13 32 1900 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/06d3d913dd0f175c3583bae4d2fe2df4.pdf adadbf6e7b5acefebbac3aea11426a45 PDF Text Text r..—7'<s*>^  Vol. XXI  No.  17  1.^' .­ SEAFARERS#L06  August  14,  1959  »  OFFICIAL  ORGAN  OF  THE  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  •  ATLANTIC  AND  GULF  DISTRICT  •  AFL­CIO  •   State Levy  On Sttip  Pay  Faces US Ban  ­Story On Page 16  SlU Wins Repeal  Of  CG  Alien Ruie  ­Story On Page 2  ­  "J­­pir:.  Showdown Due On Labor Curb Bills 106/500-Tonner Included: SlU COMPANY  WILL BUILD 3  SUPER­SHIPS  ­Story  On  Page  7  1  ­Story On Page S  ­Story On Page 2  Jacksonviiie  SlU  Hall In Operation  '­^4  Blood  Bank  Aids  Seamen, Families  Story On Page 2  •  • '   . '  ­4  ­  Vi  ; ing.  Now  sailmg  with  an  SIU  crew,  tho  Transeastem  is  the  largest  1/?. ,  under the American flag, but is due to lose its title shortly with  the launching of  a larger  ship in  Newport  News, and  the construction  of  a 106,500­ton  vessel  for Victory Carriers as part of  a "transfer  and  build" agreement reached some  time ago. (Stories on Page 3.)  4J4  5'J  �Pare Tare  1^  I't  SEAPARERS  LOG  House To Vote  On Union Curbs;  'Mild' Bill Lost  SCHEDULE  OF  SIU  MEETINGS  SIU  membership  meet­ ings  are  held  regularly  every  two  weeks on  Wed­ nesday  nights  at  7  PM  in  all  SIU  ports.  All  Sea­ farers  ore  expected  to  attend;  those  who  wish  to  be  excused  should  request  WASHINGTON—The  House  of  Representatives  has  voted  permission  by  telegrom  down  the labor­backed  bill introduced  by  Rep. John Shelley  (be  sure  to  include  regis­ (Dem.­Calif.)  to control corruption in labor­management  re­ trotion  number).  The  next  lations.  The  Shelley  bill,  one  of  three  major  measures  in­ chairman  of  a  union  meeting  to  a  SIU meetings  will be:  troduced in  the House of  Rep­ two­year  jail sentence  in the  event  August  19  resentatives,  is the  only one  which  he  blocked  "a  disorderly  person  September  2  would  require  management  to  re­ from  disrupting  a  union  meeting.'?  port  the  amount  it  spends  on  so­ It  would  require  the  smallest  of  September  16  called  "labor  relations"  and  labor  unions,  even  without  paid  officers,  /  Aorust 14. 1951  Blood Bank  Aids  four  Two  Dependents  A total of  26  pints of  blood has been  given or authorized  in  recent  weeks  for  Seafarers  and  members  of  their  families  out  of  the SIU  Blood  Bank  supply,  Four  Seafarers  at  the  Staten  Island  Public  Healths­ Hospital  received  the  blood  lected  at  the  New  York  clinic.  It  can  be  distributed  all  over  tho  gifts,  as  did  the  mother  of  a  country  under  reciprocal  arrange­ Seafarer  at  the  Maimonedes  Hos­ pital  in  Brooklyn,  and a  Seafarer's  wife  in  Chester,  Pa.  Under  the  SIU  Blood  Bank  sys­ tem, Seafarers or members of  their  families are  entitled  to  blood  free  of  charge  anywhere  in  the  United  States.  While  the  blood  Is  col­ ments  with  local  blood  banks  through  the  US.  Seafarers  or  members  of  their  families  who  need  blood  transfu­ sions,  should  contact  the  nearest  SIU  port  agent.  The  agent  will  notify  the  Welfare  Services  De­ partment  In  headquarters^ which,  in  turn,  can  make  arrangements  through  the  Brooklyn  Donor  Cen­ ter  for  transfusions  to  be  given  free  of  charge  anywhere  in  tho  country.  Blood  Is  withdrawn  for  that  purpose  from  a  local  blood  bank  in  the  town  where  the  patient  is  hospitalized  and  it  is  charged  against  the  SIU  account  at  the  Brooklyn  center.  Seafarer  Herman  Meyer  re­ ceived  six  pints  of  blood;  Seafarer  Stravos  Papoutsis five  pints;. Sea­ farer  Chrlsto Stambis,  three  pints,  and  Seafarer  Ed  Kaznowski,  two  pints.  Three  pints  were  given  to  Mrs.  Dolores  Patino,  mother  of  Seafarer  Joseph  Patino,  at  Mai­ monedes  Hospital.  Mrs.  Lea  Rambo,  wife  of  Sea­ farer  John  Rambo,  received  four  pints  of  blood  at  the  Taylor  Hos­ pital  in  Chester,  Pa.  Those Seafarers  who wish to  do­ nate  blood  can  do  so  at  the  New  York  clinic  of  the  Seafarers  Wel­ fare Plan medical  department, just  one  block  from  the  Union's  head­ quarters  hall.  to  file  an  enormous  number  of  spying.  .  In  response  to  an  appeal  by  Government reports. It would force  AFLrCIO  Pjiesident George  Meany  union  members  to  handle  struck  to  all  affiliated  AFL­CIO  unions,  goods and  prohibit any  union from  the  SIU  is  alerting  all  its  port  advertising  that  an  employer  is  agents  on  the  need  for  the  mem­ unfair to labor or pays substandard  bership  to  write  letters  to  their  wages.  The  latter  provisions  would  put  Congressmen  backing  the  AFL­ CIO's fight  for  anti­corruption  restrictions  on  rights  of  free  SIU action on  behalf  of  an alien Seafar^ has won reversal  legislation  which  would  not  ham­ speech  since  a  union  could  not  of  a  Coast  Guard  ruling  against  giving  aliens  duplicates  on  per  legitimate  union  organizing  advertise its  beef  via a  picket line.  their  seamen's  papers. As  a  result^  aliens who are so  unfor­ The Landrum­Griffin bill, Meany  tunate  as  to  lose  their  sea­­*^  and  strike  activities.  warned,  "is  a  blunderbuss  that  man's  document  or  have  it  Aimed  At  'Sweethearts  when  the  vessel  Shelley, a  former member  of  the  would  inflict  grievous  harm  on  all  stolen  will,  in  all  probability,  was in the Brook­ Sailors  Union  of  the  Pacific,  had  unions. It  is supported  by  the very  be  able  to  get  duplicates  as  do  lyn  Army  Base  been  outspoken  in  his  attacks  on  elements  in  Congress  which  have  citizen­seamen.  and stole some  of  other  proposed  "reform"  bills  as  consistently  through  the  years  Before  the  SIU  successfully  his  gear  includ­ threatening  a  "terribly  unfair  and  voted  for the  program  of  big  busi­ fought  this  case  non­resident  alien  ing  the  seamen's  discriminatory"  blow  at  all  trade  ness and  against  every  progressive  seamen  who  lost  their  documents  papers.  unions.  He  had  called  for  labor­ measure  that  would  benefit all the  could  no  longer  sail  on  US­flag  Barros  prompt­ management  legislation  which  American  people."  Substantiating  ships.  ly  applied  for  would  get at  the  phony  labor  rela­ Meany's  charges,  the  Landrum­ The .precedent­setting action  in­ duplicate  papers  tions  consultants  who  set  up  Griffin bill  has won  the support  of  volved  Seafarer  Vasco  Barros,  an  _  but  was  told  by  Barros  the  New  York  "sweetheart" deals,  "vote no" com­ the  National  Association  of  Manu­ alien  of  Portuguese  ancestry.  mittees  against  unions  and  other  facturers  which  has  consistently  office  of  the  Coast  Guard  that  an  sought  legislation,  such  as  "right  On  December  10,  1958,  while  he  administrative  regulation  made  in  devices to destroy  labor's gains.  would cripple  was aboard  the Coeur  D'Alene Vic­ 1952  barred  issuing  new  papers  to  He  also  attacked  the  bribery  to work" laws, which  tory,  a  thief  broke  into  his  foc'sle  him,  even  though  their  loss  was  trade  unions.  practices  of  major  businesses  and  through no fault  of  his own.'  expenditures  of  huge  sums  of  money  to  keep  legitimate  unions  Barros took  up his  problem  with  out and  get cheap  contracts.  These  the  SIU  Welfare  Services  Depart­ practices  all  would  come  under  ment,  since  without  the  papers,  he  regulation  in  the  Shelley  bill.  faced  automatic  deportation.  The  matter  was  referred  to  the  SIU's  There  are  two  other  bills  pend­ attorneys  and  to  the  Washington  ing  in  the  House  of  Representa­ office  of  the  Union  along  with  an  tives,  both  of  which  are  under  at­ affidavit from  Barros detailing  the  tack  by organized  labor.  One is  the  circumstances.  Elliot  Bill,  voted  out  favorably  by  TAMPA—^Although  shipping  for  the  House  Labor  Committee.  The  SAMOA—^Wages  of fish  cannery  workers  on  Samoa  have  As  a  result,  the Commandant  of  this  port  slackened  off  somewhat  Elliot  bill  has  been  strongly  at­ moved  up another  notch following a Special  Industry  Board  the  Coast  Guard,  Vice­Admiral  during  the  past  period  because  tacked  by Meany  and the  AFL­CIO  inquiry. Workers in  fish  canning and  processing will  get  an  A.  C.  Richmond, reversed  the  1952  there were  no vessels signing on  or  as injuring legitimate trade  unions.  increase  from  50  to  75  cents;  ruling.  In  fact.  Admiral  Richmond  paying  off,  three  in­transit  ships  While  noting  that  the  Elliot  bill  shipping  and  transportation  small  Samoan  operation  compared  wrote,  .  ,  Uie  Coast  Guard  con­ called Into  the area  and took  on 11  contains  provisions  to  safeguard  workers will  get a boost from  to  its  Stateside set­up.  Yet  60  per­ sidered  that  such  regulation  was  replacements.  the funds and rights of  union mem­ 52  to  75  cents.  The  new  rates  will  reasonable, legally sound, and until  cent  of  Van  Camp's  profit  was  de­ ttie ease  of  Mr.  Barros  it  was  un­ As  it  was,  one  vessel  calling  bers,  Meany  denounced  the  meas­ here  sailed  an  oiler  short,  and  an  ure  for  a  variety  of  provisions  go  into  effect  as  soon  as  formally  rived  from  the  Samoa  subsidiary  chailenged."  which  would  make  it  impossible  promulgated  by  Labor  Secretary  last  year.  Noting  that  Barros'  original  other  vessel  took  on  o  "C"  card  for  unions  to  organize  and  func­ James  P.  Mitchell.  The  SIU  fish  The  Samoan  cannery  workers  papers  had  been  issued  in  Novem­ because  there  were  no "A"  or "B"  tion  normally  without  continuous  and  cannery  workers  affiliates  pay  increase  to 75  cents is  still far  ber, 1951,  and that  he had received  men  oh  the registration  list.  harassment  from  the  Federal  au­ have  long  been  fighting sub­stand­ below  the  $1.78­$2:51  pay  range  of  security  clearance  as  did  other  The  coming  period  does  not  .thorities.  "It  would  place  the  offi­ ard  wages  on  the  island  which  has  SIU  cannery  workers  In  California  seamen,  "hence  the  Coast  Guard  promies  much  relief  with  only  cers  of  65,000  local  unions  in  become  a  haven  for  nmaway  can­ who,  in  addition,  receive  various  will  now  entertain  his  application  two  ships  scheduled  to  call  at  th«  port  so  far.  fringe  benefits.  jeopardy  of  being  found  in  viola­ nery  operators.  for  a  duplicate  document."  tion  of  a  Federal  criminal  statute  The  Special  Industry  Board  was  in discharging their normal duties."  mandated, under  1956 amendments  SIU Entertains Nigerian Union Leader  Even  More  Restrictive  to  Uie  Fair  Labor  Standards  Act,  The  third  bill,  the  Griffin­ to  "endeavor  to  bring  the  mini­ Landrum bill  is being supported by  mum  wage  in  American  Samoa  up  President  E'senhower  and  the  Ad­ to  $1  an  hour  as rapidly  as  is eco­ ministration.  It  is  even  more  re­ nomically  feasible." This  has  been  strictive  than  the  Elliot  bill.  the  objective  of  SlU­affiliated  Meany reported  that the Griffin­ Cannery  Workers  Union,  which  Landrum  bill  would  subject  had  assailed  the  minimum  wage  established  by  the  committee  ear­ cents an  hour.  SEAFARERS  ILOG  lier at  52  A  'Runaway'  Haven  Aug. 14,  1959  Vol. XXI, No. 17  As  stressed  by  the  union,  the  Samoan  inadequate  pay  situation  has  ^attracted  runaway  fish  can­ neries  seeking  greater  profits  at  PAUt  HAU.,  Secretary­Treasurer  the  expense  of  exploited  Samoan  HERBEin  URAND.  Editor.  BERNARD  SEA  ei.iH.  Art  Editor.  HERMAN  ARTHUR.  IRWIH  workers.  By  relocating,  or  expand­ SPIVACK,  AL  MASKIN.  JOHN  BRAZIL.  DON'  ing  in  Samoa  the  canneries  do not  ALD  BARASH.  staff  Writers,  BILL  MOODY.  have  to  pay  tax  on  profits  if  the  GuU  Area  Representative.  Published  biweekly  ei  me  heedquarters  money  remains  fn  Samoa.  This  of  me  Seafarers  Intematlenal  Union,  At­ profitable  incentive,  plus  the  in­ lantic A  Oulf District,  AFL­CIO. «7S Fourth  Avenue  Brooklyn  32,  NV  Tel  HVaelnih  applkability of  the  Stateside  mini­ 9­0600.  Second  class  postage  paid  mum  wage  of  $1  has  severely  in­ at  me Post  Office in  Brooklyn,  NY. under  jured  the  California  cannery  In­ tiw  Act  of  AU0  24.  1912.  m,  dustry.  An  enlightening  example  Discussing  seameri's  unions  in  US and  Nigeria  are, SIU Represenlalive  Ai Kerr  (left) and  O. Zudonu,  Is  the  Van  Camp  company  with  a  vice­president  of  the  Nigerian Trade  Union Congress.  State Dep't  representative h  at right.  SIU Wins  Reversal  On CC  Alien Rule  Boost Samoa Fishing Pay;  SIU Union Sought Rise  Tampa Shy  Ships^ Men  �Amiittt 14. 1959  SEAFARERS  LOG  Pare Three  Onassis Signs Deal  For  3 Cianf  Ships  WASHINGTON—^The  Maritime  Administration has given the SlU­contracted  Victory Carriers Inc. a green light to  build  three  supertankers  for  American­flag  operation.  The  ships  will  cost  $55.2  million  and  will  be  delivered  within  three  years,  the first of  them  in"^ for  his  previous  failure  to  con­ to  a  US oil company,  at $1,515,000  1960.  struct  the  three  ships  under  the  a  month.  American flag  in  return  for  trans­ Part of  the agreement  with  Mar­ Winding up a three­year  ferring 14  ships  foreign.  The  suit  itime  called  for  the  profits  of  the  hassle, the Government has  would  have  subjected  Onassis  to  runaway  operation  to  be  put  aside  approved  full  mortgage  fines  of  some  $8  million  in  per­ for  construction  of  the  three  new  formance  bonds  and  return  of  the  ships.  Instead,  as  was  brought  out  and loan  insurance  for the  14 ships,  formerly  manned  by Sea­ in  House  Merchant  Marine  Com­ construction  of  the  ships  at  farers,  to  the  American  flag.  mittee  hearings, $19  million  of  the  the  Bethlehem  shipyard  in  Company  Doubles  Payment  money  was  used  to  pay  off  income  Quincy,  Mass.  One  of  the  The  mortgage  guarantee  appar­ tax  and  mortgage  obligations  to  ships,  a  46,000­tonner  will  be  de­ livered  in  February, and  the other  two, a  46,000­tonner  and a 106,500­ tonner,  by  1962.  The  agreement  follows  a  Gov­ ernment decision last April to  drop  its  suit  against  Aristotle  Onassis  ently involves  only one  setback for  the  US  Government.  the  Onassis  interests.  Under  its  In  June,  1958,  Victory  Carriers  terms. Victory  Carriers will  put  up  announced  after  long  delays  that  $14  million  towards  construction,  it  would  postpone  the  ships  be­ Discussing  ship's  menu  aboard  the  Mankato  Victory  are (I.  to  r.)  instead  of  the  $7  million  that  had  cause  of  the  depressed  condition  Vernon Douglas,  chief  steward; Bob  Principe, field  representative;  been  proposed  earlier.  The  rest  of  the  tanker  market.  Obviousiy  Frank  Nicolas,  chief  cook  and  Peter  Loleas,  field  representative,  of  the  money  will  be  borrowed  at  though,  the  funds  to  build  the  Atlantic  &  Gulf  Food  Program.  five percent interest under Govern­ ships  were  no  longer  availabie.  It  ment  guarantees.  The  Maritime  was then  that the Government filed  Administration  indicated  that  it  suit  for  recovery  of  the  14  trans­ will  guarantee  about  $29,900,000  ferred  ships.  in  loan  insurance  and  $48,300,000  The  two  smaller  tankers  will  bo  in  mortgage  insurance  on  the  the same  size  as  the new  SlU­con­ project.  tracted  tanker  Transeastern,  larg­ Without  the  guarantee. It  would  est  built  for  US  flag  service  have  been  virtually  impossible for  to  date.  The  other  ship,  the  106,­ "As  a  steward  for  many  years,  I  think  this  is  one  of  the  best  things  we  have  gotten  Victory  Carriers  to get  a  standard  500­tonner, will  be one  of  the larg­ lately," was the reaction of Seafarer John Picou to  the new Food  Program which  has recent­ bank loan, the  alternative  being to  est  in  the  world  when  it  goes  into  go abroad  for money  at an  interest  operation.  So  far,  only  one  other  ly  been  extended  to  cover  all  SlU­contracted vessels.  rate of  12  percent and  upwards, or  company,  owned  by  the  Niarchos  Picou, a member of  the SIU ^  sell  a  public  bond  issue  after  reg­ interests,  has  started  construction  we  had  and  what  I  thought."  since  1941,  said  he first  saw  istering  with  the  Securities  and  of  a  ship  that  size.  After comparing the ship's stores  the plan in action when  he re­ and figuring  Exchange  Commission.  Such  reg­ The  46,000­tonners  will  be  736  the  vessel's  needs for  cently made  a  trip on  the SS Paci­ the  voyage  against  istration  would  have  required  On­ feet  long  with  a  beam  of  102  feet,  the  program's  fic  Venture  (World  Tramping).  assis to  disclose information  about  and  will  carry  390,000  barrels  of  standards,  Reyes  contacted  the  his financial  set­up.  When  the vessel  pulled into  Mo­ company  and  told  them  they  were  petroleum  products.  They  will  bo  bile,  the  ship  had  already  been  15  days  short  of  the  minimum  The  agreement  completed  ar­ propelled  by a  geared turbine  with  stored,  Picou  said,  and  was  ready  stores  needed  for  that  type  of  rangements  for  the  long­delayed  a  capacity  of  15,000­hp  and  will  for  the  voyage  from  its  last  port  ship and  run.  Accordingly  the ad­ transfer­and­build  plan,  under  cruise  at  16  knots.  of  call,  New  Orleans.  "According  ditional  stores  were  put  aboard.  which 14 transferred ships, 12  T­2s  The  giant  ship  will  be  940  feet  to  the  company  people,  we  had  "We  just  returned,"  Picou  said,  and  two  Libertys  formerly  oper­ long and  132 feet  across the  beam,  enough  stores,"  the  veteran  Sea­ "and  let  me  tell  you,  he  was  al­ ated  by SlU­contracted  companies,  with  a  cargo  capacity  of  around  farer  wrote, "but  based  on  my  ex­ most  correct  down  to  the  last fig­ have  been  operating  runaway  for  850,000  barrels.  It  will  be  driven  perience  in  the  steward  depart­ ure.  We came  back with 50  pounds  two  years  now.  The 12  T­2s,  upon  by  twin­screw  geared  turbines  op­ ment,  I  thought  there  might  be  a  of  sugar, 34  pounds  of  coffee,  and  being  transferred  in  1956,  imme­ erating at  up to  43,000  hp and  will  mistake,  as  this  is  a  Liberty  ship  the  meats  and  other  foodstuffs  diately  went  on  long­term  charter  make  a  speed  of  17.5  knots.  and  a  slow  one.  So  when  Brother  were  along  this  same  proportion.  Philip  Reyes,  a field  representa­ We  ate  well,  no  waste,  no  beefs  tive  of  the  A  &  G  Food  Program,  and  no  spoiled  food.  came  aboard,  I  showed  him  what  "The  company  did  not  beef  about pur  consumption,  and  I  be­ lieve  it  was  in  line.  What  I want  you  to know,"  he added, "is,  if  we  Josefina  was  another  ship  vis­ did  not  have  the feeding  program  ited  by  field  representatives.  and  the  persons  to  know  about  Ed  Seely  is  doing  the  honors  BOSTON—Seafarers  went  aboard  the  largest  tanker  yet  food  and  its  usage,  we  would  be  in  the  galley.  built  under the American flag  last  week  after  the 46,000­ton  hungry,  as  you  can  imagine  what  15  days'  stores  means  to  a  ship."  inventory  and  requisitions  forms.  Transeastern  was  launched  at  the  Bethlehem  Shipyard  at  Under  the  Food  Program, field  They  will  also  help  simplify  the  Quincy,  Mass.,  near  here.  4  representatives  visit  all  SlU­con­ job of  the steward  departments on  The  giant  ship,  owned  by  as  compared  to  the  usual  upper  tracted  ships  and  help  the  ships'  these ships  in providing ample and  Trans Eastern  Shipping Corp.  and  lower  berth  arrangement. The  stewards and  port  stewards set  up  varied  shipboard  meals  at  moder  of  New  York  is far  from  the  big­ foc'sles  are  about 12  by  14 feet  in  standard storing  lists and standard  ate cost.  gest  afloat, since  there are  a  num­ size.  However,  showers  and  sani­ WASHINGTON  —  Unable  to  ber  of  foreign­flag  tankers  in  the  tary facilities  were provided  in  the  dredge  up  a  bidder  the  last  time  60,000­ton  and up class. She is  also  usual  way  for  a  group  of  foc'slei  around,  the  Maritime  Administra­ due  to  be  surpassed  in  size  when  rather  than  semi­private  facilities  tion  is  preparing  for  a ­second  try  and if  SlU­contracted  Victory  Car­ for one or  two rooms.  on  the SS  Leilani,  passenger­cargo  riers  Corp.  builds  its  projected  The  messhall  is ample  to  handle  vessel  formerly  in  the  Hawaiian  106,000­ton  supertanker.  But  for  the  whole  unlicensed  gang  at  one  trade. The  Lcilani's  previous  oper­ the  time  being  she  is  the  size  time  if  necessary,  with  a  seating  ators,  Hawaiian­Textron,  defaulted  PITTSBURGH—Another  major  American  corporation  is  capacity  of  38.  The  galley  has  an  on  the ship's  mortgage and  turned  following  the  lead  of  General  Electric  in  setting  up  a  com­ champ  of  the  US  tanker  fleet.  The  new  ship  is  736  feet  long,  electric  range  with  three  ovens,  It  back  to  the  Government.  pany­financed  politial agency  to persuade  Americans  to vote  and  has  an  impressive  beam,  102  plus  three  baker's  ovens,  and  is  The  Maritime  Administration  is  management's  way.  feet.  It  draws  38  feet  fully­loaded  stainless  steel  throughout.  asking a minimum bid  of  $4,400,000  The company  plans to oper­ couraged  to  participate in  the pro­ and  consequently  will  not  be  able  In addition, a  swimming pool  has  in  the  domestic  trade  and  $3,200,­ to  transit  either  the  Panama  or  been  installed  on  the  top  deck  aft  000  if  the  ship  is  to  be  used  in  ate in  politics  both  regionally  gram.  Suez  Canal  with  a  full  cargo  of  the  stack,  which  will  be  wel­ and  nationally.  In  Washington  Obviously,  any  company  em­ offshore  service.  The  reason  for  aboard.  comed  in  tropical  climates.  The  the spread  between  the two  bids is  it  is  setting  up  a  two­man  of­ ployee  who  refuses  to  participate  The  46,000­ton  deadweight  ca­ pool  is  about  the size  of  the  usual  fice to  include  a  registered  lobby­ in  such  a  program,  or  who  shows  that  US  law  provides  a  ship­sold  pacity  of  the  vessel  is  equivalent  portable  backyard  type.  for  domestic  service  must  be  at  a  ist  and  a  public  relations  man.  a  lack  of  enthusiasm  for  the  com­ to  16V^  million  gallons  of  petro­ Facilities  for  air  conditioning  The  Washington  office  will  put  pany  point  of  view,  would  be  en­ price  no  less  than  domestic  con­ leum  products,  which  is  probably  have  been  built  into  the vessel  but  out  a  bi­weekly  newsletter.  dangering  his  chances  for  nromo­ enough  to  send  all  the  world's  air conditioning equipment  struction  costs.  has not  On  the  local  level,  district  "po­ tion  in  the  company.  If, as  happened  last  time.  Mari­ Volkswagens  from  here  to  the  yet  been  installed.  Previous  Gulf  political  action  moon.  time cannot come up with  a bidder,  litical  supervisors"  will  be  select­ The  vessel  has  been  assigned  to  it  will  consider  bareboating  the  ed  from  company  ranks and  while  involved  heavy  contributions  in  Despite  the  size •  of  the  ship,  the  Military  Sea  Transportation  ship on  a  trade route  not  now  ade­ on  company  payrolls  will  operate  election  campaigns.  In  1956  Gulf  which  made  possible  her  spacious  Service on  a single  voyage charter.  quately  served  by  a  US  passenger  in  the  political  arena.  "The  com­ officers  and  their  wives  contrib­ crew quarters,  SIU  representatives  She  loaded  part  of  her  cargo  in  pany  also  will  "encourage"  em­,  uted  over  $87,000  in  sums  of  $500  who  boarded her reported  no inno­ Texas  to  give  her  a  33­foot  draft  operator.  Failure  to  get  either  a  bid  or  a  ployees  to  become  politically  ac­ and  more,  and  the  Mellon  family,  vations  of  consequence  in  room  so  that  she  could  make  it  through  bareboat  operation  will  result  in  tive  and  may  grant  leaves  of  ab­ major  Gulf  stockholders,  shelled  layout.  The  crevf  '.quarters  are  the Panama Canal, and then  topped  the ship being placed  in the Suisan  sence to  employees elected  to  pub­ out  over  $100,000  in  political  con­ roomy  and  comfortable,  with  two  off  at Long Beach, Calif., for Pearl  Bay  reserve  fleet.  lic  office.  Wives  will  also  be  en­ tributions.  men  in • araom    in  individual  beds,  Harbor,  Guam  and  Manila.  Food  Plan's  Storing List  Gives Lift To Ship Feeding  Leilanl Put  On  Auction  Block  Again  Employees' Voles Target  Of Company Polifieal Arm  Largest US­Flag Tanker  Crewed By Seafarers  �rage FOOT  SEAFARERS  LOG  AiuiBil4. 198t  SEAFARERS  ROTARY SHIPPING  ROARD  July 22 Through August  5, 1959  Ship  AcffVfly  While  the  overall  shipping  report  covering  the  14  SlU  ports  for  the  A  total  of  216  ships  were  handled  by  all  ports,  with  SB  paying  off^  last  two­week  period  showed  only  a  slight  increase,  the  individual  28 signing  on and  130  in­transit.  While remaining  almost  steady, there  report  for each  port  reflected  wide  differences  over  the  period.  was  a  slight  decline  in  the  number  of  payoffs.  Four  ports,  Jackson­ Pay  There  were  eight  porLs  showing  increased  shipping  for  the  period,  ville,  Tampa,  Lake  Charles  and  Seattle  had  no  ships  signing  on  for  Off*  five  of  which  more  than  doubled  the  prior  period's  totals.  However It  the  period.  2  must  be  noted  that  most  of  these  ports  are  merely  bouncing  back  to  The  seniority figures  show  class  A  men  accounting  for  98  percent  Betfoa  their average  level after  recovering  from  a  slump.  NswYerfc .... IS  of  the  jobs  shipped,  class  B  for  25  percent  and  class  C  for  the  re­ The  steel  strike,  while  having  only  a  slight  effect  on  the  shipping  mainder.  As  with  the  prior  period,  shipping  in  the  class  C  category  PMIodelphla..  3  picture  as  a  whole,  resulted  in  a  number  of  ore  ships  being  diverted  continued  to  decline,  with  Lake  Charles  shipping no  men  in  that  class  iotflarara  ... 11  from  their regular  port  of  Baltimore  to  Philadelphia.  Because  of  this  at  aU.  Neifolh  3  shipping  for  Baltimore  nosed  down  considerably,  while  Philadelphia  Although  only  four  ports,  Jacksonville,  Tampa,  Lake  Charles  and  Jadueavilla .. —  more  than  doubled,  shipping  a  total  of  89  men  for  the  period.  —  Wilmington,  listed  less  than  50  class  A  men  on  their  registration  list  Tampa  On  the  upside  were  Boston,  New  York,  Philadelphia,  Lake  Charles,  at  the  start  of  the  present  period,  four  other  ports,  Boston,  Philadel­ Mohlla  4  Wilmington,  San  Francisco,  Seattle  and  Savannah.  As  was  reported  phia,  San  Francisco  and  Seattle,  had  less  than  100  men  all  told  on  Maw Orlsaai..  4  to  the  membership  at  the  August  5  regular  SIU  meeting,  the  hall  in  the  beach.  LahaChaHos..  —.  Savannah  was  closed  and  a  new  one  opened  in  the  Port  of  Jackson­ The  following  is  the  forecast,  port  by  port:  Hoofllaa  3  ville,  Fla.  This  was  done  because  of  the  decline  in  shipping  from  Boston: Doubtful,  but should  improve . . . New York:  Good  for class  Vlfiteinftaa  ..  2  Savannah  and  the  increased  SIU  activity  in  the  port  of  Jacksonville.  A men  . .  .  Philadelphia: Good  if  steel  strike  continues  . . . Baltimore:  San Froaclsca.  2  Looks  slow  .  .  .  Norfolk:  Slow  . .  .  Jaeksenville:  Steady  . .  .  Tampa:  Shipping  for  the  period  declined  in  Baltimore,  Norfolk,  Tampa,  Mobile,  New  Orleans  and  Houston.  Although  showing  a  decline  from  Good  . .  .  Mobile:  Quiet  . .  . New  Orleans:  Good  .  .  .  Lake  Charles:  Soattie  ......  3  the  prior  period's  totals.  New  Orleans  continued  to  enjoy  good  ship­ Fair  . . .  Houston:  Quiet  ,  . .  Wilmington,  San  Francisco  and  Seattle:  Good.  ping,  sticking  to  its  average  of  154  men  for  the  period.  Totab  59  Slya  In  Ons  Trms. TOTAL  1  3  4  4  1  —  —  2  4  —  5  1  3  29  1  23  12  7  4  4  3  i  24  f  21  i  2  3  130  4  44  10  22  .0  4  '  3  14  34  9  20  •   7  4  214  DECK  DEPARTMENT  Pott  Boston  New  York.  ..  Philadelphia..  Baltimore  Norfolk  ...  Jacksonville...  Tampa  Mobile  New  Orleans..  Lake  Charles..  Houston  Wilmington...  San  Francisco.  Seattle  TOTALS  Registered  On The  Beoch  Shipped  TOTAL  Shipped  Shipped  Registered  Registered  SHIPPED  CLASS  A  CLASS  B  CLASS  C  CLASS  B  CLASS  A  CLASS  A  CLASS  B  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  CLASS  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  12  3  ALL  123 ALL  123 ALL  123 ALL  123 ALL  ABC ALL  123 ALL  123 ALL  8  11  12  6  29  1  2  2  5  1  3  4  1  3  4  1  3  1113  2  5  4  11  2  1  11  68  13  11  92  92  170  45  307  3  25  37  65  6  13  6  24  52  13  89  1  14  7  22  12  45  11  68  19  10  —  29  8  13  6  27  5  3  1  12  3  11  5  19  4  3  11  5  19  2  2  6  31  54  83  14  151  3  22  24  49  3  6  23  18  30  5  53  2  10  9  29  5  11  7  23  1  1  5  5  9  5  19  8  16  1  25  1  3  5  9  5  9  3  4  2  7  1  19  7  12  2  1  1  1  2  10!  6  6  —  12  —  —  1  2  4  1  7  2  7  6  —  19  4  L  6'  5  8  1  14  1  5  —  1  1  4  —  1  1  2  113  5  4.  3  7  19  2  20  10  2  32 29  46  6  81  19  2  2  7  20  4  31  3  2  5  4  13  3  29  2  7  12  6  13;  29  11  13  53 44  70  20  134  8  11  14  4  29  20  26  10  56  3  4  3  11  —  1  1  5  ­ 11  3  —  141  1  13  —•   14  1  3  3  11  1  3  3  8  —  11  1  7  7  14  3  46  17  66 22  33  5  60  9  6  5  11  10  22  14  46  17  6  19  14  39  31  11  6  3  20  4  1  S  1  23  7  5  7  1  3  1  9  11  3  23  5  6  11  6  23  3  2  8  20 16  9  4  29  3  2  13  5  1  7  3  13  5  5  8  5  18  2  1  3  3  lo;  9  11  3  23  5  4  9  1  7  2  3  17!  3  2  2  2  4  1  4^  3  8:  —  196  211  65 I  3821  6  59  39  95 67  148  64 I  279i  9  42  45 I  96 14  17  17 | 48279  94  48  421316  496 114 |  926' 14  77  97 I  188  ENGINE DEPARTMENT  Registered  CLASS  A  Registered  CLASS  B  Shipped  CLASS  A  Shipped  CLASS  B  Shioped  CLASS  C  TOTAL  SHIPPED  •  Registered  On  The  Beach  CLASS  A  CLASS  B  GROUP  GROUP  • CLASS  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  Z  8  ALL  1  2  3  ALL  t  3  ALL  1  2  3  ALL  1  3  ALL  1  Z  S  ALL  A  B  C  *1.1.  1  1  Z  8  AI.I.  1  __  10  _  10  1  3  3  7  2  2  1  5  9  1  1  1  3  __  1  1  2  55  18  53  11  8  6  14  60  27  14  101  57  159  28  244  8  22  25  9  7  82  5  21  11  41  8  68,  5  18  4  27: I  —  _  6  13  —r  6 13  10  6  1  3  4  10  29  —  12  1  9  2  11  4  2  6  11  2  13  9  1  6  23  11  6  14  11  25  5  34  9  40  12,  72  13  97  —­ 48  1  12  8  7  3  5  1  21  3  14  6  23  1  Hi  —  4  5  3  2  5  5  4  5  14  2  11  1  '  14  1  19  9  2  11  3  1  4  2  6  1  5  1  3  4  8  8  —  2  3  5  3  3  2  13  —  3  2  3  7  3  1  2  8  5  1  8  1  2  1  _  6  1  9  1  2  2  3  2  8  2  1  2  2  =  2  1  1  2  2  —­ 55  6  2  8  3  14  2  19  3  2  3  3  —.  1  1  21!  7  46  2  3  1  12  4  16  2  16  4  48.  28  68  8  104  1  13  11  12  24  4  25  4  7  11  20  17  11  49  1  12  6  20  9  8  17  —  19  3  17  1  7  —  —­ —  —  —  13  6  1  9  1  5  —  12  3  1  1  5  2  7  5  —  7  1  4  ___  51  —  7  7  3  18  14  1  36  14  35  2  7  2  3  7  1  24  11  1  21  9  3  18  3  11  24  1  —  16  2  1  3  9  4  9  3  3  1  16  '4  3  2  8  5  2  4  3  4  3  2  1  3  2  9  2  —  2  _  _  15  —  7  28  —  5  8  5  3  15  9  15  4  13  4  5  15  9  4  9  2  15  ——  4  3  18  7  1  15  —  3  13  20  1  18  —  16  1  4  3  3  1  5  1  2  13  13  1  1  2  4 1  68ll  11  84  179  59"  200  35  285  12  64  370139  478  "28"  54211  105  54  119  26  155  30  211­  11  58  36  105' '  3  23  64  1  „?? .1  z  Port  Boston  New  York  Philadelphia  Baltimore  Norfolk  • Jacksonville  Tampa  Mobile  New  Orleans  Lake  Charles  Houston  Wilmington  San  Francisco  SeatUe  TOTALS  Registered  CLASS  A  Port  Boston  New  York  Philadelphia..  Baltimore  Norfolk  Jacksonville...  Tampa  Mobile  New  Orleans..  Lake  Charles..  Houston  Wilmington...  San  Francisco  Seattle  —•  Mi.  STEWARD DEPARTMENT  Registered  CLASS  B  Shipped  CLASS  A  GROUP  GROUP  GROUP  1  2  3  ALL  1  2  3  ALL  1  2  3  2  1  —  3  2  3  2 • "l  33  12  41  86  1  21  22  26  10  21  7  3  2  12  5  5  7  4  2  16  6  16  38  2  2  15  3  7  19  11  6  —  ,1  7  —  1  3  4  2  2  1  2  —  1  3  —  —  1  1  3  1  2  1  A  1  2  X  X  A  *  3  1  7  11  _  1  13  14  4  1  10  16  6  22  44 i  3  14  17  9  2  17  —  1  4  2  4  19  1  1  1  5  7  6  9  22  1  —  4  5 i  8  1  8  4  2  ­  8  14  —  —  '  3  3)  8  2  8  5  1  9  15  —  —  2  2  3  1  6  3  2  3  8 :  1  —  3  4 1  2  1  1  loo  43  125  2771  5  7  87  99.  80  29  91  Registered  On  The  Beach  CLASS  A  CLASS  B  GROUP  GROUP  3  ^ 123 ALL  7  —  5  2  5  is  5  8  5  43  51  117103  32  119  256  —  3  3  31|  8  4  6  18  3  19  M  35  41  18  37  96  2  3  13  18  16  9  3  4  16  2  —  1  1  8  6  1  2  6  3  7  14  —  1  2  4  58;  21  22  11  25  19  20  21  22  S3  38  13  62  113  6  5  111  1  1  3  9  3  8  26  6  9  28  15  1  3  2  11  2  24  6  5  7  7  12  32  12  13  _18  4  _4  7  9  _2  87  83  370285  103  299"  687l"l9  15  146"  189i  TOTAL  SHIPPED  CLASS  3  ALL  A  B  C  ALL  TOTALS  • DECK  Registered  Registered  Registered  On The  Beach  Shipped  TOTAL  Shipped  Shipped  CLASS  A  CLASS  B  ClASS B  CLASS  A  CLASS  A  SHIPPED  CLASS  B  CLASS C  GROUP  GROUP  GK/3rjp  GKOUP  GROUP  GROUP  CLASS  GROUP  123 ALL  __1  2  3  i^L  123 ALL  123 ALL  12  3  ALL  A  B  C  ALL  1  23 ALL  123 ALL  106  211  65 I  382 _6_ 50  39'|  95  67_148  64  I  27a  9  42  45  j  M  J4__?.7_17  |_48 279  94  48  I  421 31fl_496_114j_936  14  ^77_97  I  IM  50  200  35 T  285  12 _  64  43 I  119  26  155  30  I  211'  11  58  36  J  195  3  23  28  I  54! 211  105  54  I  379 139  478  64  I  681  11  84  84  I  179  109 •   43 125 I  277 _5  '7_.87 I  99 JO  29_91  |"200  3  5  83l  91  6  3  74 i  83 200  87  83 I  370 285  103 299 | 687i 19  15 146 I  189  265  454  225  J  944  23  121 169 I  313173  332 185 j 690, 28  105 164 |  292  28  43 119 j 185 690  286 185 |1161740 1077 477 12294' 44 876 327 ] 547  3  74  83200  SUMMARY  ENGINE  STISWAltP  '  GRAND TOTALS  . ­i­­  iV'<t  �14, l»5f  QUESTION: Do you  profor  long ofbhoro trips  or  short  coastwise  ones,  and  why?  F*g9  win  SEAFARERS  LOG  Esse  Workers  Overcoming  Company  Anti­Union  Barrier  The "Chinese  Wall" that  was  erected  by  Standard Oil of  New  Jersey  to keep  its many  Wllilaai Pollard, messman: Short  A1 Bents, FWT: Round­the­world  trips are  the  best  for  me.  You  can  is  my  favorite  run.  There  are  so  thousands of  employees from  any  contact  with unions has started  to crumble.  get  off  when  you  many  interesting  For  years  imdoubtedly  the  largest  non­union  operation  in  the  United  States,  Esso has  want  to,  and  sights,  and  many  found  to  its  dismay  that  its 4  money­wise  they  opportunities  to  employees  are  now  actively  in  the 1957  recession.  It  was  then  time.  They  erupted  last  year  when  are  just  as  good  purchase  various  seeking union ties, despite the  that  Esso  employees  realized  that  the  tankermen  threw  out  John  as  long  trips,  foreign  articles.  fiercest  kind  of  company  pressure  their  "security"  in  Esso  was  a  Collins,  up  until  then  the  ruler  of  sometimes  even  My hobby  is pho­ to  isolate,  divide  and  weaken  Es­ myth.  the  tankermen's association  in  Es­ tography,  and  se  men's  organizations.  better,  as  a  mat­ For  the  Esso  tankermen,  the  so  and  operator  of  a  long  string  ter of  fact. Bight  where  could  I  As  a  result,  the  following  sit­ realization  came  earlier  than  that,  of  "independent  associations"  in  now  I'm  waiting  ask  for  better  as  Esso  started  transfering  ships  the  oii  industry.  The  tankermen  subject  matter?  uation  now  prevails  in  Esso:  for  a  nice  short    3,000  employees  of  its  foreign  in  wholesaie  lots  at  the  revised  their  constitution  to  piaco  My favorite  ports  • Some  one  off  the board.  major  refinery  in  Baytown,  Texas,  end of  the Korean War. Some 3,000  control  of  the  organization  in  the  are  Singapore  and  Bangkok.  have  voted  to  hook  up  with  the  tankermen's  jobs  were  wiped  out  hands  of  the  rank  and file  and  to  »  »  ^  4"  4"  4"  Edward  Boyle, steward: Give  me  Joseph  Ferenc,  AB:  A  short trip  Oil, Chemical  and  Atomic  Workers  in  the  process,  and  the  process  is  elect  full­time officers out  of  their  the  long  trips,  especially  in  the  is  my  preference, anywhere in  Eu­ International  Union.  not  yet  complete,  as  the  company  ranks.  M e d i terranean­ • A    smaller,  but  influential  is  planning  to  lay  up another  four  Subsequently,  when  the  newly­ rope.  The  coast­ Northern  Europe  group  of  300  white  collar  admin­ ships  in  the  near  future.  organized  union  was  unable  to  wise  run  is  okay  area.  On  long  istrative  workers  and  lab  techni­ Since,  under  their  existing  con­ make  any  headway  in  its  demands  too.  I've  been  trips  you  meet  a  cians,  at  the  company's  Linden,  tract  the  unlicensed  men  had  no  for  contract  improvements,  the  sailing  since  No­ greater variety  of  New  Jersey,  installation  have  also  protection,  everytime  a  ship  iaid  tankermen  approached  the  SIU  vember  12,  1907,  people,  places  voted  to  accept  a  charter  from  a  up  or  went  foreign,  the  officers,  for  an  affiliation.  The  agreement  that's  over  fifty  and  customs.  national  union.  Several  unions  radio  operators  and  pursers  would  signed  between  the  Esso  group  years of  continual  Long  trips  are  are  under  consideration.  "bump" an  unlicensed man outof a  and  SIUNA  President  Paul  Hall  sailing. Since  I'm  educational  and  • A    group  of  approximately  job.  An  officer  with  one  year  in  provides  that,  if  affiliation  is  ap­ getting older  (I'm  certainly  enjoy­ 1,200 seamen  employed  by  Esso  in  the fleet  has  super­seniority  over  proved  by  the  men  in  the fleet,  over  65)  I'm  not  able, and the pay­ its  coastwise  tanker  operation,  an  unlicensed  man,  no  matter  how  the  Esso  group  will  continue  to  looking  for  any  offs are  good­sized  too.  the  last  segments  of  what  was  many  years  the  latter  might  have.  elect  its  own  officers,  and  control  round­the­world  voyages.  once  an  85­ship fleet,  are now  bal­ Lack  of  any  kind  of  job security  its finances  and  negotiations  as  do  t.  i.  4"  4  4  Anthony  Gnillen, AB:  Give  me  d  loting  on  whether  their  organiza­ is  one  major  evil  faced  by  Elsso  ail  other  districts  and  autonomous  Albert  (Happy)  Pfistrer,  mess­ man:  An  oldtimer  like  me  likes  short  trip  anytime,  say  around  tion,  the  Esso  Tanker  Men's  Un­ men,  who  have  no  other  place  to  union  affiliates  of  the SIUNA.  West Long Island.  ion,  should  accept  a  charter  from  go  for  employment.  Earnings  are  Balloting  in  the fleet  is  now  go­ short  trips.  I'll  Being  a  happily­ the  Seafarers  International  Union  far  below  the  standards  of  union  ing on,  with  the company  exerting  let  the  young  married  man,  of  North  America. If  they approve,  fleets,  with  overtime  almost  non­ heavy  pressure  for  a  "no"  vote,  bucks  take  the  naturally  I  want  the  Esso  Union  will  be,  in  effect,  existent,  and  the  Esso  crewmen  and  sponsoring  a  new  effort  by  a  long hauls. At the  to be  as  near  my  a  separate  district  of  the  SIU  of  have  to  pay  the  cost  of  their  own  revamped  company  union  rig  to  moment I'm wait­ welfare  benefits.  displace  the  existing  Esso  tanker  family  as  pos­ NA,  with  its own  autonomy.  ing  for  a  coast­ • Similarly,    refinery  employees  Rumbles  of  discontent  had  been  union.  The  voting  will  continue  sible.  According  wise  ship  or  a  to my experience,  in  the  company's  Baton  Rouge,  coming  out  of  the  fleet  for  some  until  August  30.  tanker,  like  Bull  the  money  is  La.,  and  Bayway,  NJ,  instaliations  Line  or  Cities  about  the  same  have  been  talking  of  union  ties,  Service,  where  I  when  comparing  but  no  specific  developments  have  can  bo  back  in  emerged  in  these  two  areas  thus  short  trips  with  long  trips.  New  York  in  a  few  days.  far.  Paternalism  Fails  These  developments,  coming  in  The 35­hour  week was introduced  ployes  with  up  to  $50  per  week  rapid fire  order,  signal  the  crack­ into  the  hotel  industry  in  a  new  during  periods of  disability, A  new  up  of  a  well­organized  system  of  three­year  contract  which  also  in­ severance  pay  clause  grants  laid­ company  paternalism  that  for  cludes  wage  increases,  improved  off  workers  up  to  two  weeks'  pay.  4  4  4  years  had  frustrated  repeated  un­ vacations, holiday  and  welfare plan  The 12,000­member Stove Mount­ ion  efforts  to  sign  up  Esso  men.  payments.  Representing  35,000  ers'  Union  has  concluded  its  31st  What  had  happened  was  simple.  unionized  employees  of  190  major  convention.  In  key  conven­ NEW  YORK—A  crew  of  Seafarers  manned  the 46,000­ton  Esso  men  for  some  time  had  been  New  York  hotels,  the Hotel  Trades  annual  tion  actions,  the  delegates  voted  a  Council  signed  the  pact  with  the  • upertanker Transeastern  in  Boston last  week, Bill  Hall, as­ sold  a  bill of  goods  that  their  best  Hotel  Association  of  New  York  25­cent increase in dues for  benefit  protection  and  security  lay  in  ac­ of  out­of­work  members,  to  be  re­ sistant secretary­treasurer, reported, thus  bringing America's  cepting  company  dictation  as  to  City, acting for the hotel operators,  tained  by the  local, made the AFL­ of  negotiations.  after three months  largest supertanker  under  the"^  terms  of  employment,  wages,  con­ CIO Ethical  Practices Code  part of  bership  knows,  will  make  it  rough  ditions  and  benefits.  4  4  4  SIU  banner. The ship, owned  on  class  B  men  in  a  couple  of  For  the sake  of  form,, and  more  In Samla, Ontario, after  98  days  the  union's constitution,  and  eased  by  Trans  Eastern  Steamship  years  and  eventually  for  class  A  important  from  the  company's  on  the picket  line, members of  Oil,  group  insurance  benefit  rules.  4  4  4  Co.,  a  new  operator  in  the  ship­ men.  "So  for  your  own  protec­ viewpoint,  in  order  to  keep  un­ Chemical &  Atomic  Workers Local  Now  pending before  the National  ping  industry, headed  for  the Gulf  tion,"  he  warned,  "you  should  ions  out  of  the  Esso  system,  a  16­14 have  won a  series of  contract  Labor Relations Board  is an  unfair  and  from  there  will  go  on  to  Ja­ make it a  point to take these jobs."  group  of  company­sponsored  "in­ improvements,  including  an  in­ labor  practice  charge  by  the  Meat  crease of  nine cents an  hour, from  pan.  44  Vessels  In  Port  dependent /  associations"  was  Cutters  Union  against  Peyton  In  addition  to  the  Transeastern,  There  were  18  vessels  paying  formed.  These  went  through  the  the  Polymer  Corp.  Packing  Co.,  El  Paso,  Texas.  The  Hall  noted,  there  are  a  number  of  off  here during the past  two weeks.  motions  of  "negotiating"  contracts  4  4  4  Meat Cutters are now  in the fourth  other  supertankers  now  under  Only  three signed  on  and  23  were  with  the  company,  although  in  ac­ Four chOdren of  the Sheet Metal  month  of  their  strike  against  the  construction  for  American­flag  op­ in  transit.  tual  practice,  the  company  made  Workers Local  55 membership  will  company,  one  of  the  largest  meat  erations,  some  of  which  will  also  The  following  were  the  vessels  all the  decisions as  to the  contents  enter Adelphi College  on four­year  packing  establishments  in  Texas.  be  manned  by  Seafarers.  "From  paying  off:  the Seatrain  Savannah,  of  such  agreements.  scholarships  provided  by  a  union­ It is  paying an  average of  $1.05 an  all  indications."  he  stated,  "it  Seatrain  Louisiana,  Seatrain  Tex­ The  sirstem  worked  beautifully  management fund.  The $15,000 for  hour, 80  cents lower  than  in  other  would  appear  that  we  will  have  a  u,  Seatrain  New  York,  Seatrain  for  a  long  time,  as  long  as  Esso  the  scholarship  program  comes  plants serving  the  area.  sizable fleet  of  supertankers under  Georgia,  (Seatrain);  Frances,  Eliz­ kept its wage and benefit standards  from a fund set up in January 1958.  4  4  4  the SIU  banner  by  the  end  of  the  abeth  (Bull);  Alcoa  Pennant, Alcoa  within  striking  distance  of  those  The  union  members  voted  to  pass  Delegates from the International  year."  Patriot  (Alcoa);  Atlantic  (Ameri­ negotiated  by  the  unions  at  other  up part  of  a wage  increase in favor  Association  of  Machinists  and  the  can  Banner);  Robin  Kirk  (Robin);  oil  companies.  However,  in  recent  of  a three percent pasrroli contribu­ United  Auto  Workers recently  met  Shipping  Topped  360  Mark  Gateway  City  (Pan­Atlantic);  Pan­ years,  Esso  wages  and  benefits  tion  by  empioyers  to finance  ap­ in  a  joint conference to  establish  a  Shipping  for  the  past  two­week  dora  (Epiphany);  Council  Grove  have  lagged  further  and  further  prenticeship programs, special shop  period  held  up  very  well  with  310  (Cities  Service);  Chickasaw  (Wa­ behind  union  plants,  and  unrest  courses  and  advanced  training  for  single  collective  bargaining  pro­ gram  for  presentation  to  the  air­ men  being  shipped  to  permanent  terman);  Ocean  Dinny  (Ocean  has  spread  accordingly.  The  frost­ journeymen.  craft,  missUe  and  related  elec­ berths  from  this  port.  Hall  said.  Clippers);  Mankato  Victory  (Vic­ ing  on  the cake  came  in  the  form  tronics industry  in 1960.  Attending  4  4  4  However,  as  has  been  pointed  out  tory  Carriers)  and  the  Steel  Arch­ of  wholesale firings  during  a  com­ the  four­day  conference  were  445  The  Polp­Snlphite  Workers  in  the  past,  a  good  percentage  of  itect  (Isthmian).  pany  economy  drive  that  started  delegates,  representing  600,000  Union  has won  wage  increases  and  these  Jobs  are  being  taken  by  Signing on  were the Robin  Trent  union members. Results of  the joint  substantial  contract  improvements  class  C  cards,  which,  as  the  mem­ (Robin);  Steel  Designer  (Isthmian)  from  several  major  firms  in  the  conference  have  not  been  dis­ and  the  Atlantic  (American  Ban­ Don't Send Your  paper industry.  At  Ketchikan  Pulp  closed  as  yet.  ner).  4  4  4  Co.,  Ketchikan,  Alaska,  members  Baggage COD  In transit  were the  Helen  (Olym­ of  Local 783 gained a three percent  In  Buffalo  a  contract  providing  pic);  Dykes,  Judson  L.  Stickle  (A  '^^safarers  are  again  warned  wage  increase  bringing  the  base  for  union  recognition,  wage  gains,  &  S);  Wacosta,  Jean  LaFitte,  not  to  send  their  baggage  COD  rate  up  to $2.79  per  hour,  highest  shorter  hours,  and  grievance  pro­ Young  America,  Andrew  Jackson  to  any  Union  hall.  The  Union  in  the  industry.  The  contract  also  cedure will  be submitted  for ratifi­ (Waterman);  Jean,  Emilia  (Bull);  cannot  accept  delivery  of  any  includes  ah  additional  paid  holi­ cation  to  250  non­professional  em­ Raphael  Semmes,  Beauregard,  baggage  where  express  charges  day,  and  a  three­week  vacation  ployes of  Our Lady of  Victory Hos­ Fairland,  Bienville,  Azalea  City  iiave  not  been  prepaid.  after  nine  years.  At  Scott  Paper  pital—the  first  of  11  private  hos­ (Pan­Atlantic);  Alcoa  Puritan  (Al­ Men  who  send  bc^gage  COD  Co.,  Detroit,  the  signing  of  a  new  pitals  to  reach  agreement  with  an  coa); CF.  Baltimore, Council  Grove,  to Union  halls face  the  prospect  contract  has  provided  employes  AFL­CIO  Hospital  Organizing  CS  Norfolk  (Cities  Service);  Sea­ of  having  to go  to a  lot  of  trou­ with  wage  increases  totalling  10  Committee.  Details  of  the  wage  mar  (Calmar);  Steel  Flyer,  Stael  ble  and  red  taoe  with  the Rail­ cents  per  hour.  In  addition,  sick­ and  hour  provisions  of  the  agree­ Designer, Steel Traveler  (Isthmian)  way  Express Co.  ness  and  accident  benefits  were  ment  are  being  withheld  until  the  •   and  the  Seatrain  New  Jersey.  increased 25 percent, providing em­ ratification meeting.  Summer  Smiling On NY;  Shipping Spurt Continues  Send 'em to the  —LOG  LABOR  ROUND­UP  1  m  �Fare Six  SEAFARERS  LOG  Anfi­Union Rail Scheme Jells  Aaciut 14, »»  YOUR  DOLIAR'S  WORYH  Overwhelming  approval  of  a  scheme  to set  up  a  huge  strike  insurance  pool  for  the  na­ tion's railroads appears certain.  The pact  is expected to go into  effect in a few days provided  that  railroads  with about  two­thirds of  the industry's  revenue sign  up for  it.  The strike insurance scheme  calls  for  member  railroads  to  lect  as  much  as  $600,000  a  day  in  nual  premium  into  the  Insurance  By  Sidney  Margolius  pool  funds  to  support  any  benefits,* depending  on  the  size  of  pool plus depositing one day's fixed  railroad  tied  up  by  a  union  strike.  the  company.  The  railroad  would  charges.  The  Bahamas  insurance  The  insurance  is  being  underwrit­ be  covered  for  such  charges  as  company  would  collect  $150,000  a  Public On A New Credit Binge  ten  by  a  Bahamas  insurance  com­ property  taxes,  pensions,  interest  year  in  administrative  expenses.  Both  the  AFL­CIO  and  the  Credit  Union  National  Association  have  pany  which  is  a  subsidiary  of  on  debt,  and  costs  of  supervisory  Among  railroads  which  have  announced  to counsel  their millions  of  members  on  how  to man­ forces  to  maintain  the  properties.  Lloyds  of  London.  come  into  the  plan  are  the  New  age money. plans  These programs may  be  just in  time to  save many  famiiies  The  railroads  would  pay  an  an­ York  Central,  Pennsylvania,  the  Strikebound  railroads  could  col­ from  a  repetition  of  the  1955­56  fiasco.  Then  the  public  in  general  Norfolk and  Western, the  Northern  Pacific,  the  Chicago  &  St.  Louis  went  on  a  credit  buying  binge.  This  was  followed  by  many  reposses­ Getting A Look At Union Hail  and  others.  Several  major  lines  sions,  garnishees,  complaints  of  overcharges  both  for  credit  merchan­ not  yet  committed,  such  as  the  dise  and finance  fees.  Now the  public has started on another  credit  binge.  In April,  install­ Baltimore and Ohio  and the South­ em Raiiway are also reported ready  ment  buying  jumped  by  $423,000,000,  the  largest  monthly  increase  to  come into  the  plan as  the  dead­ since  1955.  By  the  end  of  May,  consumers  were  in  debt  to  the  tune  line  nears.  of  forty­six  billion  dollars,  a  rise of  a  billion  and  a  half  dollars  in  two  '  V­ Actually,  only  one  railroad  has  months and  of  seventeen  billion  dollars  in five  years.  been  reported  as  refusing  to  par­ The  labor  and  credit  unions  say  they  aren't  sure  they  know  all  the  ticipate  in  the  pian.  reasons  why  some  of  their  members—often  the  same  ones  over  and  The  news  about  the  completion  over—get  into financial  jams.  of  the strike  insurance  plan  comes  But  they  feel  it's  become  vital  to  at  a  time  when  the  railroad  con­ help  families  learn  how  to  man­ tracts with the various rail  brother­ age  their  money  more  effectively,  hoods  are  due  for  expiration.  "Too  often  the financial gains  won  There's  no  doubt  in  the  labor  at  the  bargaining  table  are  lost  movement that  tlie strike insurance  at  the  retail  counter,"  warns  Leo  plan  will  be  used  as  a  club  in  the  Perils,  AFL­CIO  Community  Serv­ forthcoming  negotiations  to  beat  ices  Director.  down  the  demands  of  the  railroad  The  AFL­CIO  Community  Serv­ workers.  ices  Committee  has  pilot  classes  under  way  in  six  cities,  and  more  will  start  this  fall.  The  National  Community  Services  Committee  has  been  concentrating first  on  sending  its  local  representatives  in  various  cities  through  money­ management  courses  arranged  with  the  help  of  local  colleges.  The  local  representatives  in  turn  SIU  member  George  Mellzer  Sr.  shows  SlU  heodquorters  to  his  will  arrange  courses  of  six  to  ten  classes  for  union  families  plus  son  George  Jr.  (right)  13,  and  George's  friend,  Thomas  one­day  institutes  on  specific  local  O'Brien,  14.  consumer  problems.  For  example,  WASHINGTON — Ck)ntradicting  the  Columbus,  Ohio,  AFL­CIO  Council  just  completed  its first  nine  reports  of  British  and  Japanese  weeks'  course  for  union  members  and  wives,  using  the  City  Hall  for  progress  on  design  and  construc­ the  classes.  These  courses  cover  such  topics  as  comparative  costs  of  credit  tion  of  atom­powered  ships.  Mari­ time Administrator Clarence Morse  offered  by  various  sellers  and  lenders;  budgeting;  shopping  for  mer­ reported that  the  US has  a  15­year  chandise;  shopping  for  insurance;  pianning  family  meals,  and  buying  edge  on  other  nations  in  the  nu­ cars,  homes  and  household  equipment.  clear  power  race.  Similarly  the  credit  unions  have  come  to  feel  that  high­pressura  BALTIMORE  —  As  has  been  expected,  shipping  for  this  The only atom­powered merchant  installment  selling  makes  it  imperative  that  they  provide  their  mem­ port declined  sharply over  the last  couple of  weeks, but  with  ship,,  the  NS  Savannah,  was  bers  with financial counseling.  Such  guidance  will  benefit  employers  recently  but  will  not  go  too,  points  out  John  Bigger,  educational  director  of  the  Credit  Union  the  steel  strike  being  only  partially  responsible,  Earl  Shep­ launched  into service for  another year.  How­ National  Association.  pard,  port  agent,  reported.  '  ever, the US has a  variety of  atom­ "People  more  secure  in  their  family  life  and  more  successful  in  There  are  only  two  ore  on  crews.  One  of  them,  the  newly  powered  submarines  and  surface  managing  their  money  make  more  effective  workers," he  says.  ships now  out of  service here,  "jumboized"  The  Cabins,  is  ex­ Navy  vessels in  operation  or under  The credit unions are concerned  that credit is  not merely  being madt  Sheppard  noted.  One,  the  Baltore,  pected  to crew  up  within  the  next  construction.  available  to  moderate­income  families, it  is being  forced on  people.  In  is  at  Sparrows  Point  fully  loaded  few  days,  as  is  the  Alcoa  Runner,  The  Soviet  Union  has  an  atom­ many  cases  this  high­pressure  credit  is  high­cost  credit.  One  result  but  inactive,  while  the  other,  the  which  has  been  idle  here  for  sev­ powered icebreaker, but apparently  is that  the  personal  bankruptcy  rate  has  been  rising  fast,  the  CUNA  Cubore,  has  been  dry­docked  at  eral days.  has  not  sought  to  build  a  reactor­ Executive  Committee  reports.  Key  Highway.  However  shipping  There  has  been  no  word  as  of  powered  merchant  vessel.  Since  credit  unions  are  non­profit  service  organizations,  they  can  for the  port suffered  somewhat  be­ yet  on  the  Shinnecock  Bay  which  be  more  impartial  and  do  a  better  counseling  job  than  the  pseudcL  Atom  Crafts  Costly  cause  several  of  the  ore  boats had  has  been  on  the  inactive  list  for  counseling  services  operated  by  profit­making  enterprises  as financ*  been  diverted  to  Philadelphia  for  some  time  now.  The  ship  is  still  Since the  costs of  such ships  are  companies,  mutual­fund  salesmen  and  retailers.  discharging.  The  remaining  ves­ awaiting  a  charter.  so  high,  only  the  US  Government  Credit unions have long felt that  the member who applies desperately  sels  have  been  unloading  at  the  The  Baltimore  Port  Council,  appears  willing  at  this  time  to  put  for help  needs  more  than  money.  He  also  needs  help  in  solving  prob­ '  Cottman  Piers  here  in  Baltimore.  Sheppard  said,  has  been  meeting  out  the necessary  funds.  lems  related  to  the  money.  If  Morse'  statement  is  true,  US  Hence,  many  local  credit  unions  for  some  time  have  had  their  own  The  coming  period's  shipping  with much  success in  its short  six­ picture is  expected to be  about the  months existence.  The council  now  ship  operators  would  have  a  big  counseling  programs  which  give families  Valuable  budgeting  and  other  same,  Sheppard  said,  unless  some  has  15  affiliated  local  unions  with  jump  on  foreign­flag  rivals,  pro­ preventive  counseling,  as  well  as  remedial  help  after  they've  gotte;B  unscheduled  vessels  call  in  the  the  Fire  Fighters  being  the  latest  vided  they  can  get  the  necessary  into trouble.  area for  servicing. The  men on  the  to join. In  addition  two other  local  financial support  from the Govern­ One  of  the  most  useful  counseling  services  provided  by  some  credit  beach  here  are  stiil  waiting  for  a  unions  have  indicated  they  may  ment.  Several  operators  have  ex­ unions  is  to  keep  on  hand  copies  of  the  official  auto  dealers'  list  of  number  of  vessels, now  inactive or  join  up  before  the first  of  next  pressed  an  interest  in  utilizing  an  trade­in­values  of  various  cars.  This  helps  members  applying  for  atom power  plant in a  supertanker.  credit union auto  loans to  know  whether  they are  getting a  fair allow­ '  in the  yards,  to come  out and  take  month.  There  was  a  total  of  22  vessels  ance  for  their  old  cars,  and  reasonable  prices  on  the  new  ones.  calling  into  this  port  over the  past  Some  workers have  as many  as eight  or ten  judgments against  them.  Moving? Notify  two­week  period.  Eleven  ships  The strategy  of  one credit union  has been to buy  up the first judgment,  paid  off,  four  signed  on  and  the  so that  the  credit union  becomes the  primary  creditor.  By holding  the  SIU, Weifare  other seven  were  in transit.  first judgment  and  not  paying  it  off,  the  credit  union  is  able  to  fore­ Seafarers  and  SIU  families  The  following  were  the  vessels  stall  the  other  creditors.  While  the first  judgment  is  in  effect  and  who  apply  for  maternity,  hos­ paying  off:  the  Evelyn,  Carolyn,  being  collected,  the  other  creditors  can't  do  anything.  pital  or  surgical  benefits  from  Jean  (Bull);  Feltore,  Cubore  (Mar­ LAKE  CHARLES  —  With  nine  are  more  willing  to settle  for  less  on  a  judgment  than  on  the  Welfare  Plan  are  urged  to  ven);  Valiant  Faith  (Lib);  Mer­ ships  in­transit,  shipping  has  been  an Creditors  ordinary  debt.  The  credit  union's  credit  committee  generally  does  keep  the  Union  or  the  Wel­ maid  (Metro­Petro);  Alcoa  Runner  good for  the last  two weeks.  Agent  the  negotiating  the  creditors.  Creditors  are  more  likely  to  rely ­ fare  Plan  advised  of  any  (Alcoa); Penn Explorer  (Penntrans)  Charles  Kimball  expects  more  of  on  a  third  party with  if  well  established,  like  a  credit  union.  changes  of  address  while  their  and  the  Bents  Fort  and  CS  Nor­ the same for the coming two weeks  In  one  case  a  man  had  four  judgments  against  him.  One  was  for  applications  are  being  proc­ folk  (Cities  Service).  as  most  of  the  ships  in­transit  are  $112  plus  fees.  The  credit  union  bought  it  from  the  original  creditor  essed.  Although  payments  are  Signing  on  here  were  the  Vali­ due  to  retuim  within  the  next  for  $100  cash.  The  second  one,  for  $1,000,  was  held  by  the  First  Nar  often  made  by  return  mail,  ant  (Ocean  Tramp);  Vali­ period.  tional City  Bank  of  New  York,  which  would not  agree to a  settlement.  changes  of  address  (or  illegible  ant  Freedom  The  nine  ships  were  the  Steel  Faith  (Lib.);  Feltore  (Marven)  Often  big  banks  are  the  toughest  creditors,  but  sometimes  they  settle  return  addresses)  delay  them  Age  (Isthmian);  Chiwawa,  Brad­ and  the Steel  Architect  (Isthmian).  for less.  The third  judgment of  $600 was settled for  $400.  The fourth,  when  checks  or  "baby  bonds"  The  in­transit  vessels  were  the  ford  Island,  CS  Norfolk,  Royal  $45,  was  settled  for  $25.  are  returned.  Those  who  are  Balthnore, CS  Miami, and  If  you  yourself, have  an  opportunity  to  enroll  in  one  of  the  new  moving  or  plan  to  move  are  Steel  Designer,  Steel  Traveler  Oak, CS  Council  Grove  (Cities  Service).  (Isthmian);  Texmar  (Calm ar);  counseling programs  being  sponsored  by your  local  council  community  advised  to  immediately  notify  Robin  Kirk  (Robin);  Alcoa  Polaris  services committee, or get  individual counseling from  your credit  union  During  the last  period more "A"  SIU  headquarters  or  the  Wel­ (Alcoa);  Mankato  Victory  (Victory  beforehand,  by all  means  take  it.  &  "B"  men  shipped  out  than  fare  Plan, at  11 Broadway, ^ew  Carriers) and the  Josefina  (Liberty  registered,  A  combined  total  31  You  save ­  money  and  worry  by  getting  information  beforehand  York.  NY.  Nav).  rather than  to wait  for remedial  help after  you're  heavily  in  debt.  registered;  37  shipped  out.  Seafarer's Guide To  Better Buying  MA  Claims  US Edge In  Atom Ships  Baltimore Port Council  Signs Up IStti Affiliate  Beach Light  In CS  Port  fi'  <1-' ­T'  �Aucust  14.  1959  Boom Hits  N'Orleans  Page S^TOl  SEAFARERS  LOG  At Work On The Mankato  NEW  ORLEANS  —  Highlighted  by 24  in­transit ships,  New  Orleans  was  the  benefactor  of  an  extreme­ ly  good  two  weeks  of  shipping.  Port  Agent  Lindsey  Williams  also  reports  six  payoffs  and  four  sign  ons.  Two  crcw­ups  are  anticipated  aboard  the Mount  Rainier  (Ameri­ can Tramp)  and  Valiant  Enterprise  (Enterprise).  Both  ships  are  wait­ ing  to  load  up  at  the  grain  eleva­ tor.  The  ships  paid  off  were  Del  Mundo  (Mississippi);  Steel  Ad­ vocate  (Isthmian);  Iberville,  Topa  Topa,  (Waterman);  and  Mount  Rainier  and  Mount  Evans  (Amei'i­ can  Tramp).  The  ships  signed  on  were  Del  Oro  (Mississippi),  Neva  West  (Bloomfield),  Valley  Forge  (Penin­ sula), and  Mount  Evans  (American  Tramp).  In­Transit  Influx  The  heavy  in­transit  load  con­ sisted  of  the  Alcoa  Ranger,  Alcoa  Cavalier,  Alcoa  Roamer,  Alcoa  Clipper,  Alcoa  Pegasus  (Alcoa);  Seatrain  Georgia,  Seatrain  Louisi­ ana (Seatraip); Del  Santos, Del Oro  (Mississippi):  Edith,  Kathryn  (Bull);  Neva  West,  Lucille,  Bloom­ field  (Bloomfield);  Steel  Age  (Isth­ mian), Monarch  of  the Seas, Arizpa,  Iberville  (Waterman);  Raphael  Semmes,  Gateway  City  (Pan  At­ lantic);  Valiant  Enterprise  (Enter­ prise);  Jefferson  City  Victoiy  (Victory);  Mermaid  (Metro),  and  Wang  Archer  (Marine  Bulk).  Reach Interim A^eement  On Lakes Jurisdiction  A  full­fledged  clarification  of  the  question  of  jurisdiction  over Great Lakes  seamen is expected  to come out  of  the next  AFL­CIO  Executive  Council  meeting  which  is convening on  Monday  at  Unity  House, For­­^  est Park, Pa.  SIU of NA Presi­ the  seamen's  field  since  1945,  dent Paul Hall, National Mari­ principally  in  ore­carrying  fleets  time  Union  President  Joseph  Cur'  which  are  owned  and  operated  by  ran  and  David  MacDonald,  prest  major  steel  companies.  dent  of  the  Steelworkers  Union  Both  unions  will  withdraw  peti­ will  take  up  the  matter  on  that  tions and  imfair labor  charges pre­ date.  /  sented  to the National  Labor  Rela­ In  the  interim,  an  agreement  tions  Board,  as  well  as  withdraw­ reached  between  the  Steelworkers  ing all  complaints,  resolutions  and  and  the  SIU  has  helped  clear  the  charges  presented  to  the  AFL­CIO  way  for  more  effective  organizing  and  its  subordinate  bodies.  by  the  SIU  Great  Lakes  District  The  resolution  of  jurisdictional  among  non­union Lakes fleets. The  lines on the Lakes will  be a  big as­ Great  Lakes  District,  along  with  sist  in  the  Great, Lakes  District  other maritime  unions in  the Mari­ drive  among  thousands  of  seamen  time  Trades  Department,  has  who  are not  in  unions, or  who art  been  active on  the Lakes since  the  members of  various company­spon­ spring  fitout  in  a  number  of  sored  unions  on  the Lakes­Seaway  companies.  route.  The  initial  agreement  reached  on  August  6 provided  that the SIU  and  Steelworkers  will  support  each  other's  organizational  at­ tempts  among  Great  Lakes  sea­ men,  and  will  refrain  from  inter­ fering  with  each  other's  activities,  Hard  at  work  on  the  Mankato  Victory  are  deck  gong  members  pending  the  outcome  of  jurisdic­ SAN  FRANCISCO  —  Shipping  (foreground  to  background)  Uno  Poison,  bosun;  John  Klecxek,  tional  decisions to  be  made on  Au­ has  been  on  the  slow  bell  here  AB;  Bob  Hothcock  Jr.,  AB;  and  Albert  Coles,  AB.  Ship  was  in  gust 17.  Erie  Basin  at  the  time.  As  a  result,  the.  Steelworkers  with  a  bit  of  a  spurt  when,  on  the  have  agreed  to abandon  organizing  last  day, the Coe  Victory took on  a  activities  among  unlicensed  sea­ full  crew.  The  port  anticipates  men  employ., d  on  the  vessels  of  more of  the same for the  next two­ Hutchinson  and  Company,  which  week  period.  operates  two  non­union  Lakes  There  were  only  five  ships  in  fleets,  the Pioneer Steamship Com­ the  area  over  the  past  couple  of  As approved by the SIU membership in all ports, a new hall  pany  and  the  Buckey  Steamship  weeks.  The  Northwestern  Victory  (Victory  Carriers)  and Steel  Fabri­ has  been  opened  in  Jacksonville, Fla. In  turn, the Savannah  company.  The  Great  Lakes  District  had  cator  (Isthmian)  paid  off  and  hall has  been  closed. Th  eaddress  of  the Jacksonville  hall  is  been  actively  organizing  in  the  signed  on.  The  Fairport  (Water­ Pioneer fleet  and  was  on  the  eve  man) also signed  on, while the Steel  920  Main  Street, Jacksonville,  Admiral  (Isthmian)  and  Marymar  Florida, Room  200.  Telephone  grown in importance. Jacksonville's  of  filing  a  petition  for a  collective  (Calmar)  were  in  transit.  bargaining  election  when  the  good  fortune  is  in  no  small  way  number  is  ELgin  3­0987  with  derived  from  the Suwanee  Steam­ Steelworkers  intervened,  touching  William  Morris as  the agent.  ship  Corporation,  operators  of  the  off  the  dispute  between  the  two  Morris  was  formally  installed  as  missile  ship  fleet,  who  use  the  unions. The Steelworkers  now  will  Jacksonville  agent  at  the  port's  Jacksonville  port  as  a  base  of  support  SIU  activities  on  Hutchin­ first  membership  meeting  a  week  operation.  son  ships.  ago  Wednesday  by  Mobile  Port  .  The geographical  change of  halls  In  turn,  the  SIU  will  refrain  Agent  Cal Tanner.  will  enable  the  Union  to  service  from  organizing  efforts  among  un­ The  prime  reason  for  the switch  the  missile  fleet  more  efficiently.  licensed crews for  whom the Steel­ is  the  changing  pattern  of  opera­ At  the same  time,  the ships  previ­ workers  have  traditionally  bar­ tions by SlU­contracted companies.  ously  serviced  out  of  Savannah  gained  through  Local  5000,  the  In  recent  years  Savannah  has  de­ can  be  handled  from  Jacksonville  seamen's  affiliate  of  the  steel  un­ clined as a  base for SIU ship  oper­ or  other  Atlantic  and  Gulf  ports  ion.  The  Steelworkers  have  been  in  ations  while  Jacksonville  has  where SIU halls are maintained.  No Glee In  SF Outlook  Jacksonville Hall Opens;  Will Service  Missile  Fleet  Notify Union  About Sick Men  Ship's  delegates are  urged  to  notify  the  Union  immediately  when  a  shipmate  is  taken  off  the  vessel  in  any  port  because  of  illness  or  injury.  Delegates  should  not  wait  until  they  send  in the ship's minutes  but should  handle the matter  in  a  separate  communication,  so  that  the  Un­ ion  can  determine in  what.man­ ner it  can  aid  the  brother.  It  would  also  be •  helpful  if  the  full  name,  rating  and  book  number  was  .sent  in.  Address  these  notifications  to  WeUare  Services at  headquarters.  So Nobody Forgets  •  '  .  Sometimes  the  most  obvious  safety  pre­ cautions  tend  to  be overiooked,  like  hang­ ing  on  to a handrail coming  up  and  down  ladders.  That's  where  written  reminders  come  in  handy  in  keeping  crewmembers  aware of  desirable practices.  The  written  reminder  is  a  little  added  insurance  that  will  jog  the  attention  of  a  crewmember who  might otherwise forget  to  follow  the  safe  practice.  Wherever possible,  reminders of  this na­ ture  should  be  stenciled  on  the  bulkhead.  a­r:,!.'  : t'V­ ­ cs'i  An SIU Ship Is A Safe Ship  4  J  ­jJI  �Vice  Blcbi  ­ '.wr  ­  • .  •   '"  ' SEAFARERS  LOG  . 'S.v­:­' ­  i^'Ti  r • ; "/o*­  • • * • • ­• •   A  little over  ten  years  ago,  in  the  spring  'of  1949, the SIU Canadian  District embarked  on  a  bitter fight  to break the stranglehold  of  the  Communist  Party  on  Canadian  seamen.  As  a  result  of  the  complete  success  of  that  campaign,  the  Canadian  District  emerged  as  the sole  representative  of  Canadian  seamen.  The Canadian  SIU's success  helped frustrate  the  Communist  Party's  plans  to  dominate  the world's waterfronts and to cripple US ef­ forts to revive Europe,  At  the  time  the  Canadian  District  under­ took  its  drive,  with  the  aid  and  support  of  the SIU  of  North  America,  the  entire  Cana­ dian  seamen's  movement  was  100  percent  Communist­dominated,  and  the  Canadian  seamen,  along  with  seamen  and  waterfront  workers  in  other  lands,  were  being  used  as  tools  in  the  Communist  plot  to  wreck  the  Marshall  Plan  and  open  up  Western  Europe  to Soviet domination.  From their dramatic victory  over  Commu­ nis^t  control of  seamen, the  Canadian District  has  gone  on  to  equally­spectacular  successes  on the economic front. In the face of  a drastic  decline  of  Canadian­flag  deep  sea  shipping  because of  unrestricted foreign­fiag transfers,  the Canadian District  has expanded its mem­ bership  by  a  vigorous  organizing  campaign  Aacnrt 14r 1«M  on  the  Lakes,  the  West  Coast  and  related  areas.  Equally  impressive  has  been  the  District'^  success  in  wiping  out  the  traditional  differ­ ential between US and Canadian wage stand­ ards,  Canadian  seamen  now  enjoy  wages  and  conditions  which  rank  with  any  Ameri­ can­fiag contract, despite  the fact  that Cana­ dian workers have always been paid less than  Americans  and  are  still  paid  less  in  most  shoreside  jobs.  The success  of  the  Canadian  District  in  this  area  has  made  it  the  pace­ setter  of  the  entire  Canadian  labor  move­ ment.  Aside  from  wages,  Canadian  Seafarers  nqw  have  welfare  plan  protection  and fine  working  conditions  and  are  in  the  process  of  getting modern  union  halls in  their  major  ports,,The  headquarters  hall  in  Montreal  in  the  heart  of  the  business  district  offers  a  wide  variety  of  comforts  and  conveniences  to the membership.  This  past  May,  the  Canadian  District  served  as  the  host  union  to  the SIUNA  con­ vention  in  Montreal  symbolizing  the  Dis­ trict's ten  years of  sweeping progress.  Pictured  on  this  page  are some  of  the fa­ cilities in  the Union's  Montreal headquarters  as  well  as  scenes  on  the  Canadian­manned  Lakei',  the  Scott  Misener.  _  ;  Canadian  Seafarer  Bob  LeClerc  poses  of  the  wheel  of  the  Scott  Misener,  giant Canadian­flag  bulk­carrier,  in  Montreal  harbor.  K  t.'  Chief  cook  Betty  Martynuk  is  shown  at  work  in  the  galley,  getting  the  noontime  meal  together.  Many  Canadian  ships  carry  women  cooks.  Like  most  Lakers,  the  Scott  Misener  has  a  seemingly­endless  row  of  hatches  amidships,  with  the  galley  and  engine  room  aft.  Ship  is  shown  in  process  of  discharging  some  24,000.  tons  of  wheat  brought  to  Montreal  from  upper  Lakes.  �14.1959  SEAFARERS  LOG  Pace NiM  Group  of  Canadian  Seafarers  relaxes  in  well­ stocked  library of  Canadian District's  Montreal  headquarters.  {  ' '  '  —  Pool tables  and other  recreational  facilities  get  big  play  from  Canadian  Seafarers  on  the  beach.  Dispatcher  Don  Swait  posts  some  fobs  on  the  Illuminated  head*  quarters  hiring  board.  List  "of  ships  shows  variety  of  jobs  under  Canadian  SlU  contract.  ill  A  A  ii  ".^1  ­ ''51  This  group  is  relaxing  with  quiet  conversation  on  main  deck  of  headquarters,  which  also  serves  as  hiring  hall.  Bill  the  bosun  (left) keeps  an  eye  on  some  of  the  gang  as  they paint  the Scott  Miseners lifeboats. Men  are actually  on  dock»  Foc'sles  on  big  Laker  ore  roomy,  and  well  furnished.  Chief  cook's  room  shown  here  has. lounge  ohqir,  big  double  dresser  and  three­ quarter­sized  bed.  Among  Canadian  headquarters  facilities  are  (top  to  bottom)  spa­ cious  meeting  hall,  lunch  counter,  slop  chest,  several  washing  ma­ chines (plus shower  room not shown)  and  barber  shop.  •  f­lal Banks,  secretary­treasurer  of  the Canadian  District  and  a  vice­president  of  the  SlUNA,  reports  to  SlUNA  convention.  �SEAFARERS  tOO  Pag* Tea  ICC Foces Influence' Charge  ! i'  j  WASHINGTON—A complaint that the Interstate Commerce Commission permitted certain  Interests to  take control of  the New York  Central  Railroad in  1954  without  first  conducting  public  hearings has  been  leveled  by minority  stockholders  of  the  Central.  The  complaint  parallels SIlJ charges  that the­^  railroad ­ dominated  ICC  has  R.  Young  and  Allen  P.  Kirby  be­ schedules  so  as  to  wreck  the  do­ failed  to  give  the  steamship  cause  of  "undue  and  improper  mestic  shipping  industry.  industry  a  hearing  in  its  disputes  infiuence" by White  House officials  They  cited  numerous  instances  and other prominent figures. Among  in  which  the  railroads,  with  the  with  the  railroads.  approval of  ICC, manipulated  long­ those named in the complaint were  The stockholder  group asked  the  Federal  Disti­ict  Court  here  to  the  present  members  of  the  ICC,  haul  and  short­haul  rates  to  the  order  the  ICC  to  investigate  the  Sherman  Adams,  then  President  detriment of  shipping, and in  many  Central  takeover  to  determine  Eisenhower's  chief  assistant;  Dr.  instances  charged  below  cost  rates  whether  control  was  legally  ac­ Milton Eisenhower,  the President's  to  drive  shipping  out  of  business  quired.  They  contended  that  the  brother;  former  Democratic  Sena­ and  monopolize  the  traffic.  ICC  failed  to  rule  on  acquisition  tor Burton K.  Wheeler  of  Montana  of  the  railroad  by  the  late  Robert  and  his  son  Edward;  former  At­ torney  General  Herbert  Brownell  and  former  Air  Force  Secretary  Harold Talbott.  The  complaint  charged  that  the  Wheelers  had  secret  talks  with  four  commissioners,  "during  the  course  of  which  these  commis­ HOUSTON—Shipping has picked  sioners  approved,  prior  to  public  up,  and  future  prospects  loom  WASHINGTON  —  If  the  SIU  adjudication. Young's  plans to take  good.  Three  ships  paid  off.  They  Great  Lakes  District­contracted  control  of  the  New  York  Central  were the Neva  West, Lucile Bloom­ Aquarama  goes  offshore,  it  will  be  without  investigation  thereof."  It  field  (Bloomfield);  and  Westport  without  any  Annie  Oakleys  for  added  that  the  ICC  was  required  (Transp.  Util.).  traveling  Congressmen  or  US  offi­ to look  into the acquisition because  Signing  on  were  Neva  West,  cials.  A bill  to allow the  Aquarama  the  Interstate  Commerce  Act  pro­ Luciie  Bloomfield  (Bloomfield);  and five  other  vessels  to  operate  vides  that  such  ah  investigation  Pacific  Venture  (Pacific  Venture);  outside  the  Lakes  was  passed  by  wiU  be  made  when  one  company  Mt.  Whitney  (Amer.  Tramp.),  and  the  Senate  with  a  rider  that  they  acquires  two  or  more  railroads.  Mermaid  (Metro­Petro).  shall not  be allowed to issue passes  The  complaint  came  as  the  ICC  There  were ships  galore  in­tran­ or  reduced­rate  tickets  to  Con­ pressed  its  drive  in  the  House  of  sit  including  the  Steel  Age  (Isth­ gressmen  or  Government  officials.  Representatives  to  gain  control  of  mian);  Del  Oro,  Del  Sud,  Del  The  rider  is  a  pet  of  Senator  Alaska  shipping.  The  drive  had  Monte  (Mississippi);  Seatrain  New  Williams (Dem.­Del.) who has often  been  blunted earlier  in  the Senate  York,  Seatrain  New  Jersey,  Sea­ sought  to  tack  it  on  to  various  following  testimony  by  the  SIU  train  Texas  (Seatrain);  Pacific  and coastwise  and intercoastal  ship  Venture  (Pacific  Venture);  Pacific  pieces  of  steamship  legislation.  In  previous years, the  House  has  operators.  The unions and  the  op­ Explorer  (Compass);  Seafair  knocked out the  Williams rider and  erators  had  charged  the  ICC  with  (Colonial);  Mt.  Whitney  (Am.  the  House  will  now  have  to act  on  heing  in  collusion  with  the  rail­ Tramp.);  Arizpa  (Waterman);  Win­ roads,  permitting  them  to rig  rate  ter  HUl,  Royal  Oak,  C&  Norfolk,  the  amended  bilL  Fort  Hoskins  (Cities  Service);  Wang  Juror  (Denton);  Bienville  (Pan  Atlantic);  Neva  West,  Luciie  Bloomfield  (Bloomfield),  and  Mae  (Bull).  Seafarers  here  are  requested  by  Port  Agent  Bob  Matthews  to  keep  clinic  appointments.  If,  for  a  valid  reason,  you  are  unable  to  keep  scheduled  appointment  do  not wait  until the last day to notify  the clinic.  Aociut  U. USt  STIIL  DIRBCTOR  (Isthmian),  July  4—Chairman,  R.  Stahl;  Seeratary,  C.  W.  Hall.  Ship's  delegata  to  ba  elect,  ed.  Ship's  fund  $4.33.  No  beefs.  Two  oilers  missed  ship,  one  Baltl*  more,  one  New  York.  Sailed  on*  oiler  short.  No  beefs,  everything  running  smoothly.  MoUon  made  and  seconded  that  Union  oSielaliy find  out  why  watar  tanks  ara  rusty  and  fuU  of  paint.  Ship's  delegate­elected.  Water  tanks  need  cleaning  badly,  food  supply  seems  bad.  Suggest  Union  take  up  same  with  company.  SWORD  KNOT  (Suwannaa),  June  If  —Chalman,  J.  Markal;  Seeratary,  D.  Ootsaff.  No  major  beefs.  Criticized  lor  not  calling  meetings  more  often.  Delegate  eerved  year;  asks  to  be  re­ tleved.  No  beefs,  everything  running  amoothly.  Crew  votes  unanimously  to  hold  one  ship  meeUng  a  month.  Houston Back  On Hot Streak  No Free Ride  On Aquarama?  Work  Moving  Ahead  On  Phila., New Orleans Hails  Vote Set On  SS  Atlantie  Crewmembers  of  the  American  Banner  Lines SS  Atlantic will for­ mally  designate  their  collective  bargaining agent  in a  National  La­ bor  Relations  Board  election  to  be  held  on  August  10.  The  ship  will  be  in  New  York  at  the  time  on  her  return  from  Europe.  The  NLRB  vote  was  made  nec­ essary  under  the  terms  of  the  Atlantic hiring procedure  last year,  under which  crewmembers applied  at  a  company  hiring,  office  and  were  selected  Irrespective  of  un­ ion  affiliation.  Building  croftsman  wheels  in  bricks  for  new  SIU  hall  in  Phil.qdeU  '  Since  the  crew,  at  present,  con­ •   phia.  sists of  SIU men,  an SIU  certifica­ tion  is  a  certainty.  Construction  work  on uiw  halls for  Seafarers in Philadel­ CertificaUon  of  the  SIU  wiU  en­ phia  and  New  Orleans  is  proceeding  at  a  good  pace,  with  able  the  Union  to  sign  a  full  con­ Philadelphia  having a  head start.  Port Agent  Steve Cardiillo  tract  with  the company,  which  has  reports  that  all  demolition •   been  operating  with  a  temporary  has  been  completed  in  Phila­ New  Orleans  building  code  reg­ interim  agreement  up  until  now.  delphia  as  well  as  foundation  ulations  covering  the  French  work,  underground  plumbing  in­ Quarter  call  for  buildings  to  con­ Throw In For  stallations  and  shoring.  At  pres­ form  to  the  prevailing  style  of  ent,  work  is  going  ahead  on  the  architecture and finish, and  the old  A Meeting «lob  steel  framework  and  bricklaying,  brick  will  be  used  in  the  new  con­ Under  the  rules  of  the  SIU,  as  well  as  installation  of  radiant  struction  accordingly.  In  addition,  any  member can  nominate him­ heating.  use  of  the  old  brick  will  involve  self for meeting chairman, read­ Finished  By  December  a  considerable  cost  saving.  or any  other  post that  The  present  schedule  calls  for  The  new  New  Orleans hall,  near  ing clerk  may  be  up  for  election  before  the  Philadelphia  hall  to  be  com­ the  foot  of  Jackson  Street,  will  be  the membership,  pleted  in  December  and  if  so,  it  closest to  the Waterman  Steamship  mittees  such  as including cbra­ the  tallying  wilt  be open  in time for the  annual  Company  piers in  that city,  as well  committees, financial  commit­ Christmas  Day  party.  as  being  closer  to  the  Public  tees and other  groups named by  New  Urieans  is  still  at  work  on  Health  hospital  and  the  cotton  the  membenhlp.  demolition  of  several  buildings,  in­ warehouse  and  grain  elevator.  Since  SIV  membership  meet­ cluding  an  old  warehouse  on  the  Both  the  Philadelphia  and  Ne.w  in^  officers  are  elected  at  the  property  there.  Demolition  is  go­ Orleans  halls  will  provide  facili­ "tart of  each meeting, those who  ing more slowly than usual because  ties  for  Seafarers  Welfare  Plan  wish  to  run  for  those  meeting  of  the  need  to  preserve  the  old  services  to  the  membership  and  offices  can  do  so.  brick  out  of  the  existing'building.  for  Union  operations.  hit  thoughts  and  consideration  ara  always  for  the  crew.  PACIFIC  WAVE  (World  Tramping).  June  21—Chairman,  L.  Hagmann;  Secretary,  E.  Taylor.  No  draw  at  bunker  port.  No  beefs,  everything  running  smoothly.  Short  of  steward  stores  same  as  trip  before.  Repairs  to  bo  aubmitted  before  arrival  In  Haifa.  July  11—ChalrmSn,  H.  Rotscaan;  Saeratary,  L.  Hagman.  Cable  to head­ quarters  on  hospitalization  of  stew­ ard.  Draw  of  S40.  Try  to  get  travel­ er's  checks  in  Tel  Aviv. .Repairs  sub­ mitted.  Motion  made  and  seconded  that hew  crew  refuse  to  sign  on  until  micrometer  valve  oh  feed  pump  is  fixed.  Steward  sending  letter  to  head­ quarters  on  storing  on  this  vessel.  MAE  (Bull),  June  IS­^halrman,  W.  Merrli;  Seeratary,  J.  Turklnetan;  Ship's  fund  $8.65.  No  beefs,  every­ thing  running  smoothly.  Fix  crew  fan.  Loose  change  to  ship's  fund.  Repair  lift  to  delegate.  July  19—Chairman,  W.  Morris;  tec  relary,  J.  Turkinglon.  Fan fixed.  Ship's  fund  $19.62.  No  beefs,  every­ thing running  smoothly.  Motion  mad#  and  seconded  to  air­condition  all  SIU  ships.  Vote  of  thanka  to  steward  de­ partment.  OALLOWAY  (Ovarsaat  Nav.),  Juno  7—Chairman,  F.  Harptr; Saeratary,  O.  Thabo.  Recommended  to  keep  mesc  rooms cleaa  at night  and  repairs dono  at  sea.  Discussion  re  leek  of  coopera­ tion  of  chlof  engineer.  VENORE  (Marvan),  May  3«—Chair,  man,  J.  Archie;  Saeratary,  C.  Hlckok.  Electrician  oBara  to fix  washing  ma­ Few  hours  OT  disputed.  Turn  in  chine.  Crow  promises  to  pay  if  cap.  repair  Uits.  No  beets.  tain  will  not  authorizo  OT.  Captain  okayed  same.  SAMPAN  HITCH  (Suwannaa),  July  11—Chairman,  J.  Morten;  Secretary,  ORION  CLIFFER  (Orion),  July  t—  R.  Donnally.  Reported  on  phone  call  Chairman,  A,  Moraios;  Saeratary,  R.  from  Trinidad  to  headquarters  ro  • arkar. Ship'a  delegata  elected.  Crew  ship'a  bustneas.  Ship's  fund  S4.  One  wants  new  washing  machine  in*  man  abort.  ­New  delegate  elected.  ataUed.  Two  engineers  working  on  Clean  washing  machine  after  use.  Re­ tans.  No  beafi.  everything  running  turn  cups  and  glasses  to  pantry.  amoothly.  Vote  of  thanka  to  radio  operator  for  the  daily  news.  ALCOA  CAVALIER  (Alcoa),  July  19  —Chairman.  J.  Mullls;  Saeratary,  W.  MERMAID  (Metro),  July  11—Chair,  Pelte.  No  beefs.  New  delegate  man,  O.  Abundo;  Saeratary,  A.  Wlla.  elected.  Motion  made  and  seconded  to  post  old  minutes  on  bulletin  board.  Draw  COASTAL  CRUSADER  (Suwannee),  to  bo  given  when  ahlp  goes  north.  Juna  IS—Chairman,  Nona  givan;  Sae.  Ono  man  (C­card)  missed  ship  in  NY.  ratary,  Nona.  New  delegate  elected.  Agent  In  Lake  Charles  was  notified  Ship'e  fund  SIS.  No  beefs.  Motion  and  took  man.'a  gear  ashore.  No  made  that  pressure  be  put  on  for  beefs,  everything  running  amoothly.  new  perculators.  and  washing  ma­ Steward  dept.  given  vote  of  con­ chine.  Hesaroom  and  passageway  bo'  fidence on  good  cooking  and  service.  kept  clean.  Suggest  more  fruit.  Brothers  reminded  to  wear  auitable  attire  in  mesa  hall  at  all  times  and  STEEL  ICIBNTIST  (Isthmlen),  July  return  coffee  cups  to  pantry.  Suggea.  7—Chairmen,  A.  Maldonado;  Secre­ tiona  and  recommendatlans:  ship's  tary,  P..  Omcfa.  lists  sub­ delegate  reminded  brothers  that  U  mitted  and  taken  Repair  care  of.  Water  they  ace  something  wrong  or  havo  tanks  agreed  to  be  cleaned  in  Singa­ a  suggestion  of  any  sort,  mention  tho  pore.  Ship'a  fund  SIS.  No  matter  to  the  person  concerned. Then  Delegate  re­elected.  Messroom  beefs.  bo  If  no  action  la  taken  bring  the  matter  painted.  Clean  washing  machine to  after  to  the  attention  of  dept.  delegate,  using.  ship's  delegata  or  patrolman.  LOSMAR  (Calmar),  July  13—Chair­ man,  C.  Mots;  Saerafary,  R.  RayAald.  Few  beefi  in  steward  dept.,  aU  straightened  out.  SaUed  short  one  man  in  ateward  dept.  Repair  list  made  out  before  arrival.  WANO  TRADER  (North  Atlantis  Marina),  Juna  IS—Chairman,  F.  Shau­ gar;  Saeratary,  R.  Bridge*.  No  beefn  ALCOA  PEGASUS  (AlCOa),  July  13  —Chairman,  W.  Sanders;  Sacraiary.  L.  Phillips,  Repair  list  not  taken cars  of  as  yet—wiU  turn  over  same  to  patrolman  in  Mobile.  No  beefs, every­ thing  running  smoothly.  Ship  it  Just  returning  from  around  the  world  by  way  of  Alaska  and  has  been  a  very  nice  trip  with  good  representaUon  in  Aberdeen.  Wash,  at  payoff.  STEEL  VOYAOER  (Isthmian),  July  19—Chairman,  T.  York;  Sacrotary,  F.  FORT  HOSKINS  (CIHat  Sarvlea),  July  11—Chairman,  I.  Bryan;  Sacra,  tary,  R.  Hartley.  Ship's  fund  S19.  No  beefs,  everything  running  smooth,  ly.  New  delegate  elected.  Ship'a  water  unAt  for  use—noUfied  patrol*  man  In  Houston  and  situation  clarl*  Aed.  Engine  delegate  feels  he  la  being  discriminated  against  by  1st  assistant  over  water  situation.  Sug.  gest  delegate  take  this  matter  up  with  chief  engineer.  JEFFERSON  CITY  VICTORY  (Vie.  tery  Carriers),  July  IS—Chairman,  A.  Raaskei  Seeratary,  O.  Lathrop.  Re.  port  letter  received  from  headquar­ ters  acknowledging  receipt  of  wire  sent  in  regard  to  bosun  being  hos­ pitalized  in  Yokohama.  Ship's  fund  S20.  No  beefs,  everything  running  amoothly.  Motion made  and  seconded  to  see  the  patrolman  about  the  draws  being  put  out  on  time  and  If  no  satisfaction  at  port  of  payoff,  take  the  issue  up  with  New  York.  DEL  CAMPO  (MIMIUIPPI),  July  11  —Chairman,  D.  Ramsay;  Seeratary,  C.  Eraaux.  Ship'a fund  $39.30.  No beefs,  everyttilng  running  amoothly.  New  delegate  elected.  Library  to  ba  kept  locked  in port.  Return  books  to same.  Thanks  to  Bros.  Avrad  and  HcClellan  for  Installing  doors  on  library.  Sug­ gested  that  deck  delegata  recommend  a  safe  rig  to  work  on  blocks  aloft—  to  ba  taken  up  at  lataty  meeting.  everything  running  smoothly.  Each  dept.  to  alternate  on  cleaning  recrea­ tion  room.  Dalap.  One  man  hospitalized  in  Dam­ man.  Some  OT  disputed.  No  beefe.  Vote' of  thanke  to  steward  dept.  for  Job  well  done....  OCEAN  OINNY  (Maritime  Over*  seat),  Jan.  2—Chairman,  C.  '  ^;etti  Secretary,  T.  Dalanay.  New  de.cgate  elected.  Discussion  on  inadequate  slop  chest.  Keep  messroom  clean  nights.  Jan.  19—One  man  hospitalized  in  Vokotiama.  One  man  missed  ship  in  Kobe.  Some  OT  disputed.  Discussion  re slop  chest and  fresh milk  situation.  Jan.  31—Ship's  fund  $8.82.  Brother  who  missed  ship  in  Kobe,  rejoined  at  Naha.  Okinawa.  Some  OT  dis­ puted.  Resignation  of  delegata  ra­'  Jacted.  Turn  in  repair  list.  Fab.  3S—Some  repairs  taken  care  of.  some  await  parts  and  materiala  at  NV,  One  man  suffered  burns  in  laundry  room  accident.  New  delegate  elected.  Motion  to have  delegate  con­ tact  captain  re using  ex­checker  room  as  library  and  place  linen  supply  in  empty  paaaenger  room.  March  31—Chairman,  B.  WInborna;  Saeratary,  T.  Dalanay.  One  man  short.  Motion  passed  to  post  com­ munications  in  messroom.  Discussion  re  handling  of  keys.  New  'delegate  elected.  ....  May  21—Chairman,  O.  Ballsy;  Sacra­ fary,  T.  Dalanay.  Ship'a  fund  tlO.07.  Soma , ar  disputed.  No  beefs.  Vote  of  thanks  to  steward  dept.  for  Job  well  done.  Matter  of  heads  on  lad­ ders  to  ba  included  in  repair  list.  Juna  14—Chairman,  A.  Mlehalst;  Eacratary,  T.  Dalanay.  Minor  baefa  not  taken  care  of;  major  beef  re  transporUtlon  settled  aatlafactorily.  Ship'a  fund  $10.07.  New  delegate  and  treasurer  elected.  MOUNT  WHITNEY  (Carflo  A  Tank­ ship),  July  19—Chairman,  D.  Bargart  CHIWAWA  (Cities  Sarvlea),  July  IS  Eacratary,  T.  Lewis.  No  beefs.  New  —Chairman,  P.  Raid;  Saeratary,  L.  delegate  and  secretary­reporter  elect­ • aan.  No  baafs,  evarytbing  running  ed.  Suggest  repair  list  ba  made  up.  amoothly.  Agreed  to  work  on  eliml*  JOHN  B.  KULUKUNDIS  (OceeSi  nation  of  r<Mtehei.  LA  SALLI  (Waterman),  July  11—  Chairman,  R.  Ranwrna;  Saeratary,  P.  MeCall.  Evervtlilng running  smoothly.  Receiving  full  cooperation  from  chief  mate  in  cleaning  up ship.  Ship's fund  S4aJH>.  Soma  OT  disputed.  Arrival  pool  drawn  ­up  to  help  Increase  ship'a  fund.  Paint  out  ateward  dept.  Also  a  vote  of  thanka  to  chief  mate'  Sidney  Brown,  for  his  sincere  coop*  eration  and  help  in  cleaning  the  ehip;  Carriers),.  July  IS­rChalrman,  W.  Ai­ vara;  Soeratery,  W.  Bausa.  No  beefs.  One  man  UI.  VALIANT  FAITH  (Ocasn  Carrlarti.  July  19—Chairman,  i.  Kellna;  Escrs­ tary  C.  Nelson.  Draws  had  to  he  taken  in Egyptan  money because  bank  would  not  Issue  travelers'  checks.  N&'  baaft.  Shut  off  watei*  In  waahing  ma­ chine  when  through.' Vote  of  thanka  to  steward  dept.  for  Job­well dona,.~  '  �Ausmt U, 1999  Page  Elevca  SEAFARERS  LOG  'Man^ You Need  A New  Suit!'  Navy­MA Report Again  Stresses Vessel Shortage  • ­v.,  • ^1  WASHINGTON—Confirming  again  what  has  been  said  many  times in  the  past,  a  joint  iNavy­Maritime  Administra­ tion report  has stressed  the weakness  and  inadequacy  of  the  American­flag  merchant fleet.  The  report  called  for  the  of  tankers  would  overcome  the  often­postponed  construction  shortage  by  1962.  Boston Seeks  Barge Pact  of  at  least  two  more  passenger  superliners  as  well  as  the  expan­ sion  of  subsidy  legislation  so  that  more companies  could  get  Govern­ ment  assistance  toward  moderniz­ ing their  ships and  adding to their  fleets.  It  supported  the  idea  that  presently­imsubsidized  companies,  such  as the SlU­contracted  Water­ man,  Isthmian  and  T. J. McCarthy  operations, should  be  granted  sub­ sidies.  Other  points  made  in  the  report  were:  • The    reserve fleet  should  be  upgraded  by  the  addition  of  C­2  and  C­3  ships  at  the  rate  of  20  ships  a  year.  At  the  same  time,  reserve fleet  Libertys  should  be  scrapped  at  a  reasonably  rapid  rate.  • The    more  modern  and  more  desirable  ships  Irr­the  reserve  should  be  kept  in  a  full  state  of  preservation.  • Roll­on,    roll­off  ships,  ships  with  heavy  lift  booms  and  high  speed  vessels  should  be  built.  The  report  also  defended  the  controversial  practice  of  including  runaway­flag  ships  as  part  of  the  US  mobilization  reserve.  This  practice  has  been  attacked  by  the  maritime  unions  as actually,down­ grading and  weakening the  Ameri­ can  merchant  marine.  The ­ report  noted  the  serious  deflciency  in  US  tanker  strength  which is a direct result  of  the State  To  the surprise  of  no one, what  started  out  as  legislation  Department­Maritime  policy  of  de­ runaway­ to  correct  abuses  in  the  labor­management  arena  has  fending the operations of  flag  tanker fleets.  However  it  emerged  as  a  punitive  program  to strip  unions  of  many  of  claimed  that  current  construction  "Sooner  or  later,"  the  report  warned,  "the  whole  World  War  Il­built fleet  must  be  scrapped,"  emphasizing  the  need  for  prompt  steps  to  strengthen  the  existing  merchant  marine.  Lakes MEBA  Extends Ore  Agreements  In  light  of  the  present  steel  strike,  the  Great  Lakes  District  Local 101 Marine  Engineers' Bene­ ficial  Association  has  notified  nine  Great  Lakes  ore  shipping  com­ panies  that  it  is  extending  indefi­ nitely  the  present  three­year  con­ tract,  subject  to  cancellation  with  a  30­day  notice.  The  ore  carriers  that  were  noti­ fied  are:  Pittsburgh  Steel,  Bethle­ hem  Steel,  Browning,  McCarthy,  Tomlinson, Shenango,  Ore  Naviga­ tion,  International  Harvester  and  Midland  Steamship.  Previously,  officials  of  MEBA  Local  101  had  announced  as  their  contract objectives  more  job secur­ ity,  improved  working  conditions,  improved pension  and welfare  ben­ efits. The union  is also pressing for  a  union  shop  throughout  its  con­ tracted  fleets.  The  outcome  of  the  steel  strike  Is  expected  to  have  an  important  bearing  on  future  negotiations  be­ tween  union  and  the  ore  carriers.  the  weapons  used  in  organizing,  and  in  maintaining  wage  standards  and  working  conditions.  The Eisenhower  Admin­ istration  is  going  out  for  a  bill  which  would,  for  example,  prohibit a Union from  picketing a  plant and advertising that  •  BOSTON  —  Negotiations  have  the  boss  was  non­union  and  paid  sub­standard  wages.  gotten  underway  for  a  contract  covering  the  Seafarers  on  the  What  all  this  has  to  do  with  labor­management  "corrup­ tion"  is  hard  to  see.  But  its irrelevance  doesn't  bother  the  Boston Sand and Gravel Co.  barges.  National  Association  of  Manufacturers  and  the Chamber  of  Gene Dakin,  acting agent, reported,  Commerce,  who  have  gleefully  embraced  the  Eisenhower  Seafarer  Crittenden  E.  Foster  has  a  sore  abdomen  but  and  some  progress  has been  made.  program.  otherwise feels  no  ill  effects  after  having  to  take a  series of  However  from  the looks  of  things,  he  said,  it  may  take  several  more  Particularly pleasing  to the NAM  gang is  that  the Admin­ 14  anti­rabies  shots  in  the  Key  West  Naval  Hospital.  The  meetings  before  the  talks  can  be  istration's  proposals  would  not  require  employers  to file  re­ painful  procedure  of  rabies  brought  to a  successful conclusion.  ports  on  funds  spent  on  "labor  relations" activities.  This  is  inoculations  was  made  neces­ lieved  that  bats  in  18  states  aro  Boston Sand and  Gravel operates  a  key  provision  in  any  legislation  which  pretends  to  attack  sary  after  Foster  was  bitten  possibly  rabies  carriers.  Normally,  by  a  bat  aboard  the  Edith  (Bull  US  bats,  which  are  insect  eaters,  a  string  of  seven  barges,  carrying  corruption  oh  the  labor­management  level.  sand  gravel from  a  pit in  Scituate,  What  will emerge  at  present  is  hard  to tell,  since  none of  Line)  while  the  ship  was  off  the  will  avoid  humans,  which  is  why  bat  bites  are  considered  a  sound  Massachusetts,  to  plants  in  Cam­ the three bills  now up in the House  resemble the bill already  Florida  Keys.  bridge and  East  Boston for  proces­ passed by the Senate.  Consequently, what  emerges from  the  The  Edith  was  at  sea  at  the  indication  of  a  rabies  infection.  sing.  The  barges  have  a  carrying  time,  and  Foster  was  relaxing  in  The  doctors  informed  Foster  capacity  of  some  600  to  700  tons.  House will have  to be reconciled  with the Senate version  be­ his  foc'sle  read­ that  he  was fortunate  the bite  was  ing  a  book  when  not  on  the  head  or  neck,  as  the  Shipping  for  the  past  period  in­ fore final  action  can  be  taken.  This  gives  a  little  breathing  the  bat  bit  him  disease  will  spread  far  more  creased  slightly  over  the  previous  space  and  time  for  Union  members  to  let  their  representa­ on  the  right  rapidly if  the  bite is near the brain.  two  weeks,  but  not  to  the  extent  tives  in  Congress  know  what  they  think  about  bills  which  wrist.  He  took  a  Tropical  and  sub­tropical  vam­ tiiat  it  can  be  called  good,  Dakin  would  restrict  Union  organizational  and  strike  weapons.  swipe  at  the  bat,  pire  bats  have long  been  known  to  said.  The  forecast  for  the  coming  t  i  ^  period  is  uncertain,  but  looks  as  if  it  will  also  be slow.  There  were  two  vessels  paying  off,  one  signed  on  and  one  was  in  transit.  The  payoffs  were  the  Fort  Hoskins,  and  the  Bradford  Island  (Cities  Service).  The  new  super­ tanker  Transeastern,  the  largest  tanker  under  the  US­flag,  signed  on  herd  early  in  the  period.  The  46,000­ton  vessel  will  be  on  the  Gulf­Japan  run.  Isthmian's  Steel  Architect,  was  the  in­transit  ship.  Gets Rabies Shots  After Bat Attack  Smoking, Cancer Et Ai  The  repeated  reports  on  smoking  and  its  after­effects  on  death  rates  from  cancer,  heart  disease  and  what­have­you  have  created  a  vast  cloud  of  confusion.  The  Public  Health  Service  and  the  Anierican  Cancer  Society,  both  obviously  authoritative  sources,  have  emphasized  the  link  between  smoking  and  ill health  in  a  variety  of  reports,  but  there  is  a  good  deal  of  medical  opinion  on  the  other  side  of  the  question.  _  Every  time one. of  these reports  comes out, it is  argued  by  the cigarette industry that smoking alone does not  cause can­ cer—that  the culprit  might  be smog, car  exhaust or  other ir­ ritants  which  may  all  contribute  to  the disease  rate.  That  being the case,  there is one good  way to find  out the answer.  Everyone knows that seamen  as a  group are by  and  large,  heavy  cigarette smokers.  Yet  the nature of  their  occupation  is such that they are not exposed  to air pollution, car exhsxist  fumes  and  other  potential  cancer­causing  agents.  It  would  Seem  logical  then, for  the Public Health  Service  to  conduct  a survey  among seafaring  men  which  would  help  pin  down  the significance  of  cigarettes  in  the cancer  picture.  which  evaded  be  rabies  carriers,  as  are  dogs,  him  and flew  off,  foxes,  squirrels  and  other  wildlife,  and  then  report­ but  it is  only  in  the last  few  years  ed  the  accident  that  rabies  has  shown' up  in  the  to  the  skipper.  varieties  of  bats  existing  in  the  Foster  Never  having  United  States.  had  to  treat  a  bat  bite  before,  the  skipper radioed  the Key  West  hos­ pital  for  information.  Naval  au­ Put Postal Zone  thorities  immediately  ordered  him  to  meet  a  Coast  Guard  cutter  On LOG  Address  The  Post  Offlce  Department  which  sped  out  to  take  Foster  has  requested  that  Seafarers  ashore  for  anti­rabies inoculations.  and  their  families include postal  In  addition,  the  Navy  doctors  zone  numbers  in  sending  instructed  the  crew  to  conduct  a  changes  of  address  into  the  thorough  search  for  the  bat in  the  LOG.  The use of  the zone  num­ hope  of  capturing it  and  testing  it  ber  will  greatly  speed  the flow  as  a  rabies  carrier.  Crewmembers  of  the  mail  and  will  facilitate  were  unable  to  locate  the  animal,  delivery.  which  apparently  flew  out  of  the  Failure  to  include  the  zone  porthole  after  biting  Foster.  number  can  hold  up  delivery  In  recent  years  there  have  been  of  the  paper.  The  LOG  is  now  several  incidents  of  rabies­carry­ in  the  process  of  zoning  its  ing  bats  attacking  people,  some­ entire  mailing  list.  times  with  fatal  results.  It  is  be­ 1  1  a  �SEAFARERS  IN DRYDOCK  Just Thinking  Prompt  action  by  the  SIU  Blood  Bank  assured  a  number  of  Sea­ farers  in  various  hospitals  throughout  the  country  the supply  of  blood  required  for  operations  or  transfusions,  Welfare  Service  Representa­ tives  reported.  In  Staten  Island  alone,  four  Seafarers  reclved  a  total  of  18  pints  of  blood  between them  in the space  of  a few  days.  Over  in  the  USPHS  hospital  at  Staten  Island  Is  Brother  Thomas  Gray  who  is  recovering  from  a  burst  appendix  which  happened while  at  sea  on  the  Coe  Victory.  A  2V^­month  stay  at  Staten  Island  was  long  enough  for  Seafarer  Fidel Lukban who recently got his fit­for­duty. Lukban,  a former mess­ man  on  the  Steel  Scientist,  en­ tered  the  hospital  for  a  cardiac  evaluation.  Two  other  Seafarers  are  re­ ported  on  the  road  to  recovery  From  the  smile  on  his  face  at  the Staten  Island hospital.  One,  and  the  glint  in  his  eye,  it  Oscar  Sorenson,  formerly  on  the  doesn't  seem  probable  that  Robin  Kirk,  entered  the  hospital  Seafarer John Wonderlich  will  with a  broken  jaw, the  result  of  a  be  rushing  to  sign  on  for  an­ mugging  incident.  Sorenson  said  other  trip  on  the  SS  Helen.  he  was  hit  by  a  cab  driver  who  "Big  John,"  sporting  o  new  Mendez  was  attempting  to  lift  his  waliet,  beard,  seems  to have  o  stay  and  was  thrown  out  of  the  cab.  on  the  beach in  mind.  A  shipboard accident  in which he  fractured his  right ankle  put chief  cook  Pablo  Mendez  out  of  action  for  awhile.  Mendez  last  shipped  on  the  Kathryn.  LOG­A­RHYTHM:  Out  on  the  West  Coast,  reports  from  the  USPHS  hospital  in  San  Francisco  indicate  George  Brady,  an  AB,  is  recovering  nicely  from  a  throat  infection.  Brady  last  .by  Carl  McDonald.  sailed  on  the  Aimena. •   Also  recovering  on  the  Coast  In  a  small  village  of  Old  Mexico  is  Chang  P.  King  off  the  Yaka.  With  its  quiet  splendor  and  life  King  entered  the  hospital  with  a  serene.  varicose  condition.  Although  An  artist  lingers,  reluctant  to  go  Gray  Brady  there  was no  indication as  to when  Without  fixing  to canvas  the  tran­ he  will  be  back  on  his  feet,  King  is  reported  coming  along fine.  quil  scene.  Seafarers  are  always  interested  in  the  various  shipboard  activities,  In the  village  inn  he  takes a  room.  especially  the  men  in  the  various  hospitals.  Members  on  shore  leave,  the  evening  strolls  the  village  or  on  the  beach  waiting  for  a  ship,  should  take  the  time  out  to visit  In streets.  the  brothers  in  the  hospitals,  or  drop  them  a  line.  The  following  is  The  moon's  silver  light  dispelling  the  latest  available  list  of  hospital  patients:  the  gloom  USPHS  HOSPITAL  4  When  fate  intervenes  and  he  BALTIMORE.  MD.  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Ralph  Amac  Ehu  Harry  Pula  meets  ...  NORFOLK,  VA.  Leo  Barrett  Abner  Raiford  Claude  L.  Bibb  Bemie  G.  Watson  Justin  Burdo  Harold  Rivers  A  brunette  maid  of  Old  Mexico  Frances  Boner  Luis  Williams  Herman  D.  Carney  Felipe  Serrano  John  L.  Griffin  Arthur  L.  Cox  Jose  Soares  Slim  shoulders  encased  in  man­ USPHS  HOSPITAL  Gorman  T.  Glaxe  Florentino  Telgeiro  tilla lace.  SAN  FRANCISCO,  CALIF.  Emanuel  D.  Jones  Paul  Thornhlll  George  D.  Brady  Joseph  Neubauer  Antonio  LaPorte  Dolphus  Walker  With  raven  hair  and  eyes  aglow.  Michael  J.  Coffey  Joseph  I.  Pelreira  Manuel  Lourldo  Levi  Warner  In  a  broum  and  piquant  face.  Mike  Golns  Arthur  J.  Scheving  Endel  Pappel  John  Zucharskl  Small Village  Aneelo  Polatos  USPHS  HOSPITAL  BOSTON,  MASS.  L.  C.­  Melanson  John  C.  Roblee  Dominic  NeweU  Edward  C.  Sieger  Chas.  R.  Robinson  USPHS  HOSPITAL  GALVESTON,  TEXAS  Thomas  L.  Bowers  Charles  L.  Hlppard  Albert  W.  Cantor  Joseph  O.  Roy  Wilmot  S.  Getty  Alfredo  P.  Stearns  USPHS  HOSPITAL  MANHATTAN  BEACH,  BROOKLYN,  NY  Joseph  Bass  Ludwlg  Krlstlansen  Matthew  Bruno  Thomas  R.  Lehay  Gregorlo  Caraballo  Leo  Mannaugh  Leo  V.  Carreon  Prlmltlvo  Muse  Wade  Chandler  Jeremiah  O'Byrn*  Joseph  D.  Cox  George  G.  Phifer  John  J.  DriscoU  Winston  E.  Renny  Frledof  O.  Fondila  Manuel  B.  SUva  OUs  L.  Gibbs  Aimer  S.  Vickera  Bart  E.  Guranlck  Luther  E.  Wing  Talb  Hassan  Pan  P.  Wing  Frank  Hernandez  Royce  Yarborough  William  D.  Kenny  Pacifico  Yuzon ^  USPHS  HOSPITAL  SAVANNAH,  GA.  Jose  A.  Blanco  R.  W.  Centchovlch  USPHS  HOSPITAL  SEATTLE,  WASHINGTON  Sam  J.  Anderson  Joseph  Prabech  .  Arthur  A.  Furst  USPHS  HOSPITAL  STATEN  ISLAND.  NY  Robert  W.  Bunner  Ange  Panagopoulos  Thomas  J.  Gray  Stavros  Papoutsis  Jose  Reyes  Jesse  R.  Joy  Patrick  T.  Kelly  Jose  Rodriguez  NeweU  A.  Keyes  Manuel  Sanchez  Raul  I.  Lopdz  Julius  B.  Schutte  Robert  F.  StapUn  Granville  Matlse  Miguel  Tirade  Pablo  Mendez  Herman  Meyer  Aonut 14,  l»St  SKAFARERS  LOG  PMPe  Tweltv  Antonio  E.  Hanesls  Edward  J.  Smith  USPHS  HOSPITAL  NEW  ORLEANS.  LA.  EmUe  P.  Badon  Jacob  J.  Levin  Robert  G.  Barrett  David  E.  McCoilum  WUIiam  Harjenhoff  Victor  Bonura  Carter  Chambers  Louis T.  Mai^all  ­ Fess  T.  Crawford  John  MiUer  Wiiliam  E.  Nelson  Eugene  Croweli  Valentine  Nunez  Ignacio  D'Amlco  LouU  W.  Peed  Jeff  Davis  John  Pennino  Woodrow  Davis  Wlnford  Powell  Louis  Duracher  Joseph  Fitzpatrick  Harry  Rivers  Clarence  Fontenot  ^ward  Roig  J.  Shauglmessy  James  GBsson.  BUly  C.  Ward  Wayne  Harris  Arthur  R.  King  Roland  E.  Wilcox  Edward  Knapp  Donna  Williamson  LesUe  WUson  Leo  H.  Lang  USPHS  HOSPITAL  FT.  WORTH.  TEXAS  Richard  B.  Appleby  Max  Olson  L.  Anderson  John  C.  Palmer  BenJ.  F.  Deibier  Leo  Watts  James  Lauer  Joseph  ?.  Wis*  Woodrow  Meyers  SAILOR  SNUG  HARBOR  STATEN  ISLAND.  NY  Victor  B.  Cooper  Thomas  Isakaen  MT.  WIL.SON  STATE  HOSPITAL  MT.  WILSON.  HO.  Georga  Davis  George  Richardson  VA  HOSPITAL  KECOUGHTAN.  VA.  Joseph  GUI  VA  HOSPITAL  TUCSON.  ARIZONA  Frank  J.  Mackey  TRIBORO  HOSPITAL  JAMAICA  32,  LL  NY  James  RusseU  VA  HOSPITAL  DENVER.  COLO.  CUfford  C.  Womack  In  the  quiet  of  the  evening  they  promenade.  Beneath  the  moon  in  this  enchant­ ed  land.  The  artist  and  the  Mexican  maid.  Hearts  now  captive,  stroll  hand  in  hand.  Love  speaks a  language all  its own  As in the  night they  stroll.  In their hearts  a new enchantment  sown  Beneath  the  moon  in Old  Mexico.  Quitting Ship?  Notify Union  A  reminder  from  SIU  head­ quarters  cautions  all  Seafarers  leaving  their  ships  to  contact  the  hall  in  ample  time  to allow  the  Union to dispatch  a replh.s­ ment.  Failure to give notice  be­ fore  paying  off  may  cause a  de­ layed  sailing,  force  the  ship  to  sail  short  of  the  manning  re­ quirements and needlessly  make  the  work  tougher for  your ship­ ­'atos.  Speak French?  He Wants Help  Chlwawa  Wants  S­Month Vacation  To  the Editor:  I am interested in correspond­ ing with someone  who reads and  travels  extensively  and  perhaps  has  a  knowledge  of  the  French  language.  My opinion is that your organ­ ization  might  be  of  some  help.  I  would  prefer  a  person  of  *  foreign  nationality,  rather  than  one  who  is  a  native  citizen  of  the  United  States.  Your  consideration  and  co­ To the  Editor:  As  there  has  been  quite  a  bit  of  interest  shown  in  the  SEA­ FARERS  LOG  on  the  issue  of  homesteading,  we  the  under­ signed,  crewmembers  of  the  SS  Chlwawa,  have  drafted  this  letter  to  be  published  in  the  LOG.  We  would  also  like  the  rest  of  the  membership  to  dis­ cuss  this  letter  at  their  ship's  meetings  and  to  write  their  comments  to  the  LOG.  First  of  all,  we  are  all  fami­ liar  with  bur  union  officers'  agreement  in  which  the  mem­ bers  of  the  BME,  MEBA,  MMP  and  the  Radio  Officers  have  90  days'  vacation  a  year.  We  feel  as  if  we  should  re­ ceive the same, with  pay accord­ ing to the rating you are sailing.  If  you  stay  on  a  ship  nine  months,  that  would  entitle  you  to  three  months'  vacation.  You  would  have  the  choice  of  either  getting  off  with  your  vacation  and  registering  on  the  shipping list, or,  you can stay on  your  job  and  forfeit  your  vaca­ tion to the general  welfare fund.  Of  course  this  could  not  inter­ fere  if  you  were  on  foreign  articles  and  if  you  had  signed  on  before  your  nine  months  were up.  CThis  letter  was  signed  by  25  orewmembers  of  the  SS  Chlwawa.)  i  A  letters To  The  Editor  AH  tetters  to  the  editor  for  publication  in  the  SEAFAR­ ERS  LOG  must  be  sipned  by  the  writer.  Names  will  be  withheld  upon  request.  operation will  be greatly  appre­ ciated  and  is  eagerly  awaited  with  an  undue  amount  of  en­ thusiasm.  W.  Dawson  Dunett  • 88 Nostrand  Avenue  Brooklyn  18.  NY  ^  i.  Proves  Money  isn't Everything  To the  Editon  This  ship,  the  SS  Eagle  Voyager,  cost  Uncle  Sam  a  cool  121/i  million  bucks  and  just  about  everything  on  her  has  kicked  out  at  one  time  or  an­ other.  There  is no  need  to  tell  you our troubles  though. I  guess  you  get  quite  a  number  of  let­ ters  from  the  men  that  are  out  on  this  Per­ sian  Gulf  run,  so  there  is  no  need  for  me  to  enlarge  on  the  subject.  We  had  a  few  beefs  here  at  the  beginning  of  the  trip,  but  Donzoy  Brother  Sim­ mons sent  us a. set  of  clarifica­ tions  and  that  squared  things  up  pretty  good.  There  is  still  a  little complaining,  but  I don't  think  we  would  be  happy  if  there were none.  We  had four  men  pay off  the  ship  in  Bahrain.  Saudi  Arabia,  with  bad  infections  on  their  feet,  and  hope  they  are  coming  along  OK.  We  will  arrive  at  Sasebo,  Japan,  around  the  end  of  the  month,  and  then  we  can  let  off  a  little  steam.  Menis  J.  Dansey.  Jr.  (Ed.  note:  Enclosed  with  Brother  Danzey's  letter  was  a  drawing  of  the  wheelhouse  of  the  Eagle  Voyager.  However,  we  are  sorry  that  we  can  not  print  it  in  the  LOG,  as  we  are  unable  to  reproduce  light  blue  drawings.)  Thanks For Help  In Kin's Death  To the  Editor:  This  letter  concerns  the  no­ tice carried in the  June 19, 1959,  LOG  about  the  death  of  my  brother  Seafarer  William  Ryan,  who  died  in  Baltimore  after  he  was  run  down  by  a  hit  and  run  driver  on  April  19th.  The  story  as  it  appeared  in  the  LOG  was  not  correct  as  it  stated  that  he  had  no  known  survivors.  1  am  his  twin  brother,  and  am  also  a  mem­ ber  of  the  SIU.  In  addition  to  this, as  you have  probably noted  by  now,  there  was  a  mix­up  in  the  pictures  and  the  wrong  one  was used in his  place.­ While  writing  this  letter  1  would also  like to  take the  time  to thank  the officials at the  Bal­ timore  hall,  the  membership  and  the crew  of  the SS  Marore,  on  which  my  brother  was  a  crewmember  at  the  time  of  the  accident,  for  the  flowers  they  sent.  1  would  also  like  to  say  thanks to the Seafarers from the  Baltimore  hall  who  acted  as  pallbearers  at  the  funeral,  and  to  Brothers  Ray  Kelly  and  John Mohaula, for the help they  gave  my  sisters,  brothers  and  myself  in  our  time  of  grief.  1  would appreciate it if  you would  run  this  in  the  LOG.  Thomas  Ryan  �Pace Thfrteea  SEAFARERS  LOG  Antlttt  14,  1959  Bugs  Win  War  On  Wang  Trader  It was  just  one skirmish after  another  that confronted the crew of  the SS Wang Trader  on  its recent  trip  to  Alexandria, Egypt,  and  according  to  the  account  given  by  ship's  re­ porter Star  Wells,  it  was a  losing fight  all  the way.  "Here  we are  on  the  home­ ward  half  of  our  trip  (we  Another  "hazard"  which  the  We  stopped  for  bunkers  at  Cueta,  hope)  on  the  SS  Wang  crew had  to face.  Wells  wrote,  was  Trader," Wells  wrote,  "and  outside  of  a  few run­of­the­mill  complaints,  it  was  a  fine  voyage."  The  major  beefs  on  the  Trader,  he noted,  are  the common  ailments  found  on  all  of  these  old  Libertys  —little  or  no  overtime,  plenty  of  bugs,  and  just  plain  celebration  "sickness."  There  isn't  much  overtime  on  these  vessels,  Wells  wrote,  and  while  this  is  a  touchy  subject,  it  is  not  the  main  sore  on  this  ship.  Looking  o  lot  cooler  than  they  probably  (eel  are  members  of  the  "It's the  bed bugs  steward department  on  the  Steel  Voyager. Ship  recorded  temper­ that  are  really  atures  of  129  in  the  shade  during  recent  trip  through  the  Persian  driving  us  crazy.  Gulf.  Above,  (I.  to  r.)  ore  F.  A.  Delopenho,  steward;  W. Liston,  "We've tried all  mm; C. DeSouza,  3rd  cook;  A. Moreland, utility;  R. Maitin,  chief  sorts  of  sprays  and  powders, but  cook  and  L Herrera,  pantryman.  so  far  they  are  still  gaining  on  us."  That's  not  the  half  of  it  Working  in  the  galley  is  a  hot  job,  but  when  you  have  to  ^  though,  for  it  hurts  the  crew's  feed a  crew  of  about  45 men  and  the  temperature  is  up  to a  blistering  129  degrees  in  the  shade  of  the  bridge,  then  you  morale  even more  when  they "sort  of  chuckle  when  you  spray  them  could  say  things  are  really •   hot.  rest  of  the  crew  as  giving  some  and  then call  all their relatives out  for  dessert."  That's  the  conditions  the  relief  from  the  extreme­  heat  in  However  perserverance  pays  off  the  Gulf.  galley  gang  on  the  Steel  Voyager  and  the  crew  finally  came up  with  had  to  work  under  during  their  It didn't  matter what  time of  the  a sure­fire  method lor killing  them.  recent  trip  through  the  Persian  day  or  night,  if  you  wanted  a  bite  That's  to  "hunt  them  down  with  a  Gulf,  ship's  carpenter  S.F.  Santos  to  eat,  there  was  always  fresh  magnifying  glass  and  when  you  reports,  and  even  with  this  handi­ bread,  buns  or  other  snacks  in  the  catch  one.  hit  him  with  a  three­ cap,  they  did  a first  rate  Job.  In  messroom  to  tide  you  over  until  pound  sledgehammer."  fact,  he  said,  "they  are  one  of  the  the  next  meal.  Of  course  this  too  has  its  draw­ best  steward  departments  that  1  Heading  the  roster  for  the  backs,  namely  that  there  are  not  have  ever  sailed  with."  Voyager's  steward  department  is  enough  hammers  to  go  around.  In  addition  to  the  gang  seeing  Fred  Delapenha,  chief  steward  "We all  'scratchingly' hope that  the  that there  was the  best of  food and  with  Raul  Maiten,  chief  cook; Ter­ Union  will  see  about  having  this  aervice,  Santos  wrote,  there  were  rill  York, cook  and  baker;  Clestino  ship  fumigated  as  soon  as  it  ar­ always  plenty  of  "seconds"  if  any­ DeSouza,  3rd  cook,  and  utility­ rives  in  the  US,"  Wells  said,  "as  one  wanted  it.  And  this  included  messmen  Leonard  Rheno,  Pedro  most  of  us  would  like  to get  rid of  the ice cream.  Needless to  say  this  Ibardolasa,  I.  Herra,  Percy  Thorn­ them  without  taking  them  ashore  was  greatly  appreciated  by  the  ten,  Alva Moreland  and Bill Liston,  and  causing  an  epidemic.  called  the  "Battle  of  Pedro  Do­ mecq."  Just  what  the  "Battle  of  Pedro  Domecq"  was  is  best  de­ scribed  in  the  following  poem  by  the  ship's reporter.  "We  toere  bound  from Galves­ ton, Texas,  To  Alexandria,  in  the  land  of  the  sheik.  Southern Belle  Hot  Time  On  The  Voyager  «lob Security  Is The issue  To the Editor:  I  have  read  with  much  inter­ est the  many letters  on  the one­ year  rule.  It  seems  that  the  main  issue  here  is  that  of  job  security.  In my  opinion,  the solution  to  this  problem  is  increased  vaca­ tion,  and  vacation  paid  accord­ ing  to  base  pay  rather  than  all  ratings  getting  the  same  as  is  the  case  with  our  present  plan.  If  our  vaca­ tions  were  in­ creased  to  two  months a year,  at  the  end  of  ten  months'  employment,  a  member  could  take  a  well­ deserved  vaca­ tion  with  two  Neill  months' pay  in  his  pocket.  Under  this  type  of  plan  I  don't  think  there  is  any  member  that could  honestly  say  he  couldn't  afford  a  vacation.  In  addition  to  this,  a  member  could  re­ship  within  the  sixty  days  if  he  so desired.  Of  course,  a  plan  such  as  I  have  proposed,  would  have  to  pay benefits  after 90 days as our  present  plan  does,  to  take  into  consideration  the  members  that  do  not  care  to  stay  aboard  a  ship a year.  I  believe  that  each ""member  taking  a  vacation  at  least  once  a year,  with a  chance to earn  12  months' pay  a  year,  would  cer­ tainly  help  creatii  harmony  in  a  member's  family,  as  well  as  aboard  ship.  Above  all.  this  would  also  help  to  rotate  jobs,  and  create  job  security  for  more  men.  This,  I  think,  seems  to  be  foremost  in  everyone's  mind.  Of  course  the  only way  to  de­ cide  the "one­year  rule" is  by  a  ballot  up  and  down  the  coast  to  see  how  the  majority  feels  on  this  issue.  I  realize  that  a  vacation  like  this  proposal  would  be  a  large  step  forward  for  our  Union.  But as  the  trend  seems to  be  to  longer vacation  in  the  maritime  industry,  I feel  our Union  could  letters  To  The  Editor  All  letters  to  the  editor  for  publication  in  the  SEAFAR­ ERS  LOG  must  be  signed  by  the  writer.  Names  will  be  withheld  upon  request.  work  this  issue  out  with  the  companies  if  it had  the  support  of  the  majority  of  the  member­ ship.  Donald  Neil!  »  »  Recovering,  Thanks  Union  To  the  Editor:  I  would  like to  thank the  SIU  Welfare  Plan  for  the  help  they  gave  me  in  paying  my  hos­ pital  and  doctor  bills.  They  were  wonderful  and  really  a  blessing.  I  am  now  recovering  nicely  and  hope  to  be  well  soon.  My  son  and  1  say  thanks  again  to  you,  and  to  a  wonderful  plan  and  a  great  Union.  Mrs.  Elsie  Falle  Tliero  ore  prettier  "musts"  to  see  at  the  New  Orleans  Branch of  the Federal Reserve  Bank  than  just  money,  and  certoinly  one  is  Margaret  Anne Boyer,  daughter  of  Sea­ farer  Percy  Boyer.  Margaret,  who  recently  turned  21,  has  been  working  for  the  bank  as  a stenographer  since  she  was  17.  And  the  'Battle  of  Pedro  Do­ mecq.'  "Now  Pedro  comes  in a  bottle.  Not  big,  and  not  very  tall.  But  boys  I'll  tell  you  he's  pow­ erful.  For  he whipped  us one  and  all.  "In  the  galley  the  baker  was  frying  eggs.  Without  taking  them  out  of  the  shell.  The  steward  urns  maoning  and  groaning,  'This  ship  is  far  worse  than  hell.'  "The  messboy  was  making  no  headway  Trying  to  slice  the  bread.  The  wiper  was  searching  the  after  deck,  .  Hoping  to  find  his head.  "But  now  the  party  is  over.  And  the  rough  are  looking  meek.  For  each one  knows  he  fought  and  lost,  'The Battle  of  Pedro Domecq',"  Outside  of  these  complaints  there  has  not  been  too  much  trou­ ble  on  the  Trader,  Wells said,  pro­ vided  he  doesn't  count  the  feed  pumps  breaking  down  "both  at  the  same  time.  We  thought  for  a  while  we  were  going  to  have  to  rig  out  sails  to  get  over  here.  "We've  got  a  fine  bunch  of  Sea­ farers  aboard,"  Wells  concluded,  "and  the trip  has been  a  good  one.  So  if  you  see  a  rusty  old  Liberty  coming  in  under  sail  and  the  crew  all  out  on  deck  scratching  them­ selves  and  each  other,  that's  us,  boys,"—that's  the  Wang  Trader  coming  home.  the floral  offering.  It  was  very  nice.  Words  cannot  express  my  gratitude  to  you  for  the  con­ tribution  and  for  your  offer  of  To  the  Editor:  To  the  Editor:  assistance.  I  am  looking  for  a  Seafarer,  I  would  like  to  thank  you  for  Mrs.  Joseph  Wread  an  AB.  whom  I  have  not  seen  the  SEAFARERS  LOG  which  I  in  the  past five  years.  At  that  3;  t  t  get  regularly,  and  use  to  try  time  he  was  shipping  on  the  and  keep  in  touch  with  what  is  Pioneer  Star  and  the  Glen.  Al­ going  on  in  the  Union.  I  sailed  though  I  have  known  him  for  five  years  with  the  SIU,  mostly  about  10  years,  and  he  was  a  as  night  cook  and  baker,  and  good  shipmate  of  mine, I  do  not  on  my  last  trip  in  1953,  as  chief  To  the  Editor:  know  his  last  name.  His first  I  have  been  getting  the  SEA­ cook.  name  is  Joe,  and  he  is  about  FARERS  LOG  from  the  time  Although I have  not made  any  48 to  50  years  old.  He  had  mar­ present  plans  to  go  to  sea,  if  that  our  great  organization  was  ried  a  girl  from  Victoria.  founded.  I  retired  on  June  2,  ever I  do,  I hope  it  will  be with  I  would  like  very  much  to  the SIU.  I never  did  get around  1958.  on  account  of  ill  health.  which  I  sure^^  hear  from  him  and  let  him  to getting  my  book,  for  if  I did,  ly  regret,  for  know  I  moved  from  Wellington  I  probably  would  be  sailing  to­ to  be  among  Street,  Toronto  Flats,  the  place  day.  seafaring  men  Seafarers  called  Barry's  place.  Many  times  I  recall  the  has  no  equal  I  wish  the  SIU  and  the  SEA­ pleasant  memories  I  have  of  in  any  other  FARERS LOG  the very  best and  sailing  with  the  SIU.  as fine  a  industry  in the  hope  that  you  will  be  able  to  bunch  of  men  as  can  be  found  world.  For  help  me find  my  long­lost  anywhere.  these  reasons  friend.  Again  I  say  thanks  for  the  the  LOG  is  Barry  Baxter  LOG, and  God  bless all.  looked  for­ %  US  Consul  Shimelfenig  in our  Arthur  Brazil  Commercial  Road  Melbourne,  Australia  household. It  is read and  passed  i t  through  the  hands  of  many  of  3.  3>  our  acquaintances.  For  some  reason  it  seems  I  have  missed  a  few  issues of  the  To  the  Editor:  LOG.  I  guess  this  happened  Thank you very much for your  when  I was  being treated  at  the  To the  Editor:  I  would  like  to  express  my  sympathy  on  the  death  of  my  New  Orleans  marine  hospital.  son.  Luther,  But  in  various  ways  I  have  deepest  heartfelt  thanks  to  the  and  for  the  caught  up on  all  back  issues ex­ Seafarers Welfare  Plan and  also  Welfare  Plan  cept  one.  that  for  May  22,  1959,  to  Mr.  Louis  Neira,  your  Miami  check.  It  will  the  issue  in  which  my  retire­ port  agent,  for  his  help  in  certainly  help  ment  was  published.  I  was  en­ handling  my  problems.  I  "was  in  terrible  shock  and  very  much.  joying  a  week's  vacation  at  I  would  ap­ that  time in  Needles,  California.  needed  help  desperately  after  preciate  it  if  I am sure  that the  entire USA,  receiving  notice  of  the  sudden  you  would  run  In  fact  the  whole  world,  could  death  of  my  beloved  husband.  Enrique  Bazo,  who  passed  away  a  notice  of  read  the  SEAFARERS  LOG.  at  the  British  Hospital  in  Luther's  death  Wread  Frank  Shimelfenfg  Buenos  Aires,  Argentina,  on  in  the  LOG.  He  passed  away  on  July  1,  in  a  . (Ed.  Note:  A  copy  of  the  May  June  2,  when  Mr.  Neira  came  22,  issue  of  the  LOG  is  being  to  my  help.  local  hospital  in  Tampa.  Mrs.  Enrique  Bazo  I  also  want  to  thank  you  for  mailed  to  you).  Wonders About  Old Shipmate  Fond Memories  Of Sailing Days  LOG Should Be  World­Wide  Grateful For  Union's Aid  Lauds Union Aid  In Bereavement  J  J  �Pare  Fonrteen  SEAFARERS  LOG  Guide? More  Like  Grave­Robber  "Alexandria, figypt  ... I  know  now  why  the  pyramids  were  built  —  to  keep  the  guides  from  getting  at  the  Pharoahs."  These  are  some  of  the  findings  of  Seafarer  Ben  Graham  a sea­going cartoonist, on his recent  trip  to  the Middle  East  port.  Graham,  who  doubles  as  ship's  reporter  on  the  SS  Waldo  when  not  handling  his  job  as  messman,  reported  that  they  had  a  fine  trip,  until  they  hit  Alexandria  that  is,  where  the  prices  "are  way  out  of  line  as  far  as  this  ship  goes.  I  guess  we  were  all  gypped  in  that  port,"  he  commented  wearily.  "These  leeches,"  Graham  said,  referring  to  the  port's  numerous  "guides,"  "refused  to  let  us  go  ashore  unless we took  one of  them  with  us.  Otherwise  we  would  have  to fight  them.  Persistent Fellows  "Brothers,"  he  warned,  "don't  ever  let  the  merchants  and  guides  on  your  ship  if  you  come  to  Alex­ andria,  because  once  they  get  aboard,  nothing,  and  I  mean  nothing,  can  get  them  off."  However,  the  stay  in  Alexan­ dria  was  soon  over  and  the  crew  on  the  Waldo  is  now  looking  for­ ward  to  a  nice  payoff  in  the  near  future.  The  vessel  is  heading  for  "And  without  one  of  us  guides  with  you,  poff!  Who  knows—you  Greece  for  bunkers,  and  then  will  head  back  to the  Gulf  again.  might get  robbed."  "All  of  the  boys  on  the  Waldo  send  their regards  and  hope  to see  all of  their old friends again soon,"  Graham  added,  "so  smooth  sailing  A story in  the July 3 issue of  the SEAFARERS LOG about  to  all."  His Bottle Went Portuguese  a note in  a  bottle tossed  over  the side  of  the SS  Del Santos,  bringing a  reply from a Miami grade school student, brought  to  mind  a  similar  incident  which  happened  to  Seafarer  and  forgot  about  It  until  he  read  G.  B.  Anderson,  a  couple  of  the LOG  story.  years  ago  and,  until  recently,  for­ gotten.  Anderson said  tie had  put a  note  in  a  bottle  and  tossed  it  into  the  sea  while  his  ship,  the  Lucile  Bioomfield, was  enroute to  France,  a couple of  years ago. His note  was  answered  by  someone  in  Portugal.  Since  Anderson  could  not  under­ stand  Portuguese,  he  put  it  away  Union Has  Cable Address  Seafarers  overseas  who  want  When  translated,  his  answering  to  get  in  touch  with  headquar­ note said that it  had  been found  on  ters  in  a  hurry  can  do  so  by  the  Lake  of  Graciosa,  at  seven  in  cabling  the  Union  at  its  cable  the morning on  July 15, 1957,  by a  • ^­ess,  SEAFARERS  NEW  12­year­oId  girl  named  Alcueno  YORK.  Manuci  Pereira  da  Lunha.  Use of  this address will assure  For  years,  putting  bottles  out  to  oeedy  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Clay  St.  SEATTLE.....  2333  Western  Ave.  CApitol  7­3223  BIAin 3­6326  MC&S  BALTIMORE  Aurust 14,  195t  • AOLI TRAVBL2R  (See  Transport  fireman  when  In  port  of  Baltimore.  Co.),  July  It—Chairman,  A.  Bell;  Sec­ New  delegate  elected.  Discussion  on  retary,  J.  Morsan.  Draw  to  be in  yen  fouling  up  Ore  ships.  See  partolman  and  travelers*  checks  —  travelers*  re  draws.  checks to  be  issued in  Formosa. Ship's  fund  830.90.  Some  disputed  OT.  Re­ SEATRAIN  LOUISIANA  (Sestraln),  turn  cups  and  glasses  to  messroom.  July  19—Chairman,  J.  Caillns;  Secre­ NORTHWESTERN  VICTORY  (Vic­ tary,  P.  Jakubctak.  No  beefs.  Some  tory),  July  19—Chairman,  A.  Staven­ OT  disputed.  Ship's  fund  SlOO.Bl—  san;  Saeratary,  J.  Thamas.  No  beefs:  spent  60c  for  stamps  and  S2.10  everything  running  smoothly.  Ship's  Georgia  tax.  Delegates  to  make  sani­ fund  S13.27.  Some  OT  disputed.  Vote  tary  inspection  weekly.  Request  air  of  thanks  to  delegates  and  steward  conditioner  for  messhaU.  Check  leak­ ing  ventilating  system.  Suggest  tak­ dept.  for  Job  weU  done.  ing  care  of  washing  machine.  Vote  CHICKASAW  (Waterman),  July  34  of  thanks  to  steward  dept.  for  Job  well  done.  Have  rotor  on TV  antenna  —Chairman,  T.  HInton;  Saeratary,  S.  checked.  '  Rothschild.  On#  man  left  in  Panama  due  to  illness.  Men  congratulated  COE  VICTORY  (Victory),  July  34—  for  generous  contributions  to  sick  C.  Gilbert;  Secretary,  A.  seaman  picked  up  at  sea  and  trans­ Chairman,  Espanada.  See  captain  re  ordering  ferred  to  hospital  in  Hawaii.  Dls­ more  food.  Repairs  not  yet  complet­ ed.  Ship's  fund  $10.04.  No  beefs;  everything  running  smoothly.  Few  hours  OT  disputed  in  engine  dept.  Two  men  missing  in  steward  dept.  Repair  lists  to  be  made  up.  Food  not  up  to  par.  FORT  HOSKINS  (Cities  Sarvica),  June  17—Chairman,  E.  Bryan;  Secre­ tary,  R.  Hartley.  One  man  missed  ship.  Ship  to  pay  off  on  arrival  at  Baltimore.  Ship's  fund  S6.30:  S3.43  spent  for radiogram  to Houston  Union  hall.  Few  hours  OT  disputed.  New  delegate  elected.  Request  more  Juices  and  fruit  &  vegetables.  See  about  new  washing  machine.  puted  OT  ra  delayed  aaiiing.  No  beefs.  Wiper  promoted  to fireman.  Check  hot  water  constantly  running  from  shower.  Vote  of  thanks to  stew­ ard  dept.  for  Job  weU  done,  also  dept.  delegates.  COASTAL  CRUSADER  (Suwannee),  July  »—Chairman,  T.  Urhclm;  Secre­ tary,  S.  Oraham.  Ship's  fund  S14.  Request  fumigation  of  ship.  Suggest  new  chief  cook  and  make  present  chief  cook  new  steward.  ORION  STAR  (Orion),  July  27—  Chairman,  C.  Smith;  Secretary,  J.  Bal­ darston.  Ship'a  fund  S17.64.  Disputed  OT  discussed.  One  man  short  in  deck  dept:  two  short  in  engine  dept.  and  one  in  steward  dept.  No  beefs.  Dis­ cussion  re  repairs  needed  and  ad­ visabiUty  of  sending  in  repair  list  ahead  of  ship.  GATEWAY  CITY  (Pan  Atlantic),  July  It—Chairman,  R.  Kaduck;  Sec­ retary,  J.  Wood.  No beefs:  everytlUng  running  smoothly.  Two  hours  OT  disputed.  See  mate  re  drains  on  both  sides  of  midship  house.  Vote  of  thanks  to  aU  hands  for  keeping  pan­ try  and  messhaU  clean  at  night.  HURRICANE  (Waterman),  July  «—  Chairman,  B.  Maxwell;  Secretary,  H.  Starek.  No  beefs.  Ship's  fund  S10.80.  Cooperation  requested  in  keeping  messhaU  clean.  No  money  to  be  taken  from  ship's  fund  without  see­ ing  delegate first.  ALCOA  POLARIS  (Alcoa),  July  7—  Chairman,  W.  Mtsstnger;  Secretary,  J.  Bewdon.  Repairs  taken  care  of.  Captain  thanked  crew  for  cooperating  In  getting  900  days  without  lost  time  accident  and  winning  award  for  safe­ ty.  No  beefs.  Vote  taken  and  unani­ mously  decided  to  get  projector  for  safety  award.  New  treasurer  elected.  Discussion  on  obtaining films  lor  showing  on  ship.  Vote  of  thanks  to  steward  dept.  One  minute  of  aiiencs  observed  for  departed  brothers.  MANKATO  VICTORY  (Victory).  July  13—Chairman,  W.  Harrall; Saers­ tary,  L.  Pappsr.  Beefs  settled—nona  pending.  Sinks  in  washroom  Ss  hose  leaks—motor  runs  hot.  Suggest  not  overloading  machine.  Check  amount  of  fresh  fruits  and  vegetables  put  aboard  latt  US port  before  departure.  Turn  In  repair  lists.  VALIANT  HOPE  (Ocean  Carr.), July  19—Chairman,  L.  Thomas;  Saeratary,  1.  Barg.  No  beefs.  New  delegate  elected.  ATLAS  (Cargo  A  Tank),  July  11—  Chairman,  H.  Harkinhelns;  Secretary,  Bryan.  New  delegate  elected.  No  beefs.  Men  not  familiar  with  opera­ tion  of  washing  machines,  to  ask  for  information  on  same.  MOUNT  RAINIER  (Tankthip  Man­ agement),'  July  13—Chairman,  H.  Murehas;  Saeratary, J.  Anderson. New  range  to  be  installed  and  gaUey  will  be  painted  out.  Ship's  fund  $19.70.  No beefs.  Some  OT  disputed  in  stew­ ard  dept.  Request  better  grade  of  night  lunch.  ORION  CLIPPER  (Orion),  July  19—  Chairman,  K.  Winters;  Saeratary,  R.  Barker.  Hot  water  pipe  in  showera  to  be  guarded.  No  beefs.  One  man  getting  off.  Vote  of  thanks  to  ship's  delegate.  ALICE  BROWN  (Bloomfleid),  July  19—Chairman,  J.  Cantrall;  Secretary,  E.  Wilkini.  No  beefs.  Foc'sies  and  deck  dept.  rooms  to  be  painted.  Ship'a  fund  $34.  Some  OT  disputed.  New  delegate  elected.  Proper  attir*  requested  in  messhaU.  CAROLYN  (Bull),  July  19—Chair­ man,  J.  Giordano;  Secretary,  F.  Nak­ lickl.  Question  re  delayed  sailing  in  PR  on  June  27  &  28.  Few  hours  OT  disputed  in  deck  dept.  Contribution  of  $1  per  member  agreed  towards  ship  fund  for  use  in  television  repair.  More  ice  requested  in  cold  drinks.  Wind  scoops  required  for  port  holes;  CS  NORFOLK  (eitlss  Sarvles),  Aug.  3—Chairmsn,  C.  Joletta;  Saeratary,  W.  Moora.  No  beefs.  Motion  mads  to  see  why  payoff  delayed  11  hours  after  arrival  and  reason  for  no  draws  before  payoff.  Request  participation  in fire  and  boat  drill.  Vote  of  thanks  to  steward.  STEEL  ARCHITECT  (Isthmian), July  4—Chairman,  T.  Smith;  Secretary,  J.  Abrams.  Turn  in  repair  lists.  Com­ plaint  re  shower  water  tqo  hot.  Re­ quest  more  fans.  See  about  being  re­ stricted  to  ship  at  Belawan  and  breaking  watches  at  payoff.  MANKATO  VICTORY  (Victory),  July  35—Chairman,  L.  Pappar;  Sae­ ratary,  MacBrida.  Repairs  turned  over  to  department  heads.  No  beefs.  Some  OT  disputed.  Sailing  board  to  be  posted  before  5:00  P.M.  on  Friday  night  for  weekend.  SANTA  VENETIA  (Blsm),  Aug.  1—  Chairman,  J.  Allan;  Saeratary,  T.  Conway.  One  man  paid  off  in  Seattle.  Allotments  to  be  stopped  before  ar­ rival  in  NY.  Letter  sent  to  former  member  re  gear  left  aboard  ship.  Ship's  fund  $14.42.  Some  OT  dis­ puted.  Vote  of  thanks  to  steward  dept.  for fine  food.  PORTMAR  (Calmer),  July  13—Chair­ man,  E.  Hogga;  Saeratary,  M.  Ribisch.  No  beefs:  everything  running  smooth­ ly.  Ship's  fund  $17.80.  donated  to  member'a  chUd  killed  in  accident.  New  delegate  elected.  COASTAL  SENTRY  (E­4S­1849),  July  37—Chairman,  J.  Splrlto;  Saera­ tary,  C.  Bruca,  New  delegate  elected.  Members  to  contribute  $1  toward  ship's  fund.  ALCOA  PATRIOT  (Alcca),  July  19  —Chairman,  Splvay;  Secretary,  Rest.  Ship's  fund  $19.90.  No  beefs.  Two  men  missed  ship.  Dogs  on  watertight  doors,  also  wlndchutes  and  screens  for  portholes.  JOSEFINA  (Liberty  Navigation),  July  II—Chairman,  E.  Sheaiay;  Sec­ retary,  L.  Bugalawtkl.  Four  men  missed  ship.  Two  men  hospitalized.  OT  beef  to  be  settled.  Suggest  fumi­ gation  of  ship  for  roaches.  Requira  few  mattresses.  YAKA  (Waterman),  July  19—Chair­ PACIFIC  TIDE  (World  Carriers),  man,  I.  OaAngalo;  Secretary,  E,  Powtll.  One  man  hospitalized  in  June  14—Chairman,  N.  Nogan;  Saera­ tary,  J.  Oufty.  Request  two  cartons  Kobe,  Japan.  No  beefs.  New  wash­ ing  machine  needed.  Request  fumi­ cigarettes  per  week.  Repair  work  to  done  as  soon  as  possible.  Keep  gation  of  ship  for  roaches.  Suggest  be  Egyptian  longshoremen  out  of  pas­ ship  be  cleaned  up  whUe  at  sea  and  sageways  and  messhaU.  Everything  not  at  end  of  trip.  Slop  chest  should  running  amoothly.  bo  better  suppUed.  JOHN  B.  WATERMAN  (Waterman),  PAIRPORT  (Watarmsn),  July  II—  34—Chairman,  J.  Arallanes;  Sec­ Chairman,  W.  Brown;  Secretary,  C.  July  retary,  S.  Mehrlngar.  Beefs  and  re­ Murray.  Few  houra  OT  disputed.  Re­ pairs  to  crew's  satisfaction.  quest  slop  chest  be  checked.  Bring  CaUed settled  Houston  on  Port  Tampa  soiled  linen  before  arrival  In  port.  launch  service  beef—promised  radio­ Vote  of  thanka  to  ateward  dept.  for  gram  for  results.  Some  OT  disputed.  Job  weU  done.  Request  locker  buUt  aft  for  sanitary  gear, of  deck  &  engine  depts.  Sug­ FRANCES  (Bull),  July  30—Chair­ gest  ship's  fund  be  started.  New  man,  J.  Crayon;  Saeratary,  V.  Hall.  treasurer  One  table  to  ba  Working  on  repairs.  Keys  Issued  to  set  aside  elected.  for  men  going  nn  watch.  those  in  need.  No  beefs.  Request  Keep  messhaU  .clean.  Rinse  bowls  automatic  equipment  on  boilers  be  after  washing  up.  put  in  operating  condition.  BRADFORD  ISLAND  (CItlas  Sarv­ SANTORI  (Msrvan),  July  19—  lea),  Aug.  1—Chairman,  D.  Shcahan;  Chairman,  W.  Briggs;  Secretary,  M.  Saeratary,  J.  Lssten.  No  beefs.  New  Jarrall.  Beef  re  poor  quality  stores.  delegate  elected.  Request  screens  for  Turn in  repair  list.  One  man  iU.  Mo­ messhaU.  Suggest  repair: list  ba filled  tion  to get  relief  for  quartermaster Sc  out.  �iacW  195»  Pare Flfteea  SEAFARERS  LOG  Shorthanded?  FI N il L  DISPATCH  If  a  crewmember  quits  while  a  ship  is  in  port,  delegates  are  asked  to  contact  the  ball  immediately  for  a  replace­ ment  Fast  action  on  their  part  will  keep  all  jobs  aboard  ship  filled  at  all  times  and  elimi­ nate  the  chance  of  the  ship  sailing  shorthanded.  PHS Tabs Cig Smoking  in Excessive Death Rates  WASHINGTON—Another  in  a  series  of  Public Health  Service studies has, tabbed heavy smoking  as a  likely culprit  in  high  death  rates. Smoking  of  two or  more packs of  cigar­ ettes a day was reported to co­­^^  incide  with  very  high  death  rates,  twice  as  high  as  those  for  non­smokers  for  given  age  groups.  The  study  was  conducted  among  200,000  veterans  of  the  Armed  Irving  De  Nobrlsa,  53:  On  June  Scmion  Gamier,  €4:  Brother  Forces  whose  smoking  practices  18  Brother  De  Nobriga  died  of  a  Gamier passed  away due  to a.coro­ had  been  recorded.  For  every  heart  ailment  at  nary  ailment  on  1,000  deaths  in  this  group  over  a  US  Public Health  May  S,  1959.  A  2V4 ­ year  period  heavy  smokers  hospital.  New  steward.  Gamier  All  of  the  following  SlU  families  have  received  a  $200  maternity  had  twice  as  high  death  rates  as  Orleans,  La.  No  entered the Union  benefit  plus  a  $25  bond  from  the  Union  in  the  baby's  name:  non­smokers.  relatives  are  in  1949.  He  was  Kenneth  Wayne  Barrett,  born  Fernando  Colon,  bom  July  13,  Other  evidence  in  the  statistical  known.  Brother  burled  in  the  June 13,  1959, to Seafarer  and Mrs.  1959,  to Seafarer  and Mrs.  Antonio  study  was  even  more  striking.  It  De  Nobriga  was  Golden  Gate  Na­ John  D.  Barrett,  Gulfport,  Miss.  Colon, Barranquitos,  PR.  found  that:  a  survivor  of  the  tional  Cemetery,  • The death rate for    lung cancer  Valchem  ­  Santa  X  X  Bruno,  Califor­ X  X  was  16  times  as  high  among  men  Roseniarie  Clclreiie,  bom  July  Rosa  ship  colli­ nia.  Brother  Ga­ Darlene Mady, bom  July 9,  1959,  who smoke more  than a  pack a  day  17,  1959,  to  Seafarer  and  Mrs.  sion,  narrowly  mier  leaves  no  to  Seafarer  and  Mrs.  Henry  Mady,  as  compared  to  non­smokers.  Joachim  Cicirello,  Philadelphia,  Clifton,  NJ.  escaping  serious  known  survivors.  • Coronary    heart disease  deaths  Pa.  injury  at  the  time,  only  to  die  X  %  X­ were 63 percent higher for smokers  X  ^  %  shortly  afterward.  David Elwood Edwards, born July  than  non­smokers.  ^  t.  i.  22,  1959,  to  Seafarer  and  Mrs.  • Deaths  Jnliaa  Cannon,  43:  Brother  Can­   from  bronchitis,  stom­ Graver  P.  Dnncan,  65: Burled  at  David  Edwards,  Mobile,  Ala.  non  died  of  a  heart  disease  on  ach  ulcers,  cancer  of  various  in­ the Garden  of  Memorial  Cemetery,  July  2,  1959,  at  ternal  organs  and  cirrhosis  of  the  X  ti  Tampa,  Florida,  Mercy  Hospital,  Milton  Brett Poole,  bom  June  1,  liver were  more  than  twice as high  Brother  Duncan  Baltimore,  Md.  1959,  to  Seafarer  and  Mrs.  Milton  among smokers as non­smokers.  died  apparently  Joining the Union  Poole,  Hauma,  La.  However,  the  study  noted,  that  of  heart  failure.  in  1953,  Cannon  moderate  cigar  or  pipe  smoking  X  X  A  member  of  the  was  a  member  of  Kenneth  Rents,  born  June  29,  had  nowhere  near  the  impact  on  engine  depart­ the  steward  de­ 1959,  to Seafarer and  Mrs. Kenneth  death  rates  that  cigarette  smoking  ment,  Duncan  partment. He  was  had.  Rentz,  Baltimore,  Md.  Joined  the  Union  buried  at  the  The  study  was  conducted  by  Dr.  WASHINGTON  —  A  major  oil  in  1949.  He  is  X  X  t­ Grifton Ceme­.  Harold  F.  Dorn,  chief  or  the  bi­ company,  which  up  until  now  has  survived  by  his  tery,  Greenville,  not  operated  any  US flag  ships,  Daniel  Thomas  Rosales,  bom  ometrics  branch.  Division  of  Re­ wife,  Annie  Belle  NC.  Brother  Cannon  leaves  no  may  soon  be  entering  the  coast­ May  14, 1959,  to Seafarer  and  Mrs.  search  Services  of  the  National  Duncan.  known  survivors.  wise  trade.  The  Customs  Bureau  Orlando  Rosales,  San  Francisco,  Institute  of  Health.  It  was  im­ mediately  challenged  by  the  To­ has  ruled  that  the  Shell  Oil  Com­ Calif.  X  X  bacco  Industry  Research  Commit­ pany  qualifles  as  a  "citizen  of  the  United  States"  under  the  1920  David  Howard  Williams,  born  tee  which  held  that  the  evidence  July  13,  1959,  to Seafarer and  Mrs.  was  unsupported  by  statistical  Merchant  Marine  Act.  data.  Up  until  now  Shell  has  been  Charles  Williams,  Plateau,  Ala.  considered  a  foreign  corporation  under  the  control  of  the  Royal  Dutch­Shell Transport  oil combine,  which  is a  Dutch­British operation.  As  a  foreign  concern  it  was  not  eligible  to operate  ships under  the  US flag,  although  last  year  a  Anybody  knowing  the  where­ Lewis,  In  Lake  Charles,  2410  11th  measure  was  passed  giving  it  a  abouts  of  Thomas  J.  Smyth  please  Street,  telephone  HEmlock  9­8791.  form  of  special  dispensation  along  write his mother,  Mrs. Ellen  Smyth  Anybody  knowing  the  whereabouts  with  another  British  concern,  the  at  428  57th  Street,  Brooklyn  20,  of  the  above  please  contact  Mrs.  Bowater  Paper  Company,  which  NY.  Lewis.  TO SHIPS  IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN  has  large  US  plants.  4)  t  .4  AND  SOUTH  AMERICAN  WATERS  Paul  Huggins  The  Customs  Bureau  citation  in  Contact  H.  F.  Holmes  at  7020  the  Federal  register  notes  that  a  majority  of  the  officers  and  direc­ North  Clark  Avenue,  Tampa,  Fli.  tors  are  US  citizens  and" that  90  4  4  4  Charles  Lakin,  Jr.  percent  of  the  employees  live  in  Very  important  family  matter  the  US.  awaits  your  attention.  Contact  EVERY  SUNDAY,  1620  OMT  (11:20 EST  Sunday  your  mother,  Mrs.  Charles  Lakin,  WFK­39, 19850  KCs  Ships  in  Caribbean,  East  Coast  Sr.,  Gallipolis,  RFD,  Ohio..  Any­ of  South  America,  South  Atlan­ body  knowing  his  whereabouts,  WASHINGTON—Malcom  P.  Mc­ tic  and  East  Coast  of  United  Lean,  president  of  the  SlU­con­ please  contact  Mrs.  Lakin.  States.  tracted  Pan­Atlantic  Steamship  4  .4  4  WFL­65,  15850  KCs  Ships  in  Gulf  of  Mexico,  Carib­ Corp.,  received  the  1959  American  Tony  Cariopo  bean,  West  Coast  of  South  please  contact  your  mother,  Legion  merchant  marine  achieve­ America,  West . Coast  of  Mexico  Mrs.  Carrie  Gualano,  at  616  West  ment  award  for his  company's  con­ and  US  East  (joast.  Ncsquishbning  Street,  Easlon,  Pa.  tribution  to  reviving  the  coast­ wise  shipping  trade  from  Presi­ WFS­95.  15700  KCs  Ships  in  Mediterranean  area.  MOBILE—^Tlie  organizing  status  4  4  4  dent  Eisenhower  at  a  White  House  North  Atlantic,  European  and  Peter  F.  Hume  on  the  Alabama  State  Docks  has  US  East  Coast  about  reached  a  stalemate.  Legal  Get  in  touch  with  your  brotiier  ceremony.  opinions  are  being  awaited  as  to  John,  or  with  Joe  Rose  in  New  Pan­Atlantic was  cited for  its de­ velopment  of  ships  for  the  trans­ whether  the  dock  workers  can  be  York.  portation  of  loaded  trailer  trucks.  4  4  4  organized  in  the  face  of  current  Meanwhile,  MTD  'Round­The­World  Cecil  Futch  would  like  to  notify  The  company  operates  six  contain­ legislation  which  prohibits  state  dock  employees from  joining a  un­ former  shipmates  that  he  is  now  er  ships  between  the  North  Atlan­ .W  Broadcasts  Continue . . .  ion.  Port Agent  Cal  Tanner has  re­ attending  air­conditinning  school  tic  and  Gulf  states  and  Puerto  •   "  Every  Sunday,  1915  GMT  ceived  word  from  the office  of  the  in  Chicago.  He  can  be  reached  at  Rico,  and  is  planning  four  more  from  the  keel  up.  •  12:15  PM  EST  Sunday)  Governor of  Alabama  in  which  the  940  Lawrence  Ave.,  Chicago  40,  .  ­  WCO­13020  KCs  Started  Trailer  Service  Governor  , agreed  to  discuss  the  111.  '  Europe  and  North  America  Pan­Atlantic,  a  subsidiary  of  situation  as  soon  as  the  current  4  4  4  McLean  Industries,  Inc.,  inaugu­ Frank  S. Paylor,  Jr.  WCO­16908.8  EC^  session  of  the  legislature  is  over.  rated  the  truck­trailer  service  in  East  Coast  South  America  During  the  last  period  there  Urgent  that  you  contact  your  the  spring  of  1956.  Similar  opera­ mother  as  soon  as  possible.  ' 5='.­'y  were  six  ships  paying  off.  They  WCO­22407  KCs  tions  have  since  been  adopted  by  4  4  4  were  the  Iberville,  Monarch  of  the  West  Coast  South  America  '  '  the  SUP­contracted  Matson  Line  Justine  Molena  Seas  (Waterman);  Alcoa  Clippdlf.  and  American  President  Lines, and  Contact  your  wife  at  once.  Every  Monday,  0315  GMT  Pegasus,  Roamer,  Corsair  (Alcoa).  are  planned  by  other  East  Coast  (10:15  PM  EST  Sunday)  4  4  4  atr; ­;­.uf­: ­  •   • ­ Two  ships  signing  on  were  the  operators  like  Grace  Lines  and  James F.  Ryan  WMM  3S­15S07  KCs  Alcoa  Pegasus  (Alcoa),  and  Iber­ Containerships  Inc.  'S'.  Contact  George  Johnson,  "North  Australia  ville  (Waterman).  Atlantic  Marine  Co.,  80  Broad  The  award  is  sponsored  by  the  WMM  81­11037.5  Ships in­transit  were  the  Arizpa,  Street, New York,  NY.  Robert  L.  Hague  Post  of  the  itrtiiii'v.  iS  'S.,;  .Northwest  Pacific  American  Legion,  New  York  City.  Claiborne  (Waterman);  Kathryn,  4  4  4  Robert  Randolf  White  The  post  is  composed  of  legion­ Beatrice  (Bull);  Jefferson  City  'W .il  Urgent  you  get  in  touch  with  aires  connected  with  the  merohant  Victory  (Victory);  Steel  Age  (Isth­ your  daughter  Mrs.  Gloria  W.  marine  industries.  mian), and  Alcoa Ranger  (Alcoa).  mmSmmm  The  deaths  of  the  following  Seafarers  have  been  reported­to  the  Seafarers Welfare  Plan:  Sm  BABY  ARRIVALS  Shell Oil Given  'Citizen' Okays  May Get Ships  EVERY  I  SUNDAY  I  DIRECT  VOICE  I BROADCAST  •  I  I  MTD"  "THE VOICE OF THE  Governor  Ceffing  Ala.  Dock  Beef  • LJ  MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT  Ike Presents  Ship  Award  To SlU  Co.  �Vol. XXI  No.  17  SEAFARERS^LOG  August  14«  1959  •  OFFICIAL  ORGAN  OF  THE  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  • ATLANTIC    AND  GULF  DISTRICT  •  AFL­CIO  •   House May  Ban  Another Accldent­Free SlU Ship  NY  Vtithholding  On Ship Wages  Six  Tankers  Bid To Fly  US  Colors  WASHINGTON  —  A  bill  that  WASHINGTON—Efforts  by  states  to  withhold  taxes from  would  permit  the  SUP­contracted  seamen's  wages  would  be  specifically  prohibited  under  the  Standard Oil  of  California to trans­ terms  of  HR  6815  which  has  been reported  out favorably  to  fer  up  to  six  tankers  to  American  the  House  of  Representatives^  registry  has  been  introduced  by  by  the  House  Merchant  Ma­ Chairman  Herbert  Bonner,  (Dem.­ Rep.  Mailliard  of  California  and  rine  Committee. The measure  NC)  of  the  House  committee  is  under  study  in  the  House  Mer­ would  bar  attempts  by  such  states  pointed out that  23 states and some  chant  Marine  Committee.  A  com­ as  New  York  and  Massachusetts  counties  and  municipalities  have  panion  measure  has  been  intro­ to  compel  shipping  companies  to  withholding  set­ups.  To  expect  duced  in  the  Senate  by  Senator  withhold  from  seamen's  pay,  but  ship  operators,  whose  crews  are  Warren  Magnuson.  If  the  legisla­ would  not  affect  the  right  of  a  constantly  changing  in  composi­ tion  is  approved,  the  ships  would  tion,  to  withhold  such  taxes  would  state  to  tax  a  seaman  as  such.  operate in the  coastwise trade with  The  measure  is  an  outgrowth  place  an  impossible  bookkeeping  full  American  crews.  of  an order t)y  the New York  State  burden  on  them,  aside  from  the  The tankers  were built in  Ameri­ Members of  the crew  of  the SlU­contracted  Alcoa  Polaris display  Tax  Department  instructing  New  violations  of  Federal  statutes  In­ can  shipyards,  but  have  operated  sign  board showing  the  ship's safety record.  Crew is  shooting  for  York  State  shipping  companies  to  volved.  under  a  foreign flag  since  launch­ withhold  taxes  from  New  York  By  specifically  prohibiting  with­ 1,000 days  without  lost  time  accident.  ing.  Unless  the  Mailliard  bill  it  resident  seamen.  The  shipping  holding taxes, the bill  would clarify  passed,  they  would  not  be  per­ companies  refused  to  do  so,  argu­ the  intent  of  Federal  regulations  mitted  to  operate  in  the  domestio  ing  that  Federal  law  prohibited  on  seamen's  wages.  trade.  As  the  law  stands,  ships  any  withholding  from  seamen's  Bonner  reported  that  steamship  may  be  transferred  for  operation  wages  other  than  allotments  and  companies  have  agreed  to forward  in  the  offshore trades  by  changing  Federal income and Social Security  to  the  appropriate  states  duplicate  documents,  but  foreign­operated  taxes.  copies of  the seamen's W­2 Federal  ­ships  cannot  come into the  domes­ In  reporting  the  measure  out.  withholding  forms,  so  that  the  tic services  without  special  legisla­ Prices  for  second­hand  Liberty  ships  have  dropped  to  an  tion.  states will have a  record of  the sea­ men's  earnings.  Such  an  arrange­ all­time low on the commercial ship market. In a recent trans­ Behind  the  request  is  the  Gov­ ment  would  enable  the  states  to  action  between  two  private  shipping  companies,  a  foreign­ ernment's oil imports  policy, which  collect  taxes  from  seamen  who  flag Liberty was sold for $155,­ has  severely  restricted  oil  imports  would be required to file  with their  000.  About  the same  time last  ministration.  Normally,  foreign­ from  overseas.  It  would  permit  respective  states.  year,  privately­owned  Liber­ flag  Libertys  sell  at  a  premium  Standard  OU  to  carry  oil  in  tha  Still up  in the  air though,  is the  tys  were  selling for  approximately  over domestic ships.  domestic trade,  which has regained  status  of  legislation  such  as  in  $260,000  and  the  price  tag  on  a  For  the  past  year  Maritime  has  ground  since  the  import  limits  Massachusetts,  which  calis  for  all  Liberty  right  after  the  Suez  inci­ been  disposing  of  some  1,200  Lib­ were  imposed.  seamen  to  be  taxed for the  period  dent  was  $900,000.  ertys  in  the  reserve fleet,  with  a  of  time  they  spend  in  Massachu­ The  downward  price  trend  of  minimum  bid  of  $70,000  in domes­ setts waters,  no matter where their  privately­owned  Libertys  is  bring­ tic  yards  and  $90,000  for  ships  to  WASHINGTON—The  Labor  De­ residence  is.  Undoubtedly,  there  ing  them  close  to  the  scrap  price  be  scrapped  in  foreign  yards.  In  partment's  Wage  and  Hour  and  will  be  a  court  case  testing  the  and  will  presumably  affect  future  its  last  advertising  for  bids.  Mari­ Public Contracts  Divisions reported  validity of  the Massachusetts  legis­ bids  on  Libertys  being  auctioned  time  got  tenders  on  only  two  of  that  during  the  year  ending  June  lation.  off  for  scrap  by  the  Maritime  Ad­ 15  Libertys  offered  for  foreign  30  some  $12,885,921  in  wages  were  scrapping.  recovered  for  124,046  workers.  Thus  far,  a  couple  of  hundred  "The  recoveries  were  made  under  ships  have  been  sold,  with  the  PHILADELPHIA—Since  the  In­ provisions of  the Fair Labor Stand­ average  price  just  over  the  mini­ ternational  Longshoremen's  Asso­ ards  Act  and  the  Walsh­Healey  mums  set  by  Maritime.  ciation  and  shipping  companies in­ Public Contracts  Act from  employ­ The original  construction  cost  of  volved have  settled their  hassle  on  ers who violated  the law  by failure  Libertys  was  $2  million  in  pre­ the Philly  waterfront, shipping  has  to  meet  the  minimum  standards  war  and  wartime  dollars,  worth  been  very  good.  The  steel  strike  provided  in  the  two  acts.  over  twice  as  much  as  the  current  has  contributed to the  recent  good  The  Fair  Labor  Standards  Act  dollar.  The  Libertys  are  being  fortune.  Thus  far  foiur  ore  ships  provides  that  employees  engaged  scrapped  by  the  Government  be­ have  been  serviced.  Before  the  in  or  producing  goods  for  inter­ cause  of  dubious  usefulness,  de­ steel  strike  these  vessels  had  not  state  commerce  must  be  paid  at  fense­wise  or  commercially,  their  used  the  Philadelphia  facilities,  least  the  minimum  wage  of  $1  an  slow  speed  and  the  age  of  the  and  it  is  expected  that  they  will  hour  and  at  least  time  and  one­ ships.  continue  this  procedure  as  long  half  their  regular  rate  for  hours  Prices  on  T­2  tankers  have  also  as  the  strike  lasts.  worked  over  40  in  the  week.  been  skidding  badly,  with  these  An  item  of  promise  is  the  Bull  The  Public  Contracts  Act  ships,  going  at  upwards  of  $2  mil­ Line  decision  to  take  two  of  its  applies to  Government supply con­ lion  two  years  ago,  now  down  vessels out  of  lay­up. The SS  Edith  tracts  in  excess  of  $10,000.  It  around  the  $300,000  mark.  The  has  already  called  a  crew,  and  the  requires  that  employees  working  T­2s  are  much  bigger  and  faster  Hilton  is  expected  to  do  so  before  on  covered  contracts  be  paid  not  than  the  Libertys  and  are  being  the weekend.  less  than  the  minimum  wage  the  *­ used  heavily  in  the  bulk  grain  Paying  off  during the  last peYlod  Secretary of  Labor  has determined  trade  these  days.  to  be  prevailing  in  the  industry  were  the Oremar (Marven); Losmar  plus  time  and  one­half  their  basic  and  Seamar  (Caltnar).  rate  for  hours  worked  over  eight  The  SIU  blood  bank  in  New  York  has  been  set  up  to  supply  Sea­ Signed on  were  Losmar,  Seamar  Speak Out At  a  day  or  40  a  week,  whichever  is  farers  or  members  of  their  families  with  blood  anywhere  in  the  (Calmar);  Andrew  Jackson  (Watecr  greater.  United  States.  Seafarers  passing  through  the  Port  of  New  York  can  SIU Meetings  man),  and  Oremar  (Marven).  donate to the  blood  bank  at  the  New York  clinic  of  the Union,  Listed  Ships  in­transit  were  Santore  Under  the  Union  constitution  in this  space  are  a  few  of  the  Seafarers  and  others who  have  donated  every  member  attending  a  Un­ and  Cubore  (Marven);  Robin Trent  to  the  blood  bank  in  the  past. The  names  of  other  donors  will  ap­ ion  meeting  is  entitled  to  (Robin);  Steel  Designer,  Steel  pear  in  future issues  of  the  SEAFARERS  LOG.  nominate himself  for the elected  Traveler  (Isthmian);  Texmar  (Cal­ posts  to be  filled at  the meeting  mar);  Alcoa  Polaris  (Alcoa);  Jean  SEATTLE  —  "Past  two  weeks  SPENCE,  Leon  WEBB, Frank  T.  —chairman,  reading  clerk  and  (Bull); Steel  Surveyor,  Steel Arch­ were  very  good.  Next  two  weeks  BALASIA,  Frank  DE  LANGE,  Edward  recording  secretary.  Your  Un­ etect  (Isthmian);  Robin  Kirk;  looks  even  better."  That's  how  COLUCCI,  Mike  MATTOX,  Jack  R.  ion  urges  you  to  take  ah  active  (Robin),  and  Josefina  (Liberty  Port  Agent  Ted  Babkowski  sum­ BUCCI,  John  M.  WESTPHAL,  Gerald  C.  part in  meetings by  taking these  Navigation).  med  up  the  outlook  in his  meeting  UPDEGRAFF, Charles  ,  FRONCKOWIAK, Thomas  J.  posts of  service.  report.  MENICOU,  Haralmbos  VENTURA,  Julio  And,  of  course,  all  members  Three ships were  paid  off  in the  SHORKEY,  Kenneth  W.  HUMMEL,  Charles R.,  Jr.  have  the  right  to  take  the floor  area.  They  were  Ocean  Joyce  O'NEII,,  .Teremiah  M,  RAY,  Dale  Francis  and  express  their  opinions  on  (Maritime  O'seas),  Almena  (Clo­ CORY,  Harvey  R.  CEVETTE,  Louis  J.  any  officer's  report  or  issue  un­ ver),  and  Jackie  Hause  (NH  Ship­ CRUZ,  Felix  LASKY,  John  Peter  der  discussion.  Seafarers  are  ping).  STEINMETZ,  Kenneth  H.  POMASUK,  John  urged  to  hit  the  deck  at  these  Three  ships  were  in­transit.  PROULX,  Raymond  BLACKBURN. WiUlam  T.  meetings  and  let  their  ship,  They  were  Alamar,  Portmar  (Cal­ CUOMO,  Charles  TORO,  Julio  mates  know  what's  on  their  war),  and  Maiden  Creek  (Water­ KLINE,  Thomas  WESTLAKE,  Edward  Jr.  minds.  man).  WARREN,  Huchlin  .  BETHELL, Howard  Ship Prices Down; Libertys Dirt Cheap US Reports  $13 Million  Pay  Chisel  SlU  BLOOD  BANK  ­HONOR  ROLL­ Phila. Gets  Ore Ships  Seattle Booms  *  :Z:m  � http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a4322644fdabe879da854a162c303d9b.PDF bab4cb4a56842f307e28af69ac5c4275 PDF Text Text August 14,, 1959 AND GULF DISTRtCT • AFL-CIO. • Iii Slat, . P.ay Levy. On Ship ~aces .106,'SOO-Tonner Included: ' I US Ban . · Story On Page 18 . . ·. ~---~--·-· S~ry On Page· 2 · - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - S t o r y On Page I Blood Bank. 'A ids Seamen~ Families . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - S t o r y On Page 2 �SEA.il~RERS ·House,_,Jo; Vote On Union.Curbs·' ·'Mild' Bill Lost SCHE•LE ·OF .SIU~EETlllGS . . LOG _SIU membership meetheld. regularly · every two weeks on Wednesday nights at 7 PM in . . .. all SIU .ports. All Seafarers are expected to attend; -those who wish to be excused should request WASHINGTON-The House of Representatives has voted permission by telegram · down the labor-backed bill introduced by Rep. John Shelley (be sure to include regis(Dem.-Calif.) to control corruption in labor-management retration numl>er). The next lations. The Shelley bill, one . · of three major measures in- chairman of a union ·meeti0g to a SIU meetings wiH be: troduced in the House of Rep- two-year jail sentence 1n the event August 19 · resentatives, is the only one which ·he blocked "a disorderly ·person September 2 would require management to re- from disrupting a union meeting.'~ port the amount · it spends on so- It would require the smallest of September 16 : called "labor relations" and labor unions, even without paid officen, i"g~ are SI u ·w ins Reversal On CG ·A lien Rule to file an enormous number of spying.. In response to an appeal by Government reports. It would force .· AFL-CIO_P.)'esident George Meany union members to handle atn:iclt ' to all affiliated AFL-CIO linions, goods and prohibit any union fl'om the SIU is alerting all its port advertising that an employer 18 agents on the need for the mem- unfair to labor or pays substandard bership to write letters to their wages. The latter provisions would put Congressmen backing the AFLSIU action on behalf of an alien Seafarer has won reversal CIO's fight for anti-corruption restrictions on rights of free legislation which would not h~­ speech since a union could not of a. Coast- Guard i:uling against giVing aliens duplicSltes on per legitimate union · organizing advertise its beef via a picket line. their Seamen's papers. ~s a result; aliens· who are so unfor:. The Landrum-Griffin)_.Ul) Meany tunate as to lose ·their seaand strike activities. warned, "is a blunderbuss that man's document or have it when the vessel Aimed At 'Sweethearta' was in the .SrookShelley, a former member of the would in~ct- grievous harm on all stolen will, in all probability, Jyn · Army Base Sailors Union of the Pacific, had unions. It 1s supported by the very be able to get duplicates aa do and stole some of been outspoken in hi!'l attacks oil elem.ents in Congress which have · citizen-seam.en. consistently through the years hls gear includother proposed "reform" bills as voted for the program of big husiBefore . th.e SIU s~ccessf~lly ing the seamen's threatening a "terribly unfair and ness and against every progressive fought this case no~-resident alien papers. discriminatory" blow at all trade measure that would benefit all the seamen who lo~ their- documeJits Barros promptunions. He had called for labor- American people.'' Substantiating could no longer sail on US-flag ly applied for managemeilt legislation which duplicate papers would get at the phony labor rela- Meany's charges, the . Landrum- ships.· . but was told by tions consultants who set up Griffin bill has won the support of - The _pr.e.cedent-setting action In· Barros the New York "sweetheart" deals, "vote no" com- the National Association of Manu· volved Seafarer Vasco Barros, an office of the Coast Guard that an mittees against unions and other facturers which has consistently alien ·or Portuguese ancestry. sought legislation, ·such as "right ·· On December 10, 1958, while he administrative regul~tion made in devices to destroy labor's gains. to work" laws, which would cripple was aboard the Coeur D'Alene Vic- 1952 barred issuing new papers to He also attacked tlie bribery trade unions. tory, a thief broke Into his foc'sle him, even though their loss was practices of major businesses and through no fault of his own: expenditures of huge sums Gf money to keep legitimate unions Barros took up his problem with out and get cheap contracts. -These practices all would come under . faced automatic deportatian·. The regulation in the Shelley bill. matter was referred to the SIU's There are two other bills pendattorneys and to the Washington ing in the House of Representaoffice of the Union along with an tives, both of which are under . attack by organized labor. One is the :::!::'!~!::a1. Barros detailing the Elliot Bill, voted out favorably by TAMPA-Although shipping for SAMOA- Wages of fi sh cannery workers on Sallloa have As a result, the Commandant of this the House Labor Committee. The port slackened off somewhat Elliot bill has been strongly at- moved up· another notch following a Special Industry Board the ~ast Guard, Vice_-Admiral during the past period because tacked by Meany and the AFL-ClO inquiry. Workers in fish canning and processing will get an A. ~· Richmond, reversed ~he 1952 there were no vessels signing on or as injuring legitimate trade unions. increase from 50 to 75 cents; : ruling.•~n fact, Admiral R1ch~ond paying off, three in-transit ships While noting that the Elliot bill shipping and transportation small Samoan operation compared ~rote, · · • .µ ie Coast Guard con- ' called into the area and took on 11 contains provisions to safeguard workers will get a boo~t from t!;> its Stateside set-up. Yet 60 per- sidered that such regulation w~~ replacements the funds and rights of union mem- 52 to 75 cents. The new rates will. cent of Van Camp's profit was de- reasonable, legally sound, and until As it wa; one ves 1 Ill g the ease · of Mr. Barros It was un• . se ca n. bers, Meany denounced the measfrom the Samoa subsidiary cballencecl ,, · here sailed an oiler short, and an go into effect as soon as formally rived ure for a variety of provisions promulgated by Labor Secretary last year. . Notiilg ·that Barros' original other vessel .took o~ ' "C" card which would make it impossifile ' for unions to or ganize and func- James P. Mitchell. The SIU fish · .The Samoan . cannery workers papers had been ·issued In Novem-· becaus~ ~ere were no "A" or "B'' tion normally without continuous and cannery workers affiliates pay increase to 75 cents ls still far ber l95-1 and that he had received men on the registration. list. _ The c()~ing ~riod "does .pot haras!'ment from the Federal au- have long been fighting sub-stand- below the $1.78-$2:51 pay range of sec:u.ity 'clearance 88 did _other ,thorities. "It would place the offi- ard wages on the island whi~h has SI'Q cannery workers In Ca~ornia seamen, "hence the coast Guard pro~es . JD~ch -relJef .. Wit~ only cers , of 65,000 -local unions in become a have~ for runaway can- who~ In addition, receive ·various will now entertain his application two ships scheduled· to call at the fringe benefits. ~· ·for a duplicate document.'' · port so far. jeopardy of bein~ found in viola- nery operators. tion of a Federal criminal statute The Special Industry· Board was in dischargin~ their normal duties." mandated, under 1956 amendments ~nlon Even More Restrictive . .,,,· \ . .. to the· Fair Labor Standards Act, The third bill, the Griffin- to "endeavor to bring the mini· Landrum bill is being supported by mum wage in American Samoa up President E;senhower and the Ad- to $1 an hour as rapidly as is ecoministration. It is even more re- nomically feasible." 'this has been strictive than the Elliot bill. · the objective of SIU-affiliate'd Meany reported that the Griffin- Cannery Workers Union·, which Landrum bill would subject a had as!!lliled the minimum wage established by the · committee earlier at 52 cents an hour. h• p • B00$1 Satnoa...FIS IO_g· ay,·.::n~1!1~:e~:i~-:,:ie~c~a~~.~~ Tampa Shy hi a · • • s . . 1se ' Ships~ Men · Siu UDion Oug · SIU EntertaJns Nls•r-tan SBAF~RERS LOG · Aug. 14,.1959 Vol. XXl4 No. 17 '> PAUi. itAu.. SeCf'etarv·Tteasurn Edttcw. BEBMARD SBA· •·'"· An f;dttor. ll&RlllAN ABTBua,. Jawm . HaRBDT "BRAlfD; SPIVACK, AL MASKL'I, JOHN BRAZIL. DON· ·. &Lii .: BARASH. .• , quu. .tt'ea Stall. Writer•. BILL MOODY. Repreienta«~!· Publllhed blWHlrly ai· tlle 1teadqvuten of tfl• Seafarer1 lntitrnatlonal Union. At· l•ntfc & GUN District; AFL.CIO. 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn JI, NY .Jel. HVaclnth . 9-6600. ~nd clus postage paid •· .. at· tit• Post· Office In Brooklyn, NY. under : .• . .... Act of .. A!ff!. ·u, 1'12. · · .. ~1D i. : . ·· ·~·· · :·· A 'Runaway' Haven As str~ssed by the union, the Samoan inadequate pay situation has attracted runaway fish can~ neri~s seeking greater profits at the expense of exploited Samoan worke~s. By relocating, or ·expanding in . Sainoa the canneries do not have to pay .tax· on profits i( 'the money remains fn Samoa. This profitable bicentive, plus the lnapp!kabiiity of the Stateside mini· mum wage of $1 has severely in· jured the California·· cannery in· dustry . .. An enlightening example . ·is the· Van· Camp company with a . i· Lea4er �SEA.PARERS LOC Onassis Signs Deal For 3 Giant Ships WASHING.TON-The Maritime Administration has given the SIU-contracted Victory Carriers Inc. a green light to build three supertankers for American-flag operation. The ships will cost $55.2 million and will be delivered within three years, the first of them in for his previous failure to con- to a US oil company, at $1 ,515,000 1960. struct the three ships under the a month. Winding up a thre·e-year American flag in return for trans- Part of the agreement with Marf.e rring 14 ships foreign. The suit itime called for the profits of the hassle, the Government has would have subjected Onassis to runaway operation to be put aside approved full mortgage fines of some $8 million in per- for ·construction of the three new bonds and retur.:n of the ships. Irlst~ad, as was brought out and loan insurance for the formance 14 ships, formerly manned by Sea- ' in House Merchant Marine Com- construction of the ships at farers, to the American flag. mittee hearings, $19 million of the the Bethlehem shipyard in Companf Doubles Payment money was used to pay off incnme Quincy, Mass. One of the The mortgage guarantee appar- tax and mortgage obligations to ships, a 46,000-tonner will be delivered in February, and the other two, a 46,000-tonner and ~ 106,500· tonner, by 1962. The agreement follows a Government decision last April to drop its suit against Aristotle Onassis ently involves only one setback for the US Government. In June, 1958, Victory Carriers the Onassis interests. Under its terms, Victory Carriers will put up announced after long delays that $14 million towards construction, it would postpone the ships beDiscussing ship's menu aboard the Mankato Victory are (I. to r.) instead of the $7 million that had cause of the depressed condition Vernon Douglas, chief ·steward; Bob .Principe, field representative; · been proposed earlier. The rest of the tanker market. Obviously Frank Nicolas, chief cook and Peter Loleas, field representative, of the money will be borrowed at though, the funds to build the Atlantic & Gulf Food Program. five percent interest under Govern- ships were no longer available. It ment guarantees. The Maritime was then that the Government filed Administration indicated that it suit for recovery of the 14 transwill guarantee about $29,900,000 ferred ships. in loan' insurance and $48,300,000 The two smaller tankers will be , ·in mortgage insurance on the the same size as the new SIU-conproject. tracted tanker Transeastern, largWithout the guarantee, It would est built for US flag service have been virtually impossible for to date. The other ship, the 106,"As a stewax:d for many years, I think this is one of the best things w_e hav.e gotten Victory Carriers to get a standard 500-tonner, will be one of the largbank loan, the alternative being to est in the world when it goes itito lately," was the reaction of Seafarer John Picou to the new Food Program which ha~ recent- go abroad for money at an interest operation. So far, only one other ly been extended to cover all SIU-contracted vessels. rate of 12 percent and upwards, or company, owned by the Niarchos Picou, a member of the SIU+--------....,...::::.......-..- - - - - - - - - - - - - - : - sell a public bond issue after reg- interests, has started construction since 1941 said · he first saw we had and w?at ' I tho1!g?t. istering with the Securities and of a ship that size. t' h h After comparmg the ship s stores · 1 · ' Exchange Commission. Such regThe 46,000-tonners will be 738 t h e p an m ac .ion w en e re- an'd figuring the vessel's needs for istration would have required On- feet · long with a beam of 102 feet. cently made. a trip on the ~S Paci- the voyage against the program's assis to disclose information about and will carry 390,000 barrels · of fie Venture <World Trampmg). standards, Reyes contacted the his financial set-up. petroleum products. They will be When the vessel pulled into Mo- company and told them they were propelled by a geared turbine with The agreement completed arbile, the ship had already been 15 · days short of the mipimum rangements for the long-delayed a capacity of 15,000-hp and will stored, Picou said, and was ready stores needed for that type of transfer-and-build plan, under cruise at 16 knots. for the voyage ; from Its last port ship and run: Accordingly the ad- · which 14 transferred ships, 12 T-2s The giant ship will be 940 feet of call, New Orleans. "According ditional stores were put aboar:d. and two Libertys formerly oper- long and 132 feet across the beam. to the compa~,Y people, we had "We · just returned," _Picou said, ated by SIU-contracted companies, with a cargo capacity of around enough stores, the veteran Sea- "and let me tell you, he was alhave been operating runaway for 850,000 barrels. It will be driven farer wrote, "but based on my ex- most correct down to the last figtwo years now. The 12 T-2s, upon by twin-screw geared turbines opperience in the steward depart- ure. We came back with 50 pounds being transferred in 19~6, imme- erating at up to 43,000 hp and will ment, I thought there might be a of sugar 34 pounds of coffee, and diately went on long-term charter make a speed of 17.5 knots. mistake, as iihis is a LibGrty ship the me~ts and other foodstuffs and a slow one. So when Brother were along this same proportion. Philip Reyes, a field representa- . We ate well no waste no beefs tive of the A & G Food Program, and no ·spoil~d food. ' eame aboard, I showed him what "The company did not beef about ,our consumption, and I believe it was in line. What ·1 want you to know," he added, "is, if we Josefina was another ship vis· did not have the feeding program ited by field representatives. .and the persons to know about Ed Seely is doing the ho11or1 BOSTON-Seafarers went aboard the largest tanker yet food and its usage, . we would be in_ the galley. . built under the American flag last week after the 46,000-ton hungry, as you can imagine what Transeastern was launched at the Bethlehem Shipyard at 15 days' stores means · to a ship." fnventory and requisitions \ forms. , Under the Food Program, field They will also help simplify the Q~incy, M~ss., n~ar here. The ·giant ship, owned by as compared to the usual upper represen.tatives visit all SIU-con- job of the steward departments on tracted ships and help the ships' these ships in providing ample and Trans Eastern Shipping Corp. an~ lower berth arrangement. T~e stewards and port stewards set up varied shipboard meals at moder- of New York is far from the big- f?c sles are about 12 by 14 feet 1n gest afloat since there are a num- size. However, showers and sanistandard storing lists and standard ate cost. \ to _ WASHINGTON - Unable ber of for~ign-flag tankers in the tary facilities were provided in the 60,000-ton and up class. She is also usual way for a group of foc'slea dredge up a bidder the last time I around, the Maritime Admlnistradue to be surpassed in size when rather than semi-private facilities tlon is preparing for a 'Second try and if SIU-contracted Victory Car- for one or two rooms. riers Corp. builds its projected The messhall is ample to handle on the SS .Leilani,inpassenger-cargo vessel formerly ·the Hawaiian ., 106,000-ton supertanker. But for the whole unlicensed gang at one trade. The Lcilani's previous oper-· . the time being she is the ize time if necessary, with a seating PITTSBURGH-Another major American corporation is champ of the US tanker fleet. , ators, Hawai,i an.Textron, defaulted capac4y of 38. The galley has an on. the ship's ~ortgage and turned following the lead of General Electric in setting up a comThe new ship is 736 feet long, electric range with three ovens, it b~ck to --~~e Gov.ernme~t. . . : ·pai:iy-financed poliUal agency· to _persuade Americans to vote and has an impressive beam, 102 plus three baker's ovens, and is The Maritime Administration is management's· way. · feet. It draws 38 feet fully-loaded stainless steel throughout. In addition, a swimming pool has asking a _m inimum bid of $4,40(),00o· The company plans to oper- couraged to participate in the pro- and consequently will not be able in the domestic trade and $3,200,- t . · l' · b h · 11 to transit either the Panama ·or been installed on the top deck aft 000 if the ship is to be used in a e m po it!cs ot regiona Y gram. Suez Canal with a full cargo of the stack, which will be weloffshore ·sei.vice. The reason for and nationally~ In Washington Obviously, any company em- aboard. corned in tropical climates. The the spread .. bet~~en the two bids is It _is . setting up a two-man· of- ployee who refuses to participate . The 46,000-ton deadweight ca- pool is about the size of the usual that US/-law provides a shil>" sold flee to include a registered lobby- in such a program, or who shows pacity of the vessel is equivalent portable ·backyard type. for domestic service must be at a 1st and a public relations man. a ·1ac1t of enthusia!lm for the com- to 16¥.! million gallons of petro- , Facilities for air conditioning price no less· than domestic con- The. Washington office will put pany 'point of view, would be en- leum products, which is probably have been built into the vessel but 1tru~tion costs. · out a bi-weekly newsletter. dangering his chances for oromo- enough to send all the world's air conditioning equipment has not If,.. as happened last · ~lme, MariO~· the loc~l le~e~, .district "po- tion in the compjmy. Volkswagens from here to the yet been installed. time cannot cor;n,e up with a bidder litlcal super.visors will be sel~ctPrevious Gulf political action moon. The vessel has been assigned to it wlli cons~der bareboating th~ ed from company ran_Its and while involved heavy contributions in Despite the size . of the ship, the Military Sea Transportation ship 0 ~ a trade route not now ade- on comp~n! payrolls will operate electinn campaigns. In 1956 Gui' which made possible her pacluus Service on a single voyage charter. quateJ.y served by a us passenger in the pohtlcal ar~na. The com- offi~e~s and their wives contrib- crew quarters, SIU representative-; She loaded part of her cargo in operator. · pany also wlll "encour~ge" e~ uted over $871000 in sumo of $500 who boarded. her reported no inno- 'l 'ex&s to give her a 33-foot draft Failure to get eitheJ:'. a J>id or a ploree~· to become politically ac- a~d more,, and the Mello_n family, vation.s of consequence in room so that she could make it through ·barebaat operation will result in ..tive ·~and m,y grant leaves of ab- ' miQor· Gulf s~ockholders, · shelled layout. The crew uarters are the Panama Canal, and then topped th~ ship being, placed in the Suiian ,sence to employees elected to pub- out over $l00,000 in polittcal con- roomy· and comfortable; with two off at Long· Beach, Calif., for Pearl B~y reserve fieet.. · lie office. .. Wives will also tie en- tributions; men in a room in individual beds, Harbor, Guam and Manila. Food Plan's Storing List Gives Lilt To Ship Feeding Largest US-Flag Tanker Crewed By Seafarers Leilani Put On "Auction Block Again Eirlp/oy-e.es · v0 f es Targef Of.-Com ·. pany Po11·1,·-a1 Arm �, SE..4P .4.REllS= -----------------~ SEAF ABE:B'S---------BOTAQY ·SHIPPING -BOIBD · July. 22 Through August 5,_1959 While the overall shipping report covering the 14 SIU ports for the last two-week period showed only a slight increase, the individual r eport for each port reflected wide differences over · the period, There were eight ports showing increased shipping for the period, five of which more than doubled the prior period's totals. However it must be noted that most of these ports are merely bouncing back to their average level after recovering from a slump. . The steel strike, while having only a slight effect on 'the shipping picture as a whole, resulted in a number of ore ships being diverted from their regular port of Baltimore to Philadelphia: Because of this shipping for Baltimore nosed down considerably, while Philadelphia more than doubled, ship~ing a total of 89 men for the period. On the upside were Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Lake Charles, Wilmington, San Francisco, Seattle and Savannah. As was reported to the membership at the August 5 regular SIU meeting, the hall in Savannah was closed and a new one opened in the Port of Jacksonville, Fla. This was done because of the decline in stiipping from Savannah and the increased SIU activity in the port of Jacksonville. Shipping -f or the period declined in Baltimore, Norfolk. :Tampa, Mobile, New Orleans and Houston. Although showing a decline from the prior period's totals, New Orleans continued to enjoy good shipping, sticking to its average of 154 men for the period. Ship A total of 216 ships were handled by all _ports, with 58 paying oft.,_ 28 sigtJing on and 130 in-tr ansit. While remaining almost steady, -there was a slight decline in' the number of payoffs. Four ports, JacksOn-' viii-:, Tampa, Lake Charles and · Seatlle bad 110 ships sigOine on. for the period. Tire seniority figures show class A men accounting for GB percent of the jobs shipped, class B for 25 percent and class c. for t~e_ remainder. As with ..the prior period, sbippini In the class C category continued to decline, 'with Lake Charles .sbipp_ing no men in. that ciass at all. · Although only four ports, Jacksonville, Tampa, Lake Charles and Wilmington, listed le~s than 50 class A men on their registration list at the start of the present period, four o·t ber ports, Boston, Philadelpbia, San Francisco and Seattle, bad less tban 100 men all told on the beach. The following 11 the forecast, port by port: Boston: Doubtful, but should improve •• , New Yerk: Good for class A men ... PblllKlelplala: Good· ff ate,el strike continues .•. Bal&lmore: Looks slow . . . NOl'felk: Slow· . • • · Jubonrille! Steady • • • Tampa: Good , , . Mobile: Quiet " •• New .Orla111: Good ' . . . Lake Charles: Fair • , • Reastoa: Quiet , •• WBmincto:a. San Francisco and Seattle: Good. ..,. .. . 0.. TN&TOTAL ...... •••• : . .., 2 1 New.Y_. ..•• ·JI , ............... J ....._ •••• 11 ............... ,..,.. ...... -- .N...... •• ... J 1 2J 1.2 7 44 ., ., . • ' J I . J 16 24 J4 1 M........... 6. NewOrte.s •• 6 We a-t.... 2 4 H........... .........,.. .. J 2 Sa• frMclsco, 2 I 1 J n 22· ' ' I z '2t I 7 J "I n• 11 • ·21 I Totois ••••• . 11 4 • • -- s..ftle ...... ..- J 4 4 DECK DEPARTMENT 18{1istetfld CLASS A G°aOUP - Port 1 Z 5 Bosi-on-.-. -. .-.-.-. .-.-.-.•-.-. 2 New York . ......... . 24 52 Philadelphia ........•. 3 11 Baltimore . . .••••... . . 18 30 Norfolk - . . .....••.• 2 7 Jacksonville ........ . . 4 6 .......•.• Tampa 4 Mobile . . . . ......•••• 7 20 New Orleans . .. • ...•• 20 26 Lake Charles ........• 3 8 Houston . ......... . 6 19 Wilmington . ......... . 9 11 San Francisco ....... . s s Seattle . . . . ......•••• - 3_4 TOTALS 116 211 GROUP 3 ALL 4 11 13 19 5 5 1 4 10 14 3 s1 15 1 Z G&OUP 3 ALL 1 GROUP Z -t S ALL 2 1 - " 1 3-1--1--1--3 14 7 %% 12 45 11 68 19 3 1 ' 3 11 . 5 19 H 1 lo 9 ze 5 11 7 u 11 3 4 'J 1 2 2 5 1f 2 4 1 7 t 1 1 Z 1 1 3 5 3 2 5 4 13 . 3 Zt H 1 a 4 a 11 H 4 n 11 1. 1 5 3 3 111 391 5 11 10 22 14 23 1 3 t. I s & 11 a u 18, 2 1 ~ 3 1 3 · 13. 2 .'__ • :{ __ _ _2__ _ - .. __,._ __,.3~~1-!-~' ' I 3121 6 58 39 I . 95· 67 141 u I z,., 2 1 =• I_ 5 1 4 i 3 2 2 3 1 9 5 a "I 1 1 3 6 5 I ALL 1 1 4 1 "'7 13 6 5 lZ - - - S11- GBOUP Z 3 - - - 5 & 2 8 1 2 2 '5 - a 9 TOTAL SHIPPED Shipped CLASS C Slllpped · CLASS B Shipped CLASS A le91stered CLASS B ,z, I .. GBOUP GROUP C ALL 1 Z I ALL l Z I ALL 1 11 12 . 8 ' Z9 1 2 2 I 13 11 92 92 170 45 307 3 25 37 . 85 iO Zt 8 13 6 Z7 · ' • 23 2 s s1 • M 83 14 111 3 22 24 u I 5 9 5 . 19.1 8 16 1 U 1 3 5 I Zj 7 1 -2 10! 6 .8 . 1! 1 1 1 5 1 61 5 8 1 H z 20 10 2· *2'. 29 46 6 11 3 7 11 11: 21 · 11 13 u . 44 70 20 3 2 7 1z 11 3 H l 1 13 H 1 1 s 46 17 3 . , _ 22 33 5 80 7 7 1' 1 23 7 1 3lj 11 e s zo 4 1 s 2 13 5 2 20 1 16 o " n . s 3 2 s 1_7_ _2__1-;.._ 1~~9_!~- 23 .;._ 5 4 • 279 .f4 48 I f2U18 · 49' . 11' 1.mJI 14 . 'J'J 97 I ~ I . ALL A ·l 3 4 1 11 68 - 19 3 1 1 i 11 11 3 17 1 s 1 2 - 1 - - 1 4 1 - 8- - ·7 l H 2 ., 1 17 B 4 ·"'I -! 1 1 i CLASS Z z 2 9' - _lqistered On Tlte •eaclt CLASS A . CLASS 8 a I 17 ENGINE DEP.All.TMEN·r · GROUP ! S A Port Boston . . . . . • . . . . . . • • New York . .. ......... Philadelphia.......... Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . • • Norfolk . . . . •. .. . . • .Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . Tampa 18 5 . . . . . . . ••• • Mobile . . . . . . . . • . . . • • New Orleans . ......... Lake Charles......... Houston ........... Wilmington .. ......... San Franclseo.... ..•• ~ttle 1 1 . . . . . .. .. • • • 3 12 3 7 1 5 53 11 I 82 I ALL. 1 1 3 - .5 9 7 4 2 12 4 2 8 2 3· 2· 1 6 9 2 11 9 2 6 1 48 1 11 3 2 19 4111 'J 21 ti 3 18 3 1 5 3 15 - 3 12 1 7 3 2 2 5 1 15~4 II GROUP Z 1 34 9 3 2 14 24 2 4 CLASSA GROUP 1 I· 1 1 3 . ~Shi~ped Registered d-;eglstered CLASS A CLASS 8 21, 11 6' - !l 6 5 z t 19 1 9 8 9 5 GBOIJ.P I ALL . 1 1 8 18 2 9 6 ZS l 7 1 5 l 3 1 I- Z 1 ;~ 11 3 l 1 3 14 3 7 2 12 17 5 3 4 18 2 9 13 z z 41 - ~ 4 -2 - 3 1 2 z 16 ,Zt Sleioll8d Shipped Cl.ASS 8 - -9 - - 'I 1 .3 !f 1 3· 2 - 5 15 13 1 1 1 3 -2 -· s 3 4 7 2_ -5 11'- lli - ' 3- 171 s: - 111.- -,_ ,_- · 9 2 J ~6 A 113 8 23 5 5 1 2 3 l· -.SI -1 1 - · -~, .zo....,.rA_t_s__~-~-~-so;.._2~0~0.....;;i_5~1~2~ss~1~2-· -"~ - _:;;u~-.1~1=19;....;::z~s-=15=s:.....;so;.;...1~z~1~~~11=--·~58;.;..~a• 110s t -cLASS S ALL B I - -2 -- .- z - --4 -Z7. -- -8 -6 -14' 802 -27 1 = GROUP 1 I AU R~l.,_red TOTAL SHII'PED CLASS C 10 11 4 . CLASS A GROUP CALL -14 6 6 5 2 3 -1 -1 ~,! 16~ 31 -2 11 20 4 7 17 11 - .-1 - 1~ 247 115 -1 -- 2 4 9 3 15 - -1 · -2 - 41313 4 . 3 1 - z "- 12 ... 2 14 - 13 3 2 HI 7 43,28 1% : 3 38 14 II · 4 15 9 %8 1 --~5' ztt 1t5 5' I 37.t 139 28 -' STEWARD DEPARTM'ENT ./ Registered CLASS A '""""G'ROUP Pon Boston . . . ...••••••• New York ... •.••...•• Philadelphia ... t • •.••• Baltimore . ...•.... • . Norfolk . . .........• Jacksonville . . ....... . Tampa · ....... . . . Mobile . . ........ . . New Orleans . .•...•.. . Lake Charle1 .......• , Houston. . . .••..•.• Wilmington .. . ....... . San Francisco · . ·: • •.•. Seattle _....•.•••. lOTALS Registered CLASS 8 _1 2 3~7 1~3 16 6 2 1 ' 3 1: GROUP 3 ALL 41 2 6 16 - - ,1 1 2 1 7 ·1 1 2 :11 .• 12• 38: 2 1 3 f 11 ~ 2~ ~I 7 .6 9 4 2 ' 8 s 1 9 3 2 3 1094312s 221 14 15 8· I 211i 2 1 1 - 3 ALL 1 s 1 1 Z 19 11 4· 2 ·3 10 4 3· 2 1 2~5 z~I5 2~7 15 a 1 13 4 ' 3 2 3- - $hipped CLASS 8 'G°BOUP = 3 l~ 1 Shipped CLASS A ti 14 3 · ALL 1 2~-~;l ~ 2 13 1 7 1 2 8 8 a 2 1 10 ~ l~ 1 2 1 1 Z .1 _21 1 . 1 5' 1' 8 .... _.._ 4 Iii : 5! 3j 2, 41 'G°ROUP · 87_!_99,-so---:z9-91-f2eo 1 1 - _ - 3 ~ 11 6 1 - zr= 12' .:_ 8' - 1 _zj _a .-_ _ 37 6 5 e 2 2 - ,~ ,_ 5 :...... - 1 1; 1:J·~ ' = 9 5 2~l ~ 8 11j 8 ll 6 10 l · . t.' ~ROUP 3 ALL 1 Z S · -;- - 2 '· 15: ·= Shipped CLASS C 9 4 4 3 H } ...,.... 4 -:"" , 31 5 - sa-("~91. · e ~· I 2 3 371 j ·B :1 J l e 13 . 12 ~ · 21 5. 6 I - 1: 15 _ l~f; 13 1 · 14 8 8 6 1 9 2 55 46 8 18' ~ 13 9 . l· 2 51 35 3 18 9 15'. 4 ZI 18 11 478 84 I.-881 11 72 11 CALL · -1 .8 2 g 2 2 5 ' 1 2; ._1: 12 - - - GROUP 37 6 6 - 1 17 '1 • 13 2. 1 5 8 3 84 84 • I 11 7 I 179 % CLASS 8 . ~ROUP ' _ I AU. 1 % S ·ALL 11~10: ' ~4 u:8 31) 8 . 351 1c I .2, Zl' 41 ,- 18 37 s 3 4 6 1 2' ~· . . .3 ' 7 22 , 11 25 1 ~l 3~ 1~ ~ I.,:: ~ .5 I~ 4g 18 ..;_ . ~ 3 . _,. I ff 2 -3 .19 . H te • · 2 s 13 · 11 9 1 I 14 5 l: l• '. , . 58 1 19 , zo ' 1•: 10 1 28 15 3 8 26 2 4 .7 • ·:u 6 I 3 2 11 1 2 10 2 u 13 7 12 st. 2 - 1 4 · 3 'li 9 . ·2 _, 7 , I~ · 14 1-u ioo-a,-U-1370.2.s 10s<znJ n,l-19 1 5 2 -7 - 7 -H - CLASS A · CLASS A 11 !ft 13 17 ~ GROUP 1 ! S ALL 1 3 3 7 8 22 25 II 1 3 . f ' 14 11 II 1 4 5 11 2 3 I 1 2 s 6 2 I 1 13 11 II Regis~ered On The Beach · , TOTAL SHIPPED AL~ 10 S ALL 111 57 159 2ft 12 . 1 29 - - -I zs z 011 The lffclt CLASS I -~ 2~ .2: 1 ., 6 ,1 5 - .. 4 I 2 ,., ,. - · '15 ' 1'8 1 tat �SE.41'..f.RERS LOC Esso Worlc.ers Overcoming· C~mpany Anti~U nion Barrier INQUIRING SEAFABER - QUESTION: Do you p~efer long ofhhore trips or short coastwi~e ones, and why? • WllUam Pollard, meaman: Short · Al Benn, FWT: Round-the-world trips are the best for me. You can is my fayorite run. There are so get off when you many Interesting want to, and sights, and many money-wise t hey opportunities t"' are just 81 good p~rchase :ii~ua as 1 on I trips, fore gn c es. sometimes even. My hobby is phobetter, as a mattograpby, and ter of fact. B'ght w~eref cou~dtte!· 88 now I'm waiting bj tor ~t ? for a nice abort au :a~ori;:a ~~ one off the board. ~~B . kok P ;t. ;t. ;t. . are Singa~te al ing · Edward Boyle, a&eward: Give· me Joseph Ferenc, AB: A short trip the long trips, · especially in the i m reference an here in EuMe di terranean- mo~!l'l'm~~~ s y PTh t' yw Northern Europe rope. ~8 co:! area, On long tlse r~n ~ Y 0 trips YQJl meet a ~1 v::i ~en ·:. greater variety of sa s12c\ 90 ,~ people, p 1 a c es ;~~.{ ~ve; fifty ' and c u s t o m s . ye:rs of continual Long trips are ailing Since I'm educational and :etting older (I'm eertainly enjoyover 6S) I'm not able, and the paylooking for any offs are good-sized too. round-the-world voyages. 1 The "Chinese Wall" that was. erected by Standard Oil of New Jersey to keep its many thousands of employees from any contact with unions has started to crumble. For years undoubtedly the largest non-union operation in the United States, Es so has foun'd to its dismay tl)at i t s + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e~ployees are now actively in the 1957 r ecession. It was then time. They erupted last year when seeking union ties, despite the· that Esso employees realized that the tankermen threw out John fiercest kind of company pressure their "security" in Esso was a Collins, up until then the ruler of the tankermen's- association in Esso men's organizations. For the Esso tankermen, the s~ and operator of a long string AI; · a result, the following sit- realization came earlier than that, of "independent associations" in uation now prevails in Esso: as Esso started transfering ships the oil industry. The tankennen • Some 3,000 employees of its foreign in wholesale lots at the revised their constitution to place major reftnery in Baytown, Texas, end of the Korean .War. Some 3,000 control of the organization in the have voted to hook up with the tankermen's jobs were wiped out- hands of the rank and file and to Oil, C~e_mical and Atomic Workers in the process, and the process is .elect full-time officers out of their International Union. not yet complete, as the company ranks. • A smaller, but influential is planning to lay up another four Subsequently, when the newlygroup of· 300 white collar admin- ships in the near future. organized union was unable to istrative workers and lab techniSince, under their existing con- make any headway in ltS ·demands clans, at the company's Linden, tract the unlicensed men had no for contract improvements, the New Jersey, installation have also protection, everytime a ship laid tankennen approached the· SIU voted to accept a charter from a up or went foreign, the officers, for ~n affiliation. The agreement national union. Several unions radio operators and pursers would signed between the Esso group are under consideration. "bump" an unlicensed man oot--Of a and SIUNA President Paul Hall • A group of approximately job. An officer with one year in provides that, if affiliation is ap. 1,200 seamen employed by Esso in the fleet has super-seniority over proved by the men in the fleet, its _coastwise tanker operation, an unlicensed man, no matter how the _Esso group will continue to the last segments of what was many years the latter might have. elect its owtt officers, and control ;t. ;\;. ;t. · ;t. ;\;. t once an 85-ship fleet, are now balLack of any kind of job security its finances and negotiations as do -Albert (Happy) Pftstrer. .ma.. Anthony Gafllen. AB: Give me loting on whether their organiza- is one ~jor evil .faced by Esso all other districts and autonomous man: An oldtimer Uke me likes short trip anytime, say around tion, ttie Esso Tanker Men's Un- men, who have no other place to union ~iliates of the SIUNA. short trips. I'll west Long Island. ion, should accept a charter from go for employment. Ear nings are Balloting in the fteet is now golet the yourig Being a happily- the ·Seafarers International Union far bel~w the standards of union ing on, with the company ·exerting bucks 'take the 'married man, of North America . .If they approve, fleets, with overtime almost non- heavy pressure for a "no" vote, naturally I want the Esso Union ~ill be, in effect, existent, and the Esso crewmen and sponsoring a new effort by a long hauls. At the moment I'm waitto be as near my . a separate district of. the sru· of have to pay the cost of their own revamped company union rig . t~ ing for a coastfamily as pos- NA, with its own autonomy. welfare benefits. _ displace the existing Esso tanker .wise ship or • sible. According • Similarly, refinery emp_loyees Rumbles of discontent had been union. The voting will continue · tanker, like Bull ·t, to my experience, in the company's Baton Rouge, coming out of the fleet for some until August 30. Line or Cities the money is La., and Bayway, NJ, installations . Service, where 1 about the same have been talking of union ties, when comparing but no specific developments have can b8 back in _N_e_w_Y_o_r_k_m_·_a_f_e_w_da_ys_._·_ _ _ _s_h_o_r_t_tr_ip_s_w_i_th_l_o_n_1_tr_ip_s_.___ ;:~r~ed In these two areas thus 'to isolate, divide and weaken Es- myth. 0 :'r °.j · a LABOR ROUND UP Summer Smiling On NY; Shipping Spurt Continues NEW YORK-A crew of Seafarers manned the 46,000-ton aupertanker Transeastern in Boston last week, Bill Hall, assistant secretary-treasurer, reported, thus bringing America's -· largest supertanker under the The ship. owned bership knows, will make it rough ner. Siu ban • on class B men in a couple of by Trans Eastern Steamship years and eventually for class A Co., a new operator in the shi~ men. "So for your own protecplni industry, headed for the Gulf tion," -he warned, "you should and frQm there will go on to Ja- make it a point to take these jobs." pan. ti V euels In Port In addition to the Transeastern, There were 18 vessels paying Hall noted, there are a nu.m ber of_ .off here during the past two weeks. other supertankers now under Only three signed on and 23 were eonstruction for American-fl.ag op- in transit. eratlons, soJru! of which will also The following were the vessels tie mann.e d by ~ Seafarers. "F'.rom paying oft': the Seatrain Savannah, all Indications."· he stated, "it Seatrain Louisiana, Seatrain Texwould appear that we will have a as, Seatrain New York, Seatrain sizable fleet of supertan~ers under Georgia, CSeatrain); . Frances, -Elizthe Sit[ banner by the end of the abeth (Bull); Alcoa Pennant, Alcoa year." Patriot (Alcoa); Atlantic · (AmeriShlpp~~. Tepped 3'0 Mark c;m Banner); Robin Kirk (Robin); Gateway City (Pan-Atlantic); PanShipping for the past two-week dora (Epiphany); Council ' Grove period held up very well with SiO (Cities Service); Chickasaw <Wamen --b¢ing' shipped to permanent terman);_ Ocean Dil)ny (Ocean berths from this pqrt, Hall said. Clippers); ' Mankato Victory (VicHowever, as has been pointed out tory Carriers> and the Steel ArchIn .the past, a good percentage of itect (Isthmian). these jobs. are being taken by Signing on were the Robin Trent elau C cards, which, as the mem- (Robin); Steel Designer <Isthmian) and the Atlantic (American Banner)._ ~) • I In transit were the Helen COlympie>°; Dykes, Judson L. Stickle (A & Sl; · Wacosta, Jean LaFitte, Young America, Andrew Jackson • •· <Waterman); Jean, Emilia (Bum; Raphael Semme's, · Beauregard, Fairland, Blcnv'lllo, A2nlea City <Pan-Atlantic); Alcoa Puritan <Alcoa); t:S Bal~imore, Council Grove, CS Norfolk {Cities Service>; Seamar (Calmar); · Ste'el Flyer, Stael Designer, Steel Traveler <Isthmian) and tlfe Seattaln Ne"'._ Jersey, . !J • -. . ·Seild:·'em ~10 the . L.08 > Paternalism Fails These developments, coming In The 35-hour week was introduced ployes with up to $50 per week rapid fire order, signal the crack- into the hotel industry in a new *luring periods of disability, A new up of a well-organized system of .t hree-year contract which also in- severance pay clause grants laidcludes wage increases, improved off workers up to two weeks' pay. company paternalism that for vacations, holiday and welfare plan t ~ t years had frustra~ repeated unThe 12,000-member Stove MountRepresenting 35,000 ion efforts to sign up E$o men-. payments. What had happened was. simple. unionized employees of 190 major ers' Union has concluded its 31st New York hotels, the Hotei' Trades annual convention. In key convenEsso men for some time had been sold a bill of goods that their best Council signed the pact with the tion actions, the delegates voted a Hotel Association of New York 25-cent increase in dues for benefit protection and security lay in ac- City• acting for the hotel operators, of out-of-work members, to be recepting company dictation as to after three months of negotiations. tained by the local, made the AFLterms of employment, wages, con;t. ~ ~ CIO Ethical Practices Code part of ditions and benefits. the union's constitution, and eased For the .sake oLform,_·a nd more In Sarnia, Ontario, after 98 days group insurance benefit rules. important f rom the company's on the picket' line, members of Oil, ;t. t ~ viewpoint, .in order to keep un- Chemical & Atomic Workers Local Now pending before the National ions out of the Esso. system, a 16-14 have Won a series of contract Labor Relations Board is an .unfair group of company-sponsored "in- improvements, including an in- labor practice charge by the Meat dependent / associations" w a s crease of nine cents an hour, from Cutters Union against Peyton formed. These went through the the Polymer Corp. Packing Co., El Paso, Texas. The motions of "negotiating" contracts ;t. ~ ;t. Meat Cutters are now in the fourth with the company, although in acFour ehlldren of the Sheet Metal month of their strike against the tual practice, the company made ·Workers Local 55 membership will company, one of the largest meat all the decisions as to the contents er.ter Adelphi College on four-year packing establishments in Texas. of such agreements. .scholarships provided by a union- It is paying an average of $1.05 an 'Ibe system worked beautifully management fund. The $15,000 for hour, 80 cents lower than in other for a long time, as long as Esso the scholarship program comes plants serving· the area. ;t. ;\;. ;\;. kepf its wage and benefit standards from a fund set up in January 1958. within itriking distance of those T,be union mem~rs voted to pass Delep&es from the International negotiated by the unions at other up part of a wage increase in favor Association of Machinists and the oil companie~ However, in recent or a tbr~ percent payroll contribu- United Auto Workers recently met years, Esso wages and benefits lion by eJDployers to finance ap- in a joint conference to establish a have lagged further and further prenticeship programs, special shop. single collective bargaining probehind union plants, and unrest courses and advanced training for gram for presentation to the airhas spread accordingly. The frost- journeymen. craft, missile and related electronics industry in 1960. Attending Ing on the ·eake came in_the form ;\;. t ;t. of wholesale firings during a comThe Pulp.Sulphite Workers the four-day conference were 445 pany eeonomy drive tliat started Union has won w1tge increases and 'delegates, representing 600,000 substantial contrac~ improvements union members. Results of the joint from several major firms in the conference have not been dispaper industry. At Ketchikan Pulp closed as yet. t t t Co., Ketchikan, Alaska, members ~8-ggageCOD In Buffalo a contract providing of Local 783 gained a three percent wage increase bringing the base for union recognition, wage gafns, ~ eafarers are a gain warned not to send their baggage COD rate up to $2.79 pe1· hour, highest shorter hours, and grievance proto any' Union hall. The Union .in the industry. The contract also cedure will be submitted for rat!ficannot accept d~livery of any includes ah additio'1al paid holi- cation to 250 non-professional embaggage where express charges day, and a three.week vacation ployes of Our Lady ot Victory Hosafter nine years. At Scott Paper pital-the first of 11 private hos- have not been prepaid. · Men who send c<' ~g:i ge COD Co., Detroit, the signing of a new. pitals to reach agreement with an Hospital Organizing to Union halls face the prospect ·cont ract has provided employes AFL-CIO of having to go to a lot. of trou- with wage increases totalling 10 Committee. Details. of the wage ble and red taoe witb the Rlill- cents per hour. In addition, sick- and hQUr provisions of the agreeness and accident benefits were ment are being withheld until the 'Way Expresi:; Co. irrcreased. 25 percent, providing em- ratification meeting. Don't Send Your �/ Jtqe Sis · Anti-Union ~Rail s :f hf!me-Jell$ na- Overwhelming appro\Tal of a scheme t~ set up a huge ~trike _insu~ance pool for ..the. tion's railroads app~ars certain. The pact 1s expected to·go mto e~ect m a f~w days prov.id~ that railroads with about two-thirds of the ~dustry's revenue sign up for ;it. · The strike insurance scheme · calls for member railroads to lect as much .as "$600,000 a day in nual premium into the insurance pool f u n d s to support any benefits,· depending on the size of pool plus depositing.one day's fixed railroad tied up by a union strike. The insurance is being underwritten by 8 Bahamas insurance company' which is a subsidiary of Lloyds of London. Strikebound railroads could col- the company. The railroad would be covered for such charges as property taxes, pensions, interest on debt, and costs of supervisory forces to maintain the properties. The railroads would pay an an- Getting A Look At Union Hall charges. The . Bahamas insurance company would collect $160,000 a year in administrative expenses. Among railroads which have come into the plan are the New York Central, Pennsylvania, the Norfolk and Western, the Northern Pacific, the Chicago & St. Louis and others. Several major Urtes not yet committed such as the 1 Baltimore and Ohio ana the Southern Railway are also reported ready to come into the plan as· the deadline nears. Actually; only one railroad has been reporte,d as refusing to par·ucipate in the plan. The news about the completion of the strike insurance plan comes at a time when the railroad contracts with the various rail' brotherhoods are due for expiration. There's no do'!bt in 'the labor movement that th~f strike insu\·ance plan will be used as a club in the forthcoming negotiations to beat down the demands of the railroad workers. - "Seafarer's Guide To Better Buylnl w B11 Sidne11 MarooHua Baltimore Port Council Signs _Up 15th Affiliate . ' BALTIMORE - As has been expected, shipping for this port declined sharply over the last couple of weeks, but with the steel strike being only partially r~sponsible, Eai'l Sheppard, port agent~ reported. +----'- -------There are only two ore on crews. One of them, the newly ships now out of service here, "jumboized" The Cabins, is exSheppard noted. One, the Baltore, is at Sparrows Point fully loaded but inactive, while the other, the Cubore, has been ~ry-docked at Key Highway. However shi~ping · for the port suffered somewhat because several of the ore boats had b~en diverted to Phila~el_phia for discharging. The rem~mmg vessels have been unloadmg at the Cottman Piers here in Baltimore. The coming period's. shipping pi~ture is expected to be about the 1ame, Sheppard said, unless some unscheduled vessels call in the . area for servicing. The men on the beach here are still waiting for a number of vessels, now inactive or tri the yards, to come out and take pected to crew up within the next few days, as is the Alcoa Runner, which has been idle here for several days. There has been no word as of yet on the Shinnecock Bay which has been on. the inactive ·ust for some time now. Th~ ship is still awaiting 8 charter. The Baltimore Port council Sheppard said, has been meeting with much success in its short >Sixmonths existence. The council now has 15 a{filtated local unions with the Fire Fighters being the latest to join. In addition two other local unions have indicated they · may join up before the first of next month. There w~s a total of 22 vessels calling into this port over· the past' two-week period. Eleven ships paid off, four signed on and the other seven were in transit. The following were the vessels paying off: the Evelyn, Carolyn, Jean <Bull); Feltore, Cubore (Marven); Valiant Faith (Lib); Merm~id (Metro-Petro); Alcoa 1\unner <Alcoa); Penn Explorer <Penntrans) and ·the Bents Fort and CS Norfolk <Cities Ser:vice). Signing on here were the V.all~ ant Freedom <Ocean. !!'ramp); Vallpnt Faith <J.ib.); F.eltore <Marven> . arid the Steel ·Ar.chitect (Isthmian). The hi-transit · vessels were the ~teel . Designer,. Steel - Trav.eler <Isthmian); . Texma.r ·(C a·l m·a .r); Robin Kirk. (Robin); ..Alcoa . Polaris <Alcoa>; , Mankato VicicJry f'Viciory ,carriers) and the J'osefina (LJberty Nav>. r--------'------. . Moving? Notify SIU, Welfare Seafarers and SIU families who apply for maternity, hospital or surgical benefits from the Welfare Plan are urged to . : keep the Union or the Wei· ·fare Plan .advised of any changes of address ·while their .applications '.{lre being proc·essed. - Although payments are 'often ·.made , by return mail, ·changes of address <or illeg'ible ."return ~addresses)' delay them 'wlien checks or ''baby bonds" ·are returne.d. Thoff who are ·moving. ·or plan lo move .are·· 'advised to 'immediately notify SIU ' beadguarfers or the W81·fare . P~;· at ;11 Broadw~y •.N,ew ·.vork·, ·NY. ' ·. · - Public On .A New Credit Binge Both the AFL-ClO and the Credit Union National .Association have announced ·plans to counsel their millions .of members on bow to manage money. These programs may be just in time to save many families from a repetition of the 1955-56 fiasco Then the publi in general t b i b · ~ . went on a credi uy ng ~nge. This was followed by many repossessions, garnishees, ·Comp~ints of overcharge~ J;>oth for credit mercbandise and finance fees. 'Now the public has started on another credit binge,. In Aprll, installment buying jumped_ by $423,0QO,OOO, the largest monthly increase since- 1955. By the end of May, consumers were in debt to the tune of forty-six billion dollars, a rise of a billion and a half dollars in two monihs .apd of seventeen bil~on dollars in five years. The labor and credit unions .say -they aren't sure they know all the reasons why some ·of their members-often the same ones over and ov~r-get into financial jams. ~, 1 Bu~ they feel it's become vital to 1 ~ help families learn how to manDA~ .. ,~,,, ·' . . age their money more effectively. T""T tvvvv "Too often the financial gains won at the bargaining table are Jost · at the retail counter," warns Leo Perlis, AFL-CIO Community Serv· ·ices Director. The AFL-CIO Community ·Services Committee has pilot classes ' ' under way in six cities, and more will start this fall. The National Community Services Committee · has been concentrating first on · · sending its local representatives in various cities through . moneymanagement courses arranged · ,· with the help of local colleges. · The ·local representatives in tum ~ will arrange courses of six to ten classes for union families plus , one-day institutes on specific lpcal . consumer problems. For example, the Columbus, Ohio, AFL-CIO Council just completed. its first nine WASHINGTON - Contradicting reports of British and Japanese weeks' course for union members and wives; ·using the City Hall for · ' progress on design and construc- the classes. These courses cover such topics as comparative costs of credit tion of atom-powered ships, Maritime Administrator Clarence Morse 'offered by various sellers and lenders; budgeting; shopping for merreported that the US has a 15-year chandise; shopping for insurance; planning family meals, and buyinl edge on other nations in the nu- cars, 'homes and household equipment. clear power race. Similarly· ihe credit unions have come to feel that high-pressure rhe only atom-powered merchant installment selling makes it imperative that they provide their memship, . the NS Savannah, was bers with financial counseling. Such guidance will benefit employers launche.d recently, but will not go too, points out John Bigger, educational director of the Credit Union into service for another year. How- National Association. ever, the US has a .variety of atom"People more secure in their family life and more successful in powered submarines and surface managing their money make more effective workers," he-says. . Navy vessels in operation or under ·-The credit unions .are concerned that credit is not merely being made · construction. . available to moderate-income families, it is being forced on people. In · The Soviet Union has an atorri- many cases this high-pressure credit · ls high-cost credit. One .r esult ·powered icebreaker, but apparently is that the personal bankruptcy rate has been rising .fast, the CUNA has not sought to build a •eactor- Executive Committee reports. . powered merchant · vessel. since credit unions are non-profit service organizations, they can be more impartial and do a better counseling · job than the pseudOAtom Cratte CostlT couns'eling services operated by profit-malting enterprises as finance Since the costs of $.Uch ships are companies, mutual-fund salesmen and retailers.. so high, only the US ~ver~ment Credit unions have long felt that th~ !!leJl!ber who applies desperately appears w!lling at this time to put for help needs more than money. He also needs help in solving prob- · out . the necessapr funds. , lems related to the money. . . . , ~ If Morse' stateµient ls true, US Hence, many local credit unions for some time have had their own ship operators would have · a big · counseling programs which give families valuable budgeting and other Jump on foreign:.flag . rivals, pro- . preventive counseling, as well as remedial help 'a fter. they've gottep vided they can get· the necessary into trouble. . · . One of the most useful counseling services provided by some credit financial support. fi!om the ~overnment. Se~e~ oper~.tOrs ,haye ex- unions is ·to keep on hand . copies of the officlal auto dealers' list . of . pressed an interest Jn utilizing an trade-in-values of various cars. This helps members applying. for atom power plant i~ a supertanker. credit ·tinion auto loans ·to know whether they are getting a ·fair allow- · ' ance for their old cars, and reasonable prices on the new ones. Some workers have as many as eight or ten· judgments against them. The strategy of one credit union has. been to buy up the first judgment, so that the credit union becomes the primacy creditcsr. By holding the · first judgment' a~d not pay~ns ·it oft, the credit '"lion is able to forestall the other creditors. While . the first judgment is in effect and being collected, the other cr.:ditors can~t do anything. LAKE CHARLES ..:.... W!th nbie Creditors are more willing ~o settle .for less on a judgment than on ships in-µoansit, shipping has . been .an ordinary debt. The credit union's credit committee ge~erally doe1 good ~or the last tw~_ weeks. Agent_ the negotiating with the .creditors. Creditors are more likely to rely· Charles ~ball .expects more .. of on a third. party ff well establf~hed, like a credit union. . , , the same _fo-r: ti)~ COJl!ipl t~o·wee~ .; 1In .one,.,.case ,a . man -had 'tolll' iudgments:·.against .. him. , ·One was Jor as most _~f. th~ ~~PB : ht-!:i:~sit -8:ff . e$ll2 plus fees. ·The · credit ·union ·bough.t "'it from ·the· .ongi~ creditor due to - -return · ~~·~ ., the nex~ for ·.$100 cash. The second:One, for :$1,000,.:waa held> b11the J:Jr.st 1';1a;o, ' pe~od. ..,,, . · · . ,. / , · ttonal City. Bank of New.»'Y'ork,•·whicb ,w.ould not. •~ t<(·a' settlement. Tlie nine ~Ji4>a 'were·,th~: SteeV .0.ften big ~banks are .the tougheSt, c~d1~01'8!•.'b~~ . ~.JJ?etJmes. they. ae~le .. Age (~sti!mian)} · C~wawa, · .B rad-: . t-0r,lea~. !l;he ·ihlrd;judgment .ol $600 was settled for -$400. Th~ fourth, ford, Island, C~ · l:forfolk, ,Rpyal .$45,..was .s ettled'. for ·$25. . ' . · .. , " ___,. · Q~, CS ~~lt1Diore;:.CS MJami,. an9 . ,If,. y-0u ..l'Olll'sell,•llave -an. · opportunit~ . to enroll in one . of ., the new Council Grove . (Cltie1 ~rvice). .- ,.counseling p~gr8D,la hebig sponsored ·b y your local council cO'mmunlty ~ Dorine.the lait;peliod more "A:!., . services. committe~, · or·.g~t in4lvi~ual _couns~~I fr.om your ~redit unto!! & · "B" ·men· shipped out tban beforepand, by a•l means ·t ake it. . .; ·. ·-, . _ . · registere~ . . ·A ~·combined· . ~to~l 31 ... Y.oir saver.money and worry by g~tthlg<~ 1?formation befotehand reglSt!red; 37 ahlj>ped out. ' ·rather. than ,to wait for remedial help. -~fter you re, heavi~y in debt• . wioi;.... • SIU member George Meltzer Sr. shows SIU headquarters to his son George Jr. (right) 13, and George's friend, Thomas O'Brien, 14. I MA Clalms · 1 n· us Edge •ps Atom Slll . �SB.4.R.4llBllS -110G . IOQID:HitSi ·At Work on· The ~ankato ~---· N~Odtans ·. r;EW ORLEANS ..:.... Highlighted by 24 in-transit ships, New Orleans was the benefactor of an extremely good two W!!eks of shipping. Port Agent Lindsey Williams also · reports six· payoffs and four sign OTI S. Two crew-ups are anticipated aboard the Mount Rainier <American Tramp) and Valiant Enterprise <Enterprise). Both ships are waiting to load up at the gralri -elevator. The - ships paid .off were Del Mundo <Mississippi)~ · Steel ..Advocate (Isthmian>; Iberville, Topa Topa, (Waterman>; and Mou:it Rainier and Mount Evans (American Tramp). . The ships signed on were Del Oro, <Mississippi), Neva West (Bloomfield),. Valley Forge (Peninsula), and Mount Evans <American .. 'l'raqip>. In-Transit Influx The heavY in.:transit load consisted of the Alcoa Ranger; Alcoa· ·Cavalier, Alcoa Roamer, Alcoa Clipper, Alcoa Pegasus (Alcoa>; Seatrain Georgia, SeatraiQ Louisiana (Seatrai1p; Del Santos, Del Oro (Mississippi>; Edith, K at hr y n Heird at work on the Mankato Victory are deck gang members (Bull); Neva West, Lucille, Bloom(foreground to background) Uno Palson, bosun; Joh" . Kleczek, . fteld <Bloomfteldl; Steel Age <IsthAB; Bob H~thcock Jr., AB; and Albert Coles, AB. Ship was in mian), Monarch of the Seas, Arizpa, Erie Basin at the time. Iberville <Waterman>; Rap ha e-1 Sl'mmes,' "Gateway City (Pan Atlantic); Valiant Enterprise <Enterprise); Jefferson City 'Victoiy K , (Victory); Mermaid (Metro>. and Jae·•-s·onv',·11e Ha'l l Opens! 0 .w..-a_ng-Ar-ch-er_<M_an_ e_Bulk_>_.- . Notify Uill0n About Sick ,Men Ship'&' delegates are urged ,to notify · the Union iinmediately when· a .'ship~ate is taken off the, vessel in any port because of Illness ·or injury. Delegates should not wait until they send in the,ship'Jl minutes but should h,imdle the· inatter in a. separat' communication, so that the Un'i on ..can determine in what .man· ner it can aid the brother. It would also be . helpf~l if the full name, rating and book number was sent in. Address these 1}otificatlons to Welfare Services at headquarters. · · · <: ·W ill Service Missile Fleet As approved by ~he SIU membership in all ports, a new hall has · been opened in· Jacksonville, Fla. In turn, the Savannah h_a ll has been closed. Th e~~dress of the Jacksonville hall is 920 Main Street, Jacksonvill~,+------------­ Florida, l_loom 200. Telephone grown in importance. Jacksonville's 1 good fortune is in no small way number is ELgin .3-098f with derived from the Suwanee Steam- Wllliam Morris as the agent. Morris was formally installed as Jacksonville agent at the · port's first membership meeting a: week ago Wednesday by Mobile Port Agent Cal Tanner. The prime reason for the switch is the changing pattern of operations by SIU-contracted companies. In recent years Savannah has de·cuned as a base ·for SIU ship operations ·while Jacksonville bas Reach Interim Agreement_ On Lakes Jurisdiction A full-fledged clarification of the question of jurisdiction over Great Lakes seamen is expected to come out of the next AFL-CIO Executive ·Council meeting which is convening on Monday at Unity House, F o r - + - - - - - - - - - - - - est Park, Pa. SIU of NA Presi- the seamen's field since 1945, dent Paul Hall, National Mari- principally 1n ore-carrying fleets time Union President Joseph Curran and David MacDonald, presldent of the Steelworkers Union will take up the matter on that date. / In the interim, .an agreement reached _between the Steelworkers and the SIU has helped clear the way_for more effective organizing by t~e . SIU Gi:eat Lakes District among non-union Lakes fleets. The Great Lakes District, along with other maritime unions in the Maritime Trades. Department, has been active on the Lakes since the sprin~ fitout in a nuinber of companies. The initial agreement reached on August 6~ provided thaf the SIU and Steelworkers will support each other's organizational attempts among Great Lakes seamen, and will refrain from interfering with each other's activities, pending the outcome of jurisdictional decisions to be made on August 17. As a result, .the . Steelworkers have agreed to abandon organizing activities among unucensed se... men employ~ d on the- vessels of Hutchinson and Company, which operates two · non-union Lakes fleets, the Pioneer Steamship Company and the Buckey Steamship company. The Great ·Lakes . District had been actively organizing in the Pioneer ~eet and was on the eve of filing a petition for a collective bargaining election when the Steelworkers intervened, touching off the dispute between the two unions. The Steelworkers now will support SIU activities on Hutchin.son ships, In turn, the SIU will refrain from organizing efforts among unlicensed crews for whom the Steelwor kers have traditionally bargained ·through Local 5000, the seamen's affiliate of the steel un- which are owned and operated by major steel companies. Both unions will withdraw petitions and unfair labor charges presented to the National Labor Relations . Board, as well as withdrawlog all complaints, resolutions and charges presented to the AFL-CIO ari'd its subordinate bodies. The resolution 41f jurisdictional lines on the Lakes will be a big as'sist hi the Great , Lakes District drive among thousands of seamen who are not in unions, or who are members of various company-sponsored unions on the Lakes-Seaway route. Ho .Glee In· SF Outlook SAN FRANCISCO - ShiiJpinl bas been on the slow bell here with a bit of a spurt when, on thi last day, the Coe Victory took on a full crew. The port anticipates more of the same for the next twoweek period. There were only five ships in the area over the past couple of weeks. The Northwestern Victory (Victory Carriers) and. Steel F.abri,;. cator <Isthmian) paid off and signed on. The Fairport <Waterman) also signed on, while the Steel Admiral <Isthmian) and Marymar <Calmar) were in transit. ship Corporation, operators of the missile ship fleet, who use the Jacksonville port as a base of · · operation. ·. The geographical change of halls will · enable ·the ·union to service the missile fleet more efficiently. At the same time, the· ships previously· serviced out of Savannah can be handled from Jacksonville or other' Atlantic and Gulf ports ion. The Steelworkers have been . in where SIU halls are maintained . . ; .. -··- so. Nobody -Forgets ===·· --==·======== Sometimes the most obvious safety· precautions ~end to be _overlooked, like hang:ing on, to a handrail ~oming up and down ladders. That's where written · reminders cc;>me in handy in ·keeping crewmembers . a~are of.desirable pr~ctices. The · written reminder is a little .adde·d insurance .t bat will . iog t,he attention ' of cl ·~re;.vmember who might otherwise forget to foll9w the safe practice. · · Wherever possible, reminders of this nature should be stencited on the bu'lkhead. ··~aOiD .Htu\1J>~· .. ·. . ' - ·' . ' •- . - -. "'!'9 .' ' . - - - -- - - - -- -- --- _, ·, . ~~~~~~~~~·- ~rimUSh~h~~~~~' ~ ~ . _, ·- --.- - - - - ·~ .. . -- - - - -~ . "'. �.'.• ~ 1 ·sEA.I' A. R.ERS '£0G r · ., A little over ten· years ago, in th~ spring. ,. . o. f 1949, -the SIU Canadian District embarked on a bitter fight to break th.e str~ngleheld of the Communist Party on Canadian seamen. A,.s· a result ·of the ~ompl~te succes~ of that _ campa~gn, the Canadian District emerge4· a~ the sole representative of Canadian seamen. The Canadian SIU's success helped frustrate the Communist Party's plans to dominate the world's waterfronts and to1cripple l:TS ·ef- forts to revive Europe. . At the time the Canadian District undertook its drive, with the aid and support of the SIU of North America, the entire Ca~·a- · dian. seam.en's movement was 100 percent Communist-dominated, and the Canadian searpen, along wi~h seamen and waterfront worl~ers in other lands, were being used as tools in the Communist plot to wreck th~ Marshall ~Ian and open up Western J!!urope to Soviet domination. From their dramatic victory over Communist control of seamen, the Canadian District has gone on to equally-~pect.acular successes on the economic front. In the face of a drastiC decline of Canadian-flag deep !s'ea shippi~g _.., because of unrestricted foreigµ.-flag _transf~r~, , the Can~dian Distric~ has expanded· its niembership by a vigorous organizing ca~pa.ign Canadian Seafarer Bob LeCle'rc poses at the wheel of the Scott Misen·er, giant Canadian-flag bulk-carrier, in Montreal harbor. · Chief cook 'Betty ·Martynuk 'is shown at work in the galley, getting the noontime meal . together. M~ny Canadian ships carry ytomen cooks. . . . ~ •. on the Lakes, the West Coast and related areas. . . ~qually impressive has been the Disti:ict'a s'ttcce~s in · wfpillg 'out "the trad,i tionaf ~i~er­ ential between US and Canadian wage standards, Cana.dian seJlmen now enjoy · w~ge.1 and conditions which rank with ·aJ!y, ~e,-i.· can-flag contract, despite the fact t_hat. ·Canad~an workers have alw.ays been paid .less than A.Jnericans and are still · paid less ' in •,most shoreside :jobs. The success ol the CaJ!.aaian District in this, area has made .it ihe :pacesetter of the entire Canadian "labor. mov&mei:it. , . , 4side from wages, Canadian Seafarers no.w have welfare plan protection and -fine working conditions and are in the process of getting µiQdern union halls ·in their Tajo~ ports. .The headquarters hall in Montreal in the heart of the business district offers a wide variety of comforts .and. converiien'ces to the membership. ~ , .. . . This past ·May, the Canadian DiSt'dc~ served as the host union to· the SIUNA con• ,' vention in Montreal symbolizing th~ . Di~- . trict'~ ten years of sweepi~~ prggress. · - · · Pictured on · thls J?.ag~. are some Qf the. fa:_cilities in the Unions Mdptr~a'.l beadquai;ters as ·well as scenes on the Ganadian-manhed .. . . Laker, the Scott Misener. ." �Gro~p of Canadian Seafarers relaxes in well!tocked library of Canadian District's, Montreal _headquarters. ' · · .., Pool tables and other . rec~eational facilities .get _big play from Canadian SeaJarers on the beach. Dispatcher Don Swait posts some fobs on the Illuminated headquarters hiring board. List 'Of 1hiP.S ·shows varief)' of Jobs _under Canadian SIU contract. This g; oup i~ .relaxiitg with quiet conversation on main de~k of headquarters, which ~lso serves as hiring hall. ~ill. th~ bosun (leftl' ~eeps an eye on j ome ~f the gang anhey P.aint the Scott Mi!ener s life_~~ats. ·Men c:ire actually on doc~,; . . :. . ·• ... ... . . . -·-- ----- ·· Amo~g · .. C~~dian . headquarteri · _f.a_c;ilitie~ ~re · (t~p.- . to .~ottom) ~pa· . dous m'eeting ._1hall, lunch :C-o&ll)ter,· slop chest, several washing machines (plus ·shower r~om n.ot shown) and barber _:shop.. . .· . .; . . Hal Bank~, secretary-treasurer of the Canadian Pistrict and _a vice-presid_ent of the Sf UNA, r•por,_ to · SIUNA ~onvention. �ICC Faee$ ·•.t nlluen~e'' Charge . ITllL -DllllCTOll Uathm'lan)~ July bll' tbou1ht1 and co~deratlon 4-Ca,11rm1n~ It. 1tahl1 ••c~et'"' ·c.: 8!wa71 f~r ~h• crew• . : ' · ~ W. Hall. SbJp'• dele1ate to be 'elect• ed. SbJp'•- fund H .33. No beefa, t'wo oUera ml11ed 1h1p, one Baltl• more, one New York. ·Sailed one oiler short. No beef1, everythinll nalllllnt smoothly. Motion 'made Uil Hconded that Union· olllclally find out why water tanka an ru1ty and hill of paint. Ship's delepte · elected. Water tanb need cleanm. badly. Food lllPPb' 1eeme bad. Suggest Union take up aune with company. WASHINGTON:_A complaint that the lnterst~te Commerce Commission per;nitted cez:tafn tntere5ts to take control uf the N~w York CenvaI Railroad in 1954 without first conducting public ·hearings· has been l~veled by minority ! st_ockho~d~rs of the Central. The complaint parallels sro charges that the railroad - dominated ICC has R. Young and Allen P. Kirby be- schedules , 10 •• to wreck the dofailed. to give th~ steamship cAuse of "undue and improper mestlc shlppins industry. industry a hearing in its disputes influence" by Whtie House offtclals and other prominent figures. Amons those named in the complaint were The stockholder group asked the th' e present members of the ICC, Federal District Court here to order the ICC to investigate the Sherman Adams, then President Central takeover to - determine Eisenhower's chief assistant; Dr. whether control was legally ac- Milton Eisenhower; the President's quired. They contended that the brother; former Democratic Sen•ICC failed to rule on acquisition tor Burton K. Wheeler of Montana of the railroad by the late Robert ·and his son Edward; former Attorney General Herbert Brownell and former Air Force Secretary Harold Talbott. · with the railroads. They cited numerous instances. in which the railroads, with the. approval of ICC. manipulated long.:haul and short-haul rates to the detriment of s,bipping, and in m~ny . Instances cbarsed below cost ratei ·tCI drive ·shtpplns out -of buslnea and monopolize the trafftc. · 1 .• · · Houst-on Bac .. .k. _' No Free Ride "i:.:m:~'..:,~nJ!·I_;!~ On Hot-· Streak-· On Aquarama? prospe~ta · · -:- IWOllD KNOT (Suwannee), Jun• 1t -Chalman, J. Marlt111 Secretary, D. ht1e"· No maJor beefs. Crltlclied for not calllnl meet1.n11 more oClen. Dele1ate served year; a1u to be re· Ueved. No bee£1, enrytblnt nannJng smoothly. crew •ot11 un1nlmou1ly lo ·bold one ship meetlnl a month. , n·g t I · e s :,. PAC.,IC WAVI <World Trampln1>1 lune 21- Chalrman, L. H11m1nn1 Secretary, I,_ · .T•ylor. No draw at bunker por:t. No beefa, everythln1 runn~ ·~ootbly. · Short of ateward ll!tor11 ·lllJDe · 81 , trip before. Repatn to be IRlbmltted bifore arrival In · Balfe. ,, . ' .,, " July 12-.C:halrfftlirl, H. llo11cean1 Secretary, L, H1111tan. Cable to head· q\la~en oh ho1pltalluUon of stew• • aril. _l)raw of HO. Try to get travel· er •1 · ~ In ,Tel Aviv •. Repairs nbo llll\ted; Motion made and seconded that ·new c1·ew refuse to llgn on until micr omete.r val¥t on feed pump II 8xed. $te~ard sencllnl letter to head· quarters on 1torln1 on thb vessel. MAI caum, June 1'+Cllalrinan, W. Mo,r111, Secretary, J, :rurkl........_ SblJI'• ,fUnd fll.85 . . No bffti. : Qlhia ~ .oothly. Flz fan, - Looee cbaqe to lblp'a fUnd. . Repair llit to delegate. July · -It-Chairman,' W. Morrl11 lee· · retarv,, :J. i:urkln1ton. Fan fixed. Ship's tund 119.62. No beefs, every. thlnr· running smoothly. Motion made and seconded to ·eJr;condltlon all SW "' lblpa., .Vote of thanb fo ·.ltewanl d• partment. · , •v•t>-· e• . · an · • · -- Of SIU Ship Meetmgs. four commissioners, "during the · . •ALL~WAY r <OV•~ll Nav.), 'lune cour~e of· which these commisHOUSTON-Shipping h~s picked · ,_. · ~- · 7-Chalrman, '· Harperi Sacret1ry, e. Tll..... Recommended to keep me... loom . sloners approved; prior to public· up. and future room1 clean at nitbt and repalrl done WASHINGTON - If the SIU adjudication, Young's plans to take good. Three _ships paid off. They : at Ma. DllC!ualon re k:k of coopvaUon of cblef ·~eer. , Great Lakes District-contracted control of the New York Central were the-Neva \'{eat, Lucile BloomAquarama goes. offshore, it wlll be without investigation thereof." It field (Bloomfield); and Westport VINOltl ~rwen1: May' It-chair." without any Annie Oakleys for added that the ICC was required <Transp. Utll.>. man, J, Archlu Secretary, c. Hickok. &lectrlclan olfen to 8x walblq ma• Few boura en dl1puted. Turn la look into the acquisition •because Signin1 on were.· Nev.a West, trl.lveling Congressmen or US offl· cblne. ·crew p~ml... to pa7 ·if cap. · ·npalr lilt1. No ,beets. cials. A bill to allow the Aquarama the Interstate commerce Act _pro- Lucile Bloomfield (Bloomfield)J taln will nqt autborin O'J'. Captal,D · - . okayed 11m,e. : and five other vessels to operate vides that such ari investigation Pacific Venture <Pacific Venture); SAMPAN HITCH lluw1nnMl1 luly 11-Chalrman, J. Mortona Secretary, outside the Lakes was passed by will be made when one company Mt. Whitney <Amer.. Tramp.), and ORION CLIPPlll . <~rlonl, luly ...... 1: Dennelly, Report-4 on phone call Mermaid (Metro-Petro). . the Senate with a rider that they acquires two or more raifro~ds. Chairman, A.. Merat.u Secretary, It, from Trlntdad to headquarter• n aarller. ~·· del...te elected. Crew lblp'a bumn..,. Sblp'a tund M. One There were ships 1alore ln-tranThe complaint came as the ICC shall not be allowed to issue passes wanta aew walblq madllne in· men lliort. · New delerate elected. or reduced-rate tickets to Con- pressed its drive in the House' of sit includinl ·the Steel Age Usthatalled. Two e...ineers workint on Clean walhtnr. machine efter u1e. a.tans: No beefs. · Hemhlnr numlnl turn cupa and to pantry. gressmen or Government officials. RP.presentatlves . to gain control of mian>; Del Oro, Del Sud. .Del smoothly. Vote of thank• to radio Alaska shipping. The drive had Monte <Mlsslssil)pi); Seatrain New . The rider is a pet of Senator operatot for the dall)t newe•. ALCOA CAVALllll <Alcoal, July 1t -Chairman, I. Mulll11 Secret1ry, w. Williams <Dem.-Del.) who has often been blunted earller in the Senate York, Seatraln New Jers~y. SeaMlllMAID <Mitre), July 12-C:halr. Pol•• No beefa. New ~ele1ate sought to tack it on to various following testimony by the SIU train Texas <SeatrJ!n>; Pacific ·man, G. Abuncle1 Secretary, A. Wiie. elected. and intercoastal ship Venture (Pacific Venture); Pacific and· coastwise Motton made and 1eeonded to · pos\ pieces of steamship legislation. old mlnut11 on bulletin IMlard. Draw . C.OAITAL CllUIADill 1suwanneel. In previous years, the House has operators. The unions and the op- Explorer <C o m P a s s>; Seafair to be rtven when lblp 1oee north. June 1...-C:halnnan, None 11ven1 Seo- · ~he ICC .with (Colonial); ~t. Whitney CAm. erators had charged One man <C-eard) mlaed lblp· ln NY. retary, None. New dele1ate elected. knocked out the Williams rider and Aa..ent In Lake Cbarl11 w11 noWled SblP.'• fUnd · 115. No .beefs. Mi>tloa the House will now have to act on being in collusion .with the rail- Tramp.); Arlzpa <Waterman>: Winand took m~1 rear llbon. No made • that preuure be put on for roads, permitting them to rig rate ter Hill, Royal Oak, CS. Norfolk, the amended bill beef•, everytblnS ~ smootbb'. new- perculatore and walbln1 ma· Steward dept. rtven · vote of con• cblne. Meuroom · and Jiasaapway be - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -·- - - - - - - - Fort Hoskins (Cities Service>; ftdence on tood cooklns and service. kept clean. ·S utlest moie frUlt. W an1 Juror (Denton);' Bienville Brotbera reminded to wear aultable CPan Atlantic); Neva West, Lucile attire ln meu ball at all Ume1 and ITllL SCllNT:llT (Isthmian>. lulr return colle• CUPI to pantry. SUllH· 7-Chalrman, Bloomfield <Bloomfield), and Mae A; Maldonadoa ,.Se.c ir., . Uona and recommendation•: ablp'• to k • • Ila-•· Work Moving Ahead On Phila., .New.Orle~ns Halls {Bum. .. _ Seafarers here ·are requested by Port Agent Bob Matthews to keep clinic. appointments. · If, for -a valid reason, you AJ,'e unable to keep scheduled appointment do not wait until the last day to notify the clinic. Vote ·$e# On · SS 'Atlantic ,, Crewmembers. of the American Banner Lines SS Atlantic wlll formally designate their · collective bargaining a1ent a National i..a-. lior Relations Board election to' be held on .Au.g~st ,19'. The ship will be in New York· at the time' . on her ·return from Europe. .. The NLRB vote was made necessary under · the terms .~ of the, Atlantic·birlnl proce.d ure last. year, under ·which c.-ewmembers applied. , ·at a · co~pany ,hiring., o1'ice.. and. were selected . irrespective of un· · · · .. · ·· ·:. ion affiliation · · · Bu!l~ing craft~man wheels in bric:h for new SIU hall in Phil,9~elr/~'. . Since the ·~rew, ·at present, con~ ph1a. : _ . . . r.? -slsts of SIU . men, an· SW certiflca. ,. ' In "' 99nstruction work on !~;:;w halls ~~r'. Se~farers in ~liilii~el/ tto~e~I=~~~:1:~Yille SIU will enP~a, a:nd l':l~w ~rlean~ is. proceedmg at a good ~ace', ~th~ •)le the Union· to: si~ a full con:.: Ph~ladelph1a havmg a h_ ead star.t. Port Agent Steve. Cardaj.J.o ·. tract with the company,. wh.icli bu reports that all demolition · ,been operailng with a temi)orary ha~ been co~pleted . in PhilaNew ·orleans building code reg- interim agreement · up untll' now~ delphja as well as foundation ulatlons covering th e French · work, undergrou11d plumbing in- Quarter call for buildings to conThr•w·1n stallations and shoring. At pres- form to the prevailing · style of--, ent, work 'is ·going ahead on ·the architecture and finish, and the· old- · steel framework and bricklaying, brick will be used in the ~ew con• , ·Under thi rules of· the -SIU, as well as· Installation of radiant s~ction accordingly; In addition, ·any member can nominate him· heating. use of -\he old brick will involve . self for meetln1 chall1Jian .. read· Finished By December a considerable cost saving. -Ing clerk or any othei'. ·post that The present schedule calls for The new New Orleans hall, near may be up for election befor9; the Philadelphia hall to be com- the foot of. Jackson Street, will be . the membenhtp; 1Dcludii11·ctnn· pll'te'1 in December and if so, it closest to the Waterman Steamship mittees aucli· as · the ' ~I Will be open in time for the ann.u al Company piers in that city, as well . committees, . 'fttt.a'nclal c'oJiltmtt· ' Chrlstnias Day· party. as being closer to . the Public tees and other. Si'OURI ilam~d bY New Orieans ls · still at work on Health hospital and the cotton th" ·membe~_htp. ' ~ · ·· ., demolition of several buildings, in- warehouse and grain elevator. Since ~IQ ~embe~ti~p me~t:. eluding an old warehouse on the Both the Philadelphia and New . In.a .officers are · elected •t theproperty tl~ere .. Demolition is go- Orle~s balls .will provide. facill- -tart of each meettq those who ing more slow~ thari usual because t!es for Seafarers Welfare Plan wish.. to run for 'those meeUn1 · of tfie nee(I "to pt es'elfve the ·olct services to tl\e membership · !lnd offices can ~o _fO• brick out of the exl~tmc"blillding; tor Unign op~rations. For A·MeetlnsJob · ~ . ,; dele1ate reminded brotbere that if they ne 1omethln1 wronr or have a ·au11eltlon of any 1ort, , mention the matter to the pereon concerned. Then If no action II takep 1'r!nr the.matter to tHe attention of dept. dele1ate. lhlP'• dele1ate or patrolman. · LOIMAll <C1lm.arl, luly 1S-Cllalr· man, c. Mo111 Secret1r,y, I. llayfleld, Few beef• ln dept.;· ·all ib'alibtened out. Sailed ahort ont · mu In ate-rd dept. Repair list . made out before arrival. ••••rd tary, I'._ Ome11. Repair lllti 1Ub-· mitted and taken care of. • Water tanka ·a1reed to be cleaned la Slnl•• pore. Ship'• fund 135. No . beefe. Dele11te re-elected. Meuroom to be palntedr Clean waahlnl madllne after uaiJll. ' • . . WAN• TllADlll INerth Atlantic Morine>, June 21-Chalrman, P• .Jts-u-1er1 Secretary, It. •l'kl..1. No l>Cef&~ eveeythlq rWUlln• amoothly~' Baell · ·• dept. to alter04te on cleanlns reerea• Uon room. ALCOA PIGASUi <Alcoa), . July 11 IY.llL VOYAGlll Ulthml•n>. 'J uly . ...;chairman, ·W. · I•. nd1rs1 Secret1ry, . lJ-Ch,lrm.!n• T. York1 Secretary, F. Delap, One man hospltal11ed In Dalli· L. PJttlllps, Rep•ll' list not taken care man. So,ae OT dllputed. No beda. of H yet-will · turn over same . to Vote · ot 'thinks tO 1teward dept; fpatrolman In Mobile. No beefs. every· .· Job well done. . .. . tblDi ,.runntp,e 111100~. Ship ia just . _ returnlnl from around the .world by . way of Alam and bu been ,a very OCIAN DINNY · <Maritime .. ~-v•"' nice trip with 1ood repreaentatlon tn Ha9',. Jan. I-Chairman, c. .\' !¥,ett1 · Aberdeen, Waah. at payoll. Secretary, T. ir;t•!•ney• . New de.:z=:r.te. elected. ~lscuUlon on inadequate · 'OllT H.OIKINi (Cltle1 lervlc1l, llop chelt. KHp melll"OOm , clean ~1ht1 : . ·. . I u I Y 11-ch• Irman, I • • ryan1 • 1cr.. Jan. 19"-0ne man bo1pltalhed In · fary, It· Hartley. Sblp'a tund 119. Yo~oba11)a. one man mined ship lD ·. No beefa, everythln1 runn.lnl alliooth• Kobe. Some <Yr dltputed. Dllcuulon ly. New dele1at11 elected. Sblp'a re llop chelt and freah milk altuiltlon. . water unfit for u1e-notl8ed patrol· Jan. 31--Sblp'a tuncl 11.112.;· ih:otbu man ln Houatcia and- altuatl'on clarl• wbo mllaed alilp 1D Kobe,.;rejolne4 . fl.ed. . Entin• deleHt• · feel•,.. he .. ; at · Naba, Okinawa ~ · Some ·OT dl9o ' belJrr dllcrlmtnafed asalli1t by lat puted. , Reallnatlon , of delelate ., re--· .·' ., a~i,t- over w•ter lltuatlon., Su1•. J'cted; , 'l!urn tn ,repair- list. . 1e1t deletate take tb1a matter up . Peb. l~ome 1:9palri' "taken ··ean with Clilflf entlneer. o,. -.ome await' parti' and :materlala , - at NY. - one man IUl!ered burna ln JIP,lllSON CITY Vl.CTOllY (Vic• laun!Sey roon1'11ccildent. ·New d,letate tory 'C1rrler1f, luly 16-Chalrmln, 'A.· ·· ··elected. .l lQtlon to have delejate· coo• llealko1 lec.retary, G. L11throp. Re;-· tact · c~p~ln re ualnl e~-dlecker .J'OO"'port Jetter received from beadquar· •• library and place linen npply lD ters aclmowlec!Stnr receipt · Of wire empty: pauenier room. , . · sent ln retard to bosun ~ buMar°" D~h11rm_.1t, I. Wlnborne1 · · Pltallaed 1n Yokohama. Sblp'a fUnd secretary; :r. Delaney. One mq · .•20. No beef1, everythlnr rUnnJn• short. Motion paued t'o pl>lit com: . smoothly J4o11on. .l?ade and. aeconded municattom ln meuroom. ~o~ to sea the jatroldla'1 about the..drawa re •handltn1 of key1: New · ileleflte beinr put out on time and 11 no · elec~•d· . , - . " ~ ., . '" , ; , ·.. ._ _ •; satisfaction at .Jlort ·of payoff; take May 2.1 -Chalrman, O. ~all1y1 .llJC,!;t&be tuu,e up with New York. tary, T. Delaney. Ship'1 1 f\lnd -tl0.0'1, · 1 •. . ·" ' : • _" • ·• • -.Some_,. or -dlouted. ·No , beefa. ·• vote • ,,, . Pl.L C~PD (M{11!~IP1tll1; Julr 11 of'·~ . to atew11r~ d41pt ... tor J9fa. .,, -C:hal~n, D. 1·a m11yf lecretary, c. well done. llaUer cif ~ada or( .. . . .-reaux. Sblp'a fUnd 119,so, No beef1, Ciera. to _be lncl~ded In repall' ti.It. ,. , everitbln1 runnm. 11Dootbly. New · .l~RJ • 14:-C~•h'".'an, ~' . Ml.cllelet1 ·:. delesate elected. · Lltirlll')' to be kept s,t;retary, T. Del11~•Y· Minor beeb IOcked tn "pcirl. Return boob to ....e.- ·n.o t · 1akeJ! dare' O.fl major ..,..., I Tbanu to- Bros. Avrad and McClellan 1i'a~rtatlon ~•t~e.d .11tllfa11torl)¥, lor IDltalllnr doors on llbraQ. · Sus· Sblp • .filn~ ~1~.0'1,.. ~ew !l•}...e1ate. ~ll4. .. 1e1te4 that dfflt dele~•t• recpmmend t&uurur elected. ·• ' '\ ·. · · ·• •· re · • ...re rte to work on block.If alott- 1 ._- • ' • ~ ,..n ., "t... to .be taken . 11P at Afet7 meet~. 'c MOU.NT .W,lflTNIY (Cl!1'90 _& T-- ,! · . . : • llllp>, lulf' 1f:-Chalnnan, D; .. . CHIWAWA (Cltln hrvlce), July " ' . Secretary,, ' 11'. l;ewlL No beefs;' New . ~llalr'91an, II'. ~11111 ~ret~rv· dele1ate al,\d ncretarY·reporter ,elect-'. aea11~ No be1f1, everriblnl runn'lnc ·e d: sus1•n repair lift be mad~~· . 1 ~~U.JT. AJrHI to work on .UW.. " ·. ! . ·· ·I ~ · " •· :'.fi'.. ~ nation Of roaches: . .· ·' IO"N , 11 :, KULUKUNDlt ::toe. ·• , 1' · I 'r ~ ,. ..;..._ . ,. i< .. "Clrrlerf),. luly 2~K.lrniln, W. ' : ·LA SAUi <Waterman>; July ,1s;.;. varea iecr~~ry, w. fiUf!J> No bee.fa. C!!•!rmt~· . ~ ll!lnffmll . .c~ar.y, "· .one mu f1L · , · ,...~ ~ ~ _ Mcca11. 1BY•mliliil l'illlD1DI 11Do0-. . -.-- • ,., •· Recelriila Nd eooPlr.a~on frqql . clilef ,YA.t_IANT 'AITH , coce1nf 'f." mate In o1~ ·up lblp. Sblp'a fUnd · -.IUIJ 1t-ifc:Mlrme11, ..._ 'K911Mf•atcN ; " ~· Some PT dlQuted. Artlvu t•rv• c. ,N,laM.-,1'. Draw• had' ..IO. 'a. . · pool ·d:r•!"I' · uP 1 to- help IJlcreaH ' ~en In Z,yptan .money · be•~lli......_ 1 , 11blp'1 fUnt'l. ~t out' ate~rl! ,dept. 1 . "uld not· 111111 tr1~!9t.' ,eheoki::'· -~~. ' AllO ( . •ote ' of tbanb to elllef ' m11te ·hula. ' Sllut oft water In WUhlll(:l ." $.l~ey ,BJ-own, for hll alneere coop. cbln'.e ' When tbr'ourh." V.ot.,,,Qf, t •ration and li,,~lp ln ·cle~nlnr the .,lhlp:; : io. ·~•war~ dept~ for ' : ~~~~ L.: "1- c:.;..,..,.,, • "' �SE.4F.4RERS LOG Navy-MA Report Again Stresses Vessel Sbortage WASHINGTON-Confirming again what has been said many times in the pa_st, a joint Navy-Maritime Administration report has stressed the weakness and inadequacy of the American-flag merchant fleet. The report cal'led · for the· of tankers would overcome the often-postponed construction shortage by 1962. . - of at least two more passenger -s uperliners as well as the expansion of subsidy legislation so that more companies could get Government assistance toward modernizing their ships and adding to their fleets. It supported the idea that presently-unsubsidized companies, such as the SIU-contracted Waterman, Isthmian and T. J. McCarthy operations, should be granted sub- :~!~er points made in the report . I Boston Seeks. Barge Pact ' - • I the weapons used in organizing, and in maintaining wage standards ·and working conditions. The .Eisenhower Administration is going out for a bill which wo'ul'd, for example, prohibit a Union from picketing a plant and·advertising that the boss was non:-union and paid sub-standard wages. What all this has to do with labor-management "corruption" is hard to see. But its irrelevance doesn't bother the National Association of Manufacturers and the Chamber of Coll)merce, who have gleefully embraced the Eisenhower program. . Particularly pleasing to the NAM gang is that the Administration's ·proposals would not require employers to fil'e reports on funds spent on "labor relations" activities. This is a key provision in any legislation which pretends .to attack corruption o:h. the labor-management .level. What will emerge· at present is hard to tell, since none of the three bills now up in the House resemble the bill already passed by the Senate. Consequently, what emerges from the House will have to be reconciled with the Senate version before final action can be taken. This gives a little breathing · b l h space· .and· ti~e f or U ruon mem ers to et t eir representatives in Congress know what they think about bills which would restrict Union organizational and strike weapons. Sntokin.,; Caneer Et AI .. . ' . LaK•-es MEBA I . Extends 0 re Agreements I I II Get.s Rabies Shots After Bat Attack Seafarer Crittenden E. Foster has a sore abdomen but otherwise feels no ill effects after having to take a ·series of 14 anti-rabies shots in the Key West Naval Hospital. The painful procedure of rabies+------------inoculations was made neces- lieved that bats 1n 18 states are sary after Foster was bitten possibly rabies carriers. Normally, by a bat aboard the Edith <Bull Line) while the ship was off the Florida Keys. The Edith was at sea at the time, and ; F~ster was relaxing in ihnigs afobc'slek wrehaedn00 the bat bit him 0 n the right wrist. He took a swipe at the bat, which e v a d e d him and flew off, and then reported the accident Foster to the skipper. Never having had to treat a bat- bite before, the skipper radioed the Key West hospital for information. Naval authorities immediately ordered him to meet a Coast Guard cutter which sped out to take Foster ashore for anti-rabies· inoculations. In ·addition the Navy doctors 1'1 .~ ~cer~that the culprit. might be smog, ear exhaust. or other ir- instructed· the' crew to conduc;t a ·ritaJits which . may all contribute to the disease rate. ·: That thorough search for the bat in the · .. .- ~·· _.·, (being the c.ase, ith~. re· is ·one good· way. to finci out ·the an;swer. ·-hope ·o f -capturin.g it and testing. it , ..J · ' · 1 • • ' • as a rabies carrier. Crewmembers . j" . e ..- ~vet!o~~, kiWW~ that ~eamen as a =group are ~y and lai:,ge, were ·unable to locate the animal,' ··)t · ., ; ~eavy . cig~rette smo~ers. Yet·.the na~ure of ~hell' oc~upabon which apparently flew out of the - fill/Ind°,. 1s such that .they are no~ .exposed to all' pollut1~n, ~ar• ext1a\;st . porthole after biting Foster. ·· _ ~~ . f~m~s and other •potential cancer-cal;lSU)g .agents. It would In ·recent years there- have been ·. • . se~1p logic~ .tben; ~or · the - Public .Health .Service to· conduct several incidents of rabies-carcya surv.ey l!mong seiµaring men"•Which would ·help pin down ing · bats attacking people, somethe sigpUiCance o~ ·ctgarettes. in the cancer pict~e. ' times with fatal results. It is be- ·..• .. . ,{a: . •. . · , .· ·. / 1' .... .. BOSTON - Negotiations have gotten underway for a contract. covering the Seafarers on the BostOn Sand and Gravel Co. barges, Gene Dakin, acting ag~nt, reported, and some progress has been made. However from the· looks of things, he said, it may take several more meetings before the talks can be brought to a successful conclusion; Boston Sand and Gravel operates ~ string of seven barges, carrying sand gravel ·from a -pit in Scituate, Massachusetts, to - plants in Cambridge and East Boston for processing. The barges . have a carrying capacity of some 600 to. 700 tons. ShippJng· for the past period increas~d . sltghtly over the pr4rvious two weeks, but not to the extent ti.at it can be called good, Dakin 1ald. · .The· forecast tor the . coming · ·. · ;\;. .i, .i, . period is uncertain, but looks as · · if it will ·also be slow. There wefe two. vessels paying 8 off, one signed on and one was In . The repeated reports .o n smoking and its after-effects on transit. The payoffs were the .Fort death rates from ·cancer, heart disease and what-have-you Hoskin1, . and the Bradford Island have created a vast cloud of confusion. The Public Health (Cities Service). The new. ·super- Service and the AJJierican Cancer Society, both obviously tanker Transeastern, the largest authoritative sources, . have ·emphasized the link between ~ker. under the US-flag, signed k h · on here early in the ·period. The smo ing and ill ealth in a. variety of reports, but there -ls 46,000-ton vessel will be on the a good deal of medical opinipn on the other side of the . Gulf.:Japa~ run. . I11thmian's ·steel questio,n. ,. A~chitect,- .was J~e tn'!~t ship. . · Every ti,me one. of these reports comes ..out,.-it is ~gued by '· . .· .. .. . . ' the .cigarette industry .that smoking alene does not cause cant I • The reserve fleet should be upgraded by the addition of C-2 and C-3 ships at the rate of 20 In light of the present steel ships a year. At the same time, strike, the Great Lakes District reserve fleet Libertya should be Local 101 Marine Engineers' Bene. scrapped at a reasonably rapid ficial Association has notified nine rate. Great Lakes ore shipping com• The more modern and more panies that it is extending indefidesirable ships Irr-the reserve nitely the presen't three-year conshould b~ kept in a full state of tract, subject to cancellation with preservation. a 30-day notice. 1 • Roll-on, .roll-off ships, sh.ips The ore carriers that were notiwith heavy hft booms and. high fied are: Pittsburgh Steel, Bethlespeed vessels should be built. hem Steel, Browning, McCarthy, The re~ort als~ defe~ded !he Tomlinson, Shenango, Ore Navigacont.rovers1al pr?cbce of im;ludmg tion, International Harvester and runaway-~~g s.hips as part of t~e Midland Steamship. US .mob1hzabon reserve. This Previously, officials of MEBA prac.~1.ce has. been attacked by the Local 101 had announced as their mar1~1me umons as ~ctually . dow~- contract objectives more job securgradmg and weake?mg the Amen- ity, improved working conditions, can merchant marme. . improved pension and welfare benTh~ - rep?rt noted the serious efits. The union is also pressing for ~ deficiency m US tanker strength a union shop throughout its conwhich is a direct result of the State tracted fleets. The outcome of the steel strike To the surprise of no one, what started out as legislation Department-Maritime policy of defending the ope. r ations of runawayls expected to have an important to correct abuses in the labor-management arena has tanker fleets. However it bearing on future negotiations beemerged as a punitive program to strip unions of many of flag claimed that current .construction tween union and the ore carriers. . . tltblflll(. ' "Sooner or later," the report warned, "the whole World War II-built fleet must be scrapped," emphasizing the need for:. prompt steps to strengthen the existing merchant marine. . .· 1 us bats, whlch are- insect eaters. will avoid humans, which is why bat bites are considered a sound indication of a rabies infection. The doctors informed Foster that he was fortunate the bite was not on the head or neck, as the disease will spread far more rapidly if the bite is near the brain. Tropical and sub-tropical vam• pire bats have long been known to be rabies carriers, as are dogs, foxes, squirrels and other wildlife, but it is only in the last few yean that rabies has shown- up in the varieties of bats existing in. the United States. Put Postal Zone On LOG Address The Post Office Department has requested that Seafarers and their families include postal . z o n e numbers in sending changes of address into the LOG. -The use of the zone num. ber will greatly speed the flow of _the mail and will facilitate . delivery. · Failure to include the zone number can hold up delivery of the paper. The LOG is now in the process of zoning Its ·entire mailing list. �.......... , ' ' Speak French? He Wants Help SEAFARERS II DRYDOCI Prompt action by the SIU Blo.od Batik· assured . a number of Seafarers in various hospitals throughout the country the supply of blood required for operations or transfusions, Welfare Servic~ Representatives reported. In Staten Island alone, four Seafarers reclved a total of 18 pints of blood between them in t he space of a few days. Over in the USPHS hospital at Staten Island ls Brother Thom• Gray who is recovering from a burst appendix which happened while at sea on the Coe Victory. A 2¥.i-month stay at Staten Island was long enough for Seafarer Fidel Lukbaa who recently got his fit-for-duty. Lukl>an; a former messman on the Steel Scientist, en· tered the hospital for a cardiac evaluation. Two · other Seafarera .are reFrom the sntile on his face ported on the road to recovery and the glint in his eye, -it at the Staten Island hospital One, 'doesn't seem probable that Oscar Sorenson, formerly on the Robin Kirk, entered the hospital Seafarer John Wunderlich wnl with a broken jaw, the result of a be rushing · to sign on for an• mugging incident. Sorenson . ~Id other trip on the SS Helen. he was hit by a cab driver who King Mendez "Big Joh.n ," sporting a new . was attemptin1 t-0 lift h~ wallet, beard, seems to have a stay . and was thrown out of the cab. on the beach in mind. A shipboard accident in which he fractured his right ankle put chief cook Pablo Mendez out of action for awhile. Mendez last shipped on the Kathryn. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Out on the West Coast, reports from the USPHS hospital in San Francisco indicate George Brad1, an AB, is recovering nicely from a throat infection. Brady last .___ _ by Carl McDonal•--• sailed on the Almena. . Also recovering on the Coast In a small village of Old Me~o ts Chang P. Kine off the Yaka. With its quiet splendor cand Hfe Kibg entered the hospital with a se'l'ene, ·1 varicose condition. Although An artist lingers, Teluctant to oo Brady there was no indication as to when Without· fixing to canvcu the tranhe will be back on his feet, Kilig is reported coming along fine. quil scene. Seafarers are always interested in the various shipboard activities, especially the men in the various hospitals. Members on shore leave, In the villa'ge inn he takes a room, or on the beach waiting for a ship, should take the time out to visit In the evening strolls the village streets. the brothers in the hospitals, or drop them a line. The following is The moon's silver light dispelling the latest available list of hospital patients: the gloom Sm~II . Village ,.., ~ I USPHS HOSPITAL ._------------BALTIMORE. MD. USPHS HOSPITAL Ralph Amat Ehu Harry Pule NORFOLK, VA. Leo Barrett Abner Raiford Claude L . Jllbb Bernie G. . Watson .Tustin Burdo Hllrold Rtve n Frances Boner · Luis Williama Herman D. Carney Felipe Serrano John L. Grlliln Arthur L. Cox Jose Soares USPHS HOSPITAL Gorman T. Glaze Florentino Teigelro SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF• . Emanuel D. Jones Paul Thornhill George D. Brady Joseph Neubauer Antonio LaPorte Dolphus Walker •Michael J. Coft'.ey Joseph I. Pel'reJra Manuel Lourido Levi Warne r Mike Goins Arthur ·i . Scbevlnl Ende! Pappel John ZucharsJd Antonio E. Kanesls Edward J. Smltb Angelo Polatos USPHS BOSPft'AL USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, ·LA. BOSTON, MASS. Emile P . Badon Jacob J . Levin L. C.- Melanson John C. Roblee Robert G~ .Barrett David E. Mccollum Dominic Newell Edward C. Sleger Victor Bonura WWiam Jlladenhol! Chas .. R. Robinson Carter Cbamben Lollla T • .Marshall · USPHS HOSPITAL/ Fess T. Crawford John Miller GALVESTON, TEXAS Eugene Crowell William E. Nelson Thomas L. Bowers Charles L. Hippard I&naclo D'Amlco 'Valentine - Nune& Albert W. Cantor J'osepb o. _Roy Jeff Davis Lollla W. Peed Wilmot S. Getty Alfredo P. Stearns Woodrow Davia .John Pennino Louis ~cber Winford Powell USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH, BROOKLYN, NY Joseph FltQatricJt Barry Binn .Joseph Bass Ludwig Kristiansen Clarence Fontenot Edward Bolg Jamu GDason . J, ShaushnellJ' Matthew Bruno' Thomas R . Lehay Wayne Barris Billy- C. Ward Gregorio Caraballo Leo Mannaugh Arthur It. Kini Roland E. Wllcllx Leo V. Carreon Prlmltlvo Muse Edward Knapp Donna Wllllamaoa Wade Chandler .Jeremiah 0'8Yrn• .Joseph D. Cox George G. Phifer Leo H. I.aq Leslie WilaoD . USPHS HOSPITAL .John J. Driscoll Winston E. Renny Frledof 0. Fondila Manuel B. Silva FT. WORTH. TEXAS OUs L. Glbb1 Almer S. Vlckera Richard B. Appleby Max Olson Bart E. Guranlclc Luther E. Wini L . Anderson John C. Palmer Taib Hauan Pon P. WinC BenJ. F . Deibler Leo Watta Frank Hernandez Royce Yarborough James Lauer Joseph ?. WIM Wllliam D. Kenny Pacifl.co Yuzon ' Woodrow Me:rera USPHS HOSPITAL SAILOR SliUG HARBOR SAVANNAH, GA. STATEN ISLAND, NY Jose A. Blllnco n. W. Centchovlcb Victor B. Cooper 'nlomu laabea USPHS HOSPITAL llT. WI130N STATS HOSPITAL SEATl'LE, WASHINGT ON MT. WILSON, MD. Sam .T. Anderson Joseph Prabecll George Davia . Geor1e Blehardaoa • Arthur A . Furst VA HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL DCOUGRTAN. VA. STATEN ISLAND, NY Joaeph . Gill Robert W. Bunner Anse- Pana1opoulo1 VA HOSPITAL ThoJnU J . Gray Stavros Papoutala TUCSON, ARIZONA .Jesse R. Joy .Jose Reya Frank ~. Mackey Patrick T. Kelly Jose RodrilUH .TRIBORO HOSPITAL , .JAMAICA 32, LI. - NY Newell A. Keyea iianuet Sanches Raul I. Lop~ .Tulhu B. Schutte Jamea Ruuell . Granville Matise Robert F. Staplla VA HOSPITAL Pablo Mendez Miguel Tirado DENVER, COLO. Herman Meyer Cllff~rd C. Womack When fate intervenes and he meeta . . . A brunette maid of Old Mexico Slim shoulders encased in mantilla lace, With raven hair and eues ~glow, In a brown and piquant face. I In the quiet of the wening the31 promenade, Beneath the moon in this enchanted land, and The artist the Me.rican maid, Hearts noiO captive, stroll hand in hand. Love 1peaks 11 language all ita oton As in the night the11 stroll, In their hearts 11 new enchantment sown Beneath the moon m Old Me.rico. Qulttlns Ship? Notify Union _ A reminder from SIU headquarters cautions all Seafarers leavina their shlpa to contact the hall In ample time to allow the _Unjon .to dispatch a repl11 . ~ ment. Failure to give notice before paying off may cause a de:. layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning requirements and needlessly make the work toUgher· for your ahlp... aws. To the Editor: . I am interested in 'correspond-' Ing with someone who reads and travels extensively and perhaps has a knowledge of the French language. My opinion ls that your organb:atlon might be of some help. I would prefer a person ~f a foreign nationality, rather th1in one who ·fa a native citizen of · the United States. Your consideration and co-: ·Letters To·_ . The Editor, 11 II All letters to the eclttot' 1oit publication in the SEA.FAR· BRS LOG mun _. be aisrned .b1' the, toriter. l(amea wm be toUhheld .upon reques~ operation wlll be .lt'eatly appreciated and Is eagerly awaited with an undue amount of enthusiasm. · / W. DaWHll DuneU Ill N•&ran• Avenue 8~11.NY t. t. ~ Proves . Money Isn't Everything Te .&be Ed.lier: To. &he ..itoi: Ai there has·been quite . a bit of lntetest shown in the SEAFARERS LOG on the issue of homesteading, we the under.signed, crewmembers of the SS Chtwawa, have drafted· this letter to be published fit the LOG. We would also like the rest of the membership to discuss this letter at their ship's meetings and to write · their comments to the LOG. FirsLof ·an, we are all faml- . liar with union officers•. aereement in which the niem~ bers of the BME, MEBA, MMP and the Radio Officers have 90 days' vacation a year. We feel as lf we should receive the same, with pay accordtn1 to the ratfnl you are sailing. If you stay on a ship nine months, that would entitle you to three months' vacation. You would have the choice of either gettin1 oU with your vacation and registering on the. shipping list, or, you can stay on your job and forfeit your vacation to the general welfare fund. Of Course this c0Uld not interfere if you were on foreign articles and if you had signed on before your nine months were up. <Thia letter waa signed by 25 cirewmemben of the SS ChlwawL) our This ship, the SS Eagle V'oyager, cost Uncle Sam a cool 12* million bucts a~d just . about everything on her has kicked out at ORe time or an• other. There Is no need to tell To the Editor: you o.ur troubles though. I guess This letter concerns the noyou get quite a number of let- tice carried In the June 19, 1959, ters from the men tha t are out LOG about the death of mJ on this Per- brother Seafarer William Ryan • sian Gulf run, who died in Baltimore after he so there is no was run down by a hit an~ run need for · me driver on April 19th. . to 'e nlarge on The story as it appeared tn the subject. the LOG was not correct 'as ·it We had a few beefs stated that he had· no known I am his. twin here at the survivors. brother, and am also a membegtrinin1 of ber of the SIU. In addition to the trip, but · Danzey Brother Sim· this, as you have probably noted mons sent us a .set of clarifica- by now, there was a mix-up in .tions and that squared things - the pictures and the wrong one up pretty ·1ood. There is still was used ln his place.· While writing this letter I a little complainin1, but I don't th~ we would be happy i, would also like to take the time to thank the officials at the Batthere were none. We had four men pay off the thnore-- hall, the membership ship ln Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the ·c rew of the SS M'.arore• with bad infections· on their on which my brother was • feet, and hope they · are coming cre\1Vmember at the tlm·e of th• along OK. · We will arrive ·at accident, for the flowers they · Sasebo, Japan, around the end eent. I would also to say of the· month, and tlien we can thanks to the Seafarers fii>m the let off a 'Utile steam. Baltimore hall who acted 89 Morris J. Dame~. Jr. (Ed. note: EnclO,aed ,aith pallbearers at" the funeral, and Brother. Danzeu'• letter ·waa a to Brothers Ray Kelly and drawing ' of the wheelhouse of John Mohaula, for the Jlelp they the Eag'lc VOllCl{ler. However., - 1ave my slste~.. broth rs and we care son,, that toe can not,. myself in our tfme · o~_~lef. I print u in tlle LOG aa we care would appreciate ft lf you would. • unab'lc to reproduc~ light bhte run 'this _in the LOG. . " Thomu Ryan drawino•. >-· Thanks For Help I n Kl n ,•. .Death . like �£0G .... Tldrte• Bugs Win War. On Wang Trader .It was just one skirmish after another that confronted the crew of the SS Wang Trader on its recent trip to Alexan~ria, Egypt, and according to the account given by ship's reporter Star Wells, it was a _losing fight all the way. "Here we- are on the home-+-----------·- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ward half of ·our trip (we Another "ha~rd" which the We stopped for bunker• at Cueto, hope) on the SS Wang crew had to face, Wells wrote, was Looking a lot cooler than they probably feel are members of the steward deportment on the Steel Voyager. Ship recorded · temperatures of 129 in the shade during recent trip through the Persian Gulf. Above, (I. to r.) are F. A. Delapenha, steward: W. Liston, mm: C. DeSouza, 3r.d cook; A. Moreland, utility; R. Moitin, chief .... ·cook and L Herrera, pantryman. · Hot Time On The f oyager Working in the galley is a hot job, but when you have to feed a cr.e w of about 45 men and the temperature is up to a blistering 129 degrees ·in the shade of the bridge, then you could say ~hings are really r' . .. hot. rest of the crew as giving some That's the conditions the rtllef from the extreme· heat in galley eang on the Steel Voyager· the Gulf. had . to work under during their · It didn't matter what time of the reeent trip through the Persian day or night, if you wanted a bite Gulf, ship's carpenter S.F. Santos to eat, there was always fresh reports, and even with this hJndi- bread, buns or other snacks in the cap, they did a ftrst rate job. In messroom to tide . you over until fact, he said, "they are one of the the next meal. best steward departments that J Heading the roster for the have ever sailed with.'' Voyager's steward department 1s In addition to · the gang seeing I Fred Delapenha, chief steward that there was the best of food and with Raul Maiten, chief cook; :Ter1ervice, Santos wrote, there were rill York, cook and baker; Clestino always plenty of "seconds" if any- Desouza, 3rd cook, and utilitycme wanted it. And this included messmen. Leonard Rheno, Pedro the tee cream. Needless to say this lhardolasa, I. Herra, Percy ThornW8$ greatly appreciated by the ten, Alva Moreland and Bill Liston. to be foremost in everyone's mind. Of course the only way to decide the "one-year rule" i1 by a To the Editor: I have read with much Inter- ballot up and down the coast est the many letters. on the one- to see how the majority feels year rule. · It seems that the on this issue. I realize that a vacation like - main is11ue here is 1hat of job "this proposal would be a large security. In my opinion, the solution to step forward for our Union. this problem is increased vaca- But as the trend seems to be to tion, and vacation paid accord- longer vacation in the maritime - tng to bas-e pay· rather than all industry, I feel our Union could . ratings getting the same as is the case with our present plan. If our vacations were increased to two months a year, at the end of ten mo nth s' emplOyment, a All letl er1 to the editOf' for member could publication in the SEAFAR· take a wellERS LOG mu.,C be signed cieserved vacab11 the writer. Namea. will tion with two be withheld upon request. months' pay in bis pocket. Under this type of plan I don't think there is HY . work this issue out with the member that could honestly say companies ff it had the support he couldn't' afford a vacation. of the majority of· the memberIn .addition to this, a memoer ship. Donald Nelll could re-ship within 'the sixty days if be so 'd esired. Of course, a plan such as I "" "' $ h•ve .Proposed, woqld have to ~ pay benefits after 90 days as our present plan cloes,. to~ take into consideration the members that · ,To. the Edltcw: .' do· not care '.to st'a y ·. aboard a · I would like to thank the. SIU 1hip a .year. · · Welfar e Plan for the help they. i .believe- that eacb ~member gave me in paying ,my hos'' taking a va.cation ate.}east once . pit~l and doctor bills. They • year. with a chance to earn 12 were wonderful and really a months~ .Pllf a year, would · cerblessing. , tatnly ht!lP,· ~real: .: harmony in l'. am now recov~ring~ nicely a ' member's family, as well as -· and ho.Pe to be well soon; · ~Y . aboard "., shiJ>. .. "Abov.e · all. this son· and I say thanks again to would • Jsp he_lp,"_to" rota~e ·jobs, you, and to a · wonderful plan 1 · rid ict;eate . ;fob· ~ security for ari~ . ~ · ~re~t Union . .,. . "'., .., more men; T.his, -~ ~,hl ~k, see~s · .., . .~ ~rs. Elsie Fall' 1 - Job Security Is The Issue Letters To The Editor ·R ecoverlns, Thanks Union i.. Trader," Wells wrote, "and outside of a few r un-of-the-mm complaints, it was a fine voyage." The major beefs on the Trader, he noted, are the common anments found on all of these old Libertys -little or no overtime, plenty · of bugs, and just plain celebration "sickness." There isn't much overtime on these vessels, ·Wells wrote, · arid while this is a touchy subject, it is· not the main sore on this ship. "It's the bed bugs that are really driving us crazy. "We've tried all sorts of sprays and powders, but so far they are still gaining on us." That's not the half of it thou g h, for it hurts the crew's morale even more when they "sor~ of chuckle when you spray them and then call all their relatives outfor dessert." However perserverance pays off and the crew finally came up with a sure-fire method for killing them. That's to "hunt them down .with a magnifying glass and when you catch one, hit him with a threepound sledgehammer." Of course this too has its drawbacks, namely that there are not enough hammers to go around. "We all 'scratchingly' .hope that the. Union will see about having this ship fumigated as soon as it arrives in the -US," Wells said, "as most of us would like to get rid of them without taking them ashore and causing an epidemic, Fond Memories Of Salling Days called the "Battle ,of Pedro Domecq." Just what the "Battle of Pedro Domecq" was is best described in the following poem by the ship's reporter. "We were bound from Galves- ton-, Texas, To Alexandria, in the land of the sheik. "But now the party is over, And the rough are looking meek. ·For each one know1 he fought and lost, 'The Battle of Pedro Domecq'," There are ptettiil' ' "musts" to see at the New Orleans Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank than just m o n e y, and certainly one .is Margaret Anne Boyer, daughter of Seafarer Percy Boyer. Margaret, who recently turned 21, has been working for the bank as a stenographer since she was 17. the floral offering. It was very nice. Words cannot express my gratitude to you for the contribution and for your offer of assistance. Mn. Joseph Wread LOG Should Be World-Wide . frying egg1, Without taking them out of the 1hell. The steward was mooning and groaning, 'This ship is far worse than hell.' "The messboy was making no headway Trying to slice the bread. The wiper was searching the after deck, Hoping to find his head. To the Editor: I would like to thank you for the SEAFARERS tOG· which I t t t get regularly, and use to try and keep in touch with what is going on in the Union. I sailed five years with the SIU, mostly as night cook and baker, and on my last trip in 1953, as chief To the Editor: I have been getting the SEAcook. FARERS LOG- from the time Althqugh I have not made any present plans to go to sea, if that our great organization was ever I do, I hope it will be with founded. I retired on June 2, 't he 'SIU. I never did get around 1958, on account of ill health, which I sur~...... to getting my book, for if I did, ly regret, for I probably would .be _sailing toto be among day. seafaring- men Many times· I recall the has no equal pleasant memories I have of in any other ·sailing with the SIU, as fine a industry in the bunch of men as can be found world. For anywhere. these reasons Again I say thanks for the the LOG is . LOG, and God bless all. looked for- Shimelfenig Arthur Brull ward to in our household . . It is read and passed ;t. .\:. ;t. through the hands of many of our acquaintances. For ·some reason ·a seems I have missed a few issues of the 'l'o the Editor: LOG. I guess this happened Thank you very much for your when I was being treated at the . sympathy on the death of. my New Orleans marine hospital. son, Luther, But in various ways I have and for the caught up on all back issues exWelfare Plan cept one, that for May 22, 1959, check. It will the issue in which my retirecertainly help , ment was published. 'I was envery much. joying a week's vacation at r would ap. that time in Needles, ·California . preciate it if I am sure that the entire USA, you would run in fact t he whole world, could a notice of read the SEAFARERS LOG. Wread Luther's death Frank Shimelfenig .,.. in the LOG. He passed away on July ·1, in a . . (Ed. -Note: A copy pf the Mall 22, issue of the LOG is being local hospital. in Tampa; mai led to you l . I a\~o. want to thaJlk you for , Grateful For Union's·Aid . "Now Pedro comes in a bottle, Not big, and not very tall. But boys I'll tell you he's p01.0erful, For he whipped us orre and all. "In the galley the baker was -------------- ·Southern Belle And the 'Battle of Pedro Domecq.' Outside of these complainti there has not been too much trouble on the Trader , Wells said, provided he doesn't count the feed pumps breaki.ng down "both at - ·the same time. We thought for a while we were going to' have to rig out sails to get over here. "We've got a fine bunch of Seafarers aboard," Wells concluded, "and the trip has been a good one. So if you see a rusty old Liberty coming in under sail and the crew all out on deck scratching themselves and each other, that's us. boys,"-that's the Wang Trader coming home. Wonders About Old Shipmate To the Editor: I am looking for a Seafarer, an AB, whom I have not seen in the past five years. At that time he was shipping on the Pioneer Star and the Glen. Although I have known him for about 10 years, and he was a good shipmate of mine, I do not know his last name. His first name is Joe, and he is about · 48 to 50 years old. He had married a girl from Victoria. I would like very much ·to hear from him and let him know I moved from Wellington Street, Toronto Flats, the place Seafarers called Barry's place. I wish the SIU and 'the SEAFARERS LOG the very best and hope that you will be able to help me find my long-lost friend. Barry Baxter % US Consul Commercial Road Melbo~rne, Australia ;\:. <\:. ;\". Lauds Union Aid In Bereavement To the Editor: I would like to express my deepest heartfelt thanks to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and also to Mr. Louis Neira, your Miami port agent, for his h e 1 p in handling my problems. I ·was in terrible shock and needed help desperately after receiving notice of the sudden death of my beloved husband ~ Enrique Bazo, who passed away at the British Hospital in ::Su~nos Afres, Argentina, on June 2, when Mr. Neira came to my help. ·i\'frs. Enriqµe Bazo �SB.4F.4RERS LOC Guide? More Like ___________________________,____________________--. Grave~Rohher •A•L• TRAV•L•R <In TrentpOrt Co.>, 'Ulf 1t-Ch•lmt•n, A. ••111 leeretuy, "'6, Mo1•mn· ..Dnw to be in yea and tt•velen' cbeckl traveler.. checkl to be luued In Formou. Sblp'1 fund P().llO. Some dllputed OT. Re· · turn cup1 .ad Sla1H1 to . meuroom. "Alexandria, Egypt • • • I know now why the pyramids were built .- ~o keep the guides from getting at the Pharoahs." These are some of the findings of Seafarer Ben Graham, a sea-going cartoonist, on his ·recent trip to the Middle East port. Graham, who doubles as ship's reporter .on the SS Waldo when not handling his job as messman, reported that they had a fine trip, until they hit Alexandria that is, where the prices "are way · out of line as far as this ship goes. I guess we were all gypped in that port," he commented wearily. "These leeches," Graham said, referring to the port's numerous "guides," "refused to let us go ashore unless we took one of them with us. Otherwise 'w e would have to fight them. - "And without one of us guides with you, poff! Who knows-you might get robbed." His Bottle Went Portuguese A story in the July 3 issue of the SEAFARERS LOG about a note in a bottle tossed over the side of the SS Del Santos, bringing a reply from a Miami- grade school student, brought to mind a similar incident . which happened to Seafarer and forgot about it untiJ he read G. B. Anderson, a. couple of the LOG story. . years ago and, until recently, for/ gotten. Anderson said he had put a note in a bottle and tossed it into the aea while his ship, the Lucile Bloomfield, was enroute to France, a couple of years ago. His note was answered by someone in Portugal. Since Anderson could not understand Portuguese, he put it away When translated, his answermg note said that it had been found on the Lake of Graciosa, at seven in the morning on July 15, 1957, by a 12-year-old girl named Alcueno Manuci Pereira da Lunha. For years, putting bottles out . to sea has been a favorite game with seamen and also has been used by students of the ocean currents. Persistent Fellows "Brothers," he warned, "don't ever let the ·merchants and guides on your ship if you come to Alexandria, because once they get aboard, nothing, and I mean nothing, can get them off." However, the stay in Alexandria was soon over and the crew on the Waldo is now looking forward to a nice payoff in the near future. The vessel is heading for Greece for bunkers, and then will head back to the Gulf again. "All of the boys on the Waldo send their regards and hope to see all of their old friends again soon," Graham added, "so smooth sailing to all." ~ UtJlon Has Cable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar- · ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Un-ion at its cable "-' ..ess, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address will assure :>eedy transmission on all messages and faster service for the men inv ...1ved. DIRECTORY OF SIU HAL·LS SIU, A&G Distrid BALTIMORE . . . .. ... 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Arent EAltern 7-4900 BOSTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2'76 State St. G. Dakin, Acting Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON · 4202 Canal St R. Matthews, Agent CApltal 3-4089; 3-4080 SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave •• · Brooklyn_32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG - please put my name on your mailing list. (Print lnlormation) NAME . . . . . . . ....•.... 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Gonzalez, Actlnr Agent Phone 2·1323 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 Marine Ave Reed Humphries, A&ent Terminal 4-2528 675 4tb Ave •• Bll:Jyn HEADQUARTERS SECRETARY ·TREASURER Paul Hall ASST SECRE'i' ARY·TREASURERS '· Aliiina, Deck W. Hall, Joint C. Simmons, Ens. .J. Volplan. Joint !:. Mooney, Std. . SUP HONOLULU .. .. 51 South Nllilltz Wghway PHone 502·777 NEW ORLEANS . .•...•. 523 Bienville St JAckson 5-7428 NEW YORh .. ... . 075 •th Ave., Brooklyn ... BYacinth 9::fl605 PORTLAND ..... ; ...... 211 SW Clay St TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you , CApltal 3-4336 ere an old subsetlbe1 and hove a BA.-~ FRANCISCO •••••••. UO Harrlloa St Douglas 2-8363 change of address, please give your SEA'M'LE ............ .. 2110~ Isl Ave Main 2-0290 former · addre~s below: WlLMJNGTO~ .. ,.. . . lSOli Ma.rlne _ j\y~ 'l'ermlnal 5-6617 CITY ........ .ZONE ... . .... STATE ,~ ADDRESS ................ CITY · ....... ZONE. .STATE .............. HONOLULU . . MC&S 51 5outb NlmJtz BJehway . PBone 5·1714 NEW . ORLEANS . . . . . .. . 523 Ble11vWe St / · RAmond 7428 NEW YORK ..•• . .875 •th Ave., Brooklyn , BYaclntb 9-8600 PORTLAND ............. 111 SW Clay St CAplto~ 7·3221 SAN FRANCISCO ........ 350 Fremont St. EXbrook 7-5600 SEA'lTLI: . ............... 2505 - lit Ave. MAln a-ooaa WILMINGTON .• ,,,., ••. 505 Marine Ave. TErmlnal~ Great Lakes Distrid ALPENA . . • .•• , ••.. •1215 N Second Ave. J:Lmwood ._3618 BUFFALO, NY ........... : ••• et• Main St. GRant 2728 CLEVELAND ............ 1420 W. 25 St. MA1n - 1-0147 DULU'rB 831 W.'Superior St. Phone: Ranlklpb 2-4110 FRANKFORT. Mich. .. ........ PO Box 28'1 , EL.in '1·2441 MILWAUKEE ........ 833 S. Second Ave. BRoadway 2·3030 RIVER ftOUGi .. 10225 W • .Jellerson Ave, Mich. Vlnewood 3-4741 SOUTH CHICAGO .. .... 9383 Ewing Ave. · SA&inaw 1-0733 TOLEDO " ••••.•••••.••••.. 120 Summit St. CHerry 8·2431 NORTHWHTl!lN VICTC>RY <Vic• tory), July 1t-Ch•lrm•n, A. ltevenHnl lecret•ry, '· Themas. No beefs; everything runninf anoothly. Ship's fund 113.2'7. Some OT disputed . Vote of thankl to delerates and 1teward dept. for Job well done. , 8.reman whea ID port of Baltimore. New delesate elected. Dl1euulon foullnJ up ~·· a.. panolin.a l'tl draWlt. · r llATRAIN LOUISIANA CIHtraln), July lt-Chalrman, J. Cellln11 lecre. tary, P. J•kubcsak. No bee,1. Some · OT di1Puted. Ship's fund 1100.111pent 60c for ltamp1 and u.10 Georsla tax. Delerates to make' unitary Inspection weekly: Request air conditioner for messhnll. Check leak· Jng ventilating system. Suggest tak· Jng care of washlnr machine. Vote of thanks to steward dept. f or Job well done. Have rotor on TV antenna checked. 1 , Or' CHICKASAW (Waterman), July 2' -Ch.trm1n, T. Hln1on1 Secretary, I. Rothschlld. One man left in Panama due to Jllnes1. Men conrratulated · COE VICTORY <Victory), July 26-for generou1 contributions to sick Chalrman, c. Giibert; Secretary, A. seaman picked up at sea and transE1peneda. See captain re orderins ferred to hospl,tal Jn Hawaii. Dis• more food. Repairs not yet completed. Ship's fund · Sl0.04. No beef1; everythlns running smoothly, Few hours OT disputed In engine dept. Two men musing Jn · steward dept. Repair lists to be made up. Food not up to par. Digest .Of·SIU Ship Meetings puted OT re delayed salllnr. No beefs. Wiper promoted to fireman. Check bot water constantly runnlnr from mower. Vote of thank• to 1tew· ard dept. for Job well done, also dept. delesate1. - FORT HOSKINS <Cltle• Service), June 17-Chalrman, E. Brnn; Secretary, R. Hartley. One man mls1ed ship. Ship to pay olf on arrival at Baltimore. Ship's fund '6.30; S3.42 spent for radiogram to Houston Union hall. Few hours OT dltputed. New delegate elected. Request more Juices · and fruit & vegetables. See about new washinr machine. ATbAS CCar10 & 'rank>, July 11Chalrman, H. Herklnheln1; Secretary, Bryan. New delegate elected. No beefs. Men not familiar with operation of washinr machines, to ask for information on same. MOUNT RAINIER (Tankshlp Man· agement>, ' July 12-Chalrman, H. Murchas; Secret.,..,, J, Anderson. New range to be Installed and raliey will be painted out. Shl'p's fund Sl5.70. No bee.f s. Some OT dilJ>uted In 1teward dept. Request better grade of nirht lunch. COASTAL CRUSADER Cluw•nnH), July t-chalrman, T. Urhelm1 Secre,.,.y, •· Grah•m. Ship'• fund 114. Request fwntgatlon of ship. Suggest new chief cook and make preaent · ORION CLIPPER <Orlon>, July ltchlef cook new 1teward. , Ch•lrman, K. Winters; Secretary, R. B.,.ker. Hot water pipe In showers ORION STAR. <Orlon>, July 27-- to be guarded. No beefs. One man Ch•lrm•n, C. $mlth1 Secretary, J. Bal· rettlng otr. Vote of thanks to ahlp'1 derston. Ship's fund S17 .64. Disputed delerate. OT dlscuued. One man short In deck dept; two short In engine dept. and AL'ICI! BROWN CBloomfleld>. July one In steward dept. No beefs. Dis· 1t-Ch•lrman, J. Cantrell; Secretary, cussJon re repairs needed an!f adE. Wiikins. No beets. Foc'sles and vlublllty of sendlns Jn repair list deck dept. rooms to be painted. ahead of ahlp. Ship's fund SH. Some OT disputed. New deleeate electea. Proper attire GATIWAY CITY <Pan Atlantic), requested In messhall. July 1'-Chalrm•n, R; ·Kaduck1 Sec· retary, J. Wood. No beefl; everything CAROLYN (Bull), July lt-Chalr· running 1moothly. Two hours OT man, J. Glord•no1 Secretary, F. Nak• disputed. See .mate re drains on both llckl. / Question re delayed sailing In side. of midship house. Vote of PR on June 27 & 28. Few hours OT thankl to all hands for keeping pan· disputed In dl!ck dept. Contribution try and messhall clean at night. of 11 per member agreed toward1 ship fund for use in television repair. HURRICAN• <Waterm.n), Julv 6- More Ice requested Jn cold drinks. Chalrm•n, B. Maxwell; Secretary, H. Wind scoop1 required for port holes. Stuck. No beef1. Ship's fund 110.80. Cooperation requested Jn keeping Cl NORFOLK (Cltl111 Service>, Aug. meuball clean. No money to be 2-Chalrm•n, C. Jolette1 Secretary, taken from ship's fund without aeeW. Moore. No beefs. Motion made tq dele&ate first. . to 1ee why payolf< delayed 11 houri after arrival and reason for no draws ALCOA POLARIS (AiCH), July 7- before payoff. Request partlclpat"1n . Ch•lrm•n• w .. MHHnger; Secretary, ln fire anct boat dr!JI . Vote of thanu J. Bowdon. Repair• taken care of. to steward. Captain thanked crew for cooperating in getting llOO days without lost time · STEIL ARCHITECT <Isthmian), Julf accident and winning award for safe- 6-Ch•lrman, T. lmlth1 Secretary, J. Abrams. Turn· Jn repair lists. Comty. No beefs. Vote taken and unanl· plaint re shower water t9o · hot. Remoull)' decided to get projector for quest more fans. See about being resafet:r award. New treasurer elected, stricted to ship at Belawan and Dl.lllu111on 011 obtaining fllms 'for breaking watches at payolf. showing 011 1bJp. Vote of thanu to steward dept. One minute of silence MANKATO VIC T 0 RY (Victory), observed for departed brothers. · 'uly 2S-Chalrman, L. Pepper; Secrat.,.y, M•cBrlde. Repairs turned MANKATO VICTORY <Victory), over to department heads. No beefs• .. July 12-Ch1lrm1n, w. Herrell1 Seer• Some OT disputed. Salling board to t•ry, L. Pepper. Beefs settled-none pendlns. Sinks In w&1hroom It ho1e be posted before 5:00 P.M. on FrlaaJ' · leakl-motor runs bot. Sugre1t not nJsht for weekend. · overloadlnf machine. Check amount IANTA VINITIA Cllam), Au •• 1-of freah fruJtl and vegetablea put aboard laat US port before departure. Chalrman, J. Allen1 Secretary, T .. Conway. One man pald olr in Seattle. Turn ID repair lllt1. Allotment• to be 1topped before · arrival In NY. Letter sent to former VALIANT HOPll (Ocean C•rr.), July 1'-Chalrm•n, L. Thomaa1 Secretary, member re rear left aboard ship. Ship's fund 114.42. Sonie OT dl1•· Ber1. No be!!f•. New ~ele&ate puted. Vote of thanks to 1teward elected. / dept. for fine . food. PORTMAR <Calmar), 'uly 12-Chalr• COASTAL I INT RY Cl-45-1149), man, •· Ho1••1 leer.ruy, M: Rlblsch. No beef1; everytlilnr running smooth- July 27-Chalrman, '· Spl111to1 Seeret1ry, C. Bruce, New delesate elected. ly. Ship'a fund •t7.80, donated to member'a child kllled tn accident. Members to contrl~ute U toward ! Hip'' fund. New dele&ate elected. . JOll!FINA <Liberty Navigation), ALCOA PATRJOT (Alcoa>, July 1f -Chelrman, lplvey1 Secretary, Rost. · July 11-Chalrman, I!. ShHley1 Sec· retary, L. Bugat•wlkl. Four men Ship's fund 115.90. No beef1. Two men missed ahlp. Dogs on W1ltert11bt missed ship. Two men ho1Pltallzed. doors, also· wlndchute1 and 1creena OT beef to be settled. surrest fumi· gatlon of ship for roaches. Require for portholea. few mattreues. FORT WILLlAM ......... Simpson St. VAKA <Waterman>, 'uly 1f-Chalr· PACIFIC TIDI <World C•rrlers),' Untuio Phone: 3·3221 m•n, · •· DeAn1elo1 Secretary, II. HALIFAX. N.S. • • • • • • • • · .128~ Hollli 9St. Powell. One man ho1pltalized in June 14-Chalrman, H. Hoir•ftl leer• tary, J. Dufly. Request two cartons · ' Jame. Phone u Kobe, Japan. No beef1. New washMONTREAL· •••••• . 634 St. St. a.a We1t Victor 1-8181 Jnr machine needed. Request fumJ. cigarettes per week. Repair work to saUon Qf ahlp for. roache.. Sunest be done ... 1oon H po11lble. Keep QUEBEC ..... ·•••• • ••• . '4 Sault·au-Matelot Quebec · LAfontalne 3-1569 ahlp be cleaned up while at 1ea and Eryptlan lonrshoremen out of PH· THOROLD. Ontario .•••.. 52 St. David St. not at end of trip. Slop chest 1hould 1arewaY1 and messhall. Everythlns run,nlng 1moothly. . CAnal 7·5212 be better ailpplled. . _ 27 JOHN B. WATIRMAN <Waterman>, ·roRONTO. Ontario. .... · h~~ ST. JOHN, NB •••. lT'I Prince Wllllun St.• !'AIRPORT <Waterman>, July 1a.-- July 21-Chalrman, J. Ar•llane11 lee• ox 2·5431 C.h •li:man, W. Brown1 Secretary, C.. retary, I. Mehringer. Beefs and · rev ANCOUVER, BC 2118 Main St. Murray. Few houri OT disputed. Re· pairs settled to crew'• satufactlon• quest slop chest b~ checked. Brin& Called . Houlton on Port Tampa . 101led linen before arrival in'. port. launch service beet..,....,,romlted · radio... t Baltlm 9 · Vote well of thanks .01- t d BALTIMORJ: ..• . . 1216 ..... ore t. Job done. to ateward dept. for gram f or-' resu It1. S.ome OT .... .,u e • £Astern 7-3383 Request locker built aft for unlta17 HONOLULU ... . 118 North Nimitz BJ1hway FR.-,NCH CB -ull),July 20-Ch•lr· gear , of deck & engine dept1. Sug· PHone ·IS-6077 rest 1hip'1 funci be 1tarted. New NEW ORLEANS .••••••• . w BlenvWe St. mmn, '· Cr1v1n1 J11=;etary, ·v. Hall. treaaurer elected. One fable to " Workln& on repairs. Keys J111ued to 1et aside for men going Q ll watch. MAgnolia CM04 ~EW YORK .•••••••••• 130 Gt~enwich St. those In need. No beef1. Request Keep niesshall clean. Rinse bowll Corti.ad '1·'10H automatic equipment on boller1 be after waahlng up. PORTLAND •••••••••. 1121 NW Everett lilt• ' put In ope,ratlnf condition. , . CApltol 3-7297-1 '-BRADl'ORD 11LAND (Cltl.. 1e.,,:. SAN· FRANCISCO .••••• .' • . 240 Second St. IANTORI <Marven>, July 1f- Ice), Au•• 1-Ch•lrm•n, D. lhHh•ril • · . • DOUSlu a-an Chalrmmn, W. BrlHll Secretary, M. iecretary, J, Leston. No. ·beefs •. Ne.SAN P.ICDRO .. .,',, ...... 198 Weat 'Ith St. Jarrell., Beef .r e poor quality 1tore1. cfele1ate elect'e d. Reque~t screen1. for · . TErmlnal 3-4485 Tura . 111, repalr . liat.~ One" ma11 w . .-.Mo- me1shall. sursen repau, lilt. be~ · SEA'lTLI: ...... •••., .1333 Weltern Ave. tl!Jn t.o , fet~lief _for·,.q~ri~rm~1ter 4 out. . " , ;,. ; , ,• 1 . ' ' .. ' ~ 1-6311 ·· - -I - -~- - - -.....~----"'"!iii------~'!'"!!!-~'!'!"'!"'~'!!"'!!!'~~~~ • ';.'\11.-f: .... ~,· • •Y;·L ..."·1-,,........-:·~~ · ·-"'."": ~ Canadian District a 1's1f9 ' M - FOW r . . -- . �. . (. . . '. ~. SE..4F..4RERS LOC PHS Tabs Cig Smoking· In Excessive Death·Rates Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits· while a ship la in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for · a replacement; Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and eliminate the chance of the sblp sailing shorthanded. DISPATCH WASHINGTON-Another in a series of P. u b I i.c Health Service studies has_tabbed heavy smoking as a likely culprit in high death rates. Smoking of two or more packs of cigarettes a day was reported to coincide with very high death rates, twice as high as those The deaths of the following Seafarer• have been Seafarers Welfare Plan: SIIJ BABY ARllVALS De IrvlD&" Nobrla'a, 53: On June Semlon Gamier, ff: Brother 18 Brother-De 'Nobriga died of a Gamier passed away due to a.coroheart ailment at nary ailment on ·.r;;;:. US Public Health May 5, 1959. A hoa.pital, New steward, Gamier · Orleans, La. No entered the Union re·I a ti v.e1 are In 11M9. Ile was known. Brother burled in · the De Nobrl&a was Golden Gate Naa survivor of the tional Cemetery, V1lcbem - Santa Bruno, CaliforRosa ship colllnia. Brother Gas 1on, narrowly mier leaves no escaplne serious known survivors. Injury at the time, only to die shortly afterward. .. ;t. . ;t. ;t. Grover P~ Dancan, U: Burled at the Garden of Memorial Cemetery, Tampa, Florida, · Brother Duncan died apparently ot b~4rt · failure. A member of the engine ·department, . n u n c a n joined tbe Union in 1949. lie is ·survived by his wife, Annie Belle Duncan. AU of the followfno SIU familiea have received a $200 maternit11 benefit plus a $25 bond fTOm t~ Union in the bab21'• name: Keaneth Wayne Barrett, born Fernando Coloa. born July 13, June 13, 1959, to Seafarer and Mn. l959, to ·s eafarer and MI'S. Antonio Joh~ D. Barrett, Gulfport, Miss. Colon, Barranquitos, PR•. $ ~ ;t. RGseaiarle Cleirelie, born July Darlene Mady, born July 9, 1959, l7, 1959, to Seafarer and Mrs. to Seafare~ Mrs; Henry Mady, loachim Ciclrello, Philadelphia, Clifton, Ni -Pa. Jallu Camaoa, 4Z: Brother Cannon died of a heart disease un July 2, 1959, at ~~~ · .,,.._.~"""" Mercy Hospital, B.altimore, --Md. Joining the Union in 1953, Cannon was a member of ,, the steward de-; partment. He wu burled .a t the Grifton Ceme- . tery, Greenville, , NC. Brother Cannon leaves no known survivors. EVERY I SUNDAY I .DIRECT VOICE I BROADCAST I I ·• TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS "THE VOICE OF THE MTD" EYEIY._SUNDAY, 1620 GMT (11:20 EST ·Sunday} WFK-39, · 19850 KCs. Ships in Caribbean, East, Coast . . of South America, South Atlan. tic and East Coast of United States. · $ Shell Oil Given 'Citizen' Okays May Get -Ships WASHINGTON - A major oil company, which up until now bas not operated any US flag ships, may soon be entering the coastwise trade. The Customs Bureau has r.uled that the Shell Oil Company qualifies as a "citizen of the United States" under the 1920 Merchant Marine Act. . · Up until now Shell has been considered a foreign corporati\ln under the control of the Royal Dutch-Shell Transport oil combine, which is a Dutch-British. operation. As a foreign concern it was not eligible to operate ships under the US flag, although last year a measure was passed giving it a form of special dispensation along with another British concern, the Bowater Paper Company, which has large US plants. · The Customs Bureau citation in the Federal register notes that a majority of the officers and direc: tors are US citizens and· that 90 percent of the employees live in the US. ;t. i David Elwood Edwards, born July 22, 1959, to Seafarer and· Mrs. David Edwards, Mobile, Ala. ;t. ;t. ;t. . Milton Brett Poole, born June 1, 1959, to Seafarer and Mrs. Milton Poole, Hauma, La. t. ;t. ;t. ~ ;\:. Kenneth Rents, born June 29, 1959, to Seafarer and Mrs. Kenneth Rentz, Baltimore, Md. ;\'. Rosales, born May 14, 1959, to Seafarer and Mrs. Orlando Rosales, San Francisco, Calif. Daniel" Thomas David Howard Williams, born July 13, 1959, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles Williams, Plateau, Ala. PERSONALS AND NOTICES .j Anybody knowing the whereabouts of Thomas J. Smyth please write his mother, Mrs. Ellen Smyth at 428 57th Street, Brooklyn 20, NY. t ;\; . .t. Paul Huccins Contact H. F. Holmes at 7020 North Clark Avenue; Tampa, Fi':t. i iLakin,~ Jr. Charles Very important family matter awaits your attention. Contact your mother, Mrs. Charles Lakin, . Sr.,' Gallipolis, RFD, Ohio. . Any· body knowing his whereabouts, pJease contact Mrs. Lakin. '· ;t. ;\; ;\; Tony ·Carlopo l>lease contact your mother, Mrs. Carrie Gualano, .at 616 West Ncsquishoning Street, Easton, Pa. · $ · ;\'. ;t. Peter F. Hume Get in touch with your brotaer John, or with Joe Rose in New York. · t ;\:. . .t. Cecil Futch· wou1d .Jike to notify former shipmates that he is now attending air-conditinning school in Chicago. He can be reached at ~40 Lawre~ce Ave., Chicago 40, Governor Getting Ala•. DOck. Beef WFL-65, 15850 KCI Ships in Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, West Coast of South America, West . Coast f?f Mexico and US . ~ast Coast. WFK-95, 15700 KCs Ships in Mediterranean area, North Atlantic, Eu1·opean and US East Coast. · and . l\l"OBIL~The organizing status on the A,l~bama State ·Docks has about reached a stalemate. Legal opinions are being awaited as to whether the dock workers can be organized in· the face of current Meanwhile~ MTD 'Rou.._d-Th9-World legislation which prohibits state dock employees from joining a un·. Wireless Broadcasts Continue . • • -· , · ion. Port Agent Cal Tanner has reEvery Sunday, 1915 GMT ceived word .from the office of the C2:15 ' PM EST Sunday) Governor .of Alabama in which the wco~13020 ·Kcs Governor ,agreed to ~iscuss the ·Ill. ' Europe ilnd North America. situation as soon as -the current ;\; ;\; ·;t. , session of the legislature is over. Frank S. Paylor, Jr. . ·WC0-16908.8 KCi/ . ' ..·East . Coast' South America I . During the la:st .period there . Urgent . that 'y ou contact your . ! were six ships paying off. They mother as soon as possible . · '· -WC0-2249'1 : KCs West Coast South America Iwere the -Iberv.ille, Monar.ch of tlie . . Ju~tine;\'.M~1!,. Seas CWaterman); Alcoa . Clippei-,' . Contact your wife at once. Every 1'fon,Say, 0315 ~M~ . i Pegasus, '.Roamer, 6orsair <Alcoa). ' ;\:. ;\; t ( l"O: 15 P~ ES.~ Sundat1 >. ! Two· siilps signing ' on ·. were the ,James F. Ryan ' WMM 2~1560'1 .Kos ;.Alcoa Pegasus <Alcoa)i and Iber- , Contact George Johnson, North •I · "Australia - · , ; ville (Water~an). · • • Atlantic Marine Co., 80 Broad .. . : Sh_ips ln-transit. were the Arizpa,- Street, New York, NY. , Clai·bOr.n·e <Waterman>; Kathryn, . "1 -. . ;\'. ;t. ·' i .Beatrice · '.(Bull)· Jefferson ·city Robert Randolf White Victory "CVictory); Steel Age ·Cisth-.... Urgent you get in · touch ··· with 7-~~;t;i=.;liii~~~~~~iii"!!~~""!""~--~~~~-....;;..___~J'•i1ian), ' and Alcoa Ranger (Alc9a). " ·your daug,hter Mrs. Gloria w. • - I I f for non-smokers for given age groups. The study was conducted among 200,000 veterans of the Armed Forces whose smoking practices had been recorded. For every 1,000 deaths in this group over a 21h -·year period heavy smokeni had twice as high death rates as non-smokers. · Other evidence In the statistical study was even more striking. It found that: · • The death rate for lung cancer was 16 times as high among men who smoke more than a pack a day as compared to non-smokers. • Coronary heart disease deaths were 63 percent higher for smokers than non-smokers. • Deaths from bronchitis, stomach ulcers, cancer of various internal organs and cirrhosis of the li.ver were more than twice as high among smokers as non-smokers. However, ·the study noted, that mQderate cigar or pipe smoking had nowhere near the impact o~ death rates that cigarette smoking had. The study was conducted by Dr. Harold F. Dorn, chief or the · biometrics branch, Division of Research Services of the National Institute of Health. It was immediately challenged by the Tobacco Industry Research Committee which held that the evidence was unsupported by statistical data. Lewis, in Lake Charles, 2410 11th Street, telephone HEmlock 9~8791. Anybody knowing the whereabout. of the above please contact Mrs. Lewis. l'-e Presents A . Sh.Ip A ward T0 SIU cO • .. WASHINGTON-Malcom P. McLean, president of the SIU-contracted Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corp., received the 1959 American Legion merchant marine achievement award for his company's contribution to reviving lhe coastwise shipping trade from President Eisenhower at a White House ceremony. Pan-Atlantic was cited for its development of ships for the transportation of loaded trailer tr"ucks. The company operates six container ships between the North Atlantic and Gulf states and Puerto Rico, and is planning four more from the keel up. Started Trailer Service Pan-Atlantic, a subsidiary of McLean Industries, Inc., inaugurated the truck-trailer service in the spring of 1956. Similar operations have since been adopted by the SUP-contracted Matson Line and American President Lilies, and are planned by other East Coast operators like Grace Lines 1rnd Containerships Inc. The award is sponsored by the Robert L. Hague Post of the American Legion, New York City. The post ts composed of legion· aires connected with the ·merohal\t marine industries. ,. �BBS Vol. XXI No. 17 Aygust 14,. 195,' ' • - OFF-ICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERi . INT·ERNATIONAL UNION• ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT ~ . AFL-CIO ' • -Y-.-:-- H--=-.:...:-=-=-=U...:..:.S-=--e-M-- -00 8 NY Withholding On Ship Wages . 0 0 Another Accident-Free s1u Ship Six Tankers Bid. To Fly US ColoFs WASHINGTON - A bill that would permit the SUP-contracted Standard Oil of California to transfer up to six tankers to American registry has been introduced by ,Rep. Mailliard of California -and is under study in the House Mer• chant Marine CQmmittee. A com• · panion measure has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Warren Magnuson. If the legisla· tion is l.\pproved, the s)tips wou~d operate In the coastwise trade with full American crews. . ' The tankers were built in Amerlcan shipyards, but have operated under a foreign ftag since launch· ing. Unless the Mailliard bill i1 passed, they would not be permitted to operate in the ..domestio trade. As the law stands, ship1 may be transferred for operation in the offshore· trades by changing documents, but foreign-operated· "Ships cannot come into the domestic services without special legisla· tion. Behind the request Is the Government's oil imports policy, which has severely restricted o~l imports from overseas. It would permit Standard Oil to carry oil in the domestic trade, which has regained ground since the Import limit1 -Were imposed. -------:-- WASHINGTON-Efforts by states to withhold taxes from seamen's wages would- be specifically prohibited under the terms of HR 6815 which has been reported out favorably to the House of Representatives ·by the House Merchant Ma- Chairman Herbert Bonner, (Dem.rine Committee. The measure NC) of the House committee would bar attempts by such states ac New York and Massachusetts to compel shipping companies to withhold from seamen's pay, but would not affect the right of a state to tax a seaman as such .. The measure is an outgrowth of an order by the New York State Tax Department instructing New York State -s hipping companies to withhold taxes ·from New York resident seamen. The shipping companies refused to do so, arguing that Federal law prohibited any withholding from seamen's wages other than allotments and Federal income and Social Security taxes. I~ reporting the -measure out, US Reports $13 Million Pay Chisel pointed out that 23 states and some counties and municipalities have wlthholding set-ups. To expect ship operators, whose crews are constantly changing in composttion, to withhold such taxes would place an impossible bookkeeping Members of the c_ rew of the SIU-contra. cted Alcoa Polaris display burden on them, aside from the violations of Federal statutes involved. sign board showing the ship's safety record. Crew is shooting for By specifically prohibiting with.1,000 days without lost time accident. holding taxes, the bill would clarify . . the intent of Federal regulations Dow~ . on seamen's wages. Bonner reported that steamship e companies have agreed to forward to the appropriate states duplicate copies 'of the seamen's W-2 Federal · withholding forms; so that the Prices for second-hand Liberty ships have dropped to an states will have a record of the seamen's earnings. such an arrange- all-time low on the commercial ship market. In a recent transment would enable the states . to acti6n between two private shipping companies, a foreign. collect taxes from seamen who flag Liberty was sold for $155,would be required to file with their 000. About the same time last ministration. Normally, foreignre$pective states. year, privately-owned ~iber- flag Libertys sell at a premium Still up in the . air though, is the tys were selling for approximately over domestic ships. status of legislation such as in $260,000 and the price tag on a For the past year Maritime has Massachusetts, which calls for all Liberty right' after the Suez incl- been disposing of some 1,200 Libseamen to be taxed for the period dent was $900,000. ertys in the reserve fteet, with a of time they spend in MassachuThe downward price trend of minimum bid of $70,000 in domessetts waters, no matter where their · privately-owned Libertys is bring- tic yards and $90,000 for ships to residence is. Undoubtedly, there ing them close to the scrap price be scrapped tn foreign yards. In will b.!! a court case testing the and will presumably affect future .its last advertising for bids, Marivalidity of the Massachusetts legis- bids on Libertys_ being auctioned time got tenders on only two of lation. off for scrap ~Y the Maritime A:d- 15 Libertys offered for . foreign scrapping. Thus far, a couple of hundred ships . have been sold, with the 'a verage price ·just over the minimums -set by' Maritime. The original construction cost of Libertys was $2 million in prewar and wartime dollars, worth over twice as much as the current dollar. The - Libertys are being scrapped by the Government because of dubious usefulness, defense-wise or commercially, their slow speed and the age of the ships. · Prices o~ T-2 tankers have also been skidding badly, with these ships, going at upwards of-$2 million two years ago, now down around the $300,000 mark. The T-2s are much bigger and faster than the Libertys and are being used heavily in the bulk grain trade these days. Sh1·p · :n,,·,,.es ,.·. .I.,,erfys· Dirf Ch eap 1 f" .. WASHINGTON-The Labor Department's Wage and Hour and Public Contracts Divisions reported that during the year ending June 30 some $12,885,921 in wages were recovered for · 124,046 workers. The recoveries were made under provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Walsh-He~ley Public Contracts Act ·from epiployers·who violated the law by failure to meet the minimum standards provided in the two acts. The Fair Labor Standards Act provides that · employees engaged in or producing goods for interstate commerce must be paid at least the minimum wage of $1 an hour and at least time and onehalf their regular rate ·for hours worked over 40 in the week. T h e Public Contracts A c t applies to Government supply contracts in excess of $10,000. It requires that employees working on covered contracts be paid not less than the minimum wage the Secretary of Labor has determined to be prevailing in the industry plus time and one-half theii- basic The SIU blood bank in New York has been set ·up to supply Sea~ rate for hours worked over eight a day or 40 a week, whichever -is farers or members of their families with blood anywhere in the ·SIU ·BLOOD BANK -HO·NOR ROLL- gl'eat~r. Seattle Booms SEATTLE - "Past two weeks were very' good. Next two weeks looks. even better." That's how Port Agent Ted Babkowski sum'med up the outlook in his meeting report. Three ships were paid off in the area . . They were Oceah · Joyce (Maritime O'seis) 1 Almena (Clover), and Ja,ckie Hause CNH Shipping). Three · ships were , in-transit. They _were Alamar, Portmar CCali;uar), and Maiden Creek <Water- man). United States. Seafarers passing through the Por t of New York can donate to the blood bank at the New ·York clinic of the Union. Listed in this space are a few of the SeafarPrs and oth~rs who have donated to the blood bank in the past. The n'ames of other donors will appear in futu~e issues of the ~EAF ARERS LOG. SPENCE, Leon BALASIA, Frank COLUCCI, Mike BUCCI, John -M. UPDEGRAFF, Charles MENICOU, .Haralmbos SHORKEY, Kenneth W. O'NEU., .Jeremiah M, , CQRY, .Qarvey R. cauz, FeJtx, : STEINMETZ,· ;Kenneth H. PROULX, Raymond CUOMO, Charles KLINE, Thomu WARR~N. Ruchlln . .' WEB.B, Frank T. DE LANGE,, Edwitrd . MATTOX, Jack R. WESTPHAL, Gerald c. FRONCKOWIAK, 'Th~~mas J. VENTURA, Julio . •. - . HUMMBL, ,Charles R., Ir. 1 RAY, Dale' Franel1 CEVETTE; 'LoUil J. 'LASKY, Jotih Peter POMASUK; Johll , ·BLACKBU~N~ WWI~ T. TORO, Julio \ - WESTLAKE, Edward Jr. BETRELl.:.r, Boward ' . f_:'J,.• Spe•k.Out .At Sl.U Meetings Phila. Gets Ore Ships PHILADELPHIA-Since the International Longshoremen'• Association and shipping ·c ompanies In· ,vorved have settled their hassle on the Philly waterfront, shipping has been very good. The steel strlk• has contributed to the recent good fortune. Thus far four ore ship1 have been serviced. Before th• steel strike these vessels had not used the PhUadelphia facilities, and it ilf expected that they will continue this procedure as long the strike lasts. An Item of promise is the Bult Line' decision to take two of its vessels out of lay-up. The SS Edith has already called a crew, and the Hilton is expected to do so befo1·e the weekend. ' Paying olf during the last period •were the Oremar.<Marven>; L'o smar , and Seamar (Calmar).· Signed on were Losmar, Seamar (Calmar); Andrew J.ackson (Water; Dian), and Oremar <!\farven). Ships in-transit wer~ Santore and Cubore (Marven); Robiq Tren~ (Robin); Steel Desigher, Steel Traveler (Isthmian); Texmar (Cal,. ·mar); Alcoa Polaris <Alcoa>; Jean (Bull); Stee'l Surveyor, Steel ~r,ch'" . etect (Isthmian); Ro~in ~ir.lf1 <Robin), and ·Jose(ib.a CLibertt Navigation). · Under the Union constitution every member attending a Union meeting- is entitled to nominate himself for the elected posts to be filled at ~he' meeting -chairman, reading clerk and recording secret.try. ·· Your Union urges you to take an active Part in ~eetings by taking these posts of service. . An,4, of course, all members have the right to take the ftpor · and .. e~p~~ss their ophllons · any officer's report or isst.ie un- . lier ·discussion. Seafarers , ar«r urged to hit. the deck at these Jneetings and let their ship· mates know. what'• on ijletr minds. on as � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource August 14, 1959 Description An account of the resource Headlines: STATE LEVY ON SHIP PAY FACES US BAN SIU WINS REPEAL OF CG ALIEN RULE SHOW DOWN DUE ON LABOR CURB BILLS JACKSONWILLE SIU HALL IN OPERATION SIU COMPANY WILL BUILD 3 SUPER-SHIPS BLOOD BANK AIDS SEAMEN, FAMILIES HOUSE TO VOTE ONUNION CURBS; ‘MILD’ BILL LOST BOOST SAMOA FISHING PAY; SIU UNION SOUGHT RISE LARGEST US-FLAG TANKER CREWED BY SEAFARERS SUMMER SMILING ON NY; SHIPPING SPURT CONTINUES ANTI-UNION RAIL SCHEME JELLS BALTIMORE PORT COUNCIL SIGNS UP 15TH AFFILIATE REACH INTERIM AGREEMENT ON LAKES JURISDICTION ICC FACES ‘INFLUENCE’ CHARGE NAVY-MA REPORT AGAIN STRESSES VESSEL SHORTAGE PHS TABS CIG SMOKING IN EXCESSIVE DEATH RATES HOUSE MAY BAN NY WITHHOLDING ON SHIP WAGES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/14/1959 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXI, No. 17 1959 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b83ba277136d8d280d09e99377745c4e.PDF ddcedeb801b869188d986a1b6e38d28b PDF Text Text LOG August IS 1958 » OFFICtAl 0»»AN OF THi ttAFARIRt INTIKNATIONAL UN ION » ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO » \ Now Takes Up Job Security, Other Benefits SVeitYBOtY- 9ow:i - Story On Page 3 >3 1 AN EDITORIAL; A Merchant Marine For Whom? * • ^ ' '" • ' , t Last week US maritime was treated to the spectacle of the represen­ tatives of the American Merchant Marine Institute pleading in Washing­ ton on behalf of runaway-flag shipowners. The AMMl, ostensibly devoted to the interests of. American shipping, made a successful pitch to the Ad^ ministration that the American taxpayer should pick up the tab for Suea Canal surcharges imposed on runaway ships—ships whose owners registSted foreign to escape payment of US ^taxes in the first instance. Maybe the top brass of the AMMI congratulated themselves on a job well done. Undoubted!;^ _the runaway operators were pleased with the re­ sults. But we wonder if many American-flag operators were cheered by this development. We are sure that the US public, if it learned, the facts, V'ould disapprove. Thes public would be bewildered as to why a so-called "American" Merchant Marine Institute would make a money pitch fgr opjerators who have fled the American flag. 1 To understand why tlds happened it is necessary to understand the natiire of ^e AMMI as an organization. - . In theory, the AMMI is a combinatiou of US shipowners acting in con;* eei^ on matters oi .interest affescting all of them.. In fact, it has develop^ -(Coiltlnued-on page 2>' -'-.v '5%.;;, i UtM -Mmm Mmm Jimm. tJsually it'i ft ship that hits a bridge but in * >^ "X DFtOj^Om this instwcu the bridge swung first. Victim of the swinging drawbridge'In Toledo, the Canadiana had her bow ' ripped up, but 900 passengers escaped serious injury. Ship is mknned .by the SIU Great Lakes District. (Story on Page 11.) - - . I; • I*-. ' ti �Fa*« Two SEAFARERS LOG .Ixvt U, U5« Ukw SIU HMd At NY Mertlhgr NOMINATIONS NOW OPfeNt 5eatarers To Ko/e On 38 Union Posts A total of 38 elective offices will be open to qualified candidates in the coming SIU bien­ nial elections scheduled to get underway on November 1. The 38 offices to appear on the ballot were approved by the membership at headquarters and In all ports following presen­ tation of the secretary-treas-^^ urer's pre-balloting report and the first •time for the election of ning for Uzdon office to nominate port agents. These positions had themselves. recommendations. The number of posts to be voted been appointed posts up until now, After the voting is concluded oh on is one less than the^l956 rostei since the West Coast halls had of 39. A number of changes have been opened as a temporary meas­ The foil text of the seoretarybeen made In the type and location ure., However, the pattern of ship­ treasarer'B pre-ballot report ap­ of some of ~ the offices to be voted ping has been such over the past Frod Famen, socrotary-troasuror of iho Sill Grout Lxilies District, on. This was done in light of the few years that these halls will now pears on page S. tolls A&G headquarters meeting of orogress in Lakes organizing changing pattern of shipping in the be regarded as permanent and various ports in which the SIU agents elected for them accord­ December 31, newly-elected offi­ drive. Bection is now going on in Boiand and Cornelius flMt, one ingly. cers will take office as of midnight of prime organizing targets. MTD Unions on Lakes are working maintains halls. on the night that the headquarters together on this and other drives. The other ports-—Boston, Phila­ At headquarters, there will be five assistant secretary-treasurers delphia, Baltimore. Mobile, New tallying committee reports on the as compared to six on the 1956 bal­ Orleans, Houstoa and San Fran­ results of the election to the mem­ lot, and eight Joint patrolmen to cisco—have the same number and bership. be elected as opposed to seven last type of elective posts assigned to The constitution calls for each time. Three ports, Nbrfolk, Savan­ them as there were In the 1956 days' ballots In every port to be mailed by certified or registered nah and Tampa, will elect agents balloting. mail to a safe depository.' Nominating ProeeM only. They had previously elected an agent and a-patrolman, but a The presentation of the pre-bal­ The roster of posts to be voted drop in shipping in their area has loting report paved the way for the on is as follows: reduced the need for permanent opening of the nominations period' Headquarters: One secretary _ SAN FRANCISCO-^'liie proposed establishment of an SIU personnel. which began August 12 and will treasurer; one deck assistant sec­ On the other hand,''the West wind up as of midnight, September retary-treasurer, one engine assist­ Pacific District newspaper to replace three existing publica­ Coast ports of Seattle and Wil­ 11. The nominations procedure ant secretary-treasurer, one stew­ tions received another boost when the members of the Sail­ mington will be on the ballot for permits a candidate to nominate ard assistant secretary-treasuref; ors Union of the Pacific went ^ himself by sending a letter to two assistant secretary-treasurers on record in favor of the publishing of. a better paper, the ' headquarters during that period joint. SEAFARERS LOG stating the office three unions to ail intents and for which he in­ New York: Eight joint patrolmen. move. purposes, legally and otherwise, August IS, I95> Vol. XX, No. 16 tends to nm, submitting proof of Boston: One agent; one joint The Marine Firemens Uniim and are banded together and have mu­ Ids three years' seatime, his citi­ patrolman. the Marine Cooks and Stewards zenship and his two years of con­ Philadelphia: One agent; one Union h'ad already taken official tual problems. We therefore. rec- . ommend that the Secretary proceed' tinuous Union membership. Four joint patrolman. positions in favor of consolidating months of the seatime has to be Baltimore: One agent; three the "West Coast Sailor," the toward an agreement with the other two unions, the MFOWW PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treamrer in the current calendar year. joint patrolmen. "Marine Fireman" and the "Stew­ and the MC&S, to publish .a joint HEBam BRAm, Editor, BOITABO SEANorfolk: One agent. In addition, under the terms of ards News" into one publication to paper, and, if possible, to put out MAN, Art Editor. HBBMAN ABiauir, BIWIH Savannah: One agent. fiPtvACK, AL MASKIN. JOHN BRAZIL, HER­ the pre-baUoting resolution, all represent the entire Pacific Dis­ such a publication as soon as pos­ MAN MAKLER, Staff Writert, BILL MOODT, candidates are asked to submit Tampa: One agent. trict. Gulf Area Representative. photos and written statements of Mobile: One agent; three joiht The SUP action came at its head­ sible." Last year^the three unions put Publlshttf blWMhly at tfia haadquartar* 100 words or less on their activities patrolmen. •f tha Saafarara Intarnatlonal Union, At­ in the Union. The statements will New Orleans: One agent; three quarters membership meeting in out a joint newspaper as a Labor * adopting the report and recommen­ Day issue, with each union having lantic « Cult District. APk-CIO, *75 Fourth joint patrolmen. Avonuo Brooklyn 31. NY.. Tot. HYaclnth be . printed In ^a special election Houston: One agent; one joint dations of the SUP quarterly fi­ separate sections for reporting on y-44M. Enterad as socond class maHar supplement in the SEAFARERS nance committee. The committee its .business. at tho Post Offica In Brooklyn, NY, undar LOG, before the two-month vote patrolman. report said in part: The edition was favorably re­ Wilmington: One agent. 'RM Act of AUB. U, 1913. gets imderway on November 1. "We feel, not only from a finan­ ceived by members of the unlong San Franeiseo: One agent Hall, in issuing the report, urged IIB cial standpoint, but also for the involved. ail men who are interested in nut'^ Seattle; One,agent. SUP Votes To Approve Joint WC Newspaper •f ^ , r • f.j- • An Editorial: A MERCHANT MARINE FOR WHOM? ii: -/vJ • (Continued from page 1) ' InlQ a pressure group to serve the manipulations of United States Lines. This was clearly shown once again in the recent contract negotiations when US Lines president, General John Franklin, embarked with NMU President Joseph Curran on a strikebreaking expedition against licensed engineers because of a dispute between the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and the company over conditions on US Lines passenger ships. The position of General Franklin,—to set up an ill-fated company un­ ion of engineers—became the position of .the AMMI in dealing with the MEBA. It is an open secret in the industry that the other operators were un­ happy with this blundering, negative approach which killed any chance of peaceful settlement and cost ihe industry accordingly. The Franklin NMU scheme bypassed the established bargaining mach­ inery. It was more a reflection of the private pressure set-up, the LaborManagement Maritime Committee, which Franklin and Curran have es­ tablished as part of the US Lines system of applying multiple pressures on maritime legislation. The same manipulation of AMMI to serve US Lines' purposes is ap­ parent on the subsidy level. When US Lines wanted a new passenger ship, it involved the leadership of the AMMI for the better part of a year to get a bill through which gave it more favorable terms than any other US ship­ ping cpmpany. Up until now, 50 percent of construction cost was the ceil­ ing over which the Government would not go, with most contracts calling for US participation up to 45 percent of cost. But US Lines got itself a con­ struction subsidy which provides 55 percent or more assistance from Uncle Sam, something in the vicinity of $80 million dollars, giving it a competi­ tive advantage over any other subsidized operator. This is especially in­ teresting in light of the fact that the last comparal^e construction subsidy applicant—American Banner Lines—was required to put up 60 percent for a vessel on a similar run, to the Government's 40 percent. ' ^ • When it appeared that construction of this new US Lines luxury ship might be postponed, it was the president df the AMMI, not the president of US Lines, who leaped into the breach with a telegram to the White House and a public statement that, "with the tenSe world situation and the current newspaper headlines before Us^ this would be the last" item tha country wouM want to postpone."' On the operating side, the AMkH's concern with US Lines' well-be­ ing is reflected by the fact that its«1957 subsidy bill, some $32 millionj ii $15 million greater than any other company's and represents about 22 per­ cent of the entire subsidy figure for the whole merchant marine. And now ^e leam these AMMI representatives going to Washington: and demanding a break for tax-free Liberian-flag operators. Why? Be­ cause US Lines has traded for the support of the international oil compa­ nies, with their huge foreign-flag interests, to get their backing in Wash4 ington for US Lines subsidy requests, no matter how inequitable they might be—-and because US Lines is interested in selling the passenger ship America to a foreign-flag operation. It is for these same reasons that the president of the AMMI called the runaways the "fifth line of defense," and aroused the animosity of other legitimate maritime nations by his strenuous support of runaway shippin^^ at the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. He took this po­ sition even though such shipping injures the American merchant, marinfi ' and the maritime operations of our~ allies. ^ In this area, it is interesting to note that while US Lines is perfectly willing for the America to run in transatlantic or other service under a foreign flag, it strenuously opposes every attenipt by newcomers to enter the transatlantic trade under the American flag. It is reported that one.,recent application in this area was disapproved in part, on the ground that;: US Lines would face stiff competition from the propose Operation. The'^ AMMI, which, one would assume, would welcome jadditions to the US-flag fleet, was conspicuously silent on the issue. Tbe US Lines policy then, is the AMMI policy, to the detriment af other operators whd are relatively powerless to affect the course of AMMl aflairs. „ ' The current Situation reflects a need for reappraisal of our merchant marine policy, as has long been-sought by the SIU and the AFL-CIO Mari­ time ^ades Department, to assure more equitable distribution of Govern­ ment aid to the entire industry. It also reflects the need for shipowners to;' reexamine the ^^MI to determine whether it is serving the best inters 5 ; ests of the American merchant niarine. .: ^ �'• % ^Ui ,Ji AugmH iS, im SEAFARERS LOG Tage Tbrtm New Pact Raises Pay 8 I An eight percent increase in base wages and a 30 cents per man per day additional contribution to the Vacation Plan are the highlights of an agreement on major contract items that has been reached* between the SIU and its contracted operators. A memoran-^ Here in a nutshell are the cents added benefit per man pec dum of agreement that was basic terms of the settlement day on vacation payments, brings thus far reached with the ship­ the total package increase of direct signed on Friday, August owners: money payments by the operators ; MONTREAL—A new twist in the Canadian. National Steam­ 8, a few days after the start to Seafarers to around lOV^ per­ Wages up eight percent. ship hepf was reported as the company announced that a cent. That would be figuring thn Cubaii banking _group had pimchased its eight strikeboimd 'of negotiations, provided . Overtime up six percent. 30 cents per day increased vaca­ deep-sea ships. The ships had^ ^^ Vacation payment increased tion contribution as in the vicinity for several basic changes Cuban Group Purchases Struck Canadian Ships been hungup for over a year in Halifax as a result of a strike by the SIU Canadian Dis­ trict. « It was reported that Troy Brown­ ing, a Great Lakes ship operator, would run the ships under the Cuban flag in an arrangement with the Cuban government! Browning's Lakes operations are under con­ tract to the SIU Great Lakes District. SIU of NA Vice-President in Canada, Hal Banks, when informed of the sale, declared that the strike would go on and he was asking for continued support from other unions. The strike has had the full support of the SIU of NA and of all unions affiliated with the International Transportworkers Federation. The ITF harf put the ships under a boycott and has called on member unions not to handle them. . Meanwhile, members of the op­ position Liberal Party in .Canada have charged that a Canadian-flag shipping firm offered $3 million for the ships, nearly $200,000 more than the Cuban bid, but was turned down. The CN§ ships are the prop­ erty of the Canadian government through the Government-owned Canadian National Railway. The SIU Canadian District had report­ ed previously that two of its con­ tracted companies were in the bid^g. " The ships have been idle since July 4, 1057, when the Canadian District struck In a contract beef. Subsequently, the company an­ to take - effect September 1, nounce It was transferring the one month before the present ships to Trinidad, but the niove failed when West Indian seamen contract expires. Contract talks on a number of and British officers both refused to have any part of the struck other important items, covering Job security problems the main are ships. continuing. However, the agree­ ment on basic money items, if ap­ proved by the membership, will take effect as scheduled irrespec­ tive of the disposition of the rest of the contract matters. The major changes arrived at BALTIMORE — Seafarers' de­ thus far include the following: pendents are making full use of • An eight percent increase the services of SIU Health Center across-the-board in base wages. For here with appointments being A^, this means an increase from made two weeks ahead. Port Agent the present $336.73 per month to Earl Sheppard reported. One day $363.6'/, a boost of $26.94 monthly. a week Is set aside for. them and • An Increased contribution by so far it seeiiis sufficient in spite of the large number of appoint­ the operators of 30 cents per man per day to the SIU Vacation Plan. ments. y. The increase will make possible a Shipping has be^ fair for the substantial rise in 'vacation pay, two-week period and the outlook likely in the neighborhood pf $100 is for it to continue on about the over thc-present $260 yearly max­ same level. Even though 210 men imum. .were shipped, there was. a heavy o An increase in overtime and registration of 276 men due mainly penalty rates of six percent. Pres­ to the lay-up of two Ore ships. Paying off were the Jean, ent rates are $1.60, $2,06 and $2.lk) Carolyn and Emilia (Bull); Marore, per hour, with most men getting, Baltore, Venore, Feltore, Santore the $2.06 rate. That wiii now be­ and Cubore (Marven); Atlantis come $2.18 per hour. Entry rating (Petrol Shipping); John Kulu- OT will now be $1.70 and for the kundis (Martis); Pacific Star (Com­ top ratings, it will become $2.23. o Another five cents per men pass) and Kenmar (Calmar). . The Marore, Baltore, Venore, per-day will be Contributed to es­ Feltmore, Santore and Cubore, the tablishment of a standing Food Yorkmar (Calmar) and Alcoa Program stewards committee. The Pointer (Alcoa) signed on. standing committee will expand Families Bait. Gulf Tanker Crash Kills 16 Some of the victims of the crash between SS Gulfoil and the coastwise tanker Gtaham are layed out on the Gulf tanker. Six­ teen lives were lost on the Gulfoil when the. two vessels crashed in a fog off Newport, ' Rhode Island. The Gulfoil was empty, but the Graham, which had a full load aboa^^ blew up after the collision, spewing flaming oil. The Gulfoil carries an NMU crew aboard.In addition to the 16 dead, two are missing and there were 24 injuries suffered between the two ships. It was the worst Ui? tanker disaster since the SlU-manned Salem Mari­ time blew up in-Lake Charles on January 17, 1956, apparently from a static electricity spark, with the loss of 21 hves. . 30 cents daily. Five cents more per day for SIU health and safety programs. ^ Five cents per day for SIU feeding program. Improved room and meal al­ lowances. Other items to be negotiated. of 2Vi percent of an AB's existing monthly wage scale. Security Clauses While reaching agreement in these areas, SIU and company ne­ gotiators have to deai with a num­ ber of other items which have been put on the agenda as subjects for negotiation. The operators havs the present joint Union-operator agreed to work out provisions cov­ program to improve standards of ering such items a$ job security feeding and service aboard ship.. problems arising out of fleet addi­ In the areas in which it has oper­ tions, questions of appropriate bar­ ated, the program has won the gaining units, subsidiaries and af­ praise of both crews and shipown- filiates of contracted employers. Provisions to safeguard Seafarers • Room and meal aliowances against the impact of foreign flag have been increased as foilows: transfers are also on the docket For dinner, $1.50; for supper $2; for discussions. The termination for room $6. date of the new agreement also The wage increase, plus the 30 has to be settled. AMMI 'ACHIEVEMENT': Runaways Saddling us With Suez Transit Bills WASHINGTON—Runaway ship operators who left US reg­ istry to escape payment of US taxes will have their Suez Canal surcharges paid for by the United States government. The surcharges, figured" at"* three percent of the regular who pay no taxes to the US. canal tolls, will be collected in this area. Senator Warren sfarting September 15 to help repay the cost of clearing the canal after the Suez war. The announcement on the US decision to pick up the runaways' tabs came from the American Mer­ chant Marine Institute, which had been pressing for such a ruling. While ostensibly, representing USflag shipping,' the institute has shown considerable zeal in protect­ ing the runaways. This latest action followed upon the AMMI's vigorous opposition at the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea to any proposal which would have brought the' runaways under the coatrol^of any legitimate maritime nation.' Oil Company Rdie In the opinion of the SIU and other maritime unions, thq AMMI action in sacrificing US shipping objectives to support the runaways represents the fact that the organi­ zation has come under the domina­ tion of a small group which enjoys support from oil companies who have extensive runaway interests. Consequently, the SIU believes it is no longer representative of US shipping. (See editorial, page one.) In fact, the president of the AMMI, Ralph Casey, has charac^torized the runaways as the "fifth line of defense," a position which was promptly repudiated by other US shii, operators, particularly those in the Pacific American Steamship Association. The practical effect of the US decision' will be that American taxpayers, including, of course, shipping concerns operating under the American flag, will be helping to subsidize runaway shipowners Magnuson (Dem.-Wash.) has in­ troduced a measure designed to close off the tax loophole on some runaway operators. Senator Magnu­ son, who is chairman of the SenateInterstate" and Foreign Commerce Committee, has proposed that any steamsh-p companies transferring tonnage to foreign registry could be required to continue payment of US taxes as a condition of the transfer. Such payments would have to be made if, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Treasury, a prin­ cipal purpose for the runaway registration is "avoidance of Fed­ eral income tax." The US decision cam'e after the United Nations "said it would ask .all ships using the canal to pay the surcharge. The UN spent a total of $8,200,00() on the canal clearance job of which the US ad­ vanced $5 million. . > The US, of course, will also reimburse the toll surcharges on ships under the American flag. The decision to take respbnsibil ty for runaway surcharges cleared the way for the extra charge to go into effect since no other maritime nation wanted any part of them. Of course, Panama, Liberia and Honduras, which are havens of runaway shipping, were equally unwilling to pick up the tab. Soviet Russia has declared that its ships would refuse to pay the surcharge, which is voluntary, but few of its vessels^ make use of the cai'al. Meanwhile,' the' Suez Canal Authority in Cairo has notified ship operators that the canal's permissible depth will be increased to, 35 feet effective August 31. The present dr^t limit is 34 feet. _ •if �-•r.. 'i-*!-..--'-' e Fonr ' ' Canada SlU Ship Iced In OTTAWA—The Maple Branch, manned by members of the SIUCanadian District, is trapped In ice in Hudson Bay while bound for a radar line station, the .Canadian Government announced. The ship, along with a 900-ton landing craft, was 130 miles from its destination at Great Whale River, Quebec, about 700 miles north of Ottawa. Normally, ice is not that far gouth in the Bay, the Canadian an­ nouncement sai^ at least not at this time of the year. Canadian Air Force rescue units are keeping watch on the ships and may have to take the crews off if the vessels are not able to free themselves. Pacific Sm SBAFARERS tr '• tt- AitfoA IS, MSI SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING HOARD Sir. .i From )uly 23 To August 5, 1958 (Editor*! note: Under the new reporting system for SIU ship­ ping, the summaries below give the complete picture In each de­ partment by seniority cldls. Job group and port, including the numher of men remaining on the beach. Seafarers coming into port to register can pick their spots by checking thb "registered on the beach" totals alongside the shipping totals for their department.) the largest drop, shipping 156 men, a decrease of, 64 Jobs froln thd previous two Weeks. The other ports dropped slightly. New York shipping, while below the previous figure, is still running hlgb, Seniority-wise the job breakdown among the three classes remained almost the same, with class B men picking up a few more berths-than before. Class-A men accounted for 62 percent of the jobs, shij^ed, B 27 percent, an increase of one percent, and class CI re­ SIU shipping for the last two weeks made a comeback class maining 11 percent. . ; from the previous period's decrease to hit a new year-long" On-the-beach totals show three ports with less than 50 class A men record high. A total of 1,151 men were shipped to permanent registered in all three departments. Tampa was almost cleaned out, jobs during the period, just inching past the previous high of 1,149, having only 11 men on the list. New York had only 682, a decrease of Reflecting the pick-up, registration for class A men dropped consid­ 103 class A men registered. New Orleans, however, has reported that erably in some ports leaving a total of 2,155 class A men on the beach it has more than enough class A men on the list to handle all ex­ as compared to 2,204 last period. pected openings. Port-by-port Baltimore showed the greatest increase in shipping, The foUowlng is the fitrecast port by port: Boston: Slow , . . New with the deck and Engine departments almost doubling. Also on the YMII: Good . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . Baltimore: Might slow down... rise were Philadelphia, Savannah, Mobile, Tampa, San Francisco, Norfolk: Slow . , . Tampa;:Fair, should pick up . . , Mobile: Slow... Seattle and Wlmington. New Orleans: Slow . . . Lake Charles: Slow . . . Houston: Good but Five ports reported slower shipping for the period. They were New may decline . *. . WnmluKton: Good/. . . Saw Franelsco: Good . . , Orleans. Norfolk, Boston, New York and Houston. New Orleans had SoatUe: Fair. Enters Info Pact Talks SAN FRANCISCO—Representa­ tives of the SIU Pacific District are readying demands to be pre­ sented to West Coast operators in negotiations for a new contract to replace the agreements expiring September 30. Emphasis in the negotiations will center on improved vacation, subsistence and welfare benefits plus changes in various working rules and conditions in the exist­ ing agreement. Last Year's Gains In last year's agreement, wage gains of from $20 to $37 a month were won plus increases of 13 to 17 cents hourly in overtime rates, a $25 monthly boost in pensions to $125 and other monetary gains. Four basic agreements are in­ volved in the negotiations, the off­ shore, intercoastal, coastwise and Alaska contracts. Another subject of the negotia­ tions will be clarification of those rules of the agreement which have been subject to controversy be­ cause of differing interpretations by the companies and the Pacific District unions.. LOG .f DECK DEPARTMENT Reg/sfered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle GROUP 1 2 3 4 16 • 32 5 7 13 28 1 5 — 1 1 5 10 24 10 19 9 1 16 25 2 6 8 6 9 6 Regfsfered CMSS B GROUP 1 2 1 2 2 9 .2 3 19 — 2 — 1 — — — . 1 6 1 2 2 1 8 5 1 3 1 1 8 S 2 16 1 13 —1 — — 4 3 7 4 1 1 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 3 1 2 2 _ 1 15 20 33 3 1 2 34 11 9 1 2 3 1 S — — 5 2 7 15 20 3 13 3 3 2 9 9 20 4 5 13 8 2 7 2 3 4 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 1 3 2 — 1 ' 17 . 8 8 4 _ 7 9 8 10 __ 1 1 2 — — — — — — 3 — 3 1 8 1 13 10 S 3 — 1 — 5 — 4 2 3 3 8 8 3 3 1 — GROUP 1 2 __ 3 1 1 1 1 1 _ __ _ — —i _ — — _ 1 _ _ — 1 — : TOTAl SHIPPED 3 A: __ 2 5 78 _ 9 2 SO _ 4 5 __ 5 1 25 1 38 1 10 — 30 _ 22 — 18 1 10 CLASS C B • , • 16v ' 9 2 4 1 1 1 a 5 2 17 4 1 2 .f •" AU ' 2 95 11 79 7 5 5 SO 63 14 35 24 36 16 7V', Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS • GROUP 1 9 19 92 183 16 19 37 94 11 • 5 4' 1 8 28 43 89 41 1 12 30 39 5 15 10 14 9 2 a GROUP 1 2 S 2 5 3 4 30 25 „ 1 1 3 *18 . 29 3 8 18 1 2 3 4 51 11 20 4 1 3 12 3 8 3 WM 2 1 1 2 2 • 2 ' 8 3 2 12 7 1 4 3 '4 10 i 3 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... Ban Francisco . Seattle Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP 3 1 2 10 1 12 54 11 — 10 3 1 27 6 — 3 — — 6 —— 3 — 3 18 5 7 25 1 6 1 26 4 1 1 5 — i 4 2 10 2 — GROUP 3 1 2 3 16 7 1 — 2 — 19 14 — 3 1 — — 2 — 2 1 4 5 1 9 3 1 _ . 2 1 2 12 5 2 6 1 4 3 4 3 ' 2 — Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 2 3 1 1 2 _ ' 2 15 41 4 1 15 7 2 1 — 1 3 33 5 — - 11 1 1 — — 2 — — 2 — 5 . 1 5 15 5 1 23 2 1 2 19 — 3 1 10 2L 4 1 2L 8 7 3 1 — 10 8 1 7 2 1 2 1 2 Shipped CLASS C 8 M,' 7 2 12 — 1 2 8 7 _ 4 2 S J GROUP 1 2 3 2 S 2 — —' 6 1 1 ' — _ — 1 a. 1 1 — 1 — -r- TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach ^LASS A CLASS B CLASS A B C All 3 2 5 60 23 19 102 10 3 1 14 23 41 9 73 1 ; 2 2 5 2 1 3 5 3 .8 25 7 . 6 38 20 19 6 51 __ 4 4 1 27 15 2 44 10 2 11 2 23 7 25 _ 32 5 6 3 a4 3 _ 14 1 3 — — — 4 2 • "i GROUP 1 2 15 1 40 - 168 2 24 9 82 1" 14 12 ~ . 2 15 51 23 48 4 7 8 26 3 15 8 12 1 13 3 22 5 8 2 2 8 4 2 3 2 GROUP 1 2 s "7 1 2 5 29 24 a 2 , 28 15 7 5 1 i , 2 1 1 3 8 7 5. 1 1 6 7 2 10 8 2 8 6 2 -2 — i 3; 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT . Registered CLASS A A\£ETYOCAPaOSHl^ MATES AT-me emsom AiiP/iH/.tULlA. SWAP TAPN5 /4KC>WAT64 TUBFKShtTSOi^TV. AiBW LOW PRICES ANVYOWRE ALWAYS WBlCcmnERBM , rauR OWN PLACE. OWNEQAfKiCPERAm WfTMeSSA^^t^ V<'f- I I Port Boston New YiJrk ...... Philadelphia Baltimore ....;. Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle GROUP 1 2 2 5 23 9 — 2 21 4 1 1 3 4 7 6 9 4 1 6 9 3 3 6 2 3 3 1 26 1 10 2 2 12 33 1 6 2 5 4 Registered Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 2 3 1 1 2 , 2 1 1 78 22 1 2 _ 4 1 1 17 10 — 3 1 — — i ... 3 9 6 '6 9 4 1 1 -1 1 4 2 l'" 13 4 3 1 2 1 2 i 8 — — 1 3 GROUP S 1 2 — — 25 1 — — — 23 1 1 1 1 1 T— — 1 14 __ — 13 — 1 —/ — 6 1 — 4 — S 6 1 4 — . —. Shipped Shipped • •MM. ,. "1 Registered •M. '• •— Shipped CLASS C _ 3 . TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS* c B GROUP 2 S A 1 2 1 22 54 9 1 — — 2 1 1 — — 6 37 7 2 1 — 1 1 — — 1 — — - — 9 23 11 — 5 23 13 1 — . — 1 2 T- . 3 14 / 11 —• 8 2 — . —. : — 14 11 3 — 2 8 MM MM 8 1 6 — — 11 12 — 10 2 7 s Shipped / , 24 2 5 1 — — 9 6 '— 5 — — 2 TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP All 1 2 2 8 1 87 100 35 4 12 8 49 56 12 4 9 7 2 5 2 — 1 3 43 32 13 42 21 13 1 3 1 30 16 6 10 8 3 25 13 8 13: 10 2 GROUP 3 1 2 3 3 4 11 3 82 12 —, 7 23 5 23 2 2 3 9 2 1 2 ' 26 15 60 mLmm • ."Tr 21 2 1 • 7 4 2 T 8 8 3 1 -8 14 •1 5 8 ~1 2 MM. MM MM M. TOTALS e 836 V. 359 •I#'.-;- 1151 MM. Registered On The Beach SHIPPED CLASS C CLASS B CLASS A CLASS A CLASS A CLASS B • .\P f AlbiW CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP -C All 1 B 2 8 A 1 2 8 I 2 3 2 2 3 1 3 1 2 3 1 DECK 96 178 58 13 37 47 4 6 U 293 '103 1 422 297 502 121 68 55 80 164 54 ,19 ENGINE 15 29 227 139 50 1 416 111 489. 58 71 66 31 207 32 11 85. 48 33 -166 28 12 70 ^ 54 i 313 296 106 175 STEWARD 5 60 4 1 49 ibo 96 38 105 8 ef4 63 - 28 98 5 22 89 714 812 125 11151 704 1097 854 223 423 190 32 160 167 176 358 188 38 113 163 14 GRAND TOTAL 1 219? -^CLASS B GROUP 1 2 8 92 115 IIA Oa M . 1-5- 141 43 263' 341 17 13 �r.W<if - - • >^iiffiut IS, i»si :*>? SEAFARERS LOG Pare Five Anchored at La PalUce (top left) crew checks lifeboat while French oldtimer (center) works as guard on ship. In Bremen, bargeman listens to speech by gent on dock (top. right). Bargefolk (bottom) live comfortably. House­ wives peel potatoes, keep homes tidy and curtained. Bugs (right) need dusting the same as they do ashore. One of t]he top-rated trips on. the shipping board, the run to Nortnern Europe, seldom lacks for job-seekers. The run .to France, the Low Countries and Germany means good ports, plenty of opportunities for signt-seeing and fast turnaround—too fast, usually. Relatively new on the scene, Sleafarer William Calefato, long a'Far,East "regular", kept hh camera handy v^erever the Wacosta weiit. Some of the results are pictured on this page, Strickland, OS, stands gangway watch, keeps an eye on things while ship's in Rotterdam. Sailing board is posted for trip to Bremen. Reunion at La PalUca brought Seafarer Chris Kerageorgiou and mother together for first time in ten years. Mrs. Kerageorgiou cams from Marseilles. Waterfront street scene at La Rochelle, France, shows youngsters Joining in dance near dock where fishing boats are moored. Town is big tourist attraction. ' •* * The Tour' »• ' ^ •-1 9 La Pallice Rotterdam Bremen During working hours in Rotterdam, two SIU daymen perched high on mast tend chipping and painting chores to keep ship in trim. V . Relaxing on Wacosta after a day's work^ SIU txlo (1 to r) of Tom Thomassen. AB; B. F. Lowrey, deck engineer, and j Bob Smith, wiper, pose for shipmate Calefato. It must have been a busy^ay. The boys look a little bushed. -15, -.1^ Wreckage of old French ship Champlain. scuttled In World War II near La Pallice, is given wide berth. y-.: -iS L. '' c % I �SEAFARERS Pare Six .Aonut 15, 1951 LOG Nautilus Polar Voyage •5^. -if I*. •,' - I- '• -y"' f :A • '•* . '1 'N. •i'r'^ >•:. ^• WASHINGTON—Prospects for the eSrly development of submarine tankers were intensified this week following com­ pletion by the atomic submarine Nautilus of the first voyage across the "top of the world" under the North Pole. The ministration says it could haveVin Navy vessel found the short operation with conventional powv^r set' route between Atlantic and Pacific waters in an epoch-making 1,800 mile cruise beneath the 50foot Arctic ice pack. The 96-hour trip from Alaska to European waters cut thousands of miles from the conventional route through the Panama Canai and raised the pos­ sibility that commercial submarine tankers would be economical sooner than had been expected. Ten-Year Development The Nautilus cruise has spurred plans for the development of com­ mercial submarine tankers, which could be feasible in 10 years, ac­ cording to present estimates. The first step would be a prototype tanker, which the Maritime Ad­ in three years, and with nuclear • power "relatively soon after." Cities Service and other oil com­ panies already have a commercial ship under study. The Nautilus voyage also may spur the Qovernment's plans for putting an advanced reactor into a converted T-5 tanker. A tanker is being considered for the first commercial sub because it is easier to build than a dry cargo ship. A liquid cargo would equalize pressure front the outside, while a dry cargo hull, with empty spaces subject to tremendous sea pressure, would require a stronger, heavier, more complex and less economical hull. • , •. • 4" - ' .V.' - .-A; t' , V . :% 'i -••Lf.-•r.V-.-sim,' Keeping in Tonch .1; -i! WITH S 1 U OLHTINERS "The hills of East Tennessee" may seem an unlikely place for'a man to get his first taste of a shipboard rating, but it was back in those hills that retired Seafarer George B Thurmer started as an FWT ... "on a moonshine still during pro­ billboards." • hibition," that is. So, it was In drydock now, the retired t:t W' W' llh 1'!^: ii •?. ; • only natural that when he started Seafarer hit just about every port shipping in 1939 on Great Lakes during his twelve years at sea. He ore carriers, that Thurmer should made the African ports several times with Robin Lines; Puerto Rico was a frequent port o' call while on the bauxite and sulphur runs with Bull Lines. During the war, Tliurmer spent some time snuttling between England and Africa and later on shifted to the Pacific whefe he helped to man a Navy tug. Although he saw many ships go to the bottom, fortunately he was never on one of them. Finally, before retiring, he made a couple of trips to Korea while the war was on. Back home in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, Thurmer is idaklng up for the years of ocean travel by spending most of his time with his family. Married for thirteen years, he is the proud father of two boys, Stephen, 12 and Sidney, 10 Both are Little League ballplayers Seaforer George B. Thurmer and "A" students in school. Every chance he gets, Thurmer takes the and wife^re shown at home in boys fishing, his favorite pastime, Oliver Springs, Tennessee. but when they are id school he fail in the engine department as. pursues his hobby, writing stories an FWT. for children. One of the first men to qualify Thurmer occasionally gets the under the SIU disability benefit urge to return to the Seafaring life, when It was set up in 1952, the 45- especially when he hears from year-old Seafarer had already re­ former shipmates, but since it is tired in 1951. The SIU Plan pro­ impossible, he'd settle for just the vides benefits to men regardless of chance to live near salt water. age who are unable to sail because of disability, in Thurmer's case, failing eyesight. Thurmer held many other jobs during the depression which weren't as helpful to Jiim later, but nevertheless kept him going through the'tough years. For a while he was a gandy dancer on the Milwaukee Railroad, an apple conductor on the Atlantic Coast Thurmer's two children, Steph­ Line and a commercial artist and en, 12, (left) and Sidney, 10, free-lance writer, painting every­ thing "froq> 'No Smoking' dgns to keep dad on the go. Eligibility requirements for the |3S weekly SIU disability-pen­ sion consist of the following: Seafarers physically unable to work, no matter what their age, who have 12 years of seatime plus the Plan's standard eligibility requirement, can apply for and receive the benefit. The seatime has to be with SlU^'ontracted companies. . . Seafarers who are of age 65 or over, and also meet the 12-year' teatiine requirement plus the Plan's standard eligibility pro-, vision, can also obtain coverage under this benefit. ' ~ ,x , ' it ^ -\i • I'. • ' Hbnging ox.er the side on a slagb or chair can be prflly^ troublesome sometirhes,. especially when the weather is not quite what you'd like it\ to be. Jobs that call for going over the side ore not the tnost desirable ones anyway, siQce d false step'can mean at least d dunking in the water ''—<ind sometimes worse. . T- ! H It's always a smart move not only to check the gear you have to work with, but olsd the linei and rigging secured on deck tO: lower you into place and keep you there. An added precaution is to make sure there's 0 rope ladder or two to grab onto In case your stage liries sud­ denly part. Of course, having a man up on deck to tend lines and watch for trouble should be standard procedure as well. > Finally, make t^^e that your lines are not trailing in the water. The propeller of a passing harbor craft can foul on your lines with unhdppy consequences. Keep your gear secuTe—and keep it taut. I I An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship \ piC'i J �"• ;•"' • • ^ •SEAFARERS LOG Tv^tm San Francisco Ferry Bows Ouf {Mobile Steward School Has Large Registration Ferryboaf San Leandro comet Into San Francisco slip on day beforo service ended. Oakland Bay bridge is in background. Crewmen who mode last voyager mos^ of them members of SIU> offiliated Inland Boatmen's Union, are' re' (I to r) F. Rutia, F. Montan> aro, seamen; L Frakowick, 2nd mate; »; A. Rand, seaman;. M. Silva, watchman; U Barrett, XB and delegate; M. MHet, pilot; j. Silvera, 2nd mate, H. Tebbett, mechanical supervisor; Capt. P. McGaregill; A. L Kientz, F. Small, M.. Rodriguez, A. Silva, seamen; L Price, 1st assistant; J. Silvera, engineer; J. Rivera and L Senna, firemen. SAN FRANCISCO—After 108 years, the era of the San Francisco Bay ferryboat has come to an end. The Iong_perlod of service, which contributed to the phenomenal growth df the city and the Bay area, bowed out July 30 when Southern Pacific retired the ferry­ boats San Leandro and Berkeley, the .last two operating on the bay. The boats, which were manned by members of the SlU-affiliated In­ land Boatmen's Union, carried passengers from San Francisco's ferry building to Southern Pacific's Oakland terminal. San Francisco ferryboating reached its peak in 1930, when SouUiern Pacific and Its affiliated companies alone operated 43 boats on the bay. Ferry^ating began on a regular basis In 1850' with the tiny pro­ peller steamboat Kangaroo, which provided twice-weekly service across the bay and up to Oakland. The fares were |1 per person or hog; $3 per horse, wagon, or head of cattle: $9 per two-horse wagm; and SOe per cwt. of freight. The ferryboat era was finally de­ stroyed by the automobile age, which give rise to the construction of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate, and the Richmond-San Raphael Bridge. MOBILE—The SIU training school for members of the steward department is progressing very rapidly. Cal Tan­ ner, port agent, reports. Two classes have already com:eted the tl " ' 30-day course and^ graduated, and a third class' probably remain on the slow side." is in its third week of training. Only ten vessels are scheduled to The training school was set up by hit this area during the next two the SIU to improve standards of weeks, and only one, the Madaket, food preparation and service is expected to take on a full crew aboard ship. Members of the stew­ for a trip to the Far East. ard department are taught the fundamentals of preparing, cook­ ing and storing food on board ship, personal hygiene and sanitary practices and safe methods of operating in the galley. The. school is very popular among the men as is seen in the long registration list for the next class. , The recreation deck in the haU Two SIU crews have donated here has had a "face-lifting" with funds to popular health drives. an eye towards greater accommoda­ ' Seeing as- the tions for the membership. The pool vessel was going tables have new covers on them into the yards for and more chairs and tables have a short period, been brought in for reading, letterLee Bruce, meet­ writing or a good game of cards ing secretary on or checkers.« the Alcoa Pointer reported, the Continuous rain for 28 straight crew has voted to days has caused a big slowdown in turn the ship's shipyard work and dredging oper­ fund over to the ations which are under HIWD or Bruce Heart fund. On MAWD contracts. Both operations were just coming out of the usual the John C., the gang decided to summer slack season when the give their fund to the March of rains forced them to slow down, Dimes to help in their new drive. and in some cases, halted them t 4" 4" completely. Shipping in the port for the last There were a large number of period was considered slow, with steward departments receiving only eight vessels paying off and "votes of thanks" from crews last two signing back on articles. The month. Among them were the Azalea City, one of Pan-Atlantic's gangs on the Young America, Del lift-on lift-off vessels took on a Viento, LaSalle. Maria H., Michael, full crew early in the period and Carolyn, Irenestar and the Topa started on the company's Port Topa. Newark-San Juan run. Other vessels to join the "chow Shipping for the next period will hounds" list were the Johp KuluKundis, Morning Light, Robin Gray, Wild Ranger, Topa Topa, Fort Hoskins, Robin Locksley; Ocean Eva, 'Val Chem,. and the Oceanstar. Special mention went to the galley gang on the Beaure­ gard—chief cook Gene Ray, night cook George Berry, third cook Sammy Gutierez and Claude (Pop) West, steward. YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH ' Inflating A Piece Of Cheese I sifier and water, and cooked it for five minutes, then machine-packaged the melted cheese. This story of what happens to cheese on the way from Now the first thing to notice is that the processors the factory to your table, may be the most revealing les­ added approximately seven per cent water to the natural son in modern economics and how to buy your money's Cheddar. When you buy 18 ounces of this cheese, you worth that you ever had. get 14.9 oimces of the original cheese and 1.1 ounces of Recently the US Agriculture Department traced the water. • path of this cheese from the day the farmers delivered the The processor then took this softened, watered cheese raw milk to three cheese factories, to the day your wife stopped at a cheese counter and bought'a- package of it. and sold two lots of it to-retailers and jobbers at 37 and 'These facts and figures are an ey^-opener. They show 37.8 cents, and one lot at a much higher price of 47.3 cents. how small the labor oost Is in manufacturing and retailing The two cheaper lots were sold as two-pound and fivesuch items, and the exaggerated prices manufacturers pound loaves. But the high-priced lot has been sliced and packaged in half-pound packages. For this, the processor charge the public for "convenience" foods. The raw milk delivered by the farmers cost the cheese actually got ten cents more a pound, or more than twice as factories 28.2 cents for the quantity of equivalent to one much as the entire cost of manufacturing the original pound of processed cheese. It cost just 4.2 cents a pound cheeSe. A chain store that bought the high-priced sliced cheese, to manufacture this milk into cheese. This included all labor, equipment and overhead costs. The factories also paid the transportation charges, marked up the price 31 per cent, and sold the cheese to you for 62 cents a pound. had to add a small amount for boxes and hauling. The cheese factories in turn sold the cheese to assem­ The two-pound loaves were sold by supermaricets who had bought it for 47.5 to 49.9 cents a pound, and by the blers for an average price of 31.7 cents. The assemblers graded and paraffined the big wheels of chain store, for 52.9 cents. The five-pound loaves were cheese and re-sold it to processors for an average price of ' sold to small grocery and deliclites^n stores. They charged 49 to 75 cents per pound cut from the loaf. 82.3 cents a pound. So far, nobody has made much money on this cheese,Here's virhat we can learn from this incident: and in fact, the factoi;ies even lost a bit on these particu­ 1—The more the manufacturers process foods, the more lar lots. they charge, and often out of proportion to the value But now the processors have the cheese^ These are the added. It only costs four eents a pound to manufacture big companies like Kraft and Bordens who . change, the the original eheese, but to soften it and form It Into futm of the original cheddar slightly and package it under loaves adds another six cents. But if the processsor also brand names. ' " slices it and wraps it in half-pound packages, he chargm - The processors ground the cheese into small granules you another full dime. « blended it Mth other cheeses, added cdldrlngV'salt,' emtQ.-' ' "mSa Is^caUed ''built-in mtdd service" and is used to jus­ By Sidney Margolius ^ ^ tify the high prices charged for "convenience" foods. The • food-industry's slogan of "built-in maid service" is actually the biggest hoax perpetrated on the buying public in re­ cent years. Any husband reading this will be glad to slice cheese for his wife and save ten cents a pound. ~ Look how hard wage-earners have to argue for a ten-cents-an-hour wage increase. Moreover, by buying processed cheese which is easier to spread instead of natural cheddar, you pay 4VJ cents for a little over one ounce of water. If I get my water from my kitchen tap, the town water department lets me have 121 gallons for four cents. Some processed "cheese foods" actually are as much as 44 per cent water. 2—For the same cheese, some people paid as little as 47Vi cents a pound, and some as much of 75, depending on where they bought it, and in what size package and under what brand name. 3—^Actual labor costs of manufacturing and retailing the cheese are only a fraction of the price charged. The entire basic manufacturing costs of the cheese including labor, machinery and other overhead, was only four cents a pound. Similarly, the labor cost was only a small part of the cost of retailing the cheese despite the frequent statements that labor Is the chief expense in retailing. Dun & Bradstreet reports that in grocery stores, emplo-yees' wages comprise 3.9 per cent of the retail prices. On this basis, the chain store that bought the half-pound packages of processed cheese for 47 cents and sold it to you for 62, actually paid its clerks, checkers and other worke:^ less thgn 2V^ cents of its 15-cent profit margin on that cheese. In comparison, owner's compensation amount/to 3.7 cents, and occupancy and advertising costs l.T cents. "I 1 iI i| -^1 �'mm Pare Eirht SEAFAREltS Mo/or Labory Ship Laws Still Pending SECY-TREAS. PRE-BALLOT REPORT WASHINGTON—Two major legislative programs that have direct and crucial effects on maritime—the trade gind aid Bills —are sailing through Congress this week. The farm surplus disposal program, which de- "* termines how much aid cargo tions. The House wants to extend US merchant ships carry un­ the bill only for one year. Origi­ der the "50-50" law, is in doubt. Also uncertain is the fate of in­ creased Social Security benefits, and of various bills involving regu­ lation of unions and all welfare plans. Congress hopes to adjourn by Aug. 16. The Senate has already passed the reciprocal trade program pro­ viding for a four-year extension of the act and giving the President authority to reduce tariff barriers under certain conditions. Reduc­ tion of tariffs here and abroad means more commercial cargoes for US ships and more jobs for Us .seamen. The bill had been approved by the House. Senate action also was expected shortly on the foreign aid appro­ priation bill, which has cleared the House. The House was expected to go along with most of the Senate's $3.5 million figure without the need for a prolonged conference. A cor­ nerstone of US merchant shipping for many years, the aid program is of critical concern to the shipping Industry. Farm Bill Voted Down The farm surplus extension was jeopardized last week when the House voted down the Senate farm bill, but observers believe the dis­ posal program will be approved in some form before Congress ad­ journs. The Senate supports a twoyear extension, with an additional $1.5 billion each year in appropria­ nally authorize by separate House and Senate bills, the program offi­ cially ended June 30.-and needs new legislation to continue.' The surplus program is of spe­ cial importance because it involves disposal of large amounts of bulk cargoes such as wheat Since the disintegration of. the coal export market, US tramp ships have counted heavily on farm surplus cargoes to keep them in operation; Social Security Vote Due The Senate also is expected to act this week on the House-passed Social Security bill raising bene­ fits seven percent and increasing social security taxes to pay for the benefits. The bill may be vetoed unless the Senate eliminates a pro­ vision raising Federal contributions to state-operated public assistance programs. The House passed the bill re­ quiring public disclosure of em­ ploye pension and welfare funds, whether administered by unions, employers or both jointly. The Senate has. asked ior a conference on it. The biir still faces tough sledding because of employer op­ position to reporting requirements of management^ontrolled funds. The reform bill, which woiild im­ pose, controls on various union and management activities, is still in the House Labor, committee, but it may come to a vote. QUESTION; Are you at all partial to movies or books about ships and the sea? I- ' i'"' rl- Pt->? '; • SK':'': ffKij' -• IS® . Martin Valle, bosun: I don't get J. J. Kelly, oiler: Yes, I prefer a get to the movies much, but I can gopd story about the sea. Even say that I would though I've been like a change and at sea for the betnot see some­ ^r part of 20 thing about the years,. 1 can't sea. After all seem to get we live on the sea enough of it. I and see the ves­ will always look sels first-hand all forward to read? the time. For that ing a book or a reason I would movie with ships • prefer a change in it. After all, I of pace. make my living on ships and want to know all I can about- the sea. . 4. 4 John ' Williamson, fireman: No 4 4 4 sir, I want the good old western- Dan Alvlno, bosun: When I'm type movie and ashore, I run for the television set, book. And no plunk down and mysteries either, watch my Yank-, just a light, easyees briiig In the to-read western. runs. However, The only sea sto­ if- there is no ries I've read and game, fight or enjoyed were the other Interesting ones written by show, I would Jack London. watch a sea story He knew the sea over a cowboy and ships. serial. But I cer­ tainly would not go looking for a t 4 4 John Williams, oiler: Yes, I ani sea story. partial to ^stories about the sea. 4 4 4 However, I would Frank S. James, electrician: I not go to a movie don't think so. I go for the old about modern "shoot -them- up" sailing, where types of movies John Wayne is and, books. See­ the captain who ing a sea' story re­ runs down, fixes minds me top the engine, runs much of work, so up and fixes the I would rather radio, iif" short, watch a good runs around and western or mys­ fixes everything. It just isn't done tery. Besides, that way. Td rather see stories most of these sea about the old brigs and frigates. stories pre .too phoney. .. You can ^ghi tbrnugh tb^m. They're moca interesting. LOG (The fallowing is the text of the pre-balloting report presented by the secretary-^ treasurer to all port meetings, and adopted by the membership). . .v WHEREAS, under the constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, Article X, Section 1 (d), the secretary-treasurer shall submit d pre-balloting report; and WHEREAS, the office of the secretary-treasurer has carefully appraised the needs of the organization in all ports and in headquarters therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following offices be. placed on the next referendum ballot of the Union for the election of the officers of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, as per the constitution: I 1 < ••• HEADQUARTERS secretary-treasurer 1 fcsistant secretary-treasurer (engine) • Pch: assistant secretary treasurer (deck) 1 assistant secretary-treasiu-er (steward)'" 2 assistant secretary-treasurers (joint) NEW ORLEANS NEW YORK NORFOLK 1 agent ' / 1 agent 8 joint patrolmen 3 joint patrolmen BOSTON HOUSTON SAVANNAH 1 agent 1 agent ragent 1 joint patrolman • r 1 joint patrolman PHILADELPHIA TAMPA WILMINGTON 1 agent 1 agent 1 agent -.4 1 joint patrolman SAN FRANCISCO MOBILE 1 agent BALTIMORE . t' 1 agent SEATTLE 1 agent 3 joint patrolmen 1 agent 3 joint patrolmen •' • ' .• '• ' BE IT FURTHElt RESOLVED, pursuant to Article X, Section l" (d) of the Union constitution, the depository to which the polls committee shall deliver, or mail, bjrcertified or registered mail, the ballots after the close of each day's voting in the coming Unign^ election, be as follows: , . , Mr. R. Harold Bach * • V. Executive "Vice-President Commercial;State Bank and Trust Company 1400 Broadway " t.' i New York, New York • : ' i . 'i It will be-the function of the depository to receive all th^ enveloj^s delivered, or; mailed in, as aforesaid, to Safeguard them properly, in the bank, and to surrender thTem' only to the duly authorized Union tallying committee, in accordance with Article XIII; Section 5 (d) , on or abou^ the first business day in January, 1959. Proof of authorization' shall be a certification by the assistant .secretary-treasurer in- charge of the minutes, Joe! Algina. The Union tallying committee shall be-authorized to sign a receipt for the said, envelopes; The depository shall be requested to certify that all the envelopes received by him have' been properly , safeguarded, have been surrendered only to the said tallying, committee, , and that no one, other than appropriate bank personnel, have had access to them. , ^ . • The polls committee is especially urged to. insure that, whether delivered or mailed, the envelopes are properly addressed, properly stamped if mailed, and certified as per tlie. constitution. . ; " ^ . . BE IT FINALLY . RESOLVED, that, in addition to the regulaf . constitutional reauifements, each candidate foi; office 'be requested to furnish with ,his . acceptance for office' a regulation passport picture of recent taking as well, as a statement of not rtiore than 100 words, giving a biief sununary of .his'Union record and activities, such picture and state­ ment to be run in the SEAFARE]^ LOG just prior to the commencement of voting. This is to be done in accordance with»previous membership action to familiarize the member-ship with the names, faces and records of 'aU candidates for office. The nominations open August 12 and each man who nominates himself fpr office ia requested to submit a 100 word atatement plus ,a passnort size .photograph to be run li| the SEAFARERS.. LOG, just prior to commencement of Voting. Middte East Lull Douses Ship 'Boom' The easing of fhe crisis in the Middle East has doused talk, for the time laeing, of any major US ship movements into.the area. However, despite the start of US troop withdawa'ls from Lebanon, the prospect of. long-term supply movements to Jordan indicate that the portof Aqaba will become a steady — - '' ^ stop for many. American ships. viously reported on the, new cargo for this operation. The withdrawal of US troopi; The United States is under­ hm, while several other SIU ships taking the responsibility of supply­ were reported as haying- been from Lebanon will be followed, by. ing British troops in Jordan, plus chartered- by the Military Sea increased long-term aid- to that shipping fuel and food. Jordan's Transportation Seryice specifically. country, Jordan, Turkey, and Iran.^ normal oil supplies were cut off by the revolution in -Iraq. ^ EA MiHtary Cargo The latest SIU ship to show up in the area was the Coeur d'Alene Victory which came from Bremerhaven with 457 assorted military vehicles. The Uongview Victory, Coe Victory and Maria H were pre­ PORT C CAU SHariliaiicled? If a crewmcmber quits while a ship is ^in: port, delegates are dsked to contact tlie ball immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all- jobs aboard ship filled at all times add eiimi-; nate the chance, of the ship sailing shorthanded.' ' V /•' �AnfWt^ 15,198S SEAFARERS LOG Paca NIM. - yr,; The current upsurge of ship arrivdis in New York reoched Its peak In the two week period up to August 6th when the'port handled 21 SlU ship payoffs. As part of Union policy, payoff time is also time for bringrfig ship crews up-to-date on the lat­ est developments. Consequently, in addition, to dealing with assorted ship­ board beefs and other pay­ off itemsi SlU'representatives and crews hold shipboard meetings to discuss such matters as contract talks ahd Welfare Pldn procedures. Pictured here are some of the aspects of payoffs on four SlU ships which were in home ^ort during the twoweek period involved. rtlililfS ROBIN HOOD: It was a good p^y-off judging from the Smiles on the faces of A. Meglio and A. Arnold (above). Left, Assistant Sec.-Treas. 3ill Hall listens as messman Sam Doyle explains shipboard beef. Standing, 1-r, are F. Nagy, J. Winley, J. Riemer, T. Pincho and Z. Pretious. m i -.il ^^1 "3 FRANCES: Progress on wage talks holds crew's attention during shipboard meeting be­ fore pay-off. Listening while patrolman explains negotiations are (seated) J. Dovak, "Chile" DeDusin and Leavey. Standing are Nordstrom, P. Drews, N. Souris, Taylor and Red Campbell. Meeting was held a couple of days before SIU wrapped up monetary items in agreement. FRANCES: The Braves' fiye-g^e lead does not bother DM Red Campbell who proudly displays the baiiner and poster 6f his second place Pittsburgh Pirates. ;i -'-J -J P-J. " "I ••••i I •'-•i CI m BEATRICE: The jUtest oil the Union's activities is passed on to the crew during shipboard meeting. Among the group pictured are J. Maltinado, Roberto Diaz, Feli^ Bohefoht, Jose Pacheco and Rafael Grarofeib. Meet-' ing took up operations of ivatioua SIU welfare bmefits and^discussedv HBbTON: Repair lists and beefs are hashed out by crew and patrolmen befbre fwy-off. Looking op are Jose Ross, Andres Lugris and Anthony piamicb^ Seated between patrolmen Paul (Gkmsbrchik and Howard Guinier is.Seafarer Hector DeJesiis. Vessel was carrying bulk sugar from ;Puertb^Rico -to-Long Island City-refinary.- • - •. • -. ^: . j.-:., , -• - km .-'km �. k' ic '• •^'' ' "i SWAFAREMS »' B-' EMIASSY OF THE OHION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REFUILICS PrmBt Pmpmrimmmt I7M IM 35^" - ^ -' |r' - ftv ?''- 1; t 9, O. C1 ml, N.W. No. lf2U 'WuiWibst laC July 21* 195S . PEACELOVmO PEOPLES WILL m'AHT THE CRIMINiiX PLAM3 .OF THE Ae(ffiESSO«lS ' AMBKbW/'JACKSON (WStaiman), iuhr 4—CMInnaii, rnnai SacrMary, H. Starck. Dtapatad at aot pdd. Craw wamad aareaa aot Jok Win ba lossed. ffllp'a fund tat-lf. Ixtra maaU aot paid. Now dalasata and aafety, cammlttaa eliotad. meal«-ta ba put oa ot aheat. To aeo captaur about pay dip aad dlf^toysa tor port time. Sacamaiead batter grade of aoffaa. ATLAMTIS IPatral), May IS-Ohalf lan. W. Mcar/ Sacratary< O. buka. laa homUalltad la Bombay. New delesate eleetad. WaahiaS maehlno aeeda rapalrlns. macnaatoa on tood altuatioa. PraparaUoa at food .not .up to par—raqueat cooka try to improve aaine. Raqueat cold cuta once a week. July t—Chairman, It. kaatkai Saorotary, O. Luke. Repair lirt aubmlttad. Captain claims ahlp wiU aot Appeal of tha Sorlet Trade Tnlcns to tha Wbrklng pTOple of all Couatrle# Mankind Is living tluroug^ a very asrious and sinester period of its history. Crassly violating the United Uations Charter, the Governments of the Ifaited States and Great Brltaic have launched an armed intervention ' * against Lebanon and Jordan. The independence of the other Middle Eastern countries has been placed in jeopardy. The Anerican-British military venture is fraught with the direct danger of the most dreadful, tiie irost • devastating war in tha annals of history. The ruling quarters of the United States and Great Britain are striv­ ing to cMver up their aggres.sivn actions against the sovereign Arab States bj^ false ass«^[^mu that th^jpAave sent thg^)»<troops to Btbanon fnsure.>l^ myj Excerpt fiom Soviet embossy propagando handout denounces US and Great Britpin far "agg^ive actions" against Arab states, t ostensibly comes from Soviet "trade union" grou^ and is distributed through the embassy to US unions. Red Embassy Propaganda Link 1^ IS. :• i'/V; •k- /"• Apparently stepping in to fill the void left by the death of the "Daily Worker" the Russian embassy in Washington is now distributing propaganda handouts in the mail to US trade unions. The handouts consist of pronouncements ostensibly issued by Soviet trade — unions, echoing the Soviet line • considered this a very important of the moment, folded under legal attack and ex­ • The most recent one re­ aspect of their propaganda activL posure in the public press. Besides, the end of the "DaRy ceived at SIU headquarters, dated ties and were prolific in spawning Worker" eliminated a major pipe­ "Moscow, July 21, 1958" denounces assorted fronts for this purpose. the governments of the United In effect then, the Soviet em­ line for the distribution of propa­ States and Great Britain, which, it bassy outlet enables local Commu­ ganda on a national scale and the says "have laimched an armed in­ nists tq^conserve Party funds for soviet Embassy's releases would tervention ' against Lebanon .and other purposes, and also to estab­ serve to fill the part of that gap.* Jordan." It goes on to say, "The lish a "privileged sanctuary" for At one time, the US Communist true reason. for the American- propagandT use which is Immtme Party went to great pains in at­ British aggression against the peo­ to legal attack by the authorities. tempts to deny that it received any ples of the Arab East lies in the Many of the Party fronts which assistance, particularly financial fact that the ruling quarters of the used to operate in this area have aid, from Soviet sources. ' United States and Great Britain have set themselves the task of strangling the national-liberation movement of the Arab peoples.. echoing the Soviet line that it isthe true friend of Arab nationalism and that the US is the Arabs' enemy. Members of the United Tele­ expected that merger conventions Wants End To Atom Tests phone Organizations, which has will be held in six more states in The releases are signed by the 20,000 telephone technicians in the next few months—^Idaho, Illi­ "Central Council of Trade Unions" New York City and the southern nois, California. Massachusetts, in Moscow. Those received to date part of the state, can get up-to- Pennsylvania and Rhode . Island. If appeal to US trade unions to come date news of their coiitract dispute this program goes forward as out against the policy of the US by merely dialing any of four lo- scheduled, it would leave only New government' in areas where that telephone numbers. Latest re­ York and New Jersey with sepa­ policy conflicts with the objectives ports on negotiations and other de­ rate statewide central bodies aris­ of the Soviet Union. velopments are recorded daily and ing out of the Old division between For example, an earlier release, played back.over the phones. Ar­ the AFL and CIO. AFL-CIO head­ dated July 16, calls on the AFL- rangements for the automatic quarters has been pressing hard in CIO membership .to get the United telephonic information service' recent months to complete the mer­ States to suspend nuclear testing were made by the union through ger process on both the state-wide without inspection, along the lines the regular business office chan­ and city levels. proposed by the Soviet govern­ nels of the NY Telephone Co., the 4" 4 4" ment. company with which the union is US railroads, which were Just The releases are sent out by the In dispute. The;special recording down in Washington in a success­ Embassy's Press Department. service is reported costing about ful quest for tax relief and Govern­ A number of reasons can be $500 a week. ment assistance are back again, cited for Moscow's open distribu­ this time opposing benefits for t tion of propaganda via its embassy. their employees, A proposed bill of transportation costo For one thing, the embassy action of Deduction would liberalize retirenient and un­ has been permitted for spares the American Communist theworkers employment compensation benefits first time in a ruling affecting Party the need to devote time, per­ for railroad workers, financed by sonnel and money toward making building and construction trades­ 114 percent increase in employer men.' The Internal Revenue Serv­ up and distributing Soviet hand­ has agreed that transportation and employee contributions. Rail outs to US trade unions. At one ice* and living expenses away from brotherhoods are supporting the time the domestic Communists home are deductible items if the propflsal to give relief to retired worker involved has a permanent railrad workers in the face of residence and went to some other higher living costs. Union Has 4 4 ,4 city temporarily to work on a Hat industry Jobbers have ^ Cab3e AdiSress building project which lasts less agreed to join with manufacturers Seafarers overseas who want than one year. The Plumbers and to get in touch with headquar­ Pipe Fitters Union initiated the and the Hat, Cap and Millinery Workers > in financing a national ters in a buity can do so by action which led to the ruling. union label campaign. The cam­ cabling the Union at its cable 4" '4' 4" paign is aimed at eliminating low"pss, SEAFAHEKS NEW Kentucky's labor movement be­ wage-produbed products from the YORK. came the 40th to form, a merged market. Jobbers w;iU contribute Use of this add: ^ss will assure - edy transmi^ioh on all mes­ state labor body as .the state AFL one percent of their payrolls' to the sages and faster -?rvice for the and CIO central bodies held sepa­ progtam. The agreement followed rate conventions on August 8 to a two-day stoika oI pnmen Inv-'ved. ' ' ratify a merger agreements It is lon membeix • r v " xnaaduU. PORT. bOSI^Nd . July C. Mlddl^. - Two aUd New delasato. Macta^ Shto'if' i •21JS. ..-•i SUZANNI {biilD, July >•—Chair, man, J. Prator Secretary, C. Peitoesa. Some disputed Ot Raporta accepted. New ddhSata alecfed. . OATSWAY eiT* ®aa AOanUc), July 7-r«halrib«n. J.. Alkim ..0*crmtary, A. RofM^' dna man? Sarins •hip. No.t^ts;'. CHIWAWA . (Citlaa SarvleaL ^uly 21—Chairman, J, Marrlsi SMiwtory/ • W. OicKens. Evarythink. runnlns smoothly. . Repoct Accepted. ' ^lew delesate elpcied.- Crew warbed to keen watertiRht doory closed ; When loading or. unloadinei also ieautloned about smoking.' . ki-i.' r:^ '•• -r, • bote acraaaai Find out about bomia If aUp coaa to Jordaa. To cbatSc oa medical anppUea bafoip trip .to. Far . LUCILE BLOOMFIELO (Bloomfleld), Juno 29—Chairmen, C. Catf; Secro4ary, T- Scanlon. Repairs made. Reort accepted; New delegate elected, iscufsion on fant,. Request mora cold drinks. Menu beeto Will be cor­ rected by steward. E STEEI. FLYER (Isthmian), July If —Chilrmcn, D. Keddyi Sacrotary, A. pay off la Texas—wiU pay off snyona under mutual consent. AU beefs to bo bandied by delegates. Few tcrapa aboard ship—to bo reported. Somo disputod ot. Captain refuaes to have boxea cleaned and gaUey sougeed. No LOGa or communications received for threo mos. Food not up to part too much aoaaoning. Need more fans, dedc lights. Beef on shortage of food. Captain refused to okay requisiUon. American moaay put out only once. Crew took logs in Turkey. Question on repreaentaUon from Union In NO. . BALTORI (Marvan), July 24—Chalrw man, R. Murryi Saeratary, H. Murray. Drinking fountain repaired, water cleared up. Ship's fund $3.M. Ono man retumod to Bait, aa passanger. One man louad. two men getting off. two days pay for replacement. Discna•ion on ship's routine. MARIA H. (Herald) July 28—Chair­ man, S. SaNlff; Secretary, R. Parry. One man mimed ship. Delcgata dieensfad trip to Ttr East and explained ahip's porition under present condftltms. Brokan bad gprlnss to be re­ paired or raplaead. To order lea for trip to Fa r East; srlnd icoopa and port Maldon:do. No beefs. AU repairs completed. Ice box needs repairs. Ship's fund S12.3S. Crew donated 820 for memtw tnjured In Bait. New reporter elected. Agreed to have SCO pool—winner to donate S29 to ship's fund and keep 840. Cots to be re­ turned to foCsles. Awning requested. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), July 2»— Chairman, J, Thompson; Socrotary, M. Pheipt. No beefs—everything running smoothly. Ship's fund S283.2S. New delegate, movie direc­ tor and secretary-reporter "elected. Motion to pay 820 to niovio director. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Saatrain), July 27—Chairman, R., Carey; Secre­ tary, O. Rufidblad. Repair list and delayed tailing time turned in. Dis­ cussion on time oft. To lUsposo of old TV set and ahelf. Aah trays to ba put in messhaU. Request lihanga of soap powder; more leo to ba ordered. STEEL ROVER (IsHimian), July f— Chairman, R. Barrett; Soeratary, T. Caspar. New delegate elected. Re­ port accepted. Water fcHintain to bo installed in recreation hall. Longahoremen to ba kept out of measbaU and not to be aerved. Ask about not hiring reefer when leaving NY. Laundry room to be cleaned by three departments. Captain refused' to •ougee messhalL Your Gear... for ship ... for shore Whatever you need, In work-or dress geor, your SIU Seo Chest hos it. Get top. quolity geor pt substontfol sovings by buy­ ing ot your Union-owned ond Unionoperoted Seo Chest store. Sperf Coats Slacks , Dress Shoes Work ShoM Sacks. Dungarees Friska Joans CPO Shirts brass Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shlrts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sau'wastars ~ Raingaar Caps Writing Materlali Toilotriet Electric Shaven Radios Talavistan Jewelry Cameras Loggaga' M. SEA CHEST ,;x �SEAFARERS LOG •mjoA Pw«ElcT<a Mates In Wrap-Up Of Tanker Contract Improved manning scales, welfare benefits, vacations and pensions have been negotiated by the Masters, Mates and Pilots in a wage reopener with East Coast tanker operators. Agreement was reached after all MM&P-contracted tankers mates paralleled those negotiated had been immobilized three by the MEBA in its East Coast dry days as a result of an impasse in cargo agreement in June. Some of joint MM&P-MEBA negotiations the major highlights pf the new with the tanker owners. The new agreement include; terms are effective June 16. • An additional third mate on The improvements won by the all offshore tankers; previously th« * ships carried only four mates. • Increases in vacation from 60 to 75 days a year, effective imme­ diately, with 90 days vacation ta become effective in June 1959. Days of vacation count as work days. • Welfare benefits of $30 a wqek for up to 39 weeks when a mate is unfit for duty plus $84 a week for up to three weeks while he's hospitalized • An increase in pensions from TOLEDO—Some 900 passengers $100 to $150 a month and SIU Great Lakes District crew­ • Severance pay for mates whoso men aboard the excursion ship jobs are permanently lost when Canadiana escaped serious injury their ships are transferred to forwhen the vessel was struck by a reign flags swinging drawbridge here. The Increased room and subsist­ bridge smashed into the bow of the vessel as she was returning ence allowances Affected by the agreement are from an outing, tearing up the first two decks while passengers mates on some 200 American-flag tank ships operating op the Atlan­ retreated to the stern. The Candiana's skipper. Captain tic and Gulf Coasts including such Philip Thorpe, said that he was companies as Keyston, Marine following an ore ship through the Transport, Hess Oil, Amoco, Sin­ draw. After the ore ship passed clair and Gulf. through, he said, the bridge began to close on the excursion vessel. Fortunately, all of the damage was above the water line so that there was no danger of the ship sinking at any time. In addition, a providential shower had cleared the open deck area at the bow of its normal complement of passen­ gers -BO that they were not exposed to injury. The skipper praised members of the crew for their prompt and coolheaded response which helped calm the pas-sengers and avert pos­ sible panic. •m Bridge Pulls lake Charles On Slow Side LAKE CHARLES — Plenty .of ships have hit this port but there have been very few Jobs since khe boys are reaHy sticking to the wagons. There are enough ipeii registered here ,to take care of all pending business, Leroy Clarke, Port Agent, noted. . Calling into this area over the past weeks were ° the Council Grove, CS Baltimore, Bradford Island, Chiwawa, Bent's Fort, Win­ ter Hill, XSovemment "Camp and Boyal Oak, all Cities Service. All were in good shape. Plumbers StiU Out The Plumbers and Fitters Union is still stalemated with local con­ tractors in its wage talks and it doesn't look though accord will be reachedTin the near future. All of the smallef shops have been signed up and are working but the big contractors who do construction work are holding back. On a happier note, the State Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO, will, hold their state convention here in the uear future and expect a large attendance. Sisn Name On LOG LMers ^ J ; For dbvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letters or other communications sent in by Seafarers unless the author signs his name, unsigned anonymous letters will only wind up in the waste-basket. If circumstances, justify, the LOG will withholili;i siipaature on request ' The rapid completion of agreement on major monetary items to be included in the new SIU contract is, a welcome development. If the new terms are approved by the mem­ bership at next Wednesday night's meetings, they will go in­ to effect less than two weeks later, even though the contract package has not been completed. By getting these money items out of the way, the nego­ tiators will now be free to concentrate on several other mat­ ters of importance which a|^ect the jot) security of Seafarers on SlU-contraeted ships. i^uch remains to be done to square away these items. But the rapid agreement oh money matters indicates that good headway is being made toward obtaining for Seafarers the maximum in seamen's security and benefits. Atom Power Again Despite its convincing demonstration that submarines dan go anywhere, the Nautilus' run under the North Pole doesn't mean that commercial atomic subs are around the corner. The short Northwest Passage that the atomic sub found may some day have commercial significance. But right now, none Of the major oil-producing regions are near the Arctic. Since the first use of an atomic merchantman submarine is expect­ ed to be an oil tanker, the voyage, sensational as it is, doesn't alter the outlook too much. However, it has focused attention again oh the prospects of developing the subinallne tanker, which is under study in this country. Great Britain and Japan. The first step that would seem to be logical would be de­ velopment of a commercial surface tanker with an advanced atom power plant which has thus far been held up by the Budget Bureau. Then,it could be determined whether atomic rectors have any immediate future as commercially-useful ship power plants. Also needed at this stage is some consultation oh the safety problems involved. With merchant seamen scheduled to man the SS Savannah and< existing merchant ships contracted to dump radioactive wastq at sea from shbreside plants, the atomI ic age is coming up rapidly the working merchant seaman. Send 'em to the LOG KNOWING YOUR SIU CONTRACT (This column is intended to acquaint Seafarers with important provisions of the SIV _ contract and will deal with disposition of various contract disputes and interpretations of the agreement. If Seafarers have any questions about any station of the agreement which they would like to have clarified, send them in to the editor of the SEAFARERS LOG). . Article III, Section 12. Carpenter's Duties, (a) Routine duties of the carpenter shall include the following: 1. Painting, chipping and cleaning the windlass. 2. Sounding bilges, fresh water and ballast tanks daily. . I. Shoring-np cargo. 4. Standing by the windlass when necessary. 5. Maintenance work such as repairing locks, installing porthole gaskets, fixing and fastening sicel lockers, etc. 6. Such other work as is customary for carpenters to perform. * * * QUESTION: Are maintenance of sheet metal overheads and over­ hauling of fairleads used for topping and lowering booms included in the carpenter's duties? * * * Seafarer SteVe Szanto, carpenter aboard the Alcoa Clipper, reports that aboard ship the question of the carpenter's duties often arises tWho does he work for and just what are his duties," Szanto asks. "Are maintenance of sheet metal overheads - and overhauling of fairleads his jobs?" Article HI, Section 2 of the contract outlines the duties which the carpenter may be called on to perform. However, there, are certain jobs which are not specifically mentioned in the section but which are contained within the meaning of paragraphs 5 and 6, as being customary work." Szanto's question concerning fairleads has come up a number of times and accordingly the Clarifications Committee has spelled it out as a regular duty even though it is included within the meaning of .^ paragraphs 5 and 6. The clarification reads, "The repairing and maintaining of blocks, whether made of steel or wood, is part of the deck department, Iswludlng carpenters." As for the maintenance of sheet metal overheads, the job has been cohsideted within the provision of paragraph as a cdstomaiiy duty of the carpenter, even though it is not specifically, stated. .... f, '•? . j-J' - --'S •I m �••2'; *5'!^' 4 SEAFARERS Tag* Tweira S:IK- Everybody Says ^Cheese' On Massmar : >;• SEAFARERS INDRYDOCK A swimming accident in which he uroke his leg has laid up wiper Joseph Taglairferri in the Baltimore PHS hospital for a while. '^glalT' There's a dilemma aboard the 6S Massmar, according to a reitort ferri last sailed on the SS Pandora. Also in the Baltimore hospital are from Robert Mitchell, ship's dele­ Dan Butts, bosun on the Alcoa Pointer, who is, as he -puts it, "being gate, over "the problem of cheese overhauled"; Ronald Hannfgan, ex-Chilore, who broke *his shoulder lovers and preferential treatment. and William Hendershot, carpenter on the Jean, who is in for a general It seems that someone (and there check-up. •re no indications that mice are New medication is reported making a marked Improvement in an the culprits) has been devoudng old eye ailment which has been bothering Lawrence Melanson, former all of the cheese in the night messman on the Government Camp. Melanson is being treated at the lunch so that it Is practically Boston PHS hospitaL Lawrence Campbell, ex-Grain Shipper is making "cheerless" by the time one of progress now after two hernia operations in-the Boston hospital, but • the men on the 12 to 4 watch gets he will still be laid up for some time recuperating. there. Walter Coleman, a member of the steward department on the SS There was considerable discus­ Atlantic, was,admitted to Staten Island hospital after a shipboard sion over the beef at the last accident in which he broke his arm. Coleman plans on returning to Mobile to continue treatment, ship's meeting, when he is discharged. Another MitchpU said, but Atlantic crewmember, William .no one came up Reid, is also in Staten Island after with a workable being taken off the ship with virus solution. pneumonia. Other Seafarers in The third cook, this hospital are Charles Goldstein, in an effort to ex-Seatrain Texas, for a checkup; ease the situa­ Frank Adams. Bents Fort with a tion, offered to Mitchell bladder infection and Ray Reddick, make special ex-Longview Victory. Coleman Bntia cheese sandwiches for the watch In San Francisco PHS hospital, to take and keep-ih his foc'sle un­ til it is time to go on watch, but are Michael Coffey, AB off the Choctaw, with a fractured ankle; Joscpli, this, was quickly argued down. Ebbole, kidney infection and WUHam Worthington, bosun the Steel Some of the brothers felt that this Chemist with pneumonia. Seafarers ashore are asked to visit their .shipmates in the hospitals. was likely to be considered prefer­ ential treatment and that could not Men on ships should drop the patients a line. be allowed. Tba foUowlns la Uia laUat aTaUabla Uat of Siy mon in tha hoapltala; After all of the proposals. were VSPHS HOSPITAX. Clarence Hawkins Leo Mannaugh BALTDfORlt MD. •hot so full of holes they resembled Fkank Hernandez A. S. Ifartinem Antonio Infante Joaquin Mlnlz' Gorman blaia Swiss cheese, Mitchell said, the John Sergei Claude B. Jessup WUUam P. O'Doe Walter Sikordd Vincent J. Risiate Issue of the "missing cheese" was H. J. Panowies Lewis R. Aklns C. Oilnskl Joseph TagUafent Woodrow Johnson George G. Phifer Juan Hemandaa Joseph Roll tabled for the time being. Ludwlg Kristlansen Winston E. Renny Kenneth Lewis G. F. Shumaker ^ HcGuigan Henry E. Smith W. J. Mclntyre Pon P. Wing Herbert C. Mclssac Royco Yarborough USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. * Flrancls J. Boner Henry W. Lovelace WiUiam C. Dowdey James B. Oliver USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Josepb Blssongt Albert M. Morse Micheal J. Coffey J. S. O'Byme Joseph Ebbole """ Edourdo Plscopo James A. Lewis A. J. Scheving F. B. McCoUian H. J. Schreiner John McConnel VV. Worthington USPHS HOSPITAL U.'U'HS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. SAVANNAH, GA. L. J. CampbeU Lyle W. WUUamson Elmer O. Brewer Thomas J. ReUley L. C. Melamson Jimmlo Littleton . W. L. Robinson USPHS HOSPITAL JOHN SEALEY HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS GALVESTON, TEXAS Maxlmlno Bemes Malcolm Launey' James R. Hodges Troy A. Cousins Curt Moroa R. Gladroslch John. H. Spearmap USPHS HOSPITAL Henry P. Lopez FORT WORTH, TEXAS MOBILE COUNTY HOSPITAL L. Anderson Harold yJ. Pancoit MOBILX. ALA. John C. Palmer A. J. Panepinio H. LedweU Jr. Paul Seldenburg William Robinson SAILOR SNUG HARBOR USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. STATEN ISLAND. NY Thomas Isaksen Victor B.. Cooper With one eye on the gauges George Atcherson Wayne F. Harris Oscar J. Adams Edward AVard John Harts and the other on camera, oiler Louis Bartron Louie Hollld«t ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL Claude Blanks John Hrolenok Sam Nugent has his work all WASHINGTON. DC Alton BeU . James Hudson cut out. The backdrop is the George Chaudoln Jack Brunson Ramon Irlzarry Daniel Byrne VA HOSPIHAL throttle gauge board on the Henry A. Janlcke NEW YORK CITY Dearmon Charles W. Johnson Seatrain Texas. Phbto by Roscoe Daniel Fegan Jasper U. Jones E. T. Cunningham Glen Vinson. Woolridge King Ben D. Foster ' VA nosPikAi. Henry Foy Edward Knaro GALVESTON. TEXAS Alphonse Fremer Antoine Landfry R. J. .Arenault Monroe C. Gaddy Leo Lang James C. GUsson W. Marjenhoff VA HOSPITAL RUTLAND. BIASS. USPHS HOSPITAL D. Fltzpatrick , NEW ORLEAN5, LA. Alexander Martin Joseph W. Stocker VA HOSPITAL KECOUGHTAN, VA. Joseph F. Mendoza Thomas H. Stevens James T. Moore Thomas L. Teears Joseph GiU William E. Nelson Gerald L. Thazton VA HOSPITAL "^ Dominic NeweU Ernest Trakimavld BOSTON, MASS. Jack Peralta James E. Ward Thomas W. KllUon WiUiam Rollins Charles Welbom Calvin Rome George Williams VA HOSPITAL , James H. Shearer Charles E. Wynn BUTLER. PA. Jim Spencer Anthony Zaich James F. Markel ~ USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN, ISLAND. NY DETROIT. MICH, Peter Arthurs Eugene Roszko James Miller Dollar Ben Harvey W. Morris VA HOSPITAL Frank J. Bradley' R. Nandreswak CORAL GABLES, FLA. '' Robert Bunner John F. Murphy BerUn Saunders > Robert Delgado Perry Pederson Domenic Di Sel Pedro Perez USPHS HOSPITAL A. Fernandez Anthony Pisanl MEMPHIS. TENN. Fredrick Fulford George Pitour C. D. Shlvely Charles Goldstein Francis .Regan VSPHS BALTIMORE Harry Jurgerson WiUiam Reid John Keegan John Serget Gorman Glaze Raymond Reddick Antonio Fernandez Victor ShUapin Walter Slkorskl Vincent -J. Rlzzuto Jerry Chapkewitz G. Slversten Michael J. Panowlcz Joseph TagUsferri Juan Hernandez Krushner Ralph Spiterl Joseph RoU TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you Walter Win. Barnette William Lewis Matthew StabUs Peter De Vries era an old lubscribet and hava a Roy Lee McCannon Ignaclo Tirado RusseU Clymer WUUam CuUUon Ramon Varela LoUis Nelson Stephen Dinkel ehanga of -address, plaasa giva your John McLaughlin Albert Lee WUUa Anthony - MaleUo former addrbss balowt USPHS "HOSPITAL Gfeer Stevens * Joseph Zeschitz MANHATTAN BEACH. NY Robert Belyea George WilUams MeuHcl Antonaha John J. ibriscoU Stanley Gelak Dan Butts Elado ArisFriedof Fondila VirgU Harding Joseph Arnold Fortunato Bacomo Fabin Furmanek Eugene Plahn WUUanr P. DrlscoU Joseph J. Bass Odls L. Glbbl Oswald Ekgle Samuel tiordon Melvin W. Bass Joseph M. GUlard WUUam Ritson Stokes Ayres .• • • • •. Frank Bemrick Bart E. Guranick Walter McDonald John Van Dyk WiUiam Henderahot VirgU Coash James F. Clarke Wade B. Harrel «;V •• y , •• • • ' Clarence Gardner . Ronald F. Hannlgan Juan- Denopra Jaib Texas Oilman f>v, •'i!'-'• l''V Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., 'Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please >ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) NAME r STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE 1^" ZONE..:. ADDRESS eiTY STATE ;ZONE. Wm. Bametta Peter Da Vrfea RusseU Clymer William Cnpson Louia Nelson Stephen Dinkel Albert Lee WUlla Anthony Malello Greer Stevens Joseph Zeschlts Rol>ert Belyea ' George WlUlame Stanley Celak Dan Butts VirgU Harding Joseph Arnold Eugene Plahn William P. DHSCOU Samuel Gordon Oswald Ergle Stokes Ayres WUllara Ritson John Van Dyk Walter McDonald W. Hendershot Vlrgn Coash Clarence Gardner R. P. Hannlgan ST. JOSEPH'S. HOCPITAZ. BALTIMORB, HD. Paul W. Strickland Aivtut 15, 195> LOG Suggestions On Pension Benefit To flw Editon . Having discussed the SIU's retirement plan pro and con wJ|lh fellow Seafarers, and hav­ ing deliberated on It for soma two years, I wish to offer the following proposal for consldv eratlon: Feeling that our present re­ tirement plan sboulif be Im­ proved, I propose the following as a guide, or perhaps to pro- Letters To The Editor All letters to ths editor for publicatiort in ths SEAFAR­ ERS LOG mutt be tigned by the writer. Namet will be withheld upon request... vide itointera for a more real­ istic plan that would be mo^e suitable ""for the " professib^ seamen. 1—a plan that will provide retirement-on seatime and iin-i. ion affiliation, regardless of age or disability, although age and disability clauses ^ould also be included as we-have at present Because as seamen we spend 24 hours a day "on the Job" as compared to eight hours a ^y and five da^ a week by^shoTeside employees, I feel that some thought and consideration be given to drawing up a retire­ ment plan more adjusted to otir needs. - ra . 2—therefore, any and all members in good standing in the SIU for 16 years who have accumulated 12 full years : (4,380 days seatime) on SIUcrewed ships (war-time compa; nies or otherwise to be recog­ nized and decided upon by ai trustee committee), said mem­ ber, if he desires, be retired at $100 per month. , 3—'that any member in good standing for 20 years, who bas accumulated 16 full years, or 5,840 days seatime on SIU or SUP-crewed ships (with refer-^. ence to wartime service or otherwise as abqve),- said mem-. ber, if he desires, be retired , at $150 per month These two are to be paid re­ gardless of age or disability. I do not Uiink that these pro­ posals are too hard to irod' out, for in order to accumulate 12 full years of seatime, it will take the average sailor some 20 years or better. . I would appreciate it if the membership would give these proposals some thought, for I for one, would like to hear any further proposals on the subject. ' Paul Arthofer Steel Scientist $> $> Asks Shipping Rule Change To the Editor: The shipping rules presently provide that a man who accepts a job has 24 hours in which to decide whether he wants to keep it. In a number of cases, men have kept the jobs for close to the one-day limit, and then returned them to the hail. A man in the hall either has to make a-T)ierhead jump, without, gear, or turn the job down, Iqs; ini an opportunity to work. To safeguard the membership against this practice, I suggest that the imles be revised as-follows: If a iiian In a key rating takes -a joS, lie must make up his mind about keeping it with- in six hours. If hs-keeps the Job more Ahan six hours and then turns It back In, hs should have two choices:, either to take the Job, or to pay his replace;^ mmt one day's wages, and to ,lose his own lAilpping card and ' go to tha bottom of the list W. F. Helma » » Gives Thanks To Blood To tha Ultar: This is a belated letter of thanks to all of tha brothers who gave blood for ma whan I ^ was being operated ox not tob 'long ago. It is dialy lately that 1 started getting enough p^ tq write this letter so I am sura they understand. /Although I am recuperating now, I haveli lot of lost weight to gain back be­ fore I will be in shape. I also want to thank the brothers in Philadelphia and San Francisco for keeping my wife Informed as to my condi­ tion. They helped ease^her wor­ ries, and thanks to the fellows who visited me and sent me cards. I hope to be back sailing with them once again in a few months. Thanks to all for every kindness. Frank B. MeColliaii S> t> ' No or, But He Likes It To tha Editor: It's been a long time since I've written a letter of praise about a ship, but I feel that this vessel, the Pacific Navigator, de­ serves one. I've been on some mighty l^od ones and some lousy ones, but this r^lwcket we took but of Seattle last June is a good one thanks to Captain -Uucos, the mates and engineers and the unlicensed crew. Special thanks must be extended to steward George Dunn and his gang for a fine feeding trip. Although there is Jiot much overtime, we have no beefs, and with the help of a little paint­ ing ahd face-lifting, the ship would be in top shape. It's been a hot run all the way, but we managed to have a good time in Yokohama, and Willi soon be basking in Hono­ lulu. From there We will start me long trip back to the East Coast. If there are any brothers on the Jbeach who want a good ship with a good captain and galley:gang, this is the vessel... There will be quite a few jobs on the board when we arrive as a good number of the men have "B" cards, &nd with transporta­ tion being paid, many of the men will be going home. Thanks also to agent Jeff Gil­ lette who' came aboard three days in a row in Seattle and made sure this ship left under SIU conditions and that every­ one was satisfied and contented. All in all this is one-of the finest crews I've sailed with and some of the finest officers. Eyeryone has worked together to' make perfect harmony and trying to live up to the SIU agreements and conditions. • It sure makes a delegate's job easy. John A. Sullivan Ship's delegate ^ t ' 4" • 4 Welfare Flan Aid Applauded To the EiUtor: I wish ta express my appre­ ciation tq the SIU Welfare Plan for making it possible for me to recielve hospital care and the surgery and treatment I needed. It is wonderful to have a plan like this to.tuT|q 1" emerr gency. Thanks again. ' Mrs. Jesse E. Collins . 'fj .J / �AVciuf 15. 1958 DIL MAK (MiUlHt»pn. July t— Chairman. M. Walltf Sacratary. C. Oawllng. Vaw log*. Cut out oztra yurchaaaa In St. Tbomaa. Baef in deck cans. Raouaat acent ba on board for payoff. Solp'a fund aaos.TT. Soma iUaputad at. Will apend sas for niaeailaai from aUp'a fund. Vota of thanks to^membara for food job dona la lifeboat elaaa. Movla projector to ba rapatred. Report any unsafe equip* nmnti obtain safety shoes. Suggestion to tava rallabia person take care of Bouvenlrs. Suggestion to buy new inoris projector. PLORIDA STATI (Panes), July II— Chairman, P. Matao; Sacratary, S. DaMartlna. Suggestion to sepd letter to authorities concerning doctor in Ponce. Request headquarters send dayman for deck gang.: New delegate SEAFARERS at least in messhall on Persian tiulf runs. Washing machine to ba re­ paired. Need fresh stores: new cots with mora durable canvas. Steel wool to be replaced. Vote of thanks to Steward for Una cooperation. LOG Fare Tbirteea 'Sea-Spray' —B/ Seafarer Robert 'Red" Fink •TEIL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), July II—Chairman, B. Browning; Secrotary, P. Harayo. Discussion on wages, etc.) listing of ship. Ship's fund 812.29. Remove clothes when dry. PACIFIC NAVIOATOR (Compass), Juno 2f—Chairman, J. Sullivan; Sac­ ratary, O. Dunn. General discussion— no major beefs. Captain put out draw day before arrival. Galley and pantry Will be painted. Repair list to be sent to company. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. for jdb well done. ' OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), uly 4—Chairman, W. DoMj Secre. tary, J- Johnson. Need fans. New crew on board. Need awning aft. One man hospitalized. Some disputed ot. Repairs to Be made. Order fans, windscdops and cots. Observe quiet when men dire sleeping. Turn in ail soiled linen. Schedule for cleaning washing machine and recreation room made up. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), Juno i—Chairman, E. Parr; Secretary, W. StalnsiMlr. Dispute on rest period. Overtime disputed. Black gang re­ fused ot in future. Few beefs in deck dept. •lected. Nothing less than Bchnuda shorts to bo worn in mssshaU. Need better device for bathroom Uuue. OCtANSTAR (Triton), July « — Chairman, J. Callari Sacratary, R. Merrlialta. Ship's fund S1S.25. Rooms to be left clean when getting off ship. Pantryman to take batter care of diaheS as soma are,dirty. Vota of thanks to steward .for good Job. ORION CLIPPRR (Colonial), July 1— Chairman, M. Woods; Sacratary, R. Barker. Notify captain 8 days ahead if travels checks ara requested. Can draw on et. Captain will send out mall. Log book will be turned over to CO every trip. Arrangement will ba made for men to buy radios in slop chest. Men to wear shoes and caps at flra and boat drill, also while working en deck in heat. New delegate elect­ ed. Discussion about upkeep of swim­ ming pool. ROBIN KIRK (Robin), June 14— Chalrmsn, R. Rivers; Sacratary, J. Townsand. Beef over loggings. One man hospitalised: wages disputed. Beefs and disputes to be settled by delegate and patrolman. Discussion on whether dishwasher be reimbursed for' visiting baker in hospital. SEATRAIN NEW JIRSCY (Sastrain), July If—Chairman, P. Patrick; Sacratary, C. Cowl. Ship going into shipyard: all hands to be paid off. Repairs to be made. Motion to have all bunks welded in position with ply­ wood and have foam rubber mat­ tresses Installed. All rooms to ba painted. ORION PLANET (Colonial), July «— Chairman, M. Pyk; Secretary, P. Van DlLsan. 811.38 In ship's fund: money to be used to purchase magazines in Honolulu. Two men advanced in rat­ ing put back in original ratings. Ship still two men short in engine depart­ ment. OT disputed. New awning to be constructed on aft deck. Awning on aft poop deck to be extended to cover all of fantail. Filters to be in­ stalled in ventilating system. Desk lights, additional drains In showers to be installed. See that watertight doors are repaired. Fruit shortage dis­ cussed: only apples available. Dis­ cuss with patrolman ship chandler in Yokohama not. being able to supply sufficient stores to vessel. MARIA H. (Herald), July i—Chair­ man, J. Mayerchak; Secretary, T. Bol­ ton. Repair list turned in. Few hours disputed ot. Ship's delegate to see about painting messhall and steward dept. quarters. Fumigating requested. Drinking water tanks to be checked. Vote of thanks to delegates for Bne Job done. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), June 28—Chairman, W. Nash; Secretary, A. Brodle. Crew complimented on ship's condition last voyage. Some disputed ot. Washing machine repaired; don't overload It. Empty pockets before washing as wringer was broken. Re­ quest locker be flxed in messman's room. Men not to miss any watches. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), July If—Chairman, H. Phillips; Secretary, C. Primeaox. Few hours disputed ot. Vote of thahks to steward dept. PACIFIC OCEAN (World Tramp.), July 20—Chairman, J. Rose; Secretary, C. Skendalas. Three men logged. Logs to remain. Galley mixer to be repaired—other repairs to be made in shipyard. Some disputed ot. One day's allowance for each man in engine dept. To see patrolman about B meh 60-day status. SHINNECOCK BAY (Veritas), July If—Chairman, A. Wheaton; Secretary, W. Rhone. Some disputed ot. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. „ ' STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), July 20—Chairman, O. Ruf; Secretary, J.V. Magy. Drinking water rusty and salty. Ship's fund $>12. Soma diluted ot to be referred to patrolman upon arrival. Water tanks to be cleanedi take on fresh water at Port Suez. New delegate elected. Motion to in­ stall air-conditioning on all ahlps or SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatraln), July 27—Chairman, V. Syimanikl; Se^ refary,, N. Ramlay. Ship's fund $80.44. 80 cases coca cola on hand. Soma disputed ot. No major beefs. New delegate elected. Discussion about --Mor quality and ahortage of linen: fmita. To purchase sandwich grill for meisToom with 830 from sbip'a fund. BEAUREGARD (Pan-Atlantic), July 24—Chairman, E. Yates; Secretary, G. Rorry. 820 draw limit—riiip paying off in Houston. One man missed ship. Repair lists to be submitted. Turn off washing machlna pump. Re­ quest patrolman bring records aboard at payoff. Oew complimented on cleanliness of rooms. Ask headqusrters for special agreement almllar to Seatraiiu. SEAFAIR (Orion), July 27—Chair­ man, C. RIdga; facratary, J. Dahasa. Few houra disputed ot. Cheek slop chests, medical atons. MARORR (Marvin), July 20—Chair­ man, R. Nash; Sacretary, C. Berts. One man left ahip. Some disputed ot. to be referred to patrolman. Report accepted. Turn off steam on coffeo raakera to keep pantry bulkheads dry. Request fruit put out earlier during voyage to prevent apoiiage. PORTMAR (Calmar), - July—Chair­ man, B. Buckor; Secretary, R. Stahl. New delegate elected. Crew would like to know what progress is being made on wage increases. Discussion on washing machlna wringer: hot water altuation. ALAMAR (Celmar), July 27—Chalr­ msn, D. Pcatss; Sacratary, J. MePhaul. Ship's fund $43.29. New dele­ gate elected. Vote of thanks ot stew­ ard dept. Thanks to crew for flowers sent to crewmember's deceased wife. JOHN C. (Atfshtlc), May 25—Chairman, R. King; Sacratary, T. Bucklay. One member hospitalized In Djibouti due to accident. One man missed ship: rejoined: transporatlon not paid as yet. One man signed off due to her^ received while working aboard ahip. Ship's fund t40. Report ac­ cepted. Delegate to aee. engineer on repairs such as stopped up drains, more pressure on sanitary line, repair lock on door, repair bathrooms. Re­ move cots from main deck and hatches when not in use. July 22—Chairman, R. King; Sacre­ tary, T. Buckley. Several men logged. Some disputed ot. Two men repatri­ ated back to states. Ship's fund $20 to be donated to March of Dimes. Report accepted. Delegate to handle all Union affairs at payoff. All linen to be turned in at payoff: crew to leave quarter! clean. Any member paying off to leave name with dele­ gate. CUBORE (Marvan), June 30—Chair­ man, C. Bartiatt; Sacratary, R. Lavo- Ina. Ona man missed ship. SANTORE (Marvan), July 24—Chair­ man, J. Miller; Sacretary, J. Mehalov. Repair list submitted. Ship's fund S22. Steward in possession of electric iron for crew's use. VENORB (Marven), July 24—Chair­ man, T. Hsnsaii; Sacretary, R. Gran­ tham, Two men fired—slow workers. To see patrohnan on fining delegates for failure to-have captain notify when B and C cards' time expires. ST TEXAS (Seatraln), July 24 — Chairman, LaRosa; Secretary, H. Franklin. Thanks to former crew for TV set. To purchase new aerial. New delegate elected. Bosun needs tools. Need screen doors for deck dept; LONGVIEW VICTOJlV (Vtctcry Car­ riers), July 22—Chairman, C. Gedra; Secretary, P. Miranda. Hepaira not made. No launch service while ship at anchor. All disputed ot settled. Garbage not to be thrown on deck— cooperation urged in keeping ahip clean. Card games not to be held at table near bread box and coffee pots. ELIZABETH (Bull), July 27—Chair­ man, Q. Sinclair; Secretary, B. Suall. No beefs—everything running smooth­ ly. Two men left ship in PR. Shoreside palntere ptoting crew's quarters. Request more pressure to ipecd up work. All fhe time he's home all he wants to know k 'when k coffeetime? . . .'vrhen k coffeetime? . . 'Step On It' Is The Motto On 'Monarch' The "cartoonist's-eye-view" of a fire and boat drill on the Josefina which appeared in the July 4 edition of the SEA­ FARERS LOG brought back some-memories of ttie last b6at drill aboard the Monarch of the Sea, ship's delegate Eddie fine and fast ship, averaging 17 Eriksen writes. The gang knpts and better, during a trip. ilidn't have all of the commotion This speed la CM'tainly equal to and mishaps depicted In the draw­ any other C-2, and is excellent for ing by Seafarer Norman "Moo|e" her class. Lighteii, Eriksen added hastily, The "Mobile" gang aboard was but there wag some close resem­ very happy over the inspection de­ blance. • lay last month for it meant a twoThe drill was held on July 8, day lay-up is their home town. while the vessel was undergoing The 'Bama boys were also looking her annual inspection in the port forward to a one-and-a-half day of Mobile. "We had lowered the layover in New Orleans before the number one lifeboat and the crew ship gets back on a regular sched­ WES getting into it when, Just as ule. These delays are well re­ Brother Lighteii illustrated in his ceived for usually there is only cartoon, one of a 12-hour tum-around in Mobile, the brothers and less In some of the other stepped on top of ports. another while With that kind of a snappy tumcoming down the around, Eriksen reported that the ladder." Need­ crew is already looking ahead to less to say, this next year's Inspection for another resulted in some long stay in port. pungent remarks which, out of a sense of .delicacy, Eriksen will have to be omitted here. There was plenty of commotion and running around on the part of ail hands, as is usual in these life­ boat drills, but other than the one mishap ail went off satisfactorily. We think that Brother Ughteil, while stretching his Imalgination somewhat, did a fine Job with his drawing, 'Step Lively, "Boys," as it was really good and funny." This vessel was aptly named king of the sea, Eriksen said. She is a Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the •erieE of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when sign­ ing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re­ quired shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take ail the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voy­ age. P^^05 . Time Out Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters, again^wishes to remih(l ail Seafarers'that pay­ ments of funds, for whatever Union purpose, be mad& only to authorized A&G representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, b>. sure to protect yourself by Immedi­ ately bringing Uie matter to the attention ok>the seeretary-treas>urer't office. r> W fXlCLES ii^^&lcozaedhf your Aboard th* Val Chem, John Fobian, OS, tokes a break from his scraping chores for a relaxing smoke. Shipmate G, F. Abundo, who's getting In some seatime before starting college this fall with an StU leholanhip, took the photo. r �Fo«ri««i SEAFARERS lOG SIVHiLL DIRECTORY SlU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Aeent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON Judging from tho expressions, ail's well wilh the Neva West. Pic­ tured (front, I to r) IHardcastle, AB and ship's delegate; Valentine, oiler; Quinn, DM. Among those standing are Hutcherson, 2nd electrican; Fluene», chief cook; Burgner, wiper; Banta, AB, and Keller, MM. Hutcherson sent in the photo. ...278 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert fiUtthews. Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES. La. . 1410 Ryan St. Leroy Clarbe, Agent HEmlock 6-S744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1734 MORGAN CITY .'..912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2186 NEW ORLEANS..;823 BienvUle St. Undsey Williams. Agent Tulana 8626 NEW YORK 673 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaciqth 9-6600 NORFOLK . . 127-129 Bank St. J. Bullock. Acting Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardollo. Agent H8rket..7-1639 PUBRTA do TIBRRA PB 101 ^yo Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 490 Harrison St. Marty BreithoiL Agent Douglas 2-3473 SAVANNAH 2 Abprcom St. B. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1723 SSATTI.R 2308 1st Ave. Jeff Gillette. Agent Main 3-4334 TAMPA 1809-lSlt N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 3-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif.... 303 Bilarinc Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS^.. 673 4tb Ave., Bklyn. SEOtETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina. Deck W. Hall. Joint C. Simmons. Eng. R. Matthews. Joint E Mooney. Std. J. Volpian. Joint SUP HONOLULU .c/o MHAP. Pier 8 PHone 3-8777 RICHMOND. Calif....810 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0923 SAN FRANCISCO 480 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2303 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILHINGTON 803 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK......078 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 96163 The verdict's the same on the Pacific Explorer, as (front, I to r) Swede, Wasmer, Mike, and (rear) Anton, Smitty, Paul Petak. Bob Angelo, Mamou and Ramos pose for Manny Paperman. •iHiEiiEiieeHWiii Great Lakes District ALPENA 1218 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY....; 180 Main St. Phono: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 1410 W.'29 St. MAln 1-0147 RTVER ROUGE . .10223 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge 18. Mich. VInewood 3-4741 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Rsndclpb 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. /Phone: Essex 8-2410 LOG-A-RHYTHM: My Mistress Br C. M. McDaniel Once I wag a sailor lad So happy and care-free. For I had a mistress. And my mistress was the sea. Canadian District HALIFAE, N.S Sometimes stormy, sometimes serene Fickle as the wind was she; But always I came back to her. For my mistress was the sea, ' 12814 HoUia St. Phone 3*8911 MONTREAL 834 8L James St. West , PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: SS91 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 6nH Cormorant St. EMpire 4931 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS ;304 BAGOTVILLB. Quebee One time I met a honnie lass So fair and sweet was she, But I could not win her, alas! For my mistress was the sea. THOROLD. Ontario...;..82 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 44 Saultau-Matelot Phone: 3-1369 177 Prince William St. OX 2-3431 QUEBEC Onebeo SAINT JOHN NB % On John B. Kulukui;idis, "Blockie Rivers" Scherzer has his own heat shelter rigged to avoid the Moroccan sun. Photo submitted by j. V/. Parker from Ceuta. Heat was of Persian Gulf variety. 20 Elg'in St. She said to me: "I'm sorry, sir. But you are not for me. For you have a mistress, ^ And your mistress is the sea." Now once again I'm a sailor lad So happy and care-free. For I have a mistress. And my mistress is the sea." CG Moves The Coast Guard has an­ nounced that Its Certificating Unit will move from its present location, Pier 9, East River, NY, to 21 Trinity Place (near Rector St.) on or about August 16. The telephone number will be WHitehall 3-8000, extensions 108, 109 and 110. Aotnat IS. 19St He'« Thankful For Ail He Has To the Editor: In the past few years I faSve read many articles about differ­ ent pension plans, mostly about the differences of opinion on our SIU disability-pension plan. I would like to say that I am very fortunate to belong to the Seafarers International Union, because everything I have and own has been accumulated since I became a member of this Un- Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must V be signed by' the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. ion. It almost seems like a dream that came true. ;>< Lately I have noticed in evdry LOG that someone is mention­ ing something about a retire? ment plan, although I am almost sure that no one has any bene­ fits with other maritime unions that could compare with ours at the present time. I also believe that in time to come our Union will negotiate a plan of some kind to cover all the questions raised. What I strongly believe is that we should all be more thankful for the many benefits we have at the present. As for myself, while" I am only 31 years of age, I can proudly say that I lack very little more, seatime to'meet the requirements for all the bene­ fits in our Union. Maurice "Duke" Duet SS Alcoa Corsair ^ ^ $ SIU Benefits Welcome Baby To the Editor: This is to inform you that we have received the US savings bond in the amount of $25 from the Union on the birth of our daughter Ana Lucia. She was born May 28, 1958 in New York. We are'very grateful for this and the regular $200 benefit from the SIU Welfare Plan, as well, as for all the wonderful things our tifficials have done. Our thanks to the SIU for mak­ ing all these things possible. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Diangson t> it ht Got Quick info On iii Brother To the Editor: I would like to take this op­ portunity to show my apprecia­ tion to the Union and SIU Wel­ fare Department representa­ tives for the help they gave me recently. My brother was stricken ill While in Livomo, Italy, and was sent to a hospital there. I was. very much concerned about him as I did not know if it was seri­ ous, or if he bad any funds-or >. | how he would get back-to'th* States. I called the Union hall here in Baltimore and really got some fast service. Mr. John Arabasz of the Union's Welfare Sevlces Department called headquarters in New York to find out what the situation Was. He later no?tified me that it was not serious and assured me that my brother would secure any assistance.that he would heed, and that L should not worry. My sincere thanks go to Mr. Arabsz and the other members of the union for their fast and efficient services. Mrs. Stella Figinchi t ft ft Norfolk CG Draws Praise To the Editor: This is to express my appreci­ ation for the splendid coopera­ tion and courtesy given me by the US Coast Guard Documenta­ tion Servich in Norfolk, Va. They fulfill a job with the same Icind of frankness and Informal help that generally goes with the.old US Commissioners and Inspectors. Having visited this branch of~ the maritime seryice on two dif­ ferent occasions, I can say they do their utmost to help. No matter how tedious or tem­ pered, they show courtesy that's worth mentioning. My travels have carried me to quite a few places, and I have never found any group of peo­ ple who could beat the US Ma­ ritime Authorities for frankness. Of course, seme of them are a little cranky too, but only a few. To place these Coast Guard men alongside the Commission­ ers rates them pretty damn good in my book, and these men in Norfolk are well worth a good word. 1 also believe the Commis­ sioners aind these kind of CO men rate a "hats off" for the Job they do. May they have many happy years ahead.Charles L- Woolford ft ft ft Thanks To A Good Crew . " . To the Editor: ' I wish to express my thanks to the members of the deck gang on the Alcoa Pointer who paid me a visit here at the Bal­ timore Marine Hospital. Some of them had sailed with me for a number of trips on the Point­ er while she was chartered to States Marine and later to Cen­ tral Gulf. They were good Un­ ion men and are tops as sailors. It looks as if I may be stuck here in the hospital for about a month while the Docs give me a general overhauling, so their visit was very welcome. Dan Butts •> '7r-'> • . •.-',4V. �•• ;tacMlll.lfM •> SEAFARERS mm mmm LOG tiBt Details In Cables To Union Pare rifteea •r — Co's Still Pitching For WW II Payments When notifying headquarters by cable or wireless that a Sea­ All of th* faUnoing SlU familie$ hoot received a $tOO 5117 nwterfarer has paid off In a foreign idtg honiftt, ' \ WASHINGTON—Twelve never-say-die steamship compa­ port because of Injury or illness,; ships' delegates should include nies, among them the SJU-contracted Bull Line,^ are still in Df^rid Lee Nenuwe, tiorn June to Seafarer and iMrs. Ronald Nei­ the following Information: there pitching for some $40 million worth of charter claima ' 10, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. bert, Baltimore. Md. The man's full name, his SIU dating back to World War II" Mario Notasco, San Francisco, CaL PPP book number, name of the ship, days. The companies just had statute of limitations, and at the Rosemarle Poir, bom July 11. the port of payoff and the hos­ t- P P Jeflery Thrasher, bom May 17, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jerry pital where he lb being treated. their charter claims reinstated same time, entitled the companies the US Government by the to introduce evidence that Clause 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Julius Four, South Ozone Park, U.'NY. The rqaponse of ships' crews against United Court of Appeals. 13 in' the Charter Contract was Pii Thrasher. Greenville, SC. • P • P P to the Union's request for these They areStates seeking to recover money Intended to reserve all disputes * P P. Stereo Ryan, bom June 10.1958. notifications has been very good. Cheryl Lynn Vovaki liora June to Seafarer and Mrs. William Ryan, Sometimes though, not all of which they claim the Government until final audit. collected from them , in the form The Appeab Court had directed 23. 1958. to Seafarer and, Mrs. Brooklyn. NY. the above Information has been of additional charter hire. that ttie suits go back to the Dis­ Ciiester Ycvak, Glen Bumle. Md. included. Be sure , to Ibt all of - » P P trict Courts for trial. If, after hear­ The Appeals Court ruling re­ p. P this data so that the SIU can Helen Swing, bom Febmary 20. ing the evidence, it is decided that versed earlier decisions which held James R. Falicloth, bom June 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Philip. act as promptly as possible. Charter Clause 13 is valid, then, that the suits were barred by the 27. 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Swing, Gretna. La. any suit brought within two years James Falrcloth, Mobile. Ala. ' PPP of final audit will not be timeP P P Irene Sybil 'Undertajle. bora barred. Donna Patrice Hamer, bom June July 4. 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. If the claus'e Is upheld, It would 10. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. BasU Undertajlo. Brooklyn. NYi^ jmean that the companies would . Patrick C. Mamer, Tampa. Fla. PPP then sue Individually for their per­ P P P Donald Willis, hom July 19. sonal with the possibility 17i« deaths of the /ollowinp Seafarers have been reported to the that it claims, Cynthia Jankewlak, bom June 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Donald might be twenty years from 27, 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Lee WlUls,. Sea Level. NC. Seafarers Welfare Plan. the time of the incidents invo'ved Raymond M. Jankowlak, Baltimore. * P, PWilliam W. Moore, 42: Brother leaves a wife, Minnie Lawrence, before final settlement is reached. Md. James Brian Byrne, boyn June 7. Moore was lost at sea off the SS of Baltimore. Burial was at OakP P P 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Andrew Jackson bwn Cemetery, Baltimore. Tanuny Lynn Poole, bom- June J. Byrne, Baltimore, Md. on August -8, 11, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. MUP p 'P 1957. A resident P P P ton A. Poole. Houma, La. Karl Rune Johansson, 36: Broth­ Stephanie Diane Primeanz, bora of Florida City., er Johansson died September 17. i P P P Rurene L. Reed, Jr., bom June June 19. 1958. to Seafarer and Blrs. Florida, he be­ 1957. of Injuries received In an Ex-Navy men who served with 29. 1950. to Seafarer and Mrs. Curtis P. Prlmeaux, Sulphur, La. came a full mem­ auto accident near hb home in him aboard the USS Cincinnati, ber In June. 1948. PPP Eugene L. Reed, Sr.. Farmlngton. Fairfield, Connecticut. He joined USS Quick (DD490), USS Shubrick NH. . Gary Wayne Suon, bora July 8. and sailed In the the SIU In 1952 and sailed in the (DD639) or the USS Evans (DD552) 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert engine depart­ P P P', engine department. Brother are asked to get in touch with ment. Brother Paul Burke, bom July 27, 1958, W. Saxon. Plateau, Ala. Johansson b survived' by his moth­ Harry A. Forney, 367 - 24 St., Oak­ Moore b sur­ to Seafarer and Mrs. John S. P P P er, Hilma of Arbogh, Sweden. He land 12. Calif. Burke. Mobile. Ala. Harvey Hood Jr., bora June 11. vived by hb mother. Mrs. Arrie was Interred In tbe Center Ceme­ P P ^P 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Harvey Francis Greenlee of Delray Beach. tery, Monroe, Conn. • PPP Thirteen-year old'Tommy Jensen Florida. Larry Neibert, bom July 9.1958., IL .Hood. New Orleans. La. P P p of 2101-59th St.. Galveston, Texas, PPP EUb John Petrleh, 55: Brother John George Berkenkiemper, 66: would greatly appreciate any fcreign stamps sent to him to be Petrlch. who macje his home in An SIU deck department member added to his collection.* since 1939, Broth­ New Orleans, died July 9 of a skull Berkenkemper er 4" 4" P fracture suffered In an accident. died at the Balti­ Pete Walsh Pbce of burial b not known. He more PHS Hospi­ Raymond O'Dowd Is survived by hb brother. W. C. % tal July 21 of a Glasses you left on the Del Petrlch of San Antonio, Texas. heart ailment. Alba are being held in the New P P p He was cremated Orleans hall. Leroy William Lawrence, 57: at Green Mount. 4 4 4 Heart failure was the cause of Baltunore. Sur­ '"H • Simon Bnnda Brother Lawrence's death July 18 viving b hb wife. Your nephew. Jose Besana. 362 at Baltimore's St. Joseph's HospiBertha Berken­ Holt Ave., El Centro, California, taL Lawrence became a full mem­ kemper. "I' would like to hear from you. ber of the SIU In July, 1957, and PPP 4 4 4 sailed In the deck department. He Daniel Clayton Ginther, 23: An •; -..V Walter Scott TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC lUROPlAN auto accident near Pbrtsmouth. Contact Paul Widener at 115 AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS Vbginia caused the death of Broth­ Wooley Street, Southampton, NY. er Ginther on July 12. A native of 4 4 4 Norfolk. Ginther joined the SIU .Fritz Bantz in 1955 and sailed in the engine de­ Your nephew, Captain E. Bantz,partment. He was buried at St. M/S Jytte Skou, United Fruit Mary's Cemetery. Norfolk. Sur­ SEATTLE—Just as "was pre­ viving b his stepfather, Jack Company, Pier 3, North River, •VBIY SUNDAY, 1620 OMT fST Suadoy) dicted In the last report, shipping George Mamonds. of the same city. NY 5, wants you to contact him personally or by letter at the above was very good diulng the last twoWrK-S9, 19859 KCs Ships In Caribbean. East Coast address. ~ P P P week period and all signs point 'of South America, South Atlan­ Theodore R. Correll, 53: Broth­ 4 4 4 tic and East Coast of United to two more weeks of the same, Andrew Daniluk States. er" Correll died in his Brooklyn port agent Jeff Gillette said. Photos you submitted from The Rebecca (Maritime Over­ home July 10 and WFL-08. 18889 KCs Ships In Gulf of Mexico. CarlbSteel Executive and Dunkerque was burled at seas) and the Ames Victory (Vic­ bean. West Coast of Souths are being held for you at the LOG tory Carriers) pald-off and slgned- Bessemer City America. West Coast of Jdexko. office in NY. . Cemetery, Besse­ on In routine fashion. and US East Coast. 4 4 4 In-transit were the Hurricane mer City, North WFK-05, 15799 KCs Ships In Mediterranean area. Jpseph Anderton Carolina. He b and Kyska (Waterman), the PenNorth Atlantic, European and Please contact Ethel M. Pier at mar, Seamar and Texmar (Cal- survived by his us East Coast 135-E. 29th Street, Norfolk, Va. mar), the Santa Venetla (Elam) wife, Mary Alice Correll. of .444 and the Faclficus (Colonial). Henning Bjork Brooklyn. Cor­ It b very urgent you get in rell got hb SIU Meanwhile, MTD 'Round-The-World book back In 1939 and sailed in the touch with Mrs. Mary Roeger, 2266 Street Road, Cornwell engine department. Wireless Broadcasts Continue .. • Heights. Fa. y.. , '• -I . Every Sunday, 1918 GJHT 4 4 4 L. Rea (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-1S029 KCs It b very Important that you get Europe and North America In touch with your wife. Rose. 4 4 4 WCO-10908.8 KCs Checks are being "held in tha East Coast South America headquarters baggage room for the WCO-22497 KCs following Seafarers: TAMPA—^Wlth no ships signing West Coast South, America . , Berte. Francis on or paying off during the past Every Monday, 981S OMW • Buzbee, B. O. two weeks, there is no other word (10:15 PM EST Simdoy) ^ ^ Coats. Ira K. ; ; jr for the shipping picture in this Corey. H. H-. |)ort but slow. However, the out­ wkM 2545807 KCs ' .i Calano. A. B. look is good-for the next period. Australia Dunsmobr. ~R. E. Five ships stopped in-transit. WMM 81-11937.5 V* £ Evans. A. C. They were the Repnael Sernmes Nbrthwest Pocifi,c ^ ' and GatWay City (Pan-Atlantic). Fait. F. C. Chlwawa and Cantlgny, (Cities Henry, R. W, Setvice). and the Alcoa Pabiot Heath. Donald (Alcoa). Mastrlanni^ Edward 1n EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE I BirOADCAST f "THE VOICE OF THE MTD' Seatflje's On High Level Tampa Hopeful On Job Upturn III IE 1: iARITlME TRADES BEPARTMENT •-vr.' �'V SEAFAltrakS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OP THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ' ATLANTIC ft ITF To Boycott Runaways; Elects Hall US M'time Rep AMSTERDAM—The Intefnational Transportworkers Federation has elected Paul HaU, SIU secretary-treasurer and president of the Seafarers International Union of North America to the ITF general cotincil as the representative of United States seamen. - ITF delegates representing trahsportation • . workers throughout the free also declares its intention of opei^ fleets. action In the .Unit­ world met here from July 23 to ating a general boycott of such edAnti-runaway States has been led by SIU of ships . . . Declares further that the August 1, at the 'organization's campaign will be directed against NA unions. The SaUors' Union of 25th congress. ' . Hall fills the post left vacant by all such ships for which there the Pacific in recent years success­ the death last year of Harry Lun- exists no collective agreement rec­ fully organized -two runaway-fia^ ships, the Pfao Pho, a Panamaniandeberg, former head of the SIUNA.. ognized by the ITF ..." The ITF specifically pointed to flag ship hauiing. gsrpsum from The SIUNA convention delega­ tion, consisting of John Hawk.) the fact, "that present Untted Mexico to California (later renamed SIUNA secreti^fy - treasurer and States government policy openly the Harry Lundeberg) and the Dun­ Hal Banks, SIUNA vice-president encourages Panlibhonco registra­ can Bay, a Liberian-flag paper Part of tk« group ol dologalot to the ITF ^riventlon H thown In In Canada, also reported that the tions, which adversely affects all pulp carrier. Efforts by the SUP, the'SIU and other unions to organ­ teulen. SIU of NA Seerefary-Treaiurer John Hawk it seated In ITF Congress authorized its Inter­ traditional maritirtie countries." Hawk said that in view of this ize another Liberlan-fiag vessel third row, right. Directly behind him it Hal Banks, SIU vice-prttii national Fair Practices Committee to set up machinery and a time­ situation, the congress has suggest­ the Riviera were, beaten dqwn by dent In-Canada. monm of. table for the boycott against "flags ed that representatives of govern­ injunctions after of convenience" vessels that had ments, shipowners and unions, at picketing. been voted by the congress. The least in North Europe, meet to The*'latest victory, paving the renewed action against runaway- work out a common policy to com­ way for widespread organization flag shipping came less than a bat the runaway registrations, •"in­ of American-owned runaways, ^as month after the SIU scored a ma­ cluding the possibility of a multi­ scored by the SIU on the Florida, jor breakthrough against the run- lateral approach to the" United the Liberian-flag passenger ship a\^ayS by winning the right to rep­ States government on this matter." operiating out of Miami, in which Define /Genuine tiink' the SIU won an NLRB election resent the crew of the LiberianNEW YORK—-lliis hai been one of the busiest P' periods for flag passenger ship SS Florida. As another measure, Hawk <ala by a'wide margin following a board part in a long time, Bill Hall, assistant secretary-treas* The ITF resolution said in part the ITF congress would call on ruling that the ship was subject this port reporte wim more than 50 ships calling in for serviothat the congress, "Declares for appropriate international maritime to US labor law. Similarly, in Cana­ urer reported, the continuance of the campai^ agencies, to work out an agreed da, the SHI Canjidian District, with ing. Of the total, 21 vessels-^ against Panlibhonco (Panamanian, definition of the term "i^uine the help of ITF'affiliates, has thus paid off, six signed on and 26 there were a large number of Jobs Liberian, and Honduran) ships and link." The recent United Nations far stymied efforts to operate were in transit. left on the board for as many as Law of the Sea Conference held struck Canadian National Steam­ Although there were so many four and five calls. ' that a "genuine link" should exist ship ships under a runaway flag. ships bitting the port during the Paying off during the period between the nation and a vessel ,In. another action, the ITF con­ period, shipping took a slight dip, were the Bienville, Gateway City. gress urged member organizations with 287 men landing permanent Beauregard, Raphael Semmes (Pan* flying its flag. The projected ITF boycott rep­ to support the traditional three- berths as compared to 316 for the Atlantic); Beatrice, Elizabeth, resents the latest in a long series mile limit for territorial waters. previous pSrlod. Even so. Hall said. Suzanne (Bull); Seatrains Georgia of actions by seamen's unions in It also paid "fraternaL tribute" (twice) and Louisiana; Chiwawa, the States and Europe to to Spanish workers for their fight CS Baltimore (Cities Service)! WASHINGTON—Bids have been raiseUnited Govertiment - sponsored scales, wages and against Ocean UUa (Ocean Trans.); Steel opened calling for the installation safety manning standards aboard runawaystrike-breaking, and called for Seafarer, Steel Architect (Isth* of stabilizers on the American Ban­ restoration of freedom of speech, mian); Robin Sherwood, Robin ner Lines passenger ship Atlantic, flag ships. Three weeks ago, the Finnish Hood (Robin); John C (Atlantis the Maritime Administration an­ Seamen's iJnion and other ITF af- press and association in Spain. Frank Cousins; of the General Carriers); Andrew Jackson (Water* nounced. The {^parent low bidder flliates in that country voted a fullTransport and Dockers Union of SAN FRANCISCO — With two man); Alcoa Pennant (Alcoa) and was Bethlehem Steel's Hoboken scale boycott on runaways. Union Great Britain, was elected new ships, the PaciflcuB (Colonial) apd the Val Chem (Heron). yard at $605,844. The stabilizers will be installed members will refuse to tow, pilot, president of the ITF. Omer Becu the Santa Venetia, crewing up, and Signing on during the last two in from 16 to IB dajfs. They help load or discharge runaways in pro­ was reelected General Secretaryt a third, the Kyska (Waterman) weeks were the Robin Goodfeliow minimize a ship's roll and make for test against their substandard Also elected to the general coun­ signing-on, shipping showed an (Robin); Steel Seafarer, Steel more comfortable traveling in wages and working conditions. ITF cil in addition to Hall were A. E. improvement' in this port. Architect (Isthmian); Seatrain Sa* stormy weather. The work will also took actioh against a number Lyon of the Railway Labor Execu­ « Paying off was the Maiden Creek vannah (Seatrain)' and the Alcoa tives Association to represent US (Waterman), while in-trahsits were Pennant (Alcoa). probably be done when the ship of runaways earlier. raiload workers, and Michael Quill the Texinar, Pennmar and MaryShipowners in Great Britain and goes in for her annual inspection. in transit were the Steel Ad­ other European countries have of the Transport Workers Union, mar (Calmar), the Hurricane and miral, Steel Architect, Steel Age The Atlantic is currently return­ ing from her fourth voyage. She asked for world-wide restrictions to represent workers In civil avia­ Wild Ranger (Wateman), and the (Isthmian); Kenmar, Calmar, AlaSteel Flyer (Isthmian). is scheduled to arrive in New York on the operations of runaway-flag tion. mar, Portmar (Calmar); Hastings, tomorrow, August 16. Andrew Jackson, Warrior, Wacosta (Waterman); Alcoa Pennant, Alcoa Conversation Group At Headciyarters Runner (Alcoa); Fairland, Raphael Semmes, Azalea City, Bienville^ Gateway City (Pan-Atiantic){ Robin Hood (Robin); Seatrains Sa­ vannah, New Jersey, Texas and Georgia (Seatrain). ' 50 Ships Swamp NY; Outlook Good M- SS Atlantic To Get Stabilizers 1 Upturn Aids 5P Shipping |i5'' '• i ^:.r SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wednesdoy nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. A|I Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram {be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next'SIU meetings will be: Augusf2p^ Sepl^ber 3 : Septqq!ib(^ IT ^ Octobur I -r VVHEftl CHAt^SlNO ADDRESS ON LOG •ik- JNCIUPE^^^^^ iftGTALTmEi I- Seafarer Arthur Gillitamf, DM, makes his poinf (luring a eoffee break In the New York heafll<|uarfi|rs cafeteria. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 15, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU WINS 8% PAY RISE, BIG VACATION GAIN IN NEW PACT SEAFARER TO VOTE ON 38 UNION POSTS SUP VOTES TO APPROVE JOINT WC NEWSPAPER AN EDITORIAL: A MERCHANT MARINE FOR WHOM? CUBAN GROUP PURCHASES STRUCK CANADIAN SHIPS RUNAWAYS SADDLING US WITH SUEZ TRANSIT BILLS GULF TANKER CRASH KILLS 16 CANADA SIU SHIP ICED IN PACIFIC SIU ENTERS INTO PACT TALKS NAUTILUS POLAR VOYAGE SPURS SUB TANKER PLANS MOBILE STEWARD SCHOOL HAS LARGE REGISTRATION MAJOR LABOR, SHIP LAWS STILL PENDING MIDDLE EAST LULL DOUSES SHIP ‘BOOM’ SHIPS PAYOFFS KEEP NY PORT ON BUSY SCHEDULE RED EMBASSY PROPAGANDA LINK MATES IN WRAP-UP OF TANKER CONTRACT BRIDGE PULLS SWITCH, HITS CRUISE SHIP CO’S STILL PITCHING FOR WWII PAYMENTS ITF TO BOYCOTT RUNAWAYS; ELECTS HALL US M’TIME REP 50 SHIPS SWAMP NY; OUTLOOK GOOD SS ATLANTIC TO GET STABILIZERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/15/1958 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XX, No. 17  1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/09017b6100d839bedba181492e05e84f.PDF eef78e81de3be247e81ba46ebd4dd1eb PDF Text Text i. Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America Vol. VIII. NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. AUGUST 16. 1946 Unemployment Insurance For Seamen Now A Reality h Success finally crowned the long eight-year struggle of merchant seamen for unemployment compensation. In the final rush for adjournment on August 2, Congress passed watered down amendments to the Social Security Act extending coverage to over 200,000 maritime workers never before protected by sucht for more than 26 weeks in any insurance. one calendar year. In addition, the new amend­ As it stands now, seamen are ments increased the Federal funds authorized for maternal protected by the provisions which and child health, and for crip­ have been so far enacted, and the pled children; extended the pro­ door is now open to further li­ tection of the Federal old-age beralization of the law, and to and survivors insurance system perhaps a permanent Federal to • qualified survivors of World system. War II veterans; and extended maternal and child health and welfare services to the Virgin Is­ lands. SEAMEN PROTECTED The provisions of the amend­ ments, as they apply to merchant seamen, are as follows: First of all, seamen will be in­ cluded into existing state sys­ tems of unemployment compen­ sation. At the present time, only nine states grant coverage to mar­ itime workers, but in accordance with the amendments, all states now have to provide compensa­ tion for maritime workers. AFL Meeting CHICAGO. Aug. 15—Dele­ gates from all AFL Unions connected in any way with the waterfront convened to­ day at the request of AFL President William Green to lay plans for the formation of an AFL Maritime CounciL Representing the SIU at the meeting are John Hawk. Secretary - Treasurer; Paul Hall. Director of OrgEmization and Chairman of the Greater New York AFL Mar­ itime Council; and represen­ tatives from other ports of the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ tricts. Read next week's LOG for further details. No. 33 SS Helen Crew Pleased With Case Progress NEW YORK—Tacit admission that the action taken in the case of the eight militant men of the SS Helen was a gross error was received when the A. H. Bull Company sent a letter to the Union stating that the Helen men will be hired for stand-by work, while their papers are suspended. Kathleen Holmes Crew Proves That Seamen Won't Be Slaves and that other members of the original crew will not be dis­ criminated against. The company states that they are anxious to restore amicable relations between the SIU and the company, and that they wiU do everything possible toward that end. In the future, the com­ pany says, they "will immediate­ ly refer to the Union and discuss with the Union difficulties which might involve the Union or its members." TOO LATE This type of cooperation would have prevented the drastic consequence.s which were visited on Charles Moats, Eduardo Bonefant, Mariano Cortez, Clinton Fjerstad, Johnny Crenca, Pedro Cardona, 'William Gooden, and Juan Acosta Soto. The letter from the company follows: Paul Hall, Port Agent Seafarers International Union 51 Beaver Street New York. N. Y. Dear Sir: Confirming verbal advices to you. the company agrees that it will not discriminate against the crew of the SS Helen. With respect to the eight SS Helen seamen, whose certifi­ cates have been suspended, the company will employ these men at the regular standby pay provided in collective bar- . The beef of the crew of the SS have been entered. Some of them in the harbor, the American Kathleen Holmes, Isthmian were written up in the Log dated Consul held a hearing at which April 19, 1946, but for the record, time two of the original charges Lines, is a two edged one. One here is a short account of what were withdrawn, and the re­ is against the Master, Bert E. made the Holmes crew get hot maining three charges were to Smith; and the other is against under the collar: be referred to the proper author­ the NMU which is trying to make ities in the United States. First off, the crew charges capital out of what is really a Incidentally, two of the ships that an injured crewmember victory for the crewmembers and was repeatedly denied appropri­ which backed up the militants the Seafarers International ate and suitable medical care were Canadian ships manned by During the war, the great bulk Union. members of the Canadian SIU. when it was available. of maritime work was carried Against the Master of the ves­ The Ship's Committee recom­ Second, the lifeboats were in an on by people who were techni­ sel a goodly number of beefs unseaworthy condition and the mended that the derision be ac­ cally employees of the Federal Master falsified the log to mask cepted with the provision that Government in the War Shipping the Consul instruct the crew to this. Administration. Such employees are excluded from coverage by Third, slopchest prices were return the vessel directly to the all state laws. Therefore a tem­ entirely too high, and officers United States. porary system of reconversion were given first pick on articles ALL LIES benefits has been enacted to pro­ that were available. Now here is where the beef vide unemployment insurance for Fourth, sea watches were dis­ against the NMU and their pa­ seamen on WSA vessels. This continued as a money saving per, the Pilot, comes in. The Pilportion of the new amendments venture while the ship was still ot. in a story appearing in the NEW Orleans, Aug. 14 — The officially at sea. becomes effective in September {Continuci! on Prfgc 16) (Continued on Page 3) AFL Joint Council of New Or­ and ends on .June 30, 1949. Fifth, legitimate overtime was leans, composed of affiliated AFL The payments which can be denied Wipers for work which made under the existing law are Unions of seamen; longshoremen; was assigned to them. admittedly low, but they provide teamsters; masters, mates and The American Consul in some sort of a cushion against' pilots; checkers; carloaders; ba­ Shanghai was apprised of the lo.ss of a job. In the main, pay­ nana carriers; towboatmen, ra­ situation, but he pigeonholed the ments will average about $20.00 dio operators, warehousemen and charges without even the cour­ a week, and cannot be collected carpenters announced today that tesy of telling this to the crew's they are submitting to the delegation. This was the straw Merchant seamen desiring to blank spaces which are to be UNRRA the following offer; that broke the well-known vote in Primary, General or filled in by the seamen, and then 1. That they will man a ship camel's back. A Ship's Commit­ Special elections may do so by addressed to the Secretary (of his) with a full crew complement cov­ tee was elected representing all absentee ballot, as provided by State. The ballot will be forward­ ering all licensed and unlicensed shades of opinion. Here is the Congress under Public Law No. ed upon receipt of the card, Seafarers Sailing 348. ratings from master to messboy way the committee shaped up: which is -designated as USWBC who will donate their services for Form No. 1. The law, approved April 19, Robert Larsen—SIU As Engineers any relief voyage as the UNRRA MUST BE WITNESSED 1946, "abolishes the supplemen­ Clyde Chang—NMU may desigate on any ship of any All members—retired mem­ Both the postcard application, tary Federal ballot (used during Peter Innes—^Unorganized type the WSA will allocate for and the ballot (where permitted the war) and provides that ab­ Seamen bers and former members— such purpose. by State law) must be signed imsentee voting by members of the The first thing that this com­ of fhe Seafarers Internation­ 2. That the longshoremen, mittee did was to issue an open merchant marine and the armed der oath. The oath rfiay be al Union who are now sailing teamsters and other maritime letter to all the seamen in Shang­ forces shall be by State ballot taken in the presence of, and at­ as licensed Engineers: Please tested by, Masters, First Officers, workers will donate their services hai. This leaflet gave all the only." report as soon as possible to in loading and preparing the ves­ facts, and the result was over­ The procedure for obtaining a Chief Engineers and Pursers of sel for the voyage. whelmingly in favor of any ac­ ballot is a simple one. The vessels documented under the the Seafarers Hall at SI Bea­ This offer is made with no tion taken by the crew. United States War Ballot Com­ laws of the United States, which ver Street, New York City. qualifications of any type what­ Through force of. the action mission has issued a special post for Seafarers' purposes includes Your presence is necessary in soever and a volunteer crew of applied by the crew of the card to be used in applying for practically all SlU-contracted a matter of great importance. the AFL Marine Union will be Holmes, plus the solidarity of a ballot. The post card may be ships. the crews of 265 ships berthed mailed free. The card carries (Continued on Page 4) . . (Continued, on Page 4) N.O. AFL Council Offers To Work UNHRA Ship Free New Voting Law Permits Absentee Voting By Seamen Attention Members! �TBE SEAFARERS LOG ^ge Two Friday, August 16, 1946 SEAFARERS VuMisbed Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliutcd with the Afierjran federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York, 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 t HARRY LUNDEBERG 3^ 4- 1 ------- President 105 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. JOHN HAWK Secy-Treas. P. O. Box 25, Station P., New York City Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 More Hog Wash As a substitute for the gains which were not made during the negotiations in Washington, the Committee for Maritime Unity has had the difficult task of persuading its membership that they really won a victory instead of suffering a terrific loss. Of course, in the face of the tremendous advances made recently by the SIU and the SUP, this task is a ma­ jor one, and requires quite a bit of doing. One of their propaganda releases, dated July 19, starts out with the bald statement that'the negotiations in Wash­ ington "resulted in great advances for seafaring workers." A statement like that might fool the people who don't know very much about the maritime situation, but to those who earn their living as seamen, it is sheer nonsense. All the efforts of the member unions of the CMU were directed at trying to gain for their members the same conditions and wages already being enjoyed by the AFL Maritime Unions. Even this they were unable to gain fully, and the latest contracts signed by the SIU and the SUP put us even further in the lead. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegate by postoard. giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Propaganda cannot take the place of solid gains such as these. The release goes on to say that "greater gains could have been made with complete unity and participation by all the maritime unions in the national negotiations." It would be well to remember that this plea for unity and complete cooperation comes from Harry Bridges and Joe Curran, who repaid the AFL Maritime Union's pledges that legitimate picketlines would be honored, and that Government manning of merchant ships would be con.sidered a lock-out, by attempting raids on the SUP on the West Coast, and the ILA in New Orleans. We have grown accustomed to the fact that the com­ munist-dominated waterfront unions say one thing and practice another. We are not too much shocked over the way trade union principles are distorted by them to con­ form to communist policy. But even we are forced to pause when they make outlandish statements about the gains they have made for the seafaring workers. If seamen had to wait for advances to be made by the NMU and the CMU, they would still be slaves on hell.ships, and with little chance for anything better. Gains are not made by bragging—-gains are won only through action. And action is something that the NMU reserves for fights for power within the organization. The merchant seamen look to the SIU and the SUP for leadership on every score. All maritime v/orkers arc now looking to the newly formed AFL Maritime Councils for leadership on all national issixes. This puts the CMU in the position of operating in a vacuum, and so putting jont publicity releases, even if they are untrue, is a job which they can do well. \t would benefit marine workers everywhere if the CMU would confine itself to just such tasks, and leave actual battling for the democratic waterfront unions. Men Now in The Marine Hospitais These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine^hospitals. as reported by the Port Agents, These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ ing to them. STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL W. HUNT S. J. SOLSKI L. L. OWENS P. R. DEADY C. G. SMITH L. A. CORNWALL^ W. B. MUIR J. L. WEEKS R. J. TURNER R. YOUNG J. S. SEELEY JR. F. TOKORCHUK D. A. WARD T. L. KEITH T. J. DAWES J. E. VILLAFANA T. L. SIMONDS N. TSOAUSKIS R. G. MOSSELLER E. ORTIZ a W. SMITH F. GAMBICKI R. LUFLIN L. L. MOODY M. C. BROOKS » » » BALTIMORE HOSPITAL BENJAMIN THOMAS MATHEW LITTLE STANLEY BUZALEWSKI ALBERT COMPBELL HARRY BENNETT PETER LOPEZ E. J. DELLAMANO JAMES KELLY WM. SILVERTHORNE THOMAS CARROLL MORSE ELLSWORTH MOSES MORRIS FLOYD LILES ARMAND RIOUX HERBERT SEIRY LONNIE TICKLE JAMES LAWLOR % % % -SAN JUAN HOSPITAL R. GAUTIER P. PAGAN B. DEL VALLE P. PEDRO V. T. C. LOCKWOOD J. VANDESSPOOLL » » & BOSTON HOSPITAL BENJAMIN THOMAS MATHEW LITTLE STAJ^LEY BUZALEWSKI HARRY BENNETT HAVEY CRONIN LONNIE TICKLE E. J. DELLAMANO PETER LOPEZ JAMES KELLY "W. SILVERTHORNE THOMAS CARROLL MORSE ELLSWORTH You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m« (on 5th and 6th floors) Thursday^—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) MOSES MORRIS JAMES LAWLOR GUSTAVO PASSARETTI NILS JOHNSON ARMAND RIOUX JULIAN COGGINS NICK MAROWICH » » » NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL D. C. ZERRUDO RAY W. CURTIS EDWARD CUSTER ROY PINK R. L. FRENCH JOSEPH WALSH WILBUR MANNING JOHN R. GOMEZ W. BROCE JR. KEITH WINSLEY ARTUR MITCHELL J. W. DENNIS R. M. NOLAN GLEN DOWELL % % % ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL D. MCDONALD J. W. RUBEL M. BAILEN H. KARLSON J �Friday, August 16, 1946 TEE SEAFARERS LOG Bull Lines Admits Mistake On SS Helen; Suspended Men Pleased With Progress ff. li m I 6 I hi:' 'A Albert Colditz You would think that men who sail the ships that make the American Merchant Marine the most powerful in the world would receive halfway decent treatment from the shipowner if they are hurt in shipboard acci­ dents. Yes, you would think that, but you would be wrong. You would be wrong because ship­ owners care more for the al mighty dollar than they do about human life. Take the story of Albert Col­ ditz, Wiper, for instance. Al has been sailing for quite some time. A good portion of the last few j^ears has been spent on Isthmian ships, doing what he could to bring this company into the SIU fold. When the going was heavy, during the black days when mer­ chant ships wore like sitting gulls for Nazi submarines, Colditz took his chances in the thick of things. Like all other members of the SIU, he sailed the ships right into the teeth of the Nazi menace, and helped to break the back of the German drive. BADLY HURT And then, when the fighting was over, here is how he was re­ warded. On June 11, on board the SS Horace See, Pacific Tank­ ers, going to Gydnia, Al was hui't in a fall from a scaffold. He was injured doing work which he was not required to do, and which he protested doing. When the boat docked in Gydnia, he was im­ mediately rushed to the hospital, where he was placed under treat­ ment. The vessel moved out while- he was still in the hospital, so food was left for him with the com­ pany agent. A few days later, he was surprised to find out from the agent, that his food had been stolen, and that there was no more available for him. Mind you, it was only Colditz's food that was stolen; nothing else was touched. When Al went to the company agent for an explana­ tion, he was given the brush-off. Sfiil afloat," says Al, "but I am sure that it is the worst vessel I was ever on. Boy it sure made me glad that I sail on SIU ships only." Colditz was treated horribly, given the worst possible quar­ ters, and was even denied water. The Chief Engineer and the Pur­ ser were the only ones who treat­ ed him decently. His wound was still open and required dressing, which the Purser did for him each day. The long voyage was finally over, but Al's troubles still dog­ ged him. Galveston was sup­ posed to be the port of discharge, but the Master of the Trumbull refused to discharge him as a "repatriated seaman," and insist­ ed on signing him off as a "work­ away." (Continued from Page 1) gaining agreement. They will receive a minimum of 40 hours straight time per week at $1,45 per hour and $2.17 Vi per hour overtime until they are in a position to ship out with their original certificates restored. It is understood that these men will be hired for standby work in port and not to re­ place any regular crewmembers on the vessel. The company is most anx­ ious to restore amicable rela­ tions and will do everything possible to work toward that end. As a helpful step to ac­ complish this purpose, the com­ pany will immediately refer to the Union and discuss with the Union any difficulties which might involve the Union or its members in an endeavor to work out a satisfactory solution before an issue is created that might get beyond the control of either of us. By working to­ gether with mutual respect for the problems we both are faced with, we are of the opinion that unfortunate instances such as the SS Helen case can be avoid­ ed and the resulting effects on both of us and the SS Helen incident speedily alleviated. We believe the Union should immediately release the SS Helen with her cargo, some of which consists of food products on the point of spoilage. Such action on your part would clear the decks for the harmonious relations which we both desire. Very truly yours, A. H. BULL AND CO. After the letter was received. ON THE MEND WaitingPays Off; Patient Seaman Collects At Last Now Colditz is in the Marine Hospital at Stateri Island, but the Pacific Tankers have not heard the last of this. Al is bringing' suit against the company for forc­ ing him to do work not required of a Wiper, and for compensation for the injuries he suffered while Here is a story designed to doing the work. comfort men who have beefs Al hopes that his recovery will pending for a few days. John De be rapid because, as he puts it, Abreu waited from January 1, "there is a lot of work to be done, 1945, until last week before he and I want to do my share. If collected the money due him it's not sailing Isthmian, it will be from the Moran tug, the MV Yaquina Head. something else that I can do." This tug took part in the in­ It is such spirit and willing­ vasion of Normandy, and when NMU RUST-BUCKET ness to do a job that has made payoff time came around, the His insistence did him no good, the Seafarers the strong Union company disputed the overtime and as punishment, he was placed that it is today. We hope that Al which Oiler De Abreu claimed on board an NMU ship for repa­ for supper relief. The Chief En­ gets on his feet quickly, too. The gineer refused to sign the over­ triation. And punishment it was. "I don't think that the SS John Union can't afford to have men time, and then he disappeared Trumbull is the worst ship like him in the hospital. before the matter could be settled. It tok 15 months to locate the fast-moving Engineer, and Anally the O.T. sheet was forwarded to him in Texas, where he did his duty, and signed his John Han­ cock in the proper place. About time too, because De Abreu had already spent the money many times by now. Of course, the Union tried every means at its command to settle this matter speedily, but red tape is red tape, and the company would not pay off with­ out the necessary forms. Ineidentally, the Patrolman By PAUL HALL who Anally settled the beef was Jimmy Purcell, and Purcell was ("Clearing The Deck," will not appear Ihis week. Brother also ships Delegate at the time Hall, in his capacity as Chairman of the AFL Greater New York the beef came up, in January, Maritime Council, is in Chicago with a delegation from the 1945. It was a long, long time, Seafarers, meeting with officials of all AFL maritime unions but the money is just as good for the purpose of forming a country-wide AFL Maritime today as it would have been then. Council. Further details will appear in next week's LOG.) a special membership meeting was held on Saturday, August 10, and the terms of the letter were made known to the membership. The concessions by the company, and the company's admission of fault were accepted by a unani­ mous vote of those in attendance. Charles Moats, Bosun of the Helen, and leading spirit in the action that took place aboard the vessel, said, "On behalf of the Helen crew I would like to ex­ tend thanks and appreciation for the way that this was fought through. We are glad that the Union is continuing the fight to regain our papers. We are also very happy about what has hap­ pened so far." In the meantime, the efforts of the SIU to have the papers of these men restored has not abated one bit. On August 13, appeals of the men v/ere urged before an Admiral of the New York CG. ACTION MOUNTS Representing the Helen men and the SIU were Ben Sterling, attorney, and Joe Volpian, Spe­ cial Service Department. For the Coast Guard Commander Dugan and Lieutenant Coughlin did the honors. As of this date, final decision has been reserved, but there is every reason to believe that an announcement will be made this week as to the fate of the appeal. By ROBERT MATTHEWS The laws affecting maritime he belongs, one-half part of the workers are so varied and so balance of his wages earned cind complex as to make it an im­ remaining unpaid at the time possibility for a seaman to know I when such demand is made at just how the law applies to him i every port where such vessel, and affects him in many case.s. after the voyage has been com­ This series is not intended to menced, shall lead or deliver car­ make a "sea lawyer" out of every go before the voyage is ended, member, but to point out how and all stipulations in the con­ some of the laws affect a seaman tract to the contrary shall be basically, and to let a man know void; Provided, such a demand what his fundamental rights are. shall not be made before the ex­ Some of our Maritime Laws are piration of,, nor oftener than once still on the statute books in their in five days nor more than once original form and some of them in the same harbor on the same date back to the 18th century. entry. Any failure on the part of Some of them have been amended the master to comply with this from time to time and in vari­ demand shall release the seaman ous ways. It all points up a from his contract and he shall crying need for Congress to give be entitled to full payment of serious consideration to drafting wages earned. And when this new and better laws to replace voyage is ended every such sea­ old, outmoded statutes that have man shall be entitled to the re­ been on the books for a couple of mainder of the wages which shall hundred years. The present be then due him, as provided in ship's articles are an example of the preceding section:" The interp'-ctations given this what I mean. particular law by the courts pco-^ Realizing that seamen have vide that such demand must be very little opportunity flo ex­ actually made in good faith, and amine the laws that are being such demand refused to be deem­ amended from day to day, I will ed a violation. When a demand attempt to answer some of the is made upon the skipper by the most common questions. What seaman in accordance with the seaman at one time or another law, the Master must be given a hasn't had trouble with some reasonable time in which to com­ skipper about getting a draw? ply. I'll warrant there are not many For instance, if a vessel arrived who haven't because, in my years in port dm-ing the night or on a of representing the Union and holiday or Sunday, when it is paying off ships, I've had ques­ physically impossible for the tions thrown at me on this point skipper to get iiiouey, failure on from literally thousands of men. the skippers' part to give ad­ You've all heard the beefs— vances immediately would cer­ the skipper wouldn't put out a tainly not constitute a refusal. By draw, because he wanted the the same token, if a vessel ar­ crew on the job the next morn­ rived during weekdays, when ing and sober; or the Old Man money was available, and the wouldn't put out but $5.00 per skipper refused to make an effort man because he wanted the guys to get money for advances, or if to save their money and be capi­ he ignored the demand, this could talists. And there's the skipper be deemed a violation. who doesn't want to put out a What is a seaman to do if the draw because it's a small port, skipper refuses to comply with and there's nothing to buy any­ this law? If the refusal takes how. place in a foreign port, the sea­ Well, what is the law on it? man should appeal directly to the The United States Code Anno­ American Consul, if in a domes­ tated, Title 46, Section 597 pro­ tic port, the seaman should im­ vides that: mediately contact his Union or, "Every seamen on a vessel of in the absence of a branch of the the United States shall be en­ Union, then he should take his titled to receive on demand, from beef directly to the United States the master of the vessel to which Shipping Commissioner. �Friday, August 16, 1946 THE SEAFARERS tOG 'jSSB Ftnii After All Praise Seaman Is Still Forgotten Man WHAT ttHIMK QUESTION:—Do you think that slopchests on board ship have good supplies at reasonable By LOUIS GOFFIN prices, as stated by the American Merchant Marine Institute? JOHN WEIR, Bosun: That business is as phony as the rest of the shipowner propa­ ganda. They make all kinds of statements hoping that someone will be foolish enough to heliovo one of the lies and pass it on. I have been sealing for quite some time, and I never have seen a slopchest that was decent, or that had a variety of articles at reasoncd>le prices. The shipowners want to make suckers out of sea­ men, so they try their level best to sell them shoddy merchandise at top prices. Those fat boys sure have plenty of nerve. WILLIAM E. LAKE, Utility: That is certainly not true. Prices on board ship are much higher than they are ashore, and the quality of goods is just plain lousy. I never buy anything from the slopchest because I can't af­ ford to spend good money for ar­ ticles that won't last even a little while. I work too hard for my money to be willing to waste it on shoddy clothes and other things that are for sale at slopchests. I buy my gear ashore, and take it with me. In that way I am sure of having what I need. GERALD MIETH, OS; That is as silly as any other statement they have ever made. The contrary is true; there is sel­ dom anything for sale on board ship, and the prices are way up. Most of the shipowners think that the slopchesf is a dumping ground for stuff that the manufacturers can't sell to any one else. I wish that we could believe their story, but we who sail the ships know that it is either a plain lie, or else these guys are complete fools. Maybe the shipowners should get close to their own ships sometime and really find out what goes on. New Voting Law Permits Absentee Voting By Seamen than 6:00 P.M. Nov. 4); Delaware (Coitlhmcd from Page I) Postcard applications for an (ballots must be in by 12 noon absentee ballot may be obtained election day). Idaho (ballots must be receiv­ from any of the following: ed not later than Nov. 4); Illin­ All ships documented under ois, Kansas (ballots must be in the laws of the U. S.; Seafarers by Nov. 2); Louisiana (no speci­ International Union; Ship Opera­ tors or Agents; USS Clubs; US fic notice of voting status of Marine Hospitals; Seamen's merchant seamen has been re­ Maryland,. Michigan, Church Institutes; WSA Offices. ceived) ; Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri STILL TIME (merchant seamen may vote only There are elections in two if they are in the State on elec­ states in which seamen, may vote tion day). if they act promptly: Montana (ballots must be in Maine^—^Election on Sept. 9 of at 6:00 P.M. on election day); Ne­ one Senator and Representatives braska (ballots must be in 10:00 in Congress, and State officials. A.M. election day); New Hamp­ Since no information has been shire, New Mexico (ballots must received regarding deadline date be in not later than 12:00 noon for receipt of ballots, it is sug­ Nov. 4); Ohio (not later than gested they be mailed as early as 12:00 noon election day); Okla­ possible. homa (7:00' P.M. election day). Colorado — For the primary Oregon (ballots must be in by election on Sept. 10, ballots must Oct. 30); Rhode Island (no infor­ be received not later than Sept. mation available); South Dakota, 7. Tennessee, Texas (ballots must General elections will be held be in not later than midnight in most states on Nov. 5 for elec­ Nov. 1). tion of Congressional RepresenUtah, Vermont, Washington tati'.'es. Senators, and various (ballots must be received within State officials. Unless time is 18 days after election); West Vir­ otherwise noted, ballots must be ginia, Wisconsin and Wyomin.g received not later than the day (ballots must be in not later than of election in order to be counted. 7:00 P.M. election day). States which hold elections on It is suggested that residents Nov. 5 are: of states not listed above write Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, to their respective State Secre­ Colorado (ballots must be receiv­ taries if they desire infonnation ed by Nov. 20); Connecticut (bah concerning their absentee voting lots must be received not later status. 7 ATTENTIOie If yotr don'f frad Hnen when you go aboard your ship, notify the Kali at once. A telegram from Le Havre or Singapore won't do you any good. It's your bed and you have to lie in it. My childhood days are far be­ hind me and I no longer ask "why?" in matters concerning seamen. 1 know only too well the answers. The desire to en­ slave the seaman and the lust for power and money supplies all the answers. During the war we were hailed as heroes by everyone, but now that the shooting has ceased the seamen has become the forgot­ ten man. We were promised the many things that the Gl's have already received, but those who made the promises have reneged. We were told that the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navi­ gation would revert back to the Department of Commerce six months after hostilities ceased. STEPHEN MANGOLD, AB: This has not been done. The list rd like to know what ship of broken promises could go on tbey are talking about. I would indefinitely. sure be glad to sail on that boat GOT THE BUSINESS just to see how a dream slopchest really works. Most seamen like All the mad desires of the pow­ to buy their gear ashore because ers that are have managed to the prices are lower and the qual­ shake down the seaman and the ity is much better. Also, on land public until our heads swim. an unlicensed seaman's money We, the seamen, were given is as good as an officer's. It's dif­ the busines by the phony politi­ ferent at sea. On board ship, the cians in Washington by sticking officers usually get their pick of us under the Coast Guard.—The anything in the slopchest, then ships that cost millions to build when the voyage is almost over, during the war and paid for by the seamen are allowed to buy the public are now being sold to anything that the slopchest is the shipowners for peanuts. The stuck with. shipowners, with only profits in mind, turn a deaf ear to the de­ mands of the seamen for a living wage — they have managed to taint and corrupt wherever they laid their hands. N. 0. AFL Council Offers To Work UNNRA Ship Free (Contimiei from Page 1) the most skilled and efficient men in the' industry. THEY KNOW This movement was initiated by both licensed and unlicensed seamen who more than other people know the suffering of the millions of people in the war ravaged countries of Europe and The week's most fascinating Asia. They feel that their war story deals with the discovery by services in the liberation of these the House Appropriations Com­ people which resulted in 'the mittee of a war agency that death of over 6,000 American sliould have liquidated itself some seamen are not complete until time back, What- makes the story the peacetime war against stardifferent is that it wasn't a World ;vatix>n is won. War II agency but one that was This- plan, initiated by the New somehow left over from World Orleans AFL Marine Council, is War I and was. simply forgotten expected; to be adopted nationally about by everybody. The agency by the AFL Marine Organiza­ was set up during the first World tions. The Council, at a mee .ing War to obtain spruce for airplane held' last evening, selected dele­ construction. It spent several gates to attend the AFL Marine hundred million dollars but never supplied a stick of wood for Trades Council being held in planes. But for the last 28 years Chicago August IS-. The dele'gates. Steely White, SIU; ,and' the agency has been spending ap­ iPat Ryan, AFL Organizer; are proximately $20,000 a year—pre­ leaving today by plane from sumably to liquidate itself. Com­ Moissant Airport. mented one Congressman: "After The Council emphasizes that this I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to find that stuck away this is an unsolicited offer with in some Washington cubby-hole no motive, political or otherwise, there's a Federal agency still than aiding by a voluntary do­ paying off the construction costs nation of their labor in relieving of the Merrimac and the Monitor the suffering of the millions of —and probably in Confederate hungry people throughout the world. money." Just Noteif lit l^assing There is a three letter word in the English language that is used early in life by all children. Why is- the sky blue? Why do dogs bark? and so on indefinitely. Mr. shipowner has in mind the return to the days prior to 1934 when, with his blessing, we re­ ceived low wages and long hours. The old days of "we don't make much money but we have a lot of gun" are dead and buried. For the infonnation of these parasites we seamen have other ideas and we intend to carry them out. Mr. Shipowner who profited so much during the war will be made to share his profits with the men who made them possible. TINffi TO RISE Jt is time for the shipowners to get off of their fat fannies, and get wise to the fact that they as well as us, are living in a new age. Seamen have the right to live decently and have families just as anyone else. In order to do so we must be paid wages on a; par with shoreside pay. These facts the shipowners should know by now so if they want to keep those ship.s sailing, they, on the advice of those who know,, should take their pen in hand and sign those agreements. After all, Mr; Shipowner, how long can you continue in business if your ships don't move? �FzidB7. Aiqpist JS, TBE S E A F ARE&S LO€ Page Galveston SIU Hall Is Activities Center If you have been walking down 23rd Street in downtown Galves­ ton recently, your ear drums would have received something of a jolt from the rhythmic racket coming from the building num­ bered .^08V2. That racket was some of the most industrious hammering and knocking heard in the Gulf area in many moons. It was, in fact, the Seafarers In­ ternational Union, Galveston Branch Hall taking shape. u And this new Galveston Hall is getting in .shape fast. In spite of the acute shortages, and the difficulties involved in getting the necessary materials and fur­ niture for a ship-shape HaU, the boys have knuckled down. They have overcome the law of supply and demand by work­ ing it out in the old tradition of "doing the best you can with the tools you have." All hands have He WAS DIRT/ . on the deck is taking a Brodie. The community spirit prevails. The recreation room is spa­ cious, and has ample seating fa­ cilities. The Hall points up the close and amicable working arrange­ ment between the SIU and the SUP. The SUP has been given It's nice and cool here in the recreation room and, just outside within walking distance, is a clean beach with bathing beauties and even some water to swim in. The life of a sailor on the beach is not too tough in Galveston. Come to think of it, what makes guys ship out of this burg, anyhow? D. L. PARKER Agenf, Galveston Branch office space in the building, and the membership of both sections of the Seafarers utilize the rec­ reation and dispatch halls joint­ ly. In the settlement of all beefs, all work together. In fact, the only evidence of any difference is in the color of the receipts issued. AFL MARITIME CENTER labored unsparingly. The pro­ duct of their joint and unstint­ ing efforts is a Hall of which the entire Union can be justly proud. CONVENIENT The Hall, by the way, is very conveniently located. It is just a few blocks from the docks. Seafarers will find that it is within easy walking distance of the beach. The structure has windows on three sides, providing cross-ven­ tilation, and electric fans aid in keeping the building and the Sea­ farers comfortably cool and safe from the hot Texas sun. Mem­ bers like to hang around in this clean atmosphere, which they keep as clean as a Dutch widow's kitchen. And woe be unto the guy who slops up the deck. Any­ one who throws a cigarette butt The Hall will also serve as the office for the Galveston District AFL Joint Maritime Council, with space being provided for a council meeting room. At the moment these facilities are not ready because of the shortage of materials. However, it is expect­ ed that the needed accommoda­ tions will be. available soon.. In addition to the New Hall, another activity has the member­ ship buzzing. The drive to or­ ganize the tugboats is presently centered in Galveston with the companies exerting every effort to maintain their power through the instrumentality of company unions. The membership as a whole are participating in the Seafarers drive to organize all tugs. Many of the men have already shipped aboard the boats, and are actually organizing on the job. Everj'thing , it seems, points to the fact that Galveston is- really taking shape. « There are jobs on the board and plenty of takers at the one o'clock call. Dispatcher Williams calls out the jobs while Agent Parker makes out the slips. Through the open door in the backgrovmd you can see sweet magnolia blossoms. Suh. This is Texas, and don't you forget it. One Of Many This brand-new Union Hall now being occupied by the SIU-SUP in Galveston is typi­ cal of the tremendous growth of the Seafarers. The best part about it is that we are still growing, and every day sees new strides being made in the direction of higher wages and better conditions. A good bet for the future is "SIU to win — across the board." This classy office belongs to the SUP; the SUP shares the shipping Hall with SIU. Here Gordon Ellis, SUP Agent, sits with his back to the window as he discusses matters with SUP Patrolman Bennie Barrena. The West Coast boys are not doing so bad down South—take a look at the snazzy furniture and the swivel chair. Shipping Continues Very Good in Gaiveston; Cargo Movement Up By D. L. PARKER The tugboat situation is what interests these men. Organizer Turk James, Steely White, and Agent D. L. Parker give the lowdown on how things shape up in the area. They're doing a big job down here, and volunteers aplenty can be had for any job from organizing to educating. A Icall on the public address system (mike to you) does the trick. GALVESTON — Shipping has been very good here, although business is not so hot. We get a few ships in each week, but we also have plenty of men to crew them. It seems that shipping is getting back to normal again. There are plenty of tankers lying up now w'hich means we have more men on the beach for cargo ships. I am sending two men to Cor­ pus Christi as we are getting quite a few ships there every week. That port will have quite a lot of coastwise shipping in the near- future. It seems that all the ports in the Gulf ai-ea are getting on Uneir feet again. We have quite a few men from the West Coast coming in. I guess it must be tough shipping out there. We shipped and registered the following number of men this past week. Shipped: Deck—76; Stewards—40; Engine—55. Re­ gistered: Deck—69; Stewards— 43; Engine—51. �TrtE SEAFARERS LOG ALLEGHENY VICTORY—FAR EAST BOUND ir Snapped on the Brooklyn docks just before their ship, the Allegheny Victory, shoved off for the Far East, this group of Isthmian seaman happily contemplate their future—when Isth­ mian will be under an SIU contract. They are: S. Greenblatt, S. Hollstedt, R. Hallis, J. Vincent, E. R. Hall, D. Boyne, R. Arnold, A. Lamanna, H. Stallones, D. Nichols, and organizer Whitey Lykke. Now SIU Shipping Ruios As Amended Augmt 18, 1S48 Allegheny Victory Drops SlU A Line From Panama PANAMA, August 4 — Hello, when coke went to war—on land, Gang: A bit of thisa and data on sea, and etc., etc. Three loud that may prove of interest to you. jeers for the coke people, and we Although this voyage is still in do mean jeers! it's embryonic stage, it appears NIGHT MATE THANKED as though it is to be a rather en­ Thanks to the Night JVTate joyable one. A fine gesture of aboard our ship, while in Brook­ consideration for his crew has lyn, for consideration of the crew. placed the faith of the crewmemHe made certain that the crew bers behind Capt. Hutchinson. would have night lunch by lock­ The issuance of a draw in New­ ing the pantry. And when the port News, when all factors box was not working, the lunch pooled proved negative to any such draw at the time has caused was taken to the officers' pantry. much talk of the Good Old Man. And the crew was told where the lunch could be obtained. By the . Resume — Brooklyn — Before way, the box in the crew's pan­ leaving Bruuklyii, the cieW of try still doesn't work. Oh, well! the SS Allegheny Victory phoned Scope — The interest with in an order for cokes to the which crewmembers view the Brooklyn Coca Cola Bottling progress of the present bill afford­ Company. Due to the company's ing citizenship rights to men hav­ "no delivery on Saturday" policy ing served in the Merchant Ma­ the cokes never did arrive. Any­ rine atomics all beliefs of the thing for the boys! (Ha, ha! We're seaman's thoughts being of minor laughing). focus. Newport News — Determined Hopes — General consensus of to have cokes along on this voy­ the crew: we hope to have won­ age, another call was made to derful, good and splendid news the coke people. This time the awaiting our arrival in Shanghai answer was a blunt, "Sorry, but to the effect that the Isthmian we do not make deliveries to Lines has finally gone SIU. ships." Until later—This is being writ­ Could it be that we were for­ ten betwen the locks of the Pan­ gotten so soon? Or has the status ama Canal. Best of locks to you, of the merchant marine as good too. Sorry, we couldn't resist it. P. S.—More pledge cards to advertising copy for the coke ads dropped? We can remember come from Shanghai. Finis. Here are the shipping rules of months old must re-register on right to establish the shipping the Seafarers International Un­ the sh.'oping list and take out a hours for calling out jobs. All ion, brought up to date to include new shipping card and date. jobs shall be called out on either the amendments dated July 31, (b) Members more than three the half-hour or the full hour. 1946. These rules are effective months in arrears in dues or as­ Jobs, under exceptional circum­ in all branches of the Atlantic sessments and less than six stances, may be called out at any and Gulf Districts. They are of­ months in arrears in dues or as­ time after the Job comes in, but ficial, and must be respected by sessments shall register and ship not before such jobs have been all Agents and members. from the same list sf Tripcard posted on the shipping black­ The rules were made and and Permit Men do. board first. amended by democratic processes (c) Former members more 18. Mail or telephone check-in of the membership. Infractions than six montlis in arrears in on shipping cards or for jobs shall •will not be tolerated. Following dues or assessments, after ap­ not be honored under any cir­ are the rules as they now stand: proval by membership action, cumstances. 1. The Union Hall .shall be op­ shall take the first job assigned 19. All men must be shipped en from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Sat­ to him by the shipping dispatcher. through the offices of the Sea­ 9. Members of the Seafarers farers International Union by the urday, Sunday and Holidays, the hours shall be governed by the International shall have prefer­ official Dispatcher. The Dis­ ence over permit men at all patcher shall be required to is­ port. PHILADELPHIA—Well, ship­ 2. When a member leaves his times, regardless of shipping date. sue two assignment cards to ping here has been very good the 10. NO MAN SHALL BE every man shipped; one to be ad­ last six days, after the way ship he shall report to the Union Hall and register his name and SHIPPED UNDER THE INFLU­ dressed to the department dele­ Whitey Hawk and the rest of the book number, and in return, he ENCE OF LIQUOR. No man gate and the other to the depart­ Brothers on the Negotiating Com­ shall be given a shipping card shall report on a ship under the ment head. mittee settled the beef with our dated the day he registers; a dup­ influence of liquor, after ship­ 20. Members shall attend any contracted companies. licate entry is to be kept by the ping from the hall. Offenders Department Meetings that are It was a fine feeling to pick up shall be brought before a Trial Dispatcher. called. Joint metings shall be a daily paper here and read Vic­ 3. Any member may make a Committee on charges. held every other Wednesday tor Reisel's column on Hawk. 11. Crews delegates shall see night at 7 p.m. Any member mis­ After the Peglers and the other pier-head jump, providing he does so outside the hours of the that all vacancies are filled by sing a meeting WILL BE TAKEN anti-labor columnists, its a plea­ Union Hall, and then, only after members of the SIU when avail­ OFF THE SHIPPING LIST, but sure to read something in favor all efforts to secure a man able. will be issued a new shipping of labor and labor's leaders. 12. No man shall be dispatched card when he applies for it. through the Union Hall have fail­ Brother Ray Gates has been ed. In such cases. Ships Delegate to a job more than 24 hours be­ When Wednesday falls on a holi­ doing a very good job dispatch­ shall make a detailed account fore turning to. Pay shall start day, meeting will be held on ing here, and manages to See his and forward same to the Agent the day required to pass the doc­ Thursday at 7:00 p.m. beloved "Phillies" every so often. of the port involved. The ship's tor or report aboard ship. 21. Only a member of the un­ Red Truesdale is keeping pretty 13. Each member shall have ion for six months or over shall busy along the waterfront; in f—^legate shall be held responsible if he fails to report as provided the preference of shipping on act as ship's delegate. Patrol­ fact, 1 saw him on board ship last three ships. If he does not sail on men shall see that a crew delegate Sunday. herein. 4. No member shall be given the third ship he shall lose his is elected before ship sails from 1 notice plenty of oldtimers a shipping card for another rnem- original shipping card. port. Ordinary seamen and wip­ around the Hall, including a ber, nor have another member's 14. Members who have ship­ ers shall not be allowed to act as great many from New York— shipping card stamped. The Dis­ ped, and later quit or get fired, delegates. the more the merrier, so keep patcher shall not ship any mem­ and who do not report back to coming. Brothers. 22. Members upon shipping ber presenting another's card. the Dispatcher within 24 hours shall show their qualifications to W. J. Reidy nor shall he honor the card of after -shipping, shall lose their Dispatcher for the job shipped 4 4 4 any member not presenting his original date. on. No man shall be shipped own card. This Ain't Hay 15. No member shall be dead- who does not qualify. 5. No shipping card shall be headed from one port to another 23. Members 50 years old or ASHTABULA—The article ap­ issued to any member prior to for the purpose of taking a job over shall have preference to pearing in the current issue of the his paying off any vessel. j on *he vessel in another port un- watchmen's jobs. Pilot stating that the Stewards 6. No member shall be given the branch where the jobs 24. Members will not be per­ and Galley Departments of the an open shipping date for any requests another branch to mitted to register on more than D & C Lines are withholding reason. | send men to fill the jobs. In com- one list, but in an emergency, a their dues and assessments from 7. All shipping cards must be Union has man may be shipped off his list the SIU treasury is not only a stamped after the regular meet- agreements which give the com­ for a job in other departments, gross misstatement of a true fact, ing. Any member wishing to Panies the right to hire certain provided he has the proper en­ but a vicious, below the belt at­ leave the meeting must ask the company may dead- dorsements on his certificates. tack upon our Union, which can 25. Men shipped on regular be expected from a group who permission of the membership to head those men to another port; do so through the Chair. If the but they must first report to the jobs, whose ship lays up in less neither recognize nor adhere to membership extends this privi­ Union Hall for an assignment than 15 days after original em­ any rules in their battle to gain lege, the member may leave the card. When they reach the port ployment date, shall have his full contro.l of Great Lakes ship­ meeting and have his shipping to which they were deadheaded, shipping card restored. When a ping. card stamped. Dispatcher or they must first report to the Un­ ship lays up and calls for a crew Instead of attacking the SIU doorman shall check men in at ion Hall in that port before re­ again within 10 days, the same in this below the belt method, meetings until 7:30 p.m. and porting aboard ship in order that crew shall have preference for tht 1.1"ik and file members of the members coming after that time they may be given another as­ the jobs, providing they register NMU should be watching how shall not receive credit for at­ signment card from that branch. on the shipping list. The above their own treasury is being rob­ 16. No shipping card issued in figures shall be conclusive. tending the meeting. bed by a small minority who are 26. Shipwrecked members posting a $5000 reward for the 8. (a) Any member on the one port shall be honored in an­ shall have preference of joining apprehension and conviction of regular shipping list who has a other port. the members of the mob who shipping card more than three 17. Each branch shall have the {Continued on Page 14) The Patrolmen Say... Keep Coming lynched four Negroes in the South. No fair-minded American ap­ proves of this murder, and every means should be employed to apprehend and punish the par­ ties who committed this murder. Nor does any American approve of lynching, and we agree that laws should be enacted against it, and be strictly enforced. However if a union sees fit to post a $5000 reward in this one instance why not post rewards for other equally atrocious mur­ ders? However, in the SIU, when any money is to be paid out of our treasury for an unusual ex­ pense, it would take a two-thirds majority vote of the entire mem­ bership, and not the vote of a few officials of the union. Again 1 repeat to the rank and file members of the NMU, watch out for your own treasury. The SlU's treasury is protected by the entire membership. When we pay our dues and assessments we demand fi'om our Union a voice and vote as to how it is to be spent and we get it. Henry Chappell Kfou oAN'WtoaoW WgAe-rH€'BADSP/ ifoa^ HRXOH! �1 THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, August 16,'1343 Page Set Shipping Going At Fast Clip In Philly—All Hands Are Invited By JAMES TRUESDALE 'Most All Beefs Against Stewards Could Be Avoided With Great Ease NO NEWS?? By C. J. (BUCK) STEPHENS NEW ORLEANS — Shipping and business are still slow here, but there are lots of coastwise, bauxite and Puerto Rico run ships in port. I have often •writen to the Log and requested the members to come to New Orleans and ship out—but now. Brothers, I am writing and asking all members that don't have a pretty good stake or a flop and feed here in N. O. to steer clear, because ship­ ping is really on the down grade. This week was not so bad with three ships paying off and taking almost full crews; however, the outlook for the next couple of weeks is really bad. I have a few words of advice for the Stewards on some of our ships. I hope what I say will help them in the future and perhaps clear pp a sore spot among crews. FAVORITE VICTIMS As everyone knows. Stewards have been blasted at when some­ thing goes haywire in the Stew­ ards Department. As we know, some of them have it coming, and then again some of them were rigiit, but technically wrong. The last three ships that came into this port to pay off had beefs against the Stewards, and on all three the situation was al­ most the same. The Stewards Afow-THiS ISWDE/\L. always come cr:, ng to the offi­ cials that they are being perse­ cuted by the crews, but when asked if they reported the com­ pany cutting out the stores, or the cook not knowing how to cook or the messmen refusing to work and so on to the delegates, they say: "No, I reported it to the Skipper." This is one of the biggest beefs against Stewards. A Steward is only good so long as he can put out good food and satisfy his crew. When he can no longer do his job, he ceases being a Stew­ ard and becomes a phony bellyrobber. SEE CREW My advice to these Stewards is for them to confide less in the Skipper and officers, and spend a little more time with the Ship's Delegates and crew. They are the ones that will back you up when the company cuts you short, etc. Remember, it is the crew that spearheads any beef that comes up and sticks it out to the end. So in the future, Stewards, if you have trouble in your department, don't go to the Skipper, but go to IJie crew and get it squared away. You will find that the crew then will not be blasting you at the end of the voyage. Another point to keep in mind is if the Skipper or the other officers have a beef against you, remember that as long as you satisfied your crew, they will back you 100 per cent. Silence this week ff^a the Branch Agents of the follow­ ing ports: HOUSTON CHARLESTON MOBILE TAMPA JACKSONVILLE NORFOLK PORT ARTHUR CORPS CHRISTIE PHILADELPHIA—Things .sure have been going along fast in the Port of Philadelphia these days. Shipping has continued to be very good, and many an oldtimer has been practically shanghaied, so great has been the need for rated men. Ships have been paying off with all beefs settled at the pay­ off, to the great satisfaction of the crew — and the Patrolmen, too, for that matter, who like all men, like to see and do a good job. Gus Dorazio and Danny Samp­ son, two ex-heavyweight fight­ ers, who fought the best right here in Philadelphia, are just about ready to ship. Well, here's wishing good luck to the both of them; if they turn out as good Praise Belongs Where Praise Is Certainly Bue This Operator Comes To Aid Of Two SiU Seamen By ARTHUR THOMPSON SAVANNAH — One of our battles has been won. The battle for higher wages and overtime. But don't let your elation get the better of you. That was only half the battle, and you didn't get any more than you should have. You have a prize nego­ tiating committee—shrewd, tough and, to my mind, the best in maritime history. They were our leaders in the battle for wages; they are our leaders in the battle for better working conditions. Let their names sink in your minds, and stand behind them. Business picked up a little since the wage increase. We crewed the SS Joshua Hendy, gave her a litle push, and she's on her way to Norfolk and points east. The SS Bertram Goodhue was taken ov6r by South Atlantic from the Black Diamond outfit and is now crewing up. We hope she'll be in better shape than the other NMU ships we took over. The SS Cyrus W. Fields, also taken over by South Atlantic from Alcoa is also nearly ready to sail. She's in Florida now, and will stop here before proceeding to Baltimore and then Europe. She's another cattle carrier. SWELL CREW We paid off the SUP ship SS John Howland last week — no beefs and a swell crew of oldtimers. The Old Man is a former SUP man, and well liked by his crew. There were a few things needed such as percolators, toast­ ers, etc., and these were brought aboard and she should sail soon with a contented creW. An incident occurred down here which I believe deserves mention. Two crewmembers of a South Atlantic ship went ashore for a good time. Too many drinks got the better of them and they decided to go for a ride, and they were not particular about whose car they used. They had no keys and tried starting the car by crossing wires but were either tfio far gone or too inexperienced to knov/ and tried pushing the car. WRONG GUY They even went so far as to ask a city policement to help push. This proved to be their undoing. They were taken to the local hoosegow, and were bound over to Superior Court and stood a good chance of getting a few years in the bucket, but people started working for them. I don't like to mention the boys names .for obvious reasons, but they are members and well liked by their shipmates. One of the engineers started the ball rolling by contacting the USS. They helped by getting a lawyer who took the case on the cuff, since the boys were broke. - The upshot of the whole affair was that if the boys could get a sponsor they would be paroled. We contacted the South Atlantic SS Co. and they took the boys over and got them out. Don't get the idea they are com­ pany stooges. They never sailed with this company before and are not known to anyone there, just thought the incident was worth mentioning as a local oc­ currence and a good deed by a SS Company official. I HERE'S THE REASON In the last issue of the Log, Brother Charles Hartman asks why a lot of our oldtimers don't act as delegates. Brother, you have the answer in your own letter. I refer you to the third para­ graph in your letter. It reads, "The new members do not know, or are not .well up on the con­ tracts, and when there is a beef or misunderstanding aboard they like to lay the blame on the wrong party, which is the Delegate." (The emphasis is mine.) I've often heard com­ plaints from various delegates, that they are blamed for every­ thing from the Revolutionary War to the Dodgers losing the pennant. (God forbid.) It isn't right to blame him for anything. He works overtime for the crew, studies the agree­ ment, argues with the officers and tries' to settle petty disputes among crew members. His only reward is the knowledge that he tried his best and, maybe, he was thanked by one or two members. BEST FRIEND Your delegate on the ship is yoxu- friend and your counselor. He may make mistakes since he's only human; so don't bawl him out and don't blame him if things go wrong. If you want oldtimers to work in your behalf they'll do it gladly if you'll only cooper­ ate with them and leave all your major arguments for your officials at home. Do you ever read about the go­ ings on in Washington? There's a committee there known as the Mead Committee. They are do­ ing a lot of investigating and have dug up some mighty nasty facts. They have a list of some 690 ships which were worth about $37,900,000. These ships were insured for the grand sum of $477,300,000 during the war. That's damned near 13 to 1. This is only the money side of the story. Consider also the fact that about 6,000 of your ship­ mates were lost. Consider also the thousands who were so dis­ abled they could no longer sail. LOT OF DOUGH Getting back to the money question: the Mead Committee further discloses the fact that 758 ships valued at $37,000,000 were chartered to the government, which is you, for the sum of $199,700,000. A little more arithmetic tells us that this was a little bet­ ter than 5 to 1. Ships worth a quarter of a million were traded in to the government for new ships and the allowance was about three and a half million. I'm not making these figures up. They are now public prop­ erty. $21,000,000,000 (yes that's nine zeroes you see) were appropriated for the WSA during the war. Where did all this money go? We hope the Mead Committee can tell us. Wlien you read all about it, you'll understand what I mean when I say you didn't get any more than you should have. Operating a steamship com­ pany has always been a lucrative business. Working for one has not. The sooner the shipowners realize that they must give a fair share to those who make their millions, the sooner we will have less strikes and work stoppages. I dare any shipowner to refute the figures in this article. I know what I'm talking about and can back it up. MARINE HOSPITALS There's one more thing on my mind which I'd like to bring out. That is, the conditions in our Marine Hospitals. I was never a patient in a hospital, except for (Continued on Page 8) as .sailors as they were as box­ ers, there is no doubt in my mind as to their future. Right now, they are training in the Phila­ delphia gym, and are passing on •jlWD TV/^T'S WHV yocAiusTAjew£ft- their experience to the younger boys. Come on down and see how it's done! COOL AND COLLECTED M. Moran, another of the oldtimers, is ready to ship. He has all his baggage with him, car­ ried neatly in his back pocket. Ray Gates, our hard working Dispatcher, who has broken an­ other girl's heart, is without a doubt one of the best Dispatch­ ers we know of. He has never lost his calm, cool manner no matter how much work lies be­ fore him, or how many questions , are thrown at him—and, broth­ er, the questions he has to an­ swer would make most any guy go nuts. Tony Forgione and Blackie Cardullo, our two Patrolmen, have been really slugging the ball, the way they settle beefs on all ships. No ship ever stays without these two Brothers' rep­ resentation. No beef is too small or too big: Just call the Hall and we will be there to take care of your beef. If there is any doubt in your mind, try paying off in Philadelphia—or ask anyone who has. PHILADELPHIA POTPOURI Let's start our tour of who's who and who's what from 511; Bob Nolan is hanging on the ropes . . , Say, Larson, was that the boss we saw you with? Mighty nice dish . . . W. Gard­ ner, the goon, is still trying br make the waitress — give up, Gardner, the Patrolmen have everything in hand . . . Dave and Jack have sure set everything right in 511. A sailor can always be sure of getting a fair deal as long as these two have anything to do about it ... B. Miller has been strutting since the raise; he insists on being called Mr. Bosun 205 a month is a lot of chips, hey Miller? . . . Ted Dyer is getting married this week to a really swell girl. She is smart, pretty lass, and Ted is certainly not go­ ing wrong. So look for Ted to have his nose to the grindstone from now on. Lot's of luck to the both of you . . . B. Cardullo and Tony Forigone are to be the bartenders, so everything will turn out fine—we hope . . . Wel­ come back home to Mr. Mitch, owner of Sonia's Cafe, who is out from the hospital. We sure are glad to see him again . . . Won­ der what happened to the NMU goons with the high pressure uni­ forms who offered their uniforms and their full books in the* NMU for an SIIT tripcard? . . . That's all for now: having a drink with each one we interview—well, we do have a limit! B. Cardullo T. Forigone ^5 �THE SE AF AREttS LOG If'tidayi Augutt'16, 1946 The Patrolmen Say- True Golors Out: Soviet Ship toston Is Having Its Troubles Good Joe Scabs On Mexican Longshoremen With Coast Guard, But Who Isn't By JOHN MOGAN BOSTON — Business and ship­ ping picked up considerably dur­ ing the past week. Portland and Providence are both showing signs of life and the Port of Bos­ ton is getting plenty of the coast­ al and intercoastal shipping. The Union buried Brother Steve Kelly last week. Brother Kelly had been hospitalized for six months alternating between the. Brighton and the Baltimore Marine Hospitals. He had no rela­ tives or friends to claim the body for burial, so the Union took charge and laid him to rest in a fitting manner. Another excursion outfit was signed up this week. They are only running one boat and the season is practically over, but next year the company figures to expand. At any rate, these jobs are considered very desirable GOILTV / GuiLTi'fGuiLlVf and also on the grounds that the defendant had no prior miscon­ duct record in his 2% years on merchant ships. Result: two rnontlis' suspension of certificates. NO CHANCE Now, the one deep impression on any observer at one of these "kangaroo" sessions is that the seaman hasn't got a chance, and one also wonders how long it will remain "legal" for a military of­ ficer i.e., a Coast Guard lieuten­ ant, to have the power to de­ prive, arbitrarly, a workingman of his right to work for himself and his family. There are fundamental demo­ cratic and constitutional rights involved in this crazy deal, and it is not hard to visualize a con­ centration of all maritime work­ ers in a bitter battle to end this fascist control. So much from Boston for this week—it is hoped that the ship­ ping of the past couple of weeks will continue at the same or a faster pace, as there are still plenty of members waiting to grab a job. NEW YORK—On a recent voy­ age of the SS Vereiidryo (Los Angeles Tanker) which left Port Arthur on a five months' trip, taking in several ports in Japan, China, Singapore, Italy, Trini­ dad, and return to New York, Captain C. Lyall and other offi­ cers of this ship were highly commended by the entire crew. During the trip, one character by the name of Petterson was run off the ship in Singapore for bullying and beating up a young crewmember. Three replace­ ments were picked up in that port, among them being two NMU men and an old time ISU member by the name of N. Schastma. This man had been a Jap prisoner for three years, had been shot by them and mutilated with sabers several times. By the end of the voyage, one of the NMUers was well thought of by the Verendrye crewmen, but the other man was a 6 foot 3 inch individual who tried to intimidate the entire crew with his bullying ways. However, he decided to change his tactics be­ fore the payoff. Ray Gonzales Blackie Colls Jimmy Sheehan By JOHNNY HATGIMISIOS BALTIMORE — Sliipping has conditions and more equitable been very good, with payoffs rights. a-plenty. ISTHMIAN SOON SIU The increase which we just The Isthmian drive is on the won will go a long way with our last lap now, and soon the men Seafarers. The men who are sailing her vessels will be under fighting for the membership are the SIU banner. It will be a great day for these men, because the getting a real break for the sea­ SIU is the one Union which does men. We have no record of sell­ most for its membership. 1 say to outs as the NMU ha.s. Our men all unorganized seamen that you got what they went after, and should get under the SIU ban­ as usual our rivals are crying ner. The MFOW on the West Coast their heart? out is now running into a little un­ I was reading Victor Reisel's expected trouble, and they are column the other day—the one really raising hell. They thought which he devoted to John Hawk they were doing the right thing and the Seafarers. For the ef­ when they went into the CMU, forts which they have expended but there's a catch to anything in in behalf of the Union member­ which the commies are involved. ship, our thanks go to him and They tried to get the SIU to to the many others who have fall victim to their little game, fought so hard. too, but failed, of course. Very They know what it is to be shortly, we hope to have our a seaman. They have come up own AFL Maritime Council or­ the hard way, and have been ganized on a national scale. It personally engaged in all the bit­ will be a Maritime Council which ter battles which confronted the will have its foundation in the SIU. Seafarers are well repre­ rank and file of. the various mem­ sented in the fight to gain better ber unions—unlike the CMU, in which rank and file does not ex­ ist, for with the commies in con­ trol the rank and file can have no voice. Port New York Is Busy Handling All Beefs While Shipping Activities Pick Up Considerably during the summer months by the local members, and from the By JOE ALGINA point of view of the membership all these outfits should be under NEW YORK —Maybe it's the contract, regardless of how small heat, or maybe it's the Helen, they may be. but it seems as though things TROUBLES STILL are really buzzing around here. We are still having our troubles I don't know whether the Helen with the Coast Guard up this or the new^ contracts are the most way. No doubt it is a concerted • program to make things as diffi­ discussed subjects in the Hall at cult as possible for the SIU mem­ this time. I guess the contracts bership, and is not confined to are the most discussed, and the Boston alone. The latest fiasco Helen is the most cussed. involved an AB aboard the SS The men are really hot about Robin Adair, who was charged the treatment of the militant with two offenses by the Chief crew members of the Helen, and Mate—who, incidentally, is one are prepared to go to any lengths of those guys who are not too to get their papers back for them. sure of themselves or their ability They take it as a threat to them­ to hold down their jobs, and con­ selves, and want to meet the sequently attempt to excuse the threat at least halfway, in typical defect by frequent displays of SIU fashion. authority. HOLIDAY BEEF He did give his crew a bad time throughout the trip, and appear­ To add to the activity, shipping ed against his AB at the Coast has picked up considerably, and Guard hearing. One charge was although things are not as hec­ failure to attend a fire and boat tic as they were during the height drill. of the war, still and all, we man­ The defendant proved that it age to ship a good number of men should not have been "failure each week. The George Wash­ to attend" but rather "late for fire and boat drill." However, he was found guilty on this speci­ fication. BOSUN'S ORDER Next charge was refusal to obey a lawful command of the Mate. This turned out to be one of those things where the Bosun knocked off the man, who had worked a couple of hours over­ time immediately after coming off watch, because the man was both tired and ill, and the Mate overruled the Bosun's order. Although there was no proof of any emergency existing which would make it necessary for all hands to turn to on overtime the defendant was nevertheless found guilty dn the second specifica­ tion. A plea for leniency was then made to the Hearing Officer, on the grounds that the finding of "Proved" on both specifications could well have been different, ington, Alcoa, finally crewed up after long wrangling, and is re­ suming regular runs to Bermuda. One beef has arisen lately that could have been settled before it started. The crew of a ship requested holiday pay for work­ ing one day in a foreign coun­ try. The Master says that it was not a holiday, and that the long­ shoremen worked without extra compensation. Now, if these men had brought back some proof that it actually was a legal holi­ day, the whole thing could be settled before you could say "Seafarers International Union." In the future, I advise all Sea­ farers to make sure that they bring back proof of a holiday in a foreign country, and in that way we can collect for you with­ out a whole lot of rigamarole. PORT DATA Here on the fifth deck of the New York Hall we get a lot of requests from guys who want probationary books. We would like to be able to tell them the books are theirs for the asking. but that is not the case at this time. •At the present time no more books are being issued, but the time will come when new mem­ bers will be taken in and, when it does, those who have their dues and assessments paid up will be allowed to apply for membership. So cheer up, fellows, soon you tripcarders can be full members in the Brotherhood of the Sea— the SIU. For a long time seamen have been battling for Unemployment Insuranrce. Well, our long fight might be successful finally. Joe Volpian, SIU Special Services representative, is currently con­ ferring with New York state of­ ficials, and an announcement might be forthcoming at any time now. It's about time that we sailors got some sort of a break. The men who were aboard the Point Carbillo when she took that freighter in tow are entitled to salvage money. That dough is waiting for them at 37 Broad­ way, New York City. Go get it, fellows, it's all yours. COMMIE SCABS A very interesting situation de­ veloped last month down in Vera Cruz, Mexico. The Soviet ship Vovrov was in the port. Guards were necessary to prevent a fight from breaking out between the Russian crew and Mexican long­ shore workers, when the Rus­ sians began loading fruit on the vessel. Russian officials stated that the loading costs were too high, and that, therefore, the crew had to do the loading. The longshore­ men served noticed on the ter­ minal loading outfit that they ex­ pected a day's pay for the work which was their's. We hope they get it. PREACHING and PRACTICING But that's how the nation which preaches that they are the true upholders of the workers' rights practices its doctrines. I would like to see them go out to the west coast and pull such a stunt. I'd like to see how Harry Bridges would react to a deal like that, whether he would stand for his men being scabbed on by or­ der of his big bosses. That would really be worth something to see! Our motto is one for all and all for one, while the commies say all for one, and that one is them. Our way is the right way, so let's all get out in full swing and get all the companies we can un­ der our banner. Make the SIU the most powerful Union on the time and a few cents for stamps waterfront. writing letters to his Congress­ Here's wishing you all good man, there would soon be a pile shipping. of letters which they could not ignore. As I mentioned at the start of this letter we have fin­ ished one battle. We have many more. The conditions in the hos­ pitals must be fought. The ges^ All men who come within tapo tactics of the CG must be the provisions of the Draft fought. The raiding actions of Law should keep in touch the CMU must be fought. with their draft boards while No seaman worthy of his call­ ing can ever stop fighting. We've on board ships. Do not de­ shown in recent months that pend on the Purser to do this we've got what it takes. -So sit for you. He may fail to do so. down now and write to youj: and the first thing you know, congressman. And you, too. And you're not a civilian anymore. wake up that guy over in the cor­ Praise Belongs Where Praise Is Certainly Due— This Operator Comes To Aid Of Two SIU Seamen Maritime Unions and there must (Contimied from Page 7) one day as a kid when I had my be three times that many more in other unions or unorganized. tonsils removed. This was be­ fore I went to sea and naturally I did not go to a Marine Hos­ pital. I have, however, visited many of our members and many of my personal friends in Marine Hos­ pitals and, while I never heard much good about them, I never did know they were quite so bad until the recent Log stories brought them to niy attention. One recent writer said it should be brought to the attention of the If each one of these seamen public. That is true, but we have about 80,000 members in AFL would spend five minutes of his ner and tell him. About The Draft J �Fridar, Augufi 16i 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Gold Coast Teaches Anti-Unien Isthmian Skipper Maritime Law By W. H. SIMMONS i: ti SAN FRANCISCO—Things on the old Gold Coast are still hum­ ming. The past few weeks have almost caused me to miss out on my quota of cool boers, and that is something I really hate to lose out on. Anyway fellows I have had my share of grief, misery and some good laughs. For instance yester­ day, August 8, one of the good old Isthmian ships pulled in here. Now, this ship, namely the SS Jeremiah S. Black, signed on and crewed up in New Orleans around July 3. The Lord and Master, non-union Herron, de­ cided down in New Orleans that he would make a name for him­ self with the Company by taking all the meat and food off the idle ships lying around and thereby saving the company money. Well, that is what he did and this is what happened. Enroute to the West Coast the crew be­ gan getting sick. About twothirds of the crew had diarrhea so bad they could not work. Fin­ ally she arrived in San Pedro and the Old Man paid some of the sick rhen off and logged them for being absent from work. Coast Guardsmen and sent them down to the ship. When they came back, there was the Old Man sitting on one of those hard benches in the back of a big Black Maria truck. Man, oh man, that was good to see! Well, fellows, the trial lasted until 5:30 p. m. of that day. The men got their money, and the Captain is a sad, but wiser man today, as his sea career is over. A Typical Seafarer Pag* Ten SiU Crews Hold Meeting In Trinidad—BWI Marine Workers Ask SIU For Aid In Organizing I Oncp an organizer, always an I organizer! There's something j about this organizing that gets in a person's blood. Look at the case of Bill Higgs. Bill did considerable work for the Seafarers in the Gulf area and on the Atlantic Coast in the Isthfbian and tugboat organizing drives. Since then, he's gone to sea again. Now, he's on the Al­ coa scow, MV Span Splice. a . .. : She was one of ten SIU vessels in the harbor at PoiL of Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I., when word Smiling Mike Hook, Book came of the SIU-SUP work stop­ No. 27528. is an Asst. Electrician page to force the ship operators who is typical of many Sea­ to negotiate on SIU contract de­ farers doing a swell organizing mands. Bill and his shipmates de­ cided that something must be job for the Union aboard Isth­ done. mian ships. Since the drive Looking around the harbor, started. Mike has been on the they could see nine other SIU Steel Electrician. Eastpoint Vic­ ships scattered around them. tory. Beaver Victory, and Sea These other ships were AlcoaScorpion. He was in port dur­ owned just like the Span Splice. ing the demonstration against So Bill Higgs, with the assistance Bridges' Coos Bay raiding ac­ of Brothers Joe Martello and tivities. and actively partici­ Vernon Tarter, decided that a pated in the picketlines. Now. joint meeting should be held in Brother Hook is shipping out order to inform all of the SIU on an SIU ship, the Walter W. ships what was taking place in Christiansen. It's about time he the U. S. v/ith regard to maritime took a rest, says the Log! conditions. Contacting officers of a local Union, The Federated Workers Trade Union, Higgs received perliiisslon to Use their hall. The meeting call went out, and the entie crews from ten SIU ships along with various representa­ tives from the local Unions at­ tended the mass meeting. When the meeting v/as con­ vened at 10:00 p. m., 541 men were present, mainly Seafarers,' with a few representatives from , the local waterfront Unions —> stevedore.s, dockworkers, light­ ermen, and tugboatmen. Higgs was elected chairman, and Mar­ tello and Tarter were chosen as recording clerk and reading clerk respectively. ISTHMIAN PAYS This is costing the Isthmian Company quite a bit of dough. As all the meat and grub in his ship has to be hauled off and burned, also all the ice boxes had to be cleaned and steamed out ac­ cording to the U. S. Public Health specifications. I reported these conditions to the Inspectors, as we can't send our men out to live under those conditions. Not even for the good old Isthmian Company. Well, dear readers, shipping is very slow at the present time, as we haven't had very many ships in the port for a couple of weeks. So steer clear of the Coast if you TWO SICK MEN are planning to come out for a Then the ship came up here to ship. At present we have plenty Opening the meeting, Higgs told Frisco. When she reached here, of men on the beach. the assemblage that the purpose the" Steward Harry E. Brophy I am looking for things to pick was to acquaint all .SIU-SUP and First Assistant Engineer Jo­ up a little, but due to the fact members in the port with the seph Clark were sick, so the Skip­ we have so many idle men on the latest developments of the con­ per paid them off under mutual coast, I am afraid there is enough tract negotiations. He relayed a consent with six days logged, at help around to handle any jobs message from New York Port two for one, for being absent that come up. If and when ship­ By BUD RAY Agent Paul Hall informing them from work. It so happened this ping is good out here I will re­ that the SIU would win their Steward and Engineer were SIU SAN JUAN—Shipping remains fortable. Here is one that I beport it to the Log. demands as they alwaj's had, and men. They came up to the office The Atlantic and Gulf has suf­ on the slow side in the Enchant­ lieve will work. Figure ways to probably without the necessity of to see me. (Here is where Papa fered a bad week. Not one At­ ed Isles with only one Waterman put more portholes in, and then a strike. Simmons gets his laugh.) lantic and Gulf ship paid off here. ship coming in each week, and no install suction and blower fans It was then moved and sup­ I immediately called the Chief That is not good for our Financial shore gangs being put to work. ported that "If the ship operators MV GlRlMV£ Alg Shipping Commissioner here in status. "When there is no income, do not meet with the SIU rep­ The membership knows that, -rwe COLD SHOt^LOCR. Frisco, Lt. Garvis. He asked me then I feel low and weary. resentatives to negotiate the just to bring the two men right down when the ships start to come in So long, dear readers, until the demands of our membership, that to see him. Upon reaching his again that the SIU will still be we be ready to strike and fight office I found the Purser of the next Gold Coast report. Oh say, the Union that always has and don't forget a word of praise to the operators to the bitter end." ship sitting on a bench in the our Negotiating Committee back The motion was carried unani­ always will represent the mem­ Commissioner's office. in New York. I say we have the mously. bership in their best intere.sts. I asked him if he had the Of­ FOREIGN SUPPORT ficial Log Book with him and he best negotiating committee ever. The new contracts prove con­ said, yes. The Commissioner look­ Officials of the various Unions clusively that, as always, wc ed through the Log Book and present went on record at this have the highest wages and the could not find any entry of the meeting to back* the actions of best working conditions on the days absent from work, nor was . the SIU-SUP 100 per cent. These waterfront of any nation. there any Log entry. Unions — representing seamen-,The Isle of lovely ladies, and Upon questioning, the Purser stevedores, dockworkers, bargeland of the brew that puts you to bring in fresh air and take the stated that he only had them higher than a Georgia Pine, was hot air out. (Conthiucd on Page 14) typewritten on plain forms. Boy, While at Alexandria, James shaken by one of those things oh boy! Was that a kick! The Barnett, one of the crewmem- called an earthquake last Sunday Commissioner read him the laws which lasted for two minutes and on logging a man, and how and bers aboard the Isthmian scow. 40 seconds. when he must enter it in the Of­ Steel Engineer, was attacked by Yours truly had just finished a ficial Log Book. The commis­ an NMUer with a knife. During By WILLIAM (CURLY) RENTZ bit of fried chicken and had laid sioner informed the Purser that the ensuing fracas, Barnett sus­ down to get the famous 40 winks BALTIMORE — Funeral serv- my husband belonged to such a he was to refund the men the tained several cuts on his arm that is traditional in the land of ices were held here recently for, fine Union, with such a swell $42.10 that they had been logged. The Shipping Commissioner then necessitating his removal to the the sunny clime, when the shack Brother John J. Samardjic, an old j bunch of guys. . made out clips to the Master and hospital at Alexandria for a cou- .started to shake and shiver like SIU member, who drowned at j "All I can say is thanks again. the morning after the night be­ Ocean City, Md. Several Seafar­ You fellows are tops. Company for the money to be plg of days. Five witnesses, including both fore. ers, representing the Union, Mrs. John J. Samardjic." refunded. (Here is where the fun SIU and NMU members, were But you can believe me when served as pallbearers. starts.) HOSPJTAL COMM. ACTIVE present in the messroom, and A floral offering, purchased say the siesta was off Tor the TOUGH • BABY John Taurin of our Hospital saw ythe unprovoked attack of day as I quickly removed this from donations made by the On going down to the ship to Charles Cox on the unarmed carcass to a place where there membership in this port, was sent Committe reports that $60.00 has been divided among the hospi­ get their money back, the Old Barnett. Since then, these wit­ were no concrete buildings. We to the funeral. talized SIU men in this port. The Man disregarded the Shipping nesses have agreed to appear are supposed to have gotten the Mrs. Samardjic, wife of the Commissioner's seal and stamp against Cox in whatever action big end of it, but there was very late Seafarer, has forwarded a money was donated by the crews on the chits. He ran the Stew­ Barnett decides to take against little damage and no one was letter to this Hall, expressing ap­ of the following ships: SS South ard and First Assistant off the him. hurt. I guess the skipper sitting preciation for the Union's con­ Bend ($20.50); SS A. Dvorak ($22.50); and the SS William ship and said: "To hell with the on high figured if we wanted dolences. Christensen ($17.00). Commissioner and your Union. I atomic power he would show us The letter follows: Seafarers in the Baltimore Hos­ will pull every damn one of your he had a few of the secrets left. "To the SIU, pital receiving the proceeds — papers." WHEW! THE HEAT! I want to thank you for such $4.00 each were: Annand Rioux, In thirty minutes the men came cooperation when Hart Brown, Flip Libs, Moses The Victorys that are running wonderful back to my office and told me ex­ actly what happened. I called here for Waterman are proving needed. I certainly appreciate Morris, Morse Ellsworth, T. A. the Commissioner and quoted the just a little hot for the members your kindness, and also the mem- Carroll, W. W. Silverthorn, Old Mans exact words. Boy, was who must give their pound of bers who were so kind in my James E. Kelly, E. J. Dellamano, the Commissioner hot! He had flesh daily in the galley. There hour of need. I want to thank Peter Lopez, Harry Bennett, Lorme send the men right back to his have been numerous complaints each and every one of them, rancc Tickey, Stanley Buzalewoffice. (Here is the real laugh.) and hundreds of suggestions on They were swell. ski, M. Little and Benjamin. The Commissioner called in six "I am very proud to know that Thomas. how to make it a little more com- Earthquake Rocks Puerto Rico, But Slow Shipping Only Yawns Seafarer Is Cut In Attack Sends Thanks To Baltimore SIU a -•i| • t| �c-isf ' •• • ^ • Friday, Au^alr 16, 1946 T BE SEAFARERS LO a I* Ten >• SHIPS' MIMUTES AMD MEWS • Bellyrobber Gets The Old 'One-Two' On SS Pepperell The Steward aboard the SS William Pepperell was strictly on the defensive, deflecting verbal blows tossed at him recently by the crewmembers. It seems that the crew didn't like the way he was running his Department and told him so. One crew member was ap­ proaching the bursting point as he related how the Steward told him to "walk ashore" if he didn't like the way the Steward Dept. w^s being handled. It seems that all he wanted was some more tea. -Another crewmember tossed at hipi the question: "Hey, whjy haven't you turned your overtime sheets into the delegate?" The Steward's nifty retort was: "I am the Steward and I am not forced to do so." He was losing ground fast but the crew gave him no rest. "Why isn't there any butter put out for the night lunch?" chimed forth one of the deck crew. The Steward came forth with the old standby: "I am rationing it so there will be enough for the return trip." He was then asked why he didn't consult the crew and he re­ plied that it was his job and he would handle it his way. By this time the Steward was definitely hanging on the ropes. Now fellas, the plot thickens. Did the crew rush in with a hay­ maker, or were they going to have their revenge by having him flogged on the quarter deck? No! A belly robber is entitled to mercy according 'to international law, so the crew gathered up _lhein'verbal barbs and silently stole away leaving the tired and worn frame of the bellyrobber gasping for breath on the floor of his quarters. Beef Outlook Good For Mobile Agent From way out in Shanghai comes advance notice that Port Agent Chailie Kimball had better prepare himself for a "grub beef when the SS Azalea City finally winds up her present voyage in Mobile sometime in October. Seymour A. Heinfling, who acts as recording secretary aboard the vessel, penned the fol­ lowing post script, and attached it to a note accompanying the ship's minutes: "As of July 8, 1946, the can­ ned milk is being mixed with water and we are going to have one sure grub beef when we get back to "Hominy Grits town." The Azalea City arrived in Shanghai July 3. She had been held up in Panama for six days because of refrigerator trouble and drain valve leaks. Tentative ports of call include Hoi^kong, Calcutta, Aden (Ara­ bia), San Juan and Havana. i Chief Cook In A Stew Over NMU, Crew Scores Finds SIU Is Better Of The Two Skipper As Union Hater George Ruttloff is a good cqok.f He knows, too, the ingredients that make up a good union. The SIU, he has discovered, has those ingredients. For George Rutt­ loff the SIU is THE Maritime Union. He gaVe up a full book in the NMU to become am SIU tripcarder. Ruttloff, who has been sailing in the Stewards Department since 1920, recently went into the SIU Hall in New Orleans, and said he'd like to transfer from the NMU to the SIU. Buck Stephens, acting Agent, told him sorry, but no can do. "The SIU doesn't transfer men to its rolls from the NMU," said Buck. But Stephens told Ruttloff that if he cared to turn in his NMU fuU book, he could have a tripcard, and he could make a trip on an SIU ship. If Ruttloff proved his worth to the crew, Stephens said, he could get an SIU book in the same way other tripcarders do'. SAILS ON GAMBRILL That was plenty good and fair as far as Ruttloff was concerned. He sailed on the SS Stephen W. Gambrill, which Stephens re­ ports, turned out to be as tough a ship that sails. A phony Skip­ per and Chief Engineer made it a hell-ship. But in spite of this Ruttloff completed the voyage with a good word for the SIU. In a signed statement, Ruttloff stressed some prominent differ­ ences between the NMU and the SIU, and made special mention of the friction existing in the NMU. But here it is in his own words: In comparing the NMU and the SIU, I wish to state that the SIU runs much cleaner ships (and the Gambrill was a baux­ ite-carrier) and has better crews that act more like a large family than a bunch of strang­ ers. I was well respected al­ though I was a tripcard man. I found a much better and greater variety of food to cook with, which made my job easier, and made it easier to please the crew. And above all, if it was neces- A letter citing the vicious, an­ ti-Union conduct of the Skipper of the MV Manrope Knot has been forwarded by the crew to the SIU Port Agent in Mobile. The Skipper also demonstrated a complete disregard for the wel­ fare of his men even to the ex­ tent of giving civilians preference in making slopchest purchases in foreign ports, the letter points out. The letter sets forth the crew's reasons for judging the Manrope Knot's Captain J. L. Splane as being "unworthy of holding Mas­ ter's papers. TEXT OF LETTER George RiHtlofl' baked a birthday cake for one of the crew, but some bad weather knocked it over on the deck. George baked another one inscribed with "better late than never," He's shown handing it to the AH whose birthday it was. sary to work overtime on an SIU ship, as was the case on this one, you are able to collect at the payoff without any ar­ guments. On various NMU ships I have worked plenty of overtime, but if it is disputed you just try to collect. When I was on NMU ships the food was of a poor variety, the ships were dirty, and the Union did not try to make the crews clean them up. The crews were always fighting among themselves about the friction in the NMU, and too much politics. The crews all had the general attitude of "to hell with everything." In closing, I wish to state that I wish I had joined the SIU years ago, and I would never had to put up with the corny stuff of the NMU. Not only was the SIU and its membership enthusiastically en­ dorsed by Ruttloff; the Gambrill crew had good words for the former NMUer. They wrote a VESSEL IS STRICTLY FROM HUNGER letter to the New Orleans SIU Hall recommending the Chief Cook. CREW'S LETTER The letter follows: "We, the undersigned book members of the SIU, hereby make application for invitation to membership in our Union for George Ruttloff, who, until re­ cently, has been an NMU mem­ ber, but has since resigned from that union. His sea experience dates back to 1920. "He signed on this ship, the Stephen W. Gambrill of the Al­ coa Steamship Company, as Chief Cook. His ability in this line is unexcelled and you can well im agine that he has made marly friends in this manner alone. However, he has many other qualities that make him a most desirable prospect for our Union. He is well-liked by all hands on this vessel for his sobriety, hon­ esty, efficiency and his desire to do a Job right. "We, therefore, subinit, his name for membership and hope that the SIU will continue its policy of selecting the best men in the Maritime field." The letter was signed by 14 full book members including the three Delegates aboard the vessel. Attention Members! Seafarers Sailing As Engineers The identity of the man who painted what fhe crew unani­ mously agreed was a more appropriate name on this vessel is not known, although there are suspicions, says James Tucker, former SIU Port Agent, who turned the picture over to the LOG. Brother Tucker was one of the crew which sailed the scow to fha Far East and return on a voyage lasting four months and 23 days. In addition to the very scant servings, the crew had to contepd with a phony Chief Mate. They were able to control him, but they didn't fare so well with the food. The ship had a good deck crew, some of who were Jim Morrow, Pete Oberby, A1 Richards, and John Harrison, reports Tucker. All members—relired mem­ bers and former members— of the Seafarers Intemalional Union who are now saUing as UcenifMd Zngineerst Pleas* report as soon as possible to the Seafarers Hall at 51 Bea­ ver Street, New York City. Yottr presence is necessary in a matter of great importance. The complete text of the crew's letter, addres.sed to the Mobile Port Agent, follows: At the Union meeting aboard ship tonight the following letter was voted to be forwarded to you. This letter is being sent to you with the hope that none of our fellow seamen will be unfortun­ ate enough to have to sail with this Skipper, Captain J. L. Splane, license No. 165497. Below are listed some of the reasons why we think and know that this man is unworthy of holding Masters papers. From the beginning of this voyage out of New York May 22 to July 22 when we were payed off in Mobile, Ala., Cap­ tain Splane has been viciously anti-Union. BREAK UNIONS He has shown this attitude nu­ merous times when talking with the crew. He always complained tht none of the crew would do any work without the payment I IT.' -SoAfg ^10 I mn!' of overtime. He mentioned sev­ eral times that he will be glad when all Seafaring Unions have been broken. This man apparently has never sailed a ship carying electricians before. He has jumped the elec­ tricians on this ship accusing them of not doing enough work. Any one sailing one of these ships as an Electrician knows that there is plenty of work to keep him busy most of the time. The Skipper saw fit to turn a Wiper to sweeping and mopping the officers' port passage on the main deck. When he found out the Wiper put in for overtime he hit the roof. He then took it up with the Chief Engineer. He was told that the overtime would be (Contiimed m Page It) Si. . �Friday. Augual 16, 1846 THE SEAFARERS LOG Pmga Etoa Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings I SEAFARER SAM SAYS BRAZIL VICTORY. Febru­ ary 24 — Delegates' reports ac­ cepted. Motion carried to notify SS Company not to give the crew the run-a-round when or­ dering supplies. It was agreed lhat supplies should be ordered three days before ship sails. Discussion on the prominence of high pressure hats aboard ship. Good and Welfare: Lin­ en beef straightened out. Re­ port shows enough for all. Molion carried to investigate san­ itary work being done by OS and Wipers which doesn't con­ form to agreement. t- i X WHITE OAK. June 13 — Chairman Percey Boyer; Sec­ retary Ray Rife. One minute of •ilence observed for departed brothers. Discussion of strike situation. Crew agreed to await developments and take best course., as decided by Union. Good and Welfare: Question was raised as to the pric« of slop chest cigarettes. It was decided to tuni matter over to Patrolman at first U. S. port. Electrician reported shortage of fans with proper current and urged that those on hand be carefully used; reported need of better room ventilation and more portholes. Motions car­ ried: new toasters, clocks, cof­ fee pots and salt dispensers needed; new supply of cots should be put in; to ask Cap­ tain to open gunners quarters for crew as they are cooler. Point was raised lhat wash water at limes is so rusty thai It is unusable. XXX Maybe The Smoke Gets In His Eyes ' The Purser on the SS Citadel Victory evidently wanted to be the only one on the ship to blow smoke rings. While the ship was tied up in South America he came aboard with the sad tale that he was unable to purchase cigarettes for the slopchest. He neglected to mention however, that he was able to buy them for himself at a buck per carton. Maybe the boy's smokers hack kept him awake nights. XXX ELROY ALFARO. June IBChairman Halloway; Secre­ tary Palmer. Motion carried: lhat the Delegates check to see lhat ample fresh and dry stores are brought aboard before sail­ ing. the Delegates to be further instructed to call a special meeting of the crew report all Items ordered and not recjeived in order to take necessary job action. Good and Welfeure: A repair list was made up by the crew. A copy to be presented to the Captain and one re­ tained to give to the Union up­ on arrival in Frisco; The crew has been urged to write their congressmen immediately re­ questing them to vote against the President's Reorganization Plan 3. Part 1. which, if passed would give the Coast Guard continued jurisdiction over the Union. XXX Ridge Skipper Rates Crew's Raspberry not disturbed; lhat only one book be taken from the library at one time. XXX SS POWELLTON SEAM. July 27—Chairman Tilly; Sec­ retary Kerester. Good and Welfare: A good talk on union­ ism. and what it stands for was given by the Chairman. The First Assistant to be asked to raise the temperature of the thaw box from its present tem­ perature of 32 degrees to at least 45 degrees F. The Stew­ ard was requested to order sufficent quantities of milk when in port and in case of any beefs he v/ill receive the full support of the crew. The crew of the SS Blue Ridge Victory recently bestowed upon tlx their Captain the rather dubious SS TRISTAM DALTON. honor of "Captain of the year," or June 3—Chairman Rudolph the man they'd LEAST like to Himel; Secretary Arthur Belsail with. Having a large field lew. Delegates reported every­ to choose from it was quite dif­ thing running smoothly in their Depts. Motions carried: thai all ficult, but on the tenth ballot the crew members using cups, Skipper coasted in. The rasp­ dishes and spoons wash same berry being all his. The ship's after night lunches, also return minutes chose not to mention the perishables to refrigerator; that Captain's failings, but they must all men who disregard these have been many, with all the rules will be fined $2 after the steel eyed, whip swinging Mas­ first offense. The money col­ lected to be divided and turned ters on the loose. over to the Log and the Hos­ Allaying any doubts that they pital Fund. were in a vicious mood, the crew » » » went on to vote letters of thanks to Richard Callihan, Chief Ra­ Bartram Skipper dio Operator; Spencer Evans, As­ sistant Purser, and Army Cap­ Measures Up tain Tourville, Troop comman­ According tothe way the crew der, for their efforts to provide of the SS John Bartram measures recreation for the membership. a guy, the Skipper of the vessel XXX CECIL N. BEAN. June 23 — is "every inch a gentleman," and Chairman Fred Bura; Seci'y since this might be the exception Paul Nagy. Deparlment dele­ rather than the rule, we pass on gates have no overtime or other the statement which was attach­ beefs to report. Good and Wel­ ed to the minutes of the June 23 fare: New coffee urns to be in­ meeting. stalled in pantry; have toasters "The crew of this ship," the for use by crew; put new or statement goes," wish to state better refrigerator in mess, and that the Captain, M. Lobby, is put messhall radio speaker in every inch a gentleman, and it listening order. has been a pleasure to sail with XXX him." SS OUACHITA VICTORY. And it's a pleasure to hear it. June 3—Chairman Cohen. Sec­ S, J, ^ retary Lerner. Motions carried: to have meetings aboard ship SS FELIX GRUNDY. July 19—Chairman Joseph Mackey. once per week while at sea; Secretary Fred Shaio. Dele­ that all garbage be placed- on starboard side of after main gates reported no beefs. It was decided to put in for one hour deck when ship is at anchor, overtime for each towel change, and also to use cans when avail­ which is Tuesday and Friday. able. When in port along side Motion carried that thereafter dock; contact Chief mate and ask to have garbage removed all men who are not on watch are'to attend meetings held on as soon as possible;. that all board ship, or present their ex­ men cooperate in not slamming cuse to the members for vote. doors, or whistling too loud in Membership will determine ac­ passage-ways so the watch be­ tion. low and all sleeping men are Crew Scores Skipper As Union - Hating Bucko (Conthmvd from Page 10) paid and to keep his hands off all Engine Room personnel. When in foreign ports he au­ thorized the slopchest to be open­ ed to almost anyone who came aboard. On June 12 at P6rt-ofSpain, Trinidad he had the slop­ chest opened to people from Bhore, but not to the crew. He also started rationing cigarettes, one carton a week at 70c. At once the crew sent their dele­ gates to him and they were given a hard time. The Captain said he was not worrying about the crew and fheir cigarettes for he had plenty himself. On June 24 coming out of the Orinoco River in South America we had two pilots aboard, when they left the ship they were seen earrying ten cartons of cigarettes. When entering a port where we had shore leave, there was no blackboard notifying the crew when the ship was to sail or at what hour shore liberty was over. At Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana it was necessary for the Captain to sound the ship's whistle num­ erous times to get the crew back aboard, as no one in the crew knew when the ship was to sail. NO DRILLS In the two months that we have been aboard we have had only two fire and boat drills which were carried out in a very haphazardous way. Our main radio transmitting and receiving antenna has been down most of the trip. It is now draped around the top of the deckhouse tied to handrails. One of the deck crew just missed getting severely shocked while the Radio Operator was sending a message. The aforementioned items are only a few of the things that we, the crew, are complaining about. We hope that another SIU crew will not have to sail under this Captain. We also ask that this letter be published in the Log at the earliest possible time. This letter of protest against Captain J. L. Splane has been signed by five full book members along with the balance of the Pro-book and trip card members down to the last man. Crew of M. V. Manrope Knot, Alcoa SS Co. i LOG WAMIB THE MAMES AA/O ADDRESSES dF BARS AMP C.UU8S FREQUEMTEP BY SEAMEM IN FORE16M PDRTS SOTHeyC/W BB PcrfoN THE UDG MAILING usf. LerosHAVE in! CUT AND RUN By HANK Well, it seems just about everybody is in New York right now trying to ship out before the winds start whispering the old white uncomfortable magic of winter . . . Spurgeon Woodruff didn't give his working gear and his sun-tanned, mustached face a chance to rest. He grabbed another ship for Santos, etc. for some of that in­ toxicating Brazilian music and those beautiful butterfly trays to buy . . . Vince Kane came in smiling from a visit to his home town. Say, Vince, can your pal, Whitey Philllips, still be in New York or down there in Puerto Rico again for more rum and sunshine? . . . John Bilinski, a humorous character at all times, really gave the boys a lotta laughs aboard the South Bend Victory, according te a reliable rumor. Frank Radzvila. the big smiling cook, is in town again, with a few more shipmatey bellyrobbers similar to his size. Say. Frank, how did some of the crews like that much garlic in their food? . . . Chet Pyc shipped out to the Land of Perfume . . . Johnny Meghrian. who said adios two weeks ago. should be walking under the blowers getting some Atlantic air right now . . . Robert High, pride and joy of Tennessee, just came in from Baltimore which is hot with ships . . . Where's Harold Nelson, the Junior Engineer right now? Hasn't been in New York since he and Pete Bush were waiting for ships many months ago . . Slug Siekmann was talking about Pork Chops, Roddy Smith was dreaming about Havana, Cuba, and Frank Moran was gallopping away with some horse sense when all of a sudden they started to wonder where Joe "Rudy" Rudolph, the watch-fixer, is right now. Say, Where's that little singing salt of a brother, Jimmy Crescitelli right now? . . . We just got the flash that Tommy Hannan, the Pinochle Champ and Irish Oiler, and Joe James just came int» New York five days ago . . . Robert McQueen says he might have to go down to the Southern part of the coast for a ship to England. Looks like all the oldtimers, mostly Gulfers, too, are right down there in Mobile. There's Otis Edwards, C. Walker, L. H. Jones. Armfield Chappell, Eunice Chappell, Cyril Lowry. Henry Dukes. Ernest Anderson. Mathes Oswald. A. S. Nelson. Leroy Eckhoff. Antonio Schiavone and C. F. Eberhart ... In New York there's Steve Simmons and W, A. Beyer. . . Over there in Frisco there's Gulfer A. B. Edwards and Maurice Lizotte . . . And in good Philly there were Evaristo Aldohondo, George Lopshas. Walter Hartman and Joe Velazquez . . . Jimmy Rey­ nolds said he lost a swell home when they recently laid up the tug, SS Farrolon. It always happens, Jimmy, �TBE SEAFARERS LOG TAAait. ILufntf IS, t9i6 THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS THE BOAMER GIVES SOME SIU HALLS THE ONCE-OVER 'MURPHr DRINKS ONE ON THE HOUSE Dear Editor: After visiting all the Halls on the Atlantic Coast, with the ex­ ception of Savannah and Jack­ sonville, and all the Halls on the Gulf coast, I found them to be in excellent condition. However, the Hall in Mobile is in dire need of change for the following reasons: the building is too old to keep in decent condi­ tion; it is as obsolete as one of the oldtime fo'csles, if you Broth­ er Seafarers know what I mean. Also, the Hall is too small for the meetings. I was up there at the last meeting, and the Broth- Log'A' Rhythms My Dream By Tony Zaleski I've sailed the seas in fashion high To many a foreign land; Many a time I've said goodbye And shook a welcome hand. Yet often I could not release The hold they had on me; Ah, if I could but hold that peace And never sail the sea. To think, if I should quit the sea And never sail the blue. How very happy I could be Back there at home with you. I often think ©f bygone days I've had on foreign shore: The old ways and the wild ways I'll not see any more. ers had to stand five men deep as the seating space had been taken. Pretty much like it would be if a meeting were held on the first deck of the New York HaU. Now this Hall has gone on rec­ ord for a change, and I under­ stand that all of the other branches concurred. What is the holdup? The officials here say that a lot is obtainable in a good location, but it will not be avail­ able for a month or so. For day has come when I must part The seas, and never roam; To put away my empty heart Into my wife's sweet home. Locale is the Billy Goat Inn in Chicago where many SIU men go to quaff a cool one. ac­ cording to Seafarer John E. Ross, Bosun, who sent the picture to the Log. The two guys in the high pressure suits are Charles Jindra, Deck Engineer, and Ray Blair, Second Mate—both friends of "Murphy." But where did you get them suits, fellows? I am running into some of the oldtimers who went to sea with me, and in our talks it is surpris­ ing to discover how many of the oldtimers went down to sea dur­ ing the war. In Savannah, New Orleans, Mobile and Baltimore, I also heard of the high percen­ ALL OKAY tage of casualties among the men Outside of Mobile, all seems to I had formerly sailed with. be okay to this reamer of the COAST GUARD beaches. The officials seem to be very attentive to their duties. Well, Brothers, it looks like we Brothers, if by any chance I are in for a fight with the Coast am able to get hold of any films Guard. Despite all the arguments for my camera, I will send pic­ against the Coast Guai'd, Presi­ dent Truman, and Congress, think tures of the different Halls. BROTHER REYES READY TO FORGIVE EX-OFFICERS RETURNING TO THE FOLD Dear Editor: They are coming back! , I'm sending you these words hoping that you can find an empty corner for them in our Seafarers Log. It's to remind you, Brothers, about the bunch of SIU Once they were officers, thfe union was gone and forgotten. They spent their spare time talking about the Union in be­ littling terms, not thinking that sooner or later they might want to come back to the SIU.. And, Brother, were we treated lousy by some of them! I remember once that I told the First Asst. on the SS Dorothy to treat me square because we both belonged to the same Union, and were supposed to be Brothers. This one answered me in plain English, "To hell with you and yoirr Union." Me, like a good boy, I just told him, "I'U wait for you at the SIU Hall." Brothers, has my dream come true! Now, they're starting to hang around the Union Hall and make friends with the boys again. Why? Just because they haven't got enough brains to go through the hard examinations now being given to them. Brother Reyes at work. What about these guys now? members who during the war Oh, I guess v.'e'U get soft-hearted, bomwed some of those nice and give these brainless guys an­ sh9^ Maritime School licenses. other chance. Juan Reyes, 2251 MOTHER WANTS we should come under this Hooli­ gan Navy. In a ruling, or should I say, proclamation, by the President, all civilians in a military zone oc­ cupied by the armed forces would come under military law. Yet I believe there is a Supreme Court ruling to the effect that as long as there was a civil court in a locality, a civilian would have to be tried in that court. Seems to me like it would be the same thing in Coast Guard versus Sea­ men. Oh yes, I wonder if Red Davis got that Beachcomber picture? I sent one to him at the San Juan Hall. The Beachcomber Dear Editor: Would you please have this printed in the Log. We would like very much to hear from our son, Wilfred Ber­ nard Loll. The last we heard from him was shortly after the SS .Cecil N. Bean docked in New York on July 12, 1945. We are quite worried about him as he has never been in the States without writing. Thank you very much. • Mrs. E. A. LoU SEAFARERS LOG , A REFRESHER TO SUPer IN ISLANDS AND ANOTHER WIFE ENJOYS THE LOG Dear Editor: After moseying aroimd Manila for the past two hours I finally ran into,a few editions of the Seafarers Log. It sure was a break fur' "ie. They are the best reading by a long ways, in the Islands. The shelves here are all stocked with the phony NMU sheets, but after going through a few Logs I can sure see the dif­ ference between the two unions. I would appreciate it if you would send the Log to my^home. I am a member of the SUP, but enjoy reading your paper too. It carries a true and unaltered view of the existing conditions. I am also behind any move­ ment that leads to the elimina­ tion of Coast Guard and WSA control over Merchant Seamen. Out here is where you really see them displaying their true colors. The sooner these controls are abolished the better off the sea­ men will be. 4eorge Shearer Dear Editor: I am writing in behalf of my husband who Is an Ordinary Sea­ man and a member of the SIU. He is now on his way to England. We would both appreciate it if you would send us tlie Seafarers Loig each week, as we enjoy read­ ing it very much. Mrs. E. T. Mikesh: WORD! FROM BERNARD LOLL FIRST ASSISTANT SAYS SIU CREW BEST HE'S HAD Dear Editor: As First- Assistant of the Lindenwood Victory I wish to voice my praise of the SIU. I can truthfully say that the men the Seafarers International Union sent me were the best. They all knew their jobs, were good workers and as shipmates were as fine as they come. My only hope is when I join another ship it will be crewed with SIU men. DEAR BROTHERS: PLEASE SIGN THOSE LETTERS The Log has been receiving each week a considerable num­ ber -of letter which do not bear the signatures of the writers. Psactically all of them would be of interest to our readers. Palicy,^bowover, prevents the publication of any unsigned . correspondence. The Log, therefore, urges, all correspondents to double-check and make certain they have / DIP I SISN THAT LETTER ? EX-SEAFARER, GOING OVER, WANTS LOG Dear Editor: Since I have been stationed here at Kessler Field I have re­ ceived each edition of the Log and enjoy it very much. I ex­ pect to ship overseas soon, and woudd appreciate it greatly if you send it to me over there. I will inform you immediately of my change of address. L. W. Gtifififh signed their letters. Should a writer so wish, his name will be withheld upon request. Meanwhile, the Log thanks those who have been filling its mail-bag, and asks all Seafarers to keep the mail rolling in. �Ftiday.^ August 1446 THE SEAFARERS LOG Maritime Reservist Bill A Strike-Breaking Stunt SS ROGER SHERMAN CREWMEMBERS Dear Editor: The other day I felt in' need of a laugh, so I thought I'd catch up with what the Hollywood sailors and glamour boys of the Martime Service were doing. I got a copy of the Mast, that slick paper fan magazine of theirs, and was soon howling away at the an-t tics of these subsidised sea-pups, ful forces are evidently behind this scheme. The chairman of when my eye lit on the follow­ the House Committees, the WSA, ing, which stopped my laughing the millions of Government very quickly. money to support it—All these "An organized Merchant Ma­ are a dead giveaway of the ship­ rine Reserve is provided for in owners behind the scenes, mov­ a bill recently introduced by Rep. ing their puppets in another S. O. Bland, chairman of th grand aftpmpt to return the sea­ House Merchant Marine and men to involuntary servitude. Fisheries Committee. This bill When Congress reconvenes, we would lodge administration of must fight this hellfire plan tooth the reserve in the U. S. Maritime and nail. If it should go through, Service. Known as the Organized no one can be a member of the Reserve, the new organization SIU and a member of these sea­ would be composed of officers going strike-breakers too. If and men required to perform an­ these Admirals of the head use it nual training and other duties, to break a strike, God help them. and be available for immediate The spirit of Bloody Thursday mobilization in a national emer­ isn't dead yet. gency. Only U. S. civilians would Steamboat O'Doyle be eligible for appointment to the Organized Reserve. TOPEYE" POPS OFF ON THE WILLIAM MACLAY ORDER TO DUTY "The Maritime Service would be empowered to order members to active duty during a national Dear Editor: emergency declared by the Pres­ Hello Pal—^just a line to let you ident. Ranks and ratings would know I came across your piece in be fixed by the Maritime Service, the Log in regards to Frank, his with pay and allowances the wife Tina and myself. We were same as those prescribed for sim­ at Mariners Bay at the time. A couplie of shots of some of the crew, which were sent ilar Navy grades. Members on Say pal, can you spare a min­ in by an Unidentified Seafarer. Ho gave no names. inactive duty would receive re­ ute and hear me out? My last tainer pay equal to one-twelfth trip was quite a story. of base pay for each grade. Or­ Recently the Alcoa William ganized Reservists would have Maclay unloaded in Brooklyn. the same rights of advancement, One-half of the load was taken retirement and longevity as pre­ off and the rest taken to Phila­ scribed for Naval Reserve per­ delphia. Well pal,, when the crew sonnel. Members on active duty wanted to pay off in New York would be entitled to medical and the answer was "nothing doing." dental treatment and hospitaliza­ In Philly: "Okay." WeU, Frank tion by the U. S. Public Health and I went to Philly separately, Service; dependent families of re­ Frank joined and I didn't due to servists would be furnished with the fact I was very sick. So I medical advice and outpatient leave Philly, with "Red" Truestreatment." dale's help and arrive in Balti­ Ye gods and little fishes, more, as Philly was refused the Brothers! Was there ever a more payoff, and Baltimore for sure brazen attempt to organize a na­ was going to be the payoff. tional strike breaking machine than this? "The Maritime Serv­ So I get to Baltimore and there ice would be empowered to order was nothing doing. New York members to active duty during a had said the crew was to finish Dear Editor: national emergency declared by the six months articles. Well, we I notice from the beef box that it is a good medium for the President." That's really raised a stink here in Baltimore, but nothing could be done about the gang to let off steam. So I think I'll let off a little steam coming out in print! What kind of "National Emergency" are it. The crew was froze to the that will be beneficial to the entire membership. they talking about? The kind ship. The crew asked the Old Members signing on in one port and then going to another Truman meant when, he called on Man for a mutual release and still nothing doing. At this point I port to get their beefs squared away are a great headache to the the- Navy to break the seamens got my four weeks pay and as I officials and of no benefit to themselves. The first thing any strike last June? They certain­ was sick I went to the hospital. member should do before signing on is^to have the ship ly don't mean the Boll Weevil Tomorrow I will undergo an op­ thoroughly checked to see that all repairs that were promised Plague! eration. have been taken care of, that all stores and fixtures requested TRICK Aboard ship- we had a happy have been put aboard, and the articles in good shape. If every­ family all around except for the thing has not been squared away as the former crew requested, Even the Maritime Morons can then call die Hall- and get a Patrolmani Above all, if you have see that the only emergency this Old Man, and at the payoff the a beef DO NOT SIGN ON. reserve could apply to is a strike. crew and officers were swell. All There is as much need for a. sea- took it on the chin except for a DON'T ACT ON PROMISE mans reserve as for a coal miners few here in the hospital. When I arrived here in Bal­ When you sign on in a port with a promise that the repairs, reserve or a lollypop makers re­ timore the staff treated us swell stores, etc., will be gotten in the next port, then you are stuck. serve. Nevertheless, they will If they want you to take the ship out on a promise, get it in gladly back the shipowners for even to sending two patrolmen to •writing or you'll soon be crying the blues for sure.. the bureaucratic gravy of run­ the ship, but as I stated before ning it—and the satisfaction of what the result was, nothing When you sign on first and request repairs, stores, etc. could be done. breaking the sailors unions. later, than you are taking away from the Patrolman or Agent Notice the bait put out to trap' I went to the hospital, the ship the power that he has, because you are then on articles and the the suckers. One month's pay a ;went to Norfolk, and where the "Coast Guard Gestapo Unit" will be on your tail if you refuse year—and hospital treatment for heU else I don't know. to sail. Not only do you make it hard for the officials of the Well pal, give my regards to your family. Even the seagbing Union to obtain your demands, but you give to the company your Paul Hail and dim Sheehan, Joe sailors don't get that! privileges as a Union man and your right to pull job action. Algina and John Hawk. The This plan is too clever to have So Brother members, before you sign on make sure the brothers here send their regards come from any bell-bottomed to the brothers in. N; Y. We are repairs and stores you requested have been taken care of. If you bureaucrat; It was obviously ail sorry to hear about the trou­ have a grievance call the Hall, but don't sign on unless you are born in the miUion-a-year brain of some steamship lawyer and ble on the Bull Line; SS Helen, satisfied with the set-up. C. Jw- 'Buck' Stephens carefully planted down in the and hope the Union won't let up Port of missing brains, there to until it gets the papers of our Acting Agent N. O. Branch be quietly slipped through Con­ eight: brothers reinstated; gress behind our backs. Power­ Hanrr (POPEYE)i CHONIN CATCHER TRIES PITCHING ONE; AGENT HAS BEEF TO PREVENT BEEFS Pags TUni Intercoastal Has Rum & Coke Run Beat, 'Kid' Says Dear Editor: For 'IS' and 'IS-NOT' though With RULE and LINE And 'UP-AND-DOWN without, ; I could define, . I yet in all I only cared to know, / Was never deep in anything but—Wine. You didn't ask for it Editor,., but I'm giving it to you straight. , This is the saga of the Nashau, (Calmar Line) Victory. She sailed out of Philadelphia on the intercoastal run and of all places ended up on the West Coast in the land of Golden' Sherry and Muscatel wines. All in all, the crew was a good bunch who worked hard at sea and in port, but they soon be­ came the biggest bunch of lush hounds and giggle juice addicts ^ that were ever gathered together, driven to drink by the old man, who was a direct descendent of Captain Bligh. In the Deck Dept. there was a turn over in every port we made. One of the Engine Dept. men was left in Vancouver at the mercy of the local gestapo, and of the three Depts. the Steward's was the only one that remained intact throughout the entire trip. As with yours truly,, every­ one was not a chronic lush, de­ voted entirely to the bottle. They fitted into different categories, such as the occasional drinkers, moderate drinkers, heavy diinkers and chronic drunks. This has the rum and coke run beat a mile in every way and I have the sworn statements of several men to back me up. So you can tell Bud Ray, that Uie golden west is calling and when he misses the old timers down hiS " way he will know they are run­ ning inter-coastal. Incidentally, we have one Sam Foss on here as second Electri­ cian, he's either the richest sea­ man or the damnest liar that ever sailed the seas. Sam has been everywhere and done everything and spent more money that J. P. Morgan ever had. Right now he's considering running for Presi­ dent in '48, So from the Nashau (Madhouse) Victory, with a log-happy, unionhating skipper, I bid you adieu. The Moving Finger writes; and having writ. Moves on: nor aU thy Piety nor wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a line, Nor all thy Tears wash out a word of it. Dennis (The Brooklyn Kid) Saunders Editor's Note: The land of the grape must have really woritedN on Brother Saunders. His quotting: from Omar Khayj^m brings to mind the lines: "I often wonder what the vintners buy One half so' precious ae the goods they sell." Qlad 10 hear from you4' �^•g» Fourieen THE SEAFARERS LOG Fxidaj, August 16, 1946 Ten SlU Crews Hold Meeting In Trinidad—BWI Marine Workers Ask SlU For Aid In Organizing (Continued from Page 9) men, lightermen and tugmen — asserted that their membership would not work cargo or do imy , work whatsoever on SIU-SUP ships in the event of a strike. Seafarers at the meeting were loud in their praise of this ac tion expressing international sol ' idarity between Unions, and • passed a motion thanking their brother Unions in Trinidad for their support. In addition, n motion approving the action of Agent Paul Hall in keeping SIU crews in foreign ports informed on all events con­ cerning the Union was passed unanimously. Meeting was then adjourned at 12:00 p. m. Members from the Hawser Eye, Span Splice, Ransom A. Moore, Oliver Loring, Alcoa Pioneer and five other (unnamed) ships were present at the meeting. Stories concerning the mass meeting ap­ peared in local papers and in those of Surinam also. REQUEST AFFILIATION Higgs, Martello and Tarter were all approached by more than a dozen of the local labor leaders to assist them in or­ ganizing members and bettering their wages and living conditions. These Union leaders-want to af­ filiate some of their Unions with the SIU, and all of them with the AFL. According to a report from Higgs, all of the waterfront work­ ers in the British West Indies, and in British Guiana as well, are in desperate need of the kind of unionizing and contracts for which the Seafarers International Union is famous. It is also plainly apparent from a translation of an article appear­ ing in the Surinam paper that a • battle in the bauxite industry is shaping up between Alcoa, which has long ruled the roost in this section of the world, and new interests represented by the Kaiser-Frazer Company. Bauxite is the basic ore from which aluminum is made, and any struggle between aluminum interests represented by the old Akoa monopoly and the new Kaiser-Frazer Company will have far reaching effecte. Kaiser is trying to break into the alum.inum field which has been the sole property of Alcoa for years. in March, 1944, the above Union was founded and reg­ istered. "We have at the present time an enrollment of 140 out of a possible 200 deep seamen in our colony. At least 80 of these men are members of one or the other of your Unions in the U. S., but due to unemployment are unable to maintain their financial standing. In addition, over 100 of our men have served in the vessels of the U. S. Merchant Marine, e3= specially during the war. Many of them are survivors, and about 50 lost their lives as a re­ sult of enemy action. "From this end, we have made every effort to secure employment for these men. During March of last year, we got our Governor to take up the matter with the WSA through the British Ministry of Transport, but after five months of negotiations, we were told that no arrangements could be arrived at. And this at a time when your Merchant Marine was appealing for ex­ perienced seamen! We are in­ clined to believe that the Brit­ ish authorities do not want us to work in your service, and are doing all they can to pre­ vent it. "I believe that if it can be arranged for me to meet your National Executives to explain the whole situation in detail to them, we could find a solution to this difficulty. But passen­ ger accomrnodations are at a premium in British Guiana, and I might have to wait another six months or more to secure a pasage to the U. S. either by plane or steamship. "Is there any way that the Union can assist me and our Union in this matter? Say a one way job as a seaman or a BRITISH GUIANA WORKERS Higgs was given a letter by one work-a-way passage. Some of of the British Guiana seamen, ad­ your delegates, I^have spoken dressed to John Hawk, Secretary- to on various ships']' might bring Treasurer of the SIU, from their this matter up in the Union Secretary-Treasurer. Written on Hall at meetings. Chas. B. I. Burnham, the stationery of The Marine Secretary-Treasurer," Workers' Union of British Guiana REFERRED TO AFL with offices in Georgetown, the text follows: The entire matter of organizing "Dear Brother Hawk: Unions within the British West It is with great pleasure that Indies, British Guiana, and other I greet you in the name of our islands and countries in that area fellow workers^ After some is one of many complexities, and discussion with your Deck del­ must be taken up with the AFL egate on the Alcoa Pioneer, leaders before any decision or Henry Snelling, Jr., and on his solution is arrived at. suggestion, I decided to write There is no doubt that wages you of our problems down here and living conditions in these in British Guiana. countries are very poor when "Late in 1943, I went to the compared to U. S. standards, and U. S. on a Panamanian ship and that these same low standards discussed the question of your provide a constant threat to our Union forming a branch in the condiHons. But whether they can West Indies with some of your be settled by the SIU or AFL re­ Patrolman. It was then sug­ mains to be seen. It might be gested that it was better to or­ necessary to do something for ganize our own Union back these unfortunate workers here, and affiliate with your through the ILO. Whatever the Union or the AFL. I therefore solution, something must be done returned to British Guiana and for them. PHILADELPHIA INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS A. Jean Jr., $1.00: E. Negos. $1.00; J. Chamberlain. $2.00; V. Hipkina, $7.25; W. Richards. $2.00; R. Ayala. $10.00; J. Brazel, $1.00; R. Willis. $1.00; A. Triantafilopoulos. $2.00; J. Scott, $1.00; Bojke. $14.00; David P. Bell, •tl 00: Paul Knlsenick. $1.00; Ed. Sopp. $1.00; Jos. Yonchik. $3.00; Robt. Underhood. $1.00; M. Quinn. $2.00; Ber­ nard Hunter. $1.00; F. M. Greaney. $2.00; Burton S. DeFrees. $2.00; J. Fisher. $13,00; Donald McCorkle. $1.00. SS WILLIAM C. BRYANT Crew—$8.00. SS CAPE HATTRAS J. Calabrese. $2.00; .W. Hunter. L. A. Allen. $2.00; P. Sanchez, E. J. Olive. $2.00; T. Walker. J. A. Miranda. $1.00; R. DiPaola. P. Lipscomb. $2.50; E. Mofiene. R. S. Confer. $1.00; R. W. Pohle, A. P. Todd. $2.00. $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00; $2.00; $2.00, John J. DuBose. $1.00; $1.00; D. W. Gentry. $1.00; C. C. Buttler. $3.00j J. W. Tower. $5.00; S. A. Thompson, $5.00; Maurice Dement. $1.00; D. B. Miller. $3.00; B. Gambill. $2.00: I. Fridgen. $2.00; W. G. Heater. $2.00; H. Kenney, $5.00. S. Roman. $1.00; R. Woodward. $1.00; A. Helju. $1.00; Robert G. Bannecker, $F08: B. Bcrgland. $1.00; Gerard Da Meo. $1.00. SS CEDAR BREAKS NORFOLK E. A. Tanner. $5.00; R. D. Steed, $5.00; R. Reddick. $2.00; S. E. Miller, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS $5.00; T. H. Duncan. $5.00; J. E. Fedd, R. B. Mullen. $2.00; S. E. Hargrave, NORFOLK $5.00; N. C. Beck. $5.00; E. Paris, $5.00; Lionel Barletta. $5.00; O. Haak- $2.00; A. L. Lofland. $3.00; L. O. Posey. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS $2.00; W. 1-1. Garbee. $2.00; M. Sporlch, R. J. Glover. $2.00; F. H. Glover. land. $5.00; Robert Guerrero. $2.00; $2.00; R. E. Cooley. $2.00; H. L. Moore, Robert C. Fravel. $2.00; O. R. Kerr, $2.00; A. B. Cummins. $2.00; C. W. $2.00. Brantly. $2.00; M. A. Podnick. $2.00; $2.00; W. S. Heth. $2.00. SS JAMES GUNN H. L. Brady. $2.00; J. T. Alexander. GALVESTON $2.00; G. R. Barbee. $2.00; T. T. Ro­ B. S. Lacey. $1.00; J. M. Fuller. $1.00; INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS binson. $2.00; H. D. Judson. $2.00; J. S. Borges. $2.00; K. C. Crowe. $1.50; E. Scarborough. $2.00; J. W. Whitley. $2.00; H. W. Hill. $2.00; C. L. Mulli­ gan. $2.00; T. L. Chesenhall. $2.00; A. M. Welch. $2.00; W. G. Eudailey. $2.00; W. J. Meehan. $2.00; Repsholdt. $1.00. BOSTON B. C. Jones. $2.00; T. A. Wainwright, J. Dejesus, $1.00; C. Rominkaitis. $2.00; J. Prestridge. $2.00; N. J. Temple. $1.00; $2.00; C. Medley. $1.00; E. A. Hansen, E. H. Deshar. $1.00; K. King. $2.00; $1.00; J. Evans. $2.00; J. Martin. $1.00; W. S. Stewart. $1.0; B. Ingram. $2.00; E. W. Weise. $2.00. J. C. Brown. $2.00; W. H. White. $3.00; SS CARLSBAD G. W. Weathers. $2.00; J. A. Wingct, Leslie T. Wright—$10.00. $2.00. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Philip Marshall. $1.00. M. Gordon. $5.00; Alfred T. Joaquin. FOR BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. Crew of SS Nicholas Labadie—$6.00, $1.00; E. Laws. $2.00; D. Horan. $2.00; - Crew of SS Donald S. Wright—$26.00. C. Olafsson. $2.00; R. Jaffco. $2.00; Jose Tussas. $2.00; M. A. Reyes. $3.00; NEW YORK J. Anderson. $2.00; T. P. O'Sullivan. SS BUTTON GWINNETT $1.00; J. C. Vandemark. $2.00; T. H. E. O. Ohman. $2.00; C. D. Shively. MacDonna. $28.00; H. F. Gallagher. $2 00; I.. F. Pope. $1.00; B. Boyles. $2.00; S. Alexander. $1.00; C. J. H. $1.00; G. E. Phillips. $2.00; J. J. Small- Adams. $2.00; L. J. McLean. $1.00; ing. $2.00; W. J. McAmespy. $2.00; F. J. Dixon. $2.00; A. Valanzuela. $2.00; Jenkins. $1.00; R. F. Curry. $2.00; R. Joseph Rose. $25.00; L. A. Bussi. $1.00. Robert Asher. $1.00; S. C. Segree. Cosby. $1.00; J. M. McDugald. $1.00; L. H. Pcntacost. $l.0;0 J. Fredrick. $2.00; $1.00; R. Trumbell. $2.00; E. Jaks. C. E. Scheverman. $1.00; B. Provenzano. $2.00; Ray Wagenhoft. $2.00; K. A. $2.00; S. H. Cooper. $2.00; M. Copado. Pugh. $5.00; N. L. Trapaga. $lfl00; P. D. Artell. $5.00; G. H. Palsson. $5.00; $1.00; P. J. Jenkins. $2.00. NEW ORLEANS INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS S3 John Quitman—$1.00. SS C.na. Competator—$2.00. SS Robert Treat—$40.00. SS Tulane Victory—$34.00. SS Nicholas Biddle—$ 12.00. SS Delvalle—$9.00. SS Haiti Victory—$17.00. SS Flagstaff Victory—$14.00. Flagstaff Vic UNRRA Cattletender— $5.00. A. Santiago. $1.00; H. A. Walker, $1.00; L. Ledingham. $1.00; S. Skiba, $2.00; A. Evenson. $5.00; H. Seymour, $2.00; James Johnston. $1.00. New SIU Shipping Rules As Amended will be furnished for less than pital he must, upon his discharge, four hour periods. Three days report immediately to the Union shall be the limit such reliefs Hall where he will receive, upon are furnished. This shall not ap­ pi-esentation of proper proof of ply when replacements are un­ his hospitalization, his original shipping date providing he has necessary. 33. In the event that anything not been in the hospital over 30 happens not specifically covered days. If the member has been by these rules, any member has in the hospital over 30 days, he the right to present his case in shall be given a new shipping 28. Standby jobs shall be ship­ writing to the Union and have it card prior to his date of dis­ ped in rotation. No man ship­ settled by the membership at a charge from the hospital. ping on job will be permitted to regular meeting. 3. Any member who has been take a regular job on the same 34. Men coming ashore on va­ in the hospital 30 days or longer vessel, but must return to the cation shall register on bottom of shall be given, upon presenta­ Union Hall when standby jobs list and ship out in their regular tion of proper proof of hospitali­ are completed. Only one standby turn. zation, a shipping card dated 30 job allowed each member. All 35. (a) All Tripcard Men and days prior to his date of dis­ members have a chance. Mem­ Permit Men who have their dues charge from the hospital. Any bers taking standby jobs must paid for the current month shall member who has been in the hos­ report to our Union Hall within register on a separate shipping pital less than 30 days shall be 15 days or lose original shipping list other than the regular ship­ given a shipping" dale as of the number. ping list and shall ship from this date he entered the hospital. 4. Any member receiving out­ 29. Any man may be promoted list as Tripcard and Permit. Men patient treatment shall have his on a ship providing he is capable in a rotary manner. (b) All Tripcard Men and Per­ shipping card stamped in the of performing duties required. mit Men shall be shipped only regular manner at the regular But he must make one complete after book members do not take business meeting. trip before promotion. jobs. If no members on regular 5. Any member who is dis­ 30. Ordinary seamen, wipers shipping list take jobs after charged from any hospital shall and messmen must not be pro­ three hourly calls, then Permit have his hospital discharge hon­ moted on board vessel, but must Men or Tripcard Men shall be al­ ored at any Union Hall providing come off and register at next lowed the privilege of throwing he reports within a period of 48 rating before being permitted to in cards for the job. hours from the time of his dis­ sail at next highest rating. (c) Tripcard Men and Permit charge from the hospital. 31. Members of the Union Men shaU be allowed to make 6. Any member forced to leave serving as officials of the Union either one complete round trip his ship on account of illness or and "leaving office, shall be en­ or not less than 60 days continu­ injury, who goes to the hospital titled to have a 30 day shipping ous employment on same vessel." immediately and is later dis­ card issued them. HOSPITAL CASES charged as fit for duty, shall 1. When a member has been have the right to go back on the 32. In the event an employed member wants time off, he shall discharged from any hospital he ship upon her first return to the have the ship's delegate call the shall report to the Union Hall port at which he left, providing Union Hall and secure a relief where he will be given a dated there is a vacancy. However, the man shall register on shipping and shall pay the relief himself shipping card. 2. When a member who is on list as soon as he leaves the hos­ at the regular overtime rate as per the agreement and no reliefs the shipping list goes to the hos­ pital. {Continued from Page 6) the vessel taking the place of the lost one, providing such vessel goes into commission within 15 days. 27. When a vessel has been laid up and orders a full crew, all re­ spective ratings shall be shipped from Union Hall. �Friday, Augrust 15, IS46 THE SEAFARERS 10 G Pag© Fi^ BUMiniN M fo Ifji k —Unclaimed Wages— Mississippi Shipping Company, Inc. Miller, Raymond E 2.67 Miller, Richard 6.93 Miller, Robert 1.48 NEW YORK 51 Beaver StHAnover 2-2784 Miller, .Victor R 2.23 BOSTON .....330 Atlantic Ave. Miller, Wm. A 32 Liberty 40S7 This list comprises unclaimed wages as of December 31, 1945, some BALTIMORE Mills, Donald A 45 14 North Gay St. Calvert 4539 Mills, Lloyd D 1.14 of which may have already been paid. If you still have a claim, write to PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Mills, Russell 2.75 Phone Lombard 3-7551 Mississippi Shipping Company, Hibernia Bank Bldg., 13th floor. New Or­ NORFOLK 127-129 Bank Street Mills, Russell 11.93 4-1083 Miltner, August LU 2.82 leans, La., enclosing your z-number, social security number, date and place CHARLESTON 68 Society St, Phone 3-3680 Mims, David N. 36.72 of birth and present address. NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Minark, Louis C 2.75 Canal 3330 Miner, Paul C 31.84 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. 3-1728 22.93 Newton, Wm. P. Jr 1.98 1.93 Munyer, Harry J Minke, Donald E 17.21 Moore, William H MOBILE 7 St. Michael St. 59 Nick, Jules T. Jr., 2.47 6.24 Murchison, Sterling Minks, Lucian H 1.34 Moore, William M 2-1754 45 Ponce de Leon 2,89 Nicies, Paul 3.74 Murdo, R 5.30 SAN JUAN, P. R Minotto, R 1.00 Morales, Alfred San Juan 2-5990 4.50 Nidifer, James C 2.48 Murpher, Herbert 2.28 GALVESTON Minton, James M 4.74 Moran, Edmund F 305 Vi 22nd St. 2-8448 17.64 Niedt, Norman A. ..: 30.20 Murphy, David V 5.83 Miotke, John A 69 Moran, Walter J 1809-1811 Franklin St. 2.25 Nielsen, Eugene E 89 TAMPA .45 Murphy, Francis G Miraglia, Felice A 12.88 Morente, Ralph P M-1323 7.38 Nielson, Robt. F 2.74 Murphy, James M 1.38 JACKSONVILLE Mire, Karl E 34.17 Moreaux, Allen A 920 Main St. Phone 5-5919 3.22 Nielson, Nils 1.98 61 Murphy, Maximo Misko, Michael 69 Moreau, Camille PORT ARTHUR 445 Austin Ave. Murray, Chevalier C 9.44 Nihoff, Archibald 1.38 Morel, Jose 1.98 Minstretta, Salvadore 36.96 Phone: 28532 1515 75th Street 2.25 Ninkonowiez, Walter 8.26 Murray, John A 2.23 HOUSTON Mitcham, John R 3.82 Moreland, Gerald W Phone Wentworth 3-3809 3.17 Noah, Wilbur 1.68 Murray, Francis 3.40 RICHMOND, Calif Mitchell, A 11.19 Morejou, Greg 25V 5th St. 80 Noble, Albert 2.23 SAN FRANCISCO 48 Murray, John C Mitchell, Barton A 1.42 Moren, Francis A 59 Clay St. Garfield 8228 8.63 Noble, Harold R 69 4.82 Murray, John T Mitchell, J 5.35 Moi-eno, Luis SEATI LE 86 Seneca St. 18.80 Noble, L. W .89 Murray, Jojgeph B 2.25 Mitchell, J. R 3.96 Morgan, Claude A Main 0290 1.04 Noel, Harold L Ill W. Bumside St. 1.42 Murry, James K 10.34 PORTLAND Mitchell, Kenneth E 2.25 Morgan, David L 440 Avalon Blvd. 1.34 Nogas, Edmund 69 Murray, Paul A ,99 WILMINGTON Mitchell, Marcell 2.79 Morgan, Floyd E Terminal 4-3131 2.11 Nolan, E - 7.63 Murphy, Peter 5.15 HONOLULU Mitchell, R. J 64.83 Morgan, John C 16 Merchant St. 2^11 Nolan, John J 10 Exchange St. 14.00 Muscatto, Charles A 16.50 BUFFALO Mitchell, R. M 45.34 Morgan, J. W Cleveland 7391 14.52 Nolan, Robert 2.69 CHICAGO 1.78 Muskat, Edward Mitchell, William W 47 Morgan, Obert Julius 24 W. Superior Ave. 6.75 Nolan, William V Superior S17S 2.25 Musselman, C. H, 1.32 Mobcrt, Roy K 5.69 Morgan, Richard H. ........ 1014 E. St. Clair St. 1.48 Noone, Thomas F 74 Muslakas, G 2.97 CLEVELAND Mobley, Maurice M 7.23 Morgan, Robert J Main 0147 9.88 Nordell, James L 4.22 DETROIT 2.58 Musto, Brien A Moe, Wm. K. P 1.37 Morgan, Thomas E 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 4.58 Norek, John P 3.56 1.00 Myers Mogan, Stephen J 4.13 Morgan, Walter T DULUTH .... 531 W. Michigan St. 3.94 Noren, Donald R 2.23 .". 45 M^lonas, Peter Mogyorossy, Julius 6.91 Morgan, Wm. T Melrose 4110 20.65 Norman, Anton 3.48 Myers, Raymond C 2.82 CORPUS CHRISTI 1824 N. Mesquito StMoldovan, John 102.96 Morgan, Warren 602 Boughton St. 2.97 Norris, John D 7.09 VICTORIA, B. C Molgard, Louis G 2.25 Morissey, Francis J N VANCOUVER ....144 W. Hastings St. Norton, Francis E 89 2.06 Mole, Raymond A 7.61 Morrison, Israel M 4.97 Novaes, Delmar 4.92 .34 Morley, Charles W 2.23 Naasik, John Moller, J. H. 4.21 Novak, Frank J 2.47 1.78 Nad^, Francisco Moloznik, John 2.25 Morris, Albter A Naes, Sylvian 0 30 Nowlin, Albert E 5.61 Morris, David 1.78 Monaco, Elmer Armand 45 1.16 Nunez, Eugenio 4.98 45 Nagle, J Monahan, Alphonse 1.34 oMrris, David R Nagle, Joseph W 69 Nunez, Gaillerrao 1.77 Morris, J. E 12.87 Mondel, Jacob 1.72 BERNARD LOLL 9.00 Nunez, J 02 1.98 Nagle, Richard Monju, Raymond H 26.74 Morris, L. A 2.06 Nunn, Wellington, C 13.15 2.23 Naimo, James S Your parents wish you to con­ Monnion, John P 5.40 Morris, William J 4.43 Nunnelley, Luther 4.00 tact them immediately. 3.20 Naklicki, Frank Monroe, Henry F 89 Morrisey, John T, 09 8.40 Nalley, Chas B Monroe, J 13.96 Morrison, Vernon M % X X 5.83 9.02 Nash, Frederick J Monteiro, John V 62.16 Morrow, J JOSEPH C. LEAUMONT 8.53 77 Oakes, A 248.16 Nason, Edward Montemarano, Angelo M... 1.78 Morrow, Joseph T Oates, R 10.29 Please contact Sol C. BerenNassar, Mohammed 18.16 11.88 Montes, Rinaldo 5.26 Morrow, Roy N O'Briant, Barry W 3.74 holtz, 1102 Court Square Bldg. Nasukiewicz, Labielaus .... 5.51 2.28 Montgomery, Cecil 3.56 Morse, Antone W. O'Brien, F 11.03 Baltimore 2, Md. Lexington 6867, Natale, Alfredo 1.75 Morse, Howard 15.82 Montgomery, Charles 27.07 O'Brien, Francis O 5.89 as soon as possible. Your testi­ Naugle, John G 35 Morse, P. M 4.16 Montgomery, William E 21.66 O'Brien, J 1.10 mony is very necessary in dAe_—•1 Naylor, Edwin L 7.33 Mortenson, Gus 1.72 Montierro, John V 15.33 5.64 case involving the loss of life of 6.56 O'Brien, J. J 1.21 Neal, Alfred Montrose, Paul J 35 Mosedale R 89.29 Joseph Walton of the SS Pbineas 79 O'Brien, Paul D 27.29 Neal, G Moody, Howard H 51.07 Mosher, William F O'Brien, William G. . 20.62 Banning. This case is scheduled 6.00 28.58 Nealon, J. P Moody, Robert Jr., 5.62 Moskowitz, Myron M O'Brien, William T 3.76 for trial September 25, 1946. Con­ 5.94 89 Neevley, F. T Moon, Eugene 10.82 Moss, Chas. D O'Callaghan, Michael . 24.98 tact above collect. 59 10.74 Nehlhaff, Wilmer Moon, Jessie W. .65 Moss, George D O'Connor, Wm. J .89 Neibauer, Thomas F. 8.26 .63 Mooney, Edward J. 2.32 Motes, tiouis J XXX ... 4.96 2.25 Odgurski, E. P 2.47 Neighbors, L. C Moore, Arthur R. Jr., 13.86 Motler, W L. B. BROWN, Bosun .45 7.12 Odle, Frederick E 10.89 Neveille-Neil, George V. Moore, Benjamin B. ........ 8.53 Mount, Donald L. Contact New Orleans HallOdom, Claude 12.17 Nielson, Charles 5.50 Mouton, O'Rell P 17,14 Moore, Gordon S 1.56 Your wife i.s seriously ill in hos­ Odom, J. L 12.87 16.29 4.90 Neisler, Robert Hoke Moore, Henry E 4.00 Mowen, Chas. C pital—Mary. 121.26 1.98 O'Dowd, Geo. M 82.15 Neitzel, John Geo. Moore, Isaac C 1.34 Moyne, R. H O'Grady, Phil 5.00 ,45 Moore, Monta A 120.41 Mracko. Frank Stephen .... 150.00 Nelson, A. C O'Hara, Earl .04 12.52 Nelson, Charles A. ............ 4.13 Moore, WUfred J 10.32 Mulars, Frank A O'Hare, James J .59 3.00 Mulholland, Robert 4.02 Nelson, C. E 79 Ohlebowski, Stezepan .... 2.23 Mullen, Edward J 1.42 Nelson, Charles F, SS CAPE HATTERAS 5.51 O'Keefe, Joseph James .... 3.06 Mulley, James 11.66 Nelson, Clifton (August 6, 1946) 2.67 .63 Olaguibel, Alfonso Mulligan, Donald F 6.91 Nelson, Eldred E Olbrantz, C. J .75 SS LOUISE 9.00 Mulligan, Leo V 3-28 Nelson, Erie Wipers can collect for Carpen­ Olden, Thomas 8.53 Nelson, Harry G 1.65 14.24 The following former crew- Mullins, Charles ters' work. One Oiler has 1% 2.82 hours due him. 24.48 Oldham, H. J 3.24 Nelson, John A. members are urged to contact Mymford, Henry J. 5.25 5.25 O'Leary, R. R 1.78 Nelson, J. W. their attorney in Baltimore in Munck, Axel S This can be collected at the 94 16.10 Nelson, Robert M. order to collect the money which Munday, David E Company Office—Bull Line, 115 2.25 11.03 Nelson, Wm. A he has received from the U. S. Mundus, Charles Broad St., New York, N. Y. 45 Mundy, Munrow R 3.61 Nemer, John G. District Court; XXX 16.39 8.78 Nesky, Steve Rudolph Alvera, Francis Jones, Munnerlyn, Chas. J MARTIN PEDERSEN 1.48 1.78 Nesser, Wm. F S- J. Ram, John F. Sundstrom, Munoz, Fernando ALCOA TRADER Your original book has been Ness, Leonard P 1.04 George Ackerson, H. L. Fickle, found and is being held for you The six men who were charged Nevling, Ralph P 2.06 Vasily . Bashkiroff, Frank San on the 6th floor of the New York with desertion in Baltimore, Neville, Dennie 1.37 Jose Collado. April 1946, please contact Alcoa Newak, Joseph J 2.97 Hall. » » » XXX SS Co., 17 BatterjT Place, New Newberg, Walter 8.91 Linen beef on the SS William Willie Walker, Chief Steward Holder of Receipt No. 4850 York, to collect your money. If Newland, A. W 9.00 C. Bryant is not payable until on SS Wm. C. Bryant who paid 1.79 Give or send your name to Pa­ there is any question see Pa­ off on August 2, 1946 is requested the Chief Steward gets in touch Newman, Irving 01 trolman H. Guinier so your dues trolman Volpian, 5th floor, New to see J. Algina on the 5th floor- with the N. Y. Hall and Com­ Newton, C York Hall, 51 Beaver St. Newton, Clarence O. 18.82 record may be recorded. pany. of th. N Y. Hall. SlU HALLS PERSONALS Money Due NOTICE! NOTICE! CORRECTION �sixteen T BE SEAFARERS LOG GOOD VISIT IN PHILLY •V- Friday, Augtui 16. 1946 Kathleen Helmes Crew Proves That Seamen Won't Be Slaves (Continued /row Paf-r I) William L. Standard, who is in-, they are concerned, the NMU August 9 issue, states that the] cidentally the General-Counsel has not taken any part in the ac­ charges'against the Cat)tain were j for the NMU. The crew had no tion thus far, and that at the pre­ prepared by the NMU. and that special reason for sending him liminary hearing, held on August an NMU attorney was ready to charges, it was just that his 12, only the SIU took the trouble address was the only one they to send a repre.sentative. pxess charges for the men. The Ship's Committee states that the remembered. This is not the first time that The crew made it plain that the NMU has attempted to ride Pilot story was false from begin­ ning to end, and that the NMU Mr. Standard was to represent the bandwagon of an SIU fight. has never been approached to them as seamen, not as members Seamen everywhere remember fight this case before the Coast of the NMU or any other organi­ that it was the SIU that keynoted zation. Guard. the fight against the WSA Medi­ cal Program, the WSA Compet­ According to the men who sail­ BURNED UP if- ency Cards, and the present fight ed the Holmes, and they should When the Pilot story appeared know, the charges which have the men of the Holmfes were against Coast Guard dictatorship been heard, and those which are justifiably burned up. They auth­ of peacetime merchant seamen. Looks like the crew of the SS Sea Hawk is enjoying the still pending, wei'e prepared in orized a statement that as far as The case of the Kathleen Holmes is no exception. Irip. At least the smiles on the faces of these crewmembers their entirety by the crewmem­ would make you think so. On the far left is Organizer Cal The six and a half month voy­ bers of the Kathleen Holmes. Tanner, and on the far right is Patrolman Blackie Cardullo. age of the Holmes also saw a When the charges were prepar­ Some place in the center is Organizer Bull Sheppard. He should change take place in the make­ ed, they were sent to Attorney up of the crew. When SIU vol­ be easy to find. unteer organizers Bob Larsen WHAT IT COSTS TO JOIN and Irwin Suall first went aboard, THE SIU IF YOU ARE AN the ship was predominately proISTHMIAN SEAMAN NMU. At the conclusion of the Current Month's Dues..$ 2.00 voyage, through the good work of these two, plus the coopera­ Initiation 15.00 tion received from the SIU on their beef, the crew swung over TOTAL $17.00 to about a 50-50 split at the time WHAT IT COSTS ALL of the vote. Larsen and Suall say SEAMEN TO MAINTAIN that the NMU was very free with MEMBERSHIP IN THE SIU their books, giving them out in Shanghai and Honolulu to any­ Yearly Dues @ one who said that he intended $2.00 per month $24.00 to vote NMU. Annual Strike Assessment, Yearly .. 3.00 EDUCATING NMU Annual Hosp. Fund .... 2.00 However, in the face of this sort of phony dealing, the SIU YEARLY TOTAL $29.00 was still able to win over a num­ ber of men who were pledged to WHAT IT COSTS TO JOIN the NMU, and to do a good job SIU IF YOU ARE NOT AN All the comforts of home in the Philadelphia Hall. The men from the Sea Hawlj, and in educating the NMUers to the ISTHMIAN SEAMAN other SIU Brothers wanted a permanent record of their visit to the City of Brotherly Love, point where they know the score so a photographer was called in to do his stuff. Here is the result. Sure a swell looking bunch of Current Month's Dues..$ 2.00 on the commies in their union. fellows—the kind of guys a man is proud to sail shipmates with. Initiation 25.00 The NMU piecards can expect Seafarers Int'l Fund .... 2.00 nothing but trouble from this Building Fund 10.00 gang from now on. Annual Strike Ass'mt... 12.00 The official hearing by the (4 years @ $3.00 per year) The Seafarers Log is your Coast Guard is to be held on Strike & Org'al Fund .. 5.00 August 19. Captain Smith and Union paper. Every member Hospital Fund 2.00 the Isthmian Lines have learned has the right to have it mailed Strike Fund 10.00 that seamen will not stand for to his house, where he and being pushed around like wood­ his family can read it at their The SIU bowled over another men on the Sea Hawk when she TOTAL $68.00 en soldiers. As a result of his leisure. phony stunts. Smith now finds Isthmian ship when the SS Sea tied up in Philadelphia after her If you haven't already done All assessments in the SIU his license in jeopardy, and the BO, send your name and home Hawk, crew cast their votes last five months' trip to the Far East, were passed by a secret vote crew of the Holmes became a address to the Log office.. 51 Friday in favor of the Seafarers requiring a two-thirds ma­ solid bunch of seamen who wiU Beaver Street, New York jority. .as. their collective bargaining be prompt to fight for their City, and have yourself added agent. The Sea Hawk, which rights at any time in the future. to the mailing list. was voted in Philadelphia, regis­ tered approximately an 80 per MARQUETTE VICTORY CREW cent vote for the SIU. Here's The Score Sea Hawk Goes Seafarers By 80 Percent Margin |i'. Itl IK- According to the estimates of the crewmembers aboard the vessel, the Seafarers chalked up 27 votes, with the NMU far down the field witli a scant five votes. One ballot was challenged by the NMU, and one man re­ fused to vote. but, it is reported, they made up their minds when they sighted SHIPS TO VOTE the SIU's new wage scales. With the Sea Hawk coming in­ to the SIU camp, there remains NMU PRESSURE FRUITLESS but five Isthmian vessels to be Crewmembers also reported voted. With the announcement that the NMU had a hard-work­ of the new wage scales which ing volunteer organizer on board the SIU Negotiating Committee the Sea Hawk. But his hard has wrested from the operators work and high pressure tactics with which it has contracts, there tiore no fruit, as the results show. seems to be little doubt that the Seamen have to be shown. still-to-be-voted Isthmian crews The SIU had facts and figures will favor the Union which has —indi.sputable record of achieve­ consistently gained the best wage ment for its membership. Those and working conditions in the facts and figures are hard to beat. maritime industry. That's why men of the Sea Earl Sheppard, Chief Organ­ Hawk, and the long list of Isth­ izer of the SIU, and Cal Tanner, mian crews before them, cast SIU organizer, covered the ship their votes for the Seafarers. for the voting. The NMU sent And that's why the remaining two of their top organizing men five Isthmian ships will cast their on the futile mission. There were a few doubtful votes for the SIU. GET THE LOG Snapped at Greenpoinf, Brooklyn, these Isthmian seamen from the newly acquired Marquette Victory smilingly attest their choice of the SIU. Front row (left to right): Ed Tassin (from Twin Falls Victory), J. Gonzales, G. Reskovac, B. Cheramie, C. Locigno and L. Cain. 2nd row: V. Heamdon, R. Hayse, J. Cheramie, P. Baljasma and W. Bennett. 3rd row: L. Lundgaard, R. Wilton, F. Dam, R. Reed, G. Bane and E. Sommers, V, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource August 16, 1946 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. VIII, No. 33 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FOR SEAMEN NOW A REALITY SS HELEN CREW PLEASED WITH CASE PROGRESS KATHLEEN HOLMS CREW PROVES THAT SEAMEN WON'T BE SLAVES N.O. AFL COUNCIL OFFERS TO WORK UNNRA SHIP FREE NEW VOTING LAW PERMITS ABSENTEE VOTING BY SEAMEN MORE HOG WASH LET'S LOOK AT THE LAW WAITING PAYS OFF; PATIENT SEAMAN COLLECTS AT LAST AFTER ALL PRAISE SEAMAN IS STILL FORGOTTEN MAN JUST NOTED IN PASSING GALVESTON SIU HALL IS ACTIVITIES CENTER SHIPPING CONTINUES VERY GOOD IN GALVESTON; CARGO MOVEMENT UP ALLEGHENY VICTORY DROPS SIU A LINE FROM PANAMA NEW SIU SHIPPING RULES AS AMENDED SHIPPING GOING AT FAST CLIP IN PHILLY-ALL HANDS ARE INVITED MOST ALL BEEFS AGAINST STEWARDS COULD BE AVOIDED WITH GREAT EASE PRAISE BELONGS WHERE PRAISE IS CERTAINLY DUE--THIS OPERATOR COMES TO AID OF TWO SIU SEAMEN BOSTON IS HAVING ITS TROUBLES WITH COAST GUARD, BUT WHO ISN'T TRUE COLORS OUT: SOVIET SHIP SCABS ON MEXICAN LONGSHOREMEN PORT NEW YORK IS BUSY HANDLING ALL BEEFS WHILE SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PICK UP CONSIDERABLY GOLD COAST TEACHES ANTI-UNION ISTHMIAN SKIPPER MARITIME LAW TEN SIU CREWS HOLD MEETING IN TRINIDAD--BWI MARINE WORKERS ASK SIU FOR AID IN ORGANIZING EARTHQUAKE ROCKS PUERTO RICO, BUT SLOW SHIPPING ONLY YAWNS SEAFARER IS CUT IN ATTACK SENDS THANKS TO BALTIMORE SIU CHIEF COOK IN A STEW OVER NMU, FINDS SIU IS BETTER OF THE TWO CREW SCORES SKIPPER AS UNION HATER BELLYROBBER GETS THE OLD ONE-TWO ON SS PEPPERELL BEEF OUTLOOK GOOD FOR MOBILE AGENT SEA HAWK GOES SEAFARERS BY 80 PERCENT MARGIN Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/16/1946 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1946 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b3449007be9e231abcd057f5e557fc08.PDF 9ac122241958efde252a383bc62f73c7 PDF Text Text Vol. XXX No. 17 SEAFARERS • LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO ANNUAL REPORT—Great lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund-Filed With N.Y. State Insurance bepartment 8 �1^-^' IK • ir<i Page Two 1 Despite $211 Million Authorization V' •: |.s • 16, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Funds for New Ships and Research Reduced to Original Budget Request WASHINGTON—^Despite passage last month by both Senate and House of an unprecedented maritime authorization bill calling for $200 million for new ship construction and $10.9 million toward research and development, both amounts were cut back to the Administration's original 1969 fiscal budget request in does not, however, contain any budget cutting eflforts of the Sen­ the omnibus appropriations bill provision to prevent the Appro­ ate Appropriations Committee as finally pushed through by econ­ priations Committees from cut­ well as the rush for the Appro­ omy-motivated senators for the ting or increasing the authorized priations bill to be pushed through Departments of State, Justice, amounts. before Congress recessed for the Commerce, the Judiciary and Republican and Democratic Na­ Earlier Syston Worse Related Agencies. The Maritime tional Conventions. Administration is part of the Previously, all requests for Until this measure was passed Commerce Department. funds Tor MARAD had to be Congress had been unable to act Sent to the White House for thrashed out in the Appropria­ on the omnibus Appropriations President Johnson's signature, the tions subcommittees of the Sen­ Bill. later bill (H.R. 17522) contains ate and House with the result that When the bill returned to the the exact amoimts—$119.8 mil­ the recommendations of the Mer­ Senate Appropriations Commit­ lion for shipbuilding and $6.7 chant Marine Committees were tee, Chairman John L. McClellan million for R and D recom­ often ignored entirely or slashed (D-Ark.) moved to amend it to mended by the Adminisfa-ation to such a point that the resulting include the figures for MARAD last January after the Budget amounts were inadequate to originally recommended by the Bureau slashed the Maritime Ad­ maintain, let alone upgrade, the Administration, rather than those ministration's budget requests. American-flag fleet. authorized by the Congress. The Signed this week by the Presi­ This procedure prompted the Senate then passed the amended dent, the authorization bill (H.R. Merchant Marine Committees to legislation. 15189), calling for the higher mar­ successfully press for the new law The House balked at accepting itime expenditures fought for by giving them a greater say over the lower amounts for the mer­ members of both House and Sen­ maritime programs and the al­ chant fleet, and a Senate-House ate Merchant Marine Committees, locations of funds for these Conference was arranged. does not make it mandatory for projects. At the conference, however, the the Government to spend the Passage this year of the first Senate and House conferees, with­ amounts specified. maritime authorization bill came out disclosing any details, worked All the new Maritime Au­ at an inopportune time to prove out a compromise whereby the thorization Law—passed in late to what extent the new law will Administration's figures would be 1967—provides is that maritime better serve our merchant fleet, accepted and recommended in a programs must be reviewed, and so badly in need of revitalization. report on H.R. 17522. the funds for these programs au­ The bill was approved as Con­ It is estimated that less than 10 thorized, by the Merchant Marine gress was being pressured to slash vessels can be constructed with Committees of both the Senate $6 billion from the federal budget the $119.8 million recommended and the House. Congress must as part of the agreement to pro­ for construction subsidies in fiscal then approve the- committees' au­ vide the Administration with its year. But even this may not be thorizations for MARAD before long-sought 10-percent federal in­ spent. The Administration has the funds can be included in the come tax surcharge. Consequent­ served notice that probably only Appropriation Bills. The law ly, it became caught up in the $19 million will be spent. Report of International President lyPMlIM In a few short weeks, when the last piece of confetti has been tossed aloft by an exuberant convention delegate, the nation must settle down to the task of selecting the man who will assume the ^wesome respon­ sibilities of the U. S. Presidency. Sound trucks will rumble indiscriminately through city street and country lane. Campaign posters bearing smiling portraits of the respec­ tive candidates will be emblazoned on billboards across the nation and our airwaves will become saturated with appeals to tii loyal. Out of all this din and hoopla will emerge the man w uo will be the next president of the United States. Perhaps at no other time in history has the office of the Presidency taken on the importance that it does today. We must not be taken in by opportunists, nor by sloganeers, nor by the demagogues who advocate brute force as the answer to all of our national problems. We need only look at our most populous state, California, to see how a candidate, Ronald Reagan, can be elected to public office when his only credentials are his reputation among moviegoers as the fastest gun in the West. His record as Governor of California has brought comfort to those industrialists who would still treat the working man as a bonded slave. The fact that a great number of Californians have become disen­ chanted with the Reagan record is indicated by the recall petition that is currently being circulated in the Golden State. This is an encouraging sign, but it appears that the Republican pri­ mary victory of senatorial candidate Max Rafftery has stoked the re­ actionary fire rather than quell it. Many political analysts have attempted to interpret the Reagan phe­ nomena as being coincidental with the great migration of senior citizens from midwestern states already under the conservative spell. It is far too easy to cast all of the blame on an unrepresentative group of senior citizens who may regard the age of Calvin Coolidge as the most distinguished in the nation's history. What the nation is experiencing today is a tendency by many citizens to seek easy solutions for the many complex problems that confront the nation. It is the President who must bear all of the responsibility for the policies of the nation and the resolution of the nation's problems will take more than some catch slogan dreamed up by campaign managers. Those persons who mouth the empty slogans of "withdrawal" or "invasion" do not bear the ultimate responsibility for these acts. The President does. It would be nice if all of the world's problems would yield to the mouthing of slogans. However, they will not, and those candidates who mount the rostrum armed only with slogans do a grave disservice to the American people. ' *• I I, 'r^l fd ;.jk -if • 'iT I jv '41 ik I GOP Seeks 'Moderate'Image With Nixan-Agnew Tkket MIAMI BEACH—A vigorous drive to recapture the White House was launched by the Republican Party here last week as it pulled itself together behind former Vice President Richard M. Nixon, its candidate for President The man who nominated Nixon, Maryland Governor Spiro T. Agnew, was picked by the candidate to be his vice presidential running mate. The choice bypassed a number of more prominent Republicans who might have added greater strength to the ticket in large city areas. But a key factor clearly was Agnew's "moderate" image and his acceptability to all factions and regions of the GOP. Nixon had told southern delegations, for example, that he woul4 not offend them in selecting a vice presidential candidate. The votes of these southern delegates coupled with those from the-"Nixon country" of the Midwest, pro­ vided the solid base on which the former vice president built his first ballot victory. He had little strength in the populous industrial states winning a majority of delegate votes in only two of the top seven—^Illinois and Texas. Nixon was chosen as the GOP nominee on the 'first convention ballot, overwhelming the challenges ^of New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller and California Governor Ronald Reagan. With 667 delegate votes needed for the nomination. Nixon received 692 against 277 for Rockefeller and 182 for Reagan before any changes in delegation votes. Despite the spirited contest for delegates' votes among the three leading contenders, the convention had at least a semblance of harnratmy. It was free of the deep ideological bitterness that sundered the GOP and brought on the Goldwater debacle of 1964. The contenders rq)resented the three wings of the GOP—^its liberal segment supporting Rockefeller, the uncompromising rightwing looking to Reagan, and the pragmatic conservatives rallying behind Nbcon. These ideological differences, however, were submerged in the interests of party unity. This was precisely the goal of Ray C. Bliss, the veteran political strategist who took over as Republican national chairman when the GOP moved to regroup following the 1964 defeat. Bliss, who headed the convention Committee on Arrangements, saw that all factions of the party were given recognition in the course of the four-day proceed­ ings, parading heroes of the conservatives, liberals and middle-roaders before the applauding delegates. Umbrella For All The platform, too, reflected the anxiety to avoid a split of any kind. It was drawn up by a committee headed by Senator Everett M. Dirksen (111.), who frankly acknowledged that it was designed to permit any can­ didate to run on it, no matter what his philosophy within the GOP. Set forth in Iwoad, general terms, the platform nevertheless is anchored to such old stand-bys of Republican dogma as opposition to federal spending for social programs, tax incentives for business and in­ dustry, and alarm over the strength of organized labor. The labor plank was too general for Michigan Gover­ nor George Romney, who complained it did not go for enough in calling for measures to curb "abuses of raw economic power." But Romney agreed not to upset the smooth, carefully staged agreements by offering an amendment and he urged the delegates to give the platform enthusiastic support. The nomination was a personal triumph and an im­ pressive comeback for Nixon, carrying him again to the leadership of his party. Once before, in 1960, after serving eight years as Vice President under former President Dwight D. Eisen­ hower, he was chosen as the Republican presidential candidate only to lose narrowly to the late President John F. Kennedy. Two years later, Nixon suffered a galling defeat when he challenged Edmund G. (Pat) Brown for the governorship of California. He vowed then never again to be a candidate for any office and bitterly bade farewell to the press, blaming the news media for his loss. What brought him back into party affair, he says, was the leadership vacuum left by the devastating Republican losses in the 1964 election. In 1966, he barnstormed the country on behalf of GOP congressional candidates, helping the party pick up 47 House seats and establishing himself among grass­ roots Republican organizations. He announced his candidacy for President last Feb­ ruary 1 and scored a solid string of primary victories, running up vote totals of 70 percent and higher against little or no opposition. This, plus a quiet but diligent drive to line up delegates in non-primary states, put him well out in front in the race for the Republican nomina­ tion as the convention opened here. For his opponents, it was largely a case of arriving too late. Rockefeller first disappointed his supporters last spring when he announced that he would not seek' the nom­ ination. Later when he decided to become a candidate after all, the primaries were all but settled and much of support was gone. The New York governor then <^ned an all-out public relations drive to influence the public opinion polls and persuade delegates that only he could win for the Republicans in November. He repeatedly depicted Nixon as a "loser." Reagan, the current favorite of the conservative wing of the party, never was in serious contention. Through­ out the primary campaign, he insisted he was a noncandidate although he permitted his name to remain on the ballot in a few states. He controlled the Califor­ nia convention delegation, and at its insistence, just two days before the nominations, he became a formal can­ didate. His main hope was that the delegates would turn to him in the event of a standoff between Nixon and Rockefeller. It didn't happen that way. A large part of the apparent harmony at the conven­ tion lay in the unanimity with which speaker after speaker condemned "the Johnscm-Humphrey Adminis­ tration," leaving no doubt who they think will be the Democratic candidate in November. 'V-i ' ft �Angast 16, 1968 SEAFARERS Page Three LOG At Urging of Maritime Labor and Industry SlU Credentials Committee Checks Candidates' Eligibility RepuUiian Platform Includes Pledge iW I 1' I' ^ .1 To Reverse US-Flag Fleet Decline MIAMI BEACH—Following urgent appeals by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and .other representatives of both maritime management and labor, the Republican National Convention last week adopted one of the most strongly-worded platforms ever recorded on behalf of the mari­ time industry. "Our merchant marine, too, primarily private capital." Similar industry presentations, « Insistence that government has been allowed to deteriorate. calling for vigorous action to subsidies be used only to help Now there are grave doubts that upgrade the U.S.-flag fleet, are American-flag ships "compete it is capable of adequate response also expected to be submitted for with cut-rate foreign shipping," to emergency security needs. "The United States has drifted inclusion by the Platform Com­ and not as "an instrument of un­ down from first place to sixth mittee of the upcoming Demo­ fair domestic competition." place in the world in the size of cratic convention in Chicago. • Development of a fleet "cap­ The nearly seven-million mem­ able of carrying at least 50 per­ its merchant fleet. By contrast, ber MTD, which includes the SIU cent of this nation's imports and the Russian fleet has been rapidly and 38 other affiliated national exports," noting that the balance- expanding and will attain a domi­ and international unions repre­ of-payments position "is eroded nant position by 1970. Deliveries senting workers involved in sea­ by excessive foreign-flag carriage of new ships are now eight to one in Russia's favor. going and shoreside occupations, of our waterbome commerce." "For reasons of security, as well shipbuilding and related indus­ • Granting of top priority to tries, had put before the GOP the "land-bridge" concept which as of economics, the decline of Platform Committee a six-point embodies the use of American our merchant marine must be re­ merchant marine program geared ships and American railroads "to versed. We therefore pledge a vigorous and realistic ship replace­ to the maximpm use of both pri­ shorten the supply line between ment program to meet the chang­ vate and public funds to rebuild Shown after their election at August 5 membership meeting, are mem­ the nation's sagging maritime Europe and the Far East." ing pattern of our foreign com­ Moody said such a program was merce. We will also expand in­ bers of Credentials Committee who have been busy making a prelimi­ posture. nary check of the qualifications of candidates running for office in the In submitting the Department's essential "to reverse the present dustry-Government maritime re­ search and development, empha­ up-coming SlU election. From left are: Charles Hamilton, Alvaro program, MTD administrator O. pattern of drift and decline." The AFL-CIO, in its presenta­ sizing nuclear propulsion, and Vega, Warren Cassidy, Neil Napolitano, Daniel Dean, Luis Ramirez. William Moody Jr., pointed out to the sub-committee on Private tion to the Platform Committee, simplify and revise construction NEW YORK, Aug. 12—A memberhip-elected Union Creden­ Enterprise and the Federal Gov­ urged "all necessary steps to re­ and operating subsidy proce­ tials Committee has begun checking the qualifications of candidates ernment that the U.S. merchant vive our merchant marine and dures." Speaking for the unsubsidized for the 45 elective posts which will be balloted on in this year's marine has been in a two-decade shipbuilding industries and to fos­ U.S.-flag operators before the ter the development and mainte­ period of "deterioration and de­ SIU AGLIWD election. that he is not prohibited from cay," during which time it has nance of an American-flag mer­ platform committee was Edward As required by the Union holding union office under the dropped from first to sixth place chant fleet capable of carrying at A. Terres, vice-president of States constitution, the six-man Cre­ in the size of the fleet and the least 50 percent, of all our export- Marine-Isthmian, and Edwin M. law. dentials Committee was elected at Hood, president of the Shipbuild­ To assist members interested in amount of its cargo, and from' import commerce." the regular headquafter's member­ ers Council of America, appeared first to 14th place among world The portion of the Republican ship meeting on August 5. Com­ filing for a place on the ballot, shipbuilding powers. in behalf of the shipbuilding in­ platform dealing specifically with mittee members, two from each Secretary-Treasurer A1 Kerr pre­ dustry. The MTD spokesman called on maritime, reads as follows: of the three shipboard depart­ pared printed copies of this state­ the GOP to support a program ments, are: Daniel Dean and Neil ment which are available in all that would include: Napolitano, deck department; Al­ SIU port offices. The printed • Greater federal investment varo Vega and Luis A. Ramirez, forms may also be obtained by in the building of new ships to engine department; and Warren contacting SIU Secretary-Treas­ compete with vessels built in lowCassidy and Charles Hamilton, urer A1 Kerr in Headquarters for cost foreign yards. steward department. a copy by phone, mail, telegram • Federal assistance to help or in person. Aid In Qualifying modernize American shipyards to NEW YORK—^The SIU this week presented its recommenda­ put them on a par with foreign tions regarding a U.S. maritime program at a meeting held by the The committee began process­ Sign Statement ing on August 6 the candidates' The Secretary-Treasurer advised interests, noting that the rebuild­ Democratic Congressional Platform Hearings Committee at the ing of war-ravaged shipyards credentials that had been received all interested members that it is abroad "was financed by some $1 Commodore Hotel here. capable of carrying at least 50 up to that time. Credentials of permissible for candidates to billion in U.S. tax dollars." In testimony on behalf of the percent of our imports and ex­ candidates received after that date • Encouragement of "greater Union, SIU Vice President Earl ports and pursuit of the new landare being processed as they are re­ write out the statement, as con­ ceived so that eligibility can be tained in Section 1 of Article XIII private investment in the unsub- Shepard outlined a series of af­ bridge concept which embodies determined as soon as possible. of the Constitution, in his own sidized segment of the merchant firmative steps at the national the use of American ships and Should a candidate lack eligibility handwriting, arid that it will be marine," through the use of tax level "to reverse the present pat­ railroads to shorten the supply under the requirements set forth accepted if signed by the candi­ incentives, priority on the carriage tern of drift and decline" which line and speed carriage of goods in the Union constitution, he will date and includes his booknumber of government cargoes, and the affects the U.S. maritime indus­ "between Europe and the Far East. Safeguards were urged for our be notified in the quickest possible and the date. granting of long-term government trydomestic fishing industry through way so that he can furnish any This year's balloting will begin charters so that the unsubsidized The SIU presentation urged needed documents or information on November 1 and will continue operators can plan "the orderly that the platform to be adopted upgrading of the fishing fleet and in time to qualify before the dead­ through December 31. replacement of their fleet using by the Democratic National Con­ legislation barring intmsion into line of midnight, August 15. vention in Chicago this month our fishing and spawning grounds give consideration to the needs of of foreign fishing fleets—such as Candidates are reminded that nominations and the necessary the merchant marine and the do­ the Soviet Union and Japan—^who mestic fishing industry so that it take more fish from our waters documents setting forth their qual­ can "develop its maximum poten­ than we do. ifications should be delivered in 'Down The Drain' person or by mail to the Creden­ tial and increase its value to our Shepard also urged the platform tials Committee, in care of the nation." Secretary-Treasurer, no later than panel to consider the need for a In order to reverse the deteri­ WASHINGTON — Former Republican Representative Fred midnight of August 15. oration and decay of the mer­ clearer Selective Service policy for Hartley is at it again seeking funds from gullible business execu­ chant marine, the SIU called for seamen since valuable manpower tives and corporations who are interested in saving the country Requirements a platform that would increase and training "goes down the by "breaking the power of unions. Any member may submit his federal investment in new ship drain" through lack of a coordi­ Hartley, who has made a career out of fighting labor since his name, or be nominated by others, construction, give federal assist­ nated draft board policy, partic­ defeat for Congress in 1948—after he had co-authored the Taftas a candidate for Union office. ance to our shipyards in modern­ ularly in inland and rural areas. Hartley Act—is now co-chairman of a Conference of American In order to qualify each candidate SIU maritime training facilities izing their facilities, encourage Small Business Organizations. must meet the following constitu­ and the job opportunities available greater private investment in the In that capacity, he has written letters soliciting "modest" con­ tional requirements: must have at in the merchant marine drew fa­ unsubsidized segment of the mer­ tributions, up to $100, to help promote "agitation" in the next least three years of seatime in an vorable comment from Represent­ chant marine—including tax in­ Congress to enact curbs on unions. The former Congressman unlicensed capacity, at least four ative Hugh L. Carey (D-N.Y.), centives comparable to those en­ from New Jersey also wants investigations of the National Labor months of which must be between joyed by the subsidized fleet—and who is on the House Education Relations Board, the Wage and Hour Division, and the courts January 1 of this year and the for "abetting" the unions. continuation of subsidies to the and Labor Committee and was time of nomination; must be a Hartley uses a novel, new pitch in his letter: He blames unions extent that they are necessary to a member of the Congressional full member of the Union in good Platform Committee panel. for riots in ghettos. His reasoning: They helped secure minimum help our fleet compete with cutstanding for three years prior to Carey said that "better support wage increases, which caused unemployment, which caused the rate foreign shipping. nomination; must be a United for the Merchant Marine" would uprisings. States citizen and have completed Also recommended was a na­ provide a means to alleviate the a statement attesting to the fact tional goal of a modem fleet nation's unemployment problem. SIU Presents Fleet Program To Democratic Platform Unit • Veteran Union-Buster Hartley Launches Anti-Labor Fund Lhive • �Page Four Aogiut 16, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG ( Magnuson Asks IndependentMARAD in Key Recommendation to Senate The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vlce-Pnsldent. Atlantic Coast Area WASHINGTON—The chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Warren G. Mag­ During the recent triennial convention of the International nuson (D-Wash.), has followed up his committee's approval of the bill to establish an independent Transport Workers Federation in Wiesbaden, Germany, I par­ Maritime Administration by senSing a strongly-worded report urging favorable consideration of the ticipated, as a member of the Seafarers Section Conference Com­ House-passed measure to the f" Commerce under the Merchant the U.S. Maritime Commission— mittee, in comprehensive talks touching on all phases of world full Senate. Marine Act of 1936 and other from 1936 to 1950. He traced transportation and its growing technologies as they relate to Sea­ "It has become increasingly laws and provisions of law enu­ various reorganization plans which farers. clear, and alarmingly certain, that merated in the bill would be transferred the commission to the The Seafarers Section Confer­ the present administration has not transferred and vested in the Ad­ Department of Commerce and ence agreed after its deliberations been able to come forth with a ministrator and in the Maritime how the powers of the commis­ on the "need to constantly guard reasonable and well-calculated Board as specifically provided for sion were gradually taken over by against the emergence of new flags proposal to revitalize the Ameri­ in the bill." the Secretary of Commerce. of convenience and to safeguard can merchant marine," Magnuson "It is the opinion of your com­ The senator also, spoke of the and improve the conditions under declared. "In the meantime, the mittee" Magnuson's report con­ hearings held by his committee which Seafarers sail and work." plight of our fleet has worsened, tinued, "that an independent on the legislation under consider­ Forward looking resolutions were the need for remedial action has agency as would be established ation and the results drawn from also adopted by the conference heightened, and the resolve of the by this bill would provide the mosi the sessions. He told the full Sen­ concerning the 40-hour work comr. ittee to establish an inde­ efficient mechanism to assure that week, vacations and annual leave ate: Sovich Puchalski pendent Maritime Administration our national maritime policy set and other matters of concern to "Your committee made an ex­ has solidified." forth in Section 101 of the Mer­ deck maintenance. He's in this haustive study of the subject mat­ us all. The committee chairman also chant Marine Act of 1936" and ter of this proposed legislation in Other important business of the port hunting for a Vietnam-bound emphasized there no longer was other basic provisions of law will convention was an amendment to ship. the first session of this Congress. be properly and effectively imple­ Robert Wroton is going to take any doubt about the wisdom of Hearings were held over some five the Federation's constitution add­ a vacation, then he'll be ready for establishing a maritime adminis­ mented through constructive and months on the issue of establish­ ing four members from the North a good ship. Bob has 24 years tration separate and distinct from ongoing programs. ment of an independent Maritime American Section to the General with the SIU. the E>epartment of Transportation Goal Unattalned Administration and other issues Council. Among those named were or any other department. One Lawson Evans, another old pro "This goal is not now being relating to the present state and SIU President Paul Hall and Ma­ member of the committee, lame with the Union is looking for a attained," asserted Magnuson. "At future of the U.S. merchant ma­ chinists Vice President Rudy duck Senator Frank J. Lausche job on the Cuba Vktory, if possi­ Faupl. the moment this country is con­ rine. (D-Ohio), dissented from the ble. Lawson was oiler on the New York Lesson Clear unit's action, Lausche, who was fronted with the fact that a large Fairisle, running to Vietnam. Tony Rogers just left for Sav­ defeated in his stage's primary on segment of the fleet is composed "The clear lesson gleaned from Puerto Rico of 25-year-old vessels which ur­ annah to catch an AB's job on the his reelection bid and will leave gently need replacement; that we our committee's study is beyond Bessemer Victory. Dick Grant is steward and the Senate at the end of the year, have had to withdraw World War dispute: The U.S. merchant fleet Ralph Murray is bosun on the After a 13-month shuttle run in continued his efforts to block is in a critical condition, its future II ships from the reserve fleet and Long Lines, running cable to the passage of this much-needed leg­ is in doubt, and remedial action Vietnam, Ward Wallace has com­ Virgin Islands and Santo Do­ recondition them in order to pleted a brief vacation. Now, it's islation and to have MARAD of a major nature is essential if shifted instead to the Department maintain our lifeline to Southeast the United States is to remain a time to sail again and he's back mingo. These are two old-timers Asia . . . and that in the event with the SIU. Also aboard are of Transportation, where it would leading seafaring nation. At the in the hall waiting for a bosun or such familiar names as Eddie be in the hands of Secretary Alan of trouble arising elsewhere in the conclusion of the hearings, al­ carpenter's job. Wilbur Tavlor caught an AB's Puchalski and Mike Sovich. S. Bovd. MARAD is presently world with which we might have though the majority of witnesses under the jurisdiction of the Com­ to cope, we would be unable-to argued for establishment of an job on the Charleston. Boston find, the ships necessary for our merce Department. Philadelphia Elmer Grose was BR on the independent Maritime ' Adminis­ supply lines. Oscar Ozer came in to register Cabins, last time out. "Blackie" tration, some doubt remained as "These problems must be met," Prime SIU Goal said the committee chairman. to the long-term wisdom of estab­ for another good job after sailing will spend some time with his The SIU, the AFL-CIO Mari­ "Restoration of the type of orga­ lishing a maritime entity separate as oiler on the ColumMa. On the familv before shipping again. time Trades Department, and nization that proved so effective and distinct from the Department same ship was James Robertson, William Stewaii, a 26-year man other representatives of maritime in the past appears to be the of Transportation. who sailed as electrician. James in the SIU, was aboard the Steel labor and management—as well proper path to take to eliminate "That doubt no longer exists," has been with the SIU since 1949. Apprentice. Bill sails in the en­ as concerned members of Con­ the danger to our commercial and Magnuson declared emphatically Jack Arellanes was on the gine room and is scanning the gress—have long advocated an in­ defense interests arising out of in urging that the bill be passed Transhuron, sailing in the deck boards for a good ship. dependent MARAD and are vig­ the present condition of the mer­ because of administration failure department. Jack, who joined the James Abeam is ready for an­ orously opposed to any plan chant marine." SIU in 1947, just came by the other Far East run after shipping to come forth with a proposal to which would put Boyd's depart­ as deck maintenance on the Magnuson referred to the prog­ revitalize the American merchant hall to register. ment in control of the Maritime ress made when the American marine despite the fact that the Robin Gopdfeliow. Norfolk Administration. Thus, the action merchant marine was adminis­ need for remedial action has Kenneth Wells was on the Baltimore of the Senate Commerce Commit­ tered by an independent agency— heightened. Transcolorado for two weeks as Martin Yager will take any run tee in adopting the independent after taking a short vacation, he MARAD bill—passed some nine told us after piling-off the Marymonths ago in the House by an Mississippi Salvage Operation mar. Martin has sailed on SIU overwhelming vote of 324 to 44— ships for 20 years. was considered a significant ad­ ' i" %' I .V ff- ^ • Another old pro, James Bergvance in efforts to upgrade the strom was recently steward aboard U.S.-fiag merchant fleet. the Baylor Victory on a Vietnam In his report, to the &nate. trip. He's waiting for another Chairman Magnuson outlined the long run. dire necessity for passage of the Ronald BUksvaer had to leave bill (H.R. 159) creating an inde­ the Seamar on the West Coast, pendent MARAD. UFFD. Ron is OK now and is "The purpose of the bill, he waiting round for another Intersaid, "is to create an independent coastal run. Federal Maritime Administration not under any other department, agency or instrumentality of the Government, or under the author­ ity of the head of any department, agency or instrumentality. The Administration so established United States and Canadian of­ would be headed by a Federal ficials of the St. Lawrence Sea­ Maritime Administrator appointed way hope to keep its shipping the President with the advice by lanes open this year until Decem­ and consent of the Senate. Within ber 15, "weather and ice condi­ the Federal Maritime Adminis­ tions permitting." tration there would be established Officially, the Seaway's naviga­ a Maritime Board composed of tion season has been extended to three members, one of whom December 10 and then the water­ would be the Federal Maritime way will operate on a day-to-day Administrator who would act as basis until December 15. The SlU-contracted tanker Transtexas is being used to salvage the Genevieve Lykes In the Mississippi chairman of the Boaird. It was estimated by Senator "All of the functions, powers, River. The vessel was battered by barges and sank during Hurricane Betsy In September, 1965. Still Philip Hart (D-Mich.) that the and duties of the Secretary of submerged beneath the Genevieve Is her sister ship, the Letltia Lykes. Both vessels were under con­ extension could swell total cargo Commerce ^d other ofiSces and struction at the Avondale Shipyard when they were torn loose from their moorings. Hudson Water- traffic by as much as two million <^cers of the Department of waos, owner of the Transtexas, bcfbght the two vessels. So far. It seems to be a good Investment. tons. Seaway Oftitiak Extead Season �Auguat 16, 1968 SEAFARERS Big Welcome for Vice-President More than 100 members of SlU and SlUNA affiliates were on hand to greet Vice-President Hubert Humphrey at San Francisco airport dur­ ing the Democratic presidential candidate's recent visit to that city. Humphrey addressed a group of Northern California labor unionists. The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative Vice-President Hubert Humphrey received a hearty welcome to San Francisco by his supporters in organized labor when he arrived here for talks with Northern California labor leaders. The Democratic candidate for the Senate, Alan Cranston, sharply attacked Republican candidate Max Rafifertv as "a trigger-happy, shoot-from-the-hip" man, in re­ gard to the issue of crime and ening of job opportunities, edu­ violence. Cranston, who is as­ cation, and health care opportu­ sured of full labor support, was nities. Also needed, he added, is lead-off speaker before the labor leaders. Each of the 14 speakers was seeking the endorsement of ICOPE, Cranston claimed he would at­ tack the causes of crime—^rather than call for greater use of the police and military, which he said was Rafferty's way. We must, he told the labor unionists, have law and order, but we cannot have it without justice. Powers Fernandez If elected, Cranston said he would support the repeal of Sec­ the creation of corporations sub­ tion 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act, sidized by the Federal Govern­ which permits states to ban union ment to provide job training in shop provisions in labor contracts. city ghettoes, opening up of new He will work for further organi­ jobs, and financing new small zation of the farm workers, he business firms. declared, and called for a broadSeattle Shipping has been good during the last period with four payoffs, SEAFARERS^LOG three sign-ons and seven ships in transit. August 16, 1968 • Ve^l.XXX, No. 17 J. Fernandez will take a vaca­ Offleial Publication of the tion after sailing on the AnchwSeafarer* International Union age as AB. of North America, Lawrence Powers, chief cook Atlantic, Gulf, Lake* aboard the Coe Victory, will be and Inland Water* District, AFL-CIO looking around for a job soon. Sxwutip* Board Larry has over 20 years with the PAUL HALL, Prestdent SIU. EARL SHEPARD CAL TANNER Vice-President Sxee. Viee-Pret. Pete Drevas took an oiler's job LiNDSEv WILLIAMS AL KBRR' ' on the Enid Victory. Pete's been Vice-President See.-Trco*. sailing on SIU ships for 20 years. ROBERT MATTHEWS -^Vice-President Director of Publications MIKE POLLACK Editor HARRY WITTSCHEN Assistant Editor TOM FINNEOAN Staff Writer PETER WEISS Staff Photographer ANTHONY ANSALDI Pskliihtt klwitkly St 810 Rksts lilsst Annss N.C.. Wsihlnitsn, D. C. 20018 ky tks Ssifsr•n Istirmtlonsl Unlsfl, Atlsntls. Gslt, IskM sst Islsnt WsUrs Dlitritt, AFL-CIO, 675 Fsirtk Aiinii, irsskly*. N.Y. 11212. Til. HYiilnIk 9-6600. Siisni sIsM OMtSH P*M at WsiklRitsn, D. C. POSTHASTErS ATTENTION; Fsn* 3579 itrOi ihsilt ks Mst t* Sisfinri Inltrnstlsnil Unltn, Atltstli, Csir. Iskti a*« InltnO Watsn Dlitrtit. AFL-CIO, 675 Fssrth Aysnsi, irssk­ ly*, N.Y. 11232. V Wilmington In the past two weeks we paidoff the Columbia Eagle, Seatrain Maryland, Seatrain Ohio and Seatrain Florida. We had three signons and eight vessels are in trans­ it. Shipping is active and the out­ look is bright. Richard Buie is making the rounds for a cook's job to the Far East. He recently sailed to the Mediterranean. Boh Statham is on the beach for a short rest after a couple of months on the Alaska run. He'll be looking for an AB's job soon. G. A. Allen was on the Seatrain Washington's last run to Vietnam. "Al" sailed as engine crane main­ tenance LOG Page Five World Shipbuilding Sets New Record As U.S.-Flag Fleet Declines Further WASHINGTON—The world's merchant fleet keeps growing at a rapid pace, with a record 10.9 million gross registered tons added in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, it was reported recently by the Maritime Transport Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. <$> — At almost the same time, a total of 1,104, according to contracted companies. These were further indication that the pri­ MARAD. the President Fillmore, American vately-owned U.S.-flag merchant At the same time, MARAD's President Lines; Delta Brasil, Del­ fleet—both its active and inactive inactive fleet was placed at 949 ta Steamship Co., and the Over­ segments—is declining rapidly ships after six were scrapped and seas Alice, Intercontinental Bulkwas borne out by the latest tabu­ a number transferred, exchanged tank Corp. All were built in lation of the U.S. Maritime Ad- or sold. American shipyards—the first two ' ministration which shows a total Among only four new privately- at the Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. of only 976 vessels as of July 1, owned merchant ships delivered to facility at Pascagoula, Miss., and 1968, a decline of 34 from the U.S.-flag operators during May the third by Bethlehem Steel July 1, 1960 total. and June were three for SIU- Corp., at Sparrows Point, Md. The MARAD report includes 928 privately-owned active and 48 inactive vessels, an increase of just one since May, 1968—de­ spite the fact that four ships were delivered from construction and two more were acquired through exchange from MARAD reserve WASHINGTON—New procedures under a law signed last fleets. This was because three older month by Pres. Johnson provide that suppliers of Public Law vessels were sold for scrap, one 480 cargoes must now certify to the government that they are not was transferred to foreign flag trading, and have not traded in registry and one was lost. with North Vietnam either di­ On the world level, a prime the preceding six-month period rectly or through any branch, reason for the greatly increased with North Vietnam either di­ subsidiary, affiliate, or associated tonnage, the OECD report said, rectly or indirectly. The Agricul­ company . . ." Agriculture Department offi­ was a sharp rise in the construc­ ture Department has announced. The new law bill also extends cials said the new legislation, will tion of dry cargo vessels and bulk carriers of more than 50,000 P.L. 480—which is more formally effect nearly all suppliers of com­ known as the Agricultural Trade modities sent to foreign nations deadweight tons. Development and Assistance Act under Public Law 480. Since June, 1967, the demand —until December 31, 1970. Un­ for giant tankers capable of carry­ ing more than 200,000 tons has der this act the government 'is authorized to send cargoes of grown out of the closing of the food and other commodities to Suez Canal 14 months ago. Ship other nations in conjunction with operators want to carry as much U.S. foreign aid programs. The cargo as possible on the longer Cargo Preference Act, which trips around the Cape of Good stems from P.L. 480, provides Hope which now are necessary, that a minimum of 50 percent of the report noted. However, effects NEW YORK—A once proud all government-sponsored cargoes of the Suez closure following the Navy cruiser, that helped rush Arab-Israili War of last summer must be carried in American-flag American troops to England were not reflected in this report. vessels. and France in World War I be­ The Department of Agricul­ fore it was sunk 50 years ago last More To Come ture said the new procedure must month by a German mine in the OECD placed the world's mer­ be followed by all suppliers of Atlantic Ocean 50 miles from chant fleet, as of June 30, 1967, export sales commodities under here, will continue to serve as an at 178,700,000 gross tons and in­ Title one of the P.L. 40 program, "aquatic apartment house" for dicated it will swell to even more effective immediately. marine life to the delight of sport record proportions when the totals Statement Required fishermen. are computed for the year ending And as schools of cod, ling The restrictions require that June 30, 1968. It said that for the and sea bass dart in and out of each supplier must submit a entire year of 1967 the total ton­ the hulk of the cruiser San Diego nage of new vessels completed in statement to the USDA listing all —lying bottom up in more than of the executive officers of the the world's shipyards neared 15 100 feet of water some 10 miles branches, subsidiaries and asso­ million gross tons and that more south of Fire Island—it appears ciated companies, foreign and than 37 million tons were on or­ all efforts by the Navy to raise the domestic in which the supplier der. wreck have been completely aban­ has controlling interest and sim­ OECD noted that at the end of 1967 more than 60 percent of ilar information about all com­ doned. When the Navy canceled its the world's tankers under con­ panies with which, either directly or through subsidiaries or other­ salvage plan—first proposed in struction or on order were de­ wise, have a controlling interest 1963—the news elated ]^st Coast signed to haul more than 200,000 in the supplying company. fishermen who say 30 to 40 sea deadweight tons of cargo and that, No contracts between suppliers bass to a baited line can be of the 294 tankers currently on and importers can be approved brought up from the "aquatic order, 115 are in this range. unless the supplier has submitted apartment house." Japan led the way with 2,100,The Navy's decision to raise the 000 gross tons of the fiscal 1966- this statement of ownership and an additional certification about San Diego had angered fishermen 67 total and Norway was second not dealing with North Vietnam. and skindivers who decided to with 1,900,000 gross tons. raise funds enough to purchase This latter document states: Many of the vessels in the U.S. the wreck from the government "The undersigned hereby cer­ privately-owned fleet covered by since it was an A-one fishing park tifies that he (1) is not now engag­ MARA's report are overaged and in service only because of de­ ing in nor in the six months im­ and the hulk was no danver to mands made upon the govern­ mediately preceding this applica­ navagation. However, while the ment for delivery of essential car­ tion for financing has not engaged money was still being collected goes for the nation's war effort in in any sales, trade, or commerce the Navy withdrew the salvage South Vietnam. It has been esti­ with North Vietnam or with any idea. It was on July 19, 1918 that mated that many of these older resident thereof, (2) does not own the 502-foot long San Diego be­ or control any company or other ships will soon have to be scrapped and that the fleet will further de­ legal entity which is engaging in came the victim of a mine be­ cline until, by 1971 there will be or in such period has engaged in lieved sowed by a German U-boat only about 300 vessels less than any such sales, trade, or com­ alone the cbast of Long Island. 25 years old left in the reserve merce with North Vietnam, and Onlv six men were killed and six (3) is not owned or controlled by injured as more than 1.000 officers fleet. * . The active ocean-going U.S. any company or other legal en­ and men managed to escape the merchant fleet now consists of the tity which is engaging in or in sinkine ship—the only U.S. cruis­ 928 privately-owned vessels plus such period has engaged in any er sunk by the Germans in World 176 government owned ships for such sales, trades, or commerce War I. New P.L. 480 Procedure Bans All North Viet Traders WWI Cruiser Is Sunken Hotel For liHurine Life �SEAFARERS LOG Pace Six August 16, 1968 As Congress Recesses for Conventions Senate Passes Strong Poaltry Bill; Food Stamp Carbs Added by House WASfflNGTON—The Senate by a vote of 73 to 0, has passed a strong poultry inspection bill after stripping it of provisions that would have severely weakened the nation's federal poultry and meat inspection programs. The House expanded the food The 52-to-I9 vote rejecting the to the Sullivan substitute, by a stamp program for the poor but Holland amendment came after 150-134 teller (non-record) vote, included in it a ban on stamps Senator Joseph M. Montoya a ban on food stamps for strikers going to the families of workers warned that it would bring "adul­ and college students. The move, who are on strike and to students. terated intrastate meat and poultry by Representative Charles M. The two developments were in­ flowing to every dinner table in Teague (R-Calif.), was made over cluded among a number of actions the nation." Mrs. Sullivan's protests. as Congress rushed toward recess The AFL-CIO has stressed that Montoya also led a successful for the national political conven­ drive for changes in the bill to the test for eligibility for food tions. It will return after Labor broaden its provision for condem­ stamps is that recipients must be Day. nation of unfit poultry and require certified "needy" by local welfare The bill that passed the Senate that small plants must meet cer­ agencies—that stamps should not gives the states two years to set tain standards to be exempt from arbitrarily be denied workers who up strictly-enforced inspection the legislation's full coverage. The exercise their "lawful right" to programs for the 13 percent of bill now goes to a conference com­ strike. The House food stamp bill now poultry and poultry products that mittee. goes to a conference committee. does not cross state lines—about Food Stamps Extended The Senate previously passed the 1.6 billion pounds a year. The House, by a 227 to 172 single year, $245 million authori­ Poultry sold in interstate com­ vote, approved a proposal by zation, without the imposed ban merce is already covered by fed­ eral inspection and the Senate bill Representative Leonor K. Sul­ on stamps to strikers and students. In other developments: includes strengthening amend­ livan (D-Mo.) to extend the food • The House passed a $5 bil­ ments to the ten-year-old federal stamp plan through fiscal 1972 with an "open end" authorization lion, two-year program of federal program. for the four years. aid to higher education that went However, before passing the The Sullivan bill was a substi­ to conference with a Senate meas­ bill the Senate knocked out an amendment tacked on in the Sen­ tute for House Agriculture Com­ ure calling for $13 billion over ate Agriculture Committee by mittee legislation which provided four years. • The Senate passed a $1.95 Senator Spessard L. Holland (D- only a one-year food stamp pro­ Fla.) that would have permitted gram, for fiscal 1969, with an billion foreign aid authorization poultry and meat approved under authorization of $245 million, only bill and sent it to conference with a $1.99-billion House measure for state plans to be shipped in inter­ $20 million above last year. But the House also tacked on a working out of differences. state commerce. July 26 to August 8, 1968 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 0 2 59 41 13 6 23 13 14 8 9 8 6 2 23 12 35 25 37 41 23 19 30 . 37 20 16 292 230 All Grou] Class A Class B Qass C 4 1 2 35 45 23 4 5 4 9 14 11 7 7 8 6 6 12 3 2 0 21 5 2 42 "26 7 37 27 30 20 18 12 29 30 25 11 17 15 233 198 151 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa MobUe New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... SeatUe Totals Class A Class B 2 2 46 58 6 7 13 19 4 8 3 11 7 3 26 16 18 46 28 48 6 10 32 44 15 18 206 290 Class A Class B Class C 3 0 2 46 52 12 5 2 2 6 3 11 6 5 8 2 15 12 2 4 2 17 7 6 14 47 7 22 35 23 7 11 12 30 36 36 12 12 16 172 239 138 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groni Port Boston New 'York Philadeliffiia Baltimore ....... Norfolk JaeksonTille ..... Tampa MobUe Now Orleans . . Houston Wilmington ,San Francisco ... SeatUe Totals —5in;lA ClassB class'(! 2 38 7 12 14 4 5 26 24 43 12 25 23 235 0 26 6 11 12 13 1 17 14 30 13 48 7 208 0 31 3 7 9 5 3 11 19 26 6 22 13 154 0 23 2 12 9 8 2 6 15 17 7 50 9 160 0 23 4 8 19 20 2 6 8 21 5 24 3 142 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 6 8 187 117 13 17 84 18 16 36 32 22 11 18 78 53 130 74 120 89 29 0 53 2 47 6 832 434 REGISTERED on BEACH Class A Class B 3 2 98 111 14 12 50 37 23 17 17 16 4 10 62 21 78 91 77 92 14 0 32 2 31 11 503 422 The Great Lakes by Frod FanMn,8ocrttafy-Tr««sur«r,OrMt Lakas The 1968 biennial election of officers for the Great Lakes Dis­ trict got underway on August 1. Port Agents from Buffalo, Toledo, Chicago, Frankfort and Duluth were assigned to cover all SIUcontracted vessels plying the St. Clair and Detroit rivers between Algonac and Detroit. It is expected that the bulk of ^ patched to other Gartland vessels the votes will be cast in this area. for the present. SIU agents and patrolmen will We have had a heat wave in the take the ballot boxes aboard ship high 90's, so some of our old salts and while the vessels are under­ are hanging around the beach. way will vote each crew member. Joe Veno, Charlie Hankal, Perry If all goes well. Seafarers aboard Spiide and Walter Anderson are some 60 vessels will cast their waiting for the weather to cool ballots in the Rivers. off. Joe Yokes, subject of a re­ Negotiations with the Great cent LOG story about his farm, Lakes Association of Marine Op­ has brought in some of his home erators will resume now that the grown produce for the daily stew United Steelworkers have reached pot. an agreement. Serious bargaining Duluth will take place shortly and we feel Not much activity in this port an agreement will be reached during the last period. Shipping without resorting to a strike. The remains about the same as last present agreement was extended month, with rated men able to 30 days—to September 1, for this find a ship as soon as they register. purpose. The steel strike didn't material­ A Great Lakes conference of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades ize but shipping is slow for un­ Department will be held in De­ rated men. Our agent is in De­ troit, October 23. The MTD- troit riding the river for the elec­ Great Lakes conference will be tion of GLD officials. There has been more action re­ held at the Whittier Hotel at 10 garding the MEBA purchase of a.m. At 7 p.m., the annual MTD St. Clements School, according to dinner-dance will be held at the Ray Kern, MEBA representative. Latin Quarter. We expect a great turnout for this important event. Members of the Duluth Planning The Lake Superior Board of Commission are holding a hearing Control opened eight additional to discuss the re-zoning change. If gates in the Control Dam at the the Commission recommends this Soo, increasing water levels in the change, the City Council will vote St. Mary's River by nine inches. on it at its meeting. Chester Hoff, wheelsman on the This allows lake freighters in the Henry Steinbrenner, is recuperat­ ore trade to carry in excess of ing in St. Mary's Hospital in Su­ 30,000 tons of ore. perior with a foot injury sustained The increase in the water levels aboard ship. He told us he is feel­ allows a large ship to carry an ing better every day and hopes to additional 230 net tons of iron ore be back aboard the Henry when for every inch of deeper wa*er. she arrives back here. The St. Mary's is the controlling point in the lakes for draft. Buffalo Shipping is still holding its own Chicago in this port with regular shipping, With the election of Great plus the vacation relief jobs. No Lakes District officials now taking rated men have hung around very place, our agent has been assigned long. to the vessels with the Algonac The M. V. Day Peckinpaugh River boats in Detroit. laid-up for minor repairs in the The W. E. Fitzgerald, a 60-year ship-yard at Port Weller, Ontario. old ship, is laid-up in Milwaukee. However, the crew had a short­ This "double-handed bomber of lived vacation. Two days later, the Gartland Steamship Com­ they were re-called and their ship pany" had its entire crew dis­ is back on her regular run. •A" Glued to the Tube •i REGISTERED on BEACH AU Groups 4 136 20 49 12 12 7 64 105 95 20 48 43 615 2 49 12 32 5 16 8 30 61 42 0 20 9 286 i.'" V a'v Seafarers Walt Kubiak (left) and Tom Holmes watch TV at SIU hall in Philadelphia while waiting tor shipping call. Kubiak last shipped on the Petrochem and Holmes recently sailed aboard the Steel Surveyor. i Mt' �Augoft 16, 1968 SEAFARERS Delay on Fortas Ncmmatlon Viewed as Boon to Bfrchers . ' Page Seven LOG A Good Prescription WASHINGTON—^The biggest beneficiary of the Senate hearings intp President Johnson's Supreme Court nominations is the John Birch Society, says Memo from COPE. More than the personalities involved, that's the real story in the hearings: that the JBS 10-year campaign to discredit the Supreme Court has been elevated to respectability in the halls and hearing rooms of the Senate. What the Birchers themselves have tried to carry oflf has been sub­ stantially advanced for them by Senators James Eastland (D-Miss.) and Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.), the publication of the AFL-CIO Com­ mittee on Political Education declares. True, Earl Warren hasn't been impeached. But, then, his impeach­ ment never really was the target , of the Birchers and their satellite extremist groups. Warren, rather, was used as the focus of the Birch Society's attempt to discredit the entire court. This was made clear in the founding meeting of the Birch Society in December, 1958, when JBS chieftain Robert Welch told 12 businessmen assembled in Indianapolis the antiWarren campaign would bare the court's "unchecked seizure of power at the expense of our legislative bodies." So, the John Birch Society campaign has made it to the big time. When it was first unveiled 10 years ago, it seemed ludicrous. Today, it is painfully serious. It is unlikely, for example, that without the 10 years of steady attacks on the court, Thurmond would have played the role of a bully-ragging Grand Inquisitor to the first nominee for Chief Justice ever summoned to his own confirmation hearing. Thurmond could only know Justice Fortas would be obliged to decline answers to many of his questions. So he used the hearings as a forum, for a headline-grabbing attack on the court and a whole series of its decisions, many of them handed down long before Fortas came to the court. Behind the whole business are Eastland's and Thurmond's objections to Warren court decisions on a wide range of racial and civil liberties issues. Few were raising hob with the Supreme Court before its 1954 school desegregation decision and subsequent civil rights rulings. Few, for that matter, were ultra-critical of the court before the Birch Society got into the act in 1958. Ten years after it did, pillorying the court has become a great American game, and two of its chief prac­ titioners are Eastland and Thurmond. To be kept in mind through the present hassle is the fact that the Warren court has been a bastion protecting civil rights and liberties. To swallow the phony charges that Supreme Court decisions are re­ sponsible for civil disorders or high crime rates is to be hooked by racists and rightists and to abandon the field to the Eastlands, Thurmonds and Birchers. W. H. Montague, Sr., president of the Georgia AFL-CIO since 1958, died in Atlanta at 62 of a heart attack, and was buried after services in Decatur, Ga. AFLCIO President George Meany said in a message of sympaUty to Mrs. Montague and their two sons that his years of service to labor will "stand as a monument to his memory." Montague was a long­ time member of Auto Workers Local 34 at the Chevrolet plants in Atlanta and worked several year^as an organizer for the State, County and Municipal Employ­ ees. His duties as president have been taken over by M. J. Counihan, business manager of the Sa­ vannah, Ga., International Broth­ erhood of Electrical Workers former executive vice president of the state body. V V V for 1968. The Crusade raises funds for about 900 human care services affiliated with the com­ munity fund in a five-county Chi­ cago area. • * • An AFL-CIO union has won bargaining rights for 800 employ­ ees of the University of Massa­ chusetts at Amherst in a repre­ sentation election conducted by the state Labor Relations Board. The State, County and Municipal Employees defeated an unaffiliated union in the service maintenance, agricultural college, manual, and security units. Organizing staffs of the StaterCounty union and the AFL-CIO worked together on the campaign. * * * Albert Shanker has been re­ elected in New York as president of. the United Teachers Federation —^largest local of the American Federation of Teachers there— easily defeating two other candi­ dates. Shanker polled 20,254 votes in the final count to win his third consecutive two-year term. Can­ didate Sol Jaffee garnered 2,273 and Keith E. Baird 2,101. Cesar Chavez, director of the AFL-CIO United Farm Workers Organizing Committee, has been chosen for a Rural Service Award of the Office of Economic Oppor­ tunity, the agency announced. The award is for "making a significant contribution to alleviating poverty in rural America." Also named » • t> for an OEO award was Fay Ben­ President Johnson has named nett, executive director of the Na­ Victor Bussie, president of the tional Sharecroppers Fund. Louisiana State AFL-CIO, to the * * * President's Committee on Mental Thomas J. Nayder, secretary- Retardation. Bussie sueceeds Pres­ treasurer of the Chicago and Cook ident Joseph A. Beime of the County Building and Construc­ Communications Workers on the tion Trades Council, has been ap­ President's eommittee. The presi­ pointed vice chairman of the dent reappointed four others to Metropolitan Crusade of Mercy the committee. The Republican Convention has ended and the Democratic conclave will open shortly in Chicago. Charges and countercharges will fill the air in the next few weeks as the respective candidates vie for election to public office. The right to vote freely and without coer­ cion is taken for granted by many Ameri­ cans. Ever since our independence was won, Americans have been going to the polls and registering their vote for the candidate of their choice. ^ This is a right that is, unfortimately, not granted to all citizens of the world. In many nations, Communist dictatorships offer their citizens a choice of one on election day. No one can claim that our nation is per­ fect, but we do have an instrument at our disposal that can make it a lot closer to per­ fection. That instrument is the right to vote. Some U.S. citizens rant at real and imag­ ined demons that afflict the country, and then, when election day arrives, their sole involvement with the democratic process is to watch the returns come rolling in— courtesy of the television networks. Then when it is announced that an unfavorite son has been elected to fill the post of Senator or Congressmen, the nation is condemned as "hopeless" There is an old adage that reads "He Who Hopes is Hopeless." Those who only hope that the nation can do be'tter but then do not trouble to register their vote for progress bear out this adage. Some of those who do not vote are not even qualified to vote because of their failure to register. For others, it is too much of an effort to go to the polling place to vote. At this point in history, the nation needs the involvement of all of its citizens to over­ come what appear problems. Inadequate housing and schools for the underprivileged will not disappear if we do not register our vote against the racist and reactionary forces who are indifferent to their perpetuation. Water and air pollution will continue un­ abated if we fail to vote out of office those candidates who embrace the big business philosophy of profits at any cost. The labor-baiters, who would like the na­ tion to return to the labor policies of the nineteenth century, will continue in their efforts to undermine the gains won by organ­ ized labor if we do not care enough to vote and defeat them at the polls. And those whose only purpose is to fan the flames of hatred and suspicion will con­ tinue their grisly work if we do not care enough to oust them from public office. All of these forces serve as impediments to the future growth of this nation and they feed on the indifference of the electorate. As witnessed by the recent watering-down of the Gun-Control Bill, special interest groups can mount high-powered letter cam­ paigns to counteract a strong desire by the general public to have an adequate gun con­ trol measure placed on the books. However, the American public possesses the ultimate weapon against those factions which disregard the general welfare in order to gain favor with special interest groups. That weapon is the vote. With our votes we can rout out the racists, extremists, re­ actionaries and special-interest coddlers who use the halls of Congress to perpetuate a philosphy that is alien to the American people. Be sure to register and be sure to vote. Your nation is depending on you. �ANNUAL REPORT 3. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 1968 GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance De­ partment, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE 1. Contributions: (a) Employer $123,796.53 (b) Employee 82,806.61 (c) Other (Specify) —o— $ 206,603.14 (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 27,113.77 (b) Dividends 22,078.45 (c) Rents —o— (d) Other (Specify) —o— 49,192.22 (e) Total Income from Investments 42,758.46 4. Profit on .disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments — 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Additions -o-o- 298,553.81 7. Total Additions DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Pajmtients to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants 11. Pasrments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) ... 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Schedule attached (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset, values of investments 16. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) (b) : (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions 4. 5. 6. 7. 67,222.64 692,646.12 8. Total Assets 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. $1,227,376.99 LIABILITIES Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Other Liabilities (Specify) Reserve for Future Benefits —o— 31,662.58 1,227,376.99 Year ended March 31, 1968 Deductions from Fund Balance Item 12(h)—Other Administrative Expenses Stationery, supplies and printing .' Postage, express and freight Telephone and telegraph Equipment rental Employee benefits Miscellaneous .* Repairs and maintenance Tabulating service % Microfilming Dues and subscriptions Miscellaneous Trustees' meetings expense 11,786.77 1,927.86 501.23 7,724.37 1,110.53 141.73 1,014.00 7,677<86 $1,227,376.99 GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION FUND ATTACHMENT TO THE ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 31,884.35 27,027.43 '. $1,792.77 17.00 311.33 668.98 697.90 822.05 201.72 2,939.17 91.90 49.78 85.26 $7,677.86 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Great Lakes Tug and Dredae Pension Fund in HI New York STATE or Kings COUNTT OP 90,574.36 1,019,397.54 298,553.81 90,574.36 207,979.45 1,227,376.99 $19,633.60 } and. Trustees of the Fund and PenalOes of perjury that the contents of'UiU'XniiiaV Report'ire'trae'and hcre^^ subscribe thereto. Employee STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ASSETS Item 1. Cash ' 2. Receivables: (a) Conlributions: (See Item 18) (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify (b) Dividends or experience rating refunds (c) Other (Specify) Accrued interest paid on 52,290.71 494,616.^ 15. Total Liabilities and Reserves r 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of . Assets and liabilities) 967.72 bonds purchased •• Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations: , (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Govemment Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (See Instructions) (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this Plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % Real Estate Loans and Mortgages Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income (b) Prepaid Expenses (c) Other (Specify) RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE •'i' August 16, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight Others. (Indicate titles): •J �Augnst 16, 1968 SEAFARERS Strikers at Kayser-Roth Gain Nationwide Support UNION OF AMERICA A delegation of Seafarers, including John Smith, AB, joined striking Kayser-Roth employees who came from Dayton, Tenn., to picket New York department stores and urge a boycott of the company's prod­ ucts. SlU coffee wagon (at left) provided refreshments for pickets. DAYTON, Tenn.—Seldom in its time has the small Tennessee hamlet of'Dayton made history. In fact the last time it did so was in 1925—when the famous Scopes "monkey trial" was held there. After that, Dayton disaipThe Dayton story is typical of peared from the national news. the feudalistic policies and low But today another storm, of wages of anti-union textile em­ a different nature, is brewing in ployers in the South, where 500,that once sleepy town. Its 6,000 000 such workers are still unor­ residents have come alive to watch ganized. and support 500 members of the The Kayser-Roth record speaks Textile Workers Union of Amer­ ica take up a battle against the for itself. Its Dayton factory is Kayser-Roth Company, a multi- one of a total of 117 plants. Only 17 of them are organized. The million dollar textile firm—and take it up in the spirit of the east company employs about 26,500 workers in its plants. The firm just Tennessee miners unions. TWUA members in Dayton hit sales above $390 million and won an election at the plant here racked up a net profit—after taxes in November 1964 only to have —of more than $12 million in company challenge the ballots and 1967. It recently became part of hold up National Labor Relations the giant Penn-Central conglom­ Board certification of TWUA as erate which includes the old New bareaining agent until September York Central and Pennsylvania 1967. Along the way; since then, railroads. Kayser-Roth has been found guilty However, the wages of the by the NLRB of committing un­ workers at the Dayton plant re­ fair labor practices and of dis­ main substandard, with some be­ charging employees for union ac­ ing paid little more than the bare tivity. federal minimum wage of $1.60. Last October the company fi­ Even with its net profits of $12 nally agreed to bargain for a con­ million, the company steadfastly tract. But the company's agree­ refuses decent wages and reason­ ment was no more than lip service. able fringe benefits to the workers After nearly two dozen meetings without whom those profits would and fruitless attempts to win a be impossible. decent contract, TWUA went on The Dayton strikers are not strike on May 6. Manaeement's alone in their struggle. A massive, repeated refusals to grant union nationwide boycott of Kaysersecurity—and its insistence on a clause which would deny arbitra­ Roth products is currently under­ tion and restrict the workers' rieht way. It is geared to show the to strike—is what caused the walk­ American public the deplorable out. The Dayton workers had for working conditions in Kayser-Roth three long tedious years fought plants and the sweatshop wages for a union and then were faced it pays its employees. with a management-proposed con­ The boycott is aimed at major tract which would have virtually retail, wholesale and department destroyed the union in their plant. stores which handle Kayser-Roth products and includes an all-out Injunctions Sought "Don't Buy" drive against Kay­ Two days after the strike started ser-Roth brands By the AFL-CIO Kayser-Roth sought, and was in major distribution centers granted, a court injunction against throughout the nation. the TWUA pickets which limited When the strike and the boycott the number of strikers allowed on the picketline. Company-re­ against Kayser-Roth are success­ cruited scabs started using their ful, Dayton, Tenn., might again cars to run down the strikers, the find itself in the history books— union went to court to get an this time as the home of 500 tex­ injunction to stop the company tile workers who took on an anti­ and its agents from harassing the union giant and brought it to its strikers. The entire community of knees on behalf of 500,000 illDayton rose up in defense of the paid, ill-treated workers through­ out the South. pickets. LOG Page Nine AFL-CIOPresident Meany Reaffirms Labors Opposition to Separatism NEW ORLEANS—Labor is opposed to separatism in American society, AFL-CIO President George Meany told the National Urban League as it opened its national conference here recently. "We are dedicated to the achievement of a society which is built upon the firm bedrock of equality of opportunity," Meany said in Young, in his keynote address only take place among equals." a letter to Whitney M. Young, at the conference, said the League Young explained that the Jr., executive director of the specifically rejects violence be­ League is now stressing a plan to league. cause too many people believe strengthen political and economic "We are opposed to separatism they can shout, sing or shoot their institutions and develop commu­ of any kind, to segregation in any way into power and the result is nity pride and solidarity in black disguise, to discrimination against only that black people are being communities. anyone, white or black. Christian killed and black communities de­ He called on members of the or Jew, rich or poor," Meany at­ stroyed. black middle class to aid their tested. brothers in the slums, but "we are On separatism, he said: The majority of Negroes sur­ not calling for separatism." "When the Urban League veyed by the National Advisory Meany continued his letter by Commission on Civil Disorders builds into the ghettos of Amer­ citing the cooperation between la­ ica the community and economic still desire integration and con­ bor and the Urban League in re­ institutions needed to bring about ciliation with whites, although a cruiting, training and placing in change, it helps prepare the way substantial minority seems to have skilled jobs scores of disadvan­ for the realization of a truly open lost faith in the American system taged youths. society, for real integration can and prefers the establishment of a separate "black state," a new study disclosed. The aims of labor and the league are the same—"the com­ mon pursuit of dignity for all mankind," Meany said. "Never in its 56-year history has the National Urban League Three additional Seafarers have obtained a third assistant engi­ met at a time when the nation neer's license after passing their Coast Guard examinations. The more deeply needed its knowl­ edge, its will and its historic com­ men attended the marine engineering school sponsored jointly by the SIU and District 2, MEBA. mon sense than it does today." This brings to 265, the number course at any SIU hall, or they Mutual Cooperation can write directly to SIU head­ of Seafarers who have upgraded He cited the cooperation be­ through the school. The three new quarters at 675 Fourth Avenue in tween labor and the league in assistant engineers are Leslie Brooklyn, New York 11232. The striving for common achieve­ Soper, Joe Weems and Francis telephone number is 212-Hyacinth 9-6600. ments. Staples. "We have managed to break down each successive legal and Leslie Soper has been a Sea­ emotional barrier but we are still farer since 1959, short of our common goals and when he joined we still face dangerous adversar­ the SIU in the ies." Port of Balti­ He pointed to bitter poverty, more. Brother needless unemployment and in­ Soper is 33 years adequate schools. These are old and lives in WASHINGTON—The United things "that fail to prepare our Severna Park, States Government — rather than children for the challenges of Maryland. A naprivate underwriters—^is now pro­ manhood," Meany asserted. tive of Baltimore, viding its own second seamen's "Rotting housing, infested by he previously war risk insurance for crews of vermin and inviting disease; yes, sailed as FOWT. more than 200 American-flag even crippling malnutrition in a Joe Weems is a former oiler. merchant vessels while they are in bountiful land—these too are A veteran of the Marines, he Vietnam waters under charter to enemies. "The fact that the majority of joined the SIU in New Orleans the Military Sea Transportation Americans now recognize and are in 1962. The 34-year-old Sea­ Service, the Maritime Adminis­ horrified by these conditions is in farer was born in Winnfield, Loui­ tration has announced. Up until recently, such addi­ itself a mark of the success of the siana and makes his home in that tional insurance coverage was National Urban League and its town. handled by domestic and British friends." Before receiving his third assis­ insurance underwriters, but the But making the country aware of the extent of the problems is tant's license, Francis Staples government decided to act as selfnot enough, Meany asserted. sailed as FOWT. A native of insurer in an effort to save over "Working together, we must make Philadelphia, the 21-year-old Sea­ $1.5 million in added premiums America determined to eradicate farer makes his home in that city. per year. MARAD will handle all the conditions that have created He joined the Union in the Port losses while the ships are in "addi­ tional premium areas," principally the urban crisis." of New York in 1963. Vietnam, and will be reimbursed Meany. however, warned of op­ Engine department Seafarers by MSTS, under the arrangement position from reactionaries who fight any changes—no matter are eligible to apply for any of the which went into effect July 15. upgrading programs if they are at 1968. how worthy. least 19 years of age and have 18 "They will be aided by those While the ships were in Viet­ who can only see the cost of a months of Q.M.E.D. watchstand- nam waters, the private compa­ nroject, not its value; those .who nies had been imposing premium f^il to understand that what we surcharges — which ranged from nropose is an investment in Amer­ a minimum of $1,000 per ship ica—an investment that will be for the first seven days up to $250 more than amply repaid, both in a day after about 30 days—over dollars-and-cents and in the wellthe regular premiums charged for being of America's citizens. the remainder of the voyage. "Perhaps the toughest opposi­ The private underwriters will tion of all comes from those who continue to write the regular in­ would abandon the democratic, surance while the vessels are in Staples law-abiding search for justice in peaceful waters and suspend the favor of the tools of tyranny— ing time in the engine department, policies only while they are in riots, fire, looting," he said. plus six months experience as high risk waters. Here, the U.S. Government's second seamen's These forces, he warned, wiper or the equivalent. war risk insurance will be in effect "woidd substitute anarchy and its Those who qualify and wish to until the vesse' is out of the dan­ inevitable handTmaiden, dictatorenroll in the ScHdql of Marine ger zone. .shio. and thus sacrifice the most important asset of an American Engineering can obtain additional MARAD said that 200-odd information and apply for the vessels will be covered. —his personal freedom." Three More Seafarers Qualify As Engineers; Total Now 265 War lone Risks Of U.S. Seamen Insured! by Gov't �""J- ' '' Page Ten SEAFARERS Ancnst 16, 1968 LOG The Idahb Meets The Mississippi The Gulf Coast by Undsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Aree The SlU Pacific District-contracted Idaho slides into Mississippi River at Ayondale Shipyards. The largest ship ever built in Louisiana, the Idaho is the third of five new cargo ships for States Steamship Co. of San Francisco. The 579-foot giant and her sjster ships are the first in the Pacific Ocean with anti-roll, gyrocontrolled stabilizers. She can attain speeds of 23 knots, has an 82-foot beam and weights 14,000 tons. American Labor Praised for Efforts On Housing for Argentine Workers BUENOS AIRES—One of Argentina's most prominent trade union leaders has praised the role of the AFL-CIO in housing programs for Latin American workers as a great contribution to the solidarity between organized labor in North and South America. Juan Jose Taccone, secretary general of the big Buenos Aires local of the Light and Power Mayer, AFL-CIO counsel; Jesse that we are among the first iVorkers union, lauded the AFL- Friedman, AIFLD regional direc­ group." Another speaker, Covey T. CIO and the American Institute tor; Charles R. Wheeler, Jr., for Free Labor Development for AIFLD director for Argentina, Oliver, coordinator of the Alli­ making it possible for Argentine and Gene Meakins, AIFLD edu­ ance for Progress as U. S. Assist­ ant Secretary of State for Interworkers to acquire their own cation director for Argentina. American Affairs, emphasized modern homes. Doherty, addressing the group that the homes were not gifts— He spoke during the inaugura­ in Spanish, pointed out that that the wage earners would pay tion here of the first group of two AIFLD is dedicated to a con­ and three-bedroom apartments in structive role in its relationship back the loan over 25 years. Oli­ the $13-million-housing program with the Latin American trade ver noted that AFL-CIO President George Meany had often pointed sponsored by AIFLD for four union movements. out that the concern of the mil­ trade unions representing light "There are two types of peo­ lions of members of the U. S. la­ and power, municipal, railroad ple," he said, "those who love and bor movement for the dignity of and communication and postal build and those who hate and de­ the working man was not limited wcirkers in Argentina. stroy: With this project we are by the borders of the United Under the program, AIFLD inaugurating today we are certain States. helped the unions obtain the 6.5%, 25-year loan from two U. S. insurance companies—Con­ necticut General and Connecticut Mutual — that will construct homes for 1,667 families of union members during the next two years. The loan is guaranteed by Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, has given a strong per­ the Agency for International De­ sonal endorsement to the boycott of California grapes launched velopment under the Alliance for by striking farm workers and supported by the nation's labor Progress, and the union families movement. have each saved up 10% of the have dedicated their lives. loan as required down payment. He also pledged "to redouble "I want to wish you success with my efforts" to get Congress to your national boycott effort," High Interest Rates Because interest rates to work­ pass legislation extending collec­ Humphrey wrote Chavez. "As ers in Latin America are so pro­ tive bargaining rights under the more people know that the boy­ National Labor Relations Act to cott is almost your only effective hibitive, most families have little agricultural workers. organizing device, more and more hope of ever buying their own "To exclude them from any will support it." homes. Through the AIFLD Humphrey also pledged assist­ housing program with the AID protective legislation just does not guarantee, organized labor in make sense," Humphrey said in ance to the farm workers in efforts these countries is being given the a letter to Cesar Chavez, director to prevent loopholes and lax en­ opportunity, for the first time, to of the AFL-CIO United Farm forcement in immigration laws from furnishing growers with a acquire homes under a system Workers Organizing Committee. similar to the FHA and GIHumphrey met with Chavez cheap—and often strikebreaking insured loan program in the and other leaders of the farm —alien labor force. United States. workers in California and he "This must be changed," Hum­ Taccone said at the inaugura­ spelled out his support of their phrey said, through tightened en­ tion of the first 561 apartments in objectives in a letter which termed forcement and, if necessary, Argentina under the AIFLD pro­ the farm workers' effort to bring changes in national administrative gram that the homes were the re­ employers to the bargaining table policy. sult of the "imion-to-union rela­ "national problems" which "de­ He agreed with the UFWOC tionship that contributies to the serve national attention." position, Humphrey stressed, that solidarity that transcends the fron­ The Vice President noted that "no reasonable degree of fairness tiers of countries." he has repeatedly spoken out on in recognizing the rights of farm Among those from the U. S. behalf of the right of farm work­ workers, on a comparable basis trade union moveihent in attend- ers and he invited Chavez to use with other American workers, can 'ance at the ceremony were: his endorsement of the boycott occur without substantive change Andrew C. McLellan, AFL-CIO or any other portion of the letter in enforcement of immigration inter-American representative; "in any way ypu feel will best procedures to accompany the ex­ William C. Doherty, Jr., executive serve 'La Causa'"—the "cause" tension of the NLRA to farm director of AIFLD; Robert to which the farm worker leaders workers." Vice Pres. Humphrey Backs UFWOC; Vows Action on Fall NLRB Rights Seafarers in the New Orleans area are reminded that a Demo­ cratic Primary is coming up and that United States Representative Hale Boggs is seeking reelection to Congress from the Second District. This District includes uptown New Orleans, Jefferson and St. Charles Parishes. The SIU hall is located in this district. All Seafarers are urged to work and vote for Hale Boggs in the primary and in the General Elec­ tion, November 5. In addition to Boggs, members in Jefferson Parish are encouraged to support and vote for school board candi­ dates endorsed by labor in Jeffer­ son Parish. The following have been endorsed by the Greater rhmh Sesdon New Orleans AFL-CIO and COPE: Melvin Smith is waiting for a Alvin E. Bertaut and George group one deck job. He prefers Gibson for East Bank, at large; a carpenter's slot if possible. Melfour-year term: two to be elected; yin's last ship was the Del Rio. Gerald Patrick Webre for East He joined the Union in 1957 in Bank, at large. This is an unex­ the port of New Orleans. pired term with two years remain­ Houstim ing. Labor is also backing EverShipping has been good and ette F. Gauthreaux and Burnett J. Tappel for West Bank, at large, steady in this port. Among the men registering dur­ for four-year term. Two will be ing this period was T. L. Sustaire, elected. The Dock Board has approved recently AB on the Cabins. Broth­ expenditure of $100,000 for pre­ er Sustaire is waiting for a Coast­ liminary plans on construction of wise trip. R. N. Sessirms would like a long a container terminal on the Indus­ trial Canal. Approval of the run after sailing on the Newark. initial outlay, under the capital He's a member of the steward improvements program of the port department. After a well-earned vacation, of New Orleans, will save five to six months time in completion of M. P. Bennett will take a good the project according to the Presi­ ship, going anywhere. dent of the Board. New Orleans MobOe is presently very much in need of Registered for a deck job ii a container terminal, and is in veteran Seafarer B. E. Dunn, who competition with other Gulf ports has shipped out of the Gulf area for the container trade. for over 15 years. He last sailed Galveston also recently an­ as bosun on the Cape Junction. nounced plans to develop a con­ tainer terminal and "hopes to be­ B. E. had to leave that ship due to appendicitis, but is now FFD come the principal container port again and ready to ship. for the West Gulf." The port of Aulwey Kennedy had a fast trip Gulfport has invested about $10 million in new facilities in the past as oiler on the Albion Victory, two years and is planning a spe­ running to Vietnam* After a short cialized container terminal and a rest, he intends to attend the bulk handling system. They are Union's upgrading school for his looking forward to becoming a engineer's license. Troy Savage made a couple of major East Gulf container station. trips to Vietnam in the Andrew New Orleans Jackson's steward department. William Tank is looking for­ Troy has been in the Union some ward to an FWT job shortly. He 20 years. A member since the SIU's in­ is currently UFFD, but says he is feeling pretty good and should be ception, Leroy GuBey just finished a voyage aboard the Yalta as chief ready for a job soon. Fred Fagan had to leave the cook. Leroy frequently sails as Santore, where he held dovni a steward. Shipping is good and we have slot in the engine room, for a stay in the USPHS Hospital. Fred is a small beach here. No ships are looking forwai^d to an oiler's job laid-up and the prospects for the in the very near future. next period are fair. The Eyes Have It Seafarer Wayne Linnette takes an eye test at the SIU's clinic in New York City. Brother Linnette is going for his FOWT's endorse­ ment. A native of Norfolk, he joined the Union in Port of New York s. h- c �August 16, 1968 Giving Alice The Line Tom Peregny, OS, is colling the ropes aboard the Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) while AB Raul Lawrence (at rear) helps. Law­ rence just finished cutting the ropes loose from the stanchion. Vessel was in Baltimore, prior to sailing on her maiden voyage. Rise Seen in Barge Traffic, Inland Waterway Construction WASHINGTON—Separate reports recently issued by the ^erican Waterways Operators, Inc., indicate that U.S. industry is moving more and more of its commercial tonnage in barges and selecting a greater number of ^ inland waterway sites for new AWO's highest total for any single previous period was 166 in plant construction. One report showed there was the third quarter of 1966. a four percent increase in the na­ The most recent figures com­ tion's barge traffic in the first half pared with 71 facilities built or of 1968 according to statistics announced in the first quarter of gathered at 12 representative 1968 by industrial corporations, locks on major waterways. AWO Carr said, stressing that the avail­ said it considers the sample re­ ability of water transportation and ports a reliable indication' of the its effect on the general rate general trend of traffic. structure was a factor in locating A comparison of the latest fig­ plants on waterfront sites even ures with those for the first quar­ though all companies may not im­ ter of 1967 shows an increase in mediately use commercial barge traffic of 18.6 percent for the service. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Of the 122 corporations an­ and 11.5 percent for the Gulf In­ nouncing plans during the quarter, tracoastal Waterway. 96 of them reported a total of These increases raised nation­ $963.8 million would be invested. wide barge traffic by four percent Figures for the remaining 26 were despite small declines on the Alle­ not revealed. gheny and Monongahela Rivers The breakdown of the new fa­ and a sharp 37.3-percent drop on cilities and the respective indus­ the Columbia River at Bonneville Lock. The Bonneville slump was tries involved are: 30 chemical, due to temporary closing to raise 27 metals, 18 general manufac­ the water level in the pool above turing; 16 terminals, six paper, the John Day Dam, however, and six grain, five petroleum, four not to a drop in demand for barge rubber, two fertilizer, two glass, two lumber, two shipard addi­ transportation, the AWO said. tions, one cement plant and one The second report showed a power unit. total of 122 new industrial plants were either built or about to be Twenty-two companies chose on sites aloneside waterways dur­ the banks of the Mississippi and ing the second quarter of 1968. the Columbia River and. the Hous­ It was the second hiehest quarter ton Ship Channel and the Ten­ ever recorded by the association nessee River were each selected and confirms industry's increased by seven. Others include: Gulf desire to take advantage of the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake low-cost baree transportation Erie, six each, Arkansas-Verdi­ rates on bulk-loadine commod­ gris River System, five, and San ities, accordins to AWO President Francisco Bay and the Deleware and Missoiu-i Rivers, four each. Braxton B. Carr. SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Independent MARAD, Mid-body Bill Vital to IIS Maritime, MTD Told WASHINGTON—Prompt and favorable Senate action on the so-called Mid-body bill and on legislation creating an independent Maritime Administration was called for here this month at separate meetings sponsored by the nearly seven-million-member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment. Both bills have al- ^ AFL-CIO unions to obtain pas­ maritime planks," adding that the ready passed the House. sage of H.R. 163, referred to as test would come on the Senate Page Groton, administrative the "Mid-body Bill," Groton said vote on maritime independence. director of the Boilermakers, Iron that "a lot more than just the He expressed optimism about Shipbuilders Council said that American shipyards and the ship­ the bill's prospects in the Senate, failure to enact legislation pro­ yard workers is involved." declaring that the measure "is not tecting domestic shipbuilding and "If H.R. 163 is not enacted," a partisan issue, it's an American shipping in this session of Con­ he said, "it means not only that gress would be "a bonanza for shipyard workers will lose their issue." He noted that when the the foreign shipyard workers and jobs, but that our steelworkers, House passed the measure last would imperil the jobs of work­ our machinists, and all other year, "members on both sides of ers in a number of American in­ American labor whose products the aisle stood up and wCTe count­ ed in favor of this bill." dustries." contribute to the building or re­ The Pennsylvania Democrat Urging approval for an inde­ building of these ships similarly said that the nation's "best hope pendent MARAD was Represent­ will suffer." for regaining our supremacy on ative James A. Byrne (D-Pa.). Legislation reconstituting the the high seas" rested on passage Groton declared that if "the Maritime Administration as an in­ American shipyard workers are dependent agency was passed by of the independent agency bill. removed from the maritime pic­ the House on October 17, 1967, He said the need was great for a ture, through failure to enact by a vote of 326-44. Last month, Maritime Administration "con­ necessary legislation to prevent the Senate Commerce Committee cerned solely with the develop­ American-flag shipbuilding from unanimously cleared the bill for ment and promotion of a fullgoing to foreign shipyards, then floor action. At present, the Mar­ scale merchant marine, freed from all of us have lost, and another itime Administration is a part of the veto power of another federal pillar of the American merchant the Department of Commerce. In agency, and endowed with a voice marine structure will have been 1966, Congress refused to trans­ of its own." Noting that Congress this year eliminated." fer the agency to the new Depart­ has considered many proposals He added that "too many jobs ment of Transportation. have been eliminated in recent Byrne noting that during the for improving the nation's lagging years to permit further reduction August Congressional recess both merchant marine, Byrne declared: in the American shipyard work political parties could be expected "With an independent agency, force." to "adopt strongly worded planks there is a chance for our merchant Groton urged passage of H.R. about the need for regaining our fleet; without it, there is very seri­ 163, which would close the "loop­ maritime strength," declared that, ous doubt that we can move fast holes" in existing laws which have when Congress reconvenes in Sep­ enough or far enough in the utili­ permitted Maritime Administra­ tember "we'll have an opportu­ zation of public and private re­ tion interpretations giving to for­ nity to test the sincerity of those sources to get the job done." eign-built^, ships certain benefits— including preference in carrying government-generated cargoes— previously reserved for U.S.-constructed vessels. The bill passed the House several weeks ago, by a vote of 370 to 30, and is sched­ WASHINGTON—Striking members of the Insurance Workers uled for hearings by the Senate have voted in a nationwide referendum to accept a revised contract Commerce Committee after the offer and a return-to-work agreement at 500 district offices of Congressional recess. Metropolitan Life Insurance ^ Two-Thirds Unsubsidized Robert L. Ponsi attributed the Company. satisfactory settlement to the de­ Groton said that while he fa­ The contract package contains termination and militancy of the vored an increase in construction "some improvements," the union membership and the support of subsidy appropriations to assist said, over an offer recommended other AFL-CIO unions. subsidized companies in their ship in May by union negotiators but replacement programs, "we must rejected later by Met agents. It not lose sight of the fact that twocalled for pay increases averaging thirds of the American-flag ocean $13.75 a week over a 32-month ships are unsubsidized." -period; improved fringe benefits, Groton added that "within the and a maintenance of membership past several years, the unsubsi­ clause. dized companies have spent more The return-to-work agreement of their own funds ..in American shipyards to build and rebuild was a compromise aimed at set­ U.S.-flag ships than have all of tling a dispute over the future SAN FRANCISCO—The SIUthe subsidized shipping compan­ status of 38 agents the company Pacific District-contracted Presi­ wanted to "discipline." It was dent Van Buren has established a ies put together." The shipyard union representa­ agreed that company charges new record—eight days flat at an tive added: "These unsubsidized against nine of the 38 will be average speed of 24.72 knots— shipping companies now contem­ submitted to an arbiter for im­ for a trans-Pacific crossing from plate additional large new build­ partial review; the other 29 San Francisco to Yokohama, Ja­ ing and rebuilding programs charges will not be pressed. pan, the ship's owners, American which are presently being held up The strike started May 20 after President Lines, announced re­ because of the fear that foreign- locals representing 6,500 members cently. built ships will be able to come rejected the first Met offer. Ne­ The same vessel, a Seamaster into American registry to compete gotiations were resumed at the cargoliner, also holds the record with them. request of the Federal Mediation "Obviously, if this is permitted, and Conciliation Service but for eastbound trans-Pacific cross­ the American-built ships, con­ broke down again when Metro­ ings, seven days and 10 hours, structed at costs over twice that politan demanded the right to made on a previous round-trip of the foreign ships built with discipline "an undisclosed number voyage.. cheap foreign labor, cannot com­ of strikers for undisclosed rea­ The Van Buren is one of five pete. Seamasters built for APL by the sons." "Until H.R. 163 is passed and The compromise was worked Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of the threat of foreign-built compe­ Litton Industries at Pascagoula, tition is thus eliminated, these pro­ out after an appeal by FM and CS Miss., at a cost of $64 million. Director William E. Simkin for grams cannot go forward. The net The vessels are of 21,000 twis another effort to settle the dispute. result is that shipyard workers and displacement and were the first The vote to return to work others associated with the mari­ to be constructed of a hightime industry are losing jobs at a ended a consumer "don't buy" time when these jobs are needed." campaign launched against Metro­ strength, low-alloy steel that con­ In calling for the support of all politan. IWIU Vice President serves weight. Metropolitan Life Strike EnJs As ittsuranee Workers OK Pact Pres. Van Buren Sets New Record On Pacific Voyage �SEAFARERS Page Twelve LOG Auguft 16, 1968 ••• SIU LHeboat Class No. 201 Casts Off Meeting Chairman Alva McCulIuin reports from the Overseas Horace (Maritime Overseas) that crewmembers think "it would be a good idea to mail some LOGS to the Majestic Hotel in Saigon." SIU ships call at that port and would be able "to get a little Union news." Receiving mail is "very chancy," Brother McCullum f pointed out. Meeting Secretary should be checked by department Seattle. Treasurer Paul Lopez re­ ports that a television set has been Jess Dyer reported that the ves­ heads. Perry wrote. bought by the crew. The set cost sel called at Thailand and Hawaii $60, leaving the ship's fund with and should pay-off around Sep­ Ship's Delegate Robert Calla­ a total of $30, Brother Lopez said. tember 1. No han reported a "good crew and a beefs reported good trip" on the and all repairs Del Sol (Delta). During a meeting aboard the finished, Dyer Brother Callahan John B. Waterman (Waterman) writes. The trip complimented the Meeting Chair­ has been a good Seafarers for man and Ship's one so far, he their fine work Delegate Ted said. A request and attitude dur­ Treddin reported was made for a ing the voyage. new toaster. that there was a R. E. Stougb, Jr., McCullum Ship's delegate payoff and dis­ meeting secretary Bill Prip reported that all hands Callahan charging and reports that $5.50 agreed on a donation of $2 per loading on the was spent for television repair man in order to have the televi­ East Coast. The and $8.32 was used to send a sion set fixed in Honolulu. The next voyage will Sullivan cable, leaving $13.82 in the Steward department received a be to Rotterdam. ship's fund. The safety award Bremerhaven, Southampton, and vote of thanks for the fine job and money fund totals $20. The back to the Gulf. The Baker got the steward, in turn, thanked all steward department received a off sick in Bremerhaven. The re­ hands for their fine co-operation. vote of thanks for "good food pair list was to be turned in before The steward also requested a and a job well done," Stougb arrival. Treddin also declared that larger ice maker, Prip added. wrote. The vessel is paying-off in the ship had a good crew, and Beaumont, Texas. thanked the men for making his "A vote of thanks for the fine job as delegate easy. Deck Dele­ . co-operation during this voyage," gate M. D. Gillikin, Engine Del­ Ship's delegate Frank Wranik egate John Calamia, and Stew­ Avrites ship's dele­ gate Eugene Hay­ told the Seafarers on the Sea^rain ard's Delegate F. B. Sullivan all Georgia (Hudson reported smooth sailing with no den from the Steel Waterways) that beefs. Age (Isthmian). "no American Brother Hayden It was suggested that garbage money can be wrote that the should be put in garbage cans, taken ashore in steward depart­ not on the dock and lines. More of Vietnam. Crewment has received variety of cold drinks and a members must or­ a fine perform­ a better night lunch were called der piastres from ance from all Hayden for. The ship's next stop, accord­ the Captain. Half hands. Meeting .A.ing to its itinerary, was to be New of the draw will Secretary Robert Robicbaux wrote Wranik York. be on base pay, that one of the oilers was flown back to the states for an opera­ half on overtime," Brother Wranik tion. A few repairs were taken explained. Wesley Leonard, meet­ Nelson Steadman was elected care of and a few more remain ing chairman, writes that depart­ on the list, he writes. Warren ment delegates reported no dis­ ship's delegate on the Beatrice Victory (Victory Gammons, meeting chairman, re­ puted overtime or beefs. Accord­ Carriers), accord­ ports that the ship's treasury con­ ing to Meeting Secretary W. Mes­ ing to word re­ tained $6.05 at the start of the senger, a request was made to ceived from Meet­ trip. Some of the Seafarers have have a new library brought aboard ing C h a i r m a n donated $1 each. Gammons wrote, the ship at the payoff. Claud Webb. bringing the amount of cash to Brother Steadman $15.05. Brother Hayden used $5 reported that all to send a telegram to headquar­ Ernest Tatro, newly elected departments had ters. Members of the black gang ship's delegate on the Steel Ap­ requested "a meeting with the some disputed prentice (Isth­ Cavallo patrolman to discuss supplies for overtime. TTiis in­ mian), reported the engine room." that "everything is cludes some port time in Long running smoothly Beach, restriction to ship and in all three de­ delayed sailing. Meeting Secre­ A mofion was made by Brother partments and en­ tary P. J. Cavallo wrote that all Burton Owens on the Eaele Trav­ couraged every­ officers and crewmembers ex­ eler (Maritime body to keep it tended a hearty vote of thanks Overseas) that a Tatro that way for the to the steward department for a new television set whole trip." Sev­ job well done. The pay-off will and antenna eral crewmembers making their be in Savannah, Ga., Brother should be in­ first trip with the SIU were briefed Cavallo wrote. stalled as soon as on the necessity of always doing possible. In addi­ their "jobs properly" and of the tion, a new awn­ importance of "being a good union "We have a pleasant crew with ing could be used man." Charles Chandler, meeting lots of overtime and it has been a on the poop deck. chairman, reported that the pay­ Owens good trip so far," Both motions off will be in San Francisco after Meeting Chair­ were seconded by Brother Henry calling on Guam, Vietnam and man C. Benoit re­ Connell, who is serving as ship's ported from the delegate. Brother Connell reported RIcbwood (Richthat repair work on the TV is wood Steamship). being done by the radio operator. J. G. Lakwyk, A company representative will be Income tax refund checks meeting secretary, in port and it may be possible to are being held for the Seafar­ wrote that all de­ have the awning installed when ers listed below by Jack partment dele­ Lakwyk the ship goes into the yard, ac­ Lynch, Room 201, SUP gates must turn in cording to Connell. Meeting Building, 450 Harrison Street. a repair list for the return trip. Chairman W. E. Coutant reported San Francisco. Calif. 94105: The port of pay-off has not yet that the men who wish to request Iverson Bums; Joseph J. been determined. The Richwood a limited draw, should see the : Catalak; Winfred S. Daniel; called on Durban and Madras. Captain and tell him the specific Brother Benoit was .elected to Andre W. Deriger; Robert amount required. Raymond Perry, serve as ship's delegate. No beefs W. Feirandiz (two refund meeting secretary, writes that a were reported and mail and LOGS checks); Grover C. Turner request was made for larger coffee are arriving on time, Lakwyk (three refund checks). cups. All keys to the foc'sle wrote. • i» fl f <1> 1^ .1, Tax Refunds Held These Seafarers passed the Coast Guard examination for their life­ boat tickets after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg school in New York on July 24. In front row re (l-r): B. Parker, D. Hendrix, M. Ducey, D. Taylor and D. Flecher. In the back (l-r): Chief Instructor P. McGaharn, W. Sharp, S. Horace, W. Laird, D., Price. SIU ARRIVALS Barbara Douglass, born May 25, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cornelius E. Douglass, Jr., Balti­ more, Md. George Daniel Ballesteros, born April 23, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cosme Ballesteros, New Or­ leans, La. <I> Paul Curtis Kennedy, born June 21, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Franklin D. Kennedy, Providence, R.l. Peggy Muikey, born April 2, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cur­ tis E. Muikey, Fort Worth, Texas. Gretcben Long, born July 1, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. George Long, Brooklyn, N.Y. Victor Padilla, born November 25, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Raphael Padilla, Bay St. Louis, Miss. Keitb Dwain Miller, born June 19, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Preston D. Miller, Eight Mile, Ala. Charies E. Brown, Jr., born May 21, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles E. Brown, Daphne, Ala. . —4/— Anita Marie Francis, born July 18, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sidney Francis, New Orleans, La. George Bishop, born May 21, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. George A. Bishop, Fairhope, Ala­ bama. Edward Cideman, born April 1, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward L. Coleman, Theodore, Ala. Susanne Matthews, bom March 26, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Raymond Matthews, Hagerstown, Maryland. Penny Marie Franklin, born May 13, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Benjamin Franklin, New Orleans, La. Tammy Lynn Henry, born June 24, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. George M. Henry, Vidor, Texas. Scott Quillen, born May 20, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Virgil Quillen, Philadelphia, Pennsylva­ nia. —\3>— Kathleen Joyce, bom June 8, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. John J. Joyce, Philadelphia, Pennsyl­ vania. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 ! would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Mnt information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old tubacribar and have a cbanga of addreai, plaaae give your former addren below: ADOKESS aiY .... CMIE ZIP. �Angast 16T 1968 SEAFARERS Page Thirteen LOG I FINAL DEPARTURES > - f:-: h Lawrence Russell, 58: Brother Russell passed away on June 3rd at the Bay St. Louis Hospital in Mississippi of heart failure. He was a member of the engine department and last sailed aboard the Waterman ship Warrior in early 1962. He joined the SIU in De­ cember 1938, served with the Army during 1942 and 1943, and after honorable discharge sailed again with the SIU until March 1962. A native of Mobile, Ala­ bama, Brother Russell is survived by his sister, Mrs. Katherine R. Brannon, also a native of that city. The burial was held at Pine .Crest Cemetery in Mobile. Eugene B. Sanders, 60: On April 26, 1968, a heart attack took the life of Brother Sanders, while sailing in the Ca­ nal Zone area on the Antinous. His bodv was returned to his home in New Orleans, Louisiana, for burial in Metarie, Louisiana. Bom in Kentucky in 1907, Brother Sanders sailed in the deck deoartment as an AB. He served in the U. S. Navy from April 1942 to November 1945, when he received an honorable -discharge. Brother Sanders had been sailing on U. S.-flaq ships since 1929. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Clara Belle Aime and Mrs. Rubv Margaret Tuiague, and a brother, Richard Sanders. Eugene Auer, 57: Brother Auer passed away on May 27, at the Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans after a lone illness. At the time of his death, he had been on an SIU pension. Brother Auer had been a Seafarer for 23 years. He joined the union in the Port of Noifolk. 9 He was a native r & of St. Paul Minn., and resided in New Orleans. A cook and steward. Brother Auer last shipped on the John B. Water­ man. Prior to joining the Union, he served in the Navy from 1928 to 1943. Surviving is his widow, Ellen Lorraine. The burial was in the St. Bernard Memorial Gar­ dens, St. Bernard, JLa. ^ Louis Farkas, 55: Brother Par­ kas died of cancer on June 12, 1968, at the USPHS Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where he had been hos­ pitalized since April 25. He was buried in Balti­ more National Cemetery. Broth­ er Farkas was born in Hungary in 1912. He came to the United States at an early age and became a U. S. citizen. He served with the Army from 1942 to 1944. Brother Farkas joined the Union in 1947. Joseph Scimio, 33: Brother Scimio died on May 1, in Farmington. New Mex­ ico. He was bom in Pennsylvania and lived in Leetsdale. Pa. Brother Scimio joined the Union in the Port of New York. Sailing as AB, he last shipped on the Linfield Victory. He served a total of seven years in Navy and Air Force. Surviving is his widow, Emmalu. The burial was held in Fair Oaks Cemetery, Bell Acres, Pa. ^ Will Beasley, 43: Brother Beasley died on July 21, at'Chesa­ peake, Virginia. He was a native of North Carolina and made his home in Chesa­ peake. A mem­ ber of the deck department, he was certified to ship, as bosun. Brother Beasley joined the Union in 1958 in the Port of Norfolk. His Idst vessel was the Citadel Victory. .Surviving is a son. Will Beasley, Jr. of Chesapeake. The burial was in Hampton Cemetery, Waterlily, N.C. Thomas McGuigan, 67: Brother McGuigan died of cancer on October 25, 1967, at West Jersey Hospital, Cam­ den, N.J. He had sailed in the en­ gine department and had a lireman's rating. He joined the SIU in the port of Phila­ delphia. Brother McGuigan was born in Orchard MineSj, Illinois, and lived most of his life in Cam­ den. He is survived by his wife, Anna, three children and seven grandchildren. Burial was in the Baltimore National Cemetery. Frank Vlllacorte, 65: A heart attack claimed the life of Seafarer Villacorte on July 8. Brother Villa­ corte was born in Manila, Philip­ pine Islands, and resided in Queens Village, New York. He joined the Union in the Port of New York and sailed with the SIU for 21 years. A member of the stewward department, his last vessel was the Elizabethport. Surviving is a brother, Patrocinio Villacorte, of Manila. The burial was held in Rizal Cemetery, Manila. WRITE JJQ-T.H.E Newly-LieensedSeafarerHuJdleston Finds Aition Aplenty on Viet Voyage A freak gunshot wound in Saigon, and later participation in the rescue of four shipwrecked Jap­ anese hshermen, gave Seafarer Mitchell Huddleston an eventful first trip as a second assistant engi­ neer after his graduation from the school operated by the SIU and District 2, MEBA. Brother Huddleston, who keeps a full book in both unions, told of his the hospital, although while I was sunk quickly, possibly from over­ experience in a telephone inter­ there we had a blackout and B- loading," Huddleston said. "The view with a LOG reporter from 52's were bombing in the area. crewmen, who were 6old and hun­ We could feel the vibrations in gry after spending 12 hours in the his home in Opelousas, La. rah, scrambled up the Jacobs lad­ the hospital." Huddleston was sailing aboard Since returning to the states. der to the deck of the Steel Chem­ the Steel Chemist (Isthmian) and Brother Huddleston has received ist. They were not injured and the vessel was docked in New­ treatment at the USPHS Hospital needed no aid in boarding the port. While offin New Orleans. "They may de­ ship," he added. "Steward Sidney duty, the 44-yearcide to take out the remaining Segree supervised a special meal old Seafarer had bullet fragment," he said. "It that the four Japanese heartily en­ gone into Saigon might not be known who did the joyed." to visit a jewelry shooting, but I know I got shot as After one of the Japanese point­ store and buy a I still have the fragment in me to ed out Tokachi Ko on the Island birthday present prove it" of Hokkaido as their home port for his wife, Yoon a map, the ship headed there Before the Steel Chemist left landa. "I was in to land the survivors. Tokachi was Saigon, "the ship was also fired Huddleston a taxicab and it on while in port, but we weren't about 50 miles North of the posi­ was about 6:45 p.m., June 22," he recalled. "We hit. Once, the South Vietnamese tion where the men were rescued. were going back to the ship when dropped a flare while looking for With visibility failing and the the cab stopped for a checkpoint VC and it landed on the dock. It weather deteriorating, the Steel approximately one mile from the startled some of the men who had Chemist established a rendezvous with the Patrol Boat Hidaka of not seen one before." Steel Chemist." the Japanese Coast Guard, Hud­ "In some areas, Saigon has At that point, the shooting be­ dleston said. gan. A bullet struck Brother Hud­ been heavily damaged by rocket The Japanese fishermen were fire and there are sandbags and dleston "in the center of the back, then safely transferred to the pa­ machine guns all over town," he toward the lower left hand cor­ trol boat which carried them safe­ said. "Some areas, like Chulon, ner," he said. ly home. are sealed off and heavily guard­ It was never determined, he As soon as Huddleston is FFD, said, exactly where the shots ed. In Newport, there is a seven p.m. curfew at the docks." he is anxious to ship again, but came from. "I knew I wasn't thinks he'll be hard pressed to find Shortly after the Steel Chemist paralyzed and I left the cab and a trip as eventful as this one. left Saigon, en route to Coos Bay, started to look for someone who Oregon, "a smoke distress signal "I also hope to go back to could speak English, preferably an American, since the Vietnam­ was sighted from the bridge by school for my first engineer's li­ ese don't speak it that well. The John Hourigan, AB, who was cense soon," he added. "This cab driver and I were both pretty serving as wheelsman," Huddles­ school offers a man the chance to ton recalled. "The ship altered better himself and if he really upset^" Huddleston said. course and headed for the signal, tries he can do it. The school is Looked For Help which had come from the raft of a perfect opportunity for those "We spent about an hour and a Japanese fishing vessel of some men who were unable to get forty minutes looking for someone 400 tons. We got to them just as a much education or lacked the and finally encountered some heavy fog was starting to set in," money to do so." MP's who took me to an Army he said. "The raft was some two Formerlv an FOWT, pumoman miles away from the Steel Chem­ and machinist, Brother Huddle­ Field Hospital in Saigon." Huddleston was taken to the ist when spotted." ston is a native of New Orleans The date of the rescue was July and joined the Union there in emergency room and X-ray's "showed that the bullet had split 3, and the ship was in a choppy 1964. He has three children, two into two pieces. It was decided sea, east of Tsugara Strait. steo-children and a grandchild. to leave one of the pieces in. I "We understood the fishing During World War II. he served received very good treatment in boat, called Koyo No. 8, had in the Navv as third class watertender. Serving in the amphibious force and sailing "on an LST, he saw action in such rough cam­ paigns as Okinawa, the liberation of the Philippines, and Tarawa. All Former Cape San Diego Crewmembers All Seafarers who were aboard the Cape San Diego in November of 1967, when the British vessel Lucellium was found at sea are requested to please contact Mr. J. M. Fenton, Claims Department, Penn Shipping Company, 405 Park Avenue, New York, N. Y. All crewmembers involved must sign a form so that the company may process its claim for salvage rights through the courts. Julian Vista Juan M. Penir would like you to contact him. His address is 1245 North Alden Street, Phila­ delphia, Pa. 19131. W. E. Wollman Please contact Robert N. Mahone as soon as possible. His address is 402 Winchester Drive, Hampton, Va. 23366. Frank H. Foster Please get in touch with Francis J. Solvin, at 211 Sutter Street, 8th Floor, San Francisco, Calif., as soon as possible. The phone num­ ber is area code 415—392-1166. Webfooted Friend ^ Antolin Perez Please contact Mike Levinson at 402 Jersey Street, Buffalo, N.Y., regarding an important matter. The telephone number is (716) 885-0771. <i> Clarence Cou^ns Brother Cousins is hospitalized in USPHS Hospital, Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore, and would ap­ preciate hearing from his old friends and shipmates. Amado Diaz Please call your wife, Doris, in Mobile. The number is 342-6098. It is urgent that she get in touch with you. Crewmen on the Steel Appren­ tice (Isthmian) had a little mascot when this duck accompanied them to San Francisco from Thailand. Watching is baker Julius Bocala. �Page Fourteen SEAFARERS Eight More Seafarer Veterans Join Growing SlU Pension Roster im,' F |*\ ^• 'i " h'M.' Borrego Duncan Pawlowich Stodolsid Walsh The names of eight Seafarers have been added to the SIU's ever-growing pension roster. The latest Brothers to draw their retirement benefits are: Walter Hugate, Ernesto Borrego, Thomas Dunean, John Pawlowich, Joseph Stodolski, Sylvester Walsh, Albert Yumul and Pantaleon De Los Santos. Walter Hugate joined the Union in 1939 in Mobile. A na­ Union in Norfolk and sailed as tive of Pennsylvania, he lives in deck hand. A native of Glouces­ Beaver Falls, Pa. Brother Walsh ter, Mass., he makes his home in sailed as AB and his last ship was Mathews, Virginia. Brother Hu­ the San Francisco. gate was employed by the Penn­ Albert Yumul was born in the sylvania Railroad. Philippine Islands and lives in Ernesto Borrego was a member New Jersey. A meniber of the engine department, he last sailed on the Potomac., Brother Yumul Yumul De Los Santos joined the SIU in Philadelphia. Pantaleon De Los Santos sailed of the steward department and Joined the Union in the port of as cook and steward. He was Miami. He was born in Florida bom in the Philippine Islands*and and lives in Miami with his wife. resides in Miami, Florida. A Carmen. His last ship was the member of the Union since 1947, he joined the SIU in the Port of Bradford Isle. New Orleans. His last ship was Thomas Duncan joined the SIU the Del Sud. in New York City. He sailed as an AB and was last aboard the ChairmTOi> K ' WmUow » i». Fairland. Brother Duncan was Sudnicki. No heefa weio repoited by born in Jamaica, N. Y., and lives department deletrat^ in ship's in Valley Stream, Long Island, fand. . N. Y. He served in the Navy CONNECTICUT (Oriental EstKSrtI during World War Two. ers), Jtiihe 80—Chairman. Thomas 0. To facilitate the handling Ballard; Secretary. None. Vote thanks of welfare claims Seafarers was extended to the steward department John Pawlowich lives in Verfor a job well done. No beefs and no are reminded of the following planck, N. Y.' A native of Czech­ disputed'or.'' ''V, rules regarding payment: oslovakia, he sailed as iiremanSBUWrA VICTOBT (Atlantic & Carlbi To insure against loss, and bean), July 21—Cbairman. Lawrence St. watertender. He joined the Union 1 to expedite payment of claims, Lacbspell; Secretary, Harrington - H;- in 1947 in New»York City and Alexander. Ship's delegate reported that an up-to-date record of em­ there were no problems aboard shiiii' his last vessel was the Ashbury Department dele^ies reported no beeft; Victory. Brother Pawlowich ployment is necessary. As and no disputed OT. ' . vM soon as possible after the pay­ served in the Army from 1942 to off, forward a copy of your i CmES SBBVICE BAtTIMOBB (Citle 1946. Service), duly 26--TChairra8n, J. Hanners discharge to the plan for re­ Secretary, J. Barker. $11,78 in shijo' Joseph Stodolski was an AB. fund. No 'beefc and' no disputed OT; cording on the IBM system. He joined the Union in the Port ; This insures ready reference ENID VICTOEY (Columbia), duly 2 of New York. A native of Con­ and safety. ^.^Cbairman, KenneUi Boberts: SeCretars necticut, he resides in New York Walter T, dones. Disputed OT In dec Except for emergency and engine departments^ Vote of than! City. His last ship was the Penn was extended to the steward depar! cases, in which the USPHS for * job wcU done.' : ; Sailer. Brother Stodolski served must be notified within 48 in the Navy from 1920 to 1923 hours of confinement, all DELGIVM,. YlCTOBY:''^"(yfctory:;Ca and in the Coast Guard from 1926 riers); duly ^—Chairman, d- Car eligibles must utilize USPHS Secretory, R. Tliciss. Hepair Ifet to 1929. in. Some disputed OT'ln deck depar facilities. to be token up wlA patr^ Sylvester Walsh joined the jiffl# held Tegarding_ no' mail beinE ; M mGES'T of Jfieep Informed On Welfare Rules ceived this trip.. Vote of thanks ; extended to tim steward . department • a job well done. Double Welcome For New Pensioner (Victory Ca di»)»,'.daIyvlS#Ubairn»n,'Ci:sWe^ mtary. d. Cavallo. Sdmd dispat Enc each department.. All:.:the:'dflac^;' the crew extended a vote of thanks'! the entire steward department for a jot —il done. Brother Steadman waa x cted to serve as ship's ^legate. dAMES (Oriental EbtpcUt)) duly 1?^ PhairmUn, S; d. SerigUo f Secretat JlsM: Gr«^ No beefe and no; dispwt 3T ; reported; by department delegate. Brother 0, d. : Compan was electedy icrve aa new ship's delegate. DbTHWBSTBBN'VICWIcr''jb^^ 't >28^Chairman, damesi Vf, Barn'Ottl _,jetdry,: di^ft;<}. .Katsos; .Br<>ther;di "Wj Bamett "waaJselected' i'.-to serve - as' ship'i, delegate. No beefs and no disputed QT| Toledo Official Hails LOG Feature To the Editor: The July 19, 1968, edition of the Seafarers LOG carried an article entitled "The Great Lakes Disaster." Thank you for such a marvelous breakdown of the true problems that face our Great Lakes. We here in Toledo have set our course to prevent this dis­ aster If copies of this article are available, I would appreciate having a few to pass on to our interested citizens' groups. Thank you. Very truly yours, Carol A. Pletrykowski Member of City Council Toledo, Ohio SIU Thanked for Aid to Farm Workers To the Editor: Just these few lines to tell you how much I enjoy your paper. Keep up the good work on the Delano Grape Strike. Enclosed, you will find a letter that I wrote to the Union for the great hospitality they ex­ tended to the farm workers dur­ ing their stay in New York. I would like for you to print it to let the world know how much we, the farm workers, appreciate how much the SIU has done for us. I wish to take this opportu­ nity to thank you all for the many wonderful ways in which you have helped us during the months we were in New York and for your continuing sup­ port. It is hard for me to find the words to express my grati­ tude to you. It is good to believe that in this world we live in today, there are still people like you and to know, especially in the great labor movement, that when a small union like us is struggling to win recognition by the giant money-making coroorations, a big strong unipn like the SIU lends us a helping hand. I hope in the future our un­ ion can he big and strong like yours and, when we defeat Giumarra, we will know that without your help we never could have gained victory. I know that I speak for the rest of the Delano strikers. Viva la causa! Sincerely, Helen Serda Organi/er, United Farm Workers AFL-CIO Building Trades Plan Praised STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), dul 18—Chairman, Jack Nelson, Jr.: Secret tary, F. S. Omega. Brother Andrew 0| ^NicklB',; jva»"'eie«fed. .to serve' as.. ship'd delegate.' ,'$18^28.. la -shlp's - fond;,'No .beef^ 'aUd;,..nu;uiispatod-vbT^U'ere.,.repprted:;' ' department delegates. STEEL VENDOB (Isthmian), July IJ a«.Kfii5rma», Fred Shslaf Secretary, doho B- Mareimo. ' I. Hotion was made tO to *1havd all draws in'foreign ports made in Amer-J ican money, $17.60 in ship's fund. Everyi thing is running smoothly. Booms ii ; are being painted. June August 16, 1968 LOG George Wass (center) is welcomed to the SIU's pension roster by Bob Burton (left) and SIU Welfare Director Al Bernstein. Brother Wass sailed as chief electrican and joined the Union in 1945. His last ship was the Steel Fabricator. Brother Burton, a long­ time pensioner, recently returned from a Mexican vacation. To The Editor: An excellent plan for the re­ furbishment of the cities has been put forth by the Building Trad^es unions and this is a start toward making cities of the fu­ ture a fit place in which to live, it may take a year or more, but everything must have a begin­ ning and this is a short time to spend on getting a project un­ derway if it successfully fulfills the dual function of providing better cities and more jobs. It has, of course, taken much too long ti> get around to the task of solving this problem and indeed the problem will not he solved overnight. But at least we have a start and a goal. Of course, an added significance is that a source of potentially skilled workers will be used in areas where they are most needed. Residents of slum areas will he able to find the proper train­ ing necessary to secure a decent job and a living wage. Slum residents will he able to take a real and personal part in the re-. hahilitation of their own neighhorhoods. It will give the un­ employed worker a chance to become a productive wage earn­ er and gain a sense of pride in accomplishment as well. Already, some 2,000 workers have been added to the ranks of labor in over 40 cities across the nation. Another interesting aspect of the new program is the train­ ing the workers will receive and the way in which they will re­ ceive it. The men who need it will have their work week di­ vided between on-site work and specified classroom instruction. This is an ideal approach for those with little or no practical experience hut who, possess basic ability and a willingness to perform a job. The Building Trades have taken a giant step forward and they fully deserve the hearty support of all of us in the or­ ganized labor movement as the program gains momentum the social and economic climate of our nation will improve as well. •4> J A young man will he able to go to school and then work his way up according to his ability. The trade union movement is in a unique position to offer op­ portunities to men seeking em­ ployment. This not only builds useful citizens hut at the same time assures the unions of con­ tinuing new blood in their ranks. More power to the Build­ ing Trades for their splendid efforts. Sincerely, Roy Cfrflingwood •. m •i,, •py Asks Union Support For Food Stamp Bill To The Editm': I see where the House has at last forced itself to pass Rep. Leonor Sullivan's food stamp hill, extending the stamp pro­ gram an additional four years. Not enough has been done for the nation's hungry, hut at least the food stamps make their few food dollars go fur­ ther. On this problem that con­ cerns all thinking people in the nation, Mrs. Sullivan, who has been a friend of the working man and the underprivileged, has sponsored and fought for a bill that is far superior to the Senate-approved measure. I think all labor unions should do all they can to get the Senate to pass the House hill. The day has long since passed when there should he massive hunger anywhere in the world, much less in the United States. Ion Weiner *• V 4 - W' • > « n<r! I fr ''i - m. �Aucuat 16, 1968 t KfioUtro. ^4 An? one with beefs rocjucetcil f:i®ro«jrh proper channels. Everj?f inininsr smocithiy, reports ahlp's |J 1.00 In ship's fund. Kenny j^Ieeted shin's, dolegate by acclamaliph thstf ailMed ship In Llmw .JTAW MAINE (JHuifaon WaAer. f,S Jittie SO'^httimtua, H. Br«««f V&arretsry. 3. McDonald. jCantaiti ••;..lfeat draws mugt-;; ha due to lack of tl!aB „t' or dbpnted ICAMJTO (Site ,S!dwl»\8i :J ' da:;c<8b^tBW, .iSPfiJioiitSt" A wfll tidk S(h>^ :«?«». i»*a olneted' toship'* .... jata-'for ihl«:'yoy;«te.in nsied 'avoryone to :he}». vloiH!» ,nut•^ef-'isiw.' -AtisrtORt,:trhi.!*' hf potts. ;(Aled*)iv,oni»nn^A®U- , .;.-ptdnftman"!'BoerwtMy,:d.. :'3U ;no- heefd 'driliRe; Disensaloti was held • neaalty • catjto, - , IWma&Hi: .yiCTOBT {Hudson V/aleT. yrSysK; Jdne Sr-dihs&Kiaa, Brother .Rsw(Ms; eearewiry. Broker Brinn. No beefs •nt disputed oenctiijie, reixirts ship's delc«ste. Bosun gave lecture on the foundintt of the 8Iu to new tnembets and the bshielitji. 'ere ham today.. ^•^OVBRSBAS:. , (Maritbne umtBeaik June IG—Ohalrwan, Ivair An­ derson t J&cmtsry, "W. Glejrg. Two hum reported Injured, one will have ankle X-rayed when ship pulls into PhUadeli phiii where the: two will be paid off. Kormal pay-off is .in New York. 8ee& to be taken up with patrolman in Philly. Time off to be discussed. In Good and Welfare. suKsrestion was .made that wash^ ing machine be kept clean. FIN/NCIAL REPORTS. The eonatltutlon of the 8IU AtUntie, OuH, Lake* and Inland Waters District makes speeifle provision for safeguarding the membenhip's money and Union flnanees. The constitution requires s detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and ftle auditing emnmittee elected by the membership. All Union records are avaUable at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlsntle, GuH, Lakes and InUnd Waters District are administered in aeeordsnee with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. AU these agreements specify that the tnistecs in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. AU expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. AU trust fund flnaneial records are avaUable at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts betsreen the Unhm and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Cm>ies of these contracts are posted and svsilsble in all Union halls. If you fed there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as conUined in the contrscta between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified maU. return receipt requested. The pnmer address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 19»0, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, dtber by arriting directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are svaUsble in aU SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboaid ship. Know your contract rigkts, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect you? contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has trsditionaUy refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in dl consti^tkmal ports. Ths fssponsibUiW for LOG policy is vested in an edHotlal board wh^ eonstats of the Bxseuthre Board of the Union. The Executiye Bosard miqr ddagate, from among Us ranks, one indiTidual to carry out this rasponsiblHtp. MAIDEN CIlEEjil^ulf Puertd Rico>f May 28.-^Cha{rman, Wi J. Barnes; Secre-i tory; Ov J, Nail. Ship's Delegate, G. «. S Bawell, reports everything okay, no beefs. I In discussion on good and welfare, sug- f SKstions were made about port time. ? Also suggested that ship's delegate see ? mate about washing down the ship, which | hasn't been acnibbed clean since it cai% { ided a cargo. .of--oattle;:;?c;-.:::'- s^..A:\'!r::-'0Svi!ii:' SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers iAtCOA Chairman, M-' P. .Cox; .Setactany.^G.'.l^ii Baere. Ship's Delegate reports therm were no bmfs. There: was a vote of thanks fof bis good work. Since he wm leaving office, : add WilHam it ONewsom was elected^ ® hew Ship's Delate. The steward, dej^rtlhient: received m vote of thanks for: the; good- chow that was alwaya ifeady id brighten up the day. Heading for NeW Orleans, the ship had smooth sailtni^'ltm Ser trip from Rotterdam to Bremci " toNewY5)i1{,.:: / HOHSTON fSea-Land). July lS---<aiair man, R, :E«rebee : Secretary, G. Walter Pew houfj disputed OT in deck depa went. ;DfacuBsion held regarding fs^ Vbte, of thwiks was extended to ;. th| steward department for a job well do TAMARA iSUILDBN (Transport Coffil wercial), June 30—.fJhairman Emie Kol mousky; ^retary. Andrew ,1. Berrj 114.6s in ship's fond. Department del< rates Reported no beefs and no disputeq )T, Brother Eddie Rogg was elected td grve as ship's delate. : i DEL NORTE (Delta). July 14--Chair nan, William B- Ekins; Secretary, Bil faiser. Disputed OT in deck and engim iepartments to be.taken.jUP with board «jg patrolman. $62.80 in ship's fund an 1I24.OO in movie fund. 11 EUIORADO (JVfanagement A Ship>ing) July 21--Chairman. A. Oquendo >ecrefary, Hendrey Ri-ehi. Some dispatec JT in deck department. Matter oi aunoh service to be taken up witl latrolman. . BTONTICEBLO VICTORY (Vlctdrj jftiTiCtfl) MAV 80-~~ChAii'niAn, X Ci'ews ecrctary, Geo. A. O'Berry. Brother C. later . was elected to serve as ship's ei«fate. He report^ that there were no eem and no disputed OT. Very good crew n board and everyone seems very haopy mn though they are on twelve months rticles. - Vote of thanks was extended to enth-e steward department for a )b well done. . ' '" (Bulk Garrlers), July l8-.-0ha!ri iBkiiv W. R.^ThomP-'on; Secretary, Ralph .-Hayes, Borne disputed OT in steward fpartment otbeiwlse no beefe were reby depaftment delegates. Jill VENDOR (Isthmian), June 24 Fred Shaia; Secretary. John Iparcimo. $21.60 in ship's fund, .toiher Anthony S. Ferrara was elected J servB as ship's (fciegate. Motion mode lii' J Aimvc all draws in foreign- pdrm-m ^putdd'oT* G^MOS TRADER (Admahthoa). July A,:G-.iAronicaSeidtotiicKr -"Hb!s;;deicgatd--msm4M ' • ,,Jl.:;::.8sdthgr.;.Balph-3 i: ';mmiseted id' serve -• as Page Fifteen SEAFARERS LOG PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindisy Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS 475 4th Ave., Bklyn. (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich BALTIMORE, Md. 127 River St. (517) EL 4-3616 1216 E. Baltimore St. (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. .. 177 State St. (617) Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y. ... 735 Washlnqton St. SIU (716 TL 3-9259 IBU (716 TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. - (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. (616) EL 7-244! (313) VI 3-4741 HOUSTON, Tex JACKSONVILLE, Fla JERSEY CITY, N.J. MOBILE, Ala NEW ORLEANS, La NORFOLK, Va. 5804 Canal St. (713) WA 8-3207 2608 Pearl St. (904) EL 3-0987 .. 99 Montgomery St. (201) HE 5-9424 I. South Lawrence St. (205) HE 2-1754 630 Jackson Ave. (504) 529-7546 115 3rd St. (703) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2604 S. 4th St. (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Freemont St. (415) DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Dal Mar (314) CE 1-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. (813) 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. .. SOS N. Marine Ave. (213) 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan..Iseye BIdg., Room 101 1-2 Kelgen-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 281 SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Sept. 10—2:30 p.m. Mohile . . . .Sept 11—2:30 p.m. Wilmington Sept 16—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Sept 18—2:00 p.m. Seattle Sept 20—2:00 p.m. New York .. Sept. 3 2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Sept 3—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . .Sept 4—2:30 p.m. Detroit .... Sept 13—^2:30 p.m. •Houston . .. Sept 9—2:30 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans Sept. 10—7:00 p.m. Mobile ... .Sept. 11—7:00 p.m. New York .. Sept. 3—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Sept. 9—7:00 p.m. Baltimm-e .. Sept 4—7:00 p.m. iiHouston ..Sept. 9—7:00p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit .... Sept. 3—2:00 p.m. Alpena Sept. 3—7:00 p.m. Buffalo . . . .Sept 3—7:00 p.m. Chicago . .. .Sept 3—7:00 p.m. Duluth . . . .Sept 3—7:00 p.m. Frankfort ..Sept 3—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago .. .Sept 10—7:30 p.m. tSault St. Marie Sept 12—7:30 p.m. Buffalo . . . .Sept. 11—7:30 p.m. Duluth .... Sept. 13—7:30 p.m. Cleveland ..Sept 13—7:30p.m. Toledo .... Sept. 13—7:30 p.m. Detroit .... Sept. 9—^7:30 p.m. .Milwaukee .Sept. 9—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Sept. 10—5:00 p.m. Mobile .... Sept 11—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Sept. 3—5:00 p.m. Baltimore O'censed and un­ licensed) Sept. 4—5:00 P.m. Norfolk .... Sept. 12—5:00 p.m. Houston . . . Sept. 9—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Regidn Philadelphia Sept. 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Sept. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •^Norfolk Sept. 12—10 a.m. & 8'p.m. Jersey City Sept. 9—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. • Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News, t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies ore to be paid to anyone in any official ' capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumetancee should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying s receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publUbes every six months in the SBAFAREXS LOG s verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members shcnld obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarise themselves with its contents. Any time yon fed any member or officer is sttonpting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods arch as J^ing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RBTIRBD SEAFARERS, Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension beneinion activities, including attendfits have always been encouraged to continue their unk ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimos cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the kmg-standing Union pffiicy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in emidoyment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied ihe equal rights to which be is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFAEEES POLITICAL ACTIVITT DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the beat interests of themselves, their families and tbeir Unkm. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violstcd, sr that he has been denied his eonstitational right of access to Union rscords or in­ formation. he sboold immediatoly notify SIU President Ponl HaU at headquarters by certified msU. retnm receipt roqoested. Kayser-Roth Hosiery Co. Inc. Women's Hosiery Schiapareli, Kayser, Phoenix, Mojud, Supp-hose, Sapphire, Bachelor Girl, Fascination. Men's Hosiery & Underwear Esquire Socks, Bachelors' Friends, Supp-hose, Supp-hose Underwear, Slendo Children's Products Kayser, Fruit of the Loom Mojud. Slippers Jiffies, Mercury (Textile Workers Union of America) ' Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) ^ White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Gypsum Wallboard, American Gypsum Co. (United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers International) <t> Stitzel-Weller DistiUcries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) <1>Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Boren Clay Products Co. (United Brick and Clay Workers) <I> "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) ^J> Pioneer Flour MIU (United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers Local 110, San Antonio, Texas Giumarra Grapes (United Farm Workers) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) ^1$ Tennessee PackCTs Reelfoot Packing Frosty Mom Valleydale Packers (Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butches Workmen of North America) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource August 16, 1968 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FUNDS FOR NEW SHIPS AND RESEARCH REDUCED TO ORIGINAL BUDGET REQUEST GOP SEEKS MODERATE IMAGE WITH NIXON-AGNEW TICKET REPUBLICAN PLATFORMS INCLUDES PLEDGE TO REVERSE US FLAG FLEET DECLINE MAGNUSON ASKS INDEPENDENT MARAD IN KET RECOMMENDATION TO SENATE WORLD SHIPBUILDING SETS NEW RECORD AS US FLAG FLEET DECLINES FURTHER SENATE PASSES STRONG POULTRY BILL; FOOD STAMP CURBS ADDED BY HOUSE AMERICAN LABOR PRAISED FOR EFFORTS ON HOUSING FOR ARGENTINE WORKERS INDEPENDENT MARAD, MIDBODY BILL VITAL TO US MARITIME NEWLY-LICENSED SEAFARER HUDDLESTON FINDS ACTION APLENTY ON VIET VOYAGE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/16/1968 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXX, No. 17 1968 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/98ba8de3428d8fe112f63f5d141d4310.PDF bb7bc5f4de23c64d988d9621ed24dcef PDF Text Text 5f? Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gvlf District. Seafarers International Union of North America NEW YORK. N. Y„ FRIDAY. AUGUST 17. 1945 Vol. VII. No. 33 STANDARD INLAND VICTORY MARKS A GLEAN SWEEP OF ALL PACIFIC TANKER LINES In a final smashing victory which brought the Standard In­ land Flee^ of California into the SIU-SUP fold by a vote of 77%, the union completed last week its organizing drive in tankers on the West Coast. With this election victory the entire coast is now solid SIUSUP as far as the tankers are concerned. Standard Inland is the last of eight West Coast out­ fits to topple in the organizing drive. What was once a citadel of the open shop now becomes a union stronghold. Standard Inland Fleet operates 18 towboats; barges and inland tankers in the San Francisco bay area. With no opposition on the ballot, the SIU-SUP won over­ whelmingly in a company which pays some ratings as high as $400 per month. In the long and often bitter or­ ganizing struggle which has now ended, the SIU-SUP faced every imaginable obstacle in its drive to make the tSnlcer field 100% union. In some elections it was opposed on the ballot by as many as 4 other organizations. Through­ out the drive the union had to fight sabotage from the NMU and from their stooges and allies in the companies and in the various governrnent bureaus involved in maritime. Despite all the anti-labor lies and provocations launched up and down the coast, the tanker men showed that they knew the way to get pork chops — vote SIU-SUP. The complete score in the west coast tanker field (6,000 jobs all SIU-SUP), is a follows: SIU-SUP TANKER OUTFITS Los Angeles Tankers, Inc. Deacon Hill Shipping Company Pacific Tankers, Inc. Richfield Oil Company of Cal. General Petroleum Corp. Tide Water Oil Company Standard Oil of Calif. Standard Inland Fleet of Calif. Some record! Now for Isth­ mian! LAND WARNED WE WON'T OPEN OUR WORKING RULES The SIU Internationai Executive Board, meeting last^^gig^g^ ^y our organization on week in Chicago, threw down the gauntlet to those ship­ May 4, 1942, called "Statement of This was also signed by owners and government bureaucrats who are now con­ Policy." you as Administrator of the WSA niving to break open east coast working rules. In a sharply on behalf of the U. S. Govern­ worded letter to Admiral E. S. Land, SIU President Harry ment. I quote Section 2 of this Seamen And The Peacr .. EDITORIAL.. Peace, it has been said, is the absence of war, but the military victory over Japan does not necessarily mean that peace and security will come to the American people. The industrial cutbacks that prece^ded by a week the war's end hint strongly of the reconversion problems that face the nation's industries and the immediate elementary problem of groceries that face the American people, who have not the enormous cash reserves that industry has. Authorative government sources are now predicting that there will be 7,000,000 unemployed by Christmas. Congress, under the pressure of industrialists and re­ actionaries who oppose social security and reconversion legislation, preferring the hit-or-miss, profits first philos­ ophy of "free enterprise," has left us with our economic pants down. Victory over our external enemies is ours, yet we are left facing the internal enemy—unemployment, in­ security—without a weapon. The future that faces the country so bleakly faces, of course, the merchant seaman. In addition to the economic letdown he shares with the rest of the American people, he faces an opponent, the shipowner, who still has in fond memory the time when seamen were little better than slaves. The merchant seaman will fight all measures which threaten to take from him the conditions he won at so great a cost. He is determined to better the wage and working (Continued on Page 2) iV-' Lundeberg and Atlantic & Gulf'^j^jp ^orp.. South Atlantic SteamDistrict Secretary-Treasurer John ship Co., Mississippi Shipping Co., Hawk warned that the rank and Smith & Johnson, American Lib­ file seamen of all coasts would erty Lines, Overtakes Freight not sit idly by and allow the east Corporation, Eastern Steamship coast operators to chisel condi­ Lines, Alcoa Steamship Lines, tions. Seas Shipping Company, A. H. The Board pointed out to Land Bull SS Co., Baltimore Insular that the east coast conditions had Lines. This "dispute" revolves been guaranteed under the State­ around whether these ship oper­ ment of Policy, and that since ators, (Agents of the WSA) can Land had been a signer of that open for revision, the working Statement the union expected rules in the collective bargaining him to enforce its validity. agreements' between our Union The entire question is now and the above-named companies. pending before the National War This "dispute" case went through Labor Board, where the ship­ the War Shipping Panel over our owners have petitioned for the protest, the Panel ruling that right to open the working rules. these operators could open the Following is the text of the agreement to amend the working statement of the Executive Board rules. This is now pending be­ as sent to Land by Hawk and fore the War Labor Board. It is our contention that the Lundeberg: operators cannot open the work­ Chicago, Illinois ing rules for the duration of the August 7, 1945 war, for the following reasons: In Emory S. Land, Chairman, the first part of May, 1942, you U.S. Maritime Commission and called all Unions and Operators War Shipping Administration, into Washington, D.C., and to­ Washington, D. C. gether with the Government a Dear Sir: policy for the shipping industry There is pending before the was laid down, this policy look­ War Labor Bpard a "dispute" ed towards establishment of case between our Seafarers' Int'l., harmonious relations between La­ Atlantic & Gulf District, and cer­ bor and Management for the dur­ tain ship operators (Agents of the ation of the war. As a result of WSA), namely. Waterman Steam­ this conference, a document was • document: . . . "Wages and working condi­ tions. Inasmuch as base wages, emergency wages, overtime rates, bonuses, war risk, com­ pensation, repatriation and al­ lotment conditions have been generally equalized in East Coast, West Coast, and Gulf collective bargaining agreements, which agreements have established equitable practices and standards in manning the American Merchant Marine, now necessary to furtherance of the war effort, it is there­ fore agreed that the existing collective bargaining agree­ ments, including the wage scales therein contained, be fro­ zen for the duration of the war." This section was amended, via a Western Union wire, on May 8th, as follows: . . . "Agreeable delete six words .-. . 'including the wage scales therein contained' . . . from Section 2 of your Statement of Policy." (Signed Edward Macauley, WSA.) Mr. Macauley was a co-signer with yourself on behalf of the Government to the Statement of Policy. Under this Statement of Policy, the collective bargaining (Continued on Page 3) �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS LOG Friday, August 17, 1945" "Nmir to Finish th* Job!" Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor list- At n Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 % HARRY LUNDEBERG X X 'tis % ------ President 105 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. JOHN HAWK - -- -- -- - Secy-Treas. P. O. Box 25, Station P., New York City MATTHEW DUSHANE - - - Washington Rep, 424 5 th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Seamen And The Peace (Coutiuiu'd from Page 1) conditions they now have. What the SIU is determined to get is jobs for all bona fide seamen, wages that will give them a decent standard of living, decent shipboard work- system, and do away with rotary shipping, which is the • ing and living conditions, an.d end of government inter­ truly democratic way of dealing out jobs. And then we must do away with the "complex" contracts We now have. ference with collective bargaining. "A simple contract should be drawn," it says, "speciThese demands are much the same as those of the shoreside workers, and all of organized labor will fight ying eight hours pay for eight hours work, at the direction shoulder to shoulder to attain these ends. The maritime in­ of the ship's officers."—a device that could ultimately erase dustry, however, presents problems to the seamen which the lines between the various ratings: and a man could be tired as a wiper and assigned to a fireman's work, at the are not faced by shoreside workers. The shipping industry is a so-called "deficit industry." ower rate of pay. By this time the American seaman knows that no one That is, the bookkeeping is so rigged that the operators are By LOUIS GOFFIlf able to milk the government for subsidies. The government is going to hand him anything on a platter. He knows that through subsidies, therefore, is able to exert control over the forces against him are powerful and ruthless, and that What is true democracy in a lis friends at court are few indeed. He has learned that union? Such a question has been knany aspects of the industry. The extent and nature of government controls and anything he now has he has gotten for himself through asked from time to time. There regulations over shipping and thereby over maritime labor, union action; and learning that, he has found the solution fiave been many answers on this subject and since it is every to his problems. are greater than in other fields. The only way to escape the economic trap closing man's democratic right to express To what degree these controls are imposed or relaxed in the immediate future is the seaman's concern, and vitally about him is to make his own militant organization, the his opinion, I am going to try to Seafarers International Union, still more powerful so that give mine in as' few words as affects his future. What, for example, will now be the role of the WSA? it can meet economic strength with economic strength: possible. First and foremost is the right As we have pointed out before, the WSA—which has con- Power with power: Trade blow- for blow. The time for the operators' campaign is not yet, but it of the worker to organize. This sistently acted as the voice of the shipowner—is seeking to is his right under existing laws transform its temporary wartime control over the water­ is approaching rapidly. There is still time for us to add to and when a union is formed it is our ranks, to increase our resources and to map our strategy. his right to decide by his vote front into a permanent one. We have some immediate tasks before us that must be the policies of the union. Under If, despite the opposition of the SIU-SUP, it succeeds, will it continue its maritime schools where "seamen" are completed. First is the all-important job in the organizing the American systeni a majority turned out on a mass production basis? Will it continue its field: getting Isthmian and ATP and the other unorganized vote is the final decision of the membership, but the minority al­ lines into the Seafarer's fold. upgrading schools? Its fink hiring halls? ways has the right to speak its ' Then we must bring home to the NMU rank and file piece. Another question that will be of importance to SIU men is the one of trade routes. If these trade routes, as in the role that their leadership is playing on the waterfront: Such is the way in the SIU the past, are restricted to certain operators, the limiting of the subservience of their union to a finky political party, where all voting on any point is competition will put a ceiling over the number of jobs their policy of collaborating with the shipowners, the slan­ declared a rule. However, if the majority of the members vote available. Jobs for SIU seamen depend on the trade routes dering, lying tactics that split the waterfront. such a rule, then it is out. We must explain again what more and more of them against that SIU operators get. There is now frantic maneuvering It is always the right of the by the operators behind the scenes to get for themselves now openly admit; that the NMU is taking them into a membership to bring back to the either choice routes, or in the case of new companies, to dark, dead-end alley, and that they must consolidate the floor any item they wish regard­ have the routes declared open to all who would compete. anti-communist forces in their union and get rid of their less of whether it has been re-»>s \ The attitude of the operators toward collective bar­ mis-leading leaders and join with the SIU in a united stand jected or not in the past. Such is the true democratic ^ gaining will directly affect the seaman in the months to against the shipowners. way of unionism. come. Indications are that the shipowners will attempt to Throughout this ensuing period we must all of us This can hardly be said of smash the SIU and other maritime unions. Attacks on over­ fight against the plan of the government fink agencies to Commie controlled organizations, time and the bonus, and the employers' brief before the retain their hold on the waterfront. The greatest pressure where the policies are formulated NWLB plainly show the operators' attitude toward wage must be exerted to get rid of the whole kit and kaboodte of at the Commie Headquarters and"» rises. Judge John J. Burns, counsel for several steamship the "old men of the sea" who are fastened on the backs of shoved down the throats of their lines, warns that the demand of maritime labor for wage the seamen: The WSA, RMO, USS, MW£B and certainly mislead membership without a vote of any kind. Such cases can increases would, if granted, "disrupt the entire labor not least, the Hooligan Navy, the Coast Guard, which is hardly be called true democratic trying to maneuver the civilian seaman into a military unionism. It is more in the na­ situation." ture of Fascism. The Journal of Commerce, mouthpiece of the ship- set-up. The way of the future is still undecided. There are too A union that operates strictly bwner, agrees that "The American seaman today plainly wants a better living and more security than he had before many uncertainties, and the path cannot be charted too for the interests of its members the war. It is not unreasonable of him to ask it; he should accurately, except for one thing: The Seafarers is growing will always exist, but those that operate only for the ideals of a have it. But it is not coming gratis." (Our emphasis.) stronger daily, and will continue to grow in streng^. With power wlU perish, wtd The price that the seamen would have to pay? Well, a strong, militant union aware of the issues and the stakes,]the men that stick with such an for one thing the Journal demands we adopt a seniority and determined in its program, the seamen cannot lose. outfit will perish along with it. From The Assistant Sec'y-Treas. �--tr Friday. Augusl 17. 1945 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Laad Warned On Working Rules {Continued from Page 1) agreements, working conditions, working rules, etc., were frozen for the duration of the war, leav­ ing the question of wages open to be determined from time to time by the War Labor Board accord­ ing to the National Wage Stabili­ zation policy. By PAUL HALL V-J Day, the final military victory, has come. The victory over the enemies of democracy has been accomplished, and now we can go ahead to win the other fight—the fight to maintain and improve the conditions that we have fought so hard to get against the de­ termined opposition of the shipowners and some of their govern­ ment stooges. THE TRANSITION PERIOD The war has seen seamen continually shoved around from the r* very beginning. We have been at the complete mercy of various government bureaus, which have affected our lives and livings through phony decisions, encouraging the shipowners throughout the entire industry to chisel seamen. t- Now, in the next few months, we should see the seamen relieved from some of these war-time restrictions. With this easing of re'strictions, there will come a dangerous period for organized seamen —a period which we must watch very closely, if we are to survive and come out on top in the post war period. It wiU be a dangerous transition, when the various government bureaus which have juris­ diction over this industry gradually release control to the private operators. This period is our immediate problem. We must watch and chart our course carefully; and make sure we are not antagonized or prodded into any wildcat action which may injure us as an organi­ zation. We must group our forces and be on our guard for unionsmashing moves on the part of some of the government bureaus and some of the operators. ' It is well that we have prepared ourselves as we have. We have, in spite of considerable pressure during this war period, man­ aged to keep our feet on the ground and to face the issues clearly as they come up. The membership has been well aware dirring the war of the struggles that we will face in the immediate postwar months. That was the reason they assessed themselves an additional $10 Strike assessment. The assessment has added greatly to our large Strike Funds, giving us extra power, and in the event of a , showdown fight on the waterfront, we shall be prepared financially as well as physically. This does not mean, of course, that we will rush foolishly at the first shipowner provocation into an ill prepared fight. This would be foolish and playing the shipowners' game. The SIU has matured considerably during the war in many ways, and we shall use this maturity we have gained to fight not only a pow­ erful fight, but to fight a smart fight as well, for it may well mean either the taking over of the,entire maritime industry by the Sea­ farers—or the end of the Seafarers. HELPING THE DRIVE At the recent Chicago meeting of the Executive Board of the Seafarers, Field Organizers from each coast consulted on the Isth­ mian Organizing Drive. The various problems confronted by the Seafarers in this organizing drive were discussed, and measures were taken to overcome these. One problem in particular was dis­ cussed, whicjj the membership could be of some help in clearing up— the problem that faced our organizers in the Isthmian SS Co. drive because of the previous organizational activities of the National Maritime Union. That outfit has for several years been promising Isthmian men hn election within that company so as to get them union represen­ tation. These promises never materialized in spite of the propaganda put out by the NMU. As a result of this, some of the Isthmian men take the attitude that the Seafarers, too, may follow the same pro­ cedure as the NMU. It is up to the membership of the union to tell these Isthmian men that this is not the case. It is up to the membership to tell these men that any time the Seafarers have gone into a fight they have won it, and the organizing drive in Isthmian will be no different— we will win that, too. We can appreciate these men's feelings after the phony promises made to them by the NMU, and we can easily ^understand their reaction. One thing these seamen can and must be assured of, is that the {Seafarers intend, the very day that it is possible, to force an election with Isthmian, thereby giving all these seamen the opportunity for union representation. .•yf - conditions for seamen, while holding the seamen bound, both morally and literally to our "No Strike" pledge for the duration of the war—n pledge which has, as you well know, been scrupul­ ously observed by the merchant seamen. responsible parties interested in this issue. You may be certain that the seamen, affiliated with the SIU OF NA on a nationwide scale, will not stand idly by and .see their shipmates on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts suffer a reduc­ A meeting of our Executive tion in conditions they have en­ Board, held in Chicago, consider­ Our organization, the Atlantic ed this grave problem from all joyed for years PRIOR TO THE WAR. & Gulf District, Seafarers' Inter­ angles, and I was instructed to national Union of N.A., the Pa­ notify you that we expect you We earnestly request an imme­ cific District, Seafarers' Interna­ as chief signer on behalf of the diate answer from you, and that tional Union of N.A., which in­ United States Government, of the official position of your Ad­ cludes the Sailors' Union of the this pledge to the seamen during ministration of the Merchant Pacific, at no time has violated the war, to immediately take Marine be stated in black .end either the spirit or the letter of steps to see that this document is white on this issue. the Statement of Policy which not violated. We went on record We remain—sincerely, we jointly signed on May 4th. On further that should no action be the other hand, these companies, HARRY LUNDEBERG, taken on this issue, and should (Agents of the WSA) have seen President, the operators (Agents of the fit.to flagrantly violate a docu­ Seafarers Intl. Union of NJI« WSA) be allowed to use Govern­ ment signed by you on,behalf of ment Bureaus to breakdown con­ JOHN HAWK, the United States Government. ditions for the seamen, then we Secretary-Treasurer, They are attempting to use Gov­ shall consider we have absolutely Seafarers Intl. Union, ernment Bureaus to cut down no obligation to live up to the Atlantic & Gulf District working conditions which seamen Statement of Policy signed by negotiated and established you and ourselves, and the re­ PRIOR to the war, and although sponsibility of breaking the pol­ still under the status of "Agents of the WSA" are attempting to icy established for the duration use U. S. Government agencies to of the war will rest squarely with do their dirty work in reducing you, and we shall so inform all A rivalry that had its begin­ ning some twenty years ago, when both contestants were 'first shipmates, was renewe-d .last You ask me why I'm all upset. week in the New York hall .and Why my hair is turning gray? went twenty rounds to no 'de­ Well, pull a chair up shipmate. cision. And listen to my say. OLD TIMERS BATTLE TO A DRAW IN N. Y. THE AGENT'S BEEF Chris Rasmussen, book number 36, displayed a slashing attack: and an impenetrable defense against John Taurin, bonk num­ ber 980, who leaped into the fray with an impenetrable defense and a slashing attack. The grit within my oyster. The devil of my fate. Is not the problems of the day It's just my delegate. I sent hini to a rustpot That hit port the other day. And by the time he got there The ship had sailed away. They went at it all day Friday and most of Saturday, to the cheering of the fascinated 'itoystanders, and each round ended in a draw. Only the fact that Brother Taurin works in the-rec­ reation room of the Baltimore hall, and had to return with the end of his vacation, brought the match to an end. He always neglects the LOGS, And he only thinks of dues. When crews that have been weeks at sea Are hungry for the news. And when they ask "What's doing?" He tells them "Not a thing." For he never reads the LOG Nor cares what day may bring. He's affected by a briefcase, Which disease affects the mind. He'll even smoke the skipper's cigars The best that he can find. i I want him here, I find him there. He's never in his place. And when I try to. advise him He'll laugh right in my face. He tells me "he's elected," Backed by the rank and file; He'll draw his paycheck for his term To make it worth his while. He'll put his feet upon the desk While he reads the "Daily News," All union business then can wait While he absorbs their views. , ' ' He settles beefs upon the ships In his own original way; That's for the Union Officials Is the words that he will say. He thinks our job is now all done. The millenium come to pass. No need to press our struggle on He'll just rest on his ( ). Now this is just my delegate Thank God it's* only one. But he's enough to clog the wheels Where work has to be done. And this is why I'm aging fast. Why my hair is turning gray. For we must solve our problems We're still upon our way. —^Ex-Piecard "I have to go now," said Bro­ ther Taurin, "but I'll be back next year during my vacation, and I'll beat you then. It's only luck that saves you, and has saved you these past twenty years. But, by Joe, I'll train all winter if need be, and I'll get you yet." "I'll be waiting for you," said Brother Rasmussen. "You never saw the day you could beat me. If it weren't for my naturally kind heart, not wanting to hurt you, I'd have beat you twenty years ago." So they shook hands, and put away the checker gear, making arrangements for another tourna­ ment next year, to determine the checker championship of the east coast. �^IK-""-'!"-. Pagie Four THE SEAFARERS Friday. August 17. 1945 LOG Two SIU Men Decorated In Union Hall ' Two SIU men, one a Fireman and the other a Steward, received Mariners Medals this week in a ceremony held in the New York Hall. Lt. Zenoff, representing the War Shipping Administration, decorated Brothers John Jellette and Serafin Lopez and praised their war time record as merchant seamen. Following are the stories of the experiences which won for them the decorations: JOHN JELLETTE When your ship gets hit by a torpedo you've got to "leave her, Johnny, leave her." It doesn't give you much time to run around hunting for your best pair of dungarees. When the Alcoa Pathfinder receivcd a tin fish on the dark night of November 22, 1942 off the east coast of Africa, Brother John Jellette. Steward, was' blown out of his bunk onto the deck. "When he realized what had happened he barely had time to hit the water before the Pathfinder went down. All he had on was a pair of shorts. One of the ship's two boats was blown to pieces by the blast. The survivors got in the remaining boat and a raft, making the beach at Zulu Land the following day. With the second engineer and Oiler Louis Galvin, Brother Jel­ lette walked some thirty miles that day'in search of help. Being without shoes or clothes, the boil­ ing sun and the rigors of the walk were so hard on him that, after spending, the night in the jungle, he was unable to get up on the following day. Brother Galvin continued the trek and eventually arrived at a Portu­ guese larm. The Portuguese got word to the British authorities, who sent a plane with food and supplies from Durban. When the supplies arrived Cook Charley Stevens, according to Brother Jellette, fixed the best chow that any of them had ever eaten, turning out a corned beef and cabbage dinner over an open fire there in the jungle. At Durban, Jellette spent near­ ly four months in the hospital, as the result of the hardships of the sinking and his experience in the jungle. The Pathfinder was hit in the engine room and went down like a rock, being loaded deep with t ore. The entire watch below was killed by the explosion. SERAFIN LOPEZ —— FORE 'nAFT By BUNKER Black gang men aren't suppos­ It's tough when a man has ' ed to be the ones who carry three wives and can't get home. knives to sea, but if it hadn't T, That's the situation Brother been for the pocket knife of Pro­ Ahmed Abdul Hamid of Alexan­ ther Serafin Lopez, FWT, some dria has been in since he took a of the crew of the torpedoed Liberty, John Randolph, might have ship out of Alex back in 1942. He thought the ship would return to gone down with the ship, When homeward bound from Egypt after taking her cargo of England on July 5, 1942, the cotton and' spices to New York, Randolph was hit. by two torpe­ but a German sub made a change does fired, in close succession of plans and Ahmed hasn't got when a wolf pack attacked the home since. Meanwhile, three The first hit at number pretty Egyptian girls are waiting one hold; the second blew in the in Alex, writing impatient letters ship's side directly under the to husband Ahmed and promising Brother Seraiin Lopez. Firemem. receiving the Marine Medal at bridge, almost cutting the vessel him plenty, of trouble if he does­ a ceremony held in the New York Hall from Lt. Zenoff. representing n't get home pronto. in half. the War Shipping Administration. The Mariners medal is the mer­ It appeared that the ship was Ahmed took the Star of Suez, chant marine equivalent of the Army's Purple Heart. going down fast, so some of the an Egyptian ship, out of Alex and crew launched a raft and jumped after stops at Aden, Port Sudan, over the side, helping each other Durban and Jamaica finally ar­ aboard the craft after struggling rived in New York after a fire on in the cold water. When the men board and several close calls tried to pull away from the sink­ from subs and bombers. In New ing ship they discovered that the York the ship loaded several raft was still secured to the deck thousand tons of shells and bombs by a stout line. for the 8th Army in Egypt and Says Brother Lopez: "It was an started home. She stopped for anxious time for all hands. The coal and water at Trinidad and Randolph was settling fast and was about 800 miles off the Bra­ we were tied securely to it. I zilian coast when a torpedo sud­ couldn't hear anything because denly smashed into the starboard the torpfedo blast had hurt my bunker, causing a shattering ex­ eardrums, but when I noticed plosion that tore part of the ship's them trying to unfasten the line side away. Fortunately, however, I remembered the knife that I the coal stopped the torpedo and always use for cleaning carbon the men below escaped. off burners. Luckily, I still had Two boats were launched but it in a pocket of my dungarees. I the crew has hardly set their gave it to one of the men and he course for Brazil when three big cut the line just in time." subs surfaced and commanded Life jackets in those days, in­ them to stop. ""We pretended that cidentally, were not equipped none of us could speak anything with knives, : whistles and ~~~ lights. but Egyptian, says Ahmid, AHUHU, "and The men from the Randolph Germans didn't get much inwere picked up several hours la- formation from us." The German Brother John Jellette gets his award from Lt. Zenoff. Much ter by a French corvette and ta- commander questioned them for grief, hudship and bravery are hidden behind one of these attrac­ ken to Iceland. Five of the ves­ a while as a gunner covered the ( tive—but cold looking—medals. sel's crew went down with the boats with a machine gun, but he ship. got tired trying to speak Arabic Undaunted by this experience. and the subs soon submerged af­ Lopez shipped out again as soon ter giving the men directions to as he was released from the hos­ the nearest land. pital and has seen action since On the third day another big then in the North Atlantic and sub with two deck guns surfaced Mediteranean. near by, looking them over and then disappeared. On the tenth day, after having made more than 730 miles in the ship's boats, they sighted several big native sailing rafts, which Known to all his friends as a towed them to shore. Here they staunch unionist. Brother Dusan were fed, clothed and entertain­ de Duisan, "WT, last, week gave ed before being sent to Rio. one more example of what makes Brother Ahmed joined the SIU on the Walter Ranger, an Easterm a good SIU member. Aware that many members are Liberty. Having sailed unorgan- ^ stymied in their efforts toward ized and foreign ships before, he up-grading because they do not saw the benefits of' union con­ know what sources of informa­ tracted conditions and has been tion are best. Brother de Duisan an enthusiastic SIU member everdonated his entire marine library since. to New York hall, so that all in­ Says Ahmed, "There is nothing terested in marine engineering like good union conditions and only a sailor who has been on up- • can use them. In addition to numerous books organized ships under different of fiction and one on first aid, the flags can appreciate what a dif­ library included the following ference it is." books: "Valve Setting," "Shafting "Mechanical Refrigeration," Belting Governors;" "Power Cat­ Fred Matthews; and r^'Audel'S-i echism;" "Electrical Catechism;" New Marine Engineer's Guide." Joe Algina. New Yort Patrolman, congratulates Brothers John Jellette and Berafin Lopez on their 'Boilers, Piping, Pumps"-^all by These books are now availal^e awards. Brothers Jellette and Lopez are among the thousands of SIU men who have been liurt in Hubert E. Collins; '^arine En- in the recreation; room of the gineering," by W. B. Petersen, New York hall to all members.: sailing their country's ships, and two of the lucky few who live to tell their stories. Gives Books To Seafarers �1 HE Friday. August 17. 1945 ITHIITK ft SEAFARERS LOG Page Five ' SPECIAL SHORE POLICE IS PROPOSED FOR MERCHANT SEAMEN; USE AS A STRIKE BREAKING WEAPON FORESEEN WarBonusFound Fifty Percent Of Our Pay By WHITEY LYKKE NEW ORLEANS—A new angle deal as the proverbial snowball. has now been figured out by some The motive behind this scheme QUESTION: In your opinion what is the of the USS-WSA brain-trusters is obvious. It is in line with all best rating aboard ship? to keep seamen under control. A the other plans to hog-tic seamen even more than has already been certain Mr. Garcia of the United done. If the government with a JOSEPH SCHWAB. 2nd Cook Seamen's Service here in New military police can get the auth­ and Baker—From what I've seen, WASHINGTON — The Labor Orleans is currently busy ap­ ority of arresting merchant sea­ the easiest job on a ship, next to Department reported last week proaching the various seamen's men, it will also be able to make being an officer, is Bedroom that war risk bonuses for seamen its own rules of conduct for us, Steward. But I think I would accounted for approximately 50 unions here with a "unique set up curfew hours, off-limits prefer my own rating. 2nd Cook. per cent of their earnings prior scheme" to really get the seamen places, etc.—^in the same way it tied up—and I mean "handcuff- does for the Army and Navy. It's a good job. the pay is fair, to the recent cut. and the hours are not loo bad. Secretary Schwellenbach, in ;d." He proposes that the unions And The Chief Cook has the respon­ making public the result of the along with the USS and WSA In case we ever hit the bricks survey of bonuses, said the Bu­ have a meeting in the mayor's again, this Merchant Marine Po­ sibility. and all you have to do reau of Labor Statistics covered is do your job to the best of your 990 seamen in nine different rat- office with the mayor and chief lice will provide a perfect set-up ability. Also some of the ship­ injgs aboard dry cargo vessels. It of police for the purpose of set­ for protection of scabs and for putting union men in a nice, cozy board conditions are better for was found that bonuses consti­ ting up a new system for hand­ brig or guard house. It would my rating than for the others- tuted 46.1 per cent of all earnings ing seamen. The plan is to have also be able to arrest crews who in the case of ABs who worked us "irresponsible and dangerous" refused to sail a ship because all like having a washbasin in the in that rating during the year foc'sle. where it is mighty handy. and 54 per cent of all earnings of seamen arrested by a Merchant the stores were rotten or because Marine Shore Patrol (run by the there were no stores at all. Of course each rating has its ad­ Ordinaries. vantages and its drawbacks. But The average number of days' WSA), instead of by the regular As could be expected, some of work for unlicensed men ranged police, who Mr. Garcia asserts, the NMU and Marine Cooks and there's my vote. from 278 for oilers to 300 for are beating and robbing us poor, Stewards officials thought this messmen, and average net an­ defenseless seamen. According to was an exceUent plan. Think of it: as their members start waking nual income from $1,991 for MessFRANK AUBUSSON. AB —• I him, the port of New Orleans will up and demanding representa­ men to $2,300 for Oilers who like my own job best—^AB. There worked part of the time on high­ have the honor of being the trial tion, all the officials have to do is is no responsibility. All I have er paid jobs. The conclusions ground and when it has been a call their pals in the WSA and to do is to get on deck and do my were based on seamen employed success here, it will be put on a have their militant members put job the best I know how. I would­ from eight to eleven months dur­ nation-wide scale. Mr. Garcia al­ away to cool off by the Merchant ing the twelve months, Oct. 1, so states that Admiral Land will Marine Shore Patrol for disturb­ n't like to be Bosun, because he 1943, through Sept. 30, 1944. accept this plan and give this ing the peace in the union haU. has all the responsibility and for Merchant Marine Police the full This is one of the many ways the pay he gets it's not v/orth it. authority of his governmental in which the "WSA and other gov­ He is really the most underpaidagency. ernmental agencies show their man on the ship, considering his WASHINGTON, Aug. 12—The Remember what the MPs have appreciation for our work. We job. Until the time that the Bo­ Office of Vocational Rehabilita­ been doing to us in various ports have been taking risks for a suns get a break. I'll sail AB. In tion said tonight that only a under military control in this democratic way of living, and we the meantime I think it would be "trickle" of disabled merchant war? At least we have had the maintain and keep alive one of seamen have taken advantage of right to be arrested as civilians the very few really democratic a good idea for our officials to ne­ the free Government employ­ by civilian police here at home, unions. Still, these brass hats gotiate an increase for the bosun. ment help and medical care that but if this scheme goes through don't consider us responsible is theirs for the asking. as planned, we will have just as enough to run our own lives— much chance of getting a square they underestimate our intelli­ ROBERT J. HOPCROFT. 2nd The OVR helps injured merch­ gence in thinking we can't see ant seamen much as the Veterans through this scheme for enslav­ Cook and Baker—To my way of Administration assists former sol­ he would like to do. ing us. seeing it. even though it is not in diers and sailors. Courses include physical res­ my department, the best job Any seaman with a disability toration, a change to more favor­ It is time for the Goveinment aboard ship is that of Chief En­ traceable to service on a WSA able working conditions, advice with its USS and WSA to realize gineer. He is one of the few men ship is entitled to free medical on entering a business venture, that although we gave up privil­ care, surgery and hospitalization. retraining in some type of shop eges to expedite this war, we are on ship that Ccuinot be replaced, If necessary, he can obtain an ar­ work, a correspondence course in since he is an highly skilled tech­ tificial leg, back brace or glasses. the home, preparation for the pro­ still the same militant body of nician. Not only is the pay rate If he wants to go to sea again fessions and commercial training. seamen who will never be led high, but he is respected and he will be put in shape to do so if After his training is complete, the with rings in our noses either by looked up to. if he knows his possible. If not, vocational ad­ disabled man will be helped to the shipowners or by a govern­ visers will talk to him about what find a job. mental agency. stuff. It's reaUy the best passen­ ger job aboard. Despite all the strutting of the deck officers, it's really the Black Gang men who make the ship run. They can get the satisfaction of a job well done.. Few Seamen Seek Aid SlU m GAMADA JEAN REMOND. AB —AB is Ihe best job as far as I'm con­ cerned. taking all things into con­ sideration. I like to work on the outside and I like the opportun­ ity of teaching newcomers the ropes. Most of the lime in port an AB doesn't have to stand watches. I and he is able to get around. I believe in a man getting paid for %he v^rk he does — and that is why I wouldn't care to be Bosun —he gets nothing bTit the head­ aches. When you're on deck you see more of the world than when you're below. AB is the job for me. By HUGH MURPHY There has arrived in B.C. a I gotten. Their susceptibility to large number of Lascar seamen, hiring cheap labor, when, and supposedly for the purpose of wherever available, is ever pres­ manning smaU coaster type ves­ ent. "Atlantic Charters" and sels under construction here, and other expressions of goodwill, which are supposed to be operat­ whether signed or verbal, mean ed by other than Canadian own­ nothing to them wherever profits ers for service in the South Pa­ are concerned. cific and China Coast. Canadian • Pre-war conditions are still seamen locally are apprehensive very vivid in our memory. Re­ of the true purpose of the pres­ lief, bread lines, police clubs, and ence of these Lascars, and real­ intolerable conditions on the few ize that some maneuvering is ships available to Canadian sea­ taking place by local owners for men, while our tax dollars were the acquisition of some of these distributed by our government to vessels for local operation. shipowners in the form of sub­ POST WAR SHIPPING sidiaries. These shipowners then Past experiences with* our lo­ chartered foreign shipping, man­ cal shipowners are not easily for- ned by foreign seamen while our own seamen starved ashore. We intend to remain alert and vigil­ ant. We "demand post war jobs, wages and conditions. STEEL WORKERS STRIKE Friday, July 27th, 1945, at 11:30 A.M. workers employed by the American Can Company, Van­ couver, B.C., went on strike. The strike was voted for by 88% of the employees involved and is the culmination of protracted nego­ tiation by the United Steelworkers Union for a "closed shop" clause in their present agreement. Organized labor in Vancouver, and vicinity, pledged support to the sti'iking union. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 17. 1945 SHIPS' MDMUTES AMD MEWS GIs Aboard Aiken Commend Minutes Tell Slocuin Entertainment By SIU Man Joshua Meeting Story To the Maritime Commission she was just hull V-616, MINUTES OF to the GIs aboard, she was their seagoing barracks, shut­ WINFIBLD SCOTT tling between the ETO and the USA; but to the SIU men Skipper Of SS Delnorte Expresses Appreciation From the skipper of the SS Delnorte comes this letter of commendation to • the SIU crew. The letter tells its own story. Sirs: It gives me much pleasure to report to your organization the satisfaction of the crew shipped from your hail last voyage. -.To the last man they proved themselves capable and willing in executing their duties and at all times were on the jqb. ' Having expressed my ap­ preciation to the members of the crew, I wish to extend this to the union hall from which they shipped. It is with best regards, I remrin, yours truly, (s) J. MORAGGHiNE, Master SS DELNORTE Thanks, Skipper. . Below is the very comprehen­ sive minutes of a ship's meeting . The following are the minutes who sailed her, she remained the Mississippi's SS Aiken, aboard the SS Joshua Slocum. We print it in full, as it came into of a regular shipboard meeting troop transport and first Victory ship converted on that the LOG office, as an example of held on the SS Winfield Scott, job. ' what good minutes can be like. Into the Log office, via Bro­ If the secretary of the meeting is Bull Line Liberty: ther Lonnie Grantham, comes a pressed for time, he need npt be The meeting was called to or­ copy of a mimeographed newsso detailed—the important thing der and Brother G. E. Taylor was sheet published by the army boys is to keep minutes of meetings elected chairman, and Brother R. aboard her and on their way and to send them to the LOG. home from the wars. Under the 1:00 PM—^Meeting opened. Wil­ Gandara, secretary. headline "Highlights of the Trip" liam Connors elected chairman,^ Discusions were held on the the doughboys take time out to and T. A. Nielson, recording sec­ question of shipping of men, commend one of the crew. retary. union and non-union; on the san­ "Foremost in the spotlight," 1:05—Meeting interrupted by itary work aboard ship; on the states the item, "were the per­ captain. 1:14—Meeting resumed. need for conserving the water formances of Professor Cornelius 1:15 — Brother Shuman: Beef Van Dyck, our magician; Proof supply; and the shortage of linen. against chief engineer. that the hand is quicker than the The debate continued until all 1:17—Brother Caldwell: Beef eye was placed before us time questions were cleared to the sat­ and again, and each was a most their chow there instead of in against food supply; claims it is the army messroom." He said insuffcient. isfaction of the crew. astounding performance." that the 16 servicemen were as­ The union agreement with Bull, Brother Van Dyck, SIU 2nd signed to the ship as entertainers 1:18 — Brother Alcom: Beef 1:20 — Caldwell: Beef against Line was read for the benefit of Steward, was formerly a profes­ which may account for the cap­ against Baker for not putting out rationing eggs, etc. Says fggs sufficient amount of bood. were held too long and spoile'd. the trip card men. H. J. Cote, sional entertainer of some re­ tain's attitude. He asked that the nown. A native of Holland, he union check into the matter. 1:22—WilUams (Chief Cook): Chief Cook, was electeu steward has many theatrical write-ups There was a small supply all the department delegate, and report­ testifying to his excellence in ABOARD NORDHOFF way around; also insufficient ed that aU work was progressing legerdemain. meat supply. satisfactorily, with no complaints. 1:25 — Kennedy (2nd Cook): While the'SS Aiken was dock­ G. E. Taylor, Carpenter, was ed at Antwerp, Brother Van Dyck There is a small supply of veget­ elected deck delegate, and E. L. visited Holland and on his return ables. Has never refused seconds . Taylor, Deck Engineer, was elect­ to the ship, reported the dire More dope on the Robert M. to anyone when food was served. ed black gang delegate. Both re­ needs of the people there. In LaFollette's skipper and chief 1:26—Mullins: Wants to know ported no complaints in their de­ contrast to the relative abund­ engineer is contained in a report the cause of the shortage; why; partments. the Steward did not get proper ance in Antwerp, where there from members of the crew. When the last word is written about food supply before leaving. Ra­ Fraternally submitted, was no shortage and "money this, now notroious, paid the story tioning began about two weeks R. GANDARA. Sec. talked," the Dutch people were will probably become a "best after leaving the States. Night actually starving he said. lunch is kept under lock and key, Coming up for a second helping seller." ON JOHN P. POJB and is put out for watch only. of compliments in the GI's paper, -THE REPORT Men coming back from shore on the subject of seasickness, Talk about your rationing of leave are not able to get into they had this to say about Van water, fellows, we really had a night lunch. Dyck, this time about his ap­ good one. This happened on the 1:31 — Mims: Wants to know petite. "Prof. Van Dyck . . . ran SS R. M. LaFollette, Mississippi why sugar is rationed a quart a close second to Father Neptune SS Co., with a so-called Chief . I per day. when it came to meals con­ Engineer by the name of S. P. J. G. JONES 1:34 — Kennedy (2nd Cook: sumed." Snell. Four days out of the Canal, Brother Lonnie Grantham, for­ on the way to Honolulu, salt J. G. Jones, Bosun, who signed About one case of milk is used mer SIU Patrolman and to whom water showers were installed—^no off the Charles Nordhoff, Alcoa, daily because soldiers come into iiiiB. we owe this report, calls atten­ fresh water at all. has nothing but the highest praise crew's mess. Suggests seeing the tion to the overcrowding aboard After we left Honolulu he gave for the merchant crew and offi­ captain about forbidding soldiers from coming into crew's mess. the ship. Designed to carry 1500 us a "break" and rationed us to cers. troops, he said, she is carrying four quarts of water a day. We "I'd like to say something about 1:40—Bacon (Baker): He would 2,000. In addition the attitude of fell in line every morning at the Stewart who was taken off at be glad to put out bread for the the army captain aboard, was 8:00 o'clock with buckets in our Le Havre, when an old injured crew, but cannot put out seven crowding the crew members out hands. To be sure we didn't get:leg went so bad on him that he or eight loaves. of their mess-room. more the chief stayed right there may not ship again. IJp was a 1.41 — Sharpe (Bosun): Agrees "With a crew of 28," he told and watched us with a six-shoot- good man — he tried to please with Bacon that three or four us, "and with only 14 seats in the'er in his pocket, and threatened everybody. If you had a sugges­ loaves would be sufficient. messroom, the army captain in-.to shoot any one who took more tion, he'd listen to it. He made 1:42—Grubb: Wishes to know LONNIE GARDEN sisted upon 16 servicemen getting than four quarts. After several cakes on the men's birthdays, and if matters will be looked into "A good crew and a quiet trip," days of this he got tired of it, and did what he could to make the now, or at the termination of the says Lonnie Garden, AB, of his just before we reached Okinawa trip pleasant. He was one of the voyage. ' voyage on the SS John P. Foe. CITY OF ST. LOUIS he turned the water on again. boys, preferring to eat with them. 1:43 — Kennedy (2nd Cook): Bull Line. The Poe signed off on He's now in a .New Orleans hos­ There is a limited amount oif MYSTERY OF VALVES July 28th, returning from South- Another Waterman oldtimer, pital. It's men like him who night lunch put out because of In the forward deep tanks we make a ship, and make a union." the shortage. If more were put i luunpton. Ghent and Le Havre, the City of St. Louis, came in the with a bOcUload of ammunition. other day after a short run to had 650 tons of water which he The Nordhofif returned from out, there would not be enough Tampico and Vera Cruz. Effici­ pumped over the side. The rea­ for the voyage. ent work by delegates Sagal, AB, son he gave for that was that he Le Havre with a full boatload of 1:44 — Alcorn: There was al­ Caleeza, Fireman, helped to didn't know what valves to turn ammunition. ways some kind of night lunch SS JOHN T.HOLT and bring this ship in clean as a to get it to the engine room. v/hen he went to the icebox. . Brother Joe Rochelieu and whistle as far as beefs were con­ This chief also had the habit eteer to do business with people 1:45 — Caldwell: Suggests to Phillip Sniden, both ABs, were cerned. of cussing and discriminating like them. chief mate that the box for the' in the other day to tell about a Chief complaint of the crew against the crew all the time. He Needles to say Bob Matthews night lunch be kept under lock good trip on the John T. Holt, was about the water cooler, which and the Captain were 100% and Charlie Bremmer straighten­ and key, because the watch was' Calmar Liberty. The Holt has refused to function after they against'unio^. This was known ed them out when we paid off. not getting any. been out since March, making were several days out on this hot by the entire"'tirew because they At this time, we the crew of 4:47 — Foley: Wants to knowseveral shuttle trips from Eng­ weather run. The copier on the actually told us that in their op­ the SS R. M. LaFollette, would why the ship was not sufficiently^ lish ports to Ghent. ' St. Louis is repaired every trip inion the unioii was just a bunch like to extend our appreciation stocked before leaving. T.IITA some other ships coming and breaks down every trip. May­ of racketeers and that the union and thanks, for the great job that 1:48—Gonners: Suggests we see' into New York lately with am­ be the next crew taking her out was going to kill the goose that Bob Matthews and Charlie Brem­ our delegates upon returning to' the States. munition, the payoff was held up will make Waterman install a laid the golden egg. Ed Black- mer did for us. KAREM SHAHEEN 1:49 — Shou: Says he heard until the ship discharged her en­ workable drinking fopntain on man, deck delegate, told them RAY F. SLY this scow. I that one almost had to be a racktire cargo. (ConliTPuei on ?age 7) f Add To Dope On LaFollette f •It? '' �»it-' • *y' THE Friday. August 17, 1945 SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Shanghaied!! Editor, Seafarers Log i This letter deals with an inci­ dent which I think is of interest. It occurred on July 4th, 1945 (Independence Day you'll note) aboard the ship SB Robin Tuxford, at the Bush Terminal, Brooklyn, N. Y. The Robin Tuxford signed, ar­ ticles on July 3rd. I had made two previous trips aboard her as . a PO Messman. After she paid - off, June 25th, I stayed abpard "T, doing my own job as well as that of the crew's Messman who ex­ pected to make another trip on Union Skipper Of R. A. Cram Seeks Board Gets Poetic Slamming Bulletin On SIU Ships The "News for the Log'* mlmeo'd blanks seem to have SS HELEN I've got a suggestion and I inspired one of our Union brothers into writing verse. think it's a good one. On my last Brother. Anthony Gregoire re­ Anyhow, SIU member O. H. Pineo, on an eight month trip trip the deck delegate nearly had ports that the Bull Line SS'Helen aboaird the Liberty ship R. A. Cram, S&J, gives out with to dump the mate because of an is now on the West Coast, where the following: she will probably stay for son^ argument about posting union bulletins on the ship's bulletin board. Since then I have been think­ ing about this, and I believe it would be a good idea if the Sea­ farers had bulletin boards made out of wood or some other ma­ terial and furnished them to ships leaving the ports. They could be posted in every mess hall and would be devoted ex­ clusively to union information. This would not only help to keep our membership better informed, but would at the same time cause numerous beefs from mates and Our last trip was on a ship. Which we all thought was fine. Alas! Alack! Ere we got back. We had a hell of a time. The skipper was a smooth one. The mates were quite aloof. They brought us up on charges. Without the slightest proof. / Now we were all a damn good crew. Without a bit of doubt. Just ask the boys when they're around. And they will bear me out. V * Now I could keep on writing. And still not say a thing. But Brother Hall passed out these slips So now I'm going to sing. Here's what I want to tell you boys. Who sail upon the sea. Never ship with a skipper. By the name of O. Chaffee. her but had to go home to take , care of some personal matters. I 'stayed aboard from the time she signed off until June 30th. When he came back he was to take care of both jobs while I was off the ship. Neither job was neglected and the company paid out no exfra money. On July 2nd I was aboard ship « early in the morning but there was no notice telling us when the articles were to be signed. The f notice was finally posted at about ' 11 a.m. that day. In the mean­ time I had gone ashore and was therefore not aboard when the articles were signed. When I came aboard on July 4th a sign was posted restricting the ship at 6 a.m. July 5th so I decided the best thing to do was get off the ship. STOPPED BY GUARDS At 5:30 p.m. on the 4th I start­ ed down the > gangplank with my clothes but was stopped by the guards and told that the ship was restricted at 5 p.m. July 4th. This ' was the first anyone had heard about the advance on the restric" tion. The sign on the gangway was ^ never changed and we were not given any notice whatever of this change. A number of the fellows who were depending on the post­ ed restriction time, were going ashore for the last time to bring what clothes they had ashore aboard ship. A good number of Ihem were forced to sail with only a few items of clothing and had no way of telling their fam­ ilies why they wouldn't be home thai night. " - Even though , I had not signed the articles and had no intention |, / of doing so, I was forced, against my will, to remain aboard the ;iship until 11 a.m. the next morn­ ing. This is the first time I ever heard of a man being shanghaied ^ He'll get you 'fore the trip is done. Much to your regret. You'll wish you'd taken my advice. My pay-off I will bet. Just ask the boys who sailed with me.' On the battleship R. A. Cram. And they will tell you O. Chaffee. Lacks guts to be a man. O. H. PINEO. 31144 you get for missing a show or a Beachcomber little night life? Nothing—and if you didn't stay aboard you did­ Beefs Again n't have a job. My Dear Brother Seafarers: OVERTIME NOT PAID It seems ages since we sat down The overtime rate is 85c an to spin a few yarns as to condi­ hour for unlicensed personnel, tions on the job but before I get $1.15 for officers. Every officer into my beef I would like to com­ that works overtime loses money. mend the paper (The Log) on Second Mate and Engineer make growing up. Maybe I can get $228 a month clear of takeouts. some of my beefs printed now The hourly rate is about even on and have the membership jump overtime. The First Mate and down my throat. Engineer rate is $1.25, Master Well, Brother Seafarers, here is and Chief Engineer $1.75 and the set-up in the Army Transport $1.65. So you see these men take Service, better known as the a cut in working overtime. Over­ Transportation Corps. Some time time has been paid since July last ago the TC started the so-called year but prior to that timt is, as Security Watch in which you yet, unpaid. worked eight hours but had to I want to congratulate the stay pboard that night. What did membership for selecting Broth­ er Bud Ray for the office down aboard an American ship. If I here (San Juan, P.R.) and was it had not demanded to be allowed a surprise to me to meet him. It off I might have sailed even has been impossible for me to keep in close contact as I've been though I had no intention of mak­ spending my time, this last year, ing the trip. combing the beaches on the east The Robin Tuxford was due to side of this paradise and just sail at five o'clock that afternoon, couldn't get enough hemp (or Sis­ only six hours after I got off, al) to tie up in San Juan. I final­ having been held aboard her like ly made the grade by arriving a a criminal for eighteen hours. few days late. I would like to have this letter Why do a green ticket and a printed in the Seafarers Log and blue ticket AB have the same any other paper that will print it. base pay? Is there a difference in I am willing to back up my state­ ments in any court in the U.S. the pay of an Oiler and a green I promised my shipmates that ticket AB? I wouldn't let them down so Well, brothers, I must rhake please let me know what can be this the end as I hear the old fa­ done about an incident like this. miliar, "Stand by fore and aft." So 'till the wind changes, fratern­ Yours truly, ally yours, MICHAEL BASAR. THE BEACHCOMBER Book No. 40911 time. He left her in Frisco when she sailed for Honolulu. On the trip out from New York, the Helen made ports at Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador--aiwl Guatemala. Her cargo included several thousand cases of Scotch. skippers about posting iimion material on ship's bulletin boards. I would like to see some action on this from the officials. CHARLES L. SIMMONS. Deck Engineer Philadelphia Story. Editor, Seafarers Log: Here's a tip to members who go into Philadelphia and would like refreshments in a cool, comfort­ able setting. Visit the Benjamin Franklin Cocktail Bar. However, here's the catch. Be sure to have your coat on as the bartenders have strict orders not to serve anyone in their shirt sleeves. Of course, if you're in uniform, shirt sleeves or not, they'll serve you. Woe to us poor 4-Fers who are dry. The reason for the no coat-no drink idea is, I'm told, ,that the fems who patronize the place ob­ ject to shirtsleeves and open col­ lar because the hair on the chest might show. Such exposure is objectionable, they say. Tish! Tish! It seems that many of these joints are getting independent and it reminds me of the joke in which a drunk is refused a room because of his condition. He be­ came loud and abusive, demand­ ing the clerk caU the manager. SS Slocum {Contimied from Page 6) along with rest of crew that whea ship returned to States the last trip, the crew had to eat ashore and put in for subsistence. 1:56—^Mullins (deck delegate's report): There is no cooperation aboard the ship. He has been up to see the WSA agent about food. The slop chest prices are um-easonable and should be investig­ ated. Sufficient supply of cigar­ ettes were brought aboard, and crew now getting a pack a day. 1:59—Kennedy (stewards dele­ gate's report): Put in a complaint about the vegetables to the WSA and ask them to inspect them. . 2:00 — Connors (engine dele­ gate's report): All overtime okay­ ed. Everyone satisfied with, over­ time. 2:03 — Alcorn: Overtime for towels to be brought up upon re­ turn to States. 2:05—Meeting adjourned. e e The manager came but sided with his clerk and the drunk was thrown out. He sat on the curb for a while, sobering up slightly, and then, realizing what had been done to him decided to have his revenge. He sneaked back in­ to the hotel, got behind the tele­ phone switchboard, plugged in all the house phones, rang .aU the rooms. When the "HELLOs" of the guests started coming over the wire he stated firmly, "There is a man in this hotel registered with another man's wife-^mless both are out within ten minutes the house detective will be up there." Within ten minutes the hotel was deserted. Even the chef left. To become serious, things hero in Philly are generally quiet, not many payoffs, but lots of work on transient ships that come here to load. It seems when time comes to sign on that is where the fun begins, as nearly every­ body piles off. This doesn't do us any good as it often calls for a lot of work on the part of tlie office staff in getting replace­ ments. One of our brothers reported that he was logged 10 days' pay for alleged disobedience of a law­ ful command. We protested this for him and the hearing was set for the next day at the Commis­ sioner's office. This was two weeks ago but this brother has not shown up yet. That's not the way to do things, feller. Well, I guess I've had my say, so here's to you, FraternaUy, No. 496 �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 17. 1945 Merchant Seaman Remembers Okinawa By BILL JOHNSON Of the SS Robert •' Thursday. April 26th Now here it is. Okinawa! At 06000 we could see the prize isl:and which we are taking from the Japs. It's only 300 miles from the mainland and it sure will make a difference in the Pacific war. This morning the Navy ex­ ploded a floating mine ahead of iiS. We can see planes boxr\bing positions in the hills. Big shells explode as they find their mark on the island, over which planes are circling and radioing positions ' to the ships. The sky is alive with planes, both bombers and fighters and the roar of the guns has not ceased since we pulled into the harbor. Two of our BILL JOHNSON planes were shot down this after­ noon by Jap ack-ack fire. • At night we can see cruisers right over us and headed toward and battle wagons lobbing shells the other island, where they sank and rockets at the Japs while two ships. One was a freighter planes drop flares over the tar­ and we- heard that a hospital ship gets. The sky is a mass of flames was also hit. Some men have been wounded from the shrapnel and bright shell bursts. of our own guns. The planes to­ Friday. April 27ih night were pretty high as they Early this morning we received went over and none were shot ^our first air raid. It sure scared down. hell out of me as I was soimd Jasleep when the commotion Sunday, April 29th Today is the Emperors' birth­ started. By the time I got to my battle station they had started day so they say and we expected • laying a smoke screen and shells a lot of Nips to be out dying for .were hurtling over us from the Hirohito, but it was an unevent­ warships farther out. All the crew ful day with only two raids and . was turned to today to help get no bombs. out the cargo. Tuesday. May 1st The army stevedores are doing a wonderful job of discharging this cargo, considering how they are held up by air raids aU the time and they deserve lots of credit. The battle wagons are shelling the southern end of the island almost continually. have changed his mind for he It is a terrible, sight. It makes suddenly swung over and fired you shaky and nervous and you some rockets at another ship. (By think: "That might have been our coincidence one of the naen who ship." Then all hands go to the got hurt from that rocket burst mes room and drink black coffee. was a brother of an armed guard No one jokes or says anything for boy on our ship.) The suicide a while except perhaps to say, "It plane then crashed into a light sure was tough on the boys on cruiser. I saw it very'plainly and that ship." There's nothing ro­ many men must have got hurt mantic about war. when the Kamikaze hit the cruis­ Wednesday. May 16th er's deck. We are out to .sea again and mighty glad to be there, for we When a plane flies in among heard that the anchorage had the ships it is as dangerous from several heavy raids last night. the fire of the other ships as from Editor's Note: Bill Johnson's the plane, with gunners getting excited and firing all over the story is typical of the heroism place, including the gunners on displayed throughout this war by the merchant seamen. These are the warships. the men who will shortly face Monday. May 7lh shipowner offensives against This is our 12th day here and their wages and working condi­ we are nearly unloaded, which tions. If these heroes are forced doesn't make us a bit unhappy. to march on picket lines they can Saw a Navy transport today with be coui^ed on to show the same most of its bridge shot off. Mist courage and self-sacrifice as they and fog helps keep the Nips did in the face of Nazi and Jap­ away. anese terror. r ' Another air raid tonight. A light wave of planes came over to bomb the airfield and a Kamikaze sunk a Liberty ship some distance •from us. One suicide plane came in very low, just missing our stem and ' hit another ship in the side. It 'didn't sink it, however. The all clear came after two hours of bombing. ' Another air raid tonight about I'eleven-thirty. 'What a racket the guns make from aU the ships in 'the harbor. One suicide plane suddenly appeared between us and another ship, but we couldn't i'tell whether it was shot down. Friday. April 271h The smoke screen they have laid down by the small patrol boats is very heavy and if it was­ n't for that, I think we would lose plenty of ships here. Saturday. April 28th Sever^ alerts today, then a •'raid at 1930. The planes flew •Wednesday. May 2nd Today we could see the mar­ ines making a new landing to the south of us, which explains the heavy shelling last night. The noise from the heavy guns is ter­ Tuesday. May 8th rific and we sleep with cotton in Heard today that the war with Germany is over. our ears. Friday. May llth Friday. May 4ih Had one raid last night and a On our ninth day here we are destroyer shot down a plane very having some hot action. Around nicely. There was a big raid on eight o'clock we had an air rai(f, the southern end of the island with a suicide plane trying to and they say the Japs sunk a get through heavy ack ack fire. destroyer but lost many planes It tried a suicide dive but missed doing it. and crashed in the water on our port beam. At nine o'clock an­ Saturday. May 12th other one came over and started I was reading in my bunk when to dive on our ship but he must the air raid alarm went off and I ran on deck. The first thing I saw through the hail of fire were two Jap planes, one of which started a suicide dive straight-in­ to a maze of ack-ack fire, with both of his guns blazing away. He was trying to hit a battle wagon. 'When he was heading straight for the war ship a shell hit him and he exploded in a burst of flames. Another plane which was trying for the same battle wagon succeeded in get­ ting through all the fire that was directed at him from every ship and hit the warship, exploding with a terrific blast on its deck. There is something exciting, yet sobering about air raids. You see the planes high in the sky, then they dive with their guns spitting out every bit of ammuni­ tion they have. A few seconds later there is a. big ball of fire and then the sound of the explo­ sion. All the while you are standing spellbound as you watch a Nip going to join his ancestors. Reports from the ITF (Interna­ tional Transport Workers' Feder­ ation) indicate that the upsurge of militant action on the part of organized labor in Italy, Holland and the Scandinavian countries continues despite the various ob­ stacles being placed in their path by government and the scobrge of the war which has passed over them. A has been established union rep­ resentatives are to take part in aU matters coneerning dock work, provisions of labor, werking con­ ditions. The program also calls, for an international agreement, possibly with employers, on all /j phases of working conditions. SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRIES Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and. Finnish representatives of the • ITALY Scandinavian Transport Workers' The Italian Socialists within the Union's seamen's division met re-, Government find themselves in cently in Stockholm to draw up "serious disagreement" with the plans for joint action. Liberals over the former's insistFirst step in this direction was anee upon the nationalization of a resolution calling upon the re­ the Italian merehant navy. spective Governments to immedi­ Aided by their members in the ately investigate all laws and reg­ Under-Secretariat of State for the ulations concerning the working Merchant Navy, the Socialist an­ hours of seamen, manning and ticipate success in their program social conditions aboard ship. despite the objections of the Lib­ erals whose main argument is The Seamen's Charter, adopted that the shipowners will be pre­ at meeting in Britain last Janu­ vented from carrying out the ary by delegates from vaiious transfer of their assets abroad if countries, was also discussed and. the conference agreed that an in­ the measure is adopted. ternational agreement was neccessary to prevent the poor wages HOLLAND Joint action by the Dutch and working conditions in some Transport Workers' Union and countries counteracting efforts to the Christian and Roman Catho­ maintain and improve wage and lic transport workers' union in working condition structures in adopting a program to cover the others. working conditions of waterfront workers, will probably be suc­ The meeting resolved to try to realize in every possible way the" cessful. international program outlined in They seek' measures to secure the Charter. the re-employment of dockers by their former employers, to have a... "casual workers" employment regulated by agreement with the Take your gear when you Dockers' Unions, and immediate regulation of wages and working go aboard! There have been conditions of both groups. The many cases recently of men demands include wage guaran­ tees of 28.25 guilders weekly for going aboard, waiting until "casual workers" and that regu­ they were restricted, and lar workers be guaranteed their then announcing that they "former wages." had to go ashore and get their Negotiations are to be opened gear. By doing this they give between workers' and employers' the WSA a chance to sneak organizations for the establish­ in replacements. Often times ment of an institution to take they miss the' ship and are in care of the workers' interests; for a Coast Guard rap. the institution will be controlled Have your gear with youj by equal representation. In addi­ don't let your u -ion down. tion, until such an organization Take Your Gear �1^ ' Friday, August 17, 1945 THE SEAFARERS LOG '•^ • mttmrnmrnmrnrnmimmmm. Page JWinc Skipper On The Shlckshinny Anil Algic Are Lauded By The Crews By BUD HAY SAN JUAN—This has been alJohnny had them straightened red letter week; three ships in out on arrival and they weie flit­ ting the ball like seamen should. and all hands happy. The Algic of Seas Shipping in Rope Yarn Charlie is the Sevang to discharge, then off to a South on her, out from Snug Harbor for Amreican port to load. All hands the summer. The old story of have turned to every day and taking the boy from the country the gang has plenty of praise for but never the country from the the officers, and the officers say boy holds good in Charlie'.s o.-ise. By HARRY J. COLLINS this is the best bunch of men they They may take Charlie from the ; PHILADELPHIA—WSA mean­ owners association and, of course, these ships running. I say, do have been with in a long time. sea for awhile, but as long as he can walk he wiU be with us. When the Old Man ran out of away with the WSA entirely. the WSA itself. ing We Sure Attack (the Sea­ Now you take the WSA: As I Likewise in the RMO setup, the money he went to a gin mill and Many more happy voyages. Rope man). Yes, we praise them on see it, \% is a waste of the tax­ unions maintain offices in all the fixed it so the boys could get Yarn. one hand and we cut their wages payers' money. All their ships seaports of the country, in credit until the banks opened up The Shickshirmy came in .again on the other. In fact we scheme are chartered to private compan­ Honolulu and Puerto Rico the next morning. I was in his and is expected to run here a few all the time to do anything pos­ ies or concerns; those private Now that there is an over abun­ office when the CG came on more trips. The Steward is tak­ board. When they asked him if ing care of the men on this pack­ sible to throw obstacles in their concerns all maintain Port Cap­ dance of seamen why continue tains, Engineers, Stewards Per­ these political ex-steamship there was any trouble he told et; they are all getting fat and it way. Why shouldn't we? We of sonnel and other departments workers in office? By doing away them as the master of the ship is mostly all the same crew who the WSA are composed mostly of necessary to run these ships. In with this ilk, think of the break he could attend to all his beefs, started her in this run. Tliis ship and that if all ship masters felt has another good skipper who ap­ -» former steamship company of­ plain words, they are trusted that the taxpayers will get. as he did about such matters the preciates his crew and uses them ficials who on various occasions with these government ships. And the USS! What in the Hell CG would soon go out of busi­ as men and not slaves. The CG did we ever need this bunch of have had rifts with the union of­ Why, in the name of common ness. Capt. Withers of the Algic hasn't done any business with leaches for in the first place? The sense is it, when the WSA main­ ficials or their membership. this ship since she has been run­ tains large offices in all the ma­ SIU fought them tooth and nail deserves a big hand. 'HMO means: Rock'em, Mulch- jor seaports, that a duplication of at their inception. We don't need The Bayou Chico came in from ning here. 'em, Overthrow'em. Yes, they all the officials is maintained by any of their clubs and hotels. the Gulf and it is expected to run One nice thing, fellows, is when have been trying to rook the the steamship companies? These same clubs can and will be here steady. Johnny Grimes is the shooting is over the good of­ It seems to me that the com­ used against us in case of a strike. ship delegate and he has every­ ficers will be the only ones to heels will pany being trusted with the ship Well, I guess that I have said thing under control. The only remain and the s go by the board. So let us keep trouble was a couple of Messmen about enough for this time, so and being responsible with its op­ a record of the good-uns, and the who wouldn't keep clean and here goes for a bigger and better eration does not need the assist­ tried to shirk their duties, but bad-uns as memories might lapse ance of the WSA offices to keep union. as the years go by. The SS Ellenore is swinging on the hook in the harbor waiting for a berth. Expect the Washing­ ton in and as usual on the week By J. P. SHULER end. There should be some more NEW YORK—We had another time with the boarding Patrol­ thus relieving them from duties the first of the week. fair week here with 30 ships pay­ man and settle everything at the connected with shipping and give The checkers and dock workers them plenty of time to settle their are all out on strike for more ing off and 22 ships signing on. payoff. We, cannot over-emphasize the beefs. This is the only way that money, and all other labor or­ Bull SS Company in a couple virtue of settling the beefs before we win ever get fvdl cooperation ganizations in the Island have membership, trying to Mulch us of instances lately has taken the from the steamship o'wners. iand last but not least Overthrow overtime that was approved by the ship pays off, for, in most in­ Another instance fs Eastern SS pledged their support, so if they don't win in a few days we should stances when they are allowed us. the heads of the departments and to be carried over, they are a Company. We have a dispute on have some excitement on the En­ USS means: Useless, Selfish, the masters of the vessels to the long drawn out affair with the the manning scale in the stewards chanted Isle. Every strike that Shipownerstooge. They are use­ company's office and run a red men involved getting only part department, and to which part of has been called this year has less because any real seaman that pencil through about 2/3 of it, of their money at a later date. the agreement these circtim- been won by labor down here, knows the score will not have without saying anything to any­ At this time we have the SS stances apply. The cases are on and that ain't bad in any man's . ianything to do with them^ Selfish one. The port purser would show Julius Olsen, Bull Line, in port the SS Lou Gehrig and the SS country. In Unity There Is because they are always bumming up at the payoff, about 3 p.m., with the crew standing by to be Logan. In both cases the ship Strength, and An Injury .to One through the various community with no authority to re-adjust paid off as soon as her beefs are sailed with the regular comple­ Is An Injury To AIL ment in the stewards department chests and then requiring a poor these beefs. settled. to take care of a crew of 51 men. seaman to go through an act of In most instances, the overtime I note that in the Journal of On the other side, these ships Congress before he can obtain as- was legitimate, therefore the isistance from them. Shipowner- crews refused to payoff the ships Commerce, the shipowners to picked up a number of passen­ istooge because they have the until Bull Line sent a representa­ whom we are contracted have gers. The company figured the financial backing of the ship- tive on board, to check the over- stated that the union's represen­ money involved and decided it By ARTHUR THOMPSON tatives have plenty of time to could get by cheaper with paying work on disputes, but that the off a division of wages under the SAVANNAH —We finally • got companies can only use a little 64 men complement. AU other the MV Bellringer crewed-iq>.-and time as they also have other du­ companies have paid this beef, or she is bound for New York-and ties, such as keeping the ships similar beefs, under the extra should be there before-you^reafd sailing, making arrangements for meal clauses as per their agree­ this. Outside of that we haven't cargo routes, etc. ment. The chief chiselers in the done any shipping. The SS Smith In this we agree with the com­ Eastern SS Company stated that Victory is still in the shipyartls By E. S. HIGDON panies. They have entirely too this is their interpretation of the and should be ready the first much work when the ships are agreement and that what the week in September. After crow­ NEW ORLEANS', Aug. 12 — soon as replacements come down sailing to take time out to settle union or other companies think ing up the Bellringer I find my­ New chairs — we finally found from New York. legitimate beefs. Therefore, the or do makes no difference to self with eighteen ABs still on them after calling everyone for Other than stuff like that. New only time that the companies them. We now have both of hand and a dozen men with en­ weeks—searching in all the de­ Orleans has been a slow port. The have to settle legitimate beefs are these beefs pending a decision of gine department ratings. We partment stores and plowing weather's been hot as hell, but have quite a few old timers who through the collections of second the shipping has left us cold. The when there is no shipping busi­ a referee. hand stores without finding even only ship that paid off was the ness to attend to. The union Evidently the companies with are anxious to ship out, tout wc one chair. Finally one day there SS T. J. Jackson—beefs on her should assist the companies in whom we are contracted think have nothing in view. this situation by tying up all of that we are an organization that Brothers Peterman and Cunn­ appeared (in small print) an in­ were small and easily settled. significant little ad in the Times- However, the old beef about their ships alongside of the docks. can be pushed around at their ingham are still in - the .ho.si)iti>l will. One of the quickest ways to and also Vincent San Juan who . Picayune "Steel Folding Chairs Messmen making up the purser's change their minds about this is was in a hospital in Belgium (or for sale." Made a lunge for the bed has come up again on the SS to throw an extra line on all of sometime before being sent-back telephone—called up-^got a spec- Francis M. Smith — Mississippi their scows as fast as they hit to the States. , ial price and now one hundred Line. Acording to all we can find port. The evils of the war, such , new chairs are on the first floor in sea law and working rules, the Local Items Silence ihls week from the as the various bureau set-ups in The machinists who walked out deck of the hall waiting to be purser,-since he is not a licensed the maritime industry, should of the Southeastern shipyards , unpacked for the next meeting. officer is not entitled to have his Branch Agents of the follow­ ing ports: have no part in the postwar plans have returned to work and their And something else new has bed made up. This point has of the Seafarers International case is now before the WLB. been added. It's the books from come up many times, but has BOSTON Union and they must be recog­ Yesterday we had a fire whkk the American Merchant Marine never had any final settlement JACKSONVILLE nized for what they really ^e-r is believed to have been:-=ca«s«-5«l -liibraify Ass'n. There's a fuR 6- and now we intend to carry the HOUSTON just tools for the shipowners. by a storm. The Wesley Momv» ., .foot shelf of thao^ — mysteries, thing to a successful conclusion BALTIMORE mental Methodist Church wa»- A) iZane Grey's, .short stories, some and settle once and for all. Th® CHARLESTON damaged by fire. It is' txdievodp 'iidtvels, things that men like to Purser must develop his domesTAMPA 'jead for entertainment—waiting liciiy to Ihe extent of learning the church was struck by light­ GALVESTON - lor a job to show up. And we're how to make up.« bed with all ning although this has not "beeifc NORFOLK going to get some more just as the wrinkles smoothed out. confirmed. Some Hew Maritime Definitions Are introduced Operators Are Chiseling On Union Agreements MV BELLRINGER 9S FULLY CREWED Long Search Finally Uncovers New Chairs For Recreation Hail NO NEWS?? �THE Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG Demands Bold Program To Speed Up Reconversion Friday, August 17, 1945 VICTORY AT THE WALDORF CHICAGO —The AFL Execu­ er of the nation's workers must version, peace may bring eco­ tive Council opened its summer be halted by the restoration of nomic disaster to the American meeting here with a ringing de­ collective bargaining between la­ people. "This tragedy must be averted. bor and management. mand for action now to prevent 5—Congress must act immedi­ The peace to which all Americans a postwar depression. ately after it returns from its look forward after four years of The council offered the nation summer recess to provide for hu­ war and sacrifice must not bear a challenging 6-point program to man needs during reconversion bitter fruit. The millions of Am­ speed up reconversion and pro­ by approving President Truman's erican young men in uniform vide for human needs. This pro­ recommendations for emergency who have undergone the agony gram declared: supplementation of inadequate of modern warfare must find op­ state unemployment compensa­ portunity, not breadlines, when 1—^A new peace production tion, by adopting legislation for they return home. The millions program must be launched with higher minimum wage standards, of war workers who have labored vigor and dispatch on a scale by enacting the vital Wagner post to the point of exhaustion in a large enough to meet the nation's needs but without interference to war housing bill and by extend­ victory production drive which ing the nation's social security broke all records must not be the war effort. 2—Wartime government con­ system as provided under the cast off with heartless disregard of whether or not they will be trols over labor and industry Wagner-Murray-Dingell bill. able to find another job. ' The council declared it will must be dropped as rapidly as "America cannot afford to let amplify its recommendations on the war situation permits and an these things happen because, if each of the points of its program effort made to substitute volun­ we do, the American way of life with declarations on specific pol­ tary, cooperative methods for will be obliterated just as certain­ icies to be drafted during the cur­ Now it's not only the guests at the world famous Hotel Waldorf government directives. ly as it would have been if Hitler Astoria in New York who are happy. These grinning workers are 3—Every reasonable encour­ rent meeting. agement should be extended by AFL President William Green had won the war. But we won rejoicing at a 3 to 1 victory scored by Local 6, Hotel & Restaurant the government to private indus­ said the council had decided to the war and we can also win try to expand postwar production deal with the reconversion prob­ the peace if we plan intelligently Employees Int'l. Alliance (AFL), in an NLRB election covering all lem first because it is the key to and act boldly and confidently." Waldorf culinary departments. Business Agent Antonio Lopez of and provide full employment. 4—^The present alarming postwar recovery. On this point Mr. Green announced that the Local 6 (second from left, bottom) is congratulated by workers for executive council had appointed his swell organizing drive. shrinkage of the purchasing pow- the council declared: (Federated Pictures) "America is now getting too lit­ Secretary - Treasurer George tle reconversion. Unless prepara­ Meany and Vice President Wil­ tions for resumption of peacetime liam C. Doherty to serve as the production are speeded up, it may AFL's fraternal delegates to the Your union dues pay for be too late to avoid a major postr convention of the British Trades service. The union can do war depression. Unless more ade­ Union Congress which will be for you what you cannot do quate provision is promptly made held at Blackpool, England, next for yourself. You can do for human needs during recon­ month. some things as an individual; but some things you can only do by joining with others who are also interested in getting action. By FRENGHY MIGHELET The SS Alcoa Voyager, in port after 9 months shuttling It is impractical for the in European waters, gave SIU Patrolmen some real head­ Buck Newman was amusing recipe furnished by that master whole work force to go to the aches. One of them described it as the worst situation he .he gang in the Bar Americano of the culinary arts, that connois­ office to talk over the work had experienced. In addition to the beefs in overtime, di­ the other night with tales of the seur of fine foods, that dilettante contract with the boss, and so you select your best in­ vision of wages, promotion differentials, Patrolman Sonny hungry scows that he's sailed in of the galley—J. P. Shuler. (Signed) Buck Nedman formed and ablest spokesman Simmons had the doubtful pleas-® Fifteen unlicensed personnel his time. Naturally, he eventual­ Johnny Glass to go for you. But can your ure of pinning back the ears of ly got around to rakin' old "Hun­ •Whitey' Klacnowiz" ablest fellow worker afford to an NMU upstart who was taking who left the ship during the trip gry" over the coals. had been replaced by some nonsteind up for your rights if up space on the SIU . ship. American hands all of whom ask­ "Brothers," Buck said, "when They tell us that we had a won­ the employer can fire him for The NMU book man, a Stanley ed for SIU cards.. Union repre­ you find two raisins in a piece of derful time, although we really it? This is why the union Mills (name only mentioned for sentatives reluctantly refused be­ Shuler's raisin cake you better couldn't spare the ten boxes of must pay a salary to its busi­ identification purposes), complet­ cause the men lacked American heave the damn stuff over the bicarbonate of soda that the creW ness executive. ely anti-SlU, wanted Simmons to seaman papers. side because one of 'em ain't a used up the day after the baking. But to -run your union your settle his overtime beef and back­ executive needs more than ed his demands with the threat, The group appeared very ap­ raisin." The crew aboard this scow is his salary. "If you don't get it, Joe Curran preciative of SIU conditions It's strange how seldom a sea­ one of the finest that we have ^ He must have money in or­ will be down to the SIU Hall to aboard, and militantly stood by man makes port with a cargo ever had the pleasure of sailirig w der to get the information collect." To which Sonny replied, while beefs were settled, worth the freighting home. The with. That is, all but the finky •W. and the assistance he needs Curran at the SIU Hall would until all of the numerous beefs world is ours for the asking. To mate. Where this screwball ever to negotiate agreements cov- be quite an educational job— were settled. The Patrolmen us is given the magic carpet that got his experience to sit for. a vering your job. for Curran. Better write your promised SIU efforts to get these wafts us to the remotest lands ticket is a mystery. He can't even He must be able to help Congressman, bud." men papers and expressed hope washed by the fartherest seas, tie -his own shoelaces. He got out you get compensation for ac­ of success because they felt that yet we seldom venture to carry on deck while we were alongside cidents or for unemployment. the men would be a credit to the away any of the treasures that lie in New York to help rig the He must be able to pro­ organization. around free for the taking home. screen over the stack. After a tect your interests whenever By JAMES L. TUCKER few fancy fiourishes with the Co-operation of the skipper and changes eire made in your "Let go, let go the anchors; tackle he told the gang to heave Shipping continues to be good the company eased some of the Now shamed at heart are we industry. 'way. (We very obligingly broke Patrolmen's problems and all dis­ He must work for laws to and will be for some time to come putes were squared away and To bring so poor a cargo .home out the whole Steward Depart­ with about four T-2 Tankers due protect workers and work That had for gift the sea. ment to help fish the screen out in the coming week and several paid aboard. The black gang against laws that would in­ delegate is to be congratulated Let go the great bow anchor— of the drink.) freighters due in and about three terfere with your progress. for properly taking care of his Ah, fools are we and blind— The guy is a walking example He must represent you in ships in the shipyard taking a responsibilities. All disputed The worst we stored with ut­ of the dangers of delegating even crew. So we will be needing civic and social activities in overtime was in good order and ter toil. a little authority to small minds. your community in order to quite a few men. We are expect­ all books and trip cards gathered The best we left behind." While working as Food Repre­ get for you, your wife and ing about ten T-2 Tankers in up for the boarding Patrolmen. sentative for the union we natur­ your children the best pos­ this month. Boy, we'll be here this time There have been some changes Patrolmen Bill Higgs (Deck), next year trying to get rid of this ally had occasion to do quite a sible opportunities for good made in the hall so that it will be Fred Hart (Steward) and Sonny general cargo. By the time the bit of research work in the mari­ and satisfactory living. much cooler and as soon as we Simmons (Engine) handled the scow is fully discharged we'll time food field. It was interest­ Your dues are an invest­ can get the metal chairs will have disputes aboard the Voyager. ment in the benefits of a have celebrated our 22nd birth­ ing to trace the steps by which fifty of them so that the fellows union—^steadily rising wages day. (We celebrated the 21st SIU ships reached the enviable standard of feeding that they can sit down while waiting to as conditions warrant, great­ Tuesday.) ~ now enjoy. We feel that our ship and not have the chairs fall er leisure through the shorter Sign on the messroom bulletin many hours of diligent research work week and vacations down with them in it. board: "On Tuesday, July 24th qualifies us to state with author­ Will have some of the rustwith pay, committees to rep­ our esteemed Chief Stupid will ity that the greatest single con­ buckets in from the island runs resent you in grievances and celebrate his 21st (???) birthday. tribution to better feeding on SIU with the fellows telling a lot of problems 6f the job, greater Bring your own liquor. (In bot­ ships was the master stroke of taU tales of the .^irls down there security and belter employ­ tles, please) and look forward to that inspired genius who dreamed and what the girls would do for ment relationships. a good time because the three up the idea of giving Shuler -a them if they would only.get on —A. F. of L. leaflet, 1937. delegates will bake a cake from a shoreside job. the beach. Union Dues Foreign Seamen Seek SlU Books Plenty T-2 Tankers �Friday. Augual 17, 1^45 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven THE WEEK'S MEWS IN BEVIEW A Sports And News Roundup For The Benefit Of Our Lnion Members In Foreign Ports SPORTS i BOXING I T jockeys have asserted their inno­ cence. Jake La Motta, Bronx middle­ BASEBALL weight, battered Jose Basora of Puerto Rico into the canvas in Detroit is beginning to pull the 9th round at Madison Square away from the rest of the league. Garden. La Motta had things Only Washington is still within f'toiui pretty much his own way easy striking distance . . . The MOM. I. • Yankees have faded . . . Incident­ "THE CONTRr NEEDS 4 MILLION AGRICULTURAL throughout the fight. The kayo ally Joe McCarthy is back at the WORKERS, SO IF YOU DON'T START HITTING-I'M GOING TO FARM YOU OUT AND I MEAN FARMi" was due to the accummulated helm, denying rumors of rifts be­ beating that Basora was getting tween Larry MacPhail and him­ and not to' any one punch. Jose self. Joe says he will stay . . . Brooklyn, among them a new, In the National League, the much bigger park. Immediately, showed -much gameness, but it takes more than a stout heart to standings are practically the he will enlarge Ebbets Field, but same, which makes the job so the new field will come . . . Rich­ win fights. This* was the fourth much the harder for the Cards ard • C. Muckerman, St. Louis fight between them. Each had and the Dodgers, who are the businessman, took over the won one victory, and the other, chief contenders . . . 'Taint much Browns from Don Barnes. Says time left, fellers . . . Branch Rick­ he will retain • Luke Sewell as .battle went to a draw. ey and two others have bought manager . . . Pitcher Jim Wilson In the semi-final Aaron Wade, control of the Dodger baseball of the Boston Red Sox, who was San Francisco, knocked out Mario club. Rickey, the guy who in­ hit by a line drive, will be out Ochoa of Cuba in the second vented the farm system while the rest of the season. His skull with the Cards, has big plans for was fractured. round, in his eastern debut. Other results: Buddy Hayes, Boston, kayoed Rocky Progano, Stamford, Conn., in three. AUie Stolz, Newark, beat Wesley Mouzon, Philadelphia, in ten roimds. : in|vr-;3'T^ MONDAY. AUGUST 13. 1945 Hubert Hood, Chicago heavy­ . III.... weight, drew with O'Dell Riley of Detroit, in a ten rounder. Danny Carabella of New York beat Red Hutchins of St. Petersburg, Florida, in eight rounds. }~ CURRENT EVENTS .. AT HOME Between the false and the real peace announcements there was much celebrating . . . Also much hangover ... At the first sign of Japan's cracking, 12 billion dollars of war production was cancelled. Government officials expect 7 million unemployed by Christmas. At least 5 million munitions workers will be laid off within 60 days . . . Congress will return to emergency session on September 4th to try their fine hand on a solution ... A Washington psychiatrist says Congressmen drink too much whiskey, affecting their work . . . The Congressmen denied this charge in angry whiskey tenors. D. C. Stephenson, once head of the Ku Klux Klan and now in an Indiana jail for a sex murder, is crazy, says the attorney-general. Took them a long time to find out . . . Peace ought to put an end to war time . . . President Truman ordered a two-day holiday for fed­ eral workers, with pay . . . Log editors worked on V-J Day, but made up for it at night, on their own time . . . Rumor that John L. Lewis is slated for a big job overseas for the government. Lewis won't comment. Major League Baseball Soviet union officials touring the country. Dangerous business: Democracy is contagious, and they might catch it. They claim the Soviet unions are the most democratic. They just don't want to strike, and they always agree with their government because their government is always right . . . Just a coincidence. American League National League STANDING OF THE CLUBS STANDING OF THE CLUBS They are predicting that peace will bring back polite service in restaurants again. That would be the real victory . . . United Press is offering a $5,000 reward for the guy who sent a false peace story over the wires . . . The Army has discontinued the giving to servicemen of sulfa drugs for self-adm.inistration. Detroit Washington New York Chicago Cleveland Boston St. Louis Philadelphia W L 59 43 5 7 45 52 47 53 50 51 51 51 53 49 51 34 66 PC .5 78 .559 .525 .515 .500 .490 .490 .340 GB 2 Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia W L 68 36 63 44 61 44 5 7 50 55 53 49 59 43 60 28 78 PC .654 .589 .581 .533 .509 .454 .417 .264 5Vi HEARD DOWN THE LINE 6J4 8 Madison Square Garden ex­ 9 9 pects better than a 2 million dol­ 24 lar year in receipts. And seamen .fight for nothing . . , Capt. Tom Major League Leaders Harmon, former Michigan AllAmerica halfback, got his disCLUB BATTING CLUB BATTING chaige after almost 4 years of H HR RBI R PC service . ... The International H HR RBI R New York 442 878 47 410 .266 Chicago . . . 506 1015 41 463 Olympic Committee is meeting in Boston . .. . 413 934 40 373 .263 St. Louis . , 546 1034 45 507 London to plan the 1948 games. Chicago . . . 391 875 II 352 .263 Brooklyn 568 1004 42 494 379 867 14 340 .253 Pittsburgh . 526 999 45 484 Several American cities are bid­ Washington Cleveland . . 368 841 43 341 .25 3 New York . . 476 lOIO 81 442 43 Detroit . . . . 342 358 830 Boston .... .247 528 1001 70 495 ding for it . . . Bobby Veach, fa^ St. Louis . . 385 852 44 356 .247 Cincinnati . . 342 857 29 mous Detroit outfielder, is dead. Philadelphia 305 819 25 268 .236 Philadelphia. 388 866 38 317 348 He was a member of the power­ LEADING BATTERS LEADING BATTERS ful outfield with Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford. Oldtimers will PC G AS R G AB R Cuccinello. Chicago. 86 298 38 .325 Holmes, Boston ', . . 109 447 96 remember how those boys could (^se, Washington .. 92 377 56 .316 Cavaretta, Chicago 105 82 hit . . . There isn't an outstanding Steinweiss, N. Y. .. 99 408 71 .314 Rosen, Brooklyn . . 99 402 410 89 l^ake, Boston 82 296 60 .308 Hack, Chicago . , , . 106 422 81 boxer in the services, according Estalella. Phila. ... 93 335 37 .307 Olmo, Brooklyn . . 101 408 53 to Cmdr. Gene Tunney, who RUNS BATTED IN RUNS BATTED IN might know. GB Wi V/i I2J/2 15 21 24K2 PC .285 .280 ,276 .2 71 .270 .267 .249 ,244 PC .369 .363 .361 .341 .338 INTERNATIONAL Peace has come to the world, 'tis said. But there is going to be a few unofficial wars and revolutions scattered about the globe from the looks of things. A civil war is in the offing between Chiang Kai-shek and the Chinese Communists. Both groups are racing for the coastal Chinese cities in an effort to seize them and the rich loot of Japanese munitions. Whoever gets there first will probably seize the guns and turn on the other. Odds are on the Commies . . . Dis­ cord seeths in France. The Socialists are threatening to quit the de Gaulle government if it doesn't relax some of its bureaucratic control of the country's political apparatus. It also looks as if the Socialists will reject the French Communist proposals for organiza­ tional unity of the two groups. Meanwhile Petain was convicted of 'treason and intelligence with the enemy." He received the death sentence, but it will probably be communited to life imprisonment, which shouldn't be long considering his 89 years . . . British Parlia­ ment opened this week 'with labor firmly in the saddle. First step by the workers government will be to nationalize the Bank of Eng­ land. This will rob the Tories of a vital weapon in their plans to sabotage labor's program for a rising standard of living ... As for Admiral "Bull" Halsey and his plan to ride the Emperor's horse, he will receive shortly a special hand-tooled leather saddle from the Chamber of Commerce of Reno, Nevada. 93 66 Olmo, Brooklyn A plan to form a professional Etten. New York 92 R. Johnson. Boston 61 Walker, Brooklvn •basketball league to parallel the York, Detroit Adams, St. Louis ' 87 55 3 American Hockey League has HOME-RUN HITTERS HOME-RUN HITTERS been dropped for the time being. Going to wait until things jell in Stephens. St. Louis |e 7"..... 16 Holmes, Boston . |8 R. Johnson. Boston 12 Workman, Boston the immediate postwar period be­ Etten, |6 New York 11 Lombardi, New York INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE DiMaggio, Philadelphia 16 I I fore proceeding . . . Henri Cochet, Seerey, Cleveland . . . . .'T Ott, New York 15 French tennis player, who has W L PC Adams. St, Louis 15 Montreal 75 39 ,658 beaten Bill Tilden and Francis Newark 61 51 .545 LEADING PITCHERS LEADING PITCHERS Hunter, American stars, plans to Baltimore 61 52 .540 Toronto 60 54 .526 resume play again. 43 years old, G -W L PC G W L PC Jersey City . ,' 5 7 5 7 .500 he thinks he has a few more Center. Cleveland .... 19- 5 0 1.000 Gables. Pittsburgh . . . . 17 7 2 .778 Syracuse . ,. 48 63 .432 Benton. Detroit 18 11 Rochester 97 65 ,420 .786 Brecheen, St. Louis . . 14 7 2 ,778 years of competition left . . . Evi­ Forrias, Boston 25 18 92 70 .375 .783 Passeau. Chicago . . . . 23 12 4 .750 Buffalo Leonard. Wash 20 .750 Cooper. St. L.-Bost. .. 21 9 3 .750 dence of horse doping was indi­ Newhouser. Detroit . . 27 12 17 .708 He.ring. Brooklyn . . . 13 6 2 .750 SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION cated by tests made on two horses Gromek. Cleveland ... 22 13 .684 Dockins, St. Louis . .. 19 6 2 .750 Bevens. New York ... 19 10 .667 Wyse. Chicago .... . . 25 17 6 .739 > by the New York State Harness Wolff. Washington . . 22 13 W L PC .650 Gregg. Brooklvn , . 28 15 6 .714 Lee, Chicago 21 12 .600 Barrett. Bost.-St. L. .. 32 46 8 .667 Atlanta Racing Commission. Sterling Grove. 72 38 .655 Chicago 22 10 .588 Prim, Chicago . . 22 66 44 .600 8 4 .667 Chattanooga Hanover, a $6.20 winner on July Christopher, Phila, .579 Erickson. Chicago . .. 19 25 I I 65 44 .596 6 3 .667 Mobile O'Neil, Boston 18 8 .5 71 Mungo, New York . . .. 21 ir New Orleans 64 46 .582 6 .647 26th, had been hopped up with Haefner, Washington 24 11 .550 Derringer. Chicago . . . 26 12 7 .632 Memphis 49 60 .450 Jakucki, St, Louis . . , 25 I I .550 Burkhart. St, Louis . . 26 11 7 .611 Birmingham benzedrine, while^ Josedale Lynn, Pioretti, Washington 28 92 67 .385 10 .526 Sewell. Pittsburgh . , . 27 11 91 67 .380 7 .611 Nashville $5.10 winner on August 3rd, had Reynolds, Cleveland . 32 12 II .522 Strincevich, Pitta. . .. . 25 10 7 .588 Little Rock 38 71 .349 a skinful of strychnine. Both Minor League Standings 7. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION w 73 72 69 55 56 52 51 96 IiHianaoolis Milwaukee Louisville St, Paul Toledo Columbus Minneapolis Kansas City L 45 49 53 59 64 68 67 69 PC .61* .595 .566 .482 .467 .433 .432 .400 PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE W 83 " 71 69 66 64 58 56 Portland Seattle Sacramento San Francisco Oakland San Diego Los Angeles Hollvwood I,> L 51 55 66 68 71 75 79 81 PC .619 .590 .518 .504 .482 .460 .423 .409 �aj'/^-"-;-;-;;'..'5, •"•:•- THE Page Twelve SEAFARERS Friday, August 17, 1945 LOG BUUiETDP^ Unclaimed Wages A. H. Bull Steamship Company w Wade. Leslie Wade, Willy J Wadsworth, Thomas Waithe, James Waitkus, Joseph Wall, Edward 1. Wallace James E Ward, Calvin Ward, Reginald Warren, Bobby Waters, Wayne W Watson, William Waugh, Joseph F Wecke.s.ser, Edward Weckter, Ralph Weekly, Francis Weir^^ Alexander Weiserv Alfred H Weitzel, Jacob WeTcome, Walter Wells, John E. Wells, Leroy Welters, Edward A Wengec, Howard F We.st, Harry West, Harry .We.st, John We.st.ra, Jacob Wheeler, Albert White, Gerald L White, John C Whitehurst. John Whitt, John H. Whittemore, Harrison Whitten, John V Wicks, Allan G Widemire, DeWitt Pi Wilcox. Joseph Wilezynski. Ernest Wilfredf Ernest Wilk, Alfred WiBiaras, Albert Williamsv George Williams. Hubert Williams, Ivory Williams, Osborne K W illiams,. Rassie L Williamson, Ralph J Willis, Dean E Wilson, Benjamin Wilson, Benj. O. Wilson, Ransom Wilson, Richard A Wilson, Thomas Wilson, W. E. Winn, Robert i Winters, Robert Wintzel, Henry J Woodi Carl Wooten, Cameron Worthy, Fulton Wright, Kenneth 1 Wulff, C. E .... .... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . .. .. .. .. 10.03 8.75 113.31 11.24 3.00 11.50 Lord, Robert W 3.50 Shipman, Harold 1 1.42 Hayes, Chas. R 13.62 Chism, Howard 4.08 Mitchell, Leonard 2.25 Johnson, Karl D. 3.50 Campbell, Francis 17.30 Davey, John 47.56 Doyle, John .33 Fleming, Joseph 42.50 Robert, Arnold 38.92 Strebel, Joseph 2.25 Bromley, Robert 8.53 Gaffney, James 10.50 Gomez, Emil 9.00 Hemingbrough, Wm. 1.42 Hodges, Robert 21.08 Janovitz, Mirros 10.38 King, Wm 3.52 Adams, DoDuglas 4.25 Klem, Wm .87 Ringnette, Romeo 6.75 Blessley, Raymond 5.00 Hanson, Roy E 4.62 Newton, Ilvan 3.50 Baczox, Mike 9.50 Wolch, Arthur 35.55 Petersen, Stephen 2.83 Roberts, Well 8.53 Dudder, Oral 5.92 Morris, Floyd 3.50 Schander, George 5.00 Sullivan, Frank 33.77 Smith, Marion 33.77 James, Alphonse 6.75 Smith, Marion 3.50 Smith, Marion 15.39 Watson, John J .71 Halverson, Robert 34.87 Fordyce, Donald 1.42 Gentry, Allie 34.00 Honeycutt, Calvin 10.66 Malone, Joseph 34.13 Nelson, Roger 4.88 Nickerson, James 3.50 Trebetoske, Richard 1.50 Callahan, Wm 10.66 Gala, John 8.53 Giguere, Norman 12.00 Gordon, Donald 3.27 Nickerson, James 5.69 Gentry, Ollie 39.10 Trebetoske, Richard 19.91 Nelson, Roger 6.75 Honeycutt, Calvin 1.07 Kipper, Alexander 2.25 Lewis, Gerald 10.15 Yaceshyio. Nicholas Yancy, Paul Yant, Woodrow , Yopps, Arnold Young, John C. Young, W. M. 48.64 7.37 2.25 28 1.50 14.93 Z Zaragoaz, Roberto Zavrel, Gus Zetsh, Kurt J, Zioreis, John Zipf, Albert .........:.j.:... Zoleckas, Vincent R. Zuinpft, Herbert .:... 2.25 75 1.50 7.50 2.13 2.25 16.54 MISCELLANEOUS Carroll, William Sutton, G. W. .., ,,.... Kinney, John E. Koyar, John Mereados, Tomas lllbNulty, Francis ,Wheeler, Robert 2.00 190.07 69 69 12.75 281.30 28.95 Hitchcock, Martin Jones, William O'Hare, James Lomas, Harold Sexauer, Glennon Martin, John Upchurch, Eric Peterson, Frederick Halverson, David LaCrosse, Robert Ahlstrom, Andrew Garcia, Seveniano Gardner, James Schultz, Carl , Stankoski, Edward ....: Temor, Catalino Comet, Ralph Dembicki, Peter O'Connor, Tim Griffin, Walter Gray, Robert Hansen, Einar Amman, W Habant, W Peters, Woodrow McKinnon, Alex ~ Bose, Frank Ridge, Ralph Glanville, Lewis Allman, W Allman, W Carey, Joseph Collins, W Alto, Eno Balcins, Paul ... Baptiste, Louis Hannon, Leo ... Solstad, Richard Anderson, Irwin Johnson, Robert Noonan, Raymond Vickerman, Robert Wanelih, Walter 1.50 11.02 Masucci, - Ciro 1-64 Earle, Allen Sweetser, W 1.50 1.50 170.71 Miller, Ralph Hamer, Clinton 1.50 CaUen, Bertram 1.50 16.33 20.65 1.50 Differ, Howard 4.50 Sepulveda, Raphael 30.29 1.50 Peterson, R 4.50 Calhoun, James Popejoy, James 23.07 1.50 9-60 Zlatnik, Arnold 7.81 2.06 Gresham, Robert 1-38 Ellingson, Gordon Wright, G. W 2.00 266.65 1.38 Gangi, Anthony J 5.51 69 Hathews, Earl 1.38 Weibley, James Kvaka, Rudolph 4.13 5.35 1.38 Madsen, Filip 1.37 1-38 Colecchi, Steve 2.06 1.38 Marturano, Lingi 12.00 11-02 Eads, A 1.50 8.26 Briggs, Alfred 17.59 8.26 Solstad, Richard $ 1.42,Harvey, L. J 2.88 17.32 Kelly, Jack C 8.26 Anderson, Irwin 17.59 Lalor, Neville -. 73,Jeter, Harold D 1.07 8.26 Vickerman, Robert 17.59 Mathis, Robert F. 4.11 8.26 Noonan, Raymond 1.72 Kocanovski, Edward 16.91 Mezick, Norman P 8.26 Johnson, Robert 20.70 1.26 Moore, Kimbrough K 15.89 4.47 Baptiste, Louis —i......... .84 Onstat, John 1.42 3.44 Hannon, Leo 2.64 Baker, Earl M 2.06 Alto, Eino 8.06 .84 Briant, S. J 1,42 3.44 Wanelik, Walter SS THOMAS SULLY 28.38 Browning, Charles M 2.04 Joe Faulkner, Steward, $38.43; .69 Balcius, Paul 2.22 Barnett, Charles D 4.82 Collins, Wm 1.43 L. O. Morris, Ch. Ck., $34.64; 1.50 Condry, John E 22.03 Hillard, Donald 3.50 L. Gilbert, ^nd Ck., $21.74; R. 1.50 Cowart, E. B 3.50 Crawford, 3rd Ck., $22.65; M. 11.71 Caraway, Earl 1.50 Dennis, Lee T 16.93 Jones, William 5.69 Tamczak, $31.47; Jack Sireno^l 1.50 Hawkins, Alton L 4.82 Barrett, James 3.35 $24.61; C. O. Yacket, $18.43; R. M.' 1.50 Rodes, Philip D 1.42 Breary, $5.94; R. G. Crane, $6.49. 5.51 Mappin, Gieorge 1.50 Sacks, Alex G 2.29 Carter, Elmer 7.19 NOTE: 5 days sick 2nd Cook 1.50 Sharpff, Robert T 2.29 Taylor, W. E 15.53 pay pending a sick report. All 1.50 Sonza, Anthony R 1.42 subsistance paid at payoff. 25.48 Blackburn, John 1.50 Streeter, Harry W 1.78 Collect at Calmar office. 1.37 Care, Warren 1.50 Wilson,, Bassil 6.20 Taylor, Edward 3.50 ft ^ t . 1.50 Duguid, George S 3.17 Sapna, George 8.95 SS THOMAS P. REED .'. 6.00 Lesik, Harry 4.00 Egan, James 6.03 The following men who paid 1.50 Schroeder, Elmer 7.12 Ridge, Ralph 3.47 off this vessel on August 8 have 1.50 Barney, Robert 8.96 Glanville, Lewis 12.72 money due: 1.50 Meisner, Wlater 2.22 Johnson, Stephen 77 W. D. Malpasi,. 3 hrs; C. G. 1.50 Carnes, Alfred 2.22 Wright, Gail 1.37 Bicket, 5 hrs; H. Kennedy, 5% 6.00 Plaskenoke, Samuel 2.22 Smith, James 1.37 hrs; F. Hahn, 6% hrs; H. Hicks, 3 1.50 Sweet, Russel 4.01 Kvaka, Rudolph 8.18 hrs; F. Betts, 2 hrs. Collect at 1.50 Whitley, John 2.22 Mathews, Earl 1.37 Calmar office. 1.50 DePaz, Philip 3.49 Anderson, Karl 7.58 t 4. t ' 1.50 Graser, August L 2.22 Elicerio, Ignacio 3.52 SS FLAGSTAFF VICTORY 1.50 Litzinger, L 95.62 Bose, Frank 33.74 1.50 Millner, John L 95.62 Diamond, Jack'. 79 Three Wipers and two Electri­ 1.50 Fanner, Sam J 95.62 Michna, George 6.81 cians, who paid off in Seattle in 1.50 Drew, Robert J 95.62 Southworth, Chas 3.98 June, have overtime coming. Col­ Anderson, Lee 1.50 95.62 Hogge, Elbert 10.36 lect by writing to Seas Shipping Byrd, James L 1.50 95.62 Cunningham, Robert S 18.47 Co., 39 Cortlandt St., New York 1.50 Davis, Maurice 95.62 Perez, Manuel 2.72 City. X t % 95.62 Jones, James W. 1.50 Guldstrom, Jar. E 68.97 1.50 Higham, Thomas 95.62 Perts, Robert 10.42 William L. Crump can collect 1.50 Iverson, 1 95.62 Hayes, James 28.39 $12.24 overtime at Moran Towing 1.50 Jacobs, R. B 95.62 Hobson, Marion 10.79 Company's office. X X t 95.62 Jurewicz, Gasimir 4.98 SS GREENVILLE VICTORY McKenzie, Harry 9.13 95.62 SlU HALLS Overtime coming to Godfrey 95.62 O'Doherty, T 2.72 Meeting, J. E. Glidden, J. P. 95.62 NEW YORK 1.20 St Beaver St Pemberton, Raymond C. .. 330 Atlantic Ave. Samaroff, John 68.97 Thrasher, J. H. Lane, Elkton 6.75 BOSTON 14 North Gay St Schneider, Alexander 5.04 Robinson, R. L. Milton, J. W. 6.75 BALTIMORE 6 North 6th St Rocker. Snediher, Clarence 26.84 11.25 PHILADELPHIA NORFOLK 25 Commercial PI Collect by writing to William Varley, James 3.27 11.25 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St 85 Diamond & Co., 1305 Vance 4.50 CHARLESTON 68 Society St. Curry, W 220 Eaat Bay St. Hanover, E 35 Building, Seattle, Washington. 4.50 SAVANNAH TAMPA 842 Zack St. Ressler, Francis P 1.16 2.25 JACKSONVILLE XXX 1 020 Main St. SS CAVALES 11.00 2.25 MOBILE 7 St. Michael St Sweder, Frederick W 1.42 Overtime coming to Haven L. 2.25 SAN JUAN, P. R. .... 45 Ponce de Leon Barasck, Dave 30522nd St. Callahan, W 8.53 Hall and Lyle Downing. Collect 4.50 GALVESTON 6605 Canal St. by writing Pacific Tankers, Pier, 2.25 HOUSTON RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St 24, Seattle, Washington. 4.50 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St 17.00 SEATTLE XXX 66 Senecc St SS DAVENPORT ' Ill W. Bumside St 3.57 PORTLAND Holder of receipt No. 94595 is­ Peter A. Steward has 64 hours 440 Avalon Blvd. 18.13 WILMINGTON HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. sued in Houston June 22, 1945, overtime. Collect at Eastern SS 4.50 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St please get in touch with Galves­ Company office. 9.00 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Av«. ton Agent. 11.25 SO. CHICAGO .. 0137 So. Houston Ave. XXX '-fl CLEVELAND ;... 1014 E. St. Clair St » » » SS PENDLETON T':| 11.02 DETROIT 1038 Third St CHARLES LYNSKY Voyage No. 6 i 2.75 DULUTH 531 W. Michifan St Entire crew has attack bonu$ Contact New York Agent's of2.75 VICTORIA, B. C 602 Bouyhton St coming. Collect at Calmar office. i.37 VANCOUVER. B.C., 144 W. 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Title A name given to the resource August 17, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. VII, No. 33 Description An account of the resource STANDARD INLAND VICTORY MARKS A CLEAN SWEEP OF ALL PACIFIC TANKER LINES LAND WARNED WE WON'T OPEN OUR WORKING RULES SEAMEN AND THE PEACE THE AGENT'S BEEF OLD TIMERS BATTLE TO A DRAW IN N.Y. TWO SIU MEN DECORATED IN UNION HALL GIVES BOOKS TO SEAFARERS SPECIAL SHORE POLICE IS PROPOSED FOR MERCHANT SEAMEN; USE AS A STRIKE BREAKING WEAPON FORSEEN WAR BONUS FOUND FIFTY PERCENT OF OUR PAY GIS ABOARD AIKEN COMMEND ENTERTAINMENT BY SIU MAN MINUTES TELL JOSHUA SLOCUM MEETING STORY ADD TO DOPE ON LAFOLLETTE SHANGHAIED!! SKIPPER OF R. A. CRAM GETS POETIC SLAMMING SEEKS UNION BULLETIN BOARD ON SIU SHIPS PHILADELPHIA STORY... BEACHCOMBER BEEFS AGAIN MERCHANT SEAMAN REMEMBERS OKINAWA AFL DEMANDS BOLD PROGRAM TO SPEED UP RECONVERSION Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08-17-1945 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1945 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ac0938c1a1185f0e729c897111fcd9ae.PDF a6b2602c0c1f27d402196a7cfdc24d09 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS AWARDED FIRST PRIZE • QENERAL EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE • 1998 • LOG INTERNATIONAL LABOR PRESS OF AMERICA OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION. * ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO * SHIP BILLS SIGNED Bernstein Lets Bids To Ready New US Liner ii r i-'i i.} Story On Page 3 Amendments Carry; 39 Posts At Stake In Union Elections / -Stories On Pages 2, 3 1/M#A Breaking seal on outport ballots, Seafarers wvWVu Q Emanuel (left) and A1 Yarb'oroliigh, of hq. tally commitee, ready final vote- tally on SIU constitutional changes. J. Obreza is at right. (Story on Page 3; Report on Page 10.) IBL Petitions For Dock Vote Story On Page 2 '• s m v. > I .4^1 GInhal smoking" sign in a variety of ^IvUai ff ffOCierOOA* languages at the Aramco oil termi­ nal, Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, pinpoints probleiyi posed by Egypt's re­ cent seizure of Suez Canal. (Story on Page 16.) liv Enjoying themselves at 6th annual picnic rCffflffJr •'OX* staged by Del Sud crew in New Orleans, are (1 to r) Mrs. Milton Mailho and son; Carlos Luna, and his mother and sister, and Milton "Rags" Mailho. (See photo feature on Page 9.) I �SEAFARERS Pace Two Aucust 17. 195<. LOG Nominations Open, 39 Union Posts On Ballot Sightseelng Boat Is A Sight Seafarers who wish to run for Union office in the coming SIU biennial elections can now enter their nominations. Qualified members can run for a total of 39 elective posts as approved by the membership meetings in all ports at the August 8 meetings. The nominating period opened officially, as per the Union con­ place of the four months^, current servicing the ships and carrying out other functions: seatime. stitution, on August 12 and The roster of posts opep is as Candidates for office are re­ will close one month later at mid­ quested to send in a statement of follows: night, September 11. 100 words or less summing up Headquarters: One secretaryThe constitution sets up a sim­ their activities as Union members treasurer; one deck assistant sec­ ple and easily-followed procedure and their past record in the Union. whereby any qualified Seafarer A passport-size photo should ac­ retary-treasurer, one engine assist­ ant secretary-treasurer, one stew­ can nominate himself. He simply company the statement. All ard assistant secretary-treasurer; writes a letter to headquarters photographs and statements are three joint assistant secretarystating the office for which he in- then published in the SEAFARERS treasurers. LOG prior to the election so as to Boston: One port agent, one •The • pre-balloting report acquaint the membership with all joint patrolman. adopted by the membership on the candidates. New York: Seven Joint patrol­ the elective offices open in this After the nominations close and men. year's voting appears on page 4. all qualifications are submitted, a Passengers on this New York harbor sightseeing boat got Philadelphia: One agent, one rank and file credentials commit­ patrolman. more excitement than they bargained for, when the vessel tends to campaign. He submits his tee will be elected by the head­ drifted into a Harlem River bridge after its steering gear Baltimore: One agent, three qualifications with the letter, quarters membership which will {ammed. * (Continued on page IS) examine the qualifications and which consist of proof of three bring in a report to be acted on by years' unlicensed seatime, proof of citizenship and of two years' con­ the membership in all ports. Voting Begins Earlier tinuous membership in the Union. The seatime requirement calls Under the terms of the amend­ 1• • for four months to be in the cur­ ments to the constitution recently rent year on SlU-contracted ships. approved by Seafarers, the voting Where a Seafarer has been an of­ will begin two weeks earlier than ficial or employee of the Union, in the past. The voting period runs the employment time counts in from November 1, 1956 through December 31, 1956. The newlyMoving into the home stretch of its campaign to bring New York longshoTe workers elected officers will take office for real trade union representation, the International Brotherhood of Longshoremen has peti­ two-year period on midnight of tioned the National Labor Relations Board for a new waterfront election. The Labor the night that the election results are reported^pn by the tallying Board is now holding meetings"t* in the harbor, which will have the cratic expression, economic protec­ committee and approved by the on the election procedure. effect of postponing the balloting. tion and security. But no such evi­ In submitting its petition, membership up and down the IBL and its supporters took dence appeared. which was accompanied by thou­ coast. "Nor was there any concrete Several new steps in its longAs approved by the membership sands of pledge cards, the IBL ILA's delaying steps to indicate range program for improving New the number and distribution of made it plain that it was taking that the ousted organization was assurance that the ILA desired or York harbor facilities have been elective posts is ten less than were this action because of the clear fearful of IBL's widespread sup­ even was capable of correcting Its attitudes. For these reasons there announced by the Port of New voted on two years before. There heed by longshore workers for a port in the harbor. Waited On Petition must be a third election for long­ New York Authority. will be eight less patrolmen in trade union which would act for The IBL emphasized that it filed shore workers, and, if necessary, a Continuing its $85 million New York and one less each in and serve them. It expressed the Brooklyn pier improvement plans, Baltimore, Mobile and New Or­ hope that an election could be its petition only after waiting in fourth and fifth election, which are the bi-state agency will start re­ leans. The membership will elect speedily held to permit longshore­ vain for the ILA to give assurance the only means available by which moving 14 obsolete warehouse and an agent to serve in San Francisco men to decide on the organization that it was ready to function as a longshore workers have any oppor­ trade union should. tunity _to democratically express industrial buildings In the Atlantic as West Coast representative. This of their choice. "Responsible people in several their rights and wishes." ILA Seeks Delay Basin area in September. Com­ position had not been on the ballot The immediate reaction of the areas expressed a hope that an­ pletion of the work is expected by before. In its election bid, the IBL is next spring. All patrolmen will be elected as International Longshoremen's As­ other fight on the waterfront could being backed up fully by both the Lease Brooklyn Pier joint patrolmen in the various sociation (independent) was to at­ be averted—perhaps by the ILA SIU A^G and Teamsters Local In addition, the PA has reached ports. There will still be officials tempt to delay the pending vote. changing its attitudes," said IBL 807, which handles the bulk of an agreement with the Danish-flag elected to represent each shipboard The ILA, which was ousted from secretary-treasurer E; L. Slaughter. the trucking in New York harbor. Maersk Line to lease Pier 11, department, as three assistant sec­ the AFL three years ago on cor­ "Out of deference to these feel­ The SIU membership has voted which has just been started along retary-treasurers will be so desig­ ruption charges, coiild get early ings, the IBL awaited some tan­ on repeated occasions in the past settlement of the issue by consent­ gible and substantial evidence that three years to _ support the IBL the eastern shore of the Atlantic nated. The number of patrolmen to be ing to an NLRB supervised ballot; the ILA was ready to institute ac­ and the longshoremen up and Basin. This $8 million pier will be the largest wharf facility for elected was-deemed consistent with However, ILA's first action was to cepted trade union practices and down the coast in their bid to berthing ships on the New York the current needs of the Union in challenge the need for a new vote to guarantee the workers demo- throw off ILA domination. waterfront. SIU Statement In Newark, the PA took the first step toward construction of its new "The SIU has consistently stood $6 million three-berth marine alongside the IBL," SIU secre­ terminal by awarding a contract tary-treasurer Paul Hall" stated, for demolition and other work in "and in response to the requests of the former Army base area. thousands of longshore workers in New York'harbor we will continue that support. All of the issues which brought about the expulsion Aug. 17. 1956 Vol. XVIil. No. 17 of the ILA from the AFL still tl£i PAUL HALL, Becretary-Treasurer main and it is apparent that any HERBERT BRAITO, editor; RAY DEHISOIT, compromise on these issues would Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art, be detrimental to the trade union Editor; HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, Staff Writers; BILL MOODY, Gulf Area mpvement generally and specifical­ Representative. ly to the IBL and the viciouslyabused longshore workers of the Among Affiliates ....Page 15 port ot New York." Directory of Halls ...Page 15 Final Dispatch Page 15 President John Strong and Inquiring Seafarer ...Page 8 secretary-treasurer Thomas L. Meet The Delegate ..Page 5 Hickey, speaking for Local 807, Men In Hospitals ....Page 12 declared: "We welcome the oppor­ Personals Page 11 tunity to reaffirm our support of Recent Arrivals Page 15 our brother waterfront workers in Shipping Round-Up . .Page 8 the fight which we regard as the Your Dollar's Worth .Page 7 ' concern of all who are interested in the well-being and progress of the trade union movement." Seafarer-patients and others at the New Orleans marine hospital are assured regular movie Among the things the IBL Is showings by an SIU gift of a 16 mm motion picture projector and screen to the institution. seeking for New York longshore Published biweekly et Tne headquarters SIU welfare rep. Vic Miorana (left) and a committee of Seafarer-patients do the honors as workers are democratic procedures of the Seafarers international Union, At­ lantic A Cult District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Dr. John M. Bowden, hospital medical director, and Mrs. Miriam Phillips, recreational director, in their locals, better safety condi­ Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel HYacinth 9-660S. Entered as second class mattor receive the gift. The Seafarers (I to r) are Fred Holmes, David Wright, Fedele DiGiovanni, tions, paid holidays and improved at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under welfare benefits. Leslie Blanchard and Floyd Cummings. the Act of. AU0, 24, 1912. IBL Files For New NY Longshoremen's f/ecf/on Pier Facelift Gains in NY SiU Presents Movie Gear To NO Hospital SEAFARERS LOG . I .-i- II . r... .OOQ.fiOI'.It lOl I ' eWtJiavB td Jliw ' ufJl - .chnEri I .j'lOL. ziiU io no wsio �'fn Aumst 17, 1958 SEAFARERS LOG Pagre Three Amendments Win By 97 Percent • A 97 percent favorable vote by Seafarers in all ports has overwhelmingly approved a series of SIU constitutional amendments designed to assure additional safeguards for Sea­ farers' voting rights in future elections and referendum bal­ 22. Once the committee's report is ratified by the membership meet­ loting. Work by a membership-elected headquarters tallying committee was completed this week in ad­ vance of its report to the regular meeting next Wednesday, August Tom Clark Dies, Was NY P'tlman Brother Tom Clark, who was elected four times as a New York patrolman in the SIU, died of a heart attack on Monday, August 6 in Beth Israel Hospital, New York. He was 60 years of age. Clark had re­ signed his Union post in March of this year because of ill health. He was a vet­ eran member of the Union, joining in 1943, and was first elected as patrolman in the fall of 1949. He was again elected in 1952, 1953 and 1954, the last time as engine department patrolman. Funeral services took place on Friday, August 10. He is survived by a sister in New York. Speak Out At SIU Meetings Under the Union constitu­ tion every member attending a Union meeting is entitled to nominate himself for the elected posts to be filled at the meeting—chairman, read­ ing clerk and recording secre­ tary. Your Union urges you to take an active part in meet­ ings by taking these posts of service. And, of course, all members have the right to take the floor and express their opinions on any officer's report or issue under discussion. Seafarers are urged to hit the deck at these meetings and iet their shipmates know what's on their minds. ings in all ports, the amendments become automatically effective. A two-thirds vote was required for adoption. The amendments A^ould thus be­ come part of the balloting proce­ dure for the forthcoming regular SIU election for officers this fall (See story on page 2.) A breakdown of the 3,644 ballots cast showed the following: Yes 3,535; No, 77; Void, 27, and Blanks, 5. Changes include provisions for nightly deposits of used ballots in a bank vault, elimination of the present "lame duck" period under which newly-elected officers had to wait fwo and a half months be­ fore assuming office, tightening of seatime requirements for all candi­ dates and broadening of member­ ship and outport participation in the final tally by the headquarters committee. The amendments will put newlyelected officers into their posts at midnight of the night the taliying committee report is accepted and require candidates to show three years of unlicensed seatime, four months of it on SlU-contracted vessels during the calendar year For report of the headquarters tallying committee see page 10. of the election. Membership "in the headquarters tallying committee would be open to two men each from the ports of Baltimore, Mo­ bile, New Orleans and San Fran­ cisco, in addition to six Seafarers elected at headquarters. Other changes wouuld move the actual voting dates back to Novem­ ber 1-December 31, call for elec­ tion of a credentials committee on September 1, and provide for other minor revisions. Voting on. the amendments be­ gan July 12 after the proposals were approved by shoreside mem­ bership meetings and a member­ ship-elected constitutional com­ mittee. After the balloting ended August 8, a six-man tallying com­ mittee was elected in all ports and at headquarters. Members of the headquarters committee which taiiied the New York vote and checked the outport results were A1 Yarborough, Joseph Schwinn, C. W. Emanuel, William Biskas, Rudolph Leader and Joseph Obrega. 4- New Cement Ship Due On Florida Run NEW YORK—The shipping boom is still on in this port, •with plenty of jobs in all ratings, assistant secretary-treasurer Claude Simmons reports.- All indications ttre that it will in­ crease still further, he said, as> : the Union is picking up more The ship has been renamed the ships all the time. He issued SS Florida State and will run an invitation to all rated men who may be finding it a little tough to ship in other ports to come up to headquarters and pick their jobs. Headquarters has just been in­ formed by one of its operators, the Ponce Cement Company, that the Liberty ship which it bought is bdng converted to haul bulk cement. The conversion has been done in Todd's Shipyard, Erie Basin, which means shipping the crew out of this port. between Fort Everglades, Fla., and Ponce, PR, so it should be a good run for those men who want to stay out of cold weather, or those \vho make Florida their home. During the past two weeks, the New York branch paid off 20 ships, signed 2 on foreign articles, and serviced 12 in-transits. These ships were all in good shape with only minor beefs which were handled aboard to the satisfaction of all hands. •-'Jl •M .VJ :^l| •^li Artist's drawing depicts the proposed low-cost passenger liner planned for operations next summer by the Arnold Bernstein Line. Conversion of the Badger Mariner would provide ac­ commodations for up to 1,000 passengers and 300 crewmen on economy cruises to Europe. The Federal Maritime Board just opened the way for the line to request bids on plans and spe­ cifications for the ship. Bills Signed^ Let On New Passenger Vessel A big boost was given to the maritime industry and working seamen when President Eisenhower signed two shipping bills last week. One of them provides for 100 percent Government insurance on ship mortgages for new ships. The other permits the sale of ^ ^ ^ for this purpose. In this event, two C-4s to the Browning the company is contemplating con­ Steamship Company, an struction of new vessels expressly SIU Great Lakes operator, for deep sea service to Cuba and Mex­ ico. An immediate effect of the Pres­ ident's action was the announce­ ment by the Federal Maritime Board chairman, Clarence Morse, that bids are being let on the con­ version of a Mariner ship which Arnold Bernstein Lines intends to use on the North Atlantic passen­ ger run. Bernstein's plans for the new low-cost passenger service had been held up until now by the lack of the 100 percent mortgage guarantee. He already has ap­ proval for operating differential subsidy on this run. The Badger Mariner is the ship slated for the conversion job which is expected to take eight or nine months. When finished, the ship will accommodate 1,000 passengers, all but 50 in a one-class service featuring cafeteria-style feeding. A crew of 300 wiU be used to man the vessel. First Of Three The ship would be used on a run between New York and the low countries and would be the first of three such vessels contemplated in Bernstein's plans. Barring further hitches^ the Badger Mariner would go into use next summer. With the sinking of the Andrea Doria, the pressure on passenger space is expected to be greater than evdr, so there should be no difficulty in running the new service at full capacity in the peak tourist season. If all goes well, two more ships will be added at a later date to maintain weekly sailings and ade­ quate service. Originally the Bernstein proposal called for con­ version of three Mariners, but there is doubt now whether addi­ tional Mariners will be available 'Ship Price designed for one-class low-cost pas­ senger travel. While Bernstein is the first com­ pany ready to take advantage of the 100 percent ship mortgage pro­ gram, other steamship operators will benefit when it comes to re­ placing existing ships. Approval of the sale of C-4s to Browning clears the way for a con­ tainer-ship service between New York, Cuba and Mexico. At pres­ ent there is no US-flag operator on Ihis run. Browning's plans for a containertype operation are designed to overcome high cargo-handling costs in Cuba and Mexico. These costs have put American-flag op­ erators formerly on the run out of business. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM In all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to Include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: August 22 September 5 September 19 October 3 October 17 Rise Balks Trade-ins Ship prices have been going up again in recent months, and thanks to the touchy Suez situation, tankers are leading the parade. The price of used T-2 tankers is going so high that the Maritime Administration has given up trying to get owners to trade in their ves­ sels for hew construction. While the tanker shortage grows, US-flag tankers are steadily dwin­ dling in number. At the present rate, the US will slip to third place in the world's tanker fleets by 1960. Up until now the US flag fleet has been the largest single one in the world, but its share of carrying capacity has been reduced from 60 percent in 1945 to 20.8 percent last year. Allow $1 Million Under the "trade in and build" program the Maritime Administra­ tion had been allowing up to $1 million for traded-in tankers to­ ward construction of new ships. Now though, any T-2 afloat in usable condition' commands a higher price on the open niarket. Ship brokers report that the latest sale of an American-flag T-2 was at a price of $1,325,000 which is pretty good for a ship about a dozen years old. Ships that can be transferred foreign go for far more than% that. Foreign-flag Libertys are also in the million-dollar class, with a British Liberty going recently for $1,372,000 and a Honduras Liberty fbr $1,400,000. �Pace Fear SEAFARERS Aiwiist 17. 1959 LOG Secy.-Treas. Pre-Baiioting Report (The jollowing is the text oj the pre-halloting report presented by the Secretary-Treas­ urer to all port meetings as adopted by the membership.) WHEREAS, under the constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, Article X, Section Id, the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit a pre-balloting report; and WHEREAS, the office of the Secretary-Treasurer has carefully appraised the needs of the organization in all ports and in headquarters, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following offices be placed on the next referendum ballot of the Union for the election of the officers of the Seafarers International Union of North America,^Atlantic and Gulf District, as per^the constitution: Rubber liferafts (above) such as approved on British ships have been recommended for US use by the Coast Guard. Picture shows raft after it has been inflated. CG Urges US Adopt New Rubber Liferaff WASHINGTON—The inflatable rubberized liferaft may find a spot on US ships in the next couple of years. The Coast Guard has recommended adoption of a British-proposed amendment to the international convention of 1948 per­ found them seaworthy. Several mitting the use of rubber life- rescues have been reported in HEADQUARTERS SAVANNAH 1 Secretary-Treasurer 1 Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (Deck) 1 Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (Engine) 1 Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (Steward) 3 Assistant Secretary-Treasurers (Joint) 1 Agent 1 Joint Patrolman NEW YORK 7 Joint Patrolmen " '• '''Tiff MOBILE BOSTON 1 Agent 3 Joint Patrolmen 1 Agent 1 Joint Patrolman NEW ORLEANS PHILADELPHIA 1 Agent 3 Joint Patrolmen 1 Agent 1 Joint Patrolman BALTIMORE 1 Agent 3 Joint Patrolmen TAMPA 1 Agent 1 Joint' Patrolman : - HOUSTON , 1 Agent 3. Joint Patrolmen NORFOLK SAN FRANCISCO 1 Agent 1 Joint Patrolman 1 Agent rafts as an alternative to existing which the rafts shrugged off equipment. The CG recommen­ pounding against the sides of ves­ dation was reported in the August sels in heavy seas and were us­ BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that in addition to the regular constitutional requirement, each candidate for office oe requested to furnish with his acceptance for office a regu­ proceedings of the Merchant Ma­ able when boats could not be lation passport picture of recent taking as well as a statement of not more than 100 launched. rine Council. words, giving a brief summary of his Union record and acHvities, such pictime and The amendment would have to The latest incident reported took be acted on by the US Senate and place on May 27, when the trawler statement to be run in the SEAFARERS LOG just prior to the commencement of vot­ approved by 43 member-nations St. Celestin was nearly cut in two ing. This is to be done in accordance with previous membership action to familiarize who are parties to the Inter­ after colliding with another ship. the membership with the names, faces, and records of all candidates for office. national convention. Water was waist deep in the en­ PAUL HALL As reported in the SEAFARERS gine room in seconds. There was Secretary-Treasurer LOG of July 20, British fishing no time to get lifejackets or launch boats and coastal vessels have boats, but two rafts were thrown been using the rafts and have overboard and all 19 men in the crew were saved. Come In 3 Sizes Qualifications for candidates for A&G elective offices are as follows: The rafts come in three sizes, 1. The candidate must be a citizen of the United Slates; the largest of which carries 20 peo­ ple and can be easily handled by 2. The candidate must be a member of the Union; he must have been in continuous two men. They are packed in a ood standing in the Union for a minimum of two years prior to the election; valise and are so constructed that when a string secured to a stan­ 3. He must have served a minimum of three years' actual sea time in any unlicensed chion is pulled the raft auto­ capacity on American-flag vessels; if running for Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in any de­ matically inflates. It also provides partment this sea time must be in that department; ' shelter in the form of a tent-like structure, and contains the usual 4. Four months of that sea time must be in the current year aboard SlU-contracted • BALTIMORE—Three SIU ships accessory gear such as flares, ra­ ships, except that service as a Union official in the current year is considered the equiva­ Idled by the now-ended steel strike tions and the like. lent of this requirement; crewed up and sailed as scheduled Similar inflatable rafts have 5. The candidate must submit a recent regulation-size passport photo of himself, plus at the end of the nationwide walk­ been used successfully by aircraft a statement of 100 words or less .summarizing his record since joining the Union. out, adding a healthy boost to this for a number of year#. port's shipping figures. The ships were the Cubore, Oremar and Baltore, operated by the Ore Navigation Corp., a sub­ sidiary of the Bethlehem Steel Corp., one of the "Big Steel" com­ With plans for construction of an atom-powered ship lead­ panies involved in the five-week ing the parade, the US merchant marine is getting under way negotiations are part of a massive the atom merchant ship. Maritime steel tie-up. Voyages to the Venean ambitious replacement and expansion program. Steps $1V^ billion ship replacement plan Administrater Clarence Morse said suelan ore fields were kept to a for subsidized companies, about the type of ship would not be de­ minimum during the strike, since are being taken by various $600 million of which will be termined until a reactor is chosen. adequate . ore stockpiles were al­ subsidized companies to re­ end of the year on charter to pri­ borne by the Government. They The latter choice should be made vate operators. ready on hand ashore. build their fleets and other involve the signing of long range before the end of the month after operators also have new ship plans 255 Jobs Shipped • Bids for the hull of the atom- agreements setting up a schedule which bids can go out. The agency underway. powered ship will be let before of replacements for old ships on a has an $18 million fund to build A total of 255 jobs were shipped 1957. The ship's target date is year-by-year basis. Other subsid­ the hull, while the reactor will be here duringlhe past period, as 11 Companies Active ships paid off, 10 signed on and 1959. ized companies are Involved in built for $21 million. In addition to the Bernstein 10 more stopped off in transit to similar negotiations. Mobile tService transatlantic operation and Brown­ other ports. Of the'four converted Libertys, The Bloomfield move involves a ing Lines' planned new service to The good shipping in the port Cuba and Mexico (see page 3), request to the Federal Maritime one, the Benjamin Chew, is al­ was indicated by the fact that 72 C other companies are active as fol­ Board to service East Gulf ports ready in service wit% a Victorymen were included in the 255 lows: including Mobile on -Tfade. Route type power plant. A second, the shipped, which was 41 more than The only unionized taxicab 21. It now has four Victory ships Thomas Nelson, is due to come Bloomfield Steamship Com­ on this service receiving operating out next week powered by geared the 214 registered. company in Savannah is the Affairs of the Branch remain in pany has applied for expansion of subsidies. If additional sailings diesels and featuring craneGarden City Cab Company, good order, Port Agent Earl Shep- its Trade Route 21 service and may are sought and granted, it could type cargo-handling gear. The also known as the Checker pard added, and shipping for the ask for increased sailings. Cab Company, whose tele­ mean additional tonnage on this John Sergeant features a gas tur­ bine engine and a reversable, con­ future is likewise expected to be phone is 51'33, 5134. Yellow • Seatrain Lines is considering run. good. Cab is still non-union and is construction of a new ship. Seatrain got authorization from trollable-pitch propeller. It is due for sea trials in September. The second of three new Cities resisting all efforts at organ­ • Seas Shipping and Mississippi its stockholders last week to. Service supertankers, the Miami, ization. Fifth Liberty Planned proceed with the construction of a is due to crew up shortly and join are negotiating for Federal Mari­ new ship ^t any time that manage­ nie last ship is the William Pat­ The port of Savannah mem­ her already-operatini sister ship, time Board contracts for replace­ ment sees fit. Chances are that the terson with a free piston gas bership aided in the organiz­ the Cities Service Baltimore, in ment of their existing fleets. ship, when built, will be a railroad turbine plant. A fifth Liberty will ing of the Garden City com­ active ^vice. The last of the three • Four -experimental Liberty car carrier ef different design than be built next year with another pany, and is on record to •hips is expected to foe completed shipa with new power plants the ones now in operation. patronize only union cabs. type of .gas turbine. by the end of the year. the, (AM: Qualifications For Nomination In A&C Election Steel Ships Sail, Spur Baito Jobs Atom Craft, New Ships On Way Ride Union Cabs in Savannah |r; j'l. liJu U >1 �SEAPAMERS '• W^-'Ankwi 11. lUi [HOW AMERICAN OHiOHO SERVE EVERY AMERICAN Face Fire LOG FaiVfs/e SoW To $/f/ Co. i Whra Sockd Swnuiir bMOBM low ever 20 yeore oU of Amerioon businew eppoeed onr aysiaai of eld age benefits er payments te widows a^ their underage ddUren—even though hall the tnoney in the fund would come from the wage earner hunselL Business isstill against it and opposes evMT move to inerease the employer payments into the fund, thereby mald^ it impossible to in­ crease the benefits. ...3 - •'i Social Security wai. supported by unions long bolero it became law. Since then in almost every sesnon of Congress unions have waged a battle to preserve Socicd Security against all attacks. Unions are new seeking higher- monthly paynwnts and a lower age, as well as coverage te persons now excluded. Plan New improvements For Mobile SlU Hall •^1 •.r-n. Still lying on her starboard side in New York's Gravesend Bay, the damaged freighter Fairislo was sold this week to the SlU-contracted Seatraders, Inc. Two persons were injured when the Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corp. C-2 collided with a Panamanian tanker off Ambrose Light­ ship on July 23. The ship heeled over on its side after it was towed into the harbor. Sale of the damaged C-2 freighter Fairlsle, now lying on her side in New York's Gravesend Bay a few hundred feet from the Brooklyn shore, was virtually completed this week. The ship has been purchased from the Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corp. by Seatraders, Inc., another SlU-contracted"^^ company. Pan-Atlantic adver­ Houston. Thi^service now employs tised the ship for sale "as is" three T-2 tankers fitted with spe­ last week. It is not known now what the- new owners plan to do with the ship. Meanwhile, Maritime Adminis­ MOBILE—Additional conveniences for Seafarers are now trator Clarence Morse revealed that Pan-Atlantic has cut back its in preparation at the SIU branch hall in this port. plans for new roll on-roll off trailBids have been requested for alteration of the street floor enships to Include four instead of section of the building, in or-+seven ships. The four are due for der to make way for a new Trans). However, Union efforts immediate construction. back entrance leading directly were successful in getting a num­ Another "Piggyback" Ship from the recreation .deck to the ber of unjustfied logs lifted on shipping hall and other changes. this ship. Men who had paid their In addition, the company is ex­ These will insure full use of the own medical bills for various rea­ pected to add a fourth "piggyback" building to SIU men only, and keep sons were reimbursed by the com­ tanker to its coastwise trailership out those not entitled to use regu­ pany at the payoff. service between New York and lar membership facilities in the haU. Seafarers who may have sugges­ tions for any further Improve­ ments to the building are also in­ vited to send them in, said Port Agent Cal Tanner. The crew messman is usually an other trip. At last word it was Shipping Very Good anonymous individual known more not known whether or not Yoa Shipping continues to present an often as "Mess" or "Hey" than by went through with his original in­ extremely favorable picture here, his proper name. A change of tentions. and prospects for the future are pace is offered by the crews of ^ ^ ^ equally good. An even dozen ships the Ocean Ulla and the Steel Sea­ With the recently-concluded con­ are already due to hit the port farer, which made specific note stitutional amendment vote going of the services of their messmen either in transit or for payoff in the new two weeks. In addition, and put it down in writing. The on, numerous rank and fije Sea­ the Cities Service tanker Govern­ Ulla gang said that Herbert Archer farers in all ports participated in ment Camp was slated'to take a gave "splendid service" as crew the conduct of the voting. Each messman and what's more, won day in every port a three-man polls full crew this week. approval for his cleanliness. On committee was elected to super­ All told, 114 regular Jobs were dispatched during the period, and the Seafarer Sixto Charneco got a vise that day's balloting. Among almost an equal number to vari­ hand for doing an "excellent job." the many men who served on these committees were: ous relief jobs in the harbor. » » F. Demasi, A. EkThe only ship with any major Prompt care of an injured ship­ fund and J. Rubeefs was the Ocean Joyce (Ocean mate was assured by ship's dele­ bery in Boston; gate Henry Pruitt and ship's treas­ J. Puglisi, E. urer John Pre- Starns and T. dross when the York in New man had to be York; G. H. SeeFollowing the procedure ini­ hospitalized in berger, W. An­ tiated several weeks ago on the Hamburg, Ger­ derson and L. Atlantic coast. Pacific coast many. A radio­ Gillis in Phila­ Morejon offices of the Isthmian Steam­ gram was sent to delphia; Charles ship Company and States Ma­ headquarters no­ Lee, D. L. Parker and J. M. Foster rine Corporation have been con­ tifying Welfare in Mobile; G. Morejon, E. Northrop solidated and are now located at Services of the and W. Mitchell in New Orleans. the following new addresses: incident so that Fmitt all" necessary ar­ San Francisco: 241 isansome rangements could be made for the Speaking of delegates, ship's St., YUkon 6-3800. injured man. delegate J. Robinson of the AricFresno: Fulton Fresno Bldg., karee was also cited for doing a FResno 6-9973. fine job in plugging for the neces­ Los Angeles: 621 South Hope If there are grieving faces sary repairs, replacement parts St., MAdison 6-7741. aboard the La Salle these days it's a.nd other needs on the vessel. because baker Frank Yoa has said Then thete is R. St. Marie, deck Long Beach: Pier A, HEmlock farewell to the ship. The ship's delegate aboard the Lake George 5-7431. Portland: U. S. National Bank meeting took up the problem and he was specifically cited for doing when it was noted that Yoa was a topnotch job of representation. Bldg., CApitol 6-2811. getting off at San Pedro the gang The Lake George, incidentally, Seattle: 820 Third St., MAin •gave him a vote of thanks and was also high in praise of the 7007. , asked him to please stay on for an- steward department. New Isthmian WC Offices , < ri..vy\ s-f?". cial platform decks for carrying loaded truck trailers both ways and oil northbound. The Fairlsle is lying on her star­ board side in about 13 feet of water, with a deep gash in her ex­ posed port side and some super­ structure damage as well. There is considerable flooding in her en­ gine room and cargo holds. Two persons, a mate and a pas­ senger, were the only ones who suffered injuries when the ship collided in heavy fog with a Pana­ manian tanker off Ambrose Light­ ship on July 23. The ship was hit ahnost squarely amidships on the port side by the San Jose IT, the bow of the tanker entering the foc'sle^ of the chief mate as well as a passenger state­ room. After most of the crew and all of the passengers were taken off, efforts were made to tow the ship to a safe anchorage where the hole could be patched and water pumped out. However, when the ship began to list, she was beached, and then subsequently went over completely on her side, where she has re­ mained since then. The Fairlsle had been on the coastwise run for only a short time, after a long period of offshore operations in the Far East. Team Without A Home One of the casualties in the col­ lision was the "Fairlsle Mariners,',' a ship's baseball team gotten to­ gether by Seafarer Maurice "Duke" Duet, manager of the undefeated Del Sud "Rebels" team, who joined the Fairlsle recently. In a letter to the LOG dated July 11, only 12 days before the disaster. Duet wrote that the "Mariners" had two games lined up, one in New Orleans and the other in Panama City, Fla., and were "ready for action." They found it off Ambrose Light instead of the baseball diamond, however. Onassls-US Deal Speeds Super Ships WASHINGTONwAristotle Onassis and the US Justice Department have completed final details in the settlement of the Government's claims against four SlU-contracted operators. The four companies, US .Petroleum Carriers, Victory Carriers, Western Tankers and Trafalgar Steamship, have been set up as a trust with the Grace National Bank as trustees. A fivemember board of directors will bo set up, four of whom will be American citizens. As part of the settlement, Onassis is paying $7 million to meet US elaims against the vessels. The Government had seized the ships on the ground that they were bought by alien-controlled com­ panies in violation of the US Ship Sales Act. About $4 million of th9 penalty has already been paid. Among the directors are a Grace Bank official, the head of Moran Towing, a Wall Street attorney and an official of W. R. Grace and Company. Go Ahead With Super Ships The terms of the trust permit the directors to go ahead with plans for construction of super­ tankers under the US flag. As reported in the SEAFARERS LOG, July 6, the companies would transfer 13 ships they now oper­ ate and build five new ones. The biggest would be a giant 100,500 deadweight-ton tanker, the second a 46,000-tonner and the three others would be 32,650 tons each. The transferred ships would be 11 T-2 tankers, the 18,000-tonner Olympic Games and one Liberty which would all go under runaway flags. Vessels involved would probably be the Republic, Federal, Arickaree. Battle Rock, Camp Namanu, Fort Bridger, Lake George, Stony Point, McKettrick Hills, Montebello Hills, William A. Burden, Olym­ pic Games and either the Lewis Emery, Jr., or the Hey wood Broun. -jL-j . 'K'- •» �Pare Six SEAFARERS Aurnst 17. 19S8 LOG 1. Ashore now, Seafarer Steven L Coker is shown with son, Robert, 3, at home in Hobgood, NC. Bob is one of four boys. _ Mamou, La., is home for these two bright-eyed boys, Glenn, I (left), and War­ ren, Jr., 21/2, sons of Sea­ farer Warren Manuel. Already well-travelled after a two-year tour of Europe and the Middle East with their parents, Omeria, 3, and John, Jr., 6, are globe-trotting youngsters.of Seafarer and Mrs. John Chaker. Decked out in an Oriental kimono. Amy Saide, 8 months, is daughter of Sea­ farer J. P. Saide, Jr., of Nederland, Texas. Tough as it was years ago for seamen to have a regular home and family, today — thanks to SIU wages and job conditions —the situation is exactly reversed. A great many of the men actively sailing ships today are family men just like any other group of workers ashore. Pictured on this page are some of these SIU families and Seafarers' youngsters iii all parts of the US—another page from the ,SIU family album. Easter photo, features Mrs. Jack Olsen of Bronx, NY, and her young men, Danny, 21/2, and Kenny, I. They just bought a new home. Just three months old, George Robert Mosher gets honor spot on dad's knee for one of hie first family photos. Albert, Jr., 2, is on the right. Parents are Seafarer & Mrs. Albert Mosher. \ / /; III III IV % % 1 All set to blow out the candles on his second birthday cake, John Schiavone is shown with dad, Stefano, during the festivities last June at their Somerville, Mass., home. Th. form.! gather,ng of the Hendrix cl.r of Po.,1 f l-.d • E V Ti'' !• I. Saodra^Kayo, 5, and Seafarer and Mr.. Fulton Hendri* at homo. > Hi A most happy fella' is young Gene Hartley, 8 months, at home in Mobile, Ala. He's the son of Sea­ farer Lewis E. Hartley. Outdoor life seems to suit these menfolk, Roland, Jr., 9; Seafarer Roland D. Sullivan, and Wiley, 31/2. Dad is now on the Azalea City, due to re­ turn soon from Europe to home in Fairhope, Ala, Th.f. moo. on fh. Uff. .„d d.d, So.faror Jil.. W. H.mm, and Rose,. 4 month., who ...m. a bit preoccupied with other thing., on the .tarboard .ide. Home for thi. SIU family i. Wil.on, NC. • 'i. .t • Cvi jrA t, This SIU gang is the family of Seafarer Floyd G. Barnette of Baltimore (right), including 3-. month-old pup. Fluff. The boys (I to r) are.Par- ^ rell, 10; Stephenf (6| Lawson, J,2; ^llcky, 4. , .i �..,v. 'V . • • • I -.r. I J ? I »" : SEAFARERS Anrnst 11. UM Pare Serea LOG Charges Fly In Doria Disaster YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolin* Avoid Jokers in instaiiment Contract Directly contradictory statements as to the cause of the sinking of the Andrea Doria have been made by the owners of the Doria and the Swedish passenger ship Stock­ holm which collided with her. Both companies said the other was" fully at fault and absolved themselves of any re-^- / ' sponsibility. / ilantie Oc man lujAinekHhUXt Meanwhile, the death toll in last month's tragic colljsion off Nantucket has been fixed at 50 for the two ships. Suits for damages amounting to more than 3 million by both passengers and owners of cargo have been filed in various US courts. The Stockholm, which survived the crash, faces a milliondollar repair job at the Bethlehem shipyard in Brooklyn to rebuild the ship's crushed bow. The Swedish Line's version of the accident claims that the An­ drea Doria was going too fast; tGat it's radar was- faultily maintained or faultily operated; that it did not sound whistle signals and that it made a sudden sharp turn to port placing it squarely before the Stockholm. The Swedes claimed that the ships were in a proper port-toDoria, heading East, to the North of the Stockholm. As the Stock­ holm turned to starboard to give the Doria wider berth, the latter veered to port without a whistle jsignal. The Stockholm's owners further claimed it went full astern but was unable to avoid hitting the Doria. What's more, they said that the moon washout, visibility was good and accordingly the ship was pro­ ceeding at 18 knots. All previous accounts of the accident indicated that there was heavy fog at the time. The Swedes did not say whether the skipper was on the bridge at the time of the accident. In its turn, the Italian Line charged that the Doria was follow­ ing the rules of the road but the Stockholm broke them. It accused the Stockholm of traveling 20 port passing position with the 1S.S. AM0tt6A POftIA I Of all the things working people do to damage tl^emselves, signing installment contracts they don't understand and in many cases haven't even read, is the most Injurious and yet the most common. Many in­ B stallment buyers simply don't realize that if they can't pay the balance, ' K the dealer or finance company not only can repossess the merchandise but can get a judgment for the balance owed plus the costs of reposses­ sion and legal expenses. Nor, frequently do they realize they may have also signed a wage assignment which will enable the creditor to go to the employer and garnishee a debtor's wages. "About two years ago 1 bought a deep freeze from a food plan in Boston, which since has gone out of business," writes £. R. P., of WestAccording to Italian Line, Andrea Doria was south of the boro, Mass. "It was financed by a refrigerator discount corporation in Stockholm when they were mile or so apart (A); when both Watertown, Mass. I used it four months but could no longer afford to liners turned south (B), collision occurred. ' pay for it, and it was repossessed. Now here's the gimmick: in the fine print, the contract reads that if the merchandise is not paid for, the company will take it back but can sue me for the balance I owe on it. cflktatikle Octan Is s ANDItEA DOftIA 1 In other words, they.~would take it back but still make me pay for it. "And that's what they did. They got a judgment against me for breach of contract to the tune of $400. Now I have to go to court to answer as to why they shouldn't take what property I have. As I see it, it is impossible for these companies to lose a dime, and they are using the courts to guarantee them at least a $100 profit. I have nine kids and a wife to support, and $400 is a lot of money, especially to pay out for something that was taken away from me after already losing the $250 I paid on it. "I know you might say I should have read the contract first, but there are many of us gullible buy­ ers who put too much faith in the good sportsmanship of the other fellow to think he might be putting something over on us. That is why I want you to especially warn other union members." Swedish Line version has Andrea Doria north of the Stock­ Buyers can't expect fairness or holm, until both turned south (B), and collided. "good sportsmanship" from install­ ment dealers and finance com­ miles north of its track, in the of the Doria, making for a star* panies. They operate behind a shel­ path of westbound ships. It said board-to-starboard passing. The ter of laws often stacked in their the Doria was moving at "reduced Doria's captain then ordered the favor. Even those laws designed to speed''" (no figures given) in fog for course changed to port to allow protect buyers are often inade­ more room for passing. eight hours before the collision. quately enforced, and so disregard­ According to the Italian Line, Then, the Italian Line said, tlje ed by installment sellers and the Stockholm was actually north Stockholm made a turn to star­ finance companies. Most courts, board instead of going to port it­ unfortunateiy, do not judge such personal financial tragedies on the self, without reducing its 18 knot basis of fairness or morality, but ask only one question, "Is that your speed, thus colliding with the signature on the contract?" Of course the food-and-freezer plan was Doria and penetrating its star­ phony to start with and the price E. R. P. paid for the freezer was board side to a depth of 30 to 40 grossly inflated over its real value. But ^hat really got him into this feet. The Italians also declared trouble is that most installment buyers have the false idea that if they the Stockholm failed to sound fog can't keep up payments, they can get out of the deal simply by letting The backbone of every SIU ship is its delegates. These Sea­ signals'or signal her turn. the merchandise go back. Nothing could be more incorrect. farers, elected by the crew, are volunteers who represent the crew According to the established What moderate-income families must know to avoid the tragedy that to the officers, defend the Union agreement and shoulder the re­ rules of the road, both ships should sponsibility of keeping a crew happy and beefs to a minimum dur­ befell E. R. P. are these three points: have slowed down to moderate ing a voyage. ^ The success of a voyage often hinges on these efforts. 1—In general", installment dealers and the finance companies to whom speed, sound fog whistles and stop they turn over sales contracts for collection, are not as closely regulated thoroughly as any man on the ship. and proceed with caution when John Ulis. AB as are banks. Too, their finance charges are in general higher than The experience John Ulis had He has to be a competent crafts­ hearing another signal. Portholes those of regular banks and credit unions, and in some cases much man before he can win respect and openings should have been higher. Thus it is both cheaper and safer to borrow money from a bank sailing before he started with SIU from crew and officers as a dele­ closed and special lookouts posted. was of the kind that helps make or credit union and buy with cash in hand at a store that sells for cash. a good delegate. Sailing foreign gate. Second, he has to be thor­ Both ships should turn to starboard ' 2—Generally in buying on installments, you sign a conditional sales flag ships for many years, Ulis is oughly familiar with the contents for a port to port passing. contract. This contract not only gives the dealer or finance company keenly aware of the significance of of the contract and third, must be It is generally agreed that few the right to repossess the merchandise, but also the right to sue you the Union contract, perhaps more diplomatic and sociable enough to masters observe the rules so pre­ for the balance ®if the value of the repossessed article does not equal so than the seaman who starts off get ^long with fellow crewcisely, particularly \^en it would the balance due plus the costs of repossession. These repossession costs with the SIU from the beginning. members. involve delaying the arrival" of a can run very high. There are cases where people had to pay more in He added another proviso of im­ passenger ship. A native of Estonia, Ulis began repossession costs than the merchandise they had bought was worth. his seafaring on European ships portance—never have anything to Remember that if an item you buy on installments is repossessed, it do with topside except on matters » has little value as second-hand merchandise. You might pay $400 for back in 1932. For of Union business. The surest way a refrigerator, and pay $200 on it before it is repossessed. But at an the next ten years for a delegate to undermine the sailed mostly he auction of such repossessed merchandise, the refrigerator may bring crew's confidence in him, he says, no more than $75, and you are liable for the remaining $125 of your English and is to start getting chummy with Dutch ships until - debt plus repossession costs. Thus you have half-paid for the refrigera­ the officers. starting with the tor but have lost it anyway. Among the headaches faced by SIU in New York There is a new trend that further increases the dangers of conditional ten any delegate, he finds, are the bum years later. TAMPA—Fairly stable shipping sales contracts. In states where the laws permit it, many such contracts beefs arising out of misunder­ Shortly after­ continues to be the rule here, and now contain a "no dqfense" clause, by which the buyer agrees not to standing or ignorance of the agree­ wards an Alcoa enforce any defense he may have against the seller. Thus, even if the s h i p h^e was ment. Then its up to the delegate no real drop appears to be in sight. merchandise is defective or was misrepresented, the dealer or finance aboard was a UDespite the lack of a single to point out in black and white company can still make you pay. Legal Aid officials report the case boat target. Eight men were lost just what the agreement provides sign-on, the port managed to han­ dle its quota of replacements via of a workingman who bdUght an old car.he needed to get to his job. but Ulis was among the fortunate for in that specific Instance. activity stirred up by four inHalf an hour later fhe solder had melted out of the cracked engine ones who survived. Incentive For Delegates block and the car was completely worthless. But the finance company > He became an American citizen Ulis believes it would improve transit ships. The in-transits were which had taken over his installment contract from the used-car dealer at the end of the war. Since then the morale of delegates and the the Ocean Eva (Ocean Trans), Del Insisted on full payment. The attitude of the finance companies is that has been sailing without interrup­ availabilit:^ of competent men if Aires (Mississippi), Antinous they are not responsible for the, condition of the merchandise. (Waterman), ^and Chickasaw (Pan tion. With 14 years on US ships the Union would offer them some : 3—In many states installment buyers may also be required by the he is well-informed on the contract kind of reward for their labors. Atlantic). seller to sign a wage assignment. This may be part of the "fine print" and shipboard problems. Conse­ He thinks it could come in the Three payoffs.were also handled ifa the sales contract or':a separate document. It gives the finance com­ quently he has been elected ship's form of additional pay, or some during the period, but none of pany an added weapon. The finance company can get a court order re­ delegate on numerous occasions, type of special concession. them signed on again. These were quiring your employer to pay so much iTweek oiit of your wages on the last time aboard the Robin "The delegate is the man in the the Atlantic Water (Metro), Bar­ your debt. Sometimes this means a man will lose his job, because niany Goodfellow. middle between the crew and top­ bara Frietchie (Liberty Nav) and .employers don't want to be involved in such proceeding. Ulis ticket off three items which, side and he has to keep everybody the Morning Light (Waterman). E. R. P.'wants qther wage-earners to be warned. This warning we in his opinion, make or break a satisfied. It's not an easy job All of the ships serviced were in have delivered costs him $6S0 his nine children and wife could well delegate. First, the delegate should sometimes, but it is an important good shape, according to Pwt have used. Agent Tom Banning. know his owo Job as a seaman as and necessary me." V Tampa's Jobs Hold Up Well "''c' �'\ Paee Eisht SEAFARERS Anarnst 17. 1956 LOG MTD World News Starts Setond Year The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department will begin its second year of 'round-the-world wireless news broadcasts to all ships at sea this Sunday, August 19, The same day will also mark — the completion of the first four ships' crews in all parts of the months of a pioneering MTD world to get up-to-the-minute Jul)^ 25 Through August 7 Registered Port Vecj. Deck B .s. Seattle Hails Clean Ships, Good Crews 'T SF Forecasts 'Fair' Future Mh: K. i: 'f't'. .• d'.AtjrX^h-:-.. Eng. Enn. • Stew. Stew. Total . ToUl ToUl "It A B B information program for ships' news affecting their livelihoods. 15 10 3 4 2 0 20 14 crews via the first direct voice Since most of the material is so 76. 28 326 29 80 J9 91 23 246 broadcasts to ships in Atlantic, specialized, it rarely gets major 19 3 10 6 51 10 3 39 12 South American and European treatment from the usual" short­ 58 25 41 26 38 214 26 137 77 wave news channels available to waters in maritime history. 18 15 9 9 5 64 8 32 32 Both the voice and the wireless ships at sea. 10 11 6 7 9 47 4 28 19 In most cases, crewmembers broadcasts are beamed every Sun­ Tampa 7 1 2 10 31 9 2 26 5 who own a shortwave radio receiv­ day with news involving member 39 8 24 18 24 87 35 122 9 unions of the MTD, general labor er can pick up the "Voice of the 55; 8 38 11 30 123 38 161 19 news and the latest developments MTD" and learn of Union devel­ opments affecting them which 22 73 14 13 10 5 29 9 44 in the shipping industry. 20 The broadcasts are transmitted 'they would otherwise not know 18 14 12 8 46 35 '81 9 weekly from New York to enable about for weeks until mail com­ 5 3 2 9 4 3 11 15 26 munications • from their unions 18 20 12 12 16 7 54 31 85 i-each them later or they return 10 10 13 13 8 7 31 30 61 lo a US port. In the same way, Seattle Deck Deck Eng. En^g. stew. Stew. total Total Total the wireless news can be copied B A Reg. A B A B A by the ship's radio operator and Total 372 160 290 167 262 125 452 1376 924 posted pn a bulletin board, so that all crewmembers from the captain Shipped on down can note it. Port Eng. En^g. Stew. Stew. stew. Total Total Total Total Deck Deck Deck - Eng. B AC A B Ship. B C A A B C Member unions of the MTD 0 4 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 7 15 4 4 cover Unlicensed and licensed sea­ Boston 68 13 11 60 20 10 41 10 13 169 43 34 246" men in all ratings, as well as tugSEATTLE — Good SlU-company 12 6 2 14 8 3 13 6 4 39 20 68 9 relations are spotlighted these boatmen, longshoremen, water­ 45 29 25 29 29 32 34 , 17 front teamsters, operating en­ 15 108 75 72 255 days by the steady parade of clean 13 11 20 3 5 19 4 6 13 20 22 52 94 ships and on-the-job crews arriv­ gineers and other marine crafts. 7 7 2 10 5 5 (Full details on the stations Savannah 5 5 5 22 ing here. 17 5^ 12 6 2 5 3 3 1 2 2 2 "As a result, there's little or no and frequencies of these broad­ 14 6 6 26 news here," SIU Port Agent Jeff casts appear on page 10 of this 8 23 3 26 7 27 9 3 8 76 - 18 20 114 Gillette commented. "When all issue.) 72 New 6 30 8 1 12 64 13 - 1 166 27 207 14 parties live up to the regular The dual news service has 22 13 1 7 15 4 7 2 4 31 35 75 9 Union contracts, there's no room proven a popular source of infor­ 16 15 2 15 5 519 11 4 ' 46 35 11 92 for beefs or disagreements of any mation for seamen with little ac­ 7 8 4 2 4 2 4 6 3 19 14 • 7 40 cess to regular news channels. It Wilmington kind," he added. 21 3 13 7 0 15 5 2 U 49 23 5 77 This bright picture comes in is hoped the direct voice broad­ 7 10 Seattle 6 16 9 1 13 12 3 29 38 10 77 casts can be extended to other the wake of good shipping, .Deck Deck Deck Eng. Eng. Stew. Stew. stew. Total Total Total Total sparked by four payoffs and sign- areas before long. A B B C A B C A B .-C- • Sbipu ons, plus an equal number of iny42 Total 323 137 79 234 107 238 98 79 795 377 265 1437 transit vessels. The payoff/signSIU shipping stayed well over the 1,400-job mark again during the past two weeks. on ships were the Wild Ranger j and Jean LaFitte (Waterman), This level has been maintained in SIU ports for six of the last eight weeks. The actual Harold T. Andrpws' (New Eng­ number of jobs dispatched was 1,437, compared to a registration of 1,376. land Industries), and Ocean Rose The busy summer activity"*^ (Ocean Trans). for Seafarers—and dispatchers New Company SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping —held up despite considerable Leading off the in-transits is the showed a slight rise here during decMnes in five ports out of 14. Grain Shipper, a Liberty, owned tlie past two weeks, amid prospects Boston, New York, Philadelphia, by Grain Fleet Shipping Inc. of for a "fair" amount of activity dur­ Baltimore and Seattle all fell off Question: What's your idea of a good vacation from shipping? New York. This company is a new ing the current period. from the previous report, but were outfit just signed to a contract by At least one payoff was sched­ balanced off by seven others that the SIU organizing department. It uled for this week, the Robin Hood enjoyed improved shipping. The Jesus Granado, 2nd cook: Go to George Fiance, carpenter: A pas­ is on its way to the East Coast un­ (Seas Shipping). This ship has activity of the period was not far Tampa Bay, rent a boat, take along senger trip down to Rio would be der time charter to another op­ been on the Far East run, halfway off from the record for the year some beer and my dish. I would erator. Despite its name, it is around the world from its usual set two weeks ago. go fishing. Three tour the casinos carrying general cargo, not grain. South African run, SIU Port Agent Seven Ports Show Rise or four fellows and see the sights The other in-transit ships are I.eon Johnson noted. Norfolk, Savannah, New Orleans, can get together at my leisure and the Robin Hood (Seas Shipping), Three sign-ons during the last Lake Charles, Houston, Wilming­ arid have a fine •enjoy the com­ and the Pennmar and Portmar period kept things moving, as the ton and San Francisco shared the time at little cost pany of the ex­ (Calmar). VVacosta, Choctaw and Wild Ranger, new prosperity, while Tanipa and because there is quisite femininity Meanwhile, Gillette noted that all Waterman ships, went out on Mobile remained about the same. the best kind of to be found in Sen. Warren Magnuson of Wash­ new voyages. In addition, the For Mobile, however, shipping was fishing there. that part of the , ington will be up for election to a Jefferson City Victory (Victory well above normal job activity. And when you get world. Rio is just new term this November, against Carriers) paid off. ^ This was also true, for the most tired of fishing one of the good the incumbent Governor Arthur There were also six ships on the part, in the five ports which there are the Spanish senoritas. cities in that^area. Langlie, a Republican. He re­ in-transit roster, including the showed actual declines this period. 4" 4' 4" 4) iS" minded local Seafarers that Sen. I.ongview Victoiy and Coe Victory Esteban Cruz, ch. steward: When In terms of seniority shipping, Martin Lynch, MM: Take a trip Magnuson had been a good friend (Victory Carrier.®); Steel Seafarer class A continued to show improve­ I get a vacation 1 would like to of labor, particularly maritime (Isthmian); Ocean Dinny (Ocean ment, arid is now up again to 55 to Europe as a passenger and spend head to some labor, during his stay in the Sen­ Trans); Flomar (Calmar), and percent of the total. Class B is about six months place like Mexi­ ate, and deserved all possible sup­ Hastings (Waterman). There were pegged at 26 percent, and the re­ there. I would co or Puerto port. no major beefs on any of them. mainder of the jobs were handled spend most of the Rico. You can by class C men, who have no sen­ time in Germany get a summer if it was up to iority in the SIU. place cheap, the me, without hav­ climate is fine, The numerical figure for class C ing to worry ^ E ^ V=- A fZ.B the food is good men shipped has remained virtual­ about the sailing and there ^e ly constant, although its percentage board. That's my has varied a couple of points either idea of an ideal plenty of oppor­ way since last spring. The bulk way to spend a tunities for hav­ of the class C shipping was still in vacation. ing. a good time. the engine department also. This 4' 4) 4" 4" 4" situation in the black gang has Samuel Young, OS: Loafing held here for some time, and in­ Russqll Henry, AB: Being that around and taking it easy-is my dicates a consistent shortage of fm a family man I'd like to spend idea of a vaca­ rated personnel. my spare time tion. Florida is Following is the forecast, port with them. If the nice but it by port: family wanted to doesn't matter Boston: Fair . . . New York: go anywhere and too much where Good . . . Pfailadelphia: Good . . . see anything I you are as long as Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Fair. would go along. it's a change of . . . Savannah: Fair . . . Tampa: Seamen see .all pace from work­ Good . . . Mobile: Good . . . New the sights they ing and a change Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: want when they of climate. You Good . . . Houston: Good . . . are working, so, haye to relOx to Wilmington: Fair . . . San Fran­ my f a m i 1 y's get away from the pressure of cisco: Fair .. . Seattle: Good, lylshesr would guide me. work, , PORT O' CALt ^ROOK\:>(/d �5pif f Amnut 17. 195< SEAFARERS i': Page Nine LOG DEL SUD PICNIC BIG FAMILY DAY Seafarers on the Del Sud turned their sixth annual picnic into the merriest one yet, and were planning the next one before the day's festivities were over. A crowd of several hundred was on hand in Audubon Park, New Orleans, where the SIU gang provided food, drink and entertainment for young and old. Three calves were barbecued on the spot, and music Was furnished by Henry Gonzalez, Jr., and his "Shieks," thanks to Henry's dad, crew cook on the Del Sud. A variety of cont^ts and prizes rounded out the program. All in all, both visitors and Del Sud crewmen, who had been building up the kitty and planning all year for the traditional blowout, figured it a day well spent in brotherly style. 1' • .-W 1 'V Setting down the rules, Seafarer Theodore Beau James »oints the way to the finish line as he prepares to start a oot race for tiny tots. Below, John Geissler (left) and Yace Smira keep things moving at sandwich and soft drink counter. f hi i 1 : :M Xif Members of the Arrange­ ments Committee (above, t. to r.) were Vic Romolo, Charles Dowling, Joe Lae, James Noonan, Emil Herek and Woody Perkins. They contributed much of the hard work and planning necessary to make the af­ fair a success. liliiilpi!! 1 "II At far left, SeafaFer Dick Delhonde and his family pose for the LOG photographer who was on the scene. There was plenty of excitement for the youngsters. Mrs. J. Williams (inset), mother of Seafarer V/. Williams, travelled all the way from Atlanta, Ga., to attend the picnic. Above, Sea­ farer Ivey Allemand (center, wearing white shirt)^ and Mrs. Allemand with a big delegation of relatives and friends they brought from Lockport, La., to join in the fun. M �^ Par* Tea ? ! f 3 s SEAFATtERS « J? . • • ? LOG Anroaf 17. MM Hq. Tally Committee Report Seafarer Sparks Kids* BB Team League Win ing of the ballot box. The breakdown of thq total votes cast in the Port of New York is given in the Port by Port breakdown later in this report. When a Harvard man becomes a seaman, and then a hus­ The Committee has checked invoice #6477 .re­ ceived from the printer, Brandt and Brandt, who band and a book dealer at the same time, the opposition had printed the ballots. We find, that the bill dated better watdh out. -f ^— ; Under the terms of our Union Constitution, we July 5, 1956, was for 7500 ballots, nuthbered Seafarer John W. Burrowes sor, whether a business or a private met with Claude Simmons, acting for the Secre­ through 7500 and two hundred fifty sample ballots tary-Treasurer, as Port Agent for the Port of New with 0000 in place of numbers. proved the point when he individual, chips in with a $125 York, who turned over to us the ballot box for the helped sparkplug a sagging, fee to help pay for uniforms and The Committee has checked ana we find that in last-place "Little League" base­ equipment, and the League han­ Port of New York. At the time of turning the ballot box over to this Committee, he also gave Headquarters there are still one hundred sixty ball team out of the cellar add dles the rest of the details. (160) sample ballots that have never been used into first place in one season as each of us a copy of the Union Constitution. He sug­ That's how the "Booklets" came gested that we read the Constitution, particularly One of the aforementioned sample ballots is being its sponsor. / to be, at the start of the season those sections of our Constitution dealing with the used for a file copy. This leaves only one hundred The "miracle win" by the this year. fifty-nine (159) ballots from Headquarters offices, functions of the Headquarters Tallying Committee, Booklets" pretty much set the Prodded along by a devoted that are contained in the box, in which we have rest of the "Lit­ in detail. coach who had worked with the placed all of the ballots, used^and unused, which tle League" in The Committee then took over one of the of­ were on hand in Headquarters or received from the boys before, the "Booklets" soon fices on the third deck of our Headquarters build­ ports. Also on hand in Headquarters offices are Portland, Maine, made it obvious they were moving ing as the place in which we would do our work signed receipts from the following ports for the on its ear in both in for top honors in their league. while in session. Our sessions were open to all following amount of sample ballots, broken down, halves of the The boys came out first in the in­ season's play. membexs. There were no instances of misconduct. as follows: itial half of the season's play and It all began Our first action was to accept from among our­ then repeated the trick again for suddenly about selves, William Biskas, Book #B-36, as Chairman the second half. Most of them had PORT BALLOTS 18 months ago, of the Committee. J?he Committee then designated been with a team that placed last Boston 5 Burrowes c o n the Chairman to request Claude Simmons to fur­ in '55. New Yoi-k 10 fided, when he nish us with someone who would know where all Lucky Year Ahead Philadelphia ...' • 5 decided to get the files, election material, and so forth would be," Baltimore 10 Sailing in the engine department married and he and his bride took in addition to having the combination to the vault Norfolk 5 with the SIU since 1942, Burrowes over a vacant store in Portland so that we could lock the ballots up for safe­ Savannah 5 and decided to have a crack at run­ figures to have a pretty lucky year keeping at any time we so desired. In aqswer to Tampa .. 5 ning their own bookshop. Thus es­ still ahead of him. Since he left this request, A1 Kerr, the Union Office Manager, Mobile 10 tablished, Burrowes was able to the Steel Worker last spring and was assigned to work with the Committee. He New Orleans 10 keep on sailing, and then" helped returned home to the wife and the carried out our orders at all times. Lake Charles 5 "Booklets" for most of the sum­ run the business between trips. We then received from the Headquarters offices Houston 5 mer, he hadn't registered for a job Played Some Sports all of the files relative to the conduct of the election. San Francisco ... 5 again. An amateur athlete of sorts in From the files, we found signed receipts for ballots Wilmington 5 But it wasn't more than three high school and college—with a 4151 through 5300, which had been issued to the Seattle , 5 hours after he arrived back in New state high school tennis champion­ Port of New York and signed for by Claude Sim­ York, and visited the LOCJ office ship to his credit, among other TOTAL 90 mons. laurels—Burrowes got interested to tell about the success "of his The Committee then checked the stubs from the team, than he was shipped out When taking into consideration the sample bal­ when he learned the "Little again. Burrowes popped back into used and unused ballots that were in the ballot box and found' that they numbered from 4151 lots that are on hand in Headquarters, the receipts League" in Portland was short on the LOG sanctum to report he was through 5300. The numbers Irom the stubs, when for sample ballots sent to the outports, and check­ sponsors for the boys' base- off again on the Robin Locksley. checked against the used and unused ballots, were ing this against the bill for the printer, we have bail teams and decided to lend He'll probabjy just happen to find found to coincide with the numbers of the ballots accounted for the two hundred fifty sample ballots hand. The way it works, a spon- a new diamond mine when he that were made up by the printer. that had been issued to the Port of New York. lands in South Africa this trip. We, the Committee, have checked the files of Your Committee then checked the dates of votHeadquarters offices and have seen signed re­ • ing rosters and compared them against the minutes of the special meetings for the election of Polls ceipts by the various Port Agents for the official Committees in this port. We found in every in­ ballots that were sent to them by Headquarters offices. We have checked these signed receipts EVERYSUNDAY stance that a Polls Committee had been duly elected and the serial numbers on them against the loose for the days on which voting had been conducted DIRECT yOlCE stubs received,, and against the stubs stiil attached in the Port of New York. to the unused ballots. BROADCAST We checked the unused ballots that were on Seven thousand five-hundred baflots were either hand that had been issued to the Port of New York. We found that unused ballots 5148 through sent to all ports, or were on hand in headquarters, BOSTON—A modem Mayflower 5300 were on hand in the Port of New York. As the stubs on them leaving serial numbers 1 through stated before, the stubs for the unused ballots 7500. We received back stubs (including the ones is due to be launched by British on the unused ballots), from the ports or had on shipbuilders in the next few weeks, checked out. Your Committee then commenced counting the hand in Headquarters offices, numbered 1 through recalling the Atlantic crossing by votes that had been cast during the election in the 7500. The total number of used and unused ballots the Pilgrims on the original May­ Port of New York. The Committee inserted the equalled 7500. All unused ballots are accounted flower 336 years ago. proper certifications with respect to rosters, stubs, for. The following is a detailed breakdown of the The launching of the Mayflower unused ballots and-used ballots, including the open­ ballots, by ports and serials numbers, as well as an II, in Devon, England, will mark account of the ballots, tallied, port by port: the end of a campaign initiated by Ballots Ballots Ballots Voted Voted Void* Blank Total a British jommalist as a goodwill To Ships in Atlantic Issued Returned Used Port Yes No Ballots Ballots Cast gesture to the US. Constmction of Boston 55-100 the ship as a replica of the original 1-54 South American 49 4 0 54 L New York 5148-5300 4151-5147 937 38 and 18 4 997 Mayflower was financed by con­ Philadelphia 449-500 101-448 341 5 2 0 348 tributions froih the British public. European Waters Baltimore 968-1250 501-967. . 445 19 3 467 0 According to present plans, the • WFK-J*, IMS* KCs Norfolk 1321-1350 1251-1320 68 Shipi in Caribbean. 0 2 0 70 tiny ship is due to arrive in New East Coast of South Savannah 1381-1450 1351-1380 - 30 0 0 0 30 England next April, when she'll America. South Atlantis Tampa and East Coast of 1496-1550 1451-1495 44 1 0 0 45 sail into the harbor at Plymouth, United States Mobile .. 1551-2300 1843-2300 1551-1842 291 1 0 0 292 Mass., where the Pilgrims origi­ • WFMS, 15IS* KG* New Orleans ... .. 2301-3300 Ships fn- Gulf of Mes3147-3300 2301-3146 . 842 3 1 0 846 nally landed in 1620. She'll then ico. Caribbean. Wesf Lake Charles ... 3341-3400 8301-3340 39 0 1 0 Coast of South Amer­ 40 .become a permanent part of a ica. West Coast of Houston 3542-3600 3401-3.541 140 1 0 0 141 restoration settlement complete . Mexico and US East San Francisco . i .. 3601-3850 3780-3850 Coast 3601-3779 173 5 .1 0 179 with thatched cottages and Indian • WFK-M, 157M KCs Wilmington .. 3851-4000 3906-4000 3851-3905 55 0 0 0 55 huts. . Ships in MedUerranean Seattle .. 4001-4150 4081-4150 4001-4080 .79 area. North Atlantic. 0 0 1 80 JHeanwhile, SIU shipping sim­ European and US East Coast mered down somewhat in the past Totals .... 3,533 77 29 5 3,644 period, despite seven in-transit Meanwhile, MID ships that called during the two Round-the-World •Except for Norfolk; voided for unauthorized markings. No effect on total vote. See followine weeks. The visitors were the Steel coinments for 2 votes voided in Norfolk. ' Broadcasts Architect, Steel Vendor (Isthmian); continup ... Your committee made a comparison of the voting the Port of New York on July 23rd, had the follow­ Robin GoodfeUpw, Robin Locksley Evary Sunday, 1«1S OMT rosters of the various ports against the minutes of ing ballot numbers out of sequence on the roster (Seas Shipping); Kern HUls (West(2:19 PM EST Sundav) WCO-1301B KCs the special meetings for the election of Polls Com­ for that day; 4676 through 4681. The Polls Com­ era Nav), and Winter I^ill and Europe and No. America mittees. We found, in every instance, that a duly mittee for that date in New York made a written Cantigny (Cities Service). WCO-USO*.* KCs East Coast So. America elected Polls Committee had been elected except in report, in which they have stated that these ballots The Winter Hill also paid off WCO-22407 KCs one case: West Coast So. America during the period, and Port Agent were on top of the rest of the ballots. Evidently, Evary Monday, *119 OMT We found only very minor discrepancies. this occurred when the Polls Committee was mak­ James Sheehan reported settling (10:15 PM EST Sunday) On August 4, 1956, the Port of Norfolk voted two ing its daily check of the verification lists against of a minor overtime beef for the ' WMM 2MS«07 KCs Australia men; but no minutes have been received showing the ballots. The same situatic/i developed in New deck gang, for handling "tanks that WMM •1-11017.9 an election of a Polls Committee. A communica­ York on July 27th in relation to ballot 4906 . which were supposed to be worked by the Northwest Pacifis tion from the agent shows no quorum for that day. - was voted ahead of 4905. However, the Polls Com­ shore gang. Although this has no effect on the results, the Com­ mittee caught the error and Voted 4905 as the nexrt Sheehan also noted a welcome mittee voided those two ballots on the grounds that ballot on that same day. This committee feels no milestone for the port, which had voting for that day took place although a duly elect­ action by the membership is called for on these no'SIU men In the marine hospital ed Polls Committee was not functioning, this in ac­ points. during the past two weeks. This is cordance with Article XIII, Section 4 (a) of the On July 13, 1956, it was necessary for the Port the first time this has happened in Constitution. of Baltimore to hold two special meetings for the the history of this' branch, he Im tallying the ballots, this, committee finds that (Continued on page 15) pointed out. We, the undersigned Headquarters Tally­ ing Committee, duly elected at the regular business meeting of August 8, 1956, at Head­ quarters, submit the following report and recommendations. Pilgrim Ship Replica Due Here In 1957 I MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT I"'-' I '-L'., I'r |s^. I 1 • •••• �SEAFARERS August 17. 1956 Pare EleveB LOG \ 'for Our Rights.. / -I ®*"* •-' wuanr i«»* iht TW •"S <»>•">»"" ° 'j%"3r.g3fe'Ss"-= After many months of negotia­ tion, the Prudential Life Insurance Company has signed a three-year contract with the Insurance Agents International Union. The contract provides for total increases of $6.75 a week and improved retirement benefits. It covers 15,000 agents. ^ • A one year agreement for a 6.2 cents hourly increase has been reached between the B. F. Goodrifch Company and the United Rub­ ber Workers. The agreement cov­ ers 13,500 production and mainte­ nance employees and is effective as of Juiy 9, 4> « •^^•'•"•'J'iat il UWt •"•" '"^ .nd «lSr<«j£5"« «** l!!l«tele: _ '=^£srw? Cvf.i. "*sei««6 --^3 I^UFAM* »trt U •<*!j $$$••• $$•• James A. Baldwin Get in touch with W. C. Baldwin, USPHS Hospital, Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, NY. Former shipmates of Alexander "Scotty" Izatt, are asked to write to him at 6 Gosford Place, Edin­ burgh 6, Scotland, John Garber Letter sent to your Ohio address was returned. Send correct ad­ dress to me at PC Box 532, Metuchen, NJ. Frank R, Throp. John Shock Your seaman's papers and other credentials left aboard SS Robin Gray are being held at headquar­ ters by the SIU Welfare Services Department. 4" i Evil gossip is Just cause for fir­ ing a worker, the National Labor Relations Board has ruled. The gossiper, a woman, had claimed she was laid off because of union activities while the employer claimed it was because she was disrupting operations. The firing was motivated, he said, by the complaints of several fellow em­ ployees, and the refusal of the gos­ siper to curb her tongue. 4i 41 4 New York's biggest Teamster unit, Local 807, has signed a fouryear agreement with 1,200 truck­ ing employees. It includes an Lake Charles In T pp Shape The,97 percent favorable vote by Seafarers for the pro­ posed SIU constitutional amendments demonstrates how highly the Seafarer prizes his voting rights. Long regarded as a model of trade union democracy, the amended SIU con­ stitution, subject again to ratification by shoreside member­ ship meetings next week, will mow include even greater safeguards of free Union elections for all Seafarers, each of whom is a potential candidate for union office. While there never has been any real challenge to the exist­ ing constitutional balloting procedure, the new provisions prove again that the SIU will never Hesitate to strengthen it further. Seafarers who nominate themselves for Union office in the coming elections, as well as those Who are not candi­ dates, are assured of rigid safeguards on the secrecy of the ballot. t 4" 4". New Dock Vole The dispatch with which the regional office of the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board has begun to process the new election petition of the International Brotherhood of Long­ tit Oscar Kaelep shoremen, AFL-CIO, indicates that New York dockworkers Phone Walter Nelson, TA 3-9517. win soon have a new opportunity to reject the exiled ILA before long. The SIU welcomes this wholeheartedly. This Union's membership has tinje and again voted full support List Details in of the battle for a trade union clean-up of the New York Cables To Union docks since the day the new AFL-CIO longshore union was When notifying headquarters by cable or wireless that a Sea­ born in 1953. . farer has 'paid off in a foreign Despite attempts to cloud the issue for the many thou­ port because of injury or illness, sands of hard-working longshoremen who have consistently ships' delegates should include the following information: supported the IBL and want no truck with the outfit which The man's full name, his SIU theoretically represents them right now, the issue is crys­ book number, name of the ship, the port of payoff and the hos­ tal clear. It is, plainly and simply, whether the workers pital where he is being treated. wish to remain under the thumb of an outfit which has done The response of ship's crews nothing to clean its own house since it was unceremoniously to the Union's request for these expelled by the AFL three years, ago and has forever balked notifications has been very good. Sometimes though, not all of at providing them with honest trade union representation. the above information has been It is hoped that, for the welfare of themselves and their included. Be sure to list all of families, the longshoremen will accept the chance to rule this data so that the SIU can their, own destinies and vote themselves a brand-new deal. act as promptly ; as, possible. It is long overdue. LAKE CHARLES — Everything proceeded smoothly in this port during the last report period, ac­ cording to port agent Leroy Clarke. There was one payoff in this pe­ riod—the Hurricane (Waterman) —which came in from the Far East and paid off in Beaumont. All beefs on this ship were settled before the payoff to the satisfac­ tion of the crew. In transit at this port were the Cities Service tankers Chiwawa, Cantigny, Cities Service Balti­ more, Bents Fort, Fort Hoskins, Royal Oak, Winter Hill and Bfadford Island. The Madaket (Water­ man) called at Beaumont. Shipping was good all through the period, with 75 men shipped, including nine Class "C" men. IBVS-cent hourly package, of which nine cants is in wages. Pension payments are increased by the package to IVA cents hourly, making for a $100 a month pen­ sion exclusive of social security benefits. The four year contract has a reopener in 1958. i. 4. 4 Congress has been ashed by the Retail Clerks International Asso­ ciation to extend the minimum wage act to retail stores. Union representatives told a House Labor Committee hearing that extension would benefit about 800,000 retail employees now earning less than the $1 Federal minimum. 4 4 4 A management group in Texas pulled a sv/itch when it asked the court to declare the state's "right to work" law unconstitutional. The management position was stated after striking members of Motor Coach Employees Division 1142 sued the Valley Trahisit Company asking the court to order the com­ pany t6 reinstate fired strikers. The union pointed out that the "right to work" law says "No per­ son shall be denied employment on account of membership or nonmembership in a labor union." In other words, the union says, it works both ways. The company consequently is asking the state to throw out the law. 4 4 4 The Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO, have voted to arbitrate the case of a discharged local union official who was fired by the Wisconsin telephone com­ pany for alleged membership in the Socialist Workers Party, a splinter left-wing group. The union acted after president Joseph Beirne argued that nobody should be fired simply because a letter is sent from a US Government agency. Specific evidence should be presented to justify the firing, Beirne said. 4 4 4 Gas service to 100,000 Brooklyn families continued uninterrupted after the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Brooklyn Borough Gas Company signed a two year contract. The contract provides total increases of $6 per week. Coal Outfit Gaining In Bid for Libertys The bid of the United Mine Workers and coal companies to get into the shipping business has been strengthened by the support of the Federal Maritime Board's public counsel, and by the Federal Maritime ex-"^' aminers hearing the case. and attorneys for the shipping In recent arguments before companies called the new coalthe board, counsel Richard Gage and examiner C. W. Robinson urged it to okay the charter of 30 Government-owned Libertys to the newly-formed American Coal Ship­ ping Company. The company has purchased one Liberty on the open market thus far. This outfit has been set up by the UMW, coal-carrying railroads, and a number of coal companies. Its application for the Govern­ ment Libertys, now in lay-up, has been opposed by shipping com­ panies and tramp operators on the grounds that such a move would hurt existing US-flag ship services. In recommending favorable ac­ tion, Gage told the board an ex­ pected large-scale increase in coal shipments would offset the chance of business declines for other operators. A spokesman for the American Tramp Shipowners' Association termed this argument "fantastic" carrying enterprise a violation of the anti-trust laws. Under terms of the recommen­ dations, the new company would be required to pay the breakout and lay-up expenses of the vessels and would be restricted to using them only in the outbound move­ ment of coal unless it obtained the special approval of the Maritime Administration. The Maritime Ad­ ministration would also have pow­ er to fix rates. American Coal Shipping, through its counsel, told the board that the Suez Canar situation would throw a heavier load on the world mer­ chant " fleet and made it appro­ priate now to pull the 30 Libertys out of the US mothball fleet. This move, it was claimed, would give employment to some 1,200 seamen, give repair work to US shipyards, and strengthen the posi­ tions of the Us coal and railroad industries as well as the UMW, ' Il .11 �SEAFAnERIf-LOG #ar* Tw^hr# Male Finds Cap'n Bligh Role Tough Snooker Champs In India JMAM LAPim (WatormanV Juno 34—Chairman, J. Pulllami •oerotary, D. Maasa. Ship's fund, $17.80. Reports accepted. Beet about allotment checks being maUed out 10 to IS days lata by company. Repairs to be checked. Cooking not up to par. More Juices for breakfast. Linen to be given out piece for piece. CITRUS PACKER (Waterman), Juno 34—Chairman, M. Olvcrai Secretary, L. Santa Ana. New delegate, reporter and treasurer elected. Ship's fund $20.00. Reports accepted. Wet clothes not to be hung in front of .water gauges in fidley. Fan situation to be discussed. Some mates never learn, and it sometimes takes others even longer. But the hassle over the gangway watch lists on the Rayvah has finally been "re­ solved, so all is well again. „It all began when SIU crewmembers, at the start of a voyage bound for Japan, held a routine drawing to decide who would stand the gangway watches on weekends In port. When the slate was drawn, the boys set up a rotation system to assure that nobody would get stuck too often. This worked out well until Muroran, Japan, where the chief mate made out his own watch list, con­ veniently overlooking a neatlyarranged package of watchstanders agreed on earlier by the crew. Tried It Twice He repeated the performance again.in Yokohama, with a new list. To add insult to injury, most of the men who had made the list for Muroran graced the new one as well. This was too much, in view of long-established practices under which weekend gangway watchstanders are usually chosen by lot. Taking the bull by the horns, crewmembers "told the mate what to do with his list in no Uncertain terms ... He quickly took it down and revised it," the ship's minutes duly noted, marking the end of the problem. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Conversation Piece By James Kerrigan "When the long trick's over." —Masefield. Only a cool beach And coral, birds And little need For words. Only a clear look That spoke all tongues. And tender hands That shook. Only a lost place Which few ships Ever trace, Past duty's fetter; Where red, red lips Taste better. Only a rude dream So real as to seem Undreamt, as fever felt Where two hearts meet and melt, Like suns together hurled. Only another world. SEATI6ER (Colonial), May S—Chair­ man. M. Rmsl; Secretary, J. Howard. New delegate elected. Each- man to donate $1.00 to fund at first draw. Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates' are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. Both finalists in a snooker contest at a shoreside club in Cochin, India, Seafarers Robert K i r k w o o d, OS, (left), and V. T. Sarvey, AB, congratulate each other after Ganyey won the final round. The boys were ashore from the Steel Sea­ farer at the time. Reporter Jack W. Craft sent in the photo. USPHS HOSPITAU BALTIMORE, MD. G. E. Anderson RaymonM Knolei Maximino Bernea Daniel W. Lippy Kenneth Bewig Luther R. MUton Francisco Bueno Antonio Palmes Edward Burton Roy B, Bayfield A. D. Carames Gerardo Riviera Leo A. Dwyer Wm. E. Roberts Thomas Fiore George Rowland Aiphonsus Galdikas Joseph O. Snyder Joseph Giil J. A. WiUiami Gorman T. Glaze Angui Wirth Edward Huizenga. USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Jeremiah O'Byrno USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Leland E. Ashley F. L. Grissom Thomas Pailey Concpcion Mejia A. S. Granger Alfonso Olaguibel 6TH DIST. TB HOSPITAL MOBILE, ALA. David M. Baria William Havelin USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. James J. Adams Arthur Langevln David Albright WiUiam Lawless Agapito Asenci Rene A. LeBlano Claude F. Blanks John Linn John G. Brady Leon Maas J. L. Buckelew Marion Mm tin John Butler James M. Mason Sebastian Carregal Robert Pagait Cloise Coats JoRy PontiR Albert T. Cooper Winford PoweU Salem Cope Randolph RatcUR Robert Cumberland Edward Samrock Floyd Cummings John Samsel Chas. F. Dorrough Wade H. Sexton William DriscoU H. Leonard Shaw Miles Foster Toefil Smigielskl Clarence Graham West A. Spencer Samuel N. Hurst Lonnle R. Tickle Charles JeRers Luciano Toribio Carl Jones James Vallot Martin Kelly James E. Ward Frankie Kittchner Fritz Widegren Edward G. Knapp David A. Wright Leo H. Lang USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Edmund Abualy Eladio Aris Manuel Antonana Fortunato Bacomo Editor, Wm. C. Baldwin Frank W. Bemrick Frank T. Campbell Wm. J. Conners E. T. Cunningham Walter L. Davis Emilio Delgado Robert M. Douglas John J. DriscoU Dolan D. Gaskill Robert E. GUbert William Guenther Bart E. Guranick E. F. Haislett Tiab Hassen Joseph If sits Thomas Isaksen Ira H. KUgore Ludwig Kristiansen Frank J. Kubek Frederick Landry James J. Lawlor Kaarel Leetmaa Leonard Leidig Anthony D. Leva Mike Lubas Archibald McGuigan W. C. McQuistion H. F. MacDonald Michael Machusky Albert MartineUi Vic Milazzo Joseph B. Murphy Ralph J. Palmer George G. Phifer James M. Oiiinn George E. Renale D. F. Ruggiano G. E. Shumaker G. Sivertsen Henry E. Smith Michael Toth Karl TFeimann Harry S. Tuttle Fred West Norman West VirgU E. WUmoth Pon P. Wing Chee K. Zal USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY P. Antonetti James MacCrea William Benson James H. Maxey Robert B. Carey Thomas Moncho George Carlson Arthur Morgan Albert Claude Alonzo W. Morris WendeU Cosgrovo John T. Norgaad Hwacio Da SUva Floyd L. Redner Lucius DeWitt G. H. Robinson John Dovak Jose Rodriguez William Dunham Frank A. Rossi Newton Edrington Philip Sarkus Esteli Godfrey P. W. Siedenberg Konstant Kain Andrew Snyder Alfred Kaju James Stickney Vladislavs Kelpss Peter Ucci Donald McShane Robert R. Whita USPHS HOSPITAL . NORFOLK. VA. T. P. Barbour Flem A. Clay Francis J. Boner Claud E. Denny H. G. Bradshaw Frank J. L'Mailey Kermit Bymaster Alfred Sawyer USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Marcelo B. Belen M. H. Hammond Robert J. Coleman John Kuchta Charles Dwyer Harry.E. Messick Thomas D. Foster Wm. F. Vaughn USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Jose Blanco Jimmie Littleton Joe B. Farrow H. T. Nungzer George L. Johns USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. L. Bosley Charles H. Hawver D. K. Campbell Ralph Kilbourn* WilUam E. Ekins Bard C. Nolan TAMPA MILNICIPAL HOSPITAL TAMPA. FLA, Oscar R. Daniels NAME VA HOSPITAL ALBERQUERQUE. NM Charles Burton STREET ADDRESS USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS ^ylTY .................. Z^^NE ...... ST^kTE ...... Benjamin Deibler Rosendo Serrano John C. Palmer VA HOSPITAL, Signed ....... MEMPHIS. TENN. Billy R. HIU TO AVOID DUPLICATION: II you aro an old subscriber and have a change USPHS HOSPITAL of address, please give your former address belowt LEXINGTON. KY. S. J. Pierson ADDRESS VA HOSPITAL RICHMOND. VA. John P. Wilson ^ ' CITY .................i...r.'.........ZONE STATE '• "»• >• - ... '--'V . •' (' Aorust 17. l»5f bathrooms and showers." Foe'ales to be painted and gaUey range to be cleaned. DEL MAR (Mississippi), June ir-~ Chairman, T. Llles Jr.; Eecretary, C. Cobb. Delegate asked brother to iresign as black gang delegate. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa). May 17 —Chairman, C. DeHospedales; $eeretary, W. Hsrtleve. Reports accepted. ROBIN KIRK (Seas Shipping), Jiine 3—Chairman, A. Arnoldi Secretary, C. Krelss. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $82.48. Reports accepted. Radio operator contacted regarding MTD broadcast. VENORB (Ore Navigation), June U —Chairman, G. Brown; Secretary, W. Hubbard. All repairs made. New treasurer and secretary-reporter elect­ ed. Suggestion that a change be made in handling of lifeboat drills, specifi­ cally in regard to cranking in the boats. Crew felt that with two cranks the process would be easier. . Crew requested letter be written to agent regarding longer payoff periods. OREMAR (Ore Navigation), June 24 —Chairman, J. Martin; Secretary, S. Hutchinson. Ship's fund $12.41. Some disputed overtime. Rooms to be paint­ ed. Need additional fans for recrea­ tion room, and wind chutes for rooms. Check refrigerator in pantry. Radio operator injured in fall, hospitalized in Guayacan. Captain had RO license and acted as sparks as far as Panama. Wire sent to San Francisco agent about water and repairs. June 24—Chairman, M. Rossi; Sec­ retary, J. Howard. Water and ice bo* to be taken care of hi port. Ship's fund $28.55. Disputed overtime—tg see patrolman at payoff. Have pipe line instead of rubber hose run to washing machine. Water tanks to be cleaned. Disputed overtime to be turned over to patrolman. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), Juno 4—Chairman, J. Townsend; Secretary, P. Ryan. Reports accepted. Delegate elected. Suggestion that two seats be left open for watches only. Crew to be properly , attired when in messroom. SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) .v < f .W'. I t ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), June 24 —Chairman, C. DeHospedales; Secre-e tary, W. Hartiove. One member missed ship in Baton Rouge and three in Mobile. Ship's fund $30.00 Addi­ tional fan needed in galley. Pump and wringer, hot water faucet in pantry and drinking fountain need repairing. STEEL SEAFARER (Isfhmlan), Juno 34—Chairman, M. Henton; Secretary, L. Karaiunas. Delegate to square away all beefs and disputed overtime on arrival. Ship's fund $15.50. Sugges­ tion to purchase timing deVice for washing machine. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), June 21 —Chairman, R. Siguart; Secretary, W. Schoenborn. One member hospitaUzed in Honolulu. Report accepted. Trou­ ble with one member, of steward de­ partment. Need new washing machine. To start ship's fund. CHOCTAW (Waterman), Juno .. Chairman, L. Eckoff; Secretary, M. Magel. All repairs completed. Better brand of soap powder requested. New delegate elected. To create ship's fund for Union business. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Seat Shipping), June 17—Chairman, A. Harrington; Secretary, W. Moody. One man hos­ pitalized. Few hours disputed over­ time. New man taken on in Laurenco Marques. Beefs to be squared away at payoff. Ship to be fumigated. Doors in lower passageways to hold to bo closed. Ship needs painting inside. More fruit to be served. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), June 17—Chairman, A. Lutey; Sec­ retary, D. Furman. One member hos­ pitalized in Germany. Contacted head­ quarters regarding longshoremen's work. Matter of launch service to be taken up with the company. Some disputed overtime in black gang. Water situation to be straightened out. Tanks to be cleaned. Complaint about lost money and personal effects. MADAKET (Waterman), June 14— Chairnfan, E. Wallace; Secretary, A. Bender. $276.00 in fund for movies. Yokohama agent misinformed two crewmembers of ship's sailing time causing them to miss ship. Beef to be referred to patrolman. More stores needed. Messhall to be painted. Linen shortage. Check washing machine. CAMP NAMANU (Petroleum Car­ riers), June 17—Chairman, T. Martineau; Secretary, N. Merrick. Two men hospitalized in Singapore. Five men short. One man paid off. Racks put back on tables. Messhall to be kept clean at all times. OT sheets mailed out from headquarters. Shortage of soap and other stores. Cots not to be left on deck. 72 cots purchased. Discussion on statement sent to headquarters. Deck delegate resigned. STONY POINT (US Petroleum), May 20—Chairman, J. Purceii; Secretary, W. McBride. Three men hospitalized in Singapore. New treasurer elected. Ship's fund $5.50. Reports accepted. Discussion on lack of money when arriving in port. Discussion on draw. STEEL MAKER (isthmian), July 3— Chairman, J. Santos; Secretary, E. Biss. Discussion concerning hospital being moved topside. Repair list tif be taken care of on arrival in NY. Ship's fund $16.50. Reports accepted. Hand and foot rails on afteymast un­ safe. Patrolman to check on same and see about repairs. TROJAN TRADER (Traders), Juno 19—Chairman, R. Hodges; Secretary, R. McNeil. Meeting called to square away minor and personal beefs. All repairs that can be done by engineers to be turned over to delegate. Some disputed overtime to be settled at payoff. Only beefs which concern liv­ ing conditions to be taken to depart­ ment delegate. Need screens in rec­ reation room portholes and deck de­ partment bathroom. Discussion on moving hospital from main deck to boat deck because of steam lines run­ ning through present hospital. Room too hot. HIGH POINT VICTORY (Bull), June 17—Chairman, D. Jones; Secrotary, N. Wroten. Discussion on menus. Com­ munications posted. July 3—Chairman, N. Flowers; Sec­ retary, H. Hodges. Report accepted. Repair lists turned in. Need minutes' forms. List of articles to be ordered •for slopchest. Suggestion to start a ship's fund. Patrolman to check stores and slopchest. QUEENSTON HEIGHTS (Mar Trade Corp.), March 18—Chairman, S. John­ son; Secrotary, J. Dickorson. No LOGS or communications received. Captain to obtain travellers checks' for draw in Singapore. Meat supply needed in Japan for another round DEL MAR (Mississippi), June 17— trip to Persian Gulf. Cigarettes to bo Chairman; J. Aharn; Secretary, C. purchased in Saaebo. Japan and also Cobb. One member left in B. A. hos-, other items for slopchest. Twenty pltal. Few cases of sickness aboard. hours disputed overtime. Repairs Black gang held two special meetings. needed in engine room to insure safe­ $45.00 to be donated to library. Ten ty of men working. Need supply of percent of all raffles to be donated to beef and sundry stores in Japan. Re­ ship's fund. Money for X-rays for pair list to be made up. Letter sent brother to be taken from fund. to headquarters regarding stores to Purser to be reimbursed for two be purchased in Japan. Ash trays to boxes of cigars. To investigate open­ be used for cigarettes instead of dis­ ing of one brother's mail. Need clari­ carding same through port holes. fication on loggings. Poop deck to be washed down every day, if possible. Ship's fund $25.30. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), June 16—Chairman, J. SwiderskI; Secre­ ORION STAR (Orion), Feb. 12 — tary, A. Stevenson. Ship's delegate Chairman, C. Johnson; Secretary, W. elected. Fund' to be started. Dis­ Stark. Some disputed overtime. Few cussion on linen. Need larger sheets LOGS from Yokohama. Department for bunks. Locks to be fixed. Some still short. One man fouled up in disputed overtime. Yokohama. Suggestion to have aU to Union written by JOHN e. (Atlantic Carriers), June correspondences and signed by three dele­ 35—Chairman, C, Snaeden; Secretary, steward gates. Letters to be written coUeeR. Agular. Some disputed overtime. tivcly. Reports accepted. One man logged. March It—Chairman, C. Johnsont W.-Stark. One man paid DEL MAR (Mississippi), June 15— Secretary, in Sasebo due to Illness-in family. Chairman, T. Lilas, Jr.; Secretary, C. off Replacement picked up on previous Cobb. Secretary-reporter to attend all trip missed ship. Letter will be writ­ safety meetings and take notes. Crew ten about this. One fouled up. to report to ship one hour before No LOGS received. Toman write letter to sailing time. headquarters. Letter Written concemIng meeting of- non-members at end ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), June 1$ - of voyage 8. —Chairman, C. DoHospodales; Secre­ tary, J. Mehalor. One man missed BEATRICE (Bull), June 17—Chair­ ship In Maracaibo. Report accepted. Donation of $1.00 requested to start man, J. Rivera; Secretary, H. RIccl. ship's fund. Washing machine to be New delegate elected. Clean string of ' repaired. Steam to be shut off In washing machine. �Aagmst 17. 195« MOUNT VIRNON (N. Aflantlc), 17—«nairnian> R. K. Hollancb noiianw aacJuiMI 17—Chairman. Sacry, A. Whitmar. Everythins in rotary, order. !r, aoma dianuted overtime. Minor 'a. will be taken up with patrol-' beofa. man at payoff. All handa are urged, to cooperate in getting old linen to­ gether at time of change. Wedneaday. 'Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment: repair liata to be turned In. NEVA WEST (Bloomflcld), July 15 —Chairman, J. Wread; Secretary, E. Auer. Ship's deiegate left ship at Azores due to illness. Ship's fund— S29. Two men were taken to hos­ pital. New ship's delegate elected. ORION PLANET (Colonial), July 14 —Chairman, J. Davis: Secretary, B. Padgett.^ Repair list almost completed. Crew ac'cepts yen for draw. One man missed ship. No beefs. Ship's dele­ SEAFARERS gate elected. It was suggested that $10 be donated to winner of arrival pool. PONCE (Ponce Cement), July 27— Chairman, D. Rote; Secretary, G. Knowlet. All SlU welfare forms are aboard; men who have not filled them out to do so. Ship's fund—$34.S0. Some disputed overtime. Beefs in steward department to be discussed. Motion carried to concur in com­ munications from headquarters. Re­ pair list to be made up. r A bottle—always a great asset for developing friendships^ brought a Seafarer and an Irish farmer together a couple of weeks ago, when it floated onto the beach at Porthallmtrae on the North Irish coast. -*• > Seafarer Nick J. Wuchina cient distillery is a nearby land­ threw the bottle over the side mark. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), May 7—Chairman, B. Smith; Secretary, H. Krohn. Some beefs on food to be Ironed out at this meeting. Ship's fund—$40.32. Some disputed over­ time, no beefs. Vegetabies are over­ cooked. Copy of menu to be kept for crew: cooking is poor this trip. Laun­ dry room to be kept clean. ' VALCHEM (Valentine), July 25 — Chairman, B. Porter; Secretary, W. Walker. Ship to go into shipyard. Little disputed overtime; repair list to be handed in. Motion carried to accept communications from head­ quarters unanimously. Discussions held on TV, radio, new ashtrays and Welfare Plan benefits. WACOSTA (Waterman), June 17— Chairman, J. Hauter; Secretary, C. Quinnt. Ship's fund—$10. No beefs, everything okay. Motion carried to accept reports from headquarters. Ship's delegate elected. Washing ma­ chine not to be misused. CHICKASAW (Pan Atlantic), July 1 —Chairman, F. Boyne; Secretary, J. Keelan. No beefs. Stores are im­ proving: want strawberries. Motion carried to accept communications. Ship's delegate elected. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. CHILORE (Ore), July S—Chairman, C-. Webb; Secretary, T. Yabloniky. One man injured and hospitalized in 'Canal Zone. Ship's fund—$17.20. No ROBIN LICKSLEY (Robin Line), beefs. Motion carried to accept re­ June IS—Chairman, Furtado; Secre­ cent communications from headquar­ tary, B. Bowlay. Few minor beefs ters. New ship's delegate elected. have been settled. Ship's fund—$21. Discussion held about lack of fresh No beefs or disputed overtime. Mo­ fruit with night lunch. tion carried to accept communications DEL ORG (Mississippi), June 11 — from headquarters. Ship's mail Is slow. Men to leave laundry in order­ Chairman, J. Burk; Secretary, J. Alsebroek. Ship's fund—$45.09. Everything ly condition. okay. Motion carried to concur in communications from headquarters. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), July Ship's delegate elected. 14—Chairman, C. Kelleher; Secretary, D. Beard, Steward department beefs DESOTO (Pan Atlantic), July 15— finally straightened out. Repair list to be taken care of. Cots have been Chairman, W. Fleishman; Secretary, E. Boyle. Everything running okay: ordered. Ship's fund—$15.36. Motion carried to accept communications no beefs. Ship's fund—$31.22. Motion carried to accept communications from headquarters. Crew to cooper­ ate to keep messhall dean. Ship's from headquarters unanimousiy. Ship's delegate and secretary-reporter elect­ fund needs a boost. ed. Discussion held on shortage of milk at beginning of trip, because of SEACLOUD (Pegor), July S—Chair­ change of stewards. man, J. Maheney; Secretary, A. Tolantlno. No beefs. Condition of ship DOROTHY (Bull Lines), July »— discussed. Ship to be secured before Chairman, F. Walker; Secretary, J. sailing. Knight. To. check with patrolman and find out If penalty cargo is aboard. SEA COMET II (Seatradsrs), July 31 Some disputed overtime. All commu­ —Chairman, O. Ruf; Secretary, J. nications read and acceptedr Excess Guard. Galley and crew mess hall not linen to be returned for inventory. painted this trip, will have to wait un­ Better variety of cold drinks wanted til next trip. One man missed ship. at meals. Sink to be installed below Ship's fund—$35.75. Some disputed for cooks use. Poor launch seivice overtime, no beefs. Port patrolman to in Humacao. speak to captain regarding United States currency be used for draws EMILIA (Bull Lines), July 22 — during hours of 8 AM to 5 PM. Men Chairman, none; Secretary, W. Yarleaving cabins to clean them. brough. Everything running okay. July 24—Chairman, G. Ruf; Secre­ No beefs; no disputed overtime. Mo­ tary, R. Masters. Spoke to captain tion carried to write SlU headquar­ about painting galley and messhaU. ters, requesting companies to have No beefs, few hours disputed over­ payroll end December 31 instead of time. Motion carried to concur in overlapping the year. Ship's delegate communications from headquarters. to check with mate and rotate chip­ One man was refused medical treat­ ping, one day in morning and one ment in Rotterdam. Captain refused day in afternoon, so guys off watch hospital slip and told chief mate l^o can get their rest. treat him. Mate said nothing was wrong. FORT BR1DCER (US Petroleum), June 24—Chairman, H. Menz; Secre­ SEAMONITOR (Excelsior), June 24— tary, J. Haynes. One man sent to Chairman, J. Garber; Secretary, M. hospital. Ship's delegate elected. To Bugawan. Two men missed ship in check with captain and request that England. Picked up replacements. No next draw be made In Japanese" disputed overtime and no beefs. Mo­ money or travelers checks. Cooks tion carried to concur in communica­ foc'sles need painting. Additional tions from headquarters. Discussion windsaila needed. held on .use of washing machine. Crewmembers not to remove screen GATEWAY CITY (Waterman), July from drain. Wind chutes stick out 22—Chairman, W. Sink; Secretary, H. too far. Carmichael. Everything going okay. No beef.s; no disputed overtime. Mo­ . SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), tion carried to accept communications July 15—Chairman, W. Jones; Secre­ from headquarters. Cooperation with tary, W. Klelnola. One man missed messmen requested. ship. Ship's fund—$16.47. Motion carried to accept communications HEYWOOD BROUN (Victory Car­ from headquarters. Steward to be in riers), July 1—Chairman, C. Lee; Sec­ messhall at mealtime. Motion carried retary, H. Shartzer. Deck delegate to have steward turned in to patrol­ and ship's delegate elected. Motion man to explain poor condition of carried to accept communications food. from headquarters unanimously. Dele­ gate to see about keys for doors and SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), .scuppers for pantry. July 22—Chairman, S. Garcia; Secre­ tary, B. Hay. Stainless steel tubs haVe IDEAL X (Pan Atlantic), July 15— not been installed yet. One man Chairman,. V. SzymanskI; Secretary, missed ship. Everything okay. Ship's J. Tarrant. No beefs. Ship's fund— fund—$140. No beefs. Ship's dele­ S22.14. Motion carried to post recent ' gate elected. Headquarters commu­ communication. Refreshments to be nication regarding resolution was dis­ bought with, ship's fund. cussed and concurred in unanimously. Brothers asked not to make so much HILTON (Bull), July 13—Chairman, noise: there are brothers sleeping. J. Crowley; Secretary, R. Savior. Washing machine out of order, to be SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), repaired. Ship's fund—$20.50. Some July IS—Chairman, E. Hansen; Secre­ disputed overtime. Motion carried to tary, Hoag. No beefs, everything go­ accept communications from head­ ing smooth. Ship's fund—$48.22. Mo­ quarters. Ship's treasurer elected. tion carried to accept communications Poor water aboard.. from headquarters. Ship's deiegate and treasurer elected. Discussion held LAKE GEORGE (US Petroleum), about shipping going to shipyard on Juno 24—ChalrmeQ, M. Miller; Secre­ arrival In New York. tary, A. Aronlca. Shlp.'s . delegate elected. No beefs. Canvas needed aa STEEL "ARPRENTICC (fstfimlan), awning en fantall. Vote of thanks to July 4—Chairman, J. Brachtr Sacra- ateward department. Letter to be tary< G. Bryati. .Drinking water is written to heodquartera regarding had. Rooms and decks to be painted troaM* in engine department. fliVirni This Kind Of A Bottle Is Rare On Irish Shore first part of this trip. One man miss^ ship In New York. Proper care of laundry to be taken In future. Timer for machine can be bought for $4. Sanitary work to be alternated. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for special Independence Day dinner. VENORE (Ore), July 27—Chairman, G. Brown; Secretary, P. Meth. Letter regarding crew feelings about longer payoff periods has been written to Baltimore. Galley has been painted. Communication from headquarters ac­ cepted. Discussions held on hot water coming out of cold water faucets; drinking water has improved; crews quarters need painting; clarification on policy of sougeeing wanted. Pace TUrteeo LOG Working buckets to clean tanks after discharging cargo in Buenos Aires, Sea­ farers Angelo Romero (left) and Dominick DiFeo pile up that OT on the tanker Lake George, enroute to Venezuela for more oil. from the Ines last December 9, with a message requesting the finder to write him in the US. Now assured of a new "pen pal," Wuchina received a letter from farmer Danny Thompson of Islandranney, Bushmills, in Northern Ire­ land, describing how he came upon the bottle while visiting the beach to collect a load of seaweed. Bottles No Rarity Apparently the "find" was such a rarity in the area that the local newspaper devoted a story to it, although bottles—whiskey bottles, anyway—are no strangers to Bush­ mills. Partisans of Irish whiskey have been getting a special inner glow from a brand known as "Old Bushmills" since 1784. The an- \Packer Views Tripoli —Makes Own History Taking events in stride, Seafarers on the Citrus Packer are I homeward-hound again after another run to the Near East. On the previous voyage, they gave Tripoli a run for their money—and the Libyan capi-"^*: I tal gladly returned tiie favor. with E battle or two in that An account of the Packer's neighborhood also. I initial invasion of the Near East, I by Ollie Olvera, said they went I over "wondering If there were any suckers in Tripoli but, after they left there, it was obvious the suck­ ers were on board all the time." The cargo left over there con­ sisted" of sacked flour, grain and a quantity of excess US currency, fur­ nished by the crew. Beirut was also treated to a brief visit, but the ma­ Olvera jor action was re­ served for Tripoli, "a memorable I place with an historical hackground. The Marines had» a moI ment of glory there, Nick the Greek paid his respects to the fam» I ous Casino Uadaan and the French Foreign Legion got their licks in 'Before and After' Fell In Line "Accordingly, the historiiiallypiinded crew of the Citrus Packer fell right in line. We didn't have any special moment of glory . . . although we were honored at the Casino. In fact, the management had such a profitable time during our stay, it made us full book members." Based on information supplied by Bull Lines, which owns the. Ines, it's been determined that the bottle was consigned to the deep on an eastbound voyage to Rotterdam which began in New York on De­ cember 3, 1955. According to the ship's 8 AM posi­ tion on Decem­ ber 9, the Ines was 1,775 miles out of Rotterdam at the time. Thus it can be Wuchina assumed that the bottle pretty much followed the course of the ship across the At­ lantic although, lacking the advan­ tage of steam and radar, it took a longer, more northerly course and got boxed in on the passage between Northern Ireland and Scotland, where it remained for farmer Thompson to make his dis­ covery, SflU A Good Method Wuchina, , incidentally, recom­ mends this method of sending messages all over the world, al­ though this one didn't work out too wen in one particular. In addition to the letter from farmer Thomp­ son, Wuchina also received one from an "Irish lass" which he never really got if see. His wife got to it firtt. Last summer, a similar find was reported by a Cuban fisherman, who came up with a bottle message tossed over the side by two Sea­ farers on the Del Sud. The fish­ erman wrote about it directly to the LOG. --a Minute Memos SS McKettrick Hills, July 1: "One brother went to doctor in Aruba to see about his dysentery, was put on a tea and fresh apple diet, anil then tea and applesauce for another day ... Is now back to his regular one meal a day from 6 AM to 12 midnight." SS Antinous, July I: "Congratulations to Charles F. H. Garriz, chief electrician, on his good fortune. Message arrived that his permanent residence visa had been granted." SS LaSaile, July 8: "Discussion on using jelly glasses as drinking glasses . . . One man said it was 'against Union policy.' Suggestion turned down." —By Seafarer Norman Lighfe/f GOING ON A TRIP COMING OFF A TRIP • I- Aa wm-' �SEAFARERS Pare Fonrteen •1 Hard Luck Trip? Pal, Del Aires Has Had It Barring complete disaster, you'd have to go a mighty long way on bad breaks to top the recent "tough luck voyage" of the Del Aires. ^ "From the beginning of the Santos, the 1st assistant engineer voyage bad luck plagued this was accidentally blinded in the ship," declared Clarence V. right'^ye, and had to be left in the Dyer, ship's reporter, and Morris hospital. R. King, ship's delegate. They had hardly left the dock when one of the deckhands turned up with a broken hand. By the time the ship arrived in No Flying Saucers? Bottles, Butts Rouse Sleepers Everybody has a breaking point, and it looks like some of the drowsy bunch on the Queenston Heights have just about reached theirs. The boys apparently are weary of dodging missiles flung out of the messhall ports onto the deck where they've been sleeping on hot nights. The heat is enough to contend with by itself, they figure. At a recent ship's meeting where the situation came up, the deckslumberers cautioned the rest of the crew that they didn't look too kindly on guys who disposed of empty aoda bottles and the like through the portholes. The Health Department frowns on this as a method of trash disposal also, they pointed out. % A similar taboo was urged on cigarette smokers with a fondness for getting rid of their butts in this manner. That's what ashtrays are for, they added. Of course, nobody said those on the "inside" were aiming exactly, but it is pretty hard to miss a sitting duck at that. Then the Arg­ entine revolution broke out while the ship was lay­ ing in Buenos Aires. Later, as they were leaving Rosario, the No. 2 resister housing got soaked and presented a big mess for the elec­ tricians to straighten out. "They worked all night for over a week getting the machinery back in working order," said Dyer. Eberhart Dies Finally, the trip was climaxed by the death of Brother Charles Eberhart, 46, on the 4th of July, no less. Eberhart, a member of the deck gang, succumbed to a long ail­ ment. He had been an SIU mem­ ber since 1938. All in all, you've got to admit that even Sergeant Friday couldn't call this voyage 'just routine,' " the boys commented. Union Has Cable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address will as­ sure speedy tranhnlssion on all messages and faster serv­ ice for the men involved. Pin-Ups Make Dandy Decorations Ex-Seafarer'^ Cheers Progress To the Editor: Since coming back to Aus­ tralia in 1951, I have just man­ aged to get a copy of the SEA­ FARERS LOG, the issue of April 27, 1956. After all these years it was a great joy to get one and read every word (yes, every word) printed. As a former bookmember of the SIU from 1945 through 1950, I would appreci- Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. ate being put on the mailing list to receive each edition. It was with great pleasure that I read of your Welfare Plan, a marvelous step forward in unionism. As a very active member in the New Orleans area during the years I was a member, either as a ship or en­ gine delegate on practically every ship I sailed, it was with great pleasure that I read about how far the Seafarers have gone ahead. But with men of the calibre of Paul Hall, Lindsey Williams, Cal Tanner, C. Tannehill, Earl Sheppard, Joe Algina, Joe Volpian and others too numerous to mention at the helm, and with the backing of the members, how can the Union fail to go ahead? These men have always looked ahead, never backwards. I hope they carry on with the good work for many, years to come. Was Electrician I made a lot of friends while sailing SIU ships as chief or 2nd electrician out of New Orleans and would like to hear from them again. I am actively en­ gaged in the industry out here and would appreciate a copy of one oil the latest agreements, since all the things a man finds in other agreements may pos­ sibly be put to use out here in the future. Believe me when I say I wish the Seafarers all the success they deserve, as the top mari­ time union in the world today. Francis J. McQuillan it 3« Dad, Crew Mourn SIU Son's Loss A pair of pert pin-ups draw an appreciative glance from Sea­ farer Jimmy "Nick" Nicholson, AB on the Portmar. as he ad­ mires the decorating scheme in his foc'sle. Shipmate Charlie Burns recorded the scene with his camera. Burly Augfust 17, 1956 LOG To the Editor: \ The crew aboard the Linfield Victory extends its deepest sym­ pathy to brother John Wesley Smith on the death of his son, brother Gerald Smith, who had Any Tahers? a fatal accident in the Port of New Orleans while visiting htm. The younger Smith was killed by a train that was switching cars, blocking the entrance to the gate where his ship, the Raphael Semmes, was docked. He was trying to cross over a fiatcar when the train went into motion thro^wing him off bal­ ance, and he fell in between the cars. Upon the arrival of the ambu­ lance, both his iegs and an arm were amputated, and due to the loss of much blood, he died sev­ eral hours later at Charity Hos­ pital; New Orleans. Duska "Spider" Korolia Ship's reporter z. t Hospital Aid Was 'Big Help' To the Editor: I would like to thank the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan for helping out so wontlerfully with my hospital and doctor bills re­ cently. • I was in Emory Hospital for. two weeks, and the Welfare Plan paid haif the hospital bill plus $56 on the doctor's bills. This sure helped since I haven't been able to work since then. I had quite a time getting thihgs done as my husband, D. K. Waters, was on a trip and I had to Mrs. Waters wait until he sent - his last discharges. But everything worked out fine. It's nice to know we have someone to help us out when we need it the most. I'm still glad I'm a seaman's wife. Thanks again for every­ thing. Mrs. Drury K. Waters JiS) "t McKettrick Hills Skipper 'A Find' pleasure in giving his personal attention to the problems of the crew. Here are a few examples of his courtesy: A letter left on his desk will be mailed, with postage charged to the slopchest account. Payment for a purchase may be arranged, same deal. He has worked out a system to hsjp those who wish to send money through the mail by having travelers checks available. Valuable letters are dispatched to the home office by registered mail, with instruc­ tions to forward. Since courtesy is contagious, it naturally works botli ways. When the old man grins and points to the percolator, he gets coffee without making the man on watch look or feel like an ap­ ple polisher. The ship itself has a bent axle and a knock in her engine, so some scrap dealer may soon own her for 20 bucks a ton. She has had her share of beefs, but she's a real SIU ship. She will be recognized as an SIU ship four miles away in the Los Angeles smog by the sound of her steam whistle alone, and our LA smog is now so thick you can poke your finger into it and see the damn hole for a week. Daniel D. Backrak 4" t 4" Runner Cheers Relief Skipper To the Editor: With ail due respect to our regular skipper, Capt. I. F. Woods, the crewmembers of the SS Alcoa Runner wish to ex­ press their gratitude to our present captain, Jonathan W. Taunton, for his excellent lead­ ership and ability to treat the crew with the best of courtesy. We extend our very best wishes to him in his future voy­ ages and may God accompany him always. Crewmembers, SS Alcoa Runner 3) ^ 4 4 To the Editor: I doubt if there is a skipper anywhere who couldn't learn something from Capt. Robert­ son of the SS McKettrick Hills. To the Editor: He has done more than his My last ship was the Azalea share to help make this ship the City and what I wouldn't give one we dream about but seldom to be on it now! This Marine find. • Corps is driving me nuts. How about getting me "paid On other ships I have found that giving us what we are en­ off" from this outfit so that I titled to often seems to annoy can get a job on an SIU ship? I would appreciate getting the the captain. A little thing like launch service is often a chronic LOG so that I could keep up with shipping and all the other bellyache for all concerned. But when we dropped anchor news. It would be wonderful to in Rio Grande, Brazil, we had a find out how some of my old launch running before anyone shipmates are doing and about was ready to go ashore, and no the progress the SIU has. made. I joined the SIU in 1950 and one had to ask for it. left in 1954. Here's hoping I'll Smile Always Helps see you all soon. A smile and a greeting from the skipper can go a long way PFC Charles A. Murrah towards producing cooperation Recon Co., Hqs. Bn. and understanding. I really be­ 2nd Marine Div., FMF lieve Capt. Robertson takes Camp Lejune, NC Marine Wants To Keep In Touch By Bernard Seaman �SEAFARERS Aoffiul 17, 195« Pare Fffteen LOG flq. Tallyii^i Committee Report ror, without any effect, hut'so long as we have this (Continued from page 10) election of a Polls Committee. One meeting was detailed procedure, members working on Polls Com­ held at 9:00 A.M, and the other at 12:00 A.M. Also mittees should watch all details, no matter how on July 19, 1956, it was necessary for the Port of small. This Committee finds that the voting on the Baltimore to hold two special meetings for the elec­ tion of a Polls Committee. One meeting was held proposition "Do you approve the above Constitu­ at 9:00 A.M. and the other at 3:00 PJW. The neces­ tional Amendments?" has been carried by more sity of the second meeting in each case arose due than a two-thirds majority of the valid ballots cast, to the fact that a member of the Polls Committee that the balloting was conducted secretly, and that elected earlier/could not remain for the remainder there were no protests of any kind made by anyof the day i.nd another member had to be elected body to this committee's knowledge. There are no to the Committee, to replace hinir We see abso-^ discrepancies requiring special membership action lutely no objections to this, particularly since the as per the constitution, other than those set out in moment the member left, all voting was stopped this report. until the full membership of the Committee was This Committee further finds that all of the functioning. We do not consider any action by the ^provisions of Article XIII, Section 3-B through membership to be necessary, but we nevertheless. Section "5, of the Constitution have been duly obbring it to the attention of the membership. Our served, and the voting requirements set forth in only recommendation is that, if-a member knows he the resolution voted by the membership have can't serve the whole day, he should not take on also been duly observed. Your Committee there­ the job in the first place. fore finds that these constitutional amendments In checking the rosters of all ports, we have found have been constitutionally approved. that on July 18, 1956, in the port of Baltimore, that DATED: August 14, 1956 the roster for the day was only one page. Of the three man Polls Committee, only two men had Name Book Number Department signed the roster. Also, we found that on July 20th, S-11 Deck 1956. in the port of New Orleans, that the roster for J. Schwinn the day was two pages. Of the two pages, only one J. Obreza ' 0-25 Deck had been signed by the full committee of three, while th.e second page had been signed by two. We C. W. Emanuel E-103 Engine feel that in both of these cases, it was an act qf B-36 Engine carelessness, but since all the ballots and stubs W. Biskas checked out, we recommend that the membership R. Leader L-6 . Steward approve our procedure, which was to ignore the YiSO omission. We consider this to be a very minor er- A. Yarborough Steward Navy, Co's Vie For Leftover Mariners A real fight may be shaping up between the US Navy and private shipping companies over the eight Mariners which the Government still has available for sale. The Navy wants all eight ofv the high-speed freighters. But' now, with shipping booming, so do the private operators. Backing up the companies' stand. Senator Magnuson of the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee last week asked the Commerce Department to halt its proposed transfer of the ships to the Navy. Built For Commerce Senator Magnuson pointed < ut that the Mariners were built under the terms of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act specifically to be avail­ able for US foreign commerce. Whatever the outcome of the situation, it is not expected to affect the plans of Arnold Bern­ stein Lines which already has one Mariner committed to it for con­ version to a low-cost trans-Atlantic passenger ship. Seeking the Mariners are several private operators including the Matson Navigation Company which wants all eight of them for a new service from Atlantic ports to the Far East. The Mariners were originally built during the Korean war at a cost of about $9 million each but today's costs would be double or partment since joining the Union in more than that figure. 1951. He is survived by his moth­ er, Mrs. Ella Faulkner of Hender­ son, North Carolina. MAI DISPATCH ROU, MMP Get 6% Wage Hike The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the The Masters, Mates and Pilots Seafarers Welfare' Plan and the and the Radio Officers Union have SIU death benefit is being paid won six percent increases in wa^s to their beneficiaries: and overtime, following wage re­ Charles F. Eberhart, 46: Brother opening negotiations with Atlantic Eberhart died on July 4, i956, of and Gulf coast shipowners. All of the increases are retro­ pulmonary congestion while sail­ ing aboard the SS Del Aires. Placfi active to June 16, 1956, although of burial is not known. Brother the actual reopening date for both Eberhart was a unions is this coming Sep­ charter member tember 30. The increases come of the SIU, join­ under a three-year pact with the ing in 1938 in the operators reached iast year. Port of New Dollar wage adjustments in some York. He had • ratings were also included in the been sailing in gains affecting members of both the deck depart­ unions. ment. Brother Eberhart is sur­ vived by his wife, Mrs. Pearl Eberhart of St. Augus­ tine, Fla. • » • Arthur R. Brooks, 55: Drowning was the cause of Brother Brooks' death on June 23, 1956. in Balti­ more, Maryland. Burial took place in the Baltimore National Ceme­ tery Ita Baltimore, Maryland. Construction delays compelled Brother Brooks had been sailing the Marine Cooks and Stewards out of Baltimore In the deck de­ Union to postpone dedication cere­ monies for their new San Francisco headquarters. The formal dedica­ tion will be held one month later on Friday, September 21 at 1 PM. MCS hopes to have some of its of­ fices functioning in the new build­ ing before the dedication date. It SIU, A&6 BIstrict is located at 350 Fremont Street, UIO E. Bidtlmor* St. around the corner from SIU of BALTIMOBB Earl Sbeppard, Apent XAitern 7-4900 North America headquarters, J. L. Logan, 36: Brother Logan died in an automobile accident on May 4, 1956 on Highway 20 near Gibson, Louisiana. Burial took place in Masonic Cemetery in La­ fayette, Louisiana. Brother Logan had been sailing in the engine de­ partment since 1947. He joined the Union in the port of Baltimore. He is survived by his wife, Bea­ trice Logan of Washington, DC. ^ George M. Smira, 40: On July 27, 1956, Brother Smira died in New Orleans, Louisiana. Place of burial is not known. Brother Smira had been a member of the SIU since 1945, joining in New Orleans. He shipped out in the steward de­ partment. Broth­ er Smira is sur­ vived by his sis­ ter, Gloria Smira of New Orleans, Louisiana. Nominations... (Continued from page 2) joint patrolmen. Norfolk: One agent, one joint patrolman. Savannah: One agent, one joint patrolman. . Tampa: One agent, one joint patrolman. Mobile: One agent, three joint patrolmen. New Orleans: One agent, three joint patrolmen. Houston: One agent, one joint patrolman. San Francisco: One agent. Other West Coast officers will continue to be appointive because there are no A&G District compa­ nies with main offices on that coast. There were 78 candidates in all for the 49 posts which were on the ballot in the 1954 elections, the largest number of candidates ever to file in an SIU election. DIRECIORY OF SIU BRANCHES t t i The Brotherhood of Marine En­ gineers reports it is on the lookout for engineers with limited tonnage diesel tickets to fill jobs available on the West Coast. Further infor­ mation can be obtained by con­ tacting Jack Re^an, BME San Fran­ cisco representative, at 450 Harri­ son Street in that city. 'i> . Both welfare and vacation pay­ ments have shot past the million dollar mark, the Sailors Union of the Pacific reports. Welfare pay­ ments stood at $1,029,252 as of June 30 while the vacation plan was over the top by more than $7,000. The Welfare Plan was negotiated in November, 1949, and the vacation plan payments began January 1, 1954. BOSTON S70 State St. Jamea Staeehan. Axent Slclunond 3.0140 HOUSTON 4S03 Canal St. C. TannehUl. Actinp Apent Capital 7-6fiS8 LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Apent BBmlock 6.9744 MOBILB 1 South Lawrence St. HBmlock 3.1754 Cal Tanper. Apent NEW ORLEANS 633 BlenvUle St. Lindaey WUllama. Apent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 079 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 0.6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Reel. Apent HAdiaon 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA ,....337 Market St. 8. Cardullo. Apent Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA, PR. .Pelayo 51—La 9 Sal CoUe. Apent . Phone 3-5996 SAN FRANCISCO .......450 Harrison St Leon Johnson, ^ent Douplas 3-5475 Marty Brelthoff. West Coast BepresenuUv* SAVANNAH 3 Abercom St E. B. McAuley. Actlnp Apent Adajns 3-1728 SEATTLE 3505 1st Ave. Jeff GUlette. Apent EUtott 4334 TAMPA 1800-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Bannlnp. Apent Phone 3-1823 WILMINGTON. Calif 509 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent. .Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS....675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul BaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS C. Simmons. Joint W. HaU. Joint R. MatUiews. Joint SUP HONOLULU PORT COLBORNB 103 Durham St. Ontario . Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario.......372 Kinp St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. EC 61714 Cormorant St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC '....298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. 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Phone; Essex 584U All of the following SIU families will collect the $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Rosemary Bischoff, born June 29, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. G. F. Bischoff, Irvington, NJ. t i. i. Paul Labaron Collier, born May 22,1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Ralph Collier, Mobile, Ala. 4> 4" Gary Paul Karlis, born June 24, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Ronald Lester Karns, New Orleans, La. t. S. Nancy Carol Manning, born June 6, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Mich­ ael M. Manning, Tampa, Fla. $> Cecilia Reyes, bom June 29, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Pedro Reyes, New York, NY. i 4« i Hector Vargas Ruiz, bora June 17, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Gi­ ovanni Vargas, Ponce, PR. t 4^ 4i Maria Dolores Vegas, born July 3, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Abra­ ham Vegas, Brooklyn, NY. t. i. t. J" 4" 4» t. t. t. it ti Donald Theodore Wagner, born July 4, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Donald Wagner, Jersey City, NJ. John Alfred Oslon and Frank Earle Oslon, bora to Seafarer and Mrs. Maurice J. Oslon, Somerville, Mass. 4» 4i 4" Teresa Carol Whisenant, born June 8, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Marcus Whisenant, Princeton, NO. Robert Mitchell Wilburn, born July 6, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Aaron M. Wilburn, Galveston, Tex. ti ' E. Rin Yueng, bora July 2, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Yuen Yueng, New York, NY. 4" 4' 4i Patricia Albanese, bora July 19, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Rocco Albanese, Lyndhurst, NJ. . 4* 4" ) James David Callaway, bora April 14, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Lloyd T. Callaway, New Orleans, La. 4« 4i 4' Richard Charles Kimberly, born June 19, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Bernard H. Kimberly, New Or­ leans, La. SteUa BoniUa, born July 15. 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose E. Bonilia, New York, NY. 4" 4^ i Jeffrey Michael Colucci, born July 19, 1956 to Seafarer and Mrs/ Michael Colucci, Brooklyn, NY. Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that payments of funds, for what­ ever Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G repre­ sentatives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, be sure to protect yourself by immediately bringing the mat­ ter to the attention of the sec­ retary-treasurer's office. T'i' �Vol. XVill No. 17 SEAFARERS AWARDED FIRST PRIZE • GENERAL EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE • loss npPtCIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • LOG INTERNATIONAL LABOR PRESS OF » World Eyes Suez Fate As Egypt Seizes Canal Representatives of two dozen major nations, give or take a couple, sat down yesterday in T nndon at a fateful international conference which will have important ettects on Sea­ farers and all seamen everywhere. The conference was called in an effort to set up inter­ national regulation of the Suez Canal and permit the free passage of ships of all nations^ It is an outgrowth of E^pt's"^ seizure of the Suez properties. Egypt had asked the West for hundreds of millions in aid As water passages go, Suez to build a huge dam on the Nile. The Soviet Union then AUERICA ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT * AFL-CIO GIBRALTAR \ How Suez Dispute Oeveieped is easily the most important in the world. Ah average of 45 ships a day pass through the 105 mile waterway, most of them tankers. In addition to oil, Suez is a major transit for chrome, copper, tin, rubber, lac and many other prod­ ucts which are vital to the econ­ omy of the United States and its allies in Western Europe. Consequently when the Egypt­ ians seized the canal there was a great outcry, particularly in Eng­ land and France which rely al­ most completely on the oil flow from the Persian Gulf. Egyptian funds were frozen by the US, British and French. British navai units and paratroops started mov­ ing and for a while it was feared that open fighting would erupt. Adding to the alarm was the fact that Egypt's government has been cuddling up closely with the So­ viet Union and other Communist regimes. Effect On Jobs Looking at it purely from the shipping viewpoint, any closing of the canal would have an immediate effect on shipping patterns and on Seafarers' jobs. At present a supertanker running from the US East Coast to the Persian Gulf and back figures about 45 days for the run—approximately 9,000 miles each way. Taking the long way around Africa would add at least 15 days extra and 6,300 miles to the round trip voyage. For a T-2, the added time would be about two days more. Putting it another way, it would take a minimum of three tankers to do the work of two now on the Persian Gulf run. At present, the US has 490 tankers under the American flag. Most of these of course are on coastwise and near­ by foreign runs. The US Maritime Administration has a limited re- jumped in and said they would give more aid than the West. Western countries, including the US, cooled off on. the dam plan because Egypt was getting arms and Communist techni­ cians from Russia and was also supporting anti-western moves in other countries. When the US, Britain and France announced they would not help Egypt build the dam, the Egyptians seized the properties of the Suez Canal company, saying they would use the money from the Canal for the dam project. The company is owned by the British government and British and French stockholders. The US, Britain and France froze Egypt's cash holdings and other assets and called for international control of the canal to assure its uninterrupted operation. A conference was called for this purpose, beginning yesterday in London. If the Egyptians fail to agree, the Western countries will probably cut off all aid and boycott Egyptian trade. Closing of the canal would likely follow such a Western move. serve of 39 tankers which could be pressed into service, creating a temporary shipping boom. The Navy has already requested 17 for its own needs. However, the long run effect of the Suez closing would be to put US tankers at a serious competi­ tive disadvantage, since the addi­ tional time ships would be out would widen the cost difference between US and runaway flag ships. That would tend to encou­ rage operators to place more ships under runaway flags. Effects ashore of new tanker routing would be serious. At pres­ ent, about 1,200,000 barrels of oil are loaded daily at Red Sea and Persian Gulf ports for shipment to Europe and the United States. While tankers and oil are the most important part of the picture, freight movements would also be drastically affected. A Liberty ship with a load of grain for Bombay coming off an East Coast port would have to figure another 18 days' steaming time. Of course, the Egyptian Govern­ ment has not yet interrupted traf­ fic in the canal. Indications are that the Egyptians are as anxious as everyone else to keep the canal open because Egypt needs the $40 million a year in net revenue that the canal tolls produce. What wor­ ries the maritime nations of the world is that discrimination will be exercised against certain ships and certain countries. Even before Egypt took control of the canal away from the Suez Canal Company, the government had discriminated against certain ships. All Israeli flag vessels were ^automatically barred from transit, as well as US ships and others who serviced Israeli ports. It's been reported that one small tramp operator even had to change the ownership of his vessel and its name because it had stopped at Haifa on a previous voyage. If this could go on while the Suez Canal Company still retained the waterway, western nations are fearful of severe restrictions in the future on their ships, if their poli­ cies do not agree with Egypt's. . At present there is guarded opti­ mism that some kind of under­ standing can be worked out to keep the canal open to all .comers. Ship­ owners say they haven't planned any shifts in operations yet, but they are keeping their fingers crossed along with the rest of the world. 11,400 MILES Map shows how ship coming from mid-point of Persian Gulf reaches Gibraltar via canal after about 5,100 miles of travel} around Africa adds over 6,000 miles to journey. Arab oil terminal hand rigs hoses for loading oil aboard tanker (rear) at Ras Tanura. Over I million barrels of oil are loaded daily at Red Sea and Persian Gulf for shipment to Europe and the United States. ' * ^ y-:- ' Two tankers are shown at one side of T-shaped pier at Ras Tanura. Other half of T cross-bar (not shown) can handle two more ships. At left is view of harbor of Port Said, Mediterran­ ean terminus of Suez Canal ships. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 17, 1956 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SHIPS BILLS SIGNED AMENDMENTS CARRY; 39 POSTS AT STAKE IN UNION ELECTIONS IBL PETITIONS FOR DOCK VOTE SHIP BILLS SIGNED, BIDS LET ON NEW PASSENGER VESSEL NEW CEMENT SHIP DUE ON FLORIDA RUN SHIP PRICE RISE BALKS TRADE-INS CG URGES US ADOPT NEW RUBBER LIFERAFT STEEL SHIPS SAIL, SPUR BALTO JOBS ATOM CRAFT, NEW SHIPS ON WAY FAIRISLE SOLD TO SIU CO. PLAN NEW IMPROVEMENTS FOR MOBILE SIU HALL ONASSIS-US DEAL SPEEDS SUPER SHIPS CHARGES FLY IN DORA DISASTER MTD WORLD NEWS STARTS SECOND YEAR PILGRIM SHIP REPLICA DUE HERE IN 1957 COAL OUTFIT GAINING IN BID FOR LIBERTYS ‘NAVY, CO’S VIE FOR LEFTOVER MARINERS WORLD EYES SUEZ FATE AS EGYPT SEIZES CANAL Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/17/1956 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XVIII, No. 17 1956 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ff8304de6723d05fbdad52911d2a12f9.PDF 4ace121ff8bafb497294dd160f9e98ab PDF Text Text 'hrers  jS®!  y SECURITY  ! N  UNITY  Seafarers'  International Union of  North  America  Official Organ of the Atlantic, Gulf and Great Lakes Seamen  VOL.  I  NEW  YORK,  N.  Y.,  FRIDAY,  AUGUST  18^ 1939  BROTHERHOOD  OF THE  SEA  446  NO.  16  VOTING ON CONSTITUTION STARTS  P&O SHIPS REMAIN TIED  Lakes Nominations  UP  IN  FLORIDA  PORTS  For Officers Opens  Phoney Fenagling by NMU Officials  Eyed  With Suspicion  by SIU  BailoHng  to  Be  By  Australian  System  NO  FINK  CREWS  SHIPPED  ROTARY  QUESTION  Detroit,  Mich.,  August  IB­ A  ^  Miami,  Fla.,  August  14—The  P&O siiips  have  been  tied  Nominations  for  officers  of  the  up  since  July  25th,  because  the  company  wishes  to  take  Great  Lakes  District  took  place  "time  back"  for  overtime.  We  are  not  going  to  make  the  at  Headquarters  Branch  on  Tues­ organization  take  a  five  j'ear  step  backwards.  This  is  the  day,  August  15.  Deadline  for  from  ships  and  other  attitude of  the men,  but  the  NMU  phoneys have  the idea  that  nominations  Branches  is  August  21.  Balloting  as  long  as  they  help  the  shipowners  break  our  strike,  the  will  take  place  during  the  month  shipowners will  let  them  sail  the  P&O ships.  of  September,  by  Australian  sys­ These  remarks  are  based  on  the  facts  that  the first  NMU  tem.  The  new  officers  will  be  in­ officials sent  three  men  into  Havana  to organize/crews.  They  stalled  on  November  1.  failed,  because  two  went  to  the  hospital,  and  the  other  one  The  elections  are  held  during  the  month  of  September,  on  the  couldn't' etay long enough  to bring.^  DRAWN  CLOSELY  ON LINES  OF  CONSTITUTION  OF  SUP  Noupination  of  Officers to  Take  Place  Latter  Part  of  September  ­  f  MILITANT  POLICY  ADOPTED  The  Constitutional  Conference of  the SIU  delegates  came  to a  successful  conclusion  in  Savannah  on  August  4th,  after  having been in  session about  three  days.  During  lAat  time  the  delegates  had,  by  spending  many  long  hours  in  conference,  completed  the  business  at  hand,  and had  adopted a  constitution, drawn along industrial  and  had  also  made  arrangements  for  the  nomination  and  election  of  officers.  No  time  was  lost,—as  every  delegates  turned to,  and finished up the  job in  minimum time.  Lakes,  by  special  decision  of  the  Voting  on  the  proposed  Constitution  started  in  some  of  are  bucking,  besides  the shipown­ Savannah  Conference,  to  make  it  them flowers.  ^the  Branches  at  last  Monday's  The  next  thing,  —  the  NMU  ers'  propagandaf  so  get'  the fish­ possible  for  the  greatest  number  regular  meeting,  but  due  to  the  Agent  in  Tampa  spent  two  hours  hooks  out  of  ypur  pockets,  and  of  men  working  on  board  vessels  fact  that  the  printed  copies  of  the  aboard  the 3S Cuba,  but  when  his  help  us  win  this strike.  at  the  height  of  the  season  to  proposed  Constitution  were  a  lit­ own  memberslilp  in  that  branch  John  Gunnison,  Agent  vote,  and  participate in  setting  up  tle  slow  in  arriving  in  New  York,  realized  what  he  was  doing,  they  the  District  as  part  of  the  Sea­ Report  from  Tampa  voting  did  not'  start  here  until  made  him  lay  ofl.  farers'  International  Union  of  August  16.  Voting  on  the  Con­~  Tampa,  Fla.,  August  10  —  The  North  America.  Last  Friday,  the  SS  Munargo  stitution  will  continue  until  Sep­ crew  of  the  SS  Cuba  of  the  P&O  Crew  of  SS  Arlyn  made ~a  trip  in  the  SS  Florida's  Balloting  Explained  tember  25.  Steamaliip Conipaay  are still  hold­ place,  but,  of  course,  "this wasn't  Walk  Off  Ship  Here is  how  the  Australian  bal­ Election  of  Officers  finking",  as  their  new  Ag^t  put  ing  their  own  against  the  chisel­ lot  works:  Each  member  will  get,  ing  company,  and  they  will  hold  Nominations  for  Atlantic  and  it,—this  was  merely  "aeoommo­,  by  his  own  request,  a  ballot  from  SKIPPER  STALLS  Gulf  District  officers  will  be  made  dating—the—shipowner."  This  tight  until  the  company  comes  the Union  Hall or  Patrolman.  The  through  with  the  overtime  that  at  the  last  two  meetings  in  Sep­ • arae phoney,  not  realizing  that  member  will  mark  secretly  his  On  contacting  the  SS  Arlyn  of  tember,  and  the  voting  will  take  his  predecessors  could  not  stay  these  crews  have  to  put  in  for  ballot  in  ink  or  indelible  pencil.  the Bull  Line the  other day,  I was  place  all  through  the  months  of  "Jesus."  The  Union  locals  in  this  long  enough  to  enjoy  the  sun  and  He  will  then  put  the  ballot  into  gats  around  here,  made  the  port  are  'aacking  the  seamen  up  a  blank  envelope.  He  will  close  met  by  a  somewhat  disgusted  November  and  December.  For  the  statements to  the  pickets  that  HE  one  hundred  percent,  and  we  are  the  blank  envelope,  and  put  it  crew.  I had  no  more  than  gotten  Lakes  District  the  nominations  would  walk  through  the  picket  getting  all  possible  cooperation  into a stamped  envelope to  be pro­ aboard  when  the fun  began.  T  saw  will  be  made  during the  month  of  a  bunch  of  men  going  over  the  August,  and  the  election  held  in  line.  To  date,  we  haven't  seen  from  the  C.T.L.A.  vided  by  the  Union,  upon  which  The  members  in  this  port  wish  will  be  printed  the  address  of  the  side  with  their  gear,  and  asked  September.  It  is  believed  that  him  again.  Where  are  you  old  boy?  Dear  "No­Watertenders­ to  thank  the  crews  of  the  SS  Pan  Detroit  Post  Office  Box  number  of  them  what  the trouble  was.  They  practically  every  member  will  Joe",  don't  send  any  more  stooges  Koyal,  SS  Jean  Lafitte,  SS  Topa  which  the  Postmaster  rfstains  the  replied  that  it  was  the  same  old  have an  opportunity  to cast  a vote  down  here,—we  get  our  hands  Topa  and  the  SS  Ipswich  for  key.  On  September  30,  the  Post­ story,  —  not  enough  fans,  no  in  his  respective  District  withLv  dirty  handling  them,  and  it  takes  their  donations  that  they  gave  for  master  will  surrender  the  key  to  screens,  no cots,  when  they  want­ the  allotted  time.  a  week  to  get  the  stink  off  the  the  picket'  line.  Qualitications  for  Officers  the  regularly  elected  balloting  ed  a  drink  of  water  they  had  to  waterfront.  • ' Shipping  is  fair  in  this  port,  committee  wlien  it  presents  the  walk  amidships  to  get  it;  also  Under  the  provisions  of  the  pro­ (ContinueA  on  Page  3)  Now  fellows;—this  is  wliat  we '  proper  credentials.  The  commit­ that  the  ship  was  supposed  to  tie  posed  Constitution,  new  members  tee  will  then  take  the  envelopes  up  in  Baltimore,  and  they  didn't  must  serve  a  six  months  proba­ to  Headquarters  Office,  and  will  see  why  they  should  ride  her  to  tionary  period  before  they  are ad­ first  check  off  the  names  and  Baltimore,  when  they  lived  in  mitted  to full  membership.  Quali­ numbers  from  the  outside  en­ New  York;  so  they  might  as  well  fications  for  officers  are  that  tbey  velope,  against  the  files  at  Head­ pay off  and  go  home.  must  have  at  least  three  year's  quarters,  as  to  the  standing  of  discharges  in  their  particular  de­ Skipper  Stalls  each  member.  The  ballots  of  partment,  and  must  have  re­ I  then  asked  the  men  how  in  members  in  bad  standing  will  be  mained  in  continuous  good  stand­ Hell  they  expected  to  gain  condi­ declared  void.  ing  for  a  period  of  six  moni'hs,  ditions  if  tliey  hand  the  patrol­ Judge Rules That Gulf  Officers  Guarantees  Secrecy  and  have  not  previously  miscon­ man  a  lot  of  demands,  and  then  After  the  names  and  numbers  ducted  themselves  while  employed  Were  Illegally  Removed  walk  off  the  ship.  Finally,  the  are  cheeked,  the  outside  en­ as  an  officer  of  the  Union.  The  velopes  are  separated  from  the  next  day  we  shipped  four  A.B.'s,  question  of  an  officer  being  either  RANK  AND  FILE  VICTORY  blank  envtlopes  containing  the  1  O.S.  and  1  Oiler,  and  as  soon  a  citizen,  or  eligible  to  citizen­ ballots.  The  ballots  are  then  as  they  got  aboard  they  pulled  a  ship,  is  being  subjected  to  a  ref­ counted.  The hailoting  committee  meeting,  and  put  the  same  de­ erendum  vote.  New  Orleans,  La.,  August 15­^rhe  NMU  injunctiou  hear­ will  then  issue  a  statement  over  mands  up to  tlie  patrolman  as  the  The  Executive  Officer  of  the  ing  in  Judge  Byrnes'  court  rivaled  that  of  the  ISU  versus  the  signature  of  ail  members  of  other'brothers  who  had  gotten  off  Union,  in  each  District,  will  be  the  SUP.  the  committee,  announcing  the  the  ship,  with  an  additional  de­ the  Secretary­Treasurer.  He  will  mand  that  a  rider  be  inserted  ­in  The  same  setting:—Pie­cards  from  the  NMU  Top  Com­ result  of  the  vote.  be  aided  by  an  Assistant  Secre­ the  article3,''that  in the  event'  the  mittee  trying  to  take  Complete  possession  of  property, funds  This  system  guarantees  com­ tary­Treasurer,  and  one  patrol­ plete  secrecy,  and  complete  rep­ ship tied  up in  Baltimore, the men  man  from  each  nepartment,  who  and  agreements  being  held  in  tTie.{;  resentation  to  the  membership  blgniiig  on  in  Fhilly  would  get  will  assist  him  in  administering  name  of  the  elected  NMU  Gulf  of  the  working  class  to  where  first  class  transportation  and  sub­ District  officials.  workers  can  choose  a  union  of  both  on  shore  and  aboard  the  tlie  affairs  of  the  Union.  Atlan­ sistence  back  to  Philly.  This  to  ships.  There  will  be  a number  of  After  a  month  of  legal  subter­ their  own  and  run  their  union  tic  District  Headquarters  will  be  nominees  on  the  ballot  for  each  be  paid  in  cash.  The  three  de­ in  New  York,  Gulf  District  in  fuge  by  the commissars'  shysters,  as  they  see fit.  office.  It  is  entirely  up  to  the  partmental  delegates  and  I  con­ the  Judge  decided  to  dissolve  the  "However,  action  such  as  in­ membership  to decide  whom  they  tacted  the  captain,  and  the  same  New  Orleans,  and  Headquarters  writ  of  sequestration,  and  deny  stituted  here 'by  the  National  old  story  was  still  in  vogue;  "I  for  the Lakes  in  Detroit.  Curran's  injunction.  Phirther,  the  officers  of  the  NMU  is  a  detri­ want  to  serve  them  in  office  for  can't  do  anything  until  I  contact  Benefits  Provided  For  the coming  year.  It is  entirely  up  Judge  granted  an  injunction  ment  to  the .guaranteed  democ­ to  the  membership  to  decide  the  office."  The  crew  agreed  to  The  proposed  Constitution  also  against  Curran's  appointed  Gulf  racy  of  the  members  of  the  whether  they  wish  the  men  now  give  him  twenty­four  hours,  and  provides  for  shipwreck,  hospital  District  offlciale,  stating  in  part:  NMU.  The  decision  in  this  case  in  office  to  continue  for  another  when  the  time  was  up,  the  same  and  burial  benefits.  The  maxi­ is  based  on  the Constitution and  year, or  whether they  wish  to see  old  story  was  still  in  swing:  "1  mum  shipwreck  benefit  will  be  Court's Decision  By­Laws  of  the  NMU.  n,ew  faces  at  the  head  of  the  or­ have contacted  the office,  and  fhey  fifty  dollars;  burial  benefit  eighty­ ­  "That  he  (the  Judge),  appre­ "Now,  the  Gulf  officials  were  ganization  here  on  the  Lakes.  are  getting  in  touch  with  New  five  dollars, and  the hospital  bene­ ciated  the  fact  that  organized  (Continued  on  Page  4)  (Continued  on  Page  4)  (Continued  on  Page  4)  (Continued  on  Page  4)  Labor  bad  advanced  the  cause  BULL LINE RUNS  INTO TRW  Commissars  Lose  Out  by  Court Decision In Gulf  Ivl  •   A­ IIS;  •  •'   • .rm  • ~    ­'i • '  ir­H .  ;'V"i  r­u  ..fjt® ­i  I  •  '^1  • .  •   i  �P:;  2.  Friday, August  IS, 1939  THE  SEA FA R  E R  SV  L O  G  Published  by  the  Seafarers^ International  Union  of  North  America  BOSTON  Baltimore  Highliglits  News  Bits  'Ml  BALTIMORE BRANCH  REPOtTS  ORE  LINE SHIPS  IMPROVING  Affiliated  with  the  Aiheficah  Federation of  Labor  / Boston,  August  3—For  a  reason  not  made  public,  a  plan  to  con­ vert  the  former  Boston  four­ maSted  schooner  Harry  G.  Deer­ Atlantic  District  ing  into  a  barge,  a  fate  that  be­ HEADQUARTERS  fell  many  other  fine  schooners,  New York  (Phone:  BGwliug Green  9­3437)  2.Stone Street  will  not  be  carried  out,  and  the  BRANCHES  ­ vessel  will  leave  here  In  a  day  or  Boston  .1 Rowes Wharf  two  for  Portland,  Maine,  where  Providence  ........465 St>.  Main  Street  she  will  tie  up  again.  The  Deal­ Philadelphia  ...6 North  6th  Street  ing  is  one  of  the  last  of  the  big  Baltimore ...:  212  East  Pratt  Street  "windjammers."  Norfolk  .. .60  Commercial  Place  San  Juan,  Puerto  Rico  .8  Covadonga  Street  When  the  Canadian  lobster  Baltimore, Md,,  Angimt  lO—Shipping and business in  gen­ smack  Marie  Yvonne  arrived  here  Gulf  District  eral  continues'^good  along  this  ivateiffront,  and  de.spite  the  yesterday  from  Aguat'huna,  New­ HEADQUARTERS  usual  "depression"  sob  stories  of  the  steamship  companies,  fouiidflaiid,  a  new  skipper  was  in  New  Orleans  .....309 Chartres^Street  command.  He  is  Captain  Edward  it  is  noted  that  the  cu.stomary  seasonal  tie­ups  have  been,  BRANCHES  /  Samson,  and  he' succeeds  the  late  much  less than  in  previous years.  Bull Line  has only  two tied  Savannah  ...218  ^ast  Bay  Street  John  Bragg,  who  was  owner  and  up  as  compared  with  eleven  tliis  time  last  year,  and  both,  Jacksonville  136  Bay  Street  captain.  Captain  Bragg,  a  native  Miami  809  N. E.  First  Avenue  of  Port  Union,  Newfoundland, was  the  Calniar  and  Ore  SS  Lines  are  in  full  service.  Drydoeks  Tampa  206  Franklin  Street  found  dead  in  a  hotel  in  Mul­ and  shipyards  are  jammed  with  vessels  being  reconditioned  Mobile  ..i ,• ...  .55 So, Conception  Street  Houston  1712  •  75th  Street  grave,  N.S.,  last  Sunday,  and  his  after  lengthy  boneyard  .stays,  with  ESSO  and  SOCONY  death  waa  due  to  natural  causes.  the  forefront  in  reviving  several  old  hiilk.s  from  the  Solo­ Great  Lakes District  He  had  been  landed  at  Mulgrave  mon's  Island. Graveyard.  ^——  r—^  —  HEADQUARTERS  Detroit  1038  Third  Street  seriously  ill  oh  July  21,  and  after  diary  of  the  well  khown  "steel  Building  New  Ships  treatment  at  a  hospital,  was  dis  trust,"  always  has  been  a  tough  The  local  Bethlehem  shipyard  ADDRESS  ALL CORRESPONDENCE  CONCERNINQ  THIS  charged.  It  is  believed  he  was  proposition  in  this  port.  With  ,  PUBLICATION  TO:  planning to  rejoin  his vessel, when  has  three  combination  passenger­ the ships docklilg  right in  the cen­ death  came.  Captain  Samsoh  freight  keels  pn  the  ways  for  the  ter  of  the  steel  plant;  surrounded  "THE  SEAFARERS'  LOG"  brought  a  ehiptnent  "  of  31,291  Mississippi  Line;  Seas  Shipping  by  several  uiiles  of  .Company  P. O. Box  522, Oiurch  St. Annex,  New  York,  N. Y.  pounds  of  lobsters,  whicli  will  be  (Robin  Line)  have  also  given  the  property,  which  is  policed  by  a  the  last  of  Newfoundland  "live.s"  contract  for  three ships  to  the  lo  private  force  equal  to  a  city  of  to  come  to  Boston  market  this  cal  yard,  and  ther^  is  the  pros­ ten  thousand  population,  it  is  season.  pect  ofat  least five  of  the  18  practically  impossible  to  bring  Within  the next  week  the  whole  Lykes  being  built  here.  Noted  any  effective,  militant  action  to  clerical  force  of  the  Lighthouse  also  is  the  movement  of  several  bear  on  these  vessels.  However,  Bureau  in  Chelsea  will  be  trans­ lines  to headquarters  in  this  port  although  it, has  been  a  slow*  pro­ ferred  to  the  Customs  House,  and  and  the  number  of  companies  cess,  needed  improvements  are  assigned  to  quarters  on  the  thir­ making Baltimore  the  pay­off  and  gradually  being  brqught  about  on  teenth floor:  ^  sign­on  port  is  on  the  increase.  these  ships.  The  membership  in  three Florida  ports are  now  on  strike  The  worst  fog  in  the  history  of  War  Scale  Wages  against  the  Peninsular  &  Occidental  Steamship  Company,  in  Boston,  which  delayed  ships  and  tlet^ing  tlid of  Bi)g.4  Looking  over  the  reasons  for  a  sincere  effort  to  better  the  conditions  aboard  these  ships.  shipping,  has  cleared  for  the  time  The  company,  which  specializes  The strike has  now  been  in  progress since  July  25,  and final  being.  The  fog  lasted  for  eleven  the  approaching  boom  in  marine  in  the  manufacture  of  steel,  a  days.  The  Yankee  Clipper  was  at  transportation,  if  is  unquestion­ great  part  of  which  undoubtedly  settlement  is  not  yet  in  sight.  Saturday  night  and  Sun­ able  that  some  of  the  companies,  goes  to  the  making  of  munitions  We  can  not  afford  to  lose  this  strike, and  it  is  up  to  each  anchor  day  until  2;"00  o'clock,  with  180  especially  the  tanker  outflte,  are  for  the  taking  of  life,  is  at  last  and  every  member  of  the  ,S1U  to,give  their  complete finan  passengers  on  aboard.  She  Is  an  looking  for  trouble  in  Europe  be  beginning  to  spend  a  few  dollars  cial  and  moral  support  to  it.  If  tlie  sliipowners  succeed  in  excursion,  steamer  to  Province­ fore the  end  of  the year, and  since  to  kill  a few  of  the  rats and  bugs  shipowner  is making  prepa  winning  this  strike,  a  precedent  will  be  set  that  will  be  a  fown,  and  has  no  staterooms,  and  friend  rations for  such  an  eventuality,  it  that  infest  their  ships. The crew's  black­eye  to  the  organization.  The  P  &  O  Company  have  no  protection  from  the  weather,  probably  wouldn't  be  amiss  if  the  quarters  are  gradually  taking  on  so  there  was  a  good  beef  on  her.  the  appearance  of  places  of  hu­ made  use  of  every  means  at  their  command  to  break  the  She  is  manned^ by  a  NMU  crew.  SIU  officials  didn't  start  casting  man  habitation  and  we are  optlm­  *  a  weather  eye  in  that  direction  morale  of  these  men  on  strike,  and  although,  so  far,  no fink  The  SS  Governor  Cobb  is  tied  istlc  enough  to  believe  that  the  crews  have  been  shipped,  there  has  been  at  least  one  NMF  up  in  East  Boston,  awaiting  con­ also.  The  election  of  a  "War  day  isn't  far  off  when  the  boys  draw  up  manned  ship,  the' S8  Munargo,  made  a  trip  in  the  place  o  version  to  a  carrier  of  auto  trail­ Committee" authorized to  revised  agreements  with  wage  will  actually  "want"  to  sail  on  .  the  struck  SS  Florida,  from  Miami  to  Havana.  The  NMU  jBi:s.  She  is  due  to* sail  to  New  scales  boo3ted~ to  meet  the  new  these erstwhile  junk  heaps. Speak­ officials  may  make  the  claim  that  this  isn't finking,  but  it  York  some  time  this  month.  She  need;  bonus  scales  for  members  ing of  junk, we  thought one  of  the  was  built  in  Chester,  Pa.,  in  1906,  on  ships  navigating  dangerous  members  had  gone slightly  wacky  still is in  our  books.  A fink  by any other  name is  still a fink  and  will  run  for  the  Trailer  the other  day,  when  he  dashed  up  The .port  of  Miami  sent  a  representative  for  the  men  on  Ships, Inc.,  pf  New  York,  between  waters  or  carrying  "dangerous"  and  told  us  one  of  the  American  ,  cargoes;  compensation  rates  for  these ship.';  on  a  tour  of  the  East  Coast  ports,  at  his  own  ex­ Providence,  R.  1.,  and  New  York.  seamen  injured  pi"  shipwrecked  Range.  Line  ships  was  coming  pense,  to .solicit  donations for  a  strike fund  for  the  crews  off  The  ball  team  of  the SS  Boston  due  to  war­time  conditions:  down  Pratt  Street.  However,  yye  the  ESSCO  hasn't  lost  a  ball  should  be  drawn  up  as  soon  as  caught  on  when  he  glanced  out  these ships.  He remained  in  New  York  for about  two  weeks,^  of  game  this year.  They  have  tak«n  possible.  Since  the  United  States  of  the  window  and  saw  a  truck  and  went  aboard  ships  in  company  with  the patTolmen.  We  on  most of­the  leading  teams  here  load  of  assorted  scrap  iron  navi­ ,  are .sorry to say  that  he  met  Muth  a  vei'y  poor  response,  and  in  Bostcn,  and  a  few  in  New  Government,  and  the  United  gating the  street.  States shipowners  have  their  "M"  many  of  the  members  appeared  exceedingly  reluctant  to  York.  They  play  again  on  Satur­ day  plans  all  prepared  and filed  Voting  Bull  Contract  donate.  In  our  mind,  this  shows  a  sad  lack  of  true  union  day,  playing  St.  Anthony:s  at  away,  ready  to  be  put  into  fbrce  spirit,  although  the  crews  of  a  few  ships  did  come  thrbtigh  Everett  Field.  •   '  the  minute  a  European  war  Balloting  on  ratification  of  the  breaks  out,  It  is quite  logical  that  new  Bull  Line  agreement  is  in  with  good  donations.  the  Unions  should  take  similar  progress  here,  and  while  on  tltat  This  brother  who  came  here at  his o'wn  expense,  Is Hymie  steps  for  the  protection  and  wel­ subject'  might  we  suggest  to  the  Pesetsky,  and  we  would  like  to  say  that,  in  our  estimation,  fare  of  their  memberships,  and  Bull  Line  members  that  if  there  he is a  hard worker,  and  a  real Union  man,  and  is deserving  Ships'  Delegates;  Demand  to  avoid  the  disruption  likely  to  is  something  they  don't  agree  of  a  vote of  thanks from  the entire  membership.  We  can  use  that  all  replacements  produce  happen  if  they  are  "capght  with  with  in  the  contract,  that  they  point  out  the  part' they  don't  like,  a  properly  filled  out  assign­ their  pants  down."  a lot  of  men  of  his caliber.  T  and  recommend  what  tlrey  think  ment  card from  the  Dispatcher  Ore  Ships  Improving  Chairman  Dushane  sent  a  letter  on­August 15  to  all  At­ at  the  Union  hall.  it  should  be.  Otherwise  the  ne­ The  Orp~SS  Company,  a  subsi­ gotiating  committee  is  left  in  the  lantic  District  Agents  and  Patrolmen,  instructing  them  to  dark  as  to  what" should  or  should  further solicit  donations for  the  P &  0 .strike fund.  For each  not  be  amended,  clarified,  or  re­ District,  and  their  treasury  simply ,   can  not  stand, the  strain  donation  an  official  receipt  will  be  Is.sued,  and  the  names  of  vised.  of  supporting  a  strike  of  any  great  duration.  HARRY  LUNDEBERG,  Acting  President  .  *  11 Steuart Street,  S'an  Francisco, Calif.  Company  Finally Delousing (>ew  Quarters and  Making Them Livable  SUCGEST  "WAR  SCALE"  WAGE  ii;­­  ­•   •   !  • ' .^'i  "'it  YOUB.  HELP  IS NEEDED  TO  ASSIST  IN  DEFEATING  SHIPOWNEKSV  hw[  :­i'ii'  DONATE  TO P& O STRIKE I  '"­•   (.­• i'.:r'­;  E)rd)  m.  Notice:  ;sr^­  •   all  donors will be  publi.shed  in  the  LiUGr.  Your  moral  support  will,  of  course,  be  appreciated,—but  M  &  M  Line  Tough  ­ :  Are  you  going  to  back  these  Union  brothers  o7  yours  to  J0^  san't  buy  food  with  it!  COME  ON  FELLOWS,—DIG  Every  effort  is  being  made  to  the limit,  or  are  you  going  to  jet  them  down?  If  you  refuse  DEEP  IN  YOUR  POCKETS,  AND  ASSIST  YOUR  UNION  keep  in  touch,  with  members  to contribute  to this  worthy  cause,  you  can quit  calling your­ BROTHERS  IN  THEIR  FIGHT  AGAINST  THE  SHIP­ aboard  the  Merchants  &  Miners  self  a  Union  man,  because  it  is  the  duty  of  every  member  OWNERS!  DON'T  LET  THEM  DOWN!  DON'T  FORGET  Line,  but  there  are  so  many  com­ ^  sailing  the ships  to  help  these  brothers  out.  THAT  THE  EVENTUAL  OUTCOME  OF  THIS  STRIKE  pany  men  and  stooges around  the  Don't  forgetthose  men  down  in  Florida  are  walking  WILL  DIRECTLY  AFFECT  EVERY  ONE  OF  US,—AND  MMT  piers, that  it  is a  tough  pro­ position  making  contact.  Even  the  picket  line,—and  you  can't  keep  that  up  for  very  long  WE  CAN  NOT  AFFORD  TO  LOSE  IT.  the old  gag of  dressing the  patrol­ on  a;n  empty  stomach.'  They  deserve  your financial  support!  LAST  MONDAY'S  ATLANTIC  DISTRICT  HEAD­ men  in  ice cream  pants, putting  a  Giye  it  to^  them,  willingly  and  umstintingly  When  the  QUARTERS  MEETING  VOTED  A  DONATION  TO  THE  cigar  in  his  mouth,  a suit  case  in,/  Eastern  ships  were  on  strike  manj'  a  good  Union  brother  P &  0 STRIKE FUND, AND  WENT ON  RECORD TO  GIVE  eaeb  hand  and  sending  hitn  contributed  to  the  cause  with  good  hard  casli,  and  you  men  IT THEIR  FUTURE FINANCIAL  AND MORAL SUPPORT.  through  the  gate  disguised  as  a,:  .  who  w;ere  involved  in  that  strike  know,  how  badly  it  was  .  SUPPORT THE STRIKE  AGAINST  THE P & 0 SHIPS,  "passenger"  isn't  • working  very  r  well  as  the  MMT  cops  seem  td  be  needed.  AND  DON'T  LET  YOUR  UNION  BROTHERS  BE  DE­ able  to smell  a Union, man a mite  :  financially,  as  Is  this  FEATED  BY  THE  SHIPOWNERS!  away.  ,.• • •/''/    >  ­ iiw­T.  f­a'• :':  I :  •  ir­.  /  /, ,  .  ,  • is;  • ii i:;'­; 'idij'ii'ijtlDir*.:? i  ­m  I  i  .  I  • )  • • v>  )ri  'i' 1  �ff  ii'f. .^ VV'.  (  ;.C TfTjE^ftVlyjSfyy  '  I •   •   Friday,  August  liS,  1939  ft, 1939  ­  THE  SEAFARERS'  S E A  F A  LOG  ' >»  HERE  a«</  THERE  in  the  GULF  P & O STRIKE  NEWS/rom NE­W  ORLEANS  Commissars  Send  Stooge  to  Miami  to Herd  Finks  t  REASONS  FM NECESSITY  OF STRIKE  ASSESSMENT  (Continued  from  Page 1)~  and  we  have  a  small  shipping  list.  By  the  way  brothers.  Phoney  Epps  is  a  "G"  man  now,—he  is  working  on  one  of  the  City's  General Income of  Union Not  Garbage  trucks.  A  good  place  for  Sufficient to Support Strikes  a  phoney,  but  he  should  be  in  one  of  the  cans  instead.  Had  a beef  on  fre£h,q^ik  on  the  RATIFICATION  NECESSARY  Major  Wheeler  this  week,  and  the  Guif  Seamen Will Not  Crash Any  crew  was  ready, to  hit  the  dock,  Following  the  report  of  the  Constitutional  Conference  Bona  Fide Picket Line  but  the  "old  man"  saw  the  light,  delegate.s,  at  the  August  7th  Headquarters  meeting,  quite  a  and  came  across.  Up  until  now,  we  don't  see  any  few  of  the  members  seemed  to  be  of  the  opinion  that  such  a  CURRAN  GIVEN  WARNING  signs  of  anyone  attempting  to  thing as a strike assessment  i.s  not at all  necessary.  We would  Ne^w  Orleaiis, La.,  Augibst 15—The  SIU  has been  on  strike^ ship scabs  on  the  P&O ships.  We  like to  take this  opportunity  to  point out  that  a, strike  a.ssess­ wonder  why?  ?  ?  ment  IS necessary,  and  explain  why.  three  weeks for  an agreement.  The  temporary  agreement  ex­ Steady  as  she  goes  Any  of  those  members  who  were  involved  in  the  strike  pired  when  the  SlU  was  certified  as  a  result  of  a  collective  Otis Purry,  Patrolman  on  the  Eastern  Steamship  Company's .ships  this year,  or  who  bargaining  vote  eo'nducted  by  the  Lqjbor  Cohciliation  De­ were a.shore  at  the time,  will remember  that, if  the .strike  had  partment.  ;  lasted  another  week  we  would  have  been  absolutely  broke,  order  them  to crash  a  picket  line.  All  unlicensed  personnel  have  Headquarters  Report  and  with  our  ­backs  up  againsti  ^  —­—  been  on  the  picket  lines  for  This  sentiment,  apparently,  has  New  Orleans,  La.,  August  9—  three  weeks.  Only  the  licensed  been  developed  in  both  the  SIU  The  P&O  strike  was  called  July  the  wall".  They  will  also  remem­ prepare  for  war!"  You can't fight  officers  are  on  the  five  ships  of  and  the  NMU.  Any  stooge  who  25.  On. the  2,711^ .all three  of  their  ber  that  we  did  not  have  the  an  elephant  with  a  pea­shooter,—  fhlo  chiseling  outfit.  These  crews  tries  to  crash  a  picket  Hue  will  ships  in  operation  weie  tied  up.  funds  with  which  to  operate  a  and  no  more  can  you fight  the  assessed  themselves  $5.00  each  be  treated  by  both  unions  as  a  The  other  two  were  laid  up  at  more  satisfactory  system  of  feed­ shipowners  without  an ample sup­ ing  the  men  on  strike.  ply  of  hard  cash!  for  a  strike  fund  before  they  hit  fink,  reigardless of  Curran's orders  the  time.  .  the  bricks.  This  money  was  not  to  respect  the  P  $:  O  picket  It  is  a  well  known,  and  proven  Strike  Fund  Necessary  turned  over to  the  strike  commit­ line.  Curran's  orders  are  known  These  ships  are  still  tied  up.  fact  that  an  army fights  best  on  tee  and  has  been  used  for  the  in  the  Gulf  as  "Unity,—Moscow  Reports  have  reached  us  that  NOW:—the  monies  to  be  de­ a  full  stomach;  and  the  same  Watson,  NMU  Agent  in  Tampa,  rived  from  this  strike  assessment  thing  holds  true  for  an  efficient  maintenance  of  picket  lines  and  Style."  has  contacted  the  company  and  can  not  be  put  in  a  general  strike  picket  line.  You  can't  walk  a  soup  kitchens  in  Miami  and  Curran  Warned  offered  to  furnish  crews.  The  fund,  because  of  the  fact  that  our  picket  line  for ­very  long  with  Tampa.  Now  Comrade  Curranski,  we  agreements  do  not  terminate  Officials  Off  Payroll  wish  to  advise  you  that  the  SIU  company  is  afraid  to move  on  this  simultaneously;  They  must  be  nothing  but  an  empty  void  where  angle,  due  to  the  fact  that  Wat­ your  "darby  kelly"  .should  he!  The  officials  in  the  ports  in­ in  the  Gulf  will  not  tolerate  any  son  has  not  enough fiiiks  in  Flor­ used  for  any  strike  which  may  Anyone  who  has  done  picket  duty,  volved  have  voluntarily  gone  oft  picket  line  crashing.  If  such  at­ occur.  The  fact  that  our  agree­ knows  that!  the payroll  for  the duration  of  the  tempts  are  made,  we  will  concen­ ida  to  move  all  these  ships.  ments do  expire at  different  times  strike.  All  monies  collected  In  trate  our  defense,  not  against  the  Also,  the  strike  publicity  de­ is  all  the  more  reason  why  we  Financial  Picture  these  ports  from  other  ships  will  dupes,  BUT  AGAINST  THE  OF­ partment  has  made  excellent  con­ must  have a  strike fund.  You  can  But,  to get  back  to  the financial  be  used  to  defray  strike  expense.  FICIALS  RESPONSIBLE  FOR  tact  with  the  traveling  public,  not  finance  strikes  out  of  an  or­ side of  the  picture;—According  to  THIS  FINK  HERDING!  YOU,  who  remember  the finky  crews  of  ganization's  general  funds,  such  the  report  of  the  last  Quarterly  IVfoscow  Unity  LIKE  OTHER  LABOR  FAKERS,  the  Mono  Castle!  as  |s  derived  from  their  regular  Finance  Committee,  only  about  The  National  Council  of  the  WILL  BE  ELIMINATED  FROM  NMU  has  appointed  a  commie  THE  MAF^ITIME  FIELD!  You  Negotiations  were  broken  off  income.  This  Is  especially  true  of  3,100  members  were  paid  up  In  stooge  in  Miami,  who  has  stated  had  some  expedience  with  New  last  week,  due  to  reaching a  stale­ an  organization  as  comparatively  good  standing.  The  expenses  of  the  organization  average  approxi­ that  he  is  there  to  break  the  Orleans,  and  know  that  if  you  mate.;  The  company  claims  ina­ small  and  young  as the  SIU.  Since  this  organization  started,  mately  $1,600  per  week,  or  over,  P  &  O  strike.  This  comrade  will  herd  finks,  now  or  later,  you  will  bility  to  continue  overtime  pay­ ment's  as  of  the  last  four  months.  in  the  Atlantic District,  bur  week­ eighty  thousand  dollars  a  year,  learn  suddenly  that  the  seamen  never  return  to  the  Gulf!  The  memberfi  who  sail  those  ly  bank  balance  has never,  at  any  and  even  if  every  one  of  the  here  in  the  Gulf  District  will  no  "Red  Dean  scows  refuse  to  work,  except  un­ time,  exceeded  two  thousand  dol­ 5,500  members  religiously  paid  longer  allow  a  rabblarrauser  to  der  the  conditions  recently  inau­ lars.  Furthermore;  we  still  owe  their  dues each  and  every  month,  gurated  and  maintained  by  job  the  luternational  in  the  neighbor­ we  would  have  a  balance  of  only;  hood of  $3,400.  In  other  words, we  about  sixteen  thousand  dollars.  action.  are  not,  theoretically at  least, sol­ But,—according  to figures,  only  However,  the Labor  Department  rr  vent.  Our cash  liabilities  actually  about  three­fifths  of  the  members  was  instrumental  in  reopening ne­ gotiations,  beginning  Thursday,  exceed our cash  assets. How  then,  continuously  pay  dues.  At  that  August"  10th.  We  will  report  on  could  we  support  a  strike finan­,  rate,  by  the  end  of  each  year, we  would  be  in  the  red!  V  1  negotiations at  a later  date. Mean­ cially?  The  answer  is  obvious: —  Mobile Membership Prepares For  " p:  we  couldn't!  Vote  for  Strike  Assesspientd  '•   while,  these  scows  remain  tied  up  .Strike  a  Potent  Weapon  by  strike  action,  and  the  soup  Labor  Day  Celebration  Therefore,  in  order  to  assure  Remember:—;we  are  not  plan­ ourselves  that  we  will  be in  a po­ kitchens  are  functioning.  ning  on  having  a  lot  of  strike­s,  sition  to fight  the  shipowners  Red  Dean  WATERMAN  BRANCHES  OUT  just  for  the  fun  of  it;  but  the  whenever  the  necessity  arises, we  strike  is  Organized  Labor's  most  must  make  provision  to  maintain  Mobile,  Ala.,  August  15—The  reception  committee  that  the  rate  of  EIGHTY  CENTS  PER  potent  weapon,  and  there  are  a  fund  aside  from  the  money  de­ served  during  the  visit  of  the  Fink  School  Ship  "American  HOUR,—with  a  four  hour  mini­ times  when  it  must  be  used.  We  rived  from  the  general  income.  Seaman"  was  discharged  with  a  vote  of  confidence  and  mum.  Any  watch,  or  fraction  had  two  strikes  this  year: —  There can  be  only  one  solution  to  thanks for  the  hard  work  they  did  in  humming the ships for  thereof  is  $3.20,  When  the  entire  against  the  Seatrain  Lines,  and  this  problem,  and  the  answer lies  against  the  Eastern.  There  is  in  the  establishment  of  a  strike  voluntary  contributions  to  take  care  of  the  expense  of  this  eight  hours  is  Worked,  the  pay  is  $6.40.  The  only  exception  is  that  good  reason  to  believe  that  we  fund,  to  be  created  by  an  a,ssess­ reception.  The  total  expense  was^  '  mess  boys  and  mess  men  are  to  will,  sooner  or  later,  have  other  m_ent  .of  the  membership.  approximately  $350.00,  and  this  which  have  been  made  in  the  be  paid  at  the  rate  of  sixty­five  strikes,  and  it  is  also  quite  pos­ Too  much  can  not  be  said  In  amount  was  contributed  by  mem­ general  working  rules  since  the  pents  an  hour,—with  a  four  hour  sible  they  may  last  longer  than  favor  of  a  strike  fund,  and  it  bers  working  on  the  ships  out  of  Panama  City left  Mobile  on  Janu­ the  previous  ones.  To  guard  should  be  perfectly  obvious  to  the  Pprt  of  Mobile.  A  list  of  the  ary  30,  being  the  cause  of  most  minimum.  against  such  an  emergency,  we  Some  of  the members  are under  every  member  that  any  bona fide  ships  and  members  who  cdntri­ cf  the  disputes.  the  impression  that  other  mem­ must  be  prepared,  and  the  only  labor  organization  without  a  buted  is  so  lengthy  that  lack  of  Labor  Day  Preparations  bers  of  the  crew  can  swap,  and  viay  we can  properly  prepare is  to  strike  fund,  is  like  a  country  space  keeps  us  from  publishing  The  SIU  of  NA  in  the  Port  of  stand  each  others  watches.  This  have" an  amount  of  cash  in  re­ without an  army or  navy!  same.  The  average  contribution  Mobile  wbnt  on  record  at  a  regu­ is  wrong,  and  members  have  serve, so  that  we  can  successfully  was  ipproximately  one  dollar  per  VOTE  YES  ON  THE  STRIKE  lar  joint  meeting  held  Monday,  learned  that  charges  will  be  pre­ carry  on  a  strike.  man.  The  membership,  in  a  joint  ASSESSMENT  RESOLUTION!  meeting  here  commended  all  for  that  they  are in  favor  ofra  parade  ferred  again.st  them,  , and  they  Don't  forget  that  when  a  strike  on  Labor  Day.  A  special  commit­ will  be  removed  from  the  ship,  starts  the  Union's  income  also  their  cooperation  in  this  matter.  tee  was  elected  to,  contact  the  and  another  man  shipped  in  their  drops  proportionately.  In  the  Panama  City  Beef  other—various  labor  organizations  place.  case  of  a  general  strike,  the  in­ At  a  regular  joint  meeting  in  Mobile,, wltn  the  view  or  hold­ come  would  cease  completely.  In  Monday,  August  7,  a  letter " was  ing  a  parade  and  a  general  cele­ Waterman  Branches  Out  other  words: —everything  going  read  from  the  Deck  Department  bration,  with  speeches,  dancing,  out,  "and  nothing  coming  in!  if  delegfte  of  the  SS  Panama  City  and  general  merry­making  at  Three  ships  of  the  Waterman  we  relied  on  the general  funds  of  All  correspondents  to  Company  have  been  put  on  an in­ about  the  aifuation  that  arose  some  near­by  park  not  yet  de:  the  organization  to  carry  us  about  an  injured  AB  being  placed  cided  upon.  The  purpose  of  this  tercoastal  run,  from  Baltimore  to  through  a strike  of  any  real­dura­ the "LOG"  are  cautioned  on  board  the  ship  without  coming  general celebration  is to  show  the  the West  Coast.  The ships  placed  tion,  how  long could  we last?  The  that  all  contributions  must  through  the  Union  Hall.  The  let­ "bosses"  the  strength  of  Organ­ on  this  run  for  an  indefinite  answer  to  that  question  is  also  bear  their  written  signa­ ter  was  accepted,  and  a  motion  ized  Labor  under  the  banner  of  period  are  the  SS  West  Kyska,  perfectly  obvious.  Desoto  and  West  Madaket.  In  the  was  made  that  the  New  York  the  AFL  in  the  Port  of  Mobile.  ture,  and  book  number.  Prepai­e  for  War  early  Spring  the  Waterman  Com­ Branch  Investigate  the  matter,  pany  will  place  two  passenger­ To  the  best  of  bur  knowledge,  Typewritten  signatures  or  Relief  Watches  and  take  what  action  is  neces­ freight  ships on  the  New  York  to  all  bona fide  Labor  organizations  Several  memhers  of  crews  of  "sary.  initials  only  will  not  be  „  A number  of  former members of  various  ships  have  been  removed  New  Orleans  run,  with  "weekly  have  a  strike  fund,  because  they  the  crew  of  the  Panama  City  for  not  abiding  by  the  port  rule  sailings.  The  Waterman  Com­ well  know  t4iat  if  is  an  absolute  acceptable.  Bpbke  at  length,  and  it  was  the  relative  to  relief  Waljihes.  The  pany  is at  present  negotiating  for  necessity.  Some  unions  have  not  We will  not  publish  any  jgeneral  consensus  that  this  ship  port  rule  is,  in  any  port  where  the  purchase of  two ships  for  this  had  a  strike  in  years,  but  they  nevertheless  still  ­tnaintain  a  run.  there  is a  SIU  Hall, relief  watches  was  sadly  In  need  oL a  general  unsigned  com municaiions­.  0.  Underwood,  Gulf  No.  2  strike  fund,  "In  times  of  peace.  Rtraightening  'out.  The  changes  must  be  called  from  the  Hall,  at  SHIPS  PAY  OFF  EXPENSES  OF  RECEPTION  COMMITTEE  NOTICE  '• Ai  •   ­  *'.i  m  �yWM'­ f •   «.  ­li:.  i\M^'  j  • mv­ mm:  sa­:­  •   ^rt:v5\  iM^v •  |l':,';  NEWS  and  VIEWS  from  the  LAKES  BUFFALO  10  Exchange  Street  MILWAUKEE  730 S. Second  Street  BOB­LO  COMPANY  REFUSES  TO  ABIDE  BY  AGREEMENT  DETROIT  1038  Third  Street  CLEVELAND  1426  Third  Street  COURT DECISION  CONSTITUTION  DONATIONS TO P&O  STRIKE FUNO  (Continued  from  Page  J)  'fit,  one  dollar  per  week,  for  a  period  not  exceeding fifty­two  weeks.  The  cost  of  these  bene­ SS  SEATRAIN  NEW  YORK:  fits,  to  the  membership,  will  be  Numerous Beefs Settled  Through  Kelly  $1.00  an  annual  assessment  of  twd­niol­ Shank  50  Quick  Action  by SIU  Agents  lars.  Morris  .'  1.00  Policy  I.iai<I  Down  Boresenberg  1.00  Victory  for  VVorker.^,  GEORGIAN  BAY  JITTERY  Sabido  1.00  A  resolution, calling for^a  strike  This  decision  is  a  distinct  vic­ Burns  ...............  1.00  tory  for  the  workers.  It  proves  and  organizational  assessment  of  Rogeseh  1.00  five  dollars,  is  being  subjected  to  Detroit, Mich.,  August 16—Officials  of  the  Bob­Lo  Steam­ that  the  workers  no  longer  need  Garcia  ^50  a  referendum  vote  of  the  mem­ ers,  Inc.,  have  refused  to  alloAv  our  agents  to  board  their  to  fear  thb  dictates  of  would­be  Tillman  1.00  bership.  boats  for  tlie  transaction  of  Union  business.  The  Union  Stalins  and  Hitlers  in  labor  S,|mpson  1.00  The  confei'ence  delegates,  in  es­ signed  up  the  Bob­Lo  boats  this  year,  but  apparently  this  unions.  In  one  of  the  few  cases  George  50  tablishing the  policy of  the­Union,  Abina...  1.00  company  doe.sn't  knovr  the  .score.  By  unanimous  vote,  the  in  court  history,  the  workers  got  passed  the following  Resolution:  a  square  deal.  As  long  as  the  Banks  .50  membership  at  headquarters  in­"fr  ^  "WHEREAS:  The  Seafarers'  In­ courts  rule  that  they  will  not  fa  Westover  1.00  Btructed  our  Internation.al  Repre­ ary.  The  membership,  at  its  Eppinette  ........  .50  sentative  to file  a five  day  strike  August  15  Headquarters  meeting,  vor  any  individual or  group  of  in  ternational  Union  of  North  Amer­ Mesana  .50  notice  with  the  Michigan  State  unanimously  voted  to  place  a five  dividuals,  then  the  workers  have  ica  is founded  on  the  principle  of  the  rights  of  bona fide  seamen  to  Steenchen  50  Mediation  Board.  The  company  day  strike  notice  in  the  hands  of  a  chance.  Fernandez  .50  now  has five  days  to  decide  to  the  Michigan  State  Mediation  In  the  future,  th*  labor  .fakers  organize  into  a  democratic  sea­ 1.00  permit  the  Union's  authorized  Board.  No  doubt  this  will  encou­ of  Curran's  type  will  have  to  men's  union,  run  by  seamen,  and  Browii  Vreta  50  representatives  aboard  ship,—or  rage  the­timid  Mr.  Hatch  to  real­ abide  by  the  Constitutions  drawn  for  the  benefits  of  seamen,  and  Conner  ..  .r.  1.00  "WHEREAS:  our  parent  organ­ up  and  ratified.  This  is a  preced­ else!  ize  he is  going  to deal  with a  real  1.00  Union  that  protects  its  member­ ent  in  courts  that  can  be  used  by  ization,  the  Sailoj s'  Union­of  the  McCormlck  Beef  Settled  Lewis  1.00  Pacific,  is a  democratic,  bona fide  ship,  and  not  a  phoney  racket  workers  in  any  union.  The  old  beef  on  the  PM  No. 12  seamen's  union,  built  by  seamen,  such  as Secord'a..  "Red"  Dean  at  Toledo  has finally  been  set­ TOTAL  $18.50  and  whose  policy  has  been,  and  tled.  The  men  have  no  sleeping  is  today  to fight  for  the  principle  quarters  aboard,  and  it's  a  long  of:  SS ANGELINA:  ARLYN BEEF  hike  into  town,  from  the  slip.  Mr.  LAKES  VOTING  Riley  $  .50  Kent  of  the,Fere  Marquette  road  (1)  All  shipping  of  seamen  from  Wright  turned  down  Thompson's  proposal  the.  Union  Halls  on  a  rotary  (Continued  from  Page  1)  (Continued  from  Page  1)  Court  for  $1.00  per  day  for  a  bed,  but  basis.  ~  There  are  over  1,60'0  men  work­ York."  The crew  again  agi­eed  to  Bonefoiit  25  consented  to  have  a  regular  Full­ (2)  To fight  the  Fink  Hall  pro­ twenty­four  hours more,  and  then,  Doley  .....U  .50  man  coach,  with  clean  linen,  in­ ing  on  SIU  boats  on  the  Lakes,  gram  of  the  Maritime  Com­ after  two  days,  the  captain  called  Maldonado  ....  stalled  on  the  ferry  to  serve  as'  and  more  than  1,200  of  these  are  mission.  the  three  delegates  together  and  eligible  to  vote.  It  will  be  only  Ferrara  ........  sleeping  (quarters  for. the  men.  the membership's  fault  if  the  new  read  them  a  letter  whi^  stated  (3)  To fight  the  Training  Ship  Geanda  .......  .50  'Not  bad!  program  of  t|ie  Maritime  officials  are  elected  hy  a  small  that  it  was  not  the  policy  of  the  Cales  ' A fireman  on  the  Greater  De­ handful  of  votes.  Get  your  bal­ Bull  Line  to  issue  cots  or  mos­ Commission.  troit  was  discharged  recently,  lots  men,  on  the first  of  Septem­ quito  mettng. I then  gave the  cap­ (4)  To fight  any  attempts  of  the  Ellorin  Damaso  charged  with  being  drunk.  The  ber,  and  let's  go!  tain  the  necessary  twenty­four  establishment  of  compulsory  Fernandez  .25  crew  was contacted.  The  men  on  arbitration  for  seamen.  hours  notice,  and  told  him  that  Rodriget  ....... ......  .25  Constitution  Arii\­es  his  watch  all  state  he  was  not  the  crew  desired  to  be  paid  off,  (5)  To fight  any  and  all  political  Hernandez  ,....  50  drunk  at  the  time  the  complaint  The  proposed  Constitution  of  unless  their  demands  were  met.  parties  who  attempt  to  mus­ Ship's  Fund  ....  was  made.  Only  the first  assist­ the Seafarers'  International  Union  cle  in  on  the  seamen's  move­ Tries  Fast  One  ant  and  an  oiler  maintained  he  of  North  America,  drawn  up  at  ment  under  the  smoke  screen  TOTAL  . ._.. . ...... $10.00  was.  Thompson  and  McGinn  put  the  Savannah  Conference,  is  now  Five  hours  later  the  Bull  Lin'fe  of  Rank  and  File  unity  the first  assistant  wise  to  him­ here,  and  is  being  distributed  to  agent  came  aboard  the  ship  and  phrases.  (Such  as  the  Com­ self,  and  insisted  he  take  this  the  membership  at  all  ports.  The  asked  me  what  the  Hell  I  was  SS FLOW  CITY:  munist  Party,  who  are  busily  man  back  or  else.  He's  back!  Gorman  membership  will  vote  for  its  ac­ trying  to  pull  off,  and  \  informed  ......  $  .50  engaged  in  a  united  front  Hughes  ... ."^  ceptance  or  rejection  in  a  space  him  that  I  was  merely  there  to  50 •   Couipi'omise  Reached  movement  with  the  ship­ Med ford  .......  50  The  boys  on  the  Michigan  put  provided  for  that  purpose  on  the  see  that  the  company  didn't  pull  owners  and  the  "Maritime  Mcl^emore  ;50  up  a  squawk  about  getting  two  same  ballot  on  which  the  candi­ any  fast  ones  on  the  crew,  like  Commission, in  selling out the  dates  for  office  will  appear.  they  have  in  the  past.  Then  he  Mays  American  Seamen  to  Govern­ more firemen,  or  thi'ee  coal­pass­ Robertson  ers  aboard.  Our  representatives  Since  this  Constitution,  if  accept­ stated  that  this  was the  only  port  ment  regimentation,  to  fur­ Cable  ed,  will  be  the  law  under  which  on  the  Atlantic  Coast  where  the  ther  own  phoney  political  am­ negotiated  with  the  company.  company  was  having  any  trouble,  Frost  bitions)  and  They  succeeded  in  getting one  ad­ our  Union  will  function,  it  be­ Trevathan  .....  ditional fireman.  Due  to  the  fact  hooves  every  member  to  study  it  and  also  accused  me  of  having  it  "WHEREAS:  The seamen  in  the  Broderlck  in for  the company.  This was  said  .50  that  the  agreemeuL  had  already  carefully,  so  that  he  will  know  Atlantic,  Gulf  and  Great  Lakes  Munro  in  a  very  loud  voice  so  that  the  what  he  is  voting  for.  been  drawn  up,  the  men  exercised  Fittman  crew  could  bear  it, CYery  smart!)  Districts  of  the  Seafarers'  Inter­ ......  .50  Kulat­.y  Sliippiiig  good  judgment  in  not  pressing the  trying  to  discredit  the  Union  in  national  Union  Oif  North  America  Barry  ......  .50  matter  any  further.  Another  proposition  to  appear  the  eyes  of  the  crew.  He  then  have  gone  down  the  line,  and  are  Ship's  Fund  on  the  ballot,  along  with  the  can­ stated  that  the  company  had  the  going  down  the  line  100  percent  No  Support  TOTAL  $10.00  .  Steamship  Inspectors came  didates  and  the  proposed  Consti­ interests  of  the  crew  at  heart,  for  this  policy  as  the  only  policy  aboard  the  Grand  Rapids  for  life­ tution,  will  be  the  question  of  re­ and  just  to  prove  it,  he,  personal­ on  which  our  Union  can  function,  NOW  THEREFORE  BE  IT  SS  CITY  OF  ATLANTA:  boat  inspection,  at  7:00  o'clock  storing  the  rotary  shipping  li.st.  ly,  had  gone  ashore  and  bought  a  one  morning.  The  men  were  call­ There  has  been  so  much  beefing  water­cooler  for  them,  so  that  RESOLVED;  That  we,  the  dele­ Greer  ed  out  at 6:00  A.M.  for  breakfast.  back  and  forth  about  this  ques­ they  would  not  have  to  go  amid­ gates  here  assembled,  go  on  Grissom  i...  Due  to  the  fact  that  practically  tion,  that  the  Headquarters  ships  anymore  for  a  cold  drink,  record  as  unanimously  reaffirm­ Hoagland  all  the  grub  had  been  eaten  by  Branch,  at  its  meeting  of  August  and  he  further  said  'to  the  men:  ing  our  stand  on  this  policy,  and  Cetti  BE  IT  FINALLY  RESOLVED:  Ride  big  passenger  list carried  the  day  8,  went on  record  to  put  the  ques­ See,  we  really  have  your  inter­ before,  and  the  new  stores  were  tion  up  to  the  membership  of  the  ests  at  heart,  and  don't  let  this  That  we  pledge  ourselves  to  gq  Forrester  due  at  8:00  A.M.,  many  of  the  entire  Lakes  District,  for  settle­ patrolman of  yours make  you  quit  back  to  our  ports  and  ships  and  Kenny  ...............  for  this  Bablnger  ............  men  went  without  breakfast,  and  ment  one  way  or  the  other.  The  the  ship  and  deprive  you  of  your  oontinue  on fighting  squawked  for  action.  To  take  membership  should  not  fail  to  jobs, as  he Is  only  trying  to  make  policy.  The  foregoing  Resolution  was  care  of  the  beef,  Thompson  con­ register  its  wishes  on  this  impor­ a  name  for  himself  at  the  ex­ TOTAL  ...........  $5.00  '  tacted  the  .skipper  and  demanded  tant  question,  on  the  September  pense  of  you  men  and  your  jobs!"  introduced  by  "Whitey"  Hawk,  (NOTE:  THIS  WAS  VERY  who  attended  the  conference  as  a  Sp  ELLENOR  sixty  cents  for  each  man  who  got  ballot.  .$5.00  CLEVER  OF THE  COMPANY TO  representative  for  the  Deck  De­ SS  MILLINOCKET  rimmed  out  of  his  breakfast.  The  TRY  TO  DISCREDIT  THE  partment  of  the  SS  Acadia.  '  skipper  said  O.K.  He  would  give  SS  EDITH  ......  PATROLMAN  IN  THE  MINDS  It  is  the  general  consensus  of  Teamster's  Local  it  to  any  man  wh  oasked  for  it.  OF  THE  CREW,  BUT. IT  FAIL­ opinion  that  the  delegates  to  the  Neilson  Only  one  man  stepped  up  to  get  ED!)  Then  he  commenced  to  conference did  a very fine  job, and  A.  Kelcey  it!  Which only  goes  to show  that  holler,  and  tell  the  men  to  take  the proposed  Constitution  has met  SS  DELVALLE  ..  the  men  who  talk  loudest  in  the  the  ship  to  Baltimore,  and  the  with  considerable  commendation.  Cullison  .........  Hall,  are  not  ready  to  give  sup­ James  H.  Adams,  able  sea­ it  was  that  I  had  to  It  is  our  opinion  that  it  will  be  Sullivan  port  to  their  agents  when  Ihey  man,  Steamship  "Arlyn",  who  outcome  ,come  aboard  to  settle  beefs.  was injured  while the  ship was  out­holler  him,—and  what  a  pleas­ ratified  by  a large  majority of  the  in  New  Orleans  on  the  23rd  ure  that  really  was!  membership.  TOTAL  $18.91  Georgian  Bay  Jittery  day  of  May, 1939,  requests that  Take  No  Promises  ­The  Georgian  Bay  Line  would  Charles  Kellog,  Joe  Baker  and  If  is  the  custom  of  the  com­ give  a  damn  what  happens  when  fans in  good  order, and  other  gear­^  Hl^^..^ to  have  us  lay  off  of  their  Hqwartt,  able  seamen,  who  for  the  welfare  of  the  crews,  and  St^w^irds  Department.  In a  letter  were  working  with  him  at  the  parfy, when  a beef  arises, to  prom­ she  leaves!  from  Emery  B.  Hatch,  Secretary­ time,  communicate  with  Paul  ise  you  anything  in  order  to  get  I  believe  that  these  ships  com­ plenty  of  fresh  milk,  they  should  Tireasurer  of  the  line,  he  begs  us  C.  Matthews,  atornety,  of  No.  the  ship  out  of  one  port  to  the  ing in  to the  various  ports should  be.aet  down  until  everything  is  not  to  press  them  for  an  agree­ 11  Broadway,  New  York­  City,  next.  The  agents  in  charge  in  be  contacted  by  the  patrolman,  put  in  order  before she  sails.  (No  the  various  ports  are  responsible  and  if  they  don't  have  refrigera­ promises!)  ment  at  this  time,  since  he  al­ in  reference  to  acting  as  wit­ for  the  ship  while  it  is  in  their  tors,  cots,  netting, screens,  water­ ready  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Title A name given to the resource August 18, 1939 Description An account of the resource Headlines: P&O SHIPS REMAIN TIED UP IN FLORIDA PORTS COMMISSARS LOSE OUT BY COURT DECISION IN GULF LAKES NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS OPENS BULL LINE RUNS INTO TROUBLE BALTIMORE BRANCH REPORTS ORE LINE SHIPS IMPROVING DONATE TO P & O STRIKE COMMISSARS SEND STOOGE TO MIAMI TO HERD FINKS REASONS FOR NECESSITY OF STRIKE ASSESSMENT SHIPS PAY OFF EXPENSES OF "RECEPTION COMMITTEE" BOB-LO COMPANY REFUSES TO ABIDE BY AGREEMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/18/1939 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. I, No. 16 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1939 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1b70fa0463e9a6c0e14d286d6ca29501.pdf 90d0642f602f435dd16eacf964a65165 PDF Text Text ,  • •  , •   ••  • • •^­r^'    ;  4  •  Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL,  XII  NEW  YORK.  N.  Y„ FRIDAY.  AUGUST  18,  1950  No.  le  SlU Asks Clear Semrity Rnles  Matthew  Dushane,  Washington  representative  of  the  Seafarers  International  Union,  has  recom­ mended  that  the  Union  withhold  appointment  of  r^resentatives  to  the  recently^ devised  waterfrmit  security  council  until  the  regulations  and  proced­ ure  by  which  the  council  will  operate  have  been  made dear.  '  SUP  Secretary­Treasurer  Harry  Lundeberg,  SIU  A&G  District  Secretary­Treasurer  Paul  Hall,  and  SUP East  Coast  Representative  Morris  Wels­ berger, who are  President and  Vice­Presidents,  rc­ spectiviely,  of  the  SIU  interna­"  tional  organization,  acc^ted  Du­ and other signatories  of  the  anti­ shane's  reconunendation  as  "a  sabotage  plan  on  the  manner  of  sound  one—in  the  interests  of  operation.  In  announcing  Dushane's  rec­ our  membership  and  in  the  ef­ ommendation,  the  SIU  pointed  fective  functioning  of  the  secur­ out  that  its  record  on  commu­ ity  council." "  nists  was  clear,  and  that  as  re­ The  SIU  and  SUP  were  among  the  organizations  which  cently  as  last  year  the  Union  had  met  head­on  with  commu­ met  in  Washington  last  month  nist  elements  on  the  Canadian  with  Secretary  of  Labor  Mau­ waterfront  and  in  Europe.  rice  Tobin  and  adopted  a Ivolun­ tary  plan  to  prevent  communist  As  a  result  of  this  clash  the  sabotage  on  the  US  waterfront  commies  weir  routed  from  Can­ ada's  Eas^  Coast,  which  they  during  the  Korean  war  crisis.  had  dominated, up  to  that  point.  BARS COMMIES  Commenting  o n  Dushane's  Under  the  plan,  communists  statement,  SIU  Vice­Presidents  and  other  subversives  are  to  be  Hall  and  Weisberger  said  that  weeded  out  and  barred  from  both  organizations  were  emfdia­.  tically  in  favor  of  a  screening  sailing.  At  the  insistence  of  the  Un­ process  to  prevent  commie  sabo­.  ions,  rigid  protection  for  appeals  teurs  from  boarding  American  (Continued on Page 12) against arbitrary  decisions by  the  Coast  Guard  were  written  into  the  plan.  The  plan  also  sets  forth  that  "no  man  shall  be  classified  as  a  bad  security  risk  as  a  means  of  discrimination  be­ cause  Of  union  activity."  In  his '  recommendation,  Du­ shane  said  that,  before  being  The  SlU­manned  Isthmiaal  called  upon  to  participate  in any  freighter  Steel  Rover  was  hit  rulings  by  the  coimcil,  imion  five  shells  in  Hong  Kong  terri^  .  i  representatives  should  be  given  torial  waters  as  she  headed  fbi{  Indo­China  with  a  cargo  of  miliM  a  clear  picture  of  the  setup.  it;.  Since  the  Washington  meeting,  tary  supplies,  early  this  month.  The  8,000­ton  vessel  escaped  there  have  been  no  sessions  be­ tween  the ­government  agencies  with  only  minor  damage  and  there  were  ^no  casualties,  but  the  vessel  returned  to  Hong  Kong  after  the  attack.  The  origin  of  the fire,  believed  /  ^  to  be  of  small  caliber  shells,  warf  The  ease  of  the  American  people  against  Harry  and  passing  out  petitions  asking  for  his  release.  They  a mystery. However,  two commu­^  i  Bridges  was  settled  for  the  time  being  early  this  month  seem  to be  pretty much stirred  up about  a  guy who they  nist  artillery  batteries  have  beed  •,  ­Vl'm  when  Federal  Judge  George  B.  Harris,  charging  that  say  isn't  a  commie,  but  as  in  everything  else  that  the  sighted  about  10  miles  beloW,  Bridges  was a  menace  to the  security of  this  country,  re­ commies  undertake,  they  are  doing  a  bang­up  job.  And  Hong  Kong.  the  pity  of  it  is  that  they  will get  dough  and  signatures  At  Isthmian's  office  in  NeW  voked  Harry's bail and  threw him into the clink.  York,  a  company  official  said  For  the  benefit  of  those  of  you  who  haven't  been  from  guys  who  have^been  opposing  Bridges  all  along  —  the  Steel  Eover  proceeded  from  around  recently.  Bridges  was  convicted  of  perjury  last  from  guys  who  would  have  mSved  heaven  and  earth  to  Hong  Kong  imder  heavy  nava|  April  for  having sworn  falsely,  when  he  was  up  for  citi­ get  Bridges  deported,  but  wouldn't  lift  one  little finger  escort  to  Saigon,  where  she  un­ loaded  her  cargo  without  fur­ zenship in  1945, that he was  never  a  member of  the com­ to send  Harry  to  jail. Seamen  generally  are  like  that.  ther  But  as "far  as  we  Seafarers  are  concerned,  he  isn't  The incident  munist  party,  was  given  a five­year  sentence  and  had  his  vessel  will  call  at  Nether­ "poor  old  Harry." He  is,  and  has  been  ever  since  he  ap­ lands  East  Indies  and  Malay  citizenship  revoked.  The commies, of  course, are out  in full  force, yelling  peared  on  the  American  waterfront, a  conscious  agmt  of  ports  before  returning  to  tha  • "frame­up," shaking  cans  to  raise  money  for  "poor, old  the communist party and of  the communist  international,  States  sometime  e^d'ly  in  Octo­ ber.  (Continued  on  Page  2)  Harry"  (most  of  which  will go to  the "Daily  Worker"),  Chinese  Ceoimunlsts  Shell Steel Rover;  All Hands  Are Safe  The American Worker Wins One Round 11  �Fxidar. August  18, 1950  THE SEAF AJtEJiS EO G Page Two  Porfeet Argtiment  Far  Excess  Profits Tax  SEAFARERS LOG \ Published  Every.  Other  Week  by  the  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF  NORTH  AMERICA  Atlantic and Gulf  District  Affiliated  with  the  American  Federation  of  Irftbor  i  At  51  Beaver  Street,  New York  4,  N. Y.  I  HAnover  2­2784  WASHINGTON8  SUNDAY, JULY  30,  19S0  • Reentered as  second  class  matter  August  2,  1949,  at  the  Post  Office  in  New  York,  N.Y.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912.  Htw FortHM Are MaJe In  "War Betf Sleeks*  267  We Win One Round \  {Continued from Page I) .who has consistently supported Russian policy  to the detri­ ment of  the people  of  this country,  particularly the  work­ ing stiff.  In  our  book.  Bridges  has  always  been  a  menace­ man  who  did  not  hesitate  to sell  the  working  man  down  the  river  anytime Stalin  gave  the  word.  A  man  who  put  loyalty  to a  foreign  country  above  his  loyalty  to America  and  the American  worker.  A  man  who is  opposed  to UN  and  American  aid  to  South  Korea,  and  whose  organiza­ tion  (the  majiitime  section  of  the  commie­controled  tWFTU)  is  pledged  to  boycott  and  sabotage shipments of  men  and  arms^ to  Korea  and  the  democratic  European  countries.  iv..  The  case  against  Bridges  is  well­documented,  not  by  the  so­called  (by  the  commies)  "informers  and  stool­ pigeons,"  but  by  his  own  words  and  deeds.  His  actions  and  propaganda  very  definitely  detrimental  to  the  welfare  of  this  country  in  general,  and  the  labor  move­ ment  in  particular.  We  repeat.  Seafarers  generally  hate  to  see  anyone  thrown  into  jail—but  in  this  case  we  are  glad  to  see  that  Bridges  has finally  been  removed  from  the scenes,  and  put  in  the  bucket  where, he  can  no longer  sell  the  American  working  stiff  down  the  river  at  the  bidding  of  a  dictator |ike Stalin.  t" • ^,"3  a;  flu,  wtfctr  favorably^  companies  witli J«rte  wilitTT  yj'*" nhowtrtft  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pront­savins  aids  ana  Buy.  Hold  A  Sell  Consensus,  Fill  aut>  Clin  ds  mail  coupon  Profits Out Of Blood For  a  sample  of  excellent  pro­commie  propaganda,  see  the  ad  repf^uced  in  the  adjoining  columns,  which  is  only  one  of  the  many  that  appeared  in  papers  through­ put  the nation.  Now's  the  time,  the^ad  says  in  effect,  to  build  a  fortune  on  the  despair,  on  the  blood  and  dead  bodies  of  .those fighting  for  democracy  throughout  the  world.  There's  little  than  can  be  said  that  would  be  more  thilling than the "ad "itself.  But  what  effective  propaganda  for  the  enemy!  The  anti­democratic  commie  propaganda­producers  would  be  hard  put  to  conie  up  with  anything  so  effective  to  show  those  who  are  resisting  Moscow's  bait,  and  whose  faith  lies in the leadership of  the US.  It Now After  just  about  one  month  of  pperation,  our  Sea­ farers  Welfare  PJan  is  working  smoothly  and  efficiently.  'And  it's a  certainty  that  the Plan  will operate even  more  "  s,uccessfully as  time goes on. Little  kinks that crop  up here  ijnd  there  will  be  ironed  out,  and  the  little  unforeseen  firoblems  th^  inevitably  arise  in  the  administration  of  a  new  Plan  will  serve  to  tighten  up  the  machinery.  But  to m^e  the  Plan  a  100  percent  success,, the co­ operation of  all the­participants in its  benefits is absolutely  essential.  Right  now,  there's  the  matter  of  designating  beneficiaries  for  death  benefits.  Seafarers  should  get  one  oT the'new  beneficiary  forms  from  the  nearest  SlU  Port  Agent, fill  it out  arid  return it  to the Agent, or send  it to  the  Seafarers  Welfare  Plan,!  Room.612,  11  Broadway,  New  York City.  i  By  attending,, to  thismatter, at  once.  Seafarers  will  eiimiriate  the  possibility  of  any  complications  arising,  later on.  BRIGHTON.  MASS.  ROBY  S.  LUFLIN  FRANK  ALASAVICH  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moi^  levels,  but  no  pay  controls  until  bilization)."  wages  have risen  enough  at least  Without  the  idle  factories,  un­ to  meet  higher  living  costs  and  employed  workers  and  plentiful  Seafarer  Henry  J. Piekutowski,  known  to  thousands  of  "a  basis  of  parity" with  the  price  materials  of  1939,  the  United  climb  since  outbreak  of  the  Ko­ States  cannot  produce  adequate­ SIU  members as  "Cut  and  Run  Hank,'* died  suddenly  at  his  rean  war.  ly  for  defense  without  disturbing  By  WILLIAM  (Curly)  RENTZ  Brooklyn  home  on  August  2.  He  was  28  years  old.  The  council  demanded  that  the  all­time  record  peacetime  in­ Hank  had  won. a  legion  of  friends  and  acquaintances  Congress  enact  an  effective  ex­ dustrial  production,  the  council  BALTIMORE—Shipping  boom­ throughout  the  Union  through  the  medium  of  the  widely­ cess  profits  tax,  grant  rationing  said.  ed  in  this  port  during  the  past  power  to  President  Truman,  and  two  weeks,  and  we're  keeping  read  column  "Cut  and  Run,"  which  he  had  been  contribut­ CITE  PRICE­SOARING  repeal  the  Taft­Hartley  Law.  our fingers  crossed  in  the  hope  ing  to  the  SEAFARERS  LOG  for  the  past five  years.  that  it  will  continue  that  way.  There  is  no  need  for  compul­ Pointing  out  that  hoarding,  yfe still  have  men on  the  beach.  Few  of  his  Union  Brothers*  sory  manpower  controls,  the  price­raising  and speculative  buy­ knew  him  by  his  real*hame,  but  ing  already  are  threatening  a  At  any  rate,  we  can  always  say  coimcil  said.  nmaway  inflation,  the  council  that it  was swell  whiio it lasted.  all  knew  who  "Cut  and  Run  The  council  denounced  the  Ko­ Hank"  was.  Correspondence,  ad­ said  control  measures  must  be  Here  are  the  ships  that  paid  dressed  to  "Cut  and  Run,"  came  rean  aggression fiatly  as  an  "in­ prompt  and  effective.  Basic  com­ pff:  vasion ... by  Soviet  Russia,"  and  to  Headquarters  daily  from  SIU  modity  prices  already  have  gone  Angelina, Santore,  Lilica,  Mon­ ships  all  over  the  world,  con­ warned  that  the commimists  may  up  15  percent  since  June  23,  it  roe,  Steel  Ranger,  Edith,  Robin  taining  information  conceining  start  other fires  in  the  world  at  was  added.  Wentley,  Stbnewall  Jackson,  shipboard  events  and  personal­ the  will of  their leadership.  Prep­ Portmar,  Feltore,  Venore,  Eve­ ities. All  appeared in his  column,  aration  for  defense  must  be  Specifically,  the  council  pro­ lyn,  Mae  and  Marore.  broad  and  world­wide,  the  coun­ posed:  an  informal,  light  bit  of  chit­ That  prices  be  controlled  at  Sign­ons were:  cil  declared.  chat  that  was  almost  a  key  tp  levels  of  June,  preceding  the  Ko­ Santore,  Angelina,  Lilica,  Mon­ the  man  himself.  Occafionally  .  CHICAGO  MEETING  rean  outbreak.  roe,  Ponce  de  Leon,  Steel  Ran­ the column  was serious—as  when  That  taxes  be  raised,  in  ac­ ger,  Stonewall  Jackson,  Chilore,  it  dealt  with  the  Union  Hank  so  In  their  program,  annoimced  cordance  with  ability  to  pay.  Portmar,  Edith,  Steelore,  Hilton,  highly  valued  —  hut  mpre  of­ at  the  annual  summer  meeting  That  excess  profits  taxes  be  Yaka,  Steel  Age,  Steel  Scientist  ten  it  was  humorous.  Never  was  in  Chicago,  the  AFL  officials  rec­ made  effective,  to  stop  profiteer­ land  A^ore.  ognized  that  "inevitably  wage  ing.  it  vicious.  ,  Things  were  livened  up  a  bit  controls  may  become  necessary."  That  the  President  be  author­ Seafarers  who  stopped  in  to  by the  following  in­transit  ahips:  But,  they  said,  a  "freeze"  of  ized  to  ration  scarce  consumer  visit  Hank  at Headquarters  knew  Madaket,  Black  Eagle,  Wanda,  existing wage  rates  would  be im­ goods,  regulate  heavy  industries  Alcoa  Pegasus,  Marymar,  South­ him  as , a  mild,  modest  and  sin­ fair,  and  would  injure  the  na­ and  allocate  materials with  prior­ cere Union  member,  with a sense  jxirt  and  Iberville.  HENRY  J.  PIEKUTOWSKI  tional  economy  irreparably.  of  humor.  ities  for  defense  needs.  •   "Wages  have  already fallen  far  EVERYTHING  SMOOTH  Hank  joined  the  SIU  Atlantic  behind  the  rising  cost  of  living,"  That  the  manpower  problem  and  Gulf  District  in  the  Port  of  Funeral  services  were  held  in  All  beefs  were  settled  aboard  the  council  declared.  "Wages,  be  handled  by  voluntary  cooper­ the  Szutarski  Funeral  Home,  246  New  York  on  Nov.  12,  1942.  He  ox  *  T,  , i  A  A  ation  of  labor,  management  and  l^p.  Everything  went  smoothly,  held  Book  No.  23814  and  saUed  Street,  Brooklyn,  on  August  therefore,  must  be  permitted  to  government  representatives  with  and  most  all  of  the  ships  were  in  the  Black  Gang.  He  survived  8.  Interment  was  in  St.  John's  rise  through  the  process  of  col­ no  attempt  to  draft  workers  for  without  any  troublesome  inci­ lective  bargaining, and  otherwise,  a  torpedoing  of  his  ship  in  1942  Cemetery,  Middle  Village,  dents. A few Ore  Line ships have  to  meet  these  higher  living  costs  jobs  in  private  industry.  Queens.  by  Nazi  U­boats  in  which  23  beefs  pending,  and  they  will  be  A  delegation  of  former  ship­ and to establish  a basis of  parity:  TOUGH  PROGRAM  lives  were  lost.  settled  as  soon  as  we  get  to  the  Wage  adjustments  must  em­ mates  and  Union  Brothers  at­ company  representatives  in  New  During  the  intensive  campaign  tended  Hank's  funeral.  Serving  brace  as  well  compensation  for  "The  foregoing  program  is  not  to  bring  the  Isthmian fieet  un­ as  honorary  pallbearers, were  the  increased  productivity  and,  in  an  easy  one  for  the  American  York.  There  are  about  six  Victory  der  the  SIU  banner  in' 1945­46,  following  SIU  members:  addition,  machinery  must  be  pro­ people  to  take,"  the  council  con­ ships in  the shipyard  here  which  Hank  was  among  the  most  ac­ John  Arabasz,  A1  Bernstein,  vided  for  the  adjustment  of  la­ ceded,  "especially  as  there  is  no  just  came  out  of  the  boneyard.  tive volunteer  organizers. In  fact,  PYank  Bose,  Paul  Gonsorchik,  W.  bor  disputes  and  adjustment  of  present  indication  as  to  when  So far  we do not  know to which  he  played  an  active  part  in  all  J.  Brady,  P.  J.  McCann,  P.  Lo­ grievances,  and  labor  must  be  the defense  emergency  will  term­ companies they will  go,  but we're  of  the  Union's  organizing  drives.  leas,  G.  Frank,  J.  Gallant,  Juan  adequately  represented  on  such  inate.  Later  he  became  a  member  of  Velez,  K.  Hagstrom,  J.  Elliot,  E.  boards  or  commissions."  hoping.  "However,  we  are  convinced    EAFARERS  M.  Smith,  L.  Lopez,  W.  McCord,  Asked  if  the  coimcil  meant  that  the  American  people  are  It  is  expected  that  more  ships  the "staff  of  the  • S will  be  coming  out  of  the  moth­ LOG,  remaining  in  that  status  R.  Ramos,  William  Glick,  A.  labor  would  offer  a  no­strike  ready  to  make  every  necessary  ball fieet  fcT  reactivation  in  the  until  his  death.  pledge,  William  Green,  AFL  sacrifice  to prevent  a  third  world  (Red)  Campbell.  currept  emergency.  This  would  He  is  survived  by  his  parents,  Also  J. Packard,  G. Jerosimich,  president,  said  such . a  pledge  war. And  we are  certain  that  the  not  have  been  necessary  if  we  Mr. and  Mrs. Boleslaw  Piekutow­ R.  Hannigan,  K.  Marston,  F.  W.  would  be  discussed  when  asked  only  way  to  prevent  such  a  war  is  to  achieve  an  overwhelming  had  maintained  a  suitable  mer­ ski  of  164  23rd  Street,  Brooklyn,  Heck,  E.  P.  Leonard,  J.  Heik­ for  Ijy  the  government.  diant  marine  after  the  last  war.  of  whom  he  was  the  main  sup­ kurinen,  K.  Wong,  T.  Torres,  R.  "When the  time arrives  for dis­ superiority  in  armed  strength  on  We  did  maintain  one  at  that—  port;  a  wife,  and  a  daughter,  Jacquin,  W.  Seaman  and  Mike  cussing  a  no­strike  pledge,"  he  the  part  of  the  democratic  na­ said,  "we  will  be  ready  for  a  tions  of  the world over  the forces  but  it  was in  the  boneyard.  Helenj  aged  3.  Colucci.  of  communist  aggressors."  The  defense  emergency  is  one  more  good  reason  for  knocking  out  the  Taft­Hartley  Law,  thS  By  CAL  TANNER  City,  Mobilian—all  Waterman—  relief  jobs  in  the  port.  These  have  gone  to  other  Unions,  and  council  said.  Its  repeal  was  des­ cribed  as  essential  to  labor­man­ the  H.  W.  Wiley,  SUP  coastwise  were  on  tugs,  shifting  gangs,  one  is still  unassigned.  MOBILE  —  Shipping  in  this  There  are  four  more  Victories  agement  cooperation.  tanker  and  the  W.  E.  Downing,  rigging  gangs,  and  deep  sea  re­ port  has  been  good  for  the  last  liefs,  and  helped  keep  the  mem­ to  be  pulled  out  in  this  area,  Mathiasen  tanker.  couple  of  weeks,  with  188  book­ bership .on the  beach  in  eating  and  we  are  hoping  that  the  SIU  men  and  55  permitmen  shipped  The  big  spurt  in  shipping  in  money  while  waiting  for  regular  will  get  some  of  them.  We  will  between  July  26  and  August  9.  Mobile  for  the  last  couple  of  jobs.  keep  the  membership  advised  I  weeks  came  from  the  two  Vic­ The  following  are  the  ships  tories  that  South  Atlantic  got  At  the  present  time  we  have  via  the  LOG,  when  we  get  the  Which  paid  off  here  during  that  Withdrawal  of  25  more  Vic­ out  of  the  laid­up fleet,  which  reconditioning  gangs  on  four  of  dope  on  them.  time:  the  Afoundria,  Alcoa  Pio­ took  crews  and  headed  for  the  the  Victories  that  are  being  pull­ Some of  the  oldtimers  present­ tory­type  cai­go  ships  from  the  neer,  Antinous,  Wild  Ranger,  Al­ West  (Zlqast. and  Far East.  ed* out  of  the  laid­up fieet  in  ly  on  the  beach  in  Mobile  in­ National  Defense  Reserve  Fleet  coa  Cavalier,  Fairport,  City  of  Mobile.  These  gangs  consists  of  clude  the  following:  Cecil  Mer­ was  ordered  last  Friday  by  the  Alma,  Alcoa  Clipper,  De  Soto,  5  FOR  WATERMAN  three  FWTs,  three  Oilers,  Stew­ ritt,  Othat  Bryars,  James  Ben­ Maritime  Administration  of  thq  Monarch  of  the  Sea,  Taddei  and  Waterman  SS  Company  also,  ard  and  Electrician.  When  these  nett,  BUI  Johnson,  Arthur  Milne,  Department  of  Commerce.  the  Alcoa  Pennant.  has ,sent fi,ve  ships  out  of  this  ships are  ready  to  go  to  sea,  and  Glen  Reid,  L.  B.  Tliomas,  John  These  vessels  are  scheduled  All  these  ships  paid  off  in  port  in  the  last  couple  of  we^  are  assigned  to  some  company  Smith,  W.  B.  Kavitt,  J.  P.  Mc­ for  cqieration  by  private  steam­ good  shape,  the  few  minoi* beefs  to  the  Coast  to  go  in  the  Far  that  we  do  not  have  a  contract  laughlin,  C.  E.  Demers,  C.  N.  ship  companies  for  the  Military  being  settled  to  the  satisfaction  East  trade caused  by  the  Korean  with,  the  men  are  laid  off  and  Matheny  and  D.  A.  Hutton.  Sea  Transportation  Service.  of  all  hapds  concerned.  given  their  shipping  cards  back  Some  of  the  Brothers  in  the  crisis.  Signing  on  were  the  Antinous  if  the  job  has  been  less  than  Mobile  Marine  hospital  now  re­ Eight  ships  will  be  withdrawn  While  this  shipping  is  a  big  iand  Desoto,  ^oing  coastwise;  fifteen  days.  The^e  benditioning  ceiving  their  Welfare  Plan  bene­ from  the  reserve  fleet  anchorage  help  right  now,  the  members  .Wild  Ranger,  to  Puerto  Rico;  jobs  pay  wages  and  full  subsist­ fits  of  seven  bucksya  week  in­ in  the  Hudson  River, New  York;  are  advised  that  these Waterman  Cavalier,  to  the  British  West  encp  and  overtime,  and  men  clude  the  following:  F.  E.  Ho­ five  from  James  River,  Virginia;  ships  which  have  been  running  Indies;  Fairport,  headed  for  Eur­ waiting  on  the  beach  have  been  bin,  T.  K  Burke,  C.  C.  Miller,  two  from  Wilmington,  North  into  this  port  up  until  now  will  ope;  City  of  Alma,  Citrus  Pack­ able  to  pick  up  a  fair  piece  of  J.  A.  Clark,  W.  M.  Simpson,  J.  Carolina;  six  from  Mobile,  Ala­ bama;  and  four  from  Beaumont,  probably  be  lost  to  the  (julf  E. Bennett.  er,  Wacosta,  Afoundria — Water­ chaiige  on  them.  area  for  the:duration  of  the  war  Texas.  man  —  Bessemer  Victory .  and  To  date  the  SIU  has  gotten  While  shipping  has  picked  up  Greeley  Victory—South  Atlantic  in  Korea.  This  will  probably  three  out  of  ten  Victories  pulled  a  little  bit  in  this  area,  we  are  This  brings  to  148  the  total  —all  headed  for  the  West  Coast  make  shipping  very  slow  in  the  out  of  the  laid­up fieet  in  this  not  taking  any  new  members  in  number  of  vessels  withdrawn  end  Korea;  and  the  Clipper  on  next  couple  of  months.  area,  all  three  going  to  South  the  Organization.  Members  who  from  the  National  Defense  Re­ its  regular  passenger  run.  In  addition  to  regular  men  Atlantic SS  Company: the  Besse­ are  bringing  their  friends  and  serve  Fleet  upon  the  request  of  In­trarsit  durlnfe  this  time  shipped  in  .the  last  couple  of  mer,  Greeley  and  Greece  Victor­ relatives  up  to  the  Hall  are  the  Military  Sea  Transportatiwi  Serviee.  Iwere  the  Gateway  City,  Azalea { weeks,  we  also  shipped  over  200  ies.  Out  of  the  other  seven,  six  advised  of  that.  Shipping  Good,  His  Brother  Seafarers  Baitimore  Keep  Moiim 'Cut And Run' Hank  Fingers Crossed  Boneyard Withdrawdk Boom Shipping In Port Mobile 25  Additional Ships  faken From Boneyard  •  �-i- Page  Fo«ur  rifi: >Eij^R«Jts LOG /  :  New  York  Shipping  Stiil  Fair,  But  Declines  From  Last  Period  /'­•   THE LOG PRESENTS A RIVAL By  JOE  ALGINA  NEW  YORK—Shipping  in  this  The  reminder  this  week  has I  port  was  fair  during  the  past  to  do  with  keeping  your  books  iwo­week  period,  with  a  slight  in good standing.  Recently a man  decline  in  jobs  over  the  previous  in  arrears  on  his  assessments  of­ weeks.  *  fered  the  excuse  that  "the  Pa­ The  following  were  the  vessels  trolman  didn't  take  it  out"  when |  he  collected  dues.  paying  off;  Frances,  Kathryn,  Puerto  Rico,  NO  EXCUSE  Jean,  Arlyji  and  Beatrice,  Bull;  Steel  Surveyor,  Steel  Mariner^  In  the  rush  to  effect  a  payoff I  Steel  Flyer  and  Steel  Worker,  of  a  ship  quick  enough  to  suit  Isthmian;  Beauregard.  Jean  La  all  hands,  a  Patrolman  now  and  Fitte  and  Choctaw.  Waterman;  then  may  overlook  a  thing  like  W.  E.  Downing  and  Julesberg,  that,  but  that's  no  excuse  for  a  Mathiasen;  Christina,  C a r r a s ;  man  not  having  his  assessments!  Evangeline,  Eastern;  Gadsden,  paid  to  date.  .  US  Navigation,  which  went  into  Check  your  book,  see  how  itj  layup,  and  the  Robin  Tuxford.  stands  and,  if  you're  behind  in  On  the  sign­on side  were  these  any  of  your  payments,  get  squared  away.  You'll  save  pos­ ships:  ­ sible  confusion  and  delay  plater |  Steel  Scientist,  Steel  Flyer  and  Steel  Fabricator,  Isthmian;  Choc­ on.  FMday.  AnguM  18,  19i»  Boston  Has  Eye  On  Two  Vessels  Out Of Beneyard  By  BEN  LAWSON  BOSTON  —  Four  payoffs  and  five  in­transit  ships  provided  this  port's  shipping  activity  dur­ ing  the  past  two  weeks.  Paying  off  were  the  Ann  Ma­ rie,  Bull;  Yarmouth,  Eastern; Ca­ tigny.  Cities  Service  and  the  Waqda,  Epiphany  Tankers.  The  in­transit  callers  were  the  La  Salle,  Waterman;  Steel  Sur­ veyor  and  Steel  Scientist,  Isth­ mian;  Black  Eagle,  National  Car­ go  Carriers,  and  the  Azalea  City,  Waterman.  Everything  was  in  pretty  good  shape  aboard  all  of  these  ships,  except  for  some  overtime  beefs  PECK  on  the  Steel  Surveyor  and  the  Ann  Marie,  and  a  performer  Like  the  other  SIU  shipboard  papers,  the  Del  Norte  "Na­ each  on  the  Black  Eagle  and  the  vigator"  contains  material  that  rivals  other  more  ehdmrate  Ann  Marie.  Both  of  these  men  commercial  puUications.  The  illustration  above  was  the  cover  have  been placed  on  charges  and  deugn  for  the  July  issue.  Belbw  is  the  lead  article  from  the  have  been  taken  off  the  ships.  same  issue.  Reading  it  you  will  know  why  it  was  featiired.  The  overtime  beet  on  the  Steel  Surveyor  will  be  carried  to  the  payoff  port  taw,  Robin  Wentley,  W.  E.  Dow­ ney,  Julesberg  and  the  Bull  Line  vessels.  Special  mention  must  go  to  the  LaFitte,  skippered­  by  Cap­ tain  "Red  Lead"  Anderson.  For  the first  time  in years one  of  An­ LEAVE  BONEYARD  derson's  ships  came  in  for  the  payoff  in  ship­shape  condition.  Two  vessels  have  been  taken  By  GORDON  L.  PECK  Believe  it  or  not,  aU  hands  were  out  of  the  boneyard  in  the  past  By E.  M.  BRYANT  satisfied  with  the  voyage.  Every  seafaring  inan  today  "I  passed  up  other  jobs  be  week—the  Binghamton  Victory  SAVANNAH  —  Regular  jobs I knows  that  the  members  of  the  cause  the  pay  was  triflipg,  but  and  the  Simmons  Victory—and  .  FUSSY  GUYS  were  scarce  around  these  parts  siU  have  top  conditions  in  the  the  point  came  where  it  was  it  is  hoped  that  they  will  be  A  couple  of  weeks  ago  ship­ in  the  past  two  weeks.  Some  re­  Industry,  and  that,  having  fought  work  or  starve,  so  I  took  a  job  operated  by  the  Waterman  cut­ ping  took  a  welcome  rise  in  this  lief  was  offered  in  the  form  of  for  these  conditions  intend  to  in  the  stock  room  of  a  depart­ fit.  More  on  this  later.  port,  as  it. did  in  several  others.  standby , jobs  but,  of  course,  they  hold  on  to  them  at  any  cost,  ment  store.  I  punched  a  clock  It  was  with  deep  regret  that  As  soon  as  there  appeared  to  be  were  not  enough  to  alter  the J Nevertheless,  we  occasionally  every  morning,  and  if  I  was  a  we learned  of  the  death  of  Peter  quite  a  few  jobs,  some  of  the  situation one  way  or the  other.  hear  soma  malcontent  griping  few  minutes  late  I  had  to  ex­ Sogoy,  Book  No.  35383.  Peter,  men  on  the  beach  began  to  get  The  lone  vessel  to  come  in  because  he  thinks  that the Union  plain  to  the  strawboss.  No  coffee  who  sailed  in  the  Black  Gang:  fussy  about  their runs  and ships.  here  for  a  payoff  and  sign­on  hasn't  done  right  by  him—^he  time,  and  if  I  made  a  Tim  to  aadn't  been  well  for  the  past  The  result  is.that,  in  the  past  was  the  BuU  Lines'  ship  SS  wants  eggs  in  his  beer,  yet.  the" head,  the  boss  looked  at  me  couple of  years.  He  will  be miss­ two­week  shipping­period,  quite  as if  I'd  robbed  a  poor­box.  First  ed  by  his  many  friends  in  the  a  few  jobs  went  to  men  with  Emilea.  Two  others  also  poked  I  sailed  with  a  man  of  this  thing  I  did  every  morning  was  SIU.  white  cards,  even  though  the  their  noses  in,  but  on  in­transit  caliber  at  one  time  who not  only  to  cut  all  the  paper  towels  in  SIU men in  the  Boston  Marine  number  of  jobs  had  decreased.  business  only.  They  were  the  found  fault  with  just  about  half  ­with  a  pair  of  scissors  to  Hospital  at  the  present  time  arq  Mobilian,  Waterman,  and  the  every  clause  of  the  agreement  This  situation  speaks  for  itself.  SS St^l Scientist, Isthmian.  Frank  Alasavich,  R.  Luflin,  An­ and  the  men  who  u^ote  it,  but  save  money,  the  boss  said.  If  a  man  wants  a  job,  he  cer­ gelo  Ferrie  and  George  Weldon.  NO  TROUBLE  could  advance  long­winded  argu­ CHICKEN  FEED  tainly  ought  to  take  it vdiile  the  ments  to  back  himself  up.  And  i  •   getting  is good.  All hands  should  All  beefs  were  of  a  minor  na­  as  you  all  know,  four  or  five  "I  had  to  wait  two  weeks  be­ ;K5  • • • •   :  Rs:  take  full  advantage  of  every  job  ture  and  were  squared  away  in  years  ago  we  had  a. large  per­ fore  I  got  one  week's  pay, 'and  spurt.  customary  SIU style.  cent  of  young  inexperienced  per­ when  i  got  it  I  shook  the  en­ Waiting  to ship  out  are, among|™bnen_ on  most  ships,  and  this  velope  to see  if "part  of  it  hadn't  others. Brothers K.  O.  Broadway, I character,  being  an oldtimer  with  got  stuck.:  By  the  tinie  I  paid  of  gab,  really  made  an  my  rent  and  board  and .laundry  William  Crimble,  W.  Connors  a  impression on  some of  the young­ and carfare,  I had  pocket­money.  The  privately­owned US  ocean­ and  M.  O.  Brightwell.  By  the  way.  Brother  Walter  Naturally  this_  didn't  "I  ate .my  lunch  in  the  em­ going  merchant  fleet  declined  by  By  JEFF  MORRISON  make  for  harmony,,  having  to  ployees'  cafeteria,  where  filet  six  vessels  of  an  aggregate  bf  Brightwrlt  came  through  Savan­ straighten  out  phony  and  imag­ mignon  prices  were  charged  for  68,000  deadweight  tons  during  SAN FRANCISCO­Job  oppor­ nah  a  few  days  ago.  He  owns  spaghetti  and  meat  balls,  and  July,  according  to  the  National  tunities  for  Seafarers  out  on  this  the  Circle  Inn  down  in  Galves­ T®.?  soon  learned* that  the  manage­ Federation  of  American  Ship­ coast  were  good  over  the  past  ton,  Texas,  and  he  invited  all r*  ment  took  a  very  dim  view  of  ping.  • two weeks  and  are  expected  to  SIU  Brothers  to  drop  into  his  LOST  HIM  anyone  who  went  outside  to  eat.  The  Federation's  monthly  re­ be  even  better  in  the  period  place  for  some  real,  first­class  Suffice  it  to  say  that  I  lost  The  boss  used  to  keep  me  after  port  on  the  stgtus  of  the  Amer­ service  when  they're  in  that  ahead.  track  of  him  for  several  years.  hours  to  clean  up,  and  when  ican  merchant  marine  showed  A  total  of  13  in­transit  ships  area.  When  I  ran  into  him  again  re­ I  once  timidly  mentioned  over­ the  privately­owned  fleet  com­ The  organizing  drive  is  con­ cently,  the  conversation  went  time,  he  let  out  a  big  belly­ and  one  sign­on  were  respon­ posed  of  727  dry  cargo  and  com­ 7his7  sible  for  the  relatively  good  tinuing  among  the  Yellow  Cab |  laugh,  And  some  of  my  fellow  bination  ships  of  7,331,000  dwt.;  drivers  here.  All  but  four  are  shipping  enjoyed  in  Frisco.  "Well,  well,  how  are  you,  employees  with  their five­  and  and  449  tankers  of  6,660,000  dwt.  In­transit  were  the  Topa  Topei,  in  the  fold.  When  you're  in Sa­ Kid?  Haven't  seen  you  in  a  ten­year  buttons  used  to  lecture  The  decline  of  six  vessels  was  Arizpa,  Warhawk,  Fairland, Sted  vannah  ride  the  Yellow  Cabs  me  about  the  'proper  spirit.'  ascribed  to  conversions  to  other  Admiral,  Steel  Voyager,  Annis­ only,  and  ask  the driver  to  show 1  guess.  How've  you  types  and  removal  from  US  doc­ V011  hie  TTninn  V\nrvlr  I  SO­SO,  1  SOLD  OUT  ton  City,  Steel  Inventor,  Mass­ you  his  Union  book.  been,  Oldtimer?"  umentation.  :  .  mar,  Seamar,  Del  Alba,  South­ HELPING  OUT  You "wouldn't  believe  it,  but  "Then  the  puppet  'company  The  number  of  vessels  und^  star  and  Robin  Kirk.  'Ihe  lone  The  SIU  is  doing  its  bit  to  luck's  been  getting  worse  all  union'  voted  to  take  'a  slight  bareboat  charter  to  private  op^  pay­off  and  sign­on  took  place  the  time.  Been  out  of  work  now  reduction  in  pay  to  combat  in­ erators  increased  sharply  due  to  help  the  AFL  Retail  Clerks  inj  aboard  the  Young  America.  for  three  months,  and  no  sign  flation'  and  I  quit.  I've  had  Korean  hostilities.  On  August  1, |  its  current  organizing  campaign.  There  were beefs on practically  other  jobs  since  then — groceiy  94  ocean­going  vessels  were  un­ all  of  these  ships  but  all  were  Back  to  Seafarers,  we  have r^,<^J^'  clerk,  elevator  operator,  hot  ta­ der  charter,  or  34  ships  above  What's  the  matter?  Shipping  minor  ones  involving  clarifica­ several  Brothers  in  the  Marine  isn't  that  bad."  male  peddler,  engineer  for  a fink  the  net  number  of  such  ships  :  tions.  All  were  squared  away.  Hospital  at  this  writing.  They j  'Oh,  I'm  not  shipping  out  any  tugboat  company  —  but  I  just  on  July  1.  ^  are  W.  J.  Morris,  John  J.  Flynn,  couldn't  take  it.  I  went  up  to  ON  THE  BEACH  T.  C.  Musgrove,'Leo  KoWandJ ^®­®J®"^® the  Hall  and  tried  to  get  my  Likewise,  the  number  of  ves^  sels  under  General  Agency  years  ago.  ®®®­  Worst  W®"*  thing  ^  Among those  on the  beach who  B.L. Bobbins  and  Samuel  Hurst.I®'  5'®®'^®  coulda  done.  /Thought  I  could  book  back,  but  being  two  years  Agreement  increased  during  July  are  expected  to  take  advantage  We  have  repainted  the  Hall  ,  .  .  .get  myself  a  soft  snap  ashore,  in  arrears,  I  hardly  expected  to  from  6  to  43, .all  inactive  dry  of  the  shipping  opportunities  l®®»^Hand  take  it:  easy.  I  read  the  get  anywhere.  I  guess  I  learned  cargo  ships.  This  type  of  a^ee­r  here  are  Brothers_ Riley  Jacobs,  ^vt>Tv  •   some  reason j .^ant  ads  and  answered  a  lot  of  my  lesson  too  late."  ment  is  being  used  for  refitting  llj'­ H.  W.  Forbers,  C.  Mize,  G.  F.  yone  wants  to  go  to  sea j them.  I  went  for  interviews  time  I  expressed  my  heartbreak  vessels  from  lay­up  for  opera­ Cobbler,  K.  Kornielsen  and  A.  "®^'  I after  time,  but  they  always  and : turned  to  go.  He  mumbled  tion,  or  conversely,  restoring  tq  B.  Bailey.  We  have  had  several .meetings j wanted  a  bunch  of  references  something  inaudible.  lay­up.  ,  Not  quite  ready  to  ship  are  with  the  Georgia  State  Commis­ j and  letters  of,  lecommendation,  "What's  that  you  said?"  I  For ^ the  first  time  ih  .many  .  a  few  Brothers  in  drydock  out  sioner  of  Labor,  Ben  Hueit,' in  and  wanted  to­  know  who  I'd  asked..  ,  months  the  total  vessels  in  the  at  the  San  JVancisco  Marine  connection  with  vmemployment J  worked  for  during  the  last  five  He  rubbed  one  grimy  paw  National  Defense  Reserve  Fleet,  Bospitai.  They  are  R.  L.  Bou­ insurance  for  seamen  in  this I years,  and  who  my  grandfather  across  his  stubbly  .  chin  gnd  excluding  tugs, ,  training ,  ships*  i^ard,  E.  G.  Brookshire,  Emmett  state  and  from  the  tone  of. the! was,  andihow­hiuch  pay  I  want­ mumbled, ' '.'I  don't  . suppose . yoq  military  auxiliaries,  etc.  decrease  Bryant,  James  Htido, ­  Edxya«i  talks  the  prospects  are  better j ed,  and  I  juSt  blew  up  and  could  let. ­me  have  four  .bits  for  ed. by  78  during  July  from  2,224  ;>ritchard  and  Willie  Watson.  than  was  expected.  I  walked  out.  a  flop  . \ .  could  you?"  to  2,146.  ,  '  Port Savannah Vnaffecteil By Shipping Surge Job Opportunities  Flow­ish In Frisco  By  ITie  Wayside  US Privately­Owned  Fleet Shows Decline;  Charters Increase  �w Aufnitt  i9. ji9W  ft  THE  SEAi^AREES  XoV  '  ­aa;  The  following  letter  was  received  by  the  In­ lernational  Tranqportworkera  Federation,  wiidi  which  the  SIU  is  affiliated.  Written  hy  7  nimn­ bera  of  the  Panamanian  ahip  SS  Chiapa,  it  ia  a  vivid  example  of  condiliona  aboard  theae  cut"  rate,  aub­atandard  yeaaela  ("Had  to  work  three  aoontha  without  being paid.". . . . "Ship not  fum­ igated  for  the  laat  two yeara. . . . no cold  water.  .... no  clean  bed  linen  for  at  leaat  14  daya.")  and  proof  that,  on  leaat  one  Panamanian  ahip,  crewmen  are  kept  in  virtual  alavery,  unable  to  leave  at  expiration  of  articlea.  The  ITF  ia  inveatigating  the  aituatlon,  and  will do  all it can for  theae  unfortunate aeamen.  cause  our  contract  with  his  ship  has  been  ex­ the  Marine  Club.  Nobody  wanted  to  go  so  that %•   pired.  failed  also.  J  g  On­7th  June in  the  afternoon  we  got  Landing  '  CAPTAIN'S BACKGROUND  Permits  and  on  8th  Jime  we  went  to  see  the  Our  captain  (whose  name  is  J. A.  Barhanovic,  Panamanian  Consul  again.  The  Consul  signed  off  resident in the  USA, New  York, and  who is going  8 of  us  (those  who  had  papers  and  visas.)  to  be an American  citizen  next  year)  refused  our  For  the rest  of  us (8)  who  have no  papers and  requests and  denied  our  rights  to  be  repatriated.  I;  Instead  of  repatriation  he  accused  us  falsely  to  visas,  the  captain  and  the  agent  said  that  they  the Shipping  Master,  Chittagong  of  an  unlawful  have  wired  to  Immigration  Authorities  in  Eng­ strike,  i.e.,  that  we  refused  to  work  any  longer,  land,  and  that  the  answer  was  that  we  are  r^  but  the  Shipping  Master  found  the  things  must  fused  over  there.  The Panamanian  Consul  ordered  us  to go  back  different  of  that  what  the  captain  tried  to. des­ on  the  ship  and  to  work  again.  Also,  we  have  cribe  and  we  have  been  told  that  the  law  and  been  told  that  our  contract  has  been  extended  the rights are  on  our side.  for  another  six  months.  We  objected  that  it  was  Meanwhile,  the  Owners  wired  to  the  captain  done  against  our  will,  without  our  consent  and  that  the  repatriation  is  payable  only  to  those  knowledge.  The  answer  was  that  if  we  refuse  Dear  Sirs:  ,  • members of  the  crew  who  are  in  possession  of  to  go  back  on  the  ship  and  work,  we  might  be  Being  not  protected  by  any  Maritime  Union  papers  and  visas for  a  coimtry  and  that  toward  declared  as  deserters  and  taken  to  the  jail.  and not  belonging  to any  coxmtry,  we  the under­ the  others,  ihey  have  no  obligalion.  Only  five  The  Owners  from  their  part  "promised"  to  signed  Yugoslav and  Polish Displaced  Persons on  got  papers  and  visas.  The  rest  are  Displaced  board  the  Panamanian  vessel  SS  Chispa,  took  Peirsons,  being  on  this  ship  for  two  long  years  arrange  with  the  Australian  authorities  our  im­ the  liberty  to  expose  our  case  to  you  and  are  and  in  this  climate,  working x honestly  and  very  migration  to  that  coimtry  but  that  in  the  mean­ kindly  begging  you  for  assistance and  to help  us  hard  and  whose  possibilities  for  immigration  to  while  we  have  to  stay  on  board  since  our  dis­ if  possible.  a  country  were  spoiled  by  leaving  the  DP's  charge  is  impossible.  The  Security  Police  took  the  Landing  Permits  This  ship  belongs  to  Messrs.  Ivanovic  &  Co.,  Camps.  After  that  wire,  the captain  tried  to  dis­ immediately  back,  stating  that  the  captain  arid  charge  us  in  Chittagong  without  Landing  Per­ Stone  House—Bishopsgate,  London,  EC  2  and  their  address in  the States is Combined  Argosies,  mits and  any  guarantee  for our  repatriation,  but  the agents  didn't  want  to  sign  two  bonds  for  us  i.e.,  the guarantee  that  we  will  be  repatriated  in  the  local  Authorities  objected,  so  that  failed.  11 Broadway,  New  York  4,  New  York.  shortest  time and  also  that the Panamanian  Con­ We  requested  from  the captain  to  wire  to  the  •   The  story  starts  more  than  2  years  ago.  Five  sul  has  phoned  that  we  cannot  be  paid  off  in  of  us  are  Yugoslavs  and  two  are  Poles.  We  the  Owners  to  divert  the  ship  to  Calcutta, ^ as  the  Calcutta.  Yugoslavs,  before  joining  this ship,  were  in  the  nearest  port  with  a  Panamanian  Consul.  After  BUCK  PASSED  DP  Camps,  Italy,  cared  by  the  Anglo­American  three days  Owners  agreed  and  we  took  the ship  to  Calcutta  imder  the  conditions  that  once  she  Authorities.  In  January  1948  this  ship  came  to  Our Wireless Operator  went  to see  the Deputy  Italy.  The former  captain  wrote  some  letters  to  is  tight  up  and  in safety  we will  again  cease  to  Shipping  Master,  Calcutta,  to  ask  for  legal  pro­ tis in the camp  calling  us to  join  this ship, offer­ work.  In  Calcutta  we  hoped  to  solve  our  prob­ tection  for  all  of  us.  The  Deputy  Shipping  Mas­ lems.  ing  good  wages  and  employment.  At  that  time  ter  called  the  American  Consulate  before  him,  we  were  very  uncertain  about  our  future  and  KICKED  AROUND  by  telephone,  and  tried  to  help  u^,  telling  them  we  accepted  the  invitation.  We  had  to  show  to  that  it was  not  fair  what  they  have  done  to  us.  The  ship  arrived  in  Calcutta  on  1st  of  June  the  Camp  Authorities  the letters  written  by  the  but  we  had  to  wait  until  Monday  5th June 1950  The  answer  was  that  this  ship  does  not  come  captain  that  he  is  really  going  to  employ  us  on  to  see  the  Panamanian  Consul.  under his  jurisdiction  and that it  is not  his busi­ his ship and  then  we got  the permission  to leave  On  5th  June  1950,  all  sixteen  of  us,  went  to  ness. When  he  inquired  how  it  is  possible  to ex­ the Camp, provided  that the owners and the cap­ the  American  Consulate  General,  Calcutta,  to  tend  the  Articles  without  our  consent,  a­male  tain  are  taking  full  responsibility  for  us.  The  see  the  Panamanian  Consul.  An  American  lady  voice  was  heard  on  phone  and  a  sha^  answer  Poles  recently  poine^d  tliis ship in  Pakistan.  (who is  at  the same  time  American  Vice  Consul)  that  they  have  power  even  to  make  us  sign  the  CREWMEN  ARE  GREEN  is  in  charge  for  the  Panamanian  Affairs.  We  Articles  again.  That  was  our  last  hope.  We  went  back  on  the  ship  and  took  our  jobs  None  of  us  was  a  proper  Merchant  Navy  sea­ found  therp  that  our  captain  was  already  en­ man.  We  aU  were  ex­members  of  the Royal  Yu­ gaged  in a long  conversation  with  the Consul.  It  back  also  but  with  a  desperate  feeling  that  we  goslav  Navy "knowing  nothing  about  the  Rules  is unknown  to us what he told  her  but she hard­ are, slaves  of  this ship  and  that  we  are  deprived  in the Merchant  Navy and about  the Panamanian  ly  wanted  to  see  us,  denying  also  our  rights  to  of  human  rights  just  because  we  are  Displaced  be  repatriated,  because,  as  she  said,  there  was  Persons  and  have  no  papers  and  no  country  to  vessels.  nothing  in  the  contract  about  it.  The  captain  go.  Most  of  us  have  been fighting  in  last  World  When  we  joined  the ship,  we had  to  work  for  denied  that  the  British  Articled  were  ever  used  War from  the beginning  to the end  on  the Allied  three  months  without  being  p^d.  Fin^y,  we  ^  side  for  the  Freedom  and  Democracy.  Some  of  signed  two  years  Panamaman  Articles  m  Hull,  proofs.  us have seen  POW  Camps in  Germany  and  Con­ U.K.,  and  ship  left  for  Italy  where  the  captain  After  a  dispute  the  Consul  promised  us  that  centration  Camps  in  Spain.  took  some  more  DP's.  From  Italy  she  came  to,  we won't  be discharged  from  the ship  before  we  We  do  not  ask  anything  impossible.  Only, as  India and  was running  up today  in these  waters.  don't get  the Landing  Permits from  the Security  every seaman is right  to ask  to be repatriated  to  Beside  Panamanian  Articles  the  captains  used  Police  in  Calcutta,  and  before  our  maintenance  the place where we signed  our  contract.  as a  rule, the National  Maritime Board  of  Trade  and lodging in the Marine Club Calcutta, and our  The  reasons  that  we  do  not  want  to  stay  any  Year  Book  (British).  Except  the  wages,  every­ repatriation  is  not  secured  by  the  Owners'  longer  on  this ship and  that  we cannot  stay  any  thing was  as  per  British  Articles,  e.g.. Overtime,  Agents.  We  accepted  it.  longer  are:  Duties,  Annual  Leave,  Sundays  at  Sea,  ^tc.  day,  after  we  returned  on  board.  LOST  ON  SHIP  The Panamanian  Articles  which  we signed  for  the captain  ordered  to stop  our food  on  the ship  two  years" with  this'^hhip,  expired  on  27th  May  and  ordered  us  to  move  to  the  Marine  Club,  We  are  on  this ship  more  tftan  two  years  and  1950  in  the  port  of  Chittagong.  One  month  be­  Calcutta,  where  as  he said,  everything  was  paid  the  ship  is  now  more  than  two  years  in  these  fore  the  ^piring  date  of  our  contract,  we  in­  in  advice  and  arranged.  We  objected  that  we  waters,  and  chartered  again  here  in  India  for  formed  our  captain  (16  of  us)  that  WjB  are  not  might  get  into  the  jail  ha­ving  no  Landing  Per­ another  six  months.  This  climate  became  un­ wiUing  to stay any  longer on the ship after  27th  mits from  the Police.  He  told  us that  everything  supportable for  us because  the conditions on  this |  |  May.  On  I9th  of  May  1950  the  captain  called  was  airanged  between  him  and  the  Chief  Se­ ship  are  terrible  for  this  hot  climate.  No  cold  whole  crew  in  the saloon  and  asked  if  anybody  curity  Police Officer  (who  as  he said  is a  friend  water  for  the  last  six  months,  no  cigarettes  in  was  willing  to  stay  on  the ship  after  the  expir­  of  his) aind  that we "will get  the Landing Permits  bond,  no  drinks  in  bond,  overtime  collected  col­ ing  date  of  our  contract.  Sixteen  of  us  refused  after  we  move.  We  refused  because  we  were  lectively from  the Charterer  was  never  paid  out,  and reminded  him that  oiu: obligation to  work on  vefy  suspicious  about  the  captain  who  was  do­ (specially  to  the  Engine  Department),  ship  was  ing  contrary  of  what was ordered  by  the Consul.  noit  fumigated  for  the  last  two  years,  no  clean  this ship  will  cease  with  27th  May  1950.  It  seemed  to  us  that  Ihe  captain  didn't  pay  Most  probably  he  wanted  to  declare  us  as  de­ bed  linen  for  at least 14  days,  no  fans in  crew's  serters.  The  same  evening  we  found  out  in  the  Mess Room and in some  cabins, live stock  bought  much  attention  to what  we told  him. .  Marine Club  that  nothing  was ready  for  us over  on  the  Market  not  inspected  by  the  Doctor,  etc.  We ceased  to  wmrk  on  Saturday  noon  on  27th  there.  ASK FOR SUPPORT May^and  informed  the captain.  The ship  was  in  port  of. Chittagong  on  Burmah  Oil  Co.  moorings  ^  JPOJJCEMEtf  USED  This comps^  possesses  the ships  of  Crest  line  for  bunker. Then  we requested, from our  captain  Next  morning  the  ofq)tain  brought  tlur^  PO'"  and  another  imder  the  Panamanian flag.  Th6y  to be repatriated  to the Ports of  Engagement, be­ .licemen  on  board  and  tried  again  to move  us  to  '^GottHMud­^^Page  19)  i  �Page Six  THE SEAFARERS^ LOG J FxidKy.  August 18, 13S0  SHIPS' SnMlinS AMD NE^  'Frenchy' Babine Killed  By Hit­And­Run Driver  NICE PAL TO HAVE IN A PINCH Southwind Plays  Host To Maritihie  Contest  Winner  The  winner  of  a  trip  to  Europe  in  a  nationwide  essay  contest  on  the  importance  of  America's  merchant  .marine,  San  .Diego  high  school  senior  Lowell  Cul­ ver  was  a  passenger  aboard  the  ­  The  tragedy  occured  as  the*  SS  Southwind  on  a  recent  trip  popular  Seafarer  was  paying  a  will  remember  how.  he  used  to  Europe.  Chief  Electrician  l>etween­ships  visit  to  his  par­ to  keep  the  party  going  with  his  George  S.  Velie  reports  the  18­ ,'ents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Everett  Ba­ stories  of  various  happenings,  year­old  youngster  made  a  big  here, there  and  everywhere.  bine  of  35  West Street,  Bath.  hit  with  the  crew  and  soon  in­ "I am sure  that when 'Frenchy'  tegrated  himself  into  the  crew's  .  Brother  Babine,  who  was  27  gets  to  where  all  good  sailors  daily  routine;  even  to  knocking  years  old,  joined  the  Union  in  go  on  their  last  voyage,  he'll  sit  off  with  the  men for  coffee time.  the  Port  of  I»hiladelphia  on  May  right  down  and  start  telling  a  The  crew,  Velie  said,  fouild  the  5,  1945.  He  carried  Book  No.  quizzical  yoimgster  kept  them  '49501  and  sailed  in  the  Black  story.  For  that's the  way  he was.  "We  have lost  a great  guy  and  on  their  toes ahswering  his  qUesr  Gang.  a  good  sailor—plus  an  excellent  tions  on  shipboard  ­work  and­thC  Prior  to  going  to  sea,  Babine  Union  man,"  Whitmer  said.  merchant  mariiie.  served  in  the  armed  forces  dur­ Funeral  services  for  Brother  In  a  letter  to  the  LOG,  Velie  ing  World  War  II.  Babine  were  held  on  July  7,  stated  that  Culver  was  one  of  Most  of  the  vessels  on  which  with  burial in  Calvary  cemetery,  ten  winners  in  ari  essay  contest  Babine  sailed  were  imder  the  Bath.  sponsored  by  the  Propellor  Cliib  Waterman flag,  according  to  A1  Survivors,  in  addition  to  his  of  America,  with  prizes  being  parents,  are five  sisters  and  round­trip  voyages  to  Europe.  three  brothers.  .  Culver ,  read  his  essay  to' the.  crew  one  morning  at  coffee  time  and found  the crew  in full  agree­ ment  with  his  views  on  the  iiiir  portant  role  the  merchant ­ma­ rine  plays.  Culver  in  his  essay—which  the  c­ontest  rules  limited  to  1000  words—traded  the  merchant  ma­ From  the  SS  Couer  d'Alene,  ine's  role  ui  world  trade  and  Steward  W.  R.  Huston  recently  world  peace  from  the  days  of  wrote  to  the  LOG  suggesting  There's  gralUude  in  the  eyes  of  'Xady  Bushman"  as  she  the  clipper  ships  to  the  recent  '  that  a  "little  information"  on  shakes  hand  of  Seafarer  Ed  Panton.  Ed  helped  build  the  war  when  America  put  the  the  way  photographs  should  be  monster.  world's  largest  merchant  fleet  on  submitted  for  publication  might  the  seas.  -r prove  helpful  in  stirring  some  CAUTIONS  US  lens  artists  into  action.  Culver's essay  cautioned  Amer­ "Do  you  want  the  prints,  or  ica  against  allowing  the  mer­ the  negatives,  or  both?"  asked  chant­ marine  to  decline  as  it  did  Brother  Huston.  "And  what  size  betweeii  the two  wars  and  point­ is  the 'most  convenient?"  HAROLD  (Frgichy)  BABINE  ed  up  that  the  ships  of  America  If:  Well,  we'll  take  prints  2%x3y4  were  potent  we^ons  in  bring­ Brother  Ed  Panton  has  hopped  from  the  sea  to show  ing  economic  recovery  to  the  Whitmer,  SIU member  and form­ and  larger.  Glossy  ones,  prefer­ er  shipmate  of  Babine,  who  in­ red.  If  you've  got  a  good  shot  business—temporarily,  at  least.  And  leave  it  to  Ed  to  world,  thus  acting  as  bulwarks  formed  the  LOG  of  the  fatal  ac­ and  the  negative  is  a  good  one,  show  up in a  unique  routine.  He's  currently  appearing  in  against  cor.munism.  send  it  along  so  we  can  blow  it  Chicago  in  the guise  of  a dummy*  ^:—  Culver  boarded  the  ship  June  cidMit.  Obviously  deeply  affected  by  up  to  suit  the  paper's  needs.  gorilla  'billed  as  "Lady  Bush­ • t  on—or Lady Bushman—^has  been  14  in  Baltimore,  arri­ving  in  Rot­ the  sudden  passing  bf  Brother  We'll  return  them  if  requested.  man,"  a  terrifying­looking  char­ headlining  the  show  at  the  terdam on June  26. He  celebrated  Babine,  Whitmer  recalled  his  Above  all, don't forget  to iden­ acter  Panton  helped­fashion  with  Windy  City's  Sky  Club.  In  be­ his  18th  birthday  during  the  friendliness  and  sociability  tify  the  guys  and  places  in  your  the  aide  of  a' Swedish  woodcar­ tween  there  have  been  televi­­ crossing.  After  visits  in  Holland,  sion  appearances. and  coming  up  Belgium  and  Germany  he  rejoinr  aboard  ship.  photos.  Now,  how  about  keeping  ver.  "Many  of  us,"  Whitmer  said.  the  mailman  busy?  For  the  past  two  weeks,  Pan­ is  a  turn  at  the  Chicago  Fair,  ed  the  ship in  Antwerp  and rer  where  Ed  says  visiting  Seafar­ turned to  the  States  on  July  18.  ers  should  stop  in  and ^  try to  Culver's  trip  aboard  the South­ ROTTERDAM  WATERFRONT  SCENE  recognize  the  jungle  ' beast's  wind  was  tho last  trip  to  Europe  voice.  See  if  it  doesn't  sound  for  the  South. Atlantic .ship  for  like  an  old  shipmate's.  awhile  as  it  is  now  cai  charter  • Lady  Bushman  is  owned  by  to  the  Military! Sea  Transport  the  l^afarer's  brother,­  Panton  Service  carrying  supplies  to. :the  . ,  :  King,  and  his  partner; Bob  Karl,­ Korean, war zone.  who  have  been  in  show  business,  for  years.  They  recently  appear­ ed at  New  York's Palace Theatre.  .In  his ­time  t)ff,  ­Ed  is  helping  td  inake "dozens  bf  other  ani­ mals  and  hundreds. of  puppets  for  shows  of  bur  own."  Despite  all  the  glitter  of  the  vaudeville  game,  Ed  is  still look­ ing  seaward.'  "I'm  not  yet  a  re­ tired seaman,"  he vows,  "biit  ju^t  one  who  is  trying  shore  life  for  a  while­^and­ so far  hasn't  found  it  to, his  liking  yet."  ,  '­'Everytime  I  read  the  LOG,  it ^nakes me feel  like I'm  aboard  ship­­ahd  how! I  miss  it,",  pines  Ed.  That's  why  he  hasn't  retired  his  book.  And  he . doesn't  intend  Seafaurer­ariist  Norm  ISaSBm  sketched  this  scene  of some Dntcfi  barges unloading alongrido  to  as  long  as .he  can  keep  his  Prixe­winner  Lowell  Culver '  dues  paid  up.  %  ^  ­ the  SS Hunricaao on  a nomt voy^  ..  :iin:,,M,  ,,  :  til  Harold  (Frenchy)  Babine,  a  member  of  the  SIU  Atlantic  and  Gulf  District  since  1945,  was  struck  down  and  killed  instantly  by  a  hit­and­run  motorist  in  Bath,  Maine,  his  home  town,  on  July  5.  All That's Needed  Is A Camera  — And Stamps  Show Biz A Big Fizz To SIU Trouper Panton �Friday*  August  18*  1950  SEAF ARERSLOG Page  Seven  Digested Minutes  Of  SlU  Shi|t  Meetings  5  ^eafaa/arim MANKATO  VICTORY.  July  9  chest  prices,  which are high  com­ quarter  of  a  degree,  but  equip­ • —Chairman,  Bob  Meloy:  Secre­ pared  to  other  ships.  Patrolman  ment  makes  it  impossible.  Mo­ tary,  Garth  Broad.  Delegates  re­ to  check  why  sufficient  fresh  tion  carried  to  ask  negotiating  ported  no  beefs.  Motion  carried  vegetables  can't  be  had  in  Hon­ committee  to­  do  all  it  can  to  that  Ship's  Delegate  see  Captain  olulu.  get  new  increases  in  wages ' to  as  to  which  Department  is  to  offset  the  rapid  rise  in  the  cos*  XXX paint  the  galley.  Captain  to  be  ROBIN  SHERWOOD,  June  25  of  living.  BACH WEEK,THE  LOG PRINTS THE NEWS  asked  to  purchase  matches  in  —  Chairman,  Pat  Murphy;  Sec­ OF THE BROTHERS IN THE VA!RlCn/S AlAR/A/E  XXX  Haifa  as  the  supply  has  been  retary,  Frank  Crider.  Delegates  WOSPITAIS .  THOSE IN AS^G PORTS AR£=  JULESBURG,  July  26—Chair­ exhausted.  reported  everything  okay.  In  man.  J.  Causey;  Secretary,  Car­ VlSiTHD 3Y PATRO­ZVIEV,  WHO KEEP THEM  ceremony  on  June  23  the  ashes  • J,  4  J  los  Diaz.  Delegates'  reports  ac­ UP­TD­TXATF CW UNION ACTIVITIES.  of  Brother  Woodrow  Wooda.U  MONROE,  July  23—Chairman,  cepted.  Motion  carried  that  new  lUey. WOULO ALL LIKE TO  were  scattered  over  the  side.  L.  Swan;  Secretary,  J.  Latirilrin.  mattresses  and  pillows  be  put  Suggestion  made  that  Purser  FROM THEIR  SHIP/MATES.  SO WH^'Ncrf  •  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  Ed­ aboard  and  that  all  fans  be  post  slopchest  prices  in  messhall.  DROP THEM A  LINE OR, IF IN noRr.PAV  ­Ucation:  Issue  to  be  discussed  checked  on  Oscillators.  Discussioin  Suggestion  made  to  have  water  from  SEAFARERS  LOG  was  TMEM A  VISIT, AMD HELP RELIEVE T^e­ on  Pantryman  who  had  been  fountain fixed.  commented  on  by  crew.  Sug­ MONorOAtrOP THBlR STAY"  i  negligent  in  his  duties.  gestion  made  that  Wipers  re­ XXX XXX  TADDEI,  July  22—Chairman,  ceive more'sanitary  equipment.  JEAN  LAFITTE,  July  30  —  E.  Shipp;  Secretary,  M.  Magae.  X X % Chairman,  WilLougliby;  Secre­  J  Ship's  Delegate  read  Shipboard  STEEL  SEAFARER,  July  15—  lary.  Haxgraves.  Ship's  Delegate  ;;  Forum  topic  , "Charges."  Deck  Chairman,  Pelei  Lannon;  Secre­ reported  New  York  Patrolman to^  Department, reported member  be­ ­lary, .  Norman  Wrolton.  Ship's  ing  refused  medical  attention.  be  seen  about  having  messroom  • ;  Delegate  reported  that  Captain  Stewards  Delegate  reported  and  quarters  painted. Motiqn  car­  :  will  make  draw  in  Singapoi^e  launch  service  disputed.  Motion  ried  that  Headquarters  be  asked  ^3  dollars  on  first  come, first  served  carried  that  all  hands  be  sober  to  negotiate  for  100  percent  war  ;  basis.  Ship's  Delegate  instructed  bonus  for  SIU  ships  after  cross­ at  payoff.  to  have  witness  accompany  him  ing  180th  parallel  enroute  to  >  whenever  he  visits  the  Captain  XXX With  a  beef.  Vote  of  confidence  FRENCH  CREEK,  July  30  —  Korea.  Repair  list  made  up  by  v  given  Ship's  Delegate.  Chairman,  Townsend;  Secretary,  each  department  and  given  to  Wagner.  Delegates  reported  dis­ Ship's  Delegate;  "Welfare  Plan  |  XXX FRANCES,  July  17—Chairman,  puted  overtime  in  all •   depart­ read and  discussed  with crew  un­  :  Frank  Rothmeler;' Secretary,  M.  ments.  Motion  carried  to  send  a  animous  in  giving  SIU  commit­ Olson.  Suggestion  made  that  li­ letter  from  Panama  to  SIU  re­ tee a  vote of  thanks for fine  job.:  s  v|  brary  be  improved  so  crewmem­ porting  men  getting  off,  so  Un­ >  #1  bers  can  see  at  a  glance  what  MARORE,  July  23—Chairman,  and  El  Segunda:  Danger  of  ion  will  have  time  to  replace  books  are  available.  Suggestion  Raymond  Noe;  Secretary,  Clyde  throwing  cigarette  butts  around  them.  Education:  Discussion  on  • ?.i|  that  crew  be  fed  before  tran­ Carlson.  Stewards  Delegate  re­ fantail stressed  as ship was  carry­ Cities  Service  and  Standard  Oil  I  sients,  who  are  always  crowding  ported  beef  on  carrying  coffee  to'  ing  150,000  gallons  of  gasoline.  by  men  who  have  worked  with  Don't  depend on guesses or  the  messroom.  Discussion  on  re­ Captain  at  7  AM.  Other  depart­ both  companies.  Vote  of  thanks  rumors.  Before  going  ashore,  X X X port  that  a  crewmember  in  en­ ments* reported  okay.  Education:  CHOCTAW,  July  30  —  Chair­ given  Ship's  Delegate  Townsend  take  a  look  at  the  sailing  gineroom  is  to  be fired  when  Importance  of  not  missing  ship  man,  W.  Bniton;' Secretary,  Gui­ for  t^ing  time  to  get  shipboard  board  so  you'll  know  when  ship  hits.  port.  Ship's  Delegate  stressed  in  talk  by  Ship's  Dele­ bersott.  Delegates  reported  all  in  library.  your  ship  is  scheduled  to  saw  Chief  Engineer  and reported  gate  Tex  Morton.  Steward  given  .order,  .except  for;  small  amount  leave  port.  If  the lime is not  XXX back  to  meeting  that  man  is not  a  vote of  thanks  for fine  job  and  of  disputed  overtime.  Request  CHICKASAW,  July  30—Chair­ posted,  ask  the  Delegates  to  to  be fired,  but  is  being  let  off  Chief  Cook  praised  for  being  on  made "  that  men  turning  to  at  6  man,  Charles  Lee;  Secretary,  W.  find  out  the  correct  depar­ AM  work  as  quietly  as  possible.  Hughes.  Delegates  reported  no  ture  time  from  the  Mate.  with  a  reprimand.  Voluntary  do­ the  ball.  nations  to  be  made  toward  pur­ XXX beefs.  Motion  carried  that  li­ In  any  event,  don't  leave  chase  of  washing  machine.  MADAKET,  July  22 —Chair­ brary  be  exchanged  and  new  the  ship  until  you  know  man,  R.  Sasseville;  Secretary,  H.  cards  be  purchased.  Motion  car­ XXX when  you're  due  ba^  Guineer.  Delegates  reported  all  ried  to  have  Patrolman  define  aboard.  YouTl  save  yourself  STEEL  MARINER,  May  SB­ going  well,  with  exception  of  exactly  what  the  Master  of  the  and  your  shipmates  a  lot  of  Chairman,  Steve  Karlak;  Secre­ disputed  overtime  in  deck  and  ship  requires  of  a  helmsman.  trouble  by cbecking  witb tbe  tary,  S.  C.  Scott.  Shipboard  For­ XXX engine  departments.  Motion  car­ Master  of  ship  wants  helmsman  proper  sources*  um  opened  by  Ship's  Delegate,  ALCOA PILGRIM, July 10— who  gave  talk  on  Welfare  Plan  Chairman, E. Garrett; Secretary, ried  that  Patrolman  check  sJop­ ­to  hold  the  course  within  one­ and  its benefits.  Crew  listed their  A. B. Choy. Delegates reported names,  ratings  and  Z­numbers  all in order. Suggestion made GET ONE OF THESE AND FILL IT OUT — PRONTO on  roster,  per  request  of  Head­ that the owner of marked cards quarters.  Engine  Delegate report­ used in previous night's poker ed  that  a  record  of  the  fouling  game be brought up on charges up  by  two  men  was  being  kept  and tried in first port before a .and  they  would  be  dealt  with  committee. Suggestion made that when  the  ship  returned  to  US.  baking be improved and the menus be changed more often. Check Sailing Time  SEAFARERS  WELFARE  PLAN  11 Broadway  •   Suite 612.  •   New York 4, N. Y.  XXX Date  , EMILIA, July 25 — Chairman, R. Moll; Secretary, Jim BrasL  , hereby  welL Delegates reported ship (Please Print  Full Name)  running smoothly. Ship's Deledesignate  gate read Shipboard Forum topic, (Please Print  Full Name)  "Charges." Request made that XXX Steward be present more often '  STEEL  MARINER,  July  25—  atddi^ess......  city  state  jChairman,  Bill  Rowe;. Secretary,  a t mealtime. Suggested that Stanley  Scott.  Ship's  D^egate  juices and preserved fruit, -be who is my  , to receive the  ^ead  Forum  topic:  Charges;  Dis  chilled before service and that (Relationship:  Wife, Mother,  Friend, etc.)  .  bussioh  on  subject.  Remainder  doughnuts and coffee cake be u . of  ship's  treasury  to  be  given  provided at coffee time. . benefits'^imder  the Seafarers  Welfare  Plan  upon  my  death.  XXX to  the  SEAFARERS  LOG.  Dis­ cussion  oh  Captain's  censoring  STEEL  WORKER.  July  19  —  of. radiogram  sent  to  crewmem­ Chairman,  Teddy  Moyer;  Secre­ Witnessed  tary,  Sidney  Switzer.  Ship's  Del­ Signed  ber  in  Honolulu  hospital.  egate  reported  he  was  attempt­ ing  to find  out  what  happened  to  crewniember  who  missed  ship  • 9»  Witnessed  Witnessed  in  Belewan  Deli.  General  Dis­ Send  in  the  minutes  of  cussion  oh  Welfare  Plan  and  Va­ your  ship's  meeting  to  Ifao  cation  Plan.  Reproduced  above  is  the  new,  unproved  beneficiary  form  adopted  by  tbe  Seafarers  Welfare  New  York  Hall. Only  in thai  XXX W.  E.  DOWLING,  July  22  —  Plan  wbicb  have  just  been  distributed  to  all  SIU  Atlantic  and  Gulf  District  Branches.  All  way  can  the  membership  act  on  your  recommendallons*  Chairman,  LeFrage;  Secretary,  members  are  urged  to  obtain  one  and  properly fill  it  out,  designating  the  person  whom  Aey.  and  then  the minutes  can be  Garello.  Ship's  Delegate  caution­ wish  as  beneficiary  for  the  $500  benefit  in  the  event  of  death.  Note  that  the rignaturgs  of  three  printed  in  the  LOG  for  the  ed  men  "  against  men  missing  benefit  of  other  SIU  while  shifting  ship.  Department  witnesses  are  required.  Upon  compteti^  the  form Seafarers  should turn  them over  to a Branch  Deflates  reported  everything  Agent  or  mail  them  direct  to  the  Seafarers  Welfare  Plan,  Room  612,  11  Broadway,  New  York  crews.  running  smoothly.  Pointed  out  'City.  '  :  Hold those shipboard mwt­ '  '  ­  •  ­ under  Good  and  Welfere  that  it  ihgs  regularly,  and  send  .  iPailiire  to  designate  a  beneficiary  on  one  of  the  forms  means  that  payment  will  be  made  ihose  minutes  in  tm  soon  as  was against  Union  rules to  leave  to  next  of  Idn,  in  which  event  litigation  might  arise.  So  take  care  of  this  little  matter,  the  possible. T^'s the Sni wayl  a  ship  in  one  port  and  catch  it  h  another,  such  as  l§an  Pedro  zight  wey—now*  Send Those Minutes  �TSE SEAFARERS XOG Pag* Eigltf  DV­.;  ^1  Rrtdar.  August la, 2850  iipB  Relief  Crewmen  Proposed  For  Long­Term  Shuttling  ABOARD THE CRUISE SHIP EVANGELINE Calk Top Inn  Tops For Seamen,  To  the  Editor:  pressing  charges against a  Broth  er  who  piles  off  the  ship  after  Seafarers  who  want  the  tops  ;  I hope  you  won't  take  this  let­ a  year  of  this  hell.'  in  service  when  in  Wilmington,  jter  as  a  complaint,  but  rather  as  We  all  have,.,^ great  deal  oj:  Calif.,  should  pay  a  visit  to  the  suggestion  that  might  be  of  respect  for  our  Union  rules,  but  Top  Inn.  The  owners  of  the  benefit  to  the men sailing  on  the  I'm  sure  that  none  of  us  will  Persian  Gulf  run,  especially  on  have  guts  enough  to  press  place,  Mitch  and  Wanda,  will  tankers.  make  sure  you  get  a  squarte  charges  against  anyone  under  We  on  the  Petrolite  can't  com­ these  circumstances.  deal.  plain  much  after  13  months  of  They'll  even  go  out  o^  their  CHECK  SHIP  fihuttling,  but  from  what  I've  way  to  help  a  man  out  when  .  ,seen  and  heard  of  other  SIU­ When  Patrolmen  si^' on  one  he  needs  aid,  as  I  learned  first­ contracted  ships,  something  of  these  ships ^ey­ should  make  hand.  shoul^  be  done  about  this  ship.  sure  there  is  a  full  set  of  fans  The  Union  should  demand  from  aboard,  as  on these  $hips  no  one  The  Top  Inn  is  one  of  the  ­the  shipowners  that  when  the  ever  sighs  oh  for  another  trip,  first  bars  you  hit  as  you're  comi­ temperature  runs  over  90  de­ thus  there  is  no' one  remaining  ing  off  the  Wilmington  docks.  grees  and  the  crew  is  cWpping  aboard­  who­will  check  on  this  And  it's  also  the  best,  because  or  scaling  on  open  decks  an  matter.  the  people  who run  it  are  tops.  awning  should  be  provided  over  When  we  signed  on  in  Balti­ Some memban  of  the SS E­rangeline's Black  Gang, as  they  Nat  Newsome  the  men's heads.  were  photographed  by  shiimiale  George  Frank.  Electrician.  more  in  May  of  1949  we  under­ SS  Fairisle  I've  seen  men. on  SlU  tankers  stood  that  the  ship  had  orderi^  . duri^  second  voyage  of  the  Eastern  Steamship  Company's  '  chipping  on  deck  when  the  tem­ 16  fans.  Two  days  later  ­while'  vesseL"'  e  perature  was  over  120  degrees,  at  sea  we  discovered  that  there  but the men can't refuse to work  weren't  any  fans  nor  ­pa^:Sto.  in this  heat  and  there  is  no  law  repair  the six­year  old ':r^cs  the  to  protect  seamen  from  this  ship  carried.  So  for  18  months  abuse.  in the  biistwingJieat  of  the  PCT­ We  on the  Petrolite  had  a few  sian Gulf  i^e  haye^np fans at  all;  inedical  cases  resizlt  from  this.  We feel  it  is the duty  of  every  A few weeks  ago a  crewmember  Union  Brother  to  let  his  fellow  went  to  a  doctor  and  was  told  members know  what  is  going, on  Too  tto  Editor:  he  was  suffering  from  fatigue  so  a  situation  can  be  corrected.  My  Union  book  is  in  good  and  should  rest  at  least  two  That  is  the  spirit  in  which  these  standing  and  I  desire  to  retire  weeks.  That  was nice  of  the doc­ suggestions  are  offered.  If  you  it at' thk  time.  tor,  but  where  is  the  Brother  go aboard  the Petrolite  when she  My  assessments  for  1950  are  going  to  get  his  rest?  Certainly  comes  home  in  October  (we  paid  and  my  dues  are  paid  not  in  Bander  Mashewar,  where  hope)  be  sure  she's  ready  for  18  through­  July.  there  is  nothing  but  a  hospital  months nf  heat,  because  it  does  I  will  apperciate  very  much  and  lots  of  sand  and  heat.  no  good  to  beef  once  she's  on  earning  the requirements  for  re­ We  have  been  lucky.  We  have  the  seas.  tiring  a "book  and  whether,  as  now  put  in 13  months  and  have  an  inactive  member, ' whether  I  /  V. Perez  made  13  trips  to  the  Gulf  and  am  eligible  to  receive  the  LOG.  This  group  is  the  Evangeline's  Deck  Gang.  Brother  Frank  Tripoli,  spending  50  days  at  James  L.  Findley  apologized  for  getting  off. the .ship  without  getting  the  men's  Port  De  Bouc,  lYance,  the  only  San Antonio,  Texas  names.  The  pix  are  good,  though.  port  where  we  are  allowed  to  (Ed..n0te:  In. order, to  retire  go  ashore.  We  usually  run  into  a., book  a mmnber's  dues  must/  other  SIU  ships  there  and  have  be  i>aid  ­ through  the  month  a good  time,  but  our  shore  leave  in  which'he  retires  it.  Broth­ only  averages  three  and  one­half  er  Findley  should  send  his  days  per  month,  book,  a ..money  order  payable  To  the  Editor:  to  the  SIU  and  a  note  saying  To  the Editor:  BACK  TO  SAND  operation  and  Doctor  Brown  did  When  the  SEAFARERS  LOG  he  wishes  to be  placed  on  the  a  fine  job.  I  hope  to  be  able  to  After oim  short  time ashore  we  polled  its  ­readers  we  neglect^  retirement  list,  to  the  Record  Recently  I  was  stricken  with  go  back  to  work  in  the  near  go  back  to  the  sand  and  heat  to  mail  in  bur  card  so  we  have  Clerk,  6th  Floor,  SIU  Head­ acute  appendicitis  after  two  trips  again,  and  on  all  trips,  regard­ missed  the  LOG.  We  would  like  quarters,  &1  Beaver  St.,  New  on  the  Oremar,  ap.  Ore  . Line  future.  While  taking  it  easy  here  I'd  less  of  time,  we  must  pull  our  to  be  put  back  on  the  mailing  York  4,  N.Y.  He  is  eUgible  to  scow.  I  was  admitted  to the  Bal­ like  to  take  adv^tage  of  the  watches,  shift  ship  at  any  time  ist  because  we  have  a  son  and  receive  the  LOG.)  timore  Marine  Hospital  for  the  time  to  ­write  to  tell  the  Brothr  of  night  or  day.  But  wh6n  we  two  brothers  who  are  seamen.  ers  that  in  my  opinion  sailing.  get  sick  the  doctors  say,  relax,  If  our  son  should  come  home  Ore  Line  ships  is  not  as  bad  as  you  work  too  hard.  on  a  visit  and  not find  his  fav­ some fellows  think  it  is.  The run  The  only  way  we  see that  this  orite  newpaper  available  he  is  not  so  good,  that  is  true,  but  can  be  done  is  to  permit  crews  would  be  like  the  troubled  sea  the  food  has  improved  on  these  to  get  rdieved.  Skeleton  crews  until  he  got  it.  ships one  hundred percent  in the  could  be  provided  for  all  SIU  last  year.  That  should  be  good  We  hope  to see  better  days for  By  Tliurston  J.  Lewis  ships  running  between  the  Per­ advertisement  4or  men  to  tak6  nan Gulf  and  France,  as most  of  all  mankind  very  soon  and  we  these  jobs.  are  praying  for  the  salvation  of  these  ships  make  their  port  of  In  the  old  days  Ore  Line  an4  Th8  sea  Is  a  tiger  sometimes  sleeping  j;all  either  Port  De  Bouc  or  Le  our  son  and  brothers  and  all  Calmar  Line  were  the  hungriest  seamen.  Yet  alert  to  pounce  upon  its  prey.  Havre.  companies  I  ever  rode  withl  Though  there's  cundng,  laughter,  and  some  weeping  !  We  left  Baltimore  with  a  fine  Here  are  .  some  verses  from  Since  crews  began  sticking  tor  .No. seaman ever  truly  gets  away.  ^ew.  No  ship  ever  had  a  better  Psalm  107  of  interest  to  seafar­ gether  and  the  SIU  has  been  iA  gang,  yet  we  are  seven  men  ing  men  that  we  rejoice  over  Long ago  the sea  and  I fell  in love.  the  front  giving  the  men  the  ourselves:  ^(fft,  all  of  them in the  hospital  heart  had  been  harshly  hurt  before.  militant  representation  these  or  back  in the  States. These men  "Then  they  cried  unto  the  The  sea  said, "Sailor,  it's  your  heart  I'm  thinking  of;  ships have changed  a  great de^.  jwere  replaced  by  non­union  Lord  in  their  trouble  and  He  With my  huge  soul  its port^ I  adore."  There  are  still  a  few  improve­ ^en  picked  up  anywhere.  These  saved  them  out  of  their  dis­ ments that  can be made,  such as  I  forgot  the  silvery  fineness  of  another's  life.  men  don't  know  what ^  picket  tresses."  more  fresh  milk.  Also  some  of  That  Joy  brigfliln^ I'd  long  ago  attained,  line  is  and  never  paid  a  red  "They  that  go  down  to  the  the  company's  mates  are  not  so  I  forgot  the  jealous  deep­doubting  strife  cent  in  taxes,  yet  they  are  now  sea  in  ships,  that  do business  in  good  either;  being  gpti­unioi^  And  the  thoughtless  wound  that 1^ me sorely  pained.  joying  aU  the  benefits  of  SIU  the  great  waters;  these  see  the  but  I  believe  in  time  to  com^  conditions.  Instead  of  appreciat­ works  of  the Lord  and  His  won­ That  wilderness .of  sweets  once  free  and  reciprocate.  tJiese  men  can  be  educated  if  ing  this fact,  they  laugh  at us.  ders  in  the  deep."  That mutual  joy  immazred  by  night  or  day  the  crews  stick  together  as  thoy  '  Another thing,  articles of  more  Became  a gnawing  grief  both  mean  and gre^  Mrs.  H.  W.  Vickers  have  done  in  the  past.  than  12  months  should  not  be  For  that  whiOh  she gave to me she  sold to others  for  pay!  Rob&town,  Texas  Before  I end  njy  dtydock  stay  ^gned  for  this  run.  The  time  is  here  I'll  probably  think  of  some­ (Ed.  note:  We'r^  supplying  The sea  is an enormous  loyer, fierce  and  tender.  too  long  and  there  is  bound  to  thing  else  to  say,  so  I'll  knock  oil  for  the  troubled  seas.  Your  Many  sorrows  dissolve  in  her  clean  white sprhy.  be  desertions.  After  a  year  a  off  for  now.  . ' .  name  is  back.  pn  the  LOG  And  to a broken Iieart she  vfill  always rendmr  ;  man begins  to feel  homeless  and  mailing  list.)  Comfort  and  bafan  to tako  it^  grief  ow»y.  .  Carl JE.  (Bed)  G;  no  member  will  feel  up  to  To  the  Ediion  Rroriter Adks How  To Retire Book,  Stay On LOG List  Wants Renewal  Of  LOG, Son's  Favorite P?per  'Red' Gibbs Rates Ore Ships As Considerably Improved Log-A-Rhyihms The  Sun  Is  A  Lover  V  �•  ­ J.  iinji—  Fridar.  Auiiik llfc 1950  Pittman Plugs  Balto. Hospital  As One Of  Best  '  THE SEAF ARERS LO G ON LONG VOYAGE HOME Page  Nine  Neptune  Visits  Alexandra I  Amid Splash  And  Splendoi  To  the  Editor:  Huge  whales  spouting  an^  blowing  a  mile  high,  for  rush'  Siisten  well,  landlubbers,  a  sea  ing  the  ocean's  majestic  rollers*  dale  this  shellback  has  to  tell.  porpoises,  who  have  piloted ^ t(  I  would  like  to  have  this  note  printed  in  the  LOG  if  you  can  The  sea  was  cool,  deep  'green  shore  many  a  shipwrecked,  lust:  find  room  for  it.  and many  fathoms  drew.  At  1300  crew;  sharks,  his  jet  fighter  fish  Thursday,  the  sixth  day  of  June  for  repelling  all  enemies  who  sc  I  am  here  in  the'  Baltimore  1950,  our  good  ship  Alexandra  foolishly  try  to  dictate  in  hi*  Marine  Hospital  as  a  diabetic  crossed  the  Equator,  or  so  my  vast  Atlantis.  Then  there  wer^  patient  and  I  want  to  say  that  story  goes.  this  is  the  best  US  Marine  Hos­ tiny  needle  fish,  who  weay<  pital  I  have  ever  been  in.  The  phosphorescent  patterns  of  set  REX  HIMSELF  personnel  here  really  go  out  of  grass  seen  at  sunset  and  crisp  their  way  to­give  you  the  best  From  out  of  the  foamy  brine,  early  dawn.  His  electric  eel,  ano  of  treatment.  wearing  a  gojden  crown,  his hair  lamplightep men  formed  a  blaz­.  white  and  pearl­encrusted,  his  ingly  brilliant  pathway  to  ouj  '  I  can't  give  enough  praise  and  royal  raiments •   barnacle­covered  aft  boatdeck.  thanks  to  everyone  on  the  staff,  and  frothy  green,  his  feet  web­ from  the  orderlies  to  the  Chief  We  stood  in  wondrous  . awe,  bed  and  frog­like  and  carrying  for  such  a  sight  few  Seafarers  Surgeon.  a  silver­gold  and  starfish­stud­ have  had  the  honor  to  witness.  V. X  '  RECOMMENDED  All  feszed  up,  theiw  three  Steel  Admiral ^crewmen  retain  ded  strident,  came  the  giant  Middle  East  atmosphere  on  homebound  trip.  Left  to  right:  ruler  of  all  the  seven  seas  and  CALLS  ALL  MEN  So  if  any  of  my  Union  Broth­ "«Uck"  Chaves,  Wiper;  "Abdul"  Caputo,  OS,  and "Omar"  Car­ five  mighty  oceans—Neptune,  ers  have  to  go  to  a  hospital  for  lin.  Wiper,  show  what  the  well­dressed  gent  wears  ashore  in  With  a  hollowed,  thunderous  and  all  his  court;  treatment  I  recommend  to  them  roar^  sounding  as  though  tens  of  Port  Said.  the  Baltimore  Marine  Hospital.  thousands  of  tons  of  monstrous  ­•   breakers  were  crashing  against  I  would  like  to  add  that  our  Take  It  From  Oscar:  the  invincible  Gibraltar,  he  call­ Baltimore  Port  Agent,  Curly  ed  for  all  men."  Bentz,  and  all  of  our  Union  Pa­ Sea  Hawk's  Java  Best  trolmen  are  on  the  job  here  and,  To  Ihe  Editor:  "Landlubbers,"  yowled  he,  to  as  you  knoAv,  that  helps  100  per­ those  who  would  brave  his  ter­ cent.  rible  jousts  and  trials  and  whO­ New  Orleans  is  kndwn  wEoited  to  become  shellbacks  in­ I  have  one  kick  to  make  and  throughout  the  world  for  its  sub­ stead  of  jelly­finned  poUywagSi  that  is  that  our  hospital  benefits  lime  coffee.  The  place  to find  or  other  sundry  slimy  amoeba.  ,  should  be  $5  per  week  instead  the finest  in  New  Orleans  is  at  of  $3,  as  you  know  cigarettes  He took  great  delight  in asking  and  toilet  articles  are  very  high  the  Sea  Hawk.  Take  a  tip­from  questions  that  mere  mortal  men  one  who  really  enjoys  a  good  priced.  of  the  Big  Deep  Six  were  un­ able  to  answer.  Thus  his  initi­i  If  any  of  my  shipmates  read  cup  of  coffee,  and  at  the  "tearly  ation:  this,  I  would  appreciate  it  if  hour  of  7  AM,  after  a  late  round  Pollywogs  were  smeared  from  they  would  drop  me  a  post  card,  of  Bourbon  Street  nightlife',  drop  head  to  toe  with  ambergris,  fro  hearing  from  your  shipmates  in  at  the  Sea  Hawk  and  meet  green  scales,  blue  blood,  and  fet any  time  is like  getting money  Jack  Parker  and  his  charming  from  home.  thick  sticky  gummy  red  roe,  foul  smelly  eggs broke  on heads.  Men  Fred  Pilllman  wife.  They'll  pour  you  a  steam­ were  blindfolded  and  forced  to  ing  cup  of  the  brew  that  will  be  Crewmen  prepare  for  sea  burial  of  elephant  thai  died  en  walk  the  plank  by  vicious  jabs  (Ed.  Note:  Since  Brother  long  remembered.  route  to  States.  Rest  of  Admiral's  animal  cargo  was  unloaded  of  stingrays  into  scalding equatie  Pittman  wrote  this  letter,  the  "Oscar"  in  New  York  in good  shape.  Seafarers  Welfare Plan  has  be­ ­ waters.  come ^effective—July  IS  was  WITH  HONORS  the  date.  Since  thai  lime.  El­ igible  SIU  members  have  been  I  am  proud  to  affirm  the  fact  receiving  $7  as  hospital  ^ne­ that  our  crew  came  about  from  fits  each  week  under  provis­ stem  to  stern  with  flying  fish,  ions  of  the  Plan.)  "Good  men  aU,"  cried  the  great  The  letters  appearing  below  apparently  were  written  before  the  writers  learned  of  the  Rex  Neptune.  membership  conunittee's  recommendation  that  consideration  of  the  proposed  compulsory  vaca­ Takes Issue With  View  Then  with  a  mighty  crash  of  tion  be  tabled  because  of  legal  complication.  The committee  also recommended  that "no . man  is  15  Mantoa  ray  flippers  and  Expressed By  Michelet  forced  to  take  his  vacation  . . . but  once  he  receives such  vacation,  he  must  get off  the  vessel."  shooting  starfish  rockets,  he  sub­ To  the  Editor:  too  long,  denying  him  his  eco­ no  good  to  sail  too  long  on  one  merged  into  the  briny  blue  ­on  SAYS TIME  LIMIT  ship.  This  sometimes  leads  to  the  back  of  the  grandest  pranc­ Frenchy  Michelet  recently  rid­ UP TO  INDIVIDUAL  nomic  security.  ing  seahorse  this  old  salt  has  iculed  missionaries  on  a  ship  he  The  unemployment  situation  the  formation  of  the  old  familiar  sailed.  I  defy  Michelet,  or  any  To  the  Editor:  can be  eased  if  the members  vol­ cliques,  and  Brothers  when  a  ever  laid  his  sun­crinkled  eyes  group  of  landsmen  or  seamen  I  still  maintain  that  compul­ untarily  offer  "to  come  off  the  Union  man  turns  company  he  is  upon.  imywhere,  to  prove  that  there  sory  vacation  is  a  violation  of  ships  after  one  year,  or  else  re­ worse  than  a  man  who  knows  His  last  bubbling  laughter  is no  Heaven,  Purgatory  or  Hell.  the  rights  of  free  men.  We  are  quest  the  foim­watch  system,  nothing  about  the  value  of  un­ sounded  as  though  he  said:  ions.  WUliam  C.  Kennedy  organized  to  protect  the  rights  lowering  the  hours  of  labor  to  These  are  the  ones  who  give  "I'll  sound  anon.  Smooth  sail­ of  ,the  individual,  not  to  regi­ increase  the  manning  power.  SS  Young  America  organizers  the  biggest  headaches  ing,  me  hearties!  Let  us  be  constructive  and  not  mept  their  privileges  by  creat­ while  they  are  striving  to  get  ing  rules  that  deprive  members  destructive.  ("New  Old  Salt")  contracts  with  unorganized  com­ Meet  Miss  Creel  of  their  individuality.  Joseph  S.  Buckley  panies.  Walter  Williams.  FWT  To  tell  Union  members  that  SS  Alexandra  Rocky  Milton  they  can  only  remain  on  the  job  FIXED RULE SEEN  for  a  limited  time  is  to  reduce  those  members  to  regimented  AS  VITAL TO  ALL  A COUPLE OF GEORGIA PEACHES slaves  who  lose  all  interest 'in  To  the  Editor:  the  performance  of  thieir  duties.  For  the  future  offers  no  I've  heard  both  sides  of  the  prospects  for  the  individual  to  argument  on  compulsory  vaca­ expand  his  natural  abilities  un­ tions  and  I  draw  this  conclu­ der those  circumstances,  and that  sion  in  favor  of  it.  which  is  the  common  interest  of  As  the  agreement  states,  a  all  becomes  the  interest  of  none.  man  gets  seven  days  vacation  after  a  year.  In  the  past,  the  CAN'T  PLEASE  ALL  average  seaman  sailed  nine  It  is  impossible  to  please  months  out  of  the  year.  It  is  everyone,,  for  the  things  we  ap­ also  a  known  fact  that  shipping  prove  of  today  may  take  on  a  b^ been  on  the  decrease,  espec­ different  color  tomorrow.  Man  ially  over  the  past  year.  by  nature  is  a  creature  of  his  This  means  that  more  men  own  desireis  and'emotions,  sway­ have been  hitting  the  beach  than  ing  like  the  wind,  never  satis­ there  were  at  the  time.our  last  fied  and  constantly  seeking  the  agreement  was  signed.  What  are  unknown..  As  an  example,  when  the  these  men  supposed  to  do.  Are  transportation  ruling  existed,  the  they  supposed  to  go  into  debt  . This venr  young  lady's  heart  members  cried  put  that  the  up  to  their  necks  because  some  belongs  to  daddy,  and  vice­ Theto  two  belles—smiling  Jane  (left).  2.  and  stalelY  worker  couldn't  stay  on  the  job  character  is  more  interested  in  ,VMsa.  She's  RMabelle  Creel.  long  enough ;to  earn  economic  his  personal  welfare  than  the  Judy.  6—are  the  daughters  of  Mr.  and  Mrs. ­Ralph  Smith  of  •P   addy is James  (Sloppy)  Creel,  security.  Today  he  cries  out  that  welfare  of  all  the  Brothers.  Milan.  Ga.  Their  dad  is  currently  aboard  the  SS  Southport,  SIU  oldtimer.  the  worker  remains  on  the  job  I  also  believe  it  does  a  man  out  of  Savannah.  To  the  Editor:  Vacation  Issue  Still  Fluttering  �Page Ten  TEE  SEAFARERS  LOG  Friday,  August  IS,  19SQ  iThe  Seafarers  In  World  War  II  By  JOHN  BUNKER  CHAPTER  14  THE  TANKERS  Plodding,  rust­stresJced,  squatty  tankers  Decks  awash  on  lonely  way;  Piled^deep  with  hell­brewed  lightning,  Ijiteblood  of  the  battle  fray.  Reeling decks,  man­made  volcanoes:  Heroes wh^e  true seamen meet  Are  n^ra  of  daring, men  of  courage  —  Sailors of  the  tanker  fleet.  Is  iv  —Top  'n  Lift  (SEAFARERS  LOG,  1944)  Man­made  volcanoes!  Tankers  crammed  with  bU and gasoline  were certainly  that, and  the men  :ij«rho  rode  them  did  so  khowing  full  well  that  a  torpedo, a  stick of  bombs from  a  Stuka, or  a  col­ lision  in  might  set  off  that  cargo  of  "lightning"  in  a  holocaust  that  would  take  not  only  the  ship . but  many—^perhaps  all—of  "her  I  i^ew as well.  Despite  the  hazard,  there  was  no  scarcity  of  men in the  SIU­SUP  to  ride  the "volcano  fleets"  on  their  dangerous  missions  'round  the  world.  !rhis  country^ feimished  80  percent  of  all  the  oil  and gasoline that powered  the bombers, the tanks  and  the  jeeps of  World  War  II. It  was  the  tank­ ermen—^the  merchant  sailors  of  the oil  ships and  l^ieir  armed  guard  comrades  at  the  guns—who  jdelivered  this  "lifeblood  of  the  battle  fray."  I  COVERED  THE  GLOBE  To  Salerno  and  Murmansk  they  went;  across  the Pacific  to  Freemantle  with  fuel for  our  sub­ 1  marines;  and  through  the  buzzbomb  barrage  to  fill  the  tanks  at  Antwerp,  On  all  the  oceans  of  the  world  plied  the  vital  petroleum  carriers;  from  the  English  channel  to  the  Bering  Sea;  ^ from  the Gulf  of  Maine  to  the Straits  of  Magel­ J  Ian  off  "old  cape  stiff."  From  December  7,  1941,  till  V­J  Day,  1945,  L^pearly  65,000,000  tons  of  oil  and  gasoline  were  Cicried  to  Allied  and  friendly  nations,  to  the  jbeachheads  and  the fighting  fronts!  A  special  tribute  is  due  those  men  who  man­ ned  the  tankers on  the "Abadan  run," freighting  oil from  the  huge  refineries  in  the  Persian  Gulf  to Australia  and,  later,  to  MacArthur's  forces  in  ;  the South  Pacific.  i  The  War  Shipping  Administration  assigned  :  between  60  to  70  of  the  T­2,  war­built  tankers  to  a  shuttle  service  between  Abadan  and  the  Pacific,  and  for  the  men  who  manned  them  it  • i­was an arduous  run indeed.  Many  of  the  ships  stayed  on  the  service  for  for  more  than  a  year,  with  the crews  remaining  abbard  for  the  duration  of .the  vessels'  assign­ "  inent. It  took, no  more  than  48  hours  to  load  in  Abadan  and  ^Idom  did  they  get  ashore  at  the  ether  end  of  the  line  which,  likely  as  not,  was  merely  a  Navy  fueling  station  at  some  islet  or  atoll  in  the  South  Pacific.  chant  seamen  and  Navy  gunners  ran  to  battle  stations.  While  the guns  were  being  manned,  a  second^  torpedo  sped  at  the  Yamhill,  only  to  miss  when  the vessel  was again  maneuvered  out  of  the way  by  a  deft  turn  of  the helm.  Three  more  torped­ oes  were  fired  by  the: unseen  sub  and  they  all  missed.  Determined  that  such  a  fat  prize  should  not  get  away  after  this  lavish  waste  of  costiy  tor­ pedoes,  the  submarine  bx;oke  the  su^ace  close  by  on  the  starboard  side,  its  crew  pouring  out  of  the conning  tower  to  n^an  the big  gun  on, the  forward  deck.  HAIR­LINE  MISSES  Even  as  the  Y«nhill  turned  sharply  about  to  present  her Stem  to  the raider,  two shells  miss­ ed  by  a  short  distance,  splashing  into  the  sea.  The  tanker's  gunners  then  answered  the  fire,  and  saw  their  shells  skip  over  the  raider's  deck  so  close  that  the  Nips  must  have  shivered  from  the breeze.  Their  next shot  was  just  short  of  the  target.  They  had  bracketed  her now and  another  shot  would do it! But  the Nips didn't give  them* time.  Knowing  the  attacked  was  now  the  attacker.  they deserted  their gun  and hurried ^aelow  decks  as  fast  as  they  could  scramble.  Before  the  Yamhill's  gun  crew  could  gefin  another  Shot,  water  was  foaming  around  the  U­;boat's  nose  as  it  made  a  hurried  plunge  to­ ward  the' bottom.  Less than an hour  later, however,  the sub  was  up  again  several  miies  away  and  the Japs fired  some  60  shells  and  a  long­range  gun  duel  de­ veloped  in  which  the  tankermen  scored  another  near  miss.  For  miles  the  two  vessels  kept  com­ pany,  the  J^p  changing  course  every  time  that  Captain  Phillip  Shinn  turned  the  Yamhill  on  a  different  heading.  The  Nips  were  determined  to  sink  their  oil­laden  prey.  AID  FROM  THE  SKIES  trans­Atlantic  voyage  on  the  30th  of  August,  1944,  blowing  up  with  but  two  survivors  out  of  the  entire  crew  of  merchant  ^amen  and  Navy  ^  gunners.  Fireman  Frank  Hodges  was  sitting  in  the  crew's  messroom  at  4  pm  on  the  fatal  day,  as  the  Jacksonville  approached  the  coast  of  Ireland  in  convoy.  He  was  just  about  to  go  down  into  the  engineroom  on  watch  when  there  was  a  terrific  explosion  that  shook  the  vessel  from  bow  to stem.  Running  out  on  deck,  Hodges  s^  that  the  Jacksonville  had  become  almost  completely  en­ veloped  in  flames  within  a  matter  of  seconds.  He  ran  toward  a  lifeboat,  but  a  wall  of  fire  leaped  up  in  front  of  him  as  though  by  magic,­ dazing  him  with its searing  heat.  Realizing  that ,the  boats  would  never  be  launched,  he  rto  to  the  rail  and  jumped  over;  the  stern  into  cold  water  that  sucked  away  his  breath  but  qmckly  revived  him.  Flames  already  covered  the  water  all  around  •   the  blazing  tanker  but,  by  swinuning  imder­ water  intermittently,  and  splashing  away  the  flames  from  in  front  of  his  face  when  he  came  up  for  air,  he  was  able  to  clear  the "ship  with..)  out  getting  seriously  burned.  ROARING  INFERNO  Finally  finding  a  clear  spot,  he  kept  to  wind­ ward and watched  the flames roaring  high above;  the  masts  of  the  Jacksonville  in  a  terrifying  spectacle  that  seemed  too  destructive  to  be reaL  After  a  while,  he  saw  some  of  his  shipmates  floating  in  the  sea,  but  they  were  too  badly  burned to be  recognizable.  One  man  was  alive  and  Hodges  tried  to  hold  him  up,  but  his  strength  was  not  equal  to  the  task.  Perhaps  it  was  just  as  well,  for  the  man  was  badly  burned.  There  were  many  lifejackets  floating  around—the  crew  had  no  time  to  put  them  on  before they  jumped.  *  Other  ships  in  the  convoy  estimated  that  the  Jacksonville  was  enveloped  by  flames  no  more  than  fifteen  seconds  after  the  torpedo  hit—a  solid  mass of  fire from  stem  to counter.  Hodges  was picked up about  1%  hours later  by  ap  escorting  destroyer,  along  with  Navy  gunner  Marcellus  Wags.  Captain  Edgar  Winter  and  48  merchant  crew­ men  and  all  but  one  of  the  Navy  gun  crew  per­ ished  in  the  blast.  . . Heroes  where  true seamen  meet  Are  men  of  daring, men  of  courage  —  Sailors of  the  tanker  fleet."  Just  when  darkness  was  approaching,  and  the  sub  would .have the  necessary  cover  for  a  close­ up torpedo .attapk,  there was  the drone  of  an ap­ proaching  plane,  responding  to  the  Yamhill's  SOS.  This  time  the  Jap  submerged  and  stayed  down  for  good  and,  with  a  PBY  for  escort,  the  Yamhill  delivered  her  cargo  of  oil  safely  to  Navy  bases  in  the Far  East.  A  dangerous  assignment  it  was,  riding  the  tankers  that  carried  high  octane  aviation  gaso­ line,  for  along  with  dynamite,  this  was  the  ten­ derest  cargo oh  the seas.  Torpedoes  that  hit such  vessels  could—^d  often  did—destroy  them  with ­ Another  episode  of  the  role  of  SIU  crews  in  an  amazing  completeness.  High  octane  gasoline  caused  the  end  of  the  World  War  II  will  appear  in  the  next  issue  of  SS  Jacksonville,  a  Deconhil  tanker  (SUP).  She  the  SEAFARERS  LOG.  was  torpedoed  when  almost  at  the  end  of  a  Panamanian  Crewmen Appear To ITF  us  to  solve  our  problem,  we  thank  you  in  ad­ (Continued from  Page  5)  have  not  got  sympathy for  us being so long  here  vance and  we are,  Yours very truly,  in  this  climate  and  try  to  exchange  us  with  FOUGHT  BACK  Bade  Andrejic, Radio  Officer (Yugoslav, signed'  othCTS from  these ships, which are running  other  ­  As  the  war  years  went  by  and  the  ships  be­ ports  of  the World.  on Hull, UK)  f  f^tme  more adequately armed,  the submarine at­ After  all  What  we  have  se«i  and  suffered  on  Rranko  Popovic,  3rd  Engineer  (Yugoslav,  sign<4  liuiking a tanker frequently  got  much  more  than  this  ^p, we  were  ordered  to  stay  on  the ship,^  ed  on Savona,  Italy)  lie  was  looking  for,  Tankermen  paid  back,  in  Qur  contract  was  extended  without  our  cons^t.  Zitnik  Anton,  Carpenter  (Yugoslav,  signed  on  «ome measure, for  the fearful  losses  suffered  by  There  is. another  question  on which  we  didn?t  Hull,  UK)  l^eir  comrades  of  1942.  Bogoljub Panic, 2nd  Cook  (Yugoslav, signed  on  get  an answer  from  the  Cdhsul. What  ;vdll  hap­ 1Fhe  battle put  up  by  the  Yamhill  of  Los  An­ pen  to ­us ­If  the  Company  sells  the  ship?  How  Savona,  Italy)  Tankers  (SUP)  is  one  such  instance.  Hvala  Federik,  Fireman  (Yugoslav,  signed  bn  to  solve  our  problem  then?  We  Iteardjithat  the  During a  voyage  to  the  South  Pacific  in  1944,  ship  A^l ,be  soon  sold.  Savona,  Italy)  r:  a lookout oiL:t^ ea^y morning  watch  was amaz­ Wladyslaw  Ciba,  Oiler  (Pole,­signed  on  Chtl!  From  here  this  ^ip is  bound  to Gmchin,  Mar­ to  Spy a rtorpedo  streaking  toward  them  on  fmigao*  ­Bedibunder  and  back  to  Calcutta.,  Our  tagong,  Pakistan.)  *he  port aiSte.  As  soon  as  he  yelled  the  alarm,  address  is: SS  Chispa c/o  Giahams^Trading  Co..  Jerzy  Brzozwsky; OS  (Pole, signed  on  Karachi,  the man  at  jhe­wheel awuiig the helm  hard over  6  Lyons  Range, Gaicutta.  Jakistw­)  and  the "tin rfish" missed  the stern  by  less rthan  Hoping  that our case will  win  your sympathy  Wlqr  do all maritime  unload hlist  Panamliitaa  [gpr­fset. The  alarm  was still  ringing  asjfiC  mer­  and  that  you  will find  some  possibilities  to  help  ­dbSpe?  v.- . �mms idar, August  18, 1950  MOBILE—Chairman,  L.  Neira,  26393;  Recording!  Secretary,  W.  Wallace,  44475:  Reeding  Clerk,  sH.  J.  Fischer.  THE SEAFARERS LOG A&G Shipping From July 26 To Aug. 9 PagB  Elevan  carried  to  accept  port  Hospital  Committee's  report.  Meeting  ad­ journed  at  7:50  PM,  with  210  members  present.  XXX TAMPA—Meeting  called  to or­ der  at  7  PM  by  Agent  White,  but  no  regular  meeting  could  b»  held  because  of  a  lack  of  quorum.  XXX NEW  YORK—Chairman. Eddie  Mooney,  46671:  Recording  Sec­ retary,  Freddie  Stewart,  4935;  Reading  Clerk,  A1  Kerr,  29314.  ,  Motions  carried  to  accept  min­ REG.  REG.  REG.  TOTAL  SHIPPED  SHIPPED  SHIPPED  TOTAL  PORT  DECK  ENG.  STWDS.  REG.  DECK  ENG.  STWDS.  SHIPPED  utes  of  other  Branches  as  read.  Agent  reported  on  the  prospects  Boston  22  9  16  47  14  11  8  33  of  shipping  during  the  coming  New York 190 169 145 504 139 119 103 361 two  weeks  and  named  the  ships  Philadelphia  ,  43  ­26  20  89  32  28  30  90  scheduled  to  arrive  in  the  port.  Baltimore  127  85  70^  282  107  96  7^  275  Pe  also  reported  that  there  had  Norfolk.  29  '23  2ff  80  17  6  8  31  been  over  200  relief  jobs  on  tug  Savannah.  14  12  5  31  1  1  —  2  boats,  rigging  and  shifting  gangs  Tampa  10  8  5  23  10  10  9  29  9nd  deep  sea  vessels.  Ships  that  Mobile  .".  76  62  53  191  80  81  77  238  came  out  of  the  boneyard,  and  New  Orleans.  60  44  78'  182  61  65 '  81  207  ctewing  up  here,  are  to  go  to  Galveston  Minutes  of  previous  meetings'  38  33  25  96  39  33  30  102  the West  Coast,  from  where  they  West  Coast  54  45  32  131  42  io  28  106  in  all  Branches  read  and  ap­ 'A will  run  for  several months.  This  proved.  Port  Agent  said  that  663  516  477  1,656  '  542  486  446  1,474  shipping  had  been  fair  during  may  mean  a  slump  in  Mobile  GRAND  TOTAL...­  shipping,  the Agent  said,  and  ad­ vised  men  to  take  the  jobs  now.  He  said  that  since  last  meeting  sent  to  the  funeral.  Minutes  'of  ed  at  8:15  PM,  with  40  men  Headquarters  report  to  the mem­ there  had  been  only  four  pay­ other  Branches  read  and  ap­ present.  bership and  Secretary­Treasurer's  offs  and  four  sign­ons,  with  the  provedi  Meeting  adjommed  at  X X X^ report  read  and  approved.  Meet­ usual  number  of  m­transit  ships.  8:45  PM,  with  27  men  present.  NORFOLK  —  Chairman,  Ben  ing  adjourned  at  4:45  PM,  with  The  outlook  for  the  coming  two  XXX Rees,  95;  Recording  Secretary,  286  members  present.  weeks  does  not  appear  too  good,  SAN  FRANCISCO—Chairman,  Jim  BuUock,  4747..  % X % he  said,  but  with  sugar  runs  in­ Jeff  Morrison,  34213;  Recording  '  GALVESTON  —  Chairman,  creasing  it  may  help  out  some­ Secretary.  Sam  Cohen,  44954:  Because  of  a lack  of  a quorum  Keith  Alsop,  7311:  Recording  what.  He  also  reported  on  the  Reading  CTnk,  Tom  Bowers,  for  a  regular  meeting,  a  special  the past  two weeks.  It  was noted,  he  said,  that,  after  the  previous  Se(^eiaF](,  R,  Wilburn,  37739:  Cities  Service  situation.  Several  21747.  meeting  was  held  for  the  pur­ period's  rise  in  shipping,  men  Reading  Clerk,  C.  M.  Tannehill,  communications  were  read  and  pose  of  checking  shipping  cards.  were  getting  choosey  about  jobs  Motions  carried  to  accept  as  25922.  accepted.  Headquarters  report  XXX —with  the  result  that  white­ read  minutes  of  all  Branches,  BOSTON—^No  regular  meeting  card  men  were  going  out.  Mo­ •  Motions  carried  to  accept  Sec­ read  and  concurred  in.  Motions  Secretary­Treasurer's financial  retary­Treasurer's  report  and  carried  to  accept  committee's  report  and  Headquarters  report.  could  be  held  because  of  num­ tion  carried  to  concur  in  Secre­ Headquarters report  to  the mem­ recommendations  on  reinstate­ Agent  reported  that  shipping  ber  of  members  present  did  not  tary­Treasurer's financial  report.  In  the  Headquarters  report,  the  bership. Minutes  of  other Hranch  ment  of  several  members.  Torolf  during  the  past  two  weeks  had  consiilute a quorum.  Secretary­Treasurer  said  that  meetings read  and  approved. Ag­ J,  Kisinul'toqk  the  Union  Oath  been  good.  One ship .paid  off  and  XXX ent  discussed  shipping  in  this  of  Obligation.  Meeting  adjourned  13  called  in­transit.  He  named  BALTIMORE—Chairman,  Wil­ things  were  moving  smoothly  on  port  during  the  past  two  weeks,  at  8:10  PM,  with  325  members  the  vessels  scheduled  to  arrive  liam  Rentz,  26445;  Recording  the  plans  to  get  the  new  build­ /  stating  that  it  had  been  a  bit  present.  in  the  two­week  period  ahead.'  Secretary,  G.  A.  Master son,  ing  in  Brooklyn  in  ship­shape  better  than  average  because  of  XXX 20297;  Reading  Clerk,  A1  Stans­ condition  for  the  membership­ Pe  also  discussed  the  status  of  the  return  of  several  ships  from  SAVANNAH  —  Chairman.  R.  bury,  4683.  the  negotiations  with  Cities  Ser­ layup  for  service  on  the  Far  Schmidt,  35425;  Recording  Sec­ Motion  carried  to  accept  vice  Oil  Company  on  the  full  East  run.  Motion  carried  to  ad­ retary,  K.  O.  Broadway,  38215;  charges as  read.  Minutes of  other  contract,  adding  that,  with  the  journ  at  7:25  PM.  Reading  Clerk,  C.  D.  Lowery,  Branch  meetings  read  and  ac­ approval  of  strike  action  by  the  51485.  ­ XXX Motion  carried  to  accept  Rein­ cepted.  Motions  carried  to  con­ membership,  the  Union  was  NEW  ORLEANS  —  Chairman,  Motions  carried  to  accept  Sec­ statement  Committee's  report.  cur  in  Secretary­Treasurer's fin­ ready  to  move  swiftly  if  the  Leroy  Clarke,. 23062;  Recording  retary­Treasurer's financial  re­ Trial  Committee  elected  to  ancial  report  and  Headquarters  talks  proved  futUe.  The  Secre­ Secretary,  Herman  Troxclair.  port  and  Headquarters  report  as  handle charges  read: Sam  Cohen,  report.. Excuses  referred  to  the  tary­Treasurer  also  stated  that  6743;  Reading  Clerk,  Buck  Ste­ read. Agent  reported  that  he had  R.  Jacobs,  T.  Clary,  R.  Morgan,  Dispatcher.  Port  Agent  discussed  the  Seafarers  Welfare  Plan  was  phens,  76.  been  meeting  with  State  Com­ J. Carender. Discussion  on  chang­ shipping,  which  boomed  during  working  without  a  hitch,  and  Committee  elected  to deal  with  missioner  of  Labor  in  connection  ing  time  for  job  call  from  on  the  past  two­week  period.  He  that  payment  of  hospital  and  extensions  requested  by  three  with  unemployment  insurance  the  hour  to  on  the  half­hour  so  pointed  out,  however,  that  there  burial  benefits  were  being  made  members.  Later  in  meeting  com­ 'for  seamen.  The  commissioner  as not  to ha^e  calls coincide with  was  no  solid  indications  that  this  promptly.  Motion  carried  to  con­ mittee  reported  its  decisions,  asked  him  to  get  up  some  typi­ those  of  SUP.  Meeting  adjourn­ I  would  become  a  trend.  Motions  cur  in  Headquarters  report.  which  were  concurred  in.  Secre­ cal  cases  and  send  them  to  his  tary­Treasurer's financial  report  office  for  study.  On  the  basis  and  Branch financial  report  read  of  the  talks  the  Port  Agent  said  and  accepted.  Minutes  of  other  that  things  had  turned  out  bet­ Branches  read  and  approved. Ag­ ter  than  expected.  He  announ­ ent.'reported  that  business  affairs  ced  the  death  of  Dusty  Meeks  of  port  were  in  very  good  shape.  and  said  that  a  wreath  had  been  Directory  Of  SIU  Halls  Tersonafe  STEEL  FABRICATOR  CREW  SS  DEL  VALLE  CREW  LUIGI  lOVINO  The  Steel  Fabricator  crew  has  "Many  thanks  to  the  crew  Get  in  touch  with Ben  Sterling  SIU, A&G  District  purchased  an  agitator  for  the  aboard  the SS  Del  Valle  on  July  or  Marvin Schwartz at 42  Broad­ BALTIMORE  14  North  Gay  St.  washing  machine.  The  price 11  for  the  beautiful  basket  of  way,  New  York  City.  WUIiam  Rentz,  Agent  Mulberry  4640  was  $12.  and  there  are  $15  re­ flowers  and  the  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AF ARERS tOG Big  Merchant  Fleet  Needed  To  Maintain  Armed  Forces Abroad  DIRECTS WELFARE PLAN OPERATIONS Friday,  Auguai 18, 1850  SlU  Awaiting  Clarification  Of  Security  Set­Up  (Continued  froin  Page  1)  ships,  although  there  was  little  likelihood  of  this  happening  through  SIU  or  SUP  Halls.  They  said  also  that  their  or­ ganizations  want  to  be  repre­ sented  on  the  security  council  which  will  pass  on  seamen.  "But  in  fairness  to  the  mem­ berships  we  represent,"  Hall  and  Weisberger  explained,  "we  don't  want  people  from  our  un­ ions  on  the  council  merely  to  serve  as  rubber  stamps.  "We  want  to  see  the  council  work,  and  work  effectively,  bu<  we  don't  see  how  that  can  be  accomplished  if  we  sire  expected!  to  move  in  the  dark.  '  "Along  with  our  vital  conceri^.  for  the  national  security,  we  are  deeply  concerned  about  the  pro<i  tection  of  the  seamen's  righti  through  means  of  d^nocratio  procedure.  We  cannot  see  how  we  can  be  expected  to  sanction  council  actions  without  knowing  more  about  its  regulatory  and|  procedural  rules,"  the  Union  of­ ficials said.  ;  The logistics  involved  in  trans  were  fueled  by  80  T­2  type  porting  and  supplying  our fight  tankers.  :  ing  forces  in  the  Far  East,  over  To  reach  our  forces  overseas,  t  5,000  miles  overseas  from  West  our  ships  mjist  traverse  lengthy  Coast  ports,  is  chiefly  a  matter  routes  from  Atlantic,  Gulf  and  :  of  ships—and  more  ships.  Pacific  Coast  ports.  •   A vast  array of  American  mer  Ships  bound for  Japan may  be  ;  chant  shipping  is  required  to  routed  by  way  of  the  Hawaiian  transport  and  maintain  even  Islands,  a  distance  of  6,659  miles  single  division  of  troops,  accord­ from  the  East  Coast,  6,074  froni  ing  to  a  survey  prepared  by  the  the  Gulf  Coast,  and  2,091  miles  American  Merchant  Marine  In­ from  the  West  Coast,  thence  stitute.  from  Hawaii  to  Japan,  a  dis­ Based  on  experiences  of  World  tance of  3,397 miles further  west­ :  War  II,  it  is  estimated  that  ward­ r  250,000  deadweight tons  of  troop­ carrying  vessels  and  freighters  Sailing  direct  to  Japan,  by­ passing  Hawaii,  would  save some  are  needed  to  transport  one  full  1,075  miles *  for  vessels  leaving  diviision and its equipment­across  from  San  Francisco,  and  400  the  Pacific.  miles  for  vessels  coming  via  the  Administrator  of  the  smooth­funelioning  Soafarars  Wel­ 40­DAY  CROSSING  Panama  Canal.  fare  Plan  is  Max  Harrison,  former  labor  relattons  director  of  . This  convoy  of  approximately  Principal  destinations  for  our  25  shi^s  would  require  over  40  troops  and  equipment  going  to  the  Waterman  Stean^p Company,  shown  at  his  desk  in  the  days  to  get  from  the  United  the  Orient  would  include  such  Plan's  offices  at  11  Broadway,  New  York  City,  H^rison  an­ States  across  the  Pacific  to  a  ports  as  Kobe,  Nagasaki,  and  nounced  this  week friat  the  Plan  completed  its first  month  of  forward  combat  area.  Osaka  in  Japan,  operation  wUhou^  a  hitch.  The  undertaking  calls  for  12  days  to  pack  and  load  18,000  tons  of  supplies  and  4,000  vehi­ cles  aboard  the ships,  and  seven  days  to  get  aboard  assigned  by Johnny Arabasz transports  the  19,000  men  in  a  full  division  having  attached  units.  '  Assembling  and  steaming  in  After  reading  a  few  lines  of  the  malarkey  which  fol­ With  all  the  good  shipping  it  seems  foolish  to  remind  convoy  across  the  wide  Pacific  lows  you  will  probably  wish  that  this  was  titled  "Short  'n  you  that  the Unemployment  Insuremce Office for seiunen  i]i|[^  takes  18  days,  while  discharging  at  the  point  of  destination  takes  Fast.". ... Just  to  be  sure some  of  the membership  realize  New  York is  at 165 Joralemojri Street, 2nd  floor, in  Brooklyn,  what  is  happening—shipping  is  on  the  upgrade  but  defin­ However, .it's  by  no  means foolish  to  remind  all  you  poteh­ another  seven  days.  itely.  The  membership,  however,  should  not  use  this  as  an  tial  Army  careerists  under  26,  to  keep  in  touch  with  youfi  But  that  is  only  the  begin­ ning so  far  as merchant  shipping  excuse  to lay  back  when  jobs  are  on  the board. If  they  do,  local  draft  board.  Whenever  you  sign  on  or  off  a  ship,  bfi  is. concerned.  The  division  needs  it  only  means  the  possible issuance  of  new  permit  cards  in  sure  to let  them  know  about  it.  You  can  get  yourself  in  133,000 measurement  tons of  sup­ the  Union,  and  an  unnecessary  hardship  on  the  members,  jam by not  informing them  of  a change in  address. The local  jplies  during  the first  month  of  particularly  the  permits,  when  the  boom  folds.  Incidentally,  draft  boards  for  us'uns  are  at  44  Court  St.  near  Borougli  campaign,  while  19,000  measure­ ment  tons  must  go  forward  to  that  is  not  a  prediction  on  the  outcome  or  duration  of  the  Hall in Brooklyn  and at 80  Lafayette Street  near  the Brook­ support  each day  of  combat.  Korean  War.  That  should  be  left  to  the  military  analysts—  lyn Bridge,  in Manhattan. Deferments for  seamen  are­stinct­ HEAVY  DRAIN  Paul  Gonsorchik,  please  take  notice.  ly  up to  the local  boards. There  is no. national policy  as yet.  , .  Troops  in  action  consume  vast  While in  the  Port  of  New  York,  anyone  who  wishes  to  The  wind­up  will  be  that  the  experienced  seamen  will  bq  amounts  of  supplies  of  all  types.  inducted, and  when  they're short  training schools  to  use  u|(  An  infantry  division  expends  see a  great example of  those famous  advertising  words "be­ about  542  tons  of  ammunition  fore  and  after" should  see  the  Union's  new  building  before  Government  money  will  open  up  and  seamen  will  then  b^  in  a  single  day.  repairs  are started.  The­building  usually  stands  on  Fourth  given  some  exemption—too  late.  Isn't  that  a fa[miliar  story?.  During  the last  war,  merchant  Avenue,  between 20th and  21st Streets in  Brooklyn. If  those  Anyone interested  in buying  a sleek 1931 Model A  "per­ vessels  carried  approximately  neighborhood  kids  ever  find  out  that  Frenchy  Michelet,  the  culator" from  Frank  Bose,  please  call  him  at  the  East  Sidei  700,000  different  items,  ranging  f>uilding  custodian,  isn't  as  tough  as  he  pretends to  be  (and  Junke  Yard.  Don't  know  how  good  the  motor  is.  Also  can't  from  tanks  to safety  pins.  In  modern  war  an  army  can  tie isn't) we are liable to find  both Frenchy  and the building  explain  why  that  jalopy  has  been  parked  at  the  bottom  of  naove  no  faster  or  further  than  up around  Fifth  Avenue,  so  that  the  already  spacious  yard  a hill for  the last  three days. Here's  greetings from  the  best  its supply  of  gasoline permits.  will  be  large  enough  to  play  two  games  of  baseball  in,  at  seaman's  Union  to  men  who  are  working  toward  bringing  A  mechanized  division  takes  he same  time.  (Gosh,  wasn't  that  some  sentence!)  Inciden­ the best  conditions in  the industry  to  Cities Service  seamen.  abqut  18,000  gallons  of  gasoline  for  every  hour  on  the  move.  ally, Michelet  will  be happy  to show  you  around. Grab  the  To  mention  a  f^w—Jimmy  Cheshire,  Walter  Lopez,  Ed  Supporting  aircraft  are  also  3MT  Fourth  Avenue  local  and  get  off  at  25th  Street.  Walk  Cooley,  Bob  O'Rourke,  Matt  Whittall,  E.  Brondoleso—Citie|  heavy  consumers  of  gasoline  and  back­a few  blocks and  you  can't  miss it... R.  C.  Reynolds—  Service  take  notice.  j  lubricants.  >rour  gear,  if  you  haven't  already  picked  it  up,  is  in  the  All  this  requires  a  steady  ar­ J.  Burke—The  Port  Steward  at  Victory  rival  of  tankers  in  Far  East  Alcoa  office  Carriers wants  to see  you  bad, accordingly  to  a  notice down  areas.  Experience  in  World  War  II,  Dy  the  Dispatcher's  desk.  Will  you  let  Gonsorchik  know  where  the  same  factors  of  huge  when  you  see "the  man"  so  that  he can  take  the  notice  off  i  supply  demand  and  great  dis­ the  board.  the  "actual  cause"  of  the  ex­ The  Coast  Guard's  report  of  %  tances  were  involved,  demon­ li  For all members  interested in shipping  out in  a hurry—  its  investigation  into  last  May's  plosion.  strated  conclusively  that  the  air­ munitions blast  in  South  Amboy,  The  CG's  conclusion  was  that  plane  is ,  no  equal  to  the  ship  remember  that  the Union  Hall is  open  late evenings to take  NJ,  has  been  sharply. critized  "ipost  probable"  cause  wai  in  the field  of  transportation.  care  of  emergency  calls.  The  third  deck  is open  to  relajc  in.  as  an  "expected  whitewash"  by  the  the  accidental  detonation  of.  4  PROBLEM  <  Whenever  the  skyscrapers  around  here  permit  the  TV  set  Mayor  John  Leonard.  The  jex­ case  of  anti­tank  mines.  /  As  a  case  in  point,  military  to  work,  the  Union's  night  man,  Blackie  Colucci,  has  some  plosion  torik  the  lives  of  31  per­ "We  knew  the  Coast  Guard  authorities  cite  the  problem  of  sons,  most  of  them  AFL  long­ would  not  conyict  itsdff,"  Mayoij  moving  100,000  tons  of  supplies  sort  of  program  on  to  help  pass  the  time.  Open  Saturday  shoremen.  Leonard  said,  "and  we  knoW  afternoon  and  Sunday  for  the  same  purpose—emergency  to  the  Orient  in., a  month.  The  recently­released  report  is  that  the Congressional  probe will  *  By  water,  44  ships  using  165,­ shipping  only.  "inconclusive  and  proves  noth­ ask  questions  the  Coast  Guard  000  barrels  of  fuel  and  employ­ For  you  boys  down  yonder—among  those  in  the  Deck  ing,"  Mayor  Leonard  declared.  failed  to  ask  itself."  ,  ing  2,300  officers  and  men  would  Department  passing  through  NY  in  the  past  few  days  or­ He  added  that  it  "glossed  over  p\.:  be  needed.  the  Coast  Guard's  responsibility  The  South  Amboy  official'  so  were  J. Gavin,  George  Irvine,  Bob  Prideaux,  Tex  Suit,  fe  However,  to  transport  the  in  connection  with  the  disaster."  charged  that  the  Coast  Guard  inspector  who  was  supposed  to  Louis De  Wolf  (how  appropriate). In  the blac^ang  register  same  amount  by  air  would  re­ DIDN'T  KNOW  be  watching  the loading  "actual­ quire  10,000  planes  of  the  four­'  you'll  find  E.  Spaulding,  L.. Reiner,  J.  J. Tobmi  B.  Frazer  ly  was  on  the  road  somewherg  . Submitted  by  a  board  headed  engine  C­87  type,  which  would  and  Wm.  McCuistion.  In  the Stewards  Department  register,  between Newark and  Jersey Citj^  by  Rear  Admiral  Edward Smith,  consume  10,000,000  barrels  of  the Dispatcher has  added  the names  of  Bemie Mace,  Joe De  at  the  time  of  the  explosion."  who  retired  last  month  as  com­ gasoline  and  would  employ 120,­ Muthe,  A.  Morales,  F.  Borkowski,  D.  Jessup—arid  if  you'll  mandant  of  the  CG's  Third  Dis­ A  Coast Guard  spokesman  said  iWO  crewmen.  the  roport  said^the  board  the  service  would  not  comment  _  But  in  addition,  tlie  aiiplanes  come  to  the  Hall  to  register  you'll  find  out  who  the  others I  had  been  unable  to  determine on  Mayor  Leonard's charges..  would  be  grounded  unless.they  are.  Fore *n  Aft  Mayor Of Sooth Amhoy lambrnts Coast Ctmd For 'WhHowrsh' [ 1 , ­  .......  <<  .  � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to 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Title A name given to the resource August 18, 1950 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XII, No. 16 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU ASKS CLEAR SECURITY RULES CHINESE COMMUNISTS SHELL STEEL ROVER; ALL HANDS ARE SAFE THE AMERICAN WORKER WINS ONE ROUND PROFITS OUT OF BLOOD DO IT NOW AFL DEMANDS PRICE CURBS AND PROFITS TAX SHIPPING GOOD, BALTIMORE KEEP FINGERS CROSSED HIS BROTHER SEAFARERS MOURN 'CUT AND RUN' HANK BONEYARD WITHDRAWALS 25 ADDITIONAL SHIPS TAKEN FROM BONEYARD NEW YORK SHIPPING STILL FAIR BUT DECLINES FROM LAST PERIOD BOSTON HAS EYE ON TWO VESSELS OUT OF BONEYARD PORT SAVANNAH UNAFFECTED BY SHIPPING SURGE BY THE WAYSIDE US PRIVATELY-OWNED FLEET SHOWS DECLINE; CHARTERS INCREASE PANAMANIAN SEAMEN APPEAL TO ITF FOR AID 'FRENCHY' BABINE KILLED BY HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER ALL THAT'S NEEDED IS A CAMERA - AND STAMPS SHOW BIZ A BIG FIZZ TO SIU TROUPER PANTON SOUTHWIND PLAYS HOST TO MARITIME CONTEST WINNER THE SEAFARERS IN WORLD WAR II BIG MERCHANT FLEET NEEDED TO MAINTAIN ARMED FORCES ABROAD MAYOR OF SOUTH AMBOY LAMBASTS COAST GUARD FOR 'WHITEWASH' Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/18/1950 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1950 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e136a675f270e08a55bb27c1ba98c2f3.PDF 8fe1229aa078addf448bab61163aa610 PDF Text Text SEAFARERSftl^ Vol. XXiX No. 17 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT_^AF^Cm -:r: ;'•".• -v;; -f-• •• •;••••, Cubans Rescued. Safe aboard tbe SlU-manned Floridian after being res­ cued at sea, some of 19 Cuban refugees are shown with members of ship's crew. Escape plan took five years (See Page 5.) v-.'/t-vr "• Senate, House Groups Conclude Hearings on U.S. Ship Problems 'Ajv iTjAs. Graduation. SlU President Paul Hall presents diploma to Luis A. Saenz of , Ecuador, class spokesman at graduation of American Inst, of Free Labor Devel­ opment training program. (Story Page 4.) Page 3 Seatrain Ship Gunned By VC Off Saigon; Crew Escapes Injury Page 3 SlU-Manned Floridian Rescues 19 Refugees Off Coast of Cuba Page 5 Safety First. Alfr«l .• • • • • • " Chicgo T««i Drtven, reclvM diploma from B<A ^(ilkins of National Safety Oiuncil. Ai was fin* member in n» local to Complete NSC> cpnef^n^"®* «»uno in safety. A Forward Step. Ed Derry^Jr.. wce.yes h.s mate's ticket from SlU* Agent Don ^r«m« '» where he attended SlU Great Navigation^ Derry is employed with Boland and Cornelius. !f:\- ii J-1 T —li-.!:. I-L. ^ Observer Crew Home After Being Trapped 62 Days In Suez Canal Page 2 �August 18, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG SlU Crew Stalled in Suez Tie-Up Returns After 62-Duy Ordeui .."I 1^ -r The Arab-Israeli war has finally ended for five Seafarers after 62 days of service as part of a skeleton crew aboard the SlU-contracted Observer, as she lay trapped at anchor in the Suez Canal. Veteran Seafarer and Chief Steward Jim Davis recently told a LOG reporter what the 62-day ordeal was like for himself and for fellow Seafarers Porter John Causey, Elear Duxbury and Robert Donahue of the deck department and Morris Ward, FWT. The Observer, India hound from Galveston with a cargo of grain, was trapped in the Suez Canal on June 6th by the out­ break of the Arab-Israeli war. On June 28, after efforts on the part of the SIU, the Observer's opera­ tors Marine Carriers, and diplo­ mats of the Spanish and Indian embassies, twenty-five of the Ob­ servers crew were repatriated to the United States. The skeleton crew that volun­ teered to remain aboard the Ob­ server had no way of knowing how long it would be before they themselves could leave for home. Their departure was dependent Seafarer Jim Davis, chief steward on the Observer, tells Head­ upon the clearing of sunken ships quarters Representative E. B. McAuley about his experiences in from the Canal and upon the pos­ the Suez Canal while he and four other Seafarers were part of sible continuation of the Arab- skeleton crew that stayed aboard until the ship could reach Ismalia. Israeli war. Thus the skeleton crew settled ordered by the Observer's master. Captain Kapelowitz did a great down for a long stay aboard the Captain Kapelowitz, to prevent job, said Davis, of keeping them vessel and set about making their the ship from being mistaken for cordial, while at the same time a target by either side in the war. protecting the rights of his ship stay as palatable as possible. and its crew. Without question, boredom was "I was a one-man steward de­ At one point, Davis recounts, partment," said Davis. Food was the major problem that the crew no problem, he explained since had to face aboard ship, while all a rowboat with four armed Egyp­ around their vessel, the war went tians tied up to the Observer's "the ship was well provisioned." stern as if to board the ship. The "We spent most of our time on. Here the compatability of the Captain ordered them off, sternly catching up on repairs, painting, tiling and taking care of the little crew paid off. "Red" Donahue, but politely, and they shoved off. On August 4, the Observer was things that come up on a ship, he said Davis, "gets a lot of credit added. "We had a TV set abroad for keeping our morale up. Red able to take her cargo of grain and could get reception, but we is a real clown and he really kept into a berth on Lake Ismalia, and the skeleton force learned it would could not receive the sound por­ us laughing." tion." In spite of the precautions taken be leaving for home the next day. No Radio Contact to insure the safety of the ship, The Observer will probably The Egyptians sealed off radio and the crew's attempts to forget have to remain in the canal area contact, so that no messages could the danger, the Observer was for* four or five months more be­ be sent or received during the last really in the middle of a war, as fore she can continue her voyage. part of the Observer's stay in tbe one close call recounted by Davis Brother Davis, who studied canal area. As far as is known, points up dramatically. Journalism at the University of tbey did this to all of the 14 vessels During an exchange of fire be­ Alabama, went to sea because of trapped in the waterway, includ­ tween an Egyptian tank and an a desire to travel and because, as ing a Rdssian ship. Israeli gun position, explained he put it, "it's the best education There was plenty of reading Brother Davis, "the tank used the a man can get." material aboard. In addition to Observer as a shield. The tank, on the SIU ship's library, there were the East bank of the canal would magazines that some of the crew fire at the Israeli gun position on SEAE!AKERS^LOC had purchased in the previous the West bank and then duck be­ port. By the end of their stay, the hind our ship." The tank kept this men had read and re-read the up for, a while and during one August 18. 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 17 Official Publication of the material so often, that the maga­ exchange of fire, a piece of shrap­ Seafarers International Union zines were almost in shreads. nel from the Israeli gun hit the of North America, But reading time, along with side of the ship. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, letter writing was limited to the On the whole, relations with AFL-CIO daylight hours, as a blackout was the Arabs were stiff but cordial Executive Board PAUJ. HALL, President CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD Exee. Vice-Pres. Vice-President AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMS Sec.-Treas. Vice-President ROBERT MATTHEWS Vice-President HERBERT BRAND Director of Organizing and Publications Managing Editor MIKE POLLACK Staff Writers PETER WEISS HARRY WITTSCHEN FRANK MAROIOTTA n. Psblished biweekly at 810 Rhode Island Avenoe N.E., Washington, D. C. 20018 by the Seafar­ ers International Union, Atlantic, Golf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenoe, Brooklyn, N.V. 11232. Tel. HYaelnth 9-6600. Second class pottage paid at Washington, D. C. i Above is picture of the Marine Carriers' ship, Observer, just prior to its entrapment in Suez Canal, June 6, after outbreak of Mideast war. I. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Form 3579 cards should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11232. Report of International President by Paul Hall Lengthy hearings by Merchant Marine subcommittees of both the House and the Senate dealing with the present plight of U.S. Mari­ time recently adjourned following testimony which will fill thousands of printed pages. Without exception, those who appeared before Representative Garmatz' House group and Senator Bartlett's group in the Senate agreed that the American merchant marine faces almost certain oblivion unless constructive steps are taken and taken quickly. In reviewing this extensive testimony by hundreds of spokesmen from maritime labor, maritime management and the Congress of the United States, it is also apparent that the overwhelming majority of these experts in maritime affairs firmly believe that the necessary steps can best be taken from within the unhampered framework of an Inde­ pendent Maritime Administration. It is clearly evident as well that any plan to build U.S.-flag ships abroad and grant them equal privileges with American-built ships is unacceptable to all but those who would derive personal benefit from such a plan. Conclusion of the Congressional committee hearings means that all facts, arguments and opinions to date are now officially on record. We knew all along the views of those who would hopefully keep our mer­ chant marine submerged in a sea of bureaucratic red tape until it goes down for the third time. We were fully aware, too, of those who would watch shipbuilding in America dwindle to the status of a lost art while shopping abroad for bargains which could well be turned against our nation in time of future crisis. Combined with the 104 bills for a free and independent Maritime Agency already before the House of Representatives, the forwardlooking logic typified before both Congressional subcommittees by proponents of a separate MARAD and a build-at-home ship construc­ tion policy must be recognized if we are to rebuild our merchant fleet. The question remains: how soon? Revitalization of our merchant marine will not yield to a shotgun approach. We must make up for many years of neglect. As of now only 7.7 per cent of U.S. cargo moves on American bottoms. Our present merchant fleet, regardless of age, totals about 900 vessels—1,432 LESS than in 1946. Such a sitdation can only be described as desperate. But it will become worse if the maritime indus­ try, through desperation, is misled by the Secretary of Transportation or any other Administration bureaucrat into taking one sugared plum and allowing the balance of the cake to be given away abroad. Our merchant marine has traditionally been called the nation's Fourth Line of Defense and so it should always remain. Although some highly-placed Administration officials choose to think otherwise, American Maritime is not a political football or a prize to be bargained with. It is fortunate that elected Congressional leaders from both Houses of Congress and from both political parties recognize what those in the Executive Branch tend to lose sight of. The Merchant Marine Sub­ committees of both House and Senate have the means before them to enable the United States to jregain its rightful position on the seas. What remains to be done now is to formulate comprehensive legislation to establish an independent MARAD which can concentrate solely on building a strong Merchant marine in America for Americans. Brewster Urges Senate Approve New Maritime Authoriiation Biii WASHINGTON—Prompt enactment of legislation which would require that annual funds for Maritime programs be authorized by Congress has been urged by Senator Daniel B. Brewster (D-Md.). Brewster sent letters to the chairman of the Senate Com­ ing statistics. Further, only 7 per merce Committee, Senator War­ cent of our waterborne commerce is carried in United States ships." ren Magnuson (D-Wash.), and The Senator pointed out that in Senator E. L. Bartlett (D-AIaska), contrast, Russia carries 75 per chairman of the Merchant Marine cent of its seaborne commerce in subcommittee, in which he said Soviet-flag ships and is building passage of the bill "would be of new merchant vessels at a rate substantial immediate benefit to eight times that of the U. S. He the maritime strength of this said that while the American mer­ nation." chant fleet today has only about The bill, passed by the House 100 vessels which could be de­ of Representatives last May, would scribed as modem and able, to give legislators responsibility for sustain 20-knot speeds, "we are the formulation and funding of maritime policies and programs-^ providing assistance now for builda function which until now has only 13 ships a year." "Moreover," Brewster con­ been handled almost exclusively cluded, "it is clear that the na­ by Federal agency bureaucrats whose neglect of the merchant tional defense reserve fleet is, in reality, of little strength or relia­ marine is glaringly apparent. Brewster introduced the meas­ bility. Although (it) has a paper ure in the Senate and presided strength exceeding 1,000 vessels, there are, in fact, only 200 cargo over recent hearings on it. vessds left that are not now "The need for strengthening committed to the scrap pile." our merchant fleet is beyond dis­ The Brewster letters were ad­ pute," Brewster wrote. "As you know, testimony submitted to this dressed to Magnuson and Bartlett subcommittee shows that the only as a matter of protocol United States has now dropped because of the, committees they to 16th in the world's shipbuild­ chair. •1 �August 18, 1967 Maritime Decline Critical, Senate Committee Reveals WASHINGTON—Senator E. L. Bartlett (D-Alaska), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the Senate Commerce Committee, has concluded four months of hear­ ings on a proposed new mari­ c>time policy with the warning Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), to that unless the government :ome up with a program that takes definite steps soon, the "hopefully will revitalize the United States "won't even be a American fleet." contender among the great mari­ The final day of hearings by time nations of the world in carry­ the Bartlett subcommittee was de­ ing its own or other cargo." voted to two problems of the Noting that testimony heard by Great Lakes area. One relates to the subcommittee was unani­ replacement of obsolete vessels mous on the deplorable condition for domestic Lakes operators and of the U.S.-flag fleet, Bartlett said the other is the lack of subsidized the group now is faced with the service in the Lakes by Americanresponsibility of "trying to ar­ flag operators despite findings rive at some compromise—as will that trade routes from Lakes ports have to be done—to bring all the are essential. conflicting views together." He Senator William Proxmire (Dsaid that if this is not possible "we Wisc.), Chairman of the Great will have to make a determination Lakes Conference of Senators on our own part so we may move those representing states border­ forward." ing on the Lakes—said that over­ The maritime program of seas traffic through the St. Law­ Transportation Secretary Alan S. rence Seaway is steadily on the Boyd has been the main stumbling increase while the U.S.-flag share block faced by the subcommittee of that traffic has declined dras­ since the hearings began last tically. He also told the subcom­ April. mittee that the amount of U.S. cargo moving through the Seaway During his testimony before the is only a small fraction of export group, Boyd made it known that two points of his maritime plan goods produced in the Midwest. were "non-negotiable." These are "If and when additional U.S.the inclusion of the Maritime Ad­ flag shipping into and out of the ministration in his own depart­ Lakes increases," Proxmire de­ ment and the building abroad of clared, "the shipment by water of an unspecified number of ships midwestern export commodities which would be registered under will increase." He said U.S.-flag the American-flag and granted service from the Lakes in 1966 coastwise and cargo preference totalled only 18 trips in and out privileges. while there have been just nine Both of the points Boyd stands such trips so far this year—one firm on are vigorously opposed by of them just for repairs. Com­ most of maritime labor, including paring these figures with 45 trips the 37-union Maritime Trades in 1962-63 and 28 in 1961, the Department (AFL-CIO) and the Senator recalled with interest a 1962 Defense Department Report SIU. The Senator added that he and on Surface Movement of Export Senator Warren Magnuson (D- Cargo which stated that "move­ Wash.), Chairman of the Senate ment of cargo recognized as rateCommerce Committee, will join favorable through the Great Lakes forces with the Chairman of the has been restricted by the lack of House Merchant Marine and Fish­ American-flag shipping." eries Committee, Representative (Continued on Page 8) SEAFARERS LOG Hearings on Independent MARAD Centluded by House Maritime Unit WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on Merchant Marine of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries has concluded its hearings on the plight of the American maritime industry with representatives of both labor and manageme.it adding further protests to Transportation Sec­ retary. Alan S. Boyd's concept McKay's statement referred to of a national maritime program. implementation of existing laws. "History has repeated itself. As the 20-point program on maritime At the close of the final ses­ in 1936, our merchant fleet has pre.sented to the White House by sion, Representative Edward A. been permitted to grow old . . .we Garmatz (D-Md.), the Chairman are caught in the strange paradox the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades of the subcommittee, adjourned that as our foreign commerce in­ Department last March and the the hearings "subject to call of creases and as our responsibilities earlier adoption, in 1965, by the the Chair" and said he hopes to for maintaining world peace in­ AFL-CIO Sixth Constitutional have Boyd appear again—in "ex­ crease in scope and distance from Convention of a resolution calling ecutive" session—to further dis­ our shores, our merchant marine for an independent Maritime Ad­ cuss his highly controversial in- competence declines. The more ministration and strict adherence sistance on "foreign building" and seapower we need, the less we to U. S. cargo preference laws. Still Official Position the inclusion of the Maritime have." Administration in the Department "Despite the recent defection of Hood stressed that U. S. ship­ of Transportation. a handful of maritime unions," yards can easily build all of the Appearing on the last day were 42 ships a year called for under the statement declared, "the reso­ Edwin M. Hood, President of the Boyd's 30 here and 12 abroad lution, adopted in 1965 is still the Shipbuilders Council of America, plan—and more—without over­ official position of the AFL-CIO. and Page Groton, Director of the stimulation of capacity. He also It is the position supported by the shipbuilding division of the Inter­ pointed out, parenthetically, that overwhelming majority of the national Brotherhood of Boiler­ building abroad is contrary to the unions in maritime and related makers. President Raymond T. existing law of the land. fields." McKay of the Marine Engineers Boyd's insistence on foreign Expressing concern that "every Beneficial Association, District 2, day of further procrastination" construction "can only lead to the was unable to attend as scheduled results in a further decline of the decline of the U. S.-flag shipping but his prepared statement was fleet, Hood noted that "even if our and shipbuilding industries and the read into the record. Government decided today that ultimate destruction of the AmerHood told the subcommittee the U. S., in the interest of na­ can merchant marine," McKay that in order for any agency to tional security, must be restored as continued. "The seamen and their perform effectively it is necessary a first-class maritime power," the unions have a stake in America to have a "clear national purpose first of the needed ships could not and in the maritime industry. And with supporting policies, people be delivered in less than two years. we are convinced that the proposal and plans," and said that this Hood called for construction of to build ships abroad for partici­ "same basic concept was envis­ at least 30 ships in U. S. yards pation in our domestic commerce ioned at the time of enactment during fiscal 1969 and suggested is a threat to the very life of our of the Merchant Marine Act of possible establishment of a Com­ industry. . . . We therefore will 1936" which is "visably predi­ mission on American Shipbuilding continue to oppose this pro­ cated on the philosophy that it —made up of representatives from posal. . . Mr. McKay said. was to be administered by an all interested factions—to deal Throughout the subcommittee independent agency." He saw with the controversy over foreign hearings, many Congressional parallels in conditions now and shipbuilding. Representatives appeared before when the Act was written. the group to register their vigor­ Never Wavered "Then, as now, our merchant ous opposition to the proposals of fleet was not adequate to the needs Groton assured the group that Secretary Boyd and their deepen­ of the nation," Hood continued. despite Boyd's indication before ing concern over the Administra­ "Then, as now, our dedication to another congressional committee tion's continuing neglect of the a fixed national purpose was some­ that support by unions for an merchant marine. what less than complete. . . .And, independent MARAD is only a as today, there was insufficient "bargaining ploy," he knew this was not the case and declared his union "has never, by either word or deed, wavered for one moment in its determination to fight for the passage of legislation which would create an independent Federal Maritime Administra­ tion." The exchange of three older "In my opinion," Groton said, vessels owned by two SlU-con"HR 159, the legislation we are tracted com^>anies. Oceanic Ore SAIGON—The U.S. Military discussing here today, if passed Carriers and Hudson Waterways Command in Saigon has confirmed by Congress, would constitute a Corp., for three governmentthat heavily fortified Communist return to the original policy con­ owned ships of better quality has gun positions camouflaged along templated by Congress in the been approved by the Maritime the banks of the Long Tau River Merchant Marine Act of 1936; Administration. in South Vietnam, fired upon the the creation of an independent Oceanic Ore Carriers will turn SlU-manned Seatrain Florida agency to establish an American- in its C-2 Oceanic Cloud, now (Seatrain Lines), using a variety of built, American-owned, American- in the Far East, for the AP-2 automatic weapons and heavy re- manned merchant fleet capable of Hagerstown Victory, now in the carrying a substantial proportion government's reserve fleet on coilless rifle fire. A military spokesman added of foreign trade and being utilized James River, Va. After conver­ that none of the Seatrain Florida's as a naval auxiliary in emergen­ sion into a general cargo ship, the Hagerstown Victory will be crew was injured in the attack cies." Referring to Boyd's plan to chartered to the Military Sea which occurred 15 miles southeast of Saigon, and that the only dam­ build abroad, the union official Transportation Service. Hudson Waterways Corp. will age on the ship was to a vehicle, said that foreign construction of part of the cargo the vessel was 10 ships a year would cost U. S. exchange the 1905-built, 6,235carrying, which was hit by ma­ yards $200 million annually in ton Leonard C. Hanna for the contracts and cost direct allied Marine Lynx and the 2,988 ton, chine gun fire. Within minutes of the start of suppliers $100 million more. In 1910-built Ann Arbor No. 5 for the attack, U.S. and South Viet­ addition 16 million man-hours in the Marine Adder. namese river patrol boats, heavily shipyards would be lost and 11.2 Hudson plans to convert the armed helicopters and Air Force million man-hours would be lost to two C-4 troop ships, at a cost of fighter-bombers swarmed over the suppliers. $6.5 million per ship, into heavy What kind of economy is lift vessels also for charter to the area and suppressed the Com­ this?" Groton asked. Deploring MSTS. munist shore fire. Four Viet Cong were reported the "all or nothing" position The Oceanic Cloud will be sold tilled, with no Americans casual­ taken by Boyd, he said: "To me, for scrap in the Far East after it ties or loss of equipment to the this smacks of plain, unadulterated is turned in to the Maritime jolitical blackmail, which I don't Administration by Oceanic Ore orces which came to the aid of feel has any place in our society." Carriers. the Seatrain Florida. Seatrain Florida Attacked by VC; Three More Seafarers Upgraded To engineer's Licenses; Total 171 No One ligured Three additional Seafarers have passed U. S. Coast Guard ex­ aminations qualifying them for an engineer's license after attend­ ing the Marine Engineer's School jointly sponsored by the SIU and District 2 of the Marine O Charles Brennick is 42 years Engineer's Beneficial Associa­ old and lives in Lowell, Mass. He tion. This brings the number of was born in Somerville, Mass. men who have upgraded them­ Brennick sailed as FOWT and selves to an engineer's rating to deck engineer. 171. Two of the men received a third assistant's rating, and one received a second's license. Tom Lambeth is 39 years old and joined the SIU in 1954 in Mobile. Before receiving a third assistant's license, Brennick Crosbie Lambeth sailed as FOWT. A na­ Engine department Seafarers tive of Mobile, he Lambeth are eligible to apply for any of the now lives in the upgrading programs if tjjey are 19 state of New Jersey. years of age or older and have 18 Newly licensed as a third asjistant engineer, Richard Crosbie months of Q.M.E.D. watch stand­ previously sailed as FOWT. Born ing time in the engine department, in New York, he lives in that plus six months' experience as a city. Crosbie is 25 years old. wiper or equivalent. Page Three SIU Companies To Upgrade Three Vessels �Angnst 18, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Four Delay on independent MARAD Endangers U.S., Congressman Warns WASHINGTON—"The situation facing our merchant marine is too grave, and the stakes are too high, for us to delay any longer in taken the bold decisive actions that will restore our merchant marine to its rightful place as No. 1 among all of the nations in the world," Representative Fred B. Rooney (D-Pa.) told a recent meeting of the AFL-CIO Mari­ Rights director, Don Slaiman, em­ MARAD will pass the House phasized to those assembled the during the first half of the 90th time Trades Department. position of the Executive Coun­ Congress and that the legislators Calling for establishment of an independent Maritime Adminis­ cil's civil rights platform and said will also oppose any foreign ship­ tration as "the best way to accom­ that just passing laws won't settle building proposals. Hugh C. Murphy, Administra­ plish our goals of a strong and the problems. They must be growing merchant fleet," Rooney meaningful and a healthy econ­ tor of the Labor Department's said he favored "maritime su­ omy must exist before the goals Bureau of Apprenticeship and premacy" not simply for its own of Civil Rights laws can be suc­ Training, spoke of his bureau's training program and said its sake, but because "it is vital to us cessful. unique feature lies in a three-way in times of world crisis and be­ Appropriate Time investment: in the personal future cause it can help prevent crises from developing." At another MTD meeting, Ed­ of the worker, the stable future of The Pennsylvanian, one of 104 win M. Hood, president of the industry and the economic future congressmen who have introduced Shipbuilders Council of America, of America. • He expressed his appreciation bills calling for an independent declared that the push for an in­ that numerous of the Labor De­ dependent maritime agency could MARAD, declared his belief that our maritime program must have not have come at a more appro­ partment's program have been ini­ such an agency—"one which un­ priate time. He predicted that a tiated through affiliates of the derstands the merchant marine's bill creating an independent MTD. needs, which is in sympathy with the merchant marine's problems, and which can devote all of its resources to devising a program that will meet the requirements of a strong and growing America." Speaking of AFL-CIO presi­ WASHINGTON—Representative Thomas M. Pelly (R-Wash.) dent George Meany's strong en­ has demanded the return of United States ships which have been dorsement of a call by four of the nation's top Negro leaders for an sailing under the Russian flag since they were loaned to the Com­ end to "mob law" and a "redou­ munists during World War II, bling of efforts through legitimate and cancellation of the lend- through which the vessels were means" to correct long-standing lease agreement between the turned over. grievances, the federation's Civil U.S. and Soviet governments Russia has had the American ships since 1942 when the two na­ tions signed a lend-lease agree­ ment for mutual defense against Japan and Germany. Senator Clifford P. Hansen (RWyo.) recently revealed that some of these shins are being used to sunply military materiel to North The labor movements of both the United States and the Latin Vietnam even though they are American countries must demonstrate their political consciousness legally the property of the U.S. "under pain of becoming marginal," Venezuelan Ambassador Declaring that the American Enrique Tejera-Paris told new ^ people are entitled to an explana­ graduates of the American In­ til we definitely achieve the ful­ tion as to any justification or logic stitute for Free Labor Develop­ fillment of the aspirations of our for allowing the use of American working classes." ment. ships to deliver military goods to The ambassador addressed a SIU President Paul Hall, who class of 26 trade unionists from 14 is also an AFL-CIO Vice Presi­ Hanoi, Pelly said "the wording Latin American countries and one dent, presented the diplomas. He of the original agreement strikes from the United States completing reminded the class that the labor a strange sound today in light of the AIFLD's first program for movement is an international the use to which the Russians social projects and co-operative brotherhood of workers. The have put these American vessels." training. AIFLD's programs to help Latin The agreement stated: ". . . to Tejera-Paris urged the students American union members build, the end of laying the basis of a to strive to make tjieir countries strong, democratic unions, he said, just and enduring world peace, better places for their children are typical of the "constructive securing order under law." through a great program of "wel­ work which democracy does in coming the young." contrast to the destructive pro­ "Even the State Department has "Trade union leaders," he de­ grams promoted by communism." admitted that the United States clared, "should be examples to At the graduation luncheon would be within its legal rights to the young by showing a selfless, Charles R. Burrows, country direc­ recall these ships," the congress­ responsible political attitude. tor in the Office of Central Amer­ man continued. "The startling fact He also hailed the AIFLD, say­ ican Affairs in the State Depart­ ing its support by the AFL-CIO ment, asked the students to take is that we send out notices of pro­ and the international unions "is back with them the idea that both test to the Greeks, the British, and entirely justified by its teachings labor and management benefit other so-called friendly powers and by the bonds of friendship when their relations are harmo­ who are sending their ships to Haiphong Harbor to deliver Rus­ that it ties with our leaders.'^ nious. Luis Albertb Saenz, assistant to He said the efforts of responsi­ sian weapons to the fighting forces the AIFLD program director in ble union leaders in Honduras, who are shooting at our military Ecuador, responding for the class, where he formerly was U.S. am­ men, while American ships, which, praised the "unlimited scope and bassador, "amply demonstrated under lend-lease, we made avail­ broad vision" of the program. the benefits of harmonious labor- able to the Russians ... are actual­ Workers Emerging management relations." ly carrying the supplies which "The workers, the very back­ On behalf of the class, Pedro Russians get from American ex­ bone of the nations," he added, Pena Fana of the Dominican Re­ porters to send or trans-ship to "are emerging from their cen­ public presented a parchment supply our enemies in North Viet­ turies-old predicament and form­ scroll to AFL-CIO President nam. This hardly le^es out hands ing a strong and vigorous middle George Meany which was ac­ clean when we condemn others." class. They will have the right to cepted for him by AFL-CIO Sec­ Pelly added that some of these think and to live, to produce and retary-Treasurer William F. Schsame ships were also used in to enjoy the fruits of their labor. nitzler. William C. Doherty, Jr., Saenz pledged that he and his administrator of the institute, was Korea against U.S. fighting men classmates will return to their na­ presented with a hat made in and, later, during the Cuban mis­ tive lands determined to "fight un­ Ecuador. sile crisis. Soviets Usii^ Land-Lease Ships For Viet Shipments, Peiiey Charges Venezuelan Ambassador Halls Program of AIFLD SIU Toledo Upgrading Grad Milton Waldrop (center) is congratulated by SIU agent Don Bensman (left) and IBU tug agent Leonard Kirchotf after he received his Captain's license recently from Toledo School of Navigation. The Gulf Coast by Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area The coffee trade is in an uproar with American and Brazilianflag ships competing against U. S. coffee importers over a coffee pool aimed at curtailing the amount of coffee carried between the U. S. and South America by lines other than those owned by American or South American concerns. The pool would be aimed at 'S>— "third-Flag" lines, such as Eng­ finished. An active SIU man, Ray land, Norway and West Germany, is looking forward to going on which have traditionally partici­ pension in about one year. pated in the trade. Lloyd Brasille"Sugar" DlGlovanni would like ros of Brazil proposed an alloca­ to catch the Del Mar again, after tion of 45 per cent of the trade, a Chief Pantryman's job aboard each, for American and Brazilian that ship. ships and 10 per cent for other Among the pensioners visiting flags. They modified this to 40 per old friends at the hall are: Alton cent for the U.S. and Brazil, and "Ding Dong" Bell, Henry "Hun­ 20 per cent for other ships. gary Henry" Gerdes, Charles The proposal was rejected by "Juke Box" Jelfers and Ignace the Northbound Freight Rate Con­ Decareux. ference, which governs the coffee Houston trade. This move triggered the P. D. Amico, just off the Henry, resignation of six lines, including was around the hall long enough the SlU-contracted Delta Steam­ to say hello before shipping out on ship Lines, biggest coffee carrier the Montpeller Victory. in the Gulf. Ted Jones is scanning the boards The Manhattan is due to take for a pumpman's job. His last on a load of grain for India. ship was the Ocean Pioneer. However, due to the ship's loaded P. G. King visited some old draught of 43 feet, 9 inches, she will not be able to get out of the friends in town before catching the mouth of the Mississippi River Montpelier Victory. fully loaded. The ship will load 65,000 tons at Destrehan and have the remaining 15,000 tons brought to her in the Gulf off the mouth of the Mississippi River. She had previously loaded grain out of New Orleans in a like man­ ner, taking 100,000 tons at one SAN JUAN—The SlU-contime, 104,000 tons another. tracted MV SACAL Borincano, a new all-aluminum motor vessel Mobile owned by the South Atlantic & Herbert Lonszyn^i plans to Caribbean Line, recently arrived visit his sister in Germany this in San Juan Harbor on her maiden year. "Dutch" has sailed all deck ratings and his last ship was the voyage to Puerto Rico. The stubby gray-colored ship, Alcoa Commander. which cost just over $1.6 million Willie Slater, Jr. is looking for to build, will be used on the Mi­ a job as enjoyable as his steward's ami-San Juan run. She was slot on the Alcoa Commander. greeted in the harbor by a Coast "Superman" Milne is ready to Guard launch and tugs of the ship out again after leaving the Puerto Rico Lighterage Co. which Claiborne due to his wife's illness. tooted their horns and sent geysers An oldtimer, he's made all the of water skyward in welcome. engine department ratings. J. Carter Hammel, chairman of W. G. Dyal is waiting for a call the board of the United Tanker from the Engineer's Upgrading Corp., parent company of School in New York. A veteran of SACAL, described the Borincano the Gulf area, he's looking for­ as the "first all-aluminum commer­ ward to obtaining his engineer's cial vessel in the world" He license. stated that the company thinks New Orleans the ship "will revolutionize ship­ Ray DeShong, better known as ping traffic between Puerto Rico "Mr. Dependable" among fel­ and the mainland" and added that low Seafarers on the Del Santos, SACAL plans to charter another said he will like to ship on that similar vessel for "the down island vessel as soon as repair work is run, starting this August." New Si'J Ship Makes First Trip �Angtut 18, 1967 The Atlantic Coast by Eari (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atiantic Coast Area Shipping is especially good in the Port of Norfolk, and Sea­ farers on the beach near the port are urged to register there. Quite a few military cargoes are loading and leaving from Norfolk, and rated men throwing in their cards will have no trouble in getting a ship. In Washington, and throughout the nation, the SIU is continuing its campaign to insure that the Am^ican-flag fleet will not be Detroit because he's" NFFD. Julio condemned to oblivion. The civil­ enjoyed sailing on that Sea-Land ian and military need for a strong vessel and we hope he'll be back U.S.-flag is obvious. There is little aboard her shortly. Victor Perez is doing a grade need to mince words over the present condition of our fleet—it A job as steward aboard that ship. has been neglected and is now in The Detroit is a regular on the Puerto Rico and New York shut­ tle run. Speaking of this ship, Nick Gorisb has done a bang-up job as night cook and baker. Nick's a menace to any guy trying to lose a few pounds. Norfolk Shipping has been good here with the loading of plenty of Costa Webb Government cargo. We expect the same for the next period and disrepair What this Union ac­ we welcome all those who wish complishes in the next few to register. months, in cooperation with the Robert Greene is looking for a mem^rship, may well determine steward's job on a Europe-bound the quality and quantity of SIU- vessel. contracted ships in the future. William Culpepper decided it's time for a rest after an AB's job Boston on the Merrimac. He'll be look­ Fred Rashid last made the ing for a bosun's slot when he Western Comet as cook. After a returns. vacation with the family, he's Baltimore ready to go again. James H. Webb finished his va­ William Costa, 25 years in the cation and is ready to ship out. union, told us he had a great fish­ Webb's last job was the Yorkmar. ing vacation. "Gappy" is looking He told us he's looking for a deck forward to more good sailing on job on a Calmar ship heading to SIU ships. the West Coast. Frank Bums is baby sitting for B. J. Paniccia wants to relax his daughter, who's hospitalized. awhile after paying off on the We wish her a speedy recovery. Penmar. Kermit Knutson is registered Frank's last oiler's job was aboard again after working ashore awhile. the Vantage Venture. He missed the sea after 25 years Puerto Rico in the steward department. His Julio Colon had to pile off the last ship was the Venore. SIU Contracteil Companies Allocateil Four C-4's Umler Ship Exchange Act Two SlU-contracted companies, Sea-Land and Central Gulf Steamship, recently took title to four government-owned ships which were allocated to them under terms of the Ship Exchange Act for the purpose of upgrading O" living quarters will be centralized their fleets. Sea-Land Service acquired to provide greater cargo capacity. two 16,350-ton tankers and Cen­ Work is expected to be completed tral Gulf Steamship Corporation in time for the C-4s to join the added two C-4 freighters for line's 11 other vessels in October. A Central Gulf spokesman said eventual use on the company's the newly converted ships will be trade routes. placed at the disposal of the Mili­ For Sea-Land, the tankers rep­ tary Sea Transport Service for resented the last of eight vessels movement of cargo to Southeast made available to the line under Asia. Most of the line's fleet is the exchange provisions. Of the already engaged in this service. other six—all C-4 freighters — The company's regular cargo serv­ four have already been turned into ice operates between U.S. Atlantic full container ships with a capacity and Gulf ports to the Mediter­ of 609 each of 35-foot containers. ranean, the Middle East, India", Two now are undergoing conver­ Pakistan and Southeast Asia. sion in Baltimore and the tankers Built during World War II, the will be converted in Galveston, C-4s were 523-foot troop ships Texas. A spokesman for Sea- with a cargo capacity of 14,863 Land did not specify the capacity tons and a speed of 16.5 knots. of the last four ships but said it Allocation of the vessels are would be somewhat smaller than made under stipulation that ships the original group. not immediately required by 50-Ton Boom MSTS may be placed in com­ mercial operation subject to mili­ The two C-4s that went to tary call. In addition they must Central Gulf will undergo about $5 million in conversion work, the meet all requirements for the ex­ company said. Three 50-ton change, including approval by heavy-lift booms will be installed, MSTS of the conversion plans and air conditioning will be put in and charter arrangements. SEAFARERS LOG Page Five SlU'Manned Vessel Floridian Rescues 19 Cuban Refugees MIAMI—Nineteen Cuban refugees, who crowded together in a small boat and braved the open seas in a desperate flight from Castro's Cuba, finished the last leg of their journey to freedom aboard the SlU-manned Floridian (United Maritime Corp.), after the vessel's crew plucked them from the waters off the coast of Cuba and ^ ———— rected as Seafarers M. R. Scott, deck in no time, for the obvi­ brought them into Miami. At 8 a. m. on August 3, the A. Aronica, L. Riviera, J. Torres ously hungry refugees, while other and J. Ruiz performed the deli­ rneilibers of the crew secured bed­ mate aboard the Floridian, Nor­ cate operation of transferring the ding and cots for them. man J. Dawson, observed an un­ refugees aboard the Floridian 'Inc dramatic story of how the usual blip on the vessel's radar without injury. 19 lied from Cuba was unfolded screen as she was enroute from When the 19 were safely to iiie crew of the Floridian by San Juan to Miami. He alerted aboard the Floridian, the hardship Dr. a. Rodriguez, skipper of the SIU crewmember Charles M. and misery they had endured on tiny lefugee boat, nicknamed the Henning, who was at the wheel, the open seas became apparent to "Oi..Ar." Dr. Rodriguez, who had and almost immediately a small the crew. been the Chief of Staff at the boat was spotted off the starboard Anthony Aronica, deck dele­ General Hospital in Camaguey, bow. gate aboard the Floridian, was As the Floridian inched closer struck by the lack of any personal Cuba, told of the misery and ter­ rible conditions in Cuba and how to the small craft, under the su­ belongings among the refugees. it took him five long years to build pervision of Captain William "One poor fellow," said Aroni- the Omar in secrecy. Travers, the crew could see the ica, "didn't even own a pair of Reduces Engine Noise figures of 8 children and 11 adults shoes." huddled together aboard the ves­ During the same period of time, Chief Steward C. Luna and sel. baker Dario Rios had hot food gas was accumulated bit by bit Chief Mate J. P. Anderson di­ from the Floridian's galley up on and old automobile mufflers were adapted to the Omar, to reduce the noise of her engines. As the completion of the vessel grew closer, the hour of the es­ cape had to be chosen. Dr. Rod­ riguez prepared the Omar to leave from the small town of Nuevitas, on the coast of Cuba, from which a narrow channel led out to the open sea. A militia post guarded the nar­ row channel, and the Omar would WASHINGTON—Representative Charles S. Joelson (D-N.J.) literally have to slip out under the declared recently that "although we are greatly disturbed with the noses of the armed militia. fact that any free world vessel is utilized to support the North It was decided that to cover Vietnam government, it appears their escape, the Omar would wait that the State Department is do­ to Red China or North Vietnam, until late in the evening of August ing everything within its power Macomber said. Britain has been 2, the day the town of Nevitas asked to again explore ways of would be celebrating its annual to meet the difficult problem." Joelson, a member of the House dealing with the problem of the religious carnival. At the height Appropriations Subcommittee on Hong Kong-registered shipping of the celebration, the Omar, car­ State, Justice, Commerce & the but in this connection Britain "will rying 19 residents of the town of Judiciary, made the statement fol­ no doubt take into consideration Nuevitas, moved quietly up the lowing receipt of a reply to his the likely reaction of the Com­ narrow channel and past the mili­ letter to the Department demand­ munist Chinese toward the Crown tia post. ing to know what efforts were Colony." Unseen, she made her way out Referring to the Italian vessel, being made to curtail free-world to the open seas and traveled shipping to the Hanoi Commun­ the Assistant Secretary said it be­ north until the Floridian came longs to a Genoa shipping com­ ists. pany — reportedly Communist upon her in the early morning In an answering letter. As­ controlled — which occasionally hours of August 3. sistant State Secretary William B. sends a ship to North Vietnam. Macomber, Jr., assured the con­ Adding that these ships are on gressman that the matter has been time charter .to North Vietnam, "repeatedly brought to the atten­ he said U.S. protests on involve­ tion of the governments con­ ment of these vessels in the North cerned" and "we are exploring Vietnam trade have met with diffi­ what steps can be taken to insure culty because "it appears that un­ WASHINGTON—Two more the removal of remaining ships der present Italian law, the Italian vessels have been added to the list from this trade." Government does not have the of ships ineligible to carry U.S. "During the first six months of legal means whereby it can pre­ government-financed cargoes be­ 1967 there were 39 arrivals of vent the Genoan firm from char­ cause of calls at North Vietnamese free world ships in North Vietnam tering its vessels." ports, bringing the total of black­ compared with 54 in the first half Efforts to curtail activities of listed vessels to 42. of 1966 and 74 for all of 1966," Cypriot and Maltese ships which The most recent Maritime Ad­ the letter said. "The increase of comprised almost half of freeministration compilation is based 19 in the first half of 1967, com­ world vessels plying the North on information through June 12, pared with the last six months of Vietnam trade during the first half 1967. 1966, is due entirely to Hong of this year were seen to be more The newly named vessels are the Kong-registered ships flying the successful. Macomber's letter British-flag Ardrossmore of 5,850 British flag which account for continued: gross tons, and the Polish-flag roughly 80 per cent of the total "We have made repeated rep­ Kraxzewski of 10,363 gross tons. arrivals. With the exception of resentations to the Government of There were no vessels that reone Italian arrival, the remaining Cyprus concerning their ships and arrivals during the first half of they have now assured us that aquired eligibility to carry U.S. 1967 were by ships under the they have taken the necessary government cargoes during the Cypriot and Maltese flags." steps to control this trade. With last reporting period. Eligibility can be restored upon a pledge by regard to the one Maltese flag Communist-Controlled vessel which is still in the North the ship's owner that the vessel While all British-flag ships regis­ Vietnam trade, we understand that will be removed from the North tered in the United Kingdom have the charter will expire in August Vietnam trade. been withdrawn from the trade, of these year (and) have made Presently blacklisted ships in­ those registered in Hong Kong clear to the government of Malta clude British, Cypriot, Greek, are believed to be controlled by our strong opposition to free Maltese and Polish flags with an Chinese Communist interests and world shipping to North Viet­ aggregate deadweight tonnage of 295,066. are operating under time charter nam." U.S. Seeking to Curtail Free-World Viet Shipping Two Ships Added To Vht Biackiist �SEAFARERS LOG Page Six IDISPATCHfRS REPORT Atianflc, Owlf A lAlamf WotMv btitrlef| July 28 to August 10, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York .. Philadelphia Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groupa Class A Class B 3 4 76 39 4 2 22 10 7 4 13 9 6 3 23 19 50 20 37 35 8 9 39 74 23 17 311 245 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 2 2 60 42 2 2 6 21 5 2 7 4 7 1 7 22 41 33 23 30 4 5 28 74 4 19 196 257 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 0 0 49 21 13 110 9 4 0 2 6 3 3 5 7 3 4 1 8 9 1 . 24 15-7 21 33 9 5 6 12 17 44 26 14 3 145 152 82 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 13 4 271 102 19 5 121 56 19 24 13 8 11 10 75 30 150 94 103 117 14 1 71 20 0 2 880 157 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED Class A Class B Class ^ 0 2 6 42 25 30 4 3 1 10 7 4 5 2 7 2 2 9 5 5 1 7 7 2 18 21 12 23 22 8 3 4 20 15 50 16 1 2 3 135 152 119 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 7 2 152 80 12 5 57 81 18 5 7 4 4 1 30 28 118 104 78 79 9 0 47 • 54 0 0 539 443 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 3 0 47 20 3 1 11 11 3 4 4 1 11 1 1 14 39 28 22 14 12 6 30 8 8 6 194 114 TOTAL SHIPPED Class A Class B Class C 10 0 43 17 20 1 2 1 7 3 1 4 0 14 1 3 10 4 10 7 2 0 18 18 10 19 10 9 3 5 11 13 13 35 0 2 4 _ 121 76 115 REGISTERED on BEACH Class A Class B 12 4 158 50 15 16 45 55 8 13 4 1 7 1 52 23 121 67 69 48 12 2 22 35 2 4 527 319 YO U R D OJ. I. A R' S WO R T H iiiililin Seafarer's Guide to Better i By Sidney Margolius Continuing incidents of children and adults seriously burned when clothes burst into flames have increased demands for stronger laws govern­ ing fabric flammability. In one case a tdri-year-old girl suffered severe bums when her nightgown caught fire in front of a heater. Betty Furness, the President's consumer assistant, told a recent credit union convention about a letter from a man who wrote: "My sister was burned to death in a fire. A simple fire from a pack of matches caused her housecoat to ex­ plode." A mother wrote to the White House con­ sumer office that her little girl was badly scarred from bums she got when her housecoat "Seemed to explode and then became a black sticky symp." Similarly, Arthur Rowse, publisher of the news­ letter, U.S. Consumer, tells about a two-year-old girl who was burned over half her body while reaching for a pet bird near the kitchen stove. A lighted burner ignited her cotton quilted house­ coat and cotton flannel pajamas. There are thousands of such incidents every year. The U.S. Agriculture Department has re­ ported that of the 6,300 deaths in homes caused by fires in 1964, about 2,000 occurred when clothing caught fire. No one knows how many other children and adults were severely bumed even if they survived. One plastic surgeon told Congress that half the burn cases he gets involve clothing. Curtains, drapes, blankets, rugs and other house­ hold textiles are similar fire hazards. Thermal blankets are especially flammable. The most dangerous fabrics, like the brushed rayon "torch sweaters" and kids' cowboy suits with highly-inflammable chaps, are banned from interstate commerce. The "torch sweaters" Augast 18, 1967 severely burned a number of girls and led to the passage in 1954 of partial protection against flam­ mable fabrics. At that time the Federal Trade Commission urged Congress to also include blankets, spreads, draperies, stuffed toys, mgs and household tex­ tiles in general. But Congress, under pressure from the textile industry and especially the cotton industry, refused to. The Administration now has asked Congress to strengthen the law by covering other clothing articles that tend to quickly burst into flames, and also, household drapes, carpets, upholstery mate­ rial and baby blankets. Senator Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.) has pro­ posed amendments to give the Department of Commerce authority to revise and strengthen the present standards, and to conduct research into the flammability of products. As former Senator Maurine Neuberger pointed out, the present standards are weak. They bar only materials consumed by fire very quickly, and do not, for example, cover intensity of burning. Some fabrics may not burn rapidly enough to be barred under the present 3.5-second test, but may burn at such an intensity that the flame cannot be extinguished easily. A special irony is that materiaf which cannot be made into a shirt because it does not pass the present test, still can be sold as drapes or blankets. Labor unions are supporting the proposed strengthening of the law. At a conference of safety experts, doctors and others a few months ago, the Trainmen's Union Counsel, Arnold Elkind, urged recognition for the right of con­ sumers to be clothed with fabrics which do not unreasonably expose them to the tortures of flame. Sandburg Poems Aided AFL Through Curly Organizing Days They laid him to rest in the Blue Ridge, North Carolina, hills that he loved. Carl Sandburg—worker, poet, historian, guitarist. Words of tribute to him rang out from on high, from the White House, from the halls of learning, from the famous, but Sandburg, himself, was a man of the people. "The People, Yes," he wrote in affirmation of his profound belief in democracy. Sandburg was a man who had worked at a thousand jobs aijd sang a thousand songs, strumming softly on his guitar. His father was an illiterate Swedish immigrant who worked as a railroad blacksmith in the yards of Galesburg, 111. And he, himself, worked as a boomer on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy. No matter how many jobs and how many honors came his way in later life he never lost his touch with the railroad worker. Of his many railroad poems, he had this to say of the head of the Southern Pacific: "Huntington sleeps in a house six feet long. "Huntington dreams of railroads he built and owned. "Huntington dreams of ten thousand men saying: 'Yes, sir.' " Harry Golden, in his biography of Sandburg, wrote: "Lucy Bobbins Lang, for many years private secretary to the late Samuel Gompers, told me that the early organizers of the American Federation of Labor carried "Chicago" poems in their kits: 'At nearly every organizing meeting we had group singing followed by a reading of one of Sandburg's poems,'" she said. From Galesburg, 111. to service in the Spanish-American War, to Milwaukee, Wis., Sandburg's feel for the people led to his becoming a social democrat. He worked for the socialist Mil­ waukee leader and for two years was the secretary to the social­ ist mayor of Milwaukee Emil Seidel. Here he met his wife Lillian Steichen, sister of the famous photographer, Edward Steichen. In 1912 the Pressmen were locked out by the newspapers of Chicago. The Chicago Daily Socialist was the only newspaper not affected and Sandburg went to Chicago to work for this paper. Chicago became his city. And who, who has once read his famous poem, "Chicago," can ever forget it: "Hog Butcher of the World, "Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat, "Player with Railroads and the Nation's Freight Handler; "Stormy, husky, brawling, "City of the Big Shoulders." Sandburg held many jobs, himself, and during his Wisconsin days he was a popular Labor Day speaker. "Labor is beginning to realize its power," he told a 1908 Labor Day rally. "We no longer beg, we demand old-age pen­ sions; we demand minimum wage; we demand industrial acci­ dent insurance; we demand unemployment insurance; and we demand the eight-hour day which must become the basic law of the land." In his years as-a newspaper man, Sandburg usually covered labor stories. In 1917, he actually went on the payroll of the AFL and wrote first-hand stories out oL the Middle West for the labor press. He wrote of a thousand workers, of mill girls, of brick­ layers, of sleel workers, of icemen, of auto workers, of soldiers, of farmers, of dancers, of machinists, of truck drivers, of builders He writes: "The silent litany of the workmen goes on— "Speed, speed, we are makers of speed. "We make the flying, crying motors, "Clutches, brakes and axles, "Gears, ignitions, accelerators, "Spokes and springs and shock absorbers." Sandburg understood hard work and what it took out of the workers. And he could express this understanding as no other. One poem is entitled "Mill Doors": "You never come back. "I say good-by when I see you going in the door, "The hopeless open doors that call and wait, "And take you then for—how many cents a day? "How many cents for the sleepy eyes and fingers? "I say good-by because I know they tap your wrists, "In the dark, in the silence, day by day, "And all the blood of you drop by drop, "And you are old before you are young. "You never come back." But Carl Sandburg could feel for the great as he did the worker. His sik-volume work on Abraham Lincoln stands as a classic. On the 150th Anniversary of Lincoln's birth, in 1959, he addressed a joint session of Congress. Twice he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for literature. Carl Sandburg remained a man of the people. "The People, Yes." �August 18, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG GOP Intra-Party Struggle Forecast for '6S Elections Is history repeating itself in the Republican Party? Will its structure, it policies and its purse-strings again be controlled by ultra-conservatives? Gradually the answers to these questions are taking form as separate bits and pieces fall into a related whole. They point to another bitter intra-party struggle like the one that convulsed the GOP in 1964. Certainly, all the evidence points to the fact the extreme right-wing elements within the party are spoiling for battle with its more moderate elements. And whether he wants them or not, the one man around whom they seem likely to collect is California Governor Ronald Reagan. Some of the particulars are these: • The vise the right-wing tightened over the 400,000-member Na­ tional Young Republicans in 1964 has been strengthened. In their recent convention. Young GOP's overwhelmingly elected as their presi­ dent an ultra-conservative backed by their elders in the former Goldwater camp. In certain of their convention actions, they as much as told more moderate national party leadership to go paddle a canoe. • The National Federation of Republican Women suffered through an unladylike campaign for their presidency that drove a deep wedge into the group. Though an ultra-rightist candidate was defeated, the victor is herself extremely conservative, a Goldwater supporter in 1964 and presently an apparent backer of Governor Reagan. It would be a mistake to write off the battles within these two groups as unrelated to the larger question of who will be the 1968 GOP presidential nominee. Leadership in the Young GOP and in the women's group brings some influence over National GOP policy, and indeed is a port of entry to party leadership itself. Equally important, the battles within these groups often are "mini-wars," initial skirmishes pointing to larger battles with higher stakes in the national convention. • Emerging as the most popular national figure—next to Goldwater at least—among Young Republicans at their recent convention was Reagan. He stood them on their ears with just the kind of speech they want to hear, simplified solutions to complex problems. Though more cautious about what he says and how he says it than Goldwater ever was, Reagan's line remains reminiscent of the 1964 presidential nominee's. • Increasingly finding their way into print in relation to all the elbowing going on within the GOP and its subsidiaries are names closely linked with the 1964 Goldwater drive for the GOP nomination. Among them are: F. Clifton White who masterminded the Draft Goldwater movement that led to the Arizona senator's nomination. William Rusher of "National Review" magazine, the most articulate and thoughtful of the rightist journals. Senator John Tower of Texas who, according to the Washington Post, has been promoting favorite-son candidates in many states. The reason for this could be to prevent an early lock on the convention by a candidate opposed by the ex-Goldwater camp. White and Rusher designate themselves as "responsible conservatives" to divorce themselves from the wilder elements of the right. But it was the wilder elements that took over the Goldwater campaign in 1964 once the "responsibles" had captured the nomination for Goldwater. Reportedly, the White-Rusher-Tower team hopes to prevent a repeat. A final element in the gathering storm is Reagan himself. Washington Post columnist David Broder has written that many key Republicans are predicting there will be a Reagan organization fielded to battle for the GOP nomination. Perhaps, he said, there will be a national Draft Reagan Committee in business by fall, headed by Clifton White. (A Reagan draft group already has set up in Colorado, led by a mil­ lionaire right-winger.) Broder reports rumors that a "Reagan political summit" already has been held and that White has met with key Reagan aides. In addition, Broder has written that "Reagan allies, present and potential, have moved into key positions in every power center in the party. . . ." John R. Strachan, member of Musicians local 802, a veteran Postal Union member, and a member of AFT Local 2, has been sworn in as postmaster of New York. Strachan began as a postal clerk in 1941, while study­ ing foi bachelor's and master's degrees at New York University, and worked his way up in the Post Office Department through the ranks. An Army veteran of World War II, Strachan served as assistant director of the New York postal region until being appointed to the postmastership of New York. * * * The United Farm Workers Organizing Committee has an­ nounced an end To the nationwide boycott of Perelli-Minetti grapes and other produce. The company has signed an agreement recog­ nizing the union as bargaining agent for the field workers. * * 4> AFL-CIO President George Meany has been appointed for the third time as national vice chairman for labor of the Red Cross fund raising campaign to be held next year. Meany was national vice chairman .^or labor during the 1962 and 1967 cam­ paigns. In addition, he is serving fourth term as member of the volunteer American Red Cross Board of Governors. Page Seven The Hour of Decision! After 15 years of Federal indifference and mishandling brought about by bureaucratic neglect, the long-awaited moment of truth for the American merchant marine is finally at hand. Mounting concern over the future of the United States as a maritime power resulted in the recently-concluded hearings on the state of our merchant marine conducted by the Senate and the House of Representa­ tives. These hearings, before the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Com­ merce Committee and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, were de­ liberately unhurried and comprehensive. Mountains of testimony was taken and any­ one concerned with the issue was afforded ample opportunity to be heard. Without exception, all agreed that the condition of the U.S.-flag fleet is in a de­ plorable condition and that something must be done to remedy the situation before it is too late. This we have known for a long time and the knowledge has been shared by realistic senators and representatives of both parties. Through their untiring individual efforts, they have thus far managed to fore­ stall a complete sell-out of our fourth arm of defense by those in Federal power who fail to recognize the vital role a strong, do­ mestically-owned and operated merchant marine will always play in our country's economic and defensive security. There is significance in the fact that both houses of the Legislative Branch of the United States government elected to hold hearings simultaneously on the problem of rapidly-diminishing sea strength which faces the nation. This is not often done. While only on a committee level, the tim­ ing might well be likened to a joint session of Congress—called not by the White House, but by Capitol Hill on its own authority— to deal with a crisis which Congressmen are convinced has been allowed by the Execu­ tive Branch to teeter too dangerously at the brink of the point of lio return. In effect, the move could be described as a bloodless declaration of war on administrative stub­ bornness which threatens the doom of America as a major maritime power During the course of the hearings, both Senator Bartlett's committee and that of Representative Garmatz heard substantially the same arguments—officially—that have been previously voiced in less formal cir­ cumstances. The overwhelming majority of witnesses representing labor, management and legisla­ tive government were in outright opposition to Transportation Secretary Boyd's position that some U.S.-flag vessels should be built abroad and granted equal domestic rights with ships constructed in U.S. shipyards. Similarly, the firm conviction was advanced by this majority that the only sane and sen­ sible way to restore the merchant marine to its rightful position in world shipping is to re-establish the Maritime Administration as the independent agency it was during the heyday of the U.S. Maritime industry before 1951. This, it was felt by all, would insure speedy construction in America of the num­ ber of new merchant ships vitally needed by America to fulfill obligations both at home and abroad. Secretary Boyd and other Administration officials dogmatically plugged for foreign building and the take-over of MARAD by the Transportation Department, but only a handful of dissenters from the industry went along with them. The issues are clear-cut. There can be no half-way measures or bowing to further bureaucratic whims. Our merchant marine must be kept free and brought to top strength again in America, by Americans, under the administration of its own agency. We know it. Congress knows it, even the few who don't like it must know it. The will of the majority is indelibly on record. It re­ mains only for the Congress to translate it into law and it is vitally essential to the na­ tion's welfare that prompt action be taken. �Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG S/x Additional Seafarers Added To Crowing SlU Pension Roster Covert D'Angelo Gentes Foote Chisiiell Hudgins The names of six more SIU members has been added to the growing list of Seafarers who are enjoying their retirement years with the benefit of an SIU pension. The newest additions to the SIU pension list include: Vito D'Angelo, Joseph Gentes, George Foote, Clifford Covert, Carl Chisnell and William Hudgins. " " Clifford Covert sailed as en­ and sailed in the deck depart­ way marine tugs operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad and joined gineer with the SIU Inland Boat­ ment. A native of Michigan, he joined the union in Frankfort, the Union in Norfolk. A native men's Union. Born in Grove Mich. He is presently a resident of Pears, Va., he still makes his City, Pa., he now lives in Tampa, of St. Clair, Mich. Chisnell sailed home in Virginia. Hudgins was Fla., with his wife, Angela. Covert with the Pringle Barge Co. a member of the deck depart­ served in World War I with the William Hudgins sailed on rail­ ment. Army. He joined the SIU-IBU in New Orleans. His last ship was a Coyle Lines vessel. Vito D'Angelo sailed as an AB and bosun and last shipped aboard the Robin Goodfellow. Born in Massachusetts, he now lives in Lawrence, Mass. He joined the SIU in the port of New York. The Lake Palourde, sister ship of the ill-fated, runaway-flag Joseph Gentes sailed as steward supertanker, Torrey Canyon, has been released by British officials and cook and joined the SIU in in Singapore after being "arrested" and held for 48 hours in $8.4 the port of New York. He was million bail as security for pay­ born in Vermont and now makes ment of damage to British suit of oil pollution. his home in Baltimore. Gentes Britain's suit, unique in inter­ was in the Army during World beaches caused by the wreck national law and recently upheld War II. His last ship was the of the Torrey Canyon. by the British Supreme Court, The British Government, fol­ could not name the owners of the Robin Hood. George Foote sailed as an oiler lowing the Torfey Canyon disaster Torrey Canyon at the time it was and joined the SIU in the port of on March 18, in which the ship filed because the interlocking in­ Baltimore. Born in Maryland, he ran aground in daylight on a well- trigues of the various corporations lives in Baltimore with his wife, charted reef off the coast of Corn­ involved in her runaway-flag oper­ Belva. Foote's last ship was the wall, filed suit against the un­ ation were so complex that the named owners of the Torrey Can­ owners could not be readily pin­ Seamar. Carl Chisnell was a member yon for recovery of damages sus- pointed. of the SIU Great Lakes District "^i^ined to British beaches as a reAs a part of Britain's legal ac­ tion, a writ was issued for the "arrest" of either or both of the Torrey Canyon's sister ships, the Lake Palourde and the Sansinena, should they enter any British port. On July 15 the Lake Palourde, WASHINGTON—Commerce Secretary Alexander Trowbridge en route from Los Angeles to the last week asked for the defeat in the Senate of a House-passed Persian Gulf, made a one-hour bill which would deprive the Maritime Administration of unex­ stop in Singapore to take on two coils of wire. pended funds from fiscal 1967 ^ The British had been following and sharply reduce permitted under the terms of these contracts the movements of the Torrey Can­ may subject the government to expenditures in fiscal 1968. yon's sister ships closely, and were damages and costs resulting from The bill is a Republican-spon­ shipbuilding delay claims . . . The frankly surprised that the Lake sored general economy restriction possible court damages could ex­ Palourde's operators, knowing the which would reduce spending by ceed the apparent expenditures British intention to seize the ship 5 per cent across the board. Ac­ reduction," he said. if they could, allowed her to go tual language of the amendment The Secretary added that re­ into the British-controlled port of limits spending to 95 per cent of sultant reaction among private Singapore. amounts scheduled to be spent in shipbuilders might cause delay The British have now estab­ fiscal 1968. It therefore puts un­ and uncertainty and adversely af­ lished that the Torrey Canyon and committed 1967 funds out of fect the modernization of our her sister ships are owned by the reach. This would be a heavy merchant marine "which is clear­ Barracuda Tanker Corporation, blow to ship construction subsi­ ly not in the public interest." which operates its ships under dies. Liberian registry -even though Without the limitation, Trow­ Trowbridge explained to a Sen­ bridge warned the Senators, MA they are American-owned. ate appropriations subcommittee had planned to use left-over funds In order to secure the release that the Maritime Administration, from 1967, plus new money voted of the Lake Palourde, her owners instead of having a total of some in 1968, to commit funds for 24 had to deposit with the British $240 million—from both the last new ships, but 14 new barge-car­ Treasury $8.4 million in securities fiscal year and the new one—to rying types planned by three lines and other assets which will be held pay previously-incurred obliga­ "will be much more expensive pending the outcome of a judg­ tions and commit to new con­ than more conventional ships and ment claim now before the British struction, could actually only could exceed our estimates of courts. spend $41.7 million on construc­ cost." Thus, he said, plans for the After eight days of trying to re­ tion subsidies and would have to remaining ships will not be made float the Torrey Canyon, during hold down operating subsidies by final until bids on these 14 are in. which millions of gallons of crude $10 million. He pointed out that Trowbridge reported that each oil spewed forth from her, ruining MA's subsidy outlays for con­ of the new barge-carrying types British beaches, British warplanes struction and op^ation actually were exp^ted to cost more than bombed her to sink the remaining pay obligations incurred in past $21 million. This alone could crude oil in her tanks. years. soak up all available funds, and Her twisted, rusted wreckage "Inability to make these ex­ more, unless there were some now lies asunder on Seven Stones penditures as they become due tower-than-expected bids, he said, Reef. Torrey Canyon's Sister Ship Seized by British Officials Commerce Secretary Urges Defeat Of House Bill Curbing Ship Sudsidies Aagnst 18, 1967 Maritime Decline Critical, Senate Committee Reveals not share the concern of Congress (Continued from Page 3) over the future of the Great Lakes Proxmire noted that U.S.-flag bulk cargo fleet. He stated that ships carried only 3.8 per cent Transportation Secretary Alan S. of tonnage shipped for export Boyd's proposed maritime pro­ through the Seaway in 1966 while gram would provide nothing for Canadian ships carried 66.8 per the Lakes. cent and other foreign-flag vessels carried the remaining 29.4 per cent. Pointing out that only 7.7 per cent of exports produced in the Great Lakes area are shipped via the Seaway, he said "we must in­ sure a more significant role for BALTIMORE —The second our merchant marine in the Lakes largest floating drydock in the if we are going to benefit both the Lake ports (and) build a merchant United States was put into service marine that can serve the entire in this port recently by the Mary­ nation, including the fourth sea- land Shipbuilding and Drydock coast opened by the construction Company. Originally constructed for the of the St. Lawrence Seaway." Proxmire said that available British Admiralty at Portsmouth, construction subsidies over recent England, the 32,000-ton, all steel, years have been used uniformly to solid wing-wall dock was bought build vessels too large to transit by the Baltimore firm in 1965 but the Seaway and called for the a combination of bad weather and building of U.S.-flag ships that damage enroute caused a 20can be used in Great Lakes serv­ month delay in getting it across ice. Since 1961 Canada has built the Atlantic and into operation. 25 such ships while we have built Once here, the Sparrows Ppint none. Shipyard had to modify two shipIf and when U.S. ships for the ways to accommodate the width Lakes trade are built, the Senator of the drydock before a new sec­ said he hoped Congress would tion 253 feet wide and 144 feet further benefit the area by allotting long could be built to replace the "a nominal sum—say $7,500,000 one lost in transit. The gigantic •for military cargo shipments size of the old and new sections through the Seaway.' made it impossible to join them in The president of the Lakes Car­ the normal manner. riers' Association, Vice-Admiral Therefore, it was necessary to James A. Hirshfield, also pointed pull the sections together, while to the need for a strong and effi­ afloat, with the aid of turnbuckles cient U.S. bulk carrier fleet on the and guide wedges. Divers then Great Lakes, particularly in the made the underwater connection case of a national emergency. He by bolting two series of angles to­ recalled that the Commerce Com­ gether with a watertight gasket. mittee recognized this need 10 years ago when it expressed con­ The above-water structure was cern over the preponderance of aligned and welded in the conven­ foreign-flag ships in the carriage tional manner. This dual joining of ore imports. However, Hirsh­ procedure was the first ever at­ field said, the Administration does tempted in this country. Balto. Drydock One of Largest SfU to Contest P-fid Cngtloyees'List At August 21NLRB Hearing CLEVELAND—^The regional office of the National Labor Re­ lations Board here, has set Monday, August 21 as the date for the filing of briefs by the SlU's Great Lakes District and the PickandsMather and Company, on the question of the eligibility of the election. The NLRB has ruled in the past some 38 employees of the com­ that temporary employees are not pany to vote in a special NLRB eligible to vote in representation representation election among the elections, the outcome of which 340 non-licensed seamen em­ will affect the representation of ployed by the company. permanent employees. TTie special representation elec­ The question of whether or not tion had been scheduled for July the 38 are temporary employees 31St, but was postponed at the re­ hinges on whether or not they quest of the SIU, because the un­ will leave the company's employ ion found that during the Mayin September or remain employed June payroll period, when 78 during the coming school year by persons left the company's employ the company. for various reasons 38 college At a recent hearing of the students and others the SIU con­ tends are temporary employees, Cleveland NLRB, at which the SIU was represented by Cleveland were hired by the company. It is the SIU's contention, that Port Agent Stanley Wares and these employees are in a tempor­ counsel Ned L. Mann, Pickandsary job category and should thus Mather personnel director James be judged ineligible to vote in any A. Collins, when questioned as to election, the outcome of which, the status of the 38 employees will affect the representation of recently hired by the company, permanent workers who will con­ said that in his judgment he would tinue toabe employed by the com­ "assume" that most of the 38 pany after most of the 38 will have would be going back to school although in the past one or two left the company's employ. Pickands-Mather contends that college students hired in the sum­ all the employees now on its pay­ mer months had stayed on beyond roll should be allowed to vote in September. �iy.. Attgnst 18, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine The about Blue Monday This is the final installment of a Seafarers LOG feature series dealing yfith the many expressions used in everyday American speech that had their origins in seafaring jar­ gon. They are words and phrases that we all use but whose origin would' surprise most of us simply because we have always taken them for granted and never won­ dered where they came from. I N the fabled old days of wooden ships and iron men, the men were made that way by the backbreaking work required aboard sailing ships to keep them trim and seaworthy. Thus, a hard-fisted crew, back from many months at sea, most often under the reign of a cruel captain, would seek to forget the hardships of their existence by searching out various forms of entertainment on the beach and at the same time fortify themselves for their next sign-on. As these sailors of old were a hearty lot, their idea of entertainment would make many a landlubber quake in his boots. It is the antics of these tem­ porarily beached seafarers that provide the salty words and phrases to be considered in this, the final installment of SCUTTLEBUTT. Engaging in a DONNYBROOK was a form of diversion seamen of old were particularly fond of. It seems to lend itself well to the temperament of men whose livelihood depended on their physical strength and stamina. A DONNYBROOK has come to be known as a free-wheeling exchange of opinions, impromptu or planned, in which the participants often relied upon their fists, rather than the spoken word to make a point. The term DONNYBROOK went to sea in the year 1204 from a large patch of green pasture in Ireland, just outside the city of Dublin, upon which the then King John inaugurated the annual Donnybrook Fair, for the amusement of his subjects. The good sovereign's intentions were noble in­ deed, for he sought to provide a place where farmers, sheepmen, horsemen, tradesmen, lords and their ladies, could mingle and enjoy themselves. The fair boasted a fine racetrack, a stadium for shows and bare-knuckle prize fights and booths where trades­ men could offer their wares to the gentry. But alas, the good king's intentions went astray and the fair became a center for the practice of varied forms of debauchery, including drunkenness, which often led to black eyes and broken noses and the occasional demise of a fairgoer. The Donnybrook Fair remained infamous as a place to raise cain for more than 650 years, until it was finally closed down in 1855, an occurrence which saddened seafaring men of the time, from the Bering Straits to the Adriatic Sea. Seamen, who most always were born poor and died poor, saw a resemblance between the GREAT HORN SPOON used by their fathers and that pe­ culiar combination of stars, seen from the decks of their ships at night, known as the "Big Dipper." As they enjoyed swearing by everything, seamen found it natural in times of stress, to look to the heavens and SWEAR BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON at the hardships they endured. The objective of those who took part in a DON­ NYBROOK, was to send their opponents GAL­ LEY WEST and SQUARE AWAY the opposition, post haste. In the course of a DONNYBROOK, if you sent an opponent GALLEY WEST, it meant he had been rendered unconscious by one of the variety of instruments available in the local saloon, the locale of most DONNYBROOKS, such as a chair or a half-filled rum bottle. , Actually the term GALLEY WEST is of ancient seafaring origin, dating back to the days of the proud Norse Seafarers and their study galleys. It was the custom then, when a Norse chieftain died valiantly in battle, to place him aboard his galley with the sails set so that the vessel would move westward into the set­ ting sun, carrying the departed warrior out of battle forevermore and to his just reward. Thus, in the days of sail, a seaman knocked un­ conscious by an accident or by a pugilistic shipmate was referred to politely as having been sent GALLEY WEST. The expression SQUARED AWAY, also coined in the days of sail, was somewhat similar in meaning to GALLEY WEST, but of a slightly different twist. SQUARED AWAY indicated aboard a windjam­ mer, that the braces were all set aboard, with the sails ready to run before the wind and that everything was in its proper place to meet the wind. Thus, in a DONNYBROOK, if you SQUARED AWAY your opponent, you put him in his proper place, out of the fight. Now the barkeeps in many saloons, seeing their establishments wrecked by a DONNYBROOK, would often SWEAR BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON at the destruction before their eyes and would try POURING OIL ON TROUBLED WA­ TERS before their saloons were completely devas­ tated by the combiitants. In the early days of our nation, only the rich could afford expensive utensils for eating, made of silver or pewter. Poor people used spoons carved out of the horns of cattle, and in even the poorest home there was a huge horn spoon which the head of the house­ hold used to scoop or dip out the portions of food to the family. An old Chinese legend is said by many to be the origin of POURING OIL ON TROUBLED WA­ TERS. It tells of an ancient Chinese junk, caught in a terrible storm with a cargo of fish oil stowed below in compartments separated by bulkheads. When the storm was at its fiercest, and the vessel in imminent danger of going down, the sea around the junk ceased to break over the tiny ship and be­ came calm. The captain and his crew were at a loss to explain the change, until they discovered that a seam had split below, allowing fish oil to escape into the boiling sea. Chinese legend or not, storm oil is today standard equipment aboard vessels large and small. Life aboard ship in the days of sail provided many hardships for the seaman to endure, not the least of which was often the captain of the vessel. Many of the captains of windjammers and other vessels were extremely cruel men whose idea of run­ ning a tight ship was to make life for the shellbacks under their command as miserable as possible. At sea, the master of a vessel was judge and jury when it came to deciding the fate of a seaman brought up on charges. A favorite method of pun­ ishment used aboard sailing ships to carry out the decision of the court, which was always "guilty as charged" was to administer a flogging with a "cato'-nine tails." Today, when someone wishes to convey the dis­ comfort of being in tieht quarters, he will often call upon the phrase THERE IS NO ROOM TO SWING A CAT. The "cat" in the landlubber's phrase and the "cat" in the captain's "cat-o'-nine tails" are one in the same animal. When the captain decreed that a sailor rated a flogging, the place of punishment was usually the brig. It was usually the custom to have all the punish­ ments that had been adjudged during a week at sea meted out to the unlucky members of the crew all at one time on BLUE MONDAY. If it happened that the brig was too crowded with seamen standing in line waiting for their punishment at the hands of the cat-o'-nine tails, the first mate would report to the captain, "Sir, there is not room to swing a cat." and the master of the vessel would then order the flog­ gings done up on deck, where the cat-o'-nine tails could be swung with the proper twist of the first mate's wrist. .•/ •9- �s f I J 'l Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG Railroad's Freight-Rate Increases Hinge on Rate Agreement by Co/s WASHINGTON—A $300-million freight rate hike by the railroad industry has been approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission with the stipulation that railroads in all territories must agree on a yet-to-be-filed master rate schedule covering the increases. The amount permitted equals 3 per cent and is $27 — million less than that originally doubts have also been raised by adding that declining freight rates requested by the rail carriers maritime labor and shipping com­ since 1961 have had a "deflation­ panies that the true financial posi­ ary effect," since the major source last May. tion of the railroads justifies any of the decline "has been the con­ The approval was contained in tinued modernization of railroad rate increases at all. an "interim report" issued by the plants and equipment." Increases on several commod­ ICC in which they refused the ities, mostly those moving in bulk "We believe," the commission railroads permission to publish shipments, were much lower than concluded, "that authorizing mod­ their new rates on one day's no­ tice as requested. Instead, the those sought by the roads. A re­ erate increases in freight rates at commission ruled, 10 days' notice quested graduated increase of up this time would, in the long run, must he given with the entire rate to 50 cents a net ton on coal, for do less harm to price stability than proposal subject to ICC's suspen­ instance, was trimmed to a maxi­ would denial of such increases or mum of 15 cents by the ICC. A prolonged delays in making sion procedures. proposed hike of 30 cents a ton (them) effective." Before they can hope to comply on iron ore was similarly cut to It was made clear by the ICC, with the ICC's requirement, there no more than 10 cents. however, that its approval of the must he full agreement among all The commission's order dis­ increases is by no means final and roads on the rate schedule to he cussed possible inflationary as­ that they remain under formal presented. To do this, railroad of­ pects of the proposed hikes. Not­ commission investigation. Hear­ ficials must first try to overcome splits within their own ranks. The ing that the last general freight in­ ings on the proposed rates are Chicago and North Western Rail­ crease was in 1960, it said that scheduled to begin October 3, and way, for example, has let it he since that time general price levels specific rates in the master tariff known that they have no inten­ have risen while the rail carload presented by the railroads could be suspended by the ICC later. tion of raising their rates for the freight-rate index has declined. "The decline in rail-rates in re­ Even after the master tariff sched­ movement of grain. This does not sit well with the other lines he- cent years was accompanied by ule is agreed upon, should the cause such a stand would most an increase in traffic which re­ commission finally decide it has probably force all carriers to ex­ sulted both from inducements of granted the railroads too much, empt grain from increases as well. the rate reductions and from the the industry will have to give the Also, the industry plans to push increased economic activity dur­ shippers a refund plus four per again for the rate package origi­ ing the period," the ICC said. cent interest. nally asked for. They don't like the sharp cuts made by the com­ mission on requested boosts for coal, iron ore and pulpwood and are not happy about the ICC at­ tempt to keep charges on a par Behind-the-scenes architects of a vast smear campaign against throughout the country by veto­ liberal legislators are hard at work in 11 western states in an ing new minimum fees for transit effort to lay the groundwork for rightist political victories in charges in the south. 1968 and beyond. Many port associations in the There are at least eight seasoned propaganda pros known to north have bitterly attacked the be operating on behalf of right-wing extremists in the west. arbitrary manner in which the rail However, all but one—Ronald Rankin—have managed thus carriers have proposed rate hikes. far to keep secret their identities. Rankin is the hatchetman The North Atlantic Ports Associ­ handling the trumped-up recall campaign currently being directed ation, the Virginia State Ports Au­ against Idaho's liberal Democratic Senator, Frank Church. thority and the Port of New York Backers of Rankin and his undercover associates are also Authority, among others, have ac­ mostly unknown beyond the fact that they consist in large part cused the rail industry of attempt­ of a group of wealthy California rightists. ing to upset the delicate balance What few actual facts are known were told to a reporter of of competition between northern the New York Times by Mrs. Jane Alexander of San Carlos, and southern ports by seeking Calif., who for many months was responsible for paying the lower increases for those in the secret agents with money provided by the rich radical rightists south than those in the north. In who were backing them. general, southern roads have asked for fewer and smaller rate hikes Mrs. Alexander presently works as secretary to William Penn than the northern carriers. Strong Patrick, an ultra-conservative millionaire who apparently has nothing to do with the secret financing of the eight undercover operatives, but who is paying part of the tab on the recall movement against Senator Church. The campaign to recall Church, based on his support of the Russian Consular Treaty and his voiced dissent on the Adminis­ tration's Vietnam policy, has little chance of success but is calcu­ Antwerp, the third largest and lated to embarrass him and damage his image at the polls when fastest growing port in Europe, he comes up for re-election next year. will soon have in operation the Patrick, a cosmetics manufacturer with political aspirations world's largest maritime lock of his own, has already stated his intention to challenge Cali­ which will be able to accommodate fornia's moderate Republican Senator Thomas Kuchel in that four 30,000-ton ships simultane­ state's primary next year. To help him in his bid, he recently ously. hired Joe Shell, the ultra-conservative who took an unsuccessful crack at Richard Nixon in the California gubernatorial primary The lock, a unique feat of mar­ in 1962. ine engineering, will be nearly a third of a mile long and 187 feet Right-winger Patrick has also made it known that his attack wide. It will be opened on Octo­ on Church is only the beginning. He says future targets of his ber 1 on the Scheldt River. recall efforts may be Democratic Senators J. W. Fulbright (DArk.), Robert Kennedy (D-N.Y.), Wayne Morse (D-Ore.) and Antwerp handles more than 60 Republican Mark Hatfield (Ore.)—all of whom he feels are not million tons of cargo a year and militant enough on Vietnam policy. most of the industrial goods that Other liberal western senators up for re-election in 1968 aside Western Europe sells in the world from Church and Morse are Ernest Gruening (D-Alaska), Mike move through its facilities. Monroney (D-Okla.), George McGovern (D-S.D.) and Warren The new lock will enable Ant­ Magnuson (D-Wash.). werp to increase its gross mari­ If threatened recall attempts against Gruening, Morse and time traffic, which already con­ McGovem fail to materialize, they are still sure to be prime sists of 300 shipping lines mak­ targets of the radical right Californians because of their views ing 13,000 calls yearly to make it on Vietnam. perhaps the most important port in the Common Market network. Angnst 18, 1967 The Great Lakes by Fred Famen.Secretary-Treesurer,Great Lakes The recent rioting in Detroit and Milwaukee has hurt the pas­ senger ship trade on the Lakes. Bob-Lo Steamship Co. lost 75,000 passengers and other companies reported heavy losses. Bob-Lo may have to lay up ships for the first time in history. Gartland Steamship Company reports the Frank Taplin is laidup indefinitely and we are re- ^ assigning the crew to other Gart­ The crew said they enjoyed their land vessels according to their vacation, but are glad to be on the payroll again. seniority. Our old buddie. Art Hartlaub, Duluth now retired, visited the hall re­ Shipping is on the slow bell cently. Art sailed on the Jidm now that the Buckeye Fleet's Galster of Penn Dixie Cement Henry Laliberte and Lackawanna are laid up at the Stone Dock in for 30 years. Gerry Westphal underwent Superior. We hope the Laliberte open heart surgery at Veteran's will fit out soon. Ken Lund, our favorite second Hospital. He reports the new cook is looking for a new slot, valve is working fine and this oldtimer will now be looking for light now that the tug John Roen Third work near his Wisconsin home. is laid up. The SIU's new building here is Ray Johansen has a new watch­ almost complete and it looks like er's job on the Paul Tiejten and we will beat the deadline for the Jack Wallin is ready for a wheels­ official opening of the clinic. All man's slot now that he's FFD we have to do is install the X-ray again. machine and mop and wax the Larry Laporte is heading for floors. India as FOW aboard the TransBuffalo Ontario. Shipping is good and will get Chicago The cement boat steamer Me­ even better if the Frank E. TapUn dusa Challenger has been refitted and the James Davidstm fit out as after a five week lay-up for re­ expected. Grain shipments are pairs in the Manitowoc Shipyard. lagging, however. Right ViBiw Plans HatsheOnan'Attatk largest Marine Letk Opeiring in Antwerp Magnuson, another likely target, only narrowly overcame a concerted right-wing challenge in his last campaign. In 1962 Monroney also just squeaked in with only 53.2 per cent of the vote and extremist power in Oklahoma has been on the upswing since then. All of these men—and others like them—face difficult cam­ paigns in 1968 and their chief detractors remain shrouded in mystery. We know what they are but can only speculate as to who they are. Based on known past activities of some wealthy Southern California rightists, guesses can ,be made as to the identities of those financing the field activities of the eight propagandists. In addition to verified contributors Lewis and Virtue, there are at least five other men who are prominent possibilities as members of the clandestine group. One of these is Walter Knott, owner of a big tourist attraction near Los Angeles known as Knott's Berry Farm. He founded the rightist California Free Enterprise Association which leans heavily on material borrowed from Birch Society and other radi­ cal publications. He is also a member of the board of Billy James Hargis' Christian Crusade, large contributor to the cam­ paigns of former Birch Society congressmen and to Americans for Constitutional Action. Another is R. C. Hoiles, millionaire newspaper publisher whose empire stretches all the way from Santa Ana, Calif., to Ohio. A proponent of income tax repeal and other right-wing causes, he endowed a full-time college for rightist training— the Freedom School near Colorado Springs, Colo. Los Angeles clothing manufacturer James Oviatt, outspoken anti-semite who was kicked out of the Birch Society a few years ago, is a third possibility and J. Edward Martin, leader of the southern California Birchers is a fourth. Finally, there is William H. Cies of the San Marino, Calif., Birch Society. Himself politically ambitious,.he has contributed $1,000 to the "1976 Committee," a group dedicated to a com­ plete political take-over by the right-wing by 1976. There is also the John Birch Society itself to be considered. In contradiction of its continuing claim to be "non-political," the IBS is becoming increasingly active on a national scale and recently announced a new program called Project Knowledge under which paid co-ordinators will be placed in every one of the 435 congressional districts. As for the eight cloaked hatchet men plying the radical right's line in the west, only one more—aside from Rankin—can even be guessed at. A likely prospect is Kevin Culiinane, an alumnus of Hoiles' Freedom School and a Liberty Lobby activist who left California for the Lobby's Washington, D.C., office follow­ ing the 1964 elections. He has recently turned up in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, a beehive of activity in the recall attack on Frank Church. �Augnst 18, 1967 SEAFARERS House Committee Votes Approval Of Weakened Social Security Bill The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative Representative Jerome Waldie (D-Calif.) charged the Navy with withholding information concerning request to purchase Port Chi­ cago as a buffer zone around its Concord ammunition docks. SIU ships load there to carry ammunition to the Vietnam area. The Navy wants the zone in case of an accidental explosion. Representative Waldie charged 0 the Navy with having a report in job on the coast was as a bosun its files, at the time of last month's on the Fanwood. The family Congressional hearings, stating it really enjoys living on the West would cost twice the $20 million Coast, he reported. the Navy asked for. Congress­ After some vacation time with man Waldie has long opposed the their families, John Wade and Navy plan for Port Chicago, stat­ Red Ferguson will be looking for ing the piers should be relocated, electricians jobs, preferably on a perhaps at Roe Island. The Navy Far East run. They last shipped proposed and approved the move on the Brigham Victory. in 1965. Shipping is excellent here for rated men and the outlook is good San Francisco for the next few weeks. Shipping is excellent here and Seattle oilers and FWT's can find work Paul Carter is waiting for a here. We paid off and signed on good night cook and baker's job 12 ships during the last period. to hit the boards. Paul is a 20The Portmar was in transit. year Seafarer and last made the Brother Roland Francisco took Vantage Venture. the membership oath at the hall Marshall Townsend had to go here and is now a full book mem­ home awhile due to illness in the ber. His last job was as chief cook family. Everything is fine now aboard the Transpacific. We wish and he is looking for a berth on him good sailing in the future. Sealand's Alaska run. Wilmington Shipping has been good here John Bertolino recently moved and the outlook for the next pe­ here from New York. His first riod looks promising. Industrial Activity Spurs Building of Tugs and Barges A record total of 1,121 towboats, tugboats and barges were constructed and delivered by American shipyards in 1966, accord­ ing to a recently published survey. In its annual maritime review ^ and yearbook issue, the Marine "the smaller shipyards in the Engineering Log reports that United States continued the build­ ing boom experienced in 1965 and 1964, breaking all previous rec­ ords for vessels completed." The magazine said 91 towboats of 25,240 deadweight-tons were built last year compared with 64 of 17,760 tons the year before. For off-shore, river and harbor, and ocean-going operations, the survey showed 42 new tugboats Acting under, and pursu­ averaging 8,660 tons and 2,207 ant to, the Collective Bargain­ horsepower per vessel—an indica­ ing Agreement between the tion of the continuing trend to­ SIU and various Employers, ward more powerful craft. Many the Seafarers Appeals Board of the tugs, it was pointed out, has announced the-following: are designed to tow barges of 10,In order to give further rec­ 000 to 20,000 deadweight tons. ognition to graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Only 988 barges were construct­ Seamanship and to add in­ ed in 1966 compared to the pre­ centive to the individual to vious year's 1,007 but total ton­ maintain his employment in nage was up from 1,735,900 to the industry with a special re­ 1,810,600. gard to the present shipping A prime factor in the continu­ situation, the following action ing increase in the construction was taken: of more and better boats for use "On or after June 8, 1967, on inland waterways is considered Class 'C personnel who have to be the widespread splurge in graduated from the Harry decentralized industrial activity as Lundeberg Scfiool of Seaman­ indicated in a recently released re­ ship entry rating program and port by the American Waterways who have been issued a ship Operators, Inc., which represents assignment card in accord the nation's towboat, tugboat and with the shipping procedure bargeline industry. set forth in Section 2 hereof The AWO survey for the sec­ shall be entitled to Class 'B' ond quarter of 1967 shows that seniority rating.^^ production industries constructed, This above provision shall or announced plans to construct, be inserted in the Shipping a total of 112 plant facilities along Rules in Section 1 (Seniority), navigable waterways during the paragraph B, at the end of period. This compares with 92 in the second subparagraph deal­ the previous quarter. Estimated ing with Class 'B' seniority rating. overall investment expenditures for the 112 sites is $1,631 billion. Shipping Rules Amended by Appeals Board r. „ 1^ • WASHINGTON—The House board increase in social security tive proposal. The committee dumped the Administration proposal to ex­ tend medicare benefits to per­ sons under 65 on the social secu­ rity disability benefit rolls. It pro­ posed, however, to ease the hard­ ship for medicare beneficiaries whose doctors refuse to bill the medicare program. Patients could collect from medicare before in­ stead of after they pay their doc­ tor bills, under the new measure. The committee went along with an Administration proposal to raise the ceilings on earnings of people drawing social security re­ tirement benefits. But it imposed a tight income ceiling on eligibil­ ity for medicaid — the joint federal-state program which pays medical bills for low-income fam­ ilies. The committee bill would raise the taxable wage base for social security — but not to the level sought by the Administration. It has bipartisan sponsorship, with both Committee Chairman Wilbur D. Mills (D-Ark.) and Representative John W. Byrnes (R-Wis.), ranking GOP member, putting their names on the bill. House action is scheduled for mid-August, with passage consid­ ered certain. The bill will be taken up under a "no amendment rule." Opponents will have only one chance to tamper with it in the House, through a recommittal motion before the final vote. This means, in effect, that it can be weakened but not improved. Open for Amendments The measure will be wide open for amendments, however, in the Senate Finance Committee, its next stop, and when it reaches the Senate floor. President Johnson had asked an increase of at least 15 per cent for all persons on the social rolls —a request endorsed by the AFLCIO as "a significant down pay­ ment" on a needed 50 per cent benefit rise. The President had also pro­ posed raising the minimum social security benefit from the present Looking In Although they just stopped in at the SIU St. Louis office to pick up an optical certificate, Mrs. Dor­ othy Copeland, wife of Seafarer James T. Copeland, and daugh­ ters Robin and Denise stayed long enough to have photo taken. ..... ... - - - Page Eleven LOG •' ts' • -"'y'..' 'r... • ^ assSiS •••- • •- •. " •' Ways & Means Committee agreed on a 12.5 per cent across-thebenefits in a whittled-down version of President Johnson's legisla­ $44 for an individual to $70 and from $66 for a couple over 65 to $105. Johnson also asked that persons with at least 25 years of covered employment be guaran­ teed at least $100 for an individ­ ual and $150 for a couple. The principal Republican sub­ stitute bill called for only an 8per cent increase in benefits, plus a cost-of-living escalator for the future. The Ways and Means Commit­ tee compromise bill would raise benefits by 12.5 per cent for some 20.5 million persons on the social security rolls. The 2.5 million persons now receiving minimum benefits would be raised to $50 for an individual and $75 for a couple. The House committee discard­ ed one labor-opposed provision of the Administration bill — a pro­ posal to make social- security and railroad retirement benefits sub­ ject to taxation as part of a change in tax policies for persons over 65. The proposed income ceiling on medicaid would be a particular blow at moderate-income families in New York and a few other states which took the position that a family need not be destitute in order to receive government help in paying medical bills that other­ wise would leave them heavily in debt. At present, states set their own income ceilings for medicaid and New York permits assistance to a family of four with an income up to $6,000 a year. The Adminis­ tration proposed to put an income limit of one and one-half times the maximum allowed under state law for eligibility for cash welfare assistance. The committee went beyond this, setting an income ceiling starting in 1968 of 150 per cent of the welfare level and dropping over two years to one and one-third times the welfare criterion. In New York, this would limit eligibility to families with incomes of $3,900 or less after July 1, 1970. Some Exporters Reaping Bonanza From Prolonged Suez Canal TIe-Up Despite increased shipping costs and rerouting problems which are plaguing companies throughout most of the world as a result of the closing of the Suez Canal, this unfortunate by-product of last June's Arab-Israel war is ^ These isolated cases of good proving to be an unexpected fortune are by far in the minority, windfall in some quarters. however, and the blockage of the Australian fruit growers, for ex­ Suez Canal by sunken ships is ample, haye never had it so good. playing havoc generally with world shipping schedules. Of the 14 ships bottled up in the Virtually all companies—manu­ canal, four are loaded with 375 facturers, ship lines, exporters, im­ tons of apples and pears which porters—have been forced to pay were bound from Australia and higher costs. Immediately after New Zealand for Britain. The tie- the canal was closed, the big ship­ up of this cargo, combined with ping conferences which set freight an early fruit harvest in South charees imposed surcharges and Africa and a small European crop, the Federal Maritime Commission has almost doubled fruit prices In approved an increase of roughly London. Shipments of Australian 25 per cent for U.S.-flag ships. fruit now arriving in London by Typical surcharges were 10 per way of the Cape of Good Hope cent on freight moving from Eu­ bring up to $8.40 a case compared rope to the Far East, 17.5 per cent with the $4.20 they brought last from Europe to India and Paki­ year. Fruit growers "down under" stan, and as much as 45 per cent estimate that their total extra rev­ to some Middle East ports east of enue this season may reach $70 Suez. million. Grain shipments, particularly to Cape Town, South Africa, is India, are seriously affected. Rates also experiencing a bonanza. Since on India-bound grain from Hous­ Middle East bunker fuel for ships ton are up at least 25 per. cent. is the cheapest in the world, a principal bunkering port for ves­ Chicago stands to lose 25 to 30 sels using the Suez Canal has al­ sailings this year and Duluth may ways been Aden. But with the suffer an even greater loss. Extra distances are a prime fac­ canal closed and Aden temporar­ ily far off present shipping lanes. tor in higher costs with the attend­ Cape Town is the chief bunkering ant increase in fuel consumption port—at about $4.60 a ton more and man-hours required. Via the than the cost at Aden. Cape of Good Hope it is 11,600 The Panama Canal, too, is reap­ miles from New York to Bombay ing some rewards from re-routed —3,400 miles more than through international traffic. A large Brit­ Suez. With the canal it is 13,500 ish firm has shifted three new 14,000-ton cargo liners on its Lon- miles from New York to Yoko­ don-to-Kobe run to the Panama hama as against 16,700 miles route. The trip takes the same 32 without. Perhaps worst of all is days as it did via Suez but Hong the 10,700 miles from Bombay to Kong had to be dropped as a port London around the cape—almost twice the 6,200 miles via Suez. of call. - . . .J?.?... .,v-• - • - �Page Twehre Convert Your Dollars to Dinars Or Pay the Prite, Seafarer Warns I- I Angost 18, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG "The things that we come up against are fantastic to someone who nevec went to sea," Seafarer Frank Robertson, 62, commented to the LOG recently. "Even seamen don't believe that you can't always change American money," he continued. Having been burned twice, Frank has learned the hard way. The assumption that every­ pay double the regular room rate. on current exchange rates. If it is one in the world will accept The two men tried another hotel after banking hours, American American currency is a false one, which refused to accept payment Express Agency will also change Robertson said. He first found in American money altogether. money. If the port is a large one, this out in Niujata, a small port By this time it had become obvi­ it is likely to have a Cook's Travel on the coast of Honshu, Japan's ous to the men that what they Agency, which will also give the main island. No one in the for­ heard about strong anti-American correct amount of local, money at no charge. Avoid the black mar­ mer Japanese naval town would feeling in France was true. ket, Robertson says. It's unlikely One townsman of Nantes ac­ take American that you will get more money money. At the cepted American money—the por­ than at a bank. What you will time. Brother ter of the second hotel. He took get, he says, is "gypped, cheated Robertson was two dollars from the pair to let and arrested." serving aboard them sit in the lobby for three Another bit of advice from the hours while they waited for the the Robin Kirk. seasoned Seafarer is to get only storm to clear up. Not only as many dollars changed as you Iwouldn't the The snow continued. Brother think you'll actually spend. You town's bar, res­ Robertson realized he had no might have trouble converting the Robertson taurant or hotel choice but to go back to the Aza­ foreign money back into Ameri­ accept American lea City, since he couldn't eat or currency, but no one in the town get a place to sleep in Nantes. can currency. Some countries, spoke English, at least not to the The trains were still running, so like India, Pakistan and Ceylon, crew of the Robin Kirk. But this he and his companion walked will let you take only a token episode was only a prelude to four miles through the storm to amount of their currency out of what happened to Brother Robert­ get to the station on the outskirts their jurisdiction. In India, it is son in France in 1956. His ship of town. They got there at 2 20 rupees. If it is night, and you the Azalea City docked at Saint a. m. and waited until 5 a. m. for can't change your rupees back into Nazaire, on the English Channel, the train to Saint Nazaire. Cold, dollars before boarding your ship, on its way to Liverpool. tired and hungry, they needed any money in excess of 20 rupees is supposed to be turned over to Together with another crew- some coffee badly. The counter­ local authorities. member, Brother Robertson start­ man at the station snack bar re­ Brother Robertson said that the ed out for Nantes, about an hour's fused to take their money, even deck department and the black bus ride inland. It was 6:30 in the when they offered a dollar for a gang, because of their 4 to 8, 8 evening, too late to go to a bank cup of coffee. Once on the train to 12, and 12 to 8 watches, "can to convert their dollars into they encountered nine of their always get to a bank, one way or shipmates. All of them were francs. There was a small bar outside the gate that changed thoroughly disgusted, not having another." His own department, money, but his companion said been able to change their money the steward department, have it a not to bother, since he had or purchase anything, including a little rougher, as they usually have only a couple of hours off in the enough francs to pay both men's night's lodging. afternoon, and only get off quite car fare, and they could obtain Brother Robertson advises all late in the evening. more French money in Nantes. his fellow Seafarers to spend local Before sailing in the steward Shortly after the pair arrived in currency in foreign ports rather department. Brother Robertson Nantes they went to a bar to than American money. Although was a machinist. He joined the change their money. The bar his experiences of not being able SIU in 1948. Brother Robertson tender sullenly agreed on the con­ to use American money in Nantes dedicated himself to doing a good dition "if they buy everyone in and Niujata are not typical, the job as a steward and has acquired the bar a drink." The Seafarers Seafarer using U.S. currency is refused the bartender's terms. likely to come out on the short just about every other rating in Later, when they were desperate end of the stick as it is difficult to the department. Born in Falkirk, Scotland, to change dollars into francs, they figure out the proper price of Brother Robertson came to the couldn't locate the bar again. things in U.S. money and a for­ United States in 1922. He re­ A heavy snow began to fall eign merchant will usually give turned home only once, when his about an hour after the pair ar­ himself the benefit of a discrep­ ship, the Bienville, was docked at rived in Nantes. That was the ancy. Grangemouth, the port of Fal­ worst winter in many years in Eu­ His advice is to head for the kirk. A resident of Union Beach, rope, and the snowstorm was one nearest bank. A bank, unlike a N. J., he is married and has three of the worst of a bad winter. All merchant, will give you the cor­ grown children — two daughters buses and taxis stopped running, rect amount of local money based and a son. so the pair found the hotel to spend the night. The hotel conde­ Entry Rating Lifeboat Class No, 9 scended to accept their American money, but only if they would Eogle Traveller in Subic Bay Seafarers on the Eagle Traveller relax on deck while the ship is at anchor in Subic Bay, Philippines. Crewmembers, left to right, are: Woody Johnson, Bill Joyner and Tom Moose, all of the deck department. Lew Hertzog and Ed Bussian of the engine department. COTTONWOOD CREEK (Bulk Trans­ port). July 23—Chairman. Robert Ken­ nedy ; Secretary, James T. Myers. No beefs reported by department delegates. Resolution made that the brothers at sea be informed as to what the Union is doing about contract and retirement ne­ gotiations. Brother James M. Fisher was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Motion made that noise be kept at a minimum in passageways. SACAL BORINCANO (South At­ lantic & Caribbean Lines), August 5— Chairman, R A. Gericb; Secretary, Jo­ seph Powers. No beefs reported by department delegates. Write to union about retirement of SIU members who have 20 years with 15 years seatime regardless of age to be retired on $250.00 per month. Vote of thanks given to the steward department. Discussion on having TV secured. Make wooden racks for dishes, coffee pots. etc. DEL SOL (Delta Steamship). July 9— Chairman, Jarratt Benjamin; Secretary. Alf Tolentino. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. $22.30 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Crew wants to know about the retirement and pension plan. The patrolman shall let the crewmembers know the score on same. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), August 6—Chairnnen, H. Whisnant; Sec­ retary. John D. Pennell. Ship's delegates reported repairs were not taken care of when in shipyard. Ship's delegate will try to get a 'IW while ship is coastwise. Ship has no library but will get one upon entering New York. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to entire steward department for job well done. Chairman asked crew to shut off power to washing machines after using. HENRY (American Bulk), July 23— Chairman, Charles Tyler; Secretary, R. A. Sanchez. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Crew requested to keep visitors out of passageways. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), July 23 —Chairman, L. S. Johnston : Secretary, M. Elurisa. $3.00 in ship's fund. Ship short two men. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward departnnent for a job well done. EAST POINT VICTORY (Hudson Waterways), July 16—Chairman, John Alstatt: Secretary, T. L. Zellers. Some disputed OT and subsistance for Bangkok and Midway Islpnd to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Motion was made to replace galley range with an electric range or install better heat controls on oil ranges on all victory ships. Motion made that the Union negotiate for THETIS (Rye Marine), July 17—Chair­ man. Walter Nash; Secretary, Alfred Hirsch. $10.00 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in engine department. Brother Alfred Hirsch was elected to serve as ship's delegate. VOLUSIA (Suwannee), August 2— Chairman, Delos Snead; ^cretary, John W. Malcolm. Brother C. E. Reynolds was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. PANAMA (Sea-Land), July 23—Chair­ man, George Gibbons ; ^cretary, R. Her­ nandez. Discussion about the sailing board, which is never posted on time. This matter to be taken up with board­ ing patrolman. Crew to contact patrol­ man regarding a possible raise in wages. OCEANIC TIDE (Oceanic), June 30— Chairman, None; Secretary, W. Dodd. $7.00 in ship's fund. One man missed ship in Honolulu and one missed ship in Naha. One man hospitalized in Ma­ nila. Motion was made to contact Union officials in Yokohama regarding living conditions aboard ship, also to contact the American Consul. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), July 20—Chairman, Johnson; Sec­ retary, Kells. $10.25 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departn-yents to be taken up with boating patrolman. Steward department requests that a launch be provided in foreign ports at 1900.. Crew extended a vote of thanks to the steward department and they in turn thanked the crew for their cooperation. Motion was made that the negotiating committee do something about bringing wages up to par with other maritime unions. Also, OT pay for watches stood after 5 PM and 8 AM. the same as the engineers and mates. Motion made to secure a retirement plan for those with 12 years sea-time regard­ less of age. Also that the room, meal and maintenance and cure allowance be raised to meet the present cost of living ashore. Other motions also submitted to head­ quarters. PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn Shipping), July 23—Chairman, C. A. Crabtree : Secretary, Woodrow W. Perkins. Brother Carl Lineberry, who did a fine job as ship's delegate was elected to continue and was given a vote of thanks. Motion was made that the SIU nego­ tiate for a retirement plan equal to any in the maritime industry. All efforts were made to get air conditioners for messhall but with no success. CARROLL VICTORY (Delta Line), July 23—Chairman, Ralph O. King; Sec­ retary, Star Wells. Brother Ralph O. King was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. No beefs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. Fine crew aboard and everything is running smoothly. Donald O'Leary Walter Smith, 423 86th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. asks that you get in touch with him. <I> $300.00 a month pension for all seamen with 20 years in the Union. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Richard BIscopInk Please get in touch with your father, Mr. C. B. Biscopink, 7839 LeMans Drive, Jacksonville, Fla. 32210, as soon as you can. DEL NORTE (Delta), June 18—Chair­ man, Jack Kenn^y; S^retary, Bill Kai­ ser. Brother "Frcnchy" Hebert was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $79.04 in ship's fund and $149.99 in movie fund. ^ nml Joiin Windnson Please notify the Veterans Ad­ ministration Center, Wissahickon Avenue and Manheim Street, Post Office- Box 8079, Phila., Penn. 19101, in regard to an important STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), July 24—Chairman, T. R Yablonsky; Secre­ tary, R Sherris. Short 1 oiler in engine department. Brother Thomas R Yablon­ sky was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to Brother Robert N. Kelly, outgoing ship's dele­ gate, for a job well done. These men recenty passed Coast Guard examinations after attending the SlU's entry rating lifeboat class. Kneeling (l-r) are: R. Cunningham, J. Norman, S. Showalter, S. Browning, M. Morales, and W. Davis. Second row, C. Edwards, P. Terry, J. Waters, G. Knotts, H. Scott and instructor Ami Bjornsson. Third row, R. Smitl^ D. Gilroy, G. Johnson, J. Perez, K. Vosserinch, J. Vosserinch, and J. Fiaekowslci, The classes are held in the Port of New York. FENN VICTORY (Waterman), July 8 —Chairman, R. Christensen; Swretary, J. McDonald. One man taken off ship to be hospitalized in Honolulu. No beefs reported. Brother Henry Abel was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion made to contact boarding patrolman concern­ ing the Blaster's refusal to discuss the SIU agreement (shore leave in Panama while bunkering) with ship's delegate. Ship's delegate to see patrolman. ALCOA COMMANDER (Alcoa), June 19—Chairman, Frank Gonez; Secretary, Larry B. Jones. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT rejmrted by department dele­ gates. Ship is badly in ne^ of two new water coolers. DELAWARE (Bulk Transport), July 23—Chairman, L. P. Hagemann; Secre­ tary, J. T. Games. Letter written to headquarters regarding repairs, water condition and air conditioner in messhall. Some disputed OT in each department. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. YOUNG AMERICA (A. L. Burbank), April 25—Chairman, Gerald <R. Draney; Secretary, Ralph Boulton. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Brother Richard Gralicki was dceted to serve as ntw ship's delegate. OCEAN PIONEER (Victory Carriers), July 28—Chairman, W. R. Gies; Secre­ tary, Charles C. Locke, Jr. $6.60 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by depa^ ment delegates. �SEAFARERS LOG Ansoat 18, 1967 Page Thirteen FINAL DEPARTURES William Lackey, 73: Brother Juan Leiba, 64: Heart failure claimed the life of Seafarer Leiba, Lackey, an SIU pensioner, died on June 26, at April 8, in Puerto War Memorial ' Rico. Brother Le­ iba was born in Hospital, Sault Venezuela and Ste. Marie, Mich­ j lived in Brooklyn. igan. A member He sailed as chief of the SlU's Gt. I cook and was on Lakes District. an SIU pension at Lackey sailed as the time of death. a linesman in the I Leiba joined the deck department. Union in New York City. His last He was last employed by the ship was the Anchorage. He is Great Lakes Towing Co. Brother survived by his wife, Angelina Lackey joined the Union in Sault Leiba. JSte. Marie. Surviving is his wife, Mina. Burial was in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Chippewa Chester Hatch, 61: Death County, Mich. claimed Brother Hatch, June 30, 1967 at the IUSPHS Hospital, Ernest Cochran, 70: A heart |San Francisco. ailment claimed the life of Brother He joined the Cochran, March I SIU in the port 11, at the Han­ of New York. A cock General member of the Hospital, Bay 'deck department, Saint Louis, Miss. ' he sailed as an He joined the 'AB.' Brother SIU in the port Hatch was born in Virginia and of New Orleans lived in Petersburg, Va. He served and shipped as a in the Army from 1942 to 1945. FWT. Cochran The Seafarer's last ship was the Fort Hoskins. Surviving is a was born in Mississippi and lived brother, Ellsworth Hatch of in Bay Saint Louis. He served in Petersburg, Va. Burial was in the the Army during World War 1. Newville Methodist Church, His last ship was the Texas. He was on an SIU pension at the Prince George County, Va. time of death. Surviving is his wife, Estelle. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Ala. Victor Williams, Jr., 41: A heart ailment claimed the life of Brother Williams while he was sail­ ing on the Bien­ ville. Death oc­ curred on April 10, 1967. A na­ tive of Willison, Arkansas, he was a member of 1 the deck depart­ ment. Brother Williams served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. He joined the Union in the port of Baltimore. Surviving is his wife, Evelyn. Burial was on the high seas. —•if— Fraidc Nelson, 43: Seafarer Nelson died July 5, aboard the Columbia Vic­ tory, of a cranial injury sustained in an accident. He had previ­ ously sailed on the Steel Sur­ veyor. Born in South Carolina, he joined the SIU in Savannah, Ga. Nelson made his residence in Savannah with his wife, Catherine. He held the rat­ ing of AB. Lyle "Pork Chops" Adams found out it pays to buy union-made goods, meeting secretary Gary Bryant reported from the Dei Sud (Delta). Brother Adams looked over reptile leather goods while shopping in various South American countries, but decided to make his purchase in the U. S. "to help the welfare of American ~ Meeting Chairman, G. S. Stan­ workers." He purchased a pair The entire crew of the Duke of alligator shoes when the ship (Victory) is very thankful for the ley, reports from the Halcyon Panther that an way Ted Jemigan returned to New Orleans, wiping anchor pool will "has taken hold out the alligator population of be used to help in real SIU style." Louisiana, Bryant wrote. How­ build up the ships This Brother has ever, Adams found that the shoes assumed responsi­ treasury, which is were of inferior quality and nondown to an ane­ bility and repre­ vinion made and now believes that mic $11. A. W. sented the crew "non union hides Hutcherson, meetwithout being make a hell of a ing secretary, asked and the pair of slides". writes that A. S. crew showed its He wishes to in­ Turner Jemigan Turner has been appreciation by form his Union Brothers that voting for Jernigan as ship's dele­ elected to serve as ship's delegate. more alligator gate by acclamation and thanking We will be posting a list soon for shoes will be him for his hard work on their be­ movie donations, Hutcherson available to the half. The trip has been very good writes and all hands will be asked public "as soon as so far, with "excellent co-opera­ to make a contribution. Depart­ Adams they are able to tion from all sources," reported ment delegates report no beefs or •""ild up the gator population." Meeting Secretary Harold Du disputed overtime. The ship has Meeting Chairman Mike Dunn Cloux. A balance of $20 in the been on the Vietnam run recently. ^ reports that the Captain reported ship's fund was reported. Meeting Chairman H. Whisnant a good voyage. Compliments were told his fellow crewmembers on extended first trippers for "being the Ocean Ulla clean cut young men and con­ (Maritime Over­ ducting themselves in the true seas) that he manner of the SIU." The ship's would check into fund totals $384.40, the movie the possibility of fund, $555. getting a televi­ sion set for the Darin Dewayne Thies, born if crew while on June 11, 1967, to the Harley co^twise trips. Thies, Elberta, Michigan. T. E. Yablonsky, meeting chair­ Meeting Secre­ man, reports from the Steel Ad­ tary John PenSausan Caye Thefs, born March Whisnant vocate (Isthmian) neU said a new li­ that everything is 13, 1967, to the Thomas N. Theis, brary will be added in New York. running smooth­ San Pablo, Calif. Delegates report that everything ly, no beefs or —— is OK. Archibald Bell, bom July 7, disputed over­ time. Yablonsky 1967, to the Archibald Bells, Long was elected as Beach, Calif. new ship's dele­ gate, replacing Richard Hanback, born June Robert N. Kelly, 27, 1967, to the Burt Hanbacks, Money Due Yablonsky who turned in a Pine Plains, New York. Seafarers whose names are top-notch job. E. Sherris, meeting listed below have income tax secretary, said a discussion was Adrienne Hudson, bom June refund checks held for them by held on a variety of subjects. Sea­ 29, 1967, to the Jimmy L. HudJack Lynch, Room 201, SUP farers were reminded to return all sons, Orange, Texas. Building, 450 Harrison St., San cups and glasses to the pantry, not Francisco, Calif. 94105: to misuse the washing machine if — Margarito Borja, Richard R. Julie Vincent, born July 11. and keep the mess and recreation Olson, Peter C. Onsrud, Thomas rooms clean. The payoff will be 1967, to the Joseph L. Vincents, E. Tucker. Edgerly, La. in Newark. i —if— SIU Lifeboat Class No. 182 if The 182nd graduating class of the SIU lifeboat school now hold their Coast Guard lifeboat endorsements, a necessity for obtain­ ing an AB's ticket. Seated (l-r) are: R. Egan, C. Jones, W. Meeker, S. Zuckerman, W. Torbeck, and J. Machula, Standing in back row are: P. McGaharn, instructor, L. Jones, A. Correa, J. Shaffer, S. Smith, J. P. Smith, and Lundeberg School instructor Ami Bjornsson. Roland "Frenchy" Hebert, ship's delegate aboard the Del Norte (Delta) writes that Felex JarocinskI was hospitalized in La Guaira. He's in good hands, Frenchy reports. The ship's doctor said the hospital is a very fine, Hebert modern one. Ac­ cording to Hebert, "1 have not had any beefs reported to me. All in all, it has been a very smooth trip." Jack Kennedy has been elected to serve as movie director for the next voyage. Maurice Kramer, current holder of the position, reports $304.99 in the movie fund at the present time. Crewmembers agreed that the $4 they contribute to the fund is "little enough for all the movies shown." Treasurer BUI Kaiser said that $50 was voted to Brother Jarocinrid, and the crew contrib­ uted to a key chain presented to ship's Doctor Young. Anne Laury Coats, born June 8, 1967, to the Jackie H. Coats, Port Arthur, Texas. if James Evans Smith, bom De­ cember 12, 1966, to the John A. Smiths. Elks Mills, Maryland. if — Antoinette Kwiatkowski, born June 19, 1967, to the Robert Kwiatkowskis, Philadelphia, Pa. —if— John T. Wulzen Brother Wulzen is ill and would like his friends and union brothers to contact him at Post Office Box 691, Diamond Springs, California 95619. — if — Ralph W. Mason The family of Seafarer Ralph W. Mason wishes to inform all his friends that he has passed away. —I I 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my n your name on your mailing list, list. (frmt tnfomaiion) NAME ^•STREET-^ADIDiR^ GITY I I 1j I 1 . I I "STATE. ........ iZIP........ n TO AVOID DUPllCATlONt If you are an old subscriber and have a change, | of address, pleise give your former �SEAFARERS LOG Page Fonrteen « ' i t Sm Pensioner Recalls 'Supense' Of World War II Radio Message ^ M - i;' t-: 1. • .! Vito "Vic" D'Angelo, a veteran SIU bosun who sailed with the SIU through three major conflicts, retired on a union pension recently. During World War II, Vic soon found himself in the thick of the Mediterranean campaign. He sailed on ships that had as ports of call every major staging area from Casablanca to Sicily. By the time his ships were hit­ ting the Italian mainland he was sailing as an AB. A short time later he made the Omaha Beach­ head in Normandy, about eight days after D-Day. As on most of his other ships, ammunition was the major part of the vessel's cargo. After the war in Europe was wrapped up, Vic made a few trips to the Pacific theater. He was crossing the Indian Ocean when the ship's radio operator inter­ cepted a broadcast saying that a new weapon had wiped out a large city. That was all there was to the cryptic message, which the communications officer immedi­ ately relayed to the master, who informed the crew. For two hours, until a more detailed message clarified things, the ship's crew knew that for all practical purposes the war was over, but was in the agonizing po­ sition of not knowing whether the United States had won or lost. "We didn't know if it was Tokyo Welcomed into the ranks of SIU pensioners is Vito D'Angelo (right), or New York," Vic says. The who sailed in deck department. SIU Representative Luigi lovino is next radio communication, of on hand to present Vito with his first check at the hall in New York. course, informed them that it was Hiroshima that had been hit by the Persian Gulf for three months the first of two atom bombs ship received orders to proceed while the railroad was completely to Karamshaw, the Iranian port dropped on Japan. on the Persian Gulf, to help trans­ dismantled for shipment to China. Unloads a Railroad port the components of a railroad It took ten liberty ships to trans­ After delivering its cargo, Vic's system to China. The ship was in port the 100,000 tons of equip­ ment, which included dismantled boxcars and ties. Vic's ship car­ ried 8,500 tons of cargo. In due time they made it to Shanghai, where the ship lay for half a year before it could unload. Checks are being held at SIU Headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave.,| This gave Vic a unique opportu­ Brooklyn, N. Y., for the Seafarers listed below for money duel nity to see that exotic port city. them on the vessels shown. Men whose names are listed should! He was was one of the first Sea­ -get in touch with Union headquarters as soon as possible. farers to visit the city. He was also Name Ship Claim the last. Vic witnessed the Com­ munist demonstrations on Nank­ Edward Jensen Hercules Victory Disputed overtime ing Road, Shanghai's main Robert Smith Hercules Victory Disputed overtime thoroughfare, and on the Bund, Frank G. Valerie Natalie One day's wages another important street, that were Earl H. Beamer Penn Carrier Disputed overtime a portent of things to come. Calvin R. Smith Transwestern Disputed overtime Within a few months the smolder­ Danile J. McLaren Transwestern Disputed overtime ing feud between the Nationalist Clyde Greeson Transwestern Disputed overtime and Communist factions in China Thomas E. Hanson Valient Hope Transportation had erupted into open warfare. Donald Kershaw Valient Hope Transportation Shanghai had a strong interna­ Warren Weiss Niagara Lodging tional flavor. Brother D'Angelo James Gleason Seatrain New York Disputed lodging told the LOG. There were quite Fred Patterson Seatrain New York Disputed lodging a few international settlements, Joseph L. Chapeau Kent Lodging including a French colony and a' Cyril Gauthier Kent Lodging White Russian colony. A real Andrew Lewis Sea Pioneer Lodging trade crossroads then, Shanghai J. Walsh Midlake Standby wages offered wares from all over the D. Shattuck Midlake Standby wages world. Robert Wilson Coe Victory Wages After the war. Brother D'Angelo Edgar Lee Faison Alcoa Master Transportation continued to sail. When the Ko­ Bobby v. Carter Alcoa Master Transportation rean conflict broke out he was David J. Flynn Alcoa Master Transportation one of the first Seafarers to vol­ G. Bertrand Rambam Retroactive wages unteer for the trip to Pusan, J. Rose Rambam Retroactive wages which he made a number of times. C.^Cummings Rambam Retroactive wages A. Samawi Rambam Retroactive wages J. Smith Rambam Retroactive wages lOREliiN^ PAYOmi R. Cantu Rambam Retroactive wages LEAVE CLEAN SHIP! J. Saunders Rambam Retroactive wages Seafarers are reminded thi E. M. McCay Rambam Retroactive wages when they leave a ship aft|i| Ian O. Robertson Western Hunter Unclaimed wages articles expire in a foreign pOrt| Ruben G. Ruttkay Seatrain San Juan Unclaimed wages the obligation to leave a cle,air Roy L. Frank Seatrain San Juan Unclaimed wages ,ship:^,,>th^x^nexL • ;;iS'^;:the Neil Napolitano Seatrain San Juan Unclaimed wages santc as Stateside _ Emil H. Kjono Albion Victory One day's wages • Attention: JO':detailsOf • house^ Charles Duncan Albion Victory One day's wages keeping and efforts to leavcj Donald F. O'Leary Norberto Capay Refund quarters, messrooma and i ' John B. Gardner Jr. Norberto Capay Refund working spaces cleatt will Onofre F. Rando Norberto Capay Refund appreciated by the new Kenneth E. Stevens Norberto Capay Refund when it, Money Due i'] •r •i'' ^ li' k'i Angnst 18i 1967 « -.i5- L 4U.J-K. New SIU Pensioner Praises Union Gains To the Editor: Due to my health, I am re­ tiring. During my active years I worked my department to the best of my ability, through good years and bad. I made it a practice to stand up for my men when they were right and to inform them of the rules when they were wrong. I never let them down. Of course there are always people who disagree with you when you do not go along with their ideas, but I tried to live up to the rules of the Union in whatever action I took. The young seamen of today will benefit by the advances we fought for. I trust that they will put their feet into our shoes and keep the good work going. A few years ago when sail­ ing was very poor, a meeting was called at the hall. Paul Hall said that he was going to fight to put a pork chop in every seaman's plate. Thank God, I lived to see that day come. It is now up to the seamen to keep the pork chop in the plate. May the good Lord bless the officers of'the Union and con­ tinue them in the good work they are doing to improve the working conditions for the men. Winley S. Robinson Seafarer Says 'Vote, Brother' To the Editm^ As a former SIU man, I was always curious as to why our government ignored the U.S. Merchant Marine. A conversa­ tion I overheard at a political meeting might leave a small clue. One U.S. senator re­ marked that American seamen never get around to vote at elec­ tion time and it must be as­ sumed thai he was ignoring the said plight of American seamen on this count. There are some elections coming up in 1968, and all Seafarers should vote. - Being out at sea is no excuse, as vot­ ing can be done by absentee ballot. It takes a little more ef­ fort, but the extra effort is well worth it. Frank Murphy The Editor SIU Welfare Plan Paid Ail the Bills To The Editon My wife and I would like to thank the Seafarers welfare plan for the way they handled my bills. I am grateful for the fast manner in which they paid these bills, as there was not one wait. Once again, thank you and thank God for the wonderful Seafarers Welfare Plan the SIU has. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Di Salno, ' Westwego, La. Seafarer Grateful For SIU Pension To The Editor: I started working for the Georgian Bay Line on the South America in the spring of 1936. In 1939, I worked on the Ala­ bama from April to June and finished the season on the North American. In 1951, I was appointed housekeeper on the North American and served in that capacity until I became ill in May 1967 and was forced to retire. During my 30 years of sailing, I have seen much of the Great Lakes, weathered some rough storms and have fond memories of the crew I sailed with on the Georgian Bay Line. I am indeed very grateful to the SIU and all those who made it possible for me to receive my pension. Mildred Durante, Daytona Beach, Fla. Widow Expresses Thanks To LOG To The Editor. At this time I would like to thank you for printing my let­ ter to you of appreciation to the officers and crew of the Vantage Progress for their kind­ ness and help to me at the time of my husband's untimely demise. I read the LOG completely and appreciate receiving it. There are many articles of in­ terest to anyone and it is won­ derful that you keep the men who cannot be at home so well informed not only of shipping activities, but of political events and world activities. My late husband was a very dedicated seaman and because of our complete devotion to each other, I too feel that dedica­ tion. A point of interest and in­ formation to fellow Seafarers, a new Seaman's Center has been opened in Vancouver, Washington. It is at Tenth and Harney Streets and while it is a very new project for this community, it is a good place to come. The Reverend John Larrson was instrumental in beginning this local operation and I have offered him my as­ sistance in any way possible to improve the Center and to help entertain the seamen who come to this port. At present, facilities at the center are very limited, but anyone who might come there would receive a warm welcome and help in any way possible. Vancouver is not a large port, but since January of this year we have had 231 ships in transit. Also we are just across the river from Portland, Ore., and that as you know is a fairly large port. Seamen who come to Portland are most welcome in Vancouver too. Again, I thank you for print­ ing my last letter. Nanette R. Matfliews (Mrs. Rupert H.) Vancouver, Waaii. •"*>• �Uu ^ Augnat 18, 1967 UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) .1. White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) ^ Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes ... Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes ... Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) ^J> Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distilleiy Workers) ^ Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) riaiaiii SEAFARERS LOG AFOUNDRIA (Sea-Land), July 26— Chairman, E. Lanestrand; Secretary, L. Caldcron. Beefs in deck and steward department to be taken up with patrol­ man for clarification. Motion made to have air conditioners installed in crew's quarters. WINCHESTER (Oriental Exporters), July 23—Chairman, E. D. Moyd; Secre­ tary, J. S. Burke. Everything is O.K. except for a few minor beefs in engine department. Ship is short of all stores. No steward aboard. DEL MONTE (Delta), July 17—Chair­ man, V. W. O'Mary: Secretary Albert G. Espeneda. Ship sailed short one oiler. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. Few hours disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with board­ ing patrolman. Vote of thanks given to the department delegates for a job well done. Vote of thanks to the 4-8 watch for helping to keep the pantry, clean. $2.0» in ship's fund. ALCOA VOYAGER (Alcoa), July 2— Chairman, O. L. Arndt; Secretary, M. P. Cox. $20.50 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in engine department. Brother F. Russo was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crew extended a vote of thanks to the outgoing ship's delegate. SEA SCOPE (Alpine), July 16—Chair­ man, Donald Buikiewig; Secretary, Don Sullivan. No beefs were report^ by department delegates. Vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the outstanding job they are doing. DEL CAMPO (Delta), July 23—Chair­ man, Arthur Maillet; Secretary, Darrell G. Chafin. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. Crew extended a vote of thanks to Brother A. L..Danne, ship's delegate, for a job well done, and to the steward department for the fine food and service during the voyage. CITADEL VICTORY (Waterman), July 2—Chairman, L. W. Paradeau: Sec­ retary, Pete Piascik. $20.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported and everything is going along well. OUR LADY OP PEACE (Liberty Navi­ gation), July 25—Chairman, A. F. Lesh; Secretary, H. Carmichael. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department and engine department. Everything else is running smoothly. GLOBE PROGRESS (Maritime Over­ seas), July 2—Chairman, J. C. Keel; Secretary, El V. Webb. Two men hos­ pitalized in Sicily. Ship sailed from Sicily without sailing board being posted. Trying to get repairs done with no coop­ eration from engineers. Matter will be taken up with boarding patrolman. Beef regarding equalization of OT in engine department. Motion made that the pen­ sion plan be brought up to date for those with 20 years in the Union, prorated with sea time. ROBIN HOOD (Moore McCormack), June 25—Chairman, Eldward Jahnston ; Secretary, Charles L. Shirah. Brother C. K. Bowles was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Some disputed OT re­ ported by engine department. Vote of thanks given to the steward department for job well done. Suggested that crew clean rooms before leaving ship after payoff. MALAGUEZ (Sea-Land). July 2— Chairman, L. B. Moore; Secretary, Ralph Dravin. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother J. G. Rivera was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Request to have new agitator and timer installed in old washing machine. Also would like to have a new T.V. set. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Please return cups and other eating utensils. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian Lines), June 4—Chairman, Peter Gon­ zales ; Secretary, A. C. Castelo. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. Vote of thanks given to ship's delegate. HERMINA (Hudson Marine), April 29—Chairman, Paul Dew; Secretary, J. Marshall. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Motion made that crew aboard all ships be able to draw 75% of all monies earned in all ports. Motion made to the effect that all seaman with 20 years full membership in union withlimited seatime be allowed voluntary retirement with full pension plus all welfare benefits. And that all members in the union take an active part in bring­ ing this to a speedy action. Deck depart­ ment to have meeting with boarding patrolman concerning interferring with deck gang by captain. Patrolman should see repairs that have not been made. GYPSUM (American Steamship), June 30—Chairman, Henschel McCanty; Secre­ tary, Eldward Steinwith. Repairs to be made. No beefs reported by department delegates. DEL MAR (Delta Steamship), July 8—Chairman, Joseph Wholer, Jr.; Secretary, None. Brother Peter Gonzales was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. Bought several movies to be shown for this voyage. $28.12 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Chief steward gave vote of thanks to crew for their help when his father died. STEIEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), June 4—Chairman, J. C. Steeber; Secretary, Hike Miller. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. $26.50 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Suggestion made to keep radios off so men off watch can sleep. Need exhaust fan for engine department. Suggestion made that ships be fumi­ gated when in shipyard. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Com­ mercial), July 7—Chairman, Edward Rogg; &cretary, Charles W. Pelen. $3.39 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT re­ ported by deck delegate. Discussion had on obtaining a new washing machine and also having timers installed on old ones. Brother Eldward Rogg was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. OCEAN'PIONEBR (Pioneer Tankers), July 2—Chairman, El Elsquinel; Secre­ tary, W. Moore. See boarding patrolman about disputed OT. No beefs reported by department delegates. See engineer about fixing ice maker. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward department. WESTERN COMET (Western Tank­ ers), June 30—Chairman, J. H. Dubose; Secretary, None. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly so far. No beefs reported by department delegates. Request made for crew to donate 50c each on next payoff. Crew members to ask ship's delegate to contact hall con­ cerning payoff after leaving foreign and discharging USA Port. Page Fifteen DEL NORTE (Delta), July 20—Chair­ man, Jack Kennedy; Secretary Bill Kai­ ser. One man was hospitalized in La Guaira. Few hours disputed OT in deck and engine departments. $48.00 in ship's fund and $304.99 in movie fund. Motion made for pension to be the same as that of other maritime unions. Discussion about salty drinking and rusty washing water. EAST POINT VICTORY (Hudson Waterways), May 14—Chairman, John W. Altstatt; Secretary, Terry L. Zellers. No disputed OT. Elverything is running smoothly. Brother Joseph McGill was re-elect^ to serve as ship's delegate. FINANCIAL REPdRTS. The conatitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakea and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the memb^ship's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn., TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membenhip action at the September, 1960, meetings ,in all constitu­ tional porta. The mponsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Ehcecutive Board may delegate, firom among its mnks, one individual to carry out this rasponsibUity. SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Sept. 12—^2:30 p.m. Mobile Sept 13—2:30 p.m. Wilmington Sept 18—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Sept 20—2:00 p.m. Seattle Sept 22—2:00 p.m. New York . .Sept 4—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Sept 5—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . . .Sept 6—2:30 p.m. Detroit . . . .Sept 8—2:30 p.m. Houston .... Sept. 18—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Sept 4—2:00 p.m. Alpena Sept 4—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Sept 4—7:00 p.m. Chicago .... Sept 4—^7:00 p.m. Cleveland . . .Sept 4—7:00 p.m. Duluth Sept. 4—^7:00 p.m. Frankfort . . .Sept. 4—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago .... Sept 12—^7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Sept 14—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Sept. 13—7:30 p.m. Duluth Sept 15—7:30 p.m. Cleveland ..Sept. 15—7:30p.m. Detroit ... .Sept 11—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . .Sept 11—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Sept 12—5:00 p.m. Mobile . .. .Sept 13—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Sept 5—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Sept 6—5:00 p.m. Norfolk Sept. 7—5:00 p.m. Houston . .. .Sept 18—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Sept 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Sept 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Sept. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Sept. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans Sept 12—7:00 p.m. Mobile .... Sept. 13—7:00 p.m. New York . .Sept 14—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Sept 5—7:00 p.m. Baltimore . .. Sept. 6—^7:00 p.m. 4:Houston ..Sept. 18—7:00 p.m. ,1. SIU Atlanfic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shepard VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsay Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich BALTIMORE, Md 475 4th Ave.. Bklyn. HY 7-4400 127 WverJL 1214 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 73S Washington St. SIU TL 3-92S9 IBU TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. SIU SA i-on3 IBU ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich HOUSTON, Tex JACKSONVILLE, Fla JERSEY CITY, N.J MOBILE, Ala NEW ORLEANS, La VI 3-4741 P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 S804 Canal St. WA 6-3207 2408 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 430 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7544 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St. Tel. 422-1892 PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2404 S. 4th St. DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEATTLE. Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar CE 1-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. .. 505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan..Iseya BIdg., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204971 Ext. 281 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the I^BAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETTIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which be is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feds that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or in­ formation. he shonld immediately noUfy SIU President Paul Hall at headqaarters by certilod mail, retnm receipt requested. �Vol. XXiX No. 17 SEAFARERS^IOO OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO . 3 ILi John J. Kane is a seasoned old pro, at home on any vessel. He sails as an AB and serves as delegate from deck department. SlU Patrolman Mike Sacco (second from left) came from Union's New York headquarters to meet the Our Lady of Peace when she docked at U.S. Army Base in Bayonne, N. J., and discussed few minor beefs. Crew agreed trip was a good one but all were glad to sign paysheet. " (• I A cook with plenty of know-how in the gallery is indispensable on long hauls such as the much-travelled Vietnam run. Here, E. Barrito begins preparing evening meal for Seafarers who will soon fill messroom. AB Gary Dow pauses for photographer on way to the crew payoff. r " I 1' f-. Seafarers from Deck department, (l-r) Cliff Leahy, Gary Dow and Arthur Sequeira, discuss happenings during their many weeks on Our Lady of Peace. Crew believes it was last SlU ship through Suez. /^ .T •X. 4- -t \ «• p 11 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource August 18, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU CREW STALLED IN SUEZ TIE-UP RETURNS AFTER 62-DAY ORDEAL HEARING ON INDEPENDENT MARAD CONCLUDED BY HOUSE MARITIME UNIT DELAY ON INDEPENDENT MARAD ENDANGERS U.S., CONGRESSMAN WARNS SIU-MANNED VESSEL FLORIDIAN RESCUES 19 CUBAN REFUGEES GOP INTRA-PARTY STRUGGLE FORECAST FOR ’68 ELECTIONS RAILROAD’S FREIGHT-RATE INCREASES HINGE ON RATE AGREEMENT BY CO.’S HOUSE COMMITTEE VOTES APPROVAL OF WEAKENED SOCIAL SECURITY BILL CONVERT YOUR DOLLARS TO DINARS OR PAY THE PRICE, SEAFARER WARNS ON THE VIETNAM RUN – OUR LADY OF PEACE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/18/1967 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXIX, No. 17 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/720dfac248f0ad938e2e2ff8ca5c2c28.PDF 50918cd4f2b4482f94d61d3df6623a5f PDF Text Text SEND PACT AID IN US SHIPS: SlU Pointing to the "critical condition of the United States merchant marine," A&G District SecretaryTreasurer Paul Hall called upon members of Con­ gress this week to insure 100 percent employment of American ships and seamen in the transport of cargo under the foreign military aid bill. The A&G District official urged the legislators to support a provision guaranteeing "that all arms shipped to the North Atlantic Treaty countries be Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA carried exclusively in American flag ships, manned by American seamen." *ate ~~ No. 25 NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. AUGUST 19. 1949 by Senator Warren MagnuVOL. XI Will Act Fast Next Meeting On August 31 On Vacation Pay, Says Waterman The Waterman Steamship Cor­ poration has assured Union Headquarters that eligible Sea­ farers applying for vacation pay would receive prompt payment upon submitting all pertinent infoiTnation. In a communication to A&G Assistant Secretary-Treasur­ er Robert Matthews, a Water­ man spokesman said that an ap­ plicant should have his vacation pay "within one week from the date which he applied for it in any of our offices," provided he files his application properly. In order to obtain vacation pay with a minimum of delay, a Sea­ farer entitled to vacation pay for service on Waterman ships un­ der terms of the Union contract must give his social security number and his correct mailing address, the communication pointed out. UNION REQUEST The Waterman letter was re­ ceived in answer to a Union re­ quest that the company check on the procedure for handling va­ cation applications to expedite payments: Headquarters acted after hear­ ing a couple of reports that pay­ ments were delayed, mainly when applications were made to Waterman offices in cities other than Mobile, where the principle office is located. Discussions with Waterman representatives revealed that no delays occured where applicants provided all the necessary infor­ mation to, enable the company to check its records quickly. WRONG ADDRESSES Tiie company explained that "we get a lot of requests for va­ cations from seamen who are not entitled to vacation pay. We have sent out a good many va­ cation checks to the addresses that the seamen gave us and had the checks returned because of the improper addresses. It could be that some of these sea­ men are the ones who are com­ plaining about the delay." To insure prompt receipt of the vacation pay. Union Head­ quarters advised eligible mem­ bers to present along with their social security numbers and ad­ dresses, the names of the com­ pany's ships and the dates they were aboard, when making ap­ plication for the money. • The whole process can be speeded up, Union officials stat­ ed, if only those who are elig­ ible under terms of the contract file for the vacation pay. It- is useless for others to do so, and they only cause delay for men with legitimate claims, it was pointed out. Because of the change in the Union's meeting schedule, which has been approved by Seafarers in all ports, the next regular membership meetings of the Atlantic and Gulf District will be held on Wednesday. August 31. Thereafter, the meetings will take place every other Wednesday, as customary. No meeting will be held on Wednesday. August 24. The shift in the meeting schedule was made when owners of the auditorium where New York meetings convene informed the SIU that previous commitments made the building unavail­ able on several of the Wednesday ^ghts on which the SIU would meet this fall. Since all sessions in ports' outside of New York are held in Branch buildings, the membership^ voted to accept the Headquarters^. recommendation that the new schedule be adopted on a coastwise basis. As a result of the change in meetings, the next issue of the SEAFARERS LOG—which is regularly scheduled the week following the Branch meetings—will appear on September 9. three weeks itfter this issue. Remember, the next meeting is on Wednesday. August 31 — in all ports. The House Foreign Affairs son, and in the House by Repre­ Committee has already approved sentative Schuyler O. Bland, a measure authorizing the flow which are conducting surveys of arms aid to signatories of with the objective of strength­ the North Atlantic pact and ening the nation's maritime in­ other non-communist countries. dustry. Action on the bill in the lower In his communication. Hall house is expected this week. In stated, "We sincerely believe that the Senate, the arms aid pro­ a requirement to insure trans­ gram is still under consideration portation of all arms aid to the by the Foreign Relations Com­ North Atlantic pact signatories mittee. wiU be a step forward toward "It is imperative that such a rehabilitating the American mer­ provision be incorporated into chant marine, and stemming the the bill before enactment," Hall .alarming rise in unemployment stated. Otherwise, he added, the among American seamen." US merchant fleet will continue TIME ELEMENT to diminish, Stressing the value of the "Every day more and more of recommended provision to the our nation's vessels are being national security, the communi­ laid up for the lack of cargoes. cation said that in a program The numbers of unemployed sea­ designed to tighten US defenses, men are consequently swelling absolute consideration must be daily in all sections of the mari­ given to the future of the mer­ time industry," the Union offi­ chant fleet. cial said. The lack of adequate prepara­ He pointed out to the members tion in this respect in the last of both Houses that the rapid war, it was pointed out, held up decline in the American fleet victory and resulted in the loss was already a matter of national of thousands of American lives. concern, as evidenced by the In future emergencies we shall committees, headed in the Sen- have even less time to come up with a merchant fleet to meet the demands of modem logistics, the SIU communication said. Emphasizing that the "Ameri­ can merchant marine must be ship meetings, that the anti-labor kept alive and moving — now forces were redoubling their ef­ more than ever before," the SIU forts to weaken organized labor, official added: "Wfe trust you and they offered as evidence the share with us concern for the coalition which recently pre­ future of our flag ships and the vented repeal of the Taft-Hartley security of a large section of our working population. law. They also pointed to the fact "We respectfully urge, there­ that the Union must be finan­ fore, that you support the move cially prepared to continue its to include a provision for 100 fights in behalf of Seafarers on percent participation by US ships the legislative front, where this in the final bill authorizing arms week two attempts are being aid." (For other news about SIU made to cut down the hard-won rights now enjoyed by seamen. activity in Washington see story on page 11.) (See story on page 11.) Referendum Vote Ends August 30 As the deadline drew nearer for balloting in the referendum on the General Fund assessment. Headquarters issued a reminder to Seafarers in all ports to exer­ cise their voting privileges. The final date on which ballots may be cast in this important Union issue is August 30, which will cofaclude 30 days of-voting, as prescribed by the constitution for referendums. Meanwhile, all A&G Branches reported that members were turning out in large numbers, indicating that the issue to be decided at the Union polling places was recognized as vital to the future operating efficiency of the organization. "YES" VOTE URGED Copies of minutes of shipboard meetings reaching the LOG this week revealed that a large num­ ber of crews were holding dis­ cussions on the assessment ques­ tion, and were urging favorable action. At several shipboard sessions, resolutions were adopted calling for approval of the proposed assessment in the best interest of the membership's welfare and security. MAKES IT EASY The referendum calls for a "yes" or "no" vote on a resolu­ tion, originally offered by 36 Seafarers in the Port of New Orleans, for a ten-dollar assess­ ment to offset the drop in income caused by the current decline in shipping. The New Orleans sponsors of the resolution maintained that the General Fund must be strengthened, to enable the Union to continue intact its membership services and "to combat any and all forces that might seek to destroy us." In view of the fact that "we have just won a $7.50 increase in pay, which will increase the take-home pay by $90 a year," the *New Orleans Seafarers held that it would thus be easy for the membership to meet the assessment, since it represents only a fraction of the newlywon wage increase. Others favoring the assessment pointed out, at regular member­ Balloting in the referendum on the General Fund assessment has been brisk in all ports from the moment the polls opened on August 1. In photo above Seafarers in the New York Hall wait their turn to exercise their voting rights in the highly important referendum, as ballot committeeman Joe Pacheco checks credentials. i 'I I '1 i �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. August 19, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Lsdwr At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 A Plan For America According to estimates of last week, between 30 and 40 privhtely-owned dry-cargo vessels flying the American flag were idle in Atlantic coast ports alone. These are in addition to the surplus chartered ships returned each week to the Maritime Commission. And if tankers had thumbs 200 would be twiddling this week, for it is estimated that 100 American-owned fuel carriers are doing exactly nothing. • Then there's the vast number of US ships rusting in the boneyards, the only waterfront locations in this country where there are daily signs of expansion. The reason for this postwar tragedy? Just this: no cargoes, no assignments. For American flag ships, that is. Other maritime nations are not facing the same dilemma. In fact, they are speeding up their shipbuilding to meet increasing demands upon their fleets. France, for example, several months ago surpassed her prewar tonnage. And she's still building. So is England, Italy, the Scandinavian countries and others. Panama, of course doesn't build ships, anymore than she has a bone_ _ __ ^ ^ yard. The 800 vessels flying the Panamanian flag are with ^0§§ nOW IH THB mUtUIC HOSPltUlS few exceptions runaways. " Shipbuilding in the US is at a virtual standstill. You can count on your fingers the number of ships under construction in our yards. But you'd need a mechanical calculator to tally those in the boneyard. So while other maritime nations are rapidly acquiring tonnage in excess of what they had before the war, US maritime is skidding downward—but fast. And accom­ panying the tragic deterioration of our once large fleet, is the alarming rise in the number of unemployed Ameri­ can seamen, for the most part highly skilled workers— essential in national emergencies. Despite this dismal picture, those in a position to halt the trend have done little or nothing about it. Whenever an opportunity arose, the Seafarers International Union and other sections of the maritime' industry offered con­ crete proposals that would aid in revitalizing American shipping. In several instances, suQh as the plan pushed by the SIU to employ US ships and seamen in the transporta­ tion of Marshall Plan goods, progress was made. As a rule, sympathy was expressed for the plans but action was lacking. Investigations aimed at strengthening our fleet are under way in Congress at the moment, but there's no guarantee of definite action. Moreover, it will take time. Something should—and must—be done now. And something can be done, if Congress will adopt the proposal made this week by the SIU to guarantee that "all arms cargoes shipped to North Atlantic pact countries be car­ ried exclusively in American ships, manned by American seamen." The SIU demand, while no cure-all, will at least take up some of the slack, until a long range program to bolster our failing merchant marine can be formidated. Those who bear the responsibility for the welfare of our working population, and for the national well-being, should consider and act favorably on the SIU demand for exclusive employment of American ships and seamen in the transport of foreign military aid. SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL J. KEENAN W. LANE R. W. FRYE I These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, W. SANDERSON , ! as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging S. WALERK ! heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by PETER SMITH , writing them. T. ISAKSEN NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL W. R. THOMPSON M. CARAWAY J. DENNIS M. J. LUCAS 4. 4. 4 L. LANG A. TREVINO MOBILE HOSPITAL F. LANDRY J. HERNANDEZ J. CURTIS I C. ELLARD M. FERNANDEZ M. LEOUSIS ' L. WILLIS L. OIEN P. VANDEREIK C. D. SHIVELY . T. KANADY E. DAVIDSON i J. B. ALLRED I. RHODEN S. REINCHUCK W. W. ROYES M. ROSSI L. HOWARD W. SWILLEY V. GROVER M. J. SMYLY J. MORTON L. E. JARVIS C. BACHMAN A. MAUFFRAY N. I. WEST B. H. LAWDERBACK 16 Merchant St. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. HONOLULU P. RAULERSON Phone 5-8777 William Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4S40 G. MOREJON BOSTON 276 State St. PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. H. R. PITT" Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Beacon 4336 J. E. TASSIN Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. A. SYLVERA GALVESTON .308'/a—23rd St. Phone 2599 Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 C. BROWN SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. D. KOROLIA Douglas 2-8363 Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 A. ARVANTIS .86 Seneca St. NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. SEATTLE Main 0290 S. T. JAMISON E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. T. RIGBY Joe Algina, Agent HAnriver 2-2784 Terminal 4-3131J S. NORFOLK 127-120 Bank St. SAVANNAH HOSPITAL Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 R. M. GUTHRIE PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 E. E. STUART SAN. FRANCISCO 85 Third St. W. L. SMITH MONTREAL .404 Le Moyne St. Jeff Morrison, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Marquette 5909 C. A. EZELL SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn St. .IZSVs Hollis St. R. PIERCE Jim Drawdy, Agent Phone 3-1728 HALIFAX Phone 3-8911 SEATTLE: 86 Seneca St. 4. ft ft Wm. McKay, Agent Seneca 4570 PORT ARTHUR... 63 Cumberland St. BOSTON HOSPITAL TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Phone North 1229 BOB FISHER Ray White, Agent Phone M-1323 PORT COLBORNE. ,. . 103 Durham St. VIC MILAZZO WILMINGTON, Calif., 227'/4 Avalon Blvd. Phone 5591 E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 TORONTO ...lllA Jarvis Sb J. J. FLAHERTY HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. Elgin 5719 FRANK ALASAVICH VICTORIA, B.C..,.. .602 Bough ton St. SECRETARY-TREASURER ft ft ft Paul Hall Empire 4531 STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION VANCOUVER , .565 Hamilton St. Lindsey WilliaiRS Pacific 7824 H. E. BONEWALD ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS ' N. DORPMANS HEADQUARTERS. 12 McGlU St. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler J. P. PROBST Montreal Plateau 670 Joseph Volpian J. W. FAILLA ''—-4 Directory Of SIU Halls SIU, A&G District SUP Canadian District �Frida7< August 19, 1949 Page Three fttE SEAFARERS LOG Officers Training SchDOis-Good or Bad? By JOHN BUNKER / • (This is the first in a series of articles on itiatitime by John Bunker, retired A&G District member. Brother Btmker is now maritime reporter for the Christ­ ian Science Monitor.) Recent controversy over pos­ sible closing of the Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy and the state nautical schools is be­ ing received with mixed feelings by seamen and shipping people generally. Some will say that their clos­ ing would be small loss. They will argue, especially about Kings Point, that the govern­ ment's training program for of­ ficer personnel was getting to be too much like West Point or Annapolis—departing too much from the basic needs and tradi­ tions of the merchant service. Others, of course, will defend both the Kings Point school and the state nautical academies as essential training units for the merchant service. Whether these schools keep bpen or not, the controversy over their value and their need em­ phasizes the importance of an adequate officer training proigram for the American merchant marine. It is no sense to deride these training schools, and then to offer nothing in their place. To say that the merchant ma­ rine, advancing as it has far be­ yond the days of 30 years ago When celestial navigation was considered the most essential schooling for a deck officer—^to say that the merchant marine needs no officer training pro­ gram at all is almost like saying there is nothing a prospective of­ ficer need know that he can't learn himself in spare-time study. NOT SO, NOW This kind of argument was all right years ago, perhaps. It's archaic now. The establishment of the Kings Point Academy as a wartime emergency measure was highly desirable. Those were the days when ships sailed out with third assistants shipping as "firsts" and junior third deck officers Standing a third or even second mate's watch. Officers were needed—thousands of them— quickly. Today, however, tells a differfent story. With the American merchant marine now at about the prewar level, with hundreds of wartime deck and engine officers intend­ ing to stay at sea, and with sev­ eral hundred more young "thirds" being turned out each year by Kings Point and the state acad­ emies, the question is becoming acute as to where they all will •get jobs. ADVISABILITY QUESTIONED The writer has visited many a, ship during the past year on which all the licensed deck of­ ficers had at least a first mate's ticket. There are some ships in which all the officers are liceiKed masters—days reminiscent of the '30s, when it was not suprising to go aboard a freighter and meet half a dozen mates ship­ ping "before the mast." It is ohly logical, therefor, to iquestion the advisability of cdfttinuing Kings Point. It would teeem, job conditions being What they are, that a further exten- mm'ii One reason why the officer training program for the American merchant marine is of para­ mount concern to the shipping industry today. These hundreds of merchant marine officers are lined up for graduation ceremonies at Fort Trumbull, New London, Conn., the officer training school of the US Maritime 'Service during World War II. Many of these men are slill at sea, competing for a shrinking number of officer vacancies. sion of life for this "Annapolis of the Merchant Marine" is an unjust drain on the public purse, as well as an imposition on those hundreds of qualified of­ ficers who cannot find berths under present conditions. There is another important question about the usefullness indeed We can even say the DANGER—of continuing Kings Point. From the earliest days of the American merchant marine, it has been a cherished - tradition of the service that a man "be­ fore the mast" could, by hard work, diligence, and self-appli­ cation, rise to officer status. Ask many a skipper or chief engineer today — many a port captain or shipping company ex­ ecutive—how he became an of­ ficer, and he'll answer proudly: "Through the hawse pipes". . . . "through the foc'sle." This is a great tradition, this being able to advance yourself by conscientious work and selfstudy. But it is a tradition liable to be lost, if the federal govern­ ment continues with its desire to make Kings Point a "closed shop"—another Annapolis, anoth­ er West Point. HARDER AND HARDER Many companies, of which United States Lines is one ex­ ample, are showing an almost exclusive preference for Kings Point in hiring their new of­ ficers. It is getting harder and hard­ er for the man who puts in his three years in the foc'sle, and then gets his ticket at a private school, to find a berth at sea. It may, sooner or later, be im­ possible. It is also quite conceivable that shipping firms, as they become more heavily subsidized by the government, will be "induced" to hire their officers from the government's own training school. The maritime unions, including the SIU, are right in keeping a weather eye dpen on the gov­ ernment's proclivity to train merchant marine officers, when there are ho jobs. They are right in criticizing the bureaucrat's love for keeping something in. operation, whether it is needed or not. They should be ever watcfiful that no gov­ ernment training system—select­ ing, as does Kings Point, the "cream" of American youth — usurps the right of the Ameri­ can sailor to rise in his profes­ sion. However, the maritime unions should be careful lest they des­ troy the present officer training program without putting a sub­ stitute in its place. It wasn't so long ago, remember, when Amer­ ican ships carried a very large percent of foreign-born officers because there were not enough adequately trained American men to take the jobs. WHAT THEN? If Kings Point and the state mai-itime academies are abolish­ ed what would we have in their place? We couldn't drydock our merchant marine without any assurance that it is getting some flow of "new blood" for the future. We couldn't be the only nation in the world not training our future officers in the ever-de­ veloping techniques of marine engineering, navigation,* cargo handling and ship operation. Perhaps the best answer is in some kind of an academy which, while schooling a certain number of youngsters on a three-yeartraining program for third mate's or third engineer's license, will also admit each year so many men "from the foc'sle" for a special short term program of officer training. HARD SCHOOL And, to give credit where credit is due, let's recognize the contribution of the state nauti­ cal schools to our merchant ser­ vice over many years. The Massachusetts, New York and (until its recent demise) the Pennsylvania Academies date their history back more than 50 years. They trained their cadets in the "hard school." Many of the men at sea who criticize these academies would never have sur­ vived the strenuous "boot" sys­ tem and the hard program of work-while-you-study that has been traditional at these state schools. The writer knows not a few men who have pursued long and successful careers at sea after graduation from the state nau­ tical schools. Few of them came from any but average American families. They were men who, in most cases, couldn't have afforded a college education. Yes, the time has come to as­ sess the value of Kings Point and the accelerated state officer training programs, but let's do it sensibly. Let's do it with the welfare of the American merchant mar­ ine in mind. Let's not say "to hell with the training schools," and offer nothing in exchange. Let's plan—but plan well—for the future. (A future article will discuss the history and training pro­ grams of the various state nau­ tical schools.) Four Tankers RebulR To Haul Dry Cargoes Four SlU-contracted Libertytype tankers are among 13 such ships being rebuilt to haul dry cargo because of the drop in de­ mand for fuel carriers. The tankers are part of a group of 40 that were sold to private owners by the Maritime Commission to meet the severe tanker shortage during the win­ ter of 1947-48. Conversion work has already been completed on a number of the tankers, and consists mainly of the removal of cargo pumps and special bulkheading. The job requires about 14 days of work. The SIU tankers being recon­ verted and their owners are: SS Harry W. Peer, J. M. Carras, Incorporated; SS Chrysanthystar, Intercontinental Steamship Cor­ poration; W. H. Carruth, Transfuel Corporation, and the SS Nathaniel B. Palmer, the Palmer Shipping Company. Faulty Gear Blamed For Seafarers' Death Faulty lifeboat equipment was blamed for the fatal injury to Seafarer Burton Packard aboard the SS Twin Falls "Victory in Wilmington, Del., on August 5, according to word received this week from James Sheehan, SIU Agent in the Port of Philadel­ phia. Brother Packard, an OS, died in a Wilmington hospital of a skull fracture, 24 hours after he fell to the water in a lifeboat that had broken loose as a re­ sult of a defective motor casing in the winch machinery. The SIU's Philadelphia Agent reconstructed the accident as follows: The Twin Falls Victory, Wa­ terman, was alongside her Wil­ mington dock. Brother Packard and two other members of the deck department were placing the cover over the offshore life­ boat wheh a leak in the motor casing caused a short circuit and started the motors. With the motors running, the BURTON PACKARD lifeboat was hauled up until the falls were two-blocked. The mo­ tors kept running and caused such a strain that the wires parted, causing the boat to fall to the water. The two men working with Packard succeeded in jumping clear of the falling boat. Pack­ ard attempted to do likewise, but the boat cover swung over him and trapped him in the falling boat. He landed on his head when the boat struck the water, sustaining the skull fracture which caused his death. Sheehan reported -that ship­ mates of Packard said he was "a good shipmate and a very willing worker." When informed of his death, the Twin Falls crewmen con­ tributed $61.50, which Port Ag­ ent Sheehan forwarded to Pack­ ard's mother in Millelac County, Minn., where the body was ship­ ped for burial. Brother Packard, who was born in Minnesota on June 14, 1927, joined the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District in Norfolk. He was is­ sued Book No. 45242 on April 27, 1946. He was in good standing at the time of his death and Union burial benefits are payable. ' �Page Four THE SEAFARERS Read Contracts And Avoid Roofs, Says Raltlmoro LOG '• » , - - The Geoii Life Aboard The SS Cardinal O'ConneH (ATS) Friday, August 19. 1949 In-Transits Pay Courtesy Visits To Savannah By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ By JIM DRAWDY BALTIMORE—Despite the ar­ rival of a number of payoff ships, shipping in this port is on the slow side. Men are remain­ ing aboard most of the incoming ships because of conditions. In view of this situation, it is inadvisable for men to come to Baltimore hoping to ship out in a hurry. There are enough men on tap to fill any of our im­ mediate needs. We'll keep the membership informed through the LOG, and as soon as there is an upswing you'll read about it. Several of the port arrivals dtning the past two weeks were in-transits. There were a few Waterman, Bull and Isthmian ships that came in here to load up. One of the payoff beefs we had was on the Robin Gray. It involved the black gang and it should serve to emphasize a point. For some reason, a great­ er proportion of beefs in this port lately are in the engine department. SAVANNAH —In-transit ships ships were responsible for most of this port's activity during the past two weeks, but we're look­ ing forward to a slight improve­ ment in Shipping. We expect to put a new crew on the William Carruth the lat­ ter part of next week. She's in drydock at the moment. Payoffs .are scheduled for the SS South­ land and the SS Southport on Monday and Tuesday of this. week. The imtransit ships were the Steel Surveyor and Steel Fab­ ricator, Isthmian; Monroe Vic­ tory, Waterman; Cape Race, South Atlantic, and Jean, Bull Line. There were no beefs on these vessels. SUBSTITUTE READ AGREEME^ITS The Jean, by the way, is taking the place of the Dorothy for a couple of trips. That about covers the shipping side of the Savannah picture. Brother James Maxwell, who was injured the other night when his car overturned, is still under the doctor's care and all hands are wishing him a speedy re­ covery. The damage to Max­ well's car is estimated at 800 smackeroos. A couple of the local lads went to Galveston recently to ship. They stayed only long enough to look things over, then doubled right back. Seafarers in the local Marine Hospital this week are R. M. Guthrie, E. E. Stuart, W. L. Smith, C. A. Ezell and R. Pierce. The rains came aplenty during the past week, but for nought as far as we're concerned—it's still hot as Hades. Our observation is that the men in this department are not fully familiar with the agree­ ment between the Union and the particular company for which By TED ANDRYSIAK they are sailing. Therefore, we strongly advise all hands to read their agree­ ments closely. Just make sure that the agreement you're read­ By E. B. TILLEY We had our first Cities Serv­ forced to pay dues to the phony ing covers the company whose ice ship in this port since I've Citco, the company union we WILMINGTON — A couple of been out here. ship you happen to be on. know as CTMA. Isthmian vessels paid off in this Copies of our contracts are I find the brass on these ships If anybody fails to pay up available in all Union Halls, and port last week and "four ships are stiU up to 'their old tricks. immediately, he gets the gate the name of each company ap­ called on in-transit status. As soon as the men get a draw at once and is marked as being pear clearly at the top of each The payoffs were the SS Steel from the Old Man they are a imion man—a real Union man. one. The black gang men should Ranger, an intercoastal job, and • take special notice of this sug­ the SS Thomas Sims Lee, in from the Persian Gulf. Both paid gestion. No sensible seaman will deny in good SrU style. that the SIU has made its A full crew went aboard the By BEN LAWSON ship stops over in Nova Scotia. hounds and performers are prac­ membership the best represented, Lee for the return trip to the Paul Norton and Lex Fanjoy, tically non-existent up here. best informed and best paid sea­ Persian Gulf. The in-transit call­ BOSTON — Even shipping seldom seen around here, are Occasionally, a Brother will men in the world. The Union is ers were the Steel Age, Isthmian; talk was pushed aside, as, this looking for a long voyage. John­ pop in showing signs of having striving to keep up that record, Yorkmar, Calmar; Fairhope, Wa­ port sweltered in a recent heat ny Gala will take a trip any­ a bit too much under his belt. but it must have the means to terman, and the Queens Victory. wave during the past two weeks. where. E. Graham, whose baking But he doesn't linger. Just a The. mercury touched 101 de­ do so. Here's how things look for the grees just as v/e convened for is tops, just came off the baux­ jolly hello and he's gone. The membership won't stand for any ite run,. rest of the month: HELP YOURSELF our first August meeting, and We'd like to mention that gasoffbase stuff. On August 17 we have the all hands were plenty pooped. That's ,why it is necessary to William Tilghman coming in to vote yes on the referendum on payoff after a Persian Gulf voy­ Just to make matters more disagreeable, the humidity went the General Fund assessment. age. She'll crew up here. The income of the Union has On August 22, the Thomas way up, top, and we were be­ " fallen off because of the drop Cresap is scheduled to payoff, ginning to wonder if we'd ever ilipiliiiiiipiilii in shipping. It's simple to see then sign on for the Persian see the end of this blast-furnace _ weather. that, unless our General Fund Gulf run. You couldn't exactly Blame is strengthened, the Union can­ The Zane Grey, which makes not long maintain every one of the same run, wiU arrive on ships for not coming in here the services it now offers. August 26, when she will pay­ during the almost overwhelming A "yes" vote on the ballot off and sign on a crew for an­ heat. Maybe that's why Boston wasn't much of a payoff port. - will insure your security by giv­ other voyage. Most of our activity was con­ ing the Union the needed means However, the forecast is not fined to calling on ships in tran­ to continue the fight in your be­ always so bright. It just hap­ sit. V half. pens this time that four of the Well, Brothers', the Port of five ships that make the run Among these were the Canton Baltimore regrets to announce regularly are coming in almost Victory, Waterman; Kenyon Vic­ tory, Isthmian; The Cabins, The that a real friend of the seamen at the same time. here will be lost to us. Dr. Wil­ Thereafter, things will prob­ Cabins Company, Inc.; Steel Sea­ son of the Baltimore Marine ably slow down a bit. And we farer, and the Steel Executive, Hospital will soon be leaving his might add that there are enough Isthmian. post here, and all hands sure men on the beach here to take All were in pretty good shape, will miss him. care of whatever needs we may except for the Steel Seafarer, which carried some overtime He has always gone out of have in filling jobs. his way to offer a helping hand Don't forget that we are vot­ beefs. They will be settled at and" provide first-class treat­ ing on the General Fund assess­ the port of payoff. ment for ailing seamen. In fact, ment. It is your duty as a good ALL 'FORE' IT that has been true of the entire Union man to cast your vote. Big social note of the moment This quintet of Seafarers, crewmembers aboard the SS staff of the hospital. Yarmouth, make the rounds of the Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Your own security is involved, is that all hands aboard the SS We all want to wish Dr. Wil­ so why not get on down to the Yarmouth have gone in for golf golf course every time the summer cruise ship hits the son/the best of luck in taking up Hall and vote "yes?" From the in a big way. Mike Buckley and northern port. Kneeling, left to right, are Tom Fleming, Bob his duties elsewhere. Wherever \yay the boys out here are talk- Donald Hodge, both watchmen Waehler and Stan Cuslak. Standing; McKenna and Phil he does go, seamen will be meet­ ing, it seems that this port will j on the Yarmouth, are serving as Graduzzi. Brother Waehler interested his shipmates in the ing a friend. go aU-out for the assessment. 1 caddies for the crew while the 'game and they've taken to it like ducks to water. Pipe-Line Run Liberties Hit Wilmington Boston Hot? Suits 'Em To A Tee—In Yarmouth Illlljjip �Friday. August 19, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fire The SS Puerto Rico Steps Off Proudly NEW YORK, Aug. 18—The trim, new Bull Lines passenger ship Puerto Rico today sailed proudly from Brooklyn's Pier 22 on her maiden voyage to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. There was every indication that the initial run would be a huge success. Since the vessel's arrival in New York from the Maryland Drydocks several weeks ago, the Puerto Rico's crack, 120-man Seafarers crew had been hard at work readying the liner for service. With the preliminary job over, the complement of SIU rrien aboard was determined to prove that passenger ships under Seafarers contracts would provide service" equal to, if not better than, any in the world. The 7,114-gross-ton liner, which has 199 first-class accommodations, will maintain a regular service, leaving New York every second Thursday for the three and onehalf day voyage to San Juan, arriving there Monday and leaving the following day for Ciudad Trujillo. Holding down the Stewardesses' posts on the proud Bull Lines vessel are Hilda Revesz (left) and Eva Castleberry, shown here on the stairway from the main deck. Chief Baker C. Voss (left) and Chef W. J. Reedy, photo­ graphed in the ship's streamlined gaJley, know full well that well-fed passengers are a first-rate advertisement. 4. 4. i Like everything else on the trim passenger ship, the pan­ try is a shining example of cleanliness and competence. Here are some of the lads as they were preparing crisp salads that will make the Puerto Rico's food something passengers will enjoy remem­ bering. From left to right are Marty Badger, Pantryman; Dan Malenfant. Chief Pantryman; Ed Adamko, Second Cook; Walter Patterson and Joe Demuth, Pantrymen. 4 4 4 4 4 4 In photo left are some of the Black Gang who are respon­ sible for the precision func­ tioning of the Puerto Rico's engine room. From left to right: Fred Barthes, Electri­ cian; John Van Dyke, Oiler; Ed SauL Wiper; Francis Pannette. Utility; Tony Salorio, Second Engineer; Danny Morin, Danny Haire and E. McCambridge. Seated is Victor Gustafson, Watertender. PHOTO RIGHT—Despite the load of wire he's toting up engine room Jadder, Charles Duncan (Wiper) is all smiles —probably because he's satis­ fied -that all's well on the Puerto Rico. 4 4 4^ • Spic and span and ready to help give the finest shipboard service available anywhere are the Puerto Rico's bellboys Joe Kotalik (front) and Richard Miller. Both are old hands at the job. �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Auguai 19. 1949 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Deck Gang Man Killed In Accident Aboard SS Edith At Galveston Pier ON THE VOYAGE TO GREECE Charles E. Scott, 19-year-old Seafarer, was killed aboard die SS Edith, Bull Lines, in Galveston on July 14, when a winch cable snapped and struck him on the side of the head, the LOG has been informed. The Edith was being worked at Pier 35 at the time of the accident. * Scott was rushed to St. Mary's hospital but was pronounced > dead on arrival. Brother Scott, an OS, was working near the Edith's No. 2 hatch when the fatal accident occured. Galveston police report­ ed that as the hatch cover was being lowered into place a pin slipped from the winch. The Edith's Deck Delegate said that Navarackas was lower­ ing No. 3 lifeboat into the stream when a faulty releasing gear caused him to plunge into the water and drown. On May 21 last, the Edith had another shipboard accident while hatch covers were being lower­ ed at Port Sulphur, La,, Mazur said. '. CABLE SNAPPED The heavy hatch cover fell free, then snapped the cable, which came down on Scott's head, the police said. The Coast Guard called a hear­ ing on the afternoon of the ac­ cident at which all witnesses testified. A. P. Mazur, the Edith's Deck Delegate told the LOG that the results of the hearing CHARLES E. SCOTT had not yet been disclosed. Brother Mazur said that Scott's gard for the young Seafarer, a death shocked his shipmates, native of New York City. all of whom had the highest re TOUGH-LUCK In reporting the accHent to As the LOG went to press, the LOG, Brother Mazur said the following message from that the Edith had been having the family of Charles E. a run of tough luck. He recall­ Scott, addressed to his ship­ ed that crewmember Stanley mates. was received at Union Navarackas lost his life about a year ago in a mishap in the Headquarters: Mississippi River. "It is with a feeling of very deep and lasting grati­ tude that the bereaved family of your late shipmate. Charles E. Scott, wish to acknowledge your warm of­ STEEL APPRENTICE. May 9 ferings of sincere sympathy — Charles Loesch. Chairman; and financial aid. May God Henry M. Murranks^ Secretary. bless you and grimt you AU hands are to try to keep safe journeys in the future. unauthorized persons out of mid­ "Gratefully yours in his ship housing. Water coolers are to be repaired; cooler in passage­ memory." way to be turned off while ship SETS FIRE A topping lift parted, throw­ ing off sparks that caused a large flash fire on deck and smoldering fires in the No. 4 and No. 5 hatches. Mazur said that it took two hours of in­ tense effort to extinguish the fires but that no one had been hurt. Of the accident in which Brother Scott lost his life, Ma­ zur said: "At this time we (Edith crew) would like to commend the Port Agent and Patrolman of the Port of Galveston for their prompt cooperation and assist­ ance, which they immediately gave after this accident." Brother Scott is survived by his mother, Mrs. W. Scott of 173 East 122 Street, New York City. t Deck Gang of Waterman's Ponce de Leon assembles on deck for photo by shipmate Larry Kretzel. Standing, left to right: Frank Knight. Touchon. Janicke. "Mac" McCormack. Hansen. Eddie Fields and Uno. Kneeling, left.to right: Andrew Hemphill. Little. McGowan. Jones and Bob Humphrey. Brother Humphrey submitted the photo. SIU Crew Hailed As Model By Passenger On SS Harry T The model job performed by the SIU crew of the SS Harry T, Mar-Trade, drew glowing praise from a passenger aboard the ship on the recent voyage to Europe. ~ ~~ * The passenger. Father Will­ iam J. Gordon, professor of labor economics at Villanova College, in a letter to Union Headquar­ Union activities were discussed ters declared: for the benefit of new members. "Personally, 1 think that the labor-relations pattern aboard this vessel could easily serve as a model for all of our merchant ships." Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings FLEEING COMMUNIST RULE After four days on the Adriatic sea, four Yugoslavia refugees who fled from the communist-controlled country, were picked up by the Venice-bound SS Gateway City. The anti-communists were left at a rehabilitation camp in the city, according to crewmember Bill Zarkas. Photo above shows -the Yugoslavs pulling alongside the Waterman ship, whose ladder has already been lowered. is in port. Delegates gave their reports. William Glick was elec­ ted Ship's Delegate. He will see Mate about changing the clock in the messroom. One minute of silence observed in memory of Brothers lost at sea. STRICT REPRESENTATION X ii, ^ Father Gordon added that "the EDITH. May 22—R. H. NicholCaptain is very pleased with the XXX son. Chairman: Louis Rizzo. Sec­ way things are going even retary. Department delegates CAPE MOHICAN. May 8 — though Ray Pulliam (Ship's Del­ made their reports. Deck Dele­ McHale. Chairman; R. Sirois. egate) holds back no punches in gate bringing up beef about Secretary. No beefs. in any of defending the rights of the men launch service. During discussion the departments, except for oneunder the agreement. Frankly, on launch service Engine Dele­ half hour of overtime disputed have been very pleasantly sur­ gate revealed that he had tried in Engine Department. Motion 1 prised." to make some satisfactory ar­ by O'Malley. seconded by Graf, While he had nothing but com­ rangements but had had no luck, recommending that crew be sup­ mendation for the entire crew. as the Sheriff prohibits the boats plied with cots, bedsprings and Father Gordon specifically men­ mattresses-and that same be in­ from coming out of the anchor­ tioned Pulliam and George Bry­ cluded as a major item on the age: Motion carried to turn in an, the Harry T's Steward. He repair list. Motion by Cinlron. stand-by overtime to Patrolman. said that Pulliam was "very cap­ seconded by O'Malley. carried Members found explanation given by Brother whose conduct recommending that if agreeable able," and very well-liked by the was criticized to be unsatisfac­ to crew, that cold supper be officers as well as the unlicens­ tory. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 served on night before payoff ed men. PM after one minute of silence night in order to give Stewards Of Brother Bryan, the Rever­ in memory of departed Brothers. Department opportunity to get end said, "he is the most hos­ finished early. Motion carried to pitable man 1 have ever met." placeTock on cleaning gear lock­ LIKED SIU MEETING er, with one key to be given Father Gordon also said that to each department. he attended a shipboard meeting, X X which he thought was ably con­ ROBIN GOODFELLOW. April SEATRAIN TEXAS. May 14— ducted. 20 — Bernard Macey. Chairman; Tom Plunkeil. ^ Chairman; L. The Villanova professor wrote Mike Zelonka. Secretary. Dele­ Willis, Secretary. Ship's Dele­ that "if the rest of the trip in gates reported no beefs. New gate reported that all repairs had Europe is as pleasant as the voy­ Business: Motion carried to have been made. Aside from three age across, 1 will be very happy, no one discharged if person was hours of disputed overtime in indeed." loggpd and have Patrolman Deck Department, there were no He concluded his letter to the check log book. Motion carried beefs. Motion carried calling for SIU by expressing his "best to have Patrolman investigate a vote of confidence in the Ship's wishes for the success of your the reason men have been forced Delegate, H. O. Tennant. Re- efforts in behalf of our mer­ to pay for penicillin. Education: chant seamen." (Cqnthrued on Page 7) �Friday. August 19* 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings (Continued from Page 6) quested that a new potato locker be procured and that lower^decks be cleaned. The toaster In the saloon is to be repaired. Recom­ mended that everyone make a contribirtion to the Steward at payoff, all proceeds to be sent to the Marine Hospital at Fort Stanton, N. M. Beefs are to be brought up at meeting and not elsewhere. MALDEN VICTORY. May 29— Campbell. Chairman; Burke. Sec­ retary. Ship's Delegate McCulloch reported that he had wired proceeds of collection to Brother Young in Seattle Marine Hospit­ al, where he is being treated for injuries suffered ashore while a member of crew. McCullbch showed receipt for the money. Chief Electrician was given note of thanks for buying and show­ ing motion pictures to crew. ried to have fresh water pipe extended from laundry to out­ side deck via the bulkhead for use of longshoremen. This was recommended in order to keep unauthorized persons out of pas­ sageways and vicinity of crews foc'sles. 4 4. 4 CAPE NOME. May 15 —Fred Shaia. Chairman; James Boyles. Secretary. Some disputed over­ time in Engine and Deck Depart­ ments, no beefs in Stewards. Mo­ tion by Shaia seconded and car­ ried that any speaker offering motion have his name and book number recorded in the minutes. Motion by Smith, seconded by Fricks. that stores be checked by Patrolman before the signon. Men are to soak clothes in buckets and not in laundry room sinks. Ship's Delegate is to see Port Steward about De­ partment heads receiving enough supplies for their men. Page Seven £11/14 PROTECT YOUR BOOK! AvaLlal>ie atall AeG Brai^cKKall^ dBor $l.5o Ba^amonleatherdObldets. slopchest is opened. On next voyage, recreation room is to be used for card playing, insted of the messroom. Steward is to call for new books for library; old books to be returned to recre ation room upon arrival in port " 4. 4. i PORTMAR. May 29 — Bill Hendershot. Chairman; Max Beck. Secrelary. Motion carried that no one is to sign off unt STEEL. KING, May 22—Earl all overtime has been checked Young. Chairman; Gene Flowers. by boarding Patrolman. Dele Secretary. Gene Flowers elected gates, reported all okay. A three Ship's Delegate. Deck Delegate man committee was elected to Tannehill reported overtime dis­ look into matter of buying wash puted in his department. Under ing machine for crew's use. A1 Education, he discussed the Anderson discussed situation on things the Union stands for and 4 4 4 By HANK the Great Lakes and recom advised all hands to read Union SEATRAIN NEW ORLE.' :JS. mended that some men try to literature brought aboard ship While there's great unemployment for American seamen get up there so there won't be June 4 — Brown, Chairman; Ca­ from the Hall. and thousands of ships laying idle in bone-yards, the Pana­ pote. Secretary. McKay elected any shortage of SIU men for manian merchant fleet is the fourth largest in the world— the ships. One minute of silence Ship's Delegate. Deck Delegate with 600 to 800 ships. In fact, a New York steamship company reported one beef pending; none in memory of departed Brothers, operates 41 ships. The sooner these "runaway" ships axe back in other departments. Suggested 4. 4. in the American merchant marine the better—for our seamen PETROLITE. June 1—Frank that coat hangars be obtained ...There sure are a lot of Seafarers in town with mustaches. for ship. Delegates to» make up Livingston. Chairman; Robert E. One of them is Charlie Bush—who sailed in three weeks ago repair lists now that ship is Bishop. Secretary. Repair list re ...And this week there was Brother Crowley who raised his going into drydock. Crew is not ferred to Ship's Delegate. Mo mustache after a voyage on the Robin Trent... Brother "Wally" to leave clothes boiling in the tion carried that recreation room laundry buckets. One minute o: Wallace says favorite bars for SIU brothers are the Penguin ^ be taken care of by all depart­ Bar in Lorenco Marques, Southeast Africa emd the Ambassador CITY OF ALMA. May 26 — ments, starting this week with silence for departed Brothers. Bar in Rotterdcun, Holland... Steward Harold Peeler is prob­ Joseph Felton. Chairman; C. Wil­ the Engine gang. Suggested that SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. ably still in town...To Bill Gray. Ship's Delegate aboard the son. Secretary. Deck Delegate re­ schedule be worked out to per­ Seatrain New Jersey—a bundle of LOGs for Seatrain men ported that disputed overtime mit all departments to use wash­ May 23 — John Jellette. Chair­ will be available in John's Bar over in Edgewater. New Jersey. had been settled by Patrolman. ing machine at regular time so man; W. Connor. Secretary. Dry Motions carried: to wire port that there will be no confusion cleaning man had pass taken 4 4 4 Happy birthday to Percy Boy- of the bauxite run. In "Amuay ahead and have Patrolman meet It was noted that most repairs away from him in New Jersey. ship upon arrival; that anyone had been done at the shipyarc Motions carried: That Ship's er, the humorist of New Orleans, Bay. Venezuela, where American performing on ship to be brought and by ship's personnel. Remain­ Delegate speak to Patrolman who is now aboard the Isthmian beer sells for two boli^ ^ vars (which is sixty cents in up on charges. Suggested that ing items are to be shipped to about having 4 to 8 lockers in Engine * Department's foc'sles scow, steel Advocate. Percy has Americano currency) he met anfood left over after meals be Baton Rouge by the company. ports and hasn't other electrician, Ed Larkin, moved; that Ship's Delegate see been in five left in the pantry. One minute Chief Mate about having poop navigated ashore yet. No doubt who's been working ashore. Broof silence in memory of depart­ deck washed down once a day; he'll take some last-minute bear- ther Johnston is due in New ed Brothers. that Ship's Delegate speak to ings and celebrate his birthday York around October time . . . 4. t t Patrolman about men missing on August 28 when the ship sails Speaking of New Orleans, BroOREMAR. May 24—C. Parker. ship. Chief Mate agreed to have from Calcutta... From New Or- ther Jack Parker is now aboard Chairmem; W. J. Fogarty. Sec­ poop deck washed as requested. leans we have word from Bro- a ship in La Guaira, Venezuela, retary. Delegates reported that ther James Johnston, Chief Elec- and Brother Thomas "Rocky" all was running smooth in three 4 4 4 EDITH. May 22—R. H. Nichol­ trician on the Alcoa Ranger for Benson is aboard the SS Del departments. Charles Omahundru son. Chairman; Louis Rizzo. Sec­ two trips, that he's slightly tired Santos now in Rio de Janeiro. elected Ship's Delegate. Motion retary. One beef in Deck Depart­ carried to have Patrolman an­ 4; 4. 4 4 4 4 We hear from Bill Rowe, here in New York, that Brother FAIRLAND. May 15 — Ralph ment about launch service. This nounce over loud speaker in the Bill Chapman may still be in the New Orleans Marine hospi­ Hall that permit men ride with DePaolo. Chairman; Frank Har­ beef was discussed thoroughly; tal. Speedy recovery. Bill...Roy Grundner and Ziggy Wydra him to the docks to take jobs per. Secretary. After delegates Engine Delegate tried to make are two of the many Seafarers aboard the SS Puerto Rico... in case there are any pier head reports, a motion carried rec- arrangements for service but had Leo Siarkowski, in New York now after his Waterman scow jumps. This will prevent non­ commending that matter of food no success. He found out that was bone-yarded, is waiting for his shipmate, Ozzie Okray, union men from getting the jobs. supplies be taken up with New Sheriff prohibited boats from due in soon from his homesteading ship the Algonquin Vic­ York Patrolman unless requis- coming out to the anchorage. Mo­ tory ... Seafarers Birth Department—Congratulations to Mr. & tions are filled more accurately. tion carried to turn standby Mrs. Leo Feher of Weehawken, New Jersey. They are the Port Steward has been swinging overtime over to Patrolman for heavy red pencil. Motion carried settlement. One minute of siproud mom and pop of a boy weighing 7 lbs. 8 ounces... to check slopchest and list to be ence in memory of our departed There are probably a lot of brothers who are laughing at the turned over to Patrolman to Brothers. sight of the ship—which looked like a short stool—which was 4- 4i 4. make sure it is more adequately pictured in the newspapers recently. The inventor of this 4 4 4 SOUTHSTAR. May 29 — Hay ^ stocked for essential items. Ship's ROBIN TRENT. May 29 —F. sea-going stool claims his twin-hulled vessel can revolutionize Queen. Chairman; W. J. Walsh. Delegate Fred Travis. Electric- Gorenflo, Chairman; Pat Murphy, ocean travel for passengers because it has no roll at high Secretary. Ship's Delegate Ray ian, wished it to be stated in Secretary. Motion carried sug­ speed. Well, that's what he says, anyway. Queen. Deck Delegate E. H. Den- the record that this crew is 100 gesting that ship's office be con­ 4 4 4 chy and Engine Delegate J. Ter- percent SIU. He added that it verted into quarters for Bosun The SEAFARER'S LOG will Clement llospedales is all ready raciano reported no beefs. Stew­ had been a great pleasure to and Carpenter, as their present be sailing free of cost to the to turn to shipping out with his ards Delegate C. Gilbert stated represent the boys because of quarters are in bad condition. homes of the following brothers: mustache after doing some vaca­ that two hours daily is to be their good fellowship and spirit Motion carried calling for meettioning ... Brothers, the voting is paid to Second Cook for break­ of cooperation. mg with Patrolman before pay­ Charles Albury of" New York, still going on for the new assess­ ing out meals and" doing all off to discuss needed repairs and William Barne of Alabama, Jack ment which would immediately 4. 4. 4. heavy work for Chief Cook, who ROBIN WENTLEY. June 5 — things in general. Captain was Allen of Alabama, Glen Bene- strengthen the Union and various has been placed on light duty Stanley G o n d z e r. Chairman; consulted about a spare room field of Florida, Clement Brunet organizational and educational by US Army doctor in Trieste. Ricky Molika. Secretary. All re­ for ironing facilities. He said of Louisiana, Joe Morgan of programs. It's your right to vote Messman is to appear before pairs listed during last trip were be had to gpt approval from the j North Carolina, James Pugh of and to vote right for the SIU ... trial committee before shipping taken care of. Except for dis­ office. This matter to be taken Louisiana ... Brother Jack Green­ Brothers, keep your jobs ship­ for missing ship in Genoa, in- puted overtime in Engine Die- up with the Patrolman. Ship's haw, the oldtimer, is in town, shape aboard ship. Protect your ciurring loss of wages for one partment delegates had no beefs unds are to be used to have j after some hospitalization. "Rope- agreement by doing the jobs the man 'because no replacement to report. Motion carried to have washing machine repaired. Leo yarn" Jack says he'll probably SlU-way—the right way. Hold was required. Notice is to be ship fumigated; previous job 'igg volunteered to take care do some homesteading on one of those meetings — and keep the posted at least six hours before was imsatisfacfory. Motion car­ of the ship's library. i the Seatrain scows . . . Brother ships clean and happy. attd-IdeiatiCiicatwaW'£oldeAr, tuitlv -the SJU tcheeX otv the CdVCr, (AJUI fegf ^four IwK a3i«^ iVt Coti3iition-. CUT and RUN �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS Friday. August 19. 1949 LOG Penmar Survivor Says He Lost Out When Spirits Were Unveiled In Raft BETTER WATCH YOUR STEP, BROTHERS I 1^ ^, / f . a me it was a tongue-swallowing when, in his brief statement to ordeal. -It was strictly a bum go the LOG, he attempted to de­ Shipping being what it is, from the start, for the Penmar, scribe the crowded condition of - felt that the next few,weeks I'd after leaving Halifax had to be the life boat and the two rafts. have to be on the beach would turned back because of her in­ (The ones who had lifesuits took be well-spent by my entering ability to hold her speed in a turns on them with the others, the dry-dock for a repair job. seven-knot convoy. Luck rode for a good sea was still running So here I am in the New Or­ with us into Halifax for we were and everyone on the raft was leans Marine Hospital. unescorted but made it to later assured of being continually wet.) With one week already behind join a five-knot convoy. The two rafts were lashed to­ me here and with . about three Things ran smoothly and then gether, then a line was attached more to go, I truthfully want to the subs started to work the froih one of them to a lifeboat say that nowhere have I been convoy over, sinking a ship here to make sure we all remained in treated more thoughtfully or and one there. Then we ran into one group. When my turn came considerately by everyone from a beauty of a North Atlantic to relieve a man on a raft, orderlies on up. I strongly rec­ storm that smashed to pieces one was glad of the change. At least ommend the New Orleans Ma­ of our two lifeboats. And to top on the raft you could stretch rine Hospital to anyone who it off, we lost our convoy. The out fuU length. There were about plans on entering a drydock. storm smashed into the aft deck 50 men in the boat, which was While out on pass the other quarters and into the aft below buUt for about half that many, day I stopped at the Hall to deck quarters and caused us to reminding me of the subway see who was in town and I lose most of our gear, including rush in New York. picked up copies of the LOG the rubber suits. DARK SECRET Playing piraies? No, these uncomfortable lads are just to read on my return to the But one thing I hadn't known pollywogs awaiting the initiation that will make shellbacks DOWN THE DRAIN hospital. On reading that night The seas also kicked into our about was Brother Zielinski's out of them in ceremony held aboard the Del Sud, as the I noticed several articles of in­ storerooms and on coming out bottle of gin. If I had known Mississippi cruise ship crossed the Equator on a recent trip. terest. into the alleyways they brought about it, I surely wouldn't have Photo was submitted by Paul Fernandez. RECALLS RUGGED DAYS macaroni, bread, etc., along to cussed him out for being so The first was in "Here's What plug the scuppers to add to our heavy. I Think" on page 5 of the June woes. We ate one cooked meal At any rate, after being 10 issue, in which the question in two days because the incoming heroes in dungarees" for three was "What incident gave you seas broke through the skylight days, the Coast Guard cutter Bibb fished us out of the drink. We the greatest thrill of your sea­ and knocked out our galley. later wanted to kick up a fund Then one afternoon our naval going career?" to pay back for the gear the Brothel Benno Zielinski, Deck gun crew fought off a surface Coast Guardsmen furnished us, Engineer, stated his as the tor­ sub attack. One gun crewman CHARLES A. FLETCHER ANTHONY ADNRIOLA but this was nixed as "out of pedoing and sinking of the SS was swept overboard and lost, order." They were a good bunch. Penmar, Calmar. Brother Ziel- despite the fact that we turned Contact Herbert P. Sklar, 262 Get in touch with Mrs. Jo­ sinski niay or may not remem­ back and threw dunnage over­ We did have a plaque made to Washington St., Boston, Mass. hanna Fletcher, 10 Miner St.,. ber one of the two Oilers who board, hoping to give the man secure to the bulkhead of the Hudson, Pa. Si 4. were in the same lifeboat with something to float on if he found Bibb. THOMAS V. DRZEWICKI 4 4 4 him when it hit the water after it. This happened in the middle It's too bad some of the mar­ EDDIE DEVLIN the ship was struck by the "tin of a steering control breakdown. tinets in shoreside CG' jobs are Get in touch with Local Board stiU trying to police the mer­ No. 4, 901 West 8th St., Wilming­ Otto McLean of 2404 Deers (Nice, huh?) fish." St., New Orleans, La., would We got underway again and chant marine instead of trying ton, Delaware. I haven't seen him since, but like to know your address. I'd sure like to. I ran into the when I went on watch at 8 PM to use their dubious talents to t t 4 JAMES J. GORMAN 4 4 4 Bosun of the same ship about I went below very sadly. Those help it out in the same man­ EDWARD RYDON three years ago in France, and men not on watch were sitting ner as did the crew and officers Write your mother at 2147 the First Mate at the Battery in in the messroom betting on what of the Bibb. Get in touch with your broth­ 33rd Street, Astoria, N. Y. Later the Army took us under New York two years later. Also time we would get hit by a "tin er, Fred, at 361 West 22 St., 4 4 4 "Cut and Run Hank," who was fish." (The Bosun won. He said their wing in a camp in Iceland, New York City. GEORGE RAY BROWN 10 PM. We got it about 9:50 PM.) where we spent another two also with us. 4 4 4 Brother Zielinski may put the Brother Zielinski surely made weeks. The two weeks more Get in touch with John DreiFRANK PASCHANG experience as a big thriU, but to a masterpiece of understatement aboard the old Seminole. Still sch, 1175 Evergreen Ave., Bronx two weeks after that we payed 59, N.Y. Your radio filter has been sent off in New York. to your home by George Leide4 4 4 ON DECK OF THE STEEL ADVOCATE Paul T. Cassidy mann. LEO J. WHITE To the Editor; ."S;i MARINE WOWS BUDDIES WITH SIU'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS These Seafarers aboard the Isthmian scow certainly look contented, if the smiles mean anything. In front row. left to right; M. T. Coffman, AB; F. Bona, OS; B. Smith, Bosun; F. Alusson, Dk. Maint.; J. A. MacKenzzie, AB: L. Dixon. Rear row: T. Snow, OS; R. Comstock, AB; T. Patton, AB; N. Mamat, AB; Third Cook, end T. Madias, Dk. Maint. Ship's Delegate MaoKenzie sent photo to LOG. To the Editor: Just a few lines to let you know that I enjoy the LOG very much. I've just returned from Guam after an eight-month stay, and in all my seagoing career I've never hit a port as dead as that one. I'm looking forward to the day when I can go back to sea with the SIU. I have my whole outfit inter­ ested in the SIU and they can't believe our Union has done so much for the men in maritime. I would appreciate it if you would send me a copy of the agreement so I can prove that what I tell them is so on SIUcontracted ships. I'd like to hear from old ship­ mates. Write me at Maint. Co., 1st Prov. CSG, Daggett Annex, Barstow, Calif. PFC O. L. Richardson, USMC Serial No. 1087532 Please get in touch with your wife, care of Mrs. Helen Banach, 296 Harding St., Worcester 4, Mass. 4 4 4 CHARLES E. DEMERS Get in touch with your wife immediately. She says that it is JAMES E. ROSE, AB urgent. Address is 25 Hecla St., - SS Sieel Artisan Dorchester, Mass. 4 4 4 The Isthmi^ Steamship Com- . JAMES F. KANE pany'itrequests that you call at Your mother, Mrs. Mary Kane, their office at 68 Trinity Place, ^ 162 Bolton St., So. Boston 27, New York City. You may have Mass^, asks that you get in some money due. 4 4, 4 touch with her as soon as pos­ OSWALD W. PEDERSON sible. 4 4 4 You may collect $29.22 trans­ JAMES J. GORMAN portation money by calling at Your mother has been wor­ the Actium Steamship Company ried about you and asks that office at 44 Whitehall St., New you please drop her a note at York City. 2147 33rd St., Astoria 5, N.Y. SS TELFAIR STOCKTON 4 4 4 SS ALCOA RUNNER CREW Crew, who paid off in New Crewmembers of this vessel York on Saturday, July 30, has who are owed money by Bill transportation coming. Write to Gonsalves should write to him John M. Carras, Inc., 24 State " Street, New York. . care of the New York Hall. �Friday, August 19, 1949 THE SEAFARERS —AND NOBODY GOT CLIPPED, EITHER LOG Labor, For(;ed Into Political Arena, Can't Duck Challenge, Member Says To the Editor: The deck of the SS Chrysanthysiar resembled a busy Times Square tonsorial parlor during a recent trip when it was discovered that all hands needed their locks trimmed. Here are a couple of crewmen being prettied up in photo by Luis Ramirez. FWT. Year On Ship Ripens A Man For Vacation lilllll WW''''"''' mmm To the Editor: Even though I have a wife and five papooses I put my crossmark on rule No. 1, when we had a referendum last spring on the question of the transportation yule. (Rule No. 1 was the one for­ merly in effect which required that where transportation was due a crew, all hands must ac­ cept it and get off the ship. Rule No. 2, which was adopted in the referendum last fall and which is now in effect, made acceptance of transportation money optional. If a crewmember accepts it, he must get off the ship and have a re­ placement sent from the Hall. Those who do not accept the transportation money may Stay on board. —Ed. Note) Now let's do something about homesteaders. After a man has put in a year on a ship, let him take his vacation pay and get off and give his Brothers in ]the SIU a break. GOOD FOR ALL It will do us all good. After toe year, a man should be A guy didn't have to go shaggy on the Raphael Semmes either, as this shot of Ralph Padilla in the barber's chair shows. Brother Nick Coratti did the shearing. ready to take his vacation money and make an opening for some­ one else. He certainly should have accumulated some money by then. I have a wife and five kids and I've had three vacations dur­ ing the past year due to the old transportation rule. But I'm not kicking. If only we can get these homesteaders to take a vaca­ tion before they die of old age on these steady run ships. I'd like to see some letters from SIU Brothers on the homesteading question. Jesse (Cherokee) Joy I was thoroughly aroused by Brother Raymond's article in the June 10 issue of the LOG. It was both timely and tactful. And it brought to mind the par­ allel between the SIU and the United States just before the na­ tion entered World War II, end­ ing a policy of theoretic isolation but all the time being drawn in­ to the larger waters of external activity by the strong tide of circumstances. We can no more forego poli­ tical action today than we. can our fight for wages and condi­ tions, so inextricably are the two entwined. Even if we had a free choice in the matter, the dye would be cast for participation on the ground of principle. We as working men have been struck a low blow and should retaliate by fighting it out with our political foes in every mu­ nicipal, state and national elec­ tion to be held. Did not Taft and Hartley by a negative pro­ cess push our union and other unions into the political arena' when they insisted on officials swearing they were not mem­ bers of the communist party? CLOSED SHOP OUT Did they not invade the sanc­ tity of conscience of each indi­ vidual member when they said we must work with scabs, who would share all of our benefits but none of our obligations (closed shop outlawed); or when they, would compel us to act as strike breakers, possibly to the end of self-destruction, if our members hit the bricks in "a legi­ timate beef (secondary boycotts outlawed)? The implications and insults contained in the law leave us no recourse but action. There­ fore, when the looming battle for the senatorial seat in Florida takes place,, the SIU should ex­ pend every energy to see that our friend, Claude Pepper, is returned the winner over that labor-baiting open-shopper, Tom Watson. But this is only one of the many campaigns to be fought. Up to the last presidential el­ ection, most seamen were poli­ tically passive. With the exten­ sion of the absentee ballot to sailors, however, that situation may change. Certainly, we Sea­ farers must alert ourselves to effective use of the ballot. In these days of rapidly diminish­ ing jobs due to Panamanian reg­ istries, boneyards, a meddling Coast Guard, we must exert every pressure to maintain our present economic status. BIG OPPORTUNITIES We must get our families and friends to support candidates sympathetic with our views. Fac­ ed with peculiar difficulties, but also with immense opportunities, we can become politically as­ sertive and give those views force of law. What better way can we destroy the myth spread by the Peglerian school of prop­ agandists that seamen are sec­ ond-class citizens? It is up to us to weld work­ ing people with separate econ­ omic interests into a cohesive constructive voting unit. We have got to show them that ours is a common cause. When the employers dictated the Taft-Hart­ ley law, they aimed, it at the workers. Try to bring the seem­ ing incompatibles together. For example, join, or get those close to you to join the consumers' cooperative in your neighbor­ hood. By this means some con­ tact may be formed between or­ ganized workers, unorganized small farmers and white collar workers. Together, these three elements could guarantee elec­ tion of any worthy candidate. It should be remembered, how­ ever, that when the Seafarers enter the political field, it is no short-run, short-range proposi­ tion. Victories that are won should be followed up to con­ solidate gains. Too often in the past workers withdrew from poli­ tics once they saw their pro­ grams enacted into law. When enforcement failed to follow, what should have been positive law was reduced to the status of abstract political philosophy. Nevertheless, labor has nc mean record of political achieve­ ment. Its courageous, uphill struggles for reform produced the following: a free press, pub­ lic education, abolition of im­ prisonment for debt, end of con­ vict labor, elimination of prop­ erty qualifications, establishment of the eight-hour day, abolition of the yellow-dog contract, health and safety laws, social security and old age pensions, workihen's compensation and many others. The SIU has evolved to meet new conditions in maritime as Remove Halo And Act Human, McKay Tells '100%ers' To Ihe Editor: ' Quite often, I read about people who are in the habit of hollering about being 100 per­ cent Union, In the first place, if iBome of these people were to take stock of themselves, they might find they rate zero in the ranks of labor. The so-called 100 percent imion man is about as extinct as the dodo bird. As much as the rest of us try to live up to the best principles ,of .unionism, we all slip once in iawhile. Here are a few things for the feo-called 100 percenter to ask himself: Is all the clothing he wears, even to his shoestrings manufactured by organized la­ bor? Were they purchased in a tmion store? Is he sure that the restaurant where he eats em­ ploys 100 percent union help? Was the food that he ate, raised or butchered by union men and women? How about his pet ginmill? Was the barkeep and others strictly union help? How about hs take-home bottle and con­ tents, did he look to see if these were put out by union labor? Chances are no. Every­ thing that this 100 percenter wants is okay. But he thinks we ought to get rid of the poor guy who is only a poor 95 percenter. Now if these same characters are merely referring to the fapt that they are 100 percent SIU and are only interested in doing a good job for the SIU, here are a few things for them to remember: Always boost your union, but not in the ginmills. Help it to expand. Be sure and inform the Page Nine men who sail unorganized ships just what the SIU can do for them. Help your organizers to organize. Don't stick' your ship­ mates for money or standing watches. Work and live up to the Union contract. Keep your name out of the log book and away from the Coast Guard. Oh yes, Mr. 100 percent, I have watched your kind in the more than 30 years that I have packed a Union book and I'm still looking for the 100 percent man, except, of course, where he exists in the minds of the so-called super militant, who usually turns out to be a mem­ ber of some other group or un­ ion. And generally his only aim is that of seeking to destroy the uhion which is able to secure for him decent wages and living conditions. Don't forget, that we as sea­ men have the natural failings as all other people in every walk of life. We try to correct the things that need correcting. We try to give our Union and every­ thing we have to help it carry on in the fight for a decent life for us all. Let me say in conclusion that no part of this article is aimed at any particular person. Merely at that small group that are supposedly 100 percent in every­ thing they do. Fortunately, those who are always critical of their shipmates and fellow union mem­ bers are only a very small minority. To err is but human, of course. But for anyone to think that he is always 100 percent right and that the correct things are only those that concern him personally—well, that stinks. William McKay new conditions developed. The Seafarers are dynamic and vital enough to be dependable for the future. It is not just enough for us to want a strong union, we must want it and work for it intelligently. To vote is not only a privilege, it is an obligation as well. We can use our collective intelli­ gence in many ways to good advantage to benefit our own cause. The public can be edu­ cated to our side through pam­ phlet distributions, door-to-door petitions and stump speeches. Of course, we must take care not to overemphasize these activities to the extent of giving second place to our basic economic job. Everything we do politically should be coordinated with the activities of the AFL Labor's League for' Political Education. We have the potential for a powerful lobby in Washington. This program may seem in­ adequate to some, ambitious to others. I am not concerned with the shape it wiU finally take, as long as we come up with some­ thing concrete. At any rate, whatever course of political ac­ tion we may decide on, it should be (1) a force for con­ structive good; (2) subordinate to our own primary economic purpose, and (3) permanent. Having long since attained our economic majority, we should move on to political maturity. Out of our path, NAM, the SIU's lobby is on its way! John Cole Crews Urged To Get Bound Copies Of Log To Ihe Editor: Bound volumes of the LOG have been available for some time now and many ships have them in their libraries and a considerable number of mem» bers have purchased copies for individual use. However, a large number of these bound volumes still remain on the shelves in Headquarters. This is perhaps due to the fact that ships' delegates have ne­ glected to notify the Patrolman at the payoffs that copies are wanted for the ships' libraries. As a result, crewmembers aboard these vessels have been deprived of the valuable store of information contained in the bound volumes. These bound LOGS are avail­ able in semi-annual editions for the past few years. They are attractively bound in durable covers. The cost per volume is $2.50, which is what the Union paid to have them bound. To get these handy reference books aboard each vessel, it is suggested that the ship's dele­ gates raise a fund, then present an order for the volumes want­ ed to the boarding Patrolman. An official receipt will be is­ sued for the amount received and the volumes ordered wiU be forwarded to the ship.,' Individuals desiring copies of the bound LOGs can obtain them at the fourth floor baggage room of the New Yoi-k Hall, or by writing to the Editor, SEA­ FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4. N.Y. Freddie Stewart �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS Friday. August ld> 194d LOG Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. D. Hall, 43372; Recording Secre­ tary, S. Bergeria, 7142; Reading Clerk, S. White, 38302. Minutes of other Branch meet­ ings read and accepted. Agent reported on shipping in this port. He mentioned that the Steel Flyer is due here on about Au­ gust 17, and that the SS Alexan­ der was paid off in the past week. Motion carried approving decision to sail Steel Flyer from Honolulu, since CIO unions had ignored longshore strike there. Shipping From July 27 To Aug. 10 PORT Boston New York. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savaimah Tampa. Mobile New Orleans Galveston West Coast GRAND TOTAL REG. DECK REG. ENG. REa STWDS. 15 154 56 109 42 13 11 88 60 80' 13 130 45 108 36 21 8 63 53 67 10 111 31 52 20 13 6 104 70 32 30 26 34 658 570 483 TOTAL REG. 38 395 132 269 98 47 25 255 183 179 90 1,711 SHIPPED DECK 6 78 43 60 40 3 9 107 64 IT 29 45^" SHIPPED SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. 5 73 40 54 31 3 8 97 60 16 23 410 TOTAL SHIPPED 6 67 31 4327 3 9 103 51 14 20 17 218 114 157 98 9 26 307 175 47 72 374 1,240 be excused from the meeting. One minute's silence observed in memory of departed Brothers. Under Good and Welfare, there was broad discussion on the possible ways the Hall could be improved.' Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM, with 120 members in attendance. 4 4 » MOBILE — Chairman, Louis Neira, 26993; Recording Secre­ tary, James L. Carroll, 50409; Reading Clerk, Harold J. Fischer. 59. Minutes of meetings in other Branches read and accepted. Port Agent Tanner reported on his recent trip to Washington, where he attended the meeting on the Panamanian boycott. He also spoke of the building repairs and reported on the prospect for shipping in the next two weeks. He concluded his report by urging the members to cast their ballots in the current ref­ erendum on the General Fund Palmer, T. M. Griffith and J. C. eral Fund assessment on which accepted as read. Patrolmen and and there was no reason for our Viera took the Union Oath of ballotting is now being conduct­ Dispatcher reported, as did the men to hold the bag for- them. Obligation. Under Good and ed. The Union film, "This Is The Hospital Committee. One minute Secretary-Treasurer's financial Welfare, membership discussed SIU," was shown and was en­ of silence in memory of departed report and Headquarters' report Panamanian boycott and man­ joyed by all hands. Meeting ad­ Brothers. 210 membprs were to the membership read and ac­ ning scale for Isthmian Stew­ journed at 8:25 PM, with 98 present when meeting adjourned cepted. Donald J. Stilley took ards Department. Many men members present. at 8 PM. the Union Oath of Obligation. spoke in favor of adoption of i i 4, Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM, the General Fund assessment, BALTIMORE — Chairman, A. SAVANNAH —Chairman, Jim with 145 members present. several of them pointing out that Bernstein, 2257; Recording Sec­ Drawdy, 28523; Recording Sec­ 4; the assessment represented only SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, the price of a round of drinks or retary, G. Maslerson, 20297; retary, L. E. Hodges, 255; Read­ W. McCuislion, 23138; Recording a few hours' entertainment Reading Clerk, A. Stansbury, ing Clerk, Jeff Gillette, 37060. assessment. Motion carried in­ Previous meetings' minutes, structing Agent to get competi­ Secretary, Roy Pierce, 46515; ashore. Meeting adjourned at 4683. tive bids on air-conditioning Reading Clerk, Pat Robertson, 8:45 PM, with 378 members Oath of Obligation was ad­ Secretary-Treasurer's financial ministered to Jim Spencer, John unit for the Hall. Secretaryreport and Headquarters' report 30148. present. Treasurer Hall reported on the A., Whittaker, Leo Stephenson, accepted ' as read. Port Agent Branch minutes read and ap­ S. t- X proved. Acting Agent reported BOSTON—Chairman, M. Nor- A. Lopez and Edward McCor- said that several men had been state of the Union. After Hall's that voting was going ahead ris, 5725; Recording Secretcury, B. mick. Previous meetings' min­ sent to ships calling here in report, which was well received, satisfactorily, with many men Lawson, 894; Reading Clerk, D. utes read and accepted^ Several transit. He said the William Car- the Union film, "This Is The. coming off ships to cast their Sheehan; 22856. men were excused from the ruth is expected to come out of SIU," was shown. Patrolmen's ballots. He said that Brother Minutes of previous meetings meeting by the membership, af­ drydock shortly, and added that and Dispatcher's reports wfere Tilley had notified him that ship­ in other Branches read and ac­ ter presenting valid reasons. Ag­ the Southland and the South- read and accepted. One minute ping for bookmen would be good cepted. Agent reported on the ent discussed shipping in Balti­ port are scheduled for payoffs in of silence in memory of de­ for the next two weeks in Wilmore during the past two weeks this port. Membetship Voted to parted Brothers. Meeting ad­ •' mington, as there were several and the possibilities for the com­ excuse two of the three men journed at 7:45 PM, with 258 vessels , on the Persian Gulf nin ing period. Headquarters' reports who had written in asking to members present. signing on. All beefs have been settled, he said. Patrolman and Dispatcher's reports read and ac­ status of shipping in this port. cepted. Trial committee was elec­ Patrolman and Dispatcher also ted to hear charges made made reports. Headquarters' re­ against a creWmember. Under port to the membership and Sec­ Good and Welfare, there was retary-Treasurer's financial report general discussion on the Hawaii read and approved. One minute longshore strike, interchangeable of silence in memory of departed shipping from port to port and Brothers. Meeting adjourned at on the General Fund assessment. 7:30 PM, with 59 bookmembers Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM. in attendance. t S, i. ,«p. h NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. GALVESTON—Chairman, Ray A BPnoKLr ccmiasmoH or wars reow THI aR*rAKeR8 too Johnny Johnston, 53; Recording Sweeney, 20; Recording Secre­ Secretary, Herman Troxclair, tary, Keith Alsop, 7311; Reading The Atlanic and Gulf District's recently inaugurated world-wide information service has 6743; Reading Clerk, Buck Ste­ Clerk, R. Wilburn, 37739. touched off unanimously favorable commeht among the Seafarers on the high seas. Response phens, 76. Galveston and other port min­ to the first two issues of the SEAFARERS BULLETIN, the bi-weekly digest of the leading news Charges read and trial com­ utes of previous meetings ac­ items from the SEAFARERS LOG which is airmailed to all SIU ships at sea, reveals that the cepted as read. Port Agent spoke mittee elected. Motion carried that charges against several on shipping of the past two Union's latest effort to keep all of its membership abreast of maritime events of interest is being members be referred to next v/eeks, and discussed the possi­ enthusiastically received by all hands. meeting in order to" give ac­ bilities of, the coming period. Accompanying the BULLETIN is material offering topics for shipboard discussion. Repro­ cused men chance to appear for Dispatcher listed the number of duced here are the mastheads of the two new SIU services and excerpts from some of the first hearing. Agent announced that men registered and shipped in comments received at Headquarters: miy member wishing to sit in each of the three departments SS DEL SUD, Virgin Islands—"Received first edition of the BULLETIN and entire crew of with trial committee could do during the last shipping period. Del Sud extend their approval and congratulations to Headquarters on another step forward. Will be , so to observe how it functions. Auditing Committee, composed looking forward to another edition when we get to Rio de Janeiro." Several members sat in on the of Frank Fisher, Gene PaschaU SS ARLYN, San Juan, P.R.r—"Received BULLETIN and posted same. We think this is a very and Charles Fox, reported on the finances of the Branch for the good idea, a^ it keeps us posted on what is going on." SS LAFAYETTE, London—"Crew thinks BULLETIN is a very good thing and will be look­ week ending August 6. Oath of Obligation was administered to ing forward to .getting news much faster this way. BULLETIN will be a great help, as men at sea two members. Meeting adjourned will be able to keep up with what's going on in different ports in US." hearings. Port Agent said that at 7:40 PM. SS MARINA, Philadelphia^"Would like to congratulate the originators of the SEAFARERS shipping prospects for next two BULLETIN for a wonderful idea^Tt can't help but prove successful fof the purpose it serves." A* 4" weeks were not too good. He NORFOLK — Chairman, Ben SS DEL VALLE, At Sea—"A good step forward in keeping the membership at sea well in­ said the grain elevator strike Rees, 95; Recording Secretary, J. formed as to activities ashore. PSpe the good work is continued." was over and that this develop­ A. Bullock, 4747; Reading Clerk, SS AMES VICTORY, Santa Maria, Cuba—"Our copy of BULLETIN received and crew favors ment might h61p local shipping, T. HUl, 1410. continuing it and sends Vote of.thanks. Future editions will be appreciated. Keep them coming as if grain ships that had been di­ Previous meetings' minutes ac­ we are on 18 months articles." ' verted to other ports were re­ cepted as read. Agent reported routed to New Orleans. He urged that men had been .shipped to all members to ca.st' ballots in the Tini, Taddei, Strathcape, the General Fund assessment ref­ Sea wind and John Dickinson. erendum. Since resolution for Four vessels had payoffs. Out­ the assessment originated in New look for the next two weeks is Orleans, he stated that it was not bright, he reported. Dispatch­ only fitting that this port regis­ er gave shipping and registra­ ter a large vote, and especially tion figures. July 22. 19>i9 Under Good and •ol 1 ffe. I la large "yes" vote. Excuses re­ Welfare, Agent pointed out the ferred to the Dispatcher. W. A. necessity for carrying the Gen­ New Overseas Bulletin Well Received SmPBQfiSD DISCUSSIONS '«w UWQM/MATTERS • �Friday. August 19, 1949 THE SEAFARERS No Change In New York Shipping r But At Least The Heat's Gone MORE ACCLAIM FOR SIU'S WALL STREET FILM Department of Research and Education OF THE KEIVTVCKY STATE FEDEUATIOM OF LABOR 312 ARMonv PLACE LOUISVILLE 2, KY. Page Eleven LOG By JOE ALGINA PHONE CLAY 7761 SAM EZELLE Director • JIM WOLFE AMI, Director August 4, 1949 Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer, SeaTarers Int'l Union of North America 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Dear Sir and Brother: We are today returning your film, "The Battle of Wall Street" with the greatest of thanks. The film has been shov/n to the students of the •"•entucky Labor school (attended by 44 delegates from 20 diff­ erent Int"l unions) and also to several v/orkers edu­ cation classes here In Louisville. We have seen most of the flljus produced by the CIO, APL film council, and various International unions and have used many in our Kentucky workers education ' program. The Seafarers film Is the best v/e have yet come acrossi The response to'Tiie flhn has been exceptlonally good here. The strikebreaking tactics of the police, the cowardly scab, the biased newspaper-— elements all too common In many of oirr strikes here In Kentucky are vividly documented In "The Battle of V.'all Street". I thlnlc that a great lesson In brotherhood Is found In the film as It proves unmistakeably v/hat can be done v/heii unions cooperate to attain a goal. Congratulations! Praternally./* . NEW YORK—The heat spell broke in New York during the past week, but shipping remain­ ed pretty much at the level maintained in previous weeks. On the payoff side were the Steel Chemist, Steel Seafarer, Isthmian; Purdue Victory, Azalea City, Waterman; Dorothy, Su­ zanne, Frances, Rosario, Cornelia, Bull; Cape Mohican, Mar Ancha; Robin Sherwood, Robin, and Evistar, Triton. The sign-ons included all the Bull Line payoffs, the Steel Chemist and the Robin Doncaster. Most ships are coming into this port in ship-shape condition. The vessels paying off during the past weeks were true to form in this respect and the crews appeared happy. HERE'S HOPING Five ships that usually sail out of this port were laid up some time ago; and we're hop­ ing that they will be pulled out for service in the near future. If and when they are, we'll let it be known. Right about this time, many of the original members of -the Union are finding that their membership books are filled up. These men have been carry­ ing these books since they were issued to them 11 years ago, and they can be justly pro'ud of the fact that they have taken part in the campaigns which have seen the Seafarers raise seamen's standards one hundred-fold. New books are now being is­ sued to replace the old ones, but men wishing to do so may keep the original books—and I should think they would. There's a hell of a lot of sentifnent at­ tached to them, for they are a symbol of our progress. GOOD MOVE As you will read elsewhere in this paper, your Union has urged members of Congress to insure 100 percent participation of Am­ erican ships and crews in carry-, ing whatever arms our govern­ ment decides to ship to nations that signed the North Atlantic Pact. The condition of the US mer­ chant marine at this point cer­ tainly makes our position justi­ fiable. It is a tragedy that those who can do something about it neglect our merchant fleet, un­ til an emergency arises. Here's their chance to get on the ball at the right time. Bull Lines' smart new passen­ ger ship, the Puerto Rico, left yesterday for her maiden voy­ age to Puerto Rico and the Domincan Republic. We're wish­ ing the ship and all hands good sailing. -€?• The letler reproduced above is typical of the scores of messages lauding the SIU's stirring documentary, the "Battle of Wall Street." which are arriving at Union Headquarters. More and more requests for copies of the film are also coming in, from trade unions and community organizations throughout the nafion. The possibility is that in the very near future the "Battle" will be most widely exhibited labor movie in the land. The "Battle of Wall Street" is available to unions and SIU crews for $40, which includes postage and insurance. Central labor bodies, state federations and union conventions may borrow the film for special showings at no charge. Requests for purchase or loan of the film should be sent to the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. SS J. B. WATERMAN R. J. Kelly, $2.00; C. J. Dougherty. $3.00; J. R. Murphy, $3.00; N. A. Fisher. $2.00; W. L. McCarthy, $1.00; J. Vilos. $3.00; W. C. Patterson, $T.T)0; S. L. Birkland, $3.00; H. M. Kohv, $3.00; C. M. CigantelU, $1.00; H. Pifren, $1.00; E. A. Bishop, $1.00; M. Pi»rarinski, $1.00; J. Boldiszar, $1.00; C. A. Bobbe, $1.00; J. Luciani. $3.00; Seafarers Moves To Preserve Seamen s Cains The SIU's Atlantic and Gulf District took steps this week to protect the interests of seamen, whose pending suits for damages incurred on government-owned vessels have been invalidated by a recent US Supreme Court de­ cision. At the same time, the Union voiced its opposition to proposed changes In the Federal Employes Compensation Act, now being considered by the Senate Labor and Public Affairs Committee. In telegrams to the committee. Paul Hall and Morris Weisberger. International vice-presidents, urged that seamen be specifically excluded from the federal com­ pensation law. Unless action is taken to ex­ clude seamen from HR-3191, "seamen of this country would Buffer a severe setback," the SIU officials declared. In the Union's opinion, 1:he wording of the law would per­ mit seamen working governmentowned ships to be classified as government employes and, there­ fore, entitled only to workmen's compensation. Hall and Weisberger told the committee that if seamen were not excluded from the proposed law, they would be prevented from enjoying the benefits of the Jones Act and the Federal Em­ ployes Liability Law, on which the rights of seamen to seek indemnity for injuries and dis­ abilities are based. "Compensation does not go far enough," the Union officials said. The proposed law, they main­ tained, would, deny seamen ac­ cess to the courts to obtain main­ tenance and cure and indemnity for personal injuries sustained in the course of their employ­ ment. In the case of McAllister ver­ sus the Cosmopolitan Shipping Company, the high court ruled that seamen with claims for damages sustained on govern­ ment-owned ships operated by private companies under the General Agency Agreement can only sue the government and not the private operators. This is a reversal of the same* court's ruling of several years ago in the Hust versus MooreMacCormack case, in which it was held that the seamen could sue either the government or the operator. LANE BILL Legislation in behalf of the seamen whose cases have thus been voided has recently been offered in Congress by Repre­ sentative Thomas J. Lane (D., Mass.). Lane's bill, HR-4051, would allow men who had al­ ready "begun suit against pri­ vate operators additional time to now enter suit against the government. Specifically, HR-4051 would grant seamen, who have cases pending against agents for gov­ ernment ships under the Gen­ eral Agency Agreement, one year from date of enactment of the bill in which to enter new suits naming the government as defendant. This is necessary because, un­ der the Statute of Limitations, a man wishing to sue the govern­ ment must do so within a period of two years from the date the damages were sustained. Most of the cases affected by the Supreme Court decision have been pending for that length of time or longer and, unless rem­ edial legislation is adopted, the actions cannot be renewed against the government. ASKS MORE TIME The SIU -las informed Rep­ resentative Sam Hobbs (D., Ala.), chairman of the House subcom­ mittee considei'ing HR-4051, that the Lane bill does not go far enough in protecting the rights of the men affected by the court's decision. . The Union proposed additional relief by calling for extension of the time limit beyond what is provided in the bill. The SIU recommended to the sub-committee chairman that, in addition to the one year pre­ scribed in the Lane measure, the bill should also grant men seeking damages one year from the date their pending suits would be dismissed in which to file directly against the gov­ ernment. E. Jones. $3.00; R. A. Grunder. $1.00; R. Peter. $1.00; P. Charles. $1.00; S. F. Prusinski. $1.00; R. Cregorio, $1.00; I. S. Whitney, $1.00; D. Mease, $1.00; S. Watson, $2.00; G. Flecha, $1.00; C. J. Hawley, $2.00; S. R. Waller, $1.00. SS GOV. GRAVES C. B. Gepec, $3.00; E. J. Gerce, $1.00; A. Demodo, $1.00; L. CoUins, $1.00; A. W. Claude. $2.00; E. A. Lumbanc. $2.00; j. P. Campbell, $1.00; A. .T. Diamond. $2.00; J. F. Pacheco,. $1.00; E. L. Wentz. $1.00; M. J. Karlovcc. $2.00; C. jurewicz, $3.00; W. Wright, $3.00; M. Kalkis, $3.00; W. M. Hayes, $3.00; H. C. Wirtz, $1.00; F. Gorgas, $2.00; W. Giszcak, $2.00; C, J. Meller, Jr., $3.00; W. Kenny, $3.00; E. R. Jordan, $2.00. SS WOLLCOTT E. E. Sjoholm. $2.00; J. E. Morgan, $3.00; E. M. Eaton. $4.00; J. C. Gellathy. $2.00; F. Tdoio, $2.00; A. W. Mc.Arthur. $3.00; E. Jetter. $2.00; L. H. Uochapell. $2.00; J. B. Kilgoro, $1.00; R. Bryant, $2.00; J. Freeman, $2.00; B. Coleman. $5.00; N. Hall, $2.00; K. Larsen, $2.00; L. Harris, $3.00; J.\F. Williams, $2.00; J. Mar­ tin, $3.00; B. A. Solomon. $2.00. SS R. SEMMES J. P. Hayward, $3.00; J. J. Haggarty, $1.00; A. HufTstadt. $1.00; J. Valincia, $1.00; H. Viik, $1.00; M. E. Medina, $1.00; J. Milukas, $2.00; W. Newhoff, $1.00; F. S. Simione, $2.00; J. Dedicatoria, $1.00; L. N. Evans, $4.00; R. M. Garrod, $5.00; J. Bedner, $1.00; S. W. Kliderman, $1.00; J. P. Rowan. $2.00; H. A. Croke, $1.00-; J. E. Badcer, $2.00; H. C. Peterson, $1.00; R. Vantz. $1.00; R. G. Wilt, $1.00; .R. A. Rhodes, $1.00; P. Loleas. $1.00. SS NEW LONDON T. P. Clark, $1.00; .A. A. Bernard, $2.00; R. G. Grigg, $1.00; M. W. Houx. $1.00; H. W. Gigham, $1.00; H, H. Mossburg, Jr., $1.00; W. E. Bigham, $2.00; V. Maflfucci, $1.00; C. R. Pimental, $1.00; J. M. Flaherty, $1.00; G. P. Nicastro, $2.00; W. P. Doherty, $1.00. SS SEATRAIN HAVANA A. Olaguibel. $1.00. SS SUZANNE L. F. Rivera, $1.00; R. OUver, $1.00. �THE SEAFARERS Pag» TWOIT*. LOG Friday, August 19, 1949 T-!- ,0'^ S,TfWi\3^ i\i <<«• »tv« >#4 Vft< LVO**' \0 Siv®' b*'*' v»* -f> v.»* Iv* 0« ^vS". . ..*. 1*^ ia»* »W 4oV« i*v* -V>N v»f ,,ot^9 \.e»* * i »» "^A- *•« ^ 9^;'* . 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FOUR TANKERS REBUILT TO HAUL DRY CARGOES FAULTY GEAR BLAMED FOR SEAFARERS' DEATH READ CONTRACTS AND AVOID BEEFS, SAYS BALTIMORE IN-TRANSITS PAY COURTESY VISITS TO SAVANNAH PIPE-LINE RUN LIBERTIES HIT WILMINGTON BOSTON HOT? 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MacDermid (right) re­ ceive National Safety Council award on behalf of crew from M. S. Pennington, company director of operations. Copies of the award are going to all Robin Line ships. Company compiled best safety record of any US shipping operator in 1954. Record has been attrib­ uted to active participation by SIU Robin Line crews in shipboai'd safety meetings and procedures. (Story on Page 3.) I '' I visi Hospital Bonus. Four of several Seafarers who were voted retroactive hospi­ tal benefits after Union went to bat for them are shown col­ lecting checks from New Or­ leans SIU patrolman, Herman Troxclair, (right). Men had been discharged previously as unfit for duty and could not get qualifying seatime for benefits before they reentered hospital. However, the Union - presented their cases to Wei- , fare Plan trustees who ruled them eligible for $21 weekly benefit from day thfey re­ entered. Shown here are (left to right)-: Charles Nicholson, Charles E. Brady, G. D. Olive and B. C. Seal. - " ?I �Pate Twe SEAFARERS MTD Guaranteed Major Voice In AFL-CIO Merger Antuat 19, 1955 A /iOX'SO-^FUAJNY TAUB z NCE UPON A TIME many years ago agency officials, who gave the detective acthere was a small Government agency .oess to supposedly confidential personnel that had a few humdrum responsibilities files. Another involved a deal between the and not too much in the way of an exciting agency and a private company whereby the future. That was before big business meth­ agency agreed to overlook certain of its own CHICAGO—Assurances that the AFL Maritime Trades De­ ods came to Government, and the popularity safety standards so the company would be able to save a considerable sum in maintenpartment will he the spokesman for" maritime labor under 6nce and repair. Several employees of the the AFL-CIO merger were given by AFL President George company subsequently lost their lives in a Meany at a pre-convention"*' serious accident. date, the CIO unions have not co­ conference of AFL unions Just recently the agency has been plump­ operated with MTD. here. In answer to questions ing enthusiastically for a new contract which MTD was originally formed as would undoubtedly involve millions of dolraised by the SIU of NA delega­ a mutual assistance group of AFL ars yearly in additional appropriations. The tion, Meany declared that the marine and shoreside maritime contract would apply a wide variety of elaMTD would continue to function unions, to aid each other in organ­ of the theory that agencies, just like private izing and contract beefs, tt played iborate pseudo-scientific test procedures to and would be the key maritime a big role in defeating the attempt businesses, must grow, expand into new personnel already partially under its control. unit in the merged labor organiza­ of Harry Bridges and the Com­ fields, get bigger appropriations and make (Professional psychologists call this procemittee of Maritime Unity to take more noise if they are to be considered suc­ tion. rdure a "battery" of tests, and there is no quesMTD then, will have status iden­ over US maritime. cessful. At the same time, of course, this This past June 30 the MTD met tical to other AFL departments, means more and higher paid top executives, such as the Building Trades De­ in New York to elect new top of­ more clerks and more field hands, along with ; partment and Metal Trades De­ ficials and plan for future water­ the added power that all this represents. ^ partment, whose functions and front action with the organization This particular agency had some exciting' organization will carry over into of East Coast longshoremen top­ ping the list. Lundeberg was elect­ times in the 1920's when it was chasing pro­ the new merger structure. Representatives of AFL interna­ ed president of MTD with E. L. hibition lawbreakers, but along came repeal tional unions were present at the Slaughter, secretary of the Inter­ and the depression and it settled back to re­ gathering, which was in the form national Brotherhood of Long­ lative inactivity. shoremen, AFL, secretary-treasur­ Like many a dormant enterprise, the tibn but that a certain amount of shock is in­ er of the maritime body. agency got a big boost toward prosperity with volved.) Member unions of MTD include Cet That SS • The procedures are designed to enmesh the the arrival of World War II. It eagerly the SIU, AFL Radio Officers employees of the private industry in a tan­ Number Right seized its opportunity and effected a merger Union, IBL, Masters Mates and gled web of. red tape of dubious ancestry, in­ Seafarers filing vacation Pilots, Sailors Union of the Pacific, with a,bureau formerly under another agen­ money claims should make Brotherhood of Marine Engineers, cy's control. Its first big contract was an as­ volving extremely questionable procedures. sure that they use their correct Marine Firemen's Union, AFL signment to issue documents and supervise But for the agency the tests would mean new Social Security number. Use Marine Cooks and Stewards and the work of several hundred thousand men paperwork, new hearing panels, more cleri­ of the wrong number means a the Staff Officers Union. in a vital private industry, as well as to in- cal help. It all adds up to more authority and clerical headache for the Vaca­ more of the taxpayer's money. tion Plan office and slows up The agency described here is, of course, the handling of payments. none other than the United States Coast Also, a Seafarer who uses Guard. Its latest proposed addition to its the incorrect Social Security original safety-at-sea function would be the number is crediting his tax de­ "brain-body" test series for merchant sea­ ductions to some other US worker. men, on top of its authority over shipboard 9=1 discipline, its control over seamen's docum^ts, and its security clearance system for of a pre-merger conference to iron spect the plants. Naturally this involved a sSamen and longshoremen. out any questions member unions Nor are the "brain-body" tests the end of considerable expansion of the work force for might raise about merger. SIU of the affair. It is gradually encroaching, on NA president Harry Lundeberg this purpose. headed the SIU delegation which With the end of the war, it appeared off­ seamen in other respects. One is its sudden After a brief boycott by Brit­ also included Paul Hall, SIU hand that the agency would be doomed to discovery of the ship's logbooks. In the best A&G District; Morris Weisberger, ish maritime unions affiliated considerable shrinkage. But some adroit tradition of some recent investigative activi­ Sailors Union; John Hawk, SIU of with the International Transties, the Coast Guard is now applying retroacNA; Hal Banks, Canadian District; portworkers Federation, owners of maneuvering followed during which it suc­ Captain John Fox, Inland Boat­ the San Salvador, a Costa Rican ceeded in maintaining its war-time function man's Union; Fred Farnen, Great ship, agreed to sign an ITF con­ as supervisor-of personnel in this particular Lakes District, and Matthew tract. Signing of the San Salvador private industry. Naturally this meant re­ represented another forward step tention of a large percentage of wartime ap­ Dushane, SIU of NA. The question of MTD's future in the campaign of the Specml Sea­ propriations and wartime work forces. A was raised by Lundeberg in view farers Section of ITF td^ boost large number of executives who had been ot the fact that merger will bring standards on "runaway" flag ships. concerned with the possibility of downgrad­ three CIO maritime unions into Wages were boosted by approxi­ ing, loss in status and salary, could now face the combined organization. To mately $18 for each crewmember the future with confidence. Meanwhile the tiye justice by punishing men for infractions and the manning scale increased. Both boosts brought the crew's agency continued its noiimal peacetime work of years past long since forgotten. No mis­ involving in the main the enforcement of cer­ hap is too small to be entered in the logbook, up to British scale. SEAFARERS LOG conditions In recent weeks the Special Sea­ tain safety standards. the Coast Guard says, or too small to punish Aug. 19, 1955 Vet. XVII, No. 17 farers Section has been increasing­ The Korean War gave the agency its sec­ a seaman for. It makes exhaustive sugges­ ly active on both sides of the At­ PAUL HALL, SecretaTy-Treasurer lantic in efforts to win decent con- ond big opportunity to expand. A new con­ tions on how to keep a logbook and a per­ tract assignment was obtained involving an manent service record on seamen in its pub­ HEnsERT BRAND, Editor; RAY DENISON, Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art .ditions for seamen under runaway extension of its personnel powers over 100,lication dealing with safety at sea. T-he Coast Editor; HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK. flags. Guard seems particularly anxious to compile Staff Writers; BILL MOODY, Gulf Area Tied Up In England Representative. a day-by-day record of every seaman from The San Salvador was hung up his first wail in infancy until he cashes in his Burly Page 13 in the port of Barrow Furness, Editorial Cartoon Page 10 England, by railroad workers in the chips. Editorial ."Page 10 As a result of this record of growth and ex­ Final Dispatch Page 15 National Union of Railwayman and pansion, the Coast Guard has been able to and longshoremen in the Transport Inquming Seafarer Page 11 publish recently four pages of amendments to Labor Roundup Page 10 and General Workers Union. Both regulations. The amendments were pre­ unions refused to handle cargo for Letters Pages 12,14 the vessel. Low wages, bad con­ sented in condensed form because space Meet The Seafarer Page 10 Personals Page 15 ditions and undermanning were 000 or more workers not previously affected Recent Arrivals Page 15 the reasons for the action by the plus additional authority as a Government security watchdog. This involved the estab­ Seafarers In Action Page 11 ITF's British affiliates. Here in the US, the ITF Sea­ lishment of m&ny more boards and a vast Shipping Figures Page 4 Your Dollar's Worth Page 6 farers Section recently opened an new volume of paper workvwhich^ undoubt­ organizing office at 33 Whitehall edly opened up a iew new careers for ambiti­ Published blwemly nt the headquarters Street for the purpose of organiz­ et the Seafarers International Union, At­ seamen. The ous officials in the ranks. lantic A Gulf District, AFL, «7S Fourth ing runaway flag Like any Government agency, it had been Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacinth -9-SiOO. Entered as second claf. mailer campaign here is under the direc­ at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY. under tion of Willy Dorchain, ITF US involved in a few scrapes along the line but the Act of Aug. 24, 1912. representative. It has a strong en­ haid managed to wiggle through. The only simply didn't permit all of them to be printed in full. Of course, every regulation means dorsement from the last SIU of NA casualties were a few red faces. convention which pledged it the One such scrape involved a questionable that much more in the form of Coast Guard fullest possible support. collaboration between a private, detective and control over seamen; v i ITF Boycott Wins Pact On Runaway 0im$ LOG \ O �Parcnfe* SlSAFAttERS LOG Anffuat 19; 19W Shoreside Union Rep Gets Taste Of Sea Job Pace At 20-Mo. High In 5IU-A&C Job opportunities for men shipping with the SIU reached a new high in the past two weeks as more Sea­ farers shipped out than at any time since the pre-Christmas boom of 1953. The total of 1,574 men shipped to off­ shore jobs surpassed a previous high of 1,416 men shipped in the two-week months. The department's ac­ period of June 29 through cent tivities have increased the tradi­ July 12. tionally high ratio of job opportu­ Furthermore, total shipping exceeded registration by 127 jobs with the result that in many ports men with class A seniority are shipping regu­ larly with cards a few days On tour of SlU-manned Del Norte, R. L Grevemberg, New Orleans business representative of AFL radio and TV technicians, picks up soma pointers from Seafarer Peter Prevas, DM (right), while Seafarers Joe Vigo, OS, and Angel J. Urti, DM, look on. Grevemberg also toured SlU New Orleans hall. old and ratings of all kinds are in considerable demand. Much of the credit for the favor­ able SIU shipping picture belongs to the Union's organizing depart­ ment which has brought several new companies and hundreds of jobs under Union contract in re- SIU Action Reverses Loggings BALTIMORE—"Two for one" loggings of Seafarers by one operator in this port have been defeated as a result of prompt SIU action. Fort agent Earl Sheppard said that the Coast Guard has agreed that^ the loggings in these instances X is now on a test cruise to deter­ were not legal and the men mine how the ship will handle. will have their money refunded. The loggings beef arose on ships More good news from the port of the Ore Steamship Company and came fn the form of the crewing involved men who did not report of the Ideal X for Pan-Atlantic, a aboard one hour before scheduled T-2 tanker specially modified for sailing, as a result of which ships carriage jof deck cargo. The Ideal sometimes sailed shorthanded. However, even in those instances where a replacement was secured by the Union the captains were making it a practice to log the men on a "two for one" basis. Won Ruling The SIU took action on -the case with the Coast Guard and won a ruling from Washington that the loggings were unjustified. However, Sheppard warned, the Robin Crews Hailed On Safety Recognition for their outstanding safety record in maritime has been given Seafarer crews, of SlU-manned Robin Line ships which won the top National Safety Coimcil award for 1954. Each Robin Line ship is being presented with a copy of the award plaque. lY In presenting the plaque to the crew of the Robin Mow­ bray, M. S. Pennington, Di­ rector of operations for the com­ pany declared, "these awards are a tribute to the fine cooperation on safety matters between the com­ pany, the crews and the unions. They are the result of the effective shipboard safety meetings that are held on all of our ships. On behalf of the company I would like to thank the officers and SIU crews for making this distinction pos­ sible. "The direct participation of crews In our safety program is the only way that our safety objectives can be attained." Cited Also In'53 The Robin Line was also cited in 1953 for the second best showing on safety. It got special honors for the greatest improvement in safety of any US shipping line. The awards are based on statistics showing both the frequency and severity of shipboard accidents. Safety operations of the com­ pany are directed by a shoreside central safety committee. ShipSeafarers and officers of the Robin Mowbray gather round board committees consisting of the to admire safety award for crew given to company by Na''J'f i. I c / X ^ •! I X iL I X 1 • X gates meet regularly and pass on tiona Safety Council. In center (back to camera) is actsuggestions to this shoreside ing SIU ship s delegate Peter Gvozdich who received award committee. If they are of merit, on behalf of crew from M. S. Pennington, company director the procedures are put into effect of opprations (holding''plaque). on all ships of the Robin Line. I ' SIU contract specifically provides that men should be aboard one hour before scheduled sailing time. Where Seafarers do not abide by the contract they create hardship for their shipmates and cause dif­ ficulties such as these with the company. Anybody who fails to make the ship at the required time, he pointed out, is liable to charges. The crewing of the Ideal X for an experimental run will be fol­ lowed next month by the crewing of the Almena, Sheppard reports. Both ships were modified at the Bethlehem shipyards here. In the event the operation works out. Pan Atlanticy is expected to add more ships to the run. Shipping in the port slacked off somewhat from the good pace of the past two months with 12 pay­ offs, 9 sign ons and 22 in-transits. nities which Seafarers have en­ joyed in the past.. Consequently the past two weeks' shipping perfor­ mance represents a trend going back through several months and not simply a one-shot affair. Evenly Distributed Shipping prosperity was distrib­ uted pretty generally throughout the A&G District with the head­ quarters port of New York pacing the Union, and New Orleans, Mi­ ami and West Coast ports doing extremely well. New York figures broke the 400 mark for the first time since the December, 1953, period. As a result of the excellent ship­ ping picture, an unusually heavy number of class C men shipped in the past two week period be­ cause of a lack of class A and B manpower for jobs that had to be filled. Shipping for class C men, who have no seniority in the SIU, accounted for 14 percent of all shipping in the period and was the highest recorded under the SIU seniority system. For the first time, every port in the District shipped at least one or more class C men. The biggest demand remains for deck and engine department rat­ ings. Several ports reported they were cleaned out of ABs and rated black gang men. Steward ratings, while doing w ell, are in more ample supply. A breakdown of the shipping fig­ ures shows that class A men con­ tinue to maintain a two to one superiority in jobs shipped, get­ ting 56 percent of the total to 30 percent for class B, which in turn shipped two men for every class C man getting out. Push AFL Pier Drive Despite I LA 'Pact' No change in its plans to continue organizing longshoremen in New York harbor are contemplated, the AFL International Brotherhood of Longshoremen announced, in the wake of reports of a "mutual pact" be tween the International for an organizing campaign in the Brotherhood of Teamsters and South." Thus far, the proposed the AFL-expelled International pact has not been signed by reiiLongshoremen's Association. The resentatives of either the Team­ IBL said that it would continue its sters or the ILA. campaign in the New York area No matter what the outcome of with the full support of 100,000 the ILA-Teamster talks, the IBL AFL waterfront workers in the enlphasizcd they would have no Maritime Trades Department. bearing on AFL longshore union objectives in New York harbor or Full Pledge The MTD at a meeting last elsewhere in the US. month pledged to give the IBL that support "until it has successfully brought all longshoremen of the United States and Canada the ben­ efits and protection of AFL con­ tracts." The SIU and other SIU of Regular membership meet­ NA affiliates are MTD members. ings in SIU headquarters and Reports of the Teamster-ILA at all branches are held every pact have been rife for the past second Wednesday night at two weeks. The "New York Times" 7 PM. The schedule for the of August 10 described the Team­ next few meetings is as follows: ster move for a wbrking alliance Aug. 24, Sept. 7, Sept. 21. "as an attempt to gain ILA support Meeting Night Every 2 Weeks m ,c] ' I 'J •%i �^ SEAFARERS fflonduran Visitor To SiU ^- ' • r -•. LOG • ^"'.•:! ''-sj AMcnstr 19; 198S SHIPPING ROUND-UP AND FORECAST . .-V JULY 27 THROUGH AUGUST 9 Registered Port Deck A Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Miami Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles 10 111 14 67 11 11 7 4 32 39 10 25 19 21 19 Seatlle 3 23 9 26 5 5 6 3 13 20 9 6 6 14 12 Deck A 160 NY Vf elcome Mat Ou! For Rated Seafarers Deck A Boston 9 New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Miami Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles .....7 Houston 11 Wilmington San Francisco...... Seattle Deck A Total trails behind the other two. Noting the lack of deck and black gang ratings. Assistant SecretaryTreasurer Claude Simmons, head­ quarters port agemt, urged Seafar­ ers having these endorsements, who are not too particular about the ship or the run, to come to New York and be sure of getting out in a short time. Several Payoffs Due He forecast the arrival of "quite ,a few ships" for payoff in the com­ ing period, several of them from long runs, so that shipping is ex­ pected to continue booming along. Statistics for the last two weeks included 27 payoffs, nine sign-ons on foreign articles and ten in-trans­ it, ships. No major beefs were re­ ported on any of these ships, all of them having come in with only minor overtime disputes and re­ pairs which were taken care of aboard ship. Simmons again called attention, however, to the need for impressing all SIU men with the Importance of taking jobs when they are hang­ ing on the shipping board, in­ stead of forcing the dispatchers to secure replacements from other sources. He pointed out that many jobs remained on the board for more than one call until they were finally taken. "It is vital for the membership to realize that by taking these jobs now, as they come up, they are guaranteeing we will have these jobs in the future," he added. "The more we demonstrate that we can man the ships as the need arises, the easier it will also be to sign new ships and companies when these opportunities develop." • SAN FRANCISCO—Seafar­ ers in this port had a choice selection of Far East and intercoastal runs this past two weeks as shipping opportunities exceed­ ed registration by a wide margin. Four payoffs, five sign-ons and five in-transits made up the port's shipping activity. ^ Future prospects are also topgrade, port agent Leon "Blondie" Johnson reported. Waterman ac­ tivity on Far East runs provided the bulk of the jobs. As a result of the fine shippihg here, Johnson reports, class C men on the bottom rung of the senior­ ity ladder have been moving out in quantity. SeaHle Still 'Very ^od' SEATTLE—That old refrain "very good shipping" is still the story out here in the Northwest. Not only has shipping been excellent out of this port but it has held up remarkably well for a good many months now. The crewing of the Heywood Broun, a Victory Carriers Liberty ship that had been in lay-up here for 21 months, gave an added fillip to an already pleasant shipping picture. Six payoffs, five sign-ons and eight ships in transit made an imposing total bf job opportunities for Seafarers here. 2 48 10 31 11 6 6 0 10 24 9 8 6 21 16 ••4. - Eng. A 6 88 21 33 3 4 7 3 19 53 7 6 5 26 14 En^g. 268 Deck B Deck C 0 30 6 14 4 2 9 2 19 32 4 2 5 18 18 1 21 0 3 9 2 6 0 0 4 0 0 7 7 1 Deck B Deck C 165 61 Eng. . Eng. B 3 82 . , 35 12'' 4 36 24 7 3 4 1 7 2 1 4 9 21 20 45 7 8 9 8 3 6 23 18 13 18 Eng. A 263 Eng. B 173 As reported in the story on page 3 of this issue, shipping has broken all records since December, 1953, in the A&G District. Eight NEW YORK—Breaking all records of the past 2Q months, SIU ports showed increases over the past two shipping in the headquarters Port of New York topped 400 .week' period, with only slight decreases in during the last two weeks, for the hest performance since the three others and three remaining at previous pre-Christmas hoom of _ 1953 4. levels. ^New York, Miami, New Orleans and Actual number of men shipped the West Coast paced shipping activity with in the past period was 408. only Savannah experiencing a genuine de­ The good shipping for the port cline. pointed up the continued short­ The following is the forecast port by port:' age of rated engine and deck de­ BOSTON: Fair this period; future looks partment men, who have been in slow . . . . NEW YORK: Booming along; still short supply for some time. Ac­ short on deck, engine Iratings .... PHILA­ tivity for the steward department SF Proves Job Haven Stew. A Stew. A 208 295 Stew. B 2 19 10 19 5 4 7 1 8 11 5 7 2 11 5 Stew. B 116 Total . A Total B 25 278 55 146 25 21 15 15 64 120 21 43 29 69 37 7 90 29 76 21 15 19 4 31 55 23 21 14 46 33 Tutul A 963 Total Reg. 32 368 84 222 46 36 34 19 95 175 44 64 43 115 70 Totsl B Total Reg. 484 1447 Shipped - Studying SIU operations, Raul E. Estrada (center), secretary general of the Tela Railway Workers Union, La Lima, Hon­ duras, examines multi-colored ship control board at SIU headquarters showing location and status of all SlU-contracted ships. US State Dept. aide F. Ivl. Lanza (left), who served as interpreter, looks on as LOS editor Herb Brand explains ships' record set-up. Estrada, whose union belongs to Int'l Confederation of Free Trade Unions, with which SIU is also affiliated, is on tour arranged by US Labor Dept., Int'l Labor Affairs Office. Eng. B 9 79 20 46 11 6 1 8 13 28 4 12 5 22 Deck B 400 Port Eng. A Deck B En^. 3 27 1 7 4 0 3 0 10 2 4 4 710 7 Eng. C 89 Stew. A 3 62 14 22 4 1 10 0 23 44 3 5 3 21 17 Stew. A 232 Stew. B 1 16 4 24"^ 3 1 7 4 7 24 4 2 4 11 14 Stew. B 126 Stew. C 1 26 1 5 5 2 3 1 1 22 ,1 0 2 7 3 Total A 15 259 44 111 17 6 20 9 75 146 22 20 17 70 55 stew.' To-al C A 74 886 Total B Total Total C Ship. •4 81 14 62 14 7 23 7 35 76 16 13 15 47 50 5 24 68 408 2 60 15 188 18 49 4 17 12 55 1 17 11 121 28 250 43 5 4 37 16 48 24 141 11 116 Total Total c Ship. 224 1574 Total B 464 DELPHIA: Still good .... BALTIMORE: Registration near record; shipping down a bit... . NORFOLK: Outlook fair. SAVANNAH: Down again, but two pay­ offs due .... MIAMI: Very good; port cleaned out of ABs, engine ratings .... TAMPA: Fair; short on deck department men .... MOBILE: Good; should continue NEW ORLEANS: Very good. LAKE-CHARLES: Qood HOUSTON: Slow; future about the same WILMING­ TON: Good; holding its own . ."v. SAN FRANCISCO: Very good SEATTLE: Excellent. Several payoffs due; Battle Rock will crew up. Burglars Tap Mobile's Vacation Tiil MOBILE—Burglars last week-end forced several doors in the SIU hall here and made off with all the SIU vacation checks on hand after breaking open a locked drawer. However, police were successful in picking up four or five ihen and recovered approxi­ mately two-thirds of the"^ Several SIU brothers acted as pall­ stolen checks. bearers. Meanwhile, machinery has Brother Russell, a member of been set in motion to have new th^ engine department, passed cheeks issued for the men whose away in the New Orleans marine checks were stolen. This is expect­ hospital from a lung cancer, after ed to take a week to ten days. As a long Illness. His last ship was the Alcoa Cavalier, aboard which soon as information on this is for­ he served as electrician for almost MIAlVn—All deck and en­ warded from headquarters, the a year. His burial is being ar­ gine department ratings were membership will be Informed, Cal ranged in New Orleans by a friend on the high seas out of this Tanner, pojt agent here, stated. designated as his beneficiary. sunny port after another two week On allied matters. Tanner report­ pOriod of top shipping. New ships Aside from the inconvenience the brothers involved will suffer no ed that the Mobile area has con­ signed recently by the SIU organ­ loss as a result of this incident, he tributed ten claims to the total of izational department were a promi­ SIU dependents benefits paid out noted. nent factor in the outstanding throughout the A&G District. Tlie branch membership has ex­ He again urged Seafarers to file shipping picture. tended its sincere sympathy to The port paid off and signed on a properly-executed enrollment the families and friends of two the tanker Ventura and the pas­ card and also photostatic copies SIU brothers who died in the area senger ship Florida. Eight inrecently, Charles W. Gann and of their mamage certificates and transit ships in the same two week the birth certificates of their chil­ James Russell. period had port agent Eddie Parr dren. (^ann, who sailed in the steward If this is^ done in advance, it is "shaking the palm trees" in the department, was was thp victim of estimated claims can be processed area for aU ratings. a brutal murder, and his slayers one to three days faster than or­ . What's more, the upsurge in this have not yet been found. port is expected .to continue as dinarily. Beaten To Death Chaimian of the last branch Mian^ shipping is at its bes^ in He was found beaten to death membership meeting, Seafarer many a year. near the shipyard where his ship Phil Reyes explained the operation One result of the shipping activ­ had gone in for repairs. He had and purpose of the new feeding ity was that the port had to forego just gotten off the Madaket after plan being instituted in the Wa­ its regular membership meeting. a trip. Efforts to locate relatives terman fleet, which was soundly There Just weren't enough Sea­ failed until his foster mother was endorsed and supported by the farers on the beach to make a quon^m, , ^ located to uithorize his . buriaL members here. Jobs Boom Port Miami �SEAFARERS Aiwnst 19, IMf New Rules Ease Alien Hardships Pac«~^ll«K LOG He^s Full-Fledged Citizen Now Gov't Unit Raps MSTS Slowdown WASHINGTON—Bottled up for the past seven months, a House subcommittee report sharply critical of the Military Sea Transportation Service was finally made public this week. WASHINGTON—More libThe document, containing ments, but with Commerce in" the eral rules designed to*' give the findings of a special House forefront, "the reverse occurred." Its inference was that the milifairer treatment to aliens in unit in the last Congress, has just tary had maneuvered itself into • deportation cases have been pro­ been released by the House Mer­ position which left very little con­ posed by the Immigration and Nat­ chant Marine Committee. It pin­ sideration for the needs of private uralization service, pointed the general dissatisfaction shipi)ing, and indicated little likeThe new rulings would do away with arrests of aliens, pending de­ of many Congressmen with the liho(^ of any serious intent to cur­ portation, and would change the slow pace at which the Defense tail MSTS operations. hearing system so that the same Department has been cutting back Immigration officer would no MSTS activities. longer act in the double role of prosecuting attorney and judge. Criticized Before Under the old system, an alien MSTS has been on the carpet Involved in deportation proceed­ under fire on many occasions in ings would be served with a war­ the past because of its competi­ rant and often was forced to post tion with private shippers. The bond. When the new rules go in Government agency has been effect, as expected, the alien will charged with handling vast vol­ simply be given an order to show umes of cargo and passenger traf­ cause why he should not be de­ fic which could have been just as ported—in ather words, to appear efficiently moved by privatelyat a deportation hearing. operated vessels, and at a much Still fuming over the treatment The hearing itself will be con­ lower cost. given them by the NMU and the ducted by a Special Inquiry Officer Seafarer Frank S. Bosmente happily points to newly-entered The report of the subcommittee, NMU Pilot, the 1,000-man crew of who will hear the Government's "US" stamp on his seaman's papers indicating he has United which was headed by Rep. John J. the passenger ship United States case from a Service Examining Allen (Rep., Calif.), pointed out voted down "approved" candidates States citizenship. He is, shown in Brooklyn home with wife Officer. In the past the Inquiry that whereas the size of the MSTS and elected two convention dele­ officer at times, both presented and mother-in-law. SlU Welfare Services Department nucleus fleet should have been gates who are openly opposed to the case and rendered a decision, speeded up procedure after Bosmente endured lengthy wait the joint responsibility of both the the program of NMU president a procedure which loaded the dice Commerce and Defense Depart- Joseph Curran. without results. against the alien. The crew had previously reject­ ed the new NMU contract by a near unanimous vote and has since been frozen out of the NMU news­ paper which refuses to report its action. Instead the Pilot has launched a retaliatory personal at­ tack against the creW at large. When the crew elected its, dele­ Stung by repeated exposure of its cover-ups and inconsis­ gates last week the US stewards tencies on major maritime issues, the National Maritime Un­ department rejected Curran-apion is trying to persuade its members to look the other vi^ay proved candidates by a vote of three to one, electing Kvo men when a copy of the SEAFAR-tof their own choice. The ship has ERS LOG appears. An edi­ dent Joseph Curran's plans to dis­ four delegates in all. torial in the last issue of the card treasurer M. Hedley Stone Rejected Coi^tract NMU Pilot, reflected the NMU's under the guise of reorganizing extreme sensitivity over its short­ the NMU's official set-up, because The United States crew had Stone .opposed the abandonment voted 456 to 1 at the July 3 meet­ comings. ing to turn thumbs down on the The general feeling among mari­ of the hiring hall. Since the Pilot has dropped NMU contract, because it contains time observers is that Curran, in his frustration over a series of a blanket of silence over much of a compulsory vacation clause and failures over the Tonsina incident this information or deliberately a supplemental jobless pay plan of and his fiasco surrounding his fail­ concealed its implications, it was dubious value. The compulsory va­ ures in CAMU and the NMU hir­ only natural that large numbers cation provision was hustled into ing hall, is now blindly lashing out of NMU mentbers would turn to the contract without prior notice at all who voice any criticism of the LOG for news of what was to the NMU membership as a way happening in their own union. out of the situation created by the his policies. Of equal embarrassment to the Likewise, it is felt that Curran, NMU was the LOG'S report on NMU's action in hastily opening who has always attempted to play Curran's ambitions t o become its books and hiring halls to all the role of "labor statesman" and number one man in American comers. The compulsory vacation, de­ has resisted replying to past re­ maritime under AFL-CIO merger. ports of his shortcomings in the In the light of this ambition Cur­ signed to get men off the ships SEAFARERS LOG, will now very ran's past actions and outlook and relieve the pressure at the likely turn his hysterical guns in were of major interest to Sea­ shoreside halls, was packaged in a broadside attack on the SIU and farers and all other uniop seamen. a gift wrapping under the mis­ the SEAFARERS LOG. For this reason the LOG print­ leading title of "Employment Officials Worried ed excerpts from the record show­ Security Plan." It was the first time in the According to insiders, the NMU ing Curran's enthusiastic endorse­ is seriously concerned because its ment of the Communist Party line memory of maritime observers thnt members are. turning to the LOG before, during and after World a compulsory vacation had ever to find out just what the score is War II and his intemperate attacks been labeled as a method of pro­ in the NMU. The LOG has been on CIO President Walter Reuther viding security of employment. printing the stories of events with­ and others, leaving it for readers Aside from the openly antiin the NMU in order to give NMU to judge the quality of this par­ Curran steward delegates, crewseamen their democratic right to ticular candidate. members of the US chose a deck news of their own union. For ex­ No matter what the Pilot may delegate who is acceptable to the ample, NMU members first learned or may not say, the policy of the crew, if regarded with lukewarm in the LOG that it wds not neces­ LOG will be to print information enthusiasm by the NMU admin­ sary to open the books and aban­ of interest and importance to Sea­ istration. The engine delegate ap­ don the union hiring hall, but that farers and to all American sea­ parently endorses the Curran pro­ a workable seniority system could men. gram. have protected the professional NMU seaman. It was the LOG report entitled "Guaranteed Annual Wage and the The SIU headquarters food committee will hold a series of meetings Maritime Industry" which first in­ formed NMU members that the the week of September 12 to'formulate a master set of rules governing highly-touted NMU jobless pay the steward departments on all SlU-contracted ships Tlje committee plan was in actuality a disguised meetings follow the successful institution of the new feeding program compulsory vacation plan. The LOG also notified the NMU on many SIU vessels. membership that the crew of the All steward department crewmembers and other interested parties While City of Alma loads grain in New Orleans for Far East United States Ifad twice rejected are requested to write in any suggestions or criticisms of the system run, Seafarer Coy Morrow, BR, starts first of many miles of the compulsory vacation plan and travel behind mop he'wijl make before the Waterman ship the entire NMU 1955 contract now in effect. Their suggestions will guide the committee in its worit. agreement. It told of NMU Presi­ All interested parties may attend the meetings. returns home. Ang^ NMII Crew Vetos Outran Men City of Alma's Mop-Up Operator NMU Squirms As LOG Ferrets Out Cover-Ups Notice To SIU Steward Dept. Men I .. »i �Avrust 19. 1955 SEAFARERS LOG Pace Six SIU Scholarship €aps| 15-Year-Old Dream Trying for several years now to obtain some professional training, Seafarer Joe Kite of Jacksonville, Fla., has §nally made the grade, thanks to the SIU scholarship award and the financial help it provides. Dogged hy had breaks and and was left high and dry soon shipyard work, plus Jobs In the misfortune since the death of after when the Navy changed its electrical field. His first maritime his wife just before World mind. job came in the mid-1930s when he Returned To Sea War II, Kite has raised his teen­ grabbed at a chance for a berth as He enrolled again that June and age son with the aid of his mother a deck hand on the tug Three and brothers, plus the good wages remained uptil June, 1953, when Brothers," out of Brunswick, Ga. his funds ran out and he had to re­ and conditions that have come his The tug, operating in the lumber way since he started Scdling SIU turn to sea. By this February he had accumulated a stake once trade along the Satilla River, was ships in 1947. It again, but this time was forced out hasn't been an In danger of losing its tow during by his mother's ill health. easy fight. dirty weather, and Kite, nearby on Back once again this summer, Now attending a small sailboat he owned, was able with four years of schooling now summer school at to lend a hand getting it secured. assured, and all homefront prob­ the University In return, the old man offered him lems smoothed over, he is now of Florida in a job. "Tug crews ate regular so ready to turn to and learn some en­ in Gainesville, gineering. "When I say 'thank I accepted," Kite recalled. prepping for a Ashore for a time with an Infant you' to the brothers, I really mean degree in electri­ son after the death of his wife. it," he said recently. "If I didn't cal engineering, Kite have their financial help now, I Kite enlisted in the Army Air Kite first en­ Force as a glider pilot in 1942. But tered there early in 1951, dropped could not be here." A native of Florida, Kite has split the glider program was curtailed in out a week later when the Naval Reserve called him for active duty his energies between the sea and 1943, and he was discharged and back in the shipyards again. Canada Ship Engineers Voting On Link To SIU " MONTREAL—Another affiliate for the growing SIU of NA family is in the offing as Canadian marine engineers bal­ lot on whether to join the SIU. An application for a charter has already been made hy the 4^ National Association of Ma' ships and aboard the ships of the rine Engineers, representing Great Lakes fleet. Great Lakes and East Coast engi­ Climax To Discussions neers in Canada. Affiliation of the Canadian en­ If the vote is favorable, as Is ex­ gineers has been under discussion pected, the Canadian engineers between the engineers and the SIU would become a second shipboard for several months. While Canadian engineers on the affiliate of the SIU in Canada. The SIU Canadian District already rep­ West Coast are not involved In the resents the bulk of unlicensed current balloting, the decision of the East Coast engineers is ex­ Canadian seamen. The voting of engineer.s is being pected to have considerable influ­ conducted by mall for deep sea ence on their future action. Sailed Cites Service Finally, on St. Patrick's Day, 1945, he was shipping once more, and signed on the old SS Hadnot. "Believe you me, she had not," he noted, "but it was the luckiest day of my life. She belonged to the Cities Service Oil Co. and it was aboard her that I saw my first LOG. Soon I was calling at SIU head­ quarters trying to interest the Un­ ion in the fleet and trying to in­ terest my shipmates in the SIU . . . It was a long haul, but eventually we won." In the same way, it was a long haul for Kite to make his way back to school, but now that degree in engineering looms much nearer. "I know I can never thank my Union brothers and all the officials enough for this opportunity. It's wonderful that our Union can make things like this possible fol its members," he added. A trip to tho SIU hall was included in a tour of New Orleans for little Larkell Hernandez, 5, on a trip from her home in Baton Rouge with her uncle, Seafarer 8. M. Slade, electrician. The little lady seems a bit wary of the cameraman. Ratings Shortage Now Tampa's Chief ^ncern TAMPA—Shipping held up very well in this port during the past two weeks and is expected to do the same in the coming period. Port agent Tom Banning by the fact that there was no reported a shortage of deck quorum available for the sched­ rates on the beach and avail­ uled branch membership meeting able to ship and Invited men ship­ ping in that department to take advantage of the expected job op­ portunities as well as the chance to get in some good fishing, while they wait. The general lack of manpower on the beach is evidenced .further YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH SEAFARERS GUIDE TO BETTER BUYING Does Self-Contracting Save $? Several readers have asked the same question many others of us have often wondered about: Can you cut the cost of a house by doing your own contracting? One man writes that he wants to buy a lot and haVe a house built, but doesn't want to go to a contractor to do the whole job as he thinks this will cost him a small fortune. He wants to go to an architect for plans, and have individual contractors pour the foundation, put in the wiring, plumbing and heating, etc. "I know this will mean a lot of running around," he writes, "but I know people who have done this and they tell me they saved a couple of thousand dollars." Undoubtedly doing your own contracting can save you money in building an individual house. Generally a con­ tractor's margin is 15 per cent of the cost of a house, which includes his return on his investment, his over­ head expenses, salary and profit. You assume his respon­ sibilities and chores. of contracting and supervision and you save his cost and profit. But it is doubtful that self-contracting for an individual house can save money over the price of a new home in a large development. Surveys have shown that develop­ ment builders can put up large groups of houses for 1# to 20 per cent less than the cost of building an individual house. Of course the individually-built house still has the possible advantages of enabling you to have the kind of house you want in an area you might prefer, and with­ out the monotonous appearance and inadequacy of com­ munity facilities which sometimes mar large develop­ ments. Also, large developments generally are not avail­ able in many smaller towns. There are two ways a family can uindertake to sejfcontract besides the easiest and costliest rqetbod of hiring an architect to supply plans, engage contractors and last week. As a result, no meet­ ing was held. He also noted that union chemi­ cal workers in the area are in­ volved in a beef over conditions, but that the SIU is not taking part in the action at this time. How­ ever, if help is needed, he added, we'll be glad to provide some. iVrlt'tsu fop The Seafarers Los leallM®' "Mgolius, leading expert on biying supervise the entire job, which is not often done for engage a contractor to build the shell, you should also moderate-price houses. A less-expensive way of getting get estimates from several suppliers. Building-supply some help is using the limited-service plan offered by houses are experienced in estimating the entire cost of some architects. They supply detailed stock plans, modi­ the lumber for a house from an inspection of the plans. fy them for your particular wants, advise on the suit­ But specify what grade you want. No. 2 lumber if often ability of the lot you have chosen in relation to the house used in commerciallyibuilt moderate-price homes, but If plan, arrange for bids, and provide a limited amount of the house is to have dry-wall construction, the smoother inspection during construction. But the least costly way, No. 1 grade may be desirable. At every point you need if also the most time-consuming, is to simply buy a set to decide what materials you will use before you ask of stock plans, show them to sub-contractors, get bids, for bids: what grade of flooring, thickness of insulation, and yourself inspect the work as it progresses. what kind of tile for the bathroom, whether double-hung You can buy stock plans for as little as $25 a set from windows (costlier to frame) or windows that open out, etc. architectural services and building-supply houses. These So before any family buys a lot and undertakes to do arc often attractive designs Including detailed blueprints. Its own contracting, it ought to carefully study the dif­ You will need at least five sets of blueprints to give to ferent types of construction and materials which affect the building authorities for a permit, and the sub-con­ the price. For this purpose, we suggest you get the fol­ tractors to get bids and do the work. Make sure any lowing Uterature on home-building: stock plans you buy are fully detailed, and also comply I publications; Several Government agen­ with local building code and zoning restrictions. cies publish useful, low-cost pamphlets on various aspects In securing bids from sub-contractors, it is desirable of construction and materials. Write to the Superintend­ to get at least three for each job—the foundation, fram­ ing and finishing the house; plunnbing and heating, wir­ ent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Wash­ ington 25, DC, for a list of available pamphlets for ing, and grading, driveway and walks. homeowners and builders. Families who have done their own sub-contracting University of Illinois Small Homes Council: This agency sometimes report they find sizable variations in bids. has a series of useful circulars which it sells at nominal Price, of course, is not the only gauge of value, especially charges. They advise on selecting a lot, plan and mate­ for the jobs requiring skilled work. Make sufe you state rials. You can get a list of these circulars from the specifically and fully what you want the job to include, Small Homes Council, Mumford House, University of and that the contractor is a reliable, well-established per­ Illinois, Urbana, III. son. You can Check his reputation With local buildingFacts You Should Know About Buying or Building A supply houses, banks, real-estate dealers, aiid especially, Rome, a pamphlet, is available from any Better Business other people the contractor did jobs for. If possible. In­ spect other work the contractor has done or is doing, and Bureau or the National Better Business Bureau, 405 Lex­ observe the care With which he did or is doing the work. ington Ave.,. New York, and is highly infdrmetiye. It cOsts ; If you plan to buy the lumber yourself and simply •'ten*cehti. • �cv,r,;.y^ Avfittt 19. 19SS SBAIfARBRS "fRIOfRtC C. COLLIN (Dry Traht), Jun* M—Chairman, P. «. Maria; Sac ratary, R. McLaod. Diacusalon beUI on the oleanUneaa of dUhea, menroom and pantry. Shlp'a deleaate will aea the chief engineer regarding repairi. One crewmember was left in hospital in Calcutta and an inventory waa made of his gear which will be delivered to him in hospital Entire crew accepted communications from headquarters. new parti were not oi-dered. Wind­ less forward was not repaired. June 12—Chairman, B. OranbdrBI Sacratary, P. Kustuva. Soma discus­ sion on the men logged in Japan. Chairman asked ((eiegates to get everything on repair list. Each delegite should have ship fumigation on -repair list. ^ ROBIN TRENT (Seas Shipping), June 3i—Chairman, J. HIgglns; Sec­ retary, P. Nakllchl. Departments will EMILIA (Bull), July 13—Chairman, make up- repair lists. One beef re­ P. Asonta; Sacratary, Stanley Sondur. ported that no mops be washed in Discussion on the new ice box for the ship's laundry. crew mess and the washing machine. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), June 11 STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), July IS —Chairman, C. Bush; Sacratary, J. —Chalr(pan, L. Splvty; Sacratary, H. Nolda. Notified Chief Engineer about West. ShjA in good order. Bepair list discolored drinking water. AU went ^landled Rpt trip. Recent headquar­ well this trip. No beefs. Communica- ters communications accepted and concurred. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), July .11—Chairman, C. Lee; Secretary, H. Scholls. Everything running smooth except a few hours disputed over­ time. Headquarters communications accepted and concurred. CHILORE (Ore), July 10—Chairman, R. King; Secretary, K. Brittaln. Ship's delegate left this 'vessel because of death in his family. Ship's fund was turned over to brother who was hos­ pitalized. Recent communication ac­ cepted and carried unanimously. Col­ tions from headquarters read, ac­ lection was made for former ship's cepted unanimously.. A vote of thanks delegate, whose daughter passed away. given to black gahg delegate and Chief Electrician for repair' 'work CHIWAWA (Cities Service), July 13 done. A motion was made and sec­ —Chairman, J. Christy; Secretary, J. onded that ail work that paid as Call. Communication from headquar­ overtime during straight time, work­ ters accepted qnd concurred. Dis­ ing hours be paid for at the rate of cussion held on pro-book system. time and a half, or double time, after Everything running okay. the hours of five PM or before eight AM Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays. GATEWAY CITY (WaternMn), June 18—Chairman, J. CIsieckl; Secretary, SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Sestrain), D.. Collins. Beef about electrician July 17—Chairman, W. Nswbsrg; Sac- squared away. No beefs. Ship's dele­ rstary, A. Lambert. Flowers sent to gate elected. Full cooperation was steward's sister, money taken from pledged on new feeding program. ship's fund. Ship's fund—412.08. July 13—Chairman, J. CIsleckl; Sec­ Steward thanked crew for flowers retary, D. Collins. No beefs. Motion sent to his sister. made and carried. that communication from headquarters be accepted unani­ SOUTH PORT (South Atlantic), July mously. 11—Chairman, R. PIsrce; Secretary, W. Thompson. Motion made and car­ WILD RANGER (Wavermen), June ried to accept communication from If—Chairmen, J. Tarwick; Secretary, headquarters. E. McCaskey. Motion made and car­ ried that in the next negotiations STEEL MAKER (Isthmlsn), July 3— some arrangement be made between Chairman, B. Brown; Sscretary, C. the Union, company and MSTS that Hsnnlngsr. Communication from master on ail MSTS-chartered ships headquarters read, accepted, and car­ have authority to purchase ship stores ried unanimously. Discussion held on and necessary utensils. Discussion repairs of doors. on the quality and quantity of food. If possible some Improvement should WINTER HILL (Cities Service), July be made. 17—Chairman, E. HIM; Secretary, P. Wilkinson. No beefs. Ship's fund— ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), June 7— $40. Motion made and carried to ac­ Chairman, R. Klenasti Secretary, V. cept and concur headquarters recent C. Smith. Electrician euggested that communication. his room be painted and the engine department rooms be sougeed. Ship's ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), July 10— delegate reported that the chief en­ Chairman, T. Sencheu Secretary, A. gineer would 'not repair coffee urn Trerner. Motion made and carried to because steward ordered coffee per­ accept and concur with headquarters colators. This will be taken up with communications. Ship's delegate patrolman. Enrollment cards were elected. Request made for better given to each member to be filled launch service. out and to be mailed in Tampa. ALCOA PIONEER (Aicos), July 11 MASSMAR (Calmar), July 11—Chair­ —Chairmen, G. Chandler; Secretary, man, A. Novak; Secretary, V. ElchenG. Anthony. Motion made and car­ berg. Patrolman Johnson explained ried to accept and concur In head­ to the crew the necessity of holding quarters communications. No beets, meetings regularly. everything running smoothly. Re­ July 9—Chairman, James Dorat; pairs and disputed overtime cleared Sacratary, J. Elchanbarg. Engine del­ in SlU style by Mobile patrolman. egate asked why the silverware and glasses are smeared. The steward ex­ BIENVILLE (Waterman), July 17— plained tha^^e panftry men will not Chairman, A. Plontek; Secretary, L. do them the way he tells him to. Plarson. Motion made and carried to Engine department will take care of accept and concur in all headquarters washroom one week then the deck communications to date; All members will do it the next and the steward requested to keep messhall clean, department will follow. and not to use lava soap in washing machine. It stops It up. Water tanks PORTMAR (Calmar), May 31—Chair­ to be inspected for rust. Suggestion man, M. Klelber; Secretary, P. Ross. made that dependent parents of sin­ Varioui sanitary measures were dis­ gle men be Included in the Welfare cussed. Suggestion made that notices Plan. be posted on bulletin board. A vota of thanks was given to the steward CLAIBORNB (Waterman), July 13— department for a job well done with Chairman, C. Coker; Secretary, W. a very limited amount of stores. A Barnes. No beefs, everything running motion was made by M. Kleiber that O.K. Motion made and carried to all union officials at IVest Coast accept and concur communications branches be placed on ballot at the from headquarters. next general election. Motion car­ ried by a majority vote. Resolution CHICKASAW (Pan Atlantic), July made not to patronize slopcheSt. 15—Chairman, A. Elllt; Secretary, W, July 3—Chairman, Prank Albore; Thayer. Motion made and carried to Sacratary,' Patrick Lannlng. 'Voted accept and concur in communications that ail crewmembers donate $1 to from headquarters. There was some the ship's fund at the payoff. Crewdiscussion about getting a SSa Chest members were requested to fill out aboard. -No beefs. welfare forms and have them ready to hand over to the patrolman in DEL CAMPO (MIsslulppI), July 12 Philadelphia. Crew in favor of re­ —Chairman, C. Gauteau; Secretary, ports from headquarters and a vota L. Martin. Motion made and carried of thanks was given to all concerned. to accept and conciu- communications July 13—Chalrmatv M. Klelber; Sec­ , from headquarters up . to date. retary, J; -HetzelL Everything run­ ning smoothly except for the washing Discussion held -on the rou­ ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), June machine. tine activities aboard ship. Ship's 25—Chairman, V. Kleklrlllo; Secre­ fund will started at the payoff of tary, D. Beard. All communications this trip bybeeach member contributing and reports from headquarters posted SI. Motion made by R. Oates not to on arrival aboard ship. Menus need patronize any Horn and Hardart res­ Improving with more of a variety for taurants on the East Coast as they breakfast. are not unionized. Discussion of new hospitalization and surgical benefits OREMAR (Ore), June IS—Chairman, In the Welfare Plan. E. Game; Secretary, H. Stewart. A new ship's delegate was elected. Dis­ MAC ALLISTER VICTORY (Seat cussion on the new welfare benefits. Shipping), June 29—Chairman, Charles A vote of thanks was given to the Moora; Sacratary, ScoHy Malvenan. ateward department. Headquarters report on Merchant Marine Fisheries Committee was read and discussed.. All brothers aboard CUBORB (Ora), Jung 18—Chairman, in favor of stand taken by union *. Colyar; Sacratary, J. Smith. Pa­ are in opposing As this vessel has trolman will be informed about tha been laid upthis. for several years there unsafe working conditions on deck. are of several important Motion made and carried that a letter Itemsshortages on board. The steward depart­ be sent to tha Baltimore agent re­ ment hat agreed to take care of the garding a clarification on shore leave recreation room and the ship's laun­ in San Juan. dry will be cleaned by deck and en­ gine departments. All trash and gar­ THE CABINS (MaMilasan), May bage to bo carried aa far aft as poiChairman, J. Stewart; Sacratary, P. alble. All elothes lockers win be Kustuva. There la • balanca of t84.S0 painted. A vote of thanks waa gtvea in: the ihlp'a fund. Pumpmen re- tt the alewafd" daiN>Ttnient far their |K>rted that repalre can't be made as effort to plaaaa tha,craw. - Far• flferra LOG New Run Of Ex-Alaska 'Jinxed' —Canada SlU Crew Sues For $ f-m v1 The SIU Canadian Districti;rew which manned the SS Mazatlan is suing the Liberian-flag ship for impaid wages. A US marshal! has takeiv possession of her at San Pedro. The action by the crew climaxes a fouled-up series of events which began four months ago. Fomaerly the SS Alaska of^ ^' the Alaska SS Company, the later signed a contract and took on appointed passengers cancelled va­ 350-foot vessel was sold early a Canadian District crew in Van­ cation plans. this year to the Margo-Pacitic Lines. Scab Crew The original sailing date was cancelled when the ship tried to sail with a scab crew and was halted by the Sallys Union of the Pacific at Coos Bay, Oregon. She couver and sailed for San Diego, where she was scheduled to open a delayed sailing /une 4. A few hours ^aiter arriving at San Diego the refrigeration system went on the blink and the vessel went into the shipyard for extensivef repairs. The second sailing was called ofif and scores of dis- AFL Bids Congress Act On Domestic 'Runaways' After a two week overhaul, the steamer finally sailed, with about 85 passengers and some cargo. The Canadian crew were expe­ rienced men and included stew­ ards department personnel who had sailed on some of the big Atlantic and Pacific passenger liners. The Alaska was built for the northern, cold weather run and cabins became so hot on the run to Acapuico that most of the pas­ sengers got off there and elected to return north by air. To make things worse, the ship bent its pro­ peller going into Mazatlan. Coming north with a bent pro­ peller, the Mazatlan's speed was reduced so much that feed water ran out for the boilers and a tug was called. A sad contrast to the once-proud ship of the Alaska run, the Mazatlan rode into San Pedro at the end of a towrope! San Diego ship suppliers, mean­ while, have joined crewmen in en­ tering suits for unpaid bills. The company even failed to pay San Diego harbor pilots and stevedores, and the San Diego Harbor Depart­ ment, from whom it rented office space. CHICAGO—^An attack on "runaway" industries in the United States that have fled established industrial areas to low-cost sections of the country has been published by the AFL in a demand for Congres-^ sional action. The problems legislation, low or non-existent presented in a special AFL re­ state minimum wages and little or port strongly parallel those faced no regulation of working condi­ by US maritime unions in compet­ tions, safety and sanitary stand­ ards. ing with runaway flag ships. The AFL charged that this While applauding the natural growth of industry in previously "pirating" of industries, mostly undeveloped areas, the AFL at­ from the North and Middle West tacked the practice of many cities is a threat to the lasting prosperity in offering special inducements to of the nation, because it is not business. These include free plants based on sound economic practice. built at the expense of local resi­ Criticism Heavy dents, low or free taxes, anti-union Industry critics of the runaways have also been numerous. They point out that any small rural town which offers rent-free, taxThe following is the latest free privileges to an industry is in available listing of official ex­ no position as a result to provide change rates for foreign cur­ necessary municipal services — rencies. Listings are as of schools, roads, police and fire pro­ Aug. 18, 1955, and are sub­ tection, garbage disposal, water ject to change without notice. supply and the like. In the long England. New Zealand. South Airun the burden will fall on the in­ r'ra: $2.80 per pcund sterling. dustrial plant and the entire com­ Australia; S2.24 per pound sterling. munity suffers. Belgium: SO francs to the doUar. The AFL asked Congress to Denmark: 14.43 cents per krone. WASHINGTON—The stage block the trend by action to France: 350 francs to the dollar. is being set for a new "50-50" strengthen national minimum wage Germany: 4.3 marks to the dollar. Holland: 3.7-3.8 guilders to the fight next year by the Senate laws and to reduce wage differen­ dollar. farm bloc. Senators Clinton Ander­ tials in various parts of the coun­ Italy: 624.9 lire to the doUar. son (Dem. New Mex.) and Francis try. It also called for elimination Norway: 14 cents per krone. Case (Rep. So. Dak.) have intro­ of differentials in unemployment Portugal: 28.73 escudos to the dollar. Sweden: 19.33 cents per krona. duced a new bill which will be insurance, and an end to Federal India: 21 cents per rupee. taken up at the next session of tax exemption for municipal bonds Pakistan: 30.22 cents per rupee. Congress. The bill would exempt used for constructing runaway Argentina: 14.3 pesos to the dollar. agricultural surplus export from plants. Brazil: 5.4 cents per cruzeiro. the "50-50" law. Government contracts should Uruguay: 52.63 cents per peso. As previously reported, an at­ also be denied firms which do not Venezuela: 29.83 cente per boliyar. tempt to include such a bill in this live up to NLRB orders, the AFL year's program was defeated by a said. lopsided margin in the House of Representatives and was with­ drawn in the Senate Agriculture Committee. The withdrawal was made after It toecame plain that 50-50" opponents did not have a chance of -mustering a big vote against the measure. The Anderson-Case measure Is preparatory groundwork for next, year at which time it is expected that the foreign" shipping lobbyists Will attempt to rebuild the anti"50-50" alliance after the stinging defeat they suffered in recent weeks. While "50-50" supporters now hold the upper hand, next year's fight is liable to be more impor­ tant than ever because the amount of agricultural surplus going abroad will toe more than dou­ bled, from $700 million this year to $1.5 million next, under legisla­ tion now being approved, and many more seafaring jobs iihll be at stake. As long at foreign nations ac^ cept US-surpluses, chances of the farm bloc to beat "50-50" are small, All set for prtlimlnary heat fn soap box darby sponsored by since the only excuse for their op­ tlaiM Orleans raeraatian department is 13-yaar-eld Paul position to the measure was that Oaiger, SlU-spensorad. entry. Paul finiskad "out of tht it was hindering sales of surpluses abroad. j monay" but vowed t»ba back next year. New Attack On '50-50' Set For '56 ; fl .ii Money Exchange Rates Listed SIU SpQnsors NO Soap Box Entrant •ut :-'?l 4 • - "dsl 'J �Pare EIrbt SEAFARERS LOI$ iAncuit M, 1955 RACKET or GOOD DIEAL for Seafarers ? handy and quick mode of trans­ in the US, HawaU, the West In­ portation. dies, Bermuda. Canada and Mexico. Such being the case, Seafarers These are the policies that are are undoubtedly familiar with the underwritten by the Associated blue and white insurucb vending _Aviation Underwriters, a grouping machines that are evw-present. in of 56 companies in the aviation airline terminals. Less familiar Seafarers may work on though, may be the function these insurance business. • Higher Overseas ships but seamen log an machines serve. To some persons Similar one-flight policies can be astonishing amount of mile­ the fantastic insurance offered purchased in South America and age each year on airplanes. seems implausible; they dismiss the overseas areas, but in that Whether returning to the machines as a "racket." Actually, other case the Seafarer would have to port of engagement after paying it's all very legitimate. If you carry a personal life In­ hunt up a local insurance agent. off in another port, flying home for a vacation, or flying back to the surance policy and take a look at. The rates overseas are higher. It's Papa Celestm may have passed away but his famed Dixie­ States after getting off in a foreign the small print, you will find that 50 cents for the basic policy in land jazz band plays on at sailings of Delta passenger ships, port. Seafarers find air travel a the policy does not cover loss of Iceland and Latin America outside as has been traditional for yiears. '4* life resulting from an airline of Mexico, $1 in Europe and $2 disaster. That's where the air elsewhere in the world. The rate terminal vending machine policiel^ structure, by the way, is a ;pretty good tribute to US airlines' safety cover the gap. . standards. «IU Protect! In the event of an airplane acci­ Unlike privately-purchased in­ dent, the victim's beneficiary gets surance policies, the SIU Welfare full payment in case of death, or Plan's 1^,500 death benefit is paid the victim gets the same sum if in case of airplane accident. But blinded or if he loses both hands the 25-cent trip insurance policy or both feet, or a combination of available at airports provides an such misfortunes (one hand and added cushion of protection. In ad­ one foot, one hand and one eye and dition it pays off in whole or in part so on). Loss of one eye, one hand in case of disabling accidents short or one foot is compensated by a of loss of life, as well as ^medical half-payment. Medical expense allowances cover any type of medi­ expenses up to a Certain limit. Here's the way the system works. cal cost up to the amount the For 25 cents the buyer gets $6,250 policy provides. In addition to the one trip policy. worth of flight insurance, which includes $312.50 in medical ex­ Seafarers who do a lot of flying pense coverage. That's the basic might be interested in year-round policy. Each quarter you put in the coverage which applies all over the machine increases the coverage up world. The service is sold at. a flat to a maximum of $2.50 for which rate as is the vending machine $62,500 in insurance is provided, policy. The only difference is that including $3,125 in medical ex­ it is generally not sold to men over pense. All that has to be done is to 65 and buyers are questioned as fill in the card which comes with to their general physical condition. Various Travel Policies the policy. A typical policy, which sells for The flat rate policy applies re­ Carrying an unusual passenger list, Del Sud pulls away from dock as Seafarers wave good­ gardless of age, physical condition $10, gives $10,000 year-round pro­ bye. Passenger list was largely made up of Catholic clergymen eh-route to 36th Eucharistic tection plus $50 medical expense. or other circumstances. Congress in Buenos Aires held recently. It covers mishaps suffered while Not For Non-Skeds riding as a passenger on a sched­ Like anything else though, air­ uled airliner or while boarding or line flight insurance has limita­ leaving an aircraft, or while on an tions. One of the most important airfield or in a terminal. Policies of is that it does not apply to non- this kind are available up to scheduled airlines. This does not $100,000 worth. necessarily reflect the service Another variation is the common or standards of the non-skeds carrier policy which will cover buy- • which are understandably popular ers against accidents on planes, with seamen because of their lower trains, busses, ships, taxis, street cost. cars or any other form of public The vending machine insurance transportation anywhere in the will cover the Seafarer against any world. This kind of policy is avail­ accident that takes place on the able for periods of from three days plane, on an airfield or even in to a year. ine terminal building. It will not Most Seafarers though, are con­ cover death from other causes, tent to drop their quarter in the such as having a heart attack in machine when they take a plane. the course of an airplane flight. It's a worthwhile investment be­ As to the vending machine poli­ cause plane accidents do happen cies themselves, they are available despite the best of precautions. Bon voyage visitors and travelers chatted aboard Del Sud before ship left. In foreground (with glasses) Is Archbishop of New Orleans, the Rt. Rev. Joseph F. Rummel. Four other arch­ bishops and two bishops also made the trip. There Was No Cussin' On The Del Sud This Trip 1^' l?VA. Ic;'. I;!-•• :• \W'' fl'---- vV,. . ifV:/- L;\-:-. TO,.,,. Ready to go aboard after a last'goodbyo on the pier is Seafarer Fidele DiGiovanni (left) shown with his wife and daughter. Angle. Cousin Dominic "Pasquale" DiGiovanni is also a member of the Del Sud crew. CAFETERIAS NEW YORK^ BALTIMORE �S E A r A It E H 5 LQ g Japanese barber trims hair of Seafarer Henry Sedgeway in modern Yokohama barber shop. Sedgeway is electrician aboard Waterman's Citrus Packer. Pretty young barber­ shop attendant looks like good reason to visit Japan. Pace Nine Batting up a little breeze at "Le Cyclone" bar in Tamatave, Madagascar, are three Sea­ farers off the Robin Locksley on the South and East African run. Left to right, they are; Moe, the carpenter, Jake and Lee, ABs. Looks like a pleasant little wind with no cydone in sight; only a couple of bottles of suds to keep the conversational whistle wet. Del Norte steward department men clown through a demonstration of "How not to serve the passengers" during an idle moment between meals. Photo was taken by Seafarer Leroy Rinker, official ship's photographer, aboard the popular Delta Lines cruise ship on the run to Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. Seafarer Thomfas M. Collins stretches out in his foc'sle on the Steel Navigator while his portable record player puts out some soothing music. Shorts are approved outfit for Seafarers on Isthmian's hot summertime run to Asia. �Faf• T«A SEAFARERS MEET THE SEAFARERS LOG AnfOst 19, 1955 Wait til Next Year!' HENRY SHEPETA, AB JOHN V. DOLAN, steward The sea has often been a home It takes experience with both sides of the fence to tell just how for those who were homeless in valuable the SIU has been to their childhood and Seafarer working seamen. Seafarer John Henry Shepeta of Baltimore has V. Dolan has been a union man found it to be a good one. Just 27 for 20 years, a good many of theih years of age, Shepeta has 11 years with the NMU and other unions. as a 'seaman under his belt, start­ "Now being an SIU man," he says, ing out at the age-of 16 soon after "all I can say is a man really he was put on his own by the city muk have sailed in both unions of Pittsburgh which -cared for him to really appreciate how far we up until then. have come." Like many Seafarers in Balti­ Dolan calls New York his home, more, he is a "regular" on the Ore ibut right now he is shipping off Line runs, goirg to Venezuela, Chile, Peru and more recently to the West Coast the fabulous ore fields of Seven on his favorite Isles, Canada. Since tKb ore boats run to the Far '• East. Like many are in and out very frequently, he other Seafarers finds them the best run for a Dolan lost his family man. "It's always nice to be * heart to Yoko­ on a short trip when you have a hama which is wife and two youngsters at home," he says. his favorite port of call. While Although he sailed in the latter holding a chief part of World War II, Shepeta's stewards rating, closest brushes he will ship to any rated job in with disaster the steward department. came in peace­ Jack started going to sea In the time. In 1946 he depression year of 1934, at the was aboard the time when maritime unions were Rutgers Victory first reviving. He has had his when she was .share of the major waterfront rammed by the beefs including the history-mak­ Nash Bulk 200 ing 1936 strike and the general miles from New York. The ship strike of 1946 among others. Shepeta Dolan gave up on: the NMU in limped in the rest of the way with a terrific list. 1943, joining tlie SIU that year in New York. He has been a Sea­ Early this year he was" a crewfarer ever since and has had oc­ member of the Steelore when she casion to be thankful for the nearly went under in a fierce At­ lantic storm. The performance of change. While ashore, Dolan confesses the Steelore crew in that crisis he has been bitten by the pros­ won it the plaudits of the mari­ pecting bug. Along with thou­ time industry. The unfinished business in Congress relating to maritime indicates that sands of other Americans he has Missed New Arrival hopes some day of making a strike One side-effect of the Steelore's in uranium, gold or some other difficulties was that Shepeta miss­ the SIU and other unions were pretty successful at the recently-adjourned precious metal which will bring ed the birth of his second child him wealth. Until then, going to because the ship was, towed into session in defeating attacks on basic porkchoj) issues. But threats on these sea is a good way to make a living. port at four knots instead of mak­ issues are still very much alive and are being fully considered by the Union. The veteran Seafarer is enthu­ ing her usual speed. siastic about the new SIU senior­ Like many seamen, Shepeta is Many Live Issues ity hiring system because of the an avid reader while aboard ship. protection it offers the professional When ashore he can often be A number of bills in the hopper for next year are designed to revive the seaman. found out at Babe Ruth stadium He believes that the disability attempting to root the Orioles pension is one of the Union's fin­ home. He admits to not much suc­ fight against '50-50', to close the Public Health Service hospitals, extend est achievements. "If some one cess on that score. controls over maritime unions and take other unfavorable action. Fights had told me a few years ago that Shepeta's main ambition at the seamen would have a pension one moment is to become a home­ over these bills are expected to he particularly sharp in a presidential elec­ day, T would have said 'nuts'. owner so that he can provide for "I could go on for hours talking his family the kind of home life tion year. .The SIU is prepared to go to the mat again on these items. up the SIU," he concluded, "but he never had. With SIU wages hnd one just has to read the LOG to conditions he feels he has a good Congress On Move understand what I mean." chance of making the grade. ROUND-UP NLRB hearings are now going on over the question of whether or not to take jurisdiction in the three-month old Miami hotel strike. An NLRB decision to act in the case would have far-reach­ ing effects on the vast hotel indus­ try which up until now has been under jurisdiction of state laws. 4- 3^ Joint AFL-CIO negotiations won 15-cent hoiu-ly increases for 26,000 workers employed by the Alu­ minum Company o€ America. The Alcoa shoreside workers are rep­ resented by the United Steelworkers (CIO) and the AFL Aluminum Workers Union. 4 Ci' IIP: 4' 4> Latest onion to take part in the union headquarters building boom is the Screen Actors Guild which will put up a stylized California' inodern story building on Hol­ lywood's famous Simset Boulevard. Building will include a roofed te]> race, meeting rooins, -.offices, lounges and other facHitieA ^ A seniority hiring system has been agreed on between the New Haven Railroad and Local 370, AFL Dining Car Employees. The agreement ended a dispute, over the hiring of women waiters for dining cars while veteran mafe waiters with seniority were on the unemployed list. ^ 4 4 4 lAM Machinists on strike against the Flying Tiger Airline got valu­ able support from the International Transportworkers Federation. The ITF put the line on the "hot oargo" list, to keep it from breaking to strike by doing its maintenance work overseas. iv 4 4 The nation's biggest, commuter railroad, the Long Island, was still running in its normal fashion fol­ lowing agreement to mediate a trainmen's contract dispute. The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen had asked for wage increases for conductors and brakemen as well as the establishment of a shorter run ac the normal day's work-load. On the positive side of the ledger there are signs that Congress is moving in the direction of a broader and more active merchant marine program. Such a program would be of real benefit to the entire industry, not just a few select companies. Increasing Congressional pressure on MSTS to stop competing with private shipping is one example of constructive interest. Another is the attitude of Congress on development of atomic power plants, with Congressional emphasis being on commercially useful systems as op­ posed to floating showcases. New ship types.are also meeting with Con­ gressional favor. The majority of Congressmen can he counted on to react favorably when the chips are down on any major maritime issue. One of the jobs the SIU has chosen for itself is to keep Congress informed of the facts so that the legislators will know the score on just how any proposal affects Seafarer^' jobs and well-being. ' The Seafarer's Role Seafarers themselves can play an important part by letting their individ­ ual representatives know how they feel on any given subject. Active par­ ticipation by Seafarers has always been of tremendous help in any legislativefight.^' \ �Awut 19, 195S SEAFARERS LOG . Paffe Elevea Uranium's Riches Lure Seafarer Advancing far inland after a long stint at sea, Seafarer Cliff Bellamy recently joined the hordes of hopeful uranium prospectors combing the Utah countryside for a paying claim. Question: Are your family end shoreline friends interested in The relative ieasc with which claims can be staked, he reported, has made the Western your seagoing life? countryside a mecca for thou-^* sands of part-time prospec­ Leo Dwyer, chief cook: I find Alex Stevenson, MM: My dad went to sea for 42 years and was they are very curious about the tors. "People have staked the foreign ports and country so much that it looks like once an SIU member so the the souvenirs I you're driving through one big bring home. On graveyard these days," he com­ family knows all mented. about seafaring. my last trip I Bellamy and others on the trip But a lot of other brought back with him wound up with five people I meet some hand-naint- claims in the 18 days they were in know little about ed Japanese lea the desert. Naturally, ''we think, the maritime in­ sets. Now every and hope, that most of them are dustry and are body in the fam­ good," he added. really interested ily is serving tea Low Cost and surprised to and asking me if Claims can be filed for $1.40, so learn about the conditions we have. I can get a few more the next trip that there is a no high cost to out. 4" t 4" face when trying your luck. Sylvester ZygarowSki, steward: 4 4* 4" • However, Bellamy admitted that Most people are curious about how Theodore Spence, deck engineer: his prospecting consisted mostly of a seaman can sup­ Most shoreside people are inter­ finding a place that hasn't been port a family. ested mainly in staked, providing it can be They are aston­ souvenirs I can reached with a car. They had the get them. They ished when I tell usual Geiger counter with them for want you to them that I make detecting the metal, but the bring back enough money in "pings" that the gadget registers stamps, and other the SIU to put my doesn't always mean you've hit stuff. Then there son and daughter paydirt. • are people who through profes­ He pointed out also that a lot sional music call themselves of the uranium "rush" these days school. They cer­ friends of the is sparked by the low cost of the tainly are interested in that part seaman but their whole adventure. Some men, he of it. only interest is in his dough. said, probably were content just to Prospecting for uranium in the Utah hills, Seafarer Cliff 4" 4i 4" 4i i pick the first available spot to Steve Poole, AB: Most people I Bellamy (right) takes time out for a "friendly little diversion" George Austin, 2nd cook: Many stake, then head home and show meet these days figure a seaman of my friends get very interested all the girls how they have a in the form of a snake. HJs sidekick at left prepares to belt has a good job when they hear uranium claim in Utah. the snake if he gets restless. and makes mon­ about the pay we Most of the claims are worthless, 4 ey. What they get on ships and of course, but the excitement they who mayflave wondered about them that the patents he applied for on are interested is what they want generate is all part of the game. not how you work to know is how As a vacation, however, the trip a couple of his inventions are com­ and live at sea to get seamen's was tops, he recalled. "Certainly ing through finally. Of the three papers and ship with uranium to be had I would of them filed with the US Patent but in the for­ eign ports you out. Of course have kicked myself for not going," Office, two have been approved and the other is pending and make .and how a lot of people he added. should be okayed soon. people live there. like the idea of Patents In Works One of the items is a "wrinkleSome ask you to traveling around He pointed out also for the ben­ do a little shopping for them too. the world to different ports. efit of his friends and shipmates proof" gear-carrier called a "Seacase," in which several Seafarers have already indicated interest. The gadget consists of a metal cylinder into which shirts, under­ The failure and fold-up of wear and other apparel are packed the ILA's false-face seaman's from one end by placing the A good sample of the way a gear was inadequate and some of Ingen seiwed as meeting officers, cylinder in a vertical position. "union" has been virtually heads-up crew, the Union and the it had failed to function on the while the Miami meeting was Jackets--and slacks can be rolled completed, with the departure of company can handle shipboard previous voyage. chaired by R. Birmingham. R. around the cylinder in a wrinkle- its head man for other pastures. safety problems without a Govern­ When the headquarters patrol­ Seekinger and B. Scarlett were free manner and then the whole Keith Alsop, secretary-treasurer of ment agency Intervening took man came aboard and took this meeting officers in Tampa, D. L. cylinder is placed In its own carry­ the "United International Seaman's place aboard the Steel Surveyor beef up with the company a num­ Parker in Mobile, J. Merrell and ing case, which provides an in- Union, Local 1824" has left town (Isthmian) at her ber of changes were made. The E. Manuel in Lake Charles and J. genuious drawer for storing shoes and was reported last seen in Texas looking for another money grub­ last payoff. Sea­ stoppers were changed to a more F. Bell in Houston. and toiletries. farers D. Claus- suitable size and the 14" snatch bing project. On the, West Coast, Seattle's sen and A. Rich­ blocks, which were being used as meeting was run by W. Mansfield, Alsop, ex-SIU Galveston agent, ards raised the topping lift fairlead blocks, were B. Toner and G. Hildreth while was defeated in the last SIU elec­ problem at a replaced by 14" gin blocks. The E. A. Lane and T. R. Maldonado tion, in the course of which he tied shipboard meet­ topping lift wire was run through served in Wilmington. in with the APL-expelled Interna­ ing wh'en they these blocks. The whole change­ tional Longshoremen's Association. " 4 4 4 All seems peaches and cream moved that the over is assurance of safer condi­ The ILA gave considerable funds topping lift fair- tions on the ship. aboard the Alcoa Runner these to Alsop and his associates in an VClaussen, who sails in the deck leads and chain days with the new SIU feeding attempt to oust SIU SecretaryCiaussen stoppers be in­ department, comes from Nebraska plan working to the satisfaction of Treasurer Paul Hall. spected and replaced if necessary. originally, and got his Union book all hands. SIU steward Cliff Wil­ As a reward for his services the They pointed out that the existing in New York City in 1947. Rich­ son, who is in charge of the pro­ ILA put Alsop in charge of its ards is also a deck department gram on Alcoa ships, reports that seamen's "union" which was set man. He lives in Mobile and the Runner's gang is doing very up ostensibly to organize foreign LAKE CHARLES —Labor flag seamen. Actually their objec­ joined the SIU back in its earliest well, and the rest of the crew gave days. the department a vote of thanks here is girding itself for all- tive was to raid the SIU. The for "making the ship a fine feed­ out support of candidates for union" financed itself largely by 4" 4 4" Seafarers and other patients at ing ship." the legislature at Baton Rouge crimping for runaway flag ships. the Galveston PHS hospital are Julio Colon is who will commit themselves to help Crimping Again now enjoying their favorite televi­ the steward de­ get the Ro-called "right-to-work" Meanwhile, Louis Le Doulx, an sion shows thanks to the crew of partment d e 1 e- law repealed. old time shipping master who was WASHINGTON —National rec­ the Val Chem. At the suggestion gate on the RunUnion forces are mapping a fullfronting for Alsop for a while, is ognition for merchant seamen who of Seafarer Ben Grice, the set that n e r. Unfortun­ scale campaign to fight for the again operating an "independent" served during the Korean War or had been purchased by the crew ately, the names overturn of the unpopular measure of his own. When Alsop dispensed who perform acts of valor at sea some time previously was turned of the rest of the and get it knocked off the books with Le Doulx the latter took off would be provided undei- legisla­ over to the hospital patients. gang were not by backing the election of men tion sponsored by the Commerce Grice is a veteran Union mem­ who are friends of labor and recog­ with the ILA "union" charter available. Department. The bill calls for is­ ber who has been a Seafarer since nize the dangers of "right-to-work" which is reported still in his pos­ 4 4 '4 session, to the embarrassment of suance of a service ribbon to crew- joining in New Orleans back in Another SIU legislation. ^oney ILA Captain Bradley. members who served during the Aside from this development, the s h i p's delegate 1943. He had his Korean fighting, as well as provid­ Associated with Alsop in the illhome in Haynes- who has done a heads up job is labor front remains quiet and ing for a merchant marine dis­ ville, Louisiana. Seafarer Andrew Boney on the peaceful, since almost all of the fated raid was Bill Higgs, ex­ tinguished service medal and meri­ Azalea City. The crew reported outstanding contracts have been pelled from the SIU for aiding the 4 4 4 torious service medal for individual As is the usual that they had a numiber of beefs nailed down by the unions involv­ ILA in the 1954 waterfront drive. acts in line of duty. practice, a Iwge with the engineers and the cap­ ed. All local unions report their A figure in the opposition was .at­ torney Ben Sterling who reported­ Ship's crews would also be eligi­ number of rank tain but the delegates "worked fast 'members busy on the job. ble for mass citations for service Port business for this SIU ly handled large sums of money and file Seafar­ and eradicated them fast" so,that in marine disasters and other emer­ ers were elected everything was wrapped up SIU- branch is also in fine shape. Ship­ given Higgs, Alsop and Ray White, gencies. ping continues to hold up weil, ex-Tampa agent. White is one of by the member­ style. iiil as a result of the activity of the several men under indictment for Boney, who is 27 years old, be­ ship to meeting The bill would revive the World Scarlett posts at the dis­ came an SlU^jpnember last year in past two weeks here, with nine an a^empt to assassinate Hall last War H system of decorations given to merchant seamen an^ give of­ trict-wide membership meetings Norfolk. He sails in the deck de­ Cities Service tankers calling, and Christmas eve. Hired assassin ficial, rocoghitioh tovindividual acts of July 27. In Bavannah Seafarers partment and comes from Suffolk, in Port Neches, Texas, where the James Cobb was sentenced to 5-7 years last month. Trinity (Carras) paid a visit. C. W, Thompson and B. Swear- Va. ' of h;?.very at sea. ' , . Job Lost, Alsop Seeks New Angle Lake Chas. Maps Labor Law Fight Sea Bravery Medals Urged '^1 �-m Seaman's Philosophy? Seafarer Has Answer What is the most common philosophy among seamen? That's a question pondered by many, according to Seafarer John F. Wunderlich. "I have often wondered, but unfortun­ ately never found an answer.-^ "After reading the much- man ... the happiness known with wife and kids ... the pleasure of published theories written by coming after a long trip . great men . . . thinkers and the joy home of a wife's enfolding arms dreamers of the past and present, I gave up fti disgust. I was more confused than originally, "Recently I had several conver­ sations with Brother Frenehy Michelet, and you can knock me down with feather if our in­ tellectual brother didn't hit the nail square on the head. He had the correct a'nswer . . . anticipation and retrospecWunderlich tion. "Mr. Webster states that antici­ pation is to foretaste or foresee; retrospection is the act of looking back on things past ... I kind of rolled those words around in my limited mind for a few days, tell­ ing myself it couldn't be right . . . couldn't be that simple. "Finally, something clicked . . . Hell, yes, he was right. What other philosophy but that? Anticipation and retrospection . . . that's us, brothers. "When we're in the messroom at sea shooting the bull, about what theme is the conversation central­ ized? Of course, about the ports we have been in, or the ports we are bound for, or the ports we would like to go to . . . yes . . . anticipation and retrospection. "When at the wheel or on look­ out, on what does our imagination linger? That's right... the women we have known, the women we ex­ pect to know, or the women we would like to know . . . again an­ ticipation and retrospection. "When in our bunk, late at night, what's our dreams? For a married or watchii)^ the kids in care-free play . . . The single man is dream­ ing often of the wife and kids he would like to have . . . it's all an­ ticipation and retrospection. "We are usually talking or dreaming of either the past or the future, whether we be seamen or store clerks, for that matter ... I tip my imaginary hat to you, Frenehy . . . you have the right answer." Barbara's Barber "Snapped just before the mate had to sew bosun P. Libby's ear back on, with Jess Winifield doing the butchering," says reporter Oscar Payne on the Bar­ bara Frietchie. Libby kept smiling all during the haircuting ordeal, so all must be well. feel so important?" Well, w« of the SIU have security, freedom and contentment. To be sure, there are other labor organizaTo the Editor: A recent i-ssue of the LOG tiohs that have the same, yet, carried an article by a brother when the chips are down, it is member suggesting that Sea­ a known fact that the SIU is farers think carefully about recognized as the union of the present and the future, both making a will. I think that this is a very good " nationally and internationally. Since the year 1938, the world, idea not only for the member but also for his beneficiary in and I use that word literally, the event something happens to has realized that a small group of real Union men started the him. It would eliminate a lot of SIU, and the realization has now legal action later on. As secretary-reporter on the confB to them and many others that, our Union has grown into one of the best and qpost re­ spected labor organizations of all time. It is a credit to those who were there at its inception, many of whom are still active, and also a credit to the young­ sters who came later. They have seen - this wonderful organiza-. tioft develop from an iota of a dream into one of the staunehest Del Valle, I have been requested bulwarks of free trade unionism. to write about the SIU libraries I ask many persons who are that are being put on the ships. The last three times this ship not Seafarers and know nothing has received the same books, so of seamen why when the going that we have an accumulation gets rough does the SIU always 'of two and three of a kind assist any other bona fide Ameri­ aboard now. We hope something can union, irrespective of its can be done to straighten this affiliation. The only answer is out. Otherwise the library is that we know that we are an very much appreciated by important organization, and will assist and aid anyone or any everyone. I am writing this before we group or groups that can show arrive back in good old New that they believe in the Ameri­ Orleans. We have had a pretty can way of fair play. Certainly we not only feel im­ good trip. There hasn't been a single word all trip about the portant, but we know that we food, which is understandable are so, for the SIU has «lways led the way in showing the sea­ since it has been very good and faring man the right road to tasty. And even if it was forgotten security, real security, and the at the .ship's meeting, I really freedom to'speak anywhere and anytime. In so doing, it has think the steward department given the seaman the chance to . deserves a vote of thanks, espe­ cially the good cooks we have enjoy his life to the fullest. We must cooperate at all on board. times to preserve same for, with­ O. H. Manifold (Ed. note: Your beef on the out the Union, we are exactly library_is well taken. A careful like a ship without a sail, motor check is being made to see that or rudder. We'd sure as hell be the duplication doesn't con­ lost. Davy Jones tinue. ) it it tr S> SI Del Valle Notes Library Snafu Letters to the Editor Family Aid Is Friend In Need I b:>i.i<«7'i5Tr6il •%->] ?SSW; IISPHS HOSPiT.^L BALTIMORE, MD. Manuel Antonana Bjorn A. Granberg E. Ardoin Albert Hawkins Francisco Argenal A. E. Johansson Joseph Battaglia Charles E. Johnson Eugene W. Bent Steve Kolina Kenneth Bewig Robert BlcCorkel Frederick Burford D. McCorkltidale William J. Carey Earl McKendree Carl E. Chandler Robert G. McKnew Charles Coburn Albert Nelson Victor B. Cooper Wm. E. Nordland Guy G. Gage Fred Pittman Charles H. GUI Albert WUhelm Gorman T. Glaze USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS P. G. Daugherty James E. Hodges Thomas Crosby John E. Markopolo M. DeGollado Henry B. Riley H. V. Erickson John E. Tillman USPHS HOSPITAL MOBILE, ALA. Matthew J. Nolan USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. T. P. Barbour Leo H. Lang Julian B. Barrett Oscar Lee Carol J. Bauman Theo Lee Merton Baxter Tinerman Lee Charles Bradley Nils Lornsen Charles E. Brady C. R. Nicholson J. L. Buckelew Alfonso Olaquibel John L. Caldwell George D. Olive Lloyd T. Callaway William J. Rose Byron Chapman Thomas A. Scanlon Peter DeVries Joseph Sintes Jack Fillingin Woodrow A. Snead George Foley Henry S. Sosa Leo Fontenot • William A. Tatum Louis Guarino Lonnie R. Tickle Earl T. Hardeman Dirk Visser George A. Hill James E. Ward Edward Jeanfreau Herman Werneth E. G. Knapp William Williams Duska Korolia David A. Wright Not^man L. Krnmm USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Edwin A. Ainsworth John A. Morris SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY Joseph Koslusky USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH *; i BROOKLYN, NY Edmund Abualy Robert L. Booker Fortunato Bacomo Joseph G. Carr Fran W. Bemrick Gabriel Colonl Claude F. Blanks Mariano Ciwtes AacoBt 19, 1»A5 SEAFARERS-lOe Pate TwelT« Walter W. Denley John J. Driscoll Bart E. Guranick Taib Hassen Joseph Ifsils Thomas Isaksen John W. Keenan John R. Klemowicz Ludwig Krlstiansen Frederick Landry James J. Lawlor Kaarel Leetmaa Leonard Leidig James Lewis Arthur Lomas Mike Lubai Francis F. Lynch Joseph D. McGravr A. McGuigan H. F. MacDonald Michael Machusky Vic MUazzo Melvin O. More Eugene T. Nelson Joseph Neubauer James O'Hare Daniel Ruggiano G. E. Shumaker Henry E. Smith Harry S. Tuttle VirgU E. Wilmoth Chee K. Zal USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Marcelo B. Belen Charles D. Merrill Raymond Frye Alonzo M. Mileski E. K. Hansen John F. Murphy William Hunt Orlando Rosales A. F. Martinez USPHS HOSPITAL ^ STATEN ISLAND, NT Thomas D. Dailey John Michlek Gerald Fitzjames Perry Roberts William Glesen G. H. Robinson EsteU Godfrey Jose Rodriguez Manuel Landron Matti Ruusukallio John McWilliams Dominick Trevisano Joseph JIartus USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Jimmie Littleton Ernest H. Webb USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. R. J. Arsenauit Franklin W. Fyock L. Bosley Sverre Johannessen Dominick Di Maio V. K. Ming H. Fountain L. E. Twite SEASIDE HOSPITAL LONG BEACH, CALIF. Malcolm M. Cross USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT, MICH. Tim Burke USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN. Charles Burton ' TRIPLER ARMY HOSPITAL ' HONOLULU. HAWAU Frank T. Campbell USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Deibler Jose Santiago ' Albert W. Kozzihe Bosendo Serrano' , To the Editor: Just a few words to say that to me, as a Seafarer's^ wife, the new surgical and hospital bene­ fits for members' families are the best thing yet. It is a great comfort to the wives left home with children to care for while their husbands are away at sea. We all get sick spmetimes, find ourselves with­ out money and wind up with a very rough time of it. - My husband left last week after being home for two weeks, but this time, as a result of this • new protection, I almost feel as if he is leaving someone behind to care for us all. This is a wonderful feeling. Ma:iy thanks to the SIU for these new benefits. Mrs. James T. Lassitcr $1 New Benefits A Major Gain To the Editor: It is with sincere pleasure that I endeavor to put my heart­ felt thanks regarding the new welfare benefits for the mem­ bers and their families into words. In fact,- an expression of appreciation should be given by the whole membership to those who have fought so hatd and long on our behalf. Where else in the whole labor move­ ment can you find the wages, conditions and benefits enjoyed by the SIU membership? Quite often, ^ople have asked me, "What makes an SIU man so proud and makes him steel Age Crew Mourns 2nd Cook LOG Gives Her Sea 'Know-How' To the Editor: I would like to change th« mailing address of my husband, Stanley J. Hutchinson, so that we can. get the LOG at our new address. I have been married only a few months and had never read the LOG until recently. I would like you to know what a won­ derful paper it Is and how it has helped me to better understand the things my husband talks , about. He loves the sea very much and naturally enjoys his work on any ship. But before I read the LOG I was in the dark when he mentioned different ships. . Familiar With Ships Now, thanks to your paper, 1 am familiar with the names of the different ships and also with terms which seamen" use. Stanley is at present on the Oremar and of course 1 like thai^, very much because he gets home a little oftener, even if it is only for one night. Thanks again for your most wonderful and helpful paper. 1 would appreciate it if you would change the address as soon as possible so that 1 may get the papers more quickly. 1 certainly look forward to reading them. Mrs. Stanley J. Hutchinson (Ed. note: We are revising our mailing list as you request­ ed so that you can again receive the LOG regularly.) 4" t i . Gi Remembers Shipping Days To the Edjtor: 1 really appreciate receiving the SEAFARERS LOG once again as I now can more or less keep up with everything that is going on in the Union. The paper also reminds me of some of the old runs 1 made years ago. In this connection 1 would appreeiate if some of my old shipmates on the South African and Far East' runs would write to me here. They may remem­ ber me by the nickname "Junior." PFC Nicolay Korolchuck Co. A., 39th Engn. (C) BlU Fort Riley, Kansas To the Editor: This is a repor^ on the death of Brother Louis F. Johnson. The shib's delegate has already turned in a report to the SIU i> if if welfare services department, but I have been asked to write this for publication to allow any of his ^friends and former ship­ mates who wish to do SD to ex­ To the Editor: I am writing to you to request tend their condolences to his you to send the SEAFARERS family. Brother Johnson was the 2nd LOG to the USNS Suamico. This cook on the Steel Age; he took is an SUP ship but there are pride in his work and his Union four SIU men on here and we activities. He was, at the time expect to be in the Persian Gulf of his death, the steward depart­ for some time yet. The LOG would help us keep ment delegate and was doing-a in -touch with our Union. fine job at it. Up until the time he took sick John E. Brady (Ed. note: Your name has in Colombo (Ceylon),' on July 17, he seemed healthy enqugh been added to the mailing list and no one had any idea of his and you will receive the LOG cbndition until he asked to see regularly from now on.) the doctor there. On returning i. i if to the ship, he turned in to the ship's hospital. Three days later, he died at about nine in the evening. He was buried at sea on Sat­ To the Editor: 1 would like tolhank you for urday, July 23, at latitude 12" sending me the SEAFARERS 12' North, longitude 48° 41' East. Services were read by LOG all the last five years with Captain Talk, and the entire such constant regularity. 1 have been going to sea crew attended. again since 1948 and now 1 am Brother Johnson is missed by all and the crew extends its in navigation schooLr preparing heartfelt sympathy to his fam- "- to get my captain's license. .1 have been following your Hy; He is survived by his moth­ er, his wife, Mrs, Sadie John­ progress carefully and wish we son, land four children. Anyone would have as good a union wishing to send condolences may here also. For the future 1 wish reach them at Apt. 230, 40 An­ you all the success you havB' nunciation Road, Boston, Mass. had up to date. C. E. Tobias R. Suttor Ship's secretary Bremen, Germany LOG Can Keep 'Em Up To Date German Seaman Hails SOU Rise �LOG Stalwart Sidelined By Packer Mishap NW Victory Capitulates Bombay Is No Bargain For Cecil Bean Crew places, Seafarer Luis A. Ramirez this time is the subject of another's penmanship, following an accident which occurred recently on the Citrus Packer (Waterman). Ramirez, the 4-8 fireman, suf­ fered burns in the face and on his arm after what is described as "a terrific ex­ plosion" in one of the boilers on the ship. He was on watch at the time, as the Pack­ er was leaving Kobe, Japan. According to T. Weber, ship's sec­ retary - reporter, Ramirez who recounted the incident, Ramirez was treated later by a doctor in Yokohama, but is still pretty shaken up, aside from the pain of the burns them­ selves. Sailing on SIU ships since 1943, Ramirez notes that this was the first time that he had ever had an accident on the job, hnd that he certainly hopes this is the last one as well. His many friends are hoping he's back in A-1 shape again soon, so that he can continue his tireless correspondence regarding the dif­ ferent places he visits on SIU ships. (The photo above was taken after the accident.—^Ed.) from the Ship's Reporter Tasty Dish Digging in to demolish tome cooling watermelon, "Woody" Woodward. 3rd cook on the Royal Oak, looks pleased with the task ahead. His cooking hat the rest of the crew smiling also, says reporter Dan Beard. Photo by "Scotty" Ramsey. ••••'Si As far as the Seafarers on the Cecil N. Bean are concerned, "the gettln' was almost as bad as the bein'," on their recent trip to Bombay. which means more delay. After ' According to details sup­ three weeks here, we're still due plied by Seafarer Sten T. Zet- for another month of this heat, terman, ship's secretary-re­ filth and never- A frequent contributor to the SEAFARERS LOG re­ garding faraway people and Burly Pace TidMaifp SBAFARBM8L06 Amgmt 1»» IfW It was "just like home" for Seafarers Fario Morris, wiper; Chester B. Wilson, DM, and Paul Hellerbrand, bosun, all off the Northwestern Victory, v/hen they helped waitresses cut string beans for dinner in the USS Club, Naha, Okinawa. It's probably a lot tougher to get them to turn to like that when they^re fiome, however. Robin Sherwood Takes Afriea—& Vice Versa "Baseball, babes and bruises"—although not necessarily in that order—very adequately describes the most rec6nt South African port-to-port junket of Seafarers aboard the.Robin Sherwood, according to the the wrong foot, with all the bats, account furnished by Bill balls and gloves in one hand and much refresh­ Dunham, ship's reporter. Arriving at Capetown, crewmembers were quick to notice "smoke signals in the far-distant hills noti­ fying the sisters that the romeos were approach­ ing, loaded with pounds . . . One man was not ready when it came time to leave the ship, and was halfdressed on enter­ ing the Carlton House, shirt and Maynes tie still in his hand. "But the poor guy had forgotten his girl's address, so he had to go back anyway and get it. Another man, with plenty of pound and shilling appeal, was there with not one but four of his harem planning the evening's entertainment." Hospital Cases On the unhappy side, Dunham reported there were several hos­ pital cases on record, including Heath "Tony" Pressly, our "glori­ fied galleyboy," who was left in Capetown with a ruptured appen­ dix; Tom Maynes, crew pantryman, hospitalized in Port Elizabeth; J. Rios, oiler, drydocked In Lorenzo Marques; Charles Cantwell, baker, off at Dar Es Salaam with a bad foot, and Frank Manthy, AB, an­ other appendix victim. "After a lot of hard work," Dun­ ham continued, "the Sherwood AllStars were reborn at Dar Es Sa­ laam, and met up with the Ameri­ can consul teahi for a baseball game. But the All-Stars got off on ment iii the oth­ er, so they lost by a heavy mar­ gin, 13-2. "This did not dilscourage them, however; they came back for more and landed on top this time . . . "At Mombasa, we were fortunate to pick" up Nick Hermank, 'per­ sonality kid of the engine depart­ ment,' wiio took over the duties of crew pantryman. What he did not know in this job, he organized to his way of thinking. He had help from all departments in washing his dishes." porter, the ship originally left the US from Seattle in March, loaded with grain for India. The crew was really looking forward to spend­ ing at least a short time in their favorite • port of Yokohama,' which was to be the first stop for bunkers on the 'round-the - world trip. "However, we hit a little rough weather—and a Liberty ship be­ Zefterman ing what it is —headed south to Honolulu to get badly-needed fuel. A few days later, engine trouble developed, so we began looking for Guam, our nearest port . . . "While entering the harbor there, we lost one of the anchors. But it was a small price to pay, as it definitely saved the ship from piling on the rocks before the chain parted . . . "Finally, after another stop in Singapore for bunkers, we arrived in Bombay, after spending almost two months getting there . . . No Return Planned "The crew's opinion of Bombay is given daily—in unprintable words. Shipping will have to be really tough before any of us take a ship to this place again .. . There are some exceptions to this, of course, as a couple of the boys made great progress with some. European 'femmes' at Beach Candy . .. "Bombay 1% probably the slowest port in the world when it comes to unloading and loading a ship. The stevedores seem to be working on an intensified 'go slow' policy, and the monsoon is just starting. ending haggling with the na­ tives . . . "You'd think a popular collec­ tor's item here would be an ele­ phant tusk or a snake charmer's . cecU Bean outfit, but actual­ ly it's a beer per­ mit. Even if you have one, the limit is only three bottles of beer every two days, one one day, and two the next. Without a permit, the strongest thing you can get is a coke .. . "We'll be a happy bunch when we get on our way to the States." from the Ship'sReporter .-•-33 I Bosun At Work •r.-.-'i? 11 With strands of wire strung -out in all directions, bosun George Libby on the Steel Age looks like he's tangling with an octopus as he tries his hand on a "Navy-locked splice" on a length of cable. Photo sent in by reporter C. Tobias. By E. A. King There's something so alive, yet so resolved. As though with but the great it is involved; The petty things, the nil, the minutiae Are out of place when thinking of the Sea. And yet within its' fullness still is found The smallest life, past sense of sight and sound. tie Improvised I1 m Thoughts About The Sea I try for words: grand, beautiful, serene; Or cruel, majestic, wild—these do not mean What f, vxmld say, perhaps there is no word; Thoughts of the Sea are deeper felt than heard. • 3:11 331 •i I LOG-A-RHYTHM: There's something so profound about the sea This one short line remains to me When I attempt my feelings to define As I behold it from the beach shoreline. "731 As the immense; both find in it a home, Within, beneath that depth of weight and foam. So safe; so all eternal and so deep— How peacefully the dead at sea must sleep! Beneficient, yet treacherous, untamed, Called many names, yet in true fact unnamed. So changeless yet so ever at a change So near, familiar, yet so far and strange; So mighty; so impassive; so unknown— And yet so much a part of all we own. It never rests, but moves with destined pace Held by the moons and seasons in its place I could write on, but this line speaks for me: There's something so profound about the Sea. Bp Bernard Seaman v;-^l :•! •S^l •'m �5-W.?;.s» Ifi;I?;-;- WEi-r-''' Fame, Fortune Fizzle As Del Sud Message In Bottle Lands In Cuba A ragged ll"x6" scrap of brown paper enclosed in a bottle that washed up on the beach at Cayo Coco, Cuba, last month probably represented the closest that Cuban fisherman Tomas Perez ever came to fame and fortune in his life. — ——^ Written in English, it might-*have been the key to some SIU men and other seamen. Sea­ Pizza 'Chemist' fabled "lost treasure of the In­ farers Brown and Caudill had in­ Backing away from the oven—and almost out of the photo also, Yince Astorino, galleyman on Steel Chemist, removes one of those sizzling pizza pies he bakes for the crew. Photo by Ed Lessor. die?" or to a long-forgotten sea disaster, for all Perez knew. The cryptic message, however, held out hope of neither. It read as follows: "If found please write to 'Sea­ farers Log,' 675 - 4th Ave., Brook­ lyn, NY. Thrown overboard from the SS Del Sud, between Cuba and Florida on February 13, 1954. By Ira C. Brown and E. C. Caudill." Obviously, what might have been was definitely not. But once Perez got it translated he dutifully did the next best thing and wrote to the LOG. If he was disappointed by his find, he didn't let on. The bottle was found on the morning of July 15, and "as the paper says, we are writing to you. My name is Tomas Perez, fisher­ man. I live at 16th Pareado St., Caibar'ien, Cuba. This letter is written by a friend, for we don't know English." Apparently, like many other Directory Of SIU Branches CLEVELAND SIU, A&G District BALTI.MORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Slieppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOS'l'O.N 278 State St. James Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. C. 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Hall, Joint E. ftlooney, Std. R. Matthews, Joint SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 522 N. W. Everett St. Beacon 43.36 KHHMOND, CALIF 257 5th St. Phone 2.599 6.AN S'RANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SE.ATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main U290 WIL.\llN(iTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 Canadian District HALIFAX, N.S 128i/a Hollis St. Phone- 3-B91) MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM . . 11816 Syndicate Ave. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COL BORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5501 TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA BC ... B17V4 Cormorant St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 7824 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone 6346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 62 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 113 Cote Oe La Montague Quebec Phone: 2-7078 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince William St NB Phone: 2-5232 Great Lakes District ALPENA BUFFALO, NY.... Aurust li IMS - SEAFARERS LOG Pare Fourteen 133 W. Fletcher Phone: 12.38W 180 Main St. Phono: Main 1-0147 \ 734 Lakeside Ave., NE Phone: Cleveland 7391 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Headquarter! Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. „ Phone: Melrose 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92n(l St Phone; E-sse* 5-2419 nocently dispatched a bottle into the briny to see how far and where the sea would carry it. Many ships do this sort of thing regularly under US Government auspices to help scientists chart the path and speed of ocean currents. Brown and Caudill, however, were on their own. The bottle might have wound up in Madagas­ car or Greenland. For the record, their glass - enclosed missive did not get too far. Cayo Coco is outside the Cuban city of Caibarien, a sugar port of 22,000 popula­ tion, which is on the northern Brown coast of the is­ land about 190 miles east of Ha­ vana as the crow flies. It is just slightly to the southeast of being on a direct line from Miami on the Florida mainland, 225 miles away. But the bottle apparently took one year and five months to make land. Most of us could swim the distance faster, providing the sharks didn't raise any objection. If nothing else, however, the events prove that (I) notes in bot­ tles are read carefully, (2) they do land somewhere although almost nevdr where you expect them to go and (3), that the SEAFARERS LOG really gets around. Beauregard(s) In Yokohama Relaxing ashore in Yokohama on Far East run, Tampa Seafar­ ers on the Beauregard say hello to friends all over world. Pic­ tured (l-r) are A. Llanes, AB; J. Pagola, night cook-baker; J. Williams, oiler; R. Tavolacci, OS, and J. Moro, wiper. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32. NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE STATE Signed TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you ar« an old subtcrlbar and hava a ehanga of addrais, plaata glva your formtr addrats balowt ADDRESS CITY • f MlM*aa6B«66aaa! ZONE ••fMeeeeei .STATE ...;A Applauds SlU's Ship Meal Plan his lot on the ship more pleas­ ant and secure, for as long as he follows and enforces the list of instructions pertaining to To the Editor: ^ When we were in Norfolk, the system he has no worry "Virginia, we were boarded by about the company or the Hhil Reyes, SIU consultant on Union giving him hell as has the union's new feeding system happened in many cases in the aboard our contracted ships. past. I believe also that this The steward department and new system will eliminate the other crewmembers were pleas­ Incompetents in the steward antly surprised to learn that department and will result in the SIU is right on the ball the full application of the con­ again in instituting this new ditions that our union has system. In which we are sure fought so hard to obtain for us. To other ships of the Water­ man fleet and to re.st of our contracted ships in general, I and the crew aboard this ship heartily recommend the new SIU feeding system. Mike Michalik, Chief Steward Michael Schalestock, S'up's delegate Letters to the Editor Wants Name On LOG List will have a far-reaching benefit in our shipboard conditions. Brother Reyes called a To the Editor: I wonder if you could mail special meeting of all depart­ ments and explained in detail me the SEAFARERS LOG. I the new system, how it works understand that it is a great and why it is necessary that it paper to read on all marine and should succeed not only on this union matters. I have a brother who has been vessel but on every one of our contracted ships. He assured a member of the SIU since its the members that the system organization, and would very does not entail any additional much like to read the LOG work as provided by our pres­ about which he speaks so well. ent agreement, nor would it My brother's name is J. T. Lasconflict with the steward de­ siter and he is riding under the partment routine, and he also proud Union number L-2. Thank assured the crew that should you in advahcc for your paper. H. B. Lassiter this system be followed, better (Ed. vole: Your name has service, more palatable food, with less waste would be ob­ been added to the mailing list tained. Furthermore, by mini­ and yon will receive the LOG mizing or eliminating waste from now on.) the union will have a stronger »v« t position in demanding more varieties of better quality food from our contracted companies. At First Skeptical To the Editor: At first the steward depart­ The members of the quarter­ ment, including myself, were a ly finance committee wish to in­ little ' skeptical about the new form the membership that we se(>up but after several days, were very much impressed with with Brother Reyes supervising the efficient and business-like the introduction of the new manner in which the Union system, compliments began keeps its records and runs its flowing into the galley from affairs. various crewmembers and of­ This is in sharp-contrast with ficers topside, the feeling of what we have learned from re­ .skepticism vanished, and the cent Congress hearings about steward department became the sloppy way that some of the very enthusiastic about the new, subsidized steamship operators program. They now feel that do business. As far as we are the extra efforts they will have -concerned they could take a leaf , to put into the system will be from the Union when it comes more than compensated by the to administration. absence of any food beefs, and The committee rhemhers, be­ the amicable relations all sides myself,' who agree with ai-ound among satisfied and these sentiments are Edward well-fed crewmembers. Hansen, Frank Moran, Ralph Of course the success of the Ewing, Joseph M a 1 o me and system depends on the co-op­ Charles Oppenheimer. eration of the three depart­ E. A. "Andy" Anderson ments aboard ships. Tolerance and patience of the deck and engine departments is neces­ sary in waiting for their orders from the galley, just like in hotels and restaurants, and To the Editor: Just recently I had to get off ordering only what they feel the Seatrain Georgia, on which like eating, instead of the usual "full house" when one is too I was chief stewai'd, because of lazy to read the menu on the the death of my sister. My shipmates on the Georgia were hoard. ^ I am happy to report that kind enough to take tip a col­ the crew of the Maiden Creek lection and send flowers to the not only gave Brother Reyes funeral ceremonies. I would like to ^thank these their full cooperation hut even offered him several suggestions Union brothers for their kind­ to further improve the new ness and consideration. It is system. He highly compli­ deeply appreciated. Walter Newberg mented the crew at the end of 44-4 his trip with us. Knows The Problems As a steward who has been sailing for many years and who knows the many problems To the Editor: I want you to know I thor­ which confronts us stewards with respect to oui;- relations oughly enjoy reading the SEA­ with the company and the FARERS LOG. It has so many crew, I believe this' new SIU interesting items and features. feeding system is the best I think the SIU is a wonder­ break in our shipboard condi­ ful Union and I'm proud my tions. Any steward who is com­ husba'nd belongs to it. Mrs. Wayne Henderson petent and capable will find Impressed By Union Methods Thanks Shipmate. For Sympathy Likes The LOG — Union Too �Ancnst la. 1955 ; HURRICANrt (W<f«rman), July .9— Chairman, J. Lengfallewi Sacratary, R; McHala. Room* have been painted but more fana are dedred in foc'ale. It waa moved that fana be placed in recreation room And that a letter be acnt to New York regarding deck department'a , breakfaat hour. It was suggested that crew cooperate with turning in all linen and returning cupsi that repair Hats be drawir up; that lock be placed on pantry doors and library doors. aoVERNMENT CAMP (CItlet Serv­ ice), July 10—Chairman, H. Connelli Secretary, J. Moloney. Since the ship is scheduled for shipyard at the end of this voyage all repairs 'are to be listed. New fans are aboard and will be installed on Northbound trip. Treasurer reported $7 in the ship's fund. Digest of ships* Meetings SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seafrairt), June 25—Chairman, J. Allen; Secretary, C. Oppenheimer. Discussion on crew, members reporting on bocrd ship at least one hour before sailing *Hme. Ship's delegate will contact patrol­ man for instructions to act on at next Instance for members being late. Cash on hand $84.52. Report on Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee was read and discussed by the crew. All agreed to accept. SEAFARERS tJiould be placed siboard. Sink In pantry should be repaired as soon as possible. A new iron Jot the crew was purchased., and the money was taken from the ship's fund. ^ STEEL RECORDER (Isthmlsn), June 12—Chslrman, J. BurehlnsI; Secretsry, J. Ereen. All crewmembers and offi­ cers donated S3 per man for washing machine which was bought by the sec­ ond electrician out of his own pocket. All members were given enrollment cards to fill out. Treasurer reported $37.79 in the ship',; fund. DE SOTO (Pan Atlantic), June 2«— Chairman, B. Vsrn> Jr.; Secretary, J. Chermailne. Repairs will be taken care of at payoff in New Orleans. Re­ port on Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee was read and dis­ cussed by crewmembers. Ship's re­ porter explained why list of names were in the LOG. Old ship's delegate urged crew to give full cooperation to the new delegate. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), June 19—Chairman, W. Anderson; Secre­ tary, L. Wing. One man missed ship in San Juan and he will be turned over to the boarding patrolman. Sev­ eral topics were discussed and sug­ gestions made on same. Each depart­ ment delegate turned in a repair list. FORT HOSKINS (CHIet Service), June 9—Chairman, H. Westfall; Sec­ retary, B. Webb. Brother WestfaU elected ship's delegate by acclama­ tion. Ship's trrosurer reported a bal­ ance of $10 in the-ship's fund. Rooms are being painted, springs need fix­ ing and new mattresses are com­ ing aboard. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), June 27 —Chairman, Brown; Secretary, Flood. YORKMAR (Calmer), Juno 18— Chairman, J. Watt; Secretary, R. Morgan. Discussion on stores and if they will last to New York. Steward reported that with the stores ordered for Panama there WiU_be sufficient supplies on board. Discussion on re­ pair list. All communications were read and discussed by entire crew. - A motion was made by W. Wilkens to accept same. Carried unanimously. Crew was given a report on the SIU Wel­ fare Plan, the Mercliant Marine and Fisheries Committee and the New York waterfront beef here. Motion made and seconded to accept patrol­ man's verbal reportg. Carried. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), June 24—Chairman, Lucas; Sec­ retary, Cothrell. Motion made and carried , to accept verbal report as given by boarding patrolman. All communications and reports sent to ship were read and discussed by the entire crew. No beefs or disputed overtime reported. KYSKA (Waterman), Juno 22— Chairman, J. Batson; Secretary, E. Mattlson. Sanitary work on the ship, including laundry and recreation room aft was settled between the wiper and OS. All repairs of the previous trip are to be taken care of. New large blankets are aboard and men can get same from the steward. Captain will have all crew foc'sles painted this trip. There is a balance of $5.10 in the ship's fund. One oiler on board who caused so much trouble last trip was suspended for sixty days by the US Coast Guard. All reports were posted on the bulletin board. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), June 17—Chairman, R. Darvllle; Secretary, F. Puglltl. Ship's treasurer reported that there is $12.63 fai the ship's fund. Crew was given a report on the con­ vention and agents' conference which they agreed to accept unanimously. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), June 12 —Chairman, J. Orlmas; Secretary, L. Moore. A new ship's delegate was elected. Menu board will be moved as entire crew cant see it when they are sitting down at tables. Repairs lists will be made up on items that crew can repair. Slop chest price list and opening time will be posted on board. All hands were asked to keep laundry cleaner and to bring all dirty linen up at changing time. SAND CAPTAIN (Construction Agtregates), Juni 19—Chairman, R. Taliaksen; Secretary, A. Ferrara. Ship's delegate reported that the mail serv­ ice will be improved by appointing one responsible person in the Zapara Island offlce. Quarterly statements are to be more thoroughly investi­ gated. Ship's treasurer reported $60 in the fund. Crewmembers are. in favor of purchasing a movie projector. Men were asked to turn in excess linen. DEL MAR (Mtssiulppl), May 29— Chairman, E. P. Leonard; Secretary, E. Caudlll. Discussion by the ship's delegate on performing. Beer will be cut off by the captain and guilty mem­ ber will face a fine from the Union so crewmembers were asked to act ac­ cordingly. ' Discussion on men going to the hospital in foreign ports. Bal­ ance on hand in ship's fund is $183.90. Motion made and cairied to take $30 out' of every arrival pool for special movie fund. Brother Bobby Garn, ship's delegate of last trip, was given a vote of thanks for a Job well done. HASTINGS (Waterman), June l$-rChalrman, R. Callahan; Secretary, N. LafortezxI. A few minor beefs on the food situation Will be taken care of. Forms for welfare plan have been sent in. Some disputed overtime re­ ported. Crewmembers read and dis­ cussed report from headquarters on the convention and agents' con­ ference. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), June 19 —Chairman, C. Parker; Secretary, H. Kllmon. A suggestion was made to paint the lockers on the Inside to keep rust off the clothes. Steward asked crewmembers to take care of the folding coU and put them away when not being used. The aft springline has a lot of Ash hooks in it and needs replacing. Suggestion that shelves be installed over bunks. SALEM, MARITIME (Cities Service), June 21—iChalrman, W.- Palmer; Sec­ retary, E. Harrison. A vote of thanks was given to the ship's delegate for a Job well done. A new brand of soap OCEAN NORA (Marlflma Overseas), July 2—Chairman, T. Holl; Secretary, E. Kazmowsky. Discussion held on money draws in Pusan, Korea with particular interest on the rate of ex­ change. There was a special meeting for steward department regarding tiine off. Some disputed overtime. ROBIN WENTLEY (Seas Shipping), June 12—Chairman, D. Hall; Sacra­ tary, W. Wentllng. Operation of new sandwich grill in crew mess Was ex­ plained to the crew. Request made to fix lockers in 8 to 12 foc'sle. Mo­ tion made and carried to see patrol­ man about pptting a separate wash­ ing machine aboard for officers. There is a balance of $41.20 in the ship's fund. SOUTHSTAR (South Atlantic), June 19—Chairman, J. Wunderllch; Secre­ tary, J. Fleyd.^, Discussion on date ship's articles go into effect. Discus­ sion on different drinks to be served with meals. Question of fresh milk in Antwerp brought up, and it was decided that rank taste cannot be helped due to excess bacteria count when delivered. Brother Burnsed made a motion that at payoff crew should get a clarification on using electric chipping guns aloft. Motion carried. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin), June 11 —Chairman, B. Johnson; Secretary, Tom William. Food is a big prob­ lem aboard this ship. The steaks are tough, preparation of food is not up to standard and quality of beef isn't good. . Crewmembers were told to keep natives out of midship house as one brother has lost considerable mondy already. Two men taken off ship for medical attention. ELIZABETH (Bull), June 2S—Chair­ man, L. Gooch; Secretary, R. Velllnga. Ship's delegate reported that crew messman was slugged by longshore­ man in New Ybrk. Mail service aboard this ship Is bad. A new ship'a delegate was elected. ALCOA CLIPPER (Alcoa), June 19— Chairman, R. Roberts; Secretary, H. Patterson. Article from Venezuela newspaper will be sent to LOG. ,Suggestion made to change time slop chest is opened. Brothers were asked to accept nominationF for various of­ fices so they will be more familiar with the -Union. Crewmembers must have a good excuse for missing fire and boat drill. Food beefs wiU be taken to patrolman. There is b total in the ship's fund of $163.18. MOJAVE (TrsnMceanlc Marine), June 19—Chairman, L. Pepper; $ecretary, R. Elsslens. Seattle agent was given a big hand for squaring away a beef with the Radio Operations Un­ ion Just before sailing time. The stew­ ard department was given a vote of thanks for doing a swell Job. A new light is needed on the washing ma­ chine to tell whether It is running or not. GENEVIEVE PETERKIN (Bloomfield), June 19—Chairman, E. Rowell; Secretary, J. Atchison. Adequate bunks to be installed in the hospital so sick men can use same. This ship is loaded with roaches and patrolman will be informed of situation. Stew­ ard department to clean up all pas­ sageways. One man paid off in France will be put in hospital. Mo­ tion made by E. Goings that all men after one year on a ship should have to get off due to shipping slowing down. Carried by majority. \ HIGH POINT VICTORY (Bull), June 2$—Chslrman, R. Miller; Secretary, R;. Merrliette. Brother Miller sent a wire to New York to find out why the company didn't put a new wash'' Ing machine aboard. Each member of the crew was asked to donate 25c. to the ship's' fund. All the depart­ ment delegates were asked to get a repair list up as soon as possible. AIJ hands were asked to keep the messhall clean, and to see that cups and glasses are brought back to the pan­ try. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for doing a very fine Job. THE CABINS (Mathlasen), .June 12 —Chairman, B. Granberg; Secretary, F. Kustura. Ship's delegate reported that no attempt was made to repair windless forward. There was some discussion on men who were logged in Japan. Each delegate should em­ phasize on his repair list that the ves­ sel needs fumigating for roaches. Deck delegate cautioned men about talking about crew affairs with offi­ cers. Ship's delegate reported that repairs have not been made on water tight door after appearing on repair list several times. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), June 12—Chairman, H. McQuage; Sec­ retary, G. Perry. There was a gen­ eral discussion of unionism by crew­ members. The latest communications and reports from headquarters were read and accepted by the entire crew. A letter was read to the- crew in ref­ erence to safety conditions in the deck department. DEL ALBA (Mississippi), June 19— Chairman, James King; Sacratary, W. Gels. Master requested that any man going aloft should wear safety belt. Everything in order with no beefs. The steward will contact the port officials on the poor grades of meats put on board last voyage, especially strip loins, chucks and bacon. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa), June 19 —Chairman, W. Yarbrough; Secretary, V. Burns. Suggestion made that an electric iron be purchased with money from the ship's fund. A motion was made and carried to have a new drain installed for scuttlebutt, and due to constant postponement this will be referred to the patrolman. Motion made that showers and toilet be in­ stalled for stevedores as on other Vessels of the line, and that nmning water be supplied at once for Jury toilet on fantall. Treasurer reports $25 in the ship's fund. ' CHILORE (Ore), June 23—Chairman, E. ZebrowskI; Secretary, F. Sawyer.- Stiip's delegate will see the patrolman about the lack of buttermilk and JiUces. Motion made by R. Ring to donate entire ship's fund of $10.70 to a brother injured aboard who was transferred from the SS Santore. A vote of thanks was given to the stew­ ard department for good food and serving. SOUTHPORT (South Atlantic), June 18—Chairman, A. May; Secretary, J. Christy. Suggestion made to keep forward storm doors open in hot weather. Steward reported that cap­ tain said there would be no sougeeing of messhall and passageways. Shortage of stores will be brought to the attention of patrolman. Com­ munications and reports read, dis­ cussed and posted. Quite a few minor beefs reported, however, none can be settled till the payoff. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), June 23—Chairman, W. Brightwell; Secretary, P. Patrick. One man mi.ssed ship when it sailed from Edgewater. Several copies- of his gear were made out and signed by engine delegate. A new ship's delegate was elected. Discussion by chief cook and baker about heating hot water in shipyard. a> GULF WATER (Metro),' June 2«— Chairman, H. Hallman; Secretary, H. RIdgeway. A special meeting was caUed to elect a ship's delegate. Saw skipper about two meals sub­ sistence in Mobile. Draw list turned in. Repair lists made out and turned in. GOVERNMENT CAMP . (Cities Serv­ ice), June 26—Chairman, M. Croft; Secretary, E. Deshtels, Crew will try to get a new coffee pot. Bulletin on welfare benefits read to the crew and posted on board. Motion was made and carried that money left in ship's fund at the end of a trip when ship goes in shipyard should be turned over to some worthy charity. May 29—Chairman, M. Brendle; Sec­ retary, E. Deshotels. Patrolman will see about getting mattresses for crew as they have requested, same four dif­ ferent times. Treasurer reported a balance of $20 in the ship's fund. A new ship's, delegate was elected. June 30—Chairman, K. Hallman; Secretary, R. Lyie. General discussion on SIU Welfare Plan. Ship's delegate reported no beefs or disputes in any department. Latest communications were read and discussed among crew­ members. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), June 19 —Chairman, E. Yates; Secretary, J. H'annon. A door should be put on the book rack for library. All hands were asked to keep pantry clean at night. A vote of thanks given to the ship'd delegate for a Job well done. The steward department was also thankedfor fine chow and service. SEATRAIN "LOUISIANA (Seatrsln), June 28—Chairman, M. Reed; Secre­ tary, S. Frelllch. Ship's delegate gave a talk on the Bonner Bill for the ben­ efit of those not familiar with antimaritime features of said Bin. This crew goes on record to give full sup­ port to any action taken by SIU to fight BUI. Discussion on advlsabiUty of getting TV repaired. '• '••'" V'.' Faw Flfteea.' ________ LOG FINAL DISPATCH The deaths oj the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries: Elmer Shipp, 55: On July 1, 1955, Brother Shipp died of a heart ailment. Burial took place at Tiradentes Cemetery, Giudad Trujillo, Domini­ can Republic. Brother Shipp was one of the first members to sail with the SIU, joining the Union in 1939 in the Port of New York, and sailing in the engine department. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. R. Berry of Dordele, Ga. t 4. - .:- ^ Speak Out At SMU Meetings Under tiK Union constitu­ tion every member attending a Union meeting is entitled to nominate himself for the elected posts to be niied at the meeting—chairman, read­ ing clerk and recording secre­ tary. Your Union urges you to take an active part in meet­ ings b^ taking these posts of service. / ^ And, of course, all members haVe the right to take the floor and express their opinions on any officer's report or issue under discussion. Seafarers are urged to hit the deck at these meetings and let their shipmates know what's on their minds. t Ralph B. Dagger, 37: Brother Bugger died in Nakaku, Y o k o hama, on May 23, 1955, of acute poisoning. Join­ ing the Union in San Francisco, California, in 1951, Brother Bugger had been sailing in . the deck department. Place of burial is not known. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Bugger, of Bellflower, California. 4> William Monway, 31: Asphyxia was the cause of Brother M o n way's death at the Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Burial took place at the Mt. Hope Ceme­ tery in Mt. Hope, West Virgints: Brother Monway joined the Union in 1953 in the Port of New York "and was sailing in the engine de­ partment. He is survived by his mother, Bella Monway, of Beckly, West "Virginia. All of the following SIU families will collect the $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Pamela Lee Parker, born July 12, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde B. Parker, Chickasaw, Ala. 4> 4> 4> Alison Vema Smith, bom April 14, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Smith, Yonkers, NY. 4* 4^ Bobby Gerard Carrasquillo, born July 11, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Carrasquillo, New Orleans, La. 4" 4" l" t. t. t. 4" t 4" 4^ 4" 4" 4< 4 4> 4" t 4" ^ 4> 4^ Dale Ann Maas, born May 31, 1955. Parents, Mr, and Mrs. Henry J. Maas, Jr., New Orleans, La. •fil Deborah Ruth Rankin, born July 12, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Rankin, New Orleans, La. Vicky Lee Anderson, born July 2, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anderson, Colmar Manor, Md. 4i 41 ^ Susan Anne Payne, born July 16, 1955.' Parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles N. Payne, Baltimore, Md. Melanie Dorothy Doyle, born June 17, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Herbert Klotz: Brother Klotz was Mrs. William Boyle, New Orleans, lost at sea aboard the MV Southern La. Districts, which -was last heard 4' 4- 4' from on December 6, 1954. Janice Mae Brown, born June 30, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown, Savannah, Ga. 4, i 4> :FEftSOI^LS: John Scott Please call MO 6-8637 in New York City concerning Adrienne Scott. t. 4i i Jimmy Cassaro x I still have your wristwatch. Call me in New York at HA 4-8684.-Ron Wolf, ex-Steel Advocate. Peter Heinrich Lohse, born March 7, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lohs'e, Flushing, NY. Vassilios John Livanos, born July 15, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John V. Livanos, Brooklyn, NY. Patricia Agnes Burgess, bom 4> 4 t July 22, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Kenneth L. Roberts Mrs. Joseph Burgess, Brooklyn, Please get in touch with your NY. draft board in New York immedi­ 4" 4i 4" Leslie Ramon Cubano Mercado, ately. born July 4, 1955. Parents, Mr. t 4i t and Mrs. Jose Cubano, San Juan, Louis Y. Coffey Contact your wife immediately at PR. 4 ^ i ' 909 North M St., Tacoma, Wash. Thomas Edward Floyes, born It is urgent that you do so. July 22, 1955. Parents, Mi*, and 4« 4" t Mrs. Robert Floyes, Mobile, Ala. Mulvery B. Wilson 4" 4" 4i It is urgent that you contact your Martha Jean Wallace, born July mother as soon as possible. 20, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. 4i 4> 4> Earl C. Wallace, Galveston, Tex. Felix Botello ^ ^ 4Contact the welfare department Edward Henry Kolenovsky, Jr., at SIU headquarters immediately born ^uly 27, 1955. Parents, Mr. regarding maternity benefits being and Mrs. Edward H. Kolenovsky, held for you. Galveston, Tex. 4 4" 4' . - f'l ">•/ 4' Friends of William E. Pepper are Jeanne Elizabeth Jones, born asked to write or visit him at the July 20, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Belt Parkway Nursing Home, 1832- Mrs. Wilkerson Vamel Jones, Mo- . bile, Ala. 83 St., Brooklyn 14. NY. • �SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN, OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFt jSeafarin' ^liakesptarts Well-known to LOG readers ore the two Seafarerwriters whose tales are printed here. Shrimpton's recent account in the LOG of a voyage with a foad of monkeys was excerpted in the Christian Science Monitor. Michelet is well-known for his colorful essays on his many ports of call throughout the world and his tasty recipes. The Little Man In The Box By Seafarer Jack "Aussie" Shrimpton One of the minor occupational hazards of seafaring is that most of us have too much time on our hands and very little to do with it. This often leads to shipboard shenanigans both comic and serious. The hi-'*juke box, which he intended to larious cameo that follows oc­ transport his native Manila. In curred recently aboard an return forto parking privileges in Isthmian ship homeward bound from a run-of-the-mill round-theglobe-haul. The cheracters (and 1 do mean characters) in the order of their appearance were Shorty, a diminut i V e , knee-high-to-a-grasshopper pantryman, and Brainy, a first-trip wiper right out of the back bayous of Louisiana. Brainy most certain­ ly belied his nickname in spades and was the kind of a lad who would have experienced extreme difficulty counting up his fingers and toes without waggling them. His daily diet was grits and gravy, and the very swamp grass figura­ tively sprouted out of both ears. Naturally, it was only a matter of hours before his shipmates caught on, and thenceforth the boisterous sport of pulling Brainy's innocent Spar became a daily pastime. The prankster-inchief was a 4-8 fireman named Shakey, who was endowed by na­ ture with both a vivid imagination and a most lurid line of feminine anecdote. His trusty little help­ mate at all times was Shorty, the pint-sized crew pantryman. At San Francisco, one of the cooks bought a huge second-hand the messmall, he agreed to allow the messhall. he agreed to allow was, accordingly, stowed and lashed in shipshape manner right beneath the crew pantry service window, and thenceforth the joint was jumping to the strains of "The Boogie-woogie Rag" and "O Mien Papa." To Brainy, however, the whole box of tricks was a source of never-ending bewilderment. It was the first juke box he had ever clapped eyes on, and within 48 hours Shakey had him firmly con­ vinced that one of Shorty's many duties was to sit inside it and change the records . . . on over­ time yet! If all this sounds incredible, it is only necessary to remind you that the Brooklyn Bridge has been sold on nine officially recorded occa­ sions, while early this year, sohie eleven hundred New York citizens appended their names (in passer­ by innocence) to a public petition to hang the President from atop the Empire State Building . . . and they were not all Democrats either. After several aays of continuous build-up Shakey had Brainy all primed and ready for the kill. The Puerto Rico Revisited By Seafarer A. "Frenchy" Michelet I have alvyays considered those starry-eyed darlings who parlay cute dimples, trim figures and provocative smiles intO' matrimonial alliances with wealthy playboys as this country's finest salespeople. However, even the brilliance of their Vandals got loose in the Western World. The site is now disfigured achievements pale somewhat by three hideous tanks which bear in the light of the efforts of those unsung heroes of the advertising world who manage to peddle to the public the idea that there's ro­ mance to be found these days in the island of Puerto Rico. Any romance that you find in Puerto Rico today you will take there yourself, because the place has become as prosaic as Down­ town Brooklyn. Do you remember that cluster of crazy huts that extended for acres around Waterman's docks in San Juan? You know—the place tvhere we used to get together in somebody or other's shack and drink rum and tell each other lies until the dolls came to lead us away to their respective shacks in the farthest reaches of the rabbit warren. Well, it's been leveled to the ground. There ain't a stick standing. It's as flat as one of J. P. Shuler's biscuits. This is as ruth­ less and wanton a job of destruc­ tion as I've heard tell of since the the legend "Emulsified Asphalt." Scenery Gone Emulsified Asphalt right smack dab in the middle of that hallowed ground where you and I boxed the compass and tied the knots until old Don Q Rum got us so befud­ dled that we couldn't have found the East at sunrise. The whole island has broken out in a rash of spit and polish. A sailor needs these air-condi­ tioned bars like he needs a hole in his head. Air-conditioning seems to attract a cold and mer­ cenary type of broad who can give a guy a casual once-over and cal­ culate to the penny the condition of his bankroll and her chances for latching on to it. Give me the good old bars of the Pennsylvania type any day. The air there was usually in a terribie condition, but the atmosphere was right. Turning the whole thing over in my mind on my first night ashore in San Juan, and a little sick of steward cooperated by obligingly no cali to be in there racking up putting hogs-jowls and turnip overtime during meal hours any­ greens on the supper menu, that way. You go right over and tell delicacy being the Bayou boy's him to get out of that damn thing gastronomic delight and joy. and get his fanny back in the pan­ Shorty was instructed to duck out try were it belongs." "Think I'll of sight beneath his pantry service do just that," drawled the lad from window and to ad lib his part as the swamps; and going over to the it came to him. juke box he bent down and fetched Biisy In The Bo.x it a field goal slap in the pants and At 5:30 into the messhall yelled, "Hey, Shorty, you get outa marched our hero all set for his that damn conti-aption pronto and favorite dish o' victuals. The juke git me some hogs-jowls, willya." box was going full blast as usual, "Okay—wait a minute, can't and as Brainy attempted to place you," came the muffled reply, ap­ his order above the din, John, the parently from out of the innermost messman, hollered to him that he bowels of the box. "I've gotta would have to wait awhile because put this Harry James number on Shorty was on overtime and too for Shakey first—take it easy, busy to come out of the box and willya—I'll be right out." Sure serve in the pantry. enough, the record changed and Immediately Shakey leaped bel­ then up bobbed Shorty from be­ ligerently to the rescue. "Why hind his pantry window for ali the don't you tell him to get the hell world as if he had just come outa there, Brainy," he said. "His crawling out of the innards of the pantry job comes first and he's got j nickelodeon. "Gosh," he said, displaying a pair of very grimy palms, "It's damn dusty inside that thing. Now what's for you. Brainy ^ . . hogsjowls and greens . . . coming right up, fella." "Well, okay," said The Brain, somewhat mollified and returning to his seat. "Why don't you quit fooling around in that box anyway. And if you've gotta be in there why in hell don't you put on some good Rebel tunes Instead of all that damnyankee twaddle. Come on, boy . . . let's go." If at this point you are inclined to agree with the cynical gent who said that "a ship was the only in­ stitution on God's green earth that was run entirely by the inmates," nobody is going to give you much of an argument. However, lunatic ' laughter is both good for the di­ gestive tract and, even more im­ portantly, to break up the dreary monotony of a long voyage. these chrome palaces downtown, I determined to grab a cab "and go over and see my old friends at the Pennsylvania. So I did without further ado. Imagine my astonish­ ment when the cabbie pulls up at the old familiar stop 2V^ to find not a trace of a bar there. They The Pennsylvania,* or stop 21^ as it was better knOwn, was the court-where Caledonia was wont to reign as queen in all her glory with ali the lesser dolls as maidsin-waiting, much as the dusky Rose in Calcutta or Margie of the Chicago in Yokohama do to this very hour. The manager was an . easy touch. The beachcombers could always cuff a flop in the roqms topside. We had the use of the galley too. Many's the chicken and rice yours truly has whipped up there for the benefit of the hungry beachcombers topside and in all the shacks alongside. • Perhaps the change is in me as well as in Puerto Rico. Some wise man once warned, "Never go back." He should have explained that you can't go back. It was Francois Villon, one of' the few true troubadours, who, toothless, wrinkled and bald, summed it all up when he sighed so poignantly for the snows of other years, "Tell me in what hidden way is Lady Flora the lovely Roman? Where Hipparchia, and where is Thais, Neither of them, the fairer woman? Where is Echo, beheld of no man. Only heard on river and more. She whose beauty was more than human? But where are the snows of '• of yester-year?" ' v ')"• have pulled down the old Penn­ sylvania Bar and all the shacks that used to nestle alongside, like a hen with a brood of chicks, lev­ eled off the site, poured some of that same damn asphalt on it, and erected a battery of power houses there. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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HIGH IN SIU-A&G SIU ACTION REVERSES LOGGINGS ROBIN CREWS HAILED ON SAFETY PUSH AFL PIER DRIVE DESPITE ILA 'PACT' NY WELCOME MAT OUT FOR RATED SEAFARERS SF PROVES JOB HAVEN BURGLARS TAP MOBILE'S VACATION TILL JOBS BOOM PORT MIAMI SEATTLE STILL 'VERY GOOD' NEW RULES EASE ALIEN HARDSHIPS GOV'T UNIT RAPS MSTS SLOWDOWN ANGRY NMU CREW VETOS CURRAN MEN NMU SQUIRMS AS LOG FERRETS OUT COVER-UPS SIU SCHOLARSHIP CAPS 15-YEAR-OLD DREAM CANADA SHIP ENGINEERS VOTING ON LINK TO SIU RATINGS SHORTAGE NOW TAMPA'S CHIEF CONCERN NEW RUN OF EX-ALASKA 'JINXED' - CANADA SIU CREW SUES FOR $ AFL BIDS CONGRESS ACT ON DOMESTIC 'RUNAWAYS' NEW ATTACK ON '50-50' SET FOR '56 RACKET OR GOOD DEAL FOR SEAFARERS? SEAFARERS WORKIN' AND RELAXIN' URANIUM'S RICHES LURE SEAFARER JOB LOST, ALSOP SEEKS NEW ANGLE LAKE CHAS. MAPS LABOR LAW FIGHT SEA BRAVERY MEDALS URGED SEAMAN'S PHILOSOPHY? SEAFARER HAS ANSWER LOG STALWART SIDELINED BY PACKER MISHAP BOMBAY IS NO BARGAIN FOR CECIL BEAN CREW ROBIN SHERWOOD TAKES AFRICA & VICE VERSA FAME, FORTUNE FIZZLE AS DEL SUD MESSAGE IN BOTTLE LANDS IN CUBA SEAFARIN' SHAKESPEARES PUERTO RICO REVISITED Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/15/1955 1955 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9774390442a391b96d3b08a10f4242a8.PDF d1221d9218bae98d454c125a0dc9ce22 PDF Text Text Vol. XXVill NO. 17 SEAF!ARERS-AX«OG August 19/ 1966 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO increasing its r^s^y^^in the in 1965, ihfri^esls of a. ^ Ttinire fhitwv'-a ^of-;sliid^ and deKberatioB^ JR^ 3|^|||i0liP^TWarititi^ '^Advisory Committee, : cre£fed^hy Executi^ OrdeR,i^0[iiil^tii&9|M^ ^pansion of the J^'^^to^l^^hant Marine, based oh our srijnrit^^ and ^ono^ic needs as a nation. Daily events continue to conflrin the*urj|€^y;'f iJC'ii^l«iientaliOto bf tfie Advisory Committee's report, which is on the President's desk. The welfare of the nation caUs for implementation of the Maritime Advisory Com­ mittee's recommendations. But only a decision hy the President can provide the signal to proceed with ^ the critically needed program for a U.S.^hipping buildup. Hie critical condition of the Aii^c«^ Merchant Marine is a |a^arenes9 of recd^ �m SEAFARERS Page Two ^ LOG U.S. Decline Cited As Dangerous Congressmen Warn of Soviet Control Of World Shipping In Near Future WASHINGTON—Two members of the House Merchant Marine Committee have warned that Russia will surpass the U.S. in shipping and control the world's sealanes in the near future unless the United States does something to half the rapid decline of the American-flag merchant fleet. The warning came in a report report was the revelation that the United States on the other hand, issued by Representatives Paul Soviet Union knows full well the with the world's best coastal fish­ Rogers (D-Fla.) and Hastings military advantages of their mer­ ery resources, has become the Keith (R-Mass.), who recently re­ chant fleet while the United States world's greatest fish importing na­ turned from an inspection tour of does not. tion. maritime installation in the Soviet The legislators praised a recent It states that "the Soviets rec­ Union and communist-bloc na­ Congressional Measure, the Ma­ ognize that the merchant marine tions. rine Resources and Engineering The Congressmen made their is a major instrument of power. Development Act, which will en­ Over 200 ships of the Soviet mer­ prediction of the possible Soviet able a committee to coordinate domination of world shipping chant fleet deliver military sup­ and review the nation's many cur­ plies ranging from missiles and rates in a 26-page report that rent oceanographic activities and touches on fishing, oceanography patrol boats, to hand grenades and coordinate them. machine guns. They deliver fuel and the merchant marine. The The report recommended that ultimate aim of the Russian sea for industry and for tanks, they the United States: deliver trucks and rpadbuilding build-up, the report said, was to equipment to develop inland trans­ • "Give our merchant marine dominate the sea-lanes so complete­ ly that nations whose merchant portation networks. They deliver the support it deserves or we one fleets have dwindled away or be­ prefabricated factories, tractors day may find ourselves having to come unable to complete with So­ and combines. Soviet ships carry depend on Soviet shipping." viet shipping will have to use military supplies, troops and sci­ • Improve the systems of dis­ entific and industrial advisors to Soviet Bloc ships. tributing oceanographic research When this happens Communist far continents. They return oftimes results to Government agencies nations will be able to withhold with students." and the general public as well as ocean freight services from any Fishing is treated as a science share such information with the country not following the Moscow in the Soviet Union. Russia, the Free World. line. By 1980, the Soviets hope to Congressmen said, is constructing • Give immediate attention to develop a merchant fleet of more large trawlers and factory ships the solving of administration poli­ than 200 million tons—the equiv­ that will move further and further cy disputes so that we can proceed alent of the massive British-flag South from Soviet waters until with a program to support our they start working all of the merchant marine. merchant fleet today. American shipyards now have world's fishing grounds. • Create a tax system which only 41 merchant ships under con­ Fish farming is one aspect •of will encourage the construction of struction the report noted, while this drive. The Soviets are devel­ American-flag fishing vessels. the Soviet Union had 464 mer­ oping artificial breeding techniques • Conduct a complete and chant ships of over 1,000 tons on and are working on ways to fore­ thorough study of the U.S. fishing order at the end of 1965. The ob­ cast the exact locations of schools industry. solescence of the United States- and discover how fish migrate by • For conservation purposes, flag merchant fleet was under­ studying oceanographic and me­ adopt a 12-mile offshore limit to scored by the report. At present teorological data. Because of this protect our coastal fisheries the about 70 per cent of all American effort in the fishing industry the way the Russians have.. merchant ships are more than 20 Russians have quadrupled their • Strive to develop greater years old while 80 per cent of annual fish catch in 25 years, public support for international Russia's merchant vessels are less making it fourth among the conferences aimed at settling prob­ than ten years old. world's fishing nations behind lems of conservation of the world's Peru, Japan and Red China. The ocean resources. Government Inaction The report detailed the gloom , that has spread over the entire American maritime industry be­ cause of government inaction and the lack of support for the Amer­ ican-flag merchant marine on the part of the Administration. The most alarming aspect of the SEAFARER5*LOC Aug. 19, 1966 - Vol. XXVIII, No. 17 Official Publication of the SIUNA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board PAUL HALL, President CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD Exec. Vice-Free. Vice-President AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMS Sec.-Treas. Vice-President ROBERT MATTHEWS AL TANNER Vice-President Vice-President HERBERT BRAND Director of Organizing and Publications Managing Editor MIKE POLLACK . . Art Editor Assistant Editor BERNARD SEAMAN NATHAN SKYER Staff Writers DON BEVONA PETER WEISS PgbllihMf biweekly at 810 Rhode Island Avenne N.E., Washington, D. C. 20018 by the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gilf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foirth Avenne, Brooklyn, H. Y. 12232. Tel. HYaelnth 9-6600. Second class postage paid at Washington, D. C. POSTMASTEB'S ATTE8TI0H: Fofia 3579 cards shoild bo sent to Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, Atlantic, Calf, LakH and In­ land Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foirth Avenne, Brooklyn, H. Y. 11232. iv Labor Pledges All-Out Fight To Defeat Calif. Right-Wing SAN DIEGO, Calif—^The American labor movement has no intention of permitting "reactionary Republicans" to use California as a base for an assault on the U.S. Presidency in 1968, SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall told State AFL- ^ CIO Convention delegates here front which will coordinate all political activities. recently. Also addressing the 2,000 as­ Speaking as the representative of AFL-CIO President George sembled delegates, incumbent Meany, Hall pledged an all-out Governor Brown hit Reagan and labor fight to defeat Conservative his supporters as "reactionaries" Republican Ronald Reagan's bid who mouth "evasions and vague for the California Governor's seat generalities." Reagan's candidacy, the Gover­ in the upcoming election against nor said, is "a deadly serious, allincumbent Democratic Governor out effort by the forces of extrem­ Edmund G. (Pat) Brown. "California, where organized ism from across the country to re­ labor is proud and strong. Is the verse the progressive thrust of our best battleground there is to de­ State government." He attacked feat the radical right," Hall told Reagan for proposals to ban the the assembled delegates, noting union shop, and cut back Social that the California gubernatorial Security, education, job training, race is not a contest between indi­ social insurance, health and con­ servation programs "and a whole viduals, but philosophies. series of essential public services." SIU President Hall is part of a top-level "national task force" in­ Lt. Governor Glenn Anderson cluding AFL-CIO COPE Director later accused Reagan of "trying to Al Barkan, sent to California by pull the biggest political hoax in President Meany to organize the American history. Reagan can win State's labor vote behind Gover­ only if he succeeds in deceiving a nor Brown. great majority as to how he really Hall and Barkan met prior to feels ... on old age pensions, wel­ the convention with top California fare benefits, and unemployment labor leaders to forge a united insurance," he said. Ansust 19, 1966 •f Report of International President by Paul Hail The United States got another warning recently about the continuing Soviet push to rule the world's sealanes in the near future. The warn­ ing, contained in a report by two Congressmen who toured Russian and Soviet-bloc shipping and shipbuilding facilities last January, echoes the many previous warnings issued by the SIU and other maritime unions about the heavy emphasis the Soviet Union is placing on building a huge merchant fleet as a political and military weapon. So far these warnings have all gone unheeded by the U.S. Govern­ ment, which has done nothing even to halt the steady decline of our own merchant fleet. Judging from the report of Representatives Hast­ ings Keith (R. Mass.) and Paul G. Rogers (D. Mass.) both members of the House Merchant Marine Committee, a visit to Soviet-bloc shipping and shipuilding facilities might be just what many U.S. Government administrators need to finally open their eyes to the increasing danger to U.S. security inherent in our continuing neglect of maritime. Keith and Rogers point out, for instance, that the massive maritime buildup currently underway in Russia will soon provide her with a large enough fleet to prosecute successfuly a military war, or an economic cold war. The Congressmen found the Soviet-bloc shipyards booming in sharp contrast to U.S. shipyards, which are rapidly losing their skilled workers to other fields and are unable to replace obsolete equipment because of lack of work. At shipyards in Gdansk and Gdynia, Poland, they saw modern yards that have launched over 2.5 million tons of shipping since World War II. The Red-flag fleet now stands at 8Vi million dead­ weight tons, with a 1980 goal of over 20 million tons—equal to Great Britain's huge present day fleet. The purposes to which the Soviet Union could put such a huge fleet in the future are clear in terms of world trade and politics. The Con­ gressmen point out in their report that Russia seeks to dominate the sealanes so completely that nations whose merchant fleets have van­ ished or who become unable to compete with Soviet freight rates will require the services of communist-bloc shipping. Communist dominance of shipping also could enable the Soviet Union and her satellites to withhold ocean freight services from any nation out of favor with Soviet policies. Noting that this massive increase in Soviet maritime power has come about because of the strong backing and solid support of the Soviet Government, the Congressmen suggest that the U.S. Government must provide more direction if America is to meet this £ •; — cnallenge. This is a position which the SIU has held in the past and continues to hold. A progressive U. S. Government policy toward maritime is long overdue. The vital need for such a policy to halt the continuing decline of U.S. maritime becomes doubly obvious in view of the facts of the Soviet maritime buildup. Meany Hits Senate Bill to Send Striking Machinists Back to Work WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President George Meany declared last week that a vote by Congress to end a "legal non-emergency strike" of airline mechanics by federal law forcing the men back to work would "deliver a crip- "®' pling blow to the whole labor the House Rules Conunittee can­ movement and more than that to celled a meeting scheduled for the liberty of every American who August 16 in which they were to consider the bill passed by the works for wages." Senate. As the LOG went to press, the The Senate had adopted on International Association of Ma­ August 4 by a 54-33 vote a meas­ chinists and the five struck air­ ure calling for the following pro­ lines had reached agreement on cedures in the airlines dispute: the terms of a new three-year con­ • An order by Congress termi­ tract, with the union's 35,400 striking members due to vote on nating the strike for 30 days, and the contract proposals on August appointment by the President of a 19.special airline dispute board to Meany told a press conference, mediate the disagreement over convened after the House Com­ contract terms during that period. merce Committee refused him per­ • Authority for the President mission to testify on a strike-end­ to extend mediation and forbid a ing Senate resolution, that the pro­ strike for another 60 days and, if posed law would be a "first step" the board recommends, for an ad­ toward nationalization or govern­ ditional 90 days. ment seizure of other industries The bill provided also that fed­ behind the cloak of the "national eral courts could restrain any vio­ interest." lations but no individual worker Meany's attack on the bill came would be compelled to work as the House Commerce Commit­ against his will; wage terms finally tee ended brief hearings on the agreed to would be retroactive to Senate-passed measure and began Jan. 1, 1966. consideration of various portions. Finally the bill proposed that if The committee has already no settlement is reached after 180 given preliminary and tentative days, the board would report its approval to the major sections of recommendations to the President the Senate bill, but all actions were and the President to Congress, still subject to final votes. with his recommendations for After agreement on the contract ways to prevent "further interrup­ proposals were announced by tion of the continuity of transpor­ Machinists and the struck airlines, tation services." i • •4 A A. 'V - I -A •i " I-' .! 1•S .jv' A A I ij 4 I 1 �Angiut 19, 1966 p * -< • A A A A V. - •< - N " i-- i:: •* y 12 More SlU Men Licensed As Engineers; Total Now at 68 •< •* : J* SEAFARERS • •4 •• Twelve more SIU men have passed U.S. Coast Guard examina­ tions and have been issued their engineer's licenses after attending the training school jointly sponsored by the SIU and District 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial ^ Association. This brings the pumpman. He joined the SIU in number of SIU men who have New York in 1961; John O'Rourke, 41, a member obtained their licenses to 68. of the SIU since 1946, has shipped The qualifying Seafarers are out as FOWT and oiler. sailing or are about to sail in engi­ neers berths aboard American-flag Hugh Curran, 29, joined the ships. SIU in 1958, and has sailed as oiler, FOWT and pumpman; Francis McGlone, 40, a mem­ ber of the SIU since 1947, who has sailed as FOWT and oiler; Walter Skulski, 38, an SIU member with endorsements as FOWT and oiler, who joined the union in Boston in 1961; Tybur Rowan Six of the men who recently passed their Coast Guard exami­ nations were licensed as Third As­ sistant Engineers, while the other six received their Second Assistant Engineers license. The new third assistant engi­ neers are: Longin Tybur, 36, member of the SIU since 1957 who has sailed as FOWT and oiler. 0'Roui1<e Curran Lawrence Rowan, 38, sailing with the SIU as FOWT, oiler, and McGlone Skulski SIU members receiving their second assistant engineers licenses are: Lewis Williamson, 54, who has sailed as FOWT and oiler. He joined the SIU in New York in 1956; Gil Borge, 44, who joined the SIU in 1951, has sailed for many years as FOWT and oiler. Douglas Burnett, 37, an SIU since 1960, shipped as pumpman, oiler and FOWT; Evis Thibodeaux, 38, joined the Continued on page 10 Pai^e Three LOG House Marine Unit Approves Bid For Independent Maritime Agency WASHINGTON—An SlU-backed bill designed to exempt the Maritime Administration from the proposed Department of Transportation and establish it as an independent agency has been favor­ ably acted upon by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, making consideration by the full House possible in the The unions, along with others needs of domestic transportation, near future. interested in the well-being of the while the activities of the Ameri­ In reporting the bill (H.R. American maritime industry, have can Merchant Marine on the other 11696) to the House, Merchant warned that if the Administration- hand are of an international char­ Marine Committee chairman Ed­ backed measure is adopted, mari­ acter and are, therefore, unique," ward A. Garmatz (D-Md.) de­ time would be submerged in a he pointed out. scribed the establishment of an huge department whose basic con­ "The end result appears to be independent Maritime Agency as cerns would be with other modes that the Maritime Administration "the most efficient mechanism to of transportation. Under such an will be placed in much the same insure that our National maritime arrangement maritime would con­ subordinate status as it now has policy set forth in Section 101 of tinue to suffer the neglect which within the Department of Com­ the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, is has already brought about the merce," he concluded. alarming deterioration of U.S. properly and effectively imple­ maritime capability, they warned. Spotlighting the deficiencies of mented through constructive and the present status of the Maritime The SlU-backed bill on the on-going programs. This goal is other hand, would establish "an Administration, which would be not now being attained," he agency to be known as the Fed­ continued and made even worse under a Department of Transpor­ added. eral Maritime Administration . . . tation, Garmatz cited the follow­ Support for an independent which shall be an independent ing facts: maritime agency was strengthened agency not under any other de­ "Notwithstanding the clear need by the position of the House Re­ partment, agency, or instrumental­ for a strong merchant fleet com­ publican Policy Committee which ity of the executive branch of the posed of fast, modem Americandeclared "that the Maritime Ad­ Government. . . ." flag ships, our merchant marine ministration should be established Maritime Subsidy Board is fast becoming both physically as an independent agency." The bill would also create a and economically obsolete, with In a statement issued last week, the Republican Committee cited Maritime Subsidy Board which almost 80 p>ercent of our total the crisis being faced by the na­ "shall have complete and final au­ oceangoing fleet having been contions shipping and said that the thority to pass upon all matters stmcted more than twenty years Administrations Transportation related to construction differential ago for World War 11. Department bill would perpetuate and operating differential sub­ "In 1958 we started a vessel re­ "the stepchild status" of the mari­ sidy." placement program designed to time industry. In a statement issued at the time meet the obsolescence problem in The measure calling for an in­ the bill was reported to the House, the subsidized liner segment of the dependent Maritime Administra­ Representative Garmatz echoed fleet. This program ... is now tion conflicts directly with an Ad- the concern of the SIU and other about 100 ships behind schedule. ministration-backed proposal that maritime unions over the dangers Despite the accelerating demands would include the Maritime Ad­ of including maritime within a for sea-lift . . ., applications by ministration in a new Department Department of Transportation. presently unsubsidized operators of Transportation—a move which . . . for aid in the construction of "The proposed Department of has drawn strong opposition from modem and efficient new vessels the SIU and other maritime un­ Transportation appears to be oriented principally toward the have been ignored. . . ." ions. ^ SIU A&G Meets Manpower Commitments in Viet Emergency -d 4 )•!' 4 4 4 f I Earl (Bull) Shepard has been charged with the responsibility of SIU Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict manpower operations. It was announced by Union President Paul Hall that the SIU Vice-Presi­ dent would devote full time to the implementation of the union's manning program. Shepard will direct the head­ quarters manning operations and will coordinate the effort with Lindsey J. Williams, Vice Presi­ dent for the Gulf Coast, and Frank Drozak, SIU West Coast repre­ sentative. Hall stated that as a re­ sult of these assignments the un­ ion would be able to continue the success it has had in "this allimportant effort." Despite the increased demands made on U.S. shipping by the Vietnam conflict, the SIU A&G District has continued to meet its manpower commitments. The various training and up­ grading programs which the union has been operating continuously over the past several years have provided a manpower availability that enables the SIU to meet the increasing requirements of con­ tracted vessels and those assigned its operators from the reserve fleet. Implementation of the SIU up­ grading and training program sev­ eral years ago has provided com­ petent rated men in sufidcient num­ bers to meet the demands of ship­ ping operations. When the government began its breakout of vessels from the layup fleets to meet the increasing man­ power needs of the Vietnam oper­ ations, the SIU simply began step­ ping up the tempo and increasing the capabilities and facilities of its already existing training and up­ grading program. An example of the program's effectiveness is shown by the fact that in the past several months the union upgraded, in New York and other ports, 300 wipers to Group 2 ratings, such as FOW. vlore than 100 men were upgraded to Group I ratings, such as elec­ tricians, pumpman, etc. In the deck department, in the same pe­ riod for all ports, 250 ordinary seamen were upgraded to ablebodied seamen. Adding to the union's ability to stay abreast of the manpower requirements for vessels operated by its contracted companies was the reinstitution of the program developed so successfully during the Korean War, when the SIU began bringing back Seafarers who had temporarily quit going to sea. The long-range upgrading pro­ gram, the stepping up of its tempo and the call-back of Seafarers who had temporarily left the shipping scene made it possible for the n SIU not only to meet its unlicen­ sed crew requirements, but also to allow the union to launch, ear­ lier this year, the Licensed En­ gineers Training Program jointly with MEBA, District 2, to help solve the shortage of ships' engine officers arising out of Vietnam de­ velopments. The engineer pro­ gram is now in full operation. Early this month the SIU an­ nounced the institution of a train­ ing program to enable deck de­ partment Seafarers to sit for their deck officers licenses. Applica­ tions are presently being processed to ready the first group of Sea­ farers to obtain that training. Shepard said that merely hav­ ing sufficient manpower is not the only factor in guaranteeing the scheduled sailings of SIU con­ tracted vessels. "With the present dislocation of American-flag ship­ ping," he said, "it is possible to have a surplus of rated men in one area and an acute shortage in another area at the safhe time. The object is to have manpower where it is needed, when it is need­ ed," the SIU official said. Shepard estimated that on the basis of union records there are some 700 men who are not im­ mediately available for shipping because they are either visiting their homes between voyages or attending to personal affairs, and approximately another 200 men who are either in in-patient or out-patient status at hospitals due to illness or injury. Other than these, the SIU official estimated that there are approximately 120 crews registered for shipping in all ports. He said that on the basis of union experience that about half of those who are reg­ istered on the beach are avail­ able and desirous of shipping im­ mediately. The objective, Shepard said, "Is to make sure that the 60 crews immediately available to ship are in the proper place at the proper time." He added that with the union's upgrading and training program moving into high gear "We expect to increase the availability of manpower by two crews a week." To assure effective implementa­ tion of its plan, the union sent the following message to all SIU A&G contracted operators: "In order to expedite punctual sailings and to prevent the delay of any vessel contracted to sail with SIU unlicensed personnel, the un­ ion is requesting the cooperation of all companies. Please notify the Headquarters of the SIU if a full complement is not aboard any vessel 24 hours prior to the de­ parture time of the vessel. By the use of this procedure the necessary unlicensed personnel can be directed to the vessel by Head­ quarters and possible delay can be prevented." Cooperating in the effort, the Maritime Administration sent the following message to the SIU: "You may be sure that you will have our fullest cooperation in your efforts to prevent delayed sailing because of manning dif­ ficulties. "In order to assure understand­ ing and cooperation we are im­ mediately issuing letters to Gen­ eral Agents contracted to sail with SIU unlicensed personnel, direct­ ing compliance with your sug­ gestion. "We greatly appreciate your special attention to this problem and wish to assure you that we will do everything possible to keep you informed," the Mari­ time Administration said. In connection with the man­ power issue Shepard met with Coast Guard Representatives in Washington on August 3rd. He said that at the meeting the Coast Guard "evidenced every desire to be cooperative at all levels on the manpower issue." He pointed out that while the SIU has differences with the Coast Guard on a number of issues, the Coast Guard, never­ theless, "as il does in all crises, such as that of Vietnam, cooper­ ates to get the job done." �Page Four , It-' August 19, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Six AJfiitionai Veteran Seafarers Join Growing SlU Pension Roster The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area The Senate Commerce Committee recently reported a bill that will require foreign-flag passenger vessels to comply with the minimum ship safety standards as established under the International Safety Standards set down by the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) of 1948. However, of the sixty foreign flag ships which advertise regular sailings from United States ports, is waiting for a chief cook's spot mostly from the lucrative tourist on any ship making a long trip to trade centers of Florida, only sev­ the Far East or Viet Nam. R. J. Movall Morgan Parsons Carlos Deacon Batema enteen will be affected by the new Delaney has just received his fitThe names of six additional Seafarers have been added to the growing list of Seafarers who are bill. This is so because the bill for-duty and is ready to ship on a limits its jurisdiction to ships un­ trip to Viet-Nam. receiving SIU $150 lifetime pensions. The latest additions to the pension rolls include Leo Movall, der construction prior to May 27, Clarence Morgan, Dewey Parsons, Jimmie Carlos, Henry Deacon, and Benedicto Baterna. Philadelphia 1936. William Clegg, who sails in the Movall joined the SIU in the Baltimore, Md. with his wife, port of New York, where he The bill also calls for standards deck department, is ready to ship port of New York and sailed as Helen. His last ship was the Over­ makes his home. Born in Manila, that are considered "reasonable out again after chief steward, cook and baker. seas Eva. he is one of the original members safe." To properly safeguard crew spending some Born in Finland, he resides m Baterna joined the union in the of the SIU. He shipped as an AB and passengers it is necessary that time at home. Joe a foreign-flag ship be more than and the Overseas Joyce was his Werselovrick, last "reasonably safe." Maritime labor last ship. aboard the Merrihas long proposed that foreign-flag Parsons joined the union in the mac as a steward, port of New York. Born in the vessels plying the U.S. passenger is registered and British West Indies, he sailed in routes be subject to the same ready to ship out the Deck department. He now stringent rules that apply to Ameri­ again. John (Tex) makes his home in Brooklyn with can passenger ships. The Yar­ Shannon is wait­ his wife, Elizabeth. Parsons' last mouth Castle and Viking Princess Clegg by Lindsay Williams, Vice-President, Guif Area ing for the first are reminders of the price paid vessel was the' Potomac. job that comes along. Michael Morgan sailed in the Deck de­ when lower standards are allowed. Shipping is expected to benefit from a wave of shore-side building Shalestock, a 26-year union man going on in the Gulf Coast area. The sharp upturn in plant construc­ partment as pumpman. He joined who sails in the black gang, is New York tion and expansion on these waterside sites will tend to increase the the SIU in Mobile. Born in Ala­ registered and ready to sail again. Bruce Knight, just off the Steel activities of both deep-sea shipping, inland and intracoastal waterway bama, he now resides in Grove Hill, Ala., with his wife, Lyndal. Executive, will look for a berth to Norfolk activities. Morgan's last vessel was the Alcoa Hawaii after his Shipping has been good in this There are many Gulf ports now Ranger. vacation is up. plans to enroll in the Massachu­ port and it looks good for the fu­ in the midst of construction activ­ James E. Young, ture. Bob King who got off the Deacon sailed SIU ships as a ity. Pascagoula, Mississippi, is setts Institute of Technology to a graduate from St. Christopher in Okinawa, is now having a $30 million chemical get a master's degree in engineer­ cook in the Steward department. He joined the union in New York, the Joint SIU- hack in the United States waiting ing. plant being build to produce a and was born in Texas. Deacon MEBA District 2 for a short run. Joe Stevens, who Dick Martinez took a vacation basic material for the production resides in Philadelphia with his Engineers Up­ last sailed as steward aboard the after a long trip aboard the Del of synthetic fibers. At Gulfport, wife, Thelma. His last ship was grading School, Campo. Spent his time in Mexico Commander, has been on the Mississippi, a $5.5 million expan­ stopped by to beach and is now registered for a sion program is under way to add and really enjoyed his stay. Next the Alcoa Runner. Carlos sailed in the Engine de­ trip out he's looking for a steward thank the union job as chief cook. Raymond Wanew port side facilities. Knight dept. slot aboard a ship on the partment. He was born in Grand for helping him terfield, an oiler aboard the Steel American Oil Co. plans a multiMediterranean run. Calliou, La. and joined the SIU get his engineer's license. He is Rover, got off the ship to get his million expansion of its refinery in New Orleans. He now resides now sailing as a 3rd engineer clinic card renewed. Mobile at Texas City, Texas. At Freein Houma, La. The Gulf Canal aboard the Beaver Victory. Juan port, Texas, a $3.5 million plant We have few men on the beach Boston was his last ship. Pola, taking it easy in the beach. to produce a basic raw material here with the Panama about to Shipping has been fair in this for fire-brick is being built. At crew this week. Bill Fillingham port for the past few weeks and is Vicksburg, Mississippi, a $4 mil­ is now on the beach and has been expected to pickup during the next lion soybean processing facility shipping out of the Gulf area for shipping period. John Sullivan, a is being built while plans for West the past 20 years. He sails in the 20-year SIU man, is ending a sixBaton Rouge Parish call for the Deck Department and was last month long drydock and now is construction of oil refinery facili­ aboard the Oakland. ready to grap the first job on the ties which will raise Humble Oil OTTAWA—Seafarers International Union of Canada President boards. William Blakely, last Nicholas Mallette is registered Co.'s crude oil processing capac­ as an AB and waiting to ship out. Leonard (Red) McLaughlin accused some Canadian shipowners aboard the Mankato Victory as a ity to 415,000 barrels a day. A seafarer for 16 years, Mallette's of sacrificing safety for economy by eliminating watchstanders. The fireman-water tender, is happy to The New Orleans Dockside last ship was the Alcoa Ranger. statement was made in a letter ^ spend some time at home with his Commodity Terminal plans to "passing the buck" to the bargain­ family. Bill has been a Seafarer to Transport Minister J. W. triple the unloading capacity of Pickersgill. A similar letter was ing table. The SIU of Canada for 25 years. its Stuyvesant Docks soybean ter­ sent to other Canadian ministries president said that "They are tell­ Baltimore minal and at Chalmette the Tening us to lump it or like it. Either concerned. neco Oil Co. is creating a 100Jobs are still hanging on the McLaughlin stated that there it is a government responsibility board even though shipping has million pound per year paraxylene or the SIU's at the bargaining was neglect of the safety factor unit. Paraxylene is used in the been very slow for the past two in the elimination of the lookout table. We intend to make it our weeks at this port. We have the manufacture of polyester resins. responsibility if no one else will man on the deck watch and the Alamar, Losmar and Trustco laid handle it." New Orieans oiler in the engine crew. He said up but no report as to when they Roney He also warned that rank and Nicholas (Nick) Maire, last that it was a government respon­ will crew up. We paid off five aboard the Ocean Pioneer on a sibility to set minimum standards file members of the union were ships, signed on four and had Hugh Hallman, last aboard the disturbed over the careless, handsshuttle from Japafi to the Persian Maiden Creek as an oiler on the for the manning and grading of off approach of the government seven in transit over this period. Gulf said it was "a very good watchkeeping personnel. toward safety. He said that the is­ Thad De Loach, 3rd cook on the crew with a good captain." Puerto Rican run, is now ashore due to his wife's illness. Clarence In his letter McLaughlin said sue would definitely become a Rohin Goodfellow is now waiting Brother Maire will rest up for a E. Roney, last on the Penn Van­ that conciliation boards and in­ matter of concern at the next con­ to ship out as cook. He has been while and then try for a third guard as a deck engineer, is wait­ dustrial inquiries have consistently tract termination period. a member of the SIU for 12 years. cook's job. August (Gus) Brosig ing for another slot. Darius L. advised the union that the safety McLaughlin explained that the was steward aboard the Alice Puerto Rico Brown but had to get off for med­ Kiiapp, shipping for 20 years in issue was a matter of government accident rates of Canadian ship­ The SIU Puerto Rico Division ical reasons. Gus has been an the stewards department, was last regulation, not one of collective ping is more than four times high­ has signed its second three-year aboard the Clalrbome as a baker bargaining. He added that under SlU-member since the union was er than the general industrial ac­ and waiting for a new berth. the Canada Shipping Act, the cident rate across Canada. The contract with Wagner Shipyard. first started and is looking forward manning of ships and efficiency maritime accident rate runs at 8.1 Increases were gained on wages, Houston to shipping out again as soon as sick leave, vacation and additional his leg gets better. Pete Garza, tired of taking in of crews lies within the responsi­ per cent compared with two per holidays. The division has also Arthur Rudnicki of Franklin- the sun and the sand at the sea­ bility of the Transport Ministry. cent for the rest of Canada. The filed a $150,000 suit against the The SIU of Canada's specific Canadian seamen's accident rate Shell Oil Company charging the ton, La., just got off the Neva shore plans to ship out on any West after a six-months Viet Nam vessel available. He has been sail­ complaint is that 11 lookout men is about 150 per cent higher than firm with racial discrimination and run. He stepped ashore in time ing deck for the past ten years and 18 oilers were removed from that among seamen of other mari­ violation of the collective bargain­ to attend Arthur Jr.'s graduation and his last ship was the Achilles. their posts, thereby posing a threat time nations, he declared. ing agreement. Zenon Rivera, af­ and wedding. Arthur Jr. grad­ Frank S. Paylor, who sails in the to safety. McLaughlin stated that There is an even wider margin ter shipping aboard the EHzabethuated from Louisiana State Uni­ Steward Department, is waiting the quality of safety cannot be when it comes to deaths caused by port is back home for a vacation versity as an honor student and for a Viet Nam trip but will settle dissociated from the quantity of accidents. In the last year of com­ with his family in Fajardo. SIU was. first in his engineering class. for a South American run. Bemy men on watchkeeping duty. plete statistics, 1963, there were pensioners Julio Rey, Jose Rod­ He went to college on an SIU "Ski" Kazmierski wants to go up McLaughlin charged that the 9.2 deaths per 10,000 seamen riguez, Tomas Rivera and Joe scholarship and finished a fivefor his AB ticket in the near fu­ government, in shelving their re­ compared with 1.8 in other in­ Wohletz dropped by the Hall to year course in four years. Arthur ture. sponsibility in this field, was dustries. say hello. The Gulf Coast Canada SIU Cites Manning Cutbacks For Rising Seamen's Accident Rate �Anrnst 19, 1966 EAFARERS LOG The Great Lakes by Al Tanner, Vice-President and Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes An 18 year coal record was broke during the month of June when Great Lakes vessels carried some 7,100,000 tons. Grain shipments during June amounted to 2,745,000 tons and iron ore shipments came close to 10,000,000 tons. All of these figures account for the good shipping on the Lakes with no let-up in sight. With the shortage of good rated men, one would think the shipowners would try and tenance cost, making a toll keep their crews happy, but this increase unnecessary. One thing is not the case. One particular is certain, American Deep-Sea shipowner has gone so far as to 'Vessels would become a rarity on allow only one steak to each crew- the Great Lakes if a toll increase member on steak night. When our was effected. representatives went aboard the The SIU Great Lakes District ship to investigate, they found is presently voting for its union the Galley and Messroom in a officers with port agents and pa­ deplorable condition. A meeting trolmen voting all ships plying the was held with the crew and it Ste. Claire and Detroit River. The was agreed that if conditions vessels that voted during the first didn't improve, each crewmember week were the John J. Boland, would give 24 hours notice that J. F. Schoellkopf, A. E. Cornelius he was quitting. The crew felt and the U. S. Gypsum, all Boland that with open jobs on the board, & Cornelius Company vessels. they wouldn't have any trouble Others that voted were the W. A. shipping with companies who Reiss, Peter Reiss, J. A. Kling, would be glad to feed them steak Inglehart, LaLiberte, Kinsman three times a day. Independent and the Alpena. Out The St. Lawrence Seaway Cor­ Port Agents working in Detroit poration is considering a proposal are Jack Hall, Duluth; Floyd Hanto increase the toll charges by mer, Frankfort; Scottie Aubusson, 10% during the next five year Chicago and Roy Boudreau, Buf­ period. A total of 31 Congress­ falo. The vote will continue all men have introduced bills, claim­ during the month of August and ing the toll increase is unneces­ we urge all book members to vote sary. The Congressmen would during the election period. like to remove the legal require­ In commenting recently on two ment that the Seaway pay off its major channel improvements in construction cost in 50 years. In­ Chicago area waterways. Gover­ stead, the federal government's nor Kerner of Illinois said that he $140 million investment would be could think of no reason why made permanent by converting Chicago cannot be "the greatest its bonds to preferred stock. The seaport in the United States." The Seaway would continue to pay a Governor made his comments in return on this investment perpetu­ marking the completion of 6.2 miles of usable 27-foot-deep chan­ ally. The present tolls would be suf- nel of the Calumet River into ficient to pay operating and main- | Calumet Lake. ^ U.S. Inland Waterways Enjoying Greatest Expansion Boom in History The nation's inland waterways are building themselves up to meet the biggest boom in history. The swiftness of modern inland water carriers, barges and tugs has increased traffic so greatly that the flow is straining existing units including petroleum refiner­ navigational facilities. ies, cement, iron, steel, plastics The boom is a creature which and grain products plants, have is feeding upon itself. The newer built or are building riverside and more efficient the ships, the facilities to cash in on the low lower the freight rates; and the inland waterway freight rates. lower the rates the higher the Last year alone there were 512 amount of cargoes booked and new riverside industrial facilities the greater the growth of allied built valued at $6-7 billion. For industries. the first quarter of this year, 119 In the last decade and a half new plants costing some $1.6 bil­ traffic has more than doubled on lion were being built or were both the Mississippi and Ohio Riv­ planned for the nation's river ers, two principal inland naviga­ shores. tion systems. Every conceivable The Ohio River, one of Amer­ type of cargo is being carried on ica's most heavily used waterways the rivers today. is finding that the boom is affect­ Giant Saturn rockets have ing barge traffic. Many tugs and moved from Huntsville, Alabama, their loads are forced to wait for to Cape Kennedy, Florida, 2,000 lengthy periods of time at locks, miles down the Tennessee, Ohio dams and other transfer points. and Mississippi Rivers and then The Federal Government wants through the Gulf Intra-Coastal to modernize the facilities along Waterway and the Trans-Florida the river and is presently re-build­ Waterway. Special barges are also ing the Ohio's navigational sys­ being used to haul rocket fuel, tem at a cost of one billion dollars. liquified hydrogen, molten sul­ Half a dozen high-lift dams phur, special chemicals, auto parts have already been completed and and even complete automobiles. feature larger locks. Plans call Since the end of World War II, for completing the construction the rivers and lakes of America's of some 19 high-lift dams with Inland waterways has seen the large lock chambers. These are growth of 6,000 waterfront fa­ expected to replace the 49 old cilities valued at about $110 bil­ dams and locks presently operat­ lion. Hundreds of new industrial ing in the system. Page Five Civil Rights Bill Passed by House, Fates Filibuster Threat in Senate The House approved a "milestone" civil rights measure establishing a national policy against hous­ ing discrimination and sent it to the Senate, where it faces a possible filibuster from the GOP-Southern Democratic coalition. Final passage of the House ^ The Mathias amendment was bill after 12 days of intensive measure as "an important new milestone," and urging prompt ac­ approved on a rollcall vote, 237 debate came by a vote of 259 tion by the Senate, expresed his to 176, with the Republicans again to 157. But a series of close nonregret that the housing provision split but the Mathias faction pick­ recorded teller votes on the hous­ "was not as comprehensive as that ing up additional votes. The South­ ing section provided the real we proposed and sought." He indi­ ern Democrats, with a few excep­ guides to the fight. cated efforts would be made to tions, were opposed to the housing The bill contains provisions as­ restore the Administration's origi­ provision and other portions of the suring non-discrimination in the nal proposal in the Senate limiting bill. selection of federal and state exemptions to boarding houses. A second rollcall to strike the juries, broadening federal laws The AFL-CIO, in testimony be­ housing section completely was against acts of racial violence and permitting federal court injunc­ fore the House Judiciary Commit­ defeated by 222 to 190. tions against anticipated violence tee, strongly supported the Admin­ School Change Wins istration bill. or intimidation. The GOP-Southern Democratic Johnson noted that despite the coalition did succeed, however, in But the provision that touched exemptions in the House bill, making ineffective one section off the controversy in House de­ bate was to bar racial discrimina­ wbich extends to an estimated 60 which would have permitted the tion in the sale or rental of hous­ percent of the nation's dwelling attorney general to file school de­ ing. As finally adopted the bill units, in practical terms "the segregation lawsuits without being covers primarily apartment houses House has barred bigotry in all requested to do so by citizens in and individual homes built or sold new housing and in apartment the district involved. The amend­ houses. This opens major avenues ment rendering this section inef­ by commercial interests. toward fair and adequate housing fective carried 214 to 201. Present home owners, boarding for millions of citizens." houses and owner-occupied apart­ A second bid by southerners The housing provision fight ment houses with no more than sought to prevent the government came initially on an amendment from withholding funds from any three family units are exempt. A victim of housing discrimina­ by Rep. Charles McC. Mathias federally-assisted program in vio­ tion would be able either to go to (R-Md.) to spell out the exact lation of civil rights programs un­ court or take his complaint, under terms of a Judiciary Committee til it had been proved that the lo­ the bill, to a federal fair housing provision exempting owners of cal government involved was in board that would have power to is­ single homes and small apartment violation of federal law or the sue cease and desist orders against buildings from the anti-discrimina­ Constitution. The amendment was landlords, builders, real estate tion section. An owner is per­ defeated by a teller vote of 136 to mitted, under the bill, to give writ­ 127. School integration was the agents and financial institutions. President Johnson, hailing the ten instructions to a real estate main issue in this attempt, with broker to discriminate. The Ma­ Southerners attacking the govern­ thias amendment carried on a teller vote of 180 to 179 after the ment desegregation guidelines on House leadership became con­ federal school aid. vinced the amendment was neces-. GOP Senate Leader Everett Mcsary to secure passage. Kinley Dirksen (111.) has indicated The second test came on an­ his strong opposition to the ban on other teller vote to strike the hous­ discrimination in housing and has Ohio's waterway operators are ing section from the bill entirely. intimated that he will decline to bitterly fighting a proposed Inter­ It lost 198 to 179 with the Repub­ support it in the Senate. As with state Commerce Commission re­ lican leadership, led by Rep. other civil rights bills that have duction in the railroad rate for the Gerald R. Ford (R-Mich.), seek­ faced southern filibusters, GOP ing to kill the section and Mathias vctes are needed in the Senate to transport of bituminous coal. and about 25 Republicans support- carry a cloture motion by the reMuch of the waterway operators ing the principle of fair housing. I quired two-thirds margin. fears are based on the fact that the ICC in earlier rate decisions affecting both railways and the nation's inland waterways appar­ ently has consistently favored the railways. The move reducing these car­ load rates from Sunnyhill, Ohio WASHINGTON—The remaining 25 C-4 troopships in the Gov­ to Essexville, Michigan was re­ garded by the Toledo-Lucus ernment's reserve fleet will be made available for exchange to nonCounty Port Authority as an at­ subsidized U. S.-flag operators for conversion to commercial opertempt by the New York Central tions. to cut-out Toledo and other ports. The release of the remaining of Vietnam military supply. The authority charged that the C-4 troopships carries one stipu­ The present exchange is regard­ rate "constitutes a destructive lation however not previously at­ ed as an administration attempt competitive practice directed to tached to such trade-in contracts, to quickly upgrade the badly de­ the elimination of the use of coal and reflects growing U.S. Vietnam teriorated and inadequate unsubloading facilities at dockside in the transport problems. The 25 ships, sidized U.S. merchant fleet. The is generally Port of Toledo and the elimina­ once exchanged and converted, unsubsidized fleet tion of through rail-water routes must be "offered" to the Military composed of even older, slower, For the movement of coal." Sea Transportation Service. Ships World War II tonnage. The 17-knot C-4 troop trans­ The rate reduction, it said, was not immediately required by jart of a railroad scheme to take MSTS will remain subject to mili­ ports, which are still not as swift over the nation's coal traffic by tary recall. or efficient as modern vessels, are jy-passing ports. Some one million In addition, the ships are being still considerably faster and more tons of coal would be diverted released with the understanding efficient than the 10- and 11-knot From Toledo if the ICC rate be­ that conversion must include Liberties being operated by many comes effective. Traffic revenues either 70-ton heavy lift booms, U.S. unsubsidized operators. earned through the port by coal roll-on roll-off, lift-on lift-off, or A further boost for this part of landling came to $96.8 million fly-on fly-off capability or 200 the American merchant marine is ast year. ton booms with appropriately being presently weighed in Con­ The proposed rate would come engthened hatches—depending on gress. Pending legislation would to $2.20 a ton with minimum con­ the type of conversion the individ­ make it unneccessary to trade in a signments of 9,750 tons. The rate ual ships undergo. ship to obtain a C-4 type vessel would go into effect August 22, These requirements were stipu­ from the reserve fleet, thereby jut would apply only to coal lated by the Defense Department adding tonnage to the active fleet shipped after September 1, of next and reflect, especially the fly-on without retiring older ships from year. fly-off capability, the special needs service. Waterway Operators Fight ICC Reduction On RR Coal Rates 7 Govt. Palis last 25 C-4 Troopships From Reserve Fleet for Coaversion �T" SEAFARERS Page Six The Pacific Coast Angust 19, 1966 LOG From July 29 to Aug. 11# 1966 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED by Frank Orozak, West Coast Representative Governor Edmund G. Brown was the featured speaker at the opening session of the 6th Convention of the California Federation, AFL-CIO, which was held in San Diego last week. Confronting the delegates was the task of charting the course of the Federation, which represents the state's 1.5 million AFL-CIO union members. coming week has at least 3 payoffs San Francisco scheduled and possibly more. Shipping continues to boom in Bill McBride is this area and there are plenty of taking his family jobs, for rated men, AB's, Oilers, on a short vaca­ FWT's, Electricians, Chief Cooks tion after eight and Bakers, and 3rd Cooks. months as bosun Ships due in shortly are the on the Anchor­ Free America, Cornell Victory, age. Young America, Antinous, Los Jimmie Coker Angeles, F a i r p o r t, and Wild is ready to go Ranger. after a short stay McBride Ships in transit are the Steel concluding a fiveVendor, Portmar, Columbia, San month trip on the Transbay which Francisco, Long Beach, York- he said was a good trip due to an mar, Steel Admiral, Geneva, San excellent bunch of shipmates. Juan and Belgium Victory. Wilmington We had some visitors from the East Coast drop Shipping activity over the last in and say hello two weeks' period has remained to us, including very good with the Loma Victory Frank Pasluk, paying off and signing on and the Bosun on the Beaver Victory paying off. Ames Victory There were 9 ships through in and Blaclde Man- transit. We are still short of AB's, cince. Bosun off FWT's, Electricians, and Cooks. the Ridgefield The shipping outlook for the com­ Victory. Both are ing wee^ also looks very good Rogers heading for the and should keep jumping. Far East. Enjoying his stay on We're sorry to report an acci­ the beach after doing a long stint dent to Brother Joseph P. Shaughon the Ames Victory is James nessy, Bosun on the Mankato Rogers, 25 years with the SlU and Victory. While the ship was in now planning to take a vacation. San Pedro for bunkers he was up Seattle on the number four portside boom, This port has a short breathing loosening the shackle on the boom spell this week. However, this cradle, when he slipped and fell. Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 2 9 35 85 2 14 11 15 6 4 2 3 0 3 8 23 36 56 41 46 3 16 17 42 9 17 170 355 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 6 0 2 58 30 29 8 3 3 22 5 2 5 8 4 4 3 2 4 10 18 6 1 34 26 9 58 22 23 8 0 8 26 13 22 11 5 4 262 122 109 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 32 5 285 101 38 13 115 61 20 14 9 1 9 5 81 11 163 69 152 29 32 2 72 2 56 4 1,064 317 ENIGIINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Port 3 Boston 2 38 New York 69 Philadelphia 3 1 12 19 Baltimore Norfolk 7 5 Jacksonville 3 4 Tampa 3 2 Mobile 6 12 New Orleans 48 28 Houston 32 35 Wilmington 9 5 San Francisco .... 16 24 Seattle 12 7 Totals 233 172 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 1 2 39 35 38 0 2 7 5 15 8 3 3 5 3 2 0 3 2 4 7 13 14 14 24 25 18 27 32 12 11 2 28 18 9 9 4 16 138 162 163 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 12 2 169 91 12 11 82 47 12 9 5 2 12 9 43 4 108 63 103 84 16 2 51 2 29 7 654 333 STF TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Port Class A Class B Boston 3 2 New York 16 55 Philadelphia 9 4 Baltimore ;... 16 8 Norfolk 6 2 Jacksonville 0 5 Tampa 0 3 Mobile 21 5 New Orleans 36 37 Houston 29 29 Wilmington ...... 4 5 San Francisco .... 13 13 Seattle 9 5 Totals 203 129 4RD DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 1 2 37 8 15 1 4 2 9 2 11 0 4 8 1 1 2 0 0 1 13 0 7 40 15 3 20 18 2 1 12 4 27 7 17 3 5 5 168 80 61 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 3 8 163 41 18 10 74 15 . 7 21 11 2 21 1 60 12 118 104 107 24 11 3 45 4 15 7 247 659 Acts on Cruise Ship Safety Measure QUESTION: Do you have any favorite supersriititioiis? What are they? Armas Soppi: People pick up superstitions from their parents and then they just carry it on without thinking about them. I don't think 1 have any particular su­ perstition that I am always aware of. In general, I think that seamen are more superstitious than most people. (t/ Lee Grant: 1 can't think of any off-hand that 1 particularly am partial to. 1 do occasionally throw salt over my shoulder if 1 spill it, but 1 don't really believe that it will really do any good. I don't believe that spill­ ing salt brings bad luck either. Stephan Cassella: 1 don't be­ lieve in superstitions, but 1 re­ member when 1 was a kid, people would talk about the evil eye and things like that. I guess you could call that supersti­ tious beliefs. Well, 1 don't know just how much that they believed in these things. It is hard to tell. <1> Lorenzo Thomas: 1 don't be­ lieve in superstitions. People use superstitions to put names on things that they don't understand or that they fear. Of course, there are a lot of super­ stitions floating around. 1 think walking under lad­ ders and the black cat are the most popular one's that 1 have heard talk of. Seffate Unit Stiffens Requirements Of House-Passed Ship Safety Bill WASHINGTON—;The Senate Commerce Committee has approved and cleared for Senate action a House-passed measure designed to slap stronger safety and financial responsibility rules on all cruise ships sailing from United States Ports. As reported by the Senate ^ committee headed by Senator advertisement and promotional lit­ the ships affected'by the law meet up-to-date United States safety Warren G. Magnuson (D.- erature. • Making the owners or char­ standards by 1968. Wash), the bill applies to "any terers of these vessels establish The initiation of legislation was foreign or domestic vessel of over financial responsibility or meet lia­ spurred by the fire and sinking of one hundred gross tons, having bility requirements for death or the Panamanian-flag ship Yar­ berth or stateroom accommoda­ injury to passengers. mouth Castle last November with tions for 50 or more passengers," Michael Cassella: I remember • Demanding that owners or a loss of ninety lives. when I was a kid we wouldn't and makes such vessels "subject charterers of these liners file infor­ The SIU and other maritime step on cracks be­ to inspection by the Department in mation with the Federal Maritime unions, in addition to various other cause it was sup­ which the Coast Guard is opera­ Commission showing their finan­ U.S. groups, have called for stiffer posed to break ting and shall not depart a United cial responsibility in order to repay regulation of foreign-flag cruise somebody's back. States port with passengers who passengers in case their vessel did ships operating out of U.S. ports Even as kids 1 embarked at that port if the Sec­ not sail. and have repeatedly called upon don't think any­ retary of that Department finds • The Senate bill requires that Congress to take action. body actually be­ such vessel to be unsafe." lieved it. Kids The main purpose of the bill is do not believe to police unscrupulous foreign-flag lU WiLFARE, VACATION PUN things as readily passenger ships which have been July 1-July 31, 1966 as most people think. sailing out of United States ports without the rigid safety checks that RlilRiSivI ^ •;Ben0flts ' Paid Jose Rodriguez: No, 1 do not American-flag passenger ships are forced to undergo. have any superstitions myself, but Benefits ......... 5,024 $ 52,134.73^ 1 have run across The bill will also give the Coast Benefits 23 62>000.00 many in my sail­ Guard permission to refuse to Disobiilty Benefits 890 T33^iODiQQ ing. One very allow any foreign or U.S. liners 34 6,800.00 familiar one is to pick up American passengers if |/laternlty Benefits ........ 396 that of knocking it feels the vessel is unseaworthy. |»epenclent Benefits ....... 79,715.17 on wood when Hccil Benefits 502 7,523.83 As reported to the Senate, the someone mentions 25,935^00 something that measure also calls for: 637,877.38 they consider bad • Requiring passenger vessels, . '' _ ' ' and would not both American and foreign, to dis­ want to happen to them. close their safety standards on all �August 19„1966 7 Republican Rlght-Wing Scores in COP Primary Elections It's a comeback year for Goldwater Republicans in GOP primaries— so much so that it suggests the all-out shellacking right-wingers took in 1964 failed to shake their grip on party organizations in most areas. Goldwaterites scored a series of impressive GOP primary election victories over moderates. In some cases, they overcame the opposition of the local party where it appears to be controlled by moderates. In rnany cases, in the November General Election they will face the same liberals who defeated them in 1964. The comeback conservatives are getting a big boost in money and staff assistance from rightist groups that fringe the party, among them Young Americans for Freedom and Citizens for Goldwater-Miller, whose $300,000 surplus from 1964 is being pitched into right-wing Republicans' campaigns. Moderate and liberal GOP contenders, on the other hand, have had to settle for press release endorsements by anti-Goldwater groups like Republicans for Progress and the Council of Republican Organizations, who haven't the financial resources to back up their expressed support. One major Goldwater victory came in the New York congressional primaries. Former Representative Steven R. Derounian, one of the few New York Republicans to back Goldwater for the 1964 presidential nomination, defeated moderate William J. Casey by a lopsided 22,542 to 15,956 vote. In the fall, Derounian will face liberal Rep. Lester L. Wolff (D), who edged him by 2,620 votes in the 1964 election. Other 1966 primary victories for GOP rightists have included: • Kentucky 4th District—Former Rep. M. Gene Snyder, another strong Goldwater supporter in 1964, defeated James Thompson, choice of the moderate Republican leadership in Louisville, by a vote of 9,332 to 5,534. • Pennsylvania 19th District—Former Rep. George A. Goodling, another congressman who endorsed Goldwater for the 1964 nomina­ tion and then went down to defeat with him, overcame the opposition of Republican leaders in his district to win the 1966 GOP House nom­ ination over five challengers. • Maine 1st District—Former Rep. Peter A. Garland (1961-62), an outspoken conservative who had been upset by liberal GOP Rep. Stan­ ley R. Tupper in the 1962 Republican primary, staged a comeback this year by defeating six opponents. The strength of the conservatives in the district was demonstrated by the ability of Garland and another rightist in the race to win 49 percent of the vote between them, while the strongest running liberal polled only 21 percent. The way was opened for Garland's comeback by Tupper's retirement from Congress. • Ohio 24th District—^He has never served in Congress, but rightwing Young Republican leader Donald F. Lukens scored a stunning primary victory over the choice of the regular Ohio GOP organization. Intensive campaigning, effective precinct organization and a gift of $5,000 from Citizens for Goldwater-Miller helped Lukens score his upset in the newly created district. Employees of the Diana Manu­ facturing Company in Green Bay, Wisconsin have voted for rep­ resentation by the United Textile Workers of America in the third National Labor Relations Board election held at the plant since 1962. They voted for the UTWA, by a count of 138-88. A negotiat­ ing committee will be elected and contract proposals drafted for an early start on bargaining, AFLCIO Regional Director Charles Heymanns said. A 1962 election at the same plant was lost, 36-97, and a 1965 election by a margin of 90-108. The 130 workers at the Na­ tional Biscuit Company plant in Buena Park, California have won their first union contract—and 9,000 fellow members of the Ameri­ can Bakery and Confectionary Workers at Nabisco plants around the country have resumed making the companies product. Produc­ tion was halted at the other nine Nabisco bakeries represented by the ABC when pickets from Buena Park appeared and workers re­ fused to cross the line. The shut­ down extended to Atlanta, Buf­ falo, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Fairlawn, New Jersey, and Portland, Oregon. Workers at the Paris Manu­ facturing Company put an end to Page Seven SEAFARERS LOG nearly four years of legalistic frus­ tration by throwing a picket line around the plant in South Paris, Maine and four days later winning an initial contract. Management had previously used every legal avenue to avoid a contract since the Furniture Workers won a Na­ tional Labor Relations Board elec­ tion. 100-48, in October 1962. ^ Two major electrical indusfry unions, the International Union of Electrical Workers and the Inter­ national Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, have combined forces and opened a joint office in an organizing drive to sign up em­ ployees at the new Motorola and RCA-Victor plants in Midland, on Georgian Bay, about 90 miles north of Toronto, Ontario, Can­ ada. A Selma, Alabama company which discriminated against work­ ers who openly supported the Re­ tail, Wholesale, Department Store Union has been told to pay $1,959 to seven employees. Two work­ ers at the W. B. W. Food Service were reinstated with full back pay and five received a retroactive 25-cent an hour wage increase. The increases were given to other workers as a "reward" for stating they would not join the union. The union won a National Labor Relations Board election victory despite this maneuver. "free Man" The Right to Strike The United States this week narrowly averted a serious threat to one of the most basic American freedoms — the right to strike. Agreement between the International Association of Machinists and five major airlines on a new contract has forestalled temporarily further consideration of antistrike legislation pending in Congress which would have undermined the entire future of collective bargaining in the U.S. (As the LOG went to press, the Machin­ ists and the five struck airlines had reached agreement on the terms of the new contract, with the striking Machinists scheduled to vote on the pact on August 19.) The right to strike is basic to the freedom of the working man. Without it he exists in virtual servitude. Yet Congress this week came perilously close to abridging that right for millions of American citizens, even though it was made clear that the airline strike posed no threat to the national secu­ rity, or even affected the public interest. Congress' avowed purpose for considering anti-strike legislation was to speed settlement of the airline strike. It is not surprising, however, that its action actually served to delay settlement. It soon became obvious that the airlines would not bargain in good faith as long as they hoped that Congress would step in to break the strike for them. Free collective bargaining between labor and management has always been the demo­ cratic way to bring labor disputes to a mu­ tually satisfactory settlement. Congressional interference with the right to strike in the end serves to impede settlement of disputes and does not serve the public interest. Worse yet, passage of such legislation would seriously curtail the liberty of free men and strike a blow at the very heart of American freedom. The Supermarket Scandal A revolution is now taking place in the American supermarket. The revolution is designed to entice, cajole and bedazzle the American consumer, who must now select from an estimated array of 8,000 individually packaged products which now appear on the shelves of the' average supermarket in this country. In general, the labels on these packages make misleading references to the quantity contained inside and very often they contain information which give the consumer the impression that he is getting something for nothing. Very often, these abuses extend beyond the area of weight and measures and en­ danger the health of the consumer. Products heralded as containing therapeutic value often find their way into the market place, and in many cases these products are alto- gether useless or *do not carry information on their labels warning prospective buyers of possible dangerous side effects produced by their consumption. An answer to many of these abuses is contained in the truth-in-packaging bill which has already passed the Senate and in a similar House measure. However, both of these measures give con­ siderable leeway to the manufacturer and do not provide adequate safeguards to protect the consumer from deceptive shapes and sizes, as well as to ban untruthful illustra­ tions on the packages. The supermarket should not be a place that is boobytrapped to delude the Ameri­ can consumer. He deserves a fair return for his money and it is only through the passage of a strong truth-in-packaging bill that he will get it. �:, ili' Page EJgltt August 19, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG August 19, 1966 TefevMon viewers across the natirio will have an opportunity to sec die AFL-aO's documenfaiy film, ^Wiien the Day's Work Is ENrae," during Ac coming Labor Day boUday weekend. The film is a sidute to American trade union wmkers and idiowg how they are spending their ever-increasing leisure time. It highlights the activities of nnioa members who ntUize tbehr after-work hours for the betterment of their eonmumities. Union members will be seen taking part In a variety of activities, sndi as consuttunity cuttural projects, h^ih facilities, disaster aid and programs for die very young and very <dd. The half-hour fifan featurm scenes of unum activities in New York, Caflfomia, New Jersey, Wart Virginia and Wadilngton, D. C., as well as community projects in Flori^ Loukrtana, Mfehigan, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Iticiiided In the film, iHsfch wiO be shown on mere than 100 TV statioiiSj are scenes of union members of die SIU New Bedford Fisbermoi's Union participating in the urban renewal project to clear away the shuns in that Massachusetts city. . L ABOR DAY, the holiday which the nation will celebrate i this year on September 5, is part of the trade union history of America. It is distinctly a working class holiday, observed in tribute to the nation's millions of working men and women. The idea for the labor holiday came from the union movement, which first celebrated the day as its own in 1882. Twelve years later it be­ came a legal national day of observance. The man who conceived the idea of Labor Day was a New York carpenter named Peter J. McGuire, founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. On May 8, 1882, McGuire proposed to the delegates of the Central Labor Union of New York City that one day a year be set aside as a general holiday for American workers. He suggested that the holiday be known as Labor Day and that it be set for the first Monday of September. In an article written some years later, McGuire explained what had inspired him to advance the idea of a Labor Day. "No festi­ val of martial glory or warrior's renown is this; no pageant pomp of warlike conquest, no glory of fratricidal strife attend this day," McGuire wrote. "It is dedicated to Peace, Civilization and the Triumphs of Industry. It is a demonstration of fraternity and the harbinger of a better age—a more chivalrous time, when labor shall be best honored and well rewarded. "Pagan feasts and Christian observances have come down to us through the long ages. But it was reserved for this century, and for the American people, to give birth to Labor Day. In this they honor the toilers of the earth, and pay homage to Aose who from rude nature have delved and carv^ all the comfort and grandeur we behold," McGuire said. After the first Labor Day celebration in the United States was held in New York City in 1882, many municipal councils fol­ lowed suit by making the day a local holiday. In 1884, the American Federation of Labor, at its fourth annual convention held in Chicago, adopted a resolution, which said; "Resolved, that the first Monday in September of each year be set apart as a laborers' national holiday, and that we recommend its observ­ ance by all wage workers, irrespective of sex, calling or na­ tionality." L ABOR DAY finally became a fixed institution throughout the land when the Congress passed a bill to set aside the first Monday in September as a national labor holiday. The bill was signed into law by President Grover Cleveland on June 28, 1894, twelve years after Peter McGuire first advanced the idea. Almost fifty years ago, AFL President Samuel Gompejs wrote an editorial for The American Federationist in which he dis­ cussed the deep significance of Labor Day. Time has not dimin­ ished the pointedness of his remarks. "No day in the calendar is a greater fixture, one which is more truly regarded as a real holiday, or one which is so surely destined to endure for all time, than the first Monday in September of each recurring year, Labor Day," Gompers wrote. "Labor Day differs in every essential from the other holidays of the year of any country. All other holidays are, in a more or less degree, connected with conflicts and battles, of man's prowess over man, of strife and discord for greed or power, of glories achieved by one nation over another. J ssl "T ABOR DAY, on the other hand, marks a new epoch in I I the annals of human history. It is at once a manifestation of reverence for the struggles of the masses against tyranny and injustice from time immemorial; and impetus to battle for the rig^t in our day for the men, women and children of our t SEAFARERS time and give hope and encouragement for the attainment of the aspirations for the future of the human family. "It is devoted to no man, living or dead; to no sect, sex, race or nation. It is founded upon the highest principals of humanity, is as broad in its scope as the Universe," Gompers said. While Labor Day was established as a national holiday as a tribute to the laboring classes throughout America, the holiday perhaps could be more aptly called "Union Day," as was sug­ gested in an editorial in the Seafarers Log last year. Because it is the trade union movement which is the greatest single force dedicated to the advancement of the interests and welfare of all Americans, and its record of achievement can be measured in terms of the nation's social progress. Time and Station Schedule For Showing of AFL-CIO Film The following is the latest available listing of the television stations throughout the nation which are scheduled to show the AFL-CIO film "When the Day's Work is Done." Seafarers are advised to check the TV sections of their local newspapers for additions to this list prior to Labor Day. Time Date station City SUte Ala. Birmingham Dozier Huntsville Mobile Mt. Cheaha State Park Montgomery n iiii'? • \. il. far lif? lor ail laboriftg poople."QHfh®f Banners an.:Jnjiurv^.tO:.=Any^ •, Sept. 3 Sat., 5:00 P.M. Sat., 5:00 P.M. Sun., 12:00 P.M. Mon., 7:30 P.M. Mon., 7:30 P.M. Sun., 5:00 P.M. Sat., 7:30 P.M. Mon., 7:00 P.M. Men., 6:30 P.M. Sun., 3:30 P.M. Mon.. 7:30 P.M. Sun., 9:30 A.M. Mon., 5:00 P.M. Sun., 10:00 P.M. Sun., 4:30 P.M. Mon., 8:00 P.M. Sun., 4 ;00 P.M. Tues., 8:00 P.M. Sat., 1:00 P.M. Fri., 6:30 P.M. Mon., 7:30 P.M. Sun., 12:00 .M. Mon., 6:30 P.M. Mon., 6:30 P.M. Sun., 5:00 P.M. Mon., 6:30 P.M. Mon., 9:00 A.M. Mon., 6:30 P.M. Tues., 11:15 P.M. WGN (9) Sept. 3 Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept. 5 Sept. 4 Sept. 3 & Sept. 5 Sept. 5 Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Aug. 21 Sept. 4 Aug. 29 Sept. 4 Sept. 6 Sept. 3 Sept. 2 Sept. 5 Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. WTTW (11) Sept. 5 Fort Wayne Indianapolis South Bend WFIE WKJG WISH WSBT Sept. 3 Sat., 4:00 P.M. Sept. 3 Sat., 4:00 P.M. See local listings Sept. 4 Sun., 4:00 P.M. Iowa Des Moines WHO (13) Sept. 3 Sat.. 4:30 P.M. Kan. Topeka WIBW (13) Sept. 5 Mon., 7:00 A.M. Ken. liCxington Louisville WKYT (27) WHAS (11) See local listings Sept. 5 Mon., See local listing for time. La. New Orleans WDSU (6) WYES (8) Sept. 1 Sept. 7 Sun., 11:30 A.M. Wed., 6:00 P.M. Sat., 1:30 P.M. - ^ .vVv Denver KRMA (6) KLZ (7) Conn. Hartford WEDH (24) WTIC (3) Del. Wilmington WHYY (12) D. C. Washington WETA (26) WTOP (9) Fla. Jacksonville WJCT (7) WJXT (4) WTHS (2) WTVJ (4) WFSU (11) WEDU (3) Miami Ga. Tallahassee Tampa Atlanta - Athens Columbus Waycross Lewiston Chicago Evansville WSB (2) WGTV (8) WJSP (28) WRLB (3) WVAN (9) WTOC (11) WXGA (8) KLEW (3) (14) (33) (8) (22) Mon., See local listing for time. Mon., 6:30 P.M. Md. Baltimore WBAL (11) Sept. a Mass. Boston Northfield Springfield WNAC (7) WRLP (32) WWLP (22) See local listings Sept. 5 Mon., 5:30 P.M. Sept. 5 Mon., 5:30 P.M. Mich. Detroit WWJ (4) Sept. 4 Minn. Alexandria Appleton Duluth St. Paul Sept. 3 Sat., 12:30 P.M. Sept. 5 Mon., 8:30 P.M. Sept. 5 Men., 12:00 P.M. Sept. 5Mon., 8:30 P.M. Sept. 5 Mon., 7 :30 P.M. See local listings Sun., 1:30 P.M. W.-ilker KCMT (7) KWCM (10) KDAL (3) KTCA (2) KTCI (17) KNMT (12) Mo. Kansas City St. Louis WDAF (4) KSD (5) See local listings Sept. 4 Sun., 2 ;00 P.M. Neb. Lincoln KUON (12) Sept. 6 Sept. 8 Tues.. 6:00 P.M. Thurs., 8:30 P.M. N. Me*. Albuquerque KOAT (7) Sept. 4 Sun., 2:30 P.M. Binghamton New York City Schenectady Syracuse Utica-Rome WNBF (12) WOR (9) WNDT (13) WRGB (6) WHEN (5) WKTV (2) See local listings Sept. 5 Mon., 9:30 P.M. See local listings Sept. 3 Sat., 12:00 P.M. Sept. 4 Sun., 12:00 P.M. Sept. 4 Sun., 3:30 P.M N. Car. Chapel Hill Charlotte Columbia WUNC (1) WSOC (9) WUNB (2) See local listings Sept. 6 Tues., 8:00 P.M. See local listings Ohio Akron Cincinnati WAKR (49) WLW (5) WCET (7) WEWS (5) WVIZ (25) Columbus WTVN (6) Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Dayton Youngstown WHIO (7) WKBN (27) Sept. 4 Sept. 4 Sun., 6 :30 P.M. Sun., 10:00 A.M. Thurs., 7 :30 P.M. Sun., 3:30 P.M. Sun, 10:45 P.M. Mon., 7:30 P.M. Sun.. See local listing for time. Sun., 1:30 P.M. Sun., 4:30 P.M. Okla. Oklahoma City Tulsa KETA (IS) KOED (11) Sept. 5 Sept. 5 Mon., 9tO0 P.M. Mon., 9:00 P.M. Oregon Corvallis Portland KOAC (7) KGW (8) See local listings Mon., 3:30 P.M. Sept. 5 Pa. Lancaster Philadelphia Pittsburgh WGAL (8) WFIL (6) WTAB (41 WQED (13) Sept. Sept. .Sept. Sept. B. I. Providence WJAR (10) Sept. 4 S. Car. Greenville WFBC (4) Sept. Tenn. Memphis Nashville WKNO (10) WSM (4) Sept. 6 Sept. 10 Tex. Dallas Utoh San Antonio Salt Lake City KERA WFAA KPRC KUHT WOAI KUTV Mon., 9:00 P.M. Sept. 5 See local listings See local listings Fri., 9:30 P.M. Sept. "2 Sept. 4 Sun., 11:30 A.M. Mon, 9:00 P.M. Sept. 5 Va. Harrisonburg Petersburg WSVA (3) WXEX (8) Sun., 4:00 P.M. Sept. 4 See local listings Wash. Yakima Seattle KYVB (47) KCTS (9) Sept. 5 Sept. 5 Mon., 5:30 P.M. Mon.. 5:30 P.M. W. Va. Huntington WHIN (13) Sept. 4 Sun., 2:30 P.M. Wis. Madison Milwaukee WkOW (27) WMVS (10) Sept. Sept. 4 6 Sun., 1:00 P.M. Tues. , 8:30 P.M. Cleveland •inefiEK - - 'AI uV Houston calebi^on^ (29) (7) (28) (C) (10) (9) Colo. N. Y. 4 "T WCIQ (7) WSFA (12) WAIQ (2S) Tues., 5 :30 P.M. Sun., 1:30 P.M. Tues., 5 :30 P.M. KBAK KABC KCET KVIB KOGO KQED Ind. • P.M. Aug. 30 Sept. 4 Aug. 30 KIVA (11) Idaho III. MM .r^" A.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. Bakersfield Los Angeles Savannah President, AFL-CIO Sun.. 10:30 Sept. 4 Tues., 5:30 Aug. 30 Aug. 30 Tues., 5:30 Aug. 30 Tues., 5:30 See local listings Aug. 30 Tues., 5:30 Yuma 1 George Meany (6) (10) (2) (7) (5) (7) Ariz. \ V WBRC WBIQ WDIQ WHIQ WKRG WEIQ Calif. Sacramento San Diego San Francisco From the 1966 Labor Day Statement of ... All of us who are Americans know, almost instinctively, what our country stands for. We may disagree on specific issues, biit we were raised in a free society, and we have no need for a handbook to define it for us. The same is true of us who are in the labor movement. We also know, almost instinctively, what the labor movement is, and why. But this is not true, unfortunately, among many Americans who are not trade unionists.. . . From the early years of the republic it was apparent to wageearners that there was a need for collective bargaining. ... By now, an overwhelming majority of the American people also realize this fact. But it was not until 1935 that the right of workers to organize and bargain collectively was written into federal law . . . ... So eventually, what was necessary and right became, by law, the policy of the United States. There are still some who seek to evade or frustrate that policy, but in general it is accepted . . . . . . there is another factor that helps to bring about the peace­ ful negotiation of good contracts. TTiat factor is the right of workers to strike—to refuse to work under conditions that are not acceptable to them. It is the right to strike that gives meaning to collective bargain­ ing .. . . . . The time lost by strikes, all added together, amounts to far less than two-tenths of one per cent of the total time worked. It is— only about half as great as the time lost by on-the-job accidents. Moreover, every American who is inconvenienced by a strike —even those few non-participants who suffer from one—should remember that annoying as a strike may be, there is no alterna­ tive to the right to strike which is consistent with a free society. Without the right to strike, there would be no strong labor movement in America. Without a strong labor movement, wages would be lower, con­ sumer purchasing-power would be lower, and another economic collapse like that of the Great Depression would be inevitable. Without a strong labor movement, much of the social progress of the last generation would not have been made. It is as simple as that. . . . Trade unionists do riot function solely to raise the wages and improve the working conditions of their members . . . . . . We fight for a better minimum , wage law, not because union members stand to gain by it (hardly any union member is paid only the minimum wage), but because it is a basic weapon in the war on poverty—a war we have been fighting for generations. We fight for civil rights, not just for ourselves but for everyone. We fight for ever-wider educational opportunities, freely avail­ able to all Americans, not just to our children. There is no aspect of American society that is not also a matter of concern to the AFL-CIO. . . . We believe that the life of every American, and the hopes of every child, are brighter as a result... Puge Nine LOG (12) (7) (2) (8) (4) (2) 4 4 8 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 6 4 Sun., 12:30 Mon.i 1:00 Sun., 9:00 Mon, 8:30 P.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. Sun., 11:00 A.M.. Sun., 2:00 P.M. Tues, 2:00 P.M. Sat, 11:30 A.M. I t i!' �Page Ten Angnst 19, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG The SlU-manned Free America be­ gan a long and eventful trip when the crew signed Articles on March 7 in MobUe. After picking up cargo at Gulfport, Galveston and New Orieans and bunkers at Wilmington, she sailed for Subic Bay. From there she went to ManUa and then to San Fernando for military cargo. Coming out of San Fernando the ship ran across a coral reef and pro­ ceeded to Manila for survey by a diver. A wet patch was placed on the damaged bottom so the ship could complete de­ livery of military cargoes to Cam Ranh Bay and Qui Nhon, South Vietnam. After a 40 day voyage, the Free Amer­ ica then put into Kobe for repairs and spent seven days there before being sent to Hiroshima for a whole new bottom. Report on the voyage and photos on this page were submitted to the LOG by Seafarer Glen Vinson, who sailed aboard the Free America as AB. 12 More SiU Men Licensed As Engineers; Total Now at 68 Seafarer Walter Skulski (center), 100th graduate of joint SlU-MEBA District 2 Engineer Upgrading School, receives congratulations from SIU President Paul Hall (left) and Upgrading School Director Ronald R. Spencer, after passing Coast Guard test with flying colors and receiving Third Assistant Engineer's license. Thus far sixty-eight SIU men have obtained their licenses and 34 MEBA District 2 men have upgraded their licenses under the union training program. Continued from page 3 SIU in New Orleans in 1945 and has sailed as FOWT and oiler. t Even while ship was in a Kobe, Jarpah drydock there were, enough chores to Orie Will • -i • •' " Winters Free America spent seven days in Kobe shipyard for repairs after running across coral reefj then spent" Ij ia^pst a rnonth at botfomi^'^y' Kenneth Winters, 39, who joined the SIU in 1958 in New York, and sailed as oiler and FOWT. George Berthold, 56, who sailed as oiler and FOWT and joined the SIU in New Orleans in 1955. Burnett Seafarer Bill RoWnson, bosun aboard the SlU-manned Free America, direct. . ed deck jobs during the long voyage. n I Most crewtnen went sightseeing while in Kobe. Photo above shows Motomachi-Dpri shopping street which • is roofed over with Safety-helmeted Japanese shlpya|d"!^tfcdJ^\^ on bicycles as prime means of tranisppijatidn. Fr^^ Aidedca, repairs underway stands in backgi'^uh Tbibodeaux The SIU-MEBA District 2 training program is the first of its kind in maritime history. It allows engine department seafarers to ob­ tain instruction in preparation for their Third Engineers License, their Temporary Third Engineer's License, or their original Second Assistant Engineer's License in either steam or motor vessel classi­ fications. Williamson _ ,, Sother member of the Fre^ America e si'^eck gang .during the eventful trip was " Seafarer Frank Hamby, smlihg afeAB. Berthold Borge The training school is operated under a reciprocal agreement be­ tween the SIU and District 2 of MEBA. SIU men who em-oll in the program are provided with meals, hotel lodging and subsist­ ence payment of $110 per week while in training. Engine department Seafarers are eligible to apply for any of the upgrading programs if they are 19 years of age or older and have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. watch standing in the engine department, plus six months experience as a wiper or equivalent. The joint Union training pro­ gram was instituted to enable Sea­ farers to obtain their licenses and to help meet the shortage of ma­ rine engineers arising from the Viet Nam crisis. The joint SIU-MEBA District 2 licensed engineers training pro­ gram is the first opportunity that unlicensed seamen have had to ob­ tain a license and employment as engineers, at no cost to themselves. SIU engine department men in­ terested in the program should ap­ ply immediately, or obtain addi­ tional information at any SIU hall, or directly at SIU headquar­ ters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ lyn, New York, 11232. The tele­ phone number is HYacinth 96600. SiUNA Affiliate Beats Representation Challenge by ILWU SEATTLE—The SIUNA-afliliated United Industrial Workers Union, Pacific District, has re­ tained bargining rights at three fish cannerys in Southwestern Alaska as a result of a recent NLRB decision dismissing a chal­ lenge by the International Long­ shoremen's and Warehousemen's Union. The National Labor Relations Board decision rejected ILWU petitions to represent separate units of resident cannery workers at the Ward Packing Co., NefcoFidalgo Packing Co. and the Nakat Packing Corporation. The NLRB report favored the multi-employer system initiated by the SIUNA affiliate. These con­ tracts were signed individually by the employers. Single employer units, the NLRB ruled, were not appropriate and threw out the ILWU peti­ tions asking to represent the work­ ers. The issue involves some 200 employees at the Alaska cannerys. �Aasnst 19, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG FINAL DEPARTURES Cleon Mixon, 50: Seafarer Mixon died Feb. 3, at the USPHS Hospital in New Orleans from a heart ailment. He was born in Der­ by, Miss., and re­ sided in New Or­ leans where he joined the SIU. Seafarer Mixon was an oiler and FWT in the Engine department. His last ship was the Pan O'Faith. Surviving is his wife Josephine. Brother Mixon was buried in New Orleans. Robert Lowe, 35: Seafarer Lowe died after an accident near Vin­ ton, La., May 19. He was born in Houston and'lived in Metarie, La. Lowe joined the SIU in the port of Houston and sailed as a messman in the stew­ ard department. Surviving is his step-father, Mar­ tin F. Haven of Metarie. Burial was in Hope Cemetery, New Or­ leans. <1> Gary Cain, 33: A heart attack claimed the life of Seafarer Cain, while sailing on the Alcoa Trader, on August 25, 1965. Born in Alabama, he joined the SIU in the port of Mobile, where he made his home with his fwife Sarah. Cain was a member of the Deck depart­ ment. He spent two years in the Army from 1952 to 1954, and served in Korea where he was wounded in action. Burial was in Mobile; Gerardo Cordero, 50: Brother Cordero died at sea while sailing aboard the Sap­ phire Etta on June 28. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he was a resident of New York City. Cor­ dero sailed as a messman in the Steward depart­ ment. He joined the union in New York. He is survived by a sister, Milagros of New York City. Burial was in the Bronx. Albert Nelson, 65: Seafarer Nelson died in New York City after an illness on May 21. He was born in New York and was a life­ time resident. He joined the union in New Orleans. Brother Nelson was a member of the Deck depart­ ment and sailed as an AB. His last vessel was the Fairland. Nel­ son is survived by his daughter, Selma. Burial was in Pinelawn, Long Island. Ray Johnson, 54: A heart at­ tack claimed the life of Brother Johnson on July 16, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospi­ tal, Frankfort, Mich. He joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort where he lived with his wife Hattie. Johnson was born in Racine, Wise. An AB in the Deck department, Johnson was employed by the Ann Arbor Railroad and sailed for over 30 years. Burial was in Benzie, Mich. ^1> Howard Lahym, 60: Heart di­ sease claimed the life of Seafarer Lahym on March 21 in Baltimore. He was born in Traverse City, Mich.,and resided in Baltimore with his wife Edna. Brother Lahym joined the union in Baltimore and sailed SIU ships in the deck de­ partment as an AB. His last ves­ sel was the Alcoa Voyager. Burial was in the Lake View Cemetery, Carroll County, Me. Page Eleven Seafarer Finds Okinawa Showcase For American Democracy In Asia Okinawa is an important U. S. military base and a showcase of American democracy. Seafarer James Conley, who sails in the Deck department, visited the island recently and wrote his impressions of the country. He tells of the great strides made by the people of the island and how the United States, in spite of a few mistakes, helped the people make their homeland prosperous and a source of inspiration to free Asia. Seafarer Conley reported on his impressions of Viet Nam in the Feb. 4. and April 15, 1966 issues of the Seafarers Log. Four hundred miles from the nearest point on the Chinese mainland, Okinawa lies at the center of the 900-mile circle rimmed by the major cities of the Orient, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Tapei and Manila. Okinawa is of major importance to the United States in keeping the peace and preventing war from touching^ America. Our bases there could the post office and two or three ernment got together and a whole new system of payments was hit China quickly if war came. stores. The stores sell such items as worked out. Our forces are always available Payments are now five times in Okinawa. In countries like tools, rope, wire, sacks of rice, greater, and made in annual pay­ Spain, France, Morocco and bread, soya, dried beans, fish and ments. In addition, they are retro­ Japan, we must ask for permission meat. American and Japanese active. The farmer remains the items are now included, such as from local governments before we legal owner of the land. Recently, cigarettes, candy, beer and drugs. can retaliate. Not so in Okinawa, Congressman Melvin Price intro­ no ruler's indeci­ All is not a bed of roses for the duced a bill in Congress which sion can hamper U. S., however. America has the U. S. abilities caused some resentment and made would authorize the Treasury to to strike at an en­ mistakes. The most serious was set aside a sum not to exceed six million dollars a year, out of fed­ emy. the handling of the landowners. eral funds received from Ameri­ America has To an Oriental, the piece of land constructed more that belonged to his ancestors is cans employed on the island. The than one billion the most important thing in his money would be allotted to the dollars worth of life. In the early years after the government of the Ryukyus for the most modern war, we seized land arbitrarily and urgently needed public works. Conley defense facilities paid for it at far less than its value. These include dams, roads, schools, electric plants, factories, hospitals on the island, the largest of the To make matters worse, the and loans to industry. Ryukyu island chain. It is admin­ money was paid in one installment Okinawa, a showcase for Amer­ istered by a U. S. High Commis­ and when this was gone, the farm­ ican resolution and integrity, is be­ sioner, but the 837,000 Ryukyuan er was left penniless and had no ing watched intently by the entire citizens are fully enfranchised and land to live on. Today, however free Orient. It is up to America elect their own legislature and the picture has changed. In 1958 to keep the showcase window mayors. The people have a police the United States and local gov­ clean. force and work at a number of trades. Okinawa has a labor force of 316,000, with less than one per cent unemployed. Farming and fishing comprise the majority of this force, with industry close be­ hind. Some 140,000 people are Tommy Wayne Wilkinson, born Katherine Duracher, bom July employed at the United States mil­ June 10, 1966, to the Aubrey 9, 1966, to the Louis B. Durachitary bases. ers. New Orleans, La. Naha, the bustling capital city, Wilkinsons, Mobile, Ala. is comprised of modern office buildings, multi-floor department Sandra Felix, bom July 15, Mary Ann Stiner, born Novem­ stores and factories. The 210,000 1966, to the Hector Felixs, Miami, ber 14, 1965, to the Etonald citizens of Naha have many of the Fla. conveniences of the United States. Stiners, Tampa, Fla. Beauty salons, supermarkets, cam­ — era stores and movie theatres are Joel Lee Grogan, bom July 15, Douglas James Spencer, born frequent. Some 20,000 cars, most 1966, to the Charles Grogans, July 7, 1966, to the Jim Lee Spen­ imported from the U. S. line the Norfolk, Va. cers, Ashboro, N. C. streets, equipped with modern traf­ fic lights. Taxis weave in and out of traffic Albert Long, born April 24, Kimberley Bron Noah, born jams. White helmeted traffic po­ May 30, 1966, to the John W. 1966, to the Albert Longs, New licemen are visible. A bus system Noahs, Baltimore, Md. Orleans, La. which sold 70 million tickets last year is in operation as is a mod­ ern $250,000 airport, served by Franky M. Maldonado, bom Paul Bradley, Jr., born June 7, four scheduled airlines. The is­ 1966, to the Paul Bradleys, Phila­ July 20, 1966, to the Francisco land has 328 schools teaching delphia, Pa. R. Maldonados, Brooklyn, N.Y. some 211,000 children. The Uni­ versity of Ryukyus, established with American help in 1950, has Marilyn Priscilla McKi^ht, Donald Bunting, Jr., born June about 2,000 students. born to the Levoris McKnights, 29, 1966, to the Donald Buntings, Baltimore, Md. Okinawans are cheerful and Woodbury, N. J. friendly people who dress in West­ ern style. Children wear blue Philip Mixon, bom November James Joseph Clifford, born jeans, ride bicycles and play with hula hoops. The village life re­ June 19, 1966, to the Robert 19, 1965, to the Ivo Mixons, New Orleans, La. volves around the community well. Cliffords, Detroit, Mich. mm I 1 —4/— Edward Korpisz, 46: A massive edema claimed the life of Seafarer Korpisz, July 18, at the USPHS Hospital, Balti­ more, Md. He was an AB on tugboats and join­ ed the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union in B al t i m o r e, where he made his home. Born in Baltimore, he was employed by the Baker Whiteley Towing Company. Burial was in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Dundalk, Md. <1> — i �Page TweKe 1; Angnit 19, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Licensetl Engineer Praises SlU Crew To The EditoR As a former member of the ?SIU, now sailing on a license, I'd like to express the pleasure it gave me to once again sail with an SIU crew. As we all know, the quality and preparation of food is the primary key to having a "good" ship and certainly the efforts of the chief cook, Ted Aldrich more than met that obligation. The ef­ forts of the entire Steward De­ partment, for that matter, were greatly appreciated. They really tried and succeeded in making this a happy ship. Other "oldtimers" aboard are, to name a few: Tom Cassidy, Charles Weysock, H. Warren, B. Slerao, "Dutch" DeGraaf, C. •O. Smith. Indeed the entire crew made me feel proud to have been a member of your organization. They really upheld the best tra­ dition of the sea and good unX. L, Ereanaai 4^ fily BhresiThgnkM To Wilmington SIU My mfe and I would like to pass cm our heartfelt thanks to the Wilmington SIU for their sympathy, help and understand­ ing during the short time our baby lived. ?Mthout the assistartee they gave in holding down standby and relief jobs, my wife would have had to carry the burden by herself while I shipped. Joim, Rath and Roldn Wldsanan Long Beach, Calif. EETTERS^ iro The Editor I have been in the Army over a year now and have most of my time in Korea finished. I have a little over five months to go. I would like to receive the Log at the address enclosed in my letter. I would also like to say, my wife, Mrs. Patricia Ann Morris, gave birth to a daughter, June 17. We have named her Donna Lynn. I would like to say hello to my father who is on the Del Soto, and a buddy of mine, who is on the Robin Goodfellow, Weyman J. Clark. Until the time I get back to the Union Hall to register, smooth sailing to all Seafarers. Jerry IVIorris —— Blames 11. 5. Policy For Maritime Decline TotheEditoR I would like to thank you for regularly sending the LOG aboard our ship and tell you how much I enjoy reading the maritime news. I would also like to air my views about the Navy ships being built in England. Why are those ships being built there with our tax money when my own brother had to get out of shipyard work because there are not enough American ships to build? He is considered a good weldef , but he has to eat and support ; a family, the same as most of us. .. He had to leave the shipyards and find work in construction. Where are we going to find the workers to build ships if they aren't working in shipyards now? As seamen we all know the trouble we're in in Viet Nam be­ cause of the few ready ships we have. The old ships out of moth­ balls will soon be unseaworthy. Where will the new ships be built? We should be building those Navy ships right in the United States. And lots more freighters and tankers too. RMeoe''Tmkey" Jackson <l> Seafarer Raps U,S, Ship Crisis Policy TotheEdftoR , It looks like the merchant is agam playing the same game oT^isis that was played during .'1^ Korean war and WorldJ^rH. At the last min­ ute, the Goveri^ has dis­ covered that there is a national defense r^uirement for Ameri­ can shipping pc^ential. They ipve no thought to this prdblem until it is pressing. Then, they resort; to c^ling up ships from the r^rve fleets. We are fast running low on available bottoms even in the reserve fleet. When will Ccmgress learn that a continuing and improved mer­ chant fleet is an Ameican n^ cessity instead of scrambling at the last moment? The surest way for America to be secure on the shipping lanes during crisis is to have a strong American-flag fleet during those periods when crisis is not upon us. Merchant marine , strength is a must for a strong America. Ralph Neviiis I sailed as an AB, and made ast trip on the Del-Mar. I am stationed in Korea, a coyn- Ehjoys Poetry Printed In too TotheEditoR I am not the type to write letters to the editor very often, but I was so moved % 1 Tinman's poems "TTud^s^ ih th^ May 13 issue of the LOG that • I had to write and express ray appreciation. People who yrate poetry often say things you cannot say your­ self and I always look into the LOG for the occasional verse that is found there. It is often surprisingly good, even for ama­ teurs. Aboard ship I read a lot and one of my favorite pieces of printed matter is the LOG. Not only is it our paper but in­ formative as well as entertaining. Sincerely years, O. Faiada —^^ Requests LOG For Nephew In Vietnam 'TofheEditoR I was a Seafarer in 1955 and 1956 but I had to quit on ac­ count of ill health but T have been receiving the Seafarers Lqg| since I left the union. T have enjoyed reading the LOG and I would like to know, if my nephew, who is in the Army and serving in Viet Nam, could have the LOG sent to him. I believe both he and his buddies Coolheadedness in time of fire marked the performance of crew members aboard the Canton Vic­ tory (Columbia). The fire broke out in the cabin, causing smoke damage. H. W. Abel deck delegate, said that the captain was greatly impressed with their actions in bringing the blaze under control. Dam­ age was repaired in San FranCisco, except for some painting according to Ramon Ferrera, and Grady Faircloth, treasurer. Faircloth's first order of business that will be taken care of short­ meeting chairman. was the announcement that ^ ly. Abel reported that a number $50.05 was in the ships fund. of Seafarers on board were mak­ N. A. Huff, meeting chairman Meyers will handle all beefs and ing their first trip around the on the Del S<d (Delta), reminds Seafarers were asked not to run world. Saigon was crew members topside. Seafarers aboard the ves­ not very popular not to leave sel would appreciate it if one or with the crewclothes in the two offenders would stop slam­ members. Wil­ washing machine ming doors. liam Osborne was since others have elected new ship's to use it also. Sea­ delegate, meeting farers are asked Leo Broussard has been elected secretary Paul not to keep the ship's delegate on the Penn Car­ Abel Carter reports. doors of the rier (Penn), C. R. Brothers donated machine open Myrick, meeting Stough $82 from ships's fund for a col­ since they could chairman reports. lection for Bill Mason, whose break off. The ship's fund totals The ship's treas­ mother passed away. Mason left $38.50 treasurer R. E. Stoagh, ury is still afloat the ship in Long Beach. An ad­ Jr. reports. A good steward de­ but down to $5. ditional $5.75 was spent for other partment kept the men happy as The steward de­ expenses, meeting chairman A. will the payoff they receive in New partment was ex­ Bettis reported. Larger draws will Orleans. tended a vote of be handed out in future. Seafarers thanks for their Myrick extended vote of thanks to Stew­ fine work as the Steve Bergeria entertained some ard Department for the excellent 100 Vietnamese children with his ship heads for Bombay. Meeting cooking, service and good menus. TV set while the secretary Judson Laine reports Steel Apprentice that there are no beefs and every­ The Chief Steward aboard the (Isthmian) was in thing is running smoothly. Del Valle (Delta) praised the Sea­ Saigon, recently. farers for showing A good time was Lots of overtime for the crew of true SIU brother­ had by all. Meet­ the Thetis (Admanthos) reports hood and cooper­ ing chairman L. Meeting Secre­ ation during the E. Joseph says tary, Grover Tur­ voyage. Ray Cas­ that the crew has ner. Request was anova, meeting been requested to Joseph put in for more secretary, reportkeep their feet off overtime sheets. , ed the Steward the messroom chairs. There is William Davey, told the men it $20 in the ship's fund. ship's delegate re­ Casanova ^ pleasure to ^ ceived a vote of serve them. Sea­ The crew of the Duke Victmy thanks for a good farers were reminded by Capt. J. (Victory) was complimented by job. Hollis Huff W. Gunn to wear proper shoes Davey was praised by Master J. J. Can­ while working. Ship's delegate fellow Seafarers for his fine cook­ non, for their co­ A. L. Edwards and the department ing. J. Pendergrass, the third cook, operation in mak­ delegates were given a vote of also came in for praise as did ing the ship tops thanks by their fellow shipmates, in sanitary con- Dick Geiling for his fine assort­ ditiollns. Jlobn ment of fancy pastry. A blanket Coyke, meeting draw of $15 or $20 will be issued secretary, reports to crewmembers in bunker port. that Louis Mey­ Davey reports that money spent ers was elected on postage will be put on the slop Faircloth Gorgonio Hernandez ship's delega,te chest bill. Please contact Mrs. Theresa Cardoza, 2413Vi Harrison St., SIU Lifeboat Class No, 157 Graduates San Francisco, Calif., as soon as possible. — 4^ — PERSONALS Matthew Nevin Please contact your mother or Headquarters in New York as soon as possible. They are holding a letter from her. Paul Zimmer Please contact Mr. John H. Fix at R. D. 1, Reading, Pennsylvania about an important matter. — — Henry C. WlOingham Please contact New York Head­ quarters, as they are holding a check for you from Isthmian Lines. Richard L. Conlln New York headquarters is hold­ ing your ring left on the Raphael Semmes. ^ Frank C. Kumiega Please contact your sister, Mary, at 287 Coal St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., as soon as you can. ^ Hendley J. Beaver Contact headquarters as soon as you can, as a letter is being held for you. Latest group, of SIU lifeboat ticket holders are shown shortly after their graduation from Lifeboat Class No. 157. The men com­ pleted the course at the-Hariy Lundeberg School of Seamanship in New York. Seated, left to right, are: Jorge Martinez, Gary Farmer, and Charles Davis. Standing are: Price Benton, John Wright, Louis Hachey and the lifeboat class instructor. Ami Bjornsson. �August 19, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen Indian Merthants Spin Tail Tales To Cntke Seafarers To Buy Wares Indian merchants and shopkeepers are used to fierce competition in selling their wares. Seafar­ ers know that a vessel arriving in an Indian port will soon be deluged by local merchants—each one with his own gimmick to drum up buyer interest in his particular merchandise. Every day the SlU-manned ^ Transbay was in the port of Pierre was not interested in buy­ figures. Pierre listened while the ing jewelry. old man showed his wares. He Bombay recently, Seafarer Wil­ But Sam was not one to give even played a tune on some drums liam Calefato reports, somebody up easily, so he gave Pierre a sales for Pierre, who finally reminded was aboard trying to sell the crew- pitch. Pierre tried to discourage him of the book of Omar Khay­ members something. Often the him by telling the merchant he yam. "Oh that. I have it in the Indian salesmen served up really looked like Mario Lanza, the late book store near the post office." tall tales to boost buyer interest. singer. "That's the nicest thing Pierre realized the old man Adherents of "hard sell" and "soft anyone has ever told me," Sam tricked him into coming to his sell" competed said, elated over the compliment. shop, luring him with tales of side by side for Pierre may have thought this the great poet. Amir tried to as­ the available busi­ would get rid of Sam, but he sure Pierre that the flask was pic­ ness, and anyone overlooked Amir. tured in the book and could have trying to keep Amir approached the Seafarer belonged to Khayyam. Pierre de­ score would be and took an illustrated catalogue cided to investigate further and hard - pressed to from a briefcase. He showed went with the merchant to the decide which Pierre the picture of a flask. "This library. There indeed was a pic­ technique proved is the same type flask Omar Khay­ ture of the flask the Indian showed the most success­ yam used," Amir stated. "How do him. Calefato ful. you know," Pierre said naturally Just think, Pierre said, how I Some merchants, like Sam the enough. He was aware that In­ could make copies of this flask, popular and influential jewelry and dian merchants always told exag­ sell it to stores in town and they in curio dealer, were brash and out­ gerated stories to lure customers. turn would sell it to customers going. Others were polite and fair­ Amir explained he had seen as an authentic flask of Omar ly unobstrusive like Amir, Cale­ pictures in books of Omar Khay­ Khayyam's time. fato said. yam that included flasks just like Unfortunately, the style in pot­ On Sam's business card were that one. Out of curiosity, Pierre tery has changed little through the listed careful directions so pro­ went to Amir's place of business, centuries in India. Examine any spective customers would have no located in the corner of a lobby old painting and you'll see fa­ trouble finding his establishment, in an old office building. The miliar details. Everywhere in Bom­ located on the fourth floor of a neighborhood was a slum area. bay, like the rest of India, thou­ building opposite the Shanghai The shop had numerous cheap sands of pieces of pottery looking Cafe, behind the petrol pump. antiques, teakwood table and an like the ones used centuries ago Sam had a good gimmick for old bookcase, with ceramic animal can be found. attracting attention, Calefato re­ ports. He called himself, "Sam the Worst," and of course had a ready answer for the inevitable question, "Why." "Everybody say's they are the best, so I might as well be the worst," he explains. Seafarer John Church is land-based for awhile, with Uncle Sam's Sam is an expert on the meth­ ods of Indian merchants. He Army, but he is still interested in keeping in touch with his buddies knows it's best to establish a reg­ from the SIU. The former SIU man is currently stationed at Fort ular route among ships. Sam also Jackson, S. C. works hand in hand with men Church, who sailed as oiler. two. Church asked to have the who make their living as self- plans to return to shipping when LOG sent to him since it is "the appointed guides for seamen, tak­ his our of duty is finished. "My only means that I have to keep in­ formed on the Union news and ing them to different shopkeepers. favorite run was on Delta line also all the fellow Union brothers." The guide would take a man ships to South America," he said. "It may sound funny for a guy to a shop, either reputable or dis­ Another favorite trip was the in the Army to be requesting the honest. The dealer who owns the wheat run to In­ Log," he stated, but "it's really shop must charge more for an ar­ dia on one of the nice to open up a copy and read ticle so he can pay the guide his Steel ships he up on all the goings on." Ship­ commission for having led the cus­ caught out of his mates who wish to drop John a tomer to his shop. home port. New line can reach him at the follow­ One Seafarer, Calefato calls Orleans. Pierre, was interested in this man, The Seafarer is ing address: not as a prospective customer, but Pvt. John Church taking a radio op­ as an observer in the techniques U. S. 54376532 erator's course Sam used to get customers. Sam, CO. C. 15th BN Church and expects to be who has years of experience sizing sent to Viet Nam 4th Tng. Bde up customers, was aware that or Germany, within a month or Ft. Jackson, S. C. 29207 Three of the SS Steel Director's crew of Seafarers relax after the voyage and enjoy a copy of the LOG and some coke. Left to right, Ronnie Thomas, deck dept., Francis Signer, deck, and Bill Vincent, engine. The boys hope for more good sailing in future. Seafarer Charch Is ia the Army Now But Looks Ahead to Shipping Again Texas Jim Flanagan and Bob Garriss, chew the fat after a good voyage. Both Seafarers sail in Deck dept. Rafael Padilla, Chief cook who lives in Louisiana, prepares the crew's chow. Francis Signer and Jim Flanagan enjoy lunch that included lamb chops and hamburgers while waiting for the payoff in Erie Basin. There's nothing like a square mea| while waiting for your dough. tor. •• f SEAFARERS LOG, . 675 Fourth Ave., 'Brooklyn, N.Y. "11232 . ^ . . I I " s } would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please pot my • nn vAutrnnilind jn , • ame on your mailing fist. list, (print informothn) lAME , roccT attrvDBRC • ~ :> ' ' ' /. I', to AVOID DUPliCATIONs If you are an old subscriber and have a change • of address, please give your former address below? I' < ] DUKE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), 24—Chain»an. Louis B. Meyers; Secretary, John P. Coyle. Brother Louis El Meyers was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $50.0& in ship's fund. No be^s reported by department delegates. PORT HOSKINS (Cities Service). July 80—Chairman, Eidwin Mitchel; Secretary, Clyde Shores. Need new locks for foc'sles. Brother Bill Schaefer was elected to serve as shipCp delegate. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian). July 8—Chairmen, Charles G. Swain; Secre­ tary, Antonio Alfonso. $82.05 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother John M. Burfc was elected to serve a new ship's delegate. REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), July 24—Chairman, J. Chianese; Secretary, ;;0. ;:Parrara. Brother J. Chianese was •selected to serve as new ship's delegate after Brother D. Pitspatricfc reigned. Vote of thanks to the steward departinent for a job well done. WESTERN PLANET (Westmm Agency). July 17—Ghalrman, Stanley J. Hutchinson: Secretary, Alexander D. Brodie. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Ship's Delegate Stanley Hutchinson extended a vote of thanks to Steward Alex Brodi^ for the fine menus in spite of the in^ ferior auality of stores placed aboard by the Company. HERCULES VICTORY (Wall Street). July 10—Chairman, C. El Mosley; Secre­ tary, L. Smith. Some disputed OT re­ port^ by deck department. Discussion had on getting new mattresses for crew. Also see about having rooms painted. Crew is asked to help keep pantry clean at night. CITY OS" ALBIA (Waterman), July 17 —Chairman, Leon R. Curry; Secretary, None. No beefs reported by department delegates. Everything running smoothly. U. S. GYPSUM (American), July 24— Chairman, Tom Brown; Secretary, Larry L. Fritz. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Brother Larry L. SYite was elected to serve as deck delegate to replace Brother McCarthy, who la on 'tVacation. • :— ^ HENNEPIN (Redland). July 21—Chafe•man, Bernard Sprague; Secietary, Jbltn Lawrence. Beef in deck department settled satisfactorily. Deck delegate will check to yhaye TV repaired. No beefs reported, s > SEATRAIN NEW JBIWEY^TSeatfiln)!? 17--Dbaifman. Bduardo- Bonefontf; Seeretafy, Frank Cannella. Sfepect ship* Vj lay up this trip. All repairs to be: lafcen care of befora smp saUa again. No Ibmdii/ tepbrted-hY department: delegates," sTSwfe^:^ fe.'.:6om«\ •:dfepoted OT' for ::=tbbae:. :inmnber» who left and: returned te ship, sdne:vto 'a«w::gnafd;:ilfe^te::l« :fite::JPafe lawo fouled up on Urns. DEL SUD (Delta), April 28—Chairman, Harold Crane; Secretary, James Tucker. $166.0$ in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother J. 'Tucker was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Beef in steward department to he taken up with patrolman. DIGEST of SIU MEETINGS BYPREISS VIRGINIA (Marine Car­ riers), July 29—Chairman, Lee Harvey; Secretary, K. Young. Some disputed OT in deck department to he taken up with hoarding patrolman. Motion made that the pension plan he brought up and dis­ cussed at membership meetings up and down the coast. Matter of black gang being changed to different watches to be taken up with Chief Elngineer by ship's delegate and engine delegate.:. ^ • THETIS (Admanthos Shipping), Ju^ :10-^halnnan, Richard V. Geiling; : rotary, Grover C. Turner. Vote of thanlm : extended to the ship's delegate for a job well done. No he«8 reported. Plenty of OT. Vote of thanks to the ehitoe •steward d^artment for a job well dwe; COEUR O'ALENE VICTORY (Vic ;thry c Carriers),' • July,;;-8--Ohainna.n4:>' 'Jf; • Guiders; •*-Secretary, "A,• • H. , ReeskO-: I: Brother", -Gutdera •Was' elected" toserve- as, •: ship's delegate. No beefa reported, Jlv- erythihg fo ChR. flA40 In Ship's fund. 1 •i'! In �Page Fourteen August 19, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG UNEAIB; TO LABOB DO NOT BUY I "• i Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) H. 1. Siegel "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) , flNANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safe^ardins: the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. Ail these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. <!> — Stitzel-Weller DistiUeries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin SHIl," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) — 4.— Kingsport Press "World Book," "ChUdcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) Empire State Bedding Co. "Sealy Mattresses" (Textile Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Wwk Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes ... Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Di Giorgio Fruit Corp. S and W Fine Foods Treesweet (National Farm Workers Association) New York. .Sept. 6—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Sept. 6—2:30 p.m. Baltimore .. Sept. 7—2:30 p.m. Detroit .... Sept. 9—2:30 p.m. Houston . .. Sept. 12—2:30 p.m. New Orleans Sept. 13—2:30 p.m. Mobile ... .Sept. 14—2:30 p.m. Wilmington Sept. 19—2 p.m. San Francisco Aug. 24—2 p.m. Seattle Aug. 26—2 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Sept. 6—2 p.m. Alpena .......Sept. 6—7 p.m. Buffalo Sept. 6—7 p.m. Chicago Sept 6—7 p.m. Cleveland Sept 6—7 p.m. Duhith Sept 6—7 p.m. Frankfort Sept 6—7 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Detroit Sept. 12—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee .Sept. 12—7:30 p.m. Chicago ... Sept. 13—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Sept 15—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Sept 14—7:30 p.m. Duhith Sept. 16—^7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. Sept. 16—^7:30 p.m. Toledo Sept 16—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Philadelphia .. Sept 6—5 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unUcensed) .. Sept 7—5 p.m. Norfolk Sept. 8—5 p.m. Houston Sept 12—5 p.m. New Orleans .. Sept. 13—5 p.m. MoMle Sept. 14—5 p.m. Raflway Marine Region siGM imms For obvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letters or other communications sent by Se unless the author signs his name. If circumstances justify, the LOG PORTMAR (Calmar), July 24—Chair­ man, John Brown: Secretary, none. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly with no beefs. Dis­ cussion concerning steward department men turning to on OT on deck and in the engine room. It was suggested that boarding patrolman give ruling. Schedule of SIU-AGLIWD Meetings Jersey City Sept 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Philadelphia Sept. 13—10 a.ni. & 8 p.m. Baltimore. Sept 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. *Noifolk Sept 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No moniee are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are avaiiable in all Union balls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue tbeir union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in ail rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their g(^ standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feeis that be is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hail at headquarters by eertifled mail, return receipt requested. United Industrial Workers New York .... Sept. 6—7 p.m. Philadelphia .. Sept 6—7 p.m. Baltimore .... Sept. 7—7 p.m. ^Houston Sept. 12—7 p.m. New Orleans .. Sept. 13—7 p.m. Mobile Sept 14—7 p.m. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sanlt Ste. Horie, Mich. * Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port Newi. ^ Meeting held at Galveaton wharves. DIRBCTORYof UNION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers DELMAR (Delta), July 20—Chairmon, George li. Annia; Secretary, Robert Johnson. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Discussion on pen­ sion fund. 8288.00 in movie fund. DEL VALLB (Delta), May 29—Chair­ man. Ramon Perrera; Secretary, Ray H. Casanova.. Brother Avery I*ee EJdwards was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. RIDGEFIELD VICTORY (Columbia), July 17—Chairman, Roy Pierce; Secre­ tary, P. O. Airey. Most of the repairs have been completed. No beefs reported by department delegates. Some disputed OT in engine departmnt to be taken up with patrolman. Motion made to have feeding program representative present When SIU ships are receiving voyage stores. DEL VALLE (Delta) July 17—Chair­ man, Ramon Ferrera; Secretary. Ray H. Casanova. Black gang beefs to he taken up with boarding patrolman. Some dis­ puted OT In each department. Vote of thanks to the steward dejmrtment for a job well done. CONNECTICUT (Connecticut Trans­ port). July 17—Chairman, William Van Dyke; Secretary, A. W. Morales. No heefs rejmrted by department delegates. Fans needed for crew imntry and gat- EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsay Williams Robert MaHhews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6600 ALPENA. Mich 127 River St. EL 4-3616 BALTiMORE, MD 1216 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON. Mass 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO. N.Y 735 Washingtton St. TL 3-9259 CHICAGO. Ill 9383 Ewing Ave. SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND. Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROiT. Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3-4741 DULUTH. Minn . 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT. Mich. ... P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON. Tex. .. 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE. Fla 2608 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY. N.J 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 MOBILE. Ala. . I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS. La 630 Jackson Ave. NORFOLK. Va, 675 4th Tel. 529-7546 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif. 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R. ...1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 723-8594 SEATTLE. Wash ..2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUiS. Mo 805 Del Mar TAMPA. Fla ....312 Harrison Sit. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif, ...505 N. Marine Ave. TE 4-2523 GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), August 4—Chairman, T. Ostaszaskl; Secretary, C. Maynard. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Vote of thanks ex­ tended to the steward department for a job well done. WESTERN HUNTER (Western) July 81—Chairman, Carl Johnsson; Secre­ tary, H. L, Lanier. Three men missed ship in Sublc Bay. Some disputed OT in each department. Motion made that the Union place a representative in Japan. Patrolman to be contacted re*; garding meat on board. Vote of thankq to the steward department. £ CHOCTAW (Waterman), June 26—1 Chairman, D. Bacvack; Secretary, Rj Beevers. No beefs and no disputed OTS reported by department delegates. | DEL SOL (Delta), July 19—ChairJ man, N. A. Huff; Secretary, R. E| Stough, Jr. 888.60 in ship's fund. N«4 beefs and no disputed OT rcportedJ Vote of thanks to the steward and th« entire steward department for a Jotf well done I LOMA VICTORY (Ddta), July 24—i Chairman, Dale Richard Stevens; Secre4 tary, Eugene Ray, *17.60 In chip's fundi Disputed OT for working May 81st. Mo tion made not to pay off until OT 1 straightened out to crew's satisfaction. CONSUMERS POWER (Boland 4 Cornelius), July 18—Chairman, Gary Pankim; Secretary, R. A- Barber. Crew re­ quest better variation and variety of food,: and preparatior. of meals. CANTON VICTORY (Columbia), June 19—Chairman, A. Bettis; Secretary, Paul Cart«. *5.78 in ship's fund was used up by ship s delegate taking care of Union ; hwinees. *82.00 was collected for BrotW Biii Mason who left ship in Long Beach upon hearing news of the death of bis mother. Brother William Oshome was elected to serve as ships' delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to the entire stew­ ards department for the good menus and excellent choking and service. Question i brought uip concerning painting of qnar-i ters due to smoke damage from fire on I hoard ship. Crew was highly commended by the;Captain for keeping cool and bring-: • ing fire under control. PRESIDENT Paul Hall Earl Shepard Al Tanner S. Escobar. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly.' Brother C. Walker was elected ship's delegate. Food is good and served prtwerly. Good crew all around. ley. Vote of thanks to the steward d«partinetttiTor 'a job well done. r PEfiN CARRIER (Penn Shipping), July IflhHShairman. C, R. Myriek ; retary, Judson P. Lamb. *5.00 in shipls fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother Lee Broussard was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote 6f thanks to the steward department. SAPPHIRE GLADYS (Sapphire) — Two men in deck department hospital­ ized. *6.26 in ship's fund. No: beefs and hp disputed OT leimrted by dri>artment delegates* Vote of thanks to the steward' department for'a job well done. SAPPHIRE ETTA (Sai^irc). July 16 —Chairman, W. H. Caasldy; Secretary, M, A. laFontaihe. No:beefs reported by department delegates. Brother Johnson was elected to serve as ship's del^ate. ROBIN GRAY (Hooro-McCormaefc), July 4—Chairman. Robert thrd; Seerotary, Anthony Perrara. No beefs reported by department delegates. Ship sailed short two electricians. Some disputed OT in deck department. Brother A, S. Ferrara was elected to serve os ships' delegate. Crow requested to take good care of washing machine* Vote of thanks to the steward :dehailtment fto a job well done. WACOSTA (Sea-Land); July 27 Cfaairmah, Levy L. Wiiliamsoh; Seoretary, , M. ^McCl.nre*,: .No' 'beefs Micd aiO: ^disputed OT : reported by 'department ;;^tBBLOlT::VICTORY' (l!7all:::street: rine), July 10—Chairman, W. F. DohglM:) Secretary, Sherman Wright. No beefs rei ported by department deiegates* Brotheis Ruel N. Lawrence, was riected to hervhafii hhlp'ydelegate,.:';:'Si t BTl^ blRl^OR (Isthjniattj, July 10-—Chairman, I*. JBL Eiland; Secretair, J. P. Baliday. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Patrolman to be contacted about rusty : water. Vote Of thanks to the stewOrd department: for A:'. j0'/Well: done.:;. DED AIRES. (Delta), '-IWay: Slii-Chaii. man, Arthur Maillet; Secretary, Pranl •Charneco. Some disputed OT in deck an< engine departments. Discussion on prep oration of food and menus. ,':delegatos. :STBEL:-^':AJiTlSAW 'I8thmiatt)v July lO-Cbairmah, V. Mac ielik; Secretary,' P*; Morciglio. Some' disputed OT to be takeh up with patrolman. *6.31 in :ahip'a fund* Brother P. Morelidm was elected to serve as ship's deiritate deck and engine departments. Discussion: abopt atores hot being cheeked when :iftrpOght,,ahpard::'s|6(ip*r .CHOCTAW VICTORY (Columbia) July 15—Chairman, H, S. Riecl ; Seere tery, Jamte Thomas, Chief electrieiar has : a beef which he will dlscnto witl patrolman. Some disputed OT in engim d^artoent* Motion made to find oui Why • ship icah't have, a gail^ man ant officer's pantryman. GLOBE PROGRESS (Maritime Overs^)> Jiroe^2«--0haifman, F. Radzvfll* .Secretary, P. .L, :Shaugei';:..Wire sent to Union; re clarifications. Motion made to imye CotoPhny supply beer for crews on the Jmate run tp Kandla.. Also to instoll air con^tmnlng in crew's quarters. Brother 8* EL Lynn eltoted new ship's driegata. . -, �Aognst 19, 1966 PORTS o<the World Page Fifteen SEAFARERS LOG miasm- .-t - ISTANBUL F ABLED chief port and commercial hub of modern Turkey, Istanbul is still as much a city of excitement and delight as it was when it prospered as Constantinople, capital of the mighty Roman Empire. First named after its founder, the soldier-em­ peror Constantino, the garrison-capital still stands watch over the Bosphorus, entrance to the Black Sea. The 1,636-year old city became the capital of the new Turkish Empire after its capture by Sultan Mehmed II in 1453—the date historians give as the final fall of the Roman Empire in the East. Its name was changed to Istanbul by the Turks who made it the center of their own Empire. The main center of the city is the Istiklal Caddesi (Istiklal Street) which runs through Taksim Square and Tunnel Square. It can be reached by bus, or on foot by using the Yuksek Kaldirim or the old subway. Seafarers looking for entertainment will usually find it along the Istaklal Caddesi. Many restau­ rants line the street which include the Bakus Res­ taurant, the Abdullah, Degustasyon and Ekrem Yegen. Along the Cumhuriyet Caddesi interest­ ing nightclubs can be found including the Kervansaray, the Hilton Hotel, (where you can also go swimming in a luxurious pool) Taksim Casino and the Kordon Bio. For spicier entertainment, the Seafarer would do best if he looked along the northern part of the Istaklal Caddesi. There he will find the Florya Bar, Londra Bar, Ozgur Turan, Vagon Bio and Cin. As a special service to customers, the man­ agement of these various establishments provide consommatrices (dancing partners), if the sailor is in a mood to dance. Among the SlU-contracted companies who make regular runs to Istanbul are Penn Lines, Waterman Lines, Robin Lines and Isthmian Lines. Istanbul has long been a favorite port of Seafarers. Many of them visit the city when shipping to the Med^erranean on the Waterman freighter Wild Ranger. An aerial view of Istanbul shows the heavy concentration of shipping moving in and out of the harbor. Most merchant shipping there is berthed at buoys offshore. Cargo is then unloaded in lighters, though just as many vessels are moored at quays. The tall minarets are typical of Istanbul's oriental flavor. i I 7 Karakov, the center of Istanbul's commercial life seems as crowded as Wall Street during most of the day. It is an area of many banks, bustling crowds, bumper-to-bumper traffic and Turkish skyscrapers. The area is also the main ferry depot where Turks commute across the Golden Horn inlet of the Bosphorus. Traffic and crowds move peacefully across the famed Galata Bridge which connects the new and old sections of Istanbul. Seafarers in the port will find many interesting things to do in a city which is re­ garded by travelers as very inexpensive to visit. O Id Istanbul is sprinkled with many ancient minaret^ - I i: i �Vol. XXVili NO. 17 r,! SEAFARfatSMOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Busy Is the word for the crew of the Oakland as these pic­ tures submitted by the crew of the Sealand vessel so clearly point up. All hands were on the job, and paying no attention to the camera. The vessel had a Port Eliza­ beth payoff after completing an intercoastal run with a cargo of containers. The Oak­ land was soon off for a trip to Long Beach, Cahfomia. William Fillingin, sailing as AB, is hard at work paint­ ing the lite rail on deck. Bill is a nine-year veteran and joined the SlU in port of Mobile where he resides. Russell L. Joyner, from Fairhope, Ala­ bama, sailed as a wiper. He's nicknamed Rusty and now lives in the city of Mobile. Chief cook Wayne Carpenter and sec­ ond cook and baker Jim Ward have a steak dinner for some hungry Seafarers. Bill Fillingin tightens line on the winch as the ship docks in New York harbor. ABs Tom Owens and Maiden Hibbs help out. L, , i #•* * • s ••* Chief Electrician Randall Lawson holds a steady hand on the Oakland's power panel as the vessel heads towards its port. William Hudson (right) helps Second Assistant Engineer, L. Kinney, keep an eye on the potable water gauge in the Oakland's engine room. Hudson joined the SlU in the port of Mobile and ships as an oiler. ABs John Elliot arid Jose Cortes work on deck as the ship heads for a docking at Port Elizabeth prior to the payoff. A good crew helped make the voyage a pleasant one. Chief Mate Joe Ryan looks over the side, There's nothing like a fresh coat of paint to spruce up a ship. AB's Jose Cortes and John- Elliot apply the paint brushes. Seafarer W. Wong, who sails as a fireman-watertender, keeps his eye on the Oakland's temperature gauge � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 19, 1966 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CONGRESSMEN WARN OF SOVIET CONTROL OF WORLD SHIPPING IN NEAR FUTURE HOUSE MARINE UNIT APPROVES BILL FOR INDEPENDENT MARITIME AGENCY SIU A&G MEETS MANPOWER COMMITMENTS IN VIET EMERGENCY CANADA SIU CITES MANNING CUTBACKS FOR RISING SEAMEN’S ACCIDENT RATE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL PASSED BY HOUSE, ACES FILIBUSTER THREAT IN SENATE SENATE UNIT STIFFENS REQUIREMENTS OF HOUSE-PASSED SHIP SAFETY BILL A VOYAGE TO THE FAR EAST SEAFARER FINDS OKINAWA SHOWCASE FOR AMERICAN DEMOCRACY IN ASIA INDIAN MERCHANTS SPIN TALL TALES TO ENTICE SEAFARERS TO BUY WARES PORTS OF THE WORLD – ISTANBUL A DAY’S WORK ON THE OAKLAND Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/19/1966 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVIII, No. 17 1966 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/afe2a019d273414128ba3a3bb7e114be.PDF f30576c703f9dc7d8ba7145c53e1fc8b PDF Text Text I'J • ft • 1» V SEAFARERS^LOO OFFICIAL GROAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNIQls| • AJLANTjC, QULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Seafarers To Get Expanded FaciUties NEW SEAFARERS HALL UNDER WAY IN HOUSTON -Story On Paj:e 8 SlU Wins 3rd Runaway Victory -Story On Page 2 Photo above, ^ shows exter­ ior of building purchased in Houston from pipe fitters union to be converted into new hall for Seafarers. At right, Bob Matthews, Director of SIU Inland, Boatmen's Union, inspects roomy interior of the building which will offer far more space for Seafarers* needs than the present quarters. New property is closer to main Houston piers and will include facilities of Houston clinic, which is at pres­ ent some distance from the existing^ hall. Re­ modeling of the property for Seafarers' use is to begin shortly. (Story on Page 3.) MTD Action, i * .; i'.r Great Lakes region of Maritime Trades De­ partment to fight all runaway shipping on the Lakes, pickets from member unions of MTD are shown at tied up Northern Venture in Duluth. Ship, which is registered under Bermuda flag to escape Canadian SIU con­ tract, was hung up for a month. It got out; last week only after supervisors loaded the vessel following unsuccessful attempts to enjoin the picketing. (Story on Page 9.) �SitA^A^^r t V^ fl \ M i*:. y. '•.I f t NLRB Upholds Union What' NLRB S&id In Yarmouth Case SlU Wins third Runaway Victory WASHINGTON—The SIU won its third straight major victory in the runaway ship field when the National Labor Relations Board agreed that the Union had the right to organ­ ize the crewmembers of the 88 Yarmouth. In doing so, the Board vastly expanded the po­ tential scope of 8IU organiz-"*" "... ... ing in the runaway-fiag field. The August 11 NLRB rul­ r.:•: A«Hit.*im* (The follovAng are significant extracts from the National Labor . Relations Board findings on the SS Yarmouth case) . . The Yarmouth is owned by McCormick, a Panamanian corporation ... At the time of the hearing, the Yarmouth had never been in Panamanian waters ... Of the roaghly $650,000 earned from the Yarmouth's passenger service in 1958, approxi­ mately 95 percent came from the fares of American cltlsens . . . The ship is drydocked in the United States and provisioned primarily in this country ... 95 percent of (its) expenditures were made in the United States . . . ". . . As noted, the Yarmouth is owned by ... a Panamanian corporation, with 95 percent of Its stock held by persons who are neither citixens nor residents of the United States . . . The general manager of McCormick is Frank Fraser, a British subject . . . who . . . owns 50 percent of its stock . . . "Eastern Shipping Corporation ... is a domestic corporation ... In 1954, Eastern entered into a contract with McCormick as the exclusive agent for the latter company . . . "For its services ... Eastern receives one percent of the vessel's gross passage money . . . "It is evident . . . that McCormick and Eastern are . . . engaged in a single Integrated enterprise . . . Further, it is evident that this integrated enterprise . . . has a direct and substantia! impact on the domestic commerce of this nation and ... is directly . . . involved with the foreign commerce of the United States . . . the facts show that McCormick-Eastem enterprise ... is essen­ tially a domestic. United States operation . . . "Thus the business of the Yarmouth is handled mainly out of Eastern's office in Miami . . . and the matters there dealt with range ... from the advertising for passengers to those concerning provisioning and repair of the vessel and the payroll of the ship's erew . .'. the . . . home port of the Yarmouth is the port of Miami, for that is where she is primarily berthed and where her voyages both begin and end ... . •. . The fact that here, unlike the situation in West India, the shipowner and employer of the crew—McCormick—is a foreign corporation does not require a different conclusion." ing, ordering an election on the Yarmouth, held that under certain conditions US maritime unions could organize a foreign-flag ship, even if its ownership was clearly not American. Up until now, the Board's pre­ vious decisions had limited US union jurisdiction to Americanowned foreign-flag ships. It ex­ panded the scope of potential union activity in this field by basing its decision on the vessel's participa­ tion in American trade, rather than on ownership. (See extracts from decision on this page.) The Board called for an elec­ tion to be held within 30 days of the date of publication of its find­ ings. However, the Board did not deal with the question of the re­ Seen in background is the SS Yarmouth IMcCormick) shown instatement of 136 Yarmouth crewin 1958 when she was being picketed by the SIU after crew members who were fired in Sep­ walked off in demand for SIU Union agreement. tember, 1958, for picketing the ^ ship in their demand for SIU union representation. Some of find that the maritime operation of these crewmembers later regained the companies involving the Yar­ Berlin Crisis Impact their jobs, but most of the men mouth possesses those substantial now on the vessel are those who United States contacts which, had been hired as strike replace­ under our decision in the West India case, brings It within the ments. jurisdictional coverage of the Act, Suwanee Buys Ships despite the foreign registry of the A new element was interjected vessel and the non-resident alien into the Yarmouth picture by the status of much of its crew. The sale of the vessel, its sister ship,- fact that here, unlike the situation WASHINGTON—As a result of the present Berlin crisis, President Kennedy has taken the Evangeline and two other run- in West India, the shipowner and several steps to "firm up" the defense posture of the U8. away-fiag ships to the owners of the employer of the crew—McCormick One of these steps is the appropriation of $77 million dollars to break out ships now In, SlU-contracted Suwannee Steam­ —is a foreign corporation does not the nation's reserve fleet. ship Corp. Suwannee, which oper­ require a different conclusion. It However this reactivation now 232 C types in lay-up, most to be scrapped because of their ates a fleet of missile-tracking ships is not necessary, as we pointed on the South Atlantic, also has a out in West India, that all the of retired ships is not ex­ of them trade-ins from subsidized slow speed. But, should the Berlin crisis blow up, they might be use­ number of ships under the Liberian significant contacts be American pected to affect the total employ­ operators. ful as in the Korean conflict. The Federal Maritime Board ment of American ships and sea­ flag. to warrant the application of a do­ has adopted a "wait and see" at­ men at the present time. In its first finding this year in mestic law. . . . The Government hopes to • be titude towards the President's call 'Essentially Domestic' favor of the SIU, the NLRB held in "In any event, as we have found able to work within the active for an "increase In our sea and February that the Union had the right to represent crewmembers that McCormick ... is engaged In fleet, which numbers 990 ships air lift." Secretary of Defense Rob­ of the Liberian-flag Sea Level, an essentially - domestic United totaling 14,001,392 deadweight ert S. McNamara, testifying be•^ which was owned and operated by States enterprise, having a continu­ tons. This is opposed to the 1,923 fore the Senate Committee on Ap­ propriations stated: "I want to an American corporation, the West ing and substantial impact on the ships laid up in reserve. India Fruit and Steamship Com­ domestic and foreign commerce of There are also another 112 make it perfectly clear that no de­ pany. The Sea Level, the former this nation, we can perceive no privately-owned merchant ships cision has yet been made to deploy SS SeatrSin, ran between Miami reason why the foreign incorpora­ in temporary lay-up which could additional divisions, nevertheless, we want to get ourselves in a po­ BOSTON — Veteran Seafarer and Havana, with a largely Cuban tion and ownership of McCormick be quickly readied for service. sition to implement promptly such James Sheehan, widely-known to should be held to bar the jurisdic­ crew. If the present crisis reaches thousands of SIU men as a ship­ Then, last month, the NLRB re­ tion of the Act over that com­ the point where additional ships a decision if it should be made." mate, port agent affirmed its 1958 findings in the pany. . . ." This "getting into position" in­ are needed, the first vessels to be and Union organ­ The SIU originally organized pressed back into service would cludes the suspension of the Lib­ case of the Liberian-flag cruise izer, passed away ship, the SS Florida. The Board the crew of the Yarmouth in Sep­ be C types, over the slower Vic- erty ship scrapping program. Near­ suddenly on Au­ specifically noted that in this case, tember, 1958. When the owners torys and Libertys. There are ly 1,000 Libertys were scheduled gust Ifi from a there were two Liberian corpora­ refused to deal with the Union blood clot on the tions interposed between the Am­ on behalf of the crew, the men brain. He was 56 erican owners and the vessel—in walked off the ship in Washington, years old. other words, there was American DC, and picketed it. The SIU then An active un­ ownership, but Liberian operation. presented contract demands calling ion man since ho This, the Board said, did not essen­ for Union recognition and im­ first went to sea provements in wages and other Sheehan tially change the circumstances. in 1924, Sheehan conditions, Two days later, when Foreign-Owned Ship The SIU Industrial Worker The SIU inland Bootman was one of the group who partici­ the crew returned for her sched­ —Page 10 —Page 4 In the latest ruling, the Board uled sailing, the owners locked pated as an organizer during tho carried the area of US labor law them out. The ship then set sail e founding of the SIU in 1938 and jurisdiction one step further. It with the crewmembers' personal SIU Safety Department 1939. SIU Social Security Dep't —Page 10 recognized that the Yarmouth was gear and payroll still aboard, only In 1944, he came ashore as a —Page 14 95 percent foreign-owned, with a to run into another picketline in patrolman and held various Union British citizen being the largest Miami. SIU Medical Department posts in the years that followed in The Pacific Coost Seafarer —Page 17 stockholder. However, it noted that the ports of New York, Boston Th crewmembers were subse­ —Page 1 the vessel met all of the other quently paid off and discharged. and Philadelphia. He was Philadel­ . • guidelines which the Board had set The SIU then filed unfair labor phia agent in 1949, but then re­ SIU Food, Ship Sanitation up for determining union jurisdic­ practice charges with the Labor turned to sea in 195() with the out­ The Great Lakes Seafarer bep't —Page 15 tional rights, namely, operation out Board. break of the Korean War. In July, —Page 5 of an American port as the home 1951, he was named acting Boston Wage scales on the ship, which fditoriol Cartoon —Page ii port; the carriage of American usually operates out of Miami to agent and was subsequently elected • The Fisherman and cargo and passengers almost ex­ the Caribbean, ranged between $45 to that position several times. A&G Deep Sea Shipping Cannery Worker clusively; the failure" of the vessel and $90 a month. The crew was re­ In 1958* at the expiration of his —Page 8 Report —Page 6 to service the nation whose flag it cruited in various Caribbean coun­ term as port agent, Sheehan went flew (in this case, Panama) and the tries, including the Bahamas, Cuba,' back to shipping. Sailing in the Shipboard News The Canadian Seafarier. servicing and maintenance of the the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, deck department as bosun or AB, —Pages 19, 20. 21, 22 —Page 9 vessel in an American port. Sheehan was last aboard the Over­ Trinidad, Nicaragua, Honduras and seas Eva before his final illness. The Board declared that "we Venezuela. Gov't Ship Breakout Limited To Navy; Strappings Halted Jim Sheehan Dies At 56 INDEX To Departments �Aifwt. U<1, SEAFARERS LOG: New Houston Hall Has Convenient Location New^ Larger r(AP.KtfNG S^s/A/ Hall Slated MAfNPtGPS For Houston TV PPSS&ir HOUSTON—Seafarers shipping out of this fastgrowing port will be assured of comfortable, modem facilities as a result of the Union's action in purchasing a two-story building for a" wide and 62 feet deep. It was last new hall here. The build­ remodeled in 1953 when it was ing will open within a few fully air-conditioned. Fluores­ lighting had been installed months after it is remod­ cent throughout as were asphalt til« eled to include the SIU hir­ floors on a concrete base. Superior Site' ing hall, the Houston clinic The location of the new prop­ ,Cl/A//C NB^MALL fNCWD/PSCl/AliC •=> Drawing shows location of new property purchased in Houston to be converted into hall for Seafarers. The new hall is closer to the main piers and airport than the present hall and will also include the facilities of the SlU clinic. —• - I. I • • . " ' ' ' ' AMMI Front Crumbles As End Of Strike Ban Nears NEW YORK—The American Merchant Marine nstitute's efforl;, to block collective bargaining on the foreign flag issue has collapsed. Fourteen dry cargo companies, includ­ ing such major operators as US Lines, Moore McCormack, Farrell, Lykes Brothers, Grace and others have signed with* ' the Marine Engineers Bene­ panies, which operates two ships, signed with the Pacific Maritime ficial Association on the basis of the contract program put forth by the National Committee for Mari­ time Bargaining. This is the same program which was signed by operators of several hundred ships before the TaftHartley Injunction was issued. Jesse Calhoon, secretary-treas­ urer of the MEBA and chairman of the NCMB, in announcing the settlements, hailed the outcome as fepreseiiting achievement Of the major objectives for which the NCMB was founded, the revitaliz­ ing of the American merchant ma­ rine and the preservation and ex­ pansion of job opportunities for American seamen. Breaking away from the AMMI's refusal to bargain on key issues, the companies involved bargained individually and signed individual contracts outside the AMMI. The companies reached agreement on the two basic issues—that of the runaway flags and of the forma­ tion of a joint union-industry com­ mittee to revitalize the industry— which the AMMI had refused to recognize as appropriate collec­ tive bargaining items. In addition, the MEBA also signed agreements with 15 tanker operators, representing a majority of union-contracted tanker com.panies, in which the latter also recognized the validity of the for­ eign-flag issue as a subject for collective bargaining. Because of the complex interrelationships in the tanker field as far as foreignflag operations are concerned, it was agreed that a committee would be formed to continue dis­ cussions on the issue. If the issue is not resolved, the union has the right to resume strike action against the companies involved. The dramatic breakthrough in the negotiations eame when Moore McCormack, the third largest American-flag operator with 44 ships, and a top policy-maker in the Institute, broke away from the AMMI position and signed with the engineers union. Within 24 hours, all of the other dry cargo operators involved had'fol­ lowed suit. Only one of the com­ signed through the AMMI bar­ gaining unit, with the rest sign­ ing individually. The break came as the Septem­ ber 21 expiration date of the Taft-Hartley injunction was draw­ ing near. It was clear that the engineers would resume strike ac­ tion against the holdouts if they persisted in clinging to the AMMI's position of refusing to bargain on the key issues. The absolute refusal of the AMMI to negotiate on the two points of the NCMB program re­ flects the fear of a handful of privileged companies that other segments of the industry might thereby get Government assist­ ance in an effort to establish a balanced and healthy US mer­ chant marine. In addition, the AMMI's fierce objections to recog­ nizing US union rights on run­ aways reflects the role of major international oil companies at the Institute's top policy level. The National Maritime Union and the Masters, Mates & Pilots had yielded on the runaway issue and dropped that demand. The collective bargaining pic­ ture in maritime had been clouded by the issuance of an 80-day TaftHartley injunction on July 3, put­ ting an end to the strike which started on June 16. At the time the injunction was issued, vir­ tually all SlU-contracted operators had accepted the NCMB program, but the AMMI was clinging fast to its opposition. The NCMB had put forth its program in Junei calling for ac­ tion on the runaway ship issue and on the joint committee as es­ sential to the revival of a healthy merchant marine and to the job securtiy of thousands of American seamen. The engineer's successes mean that the operators have now accepted the NCMB prograrrt as a basis for acting upon the indus­ try's problems. The MEBA agreement, like those signed before the strike, provided for improvements in vacations, with the other companies, provides pensions and other fringe benefits, for improvements in vacations, Previously, tlie MEBA had Association, representing the bujk of the West Coast shipping in­ dustry. SIU Pacific District unions, whose contracts run out on Sep­ tember 30, have notified their con­ tracted companies that they would like to begin negotiations on a new agreement. of the Seafarers Welfare Plan erty is superior to that of tha and other shoreside facilities present Houston hall in that it is for Seafarers. 16 blocks closer to the turning In, other moves to provide im­ proved services for Seafarers as well as to facilitate Union organ­ izing activities, the SIU has ob­ tained a site for a hall in Port Arthur, Texas, and has opened a Union hall in Tampa. The Port Arthur facility, which will hi in charge "of Arthur Bendheim, will be used to organize non-union tugboatmen in the Texas-Louisiana area. Jeff Gillette has been as­ signed as agent to Tampa, which is taking over the shipping list and union activity from Miami. The latter port will continue to operate for organizing purposes. Former Union Hall The new Houston property is located on a 100 by 75-foot plot at the corner of Canal and Nor­ wood Streets. It is a two-story building which was formerly owned by Pipe Fitters Local 2J1 and was used as a union office and meeting hall. The building proper Is 66V^ feet Two Liberian-Flag Vessels Now SIU NEW YORK—Two Liberian-flag bulk carriers have trans­ ferred back to the US flag and have' called SIU crews aboard as a direct result of the new SIU contract terms covering runaway-flag ships. The two* vessels, both "jumboized" T-2 ingly from the Union halls. Under the American flag, the tankers, are the Trans Warren (Transeastern) and the Trans York (Bulk Trans). . The return of the bulk carriers to the American flag followed the signing , of agreements with the SIU and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association giving the American unions the right to board runaway-flag vessels owned by contracted companies for the purposes of organizing the crews. The owners agreed it would be simpler for all concerned if the ships were put back under the American flag and crewed accord- vessels will have "50-50" cargo privileges enabling them to par­ ticipate in the carriage of US for­ eign aid and farm surplus cargoes. basin and the main city piers, in­ cluding the Longreach docks and the grain elevator. It is also closer to the city's airport. The inclusion of the clinic in the new hall will eliminate travel­ ing now done by Seafarers. The present clipic Is near the Univer­ sity of Houston, some distance south of the existing hall. The need for a new hall In Houston has long been recognized, since the port has been booming as a center of SIU shipping for some time. Heavy export move­ ments of grain and cotton, much of them under the farm surplus program, have contributed to the growth -in ship activity. In recent months, Houston has been second only to New .York in the number of jobs shipped. Long Range Plan Aside from Government cargoes, the Port has become a center for industrial cargo movements as a result of an industry buildup on the ship channel. The acquisition of the Houston property follows upon completion of a new hall for Seafarers in New Orleans as part of a longrange building program. Other modern halls have been estab­ lished in New York. Mobile, Bal­ timore and Philadelphia, while on the West Coast, Seafarers have the use of the modern facilities offered by the Sailors Union of the Pacific. At present, the ground floor of the building Is partitioned off for office space while the second floor is open. Remodeling plans have been drafted and work should start shortly to convert tha build­ ing for use by Seafarers. New SIU Hall In Tampa SEAFARERS LOG August, 1961 Vol. XXIII, No. 8 PAUL HALL, President HERBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, AL MASKIN, CHARLES BEAUMEI, ALBERT AMATEAU, ARTHUR MARKOWITZ, STEVE LICHTENSTEIN, Staff Writers. Publishea monTlUy at Tha haadquartara of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacinth 9-6600. Second clais postage paid at the Post Office IhK Brooklyn, NY, under tha Act of Aug. n, 1912. 120 New hall for Seafarers in port of Tampa ^ii at left, In building at 312 Harrison Stree;t. Jeff Gillette is acting agent for the port. �SKArAKERS LOG US Okays Bull C-4 Bid; Plan Confainership Buns WASHINGTON—After considerable delay, Bull Line has finally won approval of its proposal to trade in two Libertys for two C-4s in the Government reserve fleet. The new vessles are to be converted into containerships in an attempt by the company to stay alive in the Puerto Rico trade. ' The company indicated that C-4s to enable them to carry be­ Improve their competitive position tween 48 and 178 containers of accordingly. it would proceed immediately 35-foot length. In addition to the Bull was one of the companies with plans to convert the vessels. The additional ships will m^an more employment for Seafarers on the Puerto Rico run, as well as helping to preserve the company's operations on that run and the .existing jobs of SIU men. Bull had expected to obtain swift permission from the Government to trade in some of its Liberty tonnage for larger C-4 type ves­ sels which could be converted for containership service on the Puerto Rico run. The company has been losing an estimated $2V^ mil­ lion a year in Puerto Rico service and the containership operation is seen as the only way to keep the company solvent and to continue the Puerto Rico run. The company claims that without the C-4s, it would have to end its service. Bull had planned to modify the containers, the newer ships Would be able to carry as much breakbulk cargo as the present C-'2s when fully loaded. They had hoped to make the exchange under the provisions of the Vessels Exchange Act, which was passed to enable unsubsidized operators to upgrade their fleets. The Vessel Exchange Act had been passed last year .to enable independent operators, as well as operators in the domestic trades, to upgrade their fleets. Because of new construction under the subsidy program, the Government is now receiving a large number of C-type ships as trade his, as well as maintaining a number of C-4s in the reserve. These operators who have smaller, slower vessels can exchange them for the C-type ships under the Exchange Act and Maritime Roundup Emergency aid to a damaged ship may have led to the discovery «f a new means to improve water travel. An ore carrier with a full load of 29,000 tons of iron ore hit an uncharted reef off thie Chile coast, tearing a gash of 28 feet long in her bottom near the bow. Divers chopped off part of the hanging hull and fuel oil was removed from her forward deep tank. Water was then partially blown from five other damaged tanks and all were partially filled with compressed air. The ship then sailed to the Panama Canal on this mattress of air. speed freighter service to New York this fall with a ship that cruises at 18.3 knots and can hit 20.5. The ship will be followed by three more by 1964, by which time all Japanese shipping concerns ex­ pect to have a total of about 50 such cargo ships on the run. 4. i t The Esse Research and Develop­ ment Company has announced it iTad designed a mechanical painter. The device resembles a small tank with a pressurized roller at the end. The robot moves on caterpillartype treads with magnets which hold it to the deck. A mechanical i i" 4" chipping device prepares the sur­ A leading Japanese shipping face for paint. The company esti­ company will inaugurate high- mated the robot could paint a medium-sized tanker in 16 mandays compared with 200 manual man-days, and undoubtedly would be used by Esso to reduce employ­ ment. — for SIU MEMBERS! NeBVINS>EAGEA« ANPSHCW WEA«FfiOMATbOlMBftlSH TOASOUWESIERAUATSRECIAL. SeAOIKT PRICES your SEA CHEST SHORE WEAR t SEA GEAR SEA GEAR t SHORE WEAR i i i The Navy has anfiounced it is studying ways of adapting jet en­ gines for marine propulsion. Its Bureau of Ships and an aircraft company are carrying out a pro­ gram with the J-57 jet engine, which powers intercontinental jet­ liners and military planes. The~engine will be modified and com­ bined with other equipment to power hydrofoil craft and to pro­ vide extra power for naval vessels. 4. 4 4 Grants totaling $150,000 have been awarded to three universities by the Maritime Administration to stu^y the effects of sea slamming on ship structures, seakeeping qualities of ships and ship con­ trollability. The grants for' longrange research projects to decrease the damage done by sea slamming to the hull and bottoms and for im­ proved structural design. * 4.. 4i , 4> A new type of whistle light is being installed on a passenger liner now under construction at the Bethlehem Steel Company. Spar­ rows Point, Md., yard. Based on a recommendation made at the 1960 International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, the new whistle lights flash a white light whenever the ship's whistle is sounded. The light shines all around the horizon during the entire period the whistle is sounded, with beams projected both inward and outward. IBU Philly Derrick Crew Visited supporting the legislation, as was Alcoa, which indicated it would like to trade for larger ships. The legislation had also been supported by the Slu and other maritime unions. West India Laying Up Last Ship The final chapter has been writ­ ten in the case of the West India Fruit and Steamship Company. The line has announced the shut­ down of the Florida-to-Cuba car ferry system, its last operating run. The line had been hard hit by the dwindling of trade between the United States and*Cuba. The once multimillion-dollar business is now little more than a trickle. Another factor in the company's decision to close up shop was the ruling of the Supreme Court which required West India to deal with the SIU for its unlicensed personnel, and start paying ita seamen Ameri­ can wages instead of the bargain basement Liberian-flag wage scale. An executive of the firm, R. J. Widman, said that the company would go ahead with plans to sell its ships. The vessels, the largest of which could carry 65 railroad cars, have been making the Flori­ da-Havana run for 40 years. The company's statement on suspending operations was simply: "We are not operating and we don't know when and if we will operate again. We do know we have no freight for Cuba." Since the United States severed relations with Fidel Castro's Cuba, the monthly port income from the West India ships dropped from $15,000 in 1958 to $700 this year. One of the ships Involved in the sale is the SS Sea Level, which figured in the SIU's landmark victory establishing the union's right to organize American-owned ships sailing under runaway flags. As a final word Mr Widman ex­ plained that the company had anticipated the shutdown, and for a year had been "retrenching," but the suspension of operations couldn't be stalled any longer. . List Details In Cables To Union When notifying headquarters by cable or wireless that a Sea­ farer has paid off in a foreign port because of injury or illness, ships' delegates should Include the following information: _ The man's full name, his SIU book number, name of the ship, the port of payoff and the hos­ pital where he is being treated. The response of ships' crews to the Union's request for these notifications has been very good. Sometimes tho»sh, not all of the above information has been included. Be sure to Ifpt all of this data So that the SIU can act as promptly as possible. Joe Tralnor, IBU Philly rep. (far right) chats with crewmen of Derrick Commerce during servicing visit. From left: F. Saudrag, R. Wazalis, J. Arbs and R. J. Christensen. IBU Wins At Capitol; Signs 2nd Tug Outfit NORFOLK — The SIU's Inland Boatmen's Union scored another significant victory earlier this month when it won an NLRB election at Capitol Transportation Co., Norfolk, by a 7-5 vote. Capitol is an oil--^ transporting firm in this port. agent on the basis of pledge cards The narrow margin by which the Union obtained from the com­ the IBU won was explained by Gordon Spencer, IBU representa­ tive, who said the victory is "sig­ nificant" because Capitol is one of the few non-union outfits in the area which pays union scale wages. At the same time, the NLRB certified the IBU as bargaining agent for the employees of the Curtis Bay, McAllister and Gatco fleets, following the Board's dis­ missal of charges filed against the IBU by the catch-all District 50, United Mine Workers, which was soundly beaten in recent elections in these fleets. It was also reported that Marine Oil Service, Inc., of Norfolk, has recognized the IBU as bargaining pany's 10 employees. Gordon Spen­ cer, IBU representative here, said that negotiations with the firra will get underway very shortly. Another recent organizational ad­ vance made by the IBU came last June when the employees of Cartaret Towing Co., Morehead City, NC, voted 6-0 for the Union. Cartaret, though a small firm, handled most of the ships entering this port during the current year. Plans are being made to expand the port facilities and conse­ quently, Cartaret expects to add new equipment as needed. IBU Meetings BALTIMORE — September 15. 8 P.M., 1216 E. Baltimore St. (licensed and unlicensed). HOUSTON—September 11, 2:30 P.M., 7 <202 Canal St. Welfare Report MOBILE—September 13. 3:30 P.M. 1 S. Lawrence St. NEW ORLEANS—September 12, 8:30 P.M.. 630 Jackson Ave. NORFOLK—September 13, 8 P.M., 416 Colley Ave. PHILADELPHIA—September 11, 7 P.M.. 2604 S. 4th St. (licensed): September 19, 7 P.M.. 2604 S. 4th St. (unlicensed). WILMINGTON, NC—September 20, • Inland Boatmen collected $3,- P.M., Marlon Motel, Ht. 17. July Benefits Total $3,485 .485.06 in welfare benefits during July, according to reports Issued by the IBU Welfare Plan offices in New Orleans and New York. Four of the highest claims paid out during the nmnth went to Brothers Sterling Braun of John 1. Hay Co., Joseph Boyd of Dixie Carriers, Robert Holt of Gulf At­ lantic Towing (Gatco) and Floyd Gaskill, C. G. Willis Towing Co. Braun's welfare benefit of $480 covered his dependent's hospital and surgical expenses, ' while Boyd's check for $350 went toward surgical payments. Holt and Gaskell's identical benefits of $240 each represent sickness and acci­ dent weekly payment of $56-a-week during the month. GREAT LAKES TUG & DREDGE REGION ASHTABULA. O.—September 16. 8 P.M, Ashtabula Hotel. BUFFAI.O—September 27. 8 P.M., 738 Washington St. CHICAGO—September 21. 2 P.M., 9388 Ewing Ave.. South Chicago. CLEVELAND — September 16. 8 P.M., 15614 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, O. DETROIT-TOLEDO — September 11, • P.M., 10225 W. Jefferson, River Rouge. DULUTH—September 20, 8 P.M., 312 W. Second St. MILWAUKEE — September 15, 8 P.M. 2722 A. South Shpre Drive. SANDUSKV. O.—Septemt>er 16, 8 P.M., 118 E. Parish. St. SAUI.T STE. MARIE — September 12, 8 P.M., Labor Temple. RAILWAY MARINE REGION BALTIMORE—September 13, 8 P.M.. 1216 E. Baltimore St. JERSEY CITY—September 11, 8 P.M., 99 Montgomery St. NORFOLK — September 14, 8 P.M.. Labor Temple, N''"'>>ort News. PHILADELPHIA—September 12, 8 P.M., 2604 S. 4th St, �y^gagoMKim SEAFARERS ,F^Ke LOG Riding A Bosun's Chair SlU Wins Detroit Fight; Hospital Stays Open DETROIT—The Great Lakes District SIU has won its fight •to keep the USPHS hospital open despite earlier Govern­ ment plans to close it. Other MTD unions also opposed the Government's plan; In a letter from the Surgeon trade routes through the Great General's office to secretary- Lakes would result in more, rather treasurer Fred J. Farnen, it was ' disclosed that the hospital would have funds for operation, as well as "improvements" next year. The Union began its fight to keep the hospital operating when a Government survey indicated the number of patients had fallen be­ low the minimum and that closing was planned. SIU Appealed In an -appeal to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, the SIU pointed out that the slow shipping season was responsible' for the decline in patients, but that recent traffic from the St. Lawrence Seaway plus the new Port Reports CLEVELAND — Shipping has picked up considerably and indica­ tions are that things will remain In good shape for awhile. So far 259 off-shore ships have used the St. Lawrence Seaway to here and only six were U.S.-flag . . . CHI­ CAGO—Shipped was described as exceptionally good during last month. Men on beach were there through their own choice . . . TOLEDO—Good shipping with jobs on board for more than one call . . . DULUTH—Slow ship­ ping i»eported with most jobs on a temporary basis. MTD contin­ ued picketing runaway Bermudianflag Northern Venture after Dis­ trict judge threw out injunction motion . . . DETROIT—Seniority Iist.s have been sent to almost every fleet and remaining lists in the process of being distributed . . . FRANKFORT—Good shipping re­ ported. ^Several men have taken re­ lief jobs with other SlU-contracted vessels . . . ALPENA. — Shipping very good, exceeding any other year for same period. Union spon­ sored nine-year-old Larry LaCross, who comes from a family of nine children, for two weeks at AlpSria Boys Club camp . . . BUFFALO— Fair shipping. Beefs settled on the Richard J. Reiss, the Henry Steinbren«er and the Lakewood. than less, seamen's injuries. Also, the SIU said many seamen who needed medical attention but were not eligible because of not having worked to qualify for ad­ mission, were now working and still requiring medical care. The brief filed by the SIU urged the Surgeon-General to re-examine "the cold figures of a statistical report" in the light of the vital service offered by the hospital in the high-accident maritime indus­ try. Great Lakes SIU members wrote letters to their representatives in Washington, urging them to sup­ port the Union's attempt to keep the hospital open. Over the past nine years there have been repeated attempts to shut down USPHS facilities in va­ rious ports, some of which have been successful. At one time it was proposed that the entire sys­ tem be shut down with the excep­ tion of two or three specialix:ed hospitals. This would have thrown seamen on the resources of local hospitals in the various ports. The proposal was vigorously opposed by the SIUNA and its affiliates. It was finally dropped after the late Harry Lundeberg, president of the SIUNA. made a personal ap­ peal to President Eisenhower at the White House. SIU Great Lakes Union Halls HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson. River Rouge i8, Mich. Vinewood 3-4741 Fred J. Farnen. Seerelary-Treasurer Stanley F. Thompson, Asst. Sec.-Treas. ALPENA 127 River St. Norman Jollcoeur, Agent. Elmwood 4-3616 BUFFALO. NV 735 Washington St. Roy J. Boudreau, Agent TL 3-9259 CHICAGO . 9383 Ewing Ave. Ernest Aubusson, Agent South Chicago, 111. SAginaw 1-0733 CLEVELAND. 15614 Detroit Ave. (Lakewood) Stanley Wares, Agent MAin 1-0147 DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. Gerald Westphal, Agent. RAndolph 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich 415 Main St. Address Mall to: P.O. Box 287 Floyd Hanmer, Agent ELgln 7-2441 TOLEDO ....120 Summit St. Neil Mahaney, Agent CHerry 8-2431 Great Lakes Shipping July 16,1961 Through August 11,1961 PORT DECK ENGINE STEWARD TOTAL Alpena 42 26 13 81 Buffalo 38 38 16 92 Chicago 34 21 11 66 Cleveland 13 12 9 30 Detroit 106 84 37 227 Duluth 29 23 5 57 Frankfort 24 33 28 85 Toledo 45 39 9 93 331 276 12k 731 TOTAL Seafarer Jim Loe, AB, is dwarfed by fhe bow of fhe LaSalle (Waterman) as he applies a fresh coat of black paint. — * Machinist Union In MTD Tie WASHINGTON—The Maritima Trade Department's position as spokesman for all unions involved in the maritime and related trade# has been strengthened by an­ nouncement of affiliation of tha giant International Association of Machinists. THie machinists, one of the nation.'s largest union<3, have an im­ portant membership in the ship­ building and ship repair industry, as well as in other maritime func­ tions, although the bulk of it# membership is employed in shoreside plants such as aircraft fac­ tories. With the addition of the Machini.sts, the Department now rep­ resents 30 seagoing and shoresid# international unions in maritime, with a total, membership of well over 300,000 workers in the marina field. It is one of the largest of several such specialized depart­ ments in the AFL-CIO. Other major unions in the MTD, aside from the seamen's and long­ shoremen's unions, include tha Carpenters, Operating Engineers, Boilermakers, State, County ami Municipal Workers and others. SlU's Puerto Rico Division , Wins Six NLRB Electiohs SAN JUAN—The campaign of the SIU's Puerto Rico Division among workers on the island has racked up six National Labor Relations Board election victories in the past two months adding some 300 workers to SIU ranks. These latest victories follow on the heels of SIU election triumphs ear• Workers of Royal Bed & hourly base wage for drivers com­ lier this year among workers pared to a $1.05 average on the Spring Co., Hato Ray, voted SIU employed by major oil com­ island. by 28 to 8. panies on the island. Meanwhile, in .still another elec­ tion, the Puerto Rico Division turned back a challenge by the lo­ cal Teamsters Union to its repre­ sentation of Puerto Rico truck driv­ ers. The local Teamsters have re­ peatedly attempted to win over the truckers by a variety of means but have been uniformly unsuc­ cessful. The half-dozen successes are at­ tributed in part to the fact that the SIU is the only union on the island which operates a clinic and provides medical services for mem­ bers and their families, along with other welfare benefits. The Puerto Rico clinic, which opened, earlier this year, also serves Seafarers passing through the port of San Juan. \ In addition, the Puerto Rico Di­ vision has won considerable pres­ tige on the island because of its successes in the oil refining indus­ try, formerly dominated by socalled "independent" organiza­ tions. Workers at Esso, Socony, Texaco and Shell are now repre­ sented by the SIU. Tjie Union has recently won an agreementijp, from Esso of Puerto Rico providing for substantial wage increases and other benefits. The agreement follows the elec­ tion success at Esso in which the SIU displaced a long-standing Es­ so employees' "-association." Among the contract improve­ ments are standardization of wage scales Involving average Increases of $19 monthly for drivers and $15 to $28 increases for inside men, establishment of a $6.32 monthly bonus, meal allowances, uniform and laundry allowances. The cash gains establish a $1.93 Other gains .Include a step-bystep seniority and grievance pro­ cedure in which the Union par­ ticipates -at all levels, three-week to four-week vacations, sick leave, a joint Union-company safety committee and hospital and medi­ cal coverage for which the com­ pany pays half. In the most recent elections the SIU won the following contests: • At Martinez and Sands, a Santurce refrigeration company, the SIU won by a vote of 20 to one. • At the Aluminum Extrusion Corp. the SIU swept the election by 47 to five. •The SIU scored by a 19 to 2 count at Anvil Metal Products Inc., in Barranquitas. • A lopsided 107 to nine victory was won at the Customs Moulder# of Puerto Rico in Caguas. Ther# here 51 "no union" votes. In -addition, the Union defeated a raid against the Puerto Rican International Paper Company where 256 workers are employed. India Shows Low Wages Don't Profit Shipowners Despite the cofnplaints of some shipowners to the contrary, low wages are no guarantee of shipping prosperity. Thera have to be cargoes available and modern port facilities as well. That has been shown by the trade—just like in the US. Lack experience of the Indian ship­ of cargoes for the ships available ping industry. Although India-flag ships pay what are close to the lowest seamen's wages in the world, the Indian-flag fleet has been hav­ ing a tough time making ends meet. A report on Indian-owned ship­ ping shows that the biggest slump lias taken place in the coastwise and poor port facilities which de­ lay loading and unloading are blamed. On the deep sea side, India-flag ships carry less than ten percent of the nation's foreign trade, even though competing vessels have higher wage costs. Stay Put For Jobless Pay Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting their next check after they notified the state unemployment offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing considerable hardship to the* men Involved. �SEAFARERS Pi|Ce, Six Amt, iMl LOC i SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING BOARD (Figures On This Page Coyer Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) From July 1 Through July 31, 1961 It was to be expected that shipping would increase with the end of the maritime strike .on July 3, but the rebound exceeded anything foreseen. The total of 3,594 jobs shipped during the month obviously indicated boom shipping over and above'-the recall of idle crews. For comparison's sake, in December, 1960, the Union shipped just under 2,900 men and December is always the biggest shipping month of the year becaus^of holiday sea­ son turnover. Similarly, the averaging out of June and July shipping totals works out to 2,800, which is far higher than usual. In fact, the 3,594 figure is the highest reported since the job totals went on a monthly basis.. Ship activity was also way up. The 472 ship calls were an increase of 123 over June and the 79 sign ons, reflecting the reactivation of struck ships, was way up from the 30 vessels signed on last month. All seniority cla,sses benefited, across the board, from the red hot shipping, but the biggest gainers were class A men. Almost twice as many shipped in July as in the previous month. The "on the beach" figures for class A—2,619 men—are well under the month's shipping totals, indicating that class A Seafarers should have no trouble spotting themselves a berth. The class 1-S shipping group, covering chief stewards ex­ clusively, enjoyed its best shipping since this separate regis­ tration category was set up, with 65 men shipping as against 52 registering during the month. Ship Activity Poy Sign In Offs Ons Trans. TOTAi: BoOon New York ....37 Philadelphia .. 7 Baltimore .. ..14 Norfolk .... Jackionvilla ... 4 Miami Mobil* New Orleans .15 Houston .... .. 7 Wilmington . .. 1 Son Francisco.. 3 Seattle 0 11 A 7 1 4 0 11 22 6 0 7 4 TOTALS .... 77 8 10 43 7r 35 22 17 . 38 26 31 24 32 6 7 23 11 43 80 75 60 11 12 S IS 7 13 283 472 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Shipped CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 23 ALL 12 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 3 10 2 18 32 1 6 15 2- 23 0 1 4 0 7 8 51 52 23 22 98 32 182 2 39 37 89 30 156 6 19 18 6 11 36 0 27 45 2 11 21 2 4 7 5 6 13 4 95 7 34 59 3 25 23 58 19 13 15 35 17 8 11 11 8 5 21 1 3 4 7 26 2 6 12 9 11 1 14 4 10 18 9 30 2 13 8 4 22 2 6 10 11 10 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 17 7 26 81 0 6 18 27 5 2 4 43' 12 24 49 1 51 48 78 20 146 4 22 20 46 51 84 27 162 3 26 22 22 25 10 17 30 30 80 21 131 1 48 55 94 32 181 3 11 3 8 11 3 25 0 4 5 9 5 11 3 19 1 4 30 0 37 2 14 10 6 6 5 12 4 3 7 12 19 5 16 33 2 7 10 3 20 2 5 23 •10 16 7 12 9 1 215 398 107" r720i 20 116 115 1 251i269 488 166 1 923 27 107 123 257' Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Miami Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattl'TOTALS Shipped TOTAL CLASS C SHIPPED GROUP CLASS 12 3 ALL A B C- ALL 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 7 3 32 8 1 2 8 31 89 182 39 0 1 1 45 13 2 0 2 95 35 0 2 2 26 12 7 14 30 2 13 0 0 0 0 0 13 81 9 4 24 8 16 24 162 51 2 2 30 4 181 6 19 8 1 5 12 4 6 12 37 0 12 1 1 33 42 72 1 121 723 257 Registered Or1 The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 12 3 ALL 43 9 3 39 260 79 59 16 1 2 132 35 40 4 2 57 10 14 0 0 0 13 118 29 24 237 55 4 215 61 33 14 6 61 24 12 46 22 1 121 i301'358 21 . 7 168 43 19 10 71 14 5 1 1 19 0 3 27 6 75 1 96 26 5 11 8 16 22 3 37 0 290 5 45 0 120 2 10 0 30 0 3 0 62 0 142 1 183 28 30 0 48 0 47 5 553 136, 11047 41 2 3 26 58 3 7 21 S3 0 5 8 4 0 0 6 1 15 23 40 27 5 8 7 9 23 12 5 89 10 56 5 12 0 7 39 95 13 16 40 152 194 I1387 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 7 27 77 6 19 4 51 6 6 5 9 0 1 4 22 26 73 16 73 1 14 5 30 17 4 107 398 Port Boston . r.. fJew York ,.. Philadelphia.. Baltimore Norfolk ..., Jacksonville... Miami Mobile New Orleans.. Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shiooed CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 2 10 1 1 2 8 6 5 18 3 8 0 10 2 0 5 11 16 130 8 48 20 21 10 00 17 139 5 53 3 29 19 16 30 0 5 5 9 5 4 43 1 10 0 31 7 0 5 4 61 0 37 8 6 24 13 53 12 73 4 48 2 7 29 15 2 14 0 5 3 8 6 12 3 21 0 8 0 2 4 4 16 0 2 6 10 4 4 16 0 9 3 5 4 9 0 5 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1|1 0 0 3 29 1 17 11 9 7 75 1 53 11 24 0 8 11 12 17 116 4 36 19 59 29 85 15 129 5 69 1 45 19 15 13 102 8 56 28 166 19 213 6 29 • 19 28 21 55 1 16 2 17 0 2 2 4 0 6 3 7 1 6 0 1 9 1 40 0 5 2 1 3 4 22 11 37 2 6 12 2 4 4 5 26 , 2 10 5 4 4 25 IS 0 34 1 5 0 4 7 77 |~582 24 148 98 1 270 132 569 107 808 29 171 117 1 317 10 85 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP CLASS 3 ALL 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A C ALL 1 ^ 2 B 6 10 17 39 1 3 13 18 -8 13 15 1 1 2 84 33 43 48 139 53 48 240 .50 1.51 22 223 8 29 6 10 57 2 3 32 0 27 4 4 43 10 4 4 86 2 22 21 45 68 18 73 48 18 139 11 7 9 13 3 3 3 9 3 -21 8 32 2 0 3 11 1 8 14 1 3 4 9 32 3 9 2 2 7 16 7 1. 1 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 1 0 46 0 6 5 11 24 14 113 9 33 4 6 14 75 39 82 3 8 17 19 30.129 69 30 228 26 48 14 94 53 15 80 12 120 26 55 17 285 28 0 , 17 213 0 3 2 21 1 2 8 9 7 8 24 5 14 6 13 6 55 0 7 12 56 10 41 4 71 37 7 1 28 36 2 14 12 25 4 13 2 49 7 2 2, 76 171 808 317.171 1296 155 523 69 I1 7.47 47 169 143 1 359 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A w Port Bos N. Y Phil Bal Nor Jac Mia Mob No Hon Wil.* S.F Sea TOTALS Registered CLASS B GROUP 1-s 1 2 3 ALL 0 2 0 6 8 11 19 23 65 118 3 8 24 1 12 7 15 49 9 21 0 1 4 5 _10 6 4 4 5 19 0 1 0 3 4 6 14 7 22 49 11 26 10 67 114 8 39 21 31 99 0 0 2 1 3 1 13 3 12 29 3 5 1 3 12 ,52 148 85 253 538 i Shipped CLASS A GRAND TOTALS GROUP 3 1 2 215 398 107 107 398 77 200 85 253 522 881 437 Registered CLASS B GROUP ALL 1 2 3 1 720 20 116 115 1 582 24 148 98 22 169 1 538 9 11840 53 286 382 • Includes one 1-s B registered on beach Jn Wilmington, Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED iipgistered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 8 ALL 2 3 ALL A C ALL 1-s 1 1 ~ 2 B 13 1 5 6 0 7 25 3 7 35 2 6 0 1 1 2-1 4 66 6 56 59 36 136 262 4 33 23 211 31 23 155 1 21 1 10 0 9 43 5 6 2 13 26 1 5 29 9 5 0 5 0 7 2 3 17 64' 24 17 105 9 32 18 42 101 2 0 16 1 6 1 7 30 2 3 3 3 13 3 2 14 1 1 0 2 1 8 3 3 39 5 18 2 12 20 7 12 5 5 3 0 11 1 0 0 2 5 2 0 2 1 1 0 3 0 1 1 1 0 1 15 0 15 71 0 0 73 30 0 103 11 0 18 10 32 0 0 37 0 35 38 124 31 38 193 15 35 12 61 123 2 0 4 34 14 17 58 3 82 3 133 21 3 48 45 27 29 122 27 0 0 1 0 3 16 4 3 8 5 3 5 4 3 16 2 0 1 2 39 0 48 4 0 4 4 5 5 28 15 5 12 4 19 0 0 23 2 2 19 23 5 23 39 7 5 2 5 11 5 9 0 • 0 32 166 1 244 7 111 ]1 122 645 230 122 997 117 230 121 357 1 825 46 4 SUMMARY - Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1-s 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 1 2 3 3 8 3 11 25 0 0 3(3 1 8 28 37 14 37 21 83 155 2 33 2 29 0 0 9 9 4 7 5 13 29 0 0 9 9 1 1 15 17 8 16 11 29 64 1 3 20 24 2 0 6 0 4 6 13 1 1 6 14 2 11 1 2 5 8 5 7 3 5 20 0 7 2 5 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 18 19 7 18 11 37 73 1 30 0 29 0 2 42 44 9 27 13 75 124 0 31 3 28 1 5 27 33 7 25 8 42 82 2 4 42 48 1 0 2 3 1 3 1 3 8 1 5 0 4 0 0 9 9 2 8 1 17 28 0 15 0 15 0 2 8 10 4 6 3 10 23 2 11 2 7 9 22 169 200 65 168 81 331 1 645 10 18 202 1 230 .fV' • Shipped CLASS A GROUP ALL 1 2 3 1 251 269 488 166 1 270 132 569 107 81 331 1 200 233 1 721 634 1138 604 ALL 1 923 1 808 1 645 |2376 Shipped CLASS B Shipped' CLASS C GROUP GROUP 3 3 AI.L 1 2 1 2 42 72 27 107 123 1 257 7 85 76 29 171. 117.1 ,317 10 7 111 10 18 202 1 230 4 66 296 442 | 804 21 134 259 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS C ALL A B 1 121 923 257 121 1 171 808 317 171 1 122 645 230 122 1 414 2376 804 414 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP ALL 1 2 3 |1301 358 553 136 11296 155 523 69 1 997 347 121 357 1 3594 860 1197 562 GROUP ALL 1 2 3 11047 41 152 194 1 747 47 169 143 1 825 46 32 166 |2619 134 353 503 ALL 1 387 1 359 1 244 j1 990 �Aocntt. SEAFARERS Pige Severn LOG Runaways Run Lakes Shipping; US Ships Virtually Shut Out West Coast Pact Talks Scheduled SAN FRANCISCO — Contract negotiations between the S!U Pacific District Unicns and West Coast shipping com­ panies opened here earlier this month when the three unions sent notification of their "de--^ sire to terminate September conditions, runaways and joint -30, 1961, the agreement en­ labor-management committees for tered Into effective October 1, 1958." All Companies Affected All West Coast companies, in­ cluding those represented by the Pacific Maritime Association, are affected. Wages, hours and working MA Gives Ok For Coastwise Containership SEATTLE—Attempts of Olym­ pic-Griffiths Lines Inc., to revive the West Coast coastwise trade came a step closer to reality when the Maritime Administration ap­ proved "in principal" a company application for a ship construction loan and mortgage Insurance for two roll-on, roll-off containerships. Concurrently, another company, Seattle-Alaska Ferry Line, an­ nounced plans for resumption of passenger service between here and the 49th state using a converted C-2 type freighter to carry 225 pas­ sengers and 150 vehicles. Union Companies Negotiate Both companies and the SIU Pacific District unions have been negotiation over the manning scale of the ships plus other pertinent sections of the union agreements. Barring unforeseen difficulties, Olympic-Griffiths plans to begin twice weekly service by each ship between Los Angeles, San Fran­ cisco and here late in 1962. The ships would be 3,600 gross tons, 430-feet long with a speed of 18 knots, each able to carry 200 8x8x20 containers plus 75 vehicles. Seattle-Alaska plans call for weekly service between here and Haines, Alaska, via Prince Rupert, Britisii Columbia, starting next spring for eight months with a winter lay-up. Service would be different fi-om the type previously offered. All accommodations would be tourist class while feeding would be cafeteria style. Passenger rates would be $56 one way or $100 round trip. Auto costs would be $135 one way. the maritime industry are contract topics. As the Pacific District contract talks get underway, the West Coast companies have already reached agreement with the Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association, a member union o£» the National Committee for Maritime Bargain­ ing as are the three SIU unions. Two Unions Unsigned The Masters, Mates and Pilots and the American Radio Associa­ tion: have not yet signed agree­ ments with all their companies and their strike has been temporarily halted by an 60-day Taft-Hartley injunction scheduled to end Sep­ tember 21. If the two unions have not reached any agreements by the time the 80-day cooling off period is over, they are then expected to resume their strike. SAN FRANCISCO—MEOW elec­ tion in Septembej. Nominations must be received in headquarters by the 30th. Maritime Trades Department observed the" 27th anniversary of "Bloody Thursday" . . . WILMINGTON-SAN PEDRO Catalina keeping-MEOW busy, 75 relief Jobs shipped last month. Port of Long Beach started using new grain terminal, an­ nounced plans for largest West Coast bulk-loading complex . . . SEATTLE — MCS reports Alaska Steam's 14 ship fleet completely active. Salmon fishing in Alaska reported very good, SUP said . . . NEW YORK—All unions sup­ ported SIU A&G strike. Number of Pacific Coast ships tied up until injunction suspended strike for 80 days . . . HONOLULU—Strike and men returning home expected to crowd beach for awhile, SUP re­ ports . . . NEW ORLEANS—SUP crewed up F. E. Weyerhaeuser, waiting for other vessels to come through . . . PORTLAND—MEBA and MM&P thanks SIU for sup­ port during strike. MCS made emergency loans to men affected by strike. Pacific District Shipping SUP 6/12 to 7/10 Port MEOW 7/1 to 7/31 -MC&S 1 6/29 to 7/27 1 Total San Fran. 580 212 1,090 1,882 Seattle 147 117 62 320 Portland 109 87 36 232 Wilmington 323 (no hall) 116 439 New York 93 81 34 210 New Orleans 52 (no hall) 7 69 Honolulu 21 45 0 66 (no hall) San Pedro Total \ 1,327 I 234 (no hall) 776 1,345 9 .234 j| 3,445 DULUTH—The complete domination of the Great Lakes by runaway shipping at th® expense of American-flag offshore ships has been shown in figures compiled by the Duluth Port Authority. The figures show that dur­ bilities of passenger ship service One foreign-flag line operating ing 1960, the second shipping out of this port on an intra-Lake between Duluth and the North Sea season since the Seaway basis as well as offshore. The ports of Hamburg, Bremen, Ant­ opened, only one American-flag ship was among 243 offshore ves­ sels calling .here. Further, the largest number of runaway vessels calling at the port, 54, were Liberlan-flag carriers. Next to Liberia, the largest users of the Sekway into Duluth were Norway, 47 vessels; Great Britain, 46, and Greece 26. Ships Of 20 Flags All told, deep-sea ships of 20 nations called during the 1960 sea­ son, which ran from April 18 to December 2. Among the 20 flags was one call by a Chinese Na­ tionalist vessel. West Germlh and Swedish vessels were active in the area as well. In addition to the domination of the area by Liberian-registered vessels, the report shows that USflag carriers are neglecting possi- Authority reported heavy interest in passenger facilities with not enough berths available for this purpose. Numerous requests have been reported for passenger serv­ ice to other American-flag ports which would be restricted to American-flag vessels if such serv­ ice was offered. werp and Rotterdam reported so miKh passenger Interest that strong consideration is being given to opening a regular Great LakesNorth Europe passenger operation. None of tha regular transatlantio American-flag passenger ship oper­ ators has indicated any interest in this trade. Dishing it Out For Seafarers Ship Prices On Upgrade; T.-2s Sought The present Berlin crisis and all it represents has resulted in a withdrawal of second hand ships from the sales market and the indications are that the prices for ships will rise sharply if the sit­ uation fails to change for the better. An unconfirmed V report from London states that a war-built Lib­ erty was sold for almost $300,000. If this is true it would be the highest price paid for a Liberty since the Suez crisis of 1957. Liberty Prices Up From the beginning of the Ber­ lin crisis, brokers have noted a small price increase fpr Liberty tonnage. But, they have stated, that vessels which owners have offered for sale have been with­ drawn. The hottest buy on the used ship market is in the tanker field, where the price for T-2s has climbed from $310,000 to $375,000 depending on the condition of the vessel. The explanation given for this sharp rise was the increased de­ mand for dry cargo ships of around 21,000 tons. These are the ships which are sent abroad and rebuilt by having a new midsefction ininserted. Urge Early Health Exam Renewal The Medical Department of the Seafarers Welfare Plan urges Seafarers whose clinic cards are expiring to get them renewed in advance and not wait until the last minute. This is particularly true in cases where a man has just paid off a ship and expects to be ashore awhile. If the ejramination at the SIU clinic is taken imme­ diately, then if there is any need for medical treatment it can be obtained through PHS without having to delay ship­ ping out. It is not necessary to wait until the year Is up to get the clinic card renewed at the SIU health centers. This can be done as much as two months In advance of the expiration date. Seafarer Arthur MarianI, MM, gets plat* of chicken 'n ric* from chief cook Ernie Sims on the Robin Locksley (Robin). ICC Again Nixes Raiiroad Raid On Domestic Cargo WASHINGTON—The Interstate Commerce Commission has issued another ruling in favor of the coastvvise shipping industry and shows signs of following a consistent policy of encouraging a balanced na-"*^ tional transportation system. testing companies were again SeaThe latest ruling refuses to Land and also Seatrain, another grant railroads effual coastwise rates with water lines. A major party in the case was Sea-Land Service Inc., an SlU-contracted company. The railroads were trying to put in rates on trailer-on-flatcar serv­ ice equal to rates of domestic water lines on- coastwise transpor­ tation of alcoholic liquors, ac­ tivated carbon and floor coverings, paints, plastic materials, cumin seeds and titanium dioxide. The ICC relied on a decision it handed down in December, 1960, in which rail rates equal to water were barred, and a rail differen­ tial of six percent above water rates was recommended to keep coastwise lines in operation. Reversing its previously held bias in favor of railroads, the ICC in the latest ruling held that in many cases, the proposed rail rates are below cost even if six percent higher than water rates. This spring, the Commission ruled, against cut-rate rail rates on coastwise transportation of var­ nish or paint dryers when the railroads were making an obvious bid to drive shipping companies out of the business. That ruling noted that the pro­ posed rail rates would make it virtually impossible for water car­ riers to attract any business. Pro­ SlU-contracted company. The spring ruling held that tha slashed rail rates would work against a balanced national trans­ portation system. As in the latest ICC ruling, the spring decision re­ ferred to the December ruling which established the six percent rate differential. Water carriers were given the right to establish themselves as the "low-cost" trans­ port medium. Until late last year, the ICC had consistently issued rulings detri­ mental to water transportation and in favor of the railroads. Sen­ ate and .House investigations last year turned up the ICC's pro-rail bias. Paul Hall, SIUNA president, tes­ tified before Congress hearings and laid the decline of the US do­ mestic shipping trade to the ICC's policies. He pointed out that be­ fore World War II there were 139 vessels and 19 companies in tha domestic water trade whereas now there are only two: Sea-Land and Seatrain. with a handful of ships. A report by President Ken­ nedy's special assistant James M. Landis strongly criticized ICC practices. However, the newer rulings in favor of all forms of transporta­ tion may set the stage for a re­ vival of coastwise and intercoastal siiipping. �SEAFARERS Paff^'EUrM Medicine-Makers Target Of Price-Rig indictments Hq Visitors Further evidence of the need for action to reduce drug prices to workers' families came with the indictment of three of the nation's top drug manufacturers on criminal anti­ trust charges involving price-^ fixing on three widely-used will eventually serve an estimated 350,000 union men and their fam­ wonder drugs. The three firms involved, Charles Pfizer & Co., American Cyanamid and Bristol-Myers were accused of conspiracy to fix high prices and monopolize patents on aureomycin, terramycin and tetracycline in vio­ lation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. Last .year, after the Kefauver committee investigations into pric­ ing policies in the drug industry, the SIU and 13 other unions draft­ ed plans to operate their own drug­ store chain in New York's five bor­ oughs in order to reduce the costs of prescriptions and other medi­ cines to their memberships. At that time SIUNA President Paul Hall stated that, "about twothirds of the drug bill is for expen­ sive drugs, the cost of which has become prohibitive for the average worker's family. Unions have been under continuous pressure from their members to do something about this." «The recent indictments point out that there was solid ground for this statement. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy announced that the three firms involved handle about 70 percent of the business in the three "wonder-drugs.' This bus­ iness amounted to $250 miilion in 1959 alone. According to the indictment, Pfizer and American Cyanamid conspired to fix the price of aureo­ mycin and terramycin in 1953. Later that year they made a deal with Bristol to control patents on the new drug, tetracyline. Kennedy stated that because of these arrangements, patients, drug­ gists, wholesalers, hospitals and government agencies have been forced to pay high prices when­ ever these drugs were needed. The Medstore project, in which the SIU is actively participating. ilies in the metropolitan area. With President Paul Hall acting as chairman of the Plan's board of directors, the Medstore pian hopes to set up a yardstick to determine the cost of drug insurance. The ex­ perience of the Medstore operation will enable the unions Involved to negotiate such insurance in future welfare plan modifications. The importance of such a drug insurance plan was realized as,early as last year by the SIU. The situa­ tion was finally brought into a stronger light by the exposure of price-fixing techniques used by the major drug companies to keep' their products selling a budgetbreaking levels. JkngmUltn LOG AFU, Boston Boatowners Agree On Contract Terms BOSTON—The first thoroughly-revamped and written contract negotiated in 15 years has been agreed to by rep­ resentatives of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union and Boston boatowners. The new contract"* is another step forward in re­ vitalizing the union, which af­ Seafarer Teodoro Diangson poses at headquarters with his daughter after signing up for SIU lifeboat school. Hijacked Cuban Ship Figured In '58 Beef NORFOLK—The hijacking of a Cuban merchant ship, which made headlines recently brought a familiar name back to the pages of the LOG. The Bahia de Nipe, which was picketed in .1958, during the" 8, for a Soviet Baltic port, Canadian National beef, is August with a cargo of sugar and tobacco. once "again figuring in the On August 14, the 11 would-be de­ news. Eleven crewmen including the captain overpowered 23 other men, turned the vessel from its in­ tended run, and sailed it into Ches­ apeake Bay. The 11 then requested political asylum from the United States Government. Asylum Awaited The Coast Guard landed the de­ fectors from Fidel Castro's regime at the Norfolk Naval Base. The State Department .stated that they would probably be granted asylum. The vessel shipped out of Havana fectors rounded up the other mem­ bers of the crew. Castroites Locked Up They locked up the pro-Castro crewmen in different parts' of the ship, while the captain radioed the Coast Guard that he was heading for Chesapeake Bay and that he and several members of the crew wanted to defect. The Bahia de Nipe was one of the sbips tied up in 1958, when Cubanflag vessels were picketed in re­ action to former Premier Batista's scabbing on striking Canadian SIU seamen. The Cuban government attempted, at that time to man the struck Canadian vessels. Ship's Future The future of the ship is still un­ certain. The United States Govern­ ment Informed Cuba, through Swiss diplomatic channels, that it WASHINGTON—President Kennedy's tax-reform bill, could have the ship back. But, at which would have given Uncle Sam his share of runaway least five liens have been placed earnings and closed loopholes on entertainment "business againts the 5,805-ton vessel and the US marshal in Norfolk was. au­ expenses," has gone down for* : ^ the third time in this session tration was immediate taxation of thorized by the District Court to seize it. of Congress. overseas earnings of American Congressional observers feel, in firms. The proposal to tax these fact, that the Administration tax runaway earnings was dropped measure will not be revived in the earlier during the consideration next session of Congress. of the bill. Among the items considered by American runaway businesses the abandoned tax bill were lim­ consider the tax advantage a most Seafarers who have taken the itations on tax deductible business important factor in running ships series of inoculations required expense accounts, including tight­ under foreign flags and operating for certain foreign voyages are ening up entertainment expenses, overseas plants. reminded to be sure to pick up tax withholding on dividend and Earnings by runaway companies their inoculation cards from the Interest payments, and provisions of a special credit to companies are not taxed by the US untii they captain or the purser when they to encourage them to invest more are brought to these shores either pay off at the end of a voyage. heavily in new plant and equip­ in the form of dividends or re­ The card should be picked up ment. Also in the tax bill, which turned as profits of the company. by the Seafarer and held so that was dropped late in August, was However, ship and shore runaway it can be presented when sign­ a provision to tax the earnings of operators evade these taxes by ing on for another voyage where mutual and reciprocal fire and leaving earnings of their foreign the "shots" are required. The flag ships overseas, or by "borrow­ casualty insurance companies. inoculation card is your only Another item originally sug­ ing" the profits from their foreign proof of having taken the re­ gested by the Kennedy Adminis- operations. quired shots. The Administration tax meas­ Those men who forget to pick ure, which would have taxed the up their inoculation card when earnings of runaway companies immediately, might have helped they pay off may find that they to discourage American business­ are required to take all the W«ltlS TO men from running overseas to "shots" again when they want escape US taxes and payment of to sign on for another such voywages consistent with an Ameri­ can standard of living. Runaway Tax Bill Buried; Congress Won't Act Now Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff filiated with the SIUNA last year. Copies of the proposed contract have been distributed to all boats and union members ashore for study before union-wide voting on its terms begins. It will go into effect if it is approved at three out of four membership meetings. Increased Fund Payments Contract gains include increases in contributions to the fishermen's fund, paymeiits into the fund for lumpers to provide them with eligibility and same pay rates, for fishermen who discharge cargo as for lumpers on "broker" trips. The contract also clarifies sail­ ing provisions permitting more regular trips. It thereby affording fishermen opportunities for greater annual earnings. It has other clauses delineating working prac­ tices. Gloucester Organizing Activity Meanwhile, in Gloucester, the union has organized the porgy fleet and has secured a contract with the boatowners. Organiza­ tional activities among the whiting fleet have reached the half way mark with 19 boats signed up and working under a union agreement. The contract also provides for payments to boatowner for elec­ tronic devices for fishing. NBFU Signs Confracf In Scallop Fete NEW BEDFORD—Members ol the New Bedford Fishermen's Un­ ion took part in two important events here last month. The first was the fourth annual New Bedford Sea Scallop Festival in which members helped pur­ chase and deliver more than five tons of scallops and, more important, cooked them to per-, fection. Approve New Contract The second was the ratification after a 15-day referendum of the union's new three-year contract which gives members greater job security, welfare benefits and Es­ tablishes a union hiring hall. The festival, which publicizes scallops, the major catch of the union, received national attention this year and drew a record crowd of over 20,000 people including un­ ion, industry and government lead­ ers. Newspaper and television sta­ tions in New England gave the festival extensive coverage and aided the festival in "reaching peo­ ple in the fishing industry and making them aware that New Bcd= ford is the scallop capital of the world and the second largest fish­ ing port in the nation," a festival official said. Search For More Jobs WASHINGTON — The Federal The key part that the city plays Government has liberalized its industry will be application of the fishing boat con­ in the fishing struction subsidy law to encourage highlighted in attempting to get more boatowners to apply for such companies to establish plants in aid. the area and provide more job op­ So far, only three applications portunities for seamen and shorehave been received by the Bureau side workers. of Commercial Fisheries, wfiich Boatowners and union members administers the year-old measure. donated the scallops and together The present interpretation of with th'eir wives helped cook and the act has limited applicants to serve the seafood. Preparing and New England groundfish fisher­ serving the scallops required the man. The liberalization of the law use of 379 gallons of cooking oil, would enable more boats to be cov­ 150 dozen jars of tartar S'auce, 22,ered by the act, and may make it 000 lemon wedges and about five possible for West Coast fishermen tons of potatoes for French fries. to get Government aid. The new contract runs until •March, 1964, and besides setting up a fishermen's registry which will operate as a hiring hall, in­ cludes these gains for members: IS • Increases owner contributions to the Welfare Fund to V/i percent and to the New Bedford Seafood Council to one percent. • Requires annual physical ex­ aminations of all members to In­ sure maintenance of minimum health standards. • Increases maintenance and cure benefits to seven 'dollars per day after March 31, 1962. • Provides greater time off for members—eight days fishing,'five Members of the New Bedford days off or six days fishing, four Fishermen's Union help un­ days off. load the vittles used at the • Establishes a rate of deduc­ fourth annual New Bedford tion for electronic equipment from Sea Scallop Festival. NBFU the vessel's earnings and provides Secretary - Treasurer Howard for such deductions on a dock-todock basis. Nickerson Is at right. Modify Fish Subsidy Law Festival Preview �•wrw PiCtf Nfaw LOG New Shipp New Sailing Board Cut Tourist Duty-Free Allowance WASHINGTON—The gap be> tween what tourists can bring home duty-free and what the regulations allow seamen has been consider­ ably-narrowed as a result of legis­ lation signed by President Ken­ nedy on August 10. The new act cuts the duty-free limit for tourists from $500 to $100. An additional $100 is allowed tourists who. stop at the Virgin Islands. The purpose of the legis­ lation is to halt the drain of Amer­ ican currency overseas and lessen the unfavorable balance of pay­ ments. Seamen have lortg complained about the discriminatory treat­ ment given tourists on purchases abroad while they have to pay full duty. The reduction of the tourist allowance to $100 limits the ex­ tent of such disciimination con­ siderably. On various occasions, legislation has been introduced which would have given seamen the right to bring home some merchandise duty-free, but such legislation has never made much headway in Congress. MTD Rickets Delay Canadian Runaway DULUTH—The Bermuda-flag Northern Venture set sail from here with a cargo or taconite ore after being tied up for almost a month by AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment pickets protesting the^ runaway's undercutting of ning the ship, took this action. The union standards in the Great CBRT has been engaged in raiding Lakes trade. The picketing had blocked load­ ing of the vessel although the ship was free to sail at any time. Load­ ing was finally done August 18 at night by supervisory personnel. Injunction Denied Previously, an injunction to stop the picketing was denied by the Duluth District Court which ruled that MTD union members were within their rights in protesting the runaway's attempts to undermine Great Lakes wages and conditions. "The picketing was part of the Great Lakes Council MTD program to combat low-wage, cut-rate com­ petition by foreign-flag ships in American and Canadian waters. The SIU of Canada is a member of the council. Runaway Owner Is Canadian The ship, which is actually owned by Upper Lakes Shipping, Ltd., a Canadian concern, through a complicated subsidiary set-up, had faced pickets ever since it was crewed by scabs in Port Weller, Ont., on July 15 under the direc­ tion of a former official of the de­ funct Communist-dominated Can­ adian Seamen's Union. Because American law prevented the runaway owgers from filing an injunction motion, the crew and the Canadian Brotherhood of Rail­ way Trainmen, which is now man- In Canada Ports Canadian shipping for a number of years. Original Crew Fired Scabs manned the vessel when the original crew was fired for at­ tempting to contact the SIU of Canada to discuss their wages and conditions. A sister ship, the Wheat King, is being picketed by the SIU of Can­ ada after it too was crewed by scabs when union members walked off in protest against sub-standard working conditions. It wouldn't be nice to have a plain-looking blackboard doing lailing-board duty on a brand new ship like the Del Sol (Delta). Consequently bosun Joe Cot rigged up this ela­ borate sailing board to match the shiny decor on the vessel. Canada SIU Opens Clinic Congress Approves Maritime In Montreal Overhaul, Subsidy Rule Shift MONTREAL—A medical center —the first of its kind for Canadian seamen—was opened here by the SIU Of Canada Welfare Plan. Located on the second floor of SIU of Canada headquarters, the center contains the most modern medical equipment and enables the union to provide unexcqjled pre­ ventative medical service for its members. A nurse is on duty five days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., while on Monday and Friday afternoons the services of a doctor are avail­ able. As the need arises, the., days the doctor Is in attendance will be increased. The plan also provides for specialists' services and hos­ pitalization for surgery upon the doctor's diagnosis. In the first three weeks more than 200 members and dependents have made use of the center. MONTREAL — Parliament has appropriated $350,000 for a channel study project. It seems the water level of the St. Lawrence east of here has been dropping, endanger­ ing the effective operation of the port. July was best shipping month of year with over 500 jobs on the board for new or reactivated ships Canadian Seafarers, members . . . THOROLD—Shipping was open on all fronts. But port re­ of the SIU of Canada ceived bad news that overseas grain are a vital element in the mari­ demand will be lowest since open­ time picture generally and in ing of Seaway. Drought in midwest the SIU family of unions. They and low level of stocks will also man ships under Canadian hurt future prospects . . . HALI­ flag across-the-board—deep self off the Atlantic Coast, on the FAX—Picketing of runaway final­ ly had ship sail back half-load­ Canadian West Coast, on the Great Lakes and the Seaway. ed to Seven Islands where union The Canadian SIU also repre­ will take up beef of SIU crew that originally worked ship. Shipping sents large groups of Canadian tugboatmen, dredgemen and al­ continues good with shortage of men to fill jobs . . . FORT WIL­ lied crafts. The Canadian Dis­ LIAM—Fair shipping due to fall trict works closely with the off in grain trade. Ore trade has other SIU unions throughout picked up somewhat. Foreign-flag North America and the mutual •hipping is down from last year and relationship has been of great with new lag governing domestic advantage to all SIU members. •hipping It may remain at low levels . . . VANCOUVER—Welfare Plan has selected a centralized drug store and SIU members get a 25 percent discount on all drugs and prescriptions. British-flag Can­ 408 Slmpton St. berra, largest liner ever built for FORT wnXIAM Ontario Phone; 3-3221 HALIFAX, N.S 128V^ HoUls St. Pacific service, docked here on Phone 3-8911 maiden voyage. One reporter did a MONTREAL 634 St. Jamei St. Weat Victor 2-8181 different interview—^he spoke to QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebee LAfontaine 3-1569 crew, most of whom said the Brit­ 82 St. David St. ish National Union of Seamen was THOROlI). OnUrio CAnal 7-8212 872 King St. E. "a necessary evil." Crew preferred TORONTO. Ontario EMpire 4-8719 something like SIU "because they VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. m Princa WUIIam St. give you more projection." I ST. JOHN, NB OX a-S4U SIU Canadian District Halls WASHINGTON—As a rfesult of Congressional approval of President Kennedj-'s reorgan­ ization.plans, supervision over the nation's ship subsidy program has been transferred from the old Federal Maritime Board to Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges. The reorganization did away with the Federal Maritime The Secretary's statement holds tion to the abolition of the Federal Board and revamps the struc­ forth the hope that their long- Maritime Board and the shift of ture of the Maritime Administra­ tion. The FMB formerly handled the subsidy program and other maritime regulation. Under the new .set-up a five-man Maritime Commission is estab­ lished to handle regulatory prob­ lems. The Maritime Administra­ tion will take over subsidy func­ tions and continue to handle pro­ motional activities, with final authority over subsidies vested in the Secretary of Commerce. The Secretary of Commerce promptly announced the appoint-^ ment of a three-man subsidy board within the Maritime Admin­ istration, consisting of Thomas E. Stakem, Elmer Metz and Leonard F. Nicholas. AMMI Has Jitters In remarks obviously intended to reassure the American Mer­ chant Marine Institute group, which is suffering from a case of jitters over the future , of the sub­ sidy program, Secretary Hodges said there would be no di'astic changes in the administration of the program. However, the Secretary also said that his agency would have no favorites within the ranks of the maritime Industry and that there would be speedier handling of pending subsidy cases than in the past. Several Independent operators have had subsidy applications pending for years but have been unable to get final clearance. Among them are such operators as Waterman, Isthmian, Isbrandtsen, States Marine and T. J. McCarthy. stymied applications will get final the subsidy operation to the juris­ action. diction of the Secretary of Com­ The AMMI had led the opposi­ merce. (See editorial, page 11). LABOR 'ROUND THE WORLD TWO RELATIVELY-NEW BUT RAPIDLY GROWING TRADE UN­ ION movements have emerged in formerly backward areas, Okinawa and Turkey. In the former case, the major militarj'- base south of Japan has not had much of a labor movement up until now becausa of the lack of any industry of .consequence other than the job of servicing the military, and the fact that American military rule Im­ posed restrictions on trade union activity. However, the Japanese Trade Union Congress now reports that there has been considerable union growth on the island and much interest in forming unions. So far, only 18,000 out of the 135,000 wage earners on the island have been organized. The JTUC also notes that there are too many tiny, splinter unions. In Turkey, the overthrow of the regime of Premier Menderes by the Turkish armed forces has strengthened the union movement. Tha new constitution adopted by the Turks permits strikes for the first time. The Turkish Confederation of Trade Unions has been permitted to affiliate with the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions, and Turkish union leaders have been in touch with American unions as well as others in the frea^ world. Turkish unions have enrolled 300,000 members, but the potential is limited because up until now the country has been mainly agricultural. Dues in most unions average ten to 20 cents a month, with compulsory arbitration being the usual way of settling contract terms. * * * AFRICAN WAGES ARE NOT OVER-GENEROUS as the action of the Southern Rhodesian industrial board shows. The minimum wage for unskilled labor in the transport industry has now been raised to $5.60 per week. Truck drivers' minimums will be $6.58 after si* months' service. These are considerable improvements over previous minimums which were as low as $4.20 per week. » • * THE MARITIME UNION OF INDIA, representing deck officers, en­ gineers, radio officers and electricians on Indian-flag ships, has recent­ ly completed a new agreement with the Great Eastern Shipping Com­ pany of Bombay. Starting wage rates for skippers on the company's ships have been raised to approximately $250 a month, going up t® $400 a month after 14 years' service. Electricians' starting pay is now $64 per month. After 20 years' service an electrician on the company's ship? will be earning approximately $130 per month. There is an addi­ tional allowance of 7Vji percent of base wages when seamen are in off­ shore service. �Fag* Tea SEAFARERS IMl LOG Sea Land Buys Six Vessels for lnter€oastal Operations The SlU-contracted Sea Land company has purchased six additional yessels in its drive to develop the intercoastal trade. Two of the ships have already gone into service out of the West Coast, with a third due to sail shortly. The remaining three vessels are being conVerted into full-fledged con-"^" tainerships at the Alabama Steamship Company, last remain­ boxes. The T-28 will have a capacity ing operator in the trade, discon­ of 196 trailer bodies as compared Drydocks in Mobile. tinued the run because of railroad Sea Land entered the Intercoast­ rate competition. Luckenbach had al service when the Luckenbach suffered heavy-losses in the trade with conventional cargo ships. The SUJ-contracted containership operator also expects to take some losses in the trade until it In order to keep Union rec­ gets containerships on the run. The ords up to date and to fuliy- latter vessels, being more econ­ protect Seafarer's rights to omical to operate, would have a welfare and other benefits, it is better chance of competing success­ important that all ship's dele­ fully with the railroads. gates mail a complete SIU crew C-2s To Be Used list in to headquarters after the The ships purchased and manned sign on. The crew lists are by Seafarers include three C-2s, particularly valuable in an the Short Hills, the Chatham and emergency when it's necessary the Fanwood. These are the ones to establish seatime eligibility currently being used in the service. for benefits on the part of a The remaining three vessels are Seafarer, or a member of his T-2 tanker.s formerly owned by family, particularly if he should Gulf. They have been named the be away at s^a at the time. Summit, the Westfield and the Crew list forms are being Ridgewood. The conversion work will consist mailed to all ships with this issue of the LOG and can be of rebuilding the midbody of the obtained from Union patrolmen ship to handle container boxes and the installation of a traveling crane in any port. for loading and discharging the Mail Crew Li^ts To Union Office Joe Algina, Safety Director Another Labor Day: Make it Safe! Organized labor in the AFL-CIO helped to make the celebration of Labor Day last year one of the safest in the past ten years. The goal this time is to make the 1961 Labor Day weekend the safest and most enjoyable one we can. Every Seafarer and every union member has an important part in achieving this goal. This is the theme of the third annual Labor Day Safety Campaign. Labor's national holiday was never intended to be celebrated by smashing up cars on the streets and highways and killing and maiming hnndrpds of .Americans, It was never intended to result In sorrow and grief for hundreds of families from carelessness on the beaches ... at picnics ... or in small boats. Each Seafarer is urged to make this national effort his personal campaign—to see that neither he nor his wife and children get hurt during the coming Labor Day holiday. If you're ashore and maybe planning on doing some odd jobs around the house, take it easy. Working around the house sounds safe enough?^ if you exercise the same caution you should use on the job. It's a fact, however, that more people are killed by home accidents than at work. Almost one-half of all deaths in homes results from falls. When you're around the house, do a little checking. Are there any pails, toys, loose carpets on the stairways? What about your ladder? Is it in a safe condiiton? Have you got a rubber bath mat in your bath tub? Are there any dangerous medicines, tablets or chemicals lying around the house within easy reach of small children? If you're driving, whether on a long or short trip, remember you're on a long weekend, a holiday weekend. Everybody wants to get where he's going; try to get there with everybody in one piece. Most fatal accidents involving automobiles occur within 25 miles of home. That's something to think about when you start out on the road, .Start out early too—and take your time. Don't violate ordinary safe driving rules that you wouldn't think of breaking on any other day.. Above all, play it safe. Seafarers will be aboard ship for the holiday —and have the same responsibilities for their own safety and the safety of their shipments. Try to avoid accidents and carelessness on the holiday the same as you would ashore. 4- t 4" 4" Another safety training institute sponsored by the AFL-CIO's Stand­ ing Committee on Safety and Occupational Health was completed in Washington recently. Students from eight international unions and representatives from other labor groups, including the undersigned, attended these sessions. They are jointly planned by the AFL-CIO Committee with the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Standards, and are very useful in mapping out an overall safety program. These training courses were pioneered in large part by George Brown, secretary of the AFL-CIO safety committee until recently and now deputy director of the Bureau of Labor Standards. They are a practical demonstration of what labor is trying to do in the field of safety. After many years of cooperating in strictly management or Government programs, labor is moving out on its own by sponsoring training and safety programs for its members. 4" We've mentioned before some of the problems regarding the trans­ portation of radioactive materials aboard ship and the need to insure adequate protection and emergency provisions for the vessel and crew. Proper information and training can help us handle radiation hazards just as well as any other hazard related to seafaring. We are now preparing material for distribution to all SIU vessels which will give some basic information on how to handle radiation hazards. HIghwayp UIW To Negotiate Pact to the 226 carried by Sea Land's present trailerships. They will also operate with one traveling crane as compared to the two fore and aft traveling cranes on the converted C-2s. The split design of a T-2 tank­ er, with the house up forward and the engine roOm back aft makes It possible to concentrate all the load­ ing and unloading in the center area of the vessel. The conversion should be com­ pleted some time early in 1962, when the ships will enter the inter­ coastal trade. 'Switch' Ships Facing '50-50' Cargo Curbs WASHINGTON — Owners who are switching ships formerly under runaway flags to American-flag registry, or who are building, or rebuilding ships abroad to grab off Government-financed "50-50" car­ goes will have their way blocked if a new Federal bill (S. 1808) is passed at the end of the month. The measure, now getting quick Congressional action, will bar ships that have been built or rebuilt abroad, or ships re-registered under the American flag, from hauling government cargoes, for a period of three years after US documentation. Some Ships Exempted The bill doesn't apply to ship­ owners who have contracted to have- their ships rebuilt abroad If the ship was originally constructed in the United States, and if-they have notified the Maritime Admin­ istration. Vessels that have been documented under US registry on their first visit to a US port are also free of the three-year ban. The "50-50" statute was adopted by the Government to encourage the development of an Americanowned and American-built mer­ chant marine, manned by American seamen. It states that at least 50 percent of Government-financed cargoes must be carried in US flag vessels. More Ships Than 50-50 Cargoes Today there are more US flag vessels than their are "-50-50" car­ goes to be shipped. This hurts the shipping market and the seaman, and cuts construction of new unsubsidized ships for US flag reg­ istry. Recently many shipowners oper­ ating under foreign flags have transferred to the US flag for the purpose of qualifying for Govern­ ment-financed cargoes. Foreign shipping markets have been quiet, and so the reasoning has been that the ships could be run at a greater profit under US registry because of the "50-50" cargoes. These foreign ships, or the rebuilt ones, usually have a larger bulk freight capacity than the older American-built Libertys, Victorys' and C-types. They can therefore under bid and cause the lay-up of American built unsubsidized ships. The bill was submitted by Sen­ ator Bartlett (Dem-Alaska). It will probably be passed by the end of the month. Frank ZawtskI (left) and Rocco Longo work on trailer axle at Highway Trailer Industries, Newark, NJ. Contract talks at plant will follow recent UIW election victory. Philly Area Reports Organizing Activity PHILADELPHIA-^Two area plants—with a total poten­ tial of some 300 jobs—are prime targets for United Industrial Workers organizers, who are in the midst of an intensive campaign, reports Steve Car-"^ dullo, UIW national director. called for a stepped-up organiz­ ing drive in the ranks of indus­ The two firms are Seico trial workers who are presently Boat Building, Toms River, NJ, and Airoil Burner Co., Inc., Phila­ delphia. Seico currently employs around 100 men but expects to add at least another 150 to its payroll due to peak orders for its primjfry products—pleasure boats. Airoil, which manufactures pil burners, gas burners and furnace equipment fqr commercial plants and homes, currently employs 34 production workers. Union's Goal Cardullo also emphasized the fact that the UIW's present organ­ izational goal is about 5,000 new members. This, he noted, should be attained by next December. The UIW also has extremely heavy organizing activity under­ way in the Trenton, NJ, area, where there are a great number of non-union industrial outfits. For this reason, a UIW branch office will be established in that city so that the growing ranks of UIW members will receive speedier servicing from the Union. At pres­ ent, the contracted shops in the area are being serviced out of Philadelphia, which is seme 40 miles away. The energetic UIW organizing activity in the Philadelphia area, as well as elsewhere in the Union's jurisdiction, reflects the decision of the UIW's convention earlier this year. The convention UIW Meetings BALTIMORE — Wednesday, Sep­ tember 6, at 7:30 P.M., 1216 E. Balti­ more St. NEW YORK—Tuesday, September 8, at 0 P.M., UIW Hall, 675 Fourth Ave., B"klyn. PHIL.4USLPHIA — Tuesday, Sep­ tember B. at 7:30 P.M., UIW Hall. 3604 S: 4th SUcet. without union reprcscntationi or who are not represented by a legitimate AFL-CIO union. Aug. Benefit At $8,521 NEW YORK—During the first half of August, the United Indus­ trial Workers Plan paid 74 claims to UIW members or their families for a total of $8,521.99. In the pre­ vious full month, 93 claims amount­ ing to $9,273.15 were paid out. According to the Welfare Plan office, the fact that so many claims were handled during the first half of the month indicates that UIW members are becoming more aware of the benefits to which they are entitled under the Welfare Plan. The Plan office said that it was contacted by numerous shop stew­ ards during the month who were making inquiries or processing claims for members. In addition, the Union's suc­ cesses in the organizing arena have added to the numbers of workers receiving UIW Welfare Plan cov-. erage. The highest benefit during Aug­ ust went to Roger McCaslin, of Wilson Marine Lines. Brother Mc­ Caslin received a total of $1,141 for disability benefits and hospital care. Other benefits totaling $200 or better went to: Catherine Lane, V. J. Spellman Co., $698.98; Robert Stamm, Mallard Mfg. Corp., $437.25; Joseph Kleinwichs, Schaevitz Engineering, $274, and Willie Nash, Airmaster Corp., $222.30. �AvrntKim SEAFARERS fagg BleMo LOG 'Maybe Now They'll Let Us In..,' Rajr Mnrdock, Director JAPANESE MARITIME EXPANSION—A recent shipping white paper by the Transportation Ministry of Japan expressed the hope that Japan would enlarge her fleet in a bid for a larger share of revenue. The Ministry indicated that this move was necessary to curtail the outflow of foreign currencies. In 1960, Japan's 683 seagoing vessels hauled 52,540,000 tons of goods to earn $530 million in both domestic and foreign currencies. The Japanese, however, spent $300 millioti paying foreign vessels to carry a sharply-increasing amount of trade. The Ministry of Transportation feels that these payments could have been averted had Japan possessed a larger merchant fleet. A week following the Ministry of Transportation's announce­ ment, the Mitsubishi Shipping Company, one of Japan's leading maritime transport companies, an­ nounced that it will launch the first -of four high-speed freighters this fall that will serve the New York run. The HAMPTON MARU, the first of the high-speed cargo vessels, will be completed October 18. The three sister vessels, all constructed by the Mitsubishi Shipbuildihg Company, will be launched between 1962 and 1964. The HAMPTON MARU has a maximum speed of 20.5 knots, and an average cruising speed of 18.3 knots. It is estimated that Japanese shipping concerns will have about 50 high-speed cargo vessels on the New York run by 1964. 4^ 4, 4> FREE PORT—Tangier will again become a free port starting January 1, 1962. King Hassan,.the Moroccan monarch, announced recently that Tangier will inaugurate a construction program to extend port fa­ cilities at a cost of 10 million francs, or about $2 million. Since losing its status as an international free zone on April 19 of last year, Tangier has suffered economically. The plan proposed by the Moroccan monarch is expected to bring new iife to the port city. Under the plan, monetary exchanges inside the free port will be free from restriction, modern shipyards will be built, and new plans to industrialize the area will be carried out. * The reorganization of the maritime agen­ cies, which had been requested by President Kennedy and approved by Congress, is now imderway. The details of the administrative changes involved are not of great concern to seamen, but what is of Importance to them Is the fact that new management is taking charge of the subsidy program. The American Merchant Marine Institute had strongly opposed the maritime reorganiration for one obvious reason: The compa­ nies which control the Institute, the major subsidized operators, wanted no change in the status quo. They knew what they had— a cozy arrangement in which all of the Gov­ ernment's financial aid Was channeled to a lew selected operators. Naturally, they weren't interested in upsetting this arrange­ ment. Now, these companies will have to contend with a new structure and new people. The basic change involved gives the Secretary of Commerce authority over the subsidy program, taking it put of the hands of the relatively autonomous Federal Maritime Board. Clearly this means that the Adminis­ tration is going to play- a much moref direct and significant policy role in the subsidy program than has been the practice in the past. , The new management —the Secretary of Commerce—is undoubtedly going to take a close look at the operations of the program , with a view toward making it more effective. It has been the position of the unions in the National Committee for Maritime Bargaining that the subsidy program to date has not be^n effective in maintaining a strong Amer- ^ lean merchant,marine. The NCMB has also maintained that the ineffectiveness of the^ subsidy program has bfeeri due, in large part, to the fact that the benefits have been lim­ ited to a narrow area of the industry, while other segments of the industry, including the bulk trades, have been left to wither away. Seamen's employment has suffered accord-* ingly. Obviously, the kind of decisions that would involve fundamental alteration in the sub­ sidy program and overhauling of Govern­ ment aid generally, would have to be made at the top level and would have to be con­ curred in by Congress. At least now, Ameri­ can seamen, who depend on the industry for their livelihood, and the American ship op­ erator, will have assurance ihat xheir prob­ lems will be dealt with at the Cabinet level by a Cabinet officer responsible directly to the President. Changes are in the offing and the maritime unions of the NCMB are de­ termined to fight for changes which will be for the betterment of the entire industry and the seamen in its employ. t 4. t Houston Next The program to provide Seafarers with mod­ ern halls in all major ports has taken another step forward with the purchase of property in the port of Houston. The need for new facilities in Houston has been recognized for some time. Anybody looking at the registration and shipping figures for the port can see that activity out of the North Texas Gulf area has been steadily increasing. More and more men have been passing through the port, strain­ ing the facilities of the present hall to the bursting point. A good part of the rise in Houston activity involves the shipment of wheat and cotton overseas under the farm surplus program, which looks like it will continue for some time. The new facilities at Houston will as­ sure that Seafarers using the port wijl have & building available to them which will be ample to meet their needs. ' 4 TITLE XI INSURANCE CONTRACTS—MA has announced that under Title XI oT the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, approxi­ mately $468 million in Government mortgage kisurance and commit­ ments to insure mortgages is now in effect. An additional $12T million in mortgage loan insurance on 29 deep and 72 shallow-draft vessels is also pending before the Administration. This makes a total of ap­ proximately $595 million in effect or pending on projects involving 164 vessels. Under Title XI, MA is authorized, to insure mortgages up to 87.5 percent of the actual cost of the construction or recon­ struction of a ship that is designed to be not less than 3,500 gross tons measurement and capable of a sustained speed of 14 knots. On smaller vessels, and on vessels constructed or reconstructed with con­ struction subsidy, MA is authorized to insure loans and mortgages to the extent of 75 percent of actual cost of construction or reconstruction. 4 4 4 LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP—The Senate has confirmed the nomina­ tion of Rear Admiral John Harllee to be a member of the FMB. Admiral Ilarliee will be appoiiitud to a four-year term which will expire June30, 1965 . . . The House Merchant Marine Committee has ordered S. 881 to be reported favorably to the House. The bill permits documentation of vessels sold or transferred abroad . . . The Senate Commerce Com­ mittee has ordered S. 1808 favorably reported. The measure seeks to encourage the construction and maintenance of American-flag vessels built in American shipyards. It provides for exclusion from participa­ tion in the Cargo Preference Act (50-50) of all vessesi which after en­ actment of the bill are built, or documented abroad until such vessels have been documented under US laws for three years . . . S. 2187, a bill to implement the provisions of the International Convention for the ably reported to the Senate by the SCC. A similar bill, H.R, 8152, has been ordered favorably reported to the House by HMM . , . Hearings are currently being held before the SCC on H.R, 6775, the dual-rate bill. The objections of American-flag and foreign-flag steamship lines to the proposed legislation have been formalized in the nature of ammendments following the recommendation of Senator Engle (Dem.), California, Two bills, S. 2313 and S. 2314, the first seeking to unify apportion­ ment of liability in cases of collision between vessels, and related casualties, and the second designed to lin>it the liability of shipowners, were introduced in the Senate by Senator Magnuson (Dem.), Wash­ ington , . . Spokesmen for the American Steamship Industry have asked Congress to approve HR 6971. The purpose of the measure is to permit the owners from whom vessels were acquired under Section 802 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to reacquire the same or sub­ stitute vessels from the Government upon release from Government service at substantially the same basis as the ships were taken by the United States, plus an additional allowance for war service depreciation computed at the rate of three percent per annum. Representative Sibal (Rep,), Connecticut, has introduced a bill which would direct the Secretary of Commerce to initiate steps leading to a redefinition of a national transportation policy. The measure, HR 8364, was referred to the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce . . . Under the terms of S. 1983, the proposed Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the transportation between foreign countries of goods purchased with foreign currencies acquired under the bill and under Public Law 480, is exempt from the 50-50 shipping require­ ment, Section 603 of the bill, entitled Shipping on United States Vessels, provides that: "Ocean transportation between foreign coun­ tries of commodities and defense articles purchased with foreign cur­ rencies made available or derived from funds made available under tliis Act or the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, as amended, and transfers of fresh fruit and products thereof under this Act, shall not be governed by the provisions of Section 901 (b) of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, as amended, or any other law relating to tlie ocean transportation of commodities on United States flag vessels." •ir; �ja:wffi»sv«T«tv;.>;^?:ir'.; -i •i--,T'K.H'/;'..-^.-v... ,j j.,<y • SKAWAnEKS LOG m -•. V 1- • .1 I » ) 1 AmsmA, INt -v:v Seafarers On The Job Aboard SlU Vesse/s Bosillo Estrella, FWT on the Prances, Bull Line C-2, was working on an air injecter valve when photog came along. . Checking stores list for the Robin Gray (Robin) is SlU Food Plan representative Leon Hoii (left) and Tex Goodhlon, chief steward. Menu-planning is on the mind of Roy SedowskI, chief steward on Robin Hood (Robin), shown working ijp day's meal listing. Som Gronde, wiper on the Hood, talks with en. jine room via ship's rphona from main deck, were being pumped aboard at the time. �SEAFARERS LOC How many boxes of cereal, cans of peas, pounds of bacon does if fake fo feed a crew? Fronc*!* ifeward Corloi Dia is figuring it out. Fag* TUrhtm If was lunchfime aboard the Frances and chief cook Frank Antonetti as well as crew messman Jose Ross ore busy in the galley getting the orders out fo unlicensed crewmembers. Good appetites were keeping Steward Diaz (pnoto left] busy on stores lists. i\ i Ship's delegates get a crack at coffeetime too. This one Is Richard Voughon, OS, who handles Robin Hood crew beefs. Happy to be aboard a brand new ship, steward department members aboard the Del Rio (Mississippi) were all spruced up for the maiden voyage. They are (left to right) Pot Gorzo, chief steward Woody Perkins ^nd J. A. Werseiowich. Remember the snows of last winter? Unidentified deck gang crewmembers aboard the Robin Groy are shown in process of securing the gangway after the vessel docked at its Brooklyn pier. Photo was taken before sunshine melted hugs accumulation of sneW from winter storms. Crew pantryman Julio Nopoieonis performs a daily chore as he scrubs a load of dishes aboard the Robin Hood. �i ,rM» Pearteee 8EAPARER5 ZaC lAtfKWlrlMl -\ If h• Seafmvrs' Cash Hospital Benefits Top $ 2 Million BiEW YORK—Launched modestly 11 years ago, the inhospital benefit for Seafarers has now topped the $2-millionmark in cash payments. This represents one dollar of every five paid in cash benefits by^ to $3 per day last year to avoid the Welfare Plan to date. losses in benefits due to sjplit Now pegged at $3 daily, on October 1. 1961, the regular bene­ fit rate will jump to $56 weekly to cover the first 39 weeks of hospitaliTiation. The increased amount for hospitalized Seafarers is part of the new accident and sickness benefit program just negotiated by the Union. The benefit amount will revert to $3 per day In the event hospitalization exceeds 39 weeks. Still retained is the unique fea­ ture of the SIU Welfare Plan which assures Seafarers hospital benefits for an unlimited time, a key provision in eases of serious, chronic illness. Started as one of the two basic benefits of the Plan back in July, 1950, the in-hospital benefit pro­ gram originally provided $7 weekly. (The death benefit, now $4,000, was $500.) This became $10 weekly in May, 1951, and $15 a week that November. The $21 weekly figure was instituted May, 1955, when the family benefit pro­ gram began. The rate was changed weeks. Under the sickness and accident prograni beginning this October, eligible Seafarers will qualify for $56 weekly whether they require hospitalization or outpatient treat­ ment for an illness or injury. Out­ patient benefits will be limited to 39 weeks and will not apply to men on maintenance and cure. Bring Discharges For PHS Service Seafarers seeking medical care at the USPHS facilities at Staten Island or Hudson and Jay Streets, Manhattan, ..can insure better servico by presenting properly - completed Masters' Certificates or dischar^s show­ ing 60 days of seatime. An ap­ pointment system has also been instituted to help avoid long waiting periods and to assure the chances of being seen on a particular day. Call, write, wire or radio ahead for an'appoint­ ment and, when necessary to cancel, do so in advance. The phones are: Hudson & Jay Out­ patient Clinic, BArclay 7-6150; Staten Island Hospital, Gibral­ tar 7-3010, ext. 415 or 416. Receives SIU Hospital Benefit Vacation Rise Is 6fh Since 1952 $$ NEW YORK—The SlU vacation pay increase for continuous serv­ ice, effective this coming October 1, will mark the sixth major cash boost in Seafarers' Vacation Plan benefits since 1952. The original rate of vacation benefits was $140 per year. Liberalization of the vacation program will enable a Seafarer who spends a full year on the same vessel to collect benefits of $800 a year if he pays off the ship. Any time in addition to the year's serv­ ice will be pro-rated at the $800 rate. The new continuous service benefit will not affect the existing $400 annual vacation schedule cov­ ering service on several vessels or with more than one company.. This amount remains the same. Seafarers who receive the con­ tinuous service benefits of $800 cannot ship out again for 60 days from the date of payoff, except in cases where a vessel may otherwies sail short-handed. However, they may register immediately after the payoff. SIU men who prefer to remain aboard the same vessel longer than a year have the option of waiving the extra $400 and will collect the regular $400 benefit. Under rules being set up for the continuous service benefit, temporary layoffs of ten da.vs or less, in accord with the shipping rules provided by the SIU contract, will not constitute a break in continuous service. K'^ow!. rotHBuJS H. Trulock, oiler, receives week!) hospital benefit from welfare reps Tom Gould (at right) ana John Dwyer, at Staten Island USPHS Hospital. Joseph Volplaii, Social Security Director New Benefits: Frosting On The Cake There Is oonsiderable Interest among Seafarers these days in the new Welfare and Vacation Plan benefits set to go into effect on Oc­ tober 1. They all represent significant gains from the recent contract negotiations, and will round out the well-charted program of benefits for Seafarers and their families which began so modestly in 1950. It is no secret, of course, that improvements in so-called "fringe bene­ fits", apart from direct wages, continues to be the trend throughout the labor movement. The most welcome gain, from all accounts, appears to be the estab­ lishment of a funded pension plan for Seafarers which guarantees benefits of $150 upon retirement at age 65. This has been a longsought goal under the overall SIU Welfare program, as the UnIoh~"and the general membership has advanced in age over the years. Now, with the accumulation of 15 years of seatime (5,475 days), a $150 monthly pension becomes a matter of routine at the age of 85. At the same time, the special disability benefit program will continue, to assure the same $150 monthly payment- upon proof of permanent disability at any age. The seatime requirement in this instance is unchanged at 12 years (4,380 days). With US Social Security Benefits, as they apply in each case, SIU pensioners today have a fairly com­ fortable cushion for their future security. US benefits apply at age 50, in the case of disability, and now start (at reduced rates) begin­ ning at age 62 for regular retirement. Together, these pension features can be expected to cover the ex­ panding needs of SIU oldtimers for years to come. No small achievement either is the start of a sickness and accident benefit program providing $56 weekly for a period of up to 39 weeks. This improvement means a considerable rise in the basic in-hospital benefit for Seafarers besides plugging a long-standing gap in the wel­ fare program. Now, Seafarers who become ill or injured while not employed on" a vessel and who previously would not have been eligiblo for any type of ca.sh benefit during a period of outpatient treatment, qualify for the $56 a week for up to 39 weeks. After October 1, those who go into the hospital have the $56 to fall back on for 39 weeks and then. If longer hospitalization is necessary, qualify for the existing $3 daily hospital benefit for as long as they may be laid up. ' Improvements In SIU vacation pay also provide for major change in setting up a continuous service benefit amounting to better than two months base wages for most ratings. Those who take advantage of this new benefit by accumulating at least a full year's time on one vessel can collect $800 if they pay off and do not ihlp again for 80 days. Any time over "a year will be pro-rated at the $800 rate also. In addition, a Seafarer can remain on a vessel for more than a year, -as long as he likes, merely by waiving the extra $400. Those who do not wish to stay on one ship for a full year also still qualify for vaca­ tion benefits of $400 annually Just as before. There's ample choice hero of Jobs as well as vacation benefits for every man. (Comments ond suggestlona ore invited by the Department and can be submitted to this column, care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) 10 More SIU Pensioners Approved NEW YORK—The third lady Seafarer to qualify, plus nine other veteran SIU seamen are now receiving weekly SIU disability-pensions following trustee approval of their benefit applications. The number of applicants approved so far this year totals 31, boosting the roster of active pensioners to a record high of 215. Sister Trilby G. Safford, 61,1 former .stewardess on the Al­ 'A steward department veteran with the SIU since 1951, coa Corsair, joins M. Laurence shipping Brother Curry last sailed on the Chopin and Edna T. Johanson, who have been on the disabled list since 1958 and 1959, respectively. Others just approved for the $35 weekly benefit are : James E. Curry, 73; Fred A. Delapenha, 68, a veteran of the American Coal beef; Ricardo Garciaa 62; August Jensen, 61; Mai Curry Robin Kirk-in 1960. He sailed with Ore Line for many years out of his home port of Baltimore and currently resides there with his wife, Carrie. Heart disease has beached him for good. Sailing US ships since 1918, Brother Delapenha readily earned a berth on the Liberty ship Thomas Paine during the 1957 American Coal beef. His SIU time goes back to 1942 in the steward department. He had to call it quits in Novem- McAlister Mondesire ber, after a voyage on the Steel Designer, due to generalized ar­ teriosclerosis and diabetes. Ho and his wife, Ella, live in New York City.. Delapenha McAlister, 71; Favras J. Mondesire, 67; Falemino Palume, 65; Mariano B. Polpuiiu, 65, and Donald D. Whittaker, 69. Gdrcki Jeii$ea Pdiwil* Polpollo Safford Whittaker The only black gang representa­ tive in the group. Brother Garcia has been sidelined by a heart con­ dition after shipping SIU since 183&. He last sailed on the Massmar in May. He and his wife, Juana, are residents of Newark, NJ. With 25 years of foreign-flag sailing plus SIU seatime since 1943 behind him. Brother Jensen is now permanently unfit for duty due to a bronchopneumonia condition. He and his wife, Marie, live in Hunt­ ington, NY. Jensen's last ship was • (Continued on page 16) �FMT* wtete UtEA^AREnS tOG Congress Votes 3 More Years Of Farm Surplus Shipments ^ Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director Food Pofsonins Is Year-Round Hazard There are certain ailments which are associated with summertime. One of them is food poisoning. While outbreaks are more prevalent during the summer, this can be a year-round problem aboard merchant ships which may be in and out of sub-tropical or tropical waters any time of the' year. Nor is moderate weather a guarantee against such outbreaks. Food poisoning can take many forms. At its mildest, it is an un­ pleasant and unnecessary nuisance. More severe cases can lead to prolonged hospitalization or can even be fatal. Careless Food Handling At Fault It's been clearly established by the medical men that most instances of food poisoning are the product of careless, unsanitary food handling. (We're not talking about special circumstances such as poisonous mush­ rooms, or botulism which is the result of improper canning or pre­ serving of food.) The difference made by warm weather is simply that the warmer the surroundings, the faster the bacteria multiply. Refrigeration is one important weapon which can help prevent food poisoning. Refrigeration won't kill the disease-bearng germs but it will keep them inactive. Consequently, it is most important to re­ frigerate certain foods when they are not actually being served. Salads Very Susceptible Particular care should be taken with respect to any food containing milk, cream, mayonnaise or other dressings, or any salads using cold eggs or cold meats, or desserts and pastries, especially with a custard or cream filling. The bacteria will breed very rapidly in these foods If they are left standing in a warm messroom or galley. Mayonnaise seems to be especially susceptible. If you ever read news stories about food poisoning, in most instances they seem to be traced to such items as chicken salad, tuna salad or potato salad prepared with mayonnaise. These foods should not be put out on the table until meal service begins. Heated foods can also be carriers of food poisoning, especially if they have just been warmed up and the heat has not been high enough to destroy the bacteria. Warm gravies, for instance, can do the dam­ age if they have not been brought to a boil. The SIU Food Plan's program of cooking and serving to order does much to minimize this kind of problem. Under the old system, where a roast was cut up in advance of a meal and left standing out in a gravy, the possibility of food poisoning was far greater. Even if the foods have been properly refrigerated, and not left stand­ ing around, they can still become carriers of food poisoning if the coQk or messman who handles them has not been careful to keep his hands plean, of if he has a cold or skin infection. Once the food has been removed from the refrigerator and exposed to dirt or cold germs, the bacteria which cause food infection receive large-scale reinforcements. They can multiply to the point of causing serious illness. The daiigcFs of food poisoiHiif aboard ship are multiplied by the close and crowded confines of ships' galleys and messrooms, by the relative lack of ventilation as compared to shoreside facilities and by the greater exposure to heat. Consequently, steward department men •board ship should exercise great care as to prompt refrigeration of food, personal cleanliness and cleanliness in the galiey to avoid out­ breaks. WASHINGTON—American ships and seamen were assured three years' additional em­ ployment in the bulk cargo trades as the result of the renewal of farm surplus legislation by Congress. This is the first time the surplus shipments have been authorized for a longterm period. The act, which "cleared both In some instances, depending on ing a serious dent in the US food Houses of Congress on August the individual circumstances and stockpile. 3 and was subsequently signed by President Kennedy, authorizes the shipment of 4.5 billion in surplus comm.odities to needy nations such as India, South Vietnam, Pakistan, Korea, Turkey, and Egypt. Since the shipment of farm surplus^ cargoes which are actually gifts of the US taxpayer to the nations involved—are covered by the "50-50" cargo preference act, it means that US ships wiil be as­ sured of sizable cargo offerings for the three year period. regulations involved, US ships will carry 100 percent of specific cargo allotments. The farm surplus program, which is designed to reduce US farm surplus stockpiles, and to assist food-short nations, was orig­ inally scheduled on the basis of $750 million worth of cargo an­ nually. The act has been renewed several years running, and the amount of surplus donated to for­ eign nations has been doubled to $1.5 billion annually without mak- The last three Textile Workers union's executive board has for­ Union of America officials jailed bidden members, who work as film for "conspiracy" to blow up a cameramen, laboratory technicians, struck mill in North Carolina were editors or in other related crafts paroled earlier this month. The from striking or assisting another three, Boyd E. Payton, Lawrence union's strike without expressed Gore and Charles Auslander, had permission from the international served the legal minimum sentence president who, in turn, must have and Gov. Terry Sanford (Dem.) prior approval of the executive ordered a three-year reduction in board. their term, making them eligible 4" 4* for parole. Requests for executive The National Labor Relations clemency had come from business, .Board has struck down the effec­ labor"^ Government and civic lead­ tiveness of "super-seniority" prom-, ers after the star witness against ises made to strikebreakers. The the union officials, a state under­ Board, in a case between the In­ cover informer, was involved in a ternational Union of Electrical Virginia gun charge. Workers and an Erie, Pa., company t t 4 ruled that it was an unfair labor An unusual picketline was used practice to arbitrarily award 20by the American Guild of Variety years "seniority" to strikebreakers, Artists in an attempt to organize or strikers who return during the Bourbon Street strip joints in New strike and then to apply this "seni­ Orleans' famous French Quarter. ority" in determining labor layoffs. The pickets were led by two im­ "Super-seniority effectively divides pressively-shaped strippers and the the strikers against themselves," lines will continue until all strip tlie Board said and sets up two clubs are unionized. Public (male) groups, "those who stayed with the sympathy Is on the side of the union to the end and lost their pickets. seniority and those who returned before the end of the strike and S* 4" 3^ The International Association of thereby gained extra seniority." Theatrical Stage Employees has t 4. 4> laid down a policy which safeguards In spite of previous decisions (Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can against strikes by union members against its anti-labor policy. Sears at US missile-launching sites. The ^e submitted to this column, care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Roebuck & Co. has continued its anti-union activities with the re­ sult that Department Store Local 1207 of the Retail Clerks Union has filed charges against Sears for unfair labor practices with the National Labor Relations Board. The company, according to the charges, agreed to union security verbally but refused to put it in writing, failed to put agreements on sales commis.sions in writing, attempted to bypass normal griev­ ance precedures and refused to meet with union representatives. The company's previous actions have resulted in a union-sponsored "Don't Buy Sears" campaign which it is continuing. Prize-Winner Samples Reamer's Cookery 4^ 4^ 4^ Winner of a 16-day cruiie to the Caribbean, MIs< Rosalva Rosas of Brownsville, Texas (left) samples the fare being offered by Seafarer f, J. Lineh, saloon MM. Looking on is Miss Rosas' traveling companion, Miss Gloria Perez. Miss Rosas won the free trip in an essay contest on the US merchont morine, and soiled on the Alcoa Roomer. Employees illegally discarged or laid off received back pay of $1.7 million in fiscal 1961, the National Labor Relations Board reported on reviewing the unfair labor prac­ tices cases it handled during June, 1960, to June, 1961. This sum was up 20 percent over fiscal 1960. The board also reported the following in its review: The number of work­ ers offered reinstatement after il­ legal discharge was nearly double, and of this total 67 percent ac­ cepted reinstatement. The total number of eases handled increased slightly, but was below the all time record set In fiscal 1959. The agen­ cy cut down the time of litigation, enabling it to handle more cases. The three-year extension, while setting a $4.5 billion ceiling would authorize as much as $2i/i billion •worth of shipments in a single year. The US has recently been con­ cluding long-term agreements with such countries as India and Pakis­ tan for shipment of essential food­ stuffs. Consequently, the prior year-to-year renewal of the act was modified to cover these longterm commitments. Since ship operators now hav» assurance of such cargo shipments for the next three years, they are expected to accelerate conversion of vessels into bulk carriers for the surplus trade. Movie Union's Pact Would Expand Jobs NEW YORK—Member unione of the International Association of Theatrical Trades Employees have agreed to new contract terms which will increase job opportunities for motion picture technicians. The agreement, which is de­ signed to expand the motion pic­ ture industry here, bypassed wage increases and made other changes in contract terms which would encourage producers to make more films in New York. In addition to the increased job opportunities involved, the motion picture unions won a contract pro­ vision giving them a 16 2/3 per­ cent share in the producer's gross profit on each of the films in­ volved. An immediate result of the new agreement will be the production of five low-budget films in the metropolitan area, with consequent employment for directors, pho­ tographers, wardrobe attendants, film editors and other crafts. A major reason for the contract agreement was the eompetition being offered by low-cost Europsan film makers. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly once a month on doys indlcoted by the SIU Con­ stitution, ot 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seoforers ore ex­ pected to ottend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegrom (be sure to include registrotion num­ ber). The next SIU meet­ ings will be: New York Philodelphio Boltimore Detroit Houston New Orleons Mobile Sept. 5 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 8 Sept. n Sept. 12 Sept. 13 �Labor Book Cites LOG Runaway, Clinic Stories Four selections from the SEAFARERS LOG are included In an anthology of articles taken from labor publications en­ titled "Labor's Story," a new book published recently. Compiled by the editors of* three union newspapers, the Retirement part of the same sec­ book tells "labor's story as re­ tion. Notify Woifaro Of Changoo The SIU Welfare Services De­ partment reports that it has had difficulty locating seamen's families because the seamen's enrollment or beneficiary cards have not been kept up te date. Some death benefit payments have been delayed for some time until the Seafarer's bene­ ficiaries could be located. To avoid delays in payments of wel­ fare benefits. Seafarers are ad­ vised to notify the Union im­ mediately of any changes In ad­ dress, changes in the names of beneficiaries or additional de­ pendents by filling out new en­ rollment and beneficiary cards. The anthology, which contains ported by the American Labor some 305 news stories, articles, Press." The anthology gives prominent editorials and features from 85 treatment to the runaway problem leading trade union publications, facing unions when ships or com­ was published by the Community panies start runaway operations in Publishers, 43 Franklin Ave., Glen foreign countries or relocate in Cove, New York and costs $5.50. non-union southern areas. An article from the July 1, 1960, LOG highlights the problem of runaway ship operators. In the article—entitled "We Treat The Natives Well!"— the LOG said that a "glossy, expensive booklet" put out by a public relations front for runaway ship operators tries to convey a picture "of a benevo­ lent, smiling shipowner dispensing the benefits of food, clothing and shelter to the 'starving natives out of the bush'." But these operators, the LOG points out, "will go to any extreme to keep their seamen from being contracted by US unions," because The following fa the latest available list of Seafarers in the hospitals "if these seamen got the idea they around the country: were entitled to American wages, Norman Lightell USPHS HOSPITAL Tobias Thompson 'morale' would take a nose-dive BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Ethel Messonnler Frank Travis Robert Montcalm R. Trlppe particularly in cases where ships William Brewar David Nelaon Eddie A. Patlngo Aimer S. Vickers Clymer Domingo Orblgoso are manned by Asian seamen who Russell Roland Reed Harold Westpball Jose DaCosta William Pussinsky Charles Simpklni Sidney White •sign articles of agreement pre­ Andrew Flaherty Vincent San Juan Murray Smith Roland WUcos Chester H. Green Fennick Sawyer scribed by their government'." Lorenzo Strip* Dewey York" Lawrence Haibrook John Schock Percy Thompson Anthony Zanca Other articles excerpted from Henry Karpowlcz Carmine Tufaro USPHS HOSPITAL John Webb the LOG include the Digest of Dee Kimbrell STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Bruca Webb Ship Meetings, July 1, 1960, in the Frank Nappl Victor Alcaraz Fleming Higgason tlSPHS HOSPITAL Victor Almojera Eirio Joseph section on Trade Unions in Action; GALVESTON, TEXAS Faustino Ayson Charles Kinnk* the October 23, 1959 article on Robert Bujan William Odum K. Bincminis Leonard Kropp Gomaire Bioeman Thomas Lauer "SIU Clinics Winning TB Fight" Ernest A. Daniela K. W. Olson Ralph Palmer Jesus F. Garza Robert Brennan Mai McAlister In the Health and Medicine por­ Daniel Hutto Benjamin Rucker William Cameron Herman Meyer James M. RelHy Daniel Cerment G. SUkalopoulos tion of the Serving the Family and John T. Hanson Dixon R. Stroup Juan CoUazo Pat H. Jones Alex Padu Community section and Sidney Bernard Kaminsky Raybon Threatt Herbert CoUlns Eugene Plalm Louis Colon C. Reyes Margolius' "Your Dollar's Worth" Archie Milne Wm. J. Connolly Isaac Romero USPHS HOSPITAL column of June- 3. 1960, in the Troy Cousins M. Ronda SEAFARERS IN DRYDOCK 10 Seafarers Get Pensions (Continued from page 14) the Seatrain Georgia as AB cardeckman in November. Brother McAllister also got a permanent "not fit for duty" as a result of a chronic bronchial ail­ ment and last sailed a year ago aboard the Kenmar. He's an SIU steward department oldtimer with service since 1939. He and his wife, Helen, make their home in Philadelphia. One of the early members of the SIU in 1938, Brother Mondesire is another steward department vet­ eran idled by heart disease. His last ship was the Santa Venetia in March. He's a resident of New Orleans. Similarly disabled by a heart condition. Brother Palume has shipped on deck since 1942 and made his last trip in March on the Yaka. He lives in Brooklyn. Another member of the deck gang, Polpello made his final voy­ age aboard the Del Santos a year ago. He's been beached by general­ ized arteriosclerosis and heart dis­ ease and now lives in New Orleans. He began shipping SIU in 1942. Sister Safford began shipping as an SIU stewardess during 1946 and sailed steadily until the Corsair laid up last fall. Slie's disabled by a heart condition and lives at South Slldell, La., near New Orleans. A resident of New York City With his wife, Mary, Brother Whittaker shipped SIU with Calmar practically straight through from 1951 while he had to quit as messman on the Texraar in 1959. A heart ailment has beached him for good. mi SEAFARERS £0« Ac* SiztMB NEW ORLEANS, LA. Sidney Anderson Dennis Qomez Goiee Andrews Luis E. Guadamus Felipe Basalda Wade B. HarreU Thomas Blackledge Leon Jordon Herman A. Carson Ben Kaszuba Ciiurics Cooper Edward Hnapp Philip Cordinala Leo Lang Thomas Dailey Theodora Lee John P. Doyle Tineiman J. Le* Joseph Fltzpatrlck Clyde Leggett Welfare, Vacation Offices Moved Seafarers are urged to note a change of address for the SIU Welfare and Vacation plans. The two Plans, were shifted to 17 Battery Place, New York 4. The move pro­ vided more space for the ex­ panding services of the two benefit programs, which have paid out combined cash benefits of over $25 million to Seafarers and their families. The new telephone number is WHitehall 3-5950. SIU Blood Bank Inventory New York-June, 1961 Pints Contributed .... 62 Pints Rejected S Pints Credited 28V& (Under a standard arrangment with the Brooklyn Donor Center Inc., 50% is alloted for service, processing and storage.) Previous Balance 82 llOV^ Pints Used 89 Balance On Hand July 1, 1961 71V4 Geui'ge Crabtre* Raymond Ruppert George Djian Jose Saavedra Jerry Donovan Aaron Sasser Pedro Esteban A. Sato Angeio Favazza Oscar Smith Paul R. Foy Harold Spicer ¥/. A. GUI 'i'eircU SiaRuiii EsteU Godfrey M. H. Truiock Bjork Granberg Frank Viilacort* William Guether George Waas James B. Harris David RusseU Fred Harvey USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Charles Conahan David Proffitt H. Gawkoski Andrew Smith John H. Murray Edward Violietto Gittis Lightfoot JERSEY CITY HOSPITAL JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY Chester Gawrych LONG BEACH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LONG BEACH, CALIF. R. H. Bunce, Jr. HARBOR GENERAL HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Eric R. W. Dahl USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. F. A- Cueliar George B. Littl* Adolf Heinsaar Henry D. McRori* Cecil C. Hughes Chas. Neukirchner L. Knickebocker Milton R. Reeves B. Kosmaczewskl Eugene W. Bent Harry Lowther W. W. Worthlngton USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Peter King Stephen Scevlolur USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA C. Rollins TRIBORO HOSPITAL JAMAICA. LI, NEW YORK James Russell PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LA. Frank Martin US SOLDIERS- HOME WASHINGTON. DC WUliam Thomson VA HOSPITAL KERRVILLE, TEXAS WUlard T. CahiU VA HOSPITAL TEMPLE, TEXAS WUUam E. Nelson USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS J. R. Alsobrook Max Olson Benjamin Deibler Herbert Young Thomas Lehay Davis Danoa VA HOSPITAL WEST HAVEN, CONN. John J. Driscoll Henry E. Smith SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Henning Bjork Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez . USPHS HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS Thomas Manion USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VIRGINIA Wesley Chadwick Tamladge Johnson F. C. Damian S. H. Nicholson William Grimes Henri Robin. Jr. Crews Pack Food Beefs In Dry Ice HOUSTON—Food beefs on two ships here were speedily settled to the satisfaction of the crews, thanks to the SIU Food Plan, the US malls apd dry ice. The two ships the Penn Exfdorer (Penntrans) and the Overseas Joyce (Ocean,Carriers) were stored with "bacon" by a local chandler, which, upon examination, looked more like sliced fatback than any­ thing else. Since both vessels were scheduled to go offshore, the crews figured that the best way to get fast action was to airmail the bacoa to the SIU Food Plan in headquar­ ters. The bacon, such as it was, ar­ rived in good condition. Food Plan representatives immediately got in touch with the home offices of the. two steamship companies involved and arrangements were made to replace the inferior bacon with a better grade, something fit to go with breakfast eggs. Physical Exams—All SIU Clinics Month Of Juno, 1961 Port Seaman Baltimore rrs:r«. .xvfsss 120 Houston * f txx 58 Mobile .. t. .rrtyc*'*«s 77 Now Orleans ..TTSTTSS 216 Newf York ........., 873 TOTAL 844 Wives Children TOTAL 17 7 144 6 4 68 7 18 102 20 42 27826 12 411 76 83 1003 An SIU Blood Donor Certificate (sample above) is given to every person donating to the SIU Blood Bank, which is maintained through the SIU Clinic th Brooklyn. The bank supplies Seafarers or members of their families anywhere in the United States and has been in operation since January, 1959. Through an arrangement with V national clearing house, blood can be supplied on short notice in any emergency. Donors can arrange appointments on the 2nd deck at SIU headquarters, one block from the Clinic, The whole procedure takes only a short time. SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid June 19-Jul/ 16, 1961 Number Of Benefits Hospital Benefits (Welfare).... 5511 13 Death Benefits (Welfare) Disability Benefits (Welfare) .. 822 30 Maternity Benefits (Welfare) .. Dependents Benefits (Welfare). 242 Optical Benefits (Welfare).... 62 Summary (Welfare) ....... 6680 AMOUNT PAID $19,836.77 36,013.71 28,770.00 6,000.00 45,169.39 470.75 $136,260.62 1525 $257,826.68 TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... 8205 $394,087.30 Vacation Benefits None of the figures in the above summaries indicate the amount* paid for various other Welfare Benefits for SIU men and their de­ pendents, such scholBrshlp payments, meal books, tralnliig fccilitlei, medical examinations, and similar items. �Utl SEAFARERS LOG Traveler Seafarers Curb Fire; Five-Day Fighf Saves Vessel Tage Serenteav Blind Children On SlU Excursion SAN FRANCISCO—The battered Isthmian vessel Steel Traveler was due in here shortly after surviving a near-disastrous fire in the porj; of Inchon, Korea. Crewmembers of the vessel, with the assistance of military personnel, succeeded in confining the blaze after two days of round-the-clock firefighting. They then spent an­ might be endangered by the in­ July 13. Emergency flre-flghting other three days pumping out tense heat of the prolonged Are. action was taken, but the crew ex­ the affected hold, Jettisoning the cargo and then subduing a flare-up of the blaze. The effective action of the crew succeeded in confining the stub­ born blaze to the No. 4 hold. There had been concern that the ship An additional cause for worry was the wheat cargo being carried in the lower part of the burning hold. It was swelling from the water poured into the hold and might have cracked the pjates. The flre broke out at 0150 on Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director Gout: A Chronic Disease Gout is a disease cailsed by a disturbance of metabolism In which there is an increase in the production of uric acid. Gout Is character­ ized by hyperuricemia (increased uric acid in the blood), and by de­ posits of urates in the joints and other areas of the body. The cause of gout is not known. There is considerable evidence that heredity is an important Jactor. There is difficulty in tying a heredity factor to clinical symptoms of gout because many individuals who have Increases in uric acid in the. blood do not develop clinical symptoms. Gout occurs more frequently in males, in a ratio of 95 percent to 6 percent female. In cases of gout, the prognosis is best in those cases that develop clinical symptoms late in life. The condition is more pre­ valent in the temperate zone. The acute manifestations of gout are often precipitated by excessive food and drink, and for that reason, we think of gout occurring in those persons exposed to gastronomic indul­ gence. It is not believed that food and drink can produce gout per se. A person may actually have gout, show an increase in uric acid in the blood, for years but the condition will not be recognized until clin­ ical symptoms develop. Any male, middle age or later, who develops an acute attack of arthritis in one of his distal joints, that is not the result of a specific infection, probably has gout. The hyperurieemia (increase in uric acid in the blood) Is comparable to diabetes, which shows a hyperglycemia (increase sugar in the blood). Similarly both conditions may be controlled by diet and medication. However, once an individual has gout or diabetes, he always has gout or diabetes.. » Gout is most frequently recognized when the patient, usually male. In middle life or later, develops an attack" of acute gouty arthritis. There may be prodromal symptoms, but they will probably not be recognized as gout. The prodromal symptoms are usually irritability, melanchblia, vague musculai symptoms, nausea or sometimes euphoria. In the early stages of acute gouty arthritis, the arthritis usually in­ volves the distal joints of the feet, ankles, hands or wrists, the knees and elbows less frequently, and the other joints seldom. There is often inflammation of the bursa over the elbows and the tendon of achilles. The acute attack usually develops rapidly. The pain may be mild but frequently severe to such an extent that the touch of the bed clothes, or the slightest vibration of the bed, is unbearable. The affected part may be swollen and tender; bright red or dusky in color. Edema may be present. As swelling subsides, there may be itching and desquama­ tion. Recovery usually takes place in a few days. An acute attack of gouty arthritis may be precipitated by rich food, those of a high purine content, and drink in excess, by trauma, certain drugs, or a hunting trip where such food as venison or grouse and liquor are consumed to excess. Other manifestatfons of gout are the deposit of urate crystals in the tissue producing subcutaneous nodules called tophi. The tophi are fre­ quently palpable in the ear cartilage; over the elbow and about the peripheral joints of the hands and feet. Urates are also deposited in the bones, kidneys and blood vessels. Following the initial attack of gouty arthritis, the attacks recur with Increasing frequency, and unless- controlled by proper diet and. medica­ tion, tend to become chronic and progressively more severe. Attacks of gouty nephritis, myocardial infarction or, apoplexy may ensue. Effective Treatment Done By Drugs, Diet The acute attacks of gouty arthritis may be controlled by the time honored drug colchicine, which is specific to such an extent that if acute arthritis is controlled by colchicine, then the diagnosis is gout beyond question. In recent years, phenylbutazone has been used as a substitute for colchicine in the treatment of acute attacks of gouty arthritis, although It is not specific for gout* When acute arthritis is superimposed on chronic gout, the attacks are prolonged and may not respond to the above drugs, in which event they may respond to ACTH. Probenecid (Benemid) will reduce the blood uric acid and should be used in conjunction with drugs for the acute gouty attacks of arthritis. In this way, the total uric acid of the blood is controlled in a manner similar to the use of insulin in diabetes. A person with gout should follow a strict regimen. He should control his total caloric intake of food. He should avoid foods of high purine content; avoid alcoholic excess, trauma to the affected part and have a liberal fluid intake. This, with the drug regimen for the control of blood uric acid, has to be followed the rest of the patient's life. If fol­ lowed, there is no reason why a person should not live a relatively nor­ mal life to a ripe old age as far as the gout is concerned. (Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can be submitted to this column care oj the SEAFARERS LOG.) hausted the ship's supply of C02 without being able to subdue the blaze. ^n emergency radio mesisage was sent to Yokohama, requesting the assistance of a Navy vessel to fight the fire. However, before the vessel was dispatched, the crew, assisted by Navy damage control parties and Inchon-based Army fire-fight­ ers equipped with chemical firefighting equipment, brought the blaze under control some 46 hours after it started. The hold had been flooded in the process. Another three days was then spent pumping out the hold, which was flooded to the upper 'tween decks. When the water level was lowered, the fire flared up briefly but was again subdued by chemical fire-fighting equipment. In the meantime, the crew and the mili­ tary worked day'and night to jet­ tison the water-logged wheat. Navy Hails Zephyrhills Seafarers NEW YORK—Crewmembers of the . SlU-manned tanker Zephyrhills (Pan-American Overseas) have been commended by the US Navy for successfully participating in nu­ merous transfers of cargo at sea to US Navy vessels. The commendation for the crew was the result of 14 sea refueling operations during the period of September 3 to October 15, 1960 in support of the sixth fleet.-There were two other tankers involved in the operation, both of them MSTS manned by Navy crews. William (Blackie) Hunt, deck delegate, on the ship, wrote the LOG that in all, the Zephyrhills had refueled Navy vessels at sea 20 times with no injuries or mis­ haps of any kind. In reporting on the fuel trans­ fers, top officers of the Sixth Fleet commented that "The service pro­ vided by these tankers was con­ sidered excellent ... No essential difference in the calibre of the service provided by the TAO's (Navy auxiliary oilers) and the MSTS charter vessel was noted... ship-handling, appearance and adaptability factors made these ships welcome additions to the fleet . . The commander-in-chief of US Naval Forces in Europe added that "These are sound, useful ships manned by competent, willing mariners. SIU Sea Chest Goes Shoreside The SIU Sea Chest has dis­ continued its service to ships' slopchests, but is continuing to operate retail stores in various SIU halls, supplying Seafarers with sea gear and shore wear. Ships' slopchests are now be­ ing supplied by private ship chandlers, so that the Union has no connection with the prices, quality, quantity or variety of stores placed aboard in the slopchest. Seafarers can assure them­ selves of top quality needs in shipboard gear by purchasing their supplies at the hall before shipping out. Blind children from Boyer Greaves School are shown on deck of Sea Belle (Wilson Line) enroute'to Riverview Beach ei guests of Philadelphia Seafarers. Philly Seafarers Entertain Blind Children At Outing PHILADELPHIA—A group of blind and retarded children from the Royer Greaves School for the Blind in suburban Poali were guests of the SIU Philadelphia hall on an excursion. The SIU provided bus trans-^ amusement rides at the park. portation from the school to Crewmembers of the Sea Bell# the excursion vessel Sea Belle and Seafarers who ' accompanied of Wilson Line. After enjoying dancing and music on the trip, the group went ashore at Riverview Beach where the children had lunch and were taken on the the group assisted the children throughout the trip. The Phila­ delphia hall was informed that the excursion was the highlight of the year's activities at the school. By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS How To Pay For Air—Hot Or Cold Working people no. longer can brag that at least air is free. It's finally happened. They've found a way to sell us air. And we're buy­ ing it by the boxful. There's a money-saving lesson behind the Food & Drug Adminis­ tration's seizure of packages of Puffed Wheat and Puffed Rice in Camden, NJ, and Baltimore, Md. The Government agency said the Puffed Wheat packages were as much as 15 percent short weight, and the Puffed Rice 6 percent. The reason for the short weight is what's fascinating. The manufac­ turer—the Quaker Oats Co.—has developed a process for puffing grains of wheat and rice to greater volume than previously had been the practice. The increased volume resulted in packages containing less of the food product than the declared weight. You see, they didn't change the boxes. What's really of concern is that the public is going for dry cereals in a big way, and paying a large price for them. In recent years the average person has increased his consumption of dry cereals by 30 percent but has cut his use of hot cereals 35 percent, the US Agricul­ ture Department reports. We can all save money cooking our own cereals. Your best buy in breakfast cereals is the cooked type such as oatmeal, farina. Cream of Wheat, etc. Depending on the brand or type, these generally cost you 1.2 to 1.5 cents per one-ounce serving. But the dry cereals cost you typically, about three cents an ounce. That's only half the story. The puffed-type cereals like Puffed Wheat cost 4.5 cents an ounce, and individual-serving packages cost as much as seven cents. Furthermore, the cooked cereals provide more nourishment. A cup of a cooked wheat usually provides about 37 percent more protein than a cup of dry wheat cereal, about 70 percent more iron and almost six times as much thiamine. The cooked cereal also provides about 50 percent more calories than the comparable dry cereals. That's important to children and hard-working people, if not to weight watchers. Corn flakes are the cheapest of the dry cereals, but also provide less nourishment than some of the other dry cereals, although more than puffed rice. The exploded rice cereal is lower in both calories and protein. One of the most-reasonable dry cereals turns out to be Wheat Obex at a cost of about 1.8 cents an ounce in the 18-ounce package. This manufacturer gives you just cereal; no premiums. Shredded Wheat is another reasonably-priced dry cereal. You pay significantly more if you buy dry cereals already sugared. Sugar-coated corn flakes, for'example, cost about three cents an ounce. You can buy supermarkets' own brand of corn flakes for 2 cents an ounce. You save by buying the larger sizes as well as the private brands. In one instance. Rice Krispies, we found the large package saves 34 percent of the cost per ounce. In the "high-protein" cereals, the Quaker Oats Company's "Life" is relatively reasonable. Some look-alike packages contain eight ounces, some nine and some 12. The "puffed" cereals come in much the .same size boxes as the more solid cereals; but have only four ounces compared to eight or more. �Pace Eiffhteea SEAFARERS All of the following 5IU families have re­ ceived a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby*s name, representing a total of $6,600 in maternity benefits and a maturity value nf-$$25 in bonds: . " Theresa Squires, born April 13, Christy O'Neal; born June 17, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Curtis 1961, to Sefaarer and Mrs. Edward O'Neal, Lowland, North Carolina. P. Squires, Brooklyn, New York. 4 4 4 t 4Lawrence Croft, born May 25, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert G. Croft, Galveston, Texas. i' ti i Linda Narvaez, born June 23, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pliillip Narvaez, Houston, Texas. 4 4- 4- Cheryl Ann Gibbs, born 3015^12, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. "Leslie Gibbs, Galveston, Texas. 4 4 4 Doris Ann Sharp, born Decem­ ber 1, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles Sharp. Dundalk, Maryland. 4-4 4 Sabra L, and Loretta J. Wilson, Robert Charles DeHarde, born born May 15, 1961, to Seafarer and June 16, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Orie A. Wilson, Mobile, Ala­ Mrs. George DeHarde, Galveston, bama. Texas. 4 4 4 4 4" 4" Kurt Martin Leiter, born July Eric Pettersen, born July 8, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Norman Pet­ 12. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alexander Leiter, Ocean City, New tersen, Brook'.yn, New York. Jersey. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Morgan Harris, born June 18, Clara Jean Moore, born June 9, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Morgan 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carlton Harris, Conro'e, Texas. E. Moore, Baltimore, Maryland. 4 4 4 4 4 •4 Mary Dickinson, born June 28, James A. Keno, born May 4', 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. James 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Dickinson, Mobile, Alabama. Keno, New York, N. Y. 4 4 4 Deidre Latrice Booker, born 4 4 4 Kennan W. Wix, born June 14, June 20, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Marshall Booker, Houston, Texas. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Wix, Freeport, Texas. 4 4 4 Robert Price, born May 22, 1961, 4 4 4 Milagros Rivera, born July 26, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lawrence A. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose P. Price, Baltimore. Maryland. Rivera, Bronx, New York. 4 4 4 John Reeves, born July 8, 1961, 4 4 4 John W. Hardee, born July 18, to Seafarer and Mrs. William 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Reeves, Mobile, Alabama. W. Hardee, Evergreen, Alabama. 4 4 4 Rachel Donahue, bom April 6, 4 4 4 Robert Dale Long, born June 24, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. James 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Horace Donahue, New Orleans, La. O. Long, Baltimore, Maryland. 4 4 4 Howard Doyle, born May 31, 4 4 4 Jill Bigby, born July 48, 1961, to 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward Seafarer and Mrs. Bill Bigby, Doyle, Chalmette, Louisiana. Houston, Texas. 4 4 4 Susan Kittrell, born July 12, 4 4 4 Charles R. Branch, born July 20, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Elwood Kittrell, Mobile-, Alabama. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles R. Branch, League City, Texas, 4 4 4 Gorman W. Seymour, born July 4 4 4 14, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gor­ Mary Lou Zehner, born July 15, man Seymour, New Orleans, Louis­ 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles iana. Zehner, Upland, Pennsylvania. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Thomas Rogers, born July 17, Edward Jiminez, born July 17, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. William 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Patrick Rogers, Brooklyn, New York. Jiminez, Brooklyn, New York. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Shirley Mendez, born July 13, Robert Myers, born November 12, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hector Robert Myers, Jacksonville, Flor­ E. Mendez, New Orleans, Louis­ iana. ida. I ' . A.. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN i i' -• • ikt The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $48,500 In benefits was paid. (Any apparent delay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disooeition of estates.) Charles L. Stevens, 64: A heart condition caused the death of Brother Stevens in New York City on July 9, 1961. He had been ship­ ping with the SIU since 1941 in the steward depart­ ment. Surviving is his widow, Mrs. .Vlaria O. Stevens, jf New York City. Calvary Cemetery, Long Island City, was the place of burial. Total benefit: $4,000, 4 4 4 Duggan H. McCrary, 62: Brother McCrary passed away due to a kidney ailment on June 14, 1961 at the USPHS Hospital, New Orleans, La'. He had sailed with the SIU since 1952, shipping in the stward de­ partment. His widow, Mrs. Velma S. McCrary, of Marrero, La., survives. Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans, was' the place of burial. Total benefit: $4,000. 4 4 4 Joseph Fernandez. 63: A heart ailment was the cause of death to Brother Fernan­ dez at Harlem Hospital, New York, NY, on July 4, 1961, He joined the SIU in 1952, shipping in the steward depart­ ment, and had 3 e e n receiving special disability benefits since 1957. His widow, Mrs. Olivia P. Fernandez, of New York City, survives. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY. Total benefit: $4,000. 4 4 4 Benjamin Balcer, 44: Brother Balcer died of heart failure at the Church and Home Hospital, Balti­ more, Md., on July 2, 1961. He had sailed with the SIU since 1951 in the en­ gine department. A friend, James Naperstek, of Bal­ timore, survives. Holy Rosary Cemetery in Balti­ more was the place of Interment. Total benefit: $4,000. Benefit Increased » I ' < - LOG Action by the trustees of the Seafarers Welfare Plan has in­ creased the death benefit paid to Mrs. Margarite Archibald, widow of the late Seafarer Manuel J. Archibald, to the full amount of $4,000, The original benefit paid to Mrs. Archibald, as reported in the July, 1961 issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, amounted to $500. (The sup­ plemental payment of $3,500 is reflected in the total heading this column.) Brother Archibald, who began shipping in the SIU steward department in 1946, died on May 24, 1961. Charlie Johnson, 63: A heart con­ dition was fatal to Brother John­ son on June 27, 1961 at Norfolk, Va. He had shipped with the SIU since 1947, sailing on dedfc. Surviving la his widow, Mrs. Anne Johnson, of Nor­ folk. Forest Lawn Cemetery in Nor­ folk was the place of burial. Total benefit: $4,000. 4 4 4 William O'Dea, 49: A tubercular condition was the cause of death to Brother O'Dea on May 10, 1901, at New Orleans, iLa. He had ship­ ped with the SIU since 1944 In the engine depart­ ment. Surviving is his father, Pat­ rick O'Qea, of New Orleans. Memorial Park, New Orleans, was the place of interment! Total bene­ fit: $4,000. 4 4 4 Harold Plunkett, 4St Brother Elmo L. Vance, 66: Brother Plunkett died of a heart ailment on Vance died as the result of a May 24, 1961 at drowning acci­ the USPHS Hos­ dent at New Or­ pital, New Or­ leans, La., on Oc­ leans,. La. He had tober 6, 1960. Ho shipped with the had shipped with SIU in the stew­ the SIU in the ard department engine depart­ since 1951. Sur­ ment since 1938. viving is his His brother. mother, Mrs. J. Reed Vance, of Mauer, of New Salt Lake City, Orleans. Interment was at St, Jo­ Utah, survives. Burial was at seph's Cemetery, New Orleans, Provo, Utah. Total benefit: $4,000. Total benefit: $4,000. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Alfred S. Cuadra, 62: A liver ail­ Fred Kagelmacher, 62: • Heart ment caused the .death of Brother disease was the cause of death to Cuadra on June Brother Kagel­ 20, 1961, at San macher on July Francisco, Calif. 7, 1961 In Hous­ He began ship­ ton, Texas. He ping with the SIU had shipped with in 1938, sailing in the SIU since In the steward 1939, serving in department. His the deck depart­ brother, Jose R. ment. Surviving Cuadra, of San Francisco, sur­ l.s a friend, Dud­ ley Rozas, of Lake vives. Burial was at San Francisco. Charles, La. Burial was at South Total benefit: $500. Park Cemetery, Houston. Total 4 4 4 benefit: $4,000. Woodrow W. Tomlinson, 45: A throat ailment was the cause of •Jf -t ^ death to Brother William M. Murphy, 50: Brother Tomlinson on Murphy passed away as the result July 16, 1961, at of a heart ail­ Galveston, Texas. ment on Juno 9, Since 1938 ho 1961 in County had been^ ship­ Donegal, Ireland. ping with the He had sailed SIU in the deck since 1954 with department. Sur­ the SIU in the viving is a sister, deck department. Mrs. Cleo Pierce, His sister, Mrs. of Jacksonville, Fla. Burial was at Fannie O'Doher- Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville. ty, of Malln, Total benefit: $4,000. County Donegal, survives. Inter­ ment was in Couijty Donegal. Total benefit: $500. Paul Signorino 4 4 4 Nelson Norwood, 61i Brother Norwood died on March 12, 1961 at the US Naval Hospital, J a b ksonville, Fla., as a result of pneumonia. H e had sailed in the SIU steward de­ partment since 1953. His daugh­ ters. Naomi E. N 0 r vv o o d and Mrs. Mary Norwood Moore, both of North Berwick, Maine, survive. Interment was at Southern Crema­ torium in Jacksonville. Total bene­ fit: $4,000. A "Departure" notice in the June, 1961 issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG unaccountably listed a "Mrs. Dorothy Smith" as the widow of the late Seafarer Paul Signorino, who died of a heart condition on January 19, 1961 at New Orleans. The LOG offers its apologies to Mrs. Dor­ othy Signorino for the error. Brother Signorino had sailed in the SIU steward department since 1955. He was 46. �SEAFARERS Seafarer's Son Graduates; Receives Honors In English Dressed in mortarboard and gown and posing in front of his Brooklyn home, Joseph A. TOPA TOPA (Watarman), July 14 —Chairman, Ramon Farralra; Sacre»ary, Frank L. Bartlatt. Everything running smoothly. Motion made for ship's delegate to see boarding patrol­ man about fumigating ship for roach­ es and sliver fish and to sea about some 16" fans In rooms that only have one man to a foc'sl. Suggestion made to turn all soiled linen on a Friday so It can be counted for sending ashore. by department delegates. New ship's delegate elected, Frank Cake. CITIBS SERVICE BALTIMORE (Cities Service), June II—Chairmen, Prank Albore; Secretary, Arthur Cllllland. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks to steward for good work and meals. Motion to Inform patrolman about delayed sailing. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), May 38—Chairman, Harry Jones; Sec­ retary, James PurseU. Everything run­ ning smoothly. A vote of thanks to the steward department. A few hours disputed concerning overtime. , June I—Chairmen, Sidney Segree; YAKA (Waterman), Chairman, O. Troche; Secretary.DlmltIr Cotieff. No beefs except a few hours in over­ time. Request to put another cluster light on aflerdeck for safety. Peanut butter and strawberry jam exhausted; .steward .sa.vs supply was regular but consumption unusually heavy. Men B.sked to take care of wa.shlng ma­ chines. Some brands of cigarettes run out in sea ehest asked for ieiiliieement In .lapn.a. Pantryman refuses to attend meeting, says "I'm not in­ terested." \ MARYMAR (Calmar), July 9—Chair­ man, Jobs Mullne; Sscratary, Cuttav V. Thobe. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates, some dt.spute In OT. Man on wheels send word that the steward should see that stronger cots were ordered. Steward stated that he has given the man two cots already. Sugpe.stion made to get the carpenter to build one out of 2 X 4's. BEAURECARO (Sea-Land), August "—Chairmna, H. W. Johnston; Secre­ tary, C. W. Cothran. No beefs report­ ed by department delegates. Request made that no shorts are to be worrt In' messhall. NEVA WEST (Bloomflald), July 2— Chairman' James H. Bales; Secretary, W. R. OSIs. 820 In treasurv. Milk was reoiiesied in Le Havre thl.s vovage esstbound. It was found to be up to US regulations and was purchased westbound. JACOUELINE SOMECK (Penlntulsr Nsvlqatlon), July 22—Chalrmsn, R. Hsnnlnoar; Secratarv, o. B. Sachar. JI0.2.'! In trea.siiry. No beefs reported by dcoartment delegates. Request something to be done aoout the lack of ice. Also suggestion made to have all rooms painted. Vote of thanks to the steward department. HEDGC HAVEN (Hftdq# Hiven Ftrmi), July 6-^Chalrminf W. J. Barnes; Secrefarv, Joe Trawlck. No beefe reported hv deperfment' d5»legates. .T. P. LeRlanc elected ship's delegate. Reoppst «hlp's delegate to noflfv hq with reference to transnoriatlon befe. Request something to be done about the roach situation. PENN VAYACER ("enn Shlaotna), June 3—Ch'trmsn, Frank Lsansrd; Secrefsrv, chartes Keller. No beefs reported bv department delegates. Mnfinn to a"k headnimrters What is commdsory OT on freighter. CITIFS FPPVICF NORFOLK (CIHss Service). Feb. 25—Chairman, T4d Jones; Secretary, rtan Beard. »''..'i2 In fre.a-^prv. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegate.*. Roqueot no more arguments In me««hall. Fifteen pair of rubber boots have been ordered. EDITH (Bull), July 14—Ch-lrmsn, Geo. Rots; Sscretary W. Thomas. *'60 In treasurv. No heefs veported Pa*« Maeteca Seafarers At Work From The Ships At Sea Scattereci items from SIU ships at sea reveals the follovifing: A glance at the crew list of the Jacqueline Someck (Peninsular) cJiscloses some inter­ esting news, namely that "Frenchy" Michelet has switched from cooking oil to fuel oiL Michelet, who shipped for^j ^ many years as a chief stew­ ard, is now oiling engines in­ Grajaleg Is all smiles—as well he might be. The son of Seafarer Eladio Grajales, who sails In the steward department as a chief cook, Joseph graduated in June from St. Leonard's High School in Brooklyn, winning a medal for excellence in English. Eladio, who joined the Union in 1944, was elated as he told his shipmates about his son. The home, by the way, is j)n President Street, not far from the Union's Brooklyn headquarters. Secretary, James Pursell. Request for Ice tea glasses. Vote of thanks to steward department. Repair list to be made up. LOG PENN EXPLORER (Penn Shipping), July 9—Chairman, J. P. DIckerson; Secretary, A. Bernard. SI In treas­ ury. Dispute In overtime, ^umagatlon for rats, mice and roaches. Request information on SlU Food Plan. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Moore Me mack), June 9—Chalrmne, Allen Lake; Secretary, Paul M. Math. SIO.OO paid for ship's library and S8.29 In treas­ ury. No beefs reported by department delegates. Elected Modesto Vallez as new ship's delegate. Crew requested not to use the washing machine after 10 PM. Slot chest to be open between 3:30 and 4:30 PM. However the steward said he would be glad to open up any time to accommodate the men. MERMAID (Metro Petroleum), June 25—Chairman, Sink; Secretary, Murrah. Delegate will consult patrolman on OT equalization in deck departecnt. It was suggested that patrolman check slopchest prices, also on viola­ tion of agreement by master by not having American money on board. Pumpman requests that when equip­ ment for crew Is Ordered that it be specified what quarters they are for. as on last trip fans that were prob­ ably ordered for crew went to oHlcers.-Also what is proper ventilation. Food not up to par due to storage of stores. stead of frying pans. The unan­ swered question is: Was the switch voluntary, or by request? 4» i" i Edward Skonipeki, who won a four year SIU college scholarship and graduated from New York Uni­ versity in June, is now on the bulk carrier Tamara Guilden (Transport Commercial) a newly contracted vessel, and sent the fol­ lowing report to the LOG:, "The ship was built in Germany' in February, 1961, aa part of the reparations agreement with Israel. It made one trip under the Israeli flag and was then sold to Trans­ port. "the ship is ultra-modern Bulk carrier Tamara Guilden (Transport Commercial) shown with one man to a foc'sle, com­ with hatches open for loading. pletely air-conditioned, windows instead of portholes, tiled floors, crew still owes $50 for installation on the latest news. The crew, in mahogany cabinets, lockers, and of the projector and they have turn, gave him a vote of thanks, formica paneled bulkheads to cut voted to take out $75 from the 4 4 4 ship's fund to pay for It plus s^are down on rust." An award of some sort should go belts and lamps "if the machine to the Yaka (Waterman) for dis­ One of the best ways of relaxing will wfirk." Just to be on the safe cussing the most subjects under at sea at night is to watch movies side, they are keeping the old good and welfare. It seems that —the seagoing version of the late, machine as a spare. the crew discussed 13 subjects in­ late show. Del Norte (Mississippi) cluding extra lights for safety, 4" 3* t had some trouble with its nighttime Nothing can be quite as isolated beefs on OT, supplies and ship­ show. Seems the crew purchased a as a ship at sea as far as learning board activities at Its shipboard new projector, but once the ma­ the latest news in the fast chang­ meeting, according to the ship's chine was brought aboard it ing world situation. But isolation minutes. One unusual item: "Pea­ stopped working. The crew vows was not the story on the Portmar nut butter and strawberry jam ex­ to "make the man who sold us the (Calmar) where a hustling radio hausted; steward said supply was machine run it on the ship." The operator kept the crew up to date regular but consumption unusually heavy." Paddy Sails On One Like That JOSEFINA (Liberty Nsv.), July 9— Chairman, Alton M. Bell; Secretary, yinesnt J. pitigsraiH. fja fssfj ported by department delegates. One mattress needed for foc'sle. One man rode ship back from India with leg in cast, unable to work. 4 PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn), July 2—Chairman, Wm. J. Anderson. Lost one man in Port .Said, Egypt, wiper. Will get fresh storse in next port. No beefs concerning food; new wash­ ing machine for deck department. All ladders to be painted and hand rails. Other repairs to bo done going home. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), June 24—Chairman, J. Rivers; Secretary J. L. Hodges. No beefs: everything running smoothly. $21.18 in treasury. Ship's delegate resigned, Kenneth S. Singh was elected new delegate. Discussed charges against bosun, which beef was to have been settled by Leon Johnson. Crewmen referred to hq. Copy of Coast Guard hearing will be sent to hq when received. COASTAL CRUSADER (Suwannee) July 15—Chairman, Clifford E. Taggart; Secretary, Glenn C. Bedue. 4 4 4 It's kind of late for this year's summertime repair list, but for future reference the Steel Architect (Isthmian) suggests that some sort of system be Installed to cool off the "cold" water system—wash water, line to showers, etc»»—dur­ ing the summer iinitn the system's water is almost always too hot to use. Shukur Mohammed, who sails as a chief pumpman, shows the ship model in SIU Brooklyn headquarters to his son Thony on a recent visit. 4 4 A stronger breed of Seafarers may be sailing these days. At least, that seems to be the case on the Mar}-mar (Calmar) wher* the "man at the wheel"—un­ identified—sent word to th» steward to get some "stronger cots." The steward explained that he had given the man two cots already. It was suggested that the carpenter build him one out of two-by-fours. Kyska Bosun Aids Injured Sea Gull Everything running smooth and effi­ ciently. $2 in treasury. H.' M, Murranka was elected ship's delegate. Request that all damaged linen should be returned so that It can be re­ placed. FLORIDIAN (Bull) August 1—Chair­ man, Lee de Parller; Secretary, Van Whitnsy. Willis Addison elected new ship's delegate. Request to have over­ time paid for all work performed in any port between the hours of fl p.m. and 8 a.m. due to quick turnaround with contalnershlps. CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE (Clflet Service) March 21—Chairman, C. Mettlng; Secretary, Wm. Allen. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Motion . to get a better grade of toilet paper. Beef with steward because of poor menus, serving left­ overs, and request more fruit Juice. Also request name brand soap. CHOCTAW (Waterman) July 21— Chairman, C, Wilton; Secretary, c. Bortz. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. $1.00 in treasury. Re­ ported that lemons and oranges ran out and they are not available In Japan. Sllex coffee-makers requested. Last LOG was received In April. DEL SUD (MIstlsslppI) June 18— Chairman, Dowling; Secretary, Dunn. $124.00 ill treasury. No beefs reported by department delegates. Geo. Nuss elected to movie director. Seafarer Drew Clcmons Gay, bosun on the Kyska (Waterman) Is shown holding an unusual passenger the ihip^ carried in March. The sea gull was drydocked for a few days when it flew into the ship's rigging and broke its left wing while the vessel was sailing near Yokohama, Japan. Say Lui't a cage on dock for the bird, patched Its wing, fed and cared for it and then let it go when it was able to fly again. The photo was taken by Stan Kolasa, third cook. ^ '"ili �1 I ^ "• Fare Twentr SEAfAkgkS LOG 'Xm^jMi Mermaid Sads 'Round World; Two Seafarers Become Heroes by Wllllani FMrow$U (The follotoing article on the 'round-the-worlct voyage of the Mermaid voas submitted to the LOG by radio officer D. M. Gatanas.) Our trip aboard the T-2 tanker Mermaid (Metro Petroleum) started in Philadelphia, February 10 and after picking up wheat on the West Coast, delivering it to Japan and India, loading oil in the Persian Gulf and unloading it in Greece by way of the Suez Canal, ended in Galveston, July 12 after | crossing the Atlantic Ocean For myself, the trip taught me collapsed from the extreme heat In that real heroism is not corporal the Persian Gulf and how Georgas on ballast. Great Experience The round-the-world trip was a great experience not only for new Seafarers, who visited so many places in one trip, but for all of us —one which we will not forget and I personally will remember becauseof the SIU crew which showed skill and discipline and faced all diffi­ culties with courage. The Mermaid went through mis­ haps and hardships, encountered and fought storms, sailed through the lowest and highest tempera­ tures recorded in some areas and underwent delays and mechanical failures which, if combined, could have made the ship a real mer­ maid. strength or supremacy, it is the ability to think quickly and cor­ rectly in emergencies and to act accordingly. I especially remember how a man fell overboard and how a doz­ en others were looking at him with­ out being able to offed any assist­ ance. It finally took an ordinary seaman and the ship's pumpman to'save the man. Quick Thinkingr The man who went overboard was Raoul Cabrera, a fireman watertender, who Is alive today be­ cause Steve Georgas, OS and Fay Langley, pumpman, were able to think fast and save him. I also remember how four men Twin Falls Victory Now On Missile Riin rushed back and forth again and again with ice applications to re­ vive the men. The dangers and difficulties that the ship went through will be for­ gotten after a while. But the heroic action of the two seamen will re­ main as an example of what men can do in emergency situations to become true heroes. 'That'i on* runaway I'd like to organize." Books-For-World Plan Supported ers on the West. Coast for the past nine years. Again, I thank all for their thoughtful acts and kindness on' To the Editor: To the Editor: The Book-for-the World Plan my sad loss. I wish to express my deepest Car! C. Lawson suggested by Brother Harry N. appreciation to the Union for Schoor in the July LOG sounds i 4; their aid to me due to my disa­ like a worthwhile project which bility. The support they have could-be easily handled by the given me make me very proud Seafarers and the Union. and happy to be a member of 'such a wonderful organization The LOG could spread the To the Editor: story of the Book-for-the-World Would you please put our new . as the SIU. I hope all officers and mem­ Plan. It would make book col­ address in your file so we may bers carry on the good work lecting easier. The Union halls they are doing and I wish all would be depots for assorting great success for their efforts and bundling. in the years to come. The patrolmen can bring the -Darnley D. Whittaker bundles of books aboard ship 4 4 4 and put it in the care of one of i To The Editor the delegates. At the same time the Union could send a letter to the ship's company All letters to the editor for agent in the foreign port ex­ puolication in the SEAFARERS To the Editor: The very kind and sympathie plaining the plan and suggest­ LOG must be signed by the ing that he contact local groups writer. Names will be withheli letter was received together that mgiht be interested in re­ upon request. with the welfare check for $400 upon the death of our son, Wes­ ceiving these books. The groups that would be interested can continue receiving the LOG. ley O. Cunningham. We appreciate the service the meet the ship and pick up the We just moved back to good old books directly. New Orleans, after being away Union has given us and we are very grateful. This program would express three long years. Mrs. Fannie Cunningham to our foreign friends the good I also want to take this op­ 4 4 4 will of the American people and portunity to thank the SIU for of the American merchant sea­ all the benefits bestowed on our men who visit their ports and family whenever it was needed. could be mutually beneficial. It's good to know we have the John Szypaiiiskl Union backing us in a time of To the Editor: It seems, to me that after need. Words can never express my reading the articles in the LOG husband's and our family's deep about the benefits that the SIU appreciation for everything. has won for us. a vote of thanks May God continue to help the is due to the Union and its lead­ ers. (Ed. Note: The following let­ Union grow. An example of the advances Mrs, William H. Olds ter was received during the re­ made for Seafarers is the $800 cent strike.) 4 4 4 annual vacation pay for one year To the Editor: of continuous service and $400 We, the crew of the Steel annual vacation pay for broken King (Isthmian) would like to service. This benefit is option­ go on record and inform the To the Editor: al, for if I decide to continue membership that we are in ac­ My husband, William A. sailing, I can do so and still cord with and offer our fullest Cooper, passed away unex­ have additional benefits. This cooperation to the Union in the pectedly on June 18 of a coro­ optional feature strikes me as present strike for job security nary occlusion at our home In being in the best interest and and for the curbing of the run­ Miami. Needless to say it was a welfare of the membership, foraway ships and their return terrible shock. we have a choice and are not back to the American flag. While he came ashore in 1947, compelled to take one plan or Even though we are at sea, he was a seaman for about 25 the other. For years I personally have we sincerely offer our fullest years and I am sure there are support and sympathy to "our some Seafarers who still re­ dreamed of how wonderful It would be to have a pension plan fellow brothers bearing the member him. brunt of hardship^ in this fight. I have enjoyed reading the for retirement that would really give Seafarers some security. Peter Matovick LOG while we received it. Now, this too is no longer a Mrs. William A. Cooper dreaih but a reality. These are 4 4 4 just a few of the things that the Union has fought for so faith­ fully. We should all join In a very hearty thanks for the many To the Editor: 'To the Editor: I would like to extend my benefits we now enjoy and will I wish to thank the captain, officers and crew of the Coeur thanks to the crew of the Steel enjoy even more as years go by D'Alene Victory (Victory Car­ Artisan (Isthmian) for the dona­ due to the efforts of the Union. riers) for their kindness and for tion and kind words of sym­ Supported by every member, the wreath they donated upon* pathy upon the death of my the SIU has fought along, hard learning of the death of my wife father Martin Sierra. Their and willingly for our benefits on July 17, while we were at thoughtfulnpss was deeply ap­ and, we can have full confid­ ence, It will continue to do so. sea near Hokkaido, Japan. She preciated. Frank Szwestke Martin Sierra, Jr. was known to many SIU broth­ Disability Aid is Welcomed Past Aid is Appreciated Thanks Union For Service Cites Union For Benefit Gains Pledges Support For Strike Goals Wiiiiam Cooper Dies In Miami The missile-tracking ship. Twin Falls Victory (Suwannee), now sailing the South Atlantic down-range tracking and re­ covery area, underwent a rigorous inspection before leaving " for its first stop, Puerto Rico, and ship's reporter Rudy DeBoissiere, messman, informed Boost Safety In Mobile MOBILE—The SIU safety pro­ gram in this port received a big boost when Bernard A. Maret, an OS who sails out of here,- was one of the winners in the Union's re­ cent safety program cartoon con­ test. Also adding to the safety conscienceness of the port was the record of 1,500 accident free days that the crew of the Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa) chalked up recently. Tlie Roarrier's record is expected to stand for quite a while. The sucess of the program has led to the broadening of its appli­ cation to the small boat field as there have been a rash of acci­ dents in that field lately, it was re­ ported. the LOG that the vessel scored 100 percent. The •21-man steward department, under chief steward James N. Naylor, also scored 100 percent on its inspection. Other members of the department, some of whom are shown in the two photos sent in by Rudy, are Terrell Nlckerson, storekeeper-clerk; John J. Lynch, chief cook; Herbert L. Smith and Otto Tlmm, second cook; Harry Larson, third cook; Paul E. Reed, baker; Richard Sher­ man, galleyman and Angelo Cinqucmano, Eugene Black, Walter W. Chancy, Thomas Hodges, John Ep­ person, James R. Douglas, Ruben Stokley, Gary V. Cain, Roy Ander­ son, Juan A. Camera and Frank Cannella, messmen. The Victory's passengers are missile-tracking technicians and frogmen who re­ cover the missile nose cones. Ship Thanked For Offering Grew Praised For Sympathy �SEAFARERS Relaxing. LOG f Seafarer Turns Entertainer; Has Alligator Wrestling Act Seafarer Charlie Bramble, whose credentials include expert horseman, zebra trainer and alligator wrestler as well as AB, has temporarily givenjup the life of a sailor for the life of an entertainer and is now per--* forming at the Willow Grove SIU in 1956 on Bobbin Line ships. Amusement Park in Philadel­ On a stopover in Africa he de­ Beating the heat down Pan­ ama way on the Erna ElizabeHl (Overseas Naviga­ tion) with an air condi­ tioner, hi ti stereo set and television (shown at the upper left) is chief steward Al "Ike" Isaac. Utilityman Rickey Motika sent in the picture. LOG-A-RHYTHM: I Dream About Love By J. F. Wunderlich i dream about love: When winds blow hard With whistles through the riggings And seas with roaring crests Come breaking 'cross the decks. I dream about love: When the passion winds blow 'gently And the trade winds cool my cheeks With the southern cross above me In a glossy tropic sea. I dream about love: When my ship rolls lazylike In the deep swells of the coast As my ship heads homeward And soon I'll embrace the one I love. OeeAN EVELYN (Mariflm* Over­ seas), Apr. 30—Chairman, Arthur C. HarrinBton; Sacratary, Louis A. Cardier. No beefs reported. One man ho.spitalized in engine department. W. Taylor elected new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward department. phia. Bramble's show at the park, which is under contract' to the SIU United Industrial Workers' Union, features an alligator wrestling act 'see sequence photo's). The match between Bramble and three alli­ gators consists of having Charlie enter the pool occupied by the unpredictable 'gators and, one at a time, pull them out of the water onto the ground where he pins them down and opens their jaws to the delight of the audience. Tame Zebra Act Another act stars the only tamed zebras in the world, two six-year-olds named "Sweet Cakes" and "Sugar." Charlie has taught both animals to dive from a 30-foot platform into a tank of water. This act features a diving pony named "Sunset" (see photo, right). Bramble is also training a goat, "Kelly" to dive upon com­ mand for this act. Bramble is also working on an act in which he mounts a horse backward and makes a 30-foot dive with the animal into a water tank. Charlie says this act "is wet going." Down On The Farm Between engagements^ Bramble keeps the animals at his home in New Gretna, New Jersey, where he has set up a sort of animal farm for his menagerie. It has grown from the original two zebras to all the animals he uses or is training for his shows. Bramble got his start on the animal acts while sailing with the gale gave vote of thanks to each dei>artment delegate and the crew for the cooperation that was given. (20 in ship's fund. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), May 4— (Chairman and secretary's name not given.) $7.70 in ship's fund. $2 for library. Discussion on variety in night lunch. Feeding feU off. More sand­ wiches requested. Delegates and steward to speak with patrolman. COTTONWOOD CREEK (Bulk), Apr. 21—Chairman, S. A. Smith; Secretary, P. P. Naravo. Ship's delegate report­ ed draw list to be given to depart­ ment delegates. All native laborers to be kept out of living quarters and passageways. No beefs reported. Mo­ tion made that every member of crew give 50 cents to ship's fund, and tiiat ship's delegate be treasurer. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin) Apr. 30 —Chairman, DiMaggio; Secretary, STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian) May 3—Chairman, D. Butts; Secretary, L. none. $23 on hand in ship's fund. No beefs reported. P. Daniel elected ship's delegate. Everything running smoothly. Sua res. Had discussion on repairs which were not completed in New NATALIE (Maritime Overseas), Apr. S3—Chairman, Ci Bellamy; Secretary, Joe McLaren. Ship to pay off in Gulf. Captain requests patrolman in San Francisco. To have patrolman explain the agreement to the mate. Deck de­ partment has considerable trouble. Ice cream very poor (condemned). I.incn is threadbare. Must combat roaches. ACHILLES (Cargo A Tankship), Apr. 23—Chairman, S. P. Drury; Sec­ retary, L. B. Bryand, Jr. No beefs reported. Crew request more juices put on menu. BENTS FORT (Cities Service), Apr. 10—Chairman, D. Newsome; Secretary, R. Relman. Ship's delegate reported that the captain was pileased on no foul-ups. No beefs reported. B. Mlgnano elected ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward department. May 7—Chairman Bob Relman; Sec­ retary, Anthony Nernandez. Captain •well pleased with crew. No beefs re­ ported. Quality of face soap to be checked, along with evaporated milk, fans, wind chutes and screens. Qual­ ity and taste of steaks very poor. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), Apr. 72 —Chairman, H. Blerrlng; Secretary, E. W. Auer. It was reported that one man was left In the Azores due to illness. Headquarters notiled. Man's gear is being held by the ship's dele­ gate to be turned in to him in New York. No one logged this voyage. Vote of thanks to steward department. MARGARET BROWN (Bloomfield), Apr. 30—Chairman, A. Abrams; Seecretary, W. W. Christian. Ship's dele- York or on the new voyage. New lockers and mattresses, were ordered. Discussions on draws. $16.63 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. One man missed ship in San Francisco. Crew a.sked to keep washing machine in shape. Eeach man should clean the machine after using it. HASTINGS (Waterman), Apr. 37— Chairman, George Clarke; Secretary, John E. Weils. Smooth payoff. Most repairs taken care of. Messman sent to hospital in Houston. No beefs re­ ported. Delegate of each department to act as safety man. Safety meeting will be held April 29. Members asked to turn over any suggestions to their delegates. ORION COMET (Orion), Apr. 30— Chairman, Ralph TIndeii; Secretary, C. V. Berg. Present ship's delegate to resign, due to paying off .ship in Japan. New ship's delegate, Paul Luteman. Four men missed ship in Subic Bay. One man paid off on medical. No beefs reported. HURRICANE (Waterman), Apr. 30— Chairmi.it, Thomas Hill; Secretary, Eugen;,' Ray. No beefs reported. Mo­ tion made that headquarters stated cided to make use of his knowl­ edge of animal lore and trap some beasts. He caught some zebras but' just-caught zebras and shipped training them. Since then, between was unable to ship them home. them home on another vessel, set­ trips with the SIU, he has worked On the next trip he bought some ting. them up at his farm and on his act. Pliotos sitow flow Charlie Bramble prodi an alligator fo come close (top, left) so he can grab 'gator (center, right), bring him onto land (bottom, left), pin him down and finally open his Jaws (right) for the audience. that a crewmember wrote a letter stating that the steward has been changing men in his department from one job to another, and that the let­ ter be produced stating the same from headquarters. CAROLYN (Bull), Apr. 30—Chair­ man, H. Libby; Secretary, A. Ackerman. No beefs reported. Jeff Sawyer elected ship's delegate. Discussion on setting up arrangements for cleaning laundry. library aboard to be held for sea, radio to be purchased by crew and raffled at end of trip. Ladders to be made for men in upper bunks, cols to be ordered, washing machine to be repaired. — DEL SOL (Mississippi), May 2— Chairman, Watson W. Steckman; Sec­ retary,* Ramon Irizarry. Ship's dele­ gate reported everything OK. Not many repairs done in New Orleans as ship is going to lay up. Brother Ed­ ward Avraro resigned as ship's dele­ gate and given a vote of thanks for job well done. Elbert Salomon elected new ship's delegate. Suggestion that laundry room be eleaned according to schedule. Delegates and safety rep­ resentatives to see mate about build­ ing catwalk over deck cargo. CHICKASAW (Waterman), May 6— Chairman, Howard F. Menz; Secretary, Homer Harris. Engine and deck de­ partment foc'sles painted. Locks on doors to be fixed in Mobile. Hospital supplies and hospital will be checked by patrolman. $13.05 in ship's fund. Slopcliest improperly stocked in rela­ tion to sizes and variety. Need more complete stock of toilet aiTices. Crew asked to return coffee mugs tg pan­ try and not left on deck. Vessel needs to be fumigated. ELIZABETH (Bull), May 17—Chair­ man, P. Sernick; Secretary, R. Her­ nandez. Looks like a clean payoff. All departments should try to straighten out smalt beefs between themselves to avoid waste of time during payoff. $15 in ship's fund. Repair lists to be turned over as soon as possible in or­ der to get same completed as soon as possible. OCEAN DINNY (Maritime Overseas), May 13—Chairman, Paul L. Whitlow; Secretary, Nathaniel Muse. Plan to pay ship off in Seattle. $12 in ship's fund. Treasurer will collect rest of unds at draw or at payoff. So far the expenses are $20. Some disputed OT in each department. Suggestion that no garbage be dumped forward of the house or out of the portholes. Suggestion that medical supplies be checked. Suggetfion that the patrol­ man see the mate on the proper procedure for posting call backs, sail­ ings, etc. Suggested that when deck cargo is carried, a garbage barrel be moved aft of house for garbage. PANDORA (Epiphany), (no date)— Chairman, A. Bankston; Secretary, I. Durnlng. Two brothers missed ship. No beefs reported. Motion made that the two brothers who missed ship be excused due to improper posting of sailing board time. PETROCHEM (Valentine), Apr. SBChairman, V. Swanson; Secretary, Wil­ lie O. Barron. Second cook mis.sed ship in New Jersey, had to take wife to hospital. Called ship three hours before sailing time. .Motion to inves­ tigate New Jersey unemployment tax. Jim Hart was elected ship's delegate, and F. Corcoran, ship's treasurer. No beefs. IBERVILLE (Waterman), May 20— Chairman, Tom Keisey; Secretary, William Cameron. All accidents, regardle.ss of nature, to be reported to the chief mate immediately. Enough money to be drawn before arrival in Korea. US currency is not available In Korea. $3.66 in treasury. Vote of thanks to steward department. Mem­ bers asked to return coffee cups to the pantry and to keep recreation room back aft clean and free of trash. PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn Ship­ ping), May 14—Chairman, C. Briton; Secretary, V. G. Harris. J. Farsberg elected ship's delegate. No beefs re­ ported. Ship's delegate suggested that no member of the crew open ship's delegate's mail as this may cause of­ ficial business to be misplaced. No library brought aboard in Baton Rouge. No repairs have yet been made in ship's stack. JEAN (Bull), May 22—Chairman, W. L. Hammock; Secretary, E. F. Armstrong. Repair list turned in. Most repairs finished. No beefs reported. Suggestion to have ship fumigated. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. Need new washing maehine, for crew laundry. MAR ((Bull), May 13—Chairman, W. Hlghtowar; Secretary, W. Morris, Jr. $3 In ships fund. No beefs reported. 5ANTORE (Ore Nav.), Apr. 23— Chairman,' N. GIno; Secretary, R. Evans. No beefs reported but to h'ave a discussion on food. Not enough juices put out. Not enough green veg­ etables on menu, also running out of food which is on menu. East man on standby each watch asked to clean up !he recreation room. Pantry needs ash­ trays and rubbish cans. MONTECO SKY (Standard Marine Ltd.)—Apr. 23—Chairman, W. Lawton; Secretary, D. O. Coker. Ship sailed short deck engineer. Nothing in treasury. No beefs reported. R. R McLeon elected new ship's delegate as P. Pedersen resigned. Steward depart­ ment was given a vote of thanks for doing a good job. Chief engineer is to be,seen coneerning the shortage of hot water. LOUISIANA (Seatrani), July 25— Chairman, F. Dicculo; Secretary, E. Berman. $121.80 in treasury. Request made to stop throwing garbage in stainle.ss steel sink. Clothes missing from clothes line. Request made to replace a stainless steel sink in butcher shop. PENN EXPLORER (Penn Shipping), July 29—Chairman, John F. Dlckei^ son; Secretary, A. Bernard. $1 in treasury. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Suggestion made to have the seaman also to receive a medical report of his iline.ss in for­ eign ports, which is not required now. James Philip elected ship's delegate. BULK LEADER (American Bulk Carriers), July 11—Chairman, Hughes J. Towns; Secretary, Robert Spencer. $11.40 in treasury. No beefs reported by department delegates. Wallace J. La Nasa elected ship's delegate. Everything running smooth. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), July 27—Chairman, Jack Famand; Secretary, Ceroid Eriinger. Steward requested crew turn in extra linen. Deck foscle's need port do.as over­ hauled. Toilet not working in deck head. Decks in passageways need to be refinished. July 14—Chairman, Eugene R. Hail; Secretary, Ceroid Eriinger. No beefs reported bv department delegates. Ship's delegate to see captain about replacing coffee urn. People taking sanitary gear without permission. PORTMAR (Caimar), July 30—Chair­ man, Joseph A. Blake; Secretary, A. Streeter. No beef reported by de­ partment delegates. New deck dele­ gate elected, Frank GliPiil. fl . I �Pass !rirenfj-,T«g| SEAFARERS L0€ First American Sword Knot Steward Had Excellent Fishing Master, A LOG Contributor, Voted Into Cape Homers Chief steward Frank Napoli strikes a proud pose—and with good reason. That's a 12%foot blue mako shark he caught while on the Retired skipper Captain Rudolph J. Peterson, a frequent contributer of sea stories to the LOG, was the recipient of an unusual honor recently when he became the first Ameri­ can admitted to membership*" in the Association Amicale In­ head of the association, an 89ternationale des Capitaines year-old Frenchman, who did It missile-tracking vessel Sword Knot (Suwannee) durIn April. All told, Napoli and Henry Mnrranka, AB, caught over 1,000 pounds of dolphin and other edi­ ble fish to keep the ship well supplied with seafood. Napoli rfaid his blue mako shark, which tipped tho •cales at close to 500 pounds, was landed near the Ascension Islands using a regular fly and rag lure. It was brought aboard ship by lowering a rope around the fish and then hoisting away. NapoU's only fishing disappointment was losing a manta ray, estimated to weigh about 1,000 pounds, that he had speared from the fantail. At the same time, two other Seafarers helped keep down the shark population for the frogmen who are used to aid in recovering missile nose cones. Frank Hickox, wiper, and Roy Elford, BR, caught four more makos and three white tips. In between sessions with the rod and reel, Napoli and the other 23 crewmembers took part in play­ ing "Monopoly," the favorite pastime of the crew, either as participants or onlookers. Ih Ith — i- Eating Irons iiilii ZJ Master Mariners—Cap-Horniers, The International Association of Master Mariners—Cap Homiers, with headquarters in Saint Maio, France, • is composed exclusively of masters who have been "round the Horn" at the southern tip of South America at least three times under sails, either as offi­ cers or seamen. 'Round Horn' Seven Times Peterson, who admits to "nearing 70," has sailed the Horn seven times, beginning in 1909 as a 17year-old AB. The record for going round the Horn under sail is held by the They're serving tip food a new way on the Marymar (Calmar Steamship Co.). At least, that's the way it looks from this picture of messnu. . Moon Mullen sent to the LOG by Ship's Sec­ retary Gustav V. Thobe. Buys ShoesSoles Fall Off For want of nail a shoe was lost—and maybe the same thing happened on the Jean LaFitte (Waterman). The crew of the ship wants a patrolman to check out the slopchest after the following incident occurred: One crewman, needing a pair of shoes, waited for the slopchest to open. When it did, he bought a new pair. Three hours later the soles fell off. It must have been a hard voy­ age for that Seafarer. TDiys / LOOj Cite Persian Guif Run As Hardest To the Editor: I am writing this letter to try to show how hard the Persian Gulf-Far East run is on seaman; I have been on this run since 1948 and I think it is one of the hardest we have today. When a tanker crews up and signs on one year articles, most of the crew doesn't know what they are getting into. First of all, they most always keep you out here your full year, and in this time you make about ten shuttle trips on the run. It takes about 36 days to make one round trip from the Gulf to the Far East and back again; out of these 36 days, a watchstander gets only about 14 hours ashore —and this only in the Far East. We never spend more than 24 hours in port so a watchstander has to stand two four-hour watches, which comes to eight hours plus one hour to go and come from the shore, so all the time ashore is just 14 hours. We only hit port In the Far East ten times a year; the total time ashore is only about five days in a year. In the Persian Gulf we have a little movie down on the dock in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, but in Bahrein we are not even al­ lowed on the dock. Most of the time- is spent at sea, as is evident. If someone wants to make money and save it, this is the run, for you cannot get ashore to spend it. We have been out here nine months (at the time of writing) and we have lost half of the crew with which we left the States. When the ship gets short this many men and they can't get American sea­ men, they put foreigners on and when we get back to the States, the alien seamen can't get off, so there are less jobs for SIU members, to fill. One of the ways to help this situation, I believe, would be to permit crewmembers to leave after six months, but those that remain would have to stay for the other six months. Another suggestion: when­ ever anybody gets off other than after six months, for what­ ever reason, a fine should be r i All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. put on them. The only possible exception should be illness, but such cases should be verified to stop faking. Finally, if something could be done to have at least a sea­ men's club built in Bahrein, it would be a great help. It sure is hard on a seamen to have to make a 36-day run from the Far East to the Gulf and then have to go back again before he can go ashore. Don Bartlett 4" 4» t Letter Gives Faith When Needed To the Editor: I wish to extend my thanks to the SIU for the Welfare benefit check sent me upon the death of my husband, John Lukas. I especially wish to thank the Union for the kind letter which gave me faith in my time of need. Mrs. Irene Lukas Pubiic Education On Strike Needed (Ed. Note: The following let­ ter was received during tha ship strike.) To the Editor: Jn the past I have sailed as an SIU member. I received the Union paper and today still follow Union activities. In the future I hope to do some type of union work. My reason for writing this letter is a conviction that the general ^public is not familiar with' the basic issues of the present strike. With the pos­ sibility of the Taft-Hartley Act being invoked, some effort at public education should be made. Only yesterday at the university I heard three teach­ ers (who admitted they knew nothing about the merchant marine) strongly support the ship ownebs on the unionization of US-owned foreign-flag ships. They also" spoke of "effective control" but did not note how effective this control was dur­ ing the Cuban-Russian oil deal. My idea is briefly this: Be­ fore WW II the seamen's unions got coverage in "Life" that drew the public's attention to living conditions on US-flag ships. If the SIU could do the same thing today In regard to US-owned foreign flags I think that it would have a good ef­ fect on the strike and its out­ come. Perhaps the network news programs would accept TV films showing the plight of these foreign seaman as they did in the case ot the migrant workers. I want to wish the Union and its members every success in your current en­ deavors. Wayne J. Senn 30 times, Peterson said. Father of Seafarer Henry Peter­ son, who ships out of Brooklyn headquarters, and a member of the Nevr Vork iocal of the Masters, Mates & Pilots for the past 16 years, Peterson's articles in tho LOG recall his many years before thb mast as a seaman. Barefoot Bucko Mate Of his voyages round the Horn, Peterson remembers one trip ho made as a "barefoot bucko mate in the four masted baraque Juteopolis. There were 24 ABs before the mast on her, working four hour watches on and off." The ship was "running before a gale," he recalls and "as I stepped down the poop ladder to windward to go forward to brace the yards in the shifting hail squall the captain Captain Peterson —a hymn singing Welshmanlaughed and shouted to me: " 'That's right, Mr. Peterson! Spend your money on Sydney bar­ maids, now go round the Horn in your bare feet'!" Form American Section Peterson has been asked to form an American section. As a member, Peterson Is en­ titled to all three names used to describe Cape Horner mariners: Albatrosses for ship masters who have sailed the Horn; Molly Hawks, those who went round as mates, and Cape Pigeons, seafarers who sailed the Cape before the mast. In addition to going round, tho treacherous Horn seven times un­ der square-rigged sail, Peterson has also been round Nord Kap, the northern tip of Norway, four times and the Cape of Good Hope three times, all under sail. One adventure which Peterson hasn't gotton around to writing for the LOG as yet concerns* a trip to Siberia during which ho helped smuggle guns into czarist Russia. All he would add to this is that "we were spotted and ran with the czarist patrol after us. We had a narrow escape." �Vu<f Tweiif#-1fae# r "/y - ^ FINAMCIAL REPORTS. Th« constitution of the 8IU Atlsntlc, Gulf, Lakes and InIsnd 'fsters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing oonmlttee elected by the mem­ bership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any member, lor any reason, be refused his constitutional right to in­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified nail, return receipt requested. TRUST PimDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management represent­ atives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursemepts of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. AH trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any time, you are denied information about any SIU trust fund, notily SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. 0 4" CON":. copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These ^iitracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified loail, return receipt requested. .svXv it ifli PAY?tENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circuiistance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be mads without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and ^ given an official receipt, but feela that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should iamediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. I'*' CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTTS AND <«LIGATI0N3. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All meabers should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any tims you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutions! right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well ss sll other details, then the member so affected should immediately potify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. Jack Gervais 44" 4^ Get in touch with Mrs. C. Ger­ Anyone interested in acquiring vais, Route 2, Box 151, Moravian a five-room cottage on Peacock Falls,, NC. Lake, Hiawatha National Forest, 4. 4i 4> Michigan, is asked to contact Ed­ Claude Jcssup win F. Kosetzky, 1612 Tenth Ave., Important you contact Mr4 N., Escanaba, Mich., STate 6-7225, Charlie Roy Smith, Route 5, Box The lakeshore site is 100' by 600' 245, Fayetteville, NC. and is In the midst of an excellent hunting and fishing area. 4. 4. 4. Arthur Hero 4^ 4. 4. Harry H. Green would like to Jeremiah O'Neill hear from you at 3817 Palmyra Please contact James Ahearn, Street, New Orleans, La. 113 Quincy Street, Brooklyn 16, 4< 4< 41 New York. Income tax refund checks are 4^ 4^ 4^ being held for the SIU men listed Marty Hammond below by Jack Lynch, Room 201, Contact Charlie Brinton, care of SUP Building, 450 Harrison- St., his mother, 27 SW 17th Street, San Francisco 5, California: Joseph A. Alves, Adolph T. An­ Richmond, Indiana, concerning derson, Margarito Borja, Samuel where to mail a check. S. V. Carubba, Dao King Chee, Richard Dunfee, Bernardo S. Favila, Irving Futterman, Dominic Graziano, Ho Yung Kong, King Sea Koo, Charles W. Lane and James Lear. Milledge Parker Lee, Harry Lowther, Francisco A. Martinez, Alll Nasroen, Sheffield Nerkitt, An­ SIU Atlantic, Gulf thony Nottage, Potenclano Paculba, Gordon Parker, John J. Reardon, Lakes & Inland Waters James G. Rodder, Arthur F. Smith, District William L. Strike, Raymond PRESIDENT Triche, Grover C. Turner, Ying Paul HaU Ming Wei, Ah Sal Wong, Chin Chi EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Wong and Ding Hal Woo. DIPBSGTOBY I 4> C5 Revamping Three T-2s 4i 4. Jerry King Please contact Mrs. Barbara King, c/o Mrs. J. Von Rosberg. 241 West Main Street, Bayshore, LI. 4" i 4" BALTIMORE—Seafarers have crewed the first of three Cities Service T-2 tankers which James Terry are getting the jumbo treatment here. An SIU crew went aboard the Fort Hoskins on Please get in touch with Mrs. August 7 after she emerged from the Maryland Shipbuilding yard with a brand new mid- E. Y. Terry, 3738 22 Street, San , •section, adding about 9,000 Francisco 4, Calif. 4i; 4- 4more tons of deadweight ca­ David Wood pacity. Urgent you get In touch with In addition to the Fort Hoskins, the company is having the Can! tigny and Council Grove remod­ eled. The total cost of the conver­ sions, listed at $7i/i> million, Is far J less than the cost of a single tank­ er, in the 25,000-ton class. When the current conversions are completed. Cities Service will have in operation under the Ameri­ can flag three supertankers in the 35,000-ton class, the Cities Service J Baltimore, Miami and Norfolk, * three "jumboized" T-2s, the Fort Hoskins, Cantigny and Council Grove, and tliree conventional T-2s, with Bome 16,500 tons of ca­ pacity. .11^ jlllii (hint hhrmat^) TO AVOID DUPLlCATtONs if you «rs [ of atlc}i*s». q?Vfl your foriiiAr tiAva s ^ i 4< 4' 4' SIU HALL m RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension b«n«r Xits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings. And-ITEe' all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-lxle functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimera cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing then to retain thoir good standing through the waiving of their dues. 4» 4" 4' 4' EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed Jiarmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. e 4" Richard P. Bowman James S. Helgath Your sister Rose will be in Cali­ Contact your wife, Jean, at 8021 Harrisburg Blvd., Houston, Texas. fornia from September 24 to Octo­ ber 7. Call DA 6-8612 or write to 4. i 4. her at 22909 Broadwell Avenue, Thomas Ellsworth Smith Get in touch with Mrs. Beulah Torrence, Calif. Smith, c/o South Trailer Court, 8803 South Main, Houston, Texas. Robert Powell 4" 4" 4" Oct In touch with John Granoff, Harold Kommet Contact Abraham Kommet, 966 claims representative, Pennsyl­ Southern Boulevard, Bronx 59, vania, Threshermen & Farmers Insurance Co., 1842 Derry Street, New York. Harrisburg, Pa. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected by the con­ tracts of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and by Union shipping rules, which are Incorporated in the contract. Got to know your shipping rights. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board. Also notily SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters, by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. i:» ODie Pniidy Fred Anderson,' Frank Armenia, Please contact Mrs. Bertie Pun- Ralph "Scotty" Blair, Edward a dy, 2043, Field La., South Norfolk, Colman, C. Conrad, Tom Cranglu^ Va. Frank M. Gallick, Edward Gorman, Michael Halpin, David W. Heizman, ^ X ^ Norman Hagburg, Thomas M. Man. Yiro R. Tallberg Jlisregard last letter. Please con­ ley, William H. Marsey, Delbert L. tact your wife at once at 116 Ever- McGee, Leo Milosevich, Michael ton, Apartment 2, Houston 3, Texas. Nadd, Gilbert Rlegel, Armas Sappi, Franklin Webb and Richard Whit­ 4. t ney. Fred J. Reppine Urgent you contact your Aunt 4^ 4» 4" Lena concerning your father. William John Miller, Sr. 4> 4, 4> Urgent you contact your wife at Harry C. Scott 17 Elm Street, Tilton, New Hamp­ Please write your wife as soon shire. Anybody knowing the as passible, or call ANdrew 8-6215, whereabouts of the above is asked Westport, Washington, after 10 PM to contact Mrs. Miller. any evening. Mrs. David Wood, 512 E. Elm Street, Tampa, Fla., concerning the children. Anybody knowing the whereabouts of the above please contact Mrs. Wood. 4" 4- 4' Harold S. Leland Please get in touch with Lucille Leland at 50 Willow Street, San Jose, Calif. 4" 4' 4< Jack Procell Contact Bennie Lowderback at 3608 Lowden Street, Kalamazoo, Mich. 4" 4" 4" Mall Is being held in the Chicago oflice for the following members: Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Claude Simmona Llndsey WlUiamt Earl Shepard A1 Tanner SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill HaU Ed Mooney Fred Stewart B.ALTIMORE 1210 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. John Arabasez, Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10223 W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS.. . .675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. 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Agent Terminal 4-2528 �LOG SEAFARERS OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Can America Afford To B Russia Set To Pass US As Major Shipping Power (The following survey of the Soviet Union's plana to surpass the US in mari­ time strength was drafted by the SIUNA's Washington Office. It reveals, in detail, how the USSR will soon rank ahead of US as o leading maritime power and what the consequences are for our prosperity and military security.) On February 15, 1961, Vice Ad­ miral Wilson, then chairman of the Federal Maritime Board, stated in a speech that according to an official Soviet publication, containing an article entitled, "Prospective Plan for the development of Naval Transportation from 1959 to 1965", the USSR envisaged by 1965 a merchant fleet 100 percent greater than Its present fleet. This means, In effect, a fleet of approximately ten million deadweight tons. The Rus­ sians, according to the article, planned to Increase their dry-cargo fleet by 120 per­ cent and their tanker capabilities by 80 per cent. If past performance is a guide for predicting the future, there can exist little doubt of their ultimate success. In 1954 they had 581 vessels, totaling 2,284.000 deadweight tons. By December, 1960, they h-ad increased their number of ves.sels to 873, and their deadweight ton­ nage to 4.939,000 tons. This is an increase of 2,685,000 deadweight tons, or more than double their 1954 tonnage. During the same period, the number of vessels In the privately-owned United States mer­ chant fleet dwindled from 1,138 vessels of 14,340,000 deadweight tons to 1,008 ves­ sels of 14,088,000 deadweight tgns. VESSEL CONSTRUCTION — In Janu­ ary, 1961, the USSR had on order, or under construction, vessels amounting to 1,583,000 deadweight tons. On the same date, the United States privately-owned fleet had only 1,029,000 deadweight tons on order, or under construction. This means that the USSR had 54 percent more tonnage on her order books than the United States, and that she recorded a net order book gain of 92.5 percent, or 761,000 dead­ weight tons, in 1960. This was the largest order book increase of any major mari­ time power. Among some vessel construction an­ nouncements recently made are the fol­ lowing: (1) The Scandinavian Shipping Gazette of June 14 reported that the Finnish Rauma-Repola shipyard had launched the 4,000-deadweight ton motor tanker AKSAJ for Soviet account. The periodical indicated that this was the first of 23 vessels which were to be built for the Russians under the terms of a five-year trade agreement (2) la early July, The New York Times reported that Moscow had placed a ship­ building order for 50 small ice-strength­ ened dry-cargo vessels, costing approxi­ mately $30 million. These vessels were to be built at Komarno, In land-locked Czechoslovakia. The vessels were believed Intended for coastal and high sea service in the Baltic. The report further noted that the USSR had been building exten­ sively in its own shipyards, and had or­ ders In the shipyards of East Germany, Poland, Finland, the Netherlands, Den­ mark, West Germany, and Japan for car­ go and passenger vessels, medium-sized tankers, and specialized craft. The So­ viets have recently acquired four large tankers of 24,700 to 40,000 tons through Greek shipowners in London, after the vessels had been completed by Dutch and Japanese shipyards. Italian and Japanese shipyards are also building large tankers for the Russians. The USSR, therefore, is not permitting a standstill in its vessel construction pro­ gram, nor is she allowing her merchant fleet to deteriorate. She is, on the con­ trary, rapidly becoming a seapower of the first order. PASSENGER-CARGO — On January 1, 1961, there were 48 ocean-going passenger vessels of 603,000 gross tons on order in the world's shipyards for the major marltime countries. Twenty-one of these, total­ ing 113,000 gross tons, were being built for the Soviet Union. The United States, on the other hand, had only 55,000 gross tons on order, or one-third as much as the Russians. Adding this new construotion to the existing passenger-cargo ton­ nage of each country, Increases the USSR passenger-cargo fleet to 480,000 gross tons, and the United States fleet to 582,000 gross tons. Russia will thus have Increased her gross tonnage by 34 percent since 1954. In number, the Soviets already have many more active passengercargo vessels than the United States. In 1960 they had 73, while the United States had only 32. FREIGHTERS—The Soviets had 288 freighters of 1,291,000 deadweight tons in 1939. Today they have 666, with a dead­ weight tonnage of 3.3 million tons. This Is an Increase of 156 percent in dead­ weight tonnage, and a 131 percent in­ crease in number since 1939. Since that time the dry-cargo fleet deadweight ton­ nage of the major maritime countries has increased by only 49 percent. This means that the Soviet rate of expansion was more than three times greater than the expansion rate of the major maritime nations. At present Russia has 150 freight­ ers of 1,143,000 deadweight tons on order, or 8.4 percent of the world total. On com­ pletion of this construction, the Russianflag dry-cargo fleet will total 4,459,000 deadweight tons. The US privately-owned. dry-cargo fleet, although representing 8.2 percent of all the world's freighters, had only 534,000 deadweight tons of dry-cargo vessels on order in January of this year. Even Poland, a minor maritime nation, had more freighter tonnage on order than the United States. Bulk Carriers Crucial Dry-cargo bulk carriers, a segment of the freighter fleet already discussed above, should also be examined. Our reliance on bulk carriers is clearly understood when we realize that 90 percent of our as­ bestos, 86 percent of our bauxite, 90 perment of our chromite, 89 percent of our manganese ore, and 100 percent of our natural rubber come from foreign sources. History has proved- that we cannot rely on foreign-flag tonnage to carry these critical materials during a national emer­ gency. Yet the United States since 1954 has only Increased its bulk carrier fleet from 46 vessels of 616,000 deadweight tons to 57 of 805,000 deadweight tons. The USSR, however, which had only 16 bulk carriers of 46,000 deadweight tons in 1954, now has 98 of 520,000 deadweight tons. Therefore, the Russians have pro­ gressed more than twice as rapidly as the United States In the acquisition of bulk carrier tonnage, and have increased their bulk carrier tonnage by 1,030 percent since 1954. TANKERS—In the past we have re­ mained ahead of the Russians In tinker construction. On January 1 we had 46i,000 deadweight tons of tankers on order as opposed to 322,000 deadweight tons by the Russians. This would place the potenti-al future size of the United States privately-owned tanker fleet at 7,239,000 deadweight tons, and the Russian fleet at 1,690,000 deadweight tons. Events, however, such as the Cuban cri­ sis, lead us to believe that the Russians have recognized the value of a strong tanker fleet, and can be expected to launch an ali-out tanker construction pro­ gram. In fact, their order book In Janu­ ary, 1961, showed more than three timea as much tanker tonnage on order as in the previous year. In the meantime, Russia is chartering vessels from our allies to implement its foroign policy. Recently. Londnn and ' Overseas Freighters Limited announced that they concluded an extension of their present contract with the Sovracht Agen­ cy for shipping Soviet oil to the West. This means that about 75 percent of that company^'s fleet is now carrying Soviet oil to Western Europe, Japan, Cuba, and other parts of the world. The company reported that the- Norwegians were also concluding a similar deal with the Rus­ sians. On August 7, The Washington Post reported that the USSR Is even supplying some of the oil used to run NATO's milt tary operation. In Iceland, all petroleum used is Imported from the Soviet Union. In Greece, a refinery controlled largely by the government, but 10 percent owned by Socony-Mobil, processes about 9,000 barrels of Soviet oil per day. After re­ ceiving this information, need we doubt that the Russians will build more tankers? 500 Submarines The recent demonstration of naval strength at Leningrad shows that the Rus­ sians are implementing a long-term pro­ gram to modernize and strengthen 'their sea power. It is estimated that they hav» about 500 submarines. While some ar» missile-firing types, most -are conventional types, designed to sink as much merchant shipping in wartime as possible. This may be some indication of the value placed on merchaht shipping by the USSR. She has come to a realization of the.,value of a strong merchant marine and foresees its usefulness in the economic struggle with the West. By grasping the real signifi­ cance of a merchant fleet, she has recog­ nized an instrument for Soviet economic penetration. It is Ironical that a country like the United States, which spends $47 billion annually in peacetime to remain prepared for possible war, does not ap­ pear to recognize the value of a modern and swift merchant fleet in an economic conflict with the USSR. This, year the US Congress has appropriated only $308 million for all maritime functions. While the figures given in this report are subject to error because of the un­ reliability of information coming out of the Soviet Union, they are, nevertheless, the figures used by the United States Government. It is hoped this report suc­ ceeds in awakening us to the fact of So­ viet progress in the field of water trans­ portation. We must remember that their feats are not limited to space explora­ tions. Control of the seas still remains the necessary goal of a nation seeking eco­ nomic and political domination of the world, even as it was many years ago. -(Reprints of this page are availablt for distribution through the SEAFARERS LOG, 675 4th Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY) TOMPARISONS OP THE'U.S. PRIVATELY-OWNED FLEET AND THE SOVIETFLEET FOR 1939,• 195A, AND 1960 (Ocean-going veasels oC L,000 gross tons and over) TONNAGE ON ORDER OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION A3 OF JANUARY L, 196L (In 000'• dvrt) Number oC Vessels 1250 TABLE II TABLE Z 2000 u.s: U.S.S.R. U.S. U.S. 1600 1000 U.S.S.R. 750 1000 600 U.S.S.R. 600 250 W" 1939 1954 1960 U.S. 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1961 Description An account of the resource Headlines: NEW SEAFARERS HALL UNDER WAY IN HOUSTON SIU WINS 3RD RUNAWAY VICTORY AMMI FRONT CRUMBLES AS END OF STRIKE BAN NEARS US OKAYS BULL C-4 BID; PLAN CONTAINERSHIP RUNS IBU WINS AT CAPITOL; SIGNS 2ND TUG OUTFIT SIU’S PUERTO RICO DIVISION WINS SIX NLRB ELECTIONS RUNAWAYS RUN LAKES SHIPPING; US SHIPS VIRTUALLY SHUT OUT MEDICINE – MAKERS TARGET OF PRICE – RIG INDICTMENTS RUNAWAY TAX BILL BURIED; CONGRESS WON’T ACT NOW CONGRESS APPROVES MARITIME OVERHAUL, SUBSIDY RULE SHIFT SEA LAND BUYS SIX VESSELS FOR INTERCOASTAL OPERATIONS SEAFARERS’ CASH HOSPITAL BENEFITS TOP $2 MILLION LABOR BOOK CITES LOG RUNAWAY, CLINIC STORIES RUSSIA SET TO PASS US AS MAJOR SHIPPING POWER Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/1961 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXIII, No. 8 1961 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4003e7a778a4ed633f771b83ca9f4dc0.PDF d07d707df6d17d8877d40806bc20ca63 PDF Text Text SBAFARERS^Ie^LOG ^^FIOIAL OH^A'N OF THI tlAFARIHt iNTIRNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, OULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL>CIO THE UPPER LARES tHSPUTE m SlU DEMANDS US PROBE AIR FORCE TRANSFER OF MISSILE SHIP CONTRACT Story on Page 2 Board of Inquiry's Report to Secretary of Labor 3,200-Member Croup Affiliates With SIUNA -Story on Page 3 SIUNA Statement to the Board of Inquiry Supplement in Centerfold MTD Unions Set Drive To End Bridges' Raids • Story on Page 8 �Page Two I 1 SEAFARERS SlU URGES US PROBE TRANSFER OF MISSILE PACT TO HIGH BIDDER LOG INDEX To Departments! SIU Food, Ship SonltotloB Dep't -^Pago 41 The SlU has called for an immediate invesptigation of the arbitrary manner in which the Air Force switched the mis­ sile tracking contract from the SlU-contracted Suwannee Steamship Company to a New • York firm headed by former safeguards governing crew per­ high Air Force and Defense sonnel employed in this vital op­ eration. Department officials. In telegrams to President • The ridiculously higher costs which the nation would have to Kennedy, Defense Secretary pay Marine Transport to carry out AOfiHt, 1961 Independent Oil Union Affiliates With SlUNA BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—The membership of a major in­ dependent union in the California oil producing and refining Tht PaeHk Coast Sooforer Industry haa voted overwhelmingly to affiliate with the —Pago 6 j Seafarers International Union of North America. The de­ would be best served through A&G Deep Seo Shipping cision of the 3,200-member SlUNA affiliation. Report —Page International Union of Petroleum Workers was announced here by I the union's president, L. P. Taylor. The Independent union is a longestablished organization in the The Fisherman and Southern California oil industry. Cannery Worker Page 8 i In recent months, Taylor said, the group has been under strong presI sure from both Harry Bridges, The ConcMion Secrfarer —Page 9 '! president .yf the International Longshoremen's and Warehouse­ Editorial Cartoon—Page il; men's Union, and James Holla, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The SiU industrial Worker Hoffa and Bridges have a work­ —Page 14 i ing alliance in operation on the West Coast and have been threat­ The SiU Inland Boatman —Page 15 i ening to raid and destroy the petroleum workers If they refused SIU Medical Department to surrender their Jurisdiction. —Page 15] Consequently, the union sought a relationship which would pro­ SIU Safety Department tect Its autonomy and offer it the —Page 16: support and assistance of a strong, established AFL-CIO union. Since SIU Social Security Dep't the SlUNA, through its various —Page 17 i West Coast affiliates, has a strong base In that area as well as a Shipboard News record of firm opposition to —Pages 19, 20, 21, 22 j Bridges and Hoffa, the Petroleum Workers decided their interests The Great Lakes Seafarer —Pago Members of the petroleum union voted by a 4-1 margin in favor of SlUNA affiliation.- They work in the California oilfields pri­ marily and in Utah and Alaska. The acquisition brings the meipbership of the SlUNA well up near the 80,000 mark. McNamara, Air Force Secretary Zuckert and key Congressional the same function performed so committees. SIU President Paul satisfactorily for the past five Hall said that the transfer from years by Suwannee would be in­ Suwannee, which had received creased by the extra transitional expenses which the government commendations for its operation of would incur in changing over the the eight ships involved over the operation from Suwannee to past five years, to Marine Trans­ port Lines, despite the fact that Marine Transport. • Following a conference on the latter company's bid was 65 August 28 with Air Force officials. per cent higher, "indicates a con­ Senator Spessard Holland and NEW YORK—A new three-man tempt for the national interest. Representative Charles Bennett panel has been named to assist in Hall said "the fact that Marine registered strong protest with the resolving the dispute over the Transport is headed by H. Lee Air Force, have challenged the manning of railroad marine craft White, a former Air Force Secre­ basis for its determination and in this harbor. Unsettled issues In­ tary. and Roger Keyes, a former volving the jobs of SIU Railway Assistant Defense Secretary, puts have indicated the need to upset the decision. Marine Region tugmen and mem­ additional responsibility on the Hall said the missile tracking bers of two other unions led to Government to make certain that operation should "not be maneu­ strike action 20 months ago and the operation of Governmentvered to serve as a source of un­ are still pending. owned missile tracking ships is In the latest action, US Secretary completely free of any political necessary profit to individuals, nor of Labor Gdldberg, New York Gov­ considerations, evidence of influ­ to allow influence to by-pass due process and observance of proper ernor Rockefeller and Mayor Wag­ ence and questionable procedures procedure." ner have appointed three officials in awarding of vital contracts." to sit in with the unions and the Additional facts that were cited railroads in seeking to unknot the by the SlU president as "sufficient AFL-CIO Upholds Ruling On Robin Line manning question. The three men evidence of the need for prompt named are James Reynolds, As­ action to uncover the purposes be­ sistant Secretary of Labor; Joseph hind the Air Force decision," were Finnegan, chairman of the New as follows: York State Mediation Board, and • Marine Transport was award­ An AFL-CIO Executive Council subcommittee has affirmed a ruling by the impartial Harold Felix, City Labor Com­ ed the sub-contract despite the fact that its bid was 63% higher umpire of the Internal Disputes Plan that the National Maritime Union violated the Fed­ missioner. The panel is trying to work out than Suwannee's bid. eration constitution in its attempted raid on SlU-contracted Robin Line ships. a solution on the basis of a report • Bids closed on June 28 and, The NMU had appealed the^ despite the obvious need for cau­ umpire's decision to the Ex­ decision to the labor board In the impartial umpire. The AFL- issued by the White House-appoint­ ed Railroad Marine Workers Com­ tious. careful study, the announce­ Washington. The NLRB has yet CIO said that 84 of the 100 cases ment of the award to Marine ecutive Council, which sub­ to announce its ruling on the ap­ had been resolved through media­ mission this past June. Over the strong dissent of the unions, in­ Transport was made on June 29. mitted it to a subcommittee con­ peal. sisting of AFL-CIO president tion and by mutual agreement cluding the RMR, the Marine En­ • Suwanee has been commended George Meaney and vice-presi­ The AFL-CIO has reported sep- without the necessity for a hear­ gineers Beneficial Association and for the efficient manner in which dents James A. Suffridge, pres­ ately that out of 100 cases filed un­ ing or a determination by the im­ the Masters, Mates & Pilots, the it operated the eight missile track­ Commision recommended that the ing ships, including the main­ ident of the Retail Clerks In­ der the Internal Dispute Plan In its partial umpire, David L. Cole. Fifteen the 100 cases are railroads be given the right to cut tenance of stable and uninterrupt­ ternational Association, and Joseph first seven months of existence, ed labor relations, and security A. Beirne, president of the Com­ only ten cases involving violation now pending before the umpire or Jobs. munications Workers of America. of the constitution were found by are awaiting a determination. The Labor Secretary, the Gov­ The subcommittee disallowed the ernor and the Mayor originally as­ NMU appeal and affirmed the rul­ sisted in bringing about the settle­ Three members of the SIU ing by the impartial umpire that ment of the ten-day strike in Janu­ the NMU was guilty of raiding. ary, 1961. Most of the Issues except Quarterly Financial Com­ for the manning question that led Previously, the National Labor mittee looking over head­ to the strike have now been re­ Relations Board's regional director quarters accounting oper­ solved and meetings are continuing in New York dismissed an NMU ations (l-r) are Hoyd on the basic Job security issue. petition for a representation elec­ PcKivy of Mobile, John WASHINGTON—Ignoring Uhe fact that unemployment tion aboard vessels of the MooreShannon, Philadelphia, and McCormack—Robin Line as a unit. benefits have already been exhaused or will shortly run out Warren Messenger, Balti­ However, the NMU appealed this for almost a million jobless workers, the House Ways and more. Means Committee has reject--*ed a proposal to extend state tributed much-needed support to the family. benefits imder Federal aus­ In addition to those who voted pices for an additional 13 weeks. against the proposal on the "failed The committee vote was 13-12 to make a good case" basis, many against the measure, with one lone business groups and state unem­ vote making the difference. Op­ ployment officials testified against the measure, claiming that It was Out of the 64 vessels represent­ ponents of the bill said "the Ad­ a step toward Federal takeover ing 18 nations that made maiden ministration hal failed to make "a of the state unemployment com­ voyages into the Port of New York good case" for passage. pensation program. The Jobless, during the first six months of 1962, Last month, witnesses before the meanwhile, will have to try to get the US built only five. Information based on maiden ar­ House tax group related the plight along on their own. rivals in the harbor brought the of more than a million workers plight of the US shipbuilding in­ who have been unemployed for 16 dustry into sharp focus. weeks and an additional 600,000 Although one of the US-flag ships to arrive in New York was who have failed to find Jobs for Seafarers overseas who want the largest merchant ship ever more than six months. to get In touch with headquar­ built in the States, the 940-foot The urgent need for another ters in a hurry can do so by oil tanker Manhattan, the US ton­ extension of unemployment com­ cabling the Union at its cable nage fared poorly when compared with the traffic from other coun­ pensation benefits was pointed up address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. tries. by the fact that two-thirds of those Use of this address will assure Norway placed first with 18 ships. who receiveed benefits last year speedy transmission on all mes­ Great Britain was second with six, were the sole or primary support sages and faster service for the and the United States pulled even of a household. Another 26 per­ inen Involved. with Denmark and Sweden with a cent.-tveye working wives who con­ total of five. New Panel Enters Rail Tug Beef NMU Guilty Of Raid Charge Checking Books House Croup Kills Extra Jobless Pay Shipbuilding Booms-But Not For US Union Has Cable Address �Par* Tbre* iMrut, 196t Coastal Trade Gets Shot In Arm FIRST OF 4 SEA-LAND SHIPS ENTERS EAST-Y/EST SERVICE ELIZABETH, NJ—The long dormant US intercoastal shipping service will come alive again next month when the SlU-manned Elizabethport will inaugurate a regularly-scheduled trailership service to the West Coast. She is the first of four specialized ships that will b® put on the 'coastal run by the early part of 1963. The ship is a jumboized former Esse T-2 tanker that gained a new 419-foot midbody fitted with two huge gantry cranes that can lift a fully-loaded 35-foot truck trailer body and have it secured aboard in four min­ utes. She will carry 474 spe­ cially-designed trailer vans in the all-container service. Departing from a multi­ Canada Begins Hearings On Upper Lakes Dispute MONTREAL — Superior Court Justica Norris if cur­ rently conducting a Canadian government Inquiry into the Upper Lakes Shipping dispute that originated as a full-scale union-busting scheme aimed' • at the SIU of Canada. Ac­ berg at on* of th* three sessions held late in July . Th* board cording to various estimates, it included Judge Samuel I. Rosen- I. the inquiry will last at least two months. Earlier, on th* American side, a three-man panel appointed by US Labor Secretary Arthur J. Gold­ berg issued its report recommend­ ing a "series of international con­ ferences" to help resolve the Issues. The board suggested meet­ ings should b* conducted jointly by Secretary Goldberg and Michael Starr, Canadian Minister of Labour. The SIUNA presented a fullydocumented statement outlining its position on the dispute in de­ tail prior to the report announced by the special US panel originally appointed on July 12. Due to the international nature of the dispute and the importance to the entire labor movement of the issues involved, th* full texts of the board's report to the Secre­ tary of Labor and th* SIUNA's etatement to the board are printed in a special supplement in this is­ sue of the SEAFARERS LOG. Upper Lakes is an Americanowned shipping company operat­ ing on both sides of the Great Lakes, which had been under conti-act with the SIU of Canada. The dispute arose when the company broke its contract, locked out 300 Canadian crewmembers and re­ cruited new crews through a new­ ly-established union. The government inquiries into the Upper Lakes matter in the US and now in Canada arose out of circumstances surrounding the disputes and th* international na­ ture of the operation. SIUNA president Paul Hall pre­ sented the union's position to th* panel named by Secretary Gold- Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that pay­ ments of funds, for whatever Union purpose, b* made only to authorized SIU representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered be sure to protect yourself by immedi­ ately bringing the matter to the attention of th* President's office. man, chairmani labor arbitrator David L. Cole and Prof. J. Healy of Hai-vard. Hal C. Banks, president of th* SIU of Canada, has already ap­ peared before Justice Norris in th* course of several days of hearings already held her* and In Toronto. Taking on container via its own crane (above, left), new in­ tercoastal containership Elinbetfiport is pictured dooksid* at NJ terminal from whieh It will launch sorvic* next month. Above, Seafarers in deck gang (l-r) include Robert Sim­ mons, Peto Prlchl, Rod Larson, Dan Webb, J. Lodoma and A. Porlno. MTD Sets Pacific Drive To Fight Bridges' Raids WILMINGTON—Plans for a vigorous organizing drive and a counter-attack against raiding by Harry Bridges' International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union were drafted at a special meeting here of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Meeting in the Don HoteH on July 20-27, delegates from The two-day conference at­ tillery Workers; and from the deep field, the Masters, Mates and a number of SIUNA affiliates, tracted wide participation by AFL- sea Pilots, Marine Engineers Beneficial from MTD member unions and from the state and local AFL-CIO agreed to set up a four-man MTD Coordinating Committee to direct the organizing campaign. The com­ mittee will be chaired by AFLCIO regional organizer Irvan Cary and will include James Simmons of the Los Angeles County Federa­ tion of Labor; M. R. Callahan of the California! Federation of Labor; and Gordon (Blackle) EUls, port agent for the Sailors Union of the Pacific and president of the Mari­ time Port Council of Southern California. In the discussions at the meet­ ings, it was pointed out that the ILWU has established a catch-all division which has been raiding various AFL-CIO affiliates on the West Coast, including some of the fish and cannery affiliates of the SIUNA. It was necessary to coor­ dinate the strength of AFL-CIO unions in the area to keep the ILWU from picking off small un­ ions who lack the resources to com­ pete with Bridges. The new MTD grouping will also explore the numerous opportuni­ ties for organizing among southern California's fast growing industrial complex. Since this is one of the most rapidly-developing areas of the United States, with new plants and new enterprises springing up. on all sides, the MTD committee will have an opportunity to organ­ ize many thousands of workers. CIO unions in the southern Cali­ fornia area. Among groups partici­ pating In the conference were the California State Federation of La­ bor and the Los Angeles County Federation, many of the building trades unions including the Car­ penters, Painters, Plumbers, Plas- Association, the SIU Pacific Dis­ trict unons and all segments of the SIUNA fish and cannery workers unions In the vicinity. In A related action, the MTD Ex­ ecutive Board later voted to hold its next quarterly session, on Octo­ ber 22-24, at Honolulu, Hawaii, as part of the campaign to expand AFL-CIO organizing efforts on the island. .. ...» iiiiii Iiiiii ilHii Al Gruhn, President of California State Federation of Labor, addresses Mari­ time Trades Department meeting in Wilmington. terers, Sheet Metal Workers, Ce­ ment Workers and Operating En­ gineers; the Machiitists, Building Service Employees, Oil Workers, Chemical Workers, Glass Bottle Blowers, Rubber Workers and Dis­ Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when sign­ ing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re­ quired shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voy­ age. million-dollar port facility built here and leased for a 20-year period by SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service, the Eiizabethport will sail through th* Panama Canal and then up the West Coast to Long Beach, where th* trailers will be hooked up to truck cabs at dockside for delivery in th* Los Angeles-Southern California area. Within 14 hours, the ship will head for Oakland, to speed delivery of East Coast container cargo to the San Francisco-Seattl* area. Turning around after an 18-day westbound run, th* Elizabethport will head back through Panama to San Juan and then return here to Elizabeth. The Elizabethport and her three sister ships are an extension of the long-range effort by Sea-Land to establish container operations in all domestic services. Sea-Land and Seatraln Lines, both under SIU contract, are the only common carriers left In the domestic ship­ ping trades at a time when move* are afoot in Congress to open the entire field to foreign-flag opera­ tors. Meanwhile, with an ambitious East Coast-based service about to begin, the SIU Pacific District and the SIUNA have taken a strong position in favor of efforts by American-Hawaiian Steamship to get back into the intercoastai ship­ ping business on the West Coast. Turned down on an earlier try for Federal mortgage insurance on construction of three new vessels, American Hawaiian is currently in the midst of its second attempt. Hearings on its application have been held in San Francisco and are slated next mouth In Washing­ ton and New York. The SIU Pacific District company proposes to build the first all-new vessels for intercoastal operation since be­ fore World War 11, when domestic shipping services were the back­ bone of the US-flag fleet. SIUNA executive vice-president Morris Weisberger, in noting the decline of intercoastal as well as coastwise American shipping and the jobs they mean for Arerica seamen, cited the "negative role" (Continued on page 10) SEAFARERS LOG August, 1962 Vol. XXiV, No. 8 PAOt HAIX, President HERBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACR, Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; HERMAN AnHUR, MIKE POLLACK, JOHN WEITZEL, Staff Writers. Publiihsd monthly at tho hoadquarteri of tha Saafarart International Union, At­ lantic, Oulf, Lakaa and Inland Water* District, APL-CIO, «7i Pourth Avonue, Brooklyn 32, NY. T*l. HYaclnth 9-ttOO. Second clan pottag* paid at tli* Poet Offic* In Brooklyn, NY, undar tha Act of Aug. 24, 1912. 12« �SEAPAMBMS Fate Fanr LOG AFL-gO Ump^ Rules QUESTION: Have you found any favorite eating spots while you've been ashore in foreign ports? Sven Regner, steward: Two par­ Joseph Luburich, engine: The Pilot House and the Copenhagen ticularly good eating places are in Bar in Yokahama Durban — the 67 both have a good Club and the crowd of Seafar­ Playhouse. Any­ ers there and the body on a Robin meals are inex­ Line ship can tell pensive and tasty. you about the Steak and eggs Buffalo steaks are my favorites and the tasty lob­ at the Copen­ sters there. An hagen. The Pilot added attraction House is a good Is the service by spot too. All the Yokahama cabbies turbaned waiters, sort of an extra know where these places are and can help you locate either of them. treat when you consider the mod­ erate dinner prices. I try to get ^ ^ there whenever I have a chance Bichard Delaney, steward: The to pay the place a visit. best atmosphere and cordiality I've found is at the 4^ » Aristocrat on Dewey boulevard Rao! Iglesia, engine: One place in Manila. The in the world I find relaxing is the place is open Istanbul Hilton, around the clock though it's by no and Seafarers are especially means a thrifty spot. They have a welcome. Their downstairs and house specialty is upstairs bar-res­ filet mignon and you can really enjoy a meal served taurant arrange­ on their landscaped patio. It's a ment, with night­ ly shows down­ very fine experience. stairs. I know a ^ ^ lot of Seafarers J, Graddick, steward: When I hit gather there because it is modern Singapore Til usually set myself up at the Delta and comfortable. You can live it Hotel on Stan­ up in style thm-e as long as you ford road near can carry the freight. It's a verv the Capitol The­ good place to know about if yoiTVe atre. The best got time off and want to try it. feature is the fact that a Sea­ farer can get a ANTINOUS (Waferman), May 13— Chairman, Ctell Walllek; Seeratary, decent room at Oscar Raynor. AU departments are moderate cost running smoothly and it looks like and have all the a elean payoff. Two men hospitalized In Honolulu and one in the Canal conveniences in one spot. Their Zone. One man missed ship in Yoko­ American-style meals are very hama but rejoined in Kobe. Linen aboard ship Is very bad. Captain re­ good and inexpensive. You can fuses to get any fresh fruit or vege­ really enjoy yourself and meet tables In the Panama Canal. fine people. COLUMBIA (Capa Waterways), Jan. 0^ ^ t ^ Jose P. Rivera, engine: I've found the International in Bremerhaven to be a fine place, though it is not actually a hangout for sea­ men. Their sea­ food is of the best quality and prices are fair. The other cus­ tomers seem to enjoy having us visit there; I think I enjoy the place most of all because of this friendly atmospiiere. We don't run into this every place we go. SlU MEETINGS SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SID Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 4 4 5 7 10 12 14 10—Chairman, Claude Lomars; Sec­ retary, Charles L. Shirah. No beefs reported. Shirah elected ship's dele­ gate. AU members asked to help keep the messhaU, clean. Crew requests clarification on vacation. Engineers Upheld On Export Jobs The right of the Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association to continue to man vessels of the Isbrandtsen Steamship Company transferred to a division of Ameri­ can Export Lines <iaa neen upheld by the impartial umpire of the AFL-CIO Internal Disputes Plan. The umpire, David L. Cole, has ruled that the MEBA was within its rights in seeking to keep its members on the Isbrandtsen ships. He said that in doing so the MEBA was not raiding the Brotherhood of Marine Officers, which-Jias a contract with American Export. His ruling in favor of MEBA was based on the fact that the imion was protected against any loss of jobs by virtue of its contract with Isbrandtsen. The National Maritime Union,, with which the BMO is affiliated, had filed a complaint under the Internal Disputes Plan charging the MEBA with violation of the AFL-CIO constitution when it sought to protect its jobs on the Isbrandtsen vessels. The MEBA filed a counter-complaint. In his decision upholding the MEBA position Cole took note of the fact that an arbitrator who previously heard tho dispute" had ruled that the Jobs properly belonged to MEBA members. The company had refused to abide by the arbitrator's decision. out. ate. Steward department to cooper­ SEAMAR (Calmar), May 2»—Chalrw man, N. Barbour; Secretary, J. Oarbar. Ship's delegate reported one man missed ship in San Francisco. No beefs reported by delegates. Crew asked to make less noise in passage­ ways and to Bush toilets at ail times. Sanitary men to do more cleaning in laundry. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), May 21 —Chairman, L. Cepriano; Secretary, Pedro Saqullayam. Ship's delegate reported some disputed OT in engine department. Captain promised to get cigarettes in Spain. Matter regarding PENN TRADER tPenn Shipping), draws in travelers checks sent to May t—Chairman, Paul J. Onufuri Union hall. Crew warned not to take Secretary, J. P. Austin. Ship's dele- radios ashore in India to be repaired. ' .... THETIS (Rye Marine) May 7 — Chairman, H. A. Huff; Secretary, S. M. SImos. (30 in ship's fund. Huff elected ship's delegate. Everything running smoothly. e-42-ia3< (Suwannee), April 11 — Chairman, William Heater; Secretary, J. J. Naughton. No beefs reported by department delegates. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), April 20—Chairman, G. W. McAlpine; Sec­ retary, L. A. Gardiar. No beefs re­ gate reported no beefs. Ship has ported by department delegates. Re­ good food and fine cooks. Steward quest that ail lockers be fixed. Crew department given a vote of thanks. to start a ship's fund at payoff. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), May PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn Ship­ ping), May 2—Chairman, John Ber- IS—Chairman, T. Oyer; Secretary, geria; Sacratary, John C. Howard. Cut Lopez. $23.60 in ship's fund. No See patrolman at payoff regarding beefs reported. Suggestion that soup dirty water tanks. They need clean­ should be served twice a day. De­ ing badly as water la foul tasting. partment delegates will discuss matter with steward. Motion tliat garbage MADAKET (Waterman), May 14— should be thrown back aft. Chairman, John Nash; Secretary, A. G. Espeneda. Ship's delegate prom­ B-42-1834 (Suwannee) May 12—Chair­ ised to see chief mate about passage­ man, Houston White; Secretary, John ways being painted and sougeeing of Naughton. No beefs reported. rooms. S5.10 in ship's fund. More pressure needed to flush toUets. Crew STEEL KINO (Isthmian), May 13— requested not to leave cups aU over Chairman, A. Power; Secretary, C. A. the deck back aft. AU hands urged Nelson. One member of deck depart­ to cooperate. Mail service very poor. ment hospitalized in Singapore. Mo­ Better quality luncheon meat re­ tion made that aU men be allowed quested. maximum of 12 months on one ship. Motion to change $400 vacation pay. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), May 13 The following will be taken up with —Chairman, C. A. Hancock; Secre- patrolman: Awning for fantail area, fary, Fred Shala. AU repairs were poor menus, better stores, better taken care of with the exception of coffee and meats, fumigation, need the painting of toilets and showers. for heavy duty washers. This has been promised to be done this trip. AU disputed OT was paid. PENN EXPORTER (Penn Shipping), New wringer was supplied for the April 22—Chairman, Tex Strickland; washing machine. $14.33 in ship's Secretary, G. H. Atcherson. No beefs fund. A schedule has been posted reported by devartment delegates. for the cleaning of the laundry room. $2,7.3 left In ship's fund. Two men hospitalized and one missed ship in PENN VANGUARD (Penn Shipping), Rijeka. Headquarters to be notified April 1—Chairman, A. J. Doty; Secre­ to have a representative of the Food tary, R. B. Hardcastle. No beefs re­ Plan sent to the ship. Suggestion ported. J. Shinner elected ship's made by all department* regarding delegate. Crew requested to turn in service in mesahall. Steward la too dirty Unen each week and to flush lenient with bis crew. Request that tcUets. Request that fresh canned English be spoken In the messhalis milk be served after fresh mlik Is during meal time. Advance Meeting Schedule For West Coast SIU Ports SIU headquarters has Issued an advance ichedul* through D«< cember for the monthly informational meetings to be held in Weil Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in ae> cord with a resolution adoj^ed by the. Executive Board laet Decem* her. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Seattle San Francisco Wilmington September 19 September 21 September 17 October 24 October 26 October 22 November 23 November 21 November 16 December 19 December 21 December 17 (Regular monthly meeting schedule for all SIU oonstitutional ports appears below.) Cliff Wilson. Food and Ship Sanitation Director Fruits Help Fill Out The Menu Considering the fact that fruits and vegetables are so widely popular on ships and their value in the dally diet is so vital, all menu planners and stewards should be familiar with their quality. The United States Government has determined grades and specifica­ tions for most of the fresh fruits and vegetables on the market. ThesG are called US Grades and, in general, are known as US Fancy, US No. 1, US No. 2, US Commercial, US Combination and unclassified, though for some products there are more grades and for others fewer. The less perishable fruits and vegetables have the greatest number of grades. Some foods, such as mushrooms and sweet cherries, have only two grades, US No. 1 and unclassified; others, such as potatoes, may have as many as six or even more. The basis for grading in both fruit and vegetables is size, color, stage of ripening, maturity, cleanliness, trueness to name and freedom from disease and insect injury. Cases, cartons, crates, bags and sacks of fresh fruit and vegetables must at least be spot cheeked and examined immediately upon their delivery at shipside and spoiled or deteriorated products should !)• rejected and the Port Steward or Commissary Department notified. Further, these products should be inspected and sorted each day during their .storage on the ship and spoiled products removed. Fruits should be used frequently on the menu. They furnish im­ portant food essentials and also add variety, color and refreshing flavor to the meal. Fruits fit Into all three meals of the day. They can be served at breakfast, alone as a juice or in combination with cereal. For lunch or dinner, they may be used as a first course ap­ petizer, as juice, a salad or dessert. Fruit compotes, made of a com­ bination of two or three cooked fruits, make a pleasing light dessert for the meal of the day. Fruits contain little protein and little fat, but are high in energy value because of their sugar and carbohydratG content. They also contain vitamins and very valuable mineral salts. Wash all fresh fruits thoroughly to remove any insect sprays which might be present. If possible, pare fresh fruits immediately before using. When pared and left In contact with the air, some fresh fruit becomes discolored. -f Apples—Look out for signs of calloused. This shows that the decay in apples, such as brown, melon separated easily from the squashy spots or overall softness. vine and didn't have to be cut away. The best quality are ones of Overripe cantaloupes are soft, medium size, firm and bright in watery, and tasteless. Decay is color . . . Bananas—Bananas should indicated by soft sunken spots on be over five inches long. If they the surface or by mold and molsare delivered slightly green, let turs at the stem end of the melon them ripen until the skins are . . Honeydew Melons keep a long flecked with brown. When they are time. They may be taken aboard delivered ripe, be sure they are before they are ripe, but must be free from the black areas that allowed to ripen before they are mean decay. used. Grapefruit—Good grapefruit is Watermelon — Ripeness is tho firm and springy to the touch, not most important thing to check soft, wilted or flabby. The fruit when inspecting watermelons. should be well shaped and heavy Thump the melon with your for its size. This heaviness indi­ knuckles. If there is a dull hollow cates a thin skin and lots of juice sound, the watermelons are ripe. . . . Grapes—Grapes should be If there is a ringing sound, they firmly attached to the stems. Be are not yet ready for eating . . . sure the grapes are not soft, over­ Oranges—The best oranges ar« ripe, discolored or moldy . . . firm and heavy. The skins are Lemons—The skin of good lemons bright colored and of fine texture. is smooth, thin and bright yellow Decay shows up as a squash area in color. Decay begins as a mold that molds quickly. or a soft discolored patch at the Peaches—Peaches spoil quickly stem end. and so they should be used within Melons — Quality in cantaloupe two or three days after receiving. is determined by sweetness, fine Watch out for decay. It appears in texture, flavor and ripeness. One the form of brown spots which way to tell whether a cantaloupe spread rapidly . . . Pears—Pears Is ripe enough is to look at the should be firm and well formed, netting on the skin and the condi­ not hard, wilted or shriveled. They tion of the scar at the stem end. should be used right away if they The netting should be coarse, are at all soft . . . Plums—Good corky, well-developed and of a plums are plump, clean," of fresh grayish color. The sear at the stem appearance, and soft enough to end should be slightly sunken and yield to slight pressure. (Conimentt and suggestiong are invited by this Department and can be »ut»mtted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) �tm SEAPAUEna LOG NATO Goes Cuban, Moves Red Cargo &M/taoitMaim4a Wesf Coast Fleet Gets 3rd Mariner SAN FRANCISCO—The last of a trio of new Mariner ships for American Mail Line was delivered to the owners last monht, marking completion of the first step in the com­ pany's replacement program^ The new ship, dubbed the its construction program. Sealed SS Phillipine Mail, will ren­ bids were due to be opened in dezvous with her sister ships, the Washington Mail and the Mail. The Washington Man was delivered in January and has pro­ ceeded to break two international speed records on the YokahomaBritisn Columbia run on her maiden voyage. Rated at a speed of 20 knots, the Washington Mail eclipsed the previous passenger ship record for the cross trans-Paciilc run by 22 minutes. The Japan Mall was trans­ ferred to AML by her builders in April. With her home berth in Seattle, the new Phillipine Mail will try her sea legs on the Pacific run to Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and the Phiilipines, with side voyages to India and Southwest Asia. With six ships still due to be replaced in its nine-vessel fleet, the SIU Pacific District-contracted company recently called for bids on the next three ships slotted in Three Lines To Team Up On Terminal LOS ANGELES — Three SIU Pacific District-contracted com­ panies are planning to use the new $16 million passenger-cargo ter­ minal being built here as tenants operating through a Jointly-owned subsidiary. American Mail Line, American President Lines and Pacific Far East Lines have sought the ap­ proval of the Federal Maritime Commission for their combined venture. The jointly held concern, to be known as Global Marine Inc,. would operate the terminal and at the same time serve each of the lines independently without cutting competition for cargoes and pas­ sengers between the three com­ panies. The new terminal has been heralded as one of the most mod­ ern passenger-cargo facilities in the world and is expected to be ready for occupancy next January. Seattle late this month and con­ struction of the ships was ex­ pected to be apportione<t>WBP*Ui# rest of 1962 and 1963 once an award is made. The completion of the replace­ ment program will take place in 1964-65 when the last three-ship^ changeover will be made. 'Orphan Ship' Wins A Home SAN FRANCISCO —The long orphaned 12,800 - ton freighter Coast Progress has apparently found a home. Matson Navigation has completed negotiations for the purchase of the vessel from the Maritime Ad­ ministration, and it will be added to the SIU Pacific District com­ pany's Los Angeles-Hawaii service. Matson bid $751,000 for the ship, which is expected to start oper­ ating under its new house flag in mid-September. The purchase will enable Matson to add 17 freighter sailings annually to its present 50 routing to Hawaii, or approximate­ ly three departures every two weeks. The Coast Progress was con­ structed by the government in 1946 and underwent reconditioning late in 1956. Formerly known as the Nevadan and Willis Vickery, it had been in the Suisan Bay Reserve Fleet in California. Maritime had tried on several occasions to sell off the vessel since C-4s normally are of Interest to potential buyers when a call for bids is announced. The Coast Progress was the exception to the rule for a while when no "respon­ sive" bids were received. On this page Is news activities of the SIU Pacific District representing the three West Coast unlicensed anions, the Sailors Union of the Pa­ cific, the Marine Firemen's Union and the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, who sail under the SIU banner predomi­ nantly in the Pacific trades to Hawaii, Alaska, the Far East and on 'round-the-world runs. The current mass shipment of food, arms and technical equip­ ment from the Soviet bloc to Cuba has been accomplished with the aid of some of the closest allies of the US in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Shipowners in Britain, Norway and Greece, among other countries, supplied most of the tonnage running to Havana and other Cuban ports. The "emergency" shipments were made necessary by Cuba's failure to provide enough of the neces­ sities of life for her people, under the present Communist system. President Kennedy disclosed that the US had discussed the Cuban shipping excursions by NATO country shipowners and said he would make every effort to have them curtailed. The move by our allies to ship Communist supplies to Cuba is considered a direct contradiction of NATO policy, which is to stand firm against the Communist men­ ace. Any weakening of this struc­ ture could have severe reprecussions to the Western world. Pafe Fivd Canadian Security Ship Manned By Alien Crew . MONTREAL—^Many shipowners have left no stone unturned in their efforts to undermine the wages and living conditions of seamen, but one Canadian shipowner developed a new twist when he estab-;^ lished a runaway operation the services of an all Chinese with a vessel that had already crew. been "scrapped." The Canuk Trader, operated un­ der SIU of Canada contract was, according to her ofners, slated for scrapping when she reached Japan after a trip from Canada, with this understanding, crewmembers were flown back to Canada. But the owners of the Canuk Trader never got around to scrap­ ping the ship. Instead, one partner­ ship interest sold his share in the ship to another partner interest, and the latter then assumed com­ plete control of the vessel. After picking up a skeleton crew in Japan, the "scrapped" ship, still under Canadian registry, set sail for Hong Kong, where she enlisted Hong Kong Crimp Joint Offers Global Service An enterprising Hong Kong agency is advertising on a world-wide basis that it can supply a shipowner by air with a Chinese crew anytime and anyplace. Announcement of the The Canuk Trader than em­ barked on another phase of the "scrapping" program by sailing for Nassau where the entire ceremony was completed with the hauling down of the Canadian flag and the raising of Bahaman colors. The ship then headed home to find a lucrative contract from the Cana­ dian government waiting. The run­ away had been designated as one of the ships to haul strategic de­ fense material to Canada's north­ ern defense bases in the Arctic. This contract was awarded to her owners despite the fact that Cana­ dian-owned and registered ships are lying idle and Canadian sea­ men are out of work. In effect, the Canadian government has awarded the owners with a lucrative con­ tract for locking out Canadian sea­ men. Upon arrival in Canada, the Chinese crewmen aboard the Canuk Trader related the deplor­ able conditions they had to put uo with on board. Wages ranged from $25 a month to the paltry sum of $60 monthly for a bosun. The SIU of Canada has reg­ istered a stroH'^ protest with the Canadian Government over the ac­ tion, and has established informa­ tional picket lines to make the Canadian taxpayer aware of what is being done with his tax money. service appeared in the "Journal of Commerce and Shipping Telegraph," a British shipping publication. The agency boasts that It is able to supply sufficient crew at all times and will charter an airplane to fly the crew anywhere It is needed. Cost of flying a crewmember from Hong Kong to Europe, some 12,000 miles or more, runs from $220 to $280 per man. The seamen are signed on for ship's articles of 12 to 18 months for about $50 a month for an AB ($70 a month in American waters). What the seaman might have to kick back to the agency was not specified. In recent years, European shipowners have been replacing their coun­ try's nationals with Asian seamen at a wholesale rate, while not paying their regular wage scales. A 1959 survey of British shipping reported some 44,000 Asian seamen on British-flag ships, none of whom receive British wages. Seafarers with beefs regard­ This practice was the subject of a bitter complaint by the Swedish ing slow payment of monies due Seamen's Union at the recent ITF Congress in Helsinki. The union from various operators in back spokesman noted that Swedish ships employ some 8,000 aliens, includ­ wages and disputed overtime ing many Asians and Africans, all of whom do receive the same wages should first check whether they as Swedish seamen. He called on the ITF and particularly the British have a proper mailing address unions, to take long-overdue steps to end the abuse of standards on on file with the company. SIU their own flag vessels. headquarters officials point out Normal wages for Asian seamen range between $20 and $30 a month, that reports received from sev­ which indicates that the Hong Kong agency is making a handsome profit eral operators show checks have on each crew hired out. In addition, the shipowner has to put up the been mailed to one address money for transportation both ways, something which they are happy while a beef on the same score to do in light of the wage savings over a period of 12 months or more. Is sent from another, thus creWages for Europeans on European-flag ships under existing contracts /ating much difficulty in keeping are in the vicinity of $125 to $150 per month and also run higher In accounts straight. some instances. Use Only One , Mali Address i US To Scrap Aged Angelina WASHINGTON—The former Bull Line Liberty ship Angelina, long familiar to Seafarers, is up for scrapping as one of group of eight ships just put for sale by the Maritime Administration. The Angelina was traded in a year ago as part as building program Bull later abandoned. • Maritime announced that bids for the Angelina and her sister "low-priority" Libertys will be accepted until September 5 at its offices here. The bids are of­ fered to US citizens only for scrap­ ping within the confines of the US. There is no published mini­ TOTAL mum acceptable bid price. Built at the Bethlehem shipyard 1,170 in Baltimore in 1943, the Angelina now lies in the James River, Vir­ 164 ginia, reserve fleet. She was origi­ 88 nally bought by Bull in 1947 and operated steadily until last year 366 on the Puerto Rico run. Last year Bull traded the Ange­ 64 lina and the Carolyn for two C-4s 18 on which conversion work was started for container operation. 58 The company subsequently had to sell off the partially - completed 215 vessels and they were bought by Waterman. They have since been 2,143 chartered to Sea - Land and are being used in the Puerto Rico service. PORT MC&S 7/29 to 8/9 220 234 716 57 64 43 35 20 SUP 7/23 to 8/9 San Franciaco .. Seattle MFOW 7/1 to 7/31 CO CO Pacific District Shipping .... Portland ... Wilmington . .... 116 (no hall) 250 New York .. .... 27 • 37 9 7 2 31 25 215 (no hall) 586 1,093 New Orleans Honolulu ... San Pedro .. .... (no hall) TOTAL 464 •No report avaUable . : J' J- After a life of steady, rugged duty, tKe SS Angelina is headed for the scrap heap. The vessel is shown here in a photo taken several yean ago on her return from a Puerto Rico run. I- �rage ma *1 / SEAWARERB lOG Angat*, 196t SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING ROARD (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) July 1 Through July 31, 1962 SIU shipping rose again in July to make it the busiest month on the job front in 1962. The increase did not show up in all departments as the gain was mostly in the black gang. Steward department shipping actually dropped off a bit. The total of 2,790 jobs dispatched also included a slight rise in shipping on deck. Registration was way up over the June figure, totalling 3,048 compared to 2,737 in the previous month. In this instance, the increase was primarily among class A men in all departments. Class B registration went up only a small amount and only among deck department men. By the end of July, the overall registration on the beach was down except for Class A men in the engine department and Class B in the steward department. The month's shipping gain was reflected by busier ship activity in virtually all ports (see right), with only four Ship A€tivify ports (Baltimore, Jacksonville, San Francisco and Seat­ tle) showing less ships in port than in June. A consider­ able increase in sign-ons during July apparently ac­ counted for a big part of the shipping rise. Among the ports where shipping was heaviest. New York and New Orleans were very busy again, and Hous­ ton, which actually shipped less men than in June, again led all ports in the number of jobs dispatched. Its total was 683. Baltimore, Tampa, Mobile and Wilmington showed the only other gains, but in small amounts. Ship­ ping is least active on the West Coast these days, witii Seattle still way off its usual pace. By seniority group, shipping was up in all classes, but mostly for class C. The proportion of the total shipping in July for class A and B men actually dipped a bit, as is customary during the summer months. faf Slqm la OHt OBI TraM.TOTAi: Jocktenviile .. 2 Tampa MobHe .... ...11 New Orleans ..21 Houston .... Wilmington .... 0 San Francisco.. 4 Seottle ..... • 12 18 10 2 2 1 7 18 13 0 4 3 8 SO 20 17 9 18 21 8 30 40 13 8 7 IB 91 47 41 15 22 27 24 49 72 13 18 13 TOTALS .. .133 87 249 449 Rotfon New Yorli . ...29 Philodelpiiia ..12 BalHmere ... fforfolk ... DECK DEPARTMENT Registered Registered Shipped Shipped Shipped TOTAL Registered 0 n The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL I 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL A 3 ALL 12 1 2 3 ALL B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 7 11 6 24 0 2 4 6 3 7 13 1 3 1 0 2 13 1 1 3 1 3 2 18 10 20 8 38 0 3 11 14 53 115 27 195 1 27 87 65 39 40 148 89 20 148 1 22 22 45 0 17 23 45 40 233 87 136 37 260 3 17 59 79 11 16 34 2 7 5 11 10 3 4 8 3 21 1 10 14 21 4 7 14 3 14 14 49 14 23 7 44 0 3 7 10 23 50 11 84 0 14 16 30 20 40 68 5 8 7 10 3 0 22 1 4 68 22 4 94 42 69 16 127 0 18 39 57 9 13 1 23 0 13 1 4 9 3 5 1 2 6 0 0 0 0 1 3 6 0 5 11 13 7 21 1 1 9 16 26 3 12 1' 16 1 8 6 15 4 10 15 1 9 6 15 1 2 12 1 4 1 33 7 12 6 10 2 19 0 13 4 9 1 4 1 6 0 0 2 2 0 8 0 8 0 2 1 3 0 0 1 8 1 3 1 12 1 8 10 0 1 2 3 1 12 16 6 34 1 4 7 12 9 15 5 29 0 6 8 2 29 14 0 1 1 45 29 14 2 33 11 73 0 0 3 3 48 86 19 153 1 22 37 60 45 87 30 162 5 20 29 54 1 23 162 8 14 54 23 239 69 106 22 197 1 25 48 74 44 178 23 245 5 24 30 59 43 88 24 155 12 30 155 58 3 13 14 19 27 58 30 243 48 81 17 146 0 20 24 44 7 10 21i 1 4 5 15 6 9 4 4 14. 1 2 0 3 14 2 5 2 1 5 3 22 8 27 15 4 20 1 9 10 13 22 6 4l! 2 3 2 7 10 13 9 32 3 2 6 11 1 2 6 9 32 11 52 19 9 25 5 49 3 19 7 9 10 14 30 3 6 6 9 18 4 7 6 17 2 0 6 0 4 1 0 1 17 6 1 24 25 13 7 45 2 13 8 23 241 547 118 1 906 17~ 127 169 Ii 313 194 379 114 1 687 ,35 "100 118 1 253 13 52 '70 1 135 687 253 135 11075 372 546 :138 11056 11~ 129"245 1 38.5 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington Ban Francisco Seattle TOTALS ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered Registered Shiooed Shipped Shipped TOTAL Registered Oi1 The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A C ALL I 2 B 3 ALI. 12 3 ALL 0 9 2 11 3 10 0 4 3 3 2 5 1 5 3 9 0 1 1 2 . .5 9 2' 16 1" 16 2 19 3 7 4 14 29 101 16 146 7 30 42 79 21 78 13 112 4 19 17 40 4 13 15 32 112 40 32 184 47 141 17 205 11 32 60 103 5 20 30 0 5 5 8 13 3 14 22 0 5 5 8 0 3 6 0 6 22 36 4 8 6 29 36 0 3 1 10 9 7 36 6 49 3 8 14 25 6 33 .5 44 1 18 15 34 2 5 6 13 44 34 13 91 11 64 11 86 3 41 15 23 5 7 5 17 0 9 13 4 4 7 2 13 0 2 3 0 1 3 13 3 3 19 3 2 1 14 4 21 1 12 12 25 1 8 0 2 10 4 16 1 10 0 11 1 6 0 7 »i 5 11 23 0 0 3 7 5 2 4 0 4 1 10 4 15 1 3 0 4 0 1 1 2 0 5 6 0 1 3 1 4 0 2 4 6 4 4 14 0 2 4 0 4 0 0 2 2 30 4 39 0 5 6 9 15 4 14 4 22 2 6 6 14 0 3 22 39 10 2 1 3 14 36 50 4 0 7 9 16 26 82 6 114 1 29 26 56 26 87 10 123 2 34 34 70 1 14 7 22 123 70 22 215 35 81 13 129 2 30 34 66 30 140 8 178 8 47 34 86 34 89 14 137 8 46 29 83 4 48 137 24 20 83 48 268 22 79 3 104 0 47 24 23 6 7 1 14 0 4 2 6 1 3 3 7 0 1 1 2 0 10 8 0 1 1 7 2 1 11 1 20 2 6 4 12 5 25 5 35 1 4 9 14 4 19 8 31 1 2 0 3 1 3 7 31 3 3 7 41 8 30 4 42 1 17 4 12 4 15 0 19 0 11 0 11 0 4 5 0 1 2 2 4 0 0 0 5 4 0 0 9 22 32 3 9 1 10 7 20 123 483 59 1 665 22 ~168 156 1 346 i 104 "104" 366 1 68 20""147 114 1 281 12 75 59 1 146 538" 281 146 1 965 158 531 63 1 752 27 "160 201 1 308 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS STEWARD DEPARTMENT rOff Bos NY • e • • Wii SF ..... Cy - — Sea 1-9 2 0 2 5 1 2 0 5 8 9 2 4 2 TOTALS 42 FJail« e e e e Bdl • • e e e e JN or • e e a • • Jac ^Tani • e • • e m jr _1_ Mob NO e • • • TT XlOU. • e e e • Registered Registered Shipped Shipped CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1-9 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 4 3" 9 1 0 3 4 0 2 l" 1 4 1 0 3 2 42 20 59 121 1 7 36 43 0 27 17 56 100 1 0 19 20 9 6 4 21 0 1 12 13 1 5 4 7 17 1 0 8 7 17 9 20 51 0 1 15 16 2 10 4 17 33 1 0 17 18 4 0 1 6 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 4 4 5 2 7 16 2 1 6 9 1 3 1 7 12 1 6 2 3 2 1 2 5 1 0 1 2 0 3 .3 7 1 0 0 0 0 13 6 21 45 0 0 21 21 2 6 3 11 22 2 0 2 4 34 18 70 130 2 6 53 61 ! 3 26 17 54 100 3 69 6 60 39 22 26 96 4 9 29 42 6 30 16 28 80 5 49 6 38 2 3 3 10 1 0 5 6 0 1 1 2 4 0 0 2 2 9 6 19 38 0 0 6 6 2 3 3 11 19 2 6 8 0 4 3 15 24 1 9 11 21 0 2 2 9 13 1 6, 1 4 180 100 250 1 572 14 34 198 1 246 17 118 70 209 |414 18 15 "164"ri97 Shipped TOTAL CLASS C SHIPPED CLASS 3 ALL A c ALL 1-9 B 3 4 3 3 ""3 "^10 0 30 33 100 20 33 153 28 1 2 17 8 2 27 6 8 33 7 18 8 59 13 8 2 1 1 8 4 1 5 11 6 22 3 5 5 1 7 1 0 1 8 0 0 22 0 4 0 26 9 29 32 100 69 32 201 14 43 80 37, 49 43 172 10 3 3 4 3 2 9 5 35 8 8 19 8 8 7 6 1 20 6 1 13 1 7 125 1 140 413 197 140 1 750 104 Registered On The Beach !1 CLASS B * GROUP 3 ALL 1 I 2 3 ALL 2 4 7 7 18 0 0 ""4 4 56 29 108 221 64 3 3 58 31 0 10 4 11 10 0 10 26 21 30 90 1 1 20 22 8 3 3 16 11 3 1 7 3 10 2 2 2 2 3 7 2 1 8 11 1 0 1 2 8 9 36 62 0 35 0 35 33 21 93 161 1 3 73 8 62 37 15 24 86 3 27 8 16 8 4 4 21 4 0 5 9 12 9 30 59 0 0 9 9 7 •'4 15 32 2 2 20 24 217 126 371 1I 818 22""~25 250 1 297 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS ABC ALL Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL GROUP 1 2 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 CLASS A i K.I ' f| SUMMARY Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS 241 123 222 586 547 483 100 1130 118 I 906 59 | 665 250 I 572, 427 i2I43. Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL Shipped CLASS A GROUP I 2 3 ALL 17 127 169 t 313 194 379 114 | 687 22 168 156 | 346 104 366 68 | 538 14 34 198 j 246 135 70 209 | 414 53 329 523 | 305 433 815 331 |1639 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 A1.L Shipped CLASS C GROUP , 1 2 3 ALL 35 100 118 [ 283 13 52 20 147 114 | 281 12 75 18 15 164 j 197 8 7 73 262 396| 731 33 134 70 | 135 .687 59 j 146 538 125 j 140 413 254 j 421 1638 253.135 .|1075 372 281 146 | 965 158 197 140 | 750 321 731 421 |2790 851 546 531 126 1203 138 |1056 63 j 752 371 | 818 572 |2626 11 129 27 160 22 25 i»0~314 245 | 385 201 | 388 250 | 297 696 |1070 til I I\ IH �kftgmk, 196t SEAFARERS LOO Skipper 'Walks The Decks' Of His Capsized Vessel In Detroit River Page Seven Sub Troopships Next In Convoys ? us shipbuilders have proposed that the Pentagon givesome serious thought to submarine military transports as a means of getting troops to battle, particularly since the De­ fense Department doesn't"*" — seem too keen on water sur­ sea troopship would have the ad­ face transport in any event. vantage of complete self-sufficien­ Capt. Ralph Eyra-Waiker loolci over hit iil-fatad vattal, tha Britith fraightar Montrosa, at tha liat on .her tide smack in tha middla of tha shipping channel in the Detroit River. Tha Montrose collided with a barge and fell over on her side in 35 feet of water. IBU salvage firm hat bean awarded job of trying to right the vessel. Lakes Fleet Gets Major Salvage Job DETROIT — Merritt - Chapman end Scott Company of Cleveland, whose dredges and salvage boats are manned by SIU Inland boat­ men, has taken on the task of raising the British freighter Mont­ rose which collided with a cement barge here July 30 and lies partial­ ly submerged in the Detroit River. The 4,993 ton British motorship was clearing Detroit, bound for Fort William, when she angled to­ ward mid-stream and collided with a southbound cement barge towed DETROIT—With practically all by the tug the B. H. Becker. All the votes in from crews on SIU hands were rescued. Lakes vessels and members ashore, Loaded with mixed cargo, the the biennial election to name of­ Montrose slowly settled on her ficers of the seven Great Lakes SIU left side In about thirty five feet officers is coming to a close. of water while rescue operations Voting is taking place during the for the 41-man crew aboard were entire month of August. Lakes put into effect. SIU members can cast their bal­ Salvage operations were sched­ uled to begin at the end of this lots at the union halls or aboard month. The work has to be rushed contracted vessels, where ballot boxes are taken aboard in accord­ because the vessel Is partially ance with the union constitution blocking the southbound channel. while the vessels are In transit. The work is made complex by Seventeen candidates are com­ the position of the ship, which lies peting for the seven elective posts on her side with the holed plates directly on the bottom of the of the Great Lakes SIU this year. Nominations were accepted on river. July 1-15 for the following posts: The plan of action seems to be Secretary-treasurer, assistant sec­ to try to lift the Montrose with retary-treasurer, and for port derricks, repair any holes that may agents in the major ports of Buf­ be visible, pump her out and then falo, Cleveland, Chicago, Frankfort try to float her again. and Duluth. The credentials of According to the contract signed members nominated for any of with the British shipping firm that these jobs were scrutinized care­ owns the vessel, Merritt-Chapman fully by a membership-elected will receive nothing if it fails to committee and ballots were then raise the ship prepared. Great Lakes SIU Ballot Nears End Great Lakes Shipping June 16-July 14, 1962 Port DECK ENGINE STEWARD TOTAL Alpena 35 27 11 78 Buffalo 19 14 9 42 Chicago 19 18 11 48 Cleveland 18 10 ^8 34 Detroit 109 64 51 224 Duluth 6 7 6 19 39 32 20 100 TOTAL ...... 245 172 123 540 Frankfurt Union Veteran Named Lorain Harbormaster LORAIN, Ohio—A former organ­ izer for the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and a veteran ship's master at the age of 33, John W. Degan, Jr., has been appointed harbormaster for this Great Lakes port. Degan was awarded the position on the basis of having the highest score on a civil service examination required of all applicants. With prior service as com­ mandant of a navigational school for the Masters, Mates & Pilots, Degan has ample credentials for his new post, including licenses as master, mate and pilot for ships of any gross tons on all Great Lakes and connecting tributary waters. He has served as a tugboat master and harbor pilot in New York, Chi­ cago, Conneaut (Ohio) and Lorain harbors, and has seen service on the New York State Barge Canal system, the Hudson River and both the Illinois and Mississippi water­ ways. Army Veteran A veteran of the US Army, De­ gan enlisted in the airborne divi­ sion in 1947 at the age of 18. During his tour of duty he served in Japan and made 63 parachute umps. He was discharged in 1950. He is a native of this city and lives here with his wife, Angelina. He has already been sworn in for the post. His appointment ends a four-month search for a new har­ bor master. us Defense Secretary McNamara some time ago dropped his own "bomb" on the shipbuilders when he strongly opposed future con­ struction of superliners with socalled "defense features" as a means of moving troops to the battlefrcnt. He favored mass airlift of troops and equipment instead. The shipbuilders have since sug­ gested the underwater transport method as something even better yet, since it offers several advan­ tages—for one, they would be in­ volved in the construction at a time when the industry is hardpressed for orders. The nuclear submarine would not be used to house troops, but would be utilized as a propulsive device to haul troops in a different vessel. As compared to air troop move­ ment, which in addition to being a great expense is somewhat de­ pendent on the cooperation of the weather, a nuclear-powered under­ cy of power. It would also be able to function as a mobile base and would eliminate the necessity for vast airfields and their components. Complete returns from the first nationwide collective bargaining election ever held among Federal employees show a decisive victory for AFL-CIO postal unions, who won exclusive rights to bargain nationally for 417,000 out of a pos­ sible 495,000 workers . . . Members of the United Auto Workers Local 155 ended a seven-week strike at the Detroit Plastic Molding Com­ pany after winning a substantial wage increase, paid holidays and vacations, night shift premiums, seniority riglits and grievance pro­ cedures. The National Labor Relations Board has reversed three of the four findings made by a trial ex­ aminer in the stereotypers strike against tha "Portland Oregonian" and "Journal". The board rejected rulings that the union bad struck to enforce a closed shop. It said that a demand for negotiations on the number of members to man machinery was "a clearly and en­ tirely proper subject" of concern to the union. 3) Seven locals of the Retail Clerks International Association have signed a 33-month contract with Acme, Food Fair and A&P super­ market chains. The pact provides members with an average wage increase of $15 per month . . . The Aluminum Workers have settled a one-day strike of 16,000 workers against Alcoa and Reynolds Metals, winning new national contracts with protection against loss of jobs due to automation. The two-year pacts provide for special types of pensions plus an option for vaca­ tion time based on seniority in addition to standard vacations. t 4" t Ten Trappist monks at the Abbey of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lafa­ yette, Ore., have become fullfledged members in Millmen's Lo­ cal 1120 of the Carpenters Union. The monks are skilled cabinetmak­ ers who turn out fine quality church furniture in the abbey's woodwork­ ing shop. Their product will carry the union label in the future . . . The first American farm worker to benefit from a union-negotiated pension has retired from employ­ ment at Seabrook Farms in New Jersey. Seabrook is the only fac­ tory farm in the US under a union shop contract. i" 4» t ^ EAI='A PORT O'CAU 675"-4'W/AvEMCe '12/6 ^SAXXiUKXE 9ROOK.O{f) &ALrJ7Mocie Wage and fringe benefit im­ provements averaging 15 cents hourly over two years are key points of a tentative settlement by the Commercial Telegraphers covering some 23,000 Western Un­ ion workers across the country. Up to 25 cents an hour more will go to special technical employees . . . Election results that went against the American Bakery & Confectionery Workers were set aside at a Tennessee plant of the Ideal Baking Company after ABC proved the employer had shown an anti-union film the night before the vote that unfairly influenced the decision. An NLRB examiner set aside the balloting because the union had no chance to counter the company's effort. �SE:itrARERS Face Eltbt AngwA. tm LOO GE GIVES KIDS A CIVICS LESSON SYRACUSE—The General Electric Company .is big on progress ("progress is our mos important product"), but it doesn't want to be bothered with questions asked by school­ children, especially the embarrassing variety of questions. GE's pique at the questions-* that some students asked on The students were from the Jessee, th* youngsters bad dis­ a recent tour through the Liverpool, NY, Central School. In cussed the recent conviction of their social studies class, taught a number of GE officials In Phila­ by probationary teacher Paul R. delphia for fixing prices and bids During a GE "Contributions of American Industry" tour, the kids asked a number of questions about the price-fixing and bid-rig­ ging. Within a short while, Jessee was Identified as the students' teacher and he readily admitted that the matter was discussed In WASHINGTON—Labor Day next month marks the first anniver­ his current events class. sary of the effective date on 1961 amendments to the Federal ^vageThe company apparently reacted hour law benefiting more than 27 million of the lowest-paid US quickly, as a letter was sent to the workers. The amendments, representing one of the major advances Liverpool Board of Education about since • enactment of the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938, brought th ' matter. Within a short time land boatmen and seamen never before covered are affcctod by a e to 2 vote was taken to fire land boatmen and seamen never heefore covered are affected by Jessee. He did not have a chance the changes adopted by Congress last year. to appear before the body to say Strongly supported by the SlU and AFL-CIO Maritime Trades anything on his own behalf. Department when they came up for action in the previous Con­ Jessee appealed to the Interna­ gress, the wage-hour amendments established coverage under the tional Union of Electrical Workers law for the first time affecting over 3.5 million workers. They also and the union took up the matter, put into law changes in minimum wages for millions of workers trying to obtain a copy of the already covered by the legislation. letter. So far, both GE and the The time-table for those previously covered by the law follows school board have reportedly re­ this schedule: fused to reveal It. • Sept. 3, 1961, minimum was raised from $1 an hour to $1.15 The business agent of the local for 23.9 million workers. in the GE plant accused the com­ • Sept. 3, 1963, the minimum goes from $1.15 to $1.25. pany of putting pressure on the For 3.6 million newly-covered workers: board. After all, he pointed out, • Sept. 3, 1961, minimum established at $1 an hour straight time, all GE had to do was cite the no overtime. heavy taxes It pays to the com­ • Sept. 3, 1963, no increase in minimum pay, but overtime must munity and how there would be be paid at time and a half after 44 hours in a week. no school at all If It weren't for • Sept. 3, 1964, $1.15 an hour and overtime after 42 hours. GE tax payments. • Sept. 3, 1965, $1.25 an hour and overtime after 40 hours in As In the Philadelphia affair, the one week. schoolchildren have gotten another The newly-protected workers who must wait until next year for lesson In civics, this time one the beginning of stepped-up improvements include 2.2 million re­ much closer to home. tail and service employees, one milllion construction workers, 100,000 seamen, 93,000 transit workers, 86,000 in service stations, 33,000 in fish processing plants and 30,000 telephone operators. Swallow Gets A Mouthful plant here resulted in the firing of a schoolteacher. Labor Day Marks Year Since Pay Law Changed I; ii • & ;K':i jg; ggaig® HASTINGS (Waterman), May 25— Chairman, Leo Koza; Secretary, J. E. Wells. Jeffrey Sawyer elected ship's delegate. Everything running smooth­ ly aboard ship. One man missed ship in Puerto Rieo. S5.72 in ship's fund. Ship'fs delegate will see that a new library will be put aboard. Ordinary on sanitary work was commended on good job. Patrolman to sec port cap­ tain about changing rooms to mid­ ship. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), May 27—Chairman, George Chandler; Sec­ retary, C. Collins. Everything running smoothiy. $20.46 in ship's treasury. Discussion o.n keeping poop deck m i"! clean. Patrolman to check with Cap­ tain on .sailing board and sailing time. Ship sailing before time posted on sailing board and ali hands not aboard. Crew asked to take better care of wa.shing machine. CATHY (Sea Tramp), May 20 — Chairman, Gene Pore; Secretary, W. J. Barnes. One man hospitalized in Rotterdam. One man did not join ship in Rotterdam at departure. Mo­ tion to have present vacation plan changed. Urged all men to keep screen doors closed in port to keep longshoremen out of passageways. The matter of captain not putting draw out to man while sick and un­ able to work will be discussed with patrolman. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), May 22— Chairman, William D. Burke; Secre­ tary, Clarence J. Nail. No beefs re­ ported. Motion that ship's delegate find out why ship can't furnish fre.sh water to wash down inside pas.sageways after loading sugar, etc. Motion that a better boat service be fur­ nished in various ports. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), May 20—Chairman, John PIckerson; Secre­ tary, Gerald J. Burke. John Dickerson elected ship's delegate. $20 left in ship's fund. One dollar contribu­ tion requested from each man. No beefs reported. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), May 2$—Chairman, J. B. Block; Sacrotary, Barnay Rally. Howard T. Glis•on re-elected ship's delegate. $15.05 in ship's treasury and $190.30 due on giSSSiiSj; the coke machine, with thirty-one cases on hand. No beefs reported by department delegates. OVERSEAS EVA (Maritime Over­ seas), May 14—Chairman, Thomas Liles, Jr.; Secretary, Otto Pederson. Repairs taken care of except for a few items. Motion that SlU repre­ sentative look into the storing on sliips at Oakiand, Army Base. Trucks bringing stores have to unload all types of stores two and three blocks from ship, thus causing spoilage and theft. OMNIUM FREIGHTER (Mol), No date—Chairman, James Bell; Secre­ tary,, Ervin Anderson. No beefs re­ ported. Request spare agitator for wa.shing machine. Exterminator need­ ed aboard. Vote of thanks to the steward department for excellent food and service. CHOCTAW (Waterman), May 1«— Chairman, Donald Forrest; Secretary, F. Meinerth. Entire new crew hired aboard this vessei following a ship­ yard lay-up. All problems including repair lists being resolved. Bob Kongelbak elected ship's delegate. Ship's delegate spoke on the importance of solidarity within the Union and the added strength we obtain by or­ ganizing inland indu.stry. PORTMAR (Calmar), May 30—Chair­ man, William Bilger; Secretary, JIggs Jeffers. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. No beefs from department delegates. $28 in donations for TV repair. G. Hatgimisios was elected ship's delegate. Vote of thanks for getting TV on SlU .ships. Ship's delegate to find out about ia.st trip's delayed sailing beef. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), May 18 —Chairman, none; Secretary, L. A. Gardler. Alfredo Carmoego elected new .ship's delegate. Crew .ssked to keep laundry clean. Vote of thanks to steward department and al.so to former ship's delegate. $7.75 in ship's treasury. No beefs reported. KEVA IDEAL (Keva), May 27 — Chairman, Richard V. Gelling; Secre­ tary, Harold W. O'Leary. No major beefs reported. A few hours disputed OT in deck and engine departments. .Motion to allow deck department at least one-half hour zoffee time before a callout. Steward u.<;ked men to re­ turn coffee cups to 'he mess room. Check patrolman about heat in the scrapermen's foc'sle. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), May 2i—Chairman, A. Bjcrniton; Sacrotary, H. RIdgeway. W. H. Harris elected .ship's delegate. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Mo­ tion to contact headquarters regard­ ing crew's quarters on this type ship. Hard-Luck Trip Stalls Mf. Evans The SlU-manned Mount Evans (American Tramp Shipping) was forced to return to port for repairs twice and still hasn't gotten started on scheduled voyage with a load of grain from Mobile to India. When the hard-luck trip began, the vessel sprung a leak In her engine room plating while run­ ning off the North Atlantic coast and had to return to Newport News for repairs. Efforts to plug the hole at sea were not successful. After being patched up, the Mount Evans got underway to con­ tinue her Indian voyage and had to turn back after getting only 138 miles off the Virginia coast. She radioed that she was taking water and in danger of sinking. A Coast Guard patrol boat and a tanker came to her aid and escorJed her back to Newport News again with her shaft alley and No. 5 hold flooded. After un­ loading, she was towed to Balti­ more, where repairs are being made to try and get her seaworthy again. Put Postal Zone On LOG Address The Post Office Department has requested that Seafarers and their families include postal zone numbers In sending changes of address Into the LOG. The use of the zone num­ ber will greatly speed the flow of the mall and will facilitate delivery. Failure to include the zone number can hold up delivery of the paper. The LOG is now In the process of zoning its entire mailing list. Back from a trip, Boston fishermen on the Swallow show sample eatch speared by Jim Martin (left). Martin. W. Oxner and mate Ned Powers, all off the Swallow, are mem­ bers of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union. Red Trawler Fleet Playing Space Role Russian trawlers are busy at tasks other than working the fishing banks these days, a fact which was established soon after a pair of Soviet astronauts began orbiting the Earth earlier mis month. Members of the Atlantic east of Charleston, South Carolina, Fishermen's Union had pre­ perhaps because the Russian fisher­ viously reported Increasing num­ bers of Russian fishing boats In the area of Georges Bank—nearly 100 of them having been spotted on one occasion. In a separate development, the SlU-contracted Seatrain New Yorker was photographed by cam­ eramen on a Soviet trawler 50 miles Bill Would Up Fish Subsidy WASHINGTON—A bill designed to help the depressed New England fishing fleet compete against a mass foreign invasion of its fish­ ing grounds off the New England coast has been Introduced In the House. It would improve on an earlier measure adopted by Congress under which the Federal Govern­ ment will pay subsidies of up to one-third of the construction cost of new fishing vessels. The new bill would Increase the construc­ tion aid for wooden vessels to 35 percent and for steel vessels to 50 percent. The effort to upgrade the position of the American fishing fleet in the face of cut-rate foreign competition gains added meaning from the news that the Japanese fishing Industry Is planning to send its first trawler into the North Atlantic. Imposition of a 12-mile limit by many of the newly-Independent African nations along with a depletion of fishing resources off Australia and New Zealand is hastening the arrival in the North Atlantic of the No. 2 Aoi Maru of the Aoi Fisheries of Tokyo. It departed from Nagasaki last I month. men thought the Seatrain was "spy­ ing" on them. One of the big reasons for the influx of Soviet boats in traditional American fishing waters came to light, however, on August 11., On that day, a Mackay Radio tracking station on Long Island In­ tercepted both voice and codo transmissions In Russian. The senders were estimated to be 50 miles east of the station, at South­ ampton. Mackay Radio said that message ti-affic had Increased "noticeably" several days prior to the space shots that carried two Russians on their million-mile space journeys. A New York radio station was also "jammed" by code transmis­ sions since the Russians were send­ ing on a close-enough frequency to cause such Interference. The overall developments Indi­ cate that the trawlers do more than routine fishing tasks and wero among those In the know well in advance of the spectacular twin Soviet space shot. Gloucester Holds Rites GLOUCESTER —The 68th An­ nual Fishermen's Memorial Service was held here on Sunday, August 5, In honor of Gloucester fisher­ men lost at sea. Participating in the wreath-lay­ ing ceremonies at the Gloucester Fisherman's Statue and the Blynman Bridge was A1 Hayes, repre­ senting the SIUNA-Affiliated At­ lantic Fishermen's Union. Others who placed wreaths included repre­ sentatives from Gloucester fisher­ men's associations and the City ) of Gloucester. �im SEAWAKEKS TUB CiVZ^'A.DXAK/ LOG Registers in Baltimore t: Canada SlU Organizes 4 More Lakes Outfits MONTREAL—The SIU or Canada has organized four new companies operating two big Lakes bulk carriers and two St. Lawrence River ferry services. Agreements have already been signed covering the pair^— of bulk ships. ous damage by riding up on the The Papachristidis Com­ rocks or into the bridge, Domestic Carriers Hit Pro-RR Bills Canada Tug Acts Fasf^ Saves Ship Hauls Record Grain Cargo Canada SIU Welfare Expanding Drug Plan Get That SS Number Right Marir Unions Hold Off Okla. 'Work' Law OKLAHOMA CITY — Oppo­ nents of a so-called "rlght-towork" proposal in Oklahoma won an additional 60 days in which to challenge a petition to put a pro­ posed constitutional amendment on the ballot. The report that more than one-third of the signatures examined were found to be "fraud­ ulent and false." Oklahoma Secretary of State William N. Christian granted the extension after attorneys for cit­ izen groups opposing "right-towork" challenged 50,000 of 145.000 signatures and said samplings in­ dicated that many others would he invalidated through comparison with county voter registration books. Spokesmen representing a group of union officials, educators, busi­ ness and professional leaders and farmers who have challenged the petitions, advised the secretary of state: "There can be little doubt that fraudulent and improper signa­ tures to this petition were not only accepted but actually en­ couraged by some of the circula­ tors . . . who were paid on the basis of each signature obtained. "In Mayes County, our first check showed 75 percent of the petition signers either not reg­ istered or registered improperly," they reported. "A sampling of 4,700 voters in Tulsa County re­ vealed less Hran 50 percent valid signatures." The petition exami­ nation turned up nearly 2,000 in­ stances where the same name ap­ peared more than once and cases where the same name appeared four times. Right-wing groups sparked by the US Chamber of Commerce's new "Committee for Voluntary Unionism" launched the petition drive in January after "right-towork" proposals had been killed in the legislature. They hope to get the proposed constitutional amend­ ment on the November election ballot. called her crew from this port The Hamlltonian was constructed by St. John Dry Docks Ltd. and called her crew from the SIU hall in Halifax. Seafarer A. Otreba, who sails in the black gang, Both companies signed standard is shown registering recently in the Baltimore hall after he Great Lakes agreements after had put in a tour on the SS Suzanne IBull). negotiations that took place while the vessels were being completed This resulted in Union representa­ tion and servicing of crews from the time they were turned over to the owners by the shipbuilders Preliminary steps are underway for negotiations covering the ferry companies, Nonth-Slouth Naviga­ WASHINGTON—The remaining deep-sea domestic water tion and La Compagnie de la carriers—Seatrain and Sea-Land—along with Lakes and in­ Traverse du St-Laurent. land barge operators, have opened an attack on bills which North-South operates one boat, would give railroads a distinct the Fere Nouvel, a vessel form­ edge over shipping. Albany on August 28. erly utilized as an automobile Two transportation bills It was estimated at hearings ferry before construction of the Mackinac Islands Bridge. The sponsored by the Administration called by the Joint Legislative VANCOUVER—Manned by Ca­ other ferry operation Involves two would give the railroads exemption Committee on Commerce and from minimum rate regulation on Economic Development that the nadian seamen the tug M. R. Cliff boats. bulk commodities and other prod­ proposed route, called the "Chamaverted a disastrous ending for ucts. The domestic water carriers plain Waterway," would cut the the 10,000-ton Greek freighter and the maritime unions see this distance between New York and Tharros after the vessel slipped Its as a means of providing the rail­ Canadian Seaway ports by about moorings and began helplessly roads with a big stick for use in 1,000 miles. drifting towards the Lions Gate destroying water-borne competi­ The Railroads claim that the bridge in a heavy ebb tide. tion. deeper channel would force aban­ The tug, inbound, received a John Weller, president of Sea- donment of railroad service in call from Lions Gate to "check train, testified as the spokesman northeastern New York. This posi­ TOLEDO—The biggest shipment a ship that seemed to bo out of for the Common Carrier Confer­ tion was refuted by officials of the control." It attempted to push the ever loaded from Toledo grain ele­ ence of Domestic Water Carriers. State Waterways Association, who vators can be added to the laurels freighter around but couldn't stop of the SIU of Canada-contracted He charged that passage of the bill noted, to the contrary, that rail­ the drift of the vessel towards the vessel J. N, McWatters a laker would inevitably put an end to the roads had prospered in other sec­ bridge. coastwise and intercoastal shipping tions of the country where water­ Gary Ash, mate on the tug, ulti­ owned by Scott Mlsener Steam­ Industry. ways had been improved. The asso­ ships, Ltd. mately went aboard the freighter ciation also cited the fact that Weiler reviewed the past action The record-setter occurred last end assisted the skipper, who ap­ while the volume of water-borne of the railroads in reducing rates parently was unfamiliar with the month, when the McWatters took on those specific items, such as traffic on New York canals had de­ local waters. Giving necessary di­ on a cargo of 992,000 bushels of canned foods and juices, for ex­ clined, the rest of the country was rections to the helmsman. Ash was corn and soybeans for shipment ample, which constitute much of experiencing a boom in volume. able to guide the ship through to the company's transit elevator the traffic for the water carriers. the Lions Gate bridge to safe at Bale Comeau, Quebec, near the The roads, he pointed out, reduce ^ , ,. . .'. 1 ' : r' r •• mouth of the St. Lawrence. anchorage io English Bay. the all-rail rate for these ship­ The SIU vessel set a previous ments, but charge high prices for No cause has been determined as to why the freighter slipped port record last November when the rail-to-dock movements. The her moorings. If the tug hadn't it was loaded with 901,000 bushels result is that shippers send their come on the scene, the freighter of coi-n and wheat for homebound products via all-rail routing and stood the chance of suffering .seri­ transport. the shipping companies lose traffic Cooperation between department delegates and the ship's accordingly. delegate will avoid many hassles that never should have Such action and the objectives developed, Walter Fitch, ship's delegate aboard the Robin of the bill, he said, contradict the President's message on transpor­ Hood, explained recently. tation which cited the need for "Sometimes a department duties "more times than I can re­ joint rates between railroads and delegate will say something member," Fitch, a bachelor, resi­ MONTREAL—^With the facilities of f|he SIU Medical other modes of transportation. in trying to settle a beef that should des at Easton, Pa., when not ship­ Center here now a year old, the SIU of Canada hai continued In another area. New York rail­ not have been said and the ship's ping in the steward department roads demonstrated an expected delegate winds up with the head­ to enlarge on its program of providing the improved welfare lack of concern for improved water­ ache of setting things right," Fitch out of the New York hall. services for its members and^ "Personalities are the key to way facilities, as they testified in efits to outside facilities which opposition to th® development of declared, adding that being dele­ successful handling of shipboard their dependents. gate is not the most appreciated The union's welfare plan handle actual treatment. a deep-water route shortening the spot. beefs," he stated. "Sometimes Addition of two new stores which passage for barge and ocean traf­ has just announced further expan­ even when you point out the clear Living Conditions sion of its reduced-cost drug-pur­ will participate in the drug pro­ fic between the St. Lawrence Sea­ chasing program through privately- gram puts the services of seven way and the Port of New York. "Generally, on around the world contract terms to an officer, he'll managed outlets in various ports. such outlets at the disposal of The plan, long dormant, drew sup­ runs, the most problems involve still refuse to acknowledge you'i'e It has added stores in Toronto and Canadian seamen. port from most segments of the living conditions aboard ship like right. Then you wind up having Every store authorized by the maritime industry at hearings in uncooled water and lack of awn­ Three Rivers, Quebec, where Cana­ to get a patrolman to resolve it dian seafarers and their families welfare plan to take part in the ings in the tropics. Sometimes, a at the payoff." drug plan has been thoroughly can avail themselves of substantial miserly skipper will hold off on Stresses Safety savings in the purchase of drugs checked for dependability and ef­ draws, and this ficiency of service. and medical prescription items. When not involved in settling can really get a The SIU of Canada's medical These stores servo a dual pur­ shipboard matters Fitch is busy crew worked up." center, the first to be established pose by providing the seamen with making sure the crew strives for Fitch observed. Seafarers fiiing vacation for Canadian seamen, is located in medicine and drugs at considerable safety and accident prevention by money claims should make sure Then the ship's the Union's headquarters building savings. reporting unsafe conditions and delegate has that they use their correct So­ here and emphasizes preventive doing their part to guarantee that In addition to the new outlets in some the job of cial Security number. Use of medicine in the same manner as Toronto and Three Rivers, author­ the wrong number means a cler­ a voyage comes off without mishap. trying to square SIU clinics across the border. If ized outlets for cut-rate drug pur- ical headache for the Vacation Such efforts secured an SIU safety things. ,any hospitalization, surgery or cha.se.g are located in Montreal, Plan office and slows up the award for the Robin Locksley ia A veteran of other specialized services are re­ Vancouver, St. Catharines and 1960, as well as an individual cita­ handling of payments. Fitch 16 years aboard quired for a seamen or his family, Thorold, Ontario, and Levis, tion for Fitch, who was serving as the welfare plan provides cash ben­ Quebec. SIU ships and with delegate's I delegate at the time. pany and Eastern Lakes Carriers operate two similar newly-bulit vessels constructed to meet the maximum 730-foot length possible for St. Lawrence Seaway service. Papachristidis is running the new Montrealais, a huge T..akes carrier hauling record loads of grain be­ tween Canada and the Lakehead to Montreal. The Hamlltonian is operated by Eastern Lakes Carriers. The Montrealais was built at Vickers Shipyard In Montreal and Ot Pace Nine �Pace Tea Ji2! Vt' It'' / IL. SEAFARERS ABCMI. ms lOG Europeans HoUer About US, Make Out OK On Ship Aids ' WASHINGTON—European shipowners, who «• vocal in their complaints against cargo preference laws and other US assistance to American flag ships, don't do so badly themselves in the Government aid department A study issued by the Mari­ time Administration shows that major maritime nations are more than generous in proTiding both direct and indirect ­ assistance to shipbuilders and ship­ owners. In the area of construction sub­ sidy, both France and Italy pay generous sums. France pays a di­ rect subsidy to the shipbuilder of up to 20 percent of the cost as compared to lower-cost yards in other countries. Italy pays a sub­ sidy based on the tonnage and horsepower of the vessel as well as a subsidy for over-age ships which are scrapped. Operating subsidies are provided by three countries—France, Italy and Japan. France subsidizes "na­ tional interest" services, including the French Line, through yearly appropriations. Italy provides nearly $38 million a year in operat­ ing subsidies to a group of four Government-controlled shipping companies. Japan has modest op­ erating subsidies on some special runs. The favored way of assisting shipping is through special tax benefits. These are provided in varying forms by West Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In Germany, a shipowner pays a special low tax rate on his earn­ ings. Greek shipowners pay noth­ ing in taxes for several years if they register vessels under Greek flags. Italy has widespread exemp­ tions from duties and taxes for ship provisions and equipment. Japan offers partial exemptions on earnings in international trade, while Sweden permits the ship operator to set aside some earnings in a tax-free account for construc­ tion of new tonnage. The British permit the shipowners to charge 40 percent of the cost of a new ship against his profits, thus reducing profits for tax purposes consider­ ably. Owners In many countries, In- Intercoastal Ship Ready (Continued from page 8) of the Department of Commerce in promoting the domestic merchant marine as required by law. He vigorously called on appro­ priate Government shipping agen­ cies "to end the scandalous delay and promptly approve the Amer­ ican Hawaiian application so that these vessels may be built and may provide employment for American seamen." American - Hawaiian hopes to build three 24-knot ships capable of hauling 992 cargo con­ tainers in the East-West domestic service in a run of nine days via Panama. Sea-Land's full-time entry into the intercoastal field will end its original holding operation with conventional C-2s that began last year while the tanker conversions were going on. It entered the East-West service after Luckenbach suspended its intercoastal operations. Shortly afterwards. Pope & Talbot, a West Coast company, also retired from the field after 112 years of com­ pany participation in the service. Like Luckenbach, P&T suffered from the same kind of rate regu­ lation and railroad favoritism by the Interstate Commerce Commis­ sion that has killed off virtually all domestic «fcrators. eluding France, Germany, Japan, icc laws exist in France, West Netherlands, Italy and Sweden, can Germany and Ck-eece. France re­ get lonf-term, low interest loans quires two-thirds of ber oil im­ ports to come on French or Frenchfor new construction guaranteed approved tankers. Coastwise traf­ by the government in whole or in fic is exclusively French. Germany part. reserves its coastal trade to Ger­ Preference laws on cargo slmi- man-flag vessels and Greece does lar to our 50-50 and domestic serv-1 the same for its domestie services. Visitors From Kenya By 8IDNET MARGOLIUS Shop Wisely On Car Insurance You can overpay for auto insurance today if you don't shop for the eompany with the lowest costs for your circumstances. In Just two years the auto insurance industry has gone throMgh a competitive up­ heaval. Rates today do not have the traditional uniformity, and the rate yon pay ean vary sharply depending on the company yon choose. This is especially true if you have a young driver in the family, or have suffered recent accidents or convictions for violations, or drive your car more than ten miles to work or are near 65. And strangely enough, it also may be true if you have a particularly good safety record and very little road exposure. Until recently it was simple enough to determine which companies had lowest costs, since most of the stock companies charged the "board" or standard rates for each area.^yj^e the mutual companies and other ratecutters gave discounts :.t tne beginning, or dividends at the end of policy period. But the old-line companies saw that they were losing considerable business to the rate-cutters, and have instituted a number of com­ petitive measures of their own. A leading insurance authority reports that among other measures the old-line companies have reduced commissions to agents and brok-. ers, are trimming administrative expenses and are offering modified~ policies to compete with the rate-cutters on simplified coverage. They also have developed new classifications, which reduce the cost of in­ surance to some drivers but increase it for others. The classifications used by most of the insurance companies to de­ termine how much you pay are (in order of increasing cost): (1) Class 1-A—Car used mainly for pleasure with no male drivers under 25. (2) Class 1-B—Car used for driving to and from work, not over 10 miles each way, and with no male driver under 25. Operations of SlU medical center in Brooklyn are explained to visitors frmo Kenya as Dr. Joseph Logue, medical director, escorts group. Pictured (l-r) are technician Ben lannotti; Philip Muinda, president, Kenya Federation of Labor; Dr. Logue; Alphonce Okuku and Francis Kasina, both of Kenya. Your Gear... tor ship . • • for shore Whatever you need, in work or dress gear, your SlU Sea Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buyinioning at your Union-owned and" Of operated Sea Chest store. Sport Coats Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T'Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry Cameras Luggage the SEACHEST (3) Class 1-C—Car used to commute to and from work over 10 miles but with no young drivers under 25. (4) Class 3—Car used for business purposes (salesmen, col­ lectors, messengers, etc.,) with no young driver under 25. (5) Class 2-A—Car operated occasionally by a male driver under 25, who is a resident in the household. It also can include a vehicle operated by a married male driver under 25. (6) Class 2-C—Car operated principally by or owned by un­ married male driver under 25. However—and this is an important clue to shopping for auto in­ surance today—many companies have their own variations of this classification plan. For example, certain companies use age 23 as the upper age limit for the young male classification. Some take 24'/fi as their cut-off date. Some companies will classify as "2-A" young male operators who are steadily employed. There also are variations affecting young male operators who own their cars. Those who have had driver training in high school or col­ lege receive discounts, usually ten percent. Some companies are ex­ perimenting with psychological exams for young male drivers. Those who pass get a discount. A number of companies give discounts to young drivers who get high marks in school. Some companies also have a special classification for drivers over 05. There are still other variations. Many Insurance companies a!s© now have the "Safe Driver Award Plan." Under this plan you fill out an application on which you state the number of your accidents in the previous three years, and also the number of convictions or citations for traffic violations such as speed­ ing, illegal turns, etc. A driver with no recent convictions or accidents gets discounts of from 20 to 30 percent or more, depending on the individual company's plan. Some companies even give discounts of 40 percent and more for drivers with clear records going back five years. On the other hand, drivers with a record of accidents or convictions are penalized, depending on the number. A driver with several con­ victions or accidents could find his rates sur-charged as much as 100 per cent or more, and he might have to pay very high rates for three years. Other companies apply different yardsticks to convictions and accidents, producing variations in the amounts paid by drivers with much the same record. With all the variations, there can be tremendous difference in the price of oar insurance in a large city or well-settled suburb—in fact from $76 to $600. That means a car owner today needs to shop widely for his insur­ ance. In these circumstances, it is hardly advisable to buy from a sales­ man representing Just one company, or by mail, without comparing costs with other companies for your particular classification and cir­ cumstances. One company may have low rates for Class 1-A but high rates if you have a young driver (male), while another may be more moderate with the youngster. Another company may have low rates if you have no convictions but may charge more if you do. The best way to shop for auto Insurance at this time, especially if you have a young driver in the family, or have convictions or accidents, or drive your car more than ten miles to work, or have other classifi­ cation problems, is to consult two or three well-qualified brokers as well as the rate-devlators (the mutual companies and direct writers.) How a particular company classifies you now has become as important as its theoretical deviation from the standard rates. �E('S' J,...-,.,,,, .jv;. • »•, •/„ - Anciut, 1962 RERi LOO Page Eleveii MARITIME STATISTICS—As of July 1, 1962, there were 915 vessela of 1,000 gross tons or over in the active oceangoing United States merchant fleet, seven more than the number active on June 1. There were 27 Government-owned and 888 privateiy-owned ships in the active service. There was an increase of eight active vessels and a decrease of seven inactive vessels in "the privately-owned fleet. Two freighters were delivered from construction and one freighter was traded in to the Government. The total privately-owned fleet Increased by one to 986. MA's active fleet decreased by one ship, while its inactice fleet decreased by five. This increased MA's fleet to a total of 1,892. Sea­ faring jobs numbered 53,950. Of '.ids total 12,542 were licensed and 41,408 were unlicensed. t 4" 4" VISITORS—A group of American shipping specilaists have departed for the Soviet Union to participate in the US-USSR exchange agree­ ment program. The US delegation is sponsored by Maritime under the auspices oj^heDepartment of State iis visits by techtSRff|^ciehtific, and cultural groups. The delegates will discu.ss, observe and exchange information on the operation of seagoing vessels, organization of loading and unloading operations in ports, and repair of ships in port. The vi.sit will involve thirty days in the USSR. On July 19, a group of Soviet shipping officials ended a 30-day visit here after observing merchant shipping and port activities on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and Lake Erie. 4i SHIP CONSTRUCTION—The revived Maritime Administration ship construction program for subsidized operators contemplates the building of 14 new vessels for the Far East trade. A House-approved measure carries a fiscal year 1963 appropriation of $50 million for ship con­ struction and, in addition, an Administration request for $14.2 million more for 1963 construction is being considered by the Senate Ap­ propriations Committee. This is designed to cover increased cost of the 14 vessels for the Far East. The total program by MA calls for the construction of 18 ships out of 1963 funds. Three of the Far East vessels would be for the account of American President Lines and two for American Mail Line. Lykes Brothers Steamship and US Linee have proposed a total of nine, to make up the fourteen. 4i DEFENSE PROCUREMENT—The Department of Defense will extend its "Buy America" program to piurchases of spaco aboard Americanflag vessels, as embodied in a directive to the military forces to purchase supplies within the United States rather than from foreign sources. Defense has agreed that implementation of the program is desirable not only as a support of the American merchant marine, but also as an aid in the flow of gold problem. Defense stated it uses only Ameri­ can-flag ships for the movement of material which it owns. "In addition, we are now studying the question of procurement of petroleum products to see if a change in our method is advisable. Here, as with other bulk commodities which are not owned by.the Department of Defense at the time of shipment, we may encounter difficulties in fitting the use of American shipping under the 50 percent premium cost rule. There are indications that shipping costs for bulk quantities on United States-fla^ ships may exceed foreign cost by 100 percent. We are assembling information on this question now. i S '. of tnc Marine) When the first Labor Day was proclaimed back in 1882, the principal problem confront­ ing the fledgling trade unions of the day was how best to organize and bring union protection to millions of unorganized work­ ers. Over the years, as we know, enormous 4« 4» 4' progress has been made but, at the same time, PIPELINE—Edwin M. Hood, president of the Shipbuilders Council the American population and the American of America, has predicted the US fleet will suffer a sharp additional economy have grown enormously as well. contraction next year when a 1,600-miie pipeline linking Gulf Coast refineries with Middle Atlantic and East Coast markets is completed. As a result, while the trade union movement Mr. Hood presented data showing that 51 T-2 tankers or their equiva­ has set the pace for wages and conditions lents will immediately lose employment when the Colonial Pipeline covering all American workers, organized begins operations next year. This is based upon the announced initial and unorganized, there are many mil ions of transmission rate of 600,000 barrels per day of refined petroleum workers who still lack the essential protec­ products. He urged MA to consider construction of a semi-automated, tions that a union offers. economy-class tanker to demonstrate the economic feasibility of such These protections are not, as popularly a vessel. The pipeline transmission rate is expected to be stepped up supposed, limited to the negotiation of wages to 800,000 barrels per day soon after operations commence, and by 1965 a total of 94 T-2 tankers would be displaced If minor modication and job improvements. The myth that unions to Coloniai's pumping system were made. He called attention to an are only concerned about wage standards has earlier study which "erroneously" concluded that only 10 to 15 T-2 been per,<;istently cultivated by anti-union equivalents would be temporarily affected by the new pipeline. employers. In many instances, employers have t J* made it a practice to match dollar for dollar CARGO PREFERENCE—The Export-Import Bank has stated that or, in some cases, to exceed existing union loans made pursuant to so-called "secondary lending" under financing wage scales, while carefully concealing from extended to foreign governments and banks, will be so controlled as their employees the nature of those other, to insure that United States materials purchased with such loans will nmve in American-flag vessels in compliance with Public Resolution 17, equally-important union services and protec­ 1934. That resolution provided that in connection with loans made by tions. the United States to foster exports, there shall be provision that the The trade unionists of the 1880's—and those exports be carried exclusively in vessels of the United States unless who were not in unions — knew very well waivers arc granted due to unavailability of such vessels. what those union protections involved. Their 5* 4* major reason for joining a union was simply LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP—A new bill introduced in the House calls to obtain a degree of job security. A union for the promotion of the foreign commerce of the United States and to them, first and foremost, was a means development of the American merchant marine through the use of mobile trade fairs. It is a similar measure to S. 3389 which was in­ whereby they could insure themselves troduced in the Senate . . . The President has signed the Department of against arbitrary employer reprisal—includ­ Defense App'ropriation Act, which carries an item of $7.5 million for ing loss of jobs and blacklisting — because commercial sea transportation of Defense Department civilian and they might disagree with an employer or military personnel on American-flag vessels ... A bill which would seek some improvement in the terms and authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct two modern stern conditions of their employment. ramp trawlers to be used in connection with research in fisheries It is only when workers have such assur­ science has been referred to the House Merchant Marine Committee ance and protection that they are in a posi­ for consideration . . . The establishment of through routes and joint rates by carriers serving Alaska or Hawaii and the other states, was tion to bargain effectively on other terms passed by the Senate and is now cleared for Presidential approval. and conditions. Lacking this, they have to The Senate has approved six bills designed to permit documentation approach the employer hat in hand, or sup­ under United States laws with coastwise privileges of a number of press their complaints altogether. This is the small foreign vessels, including tugs, barges, and ferryboats. Some area in a relationship with an employer of the craft were built in the United States and transferred foreign, which makes all the difference between "unwhile others are foreign-built ion" and "non-union." The union man can bring up his grievances and propose on-thejob improvements knowing that he is shield­ ed from personal retaliation by his employer. The non-union man, no matter how desirable his conditions may be, lives at the mercy of his supervisors' whims from day to day. The big difference, of course, lies between the grievance machinery established in union contracts and that which is available to non­ union members. No matter how camouHaged the system may be in a non-union plant, the final disposition of all grievances—even the permission to bring up a grievance—rests solely with the employer. It's easy to imagine what this means in the case of a man who is fired because of a disagreement with his immediate supervisor. He has to come in on his hands and knees. That's when he first realizes he doesn't have essential protection on the job. The union pioneers of the 1880's were well aware of this problem. They lived from day to day, never knowing when the axe would fall and when they would be placed on an industry-wide blacklist. They dared to form unions in the first instance because of their hunger for an organization that could shelter against an employer's unreasoning ven­ geance. Today these vital issues have largely been obscured. Too many American workers, par­ ticularly in the white collar categories, have proceeded on the false illusion that as long as they do their jobs, nobody will mistreat or fire them. Much to their dismay, some are now begin­ ning to discover that when comouter equip­ ment is installed, they are "ph ?d out" of a job without any ceremony or any protection. Unlike the union member, they have nobody to fight on their behalf or to win some assur­ ance of appropriate severance pay and simi­ lar benefits. Consequently, today, just as 80 years ago, the need for job protection and security is widespread among millions of workers who are not in unions. It is these millions who can and should be reached through effective un­ ion organizing programs. �-"•'^••^''^^11:. SEAFARERS EOC UILT in 1944 as a troopship version of the siandord C-4 cargo vessel, the SS Transglobe soiled octively In World War II and was then laid up in the Suisun Bay, Calif., reserve an­ chorage until early in 1961, when she was bought up by the Hudson Waterways Corp., her present SlU-contractcd owners. B With Military Sea Transporta­ tion Service approval, plans for a special roll-on/roll-off conver­ sion program were put into effect and the present vehicle carrier emerged a year later. She has since made her "maiden" voyage to France and paid off in New York. The photogrophs here show scenes on the vessel, which today has a stern ramp, two side ports with romps and a series of interior ramps for easy sorting and trans­ fer of vehicles. She also carries a quantity of general cargo in a forward hold. C' »• : 1'; r • t > ! i ••I' f Work on generator keeps electricians George LeStronge (left) and A. E. DoLoney busy on arrival In New York. Heavy-duty Army truck rig rides up ramp from below-decks after making run from France back to the States. Entire ship Is designed lor safe and quick handling of vehicles. M b ti •; P| 'I ^ At Brooklyn Army Base, gangway group Includes (l-r) Ceeil IMIggiM. bosunt Raul Rfvero, OS; C. E. Dixon, chief engineer; HMoy ThoHWS. OS, and SlU rep. Pat Marlnelli. Payoff time aboard reveals (right to left) Huey Ttiomos. OS; George Williams, engine; Cecil Wlgglm. bosun; Lev! Reyodldb. waiting their turn with the paymaster. The ship's IB-knot speed and basic design made for a fast turnaround after reaching Europe. ti /'•J 'I' �Pve Tbirteea IVork goes on during heavy ; fizzle out on deck, as Bugger" PhlHips, AB. ightens fitting on ramp I ' f<- ^ ' f: if:;;-'!:??.;: If Meal hour is busy time, so Henry Koppersmitli, (left), and George Crawford keep things moving. yj Maze of interior ramps that provide easy access for stowage of vehicles in the three-hold, three-deck ship is Inaicated above. Arrows point to ramp that leads to main deck. Card game occupies time of Lowrence Maples, A6; 2nd elec­ trician G. LoStronge and bosun C. Wiggins. illililii' liililBS? f ' / s %v. Ship's meeting for all SIU crewmembers aboard discussed conditions on initial voyage of the vessel as well as Union developments ashore while crew was away. SIU rep. Pat Marinelli (standing, center) is checking how ramp machinery operates while in port. In foc'sle, ship's delegate Joe Tucker (left) and Joe Borrane, both in deck department, catch up on latest SIU and industry news via the SEAFARERS LOG. �mm PVe Foartem AofOfl; U6t Red Tanker Fleef Way Out Front Plant Workers Visit Union Seeking union representation, workers from the Astro Lamp Company stopped in at last UIW ^membership meeting in New York to discuss plant problems. Pictured (l-r), with Union representatives, are A. Forbes, SlU rep. Hank Brewer, George RufFen, SlU rep. Pat Marinelli, Thomas Kea and Henry Bell. The company is located in Brooklyn. UIW Regional Constitutions Approved By 9-1 Margin A new regional union structure has been established by members of the United Industrial Workers as the result of the overwhelming vote approving proposed regional con­ stitutions for the Atlantictand Gulf areas of the union. assist the continued growth and advancement of the UIW and its Adopted by 9-1 majorities members. The regional constitu­ during four weeks of secret mail baiioting that ended August 20, the new constitutions went into effect immediately. The results of the voting were certified by a three-man rankand-file tallying committee on August 21. Each proposed consti­ tution was carried by a 90 per­ cent of the members voting. The vote signified strong membership endorsement of the program to NY Metals Plant Okays Wage Boost NEW YORK—Continuing the wrap-up of contract renewal negotiations at shops in the metro­ politan area, the SIU United In­ dustrial Workers has completed a brand-new agreement with the Armand-Edwards Metal Products Corporation of Brooklyn. Overwhelmingly approved by UIW shop members employed at the plant, the contract provides for a new schedule of automatic hourly wage increases as well as an additional paid holiday. Ar­ mand-Edwards workers will now receive ten paid holidays a year. In addition to other changes In working conditions, members will receive a full day's wages for each day of sick leave that is not used up. The contract also calls for a guaranteed minimum wage, allow­ ances for up to two coffee breaks per day and complete coverage under the UIW health and wel­ fare program. The agreement went Into effect this month and runs for a two-year period. Armand-Edwards Metal Products handles the manufacture of fab­ ricated sheet metal for many types of industrial uses. tions reaffirm all membership rights guaranteed in the parent national UIW constitution. Balloting began July 23 under the terms of detailed voting in­ structions mailed to members In each area. The membership committee that conducted the tally verified the eligibility of all voters to be sure there was no duplicate balloting and that no one voted who was Ineligible. A constitutional committee des­ ignated at the first annual UIW convention last year drafted the proposed constitutions for mem­ bership approval. The new documents provide for regional elections In June of 1903 and for Interim officers to serve without pay until then to assist in carrying out the terms of the constitution and its objectives on behalf of the membership. No change has been mads in union dues, as each regional constitution merely restates the dues structure presently outlined in the parent UIW constitution. Seat rain Shop Signs EDGEWATER, NJ—The United Industrial Workers and Seatrain Lines, Inc., have agreed to a new contract covering the company's shoreside workers at its marine terminal here. The new pact is for a two-year period and provides for an immedi­ ate pay increase plus a wage reopener after the first year. Workers will also be paid for any unused sick leave they may accumulate during the year. Workers at Edgewater maintain and repair the containers used on the Seatrain vessels to move all types of cargoes by railcar and special "piggyback" truck tcaiiers. An oil company study has r«vealed that tankers representing more than one million deadweight tons were under construction or on order for the Soviet Union in 1961. This represents almost triple the tonnage slated for US-flag operation. The U.S. total of 449,000 tons under construction or on order, an increase of 53,000 tons over 1960, accounted for less than three per­ cent of the 15.7 million total ton­ nage being built around the world. At the end of 1961, the world tanker fleet consisted of 3,250 ships amounting to 68.9 million deadweight, or equivalent to 4,305 T-2 vessels. This represented a gain of about six percent for the year. Liberia Leads Liberia, whose tax concessions and non-interference policy has made her one of the favorite stamping grounds for runaway ship operators, continued as the leading flag of registry, with 735 T-2 equivalents, followed by the United Kingdom and Norway. The American tanker fleet, which ranked fourth, continued to de­ cline In position during 1961. Liberia also had the biggest and fastest tankers, with the US again bringing up the rear by having the oidest and smallest fleet. At the end of 1961, the fleet that was controlled by US oil com­ panies under all flags was equivelant to 784 T-2 tankers. Out of this total, only 29 percent were registered under the American flag. Some 54 percent was regis­ tered in Liberia, Panama and the United Kingdom. m r DIBBOTOEY mm':.... . SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Claude Simmons Llndsey WlUlama Carl Shepard A1 Tanner SECRETARY-TREASURER A] Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BUI HaU Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. John Pay, Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 1022S W. Jefferson Ave. Vlnewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS....678 4th Ave.. Bklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 HOUSTON 3804 Canal St. Paul Drozak. Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE. .2808 Pearl St., SE., Ja* WUUam Morrla, Agent ELgln 3-0987 .MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzalei, Agent FRanklln 7-3364 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louia Neira, Agent HEmlock 2-1794 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK 416 CoUey Ave. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent 625-6508 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. Frank Drozak, Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 430 Harrison St. Frank Boyne, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 B. HcAuley, West Coast Rep. 3ANTURCB, PR. 1313 Fernandez Juncos. Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. Phone 723-0003 SEATTLE 3909 1st Ave. Ted Babkowski. Agent MAIn 3-4334 TAMPA 313 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette, Agent. 220-2788 WILMINGTON. CaUI 908 N Marine Av^ George McCartney. Agent TBrminal 4-3928 ISLAND (Citiaa Servi SS—Chalrmeib M. I. rt seeretary, A. Cepata. aup'a la raportad a faw minor baaft taM up at payott. 83.30 la sblp'i ftiad. fufgaatad that eraw hold aoa«aI maawiS bafora payoH eoncanUof Inadaquata faeding, chansa M aMMa aad toUat tlasua. Requaat donatioaa ta improva TV reception. •AOLp VOYAQiR (United Mari­ time)/ AprH 8—Chelrman, David P, Sykeet Seeretary, Alexander D, •rodle. Kenneth. Wlntera eleoted •hip's delegate. Request slop cheat list ta t>a postad. Quarters should be palntad and fans checked. WA90STA (Watsrmsn), April 3— Chalrmsn, Irvlit Meyd) Saeratary, Nicholas Hstalmltlot. Ship's delegate reported everything okay. One man waa taken off the ship in Germany to go to the hospital. Vote of thanka to steward department for wonder­ ful food. ORION PLANBT (Orion Shipping), April $—Chairmen, Berncrd Macc; Socrotary, LIndlay R. MacOonald. Ship's delegate reported that four men replaced In Yokohama. 333.18 la ship'a fund. Request that sklvies not IM worn in messhaU, and cupa and glassee bo brought back to pantry. ALCOA PIONEBR (Alcoa), April 22 —Chairman, J. M. Foster; Socrotary, J. Miller. Ship's delegate reported no hoofs at prasent. Crewmen advised to clear through their respective de­ partmant delegates prior to taking up any btof with tha ship's delegate. Steward found old repair list and noted that nothing had been done. Delegate to refer same to chief mate and maator. Steward requests no boarding of Unan, dirty or clean. JIafety maeting discussed. SUZANNB (Bull), April 27—Chairman, B. Armstrong; Secretary, J. R. Brown. No beefa reported. Suggeetion brought up to Union to have two men on watch in engine room. AMIS VICTORY (Victory Carriers), April IS—Chalrmsn, Bryant; Secre­ tary, W. Pedersen. Shlp'e delegate reported most repairs taken care of. Meeting to be held on safety pro­ gram. 316.50 in ship'a fund. AU handa requested to wear pants in messhaU and pantry. ORION CLIPPBR (Colonial), .April I?—Chairman, Joseph Morton; SecreUry, Prank Nakllckl. $16.82 In ship's funs. Motion made for the Union to get in touch with the Company to aee why a batter gra te of meat Is not put almard. Low grade meats put on In Singapore. Safety department should be notified of the unsafe work­ ing conditions around the main cargo pumps; oU and water cannot be drained properly. Catwalks should be placed around each pump. 8TIBL SXHCUTIVB (Isthmian), March 1$—Chairman, C. C. Lawson; Secretary C. R. Wood. No beefe reported by department delegates. Suggestion that better grade of cold cute for night lunch be placed almard. April 23—Chairman,.. C. C. Lawson; Secretary, C. R. Wood. Ship's fund is $18.60. Two men hospitalized In steward department. Food beef settled. Discussion on new washing machine for crew. •AOLI TRAVELER (Seatransport), April 22—Chairman, J. Lewis; Seere­ tary, N. Merrick. Ship's delegate re­ ported that captain cut draw list. $20.00 In ship's fund. Delegates to find out who it responsible for short­ age of food. Crewmembers have been hungry and don't want this to be the same for the next crew. Vote of thanka to Stevenson, ship's delegate, for Job well done. ALCOA .PEGASU$ (Alcoa), April 29 —Chairman, V. Dalhouse; Secretary, W. Hill. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Steward department meeting held. Steward requested to Issue more coffee to crew pantry at night for watches. TITAN (Overseas Oil), April 2S— Chilrman, Huddleston; Secretary, Schaeffer. Ship'a delegate said ona man waa taken off ship at Pedro due to illness. A few beefs will be taken up with patrolman at payoff. Crew requests bookcases be Installed In messhaU. Feb. 13—Chairman, R. C. Pappan; Secretary, T. A. Brown. Suggestion made to paint all living quarters and get fane for quarters as per agree­ ment. DEL RIO (Mississippi), April 29— Chairman, W. F. Long; Secretary, I. R. Llenoa. $2.60 In sliip's fund. See patrolman about getting mora LOGs sent to ship. Crewmembers with oil and paint on pants are asked not to come Into messhaU and sit on chairs. HASTINOi (Waterman), April 29— Chairman, Clifford Frostnal; goero- tsry, J. Wells. Ship's delegato re­ ported everjrthlng running smoothly. Special meeting to ha held with patrolman to Iron out deck depart­ ment beefs. Motion to change vaca- Uon plan. Vota of thanka ta tlx ataward departmant and to ohlaf aook and bakar for Job waU dona. Vata « thanks ta dack delegata for baoUns up his department. OLOBI IXPLORiR (Marltlma Overscat). May 1—Chairman, W. Kavlltt Saeratary, A. W. Brown. Slap's dslogata reported that one men went to hospital In Bahamas. No beefs re­ ported. Vota of thanks to ship's dele­ gate for Job well done, and to the steward department. STEBL SCIENTIST (Isthmian Lines), May 7—Chairman, P, R. Wagneri Sec­ retary, P. s. Omeaa. $17.85 in ship's fund. D. L. Dickerson elected ship's delegate. No beefs reported. ZEPHYRHILLS (Fan-American), Feb. 9—Chairman, Carl Page; Secretary, W. H. Dunham. G. C. Peterson elected ship's delegate. No beefs reported. One man mised ship last trip. The matter of fumigation for roaches will be taken up with patrolman. March 15—Chairman, V. C. Smith; Secretary, William Dunham. No beefs reported. $9.50 in ship's fund. Dona­ tions collected for flowers to be sent to the family of the skipper. Sugges­ tion made that the time for eari.v supper should be posted early in the day. AU old Jams and Jellies, and condiments in general, should be thrown out when molded. Extermina­ tor wiil.be used to get rid of pests. April 21—Chairman, J. Bullock; Secretary, A. P. Hargls. No beefs. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), April 22—Chairman, Paul J. Franco; Sec­ retary, J. J. O'Rourka. Everything running smoothly. $19.50 In ship's fund. Anderson resigned as ship's delegate and was re-elected. Bosun complimented galley on well-pre­ pared, good food. Vote of thanks to galley workers and to crew mes.sman for Job well done. CITIES SERVICR BALTIMORB (Cltios Service), May 12—Chairman, A. C. Wilson; Secretary, W. CIcgg. No beefs reported. Everything in good order. Charles T. Gaskin elected new ship's delegate. Suggestion that coffee be made in percolators. DEL CAMPO (Mississippi), April 29 —Chalrmsn, H. Sanders; Secretary, J. W. Pieou. No beefa reported. Sug­ gestion made for ail hands to help keep messhaU and pantry clean at aU times. Vote of thanks given to stew­ ard department for Job well done. B. DEL RIO (Delta), May 5—Chairman, M. Moya; Saeratary, ttanry C. Gardes. One man missed hip in Lake Charles. New York will clarify vaca­ tion plan. $12.44 in ship's fund. Dis­ cussion on wiper cleaning officer'! laundry. Crew requested not to use slop chute before 7 AM. KFNM.AR (Csimar), .May 4—Chair­ man, W. S. Porter; Secretary, Francia L. Gooiey. Ship's fund is $7.80. Chief cook walked off ship ut Long Beach. One oiler paid off to go to hospital. Ship's crew feel that there should be some way of taking care of a mem­ ber's dependent who has a nervoua breakdown, as this does not seem to be covered by the welfare plan. DEL ALBA (Mississippi), May 4— Chairman, Orlando L. Gutrrero; Sacretary, U. LaBarrerc. Ship chartered to States Marine. Delegate reported very bad mail service. No LOGs re­ ceived. One wiper and chief steward got off in Hawaii with medical slips. $11 in ship's fund. Motion that leiter be written to headquarters regarding safety on/ ship. Not one safety meet­ ing held in three-month trip. FRANCES (Bull), May 13—Chair­ man, Ai Padu; Secretary, James Bry­ ant. Delegates reque.sted to have all beefs ready upon arrival in New York. Motion made to wrile to headquariers requesting ciarification on vacation payments. Vote of thanks to steward department. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin Line), May 13—Chairman, Willis Walker; Secretary, Maximo Bugawan. Chief steward authorized to purchase in foreign ports if the ship's ctores tun short and the v.iyage lasts longer than the 95 days. Willie Walker eiecled new ship'a delegate. Crew requested not to use the dryer in the laundry after nine o'clock at night due to too much noise. Crew, asked not to leave cups, glasses and dishes on tables in the me.s.sroom at night. especiniiy when the ship is at sea. Early eaters should give other members a chance to eat and not stay in messroum too long as there isn't enough room at the tables for everyone to eat at one time. AZALEA CITY (Saa-Land), May 14 -Chairman, R. Lasso; Secretary, John Coyle. Ship's delegate reported no beefs and will see about getting crew quarters painted. $2.76 in ship's fund. Suggestion that when ship goes to shipyard, air vents should be installed in crew quarters as an aid to keeping quarters cool in hot weather. JOHN C (Atlantic Carriers), May 11 —Chairman, Payna; Secretary, E. Abualy. Ship'a delegate to contact captain regarding new wa.shtng ma­ chine. Food plan to be contacted regarding coffee. Ship needs to be fumigated. PACIFICUS (Orion), May 12—Chairman, Louis J. Bollinger; Secretary, O. T. Butclglle. Ship'a delegate re­ ported that the ateward was hospi­ talized in Sicily: chief cook advanced to steward. No beefs of any kind. Ship's steering engine to be checked by the patrolman. ''i �Augmfi. 196S SEAF AKKKS BOATMik IBU Wins Contracts For Two New Fleets ST. LOUIS—Two more fleets here and in Mobile, Alabama, have come under IBU contract following the succeessful wind-up of negotiations by the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union with both companies. Here in St. Louis, the Alton St. Louis,'where the IBU also rep­ Towing Company, whose resents Ford Towing. boatmen voted unanimously for SIU-IBU representation in April, has signed a brand-new, two-year contract covering the men on its two vessels in the harbor area. The company had only one boat at the time of the voting and is expected to expand still further. The second operation is the River-Gulf Towing* Company, which has one boat running from Mobile to Birmingport on the War­ rior River. It signed for a one-year pact that will expire at the same time as agreements with other IBU-contracted fleets doing the same type of work in the area. Both new agreements provide wage increase for all crewmen, full job security-seniority protection and complete welfare coverage for the men and their families. They establish paid holidays, strict grievance procedures and other benefits standard in IBU agree­ ments. In addition, the Alton pact calls for a wage review next May. Alton operated one boat, the 800hp MV Spencer at the time of the National Labor Relations Board voting it has now acquired the 1,700-hp Davy Crockett and may add others. Its 20 boatmen are engaged primarily in making up tows for various other barge lines In the harbor area. The company is the second harbor boat operation to come under an IBU contract in IBU Boat Opens New Cult Canal HOUSTON—SIU boatmen aboard the tug Pop Ellis won the distinc­ tion of towing the first two barges ever to cross the Intracoastal Canal to Victoria County, Texas, via the brand-new Victoria Barge Canal. The barges docked at the tempo­ rary facilities of the duPont chem­ ical plant where a cargo of caustic soda was pumped directly from the barges through five miles of un­ derground pipeline to storage fa­ cilities ashore. Caustic soda is the only material shipped into the plant at the present time, since work on the canal and barge slip right up to the plant site, seven miles away, is not completed. Ultimately, barge transportation is expected to be used for other materials as well. Right now, about ten barge loads a month are ex­ pected to be unloaded at the tem­ porary dock. The Pop Ellis is one of five tugs operated by the Ellis Towing Company, which came under contract with the SIU In­ land Boatmen's Union in the sum­ mer of 1961 after its boatmen voted for SIU-IBU representation in National Labor Relations Board balloting. The Victoria Barge Canal is situ­ ated in the flood plain of the Guadalupe River in Victoria and Calhoun counties, Texas, and will eventually intersect several US rivers. The project calls for a sea-level canal for barge traffic. River-Gulf runs the MV Coal King on the Warrier River in the same type of service as the IBUmanned Gulf Canal Line, Coyle Line and Dixie Carriers. The com­ pany employs 11 men. Lakes IBU Drive Nets Solid Cains DETROIT—Casting a unanimous vote for representation by the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union On The Great Lakes, employees of the Sea­ way Cartage Company here added another company to the union fold via a National Labor Relations Board election last month. Negotiations with the company are beginning immediately as part of a stepped-up effort by the Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Region-IBU to bring additional non-union com­ panies under union contract. The vote at Seaway Cartage was on July 26. At the same time as the vote count was announced, four more companies in the Chicago area came under IBU agreements to as­ sure their workers the full pro­ tection of union contracts. The four companies included Federal Barge Company, Great Lakes Towing Company, Kertzman Dredging Company and the Marine Towing and Salvage Company. IBU members in these fleets are now covered fully under the job secu­ rity, welfare and pension programs that are the backbone of IBU area contracts. Organizing efforts are also proceeding at several other companies engaged in underman­ ned, cut-rate operations on the Lake.s= Face FifleeB LOO Quitting Ship? Notify Union A reminder from SItJ head­ quarters cautions all Seafarers leaving their ships to contact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a replace­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ fore paying off may cause a de­ layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning re­ quirements and needlessly make the work tougher for your ship­ mates. NewSecurity Program Hit By AFL-CIO WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO has called for defeat of a bill giving Congressional sanction to 1 "industrial security" program, warning that passage would cause "serious damage" to basic con­ stitutional rights. The bill would permit the Secre­ tary of Defense "to deny basic constitutional liberties of Ameri­ can citizens; namely, the rights to confront and cross - examine witnesses and the right to appeal to the courts from adverse deci­ sions." Its history goes back to 1959, when the U.S. Supreme Court held the Government's in­ dustrial security program invalid in an eight to one decision. The court held that without statutory authority for such a program, de­ nial of confrontation and crossexamination of government wit­ nesses was illegal. Former Pres. Eisenhower issued an executive order restoring the program with some changes to meet the court's objections, but did not apply the confrontation and cross - examination principles to all cases. The present bill is an attempt to give the order Congressional sanction to make further legal challenges more difficult. Although It purports to deal with procedures to protect classi­ fied information in industrial plants, it would apply also to any "educational, or research organ­ ization, institution, tnterprise, or other legal entity located in the United States." Baltimore Pair Couples Up Baltimore boatmen Ed Schocffer (left) and Walter Anderson bear a. hand to. secure rail lighter to bridge as tug (not shown) holds vessel to.the dock. Both veterans work for IBU-contracted Baltimore Towing & Lighteroge Co, Transport Census Long Overdue, Still Needs $s WASHINGTON—Congress may brush off some of the dust on a proposal for a transportation census originally author­ ized in 1948 and In subsequent years alloted no funds so that it could be put into e^ect.H President Kennedy's trans­ passengers. The divergency of portation message to Con­ agencies, some regulating air and gress several months ago appar­ ently provoked the lawmakers Into taking action on the matter. The President asserted that a complete overhaul was needed on existing legislation governing transportation in this country and specifically called for close ex­ amination of defects in several major areas of maritime opera­ tions. The urgent need for a trans­ portation survey Is pointed up by the fact that although the industry overall accounts for one-fifth of the gross national product, or $100 bil­ lion, there are huge gaps in the data available. This makes it next to impossible to determine the geographic distribution of a specific commodity from manufacturing point to market. Information Is also lacking on the type of carriers used, the vol­ ume In which it moves, their origins and destinations, the length of haul and the Important items of cost. These deficiencies in data exist despite the fact that as many as 30 Federal agencies collect In­ formation of one kind or another aoout the movement of freight and water transport, others highways and still others harbor and ship construction, leads to a mass of statistics without a central body to coordinate them. The census will attempt to clear up the transportation puz­ zle by delving into the three areas considered most revealing: Ship­ ments of manufactured goods, their origin, destination and meth­ od of transport; truck transporta­ tion and the number of privatelyowned trucks, for-hire trucks and trucks operating solely in intra­ state commerce, and questions on passenger transportation, the type of transportation used, etc. The transportation census issue is alive again because next year the Government will embark on its reguler census of retail and wholesale trade, services, manu­ facturing and minerals that It makes at five-year intervals. Chief opposition to the idea is coming from the private carriers, such as many trucking concerns who have no regulation, but fear some may be forthcoming if their method of operation is revealed. Many of these operations have cut sharply into cargo that would ordinarily be shipped by water. SZXJ MEDICilZa Joseph B. Logge, MD, Medical Director Don't Neglect Personal Sanitation Many Seafarers in their travels around the world, particularly in South America and in sections of Europe, have come across the bidet, which has been described simply as a "sit-down bathtub" for spotbathing of anal and genital areas where cleainliness is most important. The bidet has been held in low esteem by Americans mainly because of the stories of travelers returning from abroad who regard the bidet solely as a feminine sanitary accoutrement. Actually, this equipment is regarded by medical specialists as a valuable hygienic aid which, if*^ used regularly, would prevent bidets in use throughout the world diseases which arise from lack of are manufactured in the United personal hygiene. States, hut 95 percent of them are It has been pointed out that exported. most people make It a practice to Our neighbors from south of wash their hands after going to the border or Europe could he the toilet, yet the body parts which pardoned for looking down at their need washing most are neglected. noses at the primitive state of Since It Is not practical for an in­ sanitation in United States hotels dividual to take a shower after and tiomes which lack this very going to the toilet, the bidet per­ important fixture. mits proper cleansing of the anal The hostility or Indifference to and genital areas with soap and bidets is such that even American water. hospitals are not equipped with As one physictan put it, in a them, although they could he most recent editorial for a professional useful in cases where patients are journal: "Toilet tissue has been unable to take a shower or tub perfumed, tinted and made anti­ hath. For that matter, not all septic, but nevertheless, it Is still proctologists themselves have them paper and only a step better in in their homes. Like the slioemaker evolutionary Improvement than the who walks around with holes in pages from the mail-order cata­ his shoes, they do not always fol­ logue or the barbaric plantain low their own advice. That shouldn't keep other Americans leaf." from installing bidets in their Proctologists—medical men who homes or using them on their specialize in diseases of the colon and rectum—regard this procedure travels whenever they are available. as an essential preventative which (Comments and sxiggestions are could eliminate numerous painful, invited by this department and embarrassing and serious ailments. can be submitted to this column The bidet Is also useful as a foot in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) bath, with equal cleansing and theraputic values. It is strange that Americans, with their fetish for personal hygiene and cleanliness, should be so hostile to the use of the bidet because of its associations in the popular mind with ladies of easy virtue. Oddly enough, most of the 'YMO'CUL ^ MW-mihm �SEAfARERB LOG Pac* Sixteen Ancnai 1981 That's A Ship, Irsns SEAFARERS IN DRYDOCK The following is the latest available list of Seafarers in hospitals around the country t With daughter Irene, 4, in tow, Seafarer Basil Undertajio, OS, points out model of Steel Traveler, Isthmian C-3 outside shipping hall at headquarters, with legend describing suc­ cessful SlU drive to win "biggest ever" election in maritime. Joe Algina, Safety Director A Minimum Shipboard Safety Plan One subject that bears repetition from time to time is the procedure for maintaining a safety program aboard SIU vessels and for holding shipboard safety meetings to deal with problems that may or frequently do arise. These procedures established several years ago have served well in keeping our shipboard program operating and while this is but one aspect of the overall objective, ships' meetings on the epecific subject of safety continue to demonstrate a very useful purpose. Generally, each vessel participating in the program has five safety committees set up to assist in accident prevention. Each of them requires the cooperation of all hands to make them work successfully. SENIOR SAFETY COMMITTEE. The Senior Safety Committee, consisting of various ship's officers and an unlicensed representative from each department (elected by the department), meets once per month at a time designated by the vessel's master. A minimum .suggested agenda for this meeting is the following: Discuss a safety subject. Discuss accidents since last meeting. Consider recommendations forwarded from the departmental safety meetings. Consider findings and recommendations of Inspection Com­ mittee. -f (See "Vessel's Safety Inspec­ Committee meeting. tion Committee" below). VESSEL'S SAFETY INSPEC­ Formal minutes of this meeting TION COMMITTEE. This commit­ are kept and forwarded to the tee shall consist of the following various company safety depart­ members: ments in duplicate. The companies One Mate (Appointed by the should also forward a copy of the Master). minutes to this department for One Engineer (Appointed by study and possible joint action. the Master). Deck Department Safety Rep­ DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY resentative. COMMITTEE. Each Departmental Engine Department Safety Safety Committee meets once a Representative. month prior to the meeting of Steward Department Safeljy the Senior Safety Committee. Representative. Membership of these committees is as follows: The ship's Safety Inspection The departmental safety repre­ Committee should make an in­ sentative, plus the chief mate, first spection of the entire vessel at assistant engineer or chief steward least once a month. The inspection (depending on the department) and is best made department by de­ all members of the department off partment and, during the inspec­ tion of a particular department, watch. The minimum suggested agenda in addition to the mate and the for each of these meetings is the engineer, only the Safety repre­ sentative for that particular de­ following: partment is usually in attendance. Safety representative's report During their inspection they on the previous Senior should look and report any exist­ Safety Committee Meetings. ing unsafe practices or conditions. Discuss a safety subject. They shall also observe and report Discuss unsafe practices and/ on the progress being made on or condtions observed. previously-approved recommenda­ Recommendations to be taken tions and whether the previouslyto the next Senior Safety approved recommendations seem to be accomplishing the desired results. If this minimum program is followed and all hands aboard work together for the desired re­ sult, progress can continually be made on eliminating hazards and accidents that are costly and un­ necessary for all Involved. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG;) USPHS HOSPITAI. NEW ORLEANS, LA. Samuel BaUey WUUam Kennedy Joseph Basch Thomas Loarenta Alonzo Bettis George La Fleur Anne L. Blizzard Oscar Lee Solomon Brian. Jr. Gerhard Linden Daniel Buster Daniel Luizza Donaid Brooks Luis Malta Rdderick Brooks Roslndo Marc Daniel Byrne Norman McDaniel Paul Capo Lawyer McGraw Virgil Leo Cash Demetrious Miofai George Champlin John Mills Adie Coleman Victor Miorana Gerald Coll Hazel Morris Thomas Dailey TerrlU Nesbitt Gordon Davis Raymond Oiso WUUam Padgett WiUiam Davis Eugene Englehardt Richard Pardo Francesco Fraone Harry Peeler Eugene Gallaspy Jack Peralta Needham Galloway Calvin Rome Aubrey Sargent Henry Gerdes Ralph Shrotzky James Gllsson Wayne Sisk Lewis Griffin John Talbot John Guidsy WUUam Thumonga Harry Hammond Guy Thrasher Carle Harris Charles Hlckox Roland Wilcox, Jr. Carmond Williams Roland Karns Eugene Williams Leonard Kay Carl Gibbs USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS G. W. Alexander Vlcent Medina Edmund Ainsworth Julian Mendoza Jesse Puckett Isham Beard Alfredo Perex Leon Hebert Joseph ReviU George Howard U. Richardson John JeUette Arthur Sigler Hebert Jackson HamUton Sebum Joseph Johnson Berkey Schuler N. Katonl WiUiam Wirtanen Donald Ikerd William Walker Emelio Lerma USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Frank Airey Jay Jackson Hebert Armfield Robert ~Meloy George Brady USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Jose Leeton Charles Robinson Lindley McDonald Jerry Wood Ralph MendaU USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Donald Hampton Oliver Lee John H. Morris Perry Lee USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Herbert Goley Tames Marks Clyde Mariner USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Ranger Olsen Paul Arthofer Calvin Bettinger Alexander Potorskl Burt Hanback Milton Reeves Charles Hippard Delbert Smith Taimadge Johnson J. T. F. Sigmoa Theodore Katros Lloyd Thomas Marion Maynard Victor Valencia Arthur Nelson USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Domingo AguUa Lars Johansen Lupo Aloha WiiTiam Lang WUUam Barber Bienenido Ledo James Beck Dionisias Loukas Algot Bogren David MiUer John Breen Roy Newbury Jacob Bryan Francis LaughUn Charles Crockett Roy Rayfield Edward Czosnowskl Thomas Riley George Saucer Anthony Ferter James Shipley Eusbie Gherman F. Teigerio Arthur Graf Charles Graham Richard Toler Thomas Hendricks A. Voyevotskl CULLEN STATE HOSPITAL CULLEN, MARYLAND Marco Calgaro Henry Gawkowskl MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON, MARYLAND George Lesnansky James Swoboda Jobe Mullen USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK WUUam Jordan Kaid Abdul John Alidringa John Kehrwieder Frederick Kenfoot Agnar Anderson Theodore Lord AneffeRo Aronis Othe Bobb Claude McNorton Joseph Nagy John Barone Wm. Bergquist James Purcell Vincente Remolar Francisco Bayron Pastor Retoriano Robert Burton Jose Romero Arthur Campbell Mohamed .Said Arcanjo Crasto Chas. Dougherty Abbas Samet Sherman Shumate Romuldo Garcia Walter Stucke Joseph GilliardAdolph Swenson Edward Hawkins P. Wedrogowskl Charles Haymond Stanley Yodris Tirado Igasio USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Warren Alderman Arthur Madsen Max Olson Benjamin Deibler Grant L. Saylor Isaac B. Duncan Harry Emmett WUUe A. Young Bozo G. Zclencio Abe Gordon Thomas Lehay Get Certificate Before Leaving Seafarers are advised to se­ cure a master's certificate at all times when they become ill or Injured aboard ship. The right to demand a master's cer­ tificate verifying illness or in­ jury aboard a vessel is guaran­ teed by law. In the hospital? Call Sm Hall immediately! SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Kenning BJork Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutlerres VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY. MASS. Raymond Arsenault VA HOSPITAL KERRVILLE, TEXAS WUlard T. CahUl PINK CREST HAVEN COVINGTON. LA. Frank Martin US SOLDIERS HOME WASHINGTON, DC WUUam Thomson USPHS HOSPITAL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS WUUam Thompson USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE Stephen Emerson Physical Exams-All SIU Clinics June, 1962 Port Baltimore Houston Mobilo New Orleans ... New York Philadelphia •••• Seamen 60 Wives 14 4 12 10 18 4 TOTAL Children TOTAL 8 98 6 118 6 78 14 310 17 405 12 55 62 63 1064 SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid—June, 1962 Hospital Benefits (Welfare).... Death Benefits (Welfare) Disability Benefits (Welfare) ... Maternity Benefits (Welfare) ... Dependents Benefits (Welfare) .. Optical Benefits (Welfare) Outpatient Benefits (Welfare) .. CLAIMS" 7,158 37 341 42 655 480 10,140 AMOUNT PAID $ 30,187.20 73,550.00 51,090.00 8,400.00 66,145.49 4,318=47 49,683.00 Summary (Welfare) ...... 18,853 $283,374.16 1,383 $234,587.79 20,236 $517,961.95 Vacation Benefits TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD.... SIU Blood Bank Inventory July, 1962 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTAL Previous Balance 7 19 112 59?^ 15 42 4 14 22 421^ 4 (4)* 15 ...352 • i'igures in parenthesis ( Pints Credited 0 41 0 4 0 0 2 3 6 0 0 9 0 Pints Used 0 20 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 65'/i 27 TOTAL ON HAND 7 40Vi 112 sm 15 42 6 17 26 42H 4 4 15 390V4 I indicate shortage to be made up. �SEAFARERS ItM LOG Pate SeveBteaa V'J-', ' Sixth Pint SECXXRITir Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director Labor's New Bid For 35-Hour Week SlU Special Equipment Benefit Spurs Recovery Rehabilitation programs now underway for the dependents of two Seafarers point up the flexible and expanding struc­ ture of the SIU Welfare Plan with its provision for a special equipment benefit. The special equipment fea­ ture covers the maze of situa­ Organized labm-'s new campaign for a 35-hour week with no cut in earning is a revival of a recurrent bargaining and legislative issue that has featured the American economy since the Revolution, according to an analysis In the current AFL-CIO "American Federationist." At one time the demand was for a 10-hour day. That won, the cry was for the tions where regular medical treat­ 8-hour day, the 49-hour week. ment has gone as far as it can, and the use of items ranging from In nearly four decades ending maintain and stimulate employ­ high-powered hearing aids to mo­ in the mid-1930s, the generally ment." The desire for greater Job torized bed frames for the home prevailing workweek was slashed security is similarly behind labor's treatment of invalids is mo.?! from 60 hours to 40 hours, a rate current demand for a shorter needed. of roughly 5 hours a decade, says week. Such equipment, which is au­ the article prepared by the AFL"Occasional arguments of the thorized by the trustees of the CIO Department of Research. Now, past that reduction of hours would A "regular" at SlU medi­ Plan on the merits of each case, it continues, "nearly 30 years have reduce national output and pre­ cal center in Brooklyn,. is in addition to regular cash bene­ pa.ssed with no further general vent increases in living standards Seafarer Torsten Lundfits for hospitalization, smgery and reduction in the workweek." The were not borne out, for continuing kvist recently donated his medical care in the case of Sea­ analysis makes these points: advances in productivity have en­ farers' families or for seamen 6th pint of blood to the • Full-time workweeks shorter abled both greater output and im­ themselves. blood bank. He was last than 40 hours are more common proved standards of living," the Action by the trustees last than IS is generally realized, with analysis states. on the Modaket. an estimated 10 to 15 percent of wage and salaried non-agricultural workers affected. Most work either 85 or 37.5 hours. • The opposition of employers to shorter hours Is traditional and consistent. "Their attitudes have not been The number of SIU veterans retired on Union benefits reached 52 this year as eight a guide either to the economic or social desirability or to the prac­ more Seafarers were added to the roster of old timers receiving lifetime $150 monthly penticability of hours reduction," the sions. 4 article says. "The unqualified op­ The new SIU pensioners position typical in the last century are Alexander G. Anapol, 54; and early part of this one has Paul Catalano, 68; Justo Escalante, shifted in more recent years, how­ ever, to more sophisticated argu­ 65; Wlodzimierz Pietrucki, 66; ments that reduction may be Manuel Rodriguez, SB; Frederick sound—but only at some unspeci­ Tonucie, 66; Andrew Vidal, 66; and Fritz A. Widegren, 66. fied future period." With seatime on US ships dating • In the past shorter hours have been won through the two avenues back to the 1930s, Brother Anapol the AFL-CIO Executive Council Joined the SIU in New York in Widegren Rodrigueg Tonucie Vidal has just voted to utilize—collective 1955. Born in the Philippines, he bargaining and Government ac­ sailed in the steward department Port of New York. tion. The role of bargaining is until signing off the Steel Scien­ the steward department. A native Brother Vidal Joined the SIU of Poland, he last shipped aboard tist (Isthmian). He and his wife, generally recognized; the Govern­ at New Orleans in 1938 and sailed the Mankato, (Victory Carriers). Vernell, reside in Houston. ment has acted through legislation, Another steward department He and his wife, Helen, make their on deck. He logged more than 18 as with the Wage-Hour Act, by de­ years aboard Mississippi Shipping home in New York City. veloping cuts in hours in specific A member of the SIU since Company vessels, his last vessel areas, as for women and minors, 1955, Brother Rodriguez retired being the Del Mar. Born in Spain, and by encouraging shorter hours after 40 years of service in deep- he and his wife, Josephina, live as it did during World War I and sea vessels. A native of Spain, he in New Orleans. the depression. In a few cases, Brother Widegren Joined the last sailed aboard the Beatrice employers have acted unilaterally. (Bull) in the engine department. SIU in 1938 at Mobile, sailing in • Past cuts In the workweek He currently resides in New York. the steward department and last have come for the most part "in Brother Tonucie, a member of shipping aboard Penn Shipping spurts and in large amounts rather the SIU since 1953, last sailed in Company vessels. An Army veteran than gradually." About 15 of the the steward department aboard the of World War I, he tallied 43 years 20 hours cut from the standard Cities Service Miami. Born in of seatime overall aboard US-flag Catalano Anapol workweek this century came over Philadelphia, where he currently vessels. He residee in Silver Hill, short periods of time. resides, he Joined the SIU in the Ala., with his wife, Rosemary. • The timing and amount of re­ duction have not always been economy-wide, as "broad industry variations have persisted." WASHINGTON—The number of workers covered by union ne­ • The pattern of reduction also gotiated welfare and pension plans more than doubled between has varied—from hours (10 to 9 to 1950 and late 1960, the Labor Department Bureau 9i Labor Sta­ 8) In the early 1900s, through days tistics reported. Those covered by negotiated health and insur­ per week (Saturday, first from a ance plans Increased from about 600,000 workers in 1946, when full day to a half-day, then elimi­ the BLS study began, to seven million in 1960 and t® 14.8 million nated completely), now back to in 1960. Pension plan coverage during the same period climbed Pietrucki hours per day (especially to a new Esealante from a "negligible amount" in 1945 to 8 million in 1950 and 11 standard of 7 hours). million by the end of 1960. In addition, in the last 20 years pensioner is Paul Catalano, whose Health and insurance coverage increased by about 4.4 million there have been cuts In hours not last Uhip was the Seatrain New In the workday or workweek but York (Seatrain). He Joined the workers between 1948 and 1950, and pension coverage rose by in the form of paid vacations and SIU at New Orleans in 1948. An about 3.4 million workers. The bureau found that at the nd of 1960, holidays. Their present levels Army veteran of World War I. health and insurance plans covered about 76 percent of all average over the work year some­ Catalano and his wife, Edna, live workers under collective bargaining agreements, and pension plan what less than 2.6 hours a week. in New Orleans. coverage affected 6(j percent. Brother Esealante Joined the SIU There has been a change in the The bureau reported that labor-management negotiations dur­ reasoning behind shorter hours, in New York in 1938. An Army ing the 1960s not only increased the number covered but also the AFL-CIO article points out. veteran, his last ship was the Jef­ achieved many improvements in existing benefits, broadened the Moves to cut the 10-hour day were ferson City Victory (Victory Caiv range of benefits, and gradually eliminated employes contribu­ based on social factors with eco­ riers), serving in the engine depart­ tions. nomic factors usually a secondary ment. Born in Peru, he currently The non-contributory SIU Welfare Plan got underway in 1950 consideration. The claim for the resides in New York. and union pension coverage began in 1982. 6-day week, however, was based Brother Pietrucki Joined the SIU on economic reasons, "to help at New York in 1847, sailing in Another 8 Veteran Seafarers Retiring On Union Pensions Cites Labor Welfare Advances Harper Christian month in approving a special sur­ gical back brace for Mrs. Irene Harper, wife of Seafarer Carroll Harper, points up the value of this SIU Welfare Plan feature. Mrs. Harper underwent surgery for a back condition some time ago that resulted in a Welfare Plan payment of $804 for hospital, surgical, ambulance and medical fees. She also drew a separate payment of $175 earlier for other surgical and hospital expenses. Recovering now, she was advised to obtain a brace which would aid her recuperation and contacted the SIU for assistance. The brace was thereafter arranged for by the Plan and is a big help in her rehabilitation. A similar situation involves Donaid Christian, the son of Seafarer Walter Christian, who required use of a wheelchair following hos­ pital treatment for a hip and Joint condition. This too was recently approved and young Donald is now better able to get around while recovering from his disability. — for SIU MEMBERS! NBBOmS&KGeMK. ANPSrtCWWE/M?FfiaUATEOJHBRlfiH TDAScyvi/ESTER' AUATSfeCIAL s£4oirer PRICES your SEA CHEST SHORE WEAR I SEA GEAR SEA 6EAR S SHORE WEAR ^LVM^-HAU3 �'""im SBA^dRERi too Jhuw ragkt^ l-VIL'M' 1^^ All of the following 5IU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name, representing a total of $5,800 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $725 in bonds: Gina Puglisi, born June 12, 1962, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sandy to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph A. A. Lawrence, So. Norfolk, Va. Puglisi, Brooklyn, NY. t t t Hebert Hollings Jr., bom June $• t i Jose D. Guevarra, born April 13, 27, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Arnold Hebert Hollinga, Mobile, Ala. $ $ Guevarra, New Orleans, La. Roseanne Harford, bom June t 27, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael Navarre, born March 7, Richard Harford, New York, NY. 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas ^ i. X R. Navarre, San Pedro, Calif. Sandra Resales, born March 18, t- t- t' 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Or­ Regina Risney, born April 6, lando Rosales, San Francisco, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard Calif. S. Rigney, Arnold, Md. XXX 4> 4> Michael Hoilings, born June 29, Robert O'Neill, born May 16, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Claude 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank Hoilings, Mobile, Ala. T. O'Neill, Drexel Hill, Pa. XXX Raymond Sarayano, bom June 4• Christina Adkins, born May 13, 11, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Philip Julio Sarayano, Brooklyn, NY. Adkins, Portsmouth, Va. XXX tit Johnny Thomas Wolinski, born Andrea Mossl, born May 9, 1962, June 6, 1962, to Mrs. Frank Wo­ to Seafarer and Mrs. Ernest Mossl, linski, wife of the late Seafarer Kingston, NY. Frank Wolinski, In New Orleans, t t t La. Tracey L. Lewis, born June 24, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Kenny Lewis, Mobile, La. MOUNT RAINIER (Bull), Mar. Si- t t t Rondall Taylor, born May 25, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lee Taylor, Hammond, La. t t t Robert G. McCarthy, born June 7, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ger­ ald McCarthy, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. t t t Tina Southwick, bom June 8, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Curtis Southwick, Jamestown, NY. t t t Anthony Oreo, born May 30, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. An­ thony Oreo, Philadelphia, Pa. t t t Omar Hernandez, born June 8, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Isabel Hernandez, Galveston, Texas. t t t Glen Davocol, born June 4, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Freddie Da­ vocol, Seattle, Wash. t t t Cynthia Sullivan, born April 29, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fred­ erick Sullivan, New Orleans, La. t t t Lyssette Bonefont, born April 25, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Genaro Bonefont, San Juan, PR. t t t Stella Clark, born June 26, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Terrill G. Clark, Springhill, Ala. t t t Laura A. Sisk, born June 24, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wayne W. Sisk, Tampa, Fla. t t t Timothy and Anthony Barbour, born June 19, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Norwood A. Barbour, Washington, NC. t t t Kenneth Johnson, born April 24, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hubert H. Johnson, Mobile, Ala. t t t Cynthia Banister, born May 13, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Banister, New Orleans, La. t t t Karl Lawrence, born June 16, Chairman, R. Hampthira; Secratary, L. Pappar. Ship'i delegata reported that fans are bains repaired. No shore liberty or draws while in Japan for bunkers. No beefs reported by delegates. WARRIOR (Waterman), Mar. 20— Chairman, H. L. Graham; Secretary, M. B. Elliott. Ship's delegate reported everything okay. Deck engineer flown back to the States due to illness. Motion made that mUk passed by American Consul in foreign ports be purchased as the crew does not like the new canned mUk. Suggestion that new clock he put in recreation room aft. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. JEAN LA FITTi (Waterman), Apr. 1—Chairman, Gunner Hansen; Secre­ tary, George Craggs. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. S40.00 in ship's fund. Gunner Hansen elected ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward department. Crew requested not to dump trash over the side. Need new toilet bowl for crew hospital and also new mirror. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), Apr. 23—Chairman, E. Dakin; Secre­ tary. R. J. Koch. Ship's delegate re­ ported that several men missed ship since last payoff. Crew messman asked cooperation to keep messroom clean. Still trying to get an awning for fantail. Balance in ship's fund. $12.00. TV antenna to be purchased in Boston. See Port Steward regard­ ing better grade and variety of fruit. Increase night lunch. OCEAN DINNY (Maritime Over­ seas), Apr. 10 — Chairman, James Adams; Secretary, Joseph A. Long. Received letter from headquarters in reply to questions relative to vaca­ tions. Ship's delegate acted as chair­ man at this meeting called because of scuttlebutt that he wasn't doing his job right. He wanted to straighten this out. resign and let one of the complaining brothers take over. Re­ sult of meeting was that delegate will stay on by acclamation. $8.00 in ship's fund. Launch service very poor for engine room watchstanders. Vote of thanks to steward and his department for doing a good Job the whole trip. ALCOA CORSAIR (American Bulk), Apr. IS—Chairman, Harry B. Hast­ ings; Secretary, Fred Duchmann, Jr. Ship's delegate reported one man hospitalized. Reported on water and heat but could not get any satisfac­ tion from officials on board the ves­ sel. Make sura enough meriieal guplies are on board before ship sails from States. Motion made that any ship signing nine months' articles should have at least 90 days stores. Vote of thanks to steward department for Job well done. INES (Bull), Mar. 7 — Chairman, Edward J. Wright; Secretary, Roger L. Hall. Ship's delegate reported many repairs from last trip not done. One The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $19,500 in benefits was paid. (Any apparent delay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the dis­ position of estates.) Louis Colon, 55: Brother Colon Joseph Cvitkovlcli. 36: A hem­ orrhage was fatal to Brother Cvlt- died of comiiound fractures In an accident ashore kovich on De­ mi on July 6, 1962 cember 22, 1961, at Charity Hospi­ at the USPHS Hospital, Seattle, tal, New Orleans, Wash. He began La. He had been shipping In the sailing with the steward depart­ SIU in 1961 in the engine de­ ment with the SIU since 1943. partment. Nicho­ His wife, Antonla las Corak, of Se­ attle, has been Colon, of New appointed administrator of the es­ York, survives. Burial was In New tate. Burial was at Calvary Ceme­ York. Total benefits: $4,000. tery, Seattle. Total benefits: $4,000. XXX Harry Lowther, 37; A heart at­ XXX Millard Byron, 41: Brother By­ tack was fatal to Brother Lowther ron died of a liver condition while on May 15, 1962 in San Francisco, aboard the SS Calif. He Joined Cara Sea near the SIU In 1954 Rijeka, Yugosla­ and sailed In the via. He Joined deck department. the SIU in 1957 His wife, Mlyoko and sailed In the Lowther, of Yodeck department. kohoma, Japan, His mother, Mrs. survives, Burial Georgia Byron, of was at OUvet Nitro, W. Va., Memorial Park, San Francisco. To­ survives. Burial was at sea. Total benefits: $4,000. tal benefits: $4,000. man missed ship. Request Union to investigate why company is not proTiding enough American money for draws. Motion made that agreement be changed to have companies pay fay the day and not on a thirty-day month basis. J. Yates re-elected as ship's delegate. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Apr. IS—Chairman, Hugh Hallman; Secre­ tary, B. J. McNally. Ship's delegate reported everything OK. Have ship fumigated at the first American port. Chairs in crew messroom to be re­ paired or renewed. ALMENA (Marino Carriers), Apr. 22 —Chairman, J. J. Howart, Jr.; Secre­ tary, B. J. Riviere. Three men got off In Honolulu. Beefs to be brought to patrolman upon arrival. Motion that ship will not sail from LA dis­ trict before a new washing machine ported no beefs. Fishing at Ascen­ sion Island. S22.89 in ship's fund. Se.OO paid out for deck chairs. Ship needs *o be fumigated. Crew asked to use butt cans at movies and put dirty linen Ip on laundry day. MASSMAR (Calmsr), Apr. 22—Chair­ man, Gil Borge; Secretary, J. Secure. No beefs reported. Discussion on keeping longshoremen out of messroom, recreation room and ice boxes, both in crew mess and saloon. FLORIDA STATE (Everglades), Apr. 23—Chairman, Frank Mateo, Secratary, Druward Molter. Ship's dele­ gate reported small beef in deck de­ partment to be turned over to patrol­ man. Discussion regarding letter to headquarters In reference to vacation plan. Discu.ssion on transportation to and from Tampa, which is not being paid. MAYFLOWER (Mayflower), Apr. !• —Chairman, W. E. Coutant; Secra­ tary, T. P. Greaney. Ship's delegate to check launch service. $27.84 in ship's fund. No beefs. A. G. McCloskey accepted ship's delegate's Job temporarily. Letter to be written by ship's delegate in regard to vacation plan. Painting of mssshall discussed. Ship's delegate will purchase new TV antenna In Bayway, NJ. MT. SHASTA (Bull), Apr. 28—Chair­ man, K. Foster; Secretary, P. Godwin. is furnished. Discussion on chief mats and captain refusing to cooper­ ate with crew and disregarding dele­ gates. Vote of thanks to steward department. CARA SEA (Bleakley), Apr. 15— Chairman, T, Driscoll; Secretary, B. Smith. Ship's delegate reported that up to present data all was running smoothly. Aca Arlinghaus elected new ship's delegate. Safety meeting should be held occasionally. HENRY (Progressive), Apr. 13— Chairman, W. Banks; Secretary, none. $10.91 in ship's fund. J. Hanners elected ship's delegate. Water tanks need to he cleaned. . SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Apr. 19—Chairman, Van Whitney; Secra­ tary, C. Collins. Some disputed OT in deck department. $62.88 in ship's fund. Van Whitney elected ship's delegate. Discussion on having TV repaired. Ship's delegate will try to get repairman aboard when ship goes in shipyard. Vote of thanks to steward department. ACHILLES (Newport Tankers), Aor. 39—Chairman, A. Hebert; Secretary, A. Lath. Delegate wired Houston hail concerning advance money procedure. No money available for draw in Baytown. Company offlcials should be emphatically warned to follow con­ tract procedures. TIMBER HITCH (Suwannee), Apr. 27—Chairman, A. JwlszmowikI; Secre­ tary, C. Tallman. Ship's delegate re- No beefs reported delegates. by department COASTAL CRUSADER (Suwannee), Apr. 8—Chairman, James Corcoran; Secretary, not given. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. $7.29 in fund. Crew asked not to come into messhall unless proerly dressed. BETHTEX (Ore), Apr. 30—Chairman, Garcia; Secretary, W. H. Strick­ land. $110.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Motion made to concur with the Cities Service Norfolk on fevlsing vacation plan. Vote of thanks to steward department for a Job well done. ARIuPA (Waterman), Apr. 15— Chairman, A. Bourgott; Secratary, C. Garner. Ship's delegate reported one man sent to hospital in Rotterdam. Holland. Everything going smoothly. Motion made to see about getting water tanks cleaned. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), Apr. 15—Chairman, Roy Evans; Secretary, Dick Grant. Ship's delegate reported one m.^a left in hospital and one man missed siiip in Greece. $9.30 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward department. VENORE (Ore Navigation), Apr. 15 —Chairman, Charles Lecho; Secretary, Jerry T. Floyd. $5.42 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Motion to run hot water pipe to coffee urns. Bars on stove need to be repaired or re­ placed. AS present condition is unsafe. Herman Meyer, 56: Brother Meyer died of natural causes on April 11, 1962 at the USPHS Hos­ pital, Staten Is­ land. NY. He started shipping with thd SIU in 1948 and sailed in the deck de­ partment. His sis­ ter, NeeltJe Van Der Wei-Meyer, of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, survives. Burial was at Sailors Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Total benefits: $500. XXX Albert M. Morse. 60: Brother Morse died of a liver condition on June 27, 1962 at the USPHS Hos­ pital, Baltimore, Md. Hs Joined the SIU in 1944 and sailed In the steward depart­ ment. His sister, Mrs. Mary F. Hayes of Chelsea, Mass.. survives. Burial was at Holy Cross Ceme­ tery, Maiden. Mass. Total benefits: $500. XXX Perfecto Hierro, 64: Brothep Hlerro died of a heart condition on April 15. 1962 at the USPHS Hospital. San Francisco. Oalif. He started ship­ ping with the SIU In 1955 and sailed in the en­ gine department. His wife. Maria Hierro. of Manlla. the Philipplnes. survives, Burial was at Holy Cross Ceme­ tery. San Francisco. Total benefits: $500. XXXCarl F. Kumrow, 72: A stomach condition was fatal to Brother Kumi'ow on July 19. 1962 at Hah­ nemann Hospital, San Francisco. Calif. He began shipping in the steward depart­ ment with the SIU in 1947 and had been receiv­ ing special disa­ bility benefits since 1960. A friend, Val Cardinal, of San Francisco, survives. Burial was at Olivet Memorial Park, San Francisco. To­ tal benefits: $1,000. XXX James Antoniadis. 67: Brother Antoniadis died of a heart condi­ tion on June 2, 1962 in Oceanside. NY. He had been shipping with the SIU since 1939 In the engine depart­ ment and began receiving special disability benefits in 1960. Hi a daughter, Marie Ryder, of Brook­ lyn. NY., survives. Burial was at Bethpage Cemetery, Bethpage, NY. Total benefits: $1,000. �Awiut* 196S MWAVARERS Pioneer Holds Service For Missing Shipmate Alcoa Pioneer erewmembers are pictured with wreath pur­ chased while in Duluth and later dropped over the side near where Seafarer Robert H. Borkolow disappeared. Shown (l-r) are Capt. Sorensen: J. M. Davis, steward; Jim Poster, bosun, and Jock Porton, DM. Crewmembers on the Alcoa Pioneer held an unusual pre­ dawn memorial service for a lost shipmate on August 10 near the location in Lake Superior where he disappeared from the vessel three days be--t fore. ful In locating Barkolow and was Fate took a hand in bring­ given up after 24 hours. Lake ing the Pioneer back on the scene just 72 hours after Seafarer Robert H. Barkolow was dis­ covered missing. Barkolow, 87, was last seen about 2 AM on August 7 when the vessel, enroute to Duluth, was about seven miles from Manitou Island off Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Repairs to a damaged bow plate, received when the Pioneer bumped the Arthur M. McClure Port Terminal Dock on arrival in Duluth, unexpectedly de­ layed its departure. As a result, the ship reached the approximate place where Bark­ olow was lost three days earli­ er at the same 8 AM hour. In the darkness, with the vessel stop­ ped, the crew got out on deck for a solemn service and, at 2:35 AM, a memorial Barkolow wreath was dropped over the side. The out­ bound voyage then resumed and men off watch returned to their normal slumbers. Earlier, an air-sea search off Manitou Island proved unsuccess- Whatsit? Those in the know will rec­ ognize this as a serving mallet with something added—a reel attachment for extra taut rigging and serving of rope and wire. Seafarer Bill Turk, dayman, who brought in the mallet from a rigging loft, is at the other end of the hand £(t the right. vessels In the area and Coast Guard craft from the Portage Lifeboat Station at Hancock, Mich., and Manitou Island con­ ducted the search with the aid of aircraft from Michigan air­ ports. Navy Veterans Barkolow was 2nd electrician on the Pioneer and had shipped on SIU vessels since 1958. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and lived In Houston. Ship's delegate John Maginness, who reported the Incident to the LOG, said everything possible was done to locate Barkolow and "our deepest sympathy over this un­ happy Incident goes to his family and many friends. "Brother Barkolow was not only a fine electrician but a fine Union man and shipmate, and this comes as a complete shock to all of us. On Its outbound voyage from Duluth, the Pioneer carried 601 tons of dry skim milk for delivery to CARE representatives in India. Organizing Still Big Union Role To the Editor: Anyone familiar with the history of the US maritime in­ dustry will recall that until 1984 there had been no real seamen's union in the Gulf or on the Atlantic coast for some time. The absence of union rep­ resentation brought human misery to seamen. In those days, ABs and oilers received less annual wages than our re­ cently-negotiated increased va­ cation allowance. There was no overtime pay, the food was sor­ ry and living quarters were deplorable. Industry used its financial and political strength to reduce its taxes, which in turn left the merchant marine without Fed­ eral financial support. Industry was able to ship export cargoes in foreign vessels, so the only people hurt were US seamen and they were badly hurt. When the SIU embarked on its program to organize work­ ers in allied crafts, we were able to provide expert organiz­ ing knowhow where it was needed and, at the same time. Page Nineteen LOO Words of praise continue to come in for graduates of SIU training programs who are now at sea. Four recent trainees out of Houston and currently aboard the Bienville (SeaLand) earned warm comments from the master and other officers aboard for their "be­ havior, industry and general^ comportment" despite their farers Jerry Miller, steward on the Alcoa Pioneer (Alcoa), and Jim newness to ships and the sea. The skipper particularly praised "the union's training program for turning out such workers as the men who were recently in your training school and now are mem­ bers of my crew." The quartet which earned these plaudits in­ cluded Robert J. Schell, wiper; Paschal Makin Andrew Cook, OS; Robert Ballard, wiper, and John Crawford, mess- den the heart of every bill collec­ man. tor. To wit: 4 i i "No matter where his soul was On the same score, since good sent, training and good feeding go hand "He paid his debts before ho in hand, the cul­ went." inary gang on 4) t The boys on the Orion Planet the Alice Brown and the Marga(Colonial) out in the Far East are rett Brown, both getting their chuckles from a draw­ Bloomileld ships, ing by the 3rd engineer depicting drew their share some of the goings-on in Sasebo, of commendsJapan, involving the "Rio Bar," tions for assisting "Iris Bar" and the local taxi serv­ the vessels to ice. Ship's delegate Tony Novak their latest and C. Fafford, deck delegate, sent Brosig USPHS sanitation in the cartoon. It's about these awards. On the Alice, August A. fellas who were in port a while, Brosig. chief steward; Robert N. see, and how they all lived happily White, chief cook, and Edison ever after. 'Nuf said. Walker. NCB, received special 4> 4> A note from Sister Mary Augus­ mention. The Margarett's contin­ gent included steward Brown Hus- ta of Maryknoll Sisters Clinic in zar; Walter D. Makin, chief cook, Pusan, Korea, reveals that Sea­ and Henry J. Wentzel, NCB. i 4. 4 Turnabout is fair play, and the gang on the Marore (Ore Naviga­ tion) is more than happy to turn the spotlight on company action which has everyone aboard mighty pleased. The crew is doing its seagoing televiewing courtesy of Ore and the parent Bethlehem Steel Corp., and extends "a ship­ load of thanks" via Harold B. Thomas, ship's delegate, for the gift and installation of a "most welcome" TV set. There are sev­ eral stations on the West Coast of South America and now they have movies several times a week to ease the monotony of the lone­ ly run to Chile, Thomas notes. Koenig, of the deck gang on th« Overseas Eva (Overseas' Carriers), have been playing Santa Claus in off-season for patients at the clin­ ic. The SIU pair, on behalf of shipmates, arrived laden with gifts of canned goods, candy, toys and clothing on two separate occasions to assist the needy. 41 4" 4« Around the world in St. Nazaire, France, SIU crewmembers on the Transglube (Hudson Water­ ways) got together a nice gift of $103 for shipmate R. R. Paschal, who had to go into the local hos­ pital and missed making the re­ turn trip on the ship's maiden voyage from the US. (See center­ fold, this issue.) Ship's delegate Joe Tucker said at last reports Paschal was on the road to recov­ ery, however. 4" 4 4 Add to the list of communica­ tions ship's delegate I. W. Griggers on the Twin Falls Victory (Suwan­ nee), for whom all hands joined in a vote of thanks for his efforts at settling all beefs promptly. Griggers was commended for his gen­ eral perserverance at his dele­ gate's duties. Shipboard Sketches By BEN GRAHAM 4" 4" (4 From Recife, Brazil, on the Pandora (Epiphany Tankers), Sea­ farer Bob Porter submits a brief but to the point "epitaph" to gladprovide for a stronger and more powerful Union that can stand up and fight for any segment of the organization that comes under attack. Let it not be for­ gotten that we of the deep-sea segment are not the least vul­ nerable to attack. Frank Reid itor' 'Let's get It going, Joe, you pull and I'll push!" We would like to continue receiving the LOG if possible. My husband, now in the Air Force, is presently stationed in Bermuda but we leave shortly for the States and from New York will go to Texas, his new base. I might say that I also enjoy reading your newspaper and we are looking forward to having it sent to our new loca­ tion. Mrs. Arthur L. Schmidt (Ed. note: The LOG will be continued at your new location. 4 4 4 All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. SIU Log Keeps Family In Touch To the Editor: I am writing for my brother, John J. Merkel, who is an SIU member. He has been having the SEAFARERS LOG sent to my husband and I, as my hus­ band, an ex-Navy man, has en­ joyed reading the paper. It has also helped us keep in touch with my brother. Urges One-Year Limit On Ship To the Editor: Now that the vacation benefit has gone up to $800 per year, I think there should be a secret ballot vote by the membership on putting a one-year limit on time aboard ship. At the present time there is no limit and this is against the best Interests of everyone. One year is enough on a ship and the $800 a year, or $200 every three months, is enough to get along on for a while ashore. I know that there was a vote on this before and it was voted down but things are different today. This was done before the vacation pay we have today. Any man should be able to get along on $800, take a rest and give his brother members an opportunity to ship out. It will do everybody a lot of good and give some a chance to get out, try new ships and runs. There may be some beefing about this but these people should realize that there are others looking for a ship and maybe a different run too. Some members stay on a ship for three years or more and don't give anybody else a chance. They don't know what's going on at meetings, except what they see in the LOG or hear from somebody else. They talk all about Union policy and about things that can be done but they only do this on the ship. They won't get off to express themselves at a reg­ ular meeting ashore and mean­ while keep beefing about every­ thing. There is no excuse whatso­ ever for staying on a ship more than a year today and 1 think a lot of members will agree with me on this. Johnnie Hogge SS Fanwood �Anguti, 199$ SEAFARERS tOO Par* Twentr Visiting Day On Plantsr Some unexpected visjtors met Seafarer Pete Versalenke, DM (right), when the Alcoa Planter hit Seattle. The family was on hand to greet Pete before the ship headed out again. Pictured jl-rl daughters Shirley and Kathy, a nephew and Mrs. Versalenko. Photo by Seafarer W. Calefato. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Reminisce A While By "Saki Jack" Dolan Have ybu ever danced vrith colleens On that Emerald Jsle so green. Changed guard at Buckingham Palace In honor of the Queen. Have you ever walked with Pharoahs In some valley of the Nile, Where Caesar and Cleopatra made history's pages smile. Have you ever read those Parables By a humble Nazarene, Thrilled to Cicero's Orations As he eulogized the Roman Dream. Have you ever fought a hurricane From Maine to England's shore. Sailed at peace in the Blue Pacific Where the lordly albatross soar. Have you ever been in Hong Kong When monsoons hold full sway. Dined at the "Raffles" in Singapore On the road to Mandalay. Have you ever paced with "Honest Abe" Those lonely "Nights of Cain," While men and boys at Shiloh Pursued their deadly game. Have you ever entered Rio In the wake of an evening star, Goya, Velasquez, and Rembrandt Seem diminutive by far. Have you erer scaled yon 'Great Stone Face' With Hawthorne as your guide. Tip-toed through soft "Leaves of Grass" Walt Whitman by your side. Have you ever sailed a sunny day Along Africa's somber veil. Out of the deep dark turquoise spray Rides the great albino whale. Have you ever watched Fujiyama When evening's almost done. Romanced through "Madame Butterfly" In the land of Rising Sun. Have you ever trailed with "Crazy Horse" To a prairie-schooner raid. Bedded down with mighty Hannibal 'Fore a pachyderm parade. Have you ever crossed the Gobi With almighty Genghis Khan, No doubt, you paused at Waterloo To help stay Napoleon's hand. Have you ever stood a lonely watch Far up on the foc'sle head, 'Neath a beautiful, glowing "Southern Cross" Then little more need be said. The sailor needs no altar or church Nor the Holy Father's nod. To remind him every day of his life That there is an Almighty God. ireattd d*c*nt bf topside, la me. To see peo|^* fighting t* fact, everything that we are en­ have their health restored is oh* titled to. by the Constitution of of the great things of life. the US and its laws in addition I want to thank all the nurses To the Editor: I Just wanted mjr brother to the rights Jn our agreement in ward 8 west, as well as Doetors Morrison and Short. They union members to know that I represent conditions. It is'this area we should be were most cooperative and help­ have written- to the executive director of the United Seamen's most concerned with and con­ ful during my illness. Joseph Smith of the out­ Service asking if it's possible to tinue to improve. There is open a recreation club for sea­ much that we could do so that patient department is truly a men here in Kandia, India, in life aboard ship could be bet­ seaman's devoted friend. It's people like this who make conjunction with the Indian ter in the future. In almost every instance it life worth living. It is wonderful Government. As Seafarers who have been could be shown that the shlp- to know that this has been a wonderful experience in my here know, there isn't much in life. regards to relaxation in Kandia. I hope that medical treat­ The local village of Kandia has ment in hospitals like this can a souvenir store, two general continue for all concerned and stores and a photo shop only. that all my SIU brothers who The next town, Ghandidham, may require it are afforded the eight miles away, has a movie same type of tare I received. theatre which shows American All letters to the Editor for Paul Capo movies on Sunday mornings publication in the SEAFARERS ^ 4only. Five miles further, Addi- LOG must be signed by the por, has a hotel—and that is it writer. Names will be withheld for the whole area. Drinking upon request. liquor in this part of India is illegal besides. owners would save money while To the Editor: I figure a seaman's club can at the same time benefitting I clapped my hands when a be opened where they could the crew. One way is to put member during the last meet­ have movies every night at nom­ rubber or plastic tile in the ing on the Steel Apprentice inal charges. In addition, the foc'sle, messhall and passage­ criticized some of our bosuns. usual ping pong, shuffleboard, way decks. This would not only His criticism is Important to and billards table can be set up. improve the interior of the ship all of us, as I realized after Ships carrying grain to this but would also save money in thinking about it. It is true that we have some port usually stay a minimum of maintenance. The saving in three weeks. Since the Meraid paint and labor costs, over a men on the ships who take the (Metro) has been here, there period of years, would more job of bosun and then depend have been two British, two than offset the cost of Installa­ on someone else to carry them. This is a poor situation but, Norwegian, one Japanese and tion. Foam rubber pillows would after all, these men are con­ one German ship in for short be another improvement. A sidered "qualified" if they stays. Anyway for the time being, foam rubber pillow with a plas­ have the necessary seatime and, Seafarers who come here should tic cover would last for the life if they get the cooperation, they have a sufficient supply of read­ of the ship. Crewmembers will come through. The worst part of it is that ing material and playing cards. would not have to sleep on lumpy, sweat-stained pillows oldtimers who are good sailors, Seymour Heinfling and the shipowner would not responsible workers and lead­ ir i, ihave to buy new pillows every ers with a knowledge of human nature would rather sail as trip. Another practical suggestion watchstanders than take a would be to put plastic covers bosun's job. Of course, the job is often on the mattresses. This would To the Editor: I am appalled at the current extend the life of the mattress not an easy one, since they belief that improvements in and allow a new crewman to sometimes have to put up with living and working conditions enjoy a vermin-free bunk. Stale new, Inexperienced men be­ aboard American-flag ships is body odor is not only offensive sides an occasional performer a thing of the past. This pass­ but will attract insects of all who makes the task of running ive resignation to acceptance of kinds. Canvas covers on top of the department much harder the status quo will, if it is not the bunk spring is another than it has to be. I believe that in this field arrested, eventually lead to ac­ money-saving idea. This will iraining is of great importance prevent the sheets, spreads and ceptance of sub-standard con­ mattresses from tearing on the as the bosun is one of the most ditions. The present -conditions that protruding ends of the springs. essential ratings aboard ship There are many other ways and having good personnel we enjoy today were brought about by men who desired to in which conditions aboard ship gives our officials a better make seafaring a noble and re­ could be improved. If every weapon to fight the companies spected profession. Bold and crew would write down the im­ for better wages and working imaginative thinking was the provements that they think conditions. Julio Evans order of the day. If we are to would help and send them into the LOG, we could, within a ^ continue to improve upon the dream of Andrew Furuseth we few years, boast of conditions must use our imagination and unparalled in the history of the continue to seek ways to make maritime industry. Joseph Pssinashy To the Editor: life aboard ship even better SS Robin Hood The SIU vacation increase is than it is today. another achievement for union­ Many people are of the opin­ ism. Furthermore it represents ion that it is only through a the fact that it benefits the raise in wages that better con­ majority, and not the minority ditions are won. Nothing can of the membership. be further from the truth. Con­ To the Editor: I wish to express my deepest Speaking, I believe for ttie ditions and wages are two sep­ and heartfelt thanks for the entire SlU-contracted fleet, arate issues. Conditions represent the wonderful treatment afforded congratulations on a job well done to aff hands on the small, elu.sive and often un­ me while I was a bed patient at committee for noticed benefits that we have the US Public Health Service negotiating bringing this about. become accustomed to. Clean hospital in New Orleans. David Kendrick While there, I met a lot of peo­ sheets, coffee, night lunch, SS Fairlaud fresh fruit, the right to be ple who were an Inspiration to Ssaman'^s Club Nescisd, Hs Says Bosun Training Called Essential Seeks Imprcved Ship Conditions Welcomes New Vacation Boost LaudsVHS^ Care At New Orleans �toe Fac* Tweniir OM DEL NORTE TO THE RESCUE Two Cuban Refugees In Luck We had a little excitement last night on the Del Norte off the coast of Cuba while enroute to Brazil. It was Saturday, June 30, at 6 PM to be exact, just 40 miles off the coast, when the second mate spotted "something" bobbing up and he just couldn't spend any more down in the water off the time In the area and It would have Cuban couple picked up by Dei Norte ii shown after being fed, clothed on the cruise ship following three-day ordeal In small open boat. *The Saga of the Rosa Maria It was June the Thirtieth, six o'clock that nifiht. Whert the Del Norte, off the coast of Cuba, came within sight, Of those two Cuban refugees fleeing Castroland, Crying and shouting for help from any hand. The second mate first saw them, hundreds of yards away. That mate was on the ball, I'm here to say. She was a small boat, fourteen feet at best. An inboard hull, it really stood the test. They were bobbing and weaving, vxiving their hands. Talking and crying of their native land, Castro was no good, they said, take us aboard. Thanks for your comfort, thanks to the Lord. Captain O'Pry stopped the ship so they'd come alongside. But even after stopping, we still drrifted wide. Then we went astern, finally they came aboard. Saying, thank God, we made it. We had faith in the Lord. They told us their plight, both man and wife, Leaving all behind them, escaping with their life. Six months was in the planning, to steal out with the boat. Then took off at night, with a prayer and much hope. Once on our ship, they were treated like kings. Given food, clothes and hope, just about everything. For when people are in trouble, be they big or small. We must do what we can, help out one and all. BLACK POINT (Bull). Mar. 18— Chairman, W. F. Walker; Secretary, I. L. Reborn. G. H. Johnson elected ship's delegate. All departments urged to have repair Ust made so that some work can be done In Turke.v. Vote of appreciation to steward de­ partment for good job. Major beef aboard regarding captain's refusal to put draw out In American Money. hospitalized in Penang. Hot water beef and no launch service In 8emarang to be brought up to patrolman. Repair list turned In. Several ideas already handled. Refrigerator to be brought up to patrolman. Steward sug­ gests crew bring all excess soiled linen before payoff and also extra cups and glasses. Vote of thanks to' steward department. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Apr. Jl— Chairman, William Burke; Secretary, Clarence J. Mall. Captain stated that the ship would be going to Venezuela and also to St. Thomas. AU repairs turned in are being done. It was agreed that open carton of milk be put out for night lunch. Suggested that less noise be made in passage­ ways since there are men sleeping. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for a job weU done. Vote of thank.s to the ship's delegate for wonderful Job he has done. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Feb. 4—Chairman, C. C. Lswson; Secre­ tary,' C. R. Wood. Movie projector will be repaired in San fYancisco. Anyone who notices any loose gear on deck should promptly secure same. No beefs reported. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Apr. Jl—Chairman, J. K. Wilson; Secretary, R. F. Tyree. Some disputed OT to be taken up with patrolman. Captain says he will paint all foc'sle decks next trip. He asked 24-hour notice so that the ship will not sail shorthanded. Steward de­ partment given a vote of thanks for Job weU done. Warned all men sign­ ing on to check articles before they sign. GLOBE PROGRESS (Ocean Cargo), Mar. 18—Chairman, Joseph Decinque; Secretary, Nick Martin. Everything running smoothly. Ship's delegate re­ quests that all disputed OT and beefs be given to him to straighten out. New repair list to pe made out. Bag­ gage belonging to men who missed ship last trip to be taken off. ACHILLES (Newport Tankers), Apr. 14—Chairman, C. Majette; Secretary, A. Leth. Ship's delegate reported difficulties with money draws cleared up. Letters regarding same sent to various branches of the Union. Motion made to start a ship's fund for pur­ poses of telephone calls and wires for Union business. Chief steward elected ship's treasurer. BETHFLOR (Ore), Feb. 13—Chair­ man, Charles Bedell; Secretary, Rob­ ert Hartley. Request that baker make hot bread. Recreation room needs to be painted. Captain requests three deckhands aboard ship In Baltimore to handle any stores that come aboard. No beefe reported. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Apr. 22—Chairman, John Relnoss; Secre­ tary, James W- Cslloway. one man CHATHAM (Sea-Land), Feb. 27— Chairman, J. i. HIgglns; Secretary, r D. Backrsk. No beefs reported. flS.OO in ship's fund. Lengthy discussion concerning class C seniority men. Good explanation of the current food plan and of the immediate feeding problems on board was given by the steward. All requests and questions regarding food should bo brought to the steward. LOSMAR (Calmar), Apr. 28—Chair­ man, Charles Mots; Secretary, Guy Walter. One man missed ship. Discus­ sion on the repair list and keeping the laundry clean SANTORE (Ore Nevigatlon), Mar. 31—Chairman, Howard Menz; Secre­ tary, Donald Woods. Charles Burns elected ship's delegate. Crew asked to return all books to the library. Each department to take turns clean­ ing laundry, library and recreation room. Return all cups to pantry. No beefs reported. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Apr. 11 —Chairman, J. J. Oaspard; Sacretary, F. Shala. $34.21 In ahlp'a fund. Wash­ ing machine needs new wringer. See chief engineer about fans in the messman's room. Check on rubber tips for chaizs In messroom. Vote of thanka to the steward department and es­ pecially to Thomas Fields, baker. starboard side several hundred yards away. Looking through his binoculars, he saw a small boat with a man and woman waving and shouting to attract attention. He reported to the captain, the ship was stop­ ped and we waited until they came alongside. Both people were yelling and shouting at the same time in Spanish. Castro was "no bueno" and a "ladrone," they said, and would the cap­ tain please take them aboard and Woiowitz help them get away from Cuba. The couple said they were hus­ band and wife and had planned the getaway for many months in their tiny craft, the "Rosa Maria." Before long, the skipper had a Jacobs ladder thrown down to them but, after several attempts, the woman just couldn't make it. She was too tired and exhausted after three days and nights in the small open boat. All she had on was an old-fashioned, one-piece bathing suit. As a result, the captain ordered the big accommodation ladder low­ ered, although the woman still had to be helped aboard by members of the crew. The man, in his turn, wore a t-shirt and pants, and thus they came aboard. The boat had to be abandoned, however, because the skipper said TRANSEASTERN (Transeastern Shipping), Apr. 15—Chairman, John Maher; Secretary, 8. U. Johnson. Brother Kavel hospitalized in Poland. Extends his thanks to all brothers and officers who gave their time to be with him In hospital. PORTMAR (Calmar), Apr. J2— Chairman, JIggs Jeffers; Secretary, C. Hatzimisios. Chief cook paid off in Canal Zone due to illness. Four men paid off on West Coast. All depart­ ments running smoothly. Ship's dele­ gate's to see the captain about load­ ing deck cargo. Vote of thanks to steward department for Job well done. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin Line), Apr. 15—Chairman, Eugene Flowers; Secretary, Jay Savage. Ship's delegate asked men to get acquainted with their fire and boat stations. Crew a.sked not to carry too many ciga­ rettes in South Africa as they will be fined. Delegates to get draw list ahead of time so draw can be given out according to agreement. WatchEtanders asked not to swap sea watches. Chief electrician hospitalized in Port Elizabeth. Motion made to send headquarters a resolution to change sailing board provision in agreement. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), Apr. 22—Chairman, Juan C. Vega; Secre­ tary, Melano E. Sospina. Ship's dele­ gate reported no beefs. $21.62 on hand in fund. $313.00 safety award money on hand In the captain's safe. Food Committee should see company about frozen fruit put aboard and a few other items. WARRIOR (Waterman), Apr. 22— Chairman, M. J. Danzey; Secretary, M. B. Elliott. No beefs. Captain wiU put out draw on OT to those with heavy allotraenls. Vote of thanks to bosun and daymen for tiling the crew messhali. All crewmembers asked to cooperate in keeping messhali clean. Di.scussion on unnecessary slamming of doors at sea and tools being taken and not returned. Vote of thanks to steward department. IBERVILLE (Waterman). Apr. 1— Chairman, Charlie Bush; Secretary, William Cameron. D. S. Gotseff elected ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to wipers and electrician for painting oilers' foc'sles and Installing workable fans. $5.98 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. LONCVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), April 15—Chairman, Walter Borreson; Secretary, J. McCaslln. Two men had to aign off due to illness. $5.15 In ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. to stay where It was. Our doctor gave the refugees a quick check-up for exhaustion and exposure, and then the two stew­ ardesses, Clara Benett and Fannie Maire, took over. Before long, our passengers gave them clothes, and the cook, who was still in the galley, made some food. Eating, crying and talking at the same time, they said that it was the first piece of meat they had eaten in six months. The are now being fed in the steward department mess by our Spanish-spieaking messman Aristides Soriano, who is giving them all his time "for free." Wine and beer was also sent to them by the whole crew for the first meal. The captain promptly wired the (Seafarer Harry Woiowitz submitted all of the material related to the rescue incident on the Del Norte, which he wrote while the vessel was still at sea.) company and was told to give them a stateroom and carry them to Brazil. Thereafter, a collection was taken up among the crew and passengers, and about $400 was raised to give them a new start. In a way, the two of them were very lucky. They were right in the sea lanes and they could just as easily have been picked up by some stinking Panamanian freight­ er or Liherian tanker. Instead, they wind up on the Del Norte. I just saw them coming out of the pantry where they went for coffee and they both look no dif­ ferent than the rest of the pas­ sengers aboard; Satisfied and happy to be free. Insurance $s Tempted, Scuttled A Shipowner (The following remembrance was submitted to the LOG by Capt. R. J. Peterson, who began his career sailing in canvas "a long, long time ago".) Solo: "Come here you young fellows that follow the sea, Chorus: "It is a long time ago. Solo: "Pray, pay your attention and listen to me, Chorus: "It is a long, long time ago." So went the deepwater chantey sung by sailors hoisting the top­ sails that went up with a pull at a time. The forehand chantey-man sang the solo in a swaying basso. The men joined the chorus with • weird gusto: "It is a long time ago." So let me tell you of what happened not so long ago when the seas were alive with sail. Ashore, there lived a shipowner who, keeping out of sight, kept an agent to run his wooden hark that carried insurance to a suspicious height. Whenever the hark went on a voyage the shipowner wished that she would never return. Commanded by an able skipper with an able crew, the vessel would not go missing. She always turned up with all hands, making the shipowner pay more money to keep up the suspiciously high insurance. Then, one day, the shipowner, disguising himself, shipped on his hark as ordinary seaman. Once aboard in port the shipowner, an OS now, sneaked down the chain locker with a big plug and a sharp auger. He lifted the hinged small hatch at the ship's side, squeezed himself down to the bilges, bent over, bored a hole in the ship's bottom and promptly plugged the hole. He sneaked out un­ noticed in the darkness. When the hark, in stream, and going to sea, was about to heave up the anchor, it happened that the OS-shipowner was sent down the chain locker to stow the chain. He, being no seaman, did not flake the incoming chain in long bights. He let the chain Peterson pile up high. A month later at sea with the hark running through the Trades and now and then taking a sharp roll, the OS-shipowner sneaked down into the chain locker, opened the small hatch, went into the bilges, pulled the plug, and let the water rush in to sink the ship. Suddenly the vessel gave a sharp roll. Above the OS-shipowner's head the small hatch fell over and closed, and the pile of anchor chain fell upon the closed hatch. Working in the darkness, the OS tried to find the plug he had thrown away. But he could not find it and was unable to plug the hole he had bored. The water kept rushing in with a fierce force as if to get at the OS-shipowner and in no time the water was up to his knees. With strength borne of dispair, he tried to raise the small hatch and escape from death by drowning, caught like a rat in his own trap. But he, who all his life had lead an easy time was not strong enough to lift the hatch an inch. In desperation he cried out: "Help!" Aft, on the poop, the skipper felt that the ship's rolls were getting sluggish and dead underfoot. He ordered that soundings be taken. A foot of water was found in the main well. Water in the ship's hold was rising. The ship was sinking. "All hands on deck!" the command was given. "Abandon ship! Stand by the lifeboats!" There, at the muster, all hands were present hut the OS-shipowner. Men ran forward, looking for him, called out his name loudly time and again. No answer. At last the lifeboats had to he manned and lowered. The men pushed off and, with the oars out, hung around, watching the ship go down hy the head. The sun was setting, big and red and with a stare as if taking a last look at the hark. The days in the lifeboats passed as though in a daze, and some time later the men made the Azores. Tired and stiff, after being cramped up, they could hardly get out of the lifeboats. With difficulty the old skipper got ashore and made his unhappy report that an OS was lest, strangely. �Page Twenty Two SEAFARERS LOa August, im fmergency On Kythrvo AH HandsTeam. Up To Aid A Seafarer The Navy, Coast Guard and Public Health Service teamed up with the officers and crew of the Kathryn to help stricken SIU chief electrician Fred D. Peterson while the Bull Line ship steamed north along the" (The following account and Florida coast last month. photograph below were sub­ Peterson, dangerously ill mitted by Seafarer Charles with diabetes, was taken ashore by Mathews, OS, on the Kathryn.) a Coast Guard boat near the Jack­ sonville sea buoy following an emergency delivery of Insulin at further ado, a Navy flier handed sea that same morning by Navy the insulin to Morris J. Danzey, DM; Paul Bates, AB, and Thomas aircraft. The electrician had joined the Walker, Jr., OS, as they stood ship at Mobile and said his supply atop the poop deck canopy. Although Peterson improved of insulin was lost on Saturday morning, July 9, a few hours after the PHS advised that he get the ship left New Orleans. He said hospital treatment so the Kathryn he had his last shot of the medicine continued toward the coast and Friday butjjelieved he could make in mid-afternoon hove to off the it to the next port, Norfolk. Thus Jacksonville sea buoy. Barely able to walk, Peterson he did not report the loss until he became very sick Monday morning. was helped out on deck, strapped Capt. Alan R. Bellhouse ordered into a stretcher and lowered into him into the hospital and called the Coast Guard boat alongside at the Coast Guard at Jacksonville 3:30 PM. The transfer was made Beach. The Kathryn changed by bosun Pedro Erazo, with course and headed for Jackson­ Valentin Acabeo, AB; Robert ville, the nearest port, at top Broadus, DM, and Danzey, Bates and Walker, supervised by chief speed. Manuel Court. By this time, Capt. Bellhouse mate Unhappily, ordeal reported, Peterson's condition in­ was needless, Peterson's Capt. Bellhouse dicated that he was approaching pointed If he had the diabetic coma that often pre­ reported outhisafterwards. problem at once, cedes death. Accordingly, the insulin have been obtained skipper notified the Coast Guard as early might as 4:30 AM Sunday, when that Peterson was getting worse the Kathryn passed West, or and asked them to send insulin. even Sunday eveningKey when it was Two hours later, at 11:45 AM, off Miami. He advised seamen to a Navy helicopter and escort plane report such trouble immediately, flew down the port side of the as help may be nearer than they ship. The chopper dived under its trail of smoke and, without think. This was the third misfortune to strike crewmen of the Kathryn within a short time. BJorn Ler­ Type Minutes wick, AB, left the ship in MobUe with a foot injury suffered dur­ When Possible In order to assure accurate ing the voyage. And in New digests of shipboard meetings Orleans, the crew was saddened in the LOG, it is desirable that by the death of Luis Colon, pop­ the reports of shipboard meet­ ular crew messman, who was ings be typed if at all possible. killed by a hit-run auto near the dock entrance. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Saatrain LInai), Apr. 8—Chairman, no nam# givanr Saeroary. R. Hutchlna. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. $88.04 in ship's fund. Motion that parts be bought for TV and paid for out of ship's fund. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Apr. t—Chairman, Oeo. B. McCi/rleyi Secretary, Robert Myers. $20.8S in ship's fund. Request that Ship bo fumigated. Need softer toUet tissue. No date—Thomas Navarre; Secre­ tary, i. S. Bernette. Latter ooncernIng draws in foreign ports written to headquarters and acknowledged. Repair list turned in. $>.88 Ip ship's fund. Headquarters to negotiate fop SUZANNB (Bull), Mar. 10—Chair­ man, B. F. Armstrong; Secretary, Michael Friedman. Most repairs dons. Ns beefs reported. Complaint reg­ istered against examining doctor In Qalveston for not sterilizing needle. Request Union Investigate this matter. MAOAKiT (Waterman), May S— Chalrma^ John Nash; Secretary, Al­ bert •, Ispeneds. M. B. Diaz elected new ship's delegate. No beefs re­ ported. $0.48 In Ship's fund. Crew artced to donate for the fund. Need new washing machine back aft. Cap­ tain claims that bosun Is not given enough work on deck. See chief engineer about more pressure on all toilets. Crew asked to fold cots after use, especially In port. Motion that all orewmembers donate $3.00 towards new TV. higher launch fare and contact com­ panies to let crew draw their OT. Motion to discontinue canned milk being put aboard. Educational speech on unionism given by ship's delegate. STEEL ABB (Isthmian), Apr. tS— Chairman, W. Falmer; Secretary, L. Movall. Everything going along OK. $19.03 In ship's fund. Crewmembers asked to build up ship's fund. Crew asked to take good care of ship's linen. Discussion regarding natives being kept out of the midships house when in port. PAIRLAND (Sea-Lend), Apr. »— Chairmen, Walter Newberg, Secretary, R. Oeddlngs. Repair list turned in. Bunk lights to be Installed at the rate of six per month. $7.50 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Dis­ cussion on contract proposals. BEAUREGARD (Ser-Land), Apr. i* Chairman, H. LIbby; Secretary, Jack Olsen. Ship's delegate reported on communication with other vessels of this company regarding time off In port. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land), Apr. 13—Chairman, Hector Conradi Secretary, W. Blaketlee. Everything running smoothly. Letter read from Fairland. Discussion held. $104.50 In ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward department. Steward request­ ed to leave out more cups. WESTCHESTBR (Southern States), Apr. 22—Chairman, R. W. Sompklns; Secretary, L. Bennett. Robert McEvoy elected new ship's delegate. Former ship's delegate left In hospital In Lattakla, Syria. Need new ice-box In crew messroom. Not receiving LOGS in Lattakla. Syria, or Iskenderun. Turkey. EDITH (Bull), Mar. IS—Chairman, William Murphy; Secretary, William Hartiove. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin Line), Apr. 8—Chairman, B. Fimorict, Secre­ tary, A. Lake. One man missed ship. All beefs taken care of. $28.25 In ship's fund. Minor OT beef in en­ gine aiiil steward departments. Ship should be stored for 100 days as trips are always longer than ex­ pected. COB VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Apr. 15—Chairman, E. Hogge; Secre­ tary, P. Allen. No beefs or disputed OT. Request more night lunch and fruit be put out. $17.98 in ship's fund. Donated $2 to ship's library fund. Motion to have baggage rooms in all SIU halls. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), Feb. 24—Chairman, I. Glass; Secretary, 6. B. Dowiing. Shortage of water leaving the States to be taken up with the captain. Ship running very smoothly since the last steward got off. Deck delegate doing a very good Job. $6.00 left in the ship's treasury. Engine dele­ gate reported clarifications needed for boilers on this type vessel. Vote of thanks to steward department for a Job well done. Request that books be put away and pantry left open while In port. TRANSYORK (Transwestern As­ sociates), Apr. $—Chairman, J. T. Hicks; Secretary, W. Parfish. One Deck gang on the Kathryn carefully lowers chief electrician Fred D. Peterson (circled, in stretcher) to deck of Coast Guard boat waiting alongside at Jacksonville sea buoy. Peterson was stricken with diabetes and had to be rushed ashore. Emergency insulin supply arrived a few hours earlier. Photo by Seafarer C. Mathews. Apr. $—Chairman, T. J. White; Secretary, B. Berg. No beefs reportel by ship's delegate. $3.35 in riUp's fund. Motion that fresh milk be used In foreign ports. Toilets should be fixed. Screen doors need repairs. man flown back to States from Hong Kong with broken arm. No beefs reported. Will check patrolman in regard to transportation in Chittagong and no Improvement In food since special meeting. Food In boxes not being broken out. Request draw every five days Instead of seven. Captain should treat ship's delegate with more respect. CHOCTAW (Waterman), Mar. 11— Chairman, T. J. White; Secretary, B. Berg. Ship's delegate resigned. $3.38 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. STEEL FLYBR (Isthmian), Apr. 3$ —Chairman, James Peterson; Secre­ tary, Peter Cakanic. Most repairs taken care of while the ship was In New York. No beefs reported. Ray Kosch resigned as ship's delegate. Frank Adkins, chief cook, elected. Steward explained new milk plan. Suggestion made to have more sand­ wiches put on menu to supplement main meats. COUNCIL CROVB (Cities Service), May 5—Chairman, Jests W. Malonay; Secretary, Juiian Dedlcatorla. Ship's delegate reported that foc'sle decks need re-flooring. Ship has poor venti­ lation system. Awning needed on after deck and several lockers should be replaced. Ship's delegate Jesse W. Maloney is resigning after payoff ana Brother Voluntare will take his place. All Is well. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), May 6— Chairman, Walter Newberg; Secre­ tary, R. Reynolds. $7.50 in ship's fund. No beefs. Ship's delegate to contact Union regarding new washing machine. CHilef cook elected ship's delegate. Delegate to see patrolman regai'ding showers and toilets back aft. ALCOA PURTAN (Alcoa), Apr. 28 —Chairman, J. Jones; Secretary, Alien O. Tighe. No beefs reported. Steward department representative should be present at payoff. There are a few Issues and items of Interest in the steward department which need checking. EMILLA (Bull), Apr. 29—Chairman, Lief Hope; Secretary, Tony Pallno. Submitted repair list but no work done as yet. Patrolman to be seen regarding chief mate working on deck. BIBNVILLB (Sea-Land), Apr. IS— Chairman, W. R. Thompson; Secre­ tary, D. G. ChaNn. Repair list turned In. Discussion on Houston sailing board. Patrolman assured crew that port captain would remedy this trouble. Discussion on better grade of bacon. Steward said better grade to be placed aboard upon storing this trip In Newark. It's coffeetim* for SIU vet­ erans on Ell* V. (clock­ wise, from left) Angelo Tambaceie, W. C. Sellers, Andy Ellingsen, G. M. Bowdre, Henry W. Miller. Cari E. "Red" Gibbs, Eari Minton, Earl K. Whariey, Ran­ dall E. Lawson, Louis L. Dufond and "Prenehy" Michelet at San Diego. Elie Gets A Glamor Treatment The lure of fancier ships hoida no attraction for the seagoing veterans who sail tramp steamers like the Elie V (Ells V Steam­ ship). Such ia the concensus aboard that one vessel anyway, which was the subject of a recent feature story in a San Diego news­ paper. Elie and her SIU crew got the glamor treatment after they stopped off on the West Coast on returning from Japan, the last foreign leg of a round-the-world trip. The voyage began in New Orleans, where the Elie V. took on a grain cargo for the Persian Gulf. She next went in ballast to Hong Kong then to Japan. After San Diego, she headed hack to New Orleans and the East Coast, from which she was due to haul out grain for South America. Her crew, including such color­ ful SIU oldtimers as "Frenchy" Michelet, erstwhile steward now shipping as oiler; Carl "Red" Gibbs in the deck gang and Andy Ellingsen, electrician, to round out the three departments, explain some of the interest,in the ship. For the newsman at least, "Frenchy" explained his preferance for trampships to wit: "All of them eventually get to Japan, the sailor's paradise." "Red" Gibbs, with 61 ships notched In his seagoing belt over the past 32 years, said he was bucking for "75" (ships, not years), "After that, I'm going to snug haven," saiil the veteran seaman. Andy Ellingsen, who's sailed all of the seas you can name since he took his Hrst ship out of his native Oslo in '29, carries in his collection of discharges papers showing that he fought with the Finns in the Russo-Flnnish war, escaped from the Germans after the invasion of Norway and later went back to fight as a Britishtrained Norse guerrilla. He tintyped most men on tramps as oldtimers. "They- don't care so much for the fancy vessels. They like to see different portssomething new across the horizon. "Tramps take them there." The boys on the Elie must have something there. �t• Avcwt, U6t SEAFARERS LOG Pare Twenty Three Notify Union On LOG Mail As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOO arc mailed erery mohth to all SIU ships as well as to lujmerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafarers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG Involves calling all SIU steamship companies for the itineraries of their ships. On the basis of the information supplied by the ship oper­ ator, four copies of the LOO, the headquarters report and min­ utes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next port of call. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOO is sent to any club when a Seafarer so requesU it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ gregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly'from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of its mailing lists. FINANCIAL REPORTS. Th* eonstltutlOB Of th* SIO Atlantlo, Oulf, Lakes sad Iniaod Waters Ustrlct iwkes speolfle provision tor safeguarding the nenbershlp's noney and Union finances. The eonstitutloa requires • detailed CPA audit every three nonths by a rank and file auditing eoaalttee elected by the a—bereblp. 'All Union records are available at 8X0 headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any aeaber, for any reason, be refused his constitutional right to in­ spect these records, notify 810 President Paul Ball by certified nail, return receipt requested. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds Of the 810 Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland •Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreenents. All these agreeaents specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management represent­ atives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any time, you are denied Information about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mall, return receipt •requested. mi mSS Choctaw Conrad, 61 W. 105 St., New York Sixto Escobar, ex-steward on the 25, NY. Choctaw, would like his former 4 4 4 shipmates to know he is feeling fine and is now aboard the North­ Martin Vesterby western Victory. • Anyone knowing the where­ abouts of the above is asked to contact Liidia Vesterbush, 2890 Rudolph R. Cefaratti Important. Get in touch with Pelham Ave., Baltimore 13, Md. your mother immediately. 4 4 4 $ SHIPPING Rlom'S. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected by the con­ tracts of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and by Union shipping rules, which are incorporated in the contract. Get to know your shipping rights. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board. Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters, by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. $1 CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any tine, any • SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition,' notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. t 4 John Blizzard Jr. Get in touch with Hy Fleischer, Thomas J. Henry Contact Willard V. Bryan, c/o 5302 Third Ave., Brooklyn, NY, Preston Realty Company, 1721 St. or phone Gedney 9-9775. Paul St., Baltimore 2, Md., regard­ 4 4 4 ing your apartment. Income tax funds are being held ^ for the following men by Neil V. Leslie James Brllhard Pardo, 2420 First Ave., Seattle 1, Your aunt, Mrs. M. Cole, 4530 Wash.: W. Lloyd St., Milwaukee, Wis., Damlan Alabakoff, Carroll H. Andrews, Would like to hear from you as M. D. Ballard. Bruce Barkyoumb, Charles soon as possible. 4 t Louis Escarra Ex-SS Marore You are asked to contact your mother. is, ^ i. Albert G. Yumul Contact Mrs. Florence Yumul, Lower Mill Rd., Elmer, NJ, for important mail she is holding for you. J- t 4" Rector Conrad Get in touch with Mrs. Theresa Ladies' Day Belcher, George J. Berg. Matthew Bibisch. A. D. Bobbitt. David H. Boone, Robert Bradley, John J. Brady, Rudolf Broc. Robert A. Cage, WiUlam E. Calefalo, Ephriara F. Calhoun, Jose Canul, Philip B. Cogley. Lepnard J. Cox, Arthur L. Craig, Teruko K. Craig, Edward R. Crelan. J. W. & A. Crowley, Maxine Curtis, Dominick Dlmalo, Eugene N. Dore, Charles Doroba, Chester A. Doyle. Fred R. England. Wilbur Lee Everett. Mark J. Fitzpatrlck, R. M. & M. Godwin, Roland M. Hampshire, Erlck Hawkins. Robert J. Hellig, Leonard M. Higginx, John J. Howarth, Jr.. Kimiko Huddleston, Vance L. Idzal, Leonard B. & Happy Johnston, Herbert K. Kennedy, WIU I. KroU. Calvin K. Lake. Fay W. Langlcy. J. M. & Y. M. Lauritsen. Gene Legg. Robert N. McAndrew, Stacey J. McDermott. Eugene McGuinn, James McKee, Lloyd C. Marsh. James J. Mates. Kiyoko Mehen, Halle Mikkelborg. James L. Morgan. Jr., Edward N. Napaepae. Michael F. Noehl. William M. O'Connor, John E. Paulette, CarroU J. Quinnt. Carroll Quint, Jr., Albin O. Rankin. David T. Raynes. Rob­ ert P. Key, Lauriano A. Sagadraca, Marius Sandanger. Walter L. Shubert, John F. Slusarczyk, Robert P. Stubbert, IQvls O. Warren. Alfred L. Vnrnhnrnugh, Robert R. Yonce. 4 4 4 0 EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual In the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to bo paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given . such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment bo made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and 1^ given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should Immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. I r Seafarer Lam Ching visited SIU headquarters with his wife and family recently, and one of the mementoes of the visit is this photo in the LOG. The junior set (front) in this steward de­ partment family is made up of daughters Mary, 4, and Nina, 3. ss RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union .activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rsnk-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. IW ano. Ho Yung Kong, Fong Yao King. Steve Krkovich, Charles W. Lane, James Lear, Mllledge P. Lee. John Misakian, Elmer J. Moe, Alii Nasroen, Potenciano Paculba. Consoreios Padios. Cezar Pedregosa. Frank C. Ponce. Sammy Rogamos, Marvin E. Satchell, Carl E. Scott, Jr., Raymond A. Trichc, Grover C. Turner, Welden O. Wallace, Yung P. Woo, Walter C. Zajanc. 4 4 4 The following men should get in touch with Mrs. M. C. Hayman, 115 Milby St., Houston 3, Texas, for important mail she is holding for them: F S. Liro, Louis A. DelaCerda, W. Jones Jr., R F. Wurzler, B. J. Dzelak, J. R. Allen, George 4 4 4 Lesnansky, James Kerrigan, James Baggage being held at the Balti­ Cieator. 4 4 4 more SIU Hall for the following men should be called for as soon Charles A. MacDonald as possible: Contact Thomas T. McVann, W. Labenz, B. G. Ladd, Iverson. attorney, 136-21 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing 54, NY, concerning an 4 4 4 important business matter. Walter Sikorsfcl 4 4.4 Kenneth Dawson Cumming The above - named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to get in touch with his wife, Mrs. Elaine Cumming, at 198-16 15th Ave., St. Albans, Long Island, NY. You' are asked to get in touch with your brother, Chester Sikor- - CCTISTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such ss dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return, receipt requested. George Joseph Walsh Get in touch with your daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Marie Norton, at 5219 North 9th St., Philadelphia ski, 130 Walkouriak St., Buffalo held by Jack W. Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison St., 25, NY. 41, Pa. San Francisco 5, Calif., for the fol­ 4 4 4 4 4 4 lowing: Norman H. Gaulke is now living Freddie Bailey. Morris Berlowitz, MarBenjamin Ocuaman ashore and asks any brothers who gurito Borja, Samuel 8. V. Carubba. Dao Get in touch with Charles Gris- owe him money to forward it to King Chae, John W. Curlew, Robert J. baum, Jr., at 2707 Tulane Ave., him at 10420 Humboldt Avenue Edwards. John Eubanks, Dominic GraziNew Orleans 19, La. South, Minneapolis 31, Minn. 4 4 4 L Income tax refunds are being 675 Four(K Brooklyn \ ^ { would like to recoive fhe SEAFARERS lOGpuf my name on your mailing list j (Brint tnhrmathn} x �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARIRl INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO a SEAFARERS m COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Now Is the time for Seafarers and their children to start thinking about the Seafarers scholarship awards to be made in 1963. Rve awards providing $6,000 for four years of college study in any field are offered each year to Seafarers and the children of SlU men. Since 1953, when the SlU scholarship program was instituted, a total of 48 scholarships has been awarded to 21 Seafarers and 27 children of Seafarers. The SlU program is one of the most generous in the country, both in the size of the annual grants and in the provisions governing the use of the scholar­ ships. A scholarship winner is free to apply the award to any course of study in any accredited col­ lege or university in the United States or its pos­ sessions. OPPORTII FOR AHD CHIL The scholarship competition is open to Seafarers who have a minimum of three years* seatime, or to children of Seafarers whose fathers meet the seatime requirements. The plan provides that at least one of the scholarships is reserved for a Sea­ farer. Determination of the winners is based upon the applicants' high school records and other scholastic activities plus their performances on the standard College Entrance Examination Board tests. The awards are also open to candidates who are already enrolled in a college. Selection of the award win­ ners is based on the recommendations of a panel of leading university educators and administrators. Those Seafarers and children of Seafarers inter­ ested in competing for the awards should contact the nearest SlU port office for information. They should also make arrangements to take a College Entrance Examination Board test as soon as pos­ sible. The schedule for the nationwide CEEB tests is as follows: December i, 1962; January 12, 1963; March 2, 1963. All applicants are urged to take the earliest possible exam so that the results will be available when the award committee meets in May. • �^y^S/V"^-"-'^ s#;; ii« 'iliNiiiilii iiililiiil ii ._...- '/ "' , • ' ; r ' ' l'^'- •- ' • I _ ,._'' _ 'V; On July 12, 1962, Secretary of Labor Arthur Goldberg appointed a three-man Board of In­ quiry to hold hearings on the dispute between the SlU of Canada and the Upper Lakes Shipping Company, a dispute arising out of the company's action in locking out some 300 SlU of Canada members and, in turn, manning its ships through a company-sponsored union. The US Government intervention was prompted by a tie-up of the Welland Canal which arose out of the dispute and by the involvement of unions and companies in numerous Great Lakes ports in the United States and Canada. lf;l Similarly, the Canadian government initiated its own inquiry into the dispute which is still underway. At the hearings which took place on July 26, 27 and 30, the three-man US board, consisting of Samuel I. Rosenman, chairman, David L. Cole and James J. Heaiy, heard testimony from interested parties, including the SlUNA and the company. The following pages carry the full text of the Board of Inquiry's report. In addition, they con­ tain the text of the statement submitted by the SlUNA outlining all of the circumstances which led up to this dispute. IHI 4 siis Pis pis iiiil ISIS �SEAFARERS •applemeni—Pac» Two -Ancost, 19M LOG -•1^. "''-pi":., '.',r Report to the Secretary of Labor by the Board Appointed to Inquire into the Matter of the Picketing of Certain Canadian Vessels by the Seafarers international Union The undersigned, constituted by the Secre­ tary of Labor on July 12, 1962 as a public board to inquire into the dispute causing the picketing of certain Canadian vessels by the Seafarers International Union on the Great Lakes, respect­ fully submits to the Secretary of Labor the fol­ lowing report. f. Terms Of Reference And Procedure. In view of the necessity for submitting this report by August I, and the complex nature of the dispute, the Board determined to proceed by conducting expedited and informal discus­ sions with representatives of the employer and of the United States unions involved. Accord­ ingly, it has been feosible only to report the positions of the parties, noting, where possible, those facts which are not in dispute. On July 26, 27 and 30 the Board met with the following individuals: George Meany—President, AFL-CIO, Paul Hall—President, Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America (SlU), Michael Carlin—Head of International De­ partment of SlU, Joseph Moloney — Director, District 4, United Steelworkers of America, William Mahoney — National Director, United Steelworkers of Canada, Joseph Chrobak—President, Local 5000, United Steelworkers of America, Fredrick Neubouer—President, Local 7000, United Steelworkers of America, Jerry Anker—Attorney for the United Steelworkers, H. Howard Ostrin—Attorney for the Na­ tional Maritime Union, P. G. Kingsburgh—^Vice President and Gen­ eral Manager of Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. John A. Geller—Attorney for Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. Paul E. Flaherty—Attorney Lakes Shipping Ltd. for Upper Presentations were made orally and also in the form of documented written statements. //. Undisputed Facts And Positions Of Parties On Disputed Facts. A. Background. The Seafarers International Union of Canada (SlU of Canada) was the outgrowth of a de­ cision in the post-World War II period on the part of both employers and the Canadian labor movement, that it was necessary to provide sea­ men with on alternative to the allegedly Com­ munist-dominated Canadian Seamen's Union. For this purpose, the Seofarers International Union of North America (SlU), which already had a small affiliate in Canada, the British Canadian Seamen's Union, sent organizers into Canada to organize a new union free of Com­ munist influence, the SlU, Canadian District, later the SlU of Canada. After a bitter and violent struggle, the SlU of Canada succeeded in replacing the Canadian Seamen's Union. Hal Bonks, one of the organ­ izers sent into Canada by the SlU, became head of the SlU of Canada, a position he still holds. T HE SlU of Canada was, until April 28, I960, an affiliate of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). On that day, the union was suspended from the CLC on the charge of raiding. In Sep­ tember of 1961 there was organized, under the auspices of the Canadian Labour Congress, the Canadian Maritime Union (CMU), and the jur­ isdiction over Canadian unlicensed seamen was conferred on the CMU. B. Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. and the SlU of Canada. SlU, on its own behalf and on behalf of the SlU of Canada, takes the position that the current dispute is primarily a dispute between Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. and the SlU of Canada. Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd., on the other hand, considers its dispute with SlU now converted into a struggle between two rival unions, the SlU of Canada and the CMU, which has now been legally resolved on its ships in favor of CMU. The United Steelworkers on both sides of the border agree generally with this view. In any event, the relationship between the SlU of Canada and Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. is a significant part of the current dispute. (1) 1961 Season. There was in effect during the 1961 Great Lakes shipping season, as there had been for the preceding ten years, a fleet contract between the Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. and the SlU of Canada. This contract recognized the SlU of Canada as the sole bargaining ogent of the unlicensed personnel aboard all the vessels of the company. During the 1961 season, subsidiary companies of Upper Lakes, whose ships were not included within the contract, brought into the Great Lakes three vessels, the Wheat King, the Northern Venture and the Hilda Marjanne. Initially, the company agreed that the Wheat King would be manned by SlU of Canada. A dispute arose, however, concerning the proper manning of the vessel; and the crew walked off the ship. The Company thereupon brought crim­ inal charges of desertion and enticing to desert. According to the SlU, a settlement was reached with the company and an enlarged crew then reboarded he vessel. However, the SlU con­ tends, the company failed to drop all the crim­ inal charges that it had made. For this reason, the crew walked out again. The company alleges, on the other hand, that it did live up to its part of the agreement, and that the second walkout was in violation of the SlU's part of the agreement. The Company then hired a new crew. The SlU alleges these were non-union men. Upper Lakes states they were hired through the Canadian Brotherhood of Railroad, Transport and General Workers (CBRT&GW). Subsequently, this crew, by an election under the auspices of the Canadian Labour Board, chose the CBRT&GW as its bar­ gaining agent; and on September 28, 1961, a certificate to this effect was issued, over the protest of the SlU of Canoda, to the CBRT&GW by the Canadian Minister of Labour. In the case of the Northern Venture, initial manning by the company was by non-SIU crew­ men. However, the crew, according to the SlU, held a meeting on the docks and decided to join the SlU of Canada. The SlU alleges that because of this decision, the crew was then locked out of the vessel. The SlU further alleges that a non­ union crew was then hired by the company to sail the ship. The compony asserts that the initial manning was done through the CBRT&GW. The company further asserts that only a few men walked off the ship, and that since no ship's articles had as yet been signed, the ship law­ fully sailed without them. On September 28, 1961, the Minister of Labour in Canada issued a certificate to the CBRT&GW as the bargaining agent for the unlicensed seamen aboard the Northern Venture. The SlU alleges that in both= instances, the company was assisted in its efforts to lock out the SlU of Canada by Michael J. Sheehan, formerly a long-time member of the organizing staff of SlU of Canada, and now head of the CMU. The Company denies that Sheehan ever acted in such a capacity, and states that he acted during this period solely for the CLC and the CBRT&GW. T HE THIRD ship involved in disputes between the SlU of Canada and the company in 1961 was the Hilda Marjanne. The ship was chartered by another Upper Lakes subsidiary. By the time it arrived in the Lake;, the CMU had been formed by the CLC. the CBRT&GW, having helped in the CMU's creation, did not offer to man the Hilda Marjanne as it had the Northern Venture and the Wheat King. Instead the CMU so offered, did man the ship, and was certified by the Canadian Minister of Labour as the bar­ gaining agent for the ship. These three vessels were picketed throughout the 1961 season by the SlU of Canada in Canada and by the SlU in the United States. In picketing in the United States, the SlU had the �SEAFARERS 1M2 support of th« Moritimo Trades Department of the AFL-CIO. A number of Injunction coses on both sides of the border hove resulted from the picketing, several of them still pending. In addi­ tion, several matters are pending before the Notional Labor Relations Board arising from the picketing. Toward the end of the 1961 shipping season, the SlU of Canada, pursuant to the existing fleetwide contract, served notice on Upper Lakes that it wished to amend the contract for the 1962 season. Upper Lakes requested and received the proposals of the SlU of Canada. It quickly be­ came necessary to invoke the services of a Board of Conciliation to assist in the process of nego­ tiation. Accordingly, the SlU of Canada peti­ tioned under the law of Canada for the estab­ lishment of 0 Board of Conciliation for that purpose. The Board did not succeed in bringing the parties together in an agreement. The com­ pany alleges that the demands of SlU of Canada were excessive and did not offer a basis for negotiation; and the SlU of Canada asserts that the company's demands for changes in the con­ tract and the company's refusal to negotiate on the demands of the SlU of Canada made effec­ tive negotiation impossible. (2) 1962 Season. (a) SlU Contentions. In March, 1962, the Minister of Labour ac­ cepted the report of the Chairman and industryappointed member of the Conciliation Board to the effect that agreement was impossible. The SlU of Canada continued to press its bargaining demands. However, the company then recog­ nized the CMU as the bargaining agent for its unlicensed personnel and negotiated an agree­ ment with the CMU. The CBRT&GW continues as the bargaining agent for the crews of the Wheat King and Northern Venture^ T HE SlU of Canada then initiated picketing in Canada of all vessels of Upper Lakes. The SlU began to picket once again on the United States side of the Great Lakes. This picketing and the 1961 picketing of the three ships above men­ tioned are defended by the SlU on the ground that it is the practice to support seamen involved in strikes elsewhere; and that were it not for this practice, the nature of the industry would make successful union action almost impossible. Of course, the SlU of Canada is not simply another unaffiliated seamen's union; it is one of the semiautonomous unions that make up the confedera­ tion known as the SlU. This fleetwide picketing also led to court and administrative actions in both countries. Upper Lakes has obtained temporary injunctions against picketing in a number of courts in both Canada and the United States. The SlU contends that by agreeing to the re­ quest of George Meany, President of the AFLCIO, at the instigation of the Secretary of Lobor, to withdraw its pickets in July, 1962, its success­ ful strike action against the company was in­ terrupted. The result has been that a number of the company's vessels that had been tied up by the pickets are now sailing, and other vessels that the company had not been able to man are now being manned. (b) Company Contentions. The company's position is that it has at all points fully complied with the laws of Canada. Thus, after the Minister of Labour accepted the report of the Board of Conciliation that agree­ ment seemed hopeless under the circumstances, LOG the company was free to seek and did seek a contract with another union to man its vessels; that the contract with the CMU was, therefore, lawful; and that the company must now fulfill its obligations under that contract. Furthermore, since it is the Great Lakes practice to contract for a season only and to rehire at the beginning of the new season, the company urges that no member of the SlU of Canada was in its employ and therefore that SlU of Cdnado had no em­ ployer-employee relationship to administer. C. SlU and Other Unions. The United Steelworkers do not share the SlU's view of the present situation. Its view is that this is a jurisdictional struggle between two rival unions, the SlU of Canada and the CMU. Although it favors the CMU, it views this as a situation in which only the seamen themselves should make the choice. However, the Steelworkers Union objects strenuously to three as­ pects of the activity of the SlU in the United States. Firstj it objects to alleged violence and in­ timidation which it asserts have characterized the dispute. Second, it ob'ects to picketing that has taken place at steel p ants. It claims that such picket­ ing is not legitimote because of the absence of any dispute between SlU and the steel com­ panies. The Steelworkers Union feels that it must therefore instruct its members to ignore the picket lines. Third, it objects to the activities of SlU be­ cause they threaten to cut off the supply of ore from Canada which is needed to keep steel mills in operation and their workers employed. The interference with the supply of ore could occur for two reasons: (I) because the SlU has at­ tempted to close down whole ports in order to force port commissioners to prohibit CMUmanned vessels from entering the ports; and (2) because the refusal to unload CMU-manned vessels in the United States will eventually result in Steelworkers' members refusing in Canada to load and in the United States to unload the vessels manned by the SlU. Although the undersigned did not speak with any official representative of the CLC or the CMU, one of the Steelworkers appearing before the Board is a director of the Canadian Steel­ workers and a vice president of the CLC. It is clearly the view of the CLC that the dispute is solely between the SlU of Canada and the CMU, and that it intends to support the CMU as much as possible in this rivalry. T HE Steelworkers' and CLC's support for the CMU is not based only on the suspension of the SlU of Canada for raiding. It stems also from their contention that Hal Banks, head of the SlU of Canada, is not a democratic union leader, and that his leadership is not of a kind which they regard as befitting the Canadian labor movement. The extent of the CLC support of the CMU was made clear by the action which gave rise directly to government involvement in this dis­ pute. That action was the closing of the Welland Locks by the CBRT&GW to ships manned by the SlU. Because ships manned by the SlU moved into position on either side of the Locks and thus blocked all shipping in the Seaway, the Presi­ dent of the Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Authority obtained an in unction against the CBRT&GW, and shipping through the Locks was resumed. The tie-up of the Seaway points up the serious possibilities which may arise out of this bitter dispute. Snppleiii«iit—Pace' l%reo r -IE National Maritime Union (NMU) appeored before us to present its argument against the action of the SlU of North America. Its contention is that the picketing of Canadian ships with Canadian crews aboard might make it appear that a United States union is trying to organize under the "flag of convenience" con­ cept. This, the NMU asserts, may prejudice its claimed right to organize true "flag of conveni­ ence" ships. SlU asserts that it has had differences with the CLC as to the nature of the political action in which the Canadian labor movement should engage; and that this has contributed to the friction between its representative, Hal Banks, and the leadership of the CLC. Finally, the SlU asserts that the CMU is a com­ pany-dominated and strike-breaking union that was organized by collusive agreement between the CLC and Upper Lakes; and that it will be used to eliminate the SlU of Canada. III. Conclusions And Recommendation, The great difficulty in this case lies in the strongly divergent and apparently irreconcil­ able convictions of three parties, and the deeprooted antagonism which has been aroused by certain key personalities, particularly Hal Banks, head of SlU of Canada, and Michael Sheehan, now President of CMU. SlU believes that this is essentially a labor dispute between its Canadian affiliate and the Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. interests; that the employer, sensing the friction within the CLC, is grasping the opportunity to eliminate SlU of Canada from its vessels, after an established bargaining relationship of some ten years; and that it is being aided and encouraged in this effort by segments of the CLC contrary to trade union practice and tradition. The employer, on the other hand, is now con­ vinced that it has a legal duty to recognize and deal with CMU as the duly certified and estab­ lished representative of its unlicensed seamen. The CLC and certain of its affiliated organiza­ tions are apparently determined to support its newly-created affiliate, CMU, in displacing SlU of Canada, which has been expelled from CLC. No direct reconciliation of these conflicts sug­ gests itself to this Board. It feels, nevertheless, that a serious discussion among all the parties in interest, jointly and separately, might lead to the narrowing of some areas of misunderstanding and perhaps to some approach that would be far more desirable than a resumption of the war of attrition which led to the appointment of this Board. We recommend, therefore, that as promptly as possible, a saries of international conferences among all the parties in interest be conducted jointly by Hon. Michael Starr, Minister of Labour, and Hon. Arthur J. Goldberg, Secretary of Labor, for the purpose of exploring all pos­ sible means of arriving at some workable under­ standing which will avoid the resort to self-help of the kind now temporarily suspended. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Samuel I. Rosenman, Chairman /s/ David L Cole /s/ James J. Heoly July 31, 1962 �i-- SEAFARERS r 8livpl«n«ni—We Tow Avcwt. IHf LOG Statement of Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO in the Matter of the Dispnte with Upper Lakes Shipping Company and its Subsidiaries had collective bargaining relations with the SIU of Canada since 1951 and up until it The Seafareis International Union of precipitated the current dispute. Canada is directly involved in a labor dis­ Upper Lakes is operated under AmeriApril 17 pute with the Upper Lakes Shipping Com­ can and Canadian ownership, with the ma' pany, Ltd. The SIU of Canada is affiliated jority ownership in the United States with the Seafarers International Union of through the Norris family interests.^ The North America, AFL-CIO, and has been the holding company for the Norris family in­ sole collective bargaining representative for terests is the Osceola Corp., of which James Norris is chairman. Others prominent in Upper Lakes employees since 1951. the Norris operations are Bruce Norris and In April, 1961, the company commenced J. D. Leitch, who represents the Norris in­ a series of events designed to destroy the terests in Canada. existing collective bargaining relationship. It locked out SIU crewmembers aboard ^HE NORRIS interests consist of a vast vessels of Upper Lakes and its subsidiaries J- network of enterprises in the United and installed a new company-sponsored or­ States and Canada. These interests include ganization as the collective bargaining rep­ steel mills, grain elevators, bakeries, boxing enterprises, racing stables, hotels, theaters, resentative for all its emplo3''ees. stadiums, hockey teams, banks, real estate, The SIU then began picketing the vessels drydocks and feed mills, as well as shipping. in American and Canadian ports as part of a traditional trade union action. The SIU of C. The Canadian Maritime Union. 1961, April 18 Canada has published and disseminated the The Canadian Maritime Union was es­ and following story of the dispute in a booklet entitled tablished in September, 1961. It had no "The Strange Conspiracy to Destroy the membership, no contracts and no union Standards and Security of Canadian Work­ structure. The man appointed to head this organization was Michael Sheehan, a for­ ers." (See Exhibit No. 1)* mer representative of the SIU. (See Ex­ hibit No. 3)* TN CONDUCTING this picketing action against Upper Lakes and subsidiaries, III. Chronology Of Events In The Dispute, jggj JQ the SIU has had the support of trade unions in both the United States and Canada. As a Following is the chronology of events result of a request by Secretary of Labor which culminated in the current dispute; Goldberg on July 7, 1962, the SIU agreed to withdraw its picketlines pending an in­ 1951, April 6 SIU signed first agree­ quiry into the dispute. ment with Upper Lakes. f. Description Of The Dispute. II. The Parties In The Dispute. A. The Seafarers internationai Union Of Canada. The Seafarers International Union of Canada is affiliated with the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America, AFLCIO. The SIU of Canada represents 15,000 members and has contracts covering 86 com­ panies on all coasts of Canada. The SIU of Canada has established un­ ion facilities for its membership in all ports throughout Canada. Its success on behalf of Canadian seamen is a matter of record. This record is best shown by the improve­ ment in conditions and earnings negotiated by the Union with Upper Lakes Shipping since the beginning of the collective bar­ gaining relationship in 1951. (See Exhibit No. 2)* B. Upper Lakes Shipping Company. The Upper Lakes Shipping Company op­ erates approximately 20 vessels under its own name or through subsidiaries. It has iS-j'.-i • A voluminous file of Exhibits was submitted to the Board of Inquiry and is available. 1952, March 10 New agreement negotiat­ 1961, June 1 ed between the SIU and the company. 1953, Septem­ New agreement negotiat­ ed between the SIU and ber 29 the company. 1956, June 12 New agreement negotiat­ ed between the SIU and 1961, June 6 the company. 1958, Septem­ New agreement negotiat­ ed between the SIU and ber 16 the company. 1960, October 4 New agreement negotiat­ ed between the SIU and the company. 1961, April 4 The company advised the SIU that it had a new ves­ sel, the SS Wheat King, and sought an agreement to cover this vessel. The Wheat King was repre­ sented as a deep-sea Brit­ ish vessel, and an agree- f - ment to this effect was reached. (See Exhibit No. 4)* On the basis of company representations, a 30-man SIU crew was placed aboard the vessel. The ship's master and chief engineer supported con­ tentions of the crew and the SIU that the vessel was undermanned. Be­ fore coming to Canada, she had carried a 48-man crew in accord with the requirements of the Brit­ ish Board of Trade. It later developed that the vessel was under Bermudan registry for operation by an Upper Lakes sub­ sidiary, Island Shipping. SIU efforts to improve le manning scale were rebuffed thereafter. The vessel was subject, in the following days, to con­ stant crew turn-over be­ cause of low manning and other unsatisfactory con­ ditions. SIU appeal to Captain Carr, Master of the Wheat King, regarding manning of the Wheat King, was unsuccessful in the port of Thorold. At the port of Levis, Que­ bec, approximately half the crew walked off the vessel to protest the man­ ning situation. One utility boy was added, but man­ ning remained a matter of dispute. SIU representatives con­ tinued to seek J. D. Leitch, head of the company. In his absence, Thomas J. Houtman, Personnel Manager for Upper Lakes, refused to increase the manning and said he had strict orders from Leitch not to do so. At 9:00 PM that night, the unlicensed crew and most of the engineering offi­ cers walked off the ship just before sailing time, held a union meeting and voted to stay ashore until some relief was forthcom­ ing. �SEAFARERS AoCMt. u« 1961, Junt 8-9 Ten of the men in the SIU 1961, July 11 crew were arrested by Quebec Provincial Police on company charges that they were deserters from a foreign vessel. 1961, June 13 I i- . ' 1961, June 14 1961, June 15-26 1961, June 28 1961, July 4 1961, July 6-8 1961, July 8 1961, July 10 As a result of communi­ cations between Leitch and Hal Banks, President of the SIU of Canada, a settlement was reached. It provided for the addition of 3 more crewmembers and an agreement to ar­ bitrate the size of the crew for the vessel. (See Ex­ hibit No. 5) * The parties also verbally agreed to the withdrawal of all legal proceedings by both sides. In accord with the June 13th agreement, a 33-man SIU crew went aboard and commenced to operate the vessel. Company refused to drop legal proceedings in ac­ cord with the previous un­ derstanding. Crewmem­ bers elected to leave and remain off the vessel un­ til the company abided by the terms of the June 13th understanding. Company placed a crew of Greek immigrants and ship deserters aboard the Wheat King and the ves­ sel sailed. Sheehan, later to become head of CMU, helped recruit the non-un­ ion crew. The SS Northern Ven­ ture, a vessel similar to the Wheat King, and to be operated by TransLake Shipping, another Bermudan subsidiary of Upper Lakes , was brought into drydock at Port Weller, Ontario. The company did not advise the SIU of this fact. Sheehan and Houtman sought non-union men to sail the Northern Ven­ ture. Sheehan screened applicants at a Canadian Government Employment Office. Men with SIU background were reject­ ed. Non-union crewmen were then placed aboard the Northern Venture. (See Exhibit No. 6)* An SIU representative met ashore with crewmembers off the North­ ern Venture and found an expression of interest in union representation. A crew meeting was held on thf dock and 80 of the men then assigned to the vessel authorized the SIU to bargain on their behalf. * A voluminous flie of Exhibits was submitted to the Board of Inquiry and Is available. 1961, July 17 LOG Sheehan and another per­ son boarded the vessel at 4:00 AM. For several hours they harassed crewmembers and threatened dismissal to all with SIU sympathies. David Sherk, a crewmember, questioned the master of the vessel, Capt. Clattenburg, about Sheehan's authority to fire the crew. He was ad­ vised by Clattenburg that Sheehan was the respon­ sible party and, if crewmembers did not accept Sheehan's authority, they would have to get off. The crew advised the SIU of the situation and an SIU representative was dis­ patched to the ship. He was barred fi-om speaking to crewmembers, who then advised their offi­ cers that they wished to consult on the dock with the SIU representative and would be back aboard within 10 minutes. They left the vessel in whatever clothes they had on at the time. Sheehan, standing at the gangway, told them not to come back. As soon as they were outside the gate, it was locked and crewmembers were barred from returning to the vessel. Shortly after, a picketline was formed to protest the lockout. It should be noted here that Port Weller Drydocks, where these events took place, are part of the Norris-owned interests. The company sought and obtained an injunction which was read to the picketline together with the Riot Act. The picketline dispersed immediate­ ly, but nine men were ar­ rested and thrown into jail. This was the first time in 87 years that the Riot Act had been read in that part of Ontario, al­ though the picketline was orderly at all times. The same night, a non-union skeleton crew was placed aboard the vessel. She later sailed for Duluth, Minnesota, where the ves­ sel was picketed. 1961, August 2 Charges against SIU pickets at Port Weller were dismissed. Sapplement—Pace Fire It also announced that the vessels were no longer un­ der Bermudan registry and were operating under the Canadian flag. (See Exhibit No. 3) * 1961, Octo­ ber 2 In accord with the terms of contracts dated Octo­ ber 4, 1960, between Upper Lakes, Leitch Transport and Norris Grain-Steamship Division and the SIU (See Exhibit No. 7) *, the SIU notified the employer that it wished to begin negotia­ tions for contract renew­ al. The SIU asked that a time and place be set for a meeting. (See Exhibit No. 8)* 1961, Octo­ ber 19 The company advised the SIU that it was too early to meet but asked the SIU to advise the nature of its contract proposals in writing. (See Exhibit No. 9)* 1961, Octo­ ber 24 The SIU informed the company, in compliance with its request, that an SIU negotiating commit­ tee was formulating pro­ posals for submission. (See Exhibit No. 10)* 1961, Novem­ ber Another edition (Vol. I, No. 2) of the CMU "Can­ adian Beacon" was dis­ tributed. It announced "the formal establishment of the Canadian Maritime Union, a union to cover all unlicensed personnel in the Canadian Shipping industry . . .". It named Sheehan as president. (See Exhibit No. 3)* 1961, Novem­ ber 28 The SIU submitted propo­ sals to the company and suggested a tentative meeting date of December 18. 1961, within the time limit period prescribed by Section 15 of the Indus­ trial Relations and Dis­ putes Investigation Act. (See Exhibit No. 11)* 1961, Decem­ ber 14 The SIU received a letter dated December 13, 1961, from the Association of Lake Carriers, acting in behalf of the Company, refusing to meet on De­ cember 18. and calling for an indefinite postpone­ ment until earlv 1962. (See Exhibit No." 12) * 1961, Septem­ The "Canadian Beacon," 1961, Decem­ SIU formally requested a publication issued by ber a meeting date of Decem­ ber 18 the newly-formed Canadi­ ber 20, 1961. The employ­ an Maritime Union, ap­ er refused to meet on this peared on the waterfront. date and suggested no It announced the signing other date. (See Exhibit of agreements covering No. 13)* the SS Wheat King and (Continued on Page 6) the SS Northern Venture. �SEAFARERS Sovplement—Pac« Six (Centinned from Page 5) 1961, Decernher 20 1962, Janu­ ary 23 1962, Febru­ ary 5-13 1962, Febru­ ary 15 1962, Febru­ ary 22-23 1962, March 5 SIU requested that the Canadian Labour Minis­ ter appoint a Conciliation Officer to bring the par­ ties into negotiations. (See Exhibit No. 14) * Remi Duquette, Canadian Labour Department Con­ ciliation Officer, met with the parties to the dispute. No effort was made by the company to bargain collectively and in good faith. A Conciliation Board was appointed by the Canadi­ an Labour Minister, com­ posed of Jean Lariviere, as the SIU nominee, and Norman McLeod Rogers, as the company nominee. Since they could not agree on a chairman, appoint­ ment by the Minister of Labour was required. These procedures were pursuant to Sections 15, 16, 17, 27 and 28 of the Industrial Relations and Disputes Investigation Act of Canada. (See Ex­ hibit No. 15)* G. D. Laviolette, an in­ dustrial adviser to man­ agement, was appointed by the Labour Minister as chairman of the Concilia­ tion Board. (See Exhibit No. 16)* The SIU protested this appointment by telegram. The protest was rejected. (See Exhibit No. 17) * The SIU presented its brief at the first meeting of the Conciliation Board. A serious interruption occurred during this pres­ entation when the com­ pany introduced its brief dated February 23, which, it said, would make the SIU presentation un­ necessary. (See Exhibit No. 18) *. In its brief, the company showed a dispo­ sition to give status to the CMU and implied a hope for the growth of the com­ pany-sponsored union. On rage 2 of its brief, the company stated: . . The demands served on the Companies here represented (Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd., Leitch Transport and Norris Grain-Steamship Division)" are part of the Seafarers International Union's campaign to pre­ vent the organizing of the other union among Great Lakes shipping companies generally..." The company also categorically rejected the SIU's demands and, in • A voluminous flio of SxiiUtiU wss subiniiled to tha Board of Inquiry and Is avallablo. , 1902, March 6 Aagmi, IHS LOG fact, sought to weaken tha existing agreement by eliminating the vacation plan, hiring and promo­ tion clauses, and by revis­ ing the welfare i?lan. (See Exhibit No. 18, Page 12)* Further, the company in­ formed the Conciliation Board that, unless the foregoing conditions were met, the contract dispute was impossible to resolve. The Company stated: ".. .The differences which separate the Union and the companies are too fun­ damental for the dispute to be settled by this Hon­ ourable Board or by the normal negotiation proc­ ess." (See Exhibit No. 18, Page 12) * The next meeting date for the Conciliation Board was mutually set for March 19, 1962, since the SIU spokesman and the Union Board Member would be unable to par­ ticipate before then. 1962, March 13 1962, March 14 1962, March 16 1962, March 19 The SIU received a tele­ gram from Chairman La­ 1962, March violette ordering a meet­ 26 ing of the Board on March 8, 1962. The SIU contact­ ed Mr. Lariviere, and found out that he had not been informed of the March 8 meeting. A tele­ gram of protest was then sent to the Chairman. (See Exhibit No. 19)* Chairman Laviolette, in a letter to the SIU, stated that the March 8, 1962 date must stand. (See Ex­ hibit No. 20)* 1962, March 8 A Superior Court Stop Or­ der prohibited further meetings of the Concilia­ tion Board until applica­ tion for a Prohibition Writ was heard on March 12, 1962. (See Exhibit No. 21)* 1932, M^rch 9 Upper Lakes was denied a motion to quash the Pro­ hibition Writ and the Stop Order. On the same day, in defiance of the Court order. Chairman Lavio­ lette sent a letter stating that he expected the Stop Order to be rescinded on March 12. He called for a Board meeting on March 13, 1962. (See Ex­ hibit No. 22). On the same day, the SIU nominee on the Board wrote t h e Chairman that he was leaving town as he had stated at the March 5 meeting. (See Exhibit No. 23)* 1962, March 12 Hearing was held in Su­ perior Court on the Writ of Prohitition. Judge Jean took evidence under ad1962, March 7 1962, March 30 1962, April 5 1962, April 6 1962, June 4 visement and said h« would not issue a renewed Stop Order. He stated he felt sure the parties would not meet while the Writ was being deliberated. Nevertheless the meeting was held on this day. SIU attorneys now served the Chairman with a motion for contempt of court. (See Exhibit No. 24.)* The chairman continued the meeting attended by the company member and himself. The chairman and em­ ployer member met again. A Stop Order and Writ of Prohibition was issued by the Court. The company attempted again to quash the Stop Order and the Court heard argument. The company sought to quash the Court Order and the Judge took the evidence under advise­ ment. Chairman Laviolette and the company Board mem­ ber notified the Labour Minister that they felt "no useful purpose" could be served by the board proceedings. Lariviere was neither called nor consulted on the report, despite Section 32 of the Industrial Relations Act. The Labour Minister ac­ cepted and announced their recommendation as the Report of the Board. (See Exhibit No. 25.)* Judge Jean dismissed company motions to quash and for inscription in law, permitting the Writ of Prohibition and the mo­ tion for Rule on Contempt to proceed to trial. (See Exhibit No. 26).* Upper Lakes signed agreement with Canadian Maritime Union. (See Ex­ hibit No. 27).* Upper Lakes commenced to ock out its employees and sail its ships with non-union crews to the Port of Toledo. SIU be­ gan picketing vessels of the company. SIU petitioned Superior Court at Montreal to nul­ lify the Conciliation Board report and to void the agreement between Upper Lakes and the CMU and to award dam­ ages to the locked out em­ ployees. Appearances have been filed and the matter is before the Courts. (See Exhibit No. 28).* �SEAFARERS XagasX, 1962 IV* Pvfposo And Right Of SlUNA In ' Picketing Vessels At South Lakes Ports. A. The Nature Of The Dispute. The SIU of Canada is involved in a legiti­ mate, bona fide dispute with an employer that results from the company's lockout of SIU crewmembers on its vessels. The employer has attempted to character­ ize this dispute as a jurisdictional matter between unions and as a purely Canadian affair. He has done so to prevent trade union support for the workers victimized by the company's tactics. As the record shows, the SIU's dispute is directly with the company and is not jurisdictional in any sense. Further, the very nature of the em­ ployer's operations dispute his contentions, since the shipping industry is not a confined activity. Insofar as a dispute of this nature is concerned, it cannot be circumscribed with respect to picketing action merely to suit the convenience of one of the parties involved, in this instance, the convenience of the employer. This is particularly so in light of the fact that American interests control Upper Lakes. These interests, which determine policy for the company, operate from the American side of the Lakes. In fact, T. J. Houtman, personnel manager for the com­ pany, testified in Circuit Court, Milwaukee County, that the Upper Lakes agreement with the CMU was negotiated and signed in the offices of a law firm in Cleveland, Ohio. (Case No. 305-079, Circuit Court, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.) In addition. Upper Lakes maintains, agents in various American ports, among them Chicago and Milwaukee. Its so-called "international operations," as in the case with many shipping operations on the Great Lakes, involve moving cargo both in and out of American ports, as well as Canadian ports. TIPPER LAKES operates its vessels in U shuttle activity between Great Lakes ports, American and Canadian. The water­ ways involved have no barriers. Great Lakes waters are common to both countries and their vessels travel freely between Canadian and American ports wherever cargo has to be moved. The nature of the shipping, industry is such, in labor-management disputes, that it is quite often necessary to conduct picket­ ing action in every port where the em­ ployer's vessels are located. Otherwise, the union involved would be unable to protect its interests. The instances of intmmational picketing by unions are voluminous, ex­ amples of which will be cited subsequently. B. SlUNA Obligation As A Trade Union To Support Affiliates. The SIU of Canada is an affiliate of the SlUNA, AFL-CIO. Any economic recrimi­ nations against one SlUNA affiliate, due to the nature of the industry, inevitably has an impact upon the security of the other sections of the organization. In fact, it has an impact upon the security of all trade union workers. For these reasons, the SlUNA, of neccessity, had to render every possible legal as­ sistance to its affiliate. Moreover, this dis­ pute involved a particularly unscrupulous employer with vast resources, who had en­ gaged in a lockout and was bent on destroy• A voluminous file of Exhibits was submitted to the Board of Inquiry and is available. LOG Ing the union by depriving its members of their livelihood. In picketing on the South Lakes and as­ sisting ite affiliate, the SlUNA and other trade union organizations were using every legal means at their command to protest the employer's tactics wherever he actively engaged in operations. For the SlUNA to ignore this dispute and its implications for the trade union move­ ment would be to aid and abet the employer in his union-busting campaign. C. Other SlUNA Actions Of A Similar Nature. The need for such trade union action frequently arises. In the shipping industry, there have been many instances in which the SIU engaged in activity of a similar nature. The following are a few examples: (1) On July 4, 1957, the SIU of Canada went on strike against Canadian National Steamship as the result of a contract dis­ pute, (See Exhibit No. 29).* Rather than settle with the SIU, the company tried to transfer its vessels to Trinidad and sought to man the vessels with West Indian sea­ men. As a result of SIU action. West In­ dian seamen refused to man the vessels, as did British officers who had been flown over for this purpose. The fleet was than sold to the government of Cuba for opera­ tion by a subsidiary of an American (Ireat Lakes company. W HEN ATTEMPTS were made to man the vessels for movement from Canada to Cuba, the great majority of Cuban sea­ men who had been flown to Canada refused to act as strikebreakers. One vessel which sailed to Baltimore was picketed by the SIU and the Cuban crew left the vessel. All the vessels thus remained strike-bound in Can­ ada and the United States. (2) On December 1-4,1958, the SIU and other American unions participated in a worldwide boycott in protest against run­ away-flag shipping. (See Exhibit No. 30).* The SIU and the other unions successfully picketed 160 vessels of Panamanian, Li)erian, Costa Rican and Honduran registry in 20 US ports.. The SIU of Canada tied up 14 runaway vessels in seven Canadian ports. Similar actions were undertaken by dockers and seamen's unions throughout the free world. (3) On April 13, 1960, the SIU picketed the Egyptian-flag ship SS Cleopatra in New York protesting a blacklist of Ameri­ can ships and the mistreatment of American seamen in Arab ports. In a supporting ac­ tion, a second Egyptian ship, the Star of Aswan, was picketed by the SIU of Canada in Montreal beginning April 27. (See Ex­ hibit No. 31).* The picket lines were with­ drawn on May 6 after the US State Depart­ ment assured AFL-CIO President George Meany that it would take action to see that abuse of American seamen was ended. (4) On April 24, 1961, in support of the Danish Seamen's Union, the SILF and other American unions established and main­ tained picketlines resulting in the tie-up of Danish vessels at the port of New York. (See Exhibit No. 32).* Picketing continued until May 15, when the Danish seamen reached an agreement with their operators. (5) On January 26, 1962, the Latin American representative of the Internation­ al Transportworkers Federation and the Argentine Seamen's Union requested the support and assistance of the SIU and other •q^pIemeBt—Pace Seven American maritime unioni. (See Exhibit No. 88).• The SS Rio Tunuyan was thus picketed on its arrival in New York because of a dispute between the Argentine Union and the operator of the vessel. As a result, the vessel was tied up, and the dispute was ultimately resolved. D. Other Trade Union Support of This Dispute. The action of the SlUNA in supporting its affiliate in Canada is consistent with the trade union practices and policies of the labor movement throughout the free world. This stems from the essential character of the labor movement, which depends on solidarity to protect the economic interests of all working men and women. Trade unions must resist employer attacks in any area, because they ultimately undermine the security of all trade unionists. M ANY UNIONS in Canada and in the United States have recognized the dan­ gers to Canadian workers and to American workers inherent in the Norris-sponsored union-busting conspiracy against the SIU. These unions have been staunch supporters of the SIU in this dispute and have actively assisted its efforts to resist the tactics of the employer. Workers on the docks, on trucks, in storage installations, office facilities, ship­ yards and other areas of waterfront opera­ tion have actively supported the SIU position in this dispute. Unions of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department are vigorously supporting the SIU of Canada in this dispute. The MTD is composed of 32 AFL-CK) unions, almost all of which have affiliates in Canada. On October 8, 1961, the MTD executive board recorded its strong support of the SIU of Canada position against Upper Lakes. (See Exhibit No. 34).* This position was also unanimously adopted in Clonvention on De­ cember 4-6, 1961. E. AFL-CIO Position On Established Collective Bargaining Relationships. Specifically, on a dispute of this very nature, the position of the trade union move­ ment is vejiy clear. The AFL-CIO has established the prin­ ciple that the collective bargaining rights of the incumbent organization shall be inviolate. Further, it scorns collusion be­ tween an employer and any organization in usurping estabiished collective bargaining representation rights. Section 2, Article XXI, of the AFL-CIO Constitution reads as follows: "Each affiliate shall respect the estab­ lished collective bargaining relation­ ship of every other affiliate. No affiliate shall organize or attempt to represent employees as to whom an es­ tablished collective bargaining rela­ tionship exists with any other affiliate. For purpose of this Article, the term 'established collective bargaining rela­ tionship' means any situation in which an affiliate, or any local or other sub­ ordinate body thereof, has either (a) been recognized by the employer (in­ cluding any governmental agency) as the collective bargaining representa­ tive for the employees involved for a period of one year or more, or (b) been certified by the National Labor Rela­ tions Board or other federal or state (CoiUinued on Page 8) r: �Btil (ContkuMdi from Pogo T) agency as collective bargaining rep­ resentative for the employees." Section 3, Article XXI, of the AFL-CIO Constitution reads as follows: "No affiliate shall by agreement or collusion with any employer or by the exercise of economic pressure seek to obtain work for its members as to which an established work relationship exists with any other affiliate . . F. Necessity For Clarifying The Issues And Character Of The Dispute. The record is clear that the present situa­ tion arises out of a preconceived plan by the employer to precipitate a dispute, foment strife, engage in a lockout and ultimately supplant an established, bona fide union with a company-spawned instrumentality. The employer and those who support his company-sponsored organization have ap­ parently succeeded, through elaborate pub­ lic relations machinery, in obscuring and distorting the issue in this dispute. They have created the impression even in some responsible quarters that what is involved here are two comparable trade union or­ ganizations, No attention has been devoted to the stark facts of the lockout, to the plight of 300 workers and their families deprived of a livelihood as a consequence of this cal­ culated conspiracy. »MAfAnM«$ too Tht degret of luecesi that tho Norrii public relation! machinery has had in dis­ torting the issues in this dispute is best reflectea iii the fact that even the usually fU!Curate "New .York Times" lost sight of the issue. On July 7, 1962, in commenting on the St. Lawrence Seaway boycott, the ^'Times" editorially stated: "... The SIU, long dominant in Canada's shipping, lost a vote on one company fleet to a new union..." The editorial continued: ". . . The SIU . .. has not accepted the ad­ verse vote. It is protesting, picketing and fighting. . ." The "Times" corrected its error when the fact that no vote was ever held was called to its attention. As was pointed out to the "Times," the SIU was picketing, protesting and fighting in the interests of 300 locked out Canadian workers, both men and wom­ en, many of whom had been employed by the Norris shipping interests for as much as 15 years. ^HAT SOME other organization saw fit J- to involve the Seaway in this dispute, as a means of beclouding the facts, cannot change the facts nor the basic issue in this dispute. The objective in labor-management rela­ tions is to achieve stability in any industry. In some instances, this stability is a little Ths Upper Lakes shipping dispute, which was the subject of hearings by a Board of Inquiry in the US, and of current hear­ ings in Canada, is a classic example of employer strikebreaking. There have been many such instances in the history of the trade union movement, among them, for example, the current fight which the printing trades have been having with the Port­ land, Oregon, newspapers; the famous Kohler strike of the Auto Workers in Wisconsin and many others. The pattern in these disputes has been the replacement of union members by strikebreakers because the union went on strike for better conditions. If anything, the Upper Lakes dis­ pute is more flagrant, because this employer signed a backdoor contract with a company union in the midst of its negotiations with the SIU for a new agreement. He then proceeded to lock out 300 Canadian seamen who refused to scab on their own union. Clearly, the trade union movement must resist any employer who unloads a union he dislikes, gets rid of the employees in­ volved and replaces them through a company-created organi­ zation of his own choosing. Such practices, if permitted unop­ posed on the Lakes, could only lead to complete chaos in shipping and related industries which depend on water trans­ portation. Just as obvious is the fact that a company which engages in union busting of this nature must be prepared for picketing and union counteraction. Upper Lakes, as part of the huge Norris industrial empire, deliberately entered into this dispute know­ ing full well that it would be engaged in a long and costly struggle that would inevitably interfere with the smooth opera­ tions of terminals and docks where its vessels put in. For this reason, the position taken on the Upper Lakes issue by the Steelworkers Union is unfortunate, particularly in light of the trade union history of the steel industry. There are many oldtimers in the steel union, including many of the officials, who more remote than in others. However, lock­ outs and union-busting, whidb are remi­ niscent of the tragic days of the 208 and 30s, cannot be regarded as a contribution to industrial peace and stability. In fact, where irresponsible management employs provocative tactics which can only perpetuate strife, such management should be censured. It cannot be encouraged. NVOLVED HERE is not only the dispute ILakes, of the SIU of Canada against Upper but a potential formula that can be used to destroy any union and the stability of any industry. If unchecked, it could be­ come a pattern for replacing bona fide trade unions by company-sponsored puppets and consequently lead to the destruction of trade union standards and security achieved through years of struggle. Not to be dismissed is the fact that the architects of this conspiracy to destroy a union are part of a vast and ruthless finan­ cial empire, elements of which have already achieved considerable notoriety as a result of their exploitation of human beings in other areas. No American trade union or agency can afford to take any action that would em­ bolden, or put the stamp of approval on the tactics of such an employer. New York, New York July 26,1962 can remember what happened back after World War I when the company cops and strikebreakers moved in. They can also recall the bruising and sometimes bloody battles of the 1930s with such companies as Republic and Wheeling Steel. The actions of Upper Lakes In this dispute are direct derivations from the actions of the giant steel companies in those early years. As the Board of Inquiry report shows, the major objection raised by the Steelworkers Union is that the SlU's picketlines threaten "to cut off the supply of ore from Canada which is needed to keep steel mills in operation . . ." The Steelworkers also object to the leadership of the SIU of Canada as "not of a kind which they regard as befitting the Canadian labor move­ ment" ... a strange reason to give for lining up with the com­ pany against the union. If, according to the Steelworkers statement, strikes which interfere with steel production are not to be permitted, then, under this theory, unions could not strike if they were involved in mining the industry's raw materials; in transporting such materials and finished products by land or water; or in the factories and on construction sites where the products of the steel industry are used. Further, under this argument, the Steel­ workers themselves would be enjoined from striking the steel industry. Employers can use this argument of "no interruption of production" as a precedent against all unions and all strikes. Those who suffer from this strike are the workers who were locked out by Upper Lakes. The key issue in this dispute is the job rights of these 300 workers and the contract rights of their union, the SIU of Canada, which held an agreement with this company for ten years. It was Upper Lakes—not the union— which precipitated this dispute. Obviously such issues are more important than any possible interruption of production, more important than any personality likes and dislikes, or any other secondary issues which are raised In the course of a long and bitter picketline battle over a basic trade union principle. I .h Seafarers International Union Of North America Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes And Inland Waters District ' S ^ * AFL-CIO S � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1962 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU DEMANDS US PROBE AIR FORCE TRANSFER OF MISSILE SHIP CONTRACT 3,200-MEMBER GROUP AFFILIATES WITH SIUNA MTD UNIONS SET DRIVE TO END BRIDGES’ RAIDS FIRST OF FOUR NEW INTERCOASTAL SHIPS INDEPENDENT OIL UNION AFFILIATES WITH SIUNA ENGINEERS UPHELD ON EXPORT JOBS CANADIAN SECURITY SHIP MANNED BY ALIEN CREW GE GIVES KIDS A CIVICS LESSON CANADA SIU ORGANIZES 4 MORE LAKES OUTFITS EUROPEANS HOLLER ABOUT US, MAKE OUT OK ON SHIP AIDS UIW REGIONAL CONSTITUTIONS APPROVED BY 9-1 MARGIN TRANSPORT CENSUS LONG OVERDUE, STILL NEEDS $S NEW SECURITY PROGRAM HIT BY AFL-CIO SIU SPECIAL EQUIPMENT BENEFIT SPURS RECOVERY ALL HANDS TEAM UP TO AID A SEAFARER THE SEAFARERS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS THE UPPER LAKES DISPUTE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/1962 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXIV, No. 8 1962 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8a5ebd905fef780d891adf594c76a1df.PDF c31b6f7ca04d32d2e1ee8dfe15b2e7a9 PDF Text Text Vol. XXXi No. 10 SEAFARERS#I.OG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO �Page Two SEAFARERS 1 August, 1969 LOG After Strong Protest by SlU Move to Dilute 50-50 Cargo Rule Defeated In Senate WASHINGTON — A major victory was won by the SIU and the maritime industry last month when the Senate Banking and Currency Committee, in a closed session, voted to eliminate an amendment to the Export Con­ trol Act posing a threat to the 50-50 cargo preference require­ ment in United States trade with Eastern Europe. The defeated amendment, which was also opposed by the Nixon Administration, would have denied the President the right to stipulate the use of American-flag merchant ships in the carriage of cargoes of grains to the Soviet Union and other Communist nations. Strong objection to the pro­ posed change had been raised by SIU President Paul Hall in testi­ mony before the committee at hearings held prior to the vote. Hall told the groups that "the proposed language would run counter to the historic concept of providing preference for American-flag vessels in the car= riage of our country's trade." He also emphasized that it would "serve as an opening wedge in a new assault on the entire cargo preference pro­ gram," work "to the detriment of our balance of payments," have "an adverse, and perhaps fatal, impact on our already dwindling merchant marine for­ tunes" and would "give new impetus to the Soviet drive for world maritime supremacy." The SIU president also ad­ vocated the strengthening of the 50-50 provisions. He said this would mean "more jobs for American seamen, more jobs for American shipyard workers, more jobs in scores of related trades and services." Similar positions were taken before the committee hearings on the Export Expansion and Regulation Act of 1969 by other maritime industry and adminis­ tration spokesmen, who also voiced their concern over the effect the amendment on East European trade could have in weakening the already deteri­ orating U.S. merchant marine, thereby helping the Soviet Union toward its goal of dominance in international commerce. Hall also noted that the lower­ ing of U.S.-flag carriage of such commodities would provide ad­ ditional encouragement to "ruhaway-flag shipping" as well as to the big U.S. oil companies who operate huge fleets of foreign- flag vessels. Cargo Preference History The SIU president briefly traced the history of the cargo preference system, pointing out that Public Resolution No. 17, enacted in 1934, provided that when the purchase and shipment of American goods is financed by federal lending agencies the cargo must be carried by Amer­ ican-flag ships. This has not been enforced vigorously, he declared, and foreign vessels—particularly those of recipient nations—have been allocated a large percentage of such shipments. The Cargo Preference Act, later incorporated into the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1936, he noted, provides that at least 50 percent of the gross tonnage of government-generated cargo— particularly foreign aid ship­ ments and agricultural surplus shipments—should be carried in privately-owned U.S.-flag com­ mercial vessels. This has been applied, he said, to make the 50-percent participation a maxi­ mum, instead of a minimum, leading to further erosion of the laws which were enacted to fur­ ther development of the Amer­ ican merchant fleet. In Sfofe Dept. Meeting: SlUNA Warns Against 'BlackmaiT As Govts. Debate Tunaboat Seizures WASHINGTON — The SIUNA has cautioned the State Department not to submit to "blackmail" in negotiations with Latin American countries over the illegal seizures of American tuna vessels. Vice Presidents Frank Drozak and Steve Edney reported to the SIUNA's 14th Biennial Convention here that the Un­ ion's position was spelled out last month at a State Depart­ ment meeting with Donald L. McKeman, Special Assistant for Fisheries and Wildlife to the Secretary of State. McKeman is head of a U.S. delegation that is currently meeting in Buenos Aires, Ar­ gentina, with representatives of Ecuador, Peru and Chile— countries which, over the last eight years alone, have seized more than 80 U.S. fishing ves­ sels and levied fines of more than $900,000 for alleged vio­ lation of the fishing zones off the South American coast. These countries claim a 200mile fishing zone, in sharp con­ trast to the accepted practice of limiting a nation's exclusive fishing rights to 12 miles off its coast. In some of the sei­ zures, Latin American gun­ boats have fired on the un­ armed American tunaboats. Delegates from the SIU's Cannery Workers & Fisher­ men's Union also told the con­ vention that a total of 128 West Coast tuna vessels have been il­ legally seized by Latin nations at sea since 1951. "The seizure of American vessels," they said, "has be­ come a most profitable business for these countries. Fines, fish­ ing license fees and other il­ legally imposed tariffs amount­ ing to $1.6 million have been paid by American fishermen and the U.S. government to Latin countries to secure the re­ lease of our fishermen and their vessels." A former U.S. tugboat, on loan to the Peruvian govern­ ment by the United States, shot and wounded a U.S. captain and first mate, the delegates reported. Peruvian Air Force planes, many of them jets given to Peru under the foreign aid program, are used to locate American boats in internation­ al waters they said. Following the State Depart­ ment meeting, the SIU officials issued the following statement: "We take the position that the conference at Buenos Aires should limit itself to resolving the issue of the illegal seizures of American fishing vessels— seizures which have jeopardized the lives and the livelihoods of the American fishermen whom we represent. "We are opposed to the in­ clusion in the Buenos Aires conference of any discussion on Latin American requests to re­ duce American tariffs on the tuna fish shipments by the Latin American countries or any changes on bonita as it is pres­ ently packed and marked to­ day. "The reason for the confer­ ence is simple: It has been called in order to resolve a seri­ ous threat to peace and stabili­ ty to this hemisphere caused by these repeated illegal sei­ zures. For the government to enter into any negotiations with these countries on the subject of tariffs or imports would be to submit to blackmail. "The American delegation to Buenos Aires should be con­ cerned solely with resolving the problems caused by the denial to American fishermen of their rights on the high seas." In addition to being vice presidents of th^ SIUNA, Drozak is the Union's West, Coast representative; Edney is presi­ dent of the United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pa­ cific, Los Angeles District, an SIUNA affiliate, and is chair­ man of the SIUNA's Fish and Cannery Conference, composed of all of the Seafarers' fishing and canning affiliates on all coasts. Within the spirit of these laws. President Kennedy, in 1963, an­ nounced approval of grain sales to the Soviet Union and Iron Curtain countries and said that these surpluses would be "car­ ried in available American ships, Mass. Legislature Hits 'Buy Abroad' Posture by DOT BOSTON—Firm disagree­ ment with a recent statement by the Department of Transporta­ tion, which advocated the pur­ chase of ships built in foreign countries to break ice for the Alaskan oil fields, was ex­ pressed here in a resolution in­ troduced in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and formally adopted by the state legislature. Specifically pointed out in the resolution was the fact that the DOT has the responsibility of enhancing shipbuilding in the United States, as well as its trade and labor forces, and that the purchase of foreign ships would "create a definite hard­ ship on U.S. shipbuilding, man­ ufacturing and jobs." The Bay State's resolution called upon the Department of Transportation to purchase only ships built in the United States for such traffic. Copies of the resolution were sent to Presi­ dent Nixon, Secretary of Trans­ portation John A. Volpe, Vice President Agnew—as president of the Senate — and House Speaker John W. McCormack. Additional copies went to the Massachusetts congressional delegation. supplemented by ships of other countries as required." "But gradually this position was watered down," Hall point­ ed out. "This all-out participa­ tion by American vessels be­ came 50-percent participation. Then it became 50-percent par­ ticipation only in selected items —particularly wheat and wheat flour." "Our cargo preference laws are interrelated," Hall went on to explain. "Destroy any aspect of cargo preference, and you will weaken the entire structure of safeguards for American-flag shipping. If you forbid the Presi­ dent to issue even the limited directives which now exist with respect to the participation of American shipping in the car­ riage of goods to the Communist nations, then you will have es­ tablished a precedent—and you will have made it easier for the opponents of cargo preference to knock down this program every place else where it exists." Appearing for the Nbcon Ad­ ministration, which stood solid­ ly behind the SIU on this ques­ tion, were Philip H. Trezise, As­ sistant Secretary-Designate for Enonomic Affairs of the State Department,- and Kenneth N. Davis, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Domestic and International Business. Ranged on the other side of the question—and defeated by the Senate Committee's action— were the major grain growers, interested in unloading surplus wheat, and a group of legisla­ tors who are seeking a more flexible trade policy, allegedly as a move to ease East-West tensions. 1 I •i Protecting Fishing Industry I r SIUNA Representative Joe Algina (left) and former SIUNA Vice Pres­ ident James Ackert were the key witnesses at a recent Treasury De­ partment hearing on the crisis facing SIUNA -fishermen because of increasing imports of cheap fishery products from countries such as Canada. SIUNA is urging that a quota be placed on such imports. > c �August, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Excerpts from Speeches To SlUNA Convention WASHINGTON—The largest number of speakers ever recalled addressed the Fourteenth Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America during its five days of sessions held here July 28 through August 1. More than 75 Congressmen and Senators plus key leaders from labor, management and the federal government, re­ peatedly stressed their support for a revitalized U.S.-flag merchant ^ marine and new hope that such a revitalization will soon get underway. Brief excerpts from some of these speeches follow: * * * Representative John W. McCormack (D-Mass.)—^The Speaker of the House called for an independent Maritime Administration and the revitalization of American shipping through a "real merchant marine program." He particularly pointed to the inadequate number of ships in the nation's maritime fleet. • * * Representative Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.)—^The chair­ man of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee promised that when the Administration presents "its mari­ time plans sometime" in the late summer or early fall," the committee "will act on it immediately, just as we have in the past on all other crucial maritime matters." • * * George Meany, President, AFL-CIO—Talking about the current inflation period in the United States, he said the cause is not high wages but profits that are far too high. He also spoke about the housing crisis stating that "high interest rates and high mortgage rates" are the source of the problem and not high salaries. * * * Representative Gerald R. Ford (R-Mich.)—The House Minority Leader, hinting at what the Administration's mari­ time program will be like, said, "I can assure you of this— the Maritime Administration has no intention of proposing that American merchant ships be built in foreign yards." He added that the new program may include consideration of "building ships in series of 10 or 15, instead of building ships one at a time." » * * Representative Carl Albert (D-Okla.)—The House Ma­ jority Leader, comparing U.S. shipping with the space pro­ gram, said America "needs to be in the maritime forefront more than it needs to be in the forefront of the space race— and I believe we can be both." To insure the United States' "security and prosperity a strong merchant marine is abso­ lutely indispensable." * * * Representative William S. Mailliard (R-Calif.)—Predict­ ing that the Maritime Administration's new program will be a vigorous one, he stated "we now have in the federal agencies and in the White House men who really understand the maritime problem ... 1969 will be a real year of decision." Mailliard also noted that the merchant marine is the "most over-studied and the most under-appreciated industry in the country." m * * Representative Howard W. Pollock (R-Alaska)—Mari­ time is "a sick industry and it needs help." He told the con­ vention delegates not to "assume that all your friends are on the Democratic side of the aisle." The Republican Party is "dedicated to the proposition that we must revitalize the American merchant marine for the sake of national security and national prosperity." 1|C )|l « Representative Thomas M. Felly (R-Wash.)—^Foreseeing America as "once again the foremost nation on the seas," he based his sentiments on President Nixon's statements pledg­ ing a revival of the merchant marine and was critical of "those in high office who have tried to scuttle the merchant marine." * * * Representative Jacob H. Gilbert (D-N.Y.)—Suggested that a tax on runaway flag ships be included in the tax reform bill now before Congress and expressed continued support for an independent maritime agency. * * * Representative Joseph P. Addabbo (D-N.Y.)—Agreed wholeheartedly with the SIU Jin demanding U.S. legislation to protect American fishing boats from seizure and attack by Latin American countries. (Continued on page 7) AFL-CIO President George Meany addresses 14th Biennial Convention of SlUNA as lead-off speaker on opening day. With Meany on dais is SlUNA President Paul Hall (center) and Vice President John Yarmola. 14th Biennial SlUNA Convention Takes Attion on Pressing Issues WASHINGTON—An air of guarded optimism was gen­ erated among delegates to the Fourteenth Biennial Conven­ tion of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America here as they listened to guest speakers from labor, manage­ ment, government and industry predict new national policies and legislation which will at last revitalize the U.S. mer­ chant marine and enable the United States to regain its once dominant role as a leading mari­ time power. More than 300 delegates representing the 38 affiliated unions within the SlUNA—at­ tended the busy sessions held from July 28 through August 1. The Convention focused at­ tention upon the major prob­ lems of the maritime industry and allied fields through speci­ fic resolutions and committee reports by affiliates. Delegates representing the more than 85,000 members of the SlUNA also took action on the broad spectrum of persistent problems faced by the entire American labor movement and the nation as a whole. SlUNA President Paul Hall presided as chairman and Vice President Morris Weisberger served as convention secretary. Many key members of Con­ gress, along with ranking of­ ficials of the Nixon administra­ tion, addressed assembled dele­ gates representing workers on deep-sea vessels, inland water­ ways, tug boats, the commercial fishing fleet and transport workers on all coasts, and in Canada, Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Rocco Siciliano, Undersecre­ tary of Commerce, and a prom­ inent spokesman for the Nixon Administration on maritime af­ fairs, promised that within 60 days President Nixon will sub­ mit to Congress "comprehen­ sive, long - range, long - term" legislation to revive the badly deteriorated American mari­ time industry. The Undersecretary said that while American-flag shipping, once world dominant, has de­ clined to the point where only seven percent of U.S. commerce is now carried in Americanowned and American-registered and manned vessels, the Nixon Administration's new program is aimed at restoring our mer­ chant fleet during the 1970s to a level that will enable it to carry at least 30 percent of all U.S. imports and exports. He declared that while the new maritime legislation is still being hammered out and argued over within various federal departments and execu­ tive agencies, the Nixon pro­ gram will not suffer the fate of other plans considered and abandoned by previous admin­ istrations. Siciliano emphasized that "we are preparing a maritime program that will be much more than hope," and "in the Depart­ ment of Commerce, we think that the merchant marine has to go up; it has almost nowhere else to go." In his lead-off convention ad­ dress, AFL-CIO President George Meany decried the pre(Continued on page 5) Summary of Resolutions Adopted by Delegates WASHINGTON—Delegates to the 14th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America adopted many resolutions which dealt not only with maritime and the fishing industry but also with the general fields of social legislation and labor issues. reserved for American vessels. Among the issues acted upon Called for opposition to any at­ by the delegates were the fol­ tempt to change sabotage laws lowing: which protect American ship­ Comprehensive Maritime ping in the domestic trades. Program — Expressed concern Political Action—Stressed the over the continued decline of essentiality of political action to the American merchant marine, the trade union movement and to the detriment of the national called for voluntary contribu­ defense posture, the balance of tions to labor's political action payments and the domestic funds coupled with registration economy. Called for a compre­ and voting as a means to protect hensive maritime program that American workers and their would be fair and equitable and families. that would lead to the develop­ Shipbuilding — Called atten­ ment of a balanced fleet. tion to the need for a full-scale Alaska Oil—^Viewed the dis­ program of ship construction in covery of oil on the North Slope American yards as a prere­ of Alaska as one of the impor­ quisite for regaining America's tant developments of our na­ competitive position on the high tional resources, and saw in it seas, and urged the federal gov­ a new opportunity for Ameri­ ernment to undertake a longcan-flag shipping since the term program to achieve this movement of the oil to conti­ goal. (Continued on page 7) nental United States would be �Page Four SEAFARERS LOG August, 1969 Total Reaches 343 as: Nine Additional Seafarers licensed At SlU Engineers Upgrading School Nine more engine department farer moving up to a fine career Seafarers have earned their engi­ in the U.S. merchant marine. neers' licenses after completing He was bom in Nashua, New training at the SIU-MEBA Dis­ Hampshire and first shipped out trict 2 sponsored School of Ma­ with the SIU in 1963 as a wiper rine Engineering. aboard the Overseas Rose (Mar­ This latest group of newlyitime Overseas Co.). He entered licensed marine engineers raises the Union-sponsored School of to 343 the total number of men Duke! Marine Engineering in Febm- Proudly showing his temporary 3rd assistant engineers license who have passed Coast Guard ary and eamed his Third Assis­ is Richard McCarty,. 23. At left is his brother, Kip, 18, who licensing examinations after Guard and a skilled machinist, completing the comprehensive is a new Temporary Third As­ tant Engirieer's License in July. will soon enroll in the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. course of study given by the sistant Engineer. school. Walter Seales, 43, has been On 'Point of Order' sailing for more than 12 years and joined the SIU in the Port of Seattle. He was bom in Miss­ issippi but now lives in Pensacola, Florida, with his wife Betty. He sailed as an FOWT before being accepted to the engineering school in March. amount finally agreed upon for WASHINGTON—A point of funds. Brother Seales passed the Coast construction subsidy funds at order raised by Representative The $200 million, added to Gonzalez Daniels Guard licensing exam last month H. R. Gross (R-Iowa) resulted $100 million in previously un­ that time was $100 million, and is now sailing as a Tempo­ last month in the entire amount used carryover funds, would down from the $237,400,000 Cayetano Gonzalez, 50, a na­ rary Third Assistant Engineer. of $200 million authorized by have permitted MARAD to originally provided for in the tive of Texas, joined the SIU in Paul Dukel Jr., 30, is a native the House for ship construction contract for the construction of measure as it left the House the Port of Houston in 1966. He of Philadelphia who joined the shipped out as an FOWT before SIU in that port in 1967. He subsidy funds being stricken some 30-33 new ships instead committee. enrolling in the School of Ma­ sailed as an FOWT before en­ from the bill carrying appropri­ of the 8-11 the administration rine Engineering in January. rolling in the SIU-MEBA Dis­ ations for the State, Commerce had originally called for. As a result of the House pas­ After completing the course of trict 2 School of Engineering and Justice Departments for fis­ cal year 1970. sage of the appropriations meas­ study at the school and passing in March. After participating in The House then went on to ure without the ship construc­ his Coast Guard licensing exam, the comprehensive training he received his Temporary Third course offered to members of the pass the $2.5 billion bill by a tion funds, appropriations for Assistant Engineer's License in engine department by the school, vote of 366-31—minus the vital this purpose now will have to be maritime funds for ship con­ restored in the Senate, with final June. WASHINGTON—Extension he passed the Coast Guard engi­ struction. approval to be ironed out in a of the existing 55-percent ceil­ Jacquith Daniels, 23, entered neers exam and won his Third This action was made neces­ joint Senate-House conference. ing on federal ship construction , the school in March. Bom in Assistant Engineer's License in sary because of the procedure— The administration has al­ subsidies has been signed into Nags Head, North Carolina, he July. first initiated in 1967—whereby ready appeared before the Sen­ is a skilled carpenter and a vet­ law by President Nixon. The funds for Maritime Adminis­ ate Appropriations Committee eran of the U.S. Army. Brother measure—now designated Pub- • tration programs allotted to the to request such funds—but only Daniels joined the SIU in the lie Law 91-40—also extends to . Department of Commerce must in the amount of $15.9 million, Port of Norfolk in 1964, and June 30, 1970, the 60-percent first be authorized by Congress the figure originally in the budg­ shipped out as a wiper. He re­ government subsidy allowed on • before the actual money bill et. This was the same amount ceived his Temporary Third reconstruction or reconditioning carrying the appropriations can as that alloacted in the Johnson Assistant Engineer's License of passenger vessels. legally be enacted. administration's budget for last month. Daniels lives in Representative William S. ' 1970, and, with carryover funds, Mailliard (R-Calif.), ranking ; Authorizations for maritime Apalachicola, Florida. programs had already been ap­ would have provided about minority member of the House Daniel Casavan, 31, was bom proved by the House, but not $120 million for 1970 ship con­ Merchant Marine and Fisheries in Crookston, Minn., and is a by the Senate, which was in­ struction. veteran of the U.S. Navy. He Committee, introduced the or­ Amos Jaramillo, 43, was bom volved in extensive debate on It is customary for an incom­ iginal bill, H.R. 265, as a twojoined the SIU in the Port of San Francisco and shipped out in Colorado, but now lives in the ABM system at the time the ing administration to endorse year extension. However, the as an FOWT before ^ing ac­ Seattle with his wife, Vir^nia, appropriations Ml came up in the previous budget prior to de­ full Committee voted to go cepted to the SIU-MEBA Dis­ and their children. He sailed the House. veloping its own programs. A along with a White House rec­ trict 2 School of Marine En­ as an electrician before entering Gross objected only to that Nixon maritime program is ommendation that the period be gineering in February, 1969. the School of Marine Engineer­ section of the bill which dealt promised later this year. kept to one year pending the After successfully completing ing in January. Brother Jaramil­ with ship construction subsi­ Final action in ship construc­ Administration's promised new the training course at the lo earned his Third Assistant dies. As a result only this sec­ tion subsidies is not expected maritime program which is ex­ school, he passed the licensing Engineer's License last month tion was stricken, and the meas­ before Congress returns from its pected to touch on subsidies as exam and received his Third after training at the school and ure was passed with other funds Labor Day recess. The Senate well as other matters vital to the Assistant Engineer's License passing his Coast Guard exami­ intact—including, $194.4 mil­ Appropriations Committee has U.S. merchant fleet. last month. lion for operating subsidies, $11 so far held hearings only on ap­ Ship construction subsidies nation. million for research and devel­ propriations for the Commerce were originally provided for in Nicholas Papager)rgiou, 41, opment and some $30 million Department. Monies for the the Merchant Marine Act of was bom in Cario, Egypt. Broth­ for salaries and expenses, mari­ State and Justice Departments 1936 as a means of enabling er Papageorgiou joined the SIU time training and the support are included in the same bill. domestic shipbuilders to com- ' in the Port of New York and for the state maritime schools. This is the second consecu­ pete with foreign yards, where graduated from the Harry Lun- Also included is $3,715,000 for tive year in which the money costs are much lower. The cost deberg School of Seamanship in the Federal Maritime Commis­ bill carrying maritime appropri­ gap continued to widen, how­ 1961. He sailed as an FOWT sion. ations was passed before Con­ ever, and in 1960 the ship con­ before being accepted by the The House-passed authoriza­ gress had completed action on struction subsidy ceiling was Casavan Cartledge School of Marine Engineering tion bill allocated $145 million authorizations. In 1968 a sim­ raised from 50 to 55 percent in an amendment to section 502 in December, 1968. Now sail­ James Cartledge, 30, joined ing as a Temporary Third for ship construction subsidies. ilar situation resulted in the of the 1036 Act. This was upped to $200 million maritime sections being stricken the SIU in the Port of New York Since I960,, succeeding ses­ Assistant Engineer, Brother in the House Appropriations from the appropriations meas­ in 1967. A native of Augusta, sions of Congress have extend- • Georgia, he sailed as an oiler Papageorgiou lives in Yonkers, Committee by Congressman ure altogether. The situation ed the increased ceiling as an ^ John J. Rooney (D-N.Y.), was then rectified by the subse­ interim measure—generally for before entering the engineering New York. Richard Mc Carty, 23, is a chairman of the subcommittee quent passage of a separate a one-year period—as the ex- ' school in March. Brother Cart­ ledge a veteran of the U.S. Coast prime example of a young Sea­ which handled the maritime maritime appropriation bill. The piration date drew near. Ship Construction Funds Stricken From House Appropriations Measure President Signs 1- Year Extension Of Ship Subsidies �August, 1969 SEAFARERS Page Five LOG t4th Biennial SlU Convention Closes on Optimistic Note (Continued from page 3) sent state of the American mer. ' chant marine and called for positive action aimed at revital­ izing the maritime industry. Meany also told the dele­ gates that the current inflation­ ary wave is not being caused by high wages but rather by enor­ mous and exorbitant profits. Similarly, he said, the present housing crisis has not been provoked by high wage scales enjoyed by construction union­ ists but by "high interest rates and high mortgage rates." The AFL-CIO president warned that Conservatives are using the "law and order" slo­ gan as a smokescreen to defeat . liberal candidates and capture control of Congress next year. He emphasized that so far as labor is concerned, the 1970 congressional election is "when the chips are really down." Many of the 33 Senate seats to be filled are held by labor-sup­ ported senators with good records who will face "tremen­ dous opposition" in the election and need all the help that labor can give them. A unique legis- U. S.-Flag Ships . Seek Carriage of More AID Cargo • '. . • . WASHINGTON—A recent claim advanced by the Agency for International Development that U.S. ship owners "chose" to haul only 40 percent of for­ eign aid shipments because of heavy Vietnam commitments was punctured by a spokesman for unsubsidized U.S.-flag shipping lines. Speaking before the House Select Committee on Small Business, Alfred Maskin, direc­ tor of research and legislation for the American Maritime Association which represents companies operating some 250 U.S.-flagships without benefit of federal subsidies, pointed out that, to the contrary, "some ships were squeezed out by administrative fiat." Maskin asked that Congress require AID to channel much more of its shipments to American-flag vessels. Although the cargo prefer­ ence law requires that "at least" 50 percent of such governmentgenerated cargoes must move in U.S.-flag bottoms, he asserted, these ships did, in fact, haul only 2.7 million tons out of a total of 6.6 million tons of such shipments. Maskin told the committee during hearings on AID's small business procurement policies that every percentage point of cargo and the use of "every American ship" was vital. The 50 percent rule should be a "floor", not a ceilingi he stated, adding that AID is "at liberty" to ship 100 percent of its car­ goes in U.S.-flag ships. lative solution to the problem of America's decaying merchant fleet was proposed by Senator Russell Long (D-La.), chair­ man of the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee. Long told the SIUNA dele­ gates that he is preparing a bill which would levy a one-percent tax on all imports—producing $330,000,000 in revenues an­ nually. This money, the influen­ tial Louisiana Senator said, would then be placed in a revolving fund to which would be added any shipbuilding or operating subsidies later ap­ proved by Congress. "About 90 percent of the $330,000,000 import tax — maybe more — would fall on foreign ships entering Ameri­ can ports," Long said, adding that the one percent rate could be increased by Congress if more is necessary to stem the decline of the American mer­ chant marine. House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford (R-Mich.) gave the convention a strong indica­ tion of what the Nixon Adminis­ tration's new maritime program will be like when it is sent to Congress. At the outset of his remarks. Representative Ford made a flat statement on one of the most controversial questions facing the U.S. maritime labor and management for a long time: "I can assure of this—the Mari­ time Administration has no in­ tention of proposing that Ameri­ can merchant ships be built in foreign yards." "I think it also would be a giant step forward," he con­ tinued, "if the government considered building ships in series of 10 for 15, instead of building ships one at a time. You may see this in the new maritime program." The virtue of this. Ford added, would be that "once U.S. shipyards know they will have an assured volume of future business, they will act to mod­ ernize their yards and thus re­ duce future costs." On the issue of subsidized versus unsubsidized lines, the Republican leader said: "I believe the benefits of the Merchant Marine Act in terms of subsidy and certain tax advantages should be made available to the non-subsidized lines, the bulk carriers and pos­ sibly even the tanker com­ panies. This also may be a rec­ ommendation of the new mari­ time program. At the present time, the basic beneficiaries of the federal maritime program are the subsidized carriers. They get an operating subsidy and a shipbuilding subsidy. Everyone else is on the outside looking in." . Ford also struck a respon­ sive chord among the delegates when he told them, "It is con­ ceivable today that we can put some of our ships on a parity with foreign vessels if the gov­ ernment would simply build the ships and then turn them, over to the lines to operate on their own. This again, is a concept which may wind up in the new maritime program." Key officials of SlU-contracted companies also ad­ dressed the delegates. Joseph Kahn, chairman of the board of Seatrain Lines, pre­ dicted that in view of a commit­ ment from the President to seek a vital and viable merchant marine, "a rebirth of the Ameri­ can merchant," is at hand. "I will go further," he said, "and say that at the next SIU convention you undoubtedly will be discussing some of the tangible results of that rebirth." Kahn based his prediction in part upon what he labelled as "new economic opportunities now available to American shipping that have not been open to it in many years ... the discovery of oil in Alaska, and the worldwide container revolu­ tion." He pointed out that this oil must be brought to market by American seamen in American ships and this will be a boon to the maritime industry, which of­ fers the only truly economical way to move this product. The Seatrain official ear­ marked the new technology of containerization as the second prime factor working toward a rebirth of the merchant fleet. He added that American shipping companies, through the use of a system for contain­ erizing cargo, have developed a method that will eventually de­ prive foreign-flag operators of the "crushing advantage" they have had over American break bulk shipping. Ran Hettena, senior vice president of Maritime Overseas Corporation, urged that a capi­ tal reserve fund be instituted in order to encourage investment in new tonnage by the unsub­ sidized sector of the U.S. mer­ chant marine. "My assessment of the future of the U.S. merchant marine," Hettena stated, "is not as pes­ simistic as those you may usual­ ly hear. In fact, even within the limits of national shipping policy, I believe that the U.S. shipping industry holds great promise." Hettena added, however, that "We must of course continue every effort to bring about the more fundamental and more en­ during long-term improvements in the American merchant ma­ rine; but at the same time we must not lose sight of the very significant benefits we can achieve over the short-term." Representative Edward Garmatz (D-Md.), chairman of the' House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Contmittee as­ sured delegates to the conven­ tion that iris committee will take swift action on the Administra­ tion's forthcoming maritime program as soon as it is received from the White House. The Maryland Congressman also promised that the new maritime legislation "will be considered wholly on its own merits and without partisanship or political bias." In his report to the conven­ tion, SIUNA President Paul Hall described the International as being "in a sound and healthy condition" and noted that affiliates "have continued to maintain a close relationship with headquarters" in pursuit of greater strength and effective­ ness for all through "mutual co­ operation." Noting the leading part the SIUNA has taken in all activi­ ties of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, Hall said, "our affiliates in the port cities have been instrumental in mak­ ing the MTD Port Councils among the most effective voices in their communities." In reviewing the progress made by the International since the last convention, the SIUNA president continued, "our or­ ganization has remained active both inside and outside our own structure. We have endeavored to be of assistance to our af­ filiates wherever possible, v,hiie at the same time not losing sight of the fact that uui own fortunes are closely tied in with those of the rest of the labor movement. As a result, we are T" • .^r known in the labor m. uit today than ever before." SIUNA Officers Elected To New Two-Year Terms President Paul Hdll and Secretary-Treasurer A1 Kerr were unanimously re-elected at the final session of the recentlyconcluded biennial convention of the SIUNA. Vice Presidents elected to two-year terms, their base ^ affiliates, and the city in which they are located are: Ed Allensworth, Transportation & Allied Workers of Cali­ fornia, San Diego. Everett Clark, Democratic Union Organizing Committee Local 777, Chicago. Frank Drozak, SIU-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters District, San Francisco. Steve Edney, United Cannery & Industrial Workers of the Pacific, Los Angeles. Fred Famen, SIU-Great Lakes District, Detroit. Gilbert Gauthier, Canadian Marine Officers Union, Mon­ treal. Milfred M. Gomez, Jr., Sugar Workers Union of Crocket California, Crocket, California. Steve Hoinsky, Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of San Pedro, San Pedro, Calif. Harry Jorgensen, Marine Firemen's Union, San Fran­ cisco. Burt E. Lanpher, Staff Officers Association of America, New York City. Joseph Leal, Military Sea Transport Union, San Francisco. Carl C. Marino, Cannery Workers and Fishermen's Union of San Diego; San Diego. Leonard J. McLaughlin, Seafarers International Union of Canada, Montreal. Earl Shepard, SlU-Inland Boatmen's Union, Brooklyn, N.Y. Austin P. Skinner, New Bedford Fishermen's Union, New| Bedford, Mass. Keith Terpe, Seafarers International Union of Puerto Rico, San Juan, P.R. Ed Turner, Marine Cooks & Stewards Union, San Fran­ cisco. Raoul A. VlcUlone, Inland Boatmen's, Union of the Pa­ cific, Seattle. Morris Welshei^er, Sailors Union of the Pacific, San Francisco. Llndsey Williams, SlU-United Industrial Workers of North America, New Orleans, La. J. S. Winter, International Union of Petroleum Workers, Bakersfield, Calif. John Yarmola, United Industrial Workers of North Amer­ ica-Midwest, Chicago. Appointed to a term on the Executive Board was Merle Adlum, in charge of Inland Boatmen's Organization and Affairs. �Page Six SEAFARERS Living Costs Show Sharp June Rise; Purchasing Power of Wages Lower WASHINGTON—The cos of living shot up sharply in June and workers' pay checks con­ tinued to buy less than they did last year, the Labor Department reported. A six-tenths of one percent jump in living costs sent the Consumer Price Index to 127.6. That means it cost $12.76 to buy goods and services that cost $10 in the 1957-59 base period. Arnold Chase, assistant com­ missioner of the Bureau of La­ bor Statistics, said that the index increased 3.2 percent in the first half of 1969, compared with a 2.3 percent rise in the first six months of 1968. The index is up 5.5 percent from last June. Gross average weekly earn­ ings of production and nonsupervisory workers rose by $1.58 in June to a new high of $115.06, attributable primarily to a four-tenths of an hour in­ crease in the workweek and a 1-cent gain in hourly earnings. For the worker with three de­ pendents, weekly take-home pay rose by $1.21 to $100.34. For the worker with no depend­ ents the increase was $1.13 to RepuUit of China Sets 4-Year IVan To Rebuild fleet TAIPEI, Taiwan—^The Re­ public of China is the latest na­ tion to recognize the growing impoitance of its merchant fleet —and to do something about it. A vast rebuilding and mod­ ernization program—to cost the equivalent of $62.5 million over the next four years—has been announced here by the island government's minister of com­ munications, Y. S. Sun. New construction will be giv­ en priority. In each of the four years, over 100,000 tons of new shipping will be built in Formosan yards, for a total of 410,000 tons. Another 420,000 tons will be contracted to for­ eign shipbuilders over the pe­ riod. To gear up for the program, the government is recommend­ ing to its domestic shipyards that they order new shipbuild­ ing machinery and technical equipment. At the same time, the Taiwan government is expediting plans for the construction of steel pro­ ducing plants and will also pro­ mote light and heavy industries which will supply components needed for the shipbuilding pro­ gram. In order to keep costs of do­ mestic shipbuilding production down, stress will be placed on avoiding unnecessary imports. This will require additional Tai­ wan steel and other domestic manufacturing plants. $91.29. Both figures were new highs. When expressed in 1957-59 dollars, to take account of price changes, the take-home pay of the worker with three depend­ ents in June was $78.64 and $71.54 with no dependents. Both of these figures averaged about 46 cents higher than in May. However, these real spend­ able earnings were down over the year by 39 cents for the worker with three dependents and 16 cents for the worker with one dependent. The figure for three dependents was down 1.2 percent from its September high. The sharp rise in the cost of living in June stemmed largely from big increases in prices for meat, poultry and fish, BLS said. The increase for meats was the largest since June 1965. Charges for all types of con­ sumer services were higher in June and accounted for about one-fourth of the index rise. Costs of mortgage interest and home maintenance and repair services continued to climb. Higher physicians' fees con­ tributed mainly to a five-tenths of 1 percent increase in medical care costs, and boosts in public transportation fares pushed the cost of transportation services up. Prices of commodities other than food rose by four-tenths of 1 percent during the month. Consumers paid more for cloth­ ing, gasoline, cigarettes and used cars. In looking over the index, BLS reported commodities were up 4.7 percent over the year and services were up seven percent. Food prices were up 3.2 per­ cent seasonally adjusted over the first six months of this year. That compared with 1.8 percent increases in food nrices in both the first and second halves of 1968. The cost of housing rose 3.3 percent in the first six months of 1969 compared with a 2.2 per­ cent increase in the first half of last year and a three-percent in­ crease in the last half of 1968. Chase translated the price trend into some readily under­ standable market-basket prices: 20 Cents a Pound More Round steak in June cost $1.33 a pound, 20 cents higher than a year ago; celery at over 20 cents a pound was up more than three cents; tomatoes cost 48 cents a pound, up more than 10 cents; a six-ounce can of orange juice, at 24 cents plus, was up three cents. Chase shrugged off questions about the effectiveness of Presi­ dent Nixon's anti-inflation pro­ gram, but he saw "some hope in the slowing down in the rise in apparel prices and possibly medical care services." Approximately 77,000 work­ ers will receive cost-of-living pay boosts based on the June CPI. For 40,000 employees, mostly in aerospace, the in­ crease will be 8 cents an hour; 22,000 workers, mainly in pub­ lic transit, will receive four to six-cent-an-hour hikes; and 6,000 California metal workers will get a seven-cent-an-hour in­ crease. About 6,300 workers in varied industries will receive raises ranging from one to five cents per hour. Wage-Price Coatrei Firmiy Rejected ByPresidentia 'ForeseeabieFuture' WASHINGTON — The Nix­ on Administration has firmly re­ jected wage and price controls as a way of dealing with infla­ tion, clearing up confusion over its position created by state­ ments of some of its spokesmen. The question of controls was revived after Treasury Secretary David M. Kennedy told a news conference that he would "close no doors on any kind of possijilities." At a White House news brief­ ing, Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler was asked if this meant the Administration might con­ sider wage and price controls as an anti-inflationary move. Ziegler returned with an an­ swer at his afternoon briefing. He said that after talking to the President, Kennedy, Chairman Paul W. McCracken of the Council of Economic Advisers, and Dr. Arthur F. Bums, coun­ sellor to the President, he was authorized to say; August, 1969 LOG "The President is not for wage and price controls. He has consistently taken that position. This Administration is consist­ ently pursuing a course of action to cool the economy. "The strategy does not in­ clude wage and price controls. The Administration has ruled out wage and price controls as a way of dealing with inflation under conditions that are now foreseeable. • "Looking into the future with the knowledge and experience that this Administration has and projecting various alternatives that could be used in the foresee­ able future, wage and price con­ trols would not be considered." The White House, in off-therecord comments to newsmen, had indicated Nixon's displeas­ ure with previous references by Kennedy to controls. This time the squelch was firmly on the record. Shipping Out in Yokohama Seafarer Robert S. Cossiboin checks in with Miss Keiko Nakategawa at the SiU hall in Yokohama as he makes ready to ship out as FWT. Labor Economist Shows: Tax Load Burden to Poor While Wealthy Ride Easy ATLANTA—The truth about taxes today is not just that they are too high, but that they "are too high for some and too low for others," AFL-CIO Economist Arnold Cantor declared here. "In other words," he asserted, "our basic tax structures are unjust and therefore the costs of government are not being shared fairly." Cantor analyzed local, state and federal tax systems in an address before a seminar jointly sponsored by the Atlanta and Georgia AFL-CIOs. , Such an analysis shows. Cantor said, that taxes are "much too harsh" on the poor who have no taxpaying ability and "much too easy" on those who have considerable wealth and ability-to-pay. And, he added, the moderate- and middle-income groups "who can pay taxes and should pay taxes are paying more than their fair share" to make up for what corporations and the wealthy do not pay. The major flaw in the federal tax system. Cantor said, is that it "falls far short of its goals of taxing income and, in the main, those who have privileged types of income," He cited the examples of a married worker who receives $8,000 a year in wages, an individual who receives that gain from selling stock and a third person who garners $8,000 from interest on municipal bonds. The worker, he noted, would pay $1,000 on a full $8,000 of taxable income; the stock seller would take a capital gain and pay $354 on $4,000 in taxable income; the beneficiary of the bonds could report zero income and pay no taxes. Because of such inequities and others. Cantor told the seminar, the AFL-CIO has proposed reforms that would elim­ inate the poor from tax rolls, close major loopholes benefiting the rich and provide "a measure of tax relief for workers." At the state and local level. Cantor said, "the best thing that could happen would be complete elimination of property and sales taxes and substitution of progressive income taxes." Granting that it is "unrealistic" to believe this will happen, he said, states and localities should at least be moving toward increasing reliance upon income taxes and easing the impact of sales and property taxes on low, moderate and middle in­ comes. In terms of sales taxes "the most important thing to do is eliminate from the tax those items that take a high proportion of the income of lower-income groups—particularly food," Cantor stated. "Pennsylvania's 6 percent sales tax is really fairer than Georgia's 3 percent because food, most clothing, and prescrip­ tion drugs are not taxed in Pennsylvania," he said, i The property tax can be made more equitable. Cantor sug­ gested, by removing "inequities" in assessment practices and following the example of Minnesota and Wisconsin,, which give elderly home-owners and "renters with low incomes a special rebate. f- \ �August, 1969 SEAFARERS Excerpts from Speeches To SlUNA Convention (Continued from page 3) Vice Admii^ Lawson P. Rama^, Commander of MSTS— "The conflict in Vietnam is lessening in intensity. Hopefully, we are nearing a peace in Vietnam. This will allow us to lay up Reserve Fleet ships moving ammunition to Vietnam." "Hard work, imagination and co-operation" within the mari­ time industry is greatly needed if the merchant marine is to be helped. • » » Representative John J. Rooney (D-N.Y.)—Calling for a renewal in the maritime industry, Rooney said that 30 new ships should be built in 1970 instead of the 10 proposed by the Maritime Administration. * * * Representative Patsy Mink (D-Hawan)—There is a need for an independent Department of Maritime Affairs "com­ pletely free of intrusion by any other department or agency of the government." • * » Representative Hale Bo^s (D-La.)--"A real national policy on the merchant marine" is essential. "Russia's out­ building us every day and if it keeps on there's not going to be any [American] merchant marine." The state of the U.S.-flag fleet is "a disgrace." * a * Senator Joseph D. Tydings (D-Md.)—^Pledged his full support for a comprehensive maritime program and con­ tended that if Congress is to practice economy it should scrutinize the currently huge military expenditures—which take 65 cents out of every $1—with the same insistance on economy that is applied to "the few pennies" now devoted to domestic programs. » U ' (I V '' » » • Senator Joseph M. Montoya (D-New Mexico)—Statistics show "just how unfair our tax structure is," One tax in­ equity which injures the maritime industry and the national economy is the exemption granted American-owned ships registered in foreign countries. "Runaway vessels enjoy sev­ eral lucrative benefits at the expense of the American econ­ omy." Runaway ship owners "are wholly exempt from paying U.S. taxes and therefore they can use the extra money— normally needed to pay U.S. taxes—to build more ships to operate under this same foreign-flag tax shelter; and all this at the expense of the American taxpayers!" * * * Representative John M. Murphy (D-N.Y.)—"I sincerely believe that we are on the threshold of better things for the entire maritime industry . . . there is hardly anywhere to go but up" and the industry's plight "has now become known to a sufficient number of people so that resistance is changing to support." * * a Representative Ray Blanton (D-Tenn.)—Pledged full sup­ port for the enactment of a "healthy" maritime program and predicted an upward turn for the maritime industry, because of increasing public awareness for the need of a more vital merchant marine. • * * Lane Kh-kland, Secretary-Treasurer, AFL-CIO—Assured the delegates that they could count on the full support of the AFL-CIO in the fight for a greatly expanded U.S. ship­ ping and shipbuilding program. « * * Andrew E. Gibson, Federal Maritime Administrator—In­ stead of conducting more studies, the Nixon Administration plans to build ships fast. "Very positive action will soon be taken." * * * Ralph Casey, Executive Vice President, American Insti­ tute of Merchant Shipping—Noting some past differences, emphasized "we have agreed more than we've disagreed." He called it "unfortunate that we've wasted so much time" in regards to maritime legislation. * * » Emanuel Celler (D-N.Y.)—"You have my unqualified support for a new maritime program." « K * Michad R. McEvoy, President, Sea-Land Services, Inc.— Informed ddegates that "containerization is an American product and the future of the Nation's economy depends on it." Page Seven LOG Summary of Resolutions Arted Upon By Delegutes to SlUNA Convention (Continued from page 3) Runaway Operations—^Took account of the adverse impact of runaway-flag operations on Arherican employment, taxes and the economy and endorsed legislation introduced by Rep­ resentative James Howard (DN.J.) which would amend Inter­ nal Revenue Code by eliminat­ ing tax loopholes for runaway operations. Conference of Transportation Trades—Noted the creation of the Conference of Transporta­ tion Trades comprising AFLCIO unions involved in all phases of transportation as a means of co-ordinating activ­ ities and exchanging informa­ tion on mutual problems, and pledged SlUNA support of these efforts. War in Vietnam—^Paid trib­ ute to the continuing efforts of American servicemen to pre­ serve democracy in Southeast Asia, and expressed SIUNA's hope that the diplomatic efforts to effect a lasting peace, with­ out sacrifice of our national principles, will prove fruitful. Union Training Programs— Recalled the long involvement of SlUNA and its affiliated un­ ions in job training programs and urged their continuance and extension. The Role of Water Transpor­ tation—Reviewed the dimen­ sions of the transportation crisis facing the United States, both internationally and domestical­ ly, and pointed to the valuable contribution which water trans­ portation can make to the res­ olution of the problem. Called for a comprehensive program that would utilize deep sea. Great Lakes, intercoastal and inland water transportation to this end. Ohio Unemployment Insur­ ance Restrictions-—Condemned restrictions applicable to sea­ men in Ohio that limit eligibility to apply for unemployment compensation to only during 40 weeks following the fourth Sun­ day in March and urged con­ tinuation of the fight for legis­ lation to give seamen full and complete coverage. Opposing Foreign Flag Pas­ senger Ships Operating on the Great Lakes—Cited the SIU Great Lakes District's long-time representation of unlicensed seamen on the Chicago, Duluth and Georgian Bay Lines Great Lakes vessels, whose operations were discontinued at the close of the navigation season in 1967 due to Coast Guard restrictions, thus creating unemployment of the crew members. The com­ pany has been purchased by a foreign-flag company, operating at sub-standard levels, posing danger to passengers and avoid­ ing payment of taxes to the United States. The resolution cited the company's intention to extend operations to the Great Lakes in 1970, flying a foreign flag and employing foreign crews and urged action to halt foreign flag operations in the Great Lakes and promote a program to alert the American public to the facts, nature and dangers of such operations. Situs Picketing—Cited the discriminatory character of the restriction on the picketing rights of building trades work­ ers and called for the enactment of legislation to permit situs picketing. State and Chy Central Bodies —^Noted the usefulness and ef­ fectiveness of the AFL-CIO State and City Central bodies as instruments for co-ordinating trade union activity and urged all SlUNA local and district union affiliates to maintain af­ filiation with, and participate in their respective state and city bodies. Section 14(h), Taft-Hartley— Pointed up the fact that Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley law permits abrogation of national policy by any state by allowing it to enact so-called "right-towork laws," which hold down wages and discourage union or­ ganizing. The resolution pledged full and active support to AFLCIO efforts toward repeal of Section 14(b). Consume Protection—Cited the exploitation and harassment to which the American con­ sumer is exposed by unscrupu­ lous sales promotions, lending institutions and collection agen­ cies and the consequent need for federal protection and then urged federal legislation assum­ ing full consumer protection and congressional investigation of discriminatory price practices and advertising excesses. Industrial Safety—^Noted the strides made in on-the-job safe­ ty for American workers but recognized the fact that large numbers of workers still are exposed to unnecessary hazards in their employment, and sup­ ported AFL-CIO position for federal legislation aimed at achieving industrial safety. National Health Care—^De­ cried the fact that economic deprivation still keeps millions of Americans from adequate medical care, noting that the situation would be more acute were it not for organiiied labor's efforts in the establishment of health and welfare plans. De­ scribed health care as a right of every American and reaffirmed support for a comprehensive national health program to bring the best medical treatment to all citizens. Community Services — Stressed labor's citizenship re­ sponsibility in working with community network of volun­ tary health, edacation and wel­ fare services, commended the AFL-CIO Community Services program for involving trade unionists in these activities, and pledged continued SlUNA sup­ port for these essential pro­ grams. Hunger in ii^erica—^Pointed to the fact that 22 million Americans are still victims of poverty, hunger and malnutri­ tion, cited need for a compre­ hensive social welfare program as a basic requirement for al­ leviating these conditions. Called for an increase in the federal minimum wage, enlargement of the food stamp program, and a continued and concerted cam­ paign by all government agen­ cies to wipe out hunger and mal­ nutrition in America with all possible speed. Public Health Servke Hos­ pitals—Condemned the reversal by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare of its position on the providing of care and treatment of merchant sea­ men and other workers eligible for Public Health Service Hos­ pitals, and in particular the most recent closings of hospitals in Detroit, Mich., and Savannah, Ga. Commended members of Congress who have attempted to prevent these closings and called for full-scale hearings to demon­ strate the need for maintenance of these vital facilities. Compulsory Arbitration — Called free collective bargaining an indispensible element of de­ mocracy and warned against efforts of those who would im­ pose third-party compulsion for the give-and-take of free collec­ tive bargaining. Reaffirmed un­ alterable opposition to all forms of compulsory arbitration in labor relations. Tax Reform—Called atten­ tion to the inequities of present tax structure and recommended closing of loopholes which allow special interest groups to escape their fair share of taxes thus putting major burden on shoul­ ders of low and middle-income families. Urged Congress to adopt a meaningful program of tax reform. Social Security — Expressed concern over the plight of the aged, dependent on Social Secu­ rity in periods of rising costs, and declared that the Social Security System is not attuned to the realities of the times. Pledged to work for liberaliza­ tion of Social Security laws, in­ cluding increased benefits to lift the economic burden from the shoulders of retirees. Farm Labor — Resolved to give continued support to AFLCIO Farm Workers, called for ban against use of imported strikebreakers, and urged exten­ sion of National Labor Relations Act to agricultural workers. �SEAFARERS Page Eight Drug Firms Assessed $100 Million In Prire-Fixing Refund to Consumers Consumers who bought cer­ tain antibiotics between 1954 and 1966 will be able to share in a $100 million refund if they search their memories and take action. The money represents a set­ tlement reached in a damage suit against five drug manufacturers. The suit involved charges that the manufacturers illegally agreed to fix prices and over­ charge buyers over the 12-year period. Many states, cities and other groups joined in the legal action. Consumers in 43 states could benefit from refunds for over­ charges. Also, drug wholesalers and retail pharmacists are eli­ gible. Companies Involved The five companies, which have denied any liability while making the settlement, are American Cyanamid Company, Chas. Pfizer and Company, Bristol-Myers Company, Up­ john Company, and Squibb Bosses Withhold Taxes from Pay; Hang Onto Cash WASHINGTON — Employ­ ers during 1968 illegally with­ held $339,428,000 from the paychecks of their workers that they did not return to the U.S. Treasury. This was reported by Senator John Williams (R-Del.) in mak­ ing what he called his "15th an­ nual report on the inventory of delinquent taxpayer accounts." Williams said that the il­ legally kept withholding taxes in 1968 represent an increase of 32 percent over 1967. "These monies should be treated as trust funds and the government should not condone these continuous delinquencies, ofttlmes by the same com­ panies," Williams said. Beech-Nut, Inc. The drugs involved include Aureomycin, Terramycin, and Tetracycline, sold under the brand names: Achromycin, Mysteclin, Panalba, Panmycin; Polycycline, Steclin, Tetracyn and Tetrex. The drugs are used in treating respiratory infections such as tonsillitis, sinusitis and bronchi­ tis; certain urinary tract and skin infections; and viral infections, the most important of which are pneumonia. . How to File Instructions on how to file claims and where to send them have appeared in many local newspapers as part of a nation­ wide advertising campaign an­ nouncing the settlement. To collect a refund, a con­ sumer must check his records and memory to determine ap­ proximately how much he paid for the drugs during the years involved. The next step is to total the amounts for each -year and write out a statement explaining the figures. The statement must be taken to a notary public and signed in his presence. This will certify that the claim is true to the best of the claimant's knowledge. A druggist may also certify tl^t the drugs were purchased in the amount stated. The notarized statement, in­ cluding totals for each year sep­ arately, must be sent to Post Office Box 752, The Bronx, New York 10451. Claimants are not to send along records of purchases unless asked to do so. The deadline for filing claims is August 16. In another development, the Justice Department announced that it has filed an additional suit against Pfizer and American Cyanamid seeking $25 million in damages and cancellation of the patent for Tetracycline. In this latest suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washing- Oil Workers End Boycott As Shell Conies to Terms DENVER—^The Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers an­ nounced the end of a nationwide consumer boycott against the products of Shell Oil Company after reaching "satisfac­ tory agreements" with the company at its California installa­ tions. The Shell boycott, supported by the AFL-CIO, was launched March 17,1969 after 2,000 striking union members returned to work in Shell California plants without a con­ tract. The OCAW had earlier won new gains with all major oil companies with which it has contracts. OCAW President A. F. Grospiron said "we have had splendid support from organized labor and from our friends outside labor in this effort, r We have won our dispute. We now urge our friends who find it convenient to do so to resume buying Shell products in the United States." The union has a separate dispute with Shell in Canada where workers at the refinery in Vancouver are on strike. August, 1969 LOG ton, D. C., the government charged the two companies with failing to disclose that Tetracy­ cline had been produced during the manufacture of Aureomy­ cin, an identical antibiotic, and therefore wqs not eligible for a patent. Pfizer was accused of making false and misleading statements to the U.S. Patent Office, while Cyanamid was charged with aid­ ing Pfizer in getting the patent by sending the office similar mis­ leading statements. The government, a big pur­ chaser of antibiotics, estimated its damages at $25 million be­ cause of having to pay higher prices on Tetracycline based on the fact that it was supposed to be non-competitive. SlU WELFARE, PENSION & VACATION PLANS Cash Benefits Paid Report Period: June 1—June 30, 1969 SEAFARERS' WELFARE PLAN Scholarship Hospital Benefits Death Benefits Medicare Benefits Maternity Benefits Medicare Examination Program Dependent Benefits ......... (Average) $437.44 Meal Book Benefits Out-Patients Benefits ........ SUMMARY OF WELFARE BENEFITS PAID SEAFARERS' PENSION PLANBENEFITS PAID SEAFARERS' VACATION PLANBENEFITS PAID (Average $455.11) TOTAL WELFARE, PENSION & VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD Ban Lifted by MARAD Dominican Ships Reinstated As U. S. Aid Cargo Haulers WASHINGTON—The Mar­ itime Administration has rein­ stated waivers which permit ves­ sels under the flag of the Do­ minican Republic to carry U.S. government-financed cargoes to that country following more than 18 months' suspension be­ cause of discriminatory Domin­ ican practices against American flag shjps. The action means that up to 50 percent of American car­ goes shipped to the Dominican Republic under Export-Import Bank credits, worth $20.9 milion can once again be trans­ ported in Dominican ships. In January of 1968, the Do­ minican Republic was denied the necessary waivers to partici­ pate in the movement of such cargoes because MARAD con­ tended that American flag ships were "discriminated against" in that country. At the time James W. Gulick, then Acting Maritime Adminis­ trator, said MARAD did not ike the way U.S. flag vessels were treated—"specifically with respect to port dues assessed against vessels of the United States but not against vessels of he Dominican Republic." Prior to last month's action, all cargoes under the ExportImport Bank credits were re­ quired by law to be carried ex­ clusively by U.S. ships. Up to half of the following our categories of credit cargoes may now be carried by ships of the Dominican Republic: • U.S. machinery and equip­ ment to expand the power gen­ erating capacity of Corporacion )ominica de Electricidad. The amount of this credit is $8.9 million and a waiver to carry the shipment was originally au­ Amount Number of Benefits thorized in February -of 1967. • Machinery, equipment, and spare parts for a two-year high­ way maintenance program uhder a $4 million credit. Waiver was granted in October, T964. • Equipment, machinery, spare parts, and supplies for the expansion of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems at CDE. This credit is for $8 million and waiver was given in December, 1964. ® Equipment for use in ex­ panding production of electric power for CDE in the amount of $7 million. Waiver was just granted. 3 2,150 34 19 22 Paid $ 697.35 52,999.05 88,224.23 728.00 4,400.00 f 2,861 2,121 28,619.46 92,781.76 526 1,155 4,612 6,981.47 11,550.00 41,185.00 . 13,503 328,166.32 . 1,367 313,950.00 1,545 703,148.43 16,415 $1,345,264.75 • Spanish Galleon Found Lying off Florida Coast VERO BEACH, Fla.—An ancient Spanish galleon has been discovered here lying practical­ ly intact in 15 feet of water off the Florida coast. The ship was believed to be the Capitana, the flagship of the Galeones fleet, which sank in the Atlantic on the way from Bogota, Columbia to Spain in 1715. Because the 135-foot galleon is in such good shape, a marine biologist, Carl Clausen, hailed it as one of the most valuable archeological discoveries in Florida's history. Clausen said the Capitana was loaded with tobacco, hides, dyes and some gold and silver when it sank. The vessel was discovered by a diver working for Treasure Salvors, Inc. A New Lady on SlU Pension Seafarer Ellen Gaines ends her sailing career of many year's with the Ann Asbor car ferries as she receives her first SlU pension check from Frankfort, Michigan, Port Agent Harold Rathbun. Sister;Gaines was sailing as cabin maid. Her last vessel was the M/V Viking. �August, 1969 SEAFARERS States Urged to Grant Union Rights And Bargaining to Publk Empioyoos •y 1V '[J. 1- WASHINGTON—State laws should firmly establish the right of public employees to union representation and meaningful collective bargaining, the AFLCIO told the Advisory Commis­ sion on Intergovernmental Rela­ tions. The commission, made up of federal, state, city and county officials and private citizens, is considering a staff report which poses an assortment of alterna­ tive approaches to state legisla­ tion. • The alternatives range from a mandatory commitment to col­ lective bargaining in the public sector to a toothless grant of "permission" for local govern­ ments "to meet and confer with employee organizations." AFL-CIO Legislative Repre­ sentatives Clinton Fair and Ken­ neth A. Meiklejohn said the bar­ gaining procedures should be flexible enough to permit unions and public employers to work out solutions to complex prob­ lems. It should offer a variety of approaches to avoid strikes —but affirm the right to strike when all procedures have been exhausted. Similar views were expressed in testimony before the commis­ sion by Thomas R. Donahue, executive secretary of the Serv­ ice Employees, and in a state­ ment from President Jerry Wurf of the State, County and Mu^ nicipal Employees. Recognition Key Issue Some of the most bitter strug­ gles in public employment have been fought to establish the right of public workers to union rec­ ognition and collective bargain­ ing, Wurf noted. "Disputes over recognition are responsible for more strikes in public employ­ ment than any other single is­ sue," he said. Donahue urged the commis­ sion members not to "take the path of least resistance" and recommend that public employ­ ees be barred from striking. "The right to strike is what brings reality to negotiations," he said. "It is that right which turns conversations into discus­ sions, and discussions into bar­ gaining, and bargaining into agreements with which • parties can live in harmony for a num­ ber of years at a time." The basic AFL-CIO testi­ mony stressed that labor does not object to requiring a series of steps to seek a settlement be­ fore a strike can take place, in­ cluding mediation, fact-finding and the offer of voluntary bind­ ing arbitration. But only in the case of law en­ forcement officers, the AFL-CIO said, should there be a flat ban on striking as a last resort. The AFL-CIO suggested that a state law establish a single labor-relation agency for public employees, comparable to the National Labor Relations Board and separate from mediation and fact-finding activities. Dues Checkoff Urged Public employers and unions should be permitted to negotiate Page Nine LOG union security provisions as well as a dues checkoff, the federa­ tion said. And where a union has exclusive bargaining rights because it represents a majority of employees in the unit, "that organization alone should have the exclusive right of dues checkoff." The labor witnesses stressed that it is appropriate and desir­ able to have state and federal minimum standards dealing with wages and working conditions in public employment, with the parties free to improve on those minimums through negotiations, just as unions and employers do in the private sector of the econ­ omy. Fair, who presented the AFLCIO testimony, cited the hospi­ tal workers' strike in Charles­ ton, S.C., and the highway workers' dispute in West Vir­ ginia as evidence of the bitter antagonism to union organiza­ tion by many public employers. Neither of these strikes would have been necessary, he noted, if there had been effective union recognition and collective bar­ gaining legislation in those states. Underwater Crew Rescue Aim of New Submarine A new deep submergence submarine, designed to rendez­ vous with submarines in distress for the purpose of making underwater crew rescues, will soon make its debut in a test dive off California. The craft is the first of a new class of Navy submarines called Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles. It is 50 feet long and eight feet wide and features a bell-shaped mating device designed to make a water-tight seal with a sub­ marine hatch in a rescue operation under water. Inside are three eight-foot spheres enclosed in a typical submarine-shaped outer hull. The forward sphere is the control station for a crew of two or . three. The center and aft spheres are passenger compartments for survivors of the rescued submarine with a capacity of about 24. A bell-shaped skirt is mounted on the underside of the center sphere. The skirt is slightly larger than the largest hatch of a submarine and is designed to link up with the corresponding hatch of any stranded sub in a covering manner. Once the connection is made, water is pumped out into a storage tank- within the rescue craft. A passage is thus formed between the two submarines through which crew members can then move. A computerized guidance and control system was designed for the craft and unveiled recently at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It should parallel the results achieved in the rendezvous operations conducted in outer space and is supposed to be just as precise under water. This would enable the rescue craft to locate and link up with a distressed submarine in water as much as 5,000 feet deep, provided the disabled vessel is still intact. At distances much below that—the exact depth is classified —the water pressure is so intense that it will cave in a submarine's hull. Role of Unions Threatened as: Argentina Proposes Rigid Shipowner Controis If Captain Bligh, the infa­ mous master of the Bounty, were alive today he would nod with approval at the new mari­ time legislation which the gov­ ernment of Argentina is pre­ paring to slap on the seamen of that South American country. Introduced in the Argentine legislature, the government's bill has aroused strong protests from the nation's maritime un­ ions. The unions, affiliated with the International Transport Ending Long Career Seafarer Albert Jensen, right, receives his first pension check together with best wishes from SlU Representative Pete Loleas at New York hall. Jensen, who comes from Bergen, Norway, sailed as FOWT. He joined the Union in 1943, has spent 26 years at sea. Workers Federation, label the proposals as "not a step forward, but a step back" and as a "piece­ meal and incoherent collection of regulations" which in many respects appears "to go back to the days of sail." If the new laws are placed into effect substantially as they are now worded the master of a ship would be given virtually unlimited powers over the men under him, with little check or redress possible, even under ex­ isting collective agreements with the unions. For one thing, the proposed regulations say that the master may assign a member of the crew to any task whatever, sole­ ly at his own descretion. Not only that, he may also set the hours of work for every service and, if deemed necessary, for each crew member. One might readily imagine what could hap­ pen to a seaman who happened to somehow incur the disfavor of the master. Mildly enough, the seamen's unions merely point out that the loose wording gives the master "excessively wide powers under normal conditions." They do not quarrel with such absolu­ tism when the ship is in danger. But they do point out that hours of work should properly be set by agreement between the parties concerned. Another section of the law gives into the master's hands the right to break up the work- I ing day of any crew member, if he sees fit to do so, just so long as a rest period of at least two hours is observed. With such extensive powers, it is not difficult to imagine what could happen. Let's say a cap­ tain takes exception to a certain crewmember and decides to "teach him who's boss." He could order him to work one hour, swing two, work for an­ other hour, and so on, so that the seaman would be on duty on a practically permanent basis. A protective device is inserted —the law says that a minimum rest period of eight hours is al­ lowed for sleep. However, the unions feel that the protection is not good enough, and "arbi­ trary and excessive power" is thus placed into the hands of the shipowners, through the master. Harsh Penalties Set In addition, the section of the proposed regulations which deals with penalties and disci­ plinary measures is termed by the unions "unnecessarily harsh." They go on to charge, "It is clear that these provisions are designed to ensure the sub­ mission of seafarers, and even of passengers, to strict discipline on board Argentine-flag ships." Apparently the authors of the proposed legislation were anxi­ ous to place seamen into a status paralleling a branch of the armed forces, utilizing a military type of discipline and unques­ tioned obedience. Such para-military measures b5q)ass the unions just as if they did not exist. To make matters worse, the determination of the size of the crew for an Argen­ tine-registered vessel is left to a government body. The provi­ sions even state that "any clause in a collective agreement alter­ ing the crew complement set by the government shall have no validity." The unions consider this pro­ vision in violation of the Ar­ gentine constitution. Hiring Assigned to Police The bill also provides that the engagement of seamen shall be in the hands of a body under the authority of the Labor Police. Convention Number 9 of the International Labor Organiza­ tion sets forth several alterna­ tives for hiring seamen, the first of which stipulates a system maintained by representative as­ sociations of shipowners and seamen jointly, under the con­ trol of a central authority. This bill ignores it completely. The combined effect of the proposals is to give the shipown­ ers total and absolute control, assigning the ship's master as an agent with unquestioned author­ ity even greater than that en­ joyed by the kings and tyrants of long ago. It looks as if the Argentine seamen's unions have quite a task on their hands. 7 *• ' . . -I*. �Page Ten SEAFARERS .BOOK^^weios liSV August, 1969 LOG The Breath of Death ,, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHIES OF THE HLIVMARKET MAR­ TYRS (Humanities Press—$6.00) In the 1880s the industrial revolution was rapidly turning men into slaves to the machine. The American worker was forced to labor ten, twelve—and often more—^hours a day, to feed, clothe and house his family. Women and children worked long hours alongside the men. When, in desperation, the workers sought to alleviate their con­ dition, they were met with the full force of company and police' resistance. On May 4, 1886, a crowd gathered in Haymarket Square, Chicago, to protest police brutality at the nearby McCormick Works. It was a small, peaceful gathering until the police moved in to disperse the crowd. Then someone threw a bomb. History has recorded how a wave of hysteria swept over Chi­ cago and how eight men were tried and convicted. We have read how John Peter Altgeld, as governor of Illinois, placed his political life on the chopping block to free the remaining Haymarket martyrs and to declare a tragic miscarriage of American justice. Now, we are given the opportunity to read the autobiographies of the men involved—^Albert Parsons, August Spies, Samuel Fielden, Michael Schwab, Adolph Fischer, George Engel, Louis Lingg and Oscar Neebe. Written while they awaited the hang­ man's noose—only Oscar Neebe escaped a death sentence—^the autobiographies vary in style. Some were written with eloquence, others were turgid and pendantic. All are filled with bitterness of men who saw injustice in a system where men, women and children worked long hours to produce clothing and shoes while they were denied decent clothing and shoes for themselves. Caught up in the social ferment of the times, these men were tried for their beliefs and not their implications in the Haymarket bomb throwing. All realized the odds they faced in changing the people. As August Spies wrote: "I soon became convinced that the bulk of humanity were automatons, incapa­ ble of thinking and reasoning . . . simply tools of custom." * * * YESTERDAY'S PEOPLE hy Jack E. Weller (Kentucky— $1.75) Written in 1965 and now available in inexpensive paperback, this book is the result Of 13 years of study. Jack Weller was a missionary to churches in the Southern Appalachians during Those years. While the plight of the Appalachian mountaineer is gener­ ally better known today than it was a decade ago, Weller's book offers a unique insight into the habits, traits and culture of the mountain people. It should give the reader a better understand­ ing of these people who have remained locked behind mountain walls for generations. The 1960 presidential primary first brought the plight of these people to our attention. Since then television cameras, concerned labor and civic leaders and gifted writers have helped sweep back the mountain walls. Progress has been made but the closed-in society of the mountaineer remains a hard nut to crack. Weller's book tells why. It is good reading for anyone com­ ing in contact with these people, either in their mountain homes or in the surrounding industrial centers to which some have migrated. THE BEST MEN by John G. Sproat (Oxford—$7.50) In the period following the Civil War, America experienced the so-called Gilded Age, an era of unchecked expansion. It was a time" when the almighty dollar ruled. A man was judged by his wealth and not his moral fiber or compassion for others. During this period, a group of self-styled liberals worked to raise the tone of American politics. The extent of their influence and success is the subject of this study. The author strips away the cloak of propaganda and selfjustification to reveal men who were person^ly burdened with prejudices against the Negro, the immigrant and the worker. These prejudices helped to determine the collective action of these liberals and to prevent a closer alliance with these im­ portant segments of American society. These men—^Henry Adams, Mark Twain, Carl Schurz, Wendell P. Garrison, E. L. Godkin and others—were not selfish, self-serving opportunists. Sincere and dedicated, their ideas were too far advanced for a nation concerned with money and not morality. This is the story of men who sought to change the course of a nation hell-bent on a collision course that led to such infamous events as Haymarket, Homestead, Pullman and Cripple Creek. ' l| A recent unexpected promise by the tobacco industry to discontinue all radio and TV advertising by September of 1970 has unfortunately created an effective smokescreen which is likely to seriously hamper efforts by members of Congress and government regulatory agencies to enact new laws and restrictions aimed at curbing glamorously misleading promo­ tion of the tobacco industry of its products—particularly cigarettes. In recognition of a growing public awareness and alarm over increas­ ingly convincing evidence that cigarette smoking is harmful to the health, the Federal Communications Commission had been considering issuing regulations of its own against blatant and misleading cigarette advertising. The voluntary offer by the cigarette manufacturers to halt their pro­ motions in the broadcasting medium alone appears to have stymied this plan, however. Quite conveniently, this pledge from the industry came at a time when Congress was considering a House-apijroved bill to renew prohibition against any mandatory health warning in cigarette advertising. ' Meanwhile, the broadcasting industry is up in arms over the not entire­ ly public-spirited gesture by cigarette makers. Testifying on the inequity of such a move, the National Association of Broadcasters testified that it derives more than ten percent of its revenues from cigarette advertising and urged—at the very least—a gradual taper­ ing off of this income to put off elimination until September of 1973. The perhaps unfair economic discrimination against the broadcasters while the printed media remains untouched, notwithstanding, it seems that in view of the proven ill effects of cigarettes on the health of millions of Americans all the fuss about how much is spent on advertising them—and who gets it—^is somewhat barbaric. Bit by bit scholarly studies, reports, statistics and medical records all combine to paint a starkly realistic picture: tobacco, particularly in cigar­ ettes, is sending more Americans to an early grave than are killed on the battlefield. The tobacco industry isn't really kidding anyone with their so-called contribution to the public welfare. An NAB official was quite correct when he charged that it "was no great sacrifice on their part," to quit broadcast commercials. To the contrary, he said each year "they will save $200 million with full knowledge that consumption of cigarettes will not decrease." If this is so, it should be recognized as such by our lawmakers and regulators and stern measures taken—not in four years or even one year— but with the utmost promptness. Regard for the public health should super­ sede regard for the profits of any business. After all, we keep other poisons under strict control and out of the reach of people who shouldn't have them—particularly our children. V^y should cigarettes be different? �August, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Twenty Seafarers Join Growing SiU Pension Ranks The ever-growing roster of Seafarers collecting their SIU pensions after completing their long sailing careers added the names of twenty more members during the last month. Julian Dedicatoria, a chief steward who last sailed aboard the Columbia, joined the SIU 31 years ago in the Port of Phil­ adelphia. He was born in the Philippine Islands and is now 70 years old. Brother Dedica­ toria lives in Philadelphia with Dedicatoria Cash his wife, Ada. He served four hitches in the U.S. Navy—from 1918 to 1934. Joseph Cash, a native of Pu­ laski, Virginia, has been sailing for 43 years. Presently living in South Mills, North Carolina, with his wife, Olgaritte, Brother Cash last sailed on the Tucson Victory as an AB in the deck department. He joined the Un­ ion in the Port of Baltimore. Leon Harper, who lives in Jacksonville, Florida, with his wife, Estelle, joined the SIU in 1939 in the Port of Tampa. He was an FOWT in the engine de­ partment and last sailed aboard the Globe Producer. A native Harper Guiliano of Alabama, Brother Harper is 65 years old. Anthony Guiliano, a native of Newark, now lives in Eliza­ beth, New Jersey, with his wife, Lena. An OS in the deck de­ partment, Seafarer Guiliano last sailed with Sea-Land Service in November of 1968. Brother Guiliano is an Army veteran of World War II. He joined the Union in the Port of New York. Julian Hensen of Manhattan joined the SIU in 1941 in the Port of New York. He is a na- Hensen Richardson tive of the Philippine Islands who sailed as an AB in the deck department. He last shippedout on the Trenton in Novem­ ber of 1968. Brother Hensen is, 65 years old. A native of Norway, Hans Richardson has been sailing the seven seas for 46 years. He joined the Union in the Port of New York and shipped as an Sierra Cogswell AB in the deck department. His last vessel was the Steel Voy­ ager. Brother Richardson, who is 72 years old, now lives in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Ramon Sierra, a messman in the steward department, last shipped-out on the Seatrain Delaware in 1968. Bom in Puerto Rico, Seafarer Sierra now makes his home in Los Angeles with his wife, Fran- tury, He is 69 years old. He now lives in Manhattan v/ith his wife, Florence. During World War II, Seafarer Schultz served in the Navy. An FOWT in the engine department, Schultz last sailed aboard the Robin Sher­ wood in 1968. Schultz joined the Union in the Port of San Francisco. Walter Jones of Simms, Texas, joined the SIU in the Port of Galveston. A native of Game Fancher Ketchum, Oklahoma, Brother Jones shipped in the deck de­ partment as an AB. He last sailed aboard the Del Oro in 1967. Seafarer Jones will share his retirement years with his wife, Martha Ellen. Eddie Game lives in Bryson City, North Carolina. He joined the Union in the Port of Balti­ more and sailed as steward. His last vessel was the Long Beach. Calliorina McLeod Brother Game, a native of John­ son County, North Carolina, cesca. He is 62 years old and lives with his wife, Gertmde. joined the Union in the port of Earl A. Fancher, a native of New York in 1944. Brother Illinois, now makes his home in Sierra was issued an SIU picket Teaneck, New Jersey, with his duty card in 1963. daughter, Mary. He joined the William F. Cogswell of Mo­ SIU in the Port of Boston and bile, Alabama, last sailed on the was sailing as_ steward at the De Paragay in 1968. He was in time of his retirement. Brother the Navy from 1916 to 1918 and had been sailing for 40 years before his retirement. Sea­ farer Cogswell joined the SIU in Mobile where he now lives with his wife, Delia Flora. He sailed as a junior engineer in the engine department. WASHINGTON—A realis­ James McLeod, who lives in tic call for action to close a Chester, Pennsylvania, joined "double subsidy loophole" in maritime law, under which "hundreds of millions of dollars" are paid out "needlessly" each year to 14 American shipping companies, was issued here re­ cently by a Montana Congress­ man. Representative Arnold Olsen said the double subsidy comes Jones Schultz about because—in addition to the Union in the Port of New receiving 55 percent of the cost York in 1944. A messman in of building their ships and more the steward department, he last than $2,000 per ship per day sailed on the Highland Park. toward their operation—these He is 65 years old and was a companies also "carry govem21-year veteran of the Navy at ment cargo at preferential rates." the time he joined the SIU. Speaking at a meeting spon­ Brother McLeod was bom in sored by the AFL-CIO Mari­ Alabama. time Trades Department, Olsen Benny R. Calliorina, a native derided the "propaganda" of the of the Philippine Islands, now subsidized operators who '.'claim makes his home in Brooklyn. that they are paid subsidies to He joined the SIU in 1944 in maintain a 'service,'" and who the Port of New York and deny "receiving any preferen­ sailed as a chief cook in the tial treatment, because they sub­ steward department. Brother mit 'competitive bids' for the Calliorina is 63 years old and carriage of government cargo." had been sailing for 31 years The Montana Democrat call­ before he retired. ed these arguments "nonsense." "If we are paying these lavish Harry Schultz was bom in Brooklyn at the turn of the cen­ subsidies just to have American Fancher last shipped aboard the Robin Hood earlier this year. In both 1961 and 1969, Sea­ farer Fancher received safety awards. During World War I he served a hitch in the Marine Corps. Frederick Blankenberg, a na­ tive of Germany, sailed in the deck department as AB and bos'n. His last vessel was the Robin Kirk. He joined the Un­ ion in the Port of Mobile where he now makes his home with his wife, Mattie. Brother Blank­ enberg is 63 years old. Williard Blumen joined the SIU in the Port of New York. He was an OS in the deck de­ partment and last sailed on the Bienville in 1968. A native New Yorker, Brother Blumen con­ tinues to live in Brooklyn with his wife, Francis. Lawrence McCullough, who is 62 years old, is also a native of New York. He sailed in the deck department and last ship­ ped aboard the Del Campo in 1968. A Seafarer since 1942, Brother McCullough joined the SIU in the Port of New Orleans w t. Blankenberg Blumen where he now makes his home. Seafarer McCullough served in the Army from 1924 until 1927. Arthur Langley, a native of "4 McCullough Chicago, now lives in Holmestrand, Norway. He joined the Union in the Port of New York in 1943 and worked as AB and bos'n in the deck department. Sailing since 1928, Brother Langley's last vessel was the Charleston. Everett Pridgeon was bom in Georgia and now lives in Jack- Pridgeon WUliams sonville, Florida, with his wife. Vera. He joined the SIU in the Port of New Orleans and work­ ed as a FWT in the engine de­ partment. His last ship was the Ponce. Brother Pridgeon is 63 years old.^ John A. Williams, a messman in steward department, joineti the Union in the Port of New V. rleans. He last sailed on the Yellowstone. A native of Algiers, Loui'-iaiia, Seafarer Williams is iinw living in Gret­ na, Louisiana, with his wife, Kitty. Terminate 'Double Subsidy Loophole' InMaritime Low, Congressman Urges ships moving back and forth across the oceans, whether or not they carry any cargo," he declared, "then we are cheating ourselves because we have a lot of commercial cargo to be carried—so much commercial cargo, in fact, that 95 percent of it is moving on foreign ships." As for the "competitive bid" claims, Olsen said "they just don't hold water." "If I had 55 percent of my construction cost paid for by the government, and if I received more than $2,000 per ship per day to operate my vessels, you bet I could underbid the other fellow who gets no such assist­ ance," he declared. "But to be really meaningful, my bid should reflect the sub­ sidies I received. If it didn't, the government would be paying me a double subsidy—and no double-talk could change that fact." The Congressman was partic­ ularly critical of government bureaucrats, who, he said, know that the Subsidized operators "could carry the (government) cargo at the same rate that for­ eign ships carry it," but who "don't seem to care." "We have divided responsi­ bility," Olsen said. "The agen­ cies that give out the govern­ ment cargo don't have to ad­ minister the maritime subsidy program, and everyone in gov­ ernment seems bent on making the best showing for his agency, even if the showing is only on paper, and the 'savings' to the government are phony ones." Tanker Evades Bottle In Self'Laancb Spree BIRKENHEAD, Ei^Iand— A tanker with a way of its own evaded launching ceremonies here as the bottle of champagne was poised to be formally smashed across her bow. Officials and guests were left speechless on the dock when retaining bolts gave way unex­ pectedly and the 10,000-ton vessel slipped silently down the ways in an unscheduled selflaunch. Another ceremony will be scheduled later, the builders said, after the maverick tanker had been corraled. �Page Twelve SEAFARERS LOG August, 1969 Trainees study hard and long for their lifeboat endorsement. All ap­ prentice seamen and upgrading seamen, such as this group seen in class aboard the S.S. Claude "Sonny" Simmons, get Khoursclasswork. AT SEA is stressed in all of the training programs at SAFETY the Harry Lundeberg School of'Seamanship at Piney Point, •' "• •' iir —u..,.^!r;.....yj/r. -^r: jr r '-'rn--"r"'ii"ir ' "• n lin-n timin •••"••iiiaTiiiipiaia^^ HLSS trainees stroke together under the watchful eyes of Instructor Tom Brooks, left, and U.S. Coast Guard examiners during their demonstration test. Trainees must also pass a written lifeboat exam. Kneeling: Donald Harless, David Crouch. First row: James Palmer, James Parrish, Paul Craig, Mark Miller, Pedro Tirado, Xavier Clausse, Richard Hamilton, Richard Kalish, James O'Keefe. Second row: Tom Brooks, Instr,, Wm. Capwell, M. Dacher, Frank Randazzo, Clarence Malpass, W.'Hightower. Back row: S. Prewitt, J. Donovan, J. Nettleton, Joe Bizier, R. Smith, G. Klauder, Wm. Stone, Thos, Michaels, M. Malue, First row: Frederico Varela, Walter Ward, Raymond Lankford, Jr., Barry O'Toole, James Jones, Joseph GrifFin, Richard Muckle, Steve Hope, Clarence McCutcheon, Ronald Seabreeze. Second row: Martin McAndrew, Ernest Page, Charles Bowen, John McLean, Russell Sherman, Robert Reich, Ronald Stubbs, Joseph Metz, Theodore Padolsky, Thomas Haddox. All had 30 hours training in the lifeboats, Md., and heavy emphasis is placed on the school's lifeboat qual­ ification program. Every trainee—whether he is an apprentice seaman who has never been aboard a ship, or an upgrader seeking an AB, FOWT or Cook's endorsement—is required to pass a Coast Guard exam­ ination and secure a lifeboat ticket before he completes his training. The course is long and thorough. Both apprentice seamen and upgraders begin their lifeboat training as soon as they come to the school, and by the second day they are actually in the lifeboats beginning to execute the coxwain's commands and learning the importance of teamwork. Every trainee and every upgrader who does not have a lifeboat endorsement when he comes to the school is required to spend a minimum of 30 hours in the boats and 14 hours in classroom in­ struction before he takes his Coast Guard qualifying examination. Under the-guidance of experienced Seafarer instructors, trainees are thoroughly drilled in all operations connected with the launch­ ing of lifeboats and liferafts, the practical handling of boats, and taking command of a boat's crew. Boats are swung out from davits on the S.S. Claude "Sonny" Simmons, lowered away, and the crews then take them out for several hours of practice each day. Classroom instruction includes lectures and films on the parts of the lifeboat, description and use of required equipment aboard the boats, proper handling of boats in heavy seas, and the operation of all commonly used davits. The trainees are also given instruc­ tion in the practical use of all firefighting equipment aboard ship. Upgraders seeking lifeboat endorsements are also exposed to the practical handling of the school's small sailboats to qualify them to handle the sail rigs used in lifeboats. This sailboat training has First row: Matthew Miller, Steven Wilkinson,- John Heller. Second row: J. Barber, Geo. Cox, F. Dutch, Jos. Bolletino, M. Welch, A. Ruiz. �August, 1969 SEAFARERS Page Thirteen LOG m Every trainee, and all upgraders who do not have a lifeboat ticket. must spend spend et leest 30 hours in . lifeboat before he can take his test. Trainees learn all aspects of launching and handling boats. j.™ iiiii» rnitrnnirtYi^ ii »ii« ">"• J"'® E Riberdy, John F. Sampson Terry M. Holley, Dav.d M. Ketchbaw, Guillermo Quinones, William W. Asch; second row: Richard E. Eiser, Jr., Thomas Kegney, Bobby L. Corbin, John T. Bloodworth, John P. Robbins, Gary O'Neal Miller, John. A. MacLay, Aaron Mangle, James A. Delay, Willie Singleton, Jr., Ralph W. Price, Jr., Tom Brooks, instructor: third row: Dewey L. Bolen, Stanley C. Barnhart, George J. Corr, Richard Pedlico, John J. Kofron, Dale Bradley, Gregory Sheridan, Wm. Dexter, Donald Coulter, Wm. Lasater, H. Alexander, Dimas Rodriguez, D. Rich. HLSS Lifeboat Class 16 is seen here as they took their written test. Examinations are held weekly at Piney Point by the Coast Guard, and in the past four months alone, more than 400 trainees have passed. been found to be valuable in giving the trainee a better knowledge of the effects of wind, weather and tide on a small boat, and to instill greater confidence in boat handling. The effectiveness of the school's lifeboat training program is reflected in the success the trainees have had in demonstrating their qualifications before the Coast Guard examiners. In the past four months alone, more than 400 trainees and upgraders at Piney Point have taken the written and demonstration exams given by the Coast Guard—and every one has passed. The tests are given weekly at the school with an average of 22 trainees and upgraders sitting for the examination. The success of the training program is due both to the desire of the trainees to secure their endorsement and to the school's aim to provide the most complete training possible. In addition to the regularly scheduled daytime classes, special night sessions are held throughout the week on a voluntary basis. Voluntary classes for trainees are also held to teach basic knots and splices. There is almost always a 100 percent attendance at these classes. The lifeboat training provided by the school—as with the up­ grading programs—is geared not merely to produce an endorse­ ment, but to achieve a real proficiency in the rating. It is training that is superior to anything offered before, and provides a solution to the old complaint of having young men come aboard a ship without any knowledge of what is expected of them. The apprentice seaman who goes up the gangway after com­ pleting his 60-day training period at HLSS, and demonstrating his proficiency in the handling of lifeboats, has shown that he can work as a member of a team and that he has achieved a sense of responsibility to his shipmates. And both the apprentice seaman and the upgrader who successfully complete the lifeboat course will contribute to the goal of greater safety at sea. Left to right, first row: Elliot A. Rhodes, Donald R. Alexander, Milton Johns, Ronnie C. Mack, Jr., Charles W. Comer, George N. Reed, Ferdinand R. Quiles, Victor DeJesus, Jr., Mark Thomas, Edward F. Ledwak, Jr., Joel E. Madden: second row: George P. Redman, Eugene Kyzar, Jaime S. Rios, Louis A. Perez, Ronald H. Enos, Roosevelt Blizzard, Jr., Jose L. Valle, Ray D. Strickland, Walter L. Petty, Jr., Atley J. Harrell, Jr., Jack C. Carlton, Roy Delay, Daniel J. Hastings, Gary R. Williams, Tom Brooks, instructor: back row: William T. Mackey, Jr., John H. Wilson, Jr., Larry White, Frank H. Playter, Henry S. Fuller III, Rickey E. Taylor, Steven G. Conner, Charles E. Soechting, Galen W. Underwood, John E. Moscoffian, James VV. Baglama, Dennis L. Parker, Roger D. Hurt, and Leo D. Glover. T - M ^ >• ,r.;. HARRY WNDEBERG SCWOOL OF SEAMANSHIP ¥ 1 •• • •fc. 1 PINEY POINT, MD. Lire BOAT CLASS No. ^ Left to right, first row: Donald T. McGowan, William E. Ashman, Peter G. Smith, Gerado Velez, Ameil P. DiGiovanni, John P. Delisi, Jr., Alfredo F. Ortiz, Harry N. Moore, Jr., David Bonefont, Robert H. Creech, Jr., Herman G. Martin: second row: Philip L. Goodwin, Robert L. French, Cletus D. Woodard, Charles J. Decker, Jerald Reese, Louis H. Ludeman, Jr., Russell C. Gonzalez, William M. Scanlon, Albert P. Murray, Ronald 'H. Harris, Brian L. Miller, Arnold D. Kimble, Jr., Tom Brooks, instructor: third row: G. McKenna, Edward J. Paul, Dennis S. McGovern, John M. Hampel, David Downs, Charles A. Mullen, Charles Engstrom, Donald McGregor, Thos. Keenan, Jr., Leroy Bowles, Jr., Trawn Gooch, John Wheeler. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP pmy POINT. MP. Lin BOAT CLASS No. TET Left to right, first row: Wallace Bibbs, Michael L. McFall, Jerry Gainey, James G. Worrell, Jr.,. Keith Jackson, Ralph M.-Keely, Melvin Duerson, Steven C. Burch,.Phillip A. Dalton, Tom Brooks,- instructor. In the second row are HLSS trainees: A.^Smits, R. Meridith, Horace L. Taylor, Scott.L. Mintzer, Robert Y. Wallace, Marvin E. Roberts, Frederick R. Kidd, Herman G. Martin, James H. Pritchett. First row: Thomas Fadden, Jerome Dunham, John Lumbley, Jay Thomas, Thomas Walsh. Second row: Charles Miller, Ray Morrell, Edmond Segzdinis, Thomas Brooks, Instr. In the third row are: Carnett Gardner, Robert Schmidt, Claude Ellis, Fred Sheely, Michael Miner. �Page Fourteen SEAFARERS August, 1969 LOG Farm Workers Call Increased Purchases ^Outrage* Defense Dept. Strittfy 'Neutral' on Crape Growers' Side WASHINGTON — A De­ fense Department official in­ sisted recently that the Pentagon is remaining neutral in the Cali­ fornia grape strike and boycott even as he admitted that the de­ partment had sharply stepped up its purchase of the struck table grapes. Deputy Executive Director Dale R. Babione of the De­ fense Supply Agency, in testi­ mony before the Senate Migra­ tory Labor subcommittee, also acknowledged that the agency had notified all supply officers they could order table grapes as a substitute for oranges and other fruit. Subcommittee Chairman Walter F. Mondale (D-Minn.) asked Babione: "When you in­ crease grape purchases 40 per­ cent in one year, and shipments to Vietnam nearly 400 percent, what's the limit ^fore you be­ come non-neutral?" Mrs. Dolores Huerta, vice president of the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee, called the increased grape pur­ chases by an arm of the U.S. government "a national out­ rage." "How can the department ex­ plain its intervention in this strike?" she asked. Mrs. Huerta, Babione and AFL-CIO Organization Direc­ tor William L. Kircher were the first witnesses as the subcommit­ tee opened its third set of hear­ ings into the problems of farm workers in dealing with orga­ nized growers. Change Asked After Babione testified. Sen­ ator Alan Cranston (D-Calif.) of the subcommittee urged De­ fense Secretary Melvin R. Laird to advise the Pentagon to show "true neutrality" by holding its grape purchases to their prestrike level. Despite all the supply agen­ cy's good intentions, the "end result" of its policies is "not to be neutral," Cranston informed Babione at the hearing. Babione agreed to supply ad­ ditional information, including data on whether the agency is violating its neutrality policy, and whether it is observing Laird's directive to department personnel to consider the do­ mestic impact of their decisions. The UI^OC, which has been organizing grape workers since 1965 and boycotting growers who refuse to bargain, was asked to supply evidence sup­ porting its charges of bias by some growers in refusing to hire Negroes. The subcommittee also agreed to seek an investigation by the Justice Department into what the union called company-in­ spired incidents of violence against the strikers. Kircher and Mrs, Huerta also testified on a related problem-^ alien "green-card" workers from across the Mexican border— before a House Labor subcom­ mittee. They backed passage of "green-card" holders for use as strike breakers in a labor dis­ pute. Before the Senate hearings opened, the subcommittee had asked the Defense Department to answer 77 questions on the purchase of table grapes and other fruit for the armed forces. Babione supplied a fact sheet showing that the Defense Supply Agency, which buys food for military dining halls and com­ missaries, increased its table grape procurements from 7.5 million pounds costing $1.04 million in fiscal 1966 to a pro­ jected 11 million pounds and $1.98 million in fiscal 1969. Shipments of grapes to Viet­ nam totaled 468,000 pounds in fiscal 1967; 555,000 pounds in 1968 and an estimated 2.5 mil­ lion pounds in the fiscal year ended last June 30. The policy of the Defense De­ partment, Babione told the sub­ committee, is "to refrain from taking a position on the merits of any labor dispute." He cited rulings by the Gen­ eral Accounting Office and the Comptroller General that an agency may consider the labor practices of a contractor only to the extent that they interfere with contract performance and has "no authority to reject bids" where an employer does not hire union labor. Mondale asked the witness if he had read a June 30 directive by Laird calling on Defense establishments to exhibit "social consciousness." When Babione said he had not, Mondale asked if he thought an increase of nearly 400 percent in grape shipments to Vietnam could be called a "neutral response" to the grape boycott. "Yes, I do," Babione replied. Mrs. Huerta noted that "many farm workers are mem­ bers of minority groups—^Fili­ pinos and Mexican-Americans and black Americans" and de- Support of HEW and Unions Sought For Setting Up Croup Health Plans NEW YORK—The federal government has been urged by Group Health Association of America to take steps to "vigor­ ously promote" the development of group practice prepayment health plans. The GHAA, at its 10th an­ nual meeting here, also called on labor unions as "the largest of the groups of organized con­ sumers" to intensify their efforts on behalf of such plans. In another action, representa­ tives of the eight-million mem­ ber association endorsed the principles of a National Health Insurance system, with incen­ tives to expedite improvements in medical care. A resolution urged the gov­ ernment, through the Health, Education and Welfare Depart­ ment, to make available techni­ cal consultant services and grants for seed money to start new group practice programs, I It also urged grants for pro­ "recognized to be a human right" which is not sufficiently grams in early development. Further, the meeting asked available to U.S. citizens. It noted that 60 nations al­ HEW to make available tech­ ready have some form of nation­ nical assistance to support ef­ al health insurance or national forts to remove restrictions on group practice in state and local health service and the United laws, and aid in framing cor­ States lags "substantially be­ hind" many of these nations "by rective legislation. The GHAA pointed out that the major indices which measure "almost half of the states have a nation's health." The NHI resolution also em­ laws on their books which re­ strict or prevent the organiza­ phasized that the nation's pres­ tion of consumer-sponsored ent system of voluntary health insurance does not cover the medical care plans." needy and rarely offers compre­ Call to Unions hensive care. The resolution asked unions At the same time, it observed, to seek provisions in health-and- "the costs of medical care* in welfare bargaining which will this country continue to escalate give their members the choice at a rate more than twice as ra­ between traditional indemnity pidly as increases in the cost of insurance and prepaid group living." practice in communities where The resolution concluded by it is available. pledging the association's sup­ In endorsing National Health port of the efforts being made Insurance, the meeting observed to obtain NHI by the AFL-CIO that adequate health care is and other organizations. dared that "these same farm workers are on the front lines of battle in Vietnam." She said "it is a cruel and ironic slap in the face to these men who have left the fields to fulfill their military obligation to find increasing amounts of non­ union grapes in their mess kits, picked by strikebreakers who took the places of their rela­ tives" in California vineyards. UFWOC's only weapon is the boycott, she stressed, adding: "Just when our boycott is suc­ cessful, the U.S. military dou­ bles its purchases of table grapes, thus creating a major obstacle to farm worker orga­ nizing and union recognition." The department is "obviously acting as a buyer of last resort for scab grapes and is, in effect, providing another form of fed­ eral subsidy for anti-union grow­ ers who would destroy the ef­ forts of the poor to build a union," she said. Cites Terrorism Mrs. Huerta charged that after 10 California employers announced they would bargain with the union, one lost 35,000 boxes of grapes in a fire, an­ other was attacked so viciously that he almost lost his sight, and others have received telephoned death threats. "The growers have all the economic power, and the help of government agencies, state and federal," she said. "Our union offices in Delano have been bombed, armed gunmen took our files, our auto insur­ ance is being canceled and our pickets are beaten and arrested. Yet the growers say we are violent." Kircher said he was "amazed and shocked" at the Defense Department's purchasing poli­ cies, and at the persistent law violations by employers like J. P. Stevens and Co., which continue to violate the law and continue to win Defense De­ partment contracts. Farm workers are not pro­ tected by the labor laws, Kirch­ er noted. But he cited the "terrible impact of employer intimidation on impoverished workers even where there is a law." At the House Labor subcom­ mittee hearings Chairman Frank Thompson (D-N.J.) cited evi­ dence that some employers are using alien "green-card" work­ ers from Mexico to depress wages and working conditions. Kircher said the AFL-CIO strongly supports bills under which aliens admitted for per­ manent residence under green card permits or "wetbacks" who enter illegally "could no longer be used by employers to under­ cut wages and working condi­ tions, Of restrict employment opportunities, or act as strike­ breakers in labor disputes on the American side" of the U.S. Mexico border. The AFL-CIO is not opposed to the green card in principle but only as it has been used in practice, Kircher said, as "a commuter ticket to cheap jobs, strikebreaking, sub-standard wages" and other practices that erode U.S. standards. Kircher called attention also to the so-called Mexican border development program, started • in 1965 by the Government of . Mexico. The program operates to "lure U.S. firms to avoid Fair ' Labor Standards Act and Na­ tional Labor Relations Act pro­ visions" by importing exploited ] people south of the border. Two New SlU Pensioners •^1.1 SlU Representative Leon (Hall, left, gives their first pension checks to Seafarers John Listoh and Juan M. Soto, right, now on the beach after full careers at sea. Liston, an AB, last sailed on the Oceanic Tide and makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. Soto, a bosumwhose last ship was Robin Locksley, hopes .to stay active working with youth. �Aucnst, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG DeUgatat regittar bafora convantlon gats undarway. VIca Adm. L. P. RAMAGE Cotnmandar, MSTS Rap. JOHN McCORMACK Massachusatts Rap. HALE B066S Louisiana Page Fifteen Rap. EDWARD 6ARMATZ Maryland AL BARKAN, Dir., AFL-CIO COPE, Addrassas assamblad convantlon delegates. LANE KIRKLAND Sac.-Treasurar, AFL-CIO STEVE EDNEY Cannary Workars of Pacific ANDREW BIEMILLER AFL-CIO Legislative Dir. Photo Story Sen. JOSEPH D. TYDINGS (r.) chats with BILL MOODY, MID. San. VANCE HARTKE Indiana Biennial Convention DON SLAIMAN Dir., AFL-CIO Civil Rights THE Fourteenth Biennial Convention of the Seafarers interna­ tional Union of North America, AFL-CIO, was held in Wash­ ington, D.C., the week of July 28 to chart a course for the next two years. Delegates representing more than 85,000 members and 38 affiliated district and local unions acted on a brood range of issues affecting the SlUNA membership, the labor movement and the community. They adopted a program aimed at revitalizing the U.S. Merchant Marine. Rep. GERALD R. FORD Michigan Rep. JAMES HOWARD New Jersey Photos and details of convention highlights are contained on these and other pages in this issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. KEITH TERPE (right) chats with CARLOS ROMERO-BARCELO, Mayor of San Juan. LEO PERLIS Dir. AFL-CIO Com. Service S. FRANK RAFTERY Pres., Painters Prat. HALL welcomes Rap. EMANUEL CELLER, New York. Rap. JOHN MURPHY New York Sen. RALPH YARBOROUGH of Texas, left, with PAUL DROZAK, AGLIWD. �SEAFARERS Page Sixteen Delegates'to IBU Convenfion maet at Statler-Hllton Hotel In Washington. Rep. JACOB GILBERT New York PETER A. McGAVIN Maritime Trades Dept. ROBERT A. MATTHEWS SiU-AGLlW Dist. SAM KOVENETSKY RWDSU Rep. CHARLES WILSON California Rap. BROCK ADAMS Washington The SiU Civil Rights Committee, under the chairmanship of ED TURNER of MCS, discussed many vital issues. ANDREW A. GIBSON Maritime Administrator JAMES REYNOLDS Pres., AIMS The Great Lakes Organizational and Grievance Committee was chaired by RED McLAUGHLIN, SIU of Canada. ANTHONY SCOTTO Vice President, ILA August, 1969 LOG GEORGE HEARNE Federal Maritime Commission Rep. JOHN ROONEY New York JOHN YARMOLA. Pres., UIW-Midwast C. J. HAGGERTY Pres., Building Trades ALBERT ALBERTONI Sac., Fire Fighters Rap. SPARK MATSUNAGA Hawaii J. S. WINTER SlUNA Sugar Workers ANDYIMUTAN Rap. of UFWOC EARL SHEPARD SiU-AGLIW DIst. The Inland Boatmen's Organizational and Grievance Committee was chaired by MERLE ADLUM, IBU-PAC. Rap. THOMAS PELLY Washington PAUL JENNINGS Pres., lUE * , vs WALTER DAVIS Dir., AFL-CIO Education Dept. STEVE EDNEY, UCiW-PAC, chaired the Fisherman's and Fish Cannery Workers' Organization and Grievance Committee. IINDSEY WILLIAMS SIU-AGLIW Dist. ED CARLOUGH Sheetmetal Workers �Augnst, 1969 SEAFARERS Many commlttH mnaltngt, such as this ona of the Resolutions Connmittee ware conducted throughout the convention. Chairing group was 30E GOREN of the MCS. W. J. USERY, JR. Asst. Sec. of Labor JOSEPH TONELLI Pres.. Paper Sulfite Workers Page Sevenleen LOG Rep. SAM GIBBONS Florida BURT E. LANPHER Staff Officers RAN HATTENA Maritime Overseas Rep. JOSEPH KARTH Minnesota PENNY SINGLETON Variety Artists t".: Pres. PAUL HALL GreeH Rep. THOMAS DOWNING, Virginia DAVE SULLIVAN Pres., Service Employees STEVE LESLIE Marine Division, lUOE RICHARD LIVINGSTON Sec., Carpenters JAMES M. DOOLEY SUP HARRY JORGENSEN MFOW WILLIAM KIRCHER AFL.CIO Dir. of Organizing Among convention delegates ware, from left. WILDER SMITH. MCS; AUSTIN SKINNER. NBFU; LINDSEY WILLIAMS. SlU-AGLIW DIst.; KEITH TERPE, SlU of Puerto Rico and JERRY POSNER. MCS. Rep. JOSEPH ADDABBO New York JOE LEWIS Dir. AFL-CiO Un. Label Dept. iX- The SlU of Puerto Rico provided an Interesting display In the lobby. JOSEPH KAHN Seatrain Lines ED TURNER Sec. Treas.. MCS Sen. DANIEL INOUYE Hawaii BERT SEIDMAN Dir. AFL-CIO Soc. Sec. .1 LEONARD J. MCLAUGHLIN SlU of Canada NAT GOLDFINGER AFL-CIO Dir. of Research SlU Vice President LINDSEY WILLIAMS talks with Senator RUS­ SELL B. LONG of Louisiana. Rep. CARL ALBERT Oklahoma JOSEPH D. KEENAN Sec.-Treas.. IBEW AL KERR SlUNA Sec.-Treasurer �Page Eighteen SEAFARERS Rap. WILLIAM MAILLIARD California Tha more; than 300 dalagalas at tha Convantion raprasantad mora than 85,000 workari on dsapsaa Vassals, Inland watarways, tug boats, tha commarcial fishing flaat and transport workars. A Rap. PATSY T. MINK Hawaii Rap. FRANK BRASCO Naw York August, 1969 LOG A A I & I JAY LOVESTONE Dir., AFL-CIO Int'l Affairs BRANDON TYNAN Marine Staff Officers AS A W t AAA gl A.A A A A A A A A A A AA K.«A.A1-AAA Rap. MARIO BIA66I Naw York RED RAMSEY MFOW Rap. FRANK THOMPSON. JR. Naw Jersey ROCCO C. SICILIANO Under Secretary of Commerce. Rap. CLAUDE PEPPER Florida JOSEPH AMES Sac., AFSCME MORRIS WEISBERGER SUP. Rap. ROBERT LEGGETT California GEORGE STEINBRENNER Kinsman Marftima Transport 5EAFARERS INTER ^^M'^HENNIAlrCO ANDREA G0M5, International Vice President Emeritus, administers tha oat h of office to tha offlcars elected by delegates at the concluding session of t he convention.' ERIC; AUG. i Rep. JAMES BURKE Massachusetts Rep. WILLIAM MOORHEAD Pennsylvania Rap. JOSHUA EILBERG Pennsylvania Rap. PHILLIP BURTON California Rap. JONATHAN BINGHAM Naw York ''0 Senator JOSEPH MONTOYA Naw Mexico. «4TI0 •ENl Rap. PETER RODINO New Jersey Rap. JAMES BYRNE Pennsylvania MERLE ADLUM Inland Boatman of Pacific CHICK MORAN Boilermakers JOE GOREN Marina Cooks Rap. FLOYD HICKS Washington �August, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Page Nineteen MSTS Chief Warns MTD: U.S. Sinking Rapidiy as a First Class World Sea Power WASHINGTON The United States is in immediate danger of losing all grip on the dominant position it long en­ joyed as the number one sea power of the world, Vice Ad­ miral L. P. Ramage, Command­ er of the Military Sea Transpor­ tation Service, warned at a meet­ ing of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, here this month. "It is equally true and alarm­ ing," Ramage told the audience of government officials, union leaders and industry executives, "that the American public is not fully aware of the threat to our security and prosperity inherent in our decline as a sea power." Both the U.S. Navy and the merchant marine are becoming antiquated and decrepit while the Russian combat navy and merchant fleet have been en­ larged and constantly modern­ ized at the swiftest rate in the world today, he emphasized. "Today, about 80 percent of the Soviet merchant fleet is less than 10 years old," the Admiral said, "while 80 percent of the U.S. fleet is more than 20 years old. In the past 20 years the Russians have added about 1,000 ships to their merchant marine; the U.S. fleet has de­ creased by about 1,000 ships. In November 1968 the Soviet Union was constructing 458 new ships; the U.S. was building 62. The USSR spent $600 mil­ lion in building merchant ships Hula Girls Swing Into Leafy Fringe i i HONOLULU—Hula danc­ ers at major Hawaiian hotels and night clubs have just won a two-year union contract with a literal "fringe benefit," The hip-swingers, members of the American Guild of Variety Artists, will now get a special allowance to purchase tipalm leaves for making their skirts. And that aint hay! WeN-Barned fi- y Seafarer Nickolai Hill holds his first pension check. Hill retired after sailing for over 30 years with the SlU on the Great Lakes. in 1968; the U.S. spent $150 million." He added that the most shocking figure of all—in terms of President Nixon's statement that a maritime power must be able to project its economic strength into the oceans of the world—is the less than five per­ cent of America's trade with the world which moves in U.S.-flag ships. "Relate that figure," Ramage continued "to such realities of national security as the fact that 66 of the 77 strategic and criti­ cal commodities needed in the United States must be imported, and that 99 percent of these must be moved by sealift be­ cause of their bulk. It adds up to a conclusion that our supplies of critical and strategic raw materials depend upon the abil­ ity and willingness of other na­ tions to transport them. We are a nautical dependent in an era when we should be commercial­ ly and militarily standing on our own feet." On this score, the Admiral recalled that during the Viet­ nam buildup—because of the inadequacies of the American merchant fleet—the MSTS had to charter foreign-flag tankers and approached the owners of 400 U.S.-owned ships operating under foreign flags. Theoretical­ ly, he pointed out, these are un­ der "effective U.S. control" but all these ships were manned by foreign crews and some of the crews refused to go to Vietnam. Yet the statistics on the sealift to Vietnam are distinctly im­ New Packaging Law Makes Shopper Work By Sidney Margolius You may already have noticed in the stores some of the changes resulting from the new Truth-in-Packaging law. All food pack­ ages and cans now show the net contents on the front face in fairly large type. In a few product lines the previous jungle of many different sizes has been thinned down a little. Also, where manufacturers say how many servings the package provides, they now also say how big the servings are. For example, in dehydrated mashed potatoes the packages now specify "eight half-cup servings," or for rice, "12 two-thirds cup servings." This is a help in two ways. The manufacturers now admit how small their concept of a serving may be, such as a halfcup of mashed potatoes (about four ounces). Some in fact no longer specify the number of servings. Also, the relative number of same-size servings provided by different brands can give you another way to compare values. Obviously, a 21-serving box of French's dehydrated mashed potatoes for 65 cents costs less than an eight-serving box of Hungry Jack mashed for 33 cents—without attempting to com­ pare taste—since both are half-cup servings. That, however, is most of the benefit so far from the Truthin-Packaging law. In shopping for most food and toiletry prod­ ucts, you still have to go through a process of dividing the cost per ounce into a large number of package sizes, brands and related varieties. For example, just one supermarket offers four different brands of tuna fish, each of which comes in three or four types and four or five sizes. This adds up to 45 different choices. You have to figure out the best buy among 3Vi ounces of tuna for 27 cents; 6V2 ounces for 37 cents; 7 ounces for 45, and 9VA for 57. In canned sardines you have to compare among such sizes as V/z ounces, VA, 3%, 4, and 4%. Have fun. We found nine different sizes of dehydrated mashed potatoes in just one store, including 5, 5VA, SVi, 6, 8, 13%, 16 and 16Vi ounces. It still is virtually impossible to compare relative values in baby foods. Among meat products for infants and toddlers, there were three different major brands offering approximately 90 different varieties in four or five different sizes such as AVA ounces, 6V2 ounces, 7 ounces and so on. Here the consumer has a terrifying amount of "free choice," with a potential of over 300 different mathematical computations. No wonder the birth rate is beginning to decline. Among frozen vegetables, we found six different sizes of pack­ ages ranging from eight to 24 ounces, and with the face of some of the eight- and nine-ounce packages as large as the 10-ounce. An unwary or hurried consumer can be fooled if he doesn't stop to look at the weights. I pressive, Ramage said. Last year 1,100,000 tons of dry cargo went to Vietnam each month, which amounted to 38,000 tons a day. Shipment of petroleum products averaged 18 million barrels a month with much of this used by the Air Force for return flights to the U. S. Between 96 and 98 percent of all supplies going to Vietnam have been sealifted, the Admi­ ral pointed out. But despite this success, prospects for the im­ mediate future are not happy, he declared. The U.S. is now the fifth-ranking maritime pow­ er; the USSR sixth. But by the end of 1969, he predicted, the U.S. will be sixth and the USSR fifth. The Admiral gave this pic­ ture of the National Defense Reserve fleet and the present condition of the nation's mer­ chant marine: "All 1,000 Defense Reserve Fleet ships were built prior to 1946. Four hundred are desig­ nated for scrapping. Does that mean 600 are left? No! Three hundred are naval auxiliaries, repair ships and net tenders. Does this leave 300 usable ships? No! Approximately 225 are uneconomical or unsuitable dry cargo ships. We don't have 75 usable ships. The sad fact is that we have only 37 victory hulls left in reserve." "Simply stated," Ramage con­ cluded, "the U.S. is a fast-fading merchant marine power. If we can't carry peacetime trade, how can we expect to handle wartime military needs?" Even in fresh produce, you can be fooled by the practice of selling some produce by the piece instead of the pound. We weighed four heads of Boston lettuce, all marked 17 cents, and found they ranged from nine to 15 ounces. One buyer gets 40 percent less than another for the same price—depending entirely on chance. The same lottery exists in citrus fruits and other pro­ duce sold by the piece. In shopping for soaps and detergents, you still have a multiplicity of weights. Bar soaps now have to show their weights for the first time. But you have to work to compare their values. Just among the newly popular deodorant soaps we found soaps in 31/2, 3%, 4.65, 4%, 5 and 5.7 ounce sizes. If you look closely you do get some information. You see, for example, that Dove, which looks like the biggest bar, actually is only 4.65 ounces, and Phase III, only 5, even though both look bigger than Zest which is 5.7 ounces. Dove and Phase III have a cardboard inner wrapper which makes them look bigger than they are. Since Congress failed to require standard sizes, as the original Senate Truth-in-Packaging bill called for, the only immediate help in sight is if local governments accomplish this goal tluough unit pricing. This would require stores to mark the price per ounce, pound, pint or other standard measure on the package as well as the price of the package itself. Thus, they would have to label the tuna fish "6V2 ounces, 37 cents; 91 cents a lb." In most areas stores do this for meats, poul­ try, fish and some produce, and there is no reason why they can't for packaged foods. Some co-ops voluntarily post prices per ounce of various items; for example, one of the Berkeley, Calif., co-ops, and Hyde Park in Chicago. New York City now is considering a regulation that would require all stores there to show the unit prices. If this responsibility is put on the stores, it is reasonable to expect that they in turn will press canners and packers to use more uniform and standard sizes. Certainly both stores and con­ sumers would benefit. Bess Myerson Grant, the former Miss America who is doing a remarkable job as New York City Consumer Commissioner, reports that a survey by her department found that even expe­ rienced shoppers fail to select the best buys as much as 40 percent of the time. This failure, Mrs. Grant warns, may cost you up to 11 cents of every shopping dollar. A real battle is shaping up over the new drive to get cities and towns to require unit pricing, warns Ralph Renter, of the Ladies Garment Workers Union, who is also active in consumer organi­ zations. The grocery industry is bitterly opposing unit pricing. Renter reports. Consumers are especially warned to watch bread weights these days. Some brands now are "balloon" type 22-ounce loaves which look as big as 1V2 or two-pound loaves. Another potential fooler is 12-ounce "balloon" loaves (puffed up with air) that look as big as one-pound standard loaves. �August, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty Part IV—Section A Statement of Assets and Liabilities Seafarers Pension Plan For Year Beginning December 1, 1967 and Ending November 30, 1968 File No. WP-158707 ASSETS1 ' End of End of Prior Reporting Item Year Year 1. Cash $ 339,687.55 $ 1,615,843.86 2. Receivables: a. Contributions: (See Item 18) (1) Employer 288,889.50 200,397.72 (2) Other (Specify) b. Dividends or experience rating refunds c. Other (Specify) 3. Investments: (Other than real estate) a. Bank deposits at interest and deposits or shares in savings and loan associations b. Stocks: (1) Preferred 1,153,396.83 1,449,099.56 (2) Common 7,002,408.76 9,460,509.06 c. Bonds and debentures: (1) Government obligations: (a) Federal 1,243,135.24 1,381,887.29 (b) State and municipal ' (2) Foreign government obligations (3) Nongovernment obligations 10,189,473.11 17,336,294.70 d. Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) AFL-CIO Mortgage Investment Fund ; 1,000,000.00 999,732.43 (2) (Identify) e. Subsidiary organizations (See Instructions) (Identify and indicate percentage of ownership by this Plan in the subsidiary) (1) %.... (2) %.... 4. Real estate loans and mortgages 255,556.08 244,802.93 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than real estate) a. Secured b. Unsecured 6. Real Estate: a. Operated b. Other real estate 7. Other Assets: a. Accrued income ".... 4,489.60 43,396.06 b. Prepaid expenses c. Other (Specify) 8. Total Assets $21,477,036.67 $32,731,963.61 ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1968 SEAFARERS PENSION FUND 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance De­ partment, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $13,319,382.36 (b) Employee i (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions $13,319,382.36 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 766,507.68 343,372.30 1,109,879.98 4. Profit on disposal of Investments 357,622.27 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of invest­ ments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions $14,786,884.61 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Car­ riers and to Service Organizations (Including. Pre­ paid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plaa for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organiza­ tion showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 3,177,985.23 ^ The assets ments held in aggregate cost with the U.S. 41,738.05 7,259.91 1,984.62 51,774.25 3,576.10 265.86 1,632.34 2,337.60 15,199.90 21,474,699.07 32,716,763.71 $21,477,036.67 $32,731,963.61 listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing invest­ the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed Treasury Department. 176,321.79 190,512.95 ANNUAL RIPO«T OP THI STAnop jJmj^'a£hL SIArAAERS PCMION FUND OOWRVOP vTT 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions $ 3,544,819.97 "7'^. /lu Hasiai. RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Beniefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) ... $ 68,090.66 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of invest­ ments 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) $ Attachment to the Superintendent of Insurance Year Ended November 30, 1968 Other Administrative Expenses Stationery and printing Postage Telephone and telegraph Tabulating service Microfilming Equipment rental Employee benefits Miscellaneous Miscellaneous trustees meetings expense ..." Repairs and maintenance Dues and subscriptions '. Outside office help 12. Administrative Expenses: Salaries (Schedule 2) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) Taxes Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) Rent Insurance Premiums Fidelity Bond Premiums Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Schedule Attached (i) Total Administrative Expenses LIABILITIES Insurance and annuity premiums payable Unpaid claims (Not covered by insurance) Accounts payable Accrued expense Other liabilities (Specify) Reserve for future benefits Total Liabilities and Reserves SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Bene­ fits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 21,474,699.07 T"M 14,786,884.61 3,544,819.97 11,242,064.64 , $32,716,763.71 Part IV Part IV teta for tmit or other Mparatejy m.intainrd fund are to be completed for a plan InToWIng a • tmet or other separately maintained fund. It also is to be completed for a plan which- <1) Has in<-nrrad expenses other than: (a) Payments for unfunded benefits or (b) Insurance or annuity premiums or • • subscription chatves paid to an insurance carrier or service or other organization- or (2) Has assete ^ • other than: (a) Insurance or annuity contracts or (b) Contributions in the process of payment or ^ collection. , . r '/y' Dii--- • .V--.y: r ^ 'r' ' • $ 6,618.60 101.48 1,088.10 49,889.05 823.96 2,802.07 2,248.85 3,348.88 94.09 735.94 315.39 24.25 $68,090.66 �JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY—Pictured wth SlU Vice President Earl Shepard are William Datzke, W. L. Rackley, ship secretary; T. Catharle, deck delegate: A. Boney, ship chairman: T. Lynch, ship delegate: Lester Borges, engine delegate: AB Odell Powell. T HE SHIP'S COMMITTEE is the vital link between the SIU at sea and the SIU ashore. This committee, with the bosun serving as the chairman,- the steward acting as secretary, and a delegate from each department, is charged with the responsibility of holding weekly meetings at sea so that all Seafarers can continue to participate in the affairs of their Union. Close communication between the members aboard ship and Union headquarters ashore is vital to maintaining the proud reputation of the SIU as a demo­ cratic Union. PONCE—Left to right are William StrTckland, steward delegate; Peter Patrick, secretary; Clarence Hemby, engine delegate; Zenon Rivera, bosun and ship chairman; and Sam Nickerson, deck delegate. 'I- PORTLAND—Left to right are H. G. Bentz, chairman; George Malinowski, engine delegate; Ferdi­ nand Prieto, steward department delegate; Paul Halloway, deck delegate, and Juan Roderiguez, sec. W'\ MARYMAR—Pictured left to right are Stanley Wojcik, steward de­ partment delegate; Paul Sabe, deck delegate; Willis Addison, en­ gine delegate; Fetas DeLeon, steward delegate; Irwin Moen, chairman. BROOKLYN—Left to right: Harry Chromiak, engine delegate; James Barclay, steward delegate; John Cabral. ship's chairman; William Reid, steward and ship's secretary, and Norman Tukey, deck delegate. HOUSTON—Left to right: Roman Aguior, secretary; Victor Silva, retiring steward delegate; Thomas Magres, deck delegate; Esturdo Cuenca, engine; D. Lallabe, chairman; Franco Comez, steward delegate. �Page Twenty Two SEAFARERS August, 1969 LOG National Safety Council Course: Steady As She Goes Defensive Driving Enrolfees Increase; Training Sharply Reduces Accidents The National Safety Council's nationwide Defensive Driv­ ing Course, designed to curb the traffic death and injury toll, is currently at its highest levels. By the end of 1967, drivers who had been through the course totalled 600,000. Drivers have since graduated at a rate equiva­ lent to a million per year. The training course in defen­ sive driving is a capsulized ver­ sion of the professional driver training programs the council's Motor Transportation Depart­ ment has developed for motor fleet operators. Drivers in fleets that are coun­ cil members last year had an average accident rate that was approximately half that of all drivers in the country. The Defensive Driving Course usually consists of four two-hour sessions. They are taught by instructors trained and qualified by the NSC. The course is designed for the average motorist who wishes to improve his driving. The only prerequisite is a driver's license. The sessions concentrate on the six situations that can cause a two-car crash. In 1966, twocar crashes accounted for 42 percent of all traffic fatalities, 68 percent of all disabling in­ juries, and 78 percent of all property damage accidents. This type of accident also accoxmted for 72 percent of total motor vehicle accident costs and in­ volved 87 percent of the drivers who were in accidents. Over the years, the council's Motor Transportation members have made sharp reductions in two-vehicle crashes. It is esti­ mated that, if their rates could be achieved by all drivers, the two-car crash would decline by 40 percent. The motor fleet operators' chief method of attacking this problem has been built around the question of whether the ac­ cident could have been prevent­ ed by the company's own driver. If he could have prevented it and didn't, he is held acountable even though he may have been legally "in the right." Drivers are trained to reach their destinations safely despite mistakes of other drivers or ad­ verse road, weather, light, traf­ fic or driver conditions. This concept, called defensive driv­ ing, is the heart of the council course. The sessions are being pre­ sented across the country in small groups under the spon­ sorship of church organizations, labor unions, service clubs, em­ ployers and military installa- Port of New York Sets Foreign Trade High In '68 tions. Volunteer instructors—^train­ ed by the council—^present the course, utilizing films, visual aids, and training techniques provided by the council. Under­ standing of defensive driving principles is built up as students analyze actual accidents. Admiral Labels U. S.-nag Fleet Antiqae Buckets The U.S. Navy and merchant marine are unbelievably ancient and inadequate. Vice Admiral Bernard F. Boeder, commander of the Navy's First Fleet, told a press group on board his flag­ ship, the USS Providence, on a visit in Portland, Oregon, during last month's Rose Festi­ val. Admiral Boeder noted that his flagship was 24 years old, had been updated several times and was filled with so many things that nothing more can be added. It has 300 tons of lead ballast to keep it stable. "We've got hundreds of ships we can't put anything more on unless we take off something vital or they will become topheavy," he said. "On the old ships, living con­ ditions are unbelievably crude and living spaces are horrible. The heads are not the sort of thing the young man of today counts on. This has a tremen­ dous impact on retention rates (re-enlistments)." Boeder said 58 percent of the Navy's 900 vessels are over 20 years of age. He compared the U.S. Navy with Russia's younger navy and merchant ma­ rine. "Our merchant marine is in-' adequate, much of it nothing more than antique buckets that are a disgrace to the flag. They're worn out and'rusty." NEW YORK—The Port of tons, a six percent improvement New York moved 57,136,756 over the 38,355,098 tons in the long tons of foreign trade goods previous year. in 1968 to set a record high. General cargoes are defined Of this total 56,891,307 tons as high-value commodities, entered or left by sea, the re­ mainly packaged goods, which maining 245,449 tons going by produce the greatest revenue for air, the Port of New York Au­ the port. thority announced. Custom collections of $1,The gain in volume of water- 136,986,464 also set a record. borne goods over 1967 was 6.3 Of this, sea-borne trade duties percent. Last year 53,539,097 accounted for $994,125,086 tons of foreign trade goods were and air-bome duties were $192,carried by sea and 186,824 tons 861,378. by air—^the air-bome trade showing a 31.4 percent increase. It's Your Move The over-all increase in general cargoes above 1967 tonnage was 7.8 percent. Over-all value of the foreigntrade goods moved by ships and aircraft through the port during 1968 totalled $19.1 billion, also a new high. This compares with $12.8 billion handled in 1967, a gain of close to 50 percent. A major factor in the port's improved performance included a substantial increase in the movement of high-value general cargo. It is estimated that up­ wards of 20 percent of the port's total volume of general cargoes —aggregating 16,368,775 tons —were containerized. Bulk cargo—^mainly oil, grain Deep concentration is evidenced by Seafarer Istvan Szeibert (left), and ore—^handled by the port who seils as baker, as Brother Vanvi Tibor, chief cook, settles down to in 1968 totalled 40,522,532 planning next move on the chess-board. Action took place at N.Y. These two youngsters, Alan Bowles, left, and Winfred Countiss, seem to be charting a course for a career at sea as they steady the helm of the "Manitou," once the favorite yawl of President Kennedy and now used as a training ship for apprentice and upgrading seamen at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Maryland. The two young "sailors" were a part of a group of 70 local HeadStart children who visited the school's varied training facilities. Tramp Shipping Mmphasmed: West German Merchant Fleet Undergoing Modern Expansion HAMBURG — West Ger­ many, apparently fully aware of the importance of a strong mer­ chant marine, is investing heav­ ily in the expansion and mod­ ernization of its commercial fleet, with particular emphasis on tramp shipping. Latest figures published by the Ship Owners Association showed 123 vessels either on or­ der or under construction, with an aggregate of nearly two mil­ lion deadweight tons (1.22 mil­ lion gross registered tons) at the end of March. This is nearly twice the con­ struction of a year ago, when 66 vessels totalling one million deadweight tons (680,000 gross registered tons) were on order or in the process of being built. Bulk cargo shippers are the major contractors, with 11 ships of 780,000 deadweight tons on order, accounting for 39,5 per­ cent of the total. More than half of this new tonnage is accounted for by three giant bulk carriers of 140,000 deadweight tons each—among the biggest dry cargo ships currently being built anywhere. Tanker operators have only one 140,000 deadweight ton tanker on order with German shipyards. More than half of the ships on order are being built for tramp shipping, a total of 64 vessels of 620,000 deadweight tons. Of these, 25 units are in the 14,000 to 16,000 dead­ weight ton class and 22 vessels are in the 7,200 ton class. Among the new cargo liners are five container vessels, of 1,000 to 1,300 containers capa­ city each. All but six of the 29 new cargo liners, with an aggre­ gate 415,000 deadweight tons, will be built in West German shipyards for delivery late this year or early in 1970. At the end of March, the Ger­ man merchant marine fleet com­ prised 4,105 units with a com­ bined tonnage of 7,434,087 gross registered tons, according to statistics furnished by the ma­ rine division of Bonn's Ministry for Traffic and Transport. This was 70,040 gross tons, over the figure at the end of 1968. Of 2,693 ships with a total tonnage of 7,134,694 gross reg­ istered tons, 2,317 were dry cargo vessels with an aggregate gross tonnage of 5.22 million. Refrigerated cargo ships are a part of the fleet which is ex­ panding very vigorously, with some 80 units of 305,669 gross registered tons and a 352,517 deadweight ton capacity in serv­ ice at the end of March. Even with this impressive ef­ fort, however, the West German tanker fleet is growing at a slow­ er pace than the world's average. With 111 vessels of 1.47 million gross registered tons (2.5, mil­ lion deadweight tons capacity), it accounts for only two percent of the world's tanker capacity. Of these, only 46 units are sea­ going tankers, but they account for 96.4 percent of the total West German tonnage. German-flag tankers average 52,486 deadweight tons capac­ ity. The nation has one 192,000 ton vessel and five 100,000 ton vessels in service. �August, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty Three AFL'CIO Tells Senate Group: Doctors Making Fortunes Through Medicare Abuses WASHINGTON—Although organized medicine once bit­ terly fought Medicare, a number of doctors are now using the program for the aged to become rich overnight. And they are finding that the Medicaid program is even more lush. The Senate Finance Committee is planning open hearings on the two programs in the near future, but conunittee in­ vestigators are coming up with some sensational cases in the meantime. The most precise records are on Medicare. They show that 47 physicians were getting $50,000 or more a year from the Medicare program. Senate Finance Committee investigators believe that far more doctors are receiving in excess of $50,000 annually under Medicaid but records are loosely kept. The biggest bonanza under Medicare was received by a Miami osteopath who raked in $285,000 over a year-and-ahalf. Reports also show that a New Jersey osteopath received $199,992 over a year-and-a-half period and his brother picked tip $475,560 over the same period. The combined payments to the two New Jersey brothers helped pay for a medical staff of six, serving three nursing homes, liie total did not include the daily charges for room and board. Medicaid checks are running far larger than Medicare payments. However, Senate Finance Committee staff mem­ bers are finding it far tougher to run down the full extent of the payments. In California, it has been reported that 35 doctors and 11 dentists averaged nearly $100,000 a year under the Medicaid program in that state, called Medi-cal. A total of 11 doctors exceeded $50,000 under the Medi­ caid program in Kentucky. One doctor was paid more than $100,000 under Medicaid in poverty-stricken Appalachia. Senate probers seem convinced that while most doctors are staying within the law they are using loopholes to make them­ selves personally wealthy and the elderly are not being pro­ tected to the extent they should. Remedies for Medicare Gaps, Abuses Possible Under National Health Plan WASHINGTON — Medicare has contributed "very signifi­ cantly" to meeting the health needs of the elderly but the pro­ gram has "glaring gaps" that must be corrected, AFL-CIO Social Security Director Bertrand Seidman told Congress. He testified on Medicare—its accomplishments and changes needed—as a member of an ad­ visory committee to a Senate subcommittee headed by Senator Edmund S. Muskie (D-Me.). A key recommendation in the advisory committee's report to the subcommittee was a call for a national health insurance pro­ gram, which has become an im­ portant goal of the AFL-CIO. Seidman said that Medicare has made it possible for millions of the elderly "to obtain neces­ sary health care that they could not have obtained otherwise." But, he added, the program must be improved to "fulfill its orig­ inal purpose of assuring medical care of hi^ quality to all elderly Americans." "Moreover, if we make Med­ icare the success it can be," he pointed out, "we will also be demonstrating that through a universal system of comprehen­ sive national health insmance we can assure high quality health Growing Transport Industry Trend; Dangers of Big Conglomerates Cited By Transportation Trades Chairman WASHINGTON—The trend toward creation of conglomer­ ates in the transportation indus= try "may have its economic ad­ vantages, but it also has some built-in dangers," a leader of transportation labor warned here recently. C. L. Dennis, president of the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Qerks and chairman of the recently formed Conference of Transportation Trades, said that the rise of the conglomer­ ates, "with their control usually vested in the financial commu­ nity I .Aer than the transporta­ tion industry, places the ulti­ mate decisions in the hands of those with no real background or interest" in transportation. Under such circumstances, Dennis said, there is a "real danger" that the transportation segment of the con^omerate "could be put out of business, not for reasons growing out of the nation's transportation needs but purely for economic advan­ tage." Dennis spoke at the semi­ annual meeting of the Confer­ ence—a grouping of 28 AFLCIO unions representing 4.5 million workers involved in land, sea and air transport. Representative Harley Stag­ gers (D-W.Va.), chairman of the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, criti­ cized the nation's "hodge­ podge" transportation system. The railroads, he told the conference, "have been allowed to let their rolling stock and rights-of-way fall into shocking disrepair," and while the gov­ ernment has "heavily subsidized the air industry" to develop passenger service, the rail indus­ try has been permitted to "com­ pletely degenerate" its passenger service. "We build highways for trucks and cars and we maintain airports for air carriers," the Congressman continued. "We have seen great strides forward in air transportation while the merchant marine fleet has fallen into rusting decay." The Conference heard reports from leaders in a number of its sections, representing workers in particular modes of transporta­ tion. Among these were: • Frank Heisler (Interna­ tional Association of Machin­ ists), Air Section: Unions in the air industry support a proposal that the Federal Aviation Agen­ cy develop one standard of air­ worthiness for all commercial air carrier operations. Proposals now before the FAA call for five different standards of airworthi­ ness, with substantially lower standards, for instance, on smaller air taxi planes. • Andrew A. Pettis (Marine & Shipbuilding Workers), Ma­ rine Section: "There is no great shipbuilding program in the off­ ing •• . The U.S. merchant ma­ rine is a prime tool in the arsenal of defense. Every segment of the U.S. merchant marine needs and must get federal help." • Charles Luna (United Transportation Union), Operat­ ing Rail Section: An amendment to modernize the 1907 Hoursof-Service Act would make it unlawful to keep an employee on duty more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period, a limitation "essential to maintain safety on the railroads." Cases before the Department of Transportation show some men working as long as 32 hours continuously. Other reports were made by Jerry Wurf of the State, County and Municipal Employees, on behalf of the General Section, and by John Elliott of the Amal­ gamated Transit Union, for the Highway Transit Section. care to all the American peo­ ple." To assure that the elderly will no longer be denied adequate health care due to any lack of money, Seidman proposed the following changes in Medicare: • Coverage of all medical services, mainly doctors' fees, under the social insurance fea­ ture of the program. As it now stands, retired persons must pay a share of medical services. • Elimination of the coin­ surance and deductible features. • Extension of the program to cover the cost of prescription drugs, dental care and eye­ glasses. • A requirement that half of the program's total cost be met out of general revenue to meet the additional costs involved in the recommendations. The advisory committee's re­ port said "physicians' fees can­ not remain subject to the whims of individual providers of serv­ ice" if Medicare and the federalstate Medicaid program for the poor are to be fiscally respon­ sible and "gross abuses stop­ ped." "The same is true of hospital costs," the conunittee added. In calling for a comprehen­ sive, compulsory health insur­ ance program "for all age groups," the committee said the program should have built-in cost controls, standards for health care, incentives for pre­ paid group practice and "other badly needed reforms." Such a program, it concluded, "offers the best hope this nation has for living up to the oft-ex­ pressed declaration that good health care is the right of every man, woman and child who lives in the land." Advisory panel members, in addition to Seidman, were Mrs. Agnes W. Brewster, a medical economics consultant; Dr. S. J. Axelrod, director of public health economics at the Univer­ sity of Michigan; and Melvin A. Glasser, Auto Workers' social security director. The Senate subcommittee al­ so heard from Dr. John H. Knowles, who had been slated for the Nixon Administration's top health services post. His nomination was withdrawn after it came under heavy fire from the American Medical Associa­ tion. Knowles, director of the Mas­ sachusetts General Hospital, said that "it's inevitable in this country that there will be a comprehensive medical care program for all Americans, whether it takes two years or 20." Nelson H. Cruikshank, presi­ dent of the National Council of Senior Citizens, testified along with four senior aides who de­ scribed a community service program being carried out by the council in ten U.S. cities. Cruikshank explained the council's program of striving to "build a better America and winning a better life for all older Americans," including protec­ tion from illness. "Because adequate health care is so essential," he said, "the idea of limiting it to those who can afford it is no longer acceptable to a nation which can put a man on the moon." Seafarer Ends 40 Year Sailing Career Marian Lubiejewski, who went to sea at the age of 16, is ending a sailing career of 40 years, as he makes out his SlU pension applica­ tion while Welfare Director Al Bernstein looks on. Brother Lubiejew­ ski had three ships torpedoed and sunk under him during World War II. A bosun, he last sailed aboard the S.S. Selma Victory. �Page Twentjr Four SEAFARERS LOG August, 1969 'Equality of Opportunity'In Shipping Pushed hy Unsuhsidiied Operators WASHINGTON — Enact­ ment of a new maritime pro­ gram that would guarantee "equality of opportunity" for all segments of the merchant marine—^the unsubsidized as well as the subsidized—^was re­ cently demanded by a leading spokesman for the unsubsidized shipping industry. Alfred Maskin, director of re­ search legislation for the American Maritime Association, charged that few laws "have been more discriminatory, or have brought about greater in­ equality of treatment" than the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, which is the basis for the pres- Island of Mauritius Is Newest ILO Member GENEVA—Mauritius, an is­ land nation off the East coast of Africa, has become a member of the International Labor Orga­ nization, it was announced here. The affiliation brings ILO nienibership to a total of 121 countries, Director-General David A. Morse said. ent federal maritime program. Speaking to more than 100 industry, labor and government representatives attending a meet­ ing sponsored by the 7.5 millionmember AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, Maskin de­ clared: "When only 14 companies, operating one-third of the ships in the merchant marine, are given direct construction sub­ sidies to build new ships, and all of the other companies are not given such construction subsi­ dies, that is not equality. "When these same 14 com­ panies are given direct operating subsidies, and all of the other companies are not . . . that is not equality. "When again the same 14 companies are permitted to de­ posit monies in tax-deferred construction reserve funds, and the same privilege is denied to the rest of the industry, that is not equality. "And when these 14 subsi­ dized companies are permitted to carry goverrmient cargoes at premium rates, on top of their subsidy, while the unsubsidized companies must survive on the rates alone, this also is not equality." Maskin — whose association represents 82 operators of 242 unsubsidized American-flag ves­ sels, including virtually all of the leading tramp and indepen­ dent tanker ojperators—said that the remedy is not to provide subsidy to everybody. "That's impractical," he said. However, Maskin added, "if subsidy cartnot be provided to everybody, then steps should be taken to equate the treatment given to those who do not receive sub­ sidy with that given to those who do." One of the ways to achieve this goal, the AMA spokesman said, would be to "insist that operators receiving direct sub­ sidy use that subsidy only for the purpose for which it was in­ tended—to compete with for­ eign-flag lines for commercial cargoes—and not use the sub­ sidy to compete with unsubsi­ dized operators" for govern­ ment cargoes. July 1 to July 31, 1969 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All GrouDs Port Class A Class B Boston 6 1 New York 144 125 Philadelphia 31 25 Baltimore 50 37 Norfolk 37 40 Jacksonville 36 42 Tampa 16 12 Mobile 48 42 New Orleans 103 95 Houston ..... 104 123 Wilmington 37 66 San Francisco ... 105 74 Seattle 50 33 Totals 767 715 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A dasrb (lilass C 5 86 12 39 24 19 5 40 76 58 33 72 26 495 4 82 9 16 30 24 •6 40 73 66 61 76 24 511 1 29 1 11 7 7 1 6 11 27 28 61 21 211 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groni Port Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C Boston 7 0 4 4 3 New York 83 148 68 145 49 Philadelphia 18 24 7 13 2 Baltimore 52 51 28 35 8 Norfolk . 24 39 18 31 8 Jacksonville 11 56 15 40 5 Tampa 4 10 2 4 2 Mobile 29 51 27 54 16 New Orleans .... 79 92 60 86 10 Houston .... 67 94 34 64 25 Wilmingfton 30 34 24 23 25 San Francisco ... 93 103 76 86 67 Seattle 40 34 21 24 18 Totals 537 736 384 609 238 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups AIL Port Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C Boston 2 0 1 1 0 New York 92 146 45 37 37 Philadelphia 7 6 6 3 1 Baltimore 29 17 19 17 10 Norfolk 23 25 14 28 15 Jacksonville 13 24 12 18 15 Tampa 8 3 3 3 0 Mobile 31 23 26 31 11 89 60 New Orleans .... 75 40 2 68 56 Houston .... 36 52 25 16 19 Wilmington 13 16 12 87 102 San Francisco ... 72 78 54 35 30 Seattle 24 25 7 Totals 500 511 356 347 189 Sliding down the ways at Bethlehem Steel's Sparrows Point yard, the Penn Champion, 37,250-deadweight-ton tanker built tor the SIUcontracted Penn Tanker Co., has a cruising range of k2.000 miles. SlU Tanker, Penn Champion, Launched for Delivery in Fall BALTIMORE — The Penn keel to rail and the weather deck Champion, a 37,250-dead­ are all protected by epoxy coat­ weight-ton tanker, was launched ings. here recently at the Sparrows The house-aft vessel features Point shipyards of Bethlehem' the latest in navigation and Steel Corporation for the SIU- safety-at-sea equipment in full contracted Penn Tanker Com­ compliance with latest U.S. pany. Coast Guard regulations. The vessel will have an ex­ tended cruising range of about 12,000 miles. Storerooms, both REGISTERED on BEACH dry and refrigerated, are large enough to hold a six-months All Groups Class A Class B supply of stores. 9 10 Scheduled for fall delivery, 193 143 she will be assigned to the pe­ 30 26 91 50 troleum products trade, pri­ 39 35 marily in the U.S. domestic serv­ NEW YORK—Seventy-nine 35 12 ice. The tanker will meet stand­ vessels called at the Port of New 19 18 66 25 ards of the Military Sea Trans­ York on maiden voyages during 132 73 portation Service and is fitted the first half of 1969, William 118 110 with fueling-at-sea facilities. 29 2 F. Giesen, the Port's general 52 13 Her 15 tanks have a edacity manager and counsel has an­ 24 60 of 334,800 barrels and her car­ nounced. 870 624 go handling pumps wUl be cap­ The newcomers were of vari­ able of discharging a full liquid ous sizes and included. 73 dry cargo in 14 hours. She is cap­ REGISTERED on BEACH cargo ships, two passenger ves­ able of being converted to tte grain trade, with a carrying ca­ sels and four tankers. They ag­ - Class'A d^ssB pacity of approximately 1,500,- gregated 891,288 gross tons— 7 3 the dry cargo ships and the two 122 95 000 bushels. passenger vessels accounting for 14 21 With a 15,000 shaft horse­ 50 54 845,118 gross tons while the power turbine driving a single 19 24 four tankers registered a total 7 12 screw, the ship is expected to 3 10 of 46,170 gross tons. operate at a normal sea speed of 34 37 First to call during the year 83 74 16 knots. The design includes 91 119 was the Belocean, a 11,344 a curved rake stem, a cruiser 21 4 gross ton motor vessel (rf Nor­ stem and a spade rudder. 50 20 wegian registry. The two liners, 46 15 Overall length is 660 feet, 547 488 two inches, with length between accorded "the usual noisy wel­ perpendiculars of 630 feet. come," were the British Queen Molded breadth is 90 feet and Elizabeth 2 of the Cunard molded depth 48 feet 9 inches. Steamship Company, 65,863 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups The draft at loading capacity gross tons, and the 23,000-ton Class A Class B will be about 36 feet, eight German Hamburg, agented by 0 3 inches. The vessel, built under Holland American Line, the 141 58 the latest American Bureau of Maritime Association of the 9 15 Shipping rules, will be inspected Port of New York reported. 43 22 19 25 and classified by the bureau. Of the tanker arrivals, the 4 19 Crew quarters consist of largest was the SlU-contracted 9 5 49 modem-designed single rooms, American flagship 16 Overseas 123 71 fully air-conditioned and with Vivian of 20,879 gross tons. 87 54 permanent prefinished plasticAmong the other large tankers 16 5 41 36 coated bulkheads which will re­ repoted was the British flagship 56 17 quire a minimum of mainte­ Athelduchess, 11,102 gross 609 334 nance. The exterior hull from tons. 79 New Vessels Made New Ywk (h Maiden Trips �August, 1969 SEAFARERS Two-Year Study Discloses New Carbon Monoxide Evils Even non-fatal doses of carbon monoxide may bring seri­ ous disorders to the vital human organs, according to a twoyear study sponsored by the Fire Fighters. Repeated inhalation of carbon monoxide has cumulative effects and could caOse severe damage to the heart, brain and other organs, the study found. Through the John R. Redmond Memorial Fund, the lAFF commissioned Dr. Gerald S. Gordon of Denver to study the effects of non-fatal doses of carbon monoxide. The research was conducted with the cooperation of the Denver Fire Dept. and Fire Fighters Local 858. The fire fighter is subject to a significant exposure to car­ bon monoxide during the routine course of his occupation. Dr. Gordon observed. And the hazard to all Americans is in­ creasing because of the constantly growing air pollution problem. Dr. Gordon found that fire fighters need better protection against the poisonous gas and said there is an urgent need for research to improve breathing apparatus. "Carbon monoxide has become increasingly important to us all," he observed. "It is a hazard in our collective and per­ sonal public health. It produces half of the deaths due to poisoning each year in this country. It is a leading and grow­ ing pollutant in the air we breathe. . . ." As a public service, the lAFF has published a summary of Dr. Gordon's findings. The pamphlet is available from the Fire Fighters, 905 16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006. Runaway-Flag Fleet Growing; Now Tops U.S.-Flag Tonnage • f.." . Ai- _ I" w. 'fy I WASHINGTON—A Jieet of 434 ships owned and operated by American companies under 17 foreign flags now has a larger carrying capacity than the pri­ vately owned United States flag fleet of 976 vessels, according to statistics released by the Fed­ eral Maritime Administration. A report on the United States-owned foreign-fleet re­ leased recently by the agency showed that at the end of last June, its capacity was 16.5 mil­ lion deadweight tons. The do­ mestic fleet had a capacity of 15.3 million tons. Thirty-two corporations, ac­ cording to the report, were op­ erating ships with an aggregate tonnage that was exceeded by only four nations—Liberia, Britain, Norway and Japan. The report also showed that although a munber of American companies had ceased foreignflag operations, others had en­ tered the field to result in an 800,000-ton increase in the fleet since December, 1967. Although the list was domi­ nated by oil companies, opera­ tors of bulk and ore carriers and freighters also appeared to find foreign registration of their vessels attractive. , The fleet, which has long been under attack by maritime unions as being composed of "runaways," is described by owners as a "flags-of-necessity" operation. The owners contend they could not remain competi­ tive with their international rivals if they had to face the wage costs and work rules ap­ plicable to United States flag ships. The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey continued to maintain its first-place ranking, with 120 ships aggregating 4.8 million deadweight tons. Daniel K. Ludwig's Universe Tankships with 31 vessels ag­ gregating 1.8 million tons dropped into third place as Standard Oil Company of Cali­ fornia rose to second place with 61 tankers of 1.9 million tons. Liberia continued as the fa­ vorite flag of registration with 157 ships of 7.2 million tons. Panama ranked second with 3.1 million tons, and the United Kingdom was third with 2.9 million tons. The smallest reg­ istration was in Finland—a total of three ships of 8,721 tons. Great Lakes Seafarer LOG Page Twenty Five Use of Pesticides, Impasse on Wages Snag Crape Growers-UFWOC Talks DELANO, Calif.—An em­ union agrees that it will not em­ ployer ultimatum on the use of bark on any program which will hazardous pesticides in the vine­ in any way harm the industry yards, coupled with a wage dis­ to which the employer is a mem­ agreement, has snarled peace ber." "That clause would prevent talks between a group of table grape growers and the AFL-CIO us from lobbying in Sacramento United Farm Workers Organiz­ or Washington for better laws ing Committee. on the regulation of pesticides, jor even safety and sanitation High hopes had been held for a historic model contract after laws," said Chavez. He added that the union, the group of 10 prominent table which has filed suit in Bakersgrape growers, admitting for the field and Riverside to force first time that the worldwide boycott was hurting them, sued agricultural commissioners to for peace with the union and disclose pesticide formulas in called for unprecedented inter­ order for farm workers to be vention by the Federal Media­ adequately treated for illnesses caused by the economic poisons, tion Service late last month. But the hopes were dashed will continue to publicize the last week when the growers facts. "We're concerned about harm abandoned the bargaining table and called on President Nixon done to people, much more than to appoint a fact-finding com­ harm done to an industry," he mittee to investigate the dispute. said. Meanwhile, a bill to ban all UFWOC Director Cesar Cha­ vez immediately blasted the use of the controversial pesti­ grower proposal as "attempted cide DDT in California within blackmail, an attempt to muzzle three years was approved unani­ us on the dangers of pesticides." mously Tuesday in the state Chavez said the growers had Senate. In the contract talks, the proposed a clause in the con­ tract which would read: "The union had proposed a clause which would have banned the use of DDT and certain other poisons. The clause would'have specified procedures for apply­ ing and using other chemicals, MILWAUKEE, Wis.—Coun­ and would have provided pro­ ty Supervisor Richard Nowal- tection to workers coming in kowski has found a unique way direct contact with the poisons, to show his solidarity with the and consumers endangered by widely-supported boycott of residues on the fruit. Chavez pointed out that "over California table grapes by the 1,000 people, mostly farm AFL-CIO United Farm Work­ workers, are injured and poi­ ers Organizing Committee. He soned every year in California has asked the Milwaukee Coun­ alone from misuse of the pesti­ ty Zoo not to feed Samson the cides." gorilla grapes while the boycott On another front in the long is on. drawn out battle, unprecedented "Even the monkeys should legal action has been started to make a sacrifice to support the punish growers who use Mexi­ migrant workers of California," can aliens as farm workers. he said. The California Court of Ap­ peals ruled July 22 in Sac­ ramento that attorneys for Cali­ Joins Pension Roster fornia Rural Legal Assistance, an anti-poverty agency, may take statements from illegal No Moukey Business Vnth &vpe Boysott aliens to show whether growers knowingly hired them. The court also said the un­ usual legal procedure invoked by CRLA is "at least an open question" which could end up in forcing growers who use the aliens to pay damages and fines. Currently, when growers are found using illegal aliens, the aliens are deported but there is no further action. The CRLA is proceeding against the growers in such cases by invoking California's civil code which prohibits "unfair competition" by businessmen. The legal group contends it is "unfair competition" for U.S. farm workers to have to com­ pete with illegal "wetbacks" employed at cheap wages. The grape strike in the Coachella Valley, near the Mexican border, wound up last month with the union hailing it as a victory. Over a half-million lugs of grapes were estimated to have been left to rot on the vines as the boycott cut off markets and forced the bottom to fall out on the price of table grapes. Organizers for the union im­ mediately moved their opera­ tions to the Arvin-Lamont area, south of Bakersfield, where a strike is set as soon as picking begins. Growers who have been in­ sisting that the boycott isn't hurting at all, have filed a $75 million lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Fresno to recover losses they now say they have suffered. Attorneys for the farm work­ ers union, against which the suit was filed, labeled it a hoax— "their annual attempt to scare chain stores." The suit, brought by 81 vineyardists, claimed triple damages for $25 million losses they say they suffered. It accuses the union of con­ spiring with retailers to prevent sale of table grapes in violation of antitrust laws. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Breoklfn, N. Y. 11232 I would IHce to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list, (eunt inhrmaHon) NAME STREET AODR^ CITY STATE. ZIP. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: if you are an old subacribar and have a ehane* of addrais, pla«M giva your fonmar addraas balow: Frankfort Port Agent Harold Rathbun presents the first SlU pen­ sion check to Henry Bramer who sailed in the engine department. A native of Frankfort, Bramer joined Union in Elberta, Michigan. He lives in Frankfort and last worked for Ann Arbor Towing Co. OTT HATE �SEAFARERS Pago Twenty Six Former Seafarer Recalls Sailing Days To the Editor: I have just finished reading the LOG for June 1969. I Very much enjoyed the back page article on the Steel King. I was a crew member (oiler) on board the Steel King on a round-the-world trip in 1952. If it would be possible, I would very much appreciate a picture of the vessel. I joined the SIU in Nor­ folk, Va., in 1943 and sailed until 1946. I returned to the sea for 13 months in 1952. At the present time I own and operate my own auto body repair shop and I'm do­ ing very well. Thanks a lot for more happy days at sea than can ever be told. Keep up the good work. Yours truly, Paul Jacks, MarltHi, Ind. Member's Widow Thanks Union To the Edlton I wish to express my sin­ cere gratitude and apprecia­ tion for the prompt manner in which the SIU sent the Seafarers Welfare Fund check to me following the untimely death of my husband, Robert L. Swords. I know that he was proud to know that he belonged to an organization that takes care of its people so well in time of theii bereavement. Sincerely, Anne R. Swords, Norfolk, Virginia Seafarer's Mother Sends Her Thanks To the Editor: I would like to express my appreciation to the SIU for the check I received after the death of my son, Thomas Sullivan. I also want to thank all of you in the Sea­ farers Union for your kind­ ness and sympathy. Mrs. Freida Sullivan Marshfield, Mass. <1> Seafarer Thanks Crew for Kindness To the Editor: I want to thank the crew of the SS Robin Hood for their kindness to me on Trip No. 57 to Zeebrugge, Rot­ terdam and Bremerhaven. You know my ankle was broken while I was painting the off-shore bow on the raft. My leg will never be the same. Toi^ Ferrara F-131 Crew of Producer Sends Regards To die Editor: Just a few lines from the crew and delegates aboard the SS Producer on our way home from India. We hope all the brothers in the hall had a happy Fourth of July weekend. We are hop­ ing for better luck next year so we can celebrate at home. So far the trip has been a good one. We have a ship's crew from Norfolk, Baltimore and New York and everyone is doing fine. I will close for now with best regards from crew and delegates. William E. Richardson, Book No. 30257 Seafarer's Sister Expresses Gratitude To the Editon Thank you for your letter of July 2, 1969, enclosing a Seafarers Welfare Fund check for $4,000 payable to me as beneficiary of my late brother, James N. Kennedy, Thank you also for your offer of assistance in complet­ ing the personal affairs of my late brother. I appreciate the assistance you have already extended to me, and for your kind expression of sympathy. Sincerely, Mrs. Gladys K. Pa^ieri, Wyckoff, NJ. ^ Whafs Panlibhonco? That's Foreign Flag To the E^on "The Cold War Gets Hot on the High Seas," the article which appeared in the LOG recently, prompts this note ... Panlibhoncn (U.S. ships reg­ istered in Panama, Liberia and Honduras) is the greatest men­ ace to our country and its mer­ chant marine. It is in general practice by those Americans who pay only 33 percent in taxes to our federal govern­ ment. The American worker pays a huge 67 percent of all federal taxes, and there are those who demand that tax money be made available to further Panlibhonco. How-un-American can you get? Let us make the practice of Panlibhonco treason, in­ stead of putting school kids in jail for telling it like it is. Then and only then will our American flag fly aft on most of the largest seagoing vessels. If the price of gold can be set by our government in agreement with others, then the price of everything con­ nected with a merchant fleet can come about. Captain Frank Hudak FhOadelplua, Fa. August, 1969 LOG at^rf jrOHN B. WATERMAN^ ?man), June IB—Chairman, Joseph D., CBlanchard; Secretary, Frederick R. SuJUvan; Ship's Delegate, Joseph p. Blanchard; Deck Delegate, T. Rob;inson; Engine Delegate, Stanley P. 'Granzon; Stewards' Delegate, Milton J. Thehdeau. TRANSPACIFIC (Hudson), June 1&—Chairman, John C. Hunt; Secre­ tary, R. T. Jackson; Ship's Delegate, Tadeusz Chilinski; Deck Delegate, Calvin N. Smith; Engine Delegate, V. Ceufisk; Stewards' Delegate, C. M. Carson. Everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the stewards' department lor a job well done. • , ALBION VICTORY (Bulk Trans­ port), June 15 —Chairmai^ L.^ A. Behm; Secretary, M. H. Beasley; ;Ship'3 Delegate, Gibson H. Lakes; Deck Delegate, Gibson H. Lal^s; Engine Delegate, Milton H. Beasley, Jr.; Stewards' Delegate, Harry D. Hammond. Everything is running smoothly. FANWOOD (Waterman), June 1— Chairman, Joseph N. Rioux; Secre­ tary, Anthony J. Kuberski; Ship's Delegate, Michael P, Curry; Deck Delegate, Salvatore Shanglia; En•gine Delegate, Alfred R. Fry; Stew­ ards' Delegate, C. B. Pedregose. All repairs are taken care Of. No beefs. Everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. TRANSONTARIO (Hudson Water­ ways), June 22—Chairman, J.' C. Keel; Secretary, Clyde J. Gibson; Ship's Delegate, Milton Poole; Stew­ ards' Delegate, Mike Kaminski. No beefs and no disputed OT. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), June.10— Chairman,. Robert' R. Mortensen; Secretary, R. W. Hodge.s; Ship's Del­ egate, Roberl R. Mortensen; Engine Delegate, Steven J. Beckley. No beefs were reported by department delegates. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), June 8—Chairman William Harrell; Secretary, F. S. Omega; Deck Dele­ gate, James W. Edson; Engine Delegate, Lloyd A. Taylor; Stewards' Delegate, F. S. Omega. $20.00 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck de­ partment. .No beefs. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), March 16—Chairman, E. Hayden; Secretary, F. S. Omega. Discussion held regarding the crew-members who did not show up on time as scheduled for sailing. TRENTON (Sea-Land), June IBChairman, R. J. McConnell; Secre­ tary, J. A. Ownes; Ship's Delegate, Albert N. Ringuette; Deck Delegate, James Fuller: Engine Delegate, Thomas A. Delaney; Stewards' Dele­ gate, George Elliott. Discussion held regarding new containership agree­ ment with Sea-Land. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. MERIDIAN VICTORY (Water­ man), June 19—Chairman, Sal Rallo; Secretary, R. P. Marion; Ship's Delegate Sal Rallo; Deck Delegate, Robert F. DTerrafeit; Engine Dele­ gate, Walter Goldfinger; Stewards' Delegate, Henry L. Kornsby. Vote of thanks was extended to the stewards •department for a job well done. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. DIOBST Of SIU ERNA ELIZABETH (Albatross), May 26—Chairman, Billy Brewer; Secretary, Denis Broduer; Ship's Delegate, Billy Brewer; Deck Dele­ gate, C. W. Gabriel; Engine Dele­ gate, Michael Fritch; Stewards' Del­ egate. Wnlte'- Cutter, Dieputed OT in engine and steward department. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land). June 3—Chairman, J. A. Rusheed; Secretary, W. Thompson; Ship's Del­ egate, J. A. Rusheed; Deck Delegate, R. C. Hanson; Stewards' Delegate, A. L. LaMorthep. $19.00 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Crew complaining about non­ delivery of mail by Sea-Land. HALAULA VICTORY (Alcoa>, March 2—Chairman, Pat Ryan; Sec­ retary, William S. Sfearp; Ship's Del• egate, Frank Rodriguez, Jr.; Deck Delegate, Frank Rodriguez, Jr.; En­ gine Delegate, Steve E. Cruz; Stew­ ard Delegate, Frank Rakas, Jr. No beefs were reported by department delegates. ' OVERSEAS EVA (Maritime Over-., seas), June 16—Chairman, None; Secretary, Fred Sullins; Ship's Dele­ gate, R. Carbone; Deck Delegate, Sterling B. Anderson; Engine Deler gate, Robert S. Casslow, Stewards' Delegate, Frank Hills. $35.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by" department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the entire crew. MIDLAKE (American Bulk), May 4—Chairman, Albert R. Wills; Sec­ retary, Timothy Gallagher; Ship's Delegate, Albert R. Wills; Deck Del­ egate, O. C. Harris; Engine Dele­ gate, P. A. Lee; Stewards'Delegate, Victory T. Bonura. No beefs wete reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward. department for a job well done. MEETINGS DEL MUNDO (Delta), May 29— Chairman, Woodrow W. Perkins; Secretary, Vincent J. Fitzgerald; Ship's Delegate, Willie G. Barron; Deck Delegate, Benny Brunson; En­ gine Delegate, A. S. Dry; Stewards' Delegate, Freddie Batista. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. DEL MUNDO (Delta), May 1— Chairman, James N. Bales; Secre­ tary, Vincent J. Fitzgerald; Deck Delegate, B. Brunson; Engine Deleate, A, .S, Dry; Stewards' Delegate, reddie Batista. No beefs and no disputed OT, f FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), Juno IfrC.hairman, Robert R. Mortensen; Secretary, R. W. Hodges; Ships Delegate, Robert R. Mortensen; En­ gine Delegate, Steven J. Beckley. No beefs were reported by department delegates. BROOKLYN' (Sea-Land), May 18 —Chairman; F. Gaspajr; Secretary, Bill Campbell; Ship\ Delegate, F. Caspar; Deck Delegate, Jose D. Bonefont: Engine Delegate, H. C. Momack; Stewards' Delegate, Jose N. Castro. No beefs were reported by department delegrates. Motion was made that the next contract be brought under a modified version, of the tank agreement especially as to wages, since these ships, in many cases, have less time in port than some tankers. Discussion held re­ garding pension plan. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Marlthne Overseas), March 27-^Chajrrnan, Ivan Anderson; Secrotery, *. Corcoran; Deck Delegate, J. Waller; Engine Delegate; F. Clap ban; Stew­ ards Delegate, . C. Campbell, Jr. SPITFIRE (General Cargo), June 8—Chairman, Marlon Beaching; Sec­ retary, Phil Reyes; Ship's Delegate, John D. Moore; Deck Delegate, Hen­ ry O. Jette; Engine' Delegate, Jack B. Davis; Stewards' Delegate, Amie R. Glasscock. Crewmembers were urged to fill out pension question­ naire. "The steward thanked the crew for their co-operation, and for be­ ing a good bunch of SIU men. De­ partment delegates reported that everything is running smoothly. TAMARA GUTLDEN (Transport Commercial), June 29—Chairman, Kenneth Gahagan; Secretary, Charles W. Pelen; Ship's Delegate, Edward J. Rogg; Deck Delegate, Al­ bert S. Coles; Stewards Delegate, Edward Dale. Vote of thanks was voted to Brother William K. Kerwin, former ship's delegate, for a job well done. Thanks also extend­ ed to the steward department for a job well done. Ship's fund, $6.10. Movie fund, $626.00. No beefs were reported by department delegates. MISSOURI (Ogden Marine), April 26—Chairman, Paul Smith; Secre­ tary, W. S. Rudd; Ship's Delegate, W. S. Rudd; Deck Delegate, Ernest Kolenowsky; Engine Delegate, Sid­ ney Sokoiie; Stewards Delegate, Charles A. Darrough. No beefs were reported. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. MOBILIAN (Waterman), June 29 —Chairman, John J. DeCulty; Sec­ retary, Richard Buie. Motion was made that all companies shall be required to have clothes driers on all ships. Discussion held regard­ ing shortage of ship's stores. Some disputed OT in steward department to be taken up -vith boarding patrol­ man. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), June 8—Chairman, Wm. Harrell; Secretary, P. S. Omega; Deck Dele­ gate, James W. Edson; Engine Dele­ gate, Lloyd A. Taylor; Stewards Delegate, F. S. Omega. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. $20.00 in ship's fund. DE SOTO (Waterman), May 23—, Chairman, Leo Bruce; Secretary, J. F. Castronover. No beefs and no,, disputed OT. Everything is O.K^ Brother Leo Bruce was asked, and agreed, to remain as ship's delegate.-: DE SOTO (Water.man), June 26— Chairman, Wm. Valazquez; Secre­ tary, J. P. Castronover; Ships Deki gate, William Valazquez; Deck Delegate, H. L. Meacham; Engine Delegate, Stewards Delegate, John Wright. Discussion held regarding pension plan. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Victory Carriers), June 19—Chair­ man, "T. Lynch; Secretary, Hector M. Torres; Ship's Delegate, T.. Lynch; Deck Delegate, Tim Cath­ erine; Engine Delegate, I-ester A. • Borques; Steward Delegate, Wil­ liam' Datsho. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Gen­ eral discussion held regarding re­ pairs. DEL MAE (Delta) , June 22—^ Jucker; Secre­ Chairman, -James L. T tary, Darrell G. Chafln; Ship's Dele­ gate, Ramon R. Roque; Deck Deleiate James L. Tucker; Stewards Delegate, R. R. Roque. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. Vote of thanks was extended to Brother Roque for a job well done. NOTICE TO ALL PECOS (Ogden Marine), June 1— Chairman, R. Principe; Secretary, T. Cara; Ship's Delegate, David H. Ikirt; Deck Delegate, Donald E. Smith; Engine Delegate, George Horpes. $27.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. SHIP CHAIRMEN SHIP SECRETARIES DEPARTMENT DELEGATES •ice), April 21—Chairman, Jan^ L. ; •Danzey; Secretary, C. Demer; Ship s ; ^Delegate, James L. Danzey. No beefs ? 'teported by department delegates. . Very smooth trip, enjoyed by all. Seafarers on SIU ships around the world would like to have your crew share their experiences with them. You can do this by sending in any newsworthy, in­ teresting or humorous experience of members of the crew which can be published in the Seafarers LOG. Pictures are also wanted. Have your shipboard pho­ tographer snap some photos of the crew at work or relaxing ashore and send them to the LOG. (Be sure the photos ore sharp and clear, and that everyone is identified by name and rating.) r COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Sery-^ CANTON VICTORY (Columbia), j llune 21—Chairman, R. Mills; Secre- | •tary, J. Savold; Ship's Delegate, ^ ^David J. Barry; Deck Delegate, M. | F. Kramer; Stewards' Delegate, John I Savold. No heefs and no disputed 5 OT. . OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service), May 28—Chairman, Charles J. Mehl; •Secretary, J. J. Doyle; Ship's Dele­ gate, Charles J. Mehl; Stewards' .'Delegate, B. P. Burke. Discussion Iheld regarding retirement plan. ; Complaints about cooling and heatflng system to be brought to the atftention of the patrolman. $145.00 in -.movie fund,- �V August, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty Seven Hi J r 1 f , « Anthony Notturno, AB, was by department delegates. A dis­ elected ship's delegate on the cussion was also held on the Lafayette (Wa­ pension plan. A request was terman). At a made that the crewmembers meeting held keep the messhall and recreation abroad the La­ room clean at night. fayette while the ship was on the run to Saigon, Aboard the Iberville (Water­ Meeting Chair­ man) a full discussion was held man F. J. Jtrimon the new Jolmson son cautioned all wages and OT crewmembers to be especially provisions nego­ careful on the trip up the Saigon tiated by the Un­ River. He reminded the crew ion and the en­ that the vessel had been hit by tire crew was enemy shore batteries on its last very proud of trip, and that it was only by luck the increases. Kilgore that no Seafarer had been hurt. Meeting Secre­ Meeting Secretary Rkhud Du- tary W. L. Kilgore reports. At pre reported that there has been the meeting, which was chaired great improvement in the stew­ by John Cisiecki, Floyd Hunard department, and that the gate was elected new ship's crew gave the galley crew a vote delegate. It was decided to set of thanks for doing an excellent up an arrival pool to help the job. ship's fund. The men were asked to remove their clothing from the laundry as soon as The crew aboard the Robin possible after they were dry be­ Trent (Moore McCormack) has cause of space limitations. The held an election ship is headed for Yokohama for delegates, re­ and will pay off in San Francis­ ports C. J. Hall, co. meeting secre­ tary. Those elec­ ted were Frank Meeting Secretary Ben Shore Parsons, deck reports from the Ericson (Crest delegate; Claude Overseas) that D. Berry, engine the crew has set delegate, Alva up a committee Rubish R. B^ey, stew­ which met with ard delegate and Philip Rubish, the captain, ship's delegate. Daniel Carey together with was re-elected ship's treasurer Ship's Delegate and promptly reported $8.70 Ronald A. Law­ Greaux in the ship's fund. There was a rence, to discuss discussion on the new agree­ the crew's beefs prior to sailing. ment. A motion was made Seven items were brought up and seconded to have the ice­ and all were resolved. This cube machine moved into the points to the necessity of bring­ butchershop and that refrigera­ ing beefs to the ship's delegate. tors be furnish all mess halls. The ship sailed from Oakland It was also moved that the mess- bound for Hawaii next. There halls be air-conditioned and that is still some doubt as to whether the more comfortable passenger it will then make for Seattle or quarters be used for the crew. go on to the Far East. The LOG All members were present at supplement on the wage in­ the meeting, which was chaired crease was read and discussed. by Fcrlton J. Mears. A motion was made by Louis F. Greaux and seconded by Al­ fredo G. Lopez to acquire an ice-making machine and a water Meeting Secretary M. L. cooler for the engine room and Lcacbe aboard the Jeff Davis topside. New mattresses have (Waterman) re­ been received. There was a dis­ ports that the cussion on the TV set which ship is headed for was bought during the last trip. Midway Island It was decided to sell it and put with two mem­ the money into the ship's fund. bers of the crew needing medical a 11 e n t i o n— a wiper who was Eddie Bonefont was meet­ injured in the ing chairman aboard the New­ Leacbe engine room and ark (Sea-Land) one messman who has an un­ as the ship known illness. Lack of mail headed for the service by the company has Port of Balti­ been the subject of complaints more on the way to the Union. The men dis­ to San Juan. cussed the new raise in pay and Deck Delegate overtime. Ship's delegate Louis C. W. Maynard Maynard W. Cartwrighf, who chaired the reported that the meeting, reported everything crew's washing machine is out was OK. No beefs were reported of order and that he had re- ported to the chief engineer but was told no parts are available for repair. They will try to straighten the matter out in Baltimore. Meeting Secretary Ralph Hernandez reports a dis­ cussion on transportation in San Juan. The crew feels something must be done, since the trans­ portation situation at Puerto Nuevo is getting worse. The steward will try to get a hot plate installed in the crew mess to save the messman so many trips to the galley. No beefs were reported from the depart­ ment delegates. <|> Ship's Delegate Jesse S. Lewis reports from the Columbia Eagle (Columbia) that the captain has agreed to recog­ nize aU sections of the new SIU contract. The men were in­ formed of the McCloskey new meeting procedures and a meeting will be held each Sun­ day. A motion was made by W. Holland and seconded by Vin­ cent McCloskey to ask the Un­ ion to supply sports equipment for the crew's exercise needs. A discussion was held on the im­ portance of safety and Mc­ Closkey was elected safety dele­ gate with instructions to check and report on all safety hazards and have them corrected. A vote of thanks was given McCloskey for a fine job as ship's delegate on previous voyages. There is $20 in the ship's fund. No beefs were, reported from the depart­ ment delegates. —— R. J. Barker, meeting secre­ tary, reports that the captain of the Los Angeles (Sea-Land) had passed the word that it had been a very pleasant trip thanks to a very good crew. Ship's Delegate Waymon R. Lee Lee advised the men that all beefs should be brought to him to take up with the boarding patrolman. He also ad­ vised all hands to be present for the payoff. John Chermeslno, meeting chairman, was elected ship's treasurer. The ship's fund now totals $6. Outside of some disputed OT in the engine de­ partment, everything is running smoothly. A discussion was held on motions for earlier retirement and also on duties of electricians aboard containerships. A motion was made to have the company install automatic washers and dryers. The steward department received a vote of thanks for a job well done. Ship's Delegate Lee was thanked for the efficient handling of his job. The Seafarers aboard the After a discussion on the new contract provisions the crew Delta Brasil (Delta) voted to ac­ aboard the Yel­ cept the new lowstone (Ogden contract as it Marine) voted was presented to 100 percent in them, with one favor of the pro­ exception. Meet­ posals at meeting ing Secretary attended by all Willie Braggs hands. Meeting reports. The dis­ agreement was Rendueles Chairman Manu­ Braggs el A. Rendueles, on officers for who also acted as meeting sec­ ship's meetings. A motion was retary, reports that the contract made by A1 Saxon and sec­ supplement was posted for all to read. A motion was made favor­ onded by V. W. Bryant that ing a Straight pension based on these be elected by the crew. 25 years paying dues with 15 Ship's Delegate Mike Dunn, years sea time regardless of age who presided at the meeting, or disability. It was decided to conveys the appreciation of see the captain about changing all to H. Fisher for sending a supper time to 4 p.m.-5 p.m. copy of the new contract to the while in port so that the men can ship. Mike says the captain told have time ashore before curfew him that this was one of the best trips he has ever made. One begins at 11 P.M. man was left in Fortaleza. Out­ —— side of a few hours of disputed Aboard the Lafayette (Water­ OT in the deck department, no man), Ship's Reporter Larkin C. beefs were reported. The meet­ jr Smith reports an ing, which was attended by all f exceptionally the members, voted to have an good crew. Bos'n awning put up aft of the ship. Don Hartman is The patrolman will be asked to missed but was check the food supply and replaced by vet­ working gear. A vote of thanks eran Joe E. Lu- was given the steward depart­ jan. Warren E. ment with special commenda­ Barr, dayman, tion to the crew messman. Rushing plans to do some fishing in Canada after this trip. ^1. John Houiigan, the smiling Crew quarters came in for Irishman from New York, is back aboard this trip and Red extensive discussion by Seafar­ ers aboard the Evans and E. Sam Muse are Trenton (Seanewcomers in the engine depart­ Land), John ment. The new ship's delegate, Owen, meeting Billy Kubecka, is doing a top secretary says. class SIU job. New Chief Cook A written reso­ E. J. "Joe" Rushing, former lution made by chef at the Roosevelt Hotel in Owen and sec­ Seattle, is running the galley and onded by C. F. J. "Whitey" Johnson is stew­ Owen Czeslowskl was ard. Everybody is happy with the chow. As the engineers, adopted suggesting that the SIU mates, even Sparks and the gang form a panel to check new and conversion ship plans of con­ say, "She's a feeder." tracted companies to make sure <|> that individual rooms are pro­ Illness has been dogging the vided for each crew member. Overseas Ulla (Maritime Over­ Ship's Delegate Tom Delaney seas), Meeting says he will investigate the nonSecretary Harold receipt of LOGS and headquar­ P. Du Cloux re­ ters communications while in ports. One man Cam Ranh Bay. A dollar draw who was sick beef will be taken up with the paid off in Hono­ new captain at payoff, which is lulu. An injured expected to be in San Francisco. ^ wiper was paid The radio officer is trying to get off in Beaumont an instruction sheet for the crew and a replace­ recreation room radio. A lodg­ ment was hired in Panama. A ing claim for the previous voy­ third man is also ill, but still age was invalidated because the aboard. Deck Delegate Stephen condition was not reported to H. Fulford reports 40 hours dis­ the captain or chief engineer puted OT. TTiere is also some for correction at the time of disputed OT in the engine de­ occurrence and a memo on this partment, Delegate Raymond has been posted in the recrea­ Gorju reports. Provision has tion room for the benefit of the been made for men to switch Seafarers. Faatagl Palega will watches. The relieving man must act as ship's treasurer. He will sign a paper with the chief mate. collect one dollar donations An insufficient slop chest was from the crew, keeping a record also noted. The Overseas Ulla and issuing receipts. The meet­ has called at Subic Bay and ing, over which Dan Butts pre­ Yokohama and is due at Balboa, sided, was held en route from Cam Ranh Bay to Kobe. Canal Zone by mid-August. �Page Twenty Eight Tom Rowe Pat Ramsey asks that you get in touch with her c/o Therea Gritfin, College View, St. Mary's Road, Cork City, Ireland, fore August 14. After that date, she will be at 14212 S.E. Fair Oaks Avenue, Milwaukie, Ore­ gon. ^ John W. Cade Please contact your wife, Mrs. Sharon Ann Cade, 309 Georgia Ave., Apt. 5, Mobile, Alabama 36605, as soon as possible. Albert Robert Packert Please get in touch with your mother, Mrs. Jennie Packert, 3332 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, New York 11229, as soon'as possible. SEAFARERS Guy F. Plabn Please contact your wife as soon as possible at 5903 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Robert Bruce Foote Please contact Miss Diana Neilson, 14423 58th Avenue South, Tukwila, Washington 98067, regarding your son. ki Jack £. Gervals Please contact your mother as soon as possible. Her address is P.O. Box 25, Hubert, North Carolina 28539. WiUiam J. Bowles Please contact your sister, Mrs. Sam H. Ray as soon as possible. Her address is 147 Howie, San Antonio, Texas 78223. <I> Walter Ammann Please contact Thomas M. Geisness, Vance, Davies, Rob­ erts & Bettis, Attorneys, 1411 Fourth Avenue Building, Seat­ tle, Washington 98101, as soon as possible. ^ Wayne M. Napier Please get in touch with your mother, Mrs. Grace M. Napier, 1013 Fair Park Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas, as soon as possible. Francis D. Wall Please contact your sister, Mrs. Margaret F. Koster, 310 Hibiscus Drive, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, as soon as pos­ sible. SEAFABEBS^I.OG August 1969 • Vol. XXXI, No. 10 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board PAUL HALL, President CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD Exec. Viee-Pret. Vice-President AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMS Sec.-Treos. Vice-President AL TANNER ROBERT MATTHEWS Vice-President Vice-President Editor HARRY WITTSCHEN Assistant Editors WILL KARP CHARLES SVENSON FRANK MARGIOTTA AL COHEN MARIETTA CRISCI Staff Photographer ANTHONY ANSALDI Psbllihsd monthly at 810 Rhsdt Island Annas M.E., Washlncton, D. C. 20O18 by the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Golf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dlitrlct, AFL-CIO, C75 Faarth Annao, Brooklyn, H.Y, 11232. Tol. HVulntb 9-6600. Second elasi postals paid at Waihlnptone, D. C. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Form 3579 aarde ehoali ko tent to Seafareri Intematlaaal Union, Atlantla, Galf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dlitrlet, AFL-CIO, 675 Foartb Annao, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Kenneth Callalian Please call Louise or Corrie as soon as possible in regard to an urgent family matter. Call Collect. Peter Buscarons Please contact your grand­ daughter, Judy McMann, at 1753 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana. Phone: 5230794 as soon as possible regard­ ing an urgent matter. Kenyon Parks Mr. Robert Ellis Gardiner, 1218 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 would like you to contact him. i James F. Gladm Your wife, Rita, asks that you get in touch with her as soon as possible. The address is 423 Glenmore, Baton Rouge, Loui­ siana 70806. Ralph M. Bartlett, Jr. Please contact your parents at 2705 Seymour Avenue, Cleve­ land, Ohio 44113, as soon as you possibly can. August, 1969 LOG ROBIN TRENT (Moore - McCor"mack), June 23—Chairman, F. J. Mears; Secretary, C. J. Nail; Ship's Delegate, Philip Ruhish; Deck Dele­ gate, Frank Parsons; Engine Dele­ gate, Claude D. Berry; Stewards Delegate, Alva R. Baley. $8.70 in ship's treasury. No beefs reported by department delegates. SUMMIT (Sea-Land), June 22— Chairman, Walter Gustavson; Sec­ retary, William Seltzer; Engine Delegate, Rafael Matos; Stewards Delegate, Wm. A. Hamlin, Jr. Dis­ cussion held regarding repair of washing machine. Few hours dis­ puted OT in deck department. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), June 22—Chairman, Roy Guild; Sec­ retary, Ira C. Brown; Ship's Dele­ gate, E. F. Morales; Deck Delegate, Howard Faulkiner; Engine Dele­ gate, Alva B. Burton; Stewards Delegate, Armando B. Vidal. Dis­ cussion held regarding new con­ tract. Crew concur unanimously. No beefs. Everything running smoothly. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Serv­ ice), June 21—Chairman, J. L. Danzey; Secretary, C. Demers. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. Discussion held regarding pension plan. Discussion held regarding repairs that wore not completed. YAKA (Waterman), June 22— Chairman, Walter Sibley; Secretary, C. DeJesus. New contract was read and discussed. No beefs were re­ ported by department delegates. JEFF DAVIS (Waterman), June 22—Chairman, L. W. Cartwright; Secretary, M. L. Leache; Ship's Delegate, L. W. Cartwright; Deck Delegate, Calvin D. Morris; Engine Delegate, H. H. Johnson; Stewards Delegate, George Putan. Discussion held regarding pension plan, and new raise in pay and OT. No beefs reported by department delegates. DIGEST of SItJ SHIP MEETTNTGS OVERSEAS SUZANNE (Maritime Overseas), June 23—Chairman, Jo­ seph A. Stevens; Ship's Delegate, Herbert Archer; Deck Delegate, Thomas Reiss; Engine Delegate, T. A. Stubbs, Jr.; Stewards Delegate, Joseph A. Stevens. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. LINFIELD VICTORY (Alcoa), June 22—Chairman, Walter F. Wal­ lace; Secretary, Ernest M. Bryant. Last trip's repair list turned over to Earl J. DeAngelo, new ship's delegate. Everything running smoothly, no beefs. \ TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Water­ ways), July 4—Chairman, A. Ander­ sen; Secretary, T. Conway. F. Van Dusen elected ship's delegate. New port hole screens and scoops to be ordered. Next port, Danang. TRANSMALAYA (Hudson Water­ ways), July 7—Chairman, Charles Wyatt; Secretary, Charles Boyle. Chief cook reports that lock was found sawed off dry storeroom in Pusan. Steward department stores will be picked up in Singapore. Vote of thanks to new steward and chief cook for putting department on even keel. FAIRPORT (Waterman) July 6— Chairman, George H. Bryant; Sec­ retary, E. H. Jackson. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to galley force and steward on menu and fine cooking. ERICSON (Crest Overseas), July 6—Chairman, Bill Butts; Secretary, Ben Shore. Committee settled crew's beefs with captain prior to sailing. LOG Supplement on new wage in­ crease read to Seafarers. New icemaking machine and water cooler to be acquired. RICE VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), July 6—Chairman, John W. Alstatt; Secretary, Johnny W. Givens. Ben D. Buck elected new ship's delegate. No disputed OT. New range top needed for oil stove. Bos'n suggests that chief steward be present at chow times to check that everything goes well. SIU ARRIVAL Quetsy Fllippetd, bom April 16, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alberto Filippetti, Baltimore, Md. <I> Vanessa Tousset, bom May 6, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gerineldo Tousset, Philadel­ phia, Pa. —- Dana Frazier, bom March 6, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas E, Frazier, Elkton, Va, <I> Karen Cheng, bom June 18, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ed­ die Cheng, San Francisco, Calif. d/ Joy Rennee Kelley, bom Jan­ uary 13, 1966, to Seafarer and )4rs. Bob Kelley, Port Neches, Texas. Thomas Ellis, born May 21, 969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas G. Ellis, Vidor, Texas. Steven Denais, bom March 21, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. ledley J. Denais, Maurice, La. Christopher McClellan, born March 25, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Byron M. McClellan, Frankfort, Mich. kj> James McCaD, Jr., bom to Seafarer and Mrs. James R. McCall, West New York, N.J. df Christopher Smith, born April 20, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. James W. Smith, Picayune, Miss. kt Joel Courville, born May 15, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jo­ seph H. Courville, Groves, Texas. — d^ — Jaynine Coleman, bom May 22, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward L. Coleman, Theodore, Ala. Cassle Carter, born May 25, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cassle B. Carter, Elizabeth, N.J. —^3/— Doris M. Salem, bom May 30, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alfred Salem, Houston, Texas. Monica Devine, born June 13, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul A. Devine, Jr., Galveston, Texas. ^ — d/ — d/ Gary Zubovich, bom March 23, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael Zobovich, Houston, Texas. —d/— Christopher Smith, born No­ vember 1, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. R. E. Smith, Boaz, Ala. James Worth, bom June 11, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gor­ don V. Worth, Jr., Lachine, Mich. Sarah Hawkes, born April 14, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Douglas E. Hawkes, Brighton, Mass. d^ Jude Ann Auerswald, born June 25, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank H. Auerswald, Deptford, N.J. Lauren Pedersen, bom May 6, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Otto Pedersen, Pass Christian, Miss. d/ Angelique Williams, born Febmary 5, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Willie Williams, Jr., Mobile, Ala. df Carmen Schwall, born May 21, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael H. Schwall, San An­ tonio, Texas. —^d^ Ar^l Manuel Salcedo, bom May 6, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Manuel Salcedo, Santa Juapita, Bayamonj iP. R. df i William Perez, bom June 4, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose D. Perez, New York, N.Y. DarreU Roberson, born Oc­ tober 12, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. J. C. Roberson, New Or­ leans, La. Keith Southard, bom May 30, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. William P. Southard, Philadel­ phia, Pa. -—df Amy Rowland, born June 2, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jack Rowland, Houston, Texas. Ronald Packer, Jr., bom Feb­ ruary 27, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ronald Packer, Mobile, Ala. Lisa Johnson, bom April 4, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hazel Johnson, Wilmington, Delaware. �SEAFARERS Augu8t, 1969 John Capps, 68: Brother Arthur Mattson, 53: Seafarer Mattson died of a heart attack Capps last served on the Transhuron. He joined ' April 22 at his the SIU in Gal­ home in Seattle. veston, Texas, in Born in Ash­ 1947. AnFOW land, Wisconsin, in the engine de­ he had lived for partment, Seamany years in farer Capps was Seattle, Brother ^ born in KenMattson had • V tucky and made been sailing for his home in Galveston with his nearly 20 years as FOWT and wife, Stella. Brother Capps died deck engineer and joined the on May 13 in St. George's Hos­ SIU in Seattle. His last vessel pital, Hamilton, Bermuda, was the La Salle. Brother Matt­ where he had been taken after son is survived by a sister, Mrs. becoming ill while aboard ship. Florence PearcCi Burial services During World War II, he served were held at Mt. Pleasant Cem­ in the Navy from 1943 until etery in Seattle. 1945. ^ h ^ '•8 ;^ Odis Davenport, 50: Brother Davenport passed away Janu­ ary 26 at Mo­ bile General Hospital in Mo­ bile, Alabama. A native of Mis­ sissippi, he had lived in Prichard, Alabama, while he was on the beach. Brother Davenport began sailing in 1943, and joined the SIU the same year in the Port of Mobile. Rated FOWT, his last vessel was the Madaket. Brother Davenport is survived by a sister, Mrs. Aline Glass. Burial was at Shadowland Cemetery in Prichard. Norman De Lapouyade, Sr., 60: Brother De Lapouyade, who sailed in the deck depart­ ment as AB, died May 9 at the USPHS Hos­ pital in New Or­ leans. Joining , the SIU in the Port of New Or­ leans in 1962, he last served aboard the Delta Argentina. He was a native of New Orleans where he continued to make his home with his wife, Frances. Brother De Lapouyade was buried in the Crescent City at Greenwood Cemetery. I' ^ '4 r Iv Billie Koontz, 43: An AB in the deck department. Brother Koontz had been a member of the Union since 1951 when he joined in the port of Baltimore. He died suddenly on May 30 in Hous­ ton, Texas. His last ship was the Lafayette. Bom in Winston-Salem, North Caro­ lina, Seafarer Koontz made his home in Seattle, Washington. From 1943 until 1948 he served in the Navy. Survivors include his mother, Helen Elizabeth Tesh. Burial was in Rosewood Memorial Park, Houston. ^ L' !• I.; A •! I*! ^ I- I. Sixto Escobar, 65: Brother Escobar died suddenly on Jan­ uary 17 in his San Francisco home after re­ turning from a 16-day trip aboard the R. Semmes. An SIU member for 30 years, Escobar joined the Union in the port of Baltimore. A native of Curagao, West Indies, Brother Escobar lived in San Francisco with his wife and two children. He sailed as a chief steward. Burial was in Cypress Lawn Cemetery, Cal­ ifornia. Ronald Wylie, 19: Brother Wylie last shipped out on the Overseas Rose in October of 1968. He died on June 22 in Harlem Hospi­ tal, Manhattan. Wylie lived in Manhattan with his mother. Fay. Brother Wylie was a native of Brooklyn. A B.R. utilityman in the steward department. Sea­ farer Wylie joined the Union in the Port of New York in 1968. Burial was in Evergreen Ceme­ tery, Brooklyn. Nicholas Peters, 51: A pen­ sioner since 1968, Brother Pe­ ters last sailed on the Rice Vic­ tory. He sailed in the engine de­ partment as wip­ er and joined the SIU in the Port of New York. A native of West Virginia Peters lived there with his mother, Stella. Seafarer Pe­ ters died on February 12 in Fairmont, West Virginia. He served in the Navy during World War II. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Fairmont. Charles Catterson, 46: Broth­ er Catterson died in Martinez, California, from coronary throm­ bosis on Decem­ ber 19, 1968. An OS, he sailed in the deck de^ partment and ,. last shipped \ / aboard the Bay­ lor Victory. Seafarer Catterson was a native of Nebraska and made his home in Laton, Cali­ fornia, where he was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Laton. From 1943 until 1946 he had served in both the Army and the Navy. ^ MiUer Little, 38: A member of the Union since 1955 when he joined in the Port of New York, Brother Little was lost at sea on July 29, 1968, while serv­ ing aboard the Overseas Rose two days out of Honolulu. A search of the area by the vessel and the Coast Guard was unsuccessful in lo­ cating him. An OS in the deck department. Little was a native and lifelong resident of Ken­ tucky. He is survived by a sis­ ter. Frank McIIwam, 27: Brother PhOip Rogers, 50: A member Mcllwain died suddenly in San Francisco on of the engine department who last sailed aboard December 13, the ChUore as a 1968. A member wiper. Brother of the engine deRogers suc­ 'i partment, he last cumbed to pneu­ sailed aboard the monia at Charity Robin Gray as oiler in the sum­ Hospital in New mer of 1968. J Orleans on April Mcllwain, a native of Mobile, 20. He was a na­ Alabama, joined the SIU in the tive of Wilmington, California, Port of San Francisco in 1967. but had been making his home He served in the Navy from in New Orleans. Seafarer Ro­ 1959 until 1963. Seafarer Mc­ gers is survived by a daughter, llwain is survived by his wife, Mrs. Phyllis Anderson, and a Jonnie May, with whom he had sister Mrs. Oma Henry. He was been living in San Francisco. buried at Green Hill Memorial •\I/Burial services were at Santa Park in San Pedro, California. Rosa Memorial Park, Califor­ Edward Prltchard, 67: Sea­ nia. farer Pritchard died May 28 in Las Cruces, New Jose Rivero, 78: Brother Mexico, of heart Rivero passed away at the De Charles Little, 50: An AB in disease. He was Poo Hospital in the deck department. Brother a bos'n in the Little last sailed Key West, Flor­ deck department aboard the Antiida, on May 12. and last sailed nous. He died He had been go­ on the Overseas on April 11 in Alice in August ing to sea as a New Orleans. A of 1968. Brother member of the native of West Pritchard joined the- SIU in the steward departVirginia, Little ~ ment for 46 years Port of Tampa in 1943. At the lived in New Ortime of his death, he was m.akbefore his retire­ leans. From ment on SIU pension. His last ing his home in Baldwin Park, California, with his wife, Mary. 1936 until 1941 he served in vessel was the Florida, in 1952. Pritchard was a native of Geor­ the Navy and in 1944 he joined Bom in Spain, Seafarer Rivero gia and served in the Army the SIU in South Carolina. In had been spending his retire­ from 1942 to 1943. Burial was the greater New York harbor ment years in Key West. Broth­ in Baldwin Park Cemetery, strike of 1961, Brother Little er Rivero is survived by his wife, stood the 12 to 8 watch. Burial Antistia. Burial services were Baldwin, California. was in Grandview Cemetery, held at Key West City Ceme­ Bluefield, Virginia. tery. ^1. ^ } ' Page Twenty Nine LOG Thomas Puree!!, 57: A Sea­ farer since 1947 when he joined the Union in the PortofNew York, Brother Purcell died on February 1 in Seattle, Wash­ ington, from heart disease. Purcell was an active Union man who served the SIU on the picket line in various beefs.^ He sailed as elec­ trician in the engine department. Born in Connecticut, he was liv­ ing in Seattle at the time of death. Seafarer Purcell is sur­ vived by three sisters, two broth­ ers, and a half-brother. ^ Hemy Deacon, 68: Brother Deacon passed away on June 30 at the USPHS Hospital in Staten Island, New York. Bom in Texas, Deacon made his home in Philadelphia with his wife, Thelma. He had sailed as a cook in the steward department for many years be­ fore he retired in 1965 on an SIU pension. Seafarer Deacon joined the Union in the Port of New York and his last vessel was the Alcoa Runner. He was buried in White Chapel Garden Cemetery in Pennsylvania. <t> WaddeU Piatt, 19: Brother Piatt was lost at sea on April 1 Virgi! Schrage, 47: Brother while sailing aboard the Over­ Schrage died of a heart attack on April 5 whUe seas Anna off the serving aboard coast of For­ the Yaka as it mosa. He joined was sailing off the SIU in the the coast of PortofNew Washington York in June of state. An AB, 1968 and gradu­ Schrage made ated from the Harry Lundeberg his home in Cov­ School of Seamanship before shipping out for the first time ington, Louisiana. He was bom from San Francisco. A native in Springfield, Illinois, and of Norfolk, Virginia, Brother served in the Coast Guard dur­ Piatt continued to reside there ing World War II. A member of with his mother, Claudia. He the deck department. Seafarer was serving as an OS in the deck Schrage joined the SIU in the department of the Overseas Port of New Orleans. He is sur­ Anna at the time of his death. vived by his wife, Mary. Charles Williamson, 33: Brother Williamson was lost at sea on March 19 in the Mallaccas Straits of Indo­ nesia while sail­ ing aboard the National De­ fender. He had joined the Union in the Port of Norfolk in 1964 and had been working as an FWT in the en­ gine department. Brother Wil­ liamson was a native of East Liverpool, Ohio, and continued to make his home there with his mother. He served two hitches in the Navy from 1954 to 1962. �Page lliirty HAL AULA VICTORY (Alcoa), May 11—Chairman, F. J. Munz; Sec­ retary, W. Rust; Ship's Delegate, Frank Rodriguez, Jr.; Deck Dele­ gate, Frank Rodriguez, Jr.; Engine Delegate, P. Drevas; Stewards' Dele­ gate, W. Rust. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. All departments running smoothly. WARRIOR (Sea-Land), May 3— Chairman, Otto Niessner; Secretary, Walter Lescovich; Ship's Delegate, Otto Niessner; Deck Delegate, Otto Niessner. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the ship's delegate and to the steward department for a job well done. Air-conditioning is not working. I ELDORADO (Clairship), June 2— I Chairman, Bill Hamilton; Secretary, iJohn Sanders; Ship's Delegate, C. IL. Hickenbotam; Deck Delegate, iJohn Sanders; Engine Delegate, Ed|die Jordan; Stewards' Delegate, ^Joseph Simpson. No beefs were re­ ported by department delegates. ALCOA MARINER (Alcoa), June 6—Chairman, T. Forsberg; Secreretary, R. Taylor; Ship's Delegate, P. L. Forsberg; Deck Delegate, G. C. Glennon; Engine Delegate, R. Tay­ lor, Jr.; Stewards' Delegate, Michael Darwick. Written motions and res^]olutions submitted to headquarters ^fregarding retirement after 20 years = service and increase in wages and OT. TRENTON (Sea-Land), May 18— Chairman, Barney McNally; Secretary, Dan Butts; Ship's Delegate, ^Albert N. Ringerette; Deck Delegate, -James Fuller; Engine Delejrote, Thomas Delaney; Stewards* Dele­ gate, George Elliott. No beefs were reported by department delegates. THETIS (Rye Marine), April 18— Chairman, Stefan Kadziolo; Secre­ tary, Russell L. Caruthers; Ship's Delegate, S. Eadiola; Deck Dele­ gate, William R. Baker; Stewards' Delegate, Pablo Laverre.-No beefs were reported by departineuL dele­ gates. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for a job well done. SEAFARERS HALCYON TIGER (Halcyon), June 1—Chairman, Harold Moody; Secretary, Roland Hebert; Ship's Delegate, Harold Moody; Deck Dele­ gate, William D. Bushing; Engine Delegate, Albert Holmes; Stewards' Delegate, G. A. Vergara. Vote of thanks was extended to Brother Moody for a job well done. Dis­ puted' OT in deck and steward de­ partments. PANAMA (Sea-Land), June 8— Chairman, R. O. Masters; Secretary, Bill Stark; Ship's Delegate, W. Tellez; Deck Delegate, John Brady; Engine Delegate, John Nauser; Ste­ wards' Delegate Ralph Q. Masters. Vote of thanks was extended to the ipartme good food and variety of menus. ROBIN EOOD (Moore-McCor. mack). May 11—Chairman, Thomas Faulkner; Secretary, Aussie Shrimp;tion; Ship's Del^ate, Thomas F.: j Faulkner; Deck Delegate, Thomas S M. Doherty; Engine Delegate, Garry ;M, Hoffman; Stewards' Delegate, 1 Mack Rice. No major beefs. Every­ thing is cunning smoothly. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin Line), May 26—ChairmaK, Ray Theiss; Secv retary, W. C. Sink; Ship's Delegate, Ray Theiss; Deck Delegate, Bell L. I Olson; Engine Delegate, David J. iBurke; Stewards' Delegate, Paul |Crozi. Disputed OT in engine de­ partment. |2.50 in ship's fund. Gen­ eral discussion held regarding the new agreement. No beefs were re­ ported by department delegates. COLUMBIA BARON (Columbia), Tunc 21—Chairman, A. R. Booth; ISecretary, J. P. Davis; Ship's Delegate, Walter H. Harris; Deck Dele|gate, Louis Galuska; Engine Dele' gate, David E. Davis; Stewards'; Delegate, C. Busx. Discussion held regarding new agreement. No beefs and no disputed OT. August, 1969 UNB!AIR TO LABOM DO NOT BUY J: if-'i Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Richman Bros, and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) ^ Gypsum Wallboard, American Gypsum Co. (United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers International) Sdtzd-WeUer DbdDuiM "Old Fitzgerald," EDc" "Cabin Stm," W. L. Weller Bourbon whMceys (Distillery Worken) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Chfldcnifl" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) ^ Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes , , , Sentry, Cedar Chest, Staffer Men's Shoes . . . Jarnian, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Root and Shoe Workers' Union) \1> HOUSTON (Sea-Land), June 4— Chairman, H. W. Ehmsen; Secretary, J. J. McHale; Ship's Delegate, L. Cevette; Deck Delegate, H. W. Ehm­ sen; Engine Delegate, S. Rodriguez; Stewards' Delegate, Victor Silva. No beefs were reported by department delegates. LOG White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit .... Sept 15—^2:00 p.m. Alpena .... Sept 15—7:00 p.m. Buffalo .... Sept 15—^7:00 p.m. Chicago ... Sept 15—7:30 p.m. Duluth .... Sept 15—^7:00 p.m. Frankfort . . Sept 15—^7:00 p.m. Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Worken) Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section Chicago .. . Sept 16—7:30 p.m. tSauIt Ste. Marie Sept 18—7:30 p.m. Buffalo .... Sept 17—7:30 p.m. Duluth .... Sept 19—7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. Sept 19—^7:30 p.m. Toledo .... Sept 19—7:30 p.m. Detroit Sept 15—^7:30 p.m. Milwaukee Sept. 15—7:30 p.m. <|>-— Pioneer Flour Mill (United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers Local 110, San Antonio, Texas ^ Boren Clay Products Co. (United Brick and Clay Workers) ^ ^1, Atlantic Products Sports Goods (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) United Industrial Workers New Orleans Sept. 16—^7:00 p.m. Mobile .... Sept 17—7:00 p.m. New York Sept 8—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Sept 9—7:00 p.m. Baltimore . . Sept 10—^7:00 p.m. ^Houston . . Sept. 15—7:00 p.m. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) All California Table Grapes (United Farm Workers) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Rauda Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Sept 16—2t30 p.m. Mobile .... Sept. 17—2:30 p.m. Wilmington Sept. 22—2:00 p.m. San Fran. .. Sept 24—2:00 p.m. Seattle .... Sept 26—2:00 p.m. New York Sept 8—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Sept 9—^2:30 p.m. Baltimore .. Sept 10—^2:30 p.m. Detroit Sept 19—2:30 p.m. Houston ... Sept 15—2:30 p.m. Magic Chef Fan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) Fisher Price Toys (Doll and Toy Workers) Economy Furniture Co. Snuthtown Maple Western Provincial Biit-Rite (Upholsterers) nNANCIAL REPORTS. The eonstitation of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The oonstitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing ccminittee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atiantle, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the .tnutees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the tnutees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If 7<m feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Unhm and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union ofllcial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual In the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constiti^ tlonal ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Elxecutive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Sept 16—5:00 p.m. Mobile .... Sept 17—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Sept 9—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and un­ licensed) Sept 10—5:00 p.m. Norfolk .. . Sept 11—5:00 p.m. Houston . . . Sept 15—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Sept 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Sept. 17—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Sept 18—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Sept 15—10 a.ni. & 8 p.m. t Meeting: held at Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. • Meeting held at Labor Temple. New­ port News, t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hsil EXECUTIVE VICE PRUIDENT Cat Tannar Earl Shapard At Tannar VICE PRESIDENTS Llsdiay Wllllami Robarf MaHhawi SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Karr HEADQUARTERS 471 4lh Ava. lUm. (212) MY »-4iOO ALPENA. MICH 400 N. Saeond Ava. (517) EL 4-1414 lALTIMORE, Md III4 E. lalllmora St. (101) EA 7-4fOO BOSTON, Mail 441 Atlantic Avanua (417) 482.4714 iUFFALO, N.Y 711 WaihlRalep St. SIU (714) TL S-t2St IBU (714) TL l-t2St CHICAeO, III TM Ewla« Ava. SIU (112) SA 1-0711 IBU (112) ES 5.tS70 CLEVELAND. Ohio 1420 W. 2Etb St. (214) MA I-S4S0 DETROIT, Mich 10211 W. Jaffanan Ava. (Ill) VI 1-4741 DULUTH. Minn 2014 W. Ird St. (210) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT. Mich P.O. lai 207 4IS Main St. (414) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON. Tan 0004 Canal St. (713) WA 0-3207 JACKSONVILLE. Fla 2100 Paarl St. (t04) EL 3-0n7 JERSEY CITY. N.J W Montqomery St. (201) HE 5-V424 MOBILE. Ala I Soyth Lawranca St. (205) HE 2-i7S4 NEW ORLEANS. La 410 Jaekion Ava. (504) 52?-7544 NORFOLK. Ya MB Ird St, (703) t22-IOT2 PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2404 S. 4!li St. (215) DE 4.3011 PORT ARTHUR. Tan 1140 Savanth St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif.. ISO Fraamant St. (415) DO 2-4401 SANTURCE. P.R 1111 Farnandai Juneei Stop 20 724-2048 SEAHLE. Waih liflO FInt Avaiiya (204) MA 1-4334 ST. LOUIS. Mo 4577 Gravoii Blvd. (314) CE 1-1434 TAMPA. Fla 112 Harrlion St. (013) 22T-2700 TOLEDO. Ohio 735 Summit St. (4l») 248-3471 WILMINGTON. Cailfy 450 Saailda Ava Tarminal Island. Calif. (213) 032-7205 YOKOHAMA. Japan. . Iiava Mdo.. Room 001 1-2 Kalgonlorl-Nakaku 2014771 fat. 201 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Undw no circunwtences should any member pay any money for any reason unless be is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publbhes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union balls. All members should obtain copiea of this constitution so as to familiarice themselves with its contents. Any time y:m feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional rtebt or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all cAher details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing diMbility-pmsion be­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at ^ese Union mmtings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions. In­ cluding service m rank-and-file committeee. Because the^ oldtimm cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in mployment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU eonstitation and in the contracts which the Union baa neg^iat^ with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of ra«», creed, »lor, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which be b entiUed, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the bsalc rights of Seafarers b the right to pursue leglsbtlve and political objectives which will serve the best interrats of themselvra, their famUies and thdr Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was establbhed. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legblative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If St any tine a Sesfarer feds that any of the above rights have been vldated, or that he has bran denied hb constttntlonal right of access to Union records or inroraatton, he shonld iaaodiately notify SIU Preeident Pan! Hall at hcadqnartara by eertiflcd mall, return receipt requested. * ^I ""•J �August, 1969 I A T lb DOUBTFUL whether there are many Sea­ farers still alive today who can recall the old ^ sailing vessels, or know the difference between a schooner, a brig or a bark from first hand experience. . And there are probably fewer still who can recollect the uses of raffee top-sails, square rigs or flying jibs. They belong in another era. Glamorous as it may seem to some of us today, work aboard a beautiful, sail-loaded windjammer was . full of hardships and danger. The handling of sail aloft was always a perilous task, especially in heavy seas. The hardy men who sailed those glorious hulls into the sun were continually pitted against the quirks of the weather at the risk of their lives. And many lives were lost, as many ships went down—^more than half of those that left the ways. But they did have their day in the sun, however, and what a glorious day it was! For a period of almost 70 years, the West Coast carried the bulk of its commerce under sail. It was the time of the American pioneer, the opening of the West, and the sea lanes were the only lifeline in an age before the first railroads chugged their way across the continent. Along about the middle of the 19th Century, the discovery of gold in California acted as a magnet to thousands of speculators and others from the East who were eager for a new chance at life in the great West, and veiling to brave many dangers encountered en route. Many of them travelled aboard the clipper ships—which had reached a high stage of development in the East—on the long voyage around Cape Horn to the promising shores of the Pacific. Wherever there is a need, men rise to fill it. And so it was that master shipbuilders from New England soon gravitated to the West Coast to establish small shipyards alongside the lumber mills which appeared almost overnight along the shores where the tall tim­ ber stood. Applying their knowledge and skill with the most meager collection of tools, these artisans managed to turn out some of the finest coastal and offshore wind­ jammers ever seen anywhere. Timbers were shaped almost where they were felled. Experience led these early builders to develop barks, •» barkentines, brigs, brigantines and full-rigged ships. The two-masted brig led to the finest examples of the West Coast shipbuilders' art—the four-masted and J five-masted schooner. The schooner was not only a beauty to behold, it was a practical development which combined the ut­ most in marine engineering of the time with fine design. She carried sail which could take the fullest advantage • of prevalent inshore and offshore winds and was able > to maneuver in tight spots or fast-ehanging weather with a small crew. Lumber was the prime cargo for which these ships were built—lumber for the homes and buildings of the West Coast cities which sprang up rapidly and grew like magic. The gold prospectors brought with them the school teachers, the millwrights, the pants makers, the sailors and—eventually—the ranchers and farmers. All needed homes and mills and factories where goods could be made as well as shops, saloons and drug stores. San Francisco, with its natural harbor, quite natural­ ly became the big port. The brig and the schooner brought lumber from the Pacific Northwest to Frisco and returned north with general stores and supplies. As trade demands grew, the ships expanded their routes, sailing to Hawaii for sugar, to the South Sea islands for copra. They even carried lumber to the Antipodes. SEAFARERS LOG The early coast-wise tradelanes were well travelled from British Columbia and Puget Sound—even from as far north as Alaska—to San Francisco. Salmon and cod were loaded in Alaska, and coal came from Canada and Sie Puget Sound. The hardy mariners who plied these routes relied entirely on the wind, a simple compass, a sextant and the stars. Even the charts were sketchy, often filled in through the day-to-day experiences of the venture­ some masters of these vessels who charted the best course as they went. Basil Knauth, former editor of the San Francisco Maritime Museum Sea Letter, graphically described what it was like for the men who sailed the windjam­ mers of the time: "Now—about crossing the bar, those fearsome shoals that built up and choked the entrance to the rivers and lumber ports along the coast—^Humboldt Bay, Umpqua, Coos Bay, Noyo, Coquille, Willapa, Grays Harbor and the Columbia. "Remember you are on^ lee shore in command of a three-masted schooner that has been at sea for a couple of weeks. You have been unable to get a good sight for the last few days. You have no power except your sails. The coast is likely rock-bound. There is a buoy —somewhere, and a lighthouse—somewhere. Your vessel, which was designed to carry cargo, is light and unwieldy because you have not much to bring from San Diego (West Coast schooners scorned ballast); maybe a piano and supplies for the mill town and log­ ging camps. Flower Girl chewing tobacco, Russian Salve, Snowflake Lard, Kennedy's Medical Discovery, hoarhounds for the children, Noyo axes, blanket-lined canvas coats, etc. "So you stand off and outside the bar waiting for proper conditions to set in. What are these conditions? "The last reported soundings at low water on the bar were nine feet. You draw 12, and every storm changes the location of the best channel and its depth. The most favorable situation is, of course, a fairly smooth sea, an onshore breeze, the last of the flood tide which will help you in at high water, and being within a mile of the bar when these circumstances prevail. At best these conditions exist for a couple of hours a day. They also exist at night but you don't have a searchlight. Still, you might have a desperate fling at it." Page Thirty-One It is small wonder that the coast was lined with the weather-beaten wrecks of those sailing ships— lying across a sand-spit, bar or reef or in shallow waters hard on to the jagged rocks which make the Pacific Coast so picturesque. Many were lost in the deep waters, victims of heavy seas or of chance en­ counters with treacherous icebergs. Manning the ships and securing full crews was not always easy. The formal historians don't often record very much about this aspect of sailing but many stories have come down through the decades of masters— short of crew—who sent strong-arm parties to invade the waterfront saloons and other haunts to shanghai men aboard their ships. Once aboard, the recourse was limited—work and eat or be put in irons below. Among the shipbuilders who helped to shape West Coast history were the Hall brothers—Henry K., Winslow G. and Isaac. Natives of Cohasset, Massachusetts, they went to the West Coast during the Civil War. Having learned their trade as master ships' carpenters in the East, they set up shop at San Francisco, building such vessels as the Sarah Louise, the California and the Stranger. Isaac later established a yard at Port Ludlow in Puget Sound, close to the tall timber. His first ship from this site—the 107-ton, two-masted schooner Z. B. Heywood—was widely-known in the lumber trade until her loss at the mouth of the Navarro River in California 15 years later. The Hall brothers became highly respected with building the schooner Annie Gee and their first threemasted schooner, the Emma Utter. These were fol­ lowed by a number of other three-masters, including the Republic. Other well-known ships constructed by the Halls were the Quickstep, a barkentine famous for its speed, the barkentine Catherine Sudden, and the schooner Luka. Perhaps their finest vessel was the 470-ton bar­ kentine Wrestler, but the Hesper, a two-skysail yard bark, is better remembered because of a mutiny and attempted act of piracy aboard which ended in failure. The three-masted schooner Fred E. Sander, also a Hall vessel, set a record by sailing from San Fran­ cisco to Seattle in 72 hours, without the aid of tugs. She was 157 feet long with a 37-foot beam and weighed 463 gross tons. Another famous West Coast shipbuilder was Cap­ tain Matthew Turner, a native of Ohio who first went to California for gold. After a period devoted to placermining, he went to sea as master of his own sailing vessels. Later, he designed vessels, successfully utilizing the general principle—new at the time—of a long forebody and a short after body. Turner opened his first yard in San Francisco, then moved to Benicia. In all, he turned out a total of 228 sailing vessels, believed to be a record for any individual shipbuilder in the sailing era. Turner also introduced the Bermudan sail, a large triangular fore and aft sail without gaff. Among the more famous Turner ships were the barkentines Benicia and Amaranth; the schooners Solano, Papeete, Emma Claudina and Anna; the brig­ antines Galilee, William G. Irwin, John D. Spreckels (for the sugar tycoon), Geneva and W. H. Dimond as well as the brig Nautilus. Hans Bendixsen, a Dane by birth, constructed one of the largest three-masted schooners ever to be built in North' America, the Wawona. She was a vessel of 468 gross tons and measured 165 feet in overall length, exclusive of her 30-foot bowsprit. The era of the windjammer, which played a nevertp-be-forgotten role in the growth of the West, has become history along with the other key elements of the past which helped make the present possible. .. �SEAFARERS#LOG Vol. XXXi No. 10 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION * ATLAiN-TiC, (JULF, LAKCS^AJ^ INL^^ WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO jkik 1, y • >(, F" ««« ua ' S.W*"i I,,---. suptofe^'^®''^af/ve c Hp/amenf on 'v^ J ; :'.A' -'',v'^;-;-^>sii Hv^u/ov • iU the Sealrm San Aim -7:-';^: vip K .-^1 ••"iemii -•"'t • /•' ».'• •f Alfred Sanger, laff. officials mef. Third Gook Abraham Carmoega. left and Chief ^ z : ^U ^ P^red to^«t Off^rom P6rth Amboy for Puerto R.co. I •<- ^ , ' ^V-TJ ,* * ? *•. ; •-.' V-'*'- r- \c, , - '^ms' ^ - - ^' - 'V f -" '•"T"- V•'''"• -•'' ijiTr's '?' mmmmmmmi ^ * iiipitiM 'r...,~';'i^>}-'h ".V r< %• "• • ^a-te:.a,v4d'v'av:v';:;te^':ite,:-? 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Title A name given to the resource August 1969 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MOVE TO DILUTE 50-50 CARGO RULE DEFEATED IN SENATE SIUNA WARNS AGAINST BLACKMAIL AS GOVTS DEBATE TUNABOAT SEIZURES 14TH BIENNIAL SIUNA CONVENTION TAKES ACTION ON PRESSING ISSUES SHIP CONSTRUCTION FUNDS STRICKEN FROM HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS MEASURE LIVING COSTS SHOW SHARP JUNE RISE DRUG FIRMS ASSESSED $100 MILLION IN PRICE FIXING REFUND TO CONSUMERS STATES URGED TO GRANT UNION RIGHTS AND BARGAINING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ARGENTINA PROPOSES RIGID SHIPOWNER CONTROLS TERMINATE DOUBLE SUBSIDY LOOPHOLE IN MARITIME LAW, CONGRESSMAN URGES DEFENSE DEPT STRICTLY NEUTRAL ON GRAPE GROWERS SIDE SUPPORT OF HEW AND UNIONS SOUGHT FOR SETTING UP GROUP HEALTH PLANS US SINKING RAPIDLY AS A FIRST CLASS WORLD SEA POWER DEFENSIVE DRIVING ENROLLEES INCREASE; TRAINING SHARPLY REDUCES ACCIDENTS REMEDIES FOR MEDICAL GAPS, ABUSES POSSIBLE UNDER NATIONAL HEALTH PLAN DANGERS OF BIG CONGLOMERATES CITED BY TRANSPORTATION TRADES CHAIRMAN EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY IN SHIPPING PUSHED BY UNSUBSIDIZED OPERATORS USE OF PESTICIDES IMPASSE ON WAGES SNAG GRAPE GROWERS-UFWOC TALKS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/1969 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXI, No. 10 1969 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/75f0a9c3f785224122c81d00002c2d11.PDF d259b02dafa3ab835d8b63377b62a8e2 PDF Text Text I !5i' t- f- c,- In the Swim at Piney Point Center See Pages 7-9 I- SlU Pension Panel Finishes Study—See Page' 3 "'i®iili!itiiSil|Si|5f^ii|||^s-^ AFL-CiO Blasts Indictment Of SlU for Politjcol Action—See Page 3 «!> Full Text of SlU ee Pag^ 13-20 r 'i,*k �Strong Unionism of Benefit To Seafarers, Admiral Says Washington Vice Admiral Arthur Gralla, commander of the Military Sea Transportation Service, says "strong unionism" has resulted in many gains for seagoing men. Speaking at a luncheon of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment, Admiral Gralla said he could remember a very different seamen's life when he sailed on a merchant ship at age 16. "I slept on a thin mattress on a wooden shelf," the ad­ miral said. "I stood a watch and my watch was eight hours on the wheel. I recall that my pay was $1 per day and board. "There wasn't very much un­ ionization then and I think I can see a great deal of the need —I could then and I can now." 'Things Have Changed' He continued: "Things have changed since then and I think that those who go to sea recog­ nize the great advantages and the gains that have been made. In all honesty, many of those gains were made as a result of strong unionism and the affect the union has had on the in­ dustry as a whole." The commander of the largest shipper in America, Admiral Gralla said the MSTS spent $212 million last year to send cargoes in ships of the unsubsidized lines. "This, of course, is converted in many areas into hiring of personnel and people who work those ships," the admiral said. He said that MSTS also em­ ployed 5,300 seamen in seven unions aboard ships of the less material of all kinds as the number of men stationed overseas decreases," the ad­ miral said. Shipping Less He said he thought that the cutback in military shipping could result in decreases in sailings and in availability of jobs for those employed by the U.S.-flag fleet, unless U.S.-flag ships are able to gamer a greater share of U.S. foreign trade. "While 80 percent of all U.S.-flag shipping is military cargo, U.S.-flag ships carry VICE ADM. GRALLA only 6 percent of the nation's . . . hails unions foreign trade," Admiral Gralla said. transport services' own nucleus The military reductions, the fleet. admiral said "mean that if ships Same Conditions are not going to be laid up, if "The conditions under which jobs are to be maintained, then they work for us are the same as in industry. The same stand­ some of that 94 percent of the ards which the unions have re­ U.S. trade now being carried quired out of the maritime in­ foreign must come to U.S.-flag dustry are applied in our case," ships." Three Elements he said. To attract new cargoes to He added that MSTS makes no contribution to the em­ U.S.-flag ships, the admiral sug­ ployees pension because all 5,- gested three necessary items: 300 are Civil Service employees "Good modern ships, good and have a separate pension management, and excellent sea­ men." plan. He said the best way to de­ The admiral expressed con­ cern for the maritime industry velop those three elements is to now that the Vietnam with­ concentrate on marketing, effi­ ciency and adaptation of mod­ drawal is increasing. He said that since MSTS ern techniques in cargo now ships 80 percent of the handling. "This may mean automation cargo that sails in U.S. bottoms, the maritime industry faces and increased use of containerserious economic problems as ization," the admiral said. "But the number of military men if U.S.-flag ships can offer better service than foreign overseas decreases. "Obviously we will be ship­ competitors, the cargoes will ping less clothing, less food. come to them." SlU Wins Vacation Plan Test Case New York State appeals court has upheld the Seafarers International Union in a case that could have jeopardized the prompt payment of vacation money to Seafarers. The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court has ruled that the Seafarers Viacation Plan is not subject to the regulations of the New York State Insurance Depart­ ment. The unanimous decision by the five-judge panel will affect all other vacation programs in which unions negotiate a cash payment for vacations, rather than providing time off from regularly-scheduled work with pay. There was a danger that some vacation payments could have been delayed in bureau­ cratic channels had the SIU program been subject to con­ tinual review of the state's In­ surance Department. The Appellate Court judges agreed with a lower court that the SIU plan, which is a joint union - management program. could not be classified as an insurance fund, and is not sub­ ject to the bureaucratic super­ vision of the state. The decision is expected to free several other union-man­ agement vacation plans from the department's supervision. The SIU contended that the state's insurance law was de­ signed to regulate profit-mak­ ing insurance companies and funds to which employees make contributions. The Seafarers Vacation Pfan, the union argued, was an arti­ cle of negotiation between the union and management—and any regulation by the State In­ surance Department would hin­ der, and possibly destroy, effec­ tive collective bargaining on va­ cations. The SIU noted that the in­ surance law was drafted with­ out consultation with trade un­ ions, and provided no under­ standing of the problems in­ volved in guaranteeing prompt payment of vacation benefits agreed to between the union and a company. New Sea-Land Porfs in East SIU - contracted Sea - Land Service, Inc., one of the largest unsubsidized American-f 1 a g containership operators, added the ports of Boston, Mass., and Port Everglades, Ft. Lauder­ dale, Fla., to its weekly coast­ wise run last month. Two SlU-manned Sea-Land containerships, the Fairland and the Bienville, each with a capa­ city of 226 containers, have been assigned to the new serv- These vessels will link up New England and Southern Florida with the more than 50 other ports around the world now serviced by SlU-contracted vessels owned by Sea-Land. Sea-Land ships regularly call at ports on the East, West, and Gulf coast of the United States, Puerto Rico and other Carib­ bean islands, Panama, Northern Europe, England and the Far East. THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT in by PAUL HALL ''""SiiB 'T'he Merchant Marine Act of 1970, which is approaching a vote on the floor of the U.S. Senate, gives us a blueprint for the future of the maritime industry. It gives new hope to a business that has suffered since World War II from a despair brought on by public neglect and government indifference. The act contains a promise to provide federal construction funds to help build a minimum of 300 new ocean-going ships in the next 10 years for use in the international trade. Through other benefits, it creates incentives for operators on the Great Lakes and in the domestic trade to add to their fleets, which in all too many cases contain ships that are tired from use and depleted from age. We are optimistic about the chances for the bill being passed. We have, through political action, dedicated ourselves to bringing new vigor to our declining American-flag fleet to provide both job security and job opportunities for Seafarers. This has been a long struggle for Seafarers. And it will not end with the stroke of President Nixon's pen should he receive and approve the measure. We know that ships are only half the battle. We know that the most modern vessel doesn't move when it's empty. We know that it takes economic fuel— cargo in the holds—to make a ship move. We also know that an idle ship provides neither jobs for Seafarers nor profits for operators. That is why we have been fighting for many years to require the federal agencies involved to follow the letter and spirit of the law on government cargo. 'V'o ch.t 3^ Congress, with the knowledge that the federal gov­ ernment is the world's largest shipper of oceanborne goods, passed the cargo preference legislation to guarantee that our ships would have a fair share of our nation's government cargo. Yet time after time, in agency upon agency, we have found that the 50 percent minimum has been interpreted as a ceiling and not as a minimum of U.S.-flag ship participation in the carriage of this cargo. ignored. We have shown repeat­ Theedlylawthathas thebeengovernment agencies have failed particularly to utilize the tramp fleet in the shipment of government cargo. There seems to be a dedication on the part of some federal agencies to support foreign-flag shippers at the expense of their own country's merchant marine. If the people in the agencies who make the decisions on shipments were committed to supporting the American-flag fleet, we would be transporting far more than half of all government cargo. A possible solution is to place the responsibility for the shipment of all government cargo in the hands of the Maritime Administration—an agency whose sole purpose is to promote the American-flag fleet. This would centralize a function that is now buried deep in the bureaucratic piping of all too many government agencies. And it would insure that an agency whose job is to help the merchant marine would be in a position to do that job. Of course, our efforts to gain cargo for the U.S.flag fleet must go beyond that shipped by government. If President Nixon's goal to increase the percentage of American imports and exports carried aboard American ships to 30 percent by the mid-1970's is to be reached, it will take the cooperation of the American businessman as well. The Maritime Administration has launched a program to promote the use of American-flag ships by private industry. A ray of brightness can be found in a news report this month from London that the Ford Motor Co., will ship engines for its new Pinto subcompact car from overseas plants to assembly plants in New Jersey, California and Canada on American-flag ships. We as Seafarers, through our union, through the Maritime Trades Department and its Port Councils* with which we are alfiliated, have reason to do all we can to assist the Maritime Administration in its "Ship-American" program. eafarers have contributed their time, their knowl­ edge, their dollars and their spirit through the years to helping the maritime industry. We know that the job is endless. But we have no intention of stopping—and the placement of cargo aboard American-flag ships is our immediate goal. S •I ";• •^1 fc.. . f f ll ^>1 �SlU Indictment Hit by AFL-CIO % The AFL-CIO Executive Council, meeting in Chicago, adopted a resolution supporting the SlU in its fight against federal grand Jury indictments accusing the union and its officers of making political contributions in violation of federal regulations. The following is the text of the AFL-CIO .statement: In June of this year a Grand Jury in Brooklyn returned an in­ dictment charging the Seafarers International Union and several of its officers and members with making and conspiring to make political contributions in violation of federal law. The indictment specifically alleges that in the national election of 1968 the Sea­ farers Union, through its Political Activity Donation Account (SPAD), contributed a total of $20,000 to Republican campaign committees and contributed a like amount to Democratic cam­ paign committees. It also alleged a continuing conspiracy from 1962 to have the union make unlawful political contributions through SPAD. Under federal law labor organizations are precluded from using union funds to make contributions in connection with federal elections arid, as a result, many national and international unions have formed separate political committees to eollect voluntary dollars from its members and supporters to be used in federal polititcal campaigns. The formation of such committees and their use of monies so collected to support candidates for political office has always been permitted under federal law. The indictment, however, charges, in essence, that the Seafarers open and above board campaign to secure voluntary contribu­ tions to its Political Activity Donation Account, and to make cam­ paign contributions from that fund, which were fully reported to the Clerk of the House of Representatives as the law requires, somehow constitutes a conspiracy to violate the prohibition against using union dues monies for eontributions to federal candidates. As the Supreme Court has recognized, working men and women have a First Amendment right to associate together to make their voice heard in federal elections. They have the right to make voluntary contributions to political activity funds set up by their unions. And unions have the right and the responsibility to con­ vince their members that such contributions are vital to safeguard their interest in a progressive and responsive federal government. Congress, the Supreme Court and the Justice Department, itself in the past, have recognized as mueh. The broad and loosely drawn indictment in the Seafarers case can only be read as a device to coerce working men and women and their unions to forego their basic constitutional rights. The reasons behind this move by the key politieian in the Ad­ ministration, Attorney General Mitchell, are not hard to diseern. He has learned by hard experience, first in the 1968 campaign, and then in labor's fight to defeat the unwise nominations of Judges Haynsworth and Carswell that the labor movement is the bulwark against the regressive and repressive policies the Execu­ tive Branch has sought to implement. Recognizing this, he is seeking to silence the Ameriean trade union movement for purely political purposes. While he pursues the labor movement through new and expensive legal theories, he refuses to move forward against the Republican campaign com­ mittees that did not file their reports on time during the 1968 cam­ paign, despite the fact that the failure to file constituted clear viola­ tion of law. This is all of a piece with the trend of Administration policy which is to monopolize the press and the airwaves by silencing its critics. TTie reaction of the American trade union movement to this strategy is simple. We will not be cowed. We are going to continue to exercise our basic rights and we are going to aid the defense of those labor organizations which become the chosen targets of the Justice Department. .SIU\ Pension .Study (.iummittee is shown us it wraps up llif final details on its rei; ommendations for an improved pension for Seafarers. (k>mniittee nieiubers are (from left) F. F. Pasaluk, Philadelphia; Irwin I. Sliernian, New Orleans: A. W. .Saxon, Mobile; Jim Golder, New York, eliairman: Terrenee MeNee, Baltiniore, and F. M. Keyes, Houston, secretary. Union Pension Study Panel Completes Work New York The committee members have an average of nearly 12 years Six veteran Seafarers who make up the SIU Pension Study of seatime each. Committee have completed their Century of Sailing job and returned to their home The committeemen, with a ports after reviewing the pen­ total of 136 years of member­ sion fund and making several ship in SIU, were elected by recommendations for improv­ members it) the Ports of New ing the program. York, Houston, Baltimore, Mo­ Top among their recommen­ bile, Philadelphia and New Or­ dations is a plan that would al­ leans to represent those ports. low retirement at age 55 with The senior member of the 20 years of seatime, coupled committee, from the point of with the current provision that SIU service, is Jim Golder of entitles Seafarers to draw dis­ New York, who has been a ability pensions at any age after member of SIU since 1943. He 12 years of sea duty. served as chairman of the com­ The committee members, who mittee. have an average of 23 years of P. M. Reyes of Houston, a membership in the SIU, rec­ ommended that the new pro­ member of the SIU since 1945 gram be implemented no later who has 7,478 days of seatime, served as secretary of the com­ than Dec. 31, 1971. They called for the present mittee. Committee members Ter­ SIU pension plan, which pro­ vides for retirement benefits at renee McNee of Baltimore and age 65 with 15 years of sea- A. W. Saxon of Mobile both time and disability payments at became SIU members in 1947. any age with 12 years at sea, F. F. Pasaluk of Philadelphia to be continued until the new has held an SIU book for 20 years and Committeeman Irwin plan can be negotiated. Support Rallying to SIU in Political Case Seafarers at ship's meetings are continuing to give strong support to the SIU against an indictment by a federal grand jury on charges that the union violated the law involving po­ litical campaign contributions. A report by SIU SecretaryTreasurer A1 Kerr, which called upon the membership to "fight the indictment financially and morally and utilize the union's full strength to protect its rights" was adopted without dissent by 1,200 members at­ tending regular membership meetings in New York and in the outports shortly after the indictments were announced by U.S. Attorney General John •cf tQ7n Mitchell. Several newspapers have quoted from the special supple­ ment in the July issue of the Seafarers Log which announced the solid membership support, as well as reprinting the text of the indictment. The supplement has been reprinted by the union and sent to the homes of all SIU members. The Machinist, official pub­ lication of the 1.3-million-member International Association of Machinists, featured a story on the indictment across its front page, topping if with a head­ line saying "Administration Trying to Halt Labor's Cam­ paign Collections." The story noted that: "The American labor move­ ment is clearing the decks this week for the defense of the Seafarers International Union. For several years the SIU has maintained one of labor's most aggressive and successful politi­ cal organizations. "Its campaign funds donated by union seamen have been used to support mostly Demo­ crats, but also Republicans. The SIU has campaigned espe­ cially for legislation to strength­ en the American merchant ma­ rine whose ships are manned by SIU members." Other labor publications have taken a similar tack, and the general press has reported the fact that Seafarers have com­ mitted themselves to defend their union in its determination to take an active part in the American political system. The indictment charges that the union violated federal rules when its Seafarers Political Ac­ tivities Donations (SPAD) or­ ganization jnade contributions to both Republican and Demo­ cratic campaigns in 1968. The indictments also claim that the union and many of its officers conspired to spend $750,000 between 1964 and" 1968 in Presidential, Senatorial and Congressional campaigns. (Continued on Page 27) 1. Sherman of New Orleans is an 18-year veteran of the union. The committee recommend­ ed that pertinent facts gathered in their study be published in the Seafarers Log within three months of their report, which came last month. Special Supplement The Log in September will contain a special supplement that will give details of the com­ mittee's findings, including: • Data showing the financial condition of the SIU Pension Fund. • The SIU Fund's ability to guarantee pensions forever for both those on pension and those who will draw their pensions in the future. • A projection on the im­ pact on pending federal mari­ time legislation of the industry, the SIU and the pension pro­ gram. • A report on the unfunded liability—the amount of money it would take to guarantee to­ tal pension coverage for all those affected—of both the SIU and other pension funds. • A comparison between the SIU Pension Fund and other pension funds in the maritime industry. • A report on pension funds that have had to reduce or stop pension checks because of a lack of money. Shutdown of Hazardous Job Sites Approved Juneau, Alaska Alaska's Commissioner of Labor now has the right to shut down a job site or part of a site where a safety hazard exists. Amendments to the state's safety code signed into law re­ cently by Governor Keith Miller require the shutdown remain in effect until the hazardous con­ dition is corrected. (PAD �Migrant Farm Workers Are Among Forgotten Americans For Vietnam Sealift Service SIU Vicje President Frank Drozuk (left) receives Certificate of Viet­ nam Sealift Service from Maritime Administrator Andrew Gibson in San Francisco. The award was presented to the SIU for "distinguished service" performed hy SIU crews aboard the Maritime Administration's General Agency ships assigned to the Vietnam supply run. Migrant farm workers have been the focus of a Senate sub­ committee hearing, a TV doc­ umentary and innumerable newspaper and magazine ar­ ticles in recent weeks, evoking feelings and producing facts that add up to a picture of horror. Sen. Walter F. Mondale (DMinn.), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Migratory Labor, said he held the hear­ ings to place on the record "the destitution and exploitation of men, women and children, hor­ rifying beyond imagination." And, he added, "it is time to find out who are the exploiters. Nothing will change until this rotten system is exposed and held accountable." Testimony before Mondale's committee pointed the finger of accountability at powerful cor­ porate conglomerates. Celler Warns Against More Delay Maritime Bill Can Save Fleet Washington "Our nation cannot survive any further delay in implement­ ing the Merchant Marine Act of 1970," Rep. Emanuel Celler (D-N.Y.) told an AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department luncheon recently. The legislation is "designed to pump new vigor, new stamina and new life into an in­ dustry that now faces a com­ plete collapse," the dean of the House said. Unfortunately, he continued, the country and the maritime industry have had to wait too long before any effective meas­ ures were taken to help bring the industry out of its slump. The wait continued while the U.S. "drifted" from first to fifth among the maritime powers of • the world. Celler found it "ironic" that the U.S., the greatest trading nation in the world, is in such a desperate state, struggling to "keep its fleet afloat." The statistics are grimmer yet when one considers that 140 American-flag ships have been scrapped in the past six years, the New York Democrat reported. Scrap Rate Higher "They also tell us that the rate of ships being sold for scrap is accelerating—and will continue to increase during the next three years." According to Celler the production of new vessels, ap­ proximately 30 ships a year for 10 years, as outlined in the act. will not be "in full swing" until 1972. And it won't be until 1973 that the first "impact" of the revitalization of the Ameri­ can merchant marine will be felt. The congressman cited the elimination of the double stand­ ard of subsidies, affecting the merchant fleet since the Merhant Marine Act of 1936< as f. the "single most important as­ pect of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970." Up until this new bill, federal construction and operating sub­ sidies were limited to 14 berthline operators. When the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1936 was passed and first implemented bulk cargo made up only 22 percent of the total U.S. foreign trade volume. Today, bulk car­ riers "carry 85 percent of our total international tonnage," he said. "It is high time for the en­ tire American-flag fleet to have equal treatment," he declared. Celler believes: "It is largely because we have neglected the tramp fleet that our share of American international trade being carried in American-flag ships has fallen below the 5 percent mark." The double standard of sub­ sidies has not only ignored the majority of carriers by denying them government assistance, he stated, but it has done an even greater disservice to the maritime industry—f o r c i n g shipowners, operators and ship­ builders into bitter disputes which are now injuring the en­ tire maritime industry. Celler was confident the new bill will rectify the situation: "By making subsidies available to all who participate in our international trade it will give the industry a reason to bind its wounds." Most important "it will bring hope" to the maritime industry and give it the strength, indeed power, to rebuild itself so that it might regain the position it once held among the maritime powers of the world. Senate Votes Farm Limit Washington A proposed $20,000 limit on subsidies any one grower may receive under the crop control program has been voted ;:i| by the U.S. Senate. Historically such a limit has been voted by the House of Representatives, and been defeated in the Senate. This year the House did not include the subsidy ceiling when approving agriculture appropriations. Hence,* the proposal will be debated in a House-Senate Conference. Philip Moore, staff counsel of the Project on Corporate Re­ sponsibility, an organization formed recently to explore ways to make corporations more re­ sponsible -.to public needs, said that since 1960, nearly 7,000 corporations have gone into farming, usually as subsidiaries of the conglomerates. It is profitable, Moore said. One of the biggest Florida cit­ rus growers owns or controls under long term lease more than 30,000 acres of planted citrus groves, and owns three Florida processing plants with a capacity of 7,100 gallons of citrus concentrate per hour. One of the worst migrant centers in the state is a grove owned by that corporation, he said. Dr. Raymond M. Wheeler, a Charlotte, N.C., physician, was a member of a team of doctors studying the problems of mi­ gratory workers in the South— particularly Florida and Texas. He told the subcommittee: Defies Description "We saw housing and living conditions horrible and dehu­ manizing to the point of our disbelief. In Florida and in Texas, we visited housing proj­ ects, built with public funds, which defy description. "We saw living quarters con­ structed as long cinderblock or wooden sheds, divided into sin­ gle rooms by walls which do not reach to the ceilings. With­ out heat, adequate light or ven- "Last Frontier," Says Carey SEAFARER&^LOG Ocean Study Spells Survival Washington A United States commitment to the study and development of our oceans could be the key to man's survival and would certainly solve much of the hunger and starvation in the world. Rep. Hugh L. Carey (DN.Y.) told an AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department lunch­ eon here recently. Nearly two-thirds of the chil­ dren on earth are proteinstarved, the Congressman said. "While these-children starve, the oceans teem with fish and other sea life which could feed the. world. The sea life man has turned his nose up at in the past may well be his salvation in the future." The oceans and seas, said Carey, are the last "frontier" yet to be fully explored by man. They hold mineral wealth from which man could benefit, if used wisely. He listed abundant supplies of gold and diamonds, oil and natural gas, magnesium, iron, aluminum, copper and nickel. What to Do "What will we do with it?" Carey aslced. "Hopefully not what we did with those items that we found on the one-third of the earth that is not under­ water. Man must plan carefully and proceed carefully to avoid botching the job and causing an even more serious environme.ntal crisis." Before the engineers, tech­ nicians, biologists, geochemists and metallurgists reach down into the ocean depths, Carey believes some ground rules must be set to make sure that the ocean's wealth belongs to all mankind. tilation, and containing no plumbing or refrigeration, each room (no larger than 8 by 14 feet) is the living space of an entire family — appropriately suggesting slave 'quarters of earlier days." The testimony of Dr. Wheel­ er, Moore and representatives of the AFL-CIO Farm Workers pointed to excessive hunger and malnutrition, and physical de­ formities attributable to them. Rickets, a disorder thought to be nearly abolished in the U.S., was common in farm workers. So were cripplings, parasites, tuberculosis, and in­ fant and maternal mortality. Children — both pre-school and school age—work along­ side their parents in the fields. Sometimes there are schools for them to attend, but families feel the time off is a luxury since their average annual income is $891. The $891 a year per family is contrasted to $1.4 billion earned by farm owners each year. Yet TV cameramen found growers were camera shy. One grower who did appear told the film makers: "These are the happiest people I've ever seen." Dr. Wheeler, while supply­ ing the subcommittee with vivid testimony, noted that the rhet­ oric was not new to Congress. He said the plight of migrants has been known for years, but little has been done for them. Carey noted that the Presi­ dent did this in his Oceans Policy, when he referred to these resources as the "com­ mon heritage of all mankind." But, said Carey, this is but one step towards the goal of ex­ ploring our oceans and bene­ fiting from their wealth. Carey called for a full-fledged program that will place "money, talent, knowhow and technol­ ogy" on the line. He called upon Congress to help mold such a program. "The United States must serve as the leader in developing these oceans," he declared. Carey concluded by quoting the late President John F. Kennedy: "Knowledge of the oceans is more than a matter of curiosity. Our very survival depends upon it." August 1970 • Vol. XXXII, No. 8 Offlcial Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic. Guif, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hull, President Cal Tanner „ Earl Shepard Exec. Vice-Prea. Vice-President A1 Kerr Bec.-Treas. Lindsey Williams Vice-President A1 Tanner Vice-President Robert Matthews Vice-President Published monthly at 810 Rhode Island Avenue N.E.. Washington, D.C. 20018 by the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, Atiantic. Guif, Lakes and Iniand Waters District. AFLCIO. 675 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 112.32. Tel. 499-6600. Sec­ ond class postage paid at Wash­ ington. D.C. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Form 3579 cards should be sent to Seafarers International Union. Atiantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue. Brooklyn. N.Y. 11232. �Favors Maritime Priorifies HHH Sees Threat In Reds' Seapower ClofMng for Peruvian Quake Vicfims Items collected for Peru's earthquake refugees are inspected here by Steve Edney (right), chairman of the joint fishing industry labor and management committee which gathered the clothing. Edney, president of the Fish and Cannery Conference of the SIUNA, is aided by Arnie Miranda (left), vice president of the United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, and Major James L. Ellis of the Salvation Army, who supervised distribution of the goods. The aid was given in spite of the persistent attacks on U.S. fishing vessels off Peru. Direct Presidential Vote Under Debate in Congress Washington A measure that would alter the system of electing the Presi­ dent and the Vice President of the United States is before Con­ gress. The constitutional amend­ ment that the President would be elected by popular vote is sponsored by Sen. Birch Bayh (D-Ind.). However, only the House has acted upon the measure to date. It received the necessary two-thirds vote in favor. According to the Housepassed bill, the leading presi­ dential candidate winning at least 40 percent of the popular vote would be the victor, Should no candidate receive the necessary 40 percent a run­ off would be held between the two top contenders. Small States Opposed Although the bill has the support of the majority of the Senate members, it is clear that there will be some opposition, specifically from senators of small states. This is because these states swing more weight under the existing system than they would in a direct election. Should it pass the Senate, the direct election amendment will still need the approval of threefourths of the states before it can become a part of the Con­ stitution. Meanwhile, it has received the support of various business, government, labor, religious and political organizations. Among these are the AFL-CTO, the United Auto Workers, the American Bar Association, the Chamber* of Commerce, and the League of Women Voters. Many people have become in­ creasingly disturbed about the Electoral College since voters now determine the members of .the college, not the President. According to the electoral college system the President need not win the popular vote as long as he gets 270 of the 538 electoral votes. Minority Presidents In the past, 12 Presidents have received less than a clear majority of the popular vote. And in the elections of John Ouincy Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes and Benjamin Harrison, the Electoral College winners actually finished in second place as far as popular vote is concerned. Many people believe there are too many loopholes in the present system. For example, electors are not required to vote for the candidate whose banner they run under. There has been a good deal of legislation concerning voting passed by Congress in recent years—most recently the lower­ ing of the voting age to 18. It may be time now to change the basic system of electing the President. It's a change many people would find favorable. "Soviet seapower is chang­ ing the equation of world pow­ er," former Vice President Hu­ bert H. Humphrey warned recently in an article document­ ing Russian strides to assume dominance over the world's maritime fleets. "While the United States has had its eyes on the moon, the Soviet Union has quietly mounted the first great chal­ lenge to our seapower in a generation," the 1968 Demo­ cratic presidential nominee wrote in the Jersey Journal. "Measured by naval power, by maritime fleet and by oceanographic research," he said, "the Soviet Union is rapidly catching up with us and in some areas already has passed us. "They have done this by making a concerted national ef­ fort at a time when we have been doing business as usual," he continued. Mobile Power Humphrey wrote that Soviet naval power was small and de­ fensive in nature until recently but now the Russian fleet has emerged as a mobile power that can move all over the world with confidence. "Now its large, modern navy has a visible presence in the Mediterranean. It is deployed in the Indian Ocean. Its sub­ marines prowl the Central and South Atlantic. Its electronic surveillance ships ply our coas­ tal waters," Humphrey said. He further warned that the Soviet Union, a nation with no warm water ports, is in a posi­ tion to dominate the Suez Canal and the Dardanelles. "We cannot deny the Rus­ sians the free use of the seas, but neither can we continue to live on our reputation as the world's number one seapower," Humphrey said. "Half our naval fleet is over 20 years old and we have lost our technological lead in such areas as nuclear submarines," he continued. New Priorities Humphrey urged a reorien­ tation of priorities "in light of our lower profile around the world." He urged both the Navy and the merchant marine to examine the deterioration of the United States as a maritime power and implement reforms to reverse this slide. To implement this sugges­ tion, the former Vice President cited the value of the Admin­ istration's Maritime Act of 1970 to construct 300 new car­ go ships in the next 10 years. "We must insist that the ship builders, the ship operators, and the seamen start working together effectively," he con­ cluded. Record Enrolled A record 454,826 persons were enrolled in manpower work and training programs on May 1, reports the U.S. Depart­ ment of Labor—an all-time high for non-summer months. Of that total, 85,000 were trainees in the Work Incentive Program, designed to remove persons from welfare rolls and into jobs. .... New Seafarers Ready to Ship Out runs high on graduation day at the Harry LundeAnticipation berg School of Seamanship—the new Seafarers are anxious HLSS graduates pose with Bill Hall, director of training, before departing for careers at sea. Veteran Seafarer Skippy Cuszczynsxy extends his congratulations to a group of HLSS Class 45 graduates. for their first work assignment. It's the beginning of a life-long career at sea for many of the young men, and for some it fulfills a life-long dream of sailing the oceans. "Shipping out" means different things to each graduate— visiting places they've only read about, the camaraderie of working with other Seafarers on a ship, making friends, finding adventure and making money. The graduates are fresh from 12 weeks of intensive training at HLSS. The school, located at Piney Point, Md., on theChesapeake Bay, graduates approximately 1,200 men per year. Sponsored by the Seafarers International Union, the school prepares the young trainees for careers at sea aboard U.S.-flag ships. SIU Representative Joe Sacco congratulates HLSS Class 45 as they prepare to ship out. �Inflation Growth Unchecked Wasington Labor economists disagree with recent administration con­ tentions that the economic slow­ down has "bottomed out," that unemployment will not rise much higher, and that the econ­ omy will improve during the second half of 1970. Among the contradictions to this rosy viewpoint, the union economic forecasters cited a rise in jobless rolls during June from 3.3 to 4.6 million work­ ers. They were backed up by a statement by Sherman Maisel, a member of the Federal Re­ serve Board, who said that a continued rise in unemploy­ ment will not ease inflation. Unemployment Up Mid-July Labor Department statistics also show that, of the 4.7 million unemployed work­ ers (a continued rise of 100,000 from the end of June), only 1.6 million of these were receiving jobless benefits. Relatively few workers find themselves eligible for jobless aid. The remaining 3.1 million are living on savings, with the help of relatives or have been added to the welfare rolls. La­ bor is urging enactment of pending legislation to broaden inflation is leveling off. The President further sug­ unemployment coverage to in­ clude 4 million additional work­ gested that the nation can look forward to a full employment ers. economy next year. The legislation would offer Liberal and labor economists eligibility to agricultural work­ question this optimism. ers, small business employees They point to signs of weak­ and those working for nonprofit ness in the nation's economic enterprises, now exempt from unemployment compensation health: • There has been little up­ coverage. ward movement in the Gross Labor also seeks to expand National Product, and what federal participation in the un­ movement has taken place is employment compensation pro­ due to inflated prices rather gram by state adoption of fed­ eral standards. Currently, indi­ than a rise in productivity. • Far from operating at full vidual states administer the production, American factories programs with eli^bility and were operating at an average the length and amount of bene­ of 77.9 percent of capacity fits varying widely from state to during the second quarter of state. 1970. This is the lowest level in The Bureau of Labor Sta­ tistics reports unemployment more than nine years. • Wholesale prices are still rose 1.3 million during June, rising, although they are level­ while the adjusted national ing off, and the cost of living percentage of jobless dropped has been rising at a yearly rate to 4.7 percent. The influx of of 6 percent with little chance summer workers into the job it will slow down. market caused a reduction in • A 4 percent rise in eco­ the overall percentage from 5 nomic growth—targeted by ad­ percent during May. ministration economists — In a recent White House would not be enough, according press conference. President Nixon revealed the adminis­ to labor forecasters. "We must tration's belief that the economy grow 4 percent just to stand will be "turning up" and that still," one spokesman said. DISPATCHERS REPORT AHaiiHc.e»K»lnknidW«t.rsDlslriet Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville .... Tampa Mobile New Orleans .. Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle ............ JLOtala ............ Port Boston New Y'ork Philadelphia Baltimore ., Norfolk , Jacksonville i.. • Tampa a^iMobile ........... 4ew Orleans ... louston /iimirigton ..... Francisco . ^Seattle ..Totals June 1,1970 to June 30.1970 DECK DEPARTMENT REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups All Groups Class A Class B k Class B Class C Class A OassB 5 9 1 4 6 6 4 121 203 26 78 77 112 110 25 27 2 9 15 17 13 40 , 98 4 17 31 22 47 28 39 17 54 43 41 27 34 43 10 26 28 46 46 21 20 0 2 2 5 6 35 88 1 9 16 22 40 117 193 8 .55 57 81 106 39 139 8 40 52 57 47 49 • 31 10 40 43 56 33 38 106 16 83 86 77 107 5 35 12 22 28 22 34 557 1031 115 439 484 564 620 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups AU Groups All Groups Class A Class B OassA Class B Class C Class A Class B 7 7 5 ^ 'v, 4 4 6 5 149 148 42 103 61 165 94 23 14 2 12 7 14 11 32 65 6 31 34 • 28 51 40 34 8 ' 46 21 49 21 26 17 14 25 11 28 15 27 9. 1;-: 3 1 10 3 65 1 12 14 35 .26 172 128 4 37 50 79 81 112 55-10 48 50 46 65 25 :' 26 20 31 21 44 23 47 80-'^' 96 31 45 131 76 V;^. 5 26\ 12 23 18 25 35 730 666 156 471 337 679 487 STEWARD DEPARTMENT REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL REGIOTRED TOTAL SHIPPED AJIGrou]^ All Groups All Groups Class A Class B aassA Class B Class C Class A Class B .2 • I 1 •5' 3 0 5 81 5 39 16 23 9 31 89 59 17 76 32 482 54 5 23 31 25 3 20 43 29 22 82 14 351 53 4 Tf: 15 14 8 53 25 17 66 21 307 28 14 16 27 12 0 10 26 35 19 65 10 263 73 15 33 29 22 6 39 111 59 8 43 7 447 123 11 63 21 32 21 64 143 89 14 75 38 697 41 3 -"S 15 17 0 0 A 10 11 34 6 J 57 . A Relaxing Aboard Seafrain Florida Seafarer Roberl Byrd (left), bo8un aboard the Seatram Florida, and Wilbur Sink, chief cook, relax up on deck in the Port of Yokohama as their ship takes on stores and unloads its cargo of containers. i-^-^ABTICN LINE In addition to the beefs and contract questions which are set­ tled aboard ship at.payors and sign-on and by the SIU Contract Enforcement Department, headquarters in New York receives communications from Seafarers seeking contract interpretations and other information relating to their jobs. These questions cover the range of working conditions, pension and welfare and other related subjects. Because many of these questions are of general interest to the membership, headquarters has arranged to have the que.stions and answers published regularly in the Log. Question: Under what circumstances must a hot midnight lunch be pro­ vided aboard ship? Answer: » , A, c .• The answer to this question can be found in Article 2, Section 45, paragraphs A, B, C, D, and E of the General Rules of the New Standard Freightship Agreement. It says that crew members who work later than 9 p.m. should have coffee and night lunch provided and, if work continue^ after 9 p.m., 15 minutes should be allowed for the night lunch and should be included as overtime. . , o It further states that if the crew starts work "at or before 9 p.m. and works continuous overtime until midnight, the men shall be provided with hot lunch at midnight." if work continues after midnight, Seafarers are allowed one un­ broken hour for this hot lunch and the men involved, if not per­ mitted this hour, shall receive one hour of overtime. In addition to the actual hour worked during the hot lunch hour. If the crew is broken out after 9 p.m. and works continuously for three hours, a hot lunch should be provided at the expiration of the three hours if the work is to be continued. Otherwise, a night lunch should be provided and the crew should receive an un­ broken hour to eat or should get an additional hour in lieu there­ of, in addition to the actual overtime worked. The Freightship Agreement f&rther states: "If crew works as late as 3 a.m., coffee and night lunch should be provided and if work continues after 3 a.m., 15 minutes shall be allowed for coffee and night lunch, which time shall be included as overtime. The agreement also allows for a 15 minute coffee and night lunch break if the crew is required to work beyond 6 a.m. The rule states: "If the crew works as late as 6 a.m., coffee shall be provided and if work continues after 6 a.m., 15 minutes shall be allowed for coffee, which time should be included as overtime." ' u r-\ The Freightship Agreement further provides (Paragraph G) that in the event a midnight lunch is not provided, "the men in­ volved shall be paid the supper meal allowance in addition to the overtime provided above." This supper allowance is currently $5.50. ^ For steward department personnel, the agreement provides for the following overtime pay provisions; in Article 5, Section 16, paragraphs A and B: „ j • "Members of the Steward Department actually engaged m serving hot lunches at midnight are to be allowed three hours overtime for preparing and serving same. "When not more than the equivalent of one department is served at 9 p.m. or 3 a.m. night lunch, one cook shall be turned out to perform this work. When a midnight hot lunch is served to not more than five men, one cook shall perform this work. When from six to ten men are served, one cook and one messman shall perform this work. When more than ten men are served, one cook and two messmen shall perform this work," the Agreement pro­ vides. �Vacations at Piney Point 'Most Relaxing' P |l4, • John and Terry Kane enjoy a tasty supper in the modem, air-conditioned main dining room of the SIU Vacation Center after a full day's activities. Plenty of varied exercise in the clear air of sunny southern Maryland makes for hearty appetites and restful sleep. Pool is u popular indoor sport with the youngsters at the Vacation Center. The air-conditioned recreation hall also has a bowling alley, table tennis, a TV room, movie theatre, game room, and a reading room. Richard and Donna Roel sign their children, Richard Jr. and Ro­ berta, for' the children's camp at the SIU Vacation Center. Recrea­ tional areas, dining room and sleeping quarters are available for Seafarers and their families. at Rogers and his family are typical of the more than 30 union members who have taken advantage of the Seafarers Vacation Center at Piney Point, Md. Pat, his wife Jean, and their seven children live in Manasquan, N.J. Pat, a member of the SIU for 23 years, sails as fireman-oiler. It was their first vacation in 22 years. "With seven children, no seaman could afford to take a vacation like this until now," Pat said. "This is really the most relaxing time Jean and I have had together since we had the children." Jean particularly likes the children's camp where the kids can enjoy a wide variety of supervised indoor and outdoor activities, with their own sleeping and dining facilities. "Six of our children are SIU babies, and this program is the greatest since the union started the maternity bene­ fits. It's the icing on the cake," she said. Richard Roel is an IBU tugboatman out of Philadel­ phia. He and his wife Donna are also sailboat enthusiasts, and they particularly liked cruising the waters around Piney Point in one of the Harry Lundeberg School's fleet of small sailing boats. The Roels brought their two chil­ dren with them, Richard Jr., 10, and Roberta, 8. Mrs. Roel said, "This is a great place for the children as well as for us. There is so much for them to do, and you can just let the kids go and never have to worry about them." For the John Elliots, it was "the best vacation we have ever had." John, Delores and their two children, Lynn, 5, and Delores, 3, spent seven days at the Vacation Cen­ ter. "Everything about the place was just wonderful," Mrs. Elliot §aid as they prepared to return home. "I now know why they refer to Southern Maryland as the 'Land of Pleasant Living'." John and Margaret Goodwin live in Baltimore, and were on their way for a week's vacation at Virginia Beach with their children, Michele, 4, and Stacey, 2. But they decided to stop in at the Seafarers Vacation Center first, "just to look around." They stayed the full time, and, as they left, made reservations for next summer. "The wife and I have gone around to a few vacation spots, but there is nothing to compare with what we have right here," Goodwin said. "Everything has been just great, better than anything we could have had at any other place I know—and at much less cost. It's the best vacation we've ever had together." The Seafarers Vacation Center will remain open to Seafarers and their families through Labor Day. �: *1 { Sailing aboard the HLSS Manitou, one of many sailing ships at Piney Point, are a large group of vacationing Seafarers and their families visiting the SIU vacation center. During a visit to tHe Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Library, Pat and Jean Rogers found a picture of Mrs. Rogers with baby Catherine, who had just become their third "SIU Baby." That's Catherine, now a beautiful young woman of 15, pointing to the photo and story. Pat Rogers tosses the ball to his wife, Jean, as daugh­ ter Catherine tries to inter­ cept in a game of "keepaway." The modem swim­ ming pool is a popular at­ traction for both youngsters and the grown-ups at the SIU Vacation Center. Norris Syzmanowski and his family check out after spending a week at the SIU Vacation Center at Piney Point. Norris said that this was "the most enjoyable week he has spent in many, many years. John and Delores Elliot look over the chart of local waters as they pre­ pare to go out for a boat ride with daughters, Lynn, 5, and Delores, 3. iteisi Cycling is popular with SIU members and their families at the Vacation Center at Piney Point, and there are plenty of bikes available for roam­ ing around the 54 acres. Retired Seafarer Frank Miller pauses during a tour of the area to chat with vacationers John and Terry Kane. 4.^ �•»" »'"y ®« *»»e Vacation «lh his parents. His buddies got together with the selors at the children's camp to plan a surprise party. Skippy Guszczynsxy ofTers advice to his grandchildren, Edward, Nicholas and William, who try their luck in the waters off St. George's Island. Fishing is generally good during the summer months, and several boats are available at the Vacation Center for fishing parties. Counsellors at the children's camp at the SIU Vacation Center meet regularly with vacationing youngsters to discuss and plan activities. The young people have their own dining and sleeping ipiarters, a modern and well-supervised pool, and complete recrea­ tional facilities for both indoor and outdoor sport. 1 N-. r' !•: Horseback riding is a favorite activity of both the youngsters and grown-ups. There is plenty of space for riding in the pine stand, and instruction is provided for beginners. It's the end of a day full of sun and fun for Delores Elliot, 3, and the dining room table serves as a temporary pillow as she waits for her mother and father to finish their meal at the SIU Vacation Center. �Grant Winner Received Honors To the Editon 1 would like to thank the SIU for the four-year scholarship, which enabled me to spend my undergraduate years at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. I have just received my Bachelor of Arts in German with minors in French and history. I made the Dean's List several times, was initiated into Phi Kap­ pa Phi, LSU's highest scholastic honorary fraternity, and was LSU's nominee for a German Foreign Exchange Service Schol­ arship. 1 plan to start graduate school at the University of Texas in Austin as a candidate for the Masters Degree in German, with hopes of earning a PhD in Com­ parative Literature. My years at LSU were only made possible because of my SIU scholarship. I want you to know how much it has meant to me and how much I appreciated the manner and promptness with which the award was handled. Thank you again. Sincerely, (Miss) Dedra M. Robertson Port Arthur, Tex. Widow Praises Kindness, Help Turning Po/nfs—79/5, 1970 When the LaFollette Seaman's Act of 1915 was passed by the Congress, shipowners balked as the cartoon above indicates. It was "mon­ strous," they said, but it succeeded in bringing to an abrupt halt many age-old abuses inflicted on sailors, vastly improving their working conditions. The Republican insurgent senator who authored the legislation, Robert A. LaFollette, had long been a friend of labor, and fought hard for passage of his bill because he deplored the widespread maltreatment of merchant seamen. It was a turning point in the history of the maritime industry in the United States. The Merchant Marine Act of 1970, now pending before the Senate, is also designed to abolish age-old abuses and widespread mal­ treatment—but commercial, not physical. The act is historic in that it would extend federal benefits to all segments of the U.S. merchant fleet, instead of the few favored berthline operators now receiving such aid. It would be the first step in the long-needed revitalization of the American-flag merchant fleet. The House has approved the Merchant Marine Act, 307-1, and the Senate Commerce Committee has also endorsed the proposal. There are a few differences in the House and Senate bills, but their purpose is the same. Both bills would extend to all American-flag ship operators in the international trade the right to qualify for construction and operating differential subsidies. All operators also will be allowed to utilize tax-deferred construction reserve funds. The abuses have been long-standing: The Merchant Marine Act of 1936 limited the sub­ sidies to a few berthline operators, and the rest of the merchant fleet, including the bulk carriers, has been operating without subsidies and con­ struction reserves. If the legislation passes the Senate, and indications are favorable, the U.S. merchant fleet will have reached another turning point— one every bit as important and far-reaching as LaFollette's legislation more than half a century ago. To the Editor: I would like to extend my sin­ cere thanks and appreciation to the members of the SIU and the Seafarers Welfare plan for their kindness and much needed help during the long illness and death of my late husband Peter Bush. A special thanks to Capt. M. Gosciminski and crew members aboard the Fort Hoskins who carried out my husband's final wish for a sea burial. I appreciate all letters of con­ dolence and also the Welfare Fund check. I feel I have a friend in the SIU even though my husband is gone. Sincere thanks, Lorene Bush Ei Paso, Tex. Hearts Saddened, But Grateful To the Editor We wish to express our deep­ est gratitude for the lovely wreath sent to our Nollie and Daddy, it was beautiful and we appreciated it very much. Our hearts are saddened and our home is lonely without him but we are grateful to his many friends. God Bless you all. The Noilie Towns Famiiy Sarasota, Fia. Seaman's Club In Chicago Loop V e. 10 rise on the momentum provided by Britishowned and British-registered ships. Last year, British-owned and registered ships contributed $720 million to the crown's balance of payments, a figure up from $698 million the year before. In addition, the balance of payments figures also reflect a saving in terms of currency of more than a billion dollars. That's a large contribution to the economic well being, of a nation. This nation's ships, if they were registered under this nation's flag, could be making a similar contribution. In years to come, perhaps our expanded, re­ vitalized merchant marine fleet will be capable of doing so. -I I % :-.+l y Helping the Economy The SIU Jias been arguing for years that more U.S.-owned, U.S.-registered ships would con­ tribute mightily to this country's balance of payments, and now the British have supplied us with more evidence as to what this would mean to our economy. Balance of payments is the value of goods exported versus the value of goods imported. When exports exceed imports, the nation's bal­ ance of payments is said to be favorable. Well, the United States has been suffering through a stretch when the balance of payments in this nation was unfavorable, and money was flowing out faster than it was coming in. The British, however, have overcome the problem of a deficit in the balance of pay­ ments and their favorable balance continues to • To the Editor: I am sending these few lines to thank you for sending me your fine newspaper these past few years My vocation gives me the op­ portunity to minister to the needs of many of your brother seamen here in the Port of Chicago. I do all that I can to help them with information or any other as­ sistance as well as being avail­ able for their spiritual needs. We have a Seamen's Club at 646 South State Street, near the Loop, where a warm welcome awaits any seaman who visits Chicago. I have many friends among the Seafarers from the years I served as chaplain of the Public Health Service Hospital here until it closed down. Every good wish to all my friends. Most sincerely, Rev. Austin Hayton Chicago, 111. 4 Vegetables, Coming Up Seafarer Oliver Hod,;e, left, third cook aboard the Transoregon (Hud­ son Waterways), serves up a hot portion of steamed vegetables us Jan Rooms, chief cook, looks on. The Transoregon is a fine feeder. �Safety Big Issue on Ralls, in Skies The safety of consumers, wide lockout, will study the Right now the procedure upon ards for consumer protection have gone up 11 percent, while while traveling and while at findings and arguments and discovering a possibly danger­ remain down, prices of products frankfurters and bologna prices home, and the still-rising cost make its recommendation. ous product is for the FTC continue to go up. During the have gone up 14 percent. of living remain a major con­ to issue a press release pointing past year the four most infla­ Vehicle Safety Homeownership costs have out the danger and describing tionary products have been cern of various labor and gov­ In another area of transpor­ the product. Then it must de­ meats, home ownership, auto gone up 11 percent, with the ernmental agencies, as well as tation, figures released recent­ sharpest rise in mortagage in­ pend upon local stores to track insurance and medical costs. interested individuals. ly show that the auto industry down buyers and local news­ Meats have gone up over terest—15 percent. Housing At its recent 17th Annual recalled 7.9 million vehicles papers to publicize the warn­ nine percent in the past 12 costs generally take 33 percent Air Safety Forum, the Airline during 180 safety defect cor­ ing. months. When you consider this of a typical working family's rection campaigns last year. Pilots Association left no area is about 6 percent of all the budget. Buyer Caution The Department of Transpor­ uncovered in its search for mak­ living expenses of a working For the most part medical High on the FTC's list of family, it cuts deeply into the ing the airways safer for the tation reports there were 138 costs have been the most per­ items regarding extra care be­ pocketbook. millions of Americans who fly recalls made by foreign manu­ fore sistent inflationary force, rising purchasing are carpets, facturers. them. 6 percent during the past year Rising Hamburger On the domestic scene, the blankets, children's clothing, for a total rise of 63 percent Over 500 air safety experts Federal Especially damaging to mod­ Trade Commission is fake fur products, and color since 1957-59. discussed various topics such as attempting to place the burden TV sets. erate-income families is that The National Commission on prices of some of the meats what to do about birds on the of consumer safety on the man­ Auto insurance has jumped Product Safety has made a list usually considered "cheap" 14 percent over the past year. runway, the size of life rafts, ufacturers. Of particular inter­ air-cushioned boats for rescues est to the FTC are flammable of recommendations to Con­ have also gone up as many This means that the average on marshy lands, an "explosive fabrics, which have been prov­ gress for improving consumer families turned to these to re­ family now spends more for place the usually expensive cuts. auto insurance alone than for door ejector" similar to those en responsible for numerous safety protection. Although the safety stand­ For instance, hamburger prices all public transportation. used on military aircraft, all- tragic home accidents. weather flying, air traffic con­ trol and the role of the welldisciplined stewardess when an emergency arises. Another major area covered by the forum was the use of n o n-flammable products throughout an aircraft. The for­ um urged the entire airlines industry to call on the Federal Aviation Administration to in­ sist "that proper fire prevention be included in the basic certi­ fication of all airplanes." During the discussion on fire problems, a National Aero­ nautics and Space Administra­ tion expert told forum members that many of the flame-resist­ ant, non-metallic materials from the Apollo moon spacecraft program may be usable in Graduates of Lifeboat Class 48 of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., line up on the Captain James Cook. In the front row, from left, are Jack Stein, Thomas Basile, Larry Smith, Lee commercial aircraft. He said Buford, Willie Bridges, David Taylor, James Cooper, David Lawshe, Jeffrey Blackwell, Larry Harvell, Jesus these newly-developed materi­ Gomez, Harry Macon, and William Enz. In the hack row are Instructor Paul Verelopulo, Tim Hurley, John als could be used for aircraft Richardson, Caldwell Sahh, Louterry Flemming, Walter Ingram, David Rine, Gregory Fuller, Richard Ma­ curtains, carpets, decorative con, Thomas McQuay and John Kapustin. panels, cabinets, paper, oxygen lines and masks. Graduation Time for Trainees Missing Firemen At the same time a 74-page study compiled by a group of independent professional econ­ omists revealed that the elimi­ nation of firemen from diesel engines is a direct and signifi­ cant cause of an increase in railroad accidents. The results of the study were presented to a presidential emergency board trying to re­ solve the 5-year controversy over the need for railroad fire­ men involving the United Trans­ portation Union and the nation's railroads. The study analyzed train ac­ cidents on every major railroad in the nation for 1962 and 1963, two years prior to application of an arbitration award that let railroads eliminate thousands of firemen in freight service. These figures then were compared with those for a similar two-year pe­ riod after the firemen were eliminated. The study concludes that for each 10 percent decrease in the use of firemen in yard service, there was a 10 percent increase in the number of accidents oc­ curring. The same percentage decrease in the use of firemen on over-the-road freight trains brought about a 4.7 to 6.3 per­ cent increase in road service ac­ cidents. The board, appointed by President Nixon after UTU struck three railroads and man­ agement threatened a nation- August 1970 Mike Nelson, named outstanding graduate of Lifeboat Class 50, receives a wristwatch from the instructor. Graduating trainees of Lifeboat Class 49 line up alongside the HLSS schooner Richard Henry Dana. Kneeling, from left, are Morris Hawkins, Harry Smith, Jim Kerrigan, Greg Townsend, Bill Beisgen, Bill Hanna, Joe Pereira, Boh Trainor, and Ken McCarver. Standing: John Chandler, A1 Berlin, Steve Yarn, Bill Shea, Marcelo Gomez, Dan Trayer, Gerry Rohles, John Rogers, Pete Pantoja, Dave Cooper, John Walsh, Mike Crockett, John Salomone, Mark Stenson, A1 Williams, Dan Weaver, and Lifeboat Instructor Paul Veralopulo. Graduating trainees of Lifeboat Class 50 line up alongside Big Red. Kneeling, from left, are Don Shordone, Tom Davis, Aziz Amat, Iain Torrance, Ron Burdette, Raul Santana, and Simon Hickey. Standing, from left, are Jeff Rash, Charles Kirksey, Ron Shaw, Bruce Kelley, Ron Knox, John Wells, Boh Koczian, Percy Payton^ Mike Nelson, and Instructor Paul Veralopulo. John Walsh is congratulated by Life­ boat Instructor Paul Veralopulo after being named outstanding graduate of Lifeboat Class 49. �«jWi 1 Step Aboard a Ship of Memories— The Proud, Triple-Masted 'Eagle S he sailed into New York Harbor recently, reviving memories of when men roamed the Seven Seas in search of adventure and for­ tune. The 295-foot sailing barque Eagle, once a ship of the German Navy and now operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, was paying a visit to the South Street Seaport Museum pier, al­ lowing New Yorkers a rare opportunity to step aboard a sailing ship out of the past. The ship was built in 1936 and commis­ sioned by the Germans as the Horst Wessel to serve as a training vessel for German naval cadets. During the early part of World War II, she I was converted into a cargo ship and used mainly in the Baltic Sea, carrying supplies and passengers between Germany and East Prus­ sia. At the conclusion of the war, she was pre­ sented to the United States as reparation. She was then rechristened the Eagle, a name taken from a long line of famous U.S. revenue cut­ ters. Today, the three-masted, steel ship serves as a training vessel for Coast Guard cadets. The floating school, with a 39V^ foot beam, carries a crew of 17 officers, 45 enlisted, and 163 cadets. She is homeported at the New London, Conn., Coast Guard base. Ai FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank-and-file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and man­ agement representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon ap­ proval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Batteiy Place, Suite 1930, New York, N.Y. 10004 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which ^^ou work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman-or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serv­ ing the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing arti­ cles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective member­ ship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by mem­ bership action at the ^ptember, 1960, meetings in all con­ stitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immedi­ ately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log, a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves" with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as deahng with charges. trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters-. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members draw­ ing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rankand-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the em­ ployers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objettives, the Seafarers Political Activity Do­ nation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely vol­ untary _and constitute the funds through- which legislative and- political activities are conducted for the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head­ quarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. �TEXT OF < .'i M i'' ^ CODSTITIITIOII For SIUAtlantic f Gulf, Lakes And Inland Waters District (Effective January 1, 1970) i> wmm •>4t- �<* ' CONSTITUTION THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Affiliofeil with American Federation of Labor — Congresf of Industrial Organizations (As Amended January I, 1970) PREAMBLE As maritime and allied workers and realizing the value and necessity of a thorough organization, we are dedicated to the forming of one Union for our people, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, based upon the following principles: All members shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges and guarantees as set forth in this Constitution, and such rights, privileges and guarantees shall be preserved in accordance with its terms. We declare that American seamen are entitled to receive their employment without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. We affirm that every worker has the right to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. We proclaim the right of all seamen to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. We defend the right of all seamen to be treated in a decent and respectful manner by those in command, and. We hold that the above rights belong to all workers alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote har­ monious relations with those in command by exercising due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assistance to our employ­ ers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seamanship and effecting a change in the maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a merchant marine and a body of Amer­ ican seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of maritime workers and through its columns seek to maintain their knowledge of, and interest in, maritime affairs. To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of organ­ ization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brother, hood of the Sea. To form and to assist by legal means other bona fide labor organizations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and use­ ful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different directions from any place where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their inter­ ests guarded from what might be the results of excitement and passions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this Constitution. Statement of Principles and Declaration of Rights In order to form a more perfect Union, we workers in the maritime and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity of uniting in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the following principles; In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obligations as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union. We shall affiliate and work with other free labor organiza­ tions; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent con­ sistent with our duties, obligations, and law. We shall seek to exert our individual and collective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of a free and happy society, without distinc­ tion based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them all over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to be inrlienable. pelled to be a witness against himself in the trial of any pro­ ceeding in which he may be charged with failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official and job holder shall he bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member in accordance with the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. IV Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial committee of .his brother Union members. No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VI A militant mmbersliip being necessary to the security of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready to de­ fend this Union and the principles set forth in the Constitu­ tion of the Union. VII The powers not delegated to the officers, job holders, and Executive Board by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION Article I Name and General Powers This Union shall be known as the Seafarers International Union of North America—.Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies and divisions, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union, and similar ventures. This Union shall exercise all of its powers in aid of subordinate bodies and divisions created or chartered by it. For convenience of administration and in furtherance of its policies of aid and assistance, the Union may make its prop­ erty, facilities and personnel available for the use and on behalf of such subordinate bodies and divisions. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless otherwise specified in the Constitution or by law. This Union shall at all times protect and maintain its jurisdiction. Article II AfTiliation Section 1. This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America and the American Fed­ eration of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations. All other affiliations by the Union or its subordinate bodies or divisions sball be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board. No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. Section 2. In addition to such other provisions as are con­ tained herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seeking a charter from and/or affiliation with this Union, shall be re­ quired to adopt, within a time period set by the Executive Board, a constitution containing provisions as set forth in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constitution and made a part hereof. All other provisions adopted by such subordinate bodies and divisions as part of tb^ir constitutions shall not be inconsistent therewith. No such constitution or amendments thereto shall be deemed to be effective without the approval of the Executive Board or this Union, which shall be executed in writing, on its bebalf, by the President or, in his absence, by any other officer designated by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recog­ nition of compliance herewith by such subordinate body or division. Where a subordinate body or division violates any of the foregoing, and, in particular, seeks to effectuate any constitu­ tional provision not so authorized and approved, or commits acts in violation of its approved constitution, or fails to act in accordance therewith, this Union, through its Executive Board, may withdraw its charter and/or sever its affiliation forthwith, or on such terms as it may impose not inconsistent with law, in addition to exercising any and all rights it may have pur­ suant to any applicable agreements or understandings. Section 3. This Union shall also have the power, acting through its Executive Board, and after a fair hearing, to impose a trusteeship upon any subordinate body or divisions chartered by and affiliated with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. II Article III Every qualified member shall have the right to nominate him­ self for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union. Membership I ill No member shall be deprived of his membership without due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be com­ Section 1. There shall be , two classes of membership, to wit full book members and probationary members. Candidates for membership shall be admitted to membership in accord­ ance with such rules as may be adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership and which rules shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All candidates with 360 days or more seatime in a consecutive M calendar month period commencing from January 1, 1968, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels, covert by contract with this Union, shall be eligible for full membership. All persons with less than the foregoing seatime but at least thirty (30) days of such seatime, shall be eligible for probationary membership. Only full book members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective job, except as otherwise specified herein. All probationary members shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entitled to vote on Union contracts. Section 2. No candidate shall be granted membership who is a member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, prin­ ciples, and policies of this Union. The membership, by majority vote, shall at all times have the right to determine the membership status of pensioners. Sactian 3. Members more than one quarter in anears in dues shall be automatically suspended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage in dues shall be computed from the 'first day of the applicable quarter, but this time shall not run: (a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. (b) While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS or other accredited hospital. (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to activity in behalf of the Union. • (d) While a member is in the armed services of the United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after discharge from the armed forces. (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American flag merchant vesseL Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be suf­ ficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It shall be the right of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regu­ lar meeting, any question with regard to the application of Section 3, in accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the membership. A majority vote of the mem­ bership shall be necessary to decide such questions. Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to establish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assessments may be excused where a member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the common welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who gives aid to the principles and policies of any hostile or dual organization shall be denied further membership in this Union to the full extent permitted by law. A majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the Union shall be in such form or forms as determined by the Executive Board, and shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Members may be required to show their evidence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings, or into, or on Union property. m t I Article IV Reinstatement Members dismissed from tbe Union may be reinstated in accordance with such rules and under such conditions as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the member­ ship. Article V Dues and Initiation Fee Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calen­ dar year basis, no later tban the first business day of each quarter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be tbose payable as of tbe date of adoption of this Constitution as amended and may be changed only by Constitutional amend­ ment. Section 2. No candidate for full book membership shall be admitted into such membership without having paid an initia­ tion fee of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars, except as other­ wise provided in this Constitution. In addition, the candidate shall pay a Ten ($10.00) Dollar "service fee" for the issuance of his full book. Each candidate for probationary membership and each pro­ bationary member shall, with the payment of each of his first four quarterly dues, as required by Section I, pay at each such time the sum of One Hundred and Twenty-five ($125.00) Dollars as partial initiation fee. The total of such initiation monies so paid shall be credited to his above required initiation fee for a full book member upon completion of the required seatime as provided for in Article III, Section 1. Monies paid to the Union by any non-full book member prior to the effective date of this amended Constitution, on account of initiation fee and assessments, not exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars, shall be credited to such mem­ ber's payment of his initiation fee as required by this section. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the Executive Board. H H -il .i| ^ 'U •i'i HI •iy If Section 4. All members shall be and remain in good standing. J Article VI Retirement from Membership Section 1. Members may retire from membership by sur­ rendering their Union books or other evidence of affiliation and paying all unpaid dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines and other monies due and owing the Union.. When the member surrenders his book or other evidence of affiliation in connection with his application for retirement he shall ° be given a receipt therefor. An official retirement card shall be issued by Headquarters, upon request, dated as of the day that such member accomplishes these payments, and shall be given to the member upon his presenting the aforesaid receipt. •J A. J 1 1 4 Iff �— ^ privileges, duties and obligations of membership shall be suspended during the period of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in My dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. Soction 3. Any person in retirement for a period of two quarters or more shall be restored to membership, except as nerein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than two quarters, the required payments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, including those for the cureent quarter, and all assessments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his member­ ship book, appropriately stamped, shall be returned to him. So^en 4. A member in retirement may be restored to mem­ bership after a two-year period of retirement consisting of eight full quarters only by majority vote of the membership. Section 5. The period of retirement shall be computed from the first day of the quarter following the one in which the retirement card was issued. Article Vil Systems of Organization Section 1. This Union, and all officers, headquarter's repre­ sentatives, port agents, patrolmen, and members shall be gov­ erned in this order by: (a) The Constitution. (b) The Executive Board. (c) Majority vote of the membership. Section 2. The headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York and the heailquarters officers shall consist of a President, and Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a SecretaryTreasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one VicePresident in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. I <» Soction 3. The staff of each port shall consist of such per­ sonnel as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear the name of the city in which the Union's port offices are located. Section 4. Every member of the Union shall be registered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards department. The definition of these departments shall be in accordance with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one department to another except by ap­ proval as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership. Article Vlli Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as other­ wise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a SecretaryTreasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one VicePresident in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Article iX I Other Elective Jobs -ft r \€ Section 1. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Article VIll, the following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitution: Committee members of: (1) Trial Committees (2) Quarterly Financial Committees (3) Appeals Committees (4) Strike Committees (5) Credentials Committees (6) Union Tallying Committees (7) Constitutional Committees Soction 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Committees may also be appointed as permitted by this Constitution. Article X Duties of Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Other Elected Job Holders and Miscellaneous Personnel Soction 1. Tho Prosidont. Pi, r r (a) The President shall be the executive officer of the Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Constitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, except as otherwise herein expressly provided. (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of headquarters and port offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other con­ siderations affecting Union action, the President shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) In order that he may properly execute his responsibil­ ities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the member­ ship, the President shall designate the number and location of ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-Treasurer, without reduction in wages. He may abo re-assign Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports ot New Yoik, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, Mew Or­ leans, Houston and Detroit may not be closed except by Con­ stitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the President shall designate the Union personnel thereof. The President shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of any Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or any officer other than the President, a replacement to act August 1970 as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replace­ ment is qualified under Article XII of the Constitution to fill such job. At the regular meeting in May of every election year, the President shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his report he shall recommend the number and loca­ tion of ports, the number of Headquarters Representatives, Port . Agents and Patrolmen which are to be elected. He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any similar depository, to which the ballots are to he mailed, except that the President may, in his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrol­ man and/or Headquarters Representative, shall he designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership. (f) The President shall be chairman of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Union, and all rules and rulings duly adopted by the Executive Board, and those duly adopted hy a majority vote of the mem­ bership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, position, and prestige of the Union. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. (i) The responsibility of the President may not be delegated, but the President may delegate to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties as he may in his discretion decide, subject to the limitations set forth in this Constitution. (j) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, or Patrolman shall be filled by the President by temporary appointment of a member quali­ fied for the office or job under Article XII of this Constitution, except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is other­ wise provided for by this Constitution. (k) The President is directed to take any and all measures and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union and its members, in all matters involving national, state or local legislation issuas, and public affairs. (1) The President shall have authority to require any officer or Union representative to attend any regular or special meet­ ing if, in his opinion, it is deemed necessary. Section 2. Executive Vice-President. The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. The Executive Vice-President shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 3. Vice-President in Charge of Controcts and Contract Enforcement. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract En­ forcement shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In addition, he shall be responsible for all contract negotiations, the formulation of bargaining demands, and the submission of proposed collective bargaining agreements to the membership for ratification. He shall also be responsible, except as otherwise provided in Article X, Section 13(d)(1), for strike authorization, signing of new contracts, and contract enforcement. He shall also act for headquarters in executing the administrative functions assiped to headquarters by this Constitution with respect to trials and appeals except if he is a witness or party thereto, in which event the Secretary-Treasurer shall act in his place. In order that he may properly execute these responsibilities he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ such help as he deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 4. Secretory-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound accounting and bookkeeping sys­ tems; the setting up, and maintenance of, proper office and other administrative flnion procedures; the proper collection, safeguarding, and expenditure of all Union funds, port or otherwise. Ife shall submit to the membership, for each quar­ terly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's financial operations and shall submit simultaneously therewith, the Quarterly Financial Committee report for the same period. The Secretary-Treasurer's report shall be prepared by an inde­ pendent Certified Public Accountant. He shall also work with all duly elected finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall he responsible for the timely filing of any and all reports on the operations of the Union, financial or otherwise, that may he required by any Federal or state laws. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help be deems necessary, be it legal, accounting, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the Credentials and Ballot Tallying Committees. In addition he shall make himself and the records of his office available to the Quarterly Financial Committee. Section 5. Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast. The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Atlantic Coast, including their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed to mean that area from and including Georgia through Maine and shall also include the Islands in the Carib­ bean. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 6. Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast. The Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including their organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deemed to mean the State of Florida, all through the Gulf, including Texas. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or pro­ fessional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 7. Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and inland Waters. The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Lakes and Inland Waters, including their organizing activities. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or pro­ fessional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 8. Headquarters Representatives. The Headquarters Representatives shall perform any and allduties assigned them or delegated to them by the President or the Executive Board. Section 9. Port Agents. (a) The Port Agent shall he in direct charge of the admin­ istration of Union affairs in the port of his jurisdiction subject to the direction of the area Vice-President. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his port, be respon­ sible for the enforcement and execution of the Constitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive Board, and by a majority vote of . the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting port action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (c) He shall he prepared to account, financially or other­ wise, for the activities of his port, whenever demanded by the President, the Vice-President of the area in which his port is located, or by the .Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to the Sec­ retary-Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying with all other accounting directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each port Patrolman to such duties as fall within the jurisdiction of the port, regardless of the departmental designation, if any, under which the Patrol­ man was elected. (f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that port may serve as representatives to other organizations, affilia­ tion with which has been properly authorized. Section 10. Patrolmen. Patrolmen shall perform any duties assigned them by the Agent of the Port to which they are assigned. Section II. Executive Board. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice-President, the Vice-President in Charge of Con­ tracts and Contract Enforcement, the Secretary-Treasurer, the Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Area, the Vice-Presi­ dent in Charge of the Gulf Area, the Vice-President in (Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters, and the National Director (or chief executive officer) of each subordinate body or division created or chartered by the Union whenever such subordinate body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 members and has maintained that membership for not less than three (3) months. Such National Director (or chief executive officer) shall be a member of the respective subordinate body or divi­ sion and must be qualified to hold office under the terms of the Constitution of such division or subordinate body. The Executive Board shall meet no less than twice each year and at such times as the President and/or a majority of the Executive Board may direct. The President shall be chair­ man of all Executive Board meetings unless absent, in which case the Executive Board shall designate the chairman. Each member of the Executive Board shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. Its decision shall be determined by majority vote of those voting, providing a quorum of three is present. It -shall be the duty of the Executive Board to develop policies, strategies and rules which will advance and protect the interests and welfare of the Union and the Members. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer, or in his absence, an appointee of the Executive Board, to keep accurate minutes of at Execu­ tive Board meetings. The Executive Board shall determine per capita tax to be levied and other terms and conditions of affiliation for any group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board may direct the administration of all Union affairs, properties, policies and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically provided for in this Constitution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Board may act without holding a formal meeting provided all members of the Board are sent notice of the proposed action or actions and the decision thereon is reduced to writing and signevi by a majority of the Executive Board. In the event that death, resignation or removal from office for any reason should occur to the President, the Executive Board by majority vote shall name a successor from its own membership who shall fill that vacancy until the next general election. In the event the President is incapacitated for a period of more than thirty (30) days, and the Executive Board by majority vote thereafter determines that such incapacity pre­ vents the President from carrying out his duties, the Executive Board by majority vote, may appoint from among its own membership the officer to fill the office of President. This appointment shall terminate upon the President's recovery from such incapacity or upon the expiration of the President's term of office whichever occurs first. The Executive Board by majority vote may grant requests for leaves of absences with or without pay to officers. In the event that a leave is granted to the President, the Executive Board by a majority vote, shall designate from among its own membership who shall exercise the duties of the President during such period of leave. Section 12. Delegates. (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the Union and its subordinate bodies or divisions who are elected in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. The following officers upon their election to office shall, during the term of their office, be delegates to all Con­ ventions of the Seafarers International Union of North America in the following order of priority: President; Executive VicePresident; Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement; Secretary-Treasurer; Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters; Headquarters Representatives, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership; Port Agents, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership; and Patrolmen, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership. �. (b) Each delegate shall, by his vote and'otherwise, support those policies agreed upon by the majority of the delegates to the Convention. (c) The President shall assign to each subordinate body or division that number of delegates to which this Union would have been entitled, if its membership had been increased by the number of members of the subordinate body or division, in accordance with the formula set forth in the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, except that this provision shall not be applied so as to reduce the number of delegates to which this Union would otherwise have been entitled. Section 13. Committees. (a) Trial Committee. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trials of a person charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obliga­ tion of the Trial Committee to observe all the requirements of this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and recommendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. (b) Appeals Committee. 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committdfe shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. (c) Quarterly Financial Committee. 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an exami­ nation for each quarterly period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, sepa­ rate recommendations and separate findings. 2. The findings and recommendations of this committee shall be completed within a reasonable time after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the SecretaryTreasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as set forth herein. 3. All officers. Union personnel and members are responsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Com­ mittee. The committee shall also have available to it, the serv­ ices of the independent certified public accountants retained by the Union. 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) full book members in good standing to be elected at Head­ quarters—Port of New York. No officer. Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent, or Patrolman, shall be eligible for elec­ tion to this Committee. Committee members shall be elected at the regular Headquarters—Port of New York meeting desig­ nated by the Secretary-Treasurer. In the event such regular meeting cannot be held for lack of a quorum, the New York Port Agent shall call a special meeting as early as possible for the electing of Committee members to serve on the Quarterly Financial Committee. On the day following their election, and continuing until the Committee has completed its report, each Committee member shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay, but in no event shall they be paid for less than eight (8) hours per day. They shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing their duties. In the event a committee member ceases to act, no replace­ ment need be elected, unless there are less than three (3) committee members, in which event they shall suspend their work until a special election for committee members shall be held as provided above, for such number of committee members as shall be necessary to constitute a committee of not less than three (3) members in good standing. ' (d) Strike Committee. 1. In no event shall a geineral strike take place unless ap­ proved by a majority vote of the membership. - 2. In the event a general strike has been approved by the membership the Port Agents in all affected ports shall call a timely special meeting for the purpose of electing a strike com­ mittee. This committee shall be composed of three full book members and their duties shall consist of assisting the Port Agent to effectuate all strike policies and strategies. Article Xi Wages and Terms of Office of Officers and Other Elective Job Holders, Union Employees, and Others Section 1. The following elected offices and jobs shall be held for a term of four years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives Port Agents Patrolmen The term of four years set forth here is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XIII, Section 6(b) of this Constitution. The first nomination and election of officers and jobs under this amended Constitution as provided for in this Article XI, and Articles XII and XHI, shall be held in the year 1971, notwithstanding the unexpired term of any office as a result of a prior election or appointment. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those in­ dicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the Union, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Secrion 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shall be determined from time to time by the Executive Board subject to approval of the mem­ bership. Section 4. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this Union participates; or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by the Executive Board shall be followed. Article Xii Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section I. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a can­ didate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an un­ licensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the employ of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as seatime. Union records, Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligibility; and (b) He bas been a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination; and (c) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels covered by contract with this Union, or one hundred (100) days of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year; and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. He is not receiving a pension from this Union's Pension Fund, if any, or from a Union-Management Fund to which Fund this Union is a party or from a company under contract with this Union. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full book members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this Constitution, shall maintain full book membership in good standing. Article XIII Elections for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2(b) of this Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be delivered in per­ son, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book number. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman. (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his credentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed aiid dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a member of the Communist Party or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbfery, bribery, extortion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violation of Title II or III of the Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated Signature of member Book No. Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable determination by the Board of Parole of the United States Department of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed state­ ment of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Any full book member may nominate any other full book member in which event such full book member so nominated shall comply with the provisions of this Article as they are set forth herein, relating to the submission of credentials. By reason of the above self nomination provision the ftsponsisibility if any, for notifying a nominee of his nomination to office, shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein must reach headquarters no earlier than July 15th and no later than August 15th of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Com­ mittee upon the letter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the port where Head­ quarters is located. It shall consist of six (6) full book mem­ bers in attendance at the meeting, with two (2) members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards De­ partments. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice-President, or the Secretary-Treasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has sub­ mitted his application correctly and possesses the necesssury qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "dis­ qualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified," the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Commit­ tee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of creden­ tials. All credentials must be in headquarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the commit­ tee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the ad­ dresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such dis­ qualification by air mail, special delivery, registered or certi­ fied, to the mailing address designated pursuant to Section Kb) of this Article. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the Committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each port, where the appeal shall he presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the Committee's election. It is the responsibility of the appli­ cant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appea, the applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The committee's report shall he prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in his Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disqualification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then he deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the quali­ fications of candidates, shall have the right to conclusively pre­ sume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article XII. Section 3. Balloting Procedures. (a) Balloting in the manner hereafter provided, shall com­ mence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized in the City of which the port affected is located. If November 1st or De­ cember 3Ist falls on a holiday legally recognized in a Port in the City in which that port is located, the balloting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, for the purpose of full book members securing their ballots, the ports shall be open from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, Monday through Saturdays, excluding holidays. (b) Balloting shall he by mail. The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, with­ out partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may con­ tain general information and instructive comments not in­ consistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall he listed thereon alphabetically within each category with hook number and job seniority classification status. The listing of the ports shall first set forth Headquarters and then shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly part of the Atlantic Coast, following the Atlantic Coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside the Continental United States shall then he added. There shall be no write in voting and no provisions for the same shall appear on the ballot. Each ballot shall he so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said number to he easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also he placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (c) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the SecretaryTreasurer shall he the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall he numbered as indicated in the pre­ ceding paragraph and shall he numbered consecutively, com­ mencing with number 1. A sufficient amount shall he printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto, shall he main­ tained by the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also send to each Port Agent a sufficient amount of blank opaque envelopes containing the word, "Ballot" on the face of the envelope, as well as a sufficient amount of opaque mail­ ing envelopes, first class postage prepaid and printed on the face thereon as the addressee shall he the name and address of the depository for the receipt of such ballots as designated by the President in the manner provided by Article X, Section 1, of this Constitution. In the upper left-hand corner of such mailing envelope, there shall he printed thereon, as a top line, provision for the voter's signature and on another line im­ mediately thereunder, provision for the printing of the voter's name and book number. In addition, the Secretary-Treasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of mailing envelopes identi­ cal with the mailing envelopes mentioned ahove, except that they shall be of different color, and shall contain on the face of such envelope in bold letters, the word, "Challenge". The Secretary-Treasurer shall further furnish a sufficient amount of "Roster Sheets" which shall have printed thereon, at the top thereof, the year of the election, and immediately thereunder, five (5) vertical columns designated, date, ballot number, signature full book member's name, book number and com­ ments, and such roster sheets shall contain horizontal lines immediately under the captions of each of the above five columns. 'The Secretary-Treasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of envelopes with the printed name and address of •• the depository on the face thereof, and in tfie upper left-hand corner, the name of the port and address, and on the face of such envelope, should be printed the words, "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs". Each Port Agent shall maintain separate Seafarers Log i) If *• ' t <P �) . \ * ,1 t; atl tt I - /• ) records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots when received, to insure that this amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that Port. The Fort Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt, acknowledging the correctness of the amount and the numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the- Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall pe corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded for all tbe aforementioned election material actually received. The S^retary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspection of the same at the office of the SecretaryTreasurer and shall be turned over to the Union Tallying Committee. (d) Balloting shall be secret. Only full book members in good standing may vote. Each full book member may secure his ballot at Port offices, from tbe Port Agent or his duly designated representative at such port. Each Port Agent shall designate an area at the Port office over which should be posted the legend "Voting Ballots Secured Here." When a full book member appears to vote he shall present his book to the Port Agent or his aforementioned duly designated representa­ tive. The Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall insert on the roster sheet under the appropriate column, the date, the number of the ballot given to such member and his full book number, and the member shall then sign his name on such roster sheet under the appropriate column. Such member shall have his book stamped with the word, "Voted" and the date, and shall be given a ballot, and simultaneously the perforation on tbe top of the ballot shall be removed. At the same time the member shall be given the envelope marked "Ballot" together with the pre-paid postage mailing envelope addressed to the depository. The member shall take such ballot and envelopes and in secret thereafter, mark his ballot, fold the same, insert it in the blank envelope marked "Ballot", seal the same, then insert such "Ballot" envelope into the mail­ ing envelope, seal such mailing envelope, sign his name on the upper left-hand corner on the first line of such mailing envelope and on the second line in the upper left-band corner print his name and book number, after which he shall mail or cause the same to be mailed. In the event a full book member appears to vote and is not in good standing, or does not have his membership book with him or it appears for other valid reasons he is not eligible to vote, the same procedure as provided above shall apply to him, except that on the roster sheet under the column "Comments", notation should be made that tbe member voted a challenged ballot and the reason for his challenge. Such member's membership book shall be stamped "voted challenge", and the date, and such member instead of the above-mentioned mailing envelope, shall be given the mailing envelope of a different color marked on the face thereof with the word, "Challenge". At the end of each day, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall enclose in the envelope addressed to the depository and marked "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs", the roster sheet or sheets executed by the members that day, together with the numbered per­ forated slips removed from the ballots which had been given to the members, and then mail the same to such depository. To insure that an adequate supply of all balloting material is maintained in all ports at all times, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative, simultaneously with mailing of the roster sheets and ballot stubs to the depository at the end of each day, shall also make a copy of the roster sheet for that day and mail the same to the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of all election material and shall not release any of it until duly called for and shall insure that no one tampers with the material placed in his custody. (e) Full book members may request and vote an absentee ballot under the following circumstances; while such member is employed on a Union contracted vessel and which vessel's schedule does not provide for it to be at a port in which a ballot can be secur^ during the time and period provided for in Section 4(a) of this Article or is in a USPHS Hospital any­ time during the first ten (10) days of the month of November of the Election Year. The member shall make a request for an absentee ballot by registered or certified mail or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such request is made, if such be the case. Such request shajl con­ tain a designation as to the address to which such member wishes his absentee ballot returned. The request shall be post­ marked no later than 12:00 P.M. on the 15th day of November of the election year, shall be directed to the SecretaryTreasurer at Headquarters and must be delivered no later than the 25th of such November. The Secretary-Treasurer shall determine whether such member is eligible to vote such absentee ballot. The Secretary-Treasurer, if he determines that such member is so eligible, he shall hy the 30th of such November, send by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address so designated by such member, a "Ballot", after removing the perforated numbered stub, together with the hereinbefore mentioned "Ballot" envelope, and mailing en­ velope addressed to the depository, except that printed on the face of such mailing envelope, shall be the words "Absentee Ballot" and appropriate voting instructions shall accompany such mailing to the member. If the .Secretary-Treasurer de­ termines that such member is ineligible to receive such absentee hallot, he shall nevertheless send such member the afore­ mentioned ballot with accompanying material ejfcept that the mailing envelope addressed to the depository shall have printed on the face thereof the words "Challenged Absentee Ballot." The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep records of all of the fore­ going, including the reasons for determining such member's ineligibility, which records shall be open for inspection by full book members and upon the convening of the Union Tallying Committee, presented to them. The SecretaryTreasurer shall send to all Ports, the names and book numbers of the members to whom absentee ballots were sent. (f) All ballots to be counted, must be received by the depository no later than the January 5th immediately sub­ sequent to the election year and must be postmarked no later than 12 midnight December 31st of the election year. Section 4. (a) At the close of the last day of the period for securing ballots, the Port Agent in each port, in addition to his duties set forth above, shall deliver or mail to Head­ quarters by registered or certified mail, attention Union Tally­ ing Committee, all unused ballots and shall specifically set forth, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. (b) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 full book members. Two shall be elected from each of the seven ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit. The election shall be held at the regular meeting in December of the election year, or if the Executive Board otherwise determines prior thereto, at a August 1970 special meeting held in the aforesaid ports, on the first business day of the last week of said month. No officer, Head(iuarters Representative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job or Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall he eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties herein set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall he charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall have access to all election records and files for their inspection, examination and verification. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. In connection with the tally of ballots there shall be no counting of ballots until all mailing envelopes containing valid ballots have first been opened, the ballot envelopes removed intact and then all of such ballot envelopes mixed together, after which such hallot envelopes shall he opened and counted in such multiples as the Committee may deem expedient and manageable. The Committee shall resolve all issues on chal­ lenged ballots and then tally those found valid, utilizing the same procedure as provided in the preceding sentence either jointly or separately. (c) The members of the Union Tallying Coiuniittec shall, after their election, proceed to the port in which Head(|uarters is located, to arrive at that port no later than January 5th of the year immediately after the election year. Each member of the Committee not elected from the port in which Head<|uarters is located shall he reimbursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expenses occasioned hy their traveling to and returning from that Port. Committee members elected from the port in which Head(|uarters is located, shall be similarly, reimbursed, except for transportation. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. All decisions of such Committee and the contents of their report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in at­ tendance, which (juorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain all mailed ballots and the other mailed election material from the depository and to insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's proceedings. The proceedings of the Committee except for their organizational meeting and their actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. Any candidate may act as an observer and/or designate another member to act as his observer at the counting of the ballots. In no event shall issuance of the above referred to closing report of the Committee be delayed beyond January 31st immediately subse­ quent to the close of the election year. In the discharge of its duties, the Committee may call upon and utilize the services of clerical employees of the Union. The Committee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dispatch of its report as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to this Article, the Committee shall be reconstituted, except that if any member thereof is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from the appropriate port at a special meeting held for that purpose as soon as possible. (d) The report of the Committee shall be made up in suffi­ cient copies to comply with the following requirements: two copies shall be mailed by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer no later than January 31st im­ mediately subsequent to the close of the election year. As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner, and notify the Secretary-Treasurer, in writing, as to the date of such posting. This copy shall be kept posted until after the Election Report Meeting, which shall be the March regular membership meeting immediately following the close of the election year. At the Election Report Meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (e) Any full book member claiming a violation of the election and balloting procedure or the conduct of the same, shall within 72 hours of the occurrence of the claimed violation, notify the Secretary-Treasurer at Head(|uarters, in writing, by certified mail, of the same, setting forth his name, book number and the details so that appropriate corrective action if warranted may be taken. The Secretary-Treasurer shall ex­ peditiously investigate the facts concerning tbe claimed viola­ tion, take such action as may be necessary if any, and make a report and recommendation, if necessary, a copy of which shall be sent to the member and the original shall be filed for the Union Tallying Committee for their appropriate action, report and recommendation, if any. The foregoing shall not be applicable to matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report, the provisions of-Article Xlll, Sections 1 and 2 being the pertinent provisions applicable to such matters. All protests as to any and all aspects of the election and balloting procedures or the conduct of the same, not passed upon by the Union Tallying Committee in its report, excluding therefrom matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report as provided in the last sentence of the immediately preceding paragraph, but including the procedure and report of the Union Tallying Committee, shall be filed in writing by certified mail with the Secretary-Treasurer at Headquarters, to be received no later than the February 25th immediately sub­ sequent to the close of the election year. It shall be the re­ sponsibility of the member to insure that his written protest is received by the Secretary-Treasurer no later than such Febru­ ary 25th. The Secretary-Treasurer shall forward copies of such written protest to all ports in sufficient time to be read at the Election Report Meeting. The written protest shall contain the full book member's name, book number, and all details constituting the protest. (f) At the Election Report Meeting the report and recom­ mendation of the' Union Tallying Committee, including but not limited to discrepancies, protests passed upon by them, as well as protests filed with the Secretary-Treasurer as provided for in Section (e) immediately above, shall be acted upon by the meeting. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote, unless reported discrepancies or jrotested procedure or conduct found to have occurred and to )e violative of the Constitution, affected the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted to such-office, offices and/or job or jobs, as the case may be. A majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings may order a recheck and recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three (3) or more members of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section 4(f), the closing report shall be accepted as final. There shall be no further protest or appeal from the action of the majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings. (g) Any special vote ordered pursuant to Section 4(f) shall be commenced within ninety (90) days after tbe first day of tbe month immediately subsequent to the Election Report Meetings mentioned above. The depository shall be the same as designated for the election from which the special vote is ordered. And the procedures shall be the same as provided for in this Section 4, except where specific dates are provided for, the days shall be the dates applicable, which provide for tbe identical time and days originally provided for in this Section 4. The Election Report Meeting for the aforesaid special vote shall be that meeting immediately subsequent to the report of tbe Union Tallying Committee separated by one calendar month. Section 5. Elected Officers and Job Holders: (a) A candidate unopposed for any office or job shall be deemed elected to such office or job notwithstanding that his name may appear on the ballot. The Union Tallying Committee shall not be required to tally completely tbe results of the voting for such unopposed candidate but shall certify in their report, that such unopposed candidate has been elected to such office or job. Tbe Election Report Meeting shall accept the above certification of tbe Union Tallying Committee without change. Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman: (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meet­ ing, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meet­ ing the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as provided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Section 1. Tliis shall not apply where the successful candi­ date cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of tbe newly-elected President to assume office the provisions of Article X, Section 11 shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of this Union. Article XiV Other Elections Section 1. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a special meeting held at 10:00 A.M., the next business day following the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five full book members, of which three shall consti­ tute a quorum. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or other Union personnel may be elected to serve on a Trial Committee. No member who intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to believe, any of tbe foregoing dis­ qualifications apply to him. The members of this committee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven full book members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the port where headquarters is located. The same disquali­ fications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this committee as apply to tbe Trial Committee. In addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial (Committee decision, if the said member was a member of the Trial Committee. Article XV Trials and Appeals Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth in this Constitution. These charges shall be in writing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of the port nearest the place of the offense, or the port of pay-off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the request to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at the said meeting. If the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be automatically on notice that he will be tried tbe following morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed until the morning following the next regular meeting, at which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He Page 17 �*>• .4 shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall immedi­ ately cause to be sent to him, by registered mail addressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a notification, that he must appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Committee will be elected. In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a port, the trial shall take place in the Port where Headquarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his witnesses. Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts of law but may receive all relevant testi­ mony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does exist. Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trial except that the accused shall have the right to cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, as' well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may select any member to assist him in his defense at the trial, provided, (a) the said member is available at the time of the trial and lb) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifications of the members of the Trial Committee, or states that the charges do not adequately inform him of what wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of such commis­ sion, such matters shall he ruled upon and disposed of, prior to proceeding on the merits of the defense. The guilt of an accused shall he found only if proven by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such proof shall he upon the accuser. Every finding shall be based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to punishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in the light of the proceedings. These findings and recommendations shall be those of a majority of the committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The committee shall forward its find­ ings and recommendations, along with any dissent to the Port Agent of the port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall he forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in person or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. The findings shall include a statement that the rights of the accused under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the accused, the accuser, and each witness; shall describe each document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all documents used at the trial shall he kept. All findings and recommendations shall he made a part of the regular files. Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Com­ mittee, cause the findings and recommendations to he presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next regular meeting. Section 7. The Port Agent shall send the record of the entire proceedings to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies thereof to he made and sent to each Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be dis­ cussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the membership of the Union shall: (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommendations, or (d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, a new trial shall take place at the port where headquarters is located and upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses shall he furnished transportation and subsist­ ence. Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punish­ ment so decided upon shall become effective. Headquarters shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each accused and accuser. Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or who is under effective punishment may appeal in the following manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to Headquarters within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decision of the membership. Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the port where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the notice shall be presented and shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be elected. T^e Vice-President in charge of contracts is charged with the duty of presenting the before-mentioned proceedings and all avail­ able documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any written statement or argument sub­ mitted by the accused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquarters on the night the committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written statement or argument arrives at headquarters in time for such presentation. Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the appeal as_ soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair consideration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be by majority vote, and shall he in the form of findings and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those participating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings and recom­ mendations, the committee shall be governed by the folluwlng: (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ stantial evidence to support such a finding and, in such case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own findings as to the weight of evidence. (b) In no event shall increased punishment be recommended. (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals Com­ mittee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Committee Page 18 should have been disqualified, or (b) that the accused was not adequately informed of the details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the accused was not given a fair trial. (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which the finding was based be dismissed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punish­ ment. Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its decision and dissent, if any, to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies to be published and shall have them sent to each port in time to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. Headquarters shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last known address, or notify them in person. Section 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dissent therein. If there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals Committee shall stand. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the port where headquarters is located, in the manner provided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as will insure a fair hearing to the accused. Section 16. Headquarters shall notify the accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing addressed to their last known address, of the results of the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth in Section 17 of this Article. Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, and the rights of, and procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. Decisions reached thereunder shall he binding on all members of the Union. Section 18. It shall he the duty of all members of the Union to take all steps within their constitutional power to carry out the terms of any effective decisions. Section 19. Every accused shall receive a written copy of the charges preferred against him and shall he given a reasonable time to prepare his defense, hut he may thereafter plead guilty and waive any or all of the other rights and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend without properly requesting a postponement, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. v Article XVi OfFenses and Penalties Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the following offenses, the member shall be expelled from membership: fa) Proof of membership in any organization advocating the overthrow of the Government of the United .States by force; (h) Acting as an informer against the interest of the Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent of, the company against the interests of the membership or the Union; (d) The coinmission of any act as part of a conspiracy to destroy the Union. Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ lowing offenses, the member shall be penalized up to and including a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommeded, the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privi­ leges of membership for more than two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union property of the value in excess of SSp.OO. (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Willful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, financial or other­ wise, or the willful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions of the said office or job, or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functions or other serious misconduct or breach of trust. The President may, during the pendency of disciplinary proceedings under this subsection, suspend the officer or jobholder from exercising the functions of the office or job, with or without pay, and designate his temporary re­ placement. (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of bal­ lots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or election files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges are false; (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports or communications which fall within the scope of Union business; (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or mis­ conduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detriment of the Union or its agreements; (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or deliberate and malicious villification, with regard to the execution of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for, or receiving money for, employment aboard a vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; (j) Willful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; (k) Willful failure or refusal to carry out the order of those duly authorized to make such orders during time of strike. (1) Failure or refusal to pay a fine or assessment within the time limit set therefor either by the Constitution or by action taken in accordance with the Constitution. Saction 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ lowing offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for two(2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union property of the value under $50.00; (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifications re­ quired therefor; (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other official Union proceeding, or bringing the Union into disrepute by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article; (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Soction 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ lowing offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a fine of $50.00; (a) Refusal or willful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-offs; (b) Willful failure to submit Union book to Union repre­ sentatives at pay-off; •• (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign-on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in dis­ charging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union hall; (f) Gambling in the Union hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense penal­ ized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rights under this Constitution subject to the provisions of Article XV, Section 19 and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representative of the Union. Section 6. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, of personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to trial or enforcing a penalty us provided in this Constitution. Section 7. Any member under suspension for an offense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, members, officials, and job holders. Article XVii Publications This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, news­ papers, magazines, periodicals and general literature, in such manner as may be determined, from time to time, by the Executive Board. Article XVIIi Bonds Officers and job holders, whether elected or. appointed as well as all other employees handling monies of the Union shall he bonded as required by law. Article XIX Expenditures /I Section 1. In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in existence, the President may authorize, make, or incur such expenditures and expenses as are normally encompassed within the authority conferred upon him by Article X of this Constitution. Soction 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative procedures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Section«3. The provisions of this Article shall supersede to the extent applicable, the provisions of Article X of this Constitution. Article XX Income Section 1. The income of this Union shall include dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, contributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income derived from any other legitimate business operation or other legitimate source. Section 2. An official Union receipt, properly filled out, shall be given to anyone paying money to the Union or to any person authorized by the Union to receive money. It shall be the duty of every person affiliated with the Union who makes such payments to demand such receipt. Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot conducted under such general rules as may be decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, provided that: (a) The ballot must be secret. (b) The assessment must be approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast. Section 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, all payments by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied successively to the monetary obligations owed the Union com­ mencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall be calculated accordingly. Section 5. To the extent deemed appropriate by the major­ ity of the Executive Board, funds and assets of the Union may be kept in an account or accounts without separation as to purpose and expended for all Union purposes and objects. Article XXi Other Types of Union Affiliation To the extent permitted by law, tbis Union, by majority vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it hy individuals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than membership. By majority vote of the mem­ bership, the Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obligations may include, but are not limited to (a) the applic­ ability or non-applicability of all or any part of the Consti­ tution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d) the fees required for such affiliation. In no evept may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights over members, or be termed a member. Article XXII Quorums Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specifically pro­ vided. the quorum for a special meeting of a port shall be six (6) full book members. Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port shall be fifty (50) members. Section 3. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, the dec sions, reports, recommendations, or other functions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, shall be a majority of those voting, and shall not he official or effective unless the quorum requirements are met. Seafarers Lot •SJ a:/ *. �• Section 4. Unless otherwise indicated herein, where the re'I"".''"'" are not specifically set forth, a quorum rf t>i e*"®*' 'e ''e a majority of those composing the ap­ plicable segment of the Union. Article XXiii Meetings Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held times' 'he following major ports at the following During the week following the first Sunday of every month a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New York; on Tuesday at Philadelphia; on Wednesday—at Baltimore; and on friday at Detroit. During the next week, meetings shall be . held on Monday—at Houston; on Tuesday—at New Orleans; and on Wednesday—at Mobile. All regular membership meet­ ings shall commence at 2:30 P.M. local time. Where a meeting I, • • ^ Holiday officially designated as such by the authorities of the state or municipality in which a port is located, the port meeting shall take place on the following business day. Saturday and Sunday shall not be deemed busi­ ness days. The Area Vice _ Presidents shall be the chairmen of all regular meetings _ in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a regular meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or J®'' holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the chairmati of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpone the opening of the meeting but in no event later than 3:00 P.M. officials and other elected job-holders are required to asume office. Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution", and "this amended Constitution," shali be deemed to have the same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution as amended which takes the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939, as amended up through August, 1968. Section 9. The term, "member in good standing", shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspen­ sion or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the term, "member," shall mean a member in good standing. Section 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the context of their use, the terms "Union book," "membership book," and "book," shall mean official evidence of Union membership. Section II. The term "full hook" or "full Union book" shall mean only an official certificate issued as evidence of Union membership which carries with it complete rights and privileges of membership except as may be specifically constitutionally otherwise provided. Section 12. The term, "full book member", shall mean a member to whom a full hook has been duly issued and who is entitled to retain it in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. Article XXV Amendments This Constitution shall be amended in the following manner: Section 1. Any full book member may submit at any regular meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constitu­ tion in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amendment shall be for­ warded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a ma­ jority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Con­ stitutional Committee in the Port where Headquarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from each department and shall be elected in accordance Saction 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, all reg­ with such rulM as are established by a majority vote of that ular meetings shall be governed by the following: Port. The Committee will act on all proposed amendments 1. The Union Constitution. referred to it. The Committee may receive whatever advice 2. Majority vote of the members assembled. and assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the amendment together with any proposed changes or substitutions or recommendations and the reasons Article XXIV for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted to the membership. If a majority vote of the membership Definitions and Miscelianeous Provisions approves the amendment as recommended, it shall then be Reioting Thereto voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union ,by secret ballot in accordance with the procedure directed by Section I. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or approval necessary to put the referendum to a vote. The situation preventing the affected person from carrying out his Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book duties for more than 30 days, provided that this does not members, two from each of the three (31 departments of the result in a vacancy. However, nothing contained in this Article Union, elected from Head(|uarters Port. The amendment shall shall be deemed to prohibit the execution of the functions of either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be more than one job and/or office in which event no incapacity referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be shall be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or posted on the bulletin boards of all ports and made available office of the one taking over the duties and functions of the at the voting site in all ports. one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the time during which the circumstances exist. Section 3. If approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective immediately upon Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with liereia, notifieation by the aforesaid Union Tallying Committee to the the term "vacancy" shall include failure to perform the func­ Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment has been so approved, tions of any office or job by reason of death, or resignation, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The Secretaryor suspension from membership or expulsion from the Union Treasurer shall immediately notify all ports of the results of with no further right to appeal in accordance with the pro­ the vote on the amendment. visions of Article XV of this Constitution. SecHon 2. A special meeting at a port may be called only at the direction^ of the Port Agent or Area Vice President. No special meeting may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at least two bours in advance, on the port bulletin board. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all special meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a special meet­ ing of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. hI'" ' • It', • fk'. II. It I' - -« '«r .1- I Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole the term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean the majority of all the valid votes cast by full book members at a;- official meeting of those ports holding a meeting. This definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For the purpose of this Sec­ tion, the term "meeting" shall refer to those meetings to be held during the time period within which a vote must be taken in accordance with the Constitution and the custom and usage of the Union in the indicated priority. Section 4. When applicable solely to port action and not con­ cerned with, or related to, the Union as a whole, and not' forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term "majority vote of the membership," shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the full book members at any meeting of the Port, regular or special. Section 5. The term, "membership action", or reference thereto, shall mean the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." Section 6. Where the title of any office or job, or the holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all references thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever is duly acting in such office or job. Soctlon 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year in which elected EXHIBIT A Minimal requirements to be contained in Constitution of subordinate bodies and divisions chartered by or affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America — At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. All members shall have equal rights and privileges, subject to reasonable rules and regulations, contained in this Consti­ tution, including secret election, freedom of speech, the right to hold office and the right of secret votes on assessment and dues increases, all in accordance with the law. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and this Constitution and any amendments thereto, shall not take effect unless and until approved as set forth in the Constitution of that Union. IV An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, to promote the welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America—.Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District. The charter (and/or affiliation) relationship between this Union and the Seafarers International Union of North America —Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall not be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union, and the Seafarers International Union of North America— Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board wish to continue such relationship. VI No amendment to this Constitution shall be effective unless and until approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the member­ ship in a secret referendum conducted for that purpose. In any event, the adoption of this Constitution and any amend­ ments thereto, will not be effective unless and until compliance with Article II of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District is first made. VII The Seafarers International Union of North America—At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall have the right to check, inspect and make copies of all the books and records of this Union upon demand. Vlil This Union shall not take any action which will have the effect of reducing its net assets, calculated through recognized accounting procedures, below the amount of its indebtedness to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlan­ tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, unless approved by that Union through its Executive Board. IX So long as there exists any indebtedness by this Union to the Seafarers, International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have the right to appoint a representative or representatives to this Union who shall have the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its sub-divisions, or governing boards, if any; and who shall have access to all books and records of this Union on demand. This representative, or tbe.se repre.srntatives, sball be charged with the duty of assisting this Union and its mem­ bership, and acting as a liaison between the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North .America—.Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and this Union. So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other indebted­ ness of any sort is owed by this Union to the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North .America -.Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, such indeiitedness shall constitute a first lien on the assets of this Union, which lien shall not be impaired without the written approval of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North .America—.Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board. Xi The per capita tax payable by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North .America—.Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall be that which is fixed in ac­ cordance with the terms of the Constitution of that Union. XII This Constitution and actions by this Union pursuant thereto are subject to those provisions of the Constitution of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliation, dis­ affiliation, trusteeships, and the granting and removal of charters, II XIII No member may be automaticaly suspended from member­ ship except for non-payment of dues, and all members shall be afforded a fair hearing upon written charges, with a reas­ onable time to prepare defense, when accused of an offense under the Constitution. This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America through the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. It shall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of that District to the Convention of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America-—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. III This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, p. I •A Page 19 �a w EVERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED: • Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. • The right to vote. • The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member without due pro­ cess of the law of the Union. • The right to be confronted by his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. • The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. • The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand vvith him in defense of the democratic principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. f % : I i m '€• •V �The Emergency Strike Clause: When an Emergency Is Not an Emergency For years the emergency strike clause of the Railway Labor Act has allowed the nation's railroads to use forced labor during disputes with unions, and to negotiate differences through compulsory arbitration. The most recent victims of the 44-year-old emergency clause are railroad firemen. Under the "status quo" procedures of the Railway Labor Act, rail or airline unions cannot strike for 60 days, during which time a national mediation board studies the dispute and makes recommendations for ending it. If at the end of the 60-day "cooling of!" pe­ riod the board decides the dispute is "substan­ tially" interrupting interstate commerce and de­ priving the nation of essential transportation, the President can appoint a board to compel a settlement. The United Transportation Union recently called a strike of three railroads, culminating a five-year dispute with railway management over the fate of some 12,000 firemen whose jobs the railroads intended to eliminate. Findings Unacceptable .• f» •V «" • T • •1 At the conclusion of the "cooling off' period, UTU President Charles Luna said the recom­ mendations of the national mediation board were unacceptable, and plans were made to strike the Baltimore & Ohio, Louisville & Nash­ ville, and the Southern Pacific. "We made every effort, even going beyond the requirements of the Railway Labor Act, in an effort to settle the issue. We have held back from strike action in an effort to settle the case and not inconvenience the public. But railroad management, in its destructive determination to acquire compulsory arbitration by going back again and again to Congress over bargain able issues, has now forced us to exercise our eco­ nomic strength," the UTU president said. Less than 24 hours after the strike was called, however. President Nixon announced a federal arbitration panel would be appointed to arbi­ trate the dispute. The President said that com­ pulsory arbitration was necessary since the three striking railroads represented a threat to national security. The Administration's action marked a re­ versal of the "hands off" policy that former Labor Secretary George Shultz held when he first took office. Inimical Intervention '.l % ' Labor Act, and place them under the provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act. According to the newspaper account, the La­ bor Department's recommendations also in­ cluded an additional step in negotiations after an initial 80-day "cooling off" period. The ad­ ditional step reportedly called for the appoint­ ment of a panel to choose one or the other of the last proposals made by the disputing parties. Presumably, this additional step in labor-man­ agement negotiations would allow the President time before tipping his hand to one side or the other. If the newspaper story was accurate, the trans­ portation unions would be dealt a strong blow by the Administration and labor's fight to end emergency strike clauses and compulsory arbi­ tration would be set back. Unproven Workability The leaders of the nation's transportation un­ ions contend that the emergency clauses have not proved workable when they have been used, and time and again they have been used when there was no emergency. As one labor official noted, "the Railway La­ bor Act was passed in 1926 when railroads were much more essential to the nation's eco­ nomy than they are today. In 1926 there were not the cars, buses, trucks and airplanes of to­ day. There has to be great doubt, therefore, that a strike on three railroads, even major ones, rep­ resents a threat to the nation, particularly a strike in its first day." It would be senseless to argue that strikes don't inconvenience the public. In fact, it is by inconveniencing the public that striking workers have an economic impact. However, it would seem illogical to assume that because three rail­ roads are struck, the total economy is endan­ gered. Railroad management, on the other hand, claims that collective bargaining has failed and that it must be replaced by compulsory arbitra­ tion. John P. Hiltz, chairman of the National Rail­ way Labor Conference, recently said that the "only long-run solution will be an amendment of the Railway Labor Act to outlaw the ratifica­ tion procedure or to provide mandatory arbitra­ tion as a last resort for the settlement of dis­ putes." After the UTU announced its intention to strike the three railroads, management countered with a threat to shut down all the nation's rail­ roads if even one railroad was struck. Since the early days of 1968, the Administra­ tion had insisted that federal intervention was inimical to healthy collective bargaining and a Lockout Threatened free market economy. At his confirmation hearing before the Sen­ "If any of the shopcraft unions should strike ate Labor and Public Welfare Committee, Shultz any one or a combination of railroads ... we said he regarded compulsory arbitration with ^ will be forced to discontinue rail service through- • distaste although he did favor keeping open some out the country," Hiltz said. form of federal intervention as a last ditch op­ Many labor leaders have asked why when tion. one or more transportation locals strike there is Prior to the President's action in the railway a national emergency, but when management dispute, a report by a Washington correspond­ threatens to lockout all the nation's railroads, ent disclosed that the Labor Department was they are not accused of endangering the econ­ sending a recommendation to the White House omy. calling for a reform of emergency disputes legis­ As an example of the abuse of the emergency lation that would remove airlines and railroads strike clause in the Railway Labor Act and the from the cumbersome provisions of the Railway Taft-Hartley Act, labor points to a recent legal battle in which a federal judge refused to grant a transportation union plea for an injunction against the lockout plan while giving manage­ Model Models ment an injunction against a planned strike. Penn Central's railroad may be The court's decisipn forced the union to call going broke, but the makers of model a national strike and led to eventual interven­ railroads report that business was tion by the Administration and Congress to im­ never better. One national firm re­ pose a settlement. ports sales of railroad equipment up Union leaders across the country have as­ 49 percent from last year's figures. serted that organized labor will continue its fight However, model train enthusiasts are for the removal of the emergency strike clauses realistic. The firm said freight cars from both the Railway Labor Act and the Taftoutsell passenger coaches nine to one. Hartley Act before another "emergency" is called when no emergency exists. August 1970 While aboard the Seatrain San Juan, Richard Panerali displays his re­ cently awarded Chief Engineer's license. He received his license in June after completing the course offered by the School of Marine En­ gineering, jointly sponsored by the .SIU and MEBA, District 2. New Job Fits Panerali In Three Major Ways "I find my job very reward­ ing mentally, financially and in welfare." Richard Panerali, who joined the SIU in 1951 in the Port of Baltimore, was talking about his newly achieved position as licensed Chief Engineer. Working his way up the sen­ iority ladder of the engine de­ partment, Brother Panerali achieved his final goal of Chief Engineer through the School of Marine Engineering jointly sponsored by the SIU and MEBA, District 2. He received his license from the Coast Guard in June and sailed out shortly thereafter as Chief Engineer aboard the Seatrain San Juan. Began As Wiper Brother Panerali started out in the engine department as a wiper and worked his way up to higher positions until in 1962 he received his Third Assist­ ant Engineers' license. Then, through the SIUMEBA school, he passed the Coast Guard tests for Second and First Assistant Engineer in 1966 and 1968 respectively. While in the SIU, Panerali often served the union as de­ partment and ship's delegate. Originally from Chicago, 38year old Panerali now makes his home in McHenry, 111., with his wife Bonnie Ray. Asked how he felt about sea­ faring life, he said: "I wouldn't be doing it this long if I didn't like it." He added, however, that he enjoys "the vacation." It seems that Brother Pan­ erali must have a liking for the sea since, when he is away from his job, one of his favor­ ite sports is boating. The other is riding a snowmobile. Since the SIU-MEBA school opened in February 1966, 379 graduates have been helped to reach higher grades. Oldest Grad Among those graduates the oldest was Sigwart Nielsen, 63, who had been sailing more than 20 years when he received his Third Assistant Engineer's li­ cense. The youngest graduate and the youngest merchant seaman ever to achieve a license was Robert McKay. He entered the training program at the age of 16 and was awarded his Third Assistant Engineer's license when he was 19, the minimum age under Coast Guard regula­ tions. Brother Panerali is the third man to receive his Chief En­ gineer's license through the school. )Yheel of Friendship .SIU Yokohama Reprp^enlutive Frank Boyne (left) shows Samuel Kovenetsky, president of the AFL-CIO Department Store Workers Union, u plaque in the shape of a ship's wheel presented to the SIU by Page Groton, director of the Boilermakers Iron Shipbuilders Marine Council. The plaque expresses the fraternal ties that exist between the Boilermakers and the SIU. Page 21 �Toledo Reghfrafhn Drive Begms VOTER Seeks Ohio Voters Toledo were present at the kickoff As prelude to the upcoming campaign reception to drive state and local elections in Ohio home the need and value of a unique organization known heavier voter registration—and as VOTER, Volunteers Orga­ voting—this year. nized to Educate and Register, Among those speaking were has been established. Ohio State Senator Marigne It has targeted 50 precinct V a 1 i q u e 11e. Judge Clifford communities for various action Brown, County Commissioner programs that will have the Sol Wittenberg and Melvin H. same basic goal—urging eligible Pelfrey, MESA District 2 vice voters to get out and register. president. Government officials, union Following this event was the leaders and interested citizens initiation of a door-to-door Seafarers and their fam­ ilies are urged to support a consumer boycott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non­ union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This list carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amend­ ed from time to time.) BRICKS—Boren Clay Prod­ ucts Co., northeastern and Great Lakes region. (United Brick and Clay Workers) CIGARETTES—R. J. Reyn­ olds Tobacco Co., makers of Camels, Winston, Salem, Tempo, Brandon, Doral and Cavalier cigarettes. (Tobacco Workers) CLOTHING—Siegel (H. I. S. brand) suits and sports jackets, Kaynee boyswear, Richman Brothers mens' clothing, Sewell suits. Wing shirts, Metro Pants Co. prod­ ucts, and Diplomat Pajamas by Fortex Mfg. Co. (Amal­ gamated Clothing Workers) Judy Bond blouses. (Ladies Garment Workers) FLOUR MILL PRODUCTS— Pioneer Products, San An­ tonio, Tex. (Brewery, Flour and Distillery Workers) FURNITURE-^James Sterling Corp. and White Furniture Co. (Furniture Workers) Economy Furniture — BiltRite, Western Provincial and Smithtown Maple (Uphol­ sterers) GRAPES—^All Arizona and California table grapes not bearing a union label on the crate. (United Farm Work­ ers) HOME BARBER SETS—Wahl Clipper Corp. (Machinists) LIQUORS—Stitzel-WeUer Dis­ tilleries, makers of Old Fitz­ Page 22 gerald, Cabin Still, Old Elk and W.L. Weller brands. (Distillery Workers) NEWSPAPERS—Los Angeles Herald-Examiner. (10 un­ ions involved — covering 2,000 workers) PRINTING—Kingsport Press, "World Book" and "Childcraft." (Six unions involved) RANGES—Magic Chef, Pan Pacific Division. (Allied Ap­ pliance Workers) SHOES—Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co., shoes by Sentry, Cedar Chest, Staler, Jarman, John­ son & Murphy and Crestworth. (Boot and Shoe Workers) SPECIAL—All West Virginia camping and vacation spots. (Laborers) TOYS—Fisher-Price toys. (Doll and Toy Workers) Manfime Policy Change Needed, Says Keifh Terpe San Juan, P.R. Drastic changes in U.S. policy toward subsidization of its mer­ chant fleet has been called for by Keith Terpe, president of the SIU of Puerto Rico. Addressing the San Juan Propeller Club, he noted that presently only 14 lines receive construction differential sub­ sidies, "and none of these are allowed to operate on the trade routes serving Puerto Rico." Terpe also suggested creating tax defcments to enable ship­ ping lines to accumulate reserve funds with which to build and maintain a modem merchant fleet. The SIU leader said the ad­ ministration's plan to build 300 new ships in 10 years is not completely adequate. campaign on June 27 at the Al­ bert Brown Homes, a large housing development in Toledo. All-Pro defensive lineman Allan Page of the Minnesota Vikings greeted residents of the community and urged them to register. He was joined by Don­ ald Bensman, SIU Port Agent for the Great Lakes District in Toledo and Charles Hendrix, international vice president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and Port Council officials. The SIU along with other un­ ions is an active participant in this statewide drive. In addition the organization has gained the support of the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, the Lucas County Young Democrats, Re­ tail Clerks Local 954, Perry Burroughs Women's Demo­ cratic Club, Service Employees International Union Local 3, participants in the Ohio VOTER campaign are from the left: Grass Roots Democratic Club, Leading Donald Rensinan, SIU port agent; Allan Page, All-Pro defensive line­ the Toledo Coalition and man for the Minnesota Vikings, and Charles Hendrix, international vice president of AFSCME. MEBA District 2. SIU Arrivals Klmbeill Meyers, born June 21, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Russell Meyers, North High­ lands, Calif. Derek Holtrey, born May 24, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ liam E. Holtrey, Frankfort, Mich. Rachael Dellaccio, born April 14, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph J. Dellaccio, New Or­ leans, La. Sharon Burke, born June 3, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ liam D. Burke, Brooklyn, N.Y. Marcy LaFrange, born May 17, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Horace C. LaFrange, Port Ar­ thur, Tex. John Paschall, born April 24, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gene A. Paschall, Eagle Lake, Tex. Luis Solano, Jr., born June 10, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Luis A. Solano, New Orleans, La. Joseph Domingo, Jr.,' born June 18, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph Domingo, Philadel­ phia, Pa. Diego Bentz, born April 15, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hen­ ry G. Bentz, Guaynabo, P.R. Timothy Hawxhurst, born April 26, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Erie Hawxhurst, Jr., Metairie, La. John Antich, born June 14, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. John J. Antich, Chicago, III. WiUiam FeU, born May 28, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ liam K. Feil, Jersey City, N.J. Jennifer Hawkins, born Nov. 12, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Matthew T. Hawkins, San Mar­ cos, Tex. Gary Doyen, born June 13, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gary E. Doyen, Gardena, Calif. Boh Damon Kelley, born April 27, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bob T. Kelley, Silsbee, Tex. Kay Ann Manekas, born May 27, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael Manekas, Astoria, N.Y. Ann Jo White, born Nov. 18, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rod­ ney C. White, III, Newport News, Va. David Lynch, born July 6, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Lynch, Jr., Parlin, N.J. Regina Tjong, born May 27, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rudy Tjong, San Francisco, Calif. Jardes Garay, born April 12, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Peter J. Garay, Brooklyn, N.Y. Mari-An Bethel, born June 18, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ed­ ward T. Bethel. Philadelphia, Pa. Steven Sheppard, born May 13, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles M. Sheppard, Williamston, N.C. Trevor McDonald, bom April 7, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. William D. McDonald, Supply, N.C. Ellas Bonefont, bom May 5, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. R^ael Bonefont, Brooklyn, N.Y. Josehna Ross, born June 1, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose Ross, Playa Ponce, P.R. Nancy Maldonado, born May 1, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Francisco R. Maldonado, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. Rose Marie Cadiz, born April 26, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Santiago Cadiz, Brooklyn, N.Y. James Haltiwanger, born April 20, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard Haltiwanger, Marion, S.C. Elizabeth Sanchez, born Feb. 3, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose Sanchez, Tampa, Fla. Carl Monoletto Simmons, born March 18, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry A. Simmons, Pineville, S.C. Kenneth WUUam Whitcher, born May 3, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. David R. Whitcher. Lawrence Jerome Curnow, born March 21, 1970, to Sea­ farer and Mrs. Lawrence J. Curnow, Duluth, Minn. Carey Johnson, born March 4, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph G. Johnson, Metairie, La. Michael Kasco, born March 26, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles B. Kasco, Glen Burnie, Md. Jerryl James Somani, born March 30, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Yaswant L. Somani, Nor­ folk, Va. Michael and Michelle Clifford, born Oct. 24, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert H. Clifford, Southgate, Mich. David Martin, bom Feb. 27, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Den­ nis L. Martin, Rome, Ga. Tammy King, born March 22, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jerry R. King, Tampa, Fla. Moraima Bonadont, born April 24, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Luis A. Bonafont, Yabucoa, P.R. Heidi Rae Rettershofer, born March 31, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Walter Rettershofer, Williamstown, N.J. Roger Wood, bom Oct. 20, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Vic­ tor K. Wood, Wood River, 111. John Stephen Joyce, born April 26, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. John J. Joyce, Philadelphia, Pa. Roderic Lee Bergeron, born Jan. 6, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Herman Bergeron, Jr., New Orleans, La. Charles Cory Battle, born, Feb. 9, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph L. Battle, Charle­ voix, Mich. Pedro Gallegos III, bom Jan. 14, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pedro Gallegos, Jr., Houston, Tex. Jennifer Dee Ann Coolidge, born March 11, 1970, to Seafarei and Mrs. Frank A. Cool­ idge, Belle Chasse, La. Stories Cited Washington A series of stories on the Alaska oil boom has earned Tom Brown, reporter for the Anchorage Daily News, the 1969 Thomas L. Stokes award. The $500 award, accompanied by a citation, is presented for coverage of conservation issues. It was established in honor of the late Thomas L. Stokes, na­ tionally-known columnist, who died in 1958. >.r �Truth-in-Lendmg Helps Consumer Buyer Knows Cost of Credit Truth-in-Lending is short­ hand for a series of recent leg­ islative acts which protect the consumer from the unwise and uninformed use of credit. Buy a car, a refrigerator, that luxury you've had your eye on for months and chances are that credit—a signature instead of cold cash—will be part of the transaction. Truth-in-Lending means that the buyer now will know the amount of money his use of credit costs, the annual rate at which he is required to pay in­ terest, and the number of in­ stallment payments necessary to get out of debt. Allows Comparison The amount of interest, for example, on a $100 loan may be $6. If the entire loan is paid in 12 equal installments, then Oil Stories Cited Washington A series of stories on the Alaska oil boom has earned Tom Brown, reporter for the Anchorage Daily News, the 1969 Thomas L. Stokes award. The $500 award, accompanied by a citation, is presented each year for the best coverage of conservation issues. It was es­ tablished in honor of the late Thomas L. Stokes, nationallyknown columnist, who died in 1958. How Credit Lows Work The safeguards built into Truth-in-Lending laws work for the consumer in several ways: / The buyer must be told the total amount of money it will cost him above the purchase price for the use of credit. / The annual rate of interest must be explained so that the buyer will have a base of comparison on which to judge his purchase. / All details of a purchase must be explained, so that if an item advertised at $2 down requires a weekly $10 pay­ ment, all advertising about the product must say so. the interest rate is 11 percent— not 6 percent. Under the Truth-in-Lending laws all this must be explained to the buyer in advance. He can then use the information as a base on which to compare prices from various dealers and make the best buy for the money. Another advantage of the laws is the relief they give from the problem of overextension of credit—buying too much without enough cash to pay for it. Also, the old trap of ad­ vertisements reading "$2 down" and not mentioning the $10-aweek payment is eliminated by Truth-in-Lending laws. Under the law all financial details must be given, meaning that if an advertiser says a product is available for a certain down payment, he must also tell the amount and number of pay­ ?' • • • 7;. • y. • - If Receives Boy Scout Award AFL-CIO Community Services Director Leo Perlis is presented with the Silver BufTalo, the highest award of the Boy Scouts of America. The award was given to Perlis and seven other prominent figures, in­ cluding Astronaut Neil Armstrong, at the BSA National Council's 60th annual meeting in Denver, It is for service to the Scouts. Factory Idea Draws Interest Washington The Maritime Administration has apparently stimulated con­ siderable interest in a recently announced research proposal aimed at determining if the re­ serve fleet could be used for floating factories. MA now reports that 14 bids from companies across the country have been made for the industry-subsidized contract. Through the project, a sixmonth, $100,000 study, the Maritime Administration ex­ pects to determine the feasibil­ ity of converting the National Defense Reserve Fleet into fac­ tories to manufacture low-cost housing. Part of the project will also involve planning a proto­ type. The idea for such a study, as reported in the June issue of the Log, originally was generated by Andrew E. Gibson, Mari­ time Administrator and Alfred Perry, head of the Department of Housing and Urban Devel­ opment's Project Breakthrough. Mortars and Planes: The Transerie I. • 'V ments necessary for full pay­ ment. Time to Reconsider TTie law also has a provision for re-thinking decisions on credit transactions that use homes as collateral. If a person puts his home up to secure repairs on the prop­ erty he has three days to notify the contractor that he has changed his mind. The law for­ bids the fiontractor to perform any work during the waiting period. The law is enforced by sev­ eral agencies, and violations by individual companies are pun­ ishable by law suits from a minimum of $100 to a maxi­ mum of $1000, depending on the violation. Underneath all the legal tech­ nicalities lies a desire for the protection of the consumer from unjust credit fees and de­ ceptive credit practices. Transerie crewmen await payoflf at John F. Kennedy Inter­ national Airport after their flight from London. Pictured are (front row, from left) A. W. Perkins, Terry Anderson, Wilson Yarhrough, Ahdallan Salen Ali and S. W. Lewis. Standing in the rear are James Purvis, Gordon H. Vaag and Chris Kelly. They arrived in a new 747 jumbo jet airplane on the last leg of their journey home from the Persian Gulf after their one-year Articles expired. All of those pietured served the entire one-year voyage. Payoff for most members of the crew of the Transerie (Hud­ son Waterways) was held in the international arrivals lounge of John F. Kennedy International Airport rather than aboard their ship. The crew had just arrived in New York after a flight from London aboard a giant 747 jet­ liner. The flight was the last leg of a journey from the Per­ sian Gulf after their one-year Articles had expired. The year-long voyage of the Transerie brought the vessel to many ports around the world, including an exciting stopover in Vietnam. One night, while moored at her dock, the Transerie came under heavy Viet Cong mortar fire and several rounds hit the dock alongside, narrowly missing the ship. With hot shrapnel whistling across the deck, the order was given to get underway. As the ship moved away from the firelight, the crew could see the mortar explosions on the waterfront, answered by tracers fired from American de­ fensive positions. Despite the nearness of the Viet Cong barrage, all hands emerged safe and unhurt. After the voyage of mortars and planes, most of the crew were hoping for a quiet vaca­ tion before they ship out again, for a quicker next trip. I - i.l BSV; Chief Cook Bjorn Kristiansen (left) and Deck Delegate Terry Anderson (right) discuss the voyage with SiU Uepiesentalive E. B. McAuley in the overseas arrivals lounge at Kennedy Airlort. SIU Representative Angus Red) Campbell looks on at rear. r. Hendry J. Rucki, Transerie*s ship's committee chairman, relaxes in the arrival lounge at Kennedy Airport while awaiting payoff for the year­ long voyage. The ship's eommittee reported a smooth voyage except during a stop in Vietnam when the Trans­ erie came under Viet Cong mortar fire. Wayne Thompson, left, a 1969 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and a "first tripper" aboard the Trans­ erie, shows a collection of for­ eign coins he acquired during the voyage. Messman Ahdallan Salen Ali looks on. PofTO 9^ �rj^he Fanwood (Waterman Steamship) returned to Pier 44, BrookX lyn, N.Y., last month after completing a smooth five-month voy­ age to various ports in the Middle East, The ship delivered general cargo, including the latest models of American automobiles. Seafarer Alex Alexander, third Cook aboard the Fanwood, serves up a portion of Spanish rice to Moacia Formonte, messman. Crew members reported having enough leisure time to enjoy the sights in the many ports they visited. They also extended a "well done" to the steward department. It is anticipated that the Fanwood will be assigned in the near future to the Vietnam run for several months. Many of the crew members who made the Middle East run are also expected to sail with her to Vietnam. Payoff at the Brooklyn pier went smoothly with only a few minor beefs reported. Seafarers Benny Sarant (left) and Hdstad Jackson, both able seamen, enjoyed the five-month cruise, but said they look for­ ward to some time off stateside between trips. SIU Representative E. B. MacAuley, center, takes time during a union meeting aboard the Fanwood to fill the crew members in on the status of jobs and the maritime legislation currently before Congress. Veteran Seafarer Richard F. Flounroy, who sails as a firemanwatertender aboard the vessel, devotes some time to routine maintenance of boiler parts while the ship takes on new cargo. Relaxing topside while awaiting payoff are, from left: Frank Wolverton, ordinary seaman; Thomas Deale, electrician, and Morty Kemgood, bosun. Making sure that everything is shipshape with gauges in the ship's engine room is oiler John H. Nettles. �The Big Squeeze-Lqnd vs People It's the age of The Big Squeeze. There are more and more people, dwindling amounts of space and resources, and a forecast for even greater problems in the future. We're dirtying our environment, using up available land, consuming food at a stupendous rate ind, in general, rushing pell mell into an even bigger crush than we're already in. ^ The United Nations Food and Agriculture Or­ ganization has expressed "cautious optimism" that the projected world food shortages in the next few decades may not materialize. But it's not sure. ^ Experts meeting in the Netherlands recently were told that population projections point to a worldwide "labor force explosion" by 1985, with awesome problems of unemployment to be dealt with. No one knows quite how to do it. ^ The population is soaring so rapidly in the United States—in 30 years it is expected to jump from 200 to 300 million—that President Nixon said to accommodate the additional 100 million per­ sons in new communities, "we would have to build a new city of 250,000 persons each month from now until the end of the century. The problems brought about by the mushrooming world population are monumental, but in recent years there has been increasing attention devoted to *them, and efforts made to head-off the potential so­ cial and environmental crises that will result from an over-crowded world. Labor Force Exfrilosion Meeting at The Hague, Netherlands, the second World Food Congress found the much-feared hunger problem of the future may be surpassed by the labor force explosion of 225 million additional workers in the underdeveloped countries of the world. Mercedes Concepcion, of the Philippines, chair­ man of the United Nations Population Commission told the experts at The Hague that family planning measures now will not prevent the crisis. "These people have already been bom—the popu­ lation explosion of the 1960's will be the labor force explosion of the 1980's," she said. Labor Surplus The problem of a labor surplus is compounded by the fact that in these same countries there is a need to improve agricultural techniques to meet the food needs of the people. As more efficient farming meth­ ods are developed, jobs must be found for the people displaced from agriculture. The problems, however, are not confined to under­ developed countries. The soaring "people rate" in the U.S. has caused increasing concern both at the grass roots level and in the Congress. Nearly everyone can remember a once-favorite pasture that is now a subdivision, a scenic country road that is now a six- or eight-lane highway, a corner " store that has been replaced by a supermarket. Three-quarters of the nation's people are scrunched together in the massive urban centers of the U.S.— piled on top of each other in highrise office and apartment buildings, vying for every inch of roadway, seeing only slices of sky between buildings and trying to maintain a separate feeling when all around there's The Big Squeeze. Land Study Complete A 19-member commission, named by Congress in 1964, has completed a five-year, $7 million study on public lands policy and submitted it to the President and the Congress. Touted as the first comprehensive study of public land use undertaken in the last two centuries, the report contains some 350 recommendations concern­ ing public lands, where most of our natural resources can be found. It has been criticized by some as "a great disai> pointment" because it does not define clear-cut poli­ cies and safeguards on public lands, nor make longrange projections. But it is a step, if not a big one, in providing the greatest benefit for the most people. The report recommends that most of the public land be retained by the federal government—the na­ tion's largest landholder—and managed by a new Department of Natural Resources. Correct Land Damage It urges an inventory of environmental deteriora­ tion on public lands be taken and damage corrected, and that environmental research should be expanded. The oil, mining and timber industries all cut into &-• I « f-' mi r' I • natural resources in an effort to provide for the needs of the burgeoning population. The commission has urged that high standards be set for removing such resources from public lands and for processing them. "For example," the commission said, "public land timber may supply a woodpulp mill causing air and water pollution and the degradation of landscape aes­ thetics. "Smelters processing public land minerals may cause similar adverse environmental impactsr" it noted. Guidelines Needed Their proposed solution is: clear congressional guidelines to protect the environment and strict en­ forcement to carry out the terms of the guidelines. For the average citizen, woodpulp mills and smel­ ters seem far removed from his sphere of life. But air and water pollution are very much part of every­ one's life. While The Big Squeeze is indeed making an impact on life, there is hope. Cities cover just 8 percent of our land at present. Nearly half the nation's land is still farmland, and much of that unused. Forests are found over 26.4 percent and recreation or wilderness areas take 4.4 percent. The controversy over how the United States will use its remaining lands is far from resolved, but the increased awareness of the problem is encouraging. The relationship between family planning clinics and a commission on public land use and a World Food Congress is complex, but it all pivots around The Big Squeeze. Census Tracks Population Shifts While Texas boasts a population of over 10 million, Washington a 1.4 million gain over the 10-year period, other rural When final figures are completed the 1970 Census states across the nation such as Maine, Mississippi, should yield a fairly accurate picture of what changes Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, have taken place over the last 10 years in the U.S. Iowa and West Virginia bemoan their loss in popula­ with regard to population distribution—whether tion. people are still flocking to the giant metropolitan areas seeking the great urban life, or if the West has Despite the estimated overall growth of more than grown more popular than the East. 10 per cent, these heavily rural states have lagged Though all the data has not been collated and behind the rest of the country in general population analyzed, one evolving trend over the past decade growth. has been the move away from the urban center to Rural Changes the less hectic, more leisurely suburbs. All across the Another pattern emerging over the past decade to country cities are reporting this same kind of popula­ affect the rural areas is a marked change in the oc­ tion drift. cupational status of rural residents—one that is likely Milwaukee, Wise., lost 32,000 while its suburbs to go further in the years to come. gained some 113,000. Birmingham, Ala., lost some The Census indicates that one-third of the farm 43,000 to its suburban communities. And other cities workers 14-years-old or over do not live on farms. such as Abilene, Galveston and Odessa, Tex., have And, many of those who do, work on farms only reported similar losses. part time. Going West More farmers are finding it necessary to supple­ A second major trend points West. Most of the . ment their farm work with industrial jobs. Statistics industrialized Western states have registered a fairly show that farm area unemployment remains relatively heavy growth in population. Arizona has grown by low, while the industrial sector's unemployment levels some half million people, so has Colorado. Nevada have zoomed. has increased its populace by about 70 per cent and With information on the four largest states—Cali­ Oregon has also reported notable gains, fornia, New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois still to However, Eastern states have shown only a small come—analysts may discover population trends lead­ rise and the Mid-Western states have not experienced ing to forecasts for the 10 years ahead. any dramatic changes in population distribution. Page 25 �Ships' Committees: Keeping in Touch Taking the Union To the Men at Sea embers of the SIU, though they travel to distant parts of the world, are still able to keep in touch M with union activities through their ships' committees. , ... Members of the San Juan (Seatrain Lines) ship's committee are, from left: Juan Ruiz, stew­ ard delegate; Will Stark, ship's secretary-reporter; Jim Spencer, ship's chairman; Pedro Flores, deck delegate, and Jesus Avala, engine delegate. While at sea, the men are represented by a commit­ tee which consists of a ship's chairman, ship' secretaryreporter, and elected delegates from each department. With the chairman presiding, a meeting of union members is held each Sunday during a voyage. Minutes of the meeting are recorded and sent along with other correspondence to headquarters. The meetings are open for discussion of any union matters. Department delegates take any beefs to the commit­ tee, which will try to settle the problem aboard ship. If they cannot resolve the problem before reaching port, the beefs are then settled by the boarding patrolman. In addition, the ship's committee disseminates infor­ mation received on any union activities. Any SIU member can participate in the meetings aboard ship and may serve on the ship's committee. Members of ihe ship's committee for Transoregon are seated from left: Lorie Christman, engine delegate; and John Clark, steward dele­ gate. Standing: Sid Berger, secretary-reporter; Mike Doherty, deck delegate; and Legal Joseph, chairman. Pictured are members of the Steel Maker (Isthmian) ship's committee. They are, from left: Pablo Barrial, ship's chairman; Dan Tacuh, steward delegate; Jim Tucker, deck delegate; Roque Macaraeg, secretaryreporter, and Rod Doiron, engine delegate. Members of the Steel Architect (Isthmian) committee have some happy smiles. From the left are: "Dutch" Keeffer, ship's chairman; "Blackie" Munzert, acting engine delegate; J. L. (^mez, secretary-reporter; Conrad Gauthier, steward delegate, and Lars Nielsen, deck delegate. ' Members of the Steal Designer (iBtlunlan) ship's committee take time out to scan copies of the Log and other union publications. Seated from left are: Henry CrockneU, steward delegate; Arveds Auers, deck delegate; Bill Hart, engine delegate, and Mike Ramage, secretary-reporter. Standing is Anthony Villanova, ship's chairman. Page 26 Seafarers Log �Digest of SiU Ships Meetings MAYAGUEZ (Sea-Land), June . 4—Chairman, S. Foil; Secretary, L. B. Moore; Deck Delegate, G. Morales; Engine Delegate, H. B. ' Stevens; Steward Delegate, Rob­ ert A. McLane. No beefs and no "disputed OT. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. STEEL WORKER (kthmian), May 9—Chairman, Eddie Parr; Sec­ retary, William M. Hand; Deck Delegate, James P. Bush; Engine Delegate, William R. Seattle; Stew­ ard Delegate, J. Graddick. $48.49 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department to be straight­ ened out by patrolman. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), June 7—Chairman, Charles D'Amico; Secretary, Thomas Williams; Deck Delegate, Robert N. Talk; Engine Delegate, Allan R, J. Brunt; Steward Delegate, Arturo I. Aguilos. $20 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. COLUMBIA STAR (Columbia), May 31—Chairman, C. B. Pickle; Secretary, E. E. Harris; Deck Dele­ gate, D. H. Ikirt; Engine Delegate, C. E. Wynn; Steward Delegate, John Silva. Motion made to have com­ pany pay transportation from union hall to ship if man has to travel out of town to get to ship. FAIRISLE (Panoceanic Tanker), May 10—Chairman, A. H. Ander­ son; Secretary, S. J. Davis; Deck Delegate, R. B. Honecutt; Engine Delegate, George Green; Steward Delegate, Rayfield E. Cranford. $3 • in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Met­ al), July 5—Chairman, Tom Martineau; Secretary, Felipe Quintayo; Deck Delegate, Charlie C. Brown; Engine Delegate. Roberto Hinoposa; Steward Delegate, F. H. Copado. $16.27 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. FAIRISLE (Panoceanic Tanker), May 31—Chairman, A. H. Ander­ son; Secretary, S. J. Davis; Steward Delegate, Rayheld E. Cranford. $3 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. - Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. NEWARK (Sea-Land), July 12— Chairman, A. Rivera; Secretary, J. Utz; Deck Delegate, Luis F. Rivera; Engine Delegate, John J. St. John; Steward Delegate, Matias C. Pena. Few hours disputed OT in deck de­ partment. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), July 12—Chairman, William Bushong; Secretary, John Reed; Deck Delegate, Ralph O. King; Engine Delegate, Robert Ellenson; Steward Delegate, William R. Magruder. $10.50 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in engine department to be brought to attention of patrolman. OVERSEAS NATALIE (Mari­ time Overseas), July 12—Chairman, Barney E. Swearingen; Secretary, Louis D. Croom, Jr. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Various motions submitted to head­ quarters. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), June 28—Chairman, Arvel Bearden; Secretary, J. P. Baliday; Deck Dele­ gate, Jennings Long; Engine Dele­ gate, Douglas McLeon; Steward Delegate, Philip Swing. $118.47 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in deck department to be referred to boarding patrolman. Discussion held regarding rusty water aboard ship. LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory Carriers). June 14—Chairman, F. Gaspar; Secretary, Thomas O. Rainey; Deck Delegate, A. Delgado; Engine Delegate, Henry Crean; Steward Delegate, R. Pelliccia. Ev­ erything running smoothly. Vote r. i fi • . of thanks to steward department for job well done. OVERSEAS ROSE (MariUme Overseas), June 7 — Chairman, None; Secretary, David Nash; Deck Delegate, Joseph S. Moore; Engine Delegate, Richard L. Lomos; Stew­ ard Delegate, J. T. Lebuski. Dis­ puted OT in deck and engine de­ partments. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service), July 15—Chairman, Ralph Dougherty; ^retary, George Tamlin; Deck Delegate, Paul Gil­ lian; Engine Delegate, R. L. Coop­ er; Steward Delegate, S. Aspin. $57.61 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to chief cook for job well done. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), July 13—Chairman, Chester A. lannel; Secretary, William J. McNeely; Engine Delegate, William Teffner. Everything running smoothly except for few hours disputed OT in en­ gine department. JAMES (Ogden Navigation), July 15—Chairman, Francis D. Finch; Secretary, Leopold Bruce; Deck Delegate, F. DeKeyzer; Engine Delegate, Oliver N. Myers; Steward Delegate, James Pendergrass. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), July 4—Chairman, A. J. Surles; Sec­ retary, Maximo Bugawan; Deck Delegate, B. Maxwell; Steward Del­ egate. Olus McCann. Ship sailed short one man in deck department. Everything running smoothly so far. No beefs reported by department delegates. CHOCTAW (Waterman), June 21—Chairman. Enos Allen; Secre­ tary. Prank L. Shackelford. One man left in hospital in Bremerhaven and one in hospital in Rotterdam. No beefs and no disputed OT re­ ported by department delegates. PENN CHALLENGER (Penn), June 20—Chairman. W. Wilson; Secretary, W. Wallace. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for job well done. TRANSPACIFIC (Hudson Water­ ways). July 5—Chairman, Jake Le­ vin; Secretary, John Hunt; Engine Delegate, Frank Travis. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. HALCYON TIGER (Halcyon), July 6—Chairman, James Catania; Secretary. C. J. Nail; Deck Dele­ gate. James Calania; Engine Dele­ gate, Donald C. Robinson. Beefs and disputed OT in each department to be brought to attention of patrol­ man. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for job well done in spite of shortage in personnel. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), June 14—Chairman, Horace Mayeaux; Secretary, Iliiminado R. Llenos; Engine Delegate, Amaldo Alemon; Steward Delegate, Clyde Kruss. $7 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine de­ partment. OVERSEAS CARRIER (Mari­ time Overseas), July 5—Chairman, Peter J. Causey, Jr.; Secretary, James A. Hollen; Deck Delegate, D. Warren; Steward Delepte, L. E. Ellison. Disputed OT in each de­ partment to be brought to attention of boarding patrolman. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. OAKLAND (Sea-Land), July 7— Chairman, Albert Ahin; Secretary, John Doyle; Deck Delegate, V. Mil­ ler; Engine Delegates, George Silva; Steward Delegate, Orville Amdt. $3.80 in ship's fund and $57 in movie fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Two motions submitted to negotiating committee. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Carriers). June 8 — Chairman, C. L. Francum; Secretary, E. Syl­ vester; Deck Delegate, John F. Marth; Engine Delegate, John Bliz­ zard; Steward Delegate, John Mc- Cree, Jr. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for job well done. FAIRISLE (Panoceanic Tanker), July 12—Chairman, A. H. Ander­ son; Secretary, S. J. Davis; Deck Delegate, W. J. McKennen; En­ gine Delegates, Michael Schwall; Steward Delegate, Quenton Brown. No beefs reported by department delegates. SEAFARER (Marine Carriers), July 8—Chairman, R. Schwarz; Secretary, C. Loper, Jr.; Deck Del­ egate, R. Willis. $7.41 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments to be taken up with patrolman. Motion submitted to headquarters regarding contract agreement. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for job well done. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), June 28—Chairman, W. Bushong; Secretary, John C. Reed; Deck Del­ egate, Ralph O. King; Engine Delegate, Robert Ellenson. $10.50 in ship's fund. Discussion held regard­ ing mail beef. Company not for­ warding mail to ship. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. MAIDEN CREEK (Gulf Puerto Rico Lines), June 29—Chairman, George Annis; Secretary, Joseph E. Hannon; Deck Delegate, How­ ard Bryant; Engine Delegate, Cecil N. Lewis; Steward Delegate, C. L. Avera. Discussion held regarding raise in wages and pension plan. No beefs and no disputed OT. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian). June 28—Chairman,- A. V. Lanova; Deck Delegate, Calvin N. Smith; Engine Delegate, William E. Hart; Steward Delegate, H. G. Cracknell. Some disputed OT in deck and en­ gine departments to be brought to attention of patrolman. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian). June 29—Chairman, James Parker; Secretary. J. D. Foster; Deck Dele­ gate. D. B. Wasson; Engine Dele­ gate. Anthony Philipello; Steward Delegate. Angelo Tuno. Few hours disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments, otherwise everything go­ ing along smoothly. EAGLE TRAVELER (Sea-Trans port). June 14—Chairman, J. L. Bourgeois; Secretary, A. W. Hutcherson; Deck Delegate, William I. Parks. No major beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for job well done. Vote of thanks also extended to retiring deck depart­ ment delegate. Brother Mack Chap­ man. OVERSEAS EMPLOYER (Mari­ time Overseas), June 28—Chair­ man, J. Latapie; Secretary, R. M. Kennedy; Deck Delegate, R. Witska; Engine Delegate, Bernard Burge; Steward Delegate, W. J. Caldara. No beefs reported by department delegates. FAIRISLE (Panoceanic Tanker), June 14—Chairman, A. H. Ander­ son; Secretary, S. J. Davis; En­ gine Delegate, Michael Schwall; Steward Delegate, Quenton Brown. No beefs reported by department delegates. FAIRISLE (Panoceanic Tanker), June 21—Chairman, A. H. Ander­ son; Secretary, S. J. Davis; Engine Delegate, Michael Schwall; Stew­ ard Delegate, Quenton Brown. $1 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. CHATHAM (Waterman), May 24—Chairman, Reidus Lambert; Secretary, George L. Tolliver; Deck Delegate, John McDonald; Engine Delegate, R. H. Mann; Steward Delegate, Steven D. Jones. No dis­ puted OT and no beefs. WESTERN HUNTER (Western), June 7—Chairman. J. O. Bass; Secretary, Leon Krawczyc. Very good crew aboard. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. HALCYON PANTHER (Hal­ cyon), June 28—Chairman, Charles D. Merrill; Secretary, Henry W. Roberts; Deck Delegate, George Stanley; Engine Delegate, Philip Broadus; Steward Delegate, Enoch Collins. -tVote of thanks given to Brother Stanley for making TV antenna on his own time. Vote of thanks also given to steward de­ partment for job well done. PANAMA (Sea-Land), June 21— Chairman, C. Perreira; Secretary, J. McPhaul; Steward Delegate, Jose Vazquez. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. from the ships at sea Bivens B. Henderson, ship's secretary-reporter aboard the Chi­ cago (Sea-land), reports that ev­ erything is runn i n g smoothly with no disputed overtime and no beefs in any de­ partment. Bivens In order to acHenderson quaint several "first trippers" with union ship­ board procedures and assist them in participating in union affairs, a full explanation of the rules and purposes of union meetings at sea was given. It was pointed out that such meetings promote harmony aboard ship, make for smooth voyages and also protect certain rights and obligations for every member of the crew. An offer to assist any of the "first trippers" in any way pos­ sible was made by all hands. The Chicago stopped at Cam Ranh Bay in July and is expected to pay off in San Francisco early this month. Walter Sibley is ship's com­ mittee chairman; Don H. McKinney, deck delegate; Julian Lo­ pez, engine delegate; Lawrence W. Schofield. steward delegate. Alipio Trujillo, ship's secre­ tary-reporter aboard the Transcolorado (Hud­ son Waterways), reports that the vessel is on a smooth intercoastal voyage. A brief stop­ over lasting only 10 hours was Alipio TrujiUo made in the Pan­ ama Canal, and the ship is now sailing for several ports of call on the West Coast. A few members of the union, sailing for the first time, are fit­ ting in nicely and learning quick­ ly from the "oldtimers" aboard. "There is a fine SIU crew aboard this vessel. So far. there is no disputed overtime reported in any department and no beefs. The Transcolorado is a fully air-conditioned ship and the crew is happy to report that the system is working fine. There is $31 in the ship's fund and everyone is being urged to contribute to building up the fund. Brother Martin Iturrino, stew­ ard delegate, is also serving as ship's treasurer. Frank Rodriguez is deck delegate; C. Emertziadis. engine delegate and John Urzan, ship's chairman. SIU Fights Indictment (Continued from Page 3) All of SPAD's contributions have been reported publicly to the Department of Labor and the Clerks of the House of Rep­ resentatives and the Senate. Kerr's report to the mem­ bers noted that; "The heart of the Govern­ ment's case consists of the alle­ gations that SPAD exists only on paper and is nothing more than a device designed to con­ ceal unlawful political contri­ butions by the Seafarers In­ ternational Union. "As you all know, contrary to the Government's assertion, SPAD is a bona fide political committee, established and maintained in strict accordance with the requirements of law on advice of our counsel and our accountants. It is a separate entity, distinct from the Sea­ farers International Union, and is intended to receive volun­ tary contributions from our membership and to make polit­ ical contributions and expendi­ tures in their behalf." Kerr's report asserted that the government's aetion "marks a very substantial step to stop union people from making cam­ paign contributions. There seems no question but that this indictment is meant to have a chilling effect on the free and protected expression of the rank and' file members of all unions to express their political preferences in the time-honored labor tradition as expressed by Samuel Gompers, to 'reward your friends, and fight your en­ emies.' "We know that if we Seafar­ ers have no voice in the halls of Congress that we will very soon lose all the things that we have fought so hard to obtain over the years." In addition to the union, the grand jury issued indictments against SIU President Paul Hall, Kerr, Vice President Earl Shepard, SIU Representatives Frank Boyne, Paul Drozak, Jo­ seph DiGiorgio and Frank Dro­ zak, and Philip Carlip, the un­ ion's legislative representative in Washington. Named co-con­ spirators but not defendants by the grand jury were Vice Presi­ dents Robert Matthews, A1 Tanner, Lindsey Williams and Cal Tanner. �Ed Johnston: Home After 30 Years at Sea^ And, Ed Johnston hastens to Ed Johnston is finally home from the sea. add, this relaxed way of life is After more than 30 years of made possible only because of sailing the world's oceans and his monthly SIU pension. Pension Vital visiting most every major port, he has settled down to a nonAs he explained in a Letter peripatetic life of relaxation. to the Editor, which appeared "Now I have time to do the in the July issue of the Log: "I have just received my first jobs around the house that normal pension check. needed to be done for years," he says. "I wonder if you can really Since his retirement from the understand how much the pen­ Seafarers International Union sion does mean? For over 30 on April 1, 1970, he already years I have sailed Steadily. has completed painting the That meant little time at home. kitchen and vestibule, laying a "Now I can remain home new kitchen floor, and refitting and stay where I live. This is the doors on his house. only possible through the pen­ sion. "Otherwise? Try to keep go­ ing and it isn't so easy now— or move and drastically cut all expenses if I stopped going to sea. "I am quite sure that in the '30s and '40s a pension in this line of work could not even have been a dream. Certainly I did not so dream. "Of course you don't know me personally. Nonetheless, I want you to know my appre­ ciation of all the advantages SIU members now enjoy. "While I very gladly stay home, I will still be an SIU member." Stay at Home "Home" for Mr. Johnston is in Havertown, Pa., about 10 . . . taking it easy Personals Edward "Frenchy" Spalding Stan Stashak asks that you contact him immediately at P.O. Box 427, Lucerne, Calif. 95458. Sanford J. McMillan Please contact Mrs. W. L. Balmer as soon as possible at 4704 Harta Rd., Jacksonville, Fla. 32210. Seymour Heinfling Your sister, Ruth Brady, asks that you contact her as soon as possible. George Stravarides Please contact Thomas M. Breen, 160 Broadway, New York, N.Y. His phone number is 212BE-3-3740. Conrad B. Taylor Your mother, Mrs. J. Bahnsen, asks that you contact her right away at 7201 Hayes St., Hollywood. Fla. 33024. Samuel Wilson Knight Your mother, Mrs. Mary Knight, asks that you contact her at 884 Rochester Rd., Victor, N.Y. 14564. Charles Doroba Your sister, Mrs. Julia Orzech, asks that you contact her imme­ diately at 1933 W. Oakdale Ave., Chicago, 111. 60657. George T. Bareford Your sister, Mrs. Myrtle McCul lough, asks that you contact her at 5401 Kendall Rd., Rich­ mond, Va. 23225. Thomas J. Brand Your mother, Mrs. J. T. Bos­ ton, asks that you contact her at RR 2, Box 497-A, Savannah, Ga. 31404. Willis Edward Brown Please contact Thomas V. Friedman as soon as possible at Rosen, Esterson & Friedman, 211 Saint Paul PI., Baltimore, Md. 21201. Kevin W. Cassidy Please contact Cataract. Loan Company Inc., Boulevard Mall, Amherst, N.Y., as soon as pos­ sible regarding papers being held for you. William J. Hogan, Jr. Please contact your attorney, Newton R. Brown, at 213-8302760, as soon as possible. Thomas A. Dunn Your wife, Ida, asks that you contact her at 844 East 242nd St., Bronx, N.Y. 10470. Richard J. Henderson Your mother-in-law, Mrs. H. T Harris, asks that you contact her at 1028 Marlin St., Birming­ ham, Ala. 35214. Page 2S Ed, and wife, Ethel, scan a copy of the Log miles outside Philadelphia. He and his wife of 24 years, Ethel, spend virtually all their time here. Only rarely does he even venture into Philadelphia and when he does, it generally is "to visit the Union Hall in South Philly just to keep in touch with what is going on." Devout church-goers, practi­ cally all the Johnstons' social activities and outside interests center on the United Presby­ terian Church in Havertown. Mrs. Johnston donates her services to the Sunday School and Vacation Bible school and her husband will be instructing the church's scout troop in the arts of carpentry and knot-ty­ ing come this fall, which is right up the alley of a man who spent 30 years at sea as a car­ penter and bosun. Outside of his church activi­ ties and "fooling around the house or out in the garden," Mr. Johnston occupies himself by following the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. "I hardly ever get to the ballpark," he says, "but I do listen to or watch nearly all the Phillies' games." His study room, situated on the top floor of the Well-kept, two-story house, is where he likes to take refuge to tune in the ball games and "keep up with my correspondence." Souvenirs, Memories Sitting there among various awards, citations and souvenirs collected during his career at sea, Johnston reminisced about his life as a Seafarer and talked of the changes he has wit­ nessed in the industry during that time. He first signed up in Febru­ ary 1939, at the Port of Phila­ delphia. He then picked up a West Coast ship named the Harpoon. As he remembers: "It was a good ship with a fine crew, and I was just learning the ropes so I was kept pretty busy." After that it was one ship after another for the next 30 years, but the one that stands out most vividly for Johnston Salvatore Barbara Please contact your sister, Mrs. Frances Curto, at 1816 Holland Ave., Bronx, N.Y. 10462. Jimmie Davis Please get in touch with Mrs. N, G. Acord, 5546 Little Lake St., Bellaire, Tex. 77401. Jose R. Velez Your uncle, Pedro Velez, asks that you contact him at 1161 St. Lawrence Ave., Bronx, N.Y. 10472. Leonard A. Wright Your mother, Mrs. H. C. Wright, is anxious to hear from you. She asks that you contact her at 2091 Lennox Rd.. Cleve­ land, O., 44106. . . . letter writing in his s.tudy room was the Liberty ship, Charles H. Stiles. "I rode her for 14 months, during World War II," he said, "and never saw better crews.I think it was probably the best ship' I rode." Ship Strafed He said he was fortunate during the war years that none' of the ships he was aboard, came across German U-boats.* "On one run between Liver- pool and Antwerp we were subjected to a couple strafing runs by some German planes, , but that was the most that ever • happened to any ship I was on," he said. He quickly added: "I guess I was lucky." , Not all cruises went smooth­ ly he recalled: "One time we were aboard a ship called the Westkyska, when we ran out of all food ex­ cept for dry beans some 14 days out of port. It was dry " . beans for breakfast, lunch and , dinner. Good limes "We finally pulled into Trin- , idad, where the U.S. Army do­ nated a crate of eggs and some sugar and the U.S. Navy gave us 100 pounds of potatoes. "Eggs and potatoes never tasted so good." Of all the ports he visited, he said Antwerp and Rotterdam were the most enjoyable. His 30-year career encom­ passed "countless good times," three wars, and what he con­ siders "drastic changes for the better." Recalling how he sailed on ships of 1918 vintage, Johns­ ton said "the living conditions for the crew members were in­ adequate and unsanitary. Work­ ing conditions were unsatisfac­ tory, and the hours long and tiring." The newer ships—although he thinks they are "rapidly becoming outdated" — offer "much more in personal com­ fort to the men and make the job that much more pleasant. Plus, the adoption of some modem technology has made the work much easier." Another significant improve­ ment, according to Johnston, is the quality of food served aboard the ships. "Most all ships now qualify as 'good feed­ ers'," he said. The Same Sea Johnston hopes that improve­ ments will continue to be made : in all areas of the shipping in­ dustry. He contends that the only thing that doesn't change as far as shipping goes "is the sea." After making a 10-month cruise to Vietnam, the Steel Seafarer was paid off in March of this year at Portland, Ore., and Ed Johnston underwent his change. "Like many of the ships, I've grown old in this trade," he says. "Now I just want to re­ main at home and take life easy. I've finished sailing and, because of the SIU pension, I'll be able to do what I want." �|: Social Security Q&A; Disability Payments Help Ease Way Back to Work First Pension Checks ' Four veteran Seafarers received their first pension checks from SIU Vice President Earl Shepard at the July membership meeting in New York. From left are Modesto Velez, Eilif Brondelsho, Carlos Matt, Jose Ramos and Vice President Shepard. By A. A. BERNSTEIN SIU Social Security Director A recent survey has shown that a large majority of young adults are ignorant of and un­ concerned about the Social Security system. They are un­ informed about the very bene­ fits that might provide for them in an emergency. The SIU Social Security staff is ready, willing and able to an­ swer any questions regarding such benefits. SIU members and their families should address any questions about Health In­ surance and Social Security benefits to widows, children, disabled workers, retirees, etc. to A. A. Bernstein, director of Retirement Life Attracting Ten More SIU Members I I The Seafarers Pension Fund has currently paid out more than $18 million to help SIU retirees enjoy their retirements. (See list of benefits on the back page of the Log.) During the past month, the pension fund has added 10 more long-time Seafarers to the rolls of hundreds who receive their monthly pension checks. Carlos Matt, 62, joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1940 and sailed in the deck de­ partment as an able seaman. A native of the Philippine Islands, Brother Matt is spending his re­ tirement in New York City. Claud Odeli Stroud, 66, is a native of Tennessee and now makes his home in New Orleans. He joined the union in the Port of Norfolk and sailed in the en­ gine department as a fireman-oil­ er, pumpman and deck engineer. Brother Stroud is an Army vet­ eran of World War II. Julius Sheldon Atwell, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1940 in Miami and sailed in the engine department as a fireman-oiler for 43 years. Born in Key West, Fla., Brother Atwell now lives in Ojus, Fla. He served in the Coast Guard from 1922 to 1923. Jacob Cook, 65, joined the un­ ion in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the steward department. A native of Holland, Seafarer Cook now makes his home in Cape City, Ark. He is an Army veteran of World War II. Claud Stroud f. Carlos Matt Jacob Cook Joachim Vanisses, 58, a na­ tive of Andrus, Greece, now lives in New York City. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the en-, gine department as a -deck en­ gineer. Walter O. Hoven, 56, joined the union in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. A native of Grove Hill, Ala., Seafarer Hoven now makes his home in Prichard, Ala. 1 Julius Atwell Eilif H. Brondelsho, 65, hails from Norway and now lives in Brooklyn, N. Y. He joined the union in the Port of New York and i lied in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Brondelsho is an U.S. Army veteran of World War IL Eugenio Keyes Gatmaitan, 66, is a native of the Philippine Is­ lands and now lives in Brooklyn. He joined the union in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. When he re­ tired, Brother Gatmaitan had 43 years of sailing behind him. He had served as department dele­ gate while aboard ship and was issued picket duty cards in 1961 and 1962. t Joachim Vanisses August 1970 Walter Hoven Eilif Brondelsho Eugenio Gatmaitan Jose Luis Ramos, 44, joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. His last ship was the Ponce. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Ramos now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. He has served the union as a depart­ ment delegate and in 1965 was issued two picket duty cards. His son, Jose Ramos, won an SIU scholarship in 1969. Social Security and Welfare Services, Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Q: My son, now 22, is a high school dropout hut has been doing construction work since he was 17. He is disabled mentally as a result of a head injury on the job. He has "blackouts" so often that he hasn't worked for the last eight months. I'm at my wit's end. Does he qualify for disability payments? A: Possibly. You and your son should visit your Social Security office now. and apply for benefits. The people at the office will tell you what medi­ cal information you will need to furnish. Under the Social Security law your son can be considered disabled if he has a severe physical or mental con­ dition which prevents him from working and which has lasted, or is expected to last, at least 12 months, or to result in death. Q: Last year, my cousin got his first job, and his employer insisted on seeing his Social Security card before he would let him start work. Being a nice guy, I lent him mine since he had lost his card and we both go by initials only—the same ones. I know now that we made a mistake, but the problem is how can we straighten this out with Social Security? pay, especially since she can get payments on my work rec­ ord. Why deduct from my wife's earnings when she can get pay­ ments whether she works or not? A: It's true that your wife could qualify for payments on your Social Security record whether she works or not. However, an important consid­ eration is the valuable protec­ tion she has built up as a result of her own work. Now that she has worked 10 years, she can be assured of a benefit on her own record at 62 or later. She can receive this benefit even if you continue to work after her retirement. Also, chances are that the benefit on her own record will be higher than the benefit payable as a dependent wife. In addition your wife's work gives her disability pro­ tection if she should become disabled before 65. If you have children, they too would be eligible to receive survivors benefits based on her work. And, in the event of her death, a lump-sum death payment would be made even if you had no children. Q: Isn't Social Security's main purpose to keep people out of poverty? A: The primary purpose of Social Security is to help re­ Edward Andrew Anderson, 74, place earnings lost because of joined the SIU in the Port of the retirement, disability, or New York and sailed in the en­ death of the breadwinner. It is gine department as a chief elec­ A; The best approach is for not an anti-poverty program as trician. He has been a very active union member, having served on you and your cousin to visit such, but it does have the effect the picket line while on shore and your nearby Social Security of preventing poverty. About as a department delegate while office. Take with you all avail­ 10 million people are able to sailing. A native of Illinois, Sea­ able wage receipts or other rec­ live above the poverty level be­ farer Anderson is now living in ords of employment. The So­ cause of Social Security bene­ West Somerville, Mass. He is a cial Security people will then fits. But it also pays benefits to Navy veteran of World War 1. examine both Social Security people who had higher incomes records and make the needed during their working years, in­ corrections. They will also as­ cluding professional people, sure that your cousin is issued executives, etc. Social Security a duplicate Social Security is not intended to provide com­ card showing his correct num­ plete income replacement. ber. Rather, people are encouraged Q: My wife and I have both to aid their Social Security pro­ worked fulltime since our mar­ tection through insurance, sav­ riage 10 years ago. We are both ings, union pension plans, in­ concerned over the Social Se­ vestments, and similar pro­ Edward Jo.se curity contributions she must grams. Anderson Ramos Q: A few years ago my mother died. Shortly thereafter I entered the Air Force. I'm SIU Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans now 20 and plan to enter col­ CASH BENEFITS PAID | lege this fall under the GI Bill. REPORT PERIOD JUNE 1, 1970 to JUNE 30, 1970 I know Social Security will pay benefits to a student under 22 NVMBKK li OF AMOINT if his father has died, but what SFAFAKKK8- WELFARE PLAN BENEFITS PAID ifSi i about benefits after a mother's Scholarship 2 $ 253.00 || death? Hospital Benefits 1,681 40,537.29 ii| Death Benefits 23 57,438.76 | A: Social Security does pay Medicare Benefits 291 1,167.50 ||; benefits to a student—up to 22 Maternity Benefits 38 7,600.00 ^ —based on the earnings of his Medical Examination Program 424 12,962.00 ll deceased mother. Also, the Dependent Benefits (Average) $479.35 2,301 110,297.78| fact that you will receive assist­ Optical Benefits 552 7,946.01 1 ance undei^the GI Bill will not Meal Book Benefits 427 4,274.75 ^ affect your right to benefits on Out-Patients Benefits 4,738 37,452.00 1 your mother's record, provid­ Summary of Welfare Benefits Paid 10,477 279,929.09 ing, of course, she worked long Seafarers' Pension Plan—Benefits Paid 1,582 376,667.00 b enough under the program to permit you to qualify. Your Seafarers' Vacation Plan—Benefits Paid § nearby Social Security office (Average $564.43) 1338 760,562.71 | will be glad to check your Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation 1 mother's record and assist you Benefits Paid This Period 13,397 1,417,158.80 |in applying for payments if you qualify. Page 29 �Final Departures William F. Hammer William F. Hammer, 39, died June 12 aboard the steamer Fred 'A. M anske in ' Oregon, O. A na­ tive of Geneva, O., Mr. Hammer I was a resident of k M Painesville, O. He K "TI?" fl joined the SIU in W. \ falo in 1966 and sailed in the engine department. Burial was in Riverside Ceme­ tery in Painesville. George Kurt Liebers George Kurt Liebers, 67, passed away May 9 in USPHS Hospital in New Orleans. A native of Germany, Mr. Liebers was a res­ ident of New Or­ leans. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1948 and sailed in the steward department. Burial was in Memorial Gardens, Chalmette. La. Arturo Alderete Arturo Alderete, 60, died Feb. 8 while sailing aboard the Hur­ ricane. He joined the union in the Port of Wilming­ ton in 1957 and sailed in the en­ gine department as a fireman. Mr. , Alderete was a I resident of Mon­ terey Park, Calif, when he passed away. Among his survivors are his mother, Angela Couts of Monterey Park. Reamer C. Grimes Reamer C. Grimes, 70, passed away June 17 at Memorial Medi­ cal Center, Savan­ nah, Ga. A na­ tive of Georgia, Mr. Grimes was a resident of Savannah. He joined the SIU in the Port of Saivannah in 1939 and sailed in the deck depart­ ment as a boatswain. Among his survivors is a son, C. A. Grimes. Burial was in Greenwich Ceme­ tery in Savannah. John Schupstick John Schupstick, 64, died Jan­ uary 19 in New Orleans from heart disease. He joined the union in the Port of _ _ New Orleans in J 941 and sailed in the deck de­ partment. He was a crewmember of the Overseas Progress when he died. A native of Latvia, Mr. Schupstick was a resident of Covington, Tenn. He died after sailing the seas for 47 years. Among his survivors are his wife, Audrey. Burial was in Covington. James W. Barnes James William Barnes, 58, an SIU pensioner, passed away July 2 from natural causes in Pamli­ co County, N.C. He joined the un­ ion in the Port of Norfolk in 1945 and sailed • in the engine de­ partment as a fireman-oiler. His last ship was the Robin Sherwood. A native of North Carolina, Mr. Barnes was a resident of Vandemere, N.C. Burial was in Celestial Gardens Cemetery. John B. Trombino John B. Trombino, 60, died June 24 from heart disease in the USPHS Hos­ pital, New Or­ leans, La. A na­ tive of Italy, Mr. I Trombino was a ' resident of Metaire. La. He joined the SIU in the Port of New Orleans in 1947 and sailed in the steward department. Mr. Trombino was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors in­ clude his wife, Conchetta. Burial was in Lakelawn Park, New Orleans. Nellie A. Towns Nollie A. Towns, 52, died April 28, enroute to a hospital I in Belem, Brazil, after suffering a heart attack. A native of GeorI gia, he joined the iSIU in 1941, at the Port of Sa^fevannah, and i sailed in the deck department as a boatswain. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Julia M. Rojas, of Destin, Fla., and two children, Mary Catherine and James Ancele, both of Sarasota, Fla. L. C. Wilson L. C. Wilson, 35, passed away June 3 in Mobile, Ala. He joined the SIU in the Port of Mobile in 1952 and sailed in the deck de­ partment. A na­ tive of Alabama, Mr. Wilson was a resident of Mo­ bile. Among his David D. Poyner survivors are his wife, Eugenia. David D. Poyner, 19, died Burial was in Turnerville Ceme- . May 24 after an automobile tery in Mobile County, Ala. I accident in CurLowell T. McNabb 1 rituck County, Lowell T. McNabb, 58, died I N.C. He joined April 18 in Houston, Tex., from the SIU in the heart disease. A Port of New native of Indiana York in 1968 Mr. McNabb re­ and graduated sided in Houston. that same year He joined the SIU from the Harry in the Port of. Lundeberg School of Seaman­ Mobile in 1947 ship. Mr. Poyner later upgraded and sailed in the himself to fireman-oiler. A na­ [engine depart­ tive of Norfolk, Va., Mr. Poyner ment. Among his survivors are was a resident of. Barco, N.C. his mother, Mrs. Lulu M. Sin­ Among his survivors is his father, clair of Marion, Mich. Burial Urias D. Poyner of Barco, N.C. was . in Garden of Gethsemane Burial was in Snowden Cemetery, Maple, N.C. Cemetery in Houston. Page 30 Rene A. Rivera Rene A. Rivera, 30, died June 12 in Saigon, Vietnam, while a crew memberaboard the Seatrain Ohio. A na_ tive of Puerto Rico, Mr. Rivera was a resident of a San Francisco. IV •* He joined the un­ ion in the Port of San Francisco and sailed in the engine department as a wiper. Among his survivors is his father, Teodoro Rivera of San Francisco. Paul C. Settle Paul C. Settle, 18, of Phoenix, Ariz., died May 23 in an automo­ bile accident in Wythe Township, 111. A native of San Jose, Calif., Mr. Settle joined the SIU last year in the Port of Piney Point and graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Among his survi­ vors are his mother, Allyne Joyce Settle of Phoenix. Mr. Settle was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park in Phoenix. Richard L. Smith Richard Lewis Smith, 43, died April 13 in San Francisco. A native of Toledo, O., Mr. Smith was a resident of San Francisco. He joined the un­ ion in the Port of Baltimore in —1960, and grad^V:7 uated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School. Mr. Smith sailed in the deck de­ partment as an able seaman. He was a veteran of World War II. Among his survivors are his son, Richard L. Smith, Jr. of Toledo. Memorial services were held in Olivet Memorial Park in Colma, Calif. WOliam F. Harris William F. Harris, 63, died June 2, in St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, Tex., from heart dis­ ease. He joined the SIU at the Port of New York in 1956, land sailed in the deck department. 1 Mr. Harris was a native of Alabama. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Gloria Sue, of Houston. Burial was in Green­ wood Cemetery, Teague, Tex. Qualified Lifeboafmen 6 tA TA 1 T iM 1 IS w J T PS % 4 «t lo 1' M If n it M A3 Kt as n* 6« 0! Ll ar SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Sept. 15—2:30 p.m. Mobile Sept. 16—2:30 p.m. Wilmington Sept. 21—2:30 p.m. San Fran Sept. 23—2:30 pm. Seattle .'...Sept. 25—2:30 p.m. New York ..Sept. 8—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Sept. 8—2:30 p.m. Baltimore ....Sept. 9—2:30 p.m. Detroit Sept. II—2:30 p.m. Houston Sept. 14—2:30 p.m. United Industrial Workers New OrleansSept. 15—7:00 p.m. Mobile Sept. 16—7:00 p.m. New York ..Sept. 8—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Sept. 8—7:00 p.m. Baltimore ....Sept. 9—7:00 p.m. {Houston ....Sept. 14—7:00 p.m. Great Lbkes SIU Meetings Detroit Sept. 21—2:00 p.m. Buffalo Sept. 21—7:00 p.m. Alpena Sept. 21—7:00 p.m. Chicago Sept. 21—7:30 p.m. Duluth Sept. 21—7:00 p.m. Frankfort ....Sept. 21—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section Chicago ......Sept. 15—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Sept. 17—7:30 p.m. Schedule of Membership Meetings Buffalo Sept. 16—7:30 p.m. . Duluth Sept. 18—7:30 p.m.^ Cleveland ....Sept. 18—7:30 p.m. Toledo Sept. 18—7:30 p.m, Detroit Sept. 14—7:30 p.m. , Milwaukee ..Sept. 14—7:30 p.m.SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New OrleansSept. 15—5:00 p.m? Mobile Sept. 16—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Sept. 8—5:00 p.m.' Baltimore (li­ censed and ** unlicensedjSept. 9—5:00 p.m.^ Norfolk Sept. 10—5:00 p.m.' Houston Sept. 14—5:00 p.m.. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Sept. 15—10 a.m. 8 p.m. Baltimore ....Sept. 16—10 a.m. &' 8 p.m. •Norfolk ....Sept. 17—10 a.m. 8 p.m. Jersey City ..Sept. 14—10 a.m. & , 8 p.m. {Meeting held at Galveston '• wharves. {Meeting held in Labor Tem­ ple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. •Meeting held in Labor Tem- *' pie, Newport News. *• if Directory of Union Hails SIU Atlantic/Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3d St. (218) RA 2-4110 , FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 ' 416 Main St. (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 6804 Canal St. (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVU.LE, Fla. JERSEY CITY, N.J. ..99 MontgomeiT St. (201) HE 6-9424 MOBILE, Ala 1 South Lawrence St. • (206) HE 2-1764 NEW ORLEANS, La EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Al Tanner Lindsey Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS ....676 4th Ave., Bklyn. (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA,- .Mich 800 N. Second Ave. (617) EL 4-3616 BALXI.MORE, Md. ..1216 £. Baltimore St. (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, .Mass 663 Atlantic Ave. (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.y 736 Washington St. SIU (716) TL 3-9269 IBU (716) TL 3-9269 CHICAGO, 111 9383 Ewing Ave. SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 6-9670 CLEVELAND, 0 1420 W. 26th St. (216) MA 1-6460 DETROIT, .Mich. 10226 W. JelTerBon Ave. (313) VI 3-4741 2608 Pearl St. (904) EL 3-0987 NORFOLK, Va 630 Jaekaon Ave. (604) 629-7646 116 3d St. (703) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 8. 4th St. (216) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tfex 634 Ninth Ave. SAN FRANCISCO, CalU. 1631 Mission St. (416) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R. .1313 Femandex Juncos Stop 20 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash ST. LOUIS, Mo 2606 First Ave. (206) MA 3-4334 4677 Gravois Ave. (314) 762-6600 TAMPA, Fia. TOLEDO, 0 312 Harrison St. (813) 229-2788 >1 936 Summit St. (419) 248-3691 •vt WIL.MINGTON, Calif 460 Seaside Ave. Terminal Island, Calif. (213) 832-7286 YOKOHA.MA, Japan Iseya BIdg., Room 801 1-2 Kalgan-Dorl-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 281 Nine members of the New York lifeboat class of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship have received endorsements as qualified lifeboatmen from the Coast Guard. Seated from left are William Sawyer, James Borce, Mike Schwall, David BrinkerhafT and Kirk Frazier. Standing are SIU Instructor Lenny Decker, David Swiger, Charles McGinnis, Jose Chacon and Jerry Effinger. Seafarers Log �' Vice President Lindsey Williams answers questions following his remarks at the meeting. The trainees are keenly intersted in the informational ' meetings and take an active part hy asking questions. Paying close attention to reports presented at the Piney Point informational meeting are from left, Vice President Lindsey Williams, Representative Paul Drozak, Director of Training Bill Hall and Representative Frank Drozak. Piney Point Trainees Learn About Union Vice President Earl Shepard presents the headquarters report to the Piney Point informational meeting. Seated, from left, are HLSS President Robert Matthews, SIU Representative Joe Sacco, and Piney Point Port Agent Paul McGaham. All trainees at the Harry Lundenherg School of Sea­ manship attend the monthly informational meetings held at the Port of Piney Point. The meetings help to pre­ pare them for the time when they will take an ac­ tive part in regular mem­ bership meetings as full union members. |4 ii. • , >, rrirainees at the Harry Lundeberg School of SeamanJL ship heard reports from SIU officers from the East Coast, the Gulf district and the West Coast during a July informational meeting at the Port of Piney Point. It was the second such meeting at the Port. About 140 trainees attended the session which was chaired by Robert Matthews, HLSS president. Vice President Earl Shepard presented the full head^quarters report that he had given earlier in July at the regular membership meeting in the Port of New York. SIU Secretary-Treasurer A1 Kerr read the union's finan­ cial report, and a report on new ships, conversions and scrappings was presented by Headquarters Representa­ tive Joe Digiorgio. The Piney Point Port report was given by Port Agent Paul McGaharn. Other SIU officials who spoke to the trainees were Vice President Lindsey Williams of New Orleans, Repre­ sentatives Frank Drozak of San Francisco and Paul Drozak of Houston. The trainees responded to the reports with questions, and the union officers gave replies as part of the meet­ ing's purpose of educating the trainees in the purpose and activities of the union. / ' I: t' 1 i • ' ; Headquarters Representative Joe DiCiorgio reads his reports on new SIU ships, recent conversions and scrappings as Director of Training Bill Hall and Secretary-Treasurer Al Kerr listen. Page 31 �SEAFARERSWLOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, August 1970 1 LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO- $135,620,954.39 Pension^Welfare^Vacation Benefits Pass Milestone The SlU s welfare, pension and vacation programs reached another milestone June 30th when benefits paid members and their families reached a total of $135,620,954.39. I A substantial part of the total—$18,205,425.75— has been paid to retired Seafarers to help them enjoy the days ashore, content in the memory of ships, and ports of the past. The large sum of $41.5 million has been paid Sea­ farers in welfare benefits under the union's program which includes hospitalization, death, disability, ma­ ternity, dependent, optical and out-patient. A total of $4 million has gone to out-patient treatment and another $1.7 million has been spent for maternity benefits since the welfare plan was started in 1950. The vacation plan was organized in 1952 to help -L Seafarers and their fa.Tiilies enjoy the leisure time between cruises. Since that beginning, more than $75.5 million has been expended to make vacations enjoyable and worthwhile. As impressive as the $135 million figure is, it does not represent the total of benefits paid because the cost of scholarships, uprading and training facilities is not included. Totaled up, these figures are evi­ dence of what it means to be an SlU member, and demonstrate the way the union works for you. •4 4 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1970 Description An account of the resource Headlines: STRONG UNIONISM OF BENEFIT TO SEAFARERS, ADMIRAL SAYS SIU INDICTMENT HIT BY AFL-CIO UNION PENSION STUDY PANEL COMPLETES WORK MIGRANT FARM WORKERS ARE AMONG FORGOTTEN AMERICANS HHH SEES THREAT IN REDS’ SEAPOWER DIRECT PRESIDENTIAL VOTE UNDER DEBATE IN CONGRESS SAFETY BIG ISSUE ON RAILS, IN SKIES STEP ABOARD A SHIP OF MEMORIES – THE PROUD, TRIPLE-MASTED EAGLE TEXT OF SIU CONSTITUTION – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1970 MORTARS AND PLANES: THE TRANSERIE FANWOOD MAY JOIN VIETNAM RUN THE BIG SQUEEZE – LAND VS PEOPLE DISABILITY PAYMENTS HELP EASE WAY BACK TO WORK $135,620,954.39 – PENSION, WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PASS MILESTONE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/1970 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXII, No. 8 1970 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7c0a574b088a000627e4600d8690e542.PDF aacfd3180960014731b129726ed17189 PDF Text Text SEAFARERSMOG August 1971 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO 1/ " �Biemiller Assails Technology Export Washington, D.C. Growing exportation of American technology and the growth of multinational firms were roundly condemned by or­ ganized labor at hearings of a House subcommittee on sci­ ence research and development. Speaking for the AFL-CIO, Legislative Director Andrew E. Biemiller said that policies en­ couraging exportation of tech­ nology and the accompanying growth of "global corporations" have weakened the national economy and threaten the na­ tion's future. "This is a problem for all Americans," Biemiller told the subcommittee, "because the loss of our productive base and the loss of our industrial em­ ployment will most certainly be followed by losses in all seg­ ments of our economy. "And with those losses will go much of the American standard of living, American technology, American science and American services. This is not isolationism. It is merely realism in a practical world of nations, each of which is selfdeterminant of its national in­ terests." Not Reciprocal Biemiller said that it was ironic that the U.S. should fos­ ter the export of technology at the same time as foreign in­ terests are jealously guarding their technology. He listed several examples of foreign nations enticing the im­ portation of technology to their countries while "discouraging the transfer of production tech­ nology and jobs out of their countries." The final straw in the eco-. nomic picture, Biemiller said, is that these nations also re­ strict bidding by ^foreign firms for important items. Multinatioiid Firms The multinaticmal firm, Bie­ miller said, "is not simply an American company moving to a new locality where the same laws apply and where it is still in the jurisdiction of the Con­ gress and the government of the United States. This is a runaway corporation going far beyond our borders." He said that such corpora­ tions, "are beyond the reach of present American laws and the laws of any single nation." Biemiller concluded that, "it is clear that no automatic irrestible force, but direct poli­ cies of governments around the world are the important factor in seeing to it that nations have fully employed and productive and diversified economies. Cer­ tainly the government of the United States, not the govern­ ment of a global corporation, should be the determining force on what wiQ best serve the in­ terests of all Americans. Construction of New LASH Ships Progresses Under MMA of 1970 SlU members will be crewing three new 38,000-ton LASHtype ships which will be constructed along the lines of this model for Delta Lines of New Orleans. The vessels are sched­ uled to be delivered in April, July and September of 1973 from the ways of the Avondale Shipyards. The ships are the first to be contracted for under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, a bill that the SlU strongly supported in the union's campaign to save the American-flag fleet. Costing $85 million, the three vessels will have a speed of 22 knots, will be 845 feet in length and will be powerecf by steam turbine propulsion systems. They will carry a maximum of 74 barges or 1,740 containers, or a combination of both. The vessels are designed to carry a variety of cargoes, including bulk liquids, dry bulk, refrigerated goods and heavy lifts. The construction program is the largest in the 52-year history of >f Delta Li Lines. HHH Urges Study Info Winter Shipping Washington, D.C. Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey has called upon Congress to appropriate $1.5 million to launch a 3-year study of ways to extend the shipping season into the winter months in the St. Lawrence Seaway and on the Great Lakes. The funds would be part of a $9.5 million outlay authorized by Congress last year to fund a demonstration project. Extension of the shipping season on the Midwestern transportation network is "vital to the economic well-being of the Great Lakes region and the entire Midwest," the Minne­ sota Democrat and former vice president said. Humphrey said that 100,000 jobs would be generated by making shipping feasible dur­ ing the winter months. The Great Lakes area is the largest exporting region of the United States, accounting for more than 35 percent of all American goods sent overseas. The initial $1.5 million would be used to determine the eco­ logical effects of icebreaking, the best methods for keeping har­ bors and locks open, and the amount of additional power and hull strength that would be required by ships plying the icy lanes. i-r; THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT Oeafarers, through their consistent and solid sup^port, have played an important role in winning from Congress a one-year extension in the life of the Public Health Service hospitals. Only a massive campaign by the SIU and other friends of the PHS stopped the closings of the eight remaining hospitals—survivors of a system of health care that has served and saved uncoimted millions of seamen in its 173-year history. The Department of Health, Education and Welfare has now been set back twice in its senseless drive to eliminate the hospitals. First, it was stopped by Con­ gress when the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare moved to simply shut down these vital portcity hospitals. HEW next tried to outflank Congress by proposing for the PHS hospitals an operating budget so skimpy that the facilities would have wilted and died for lack of funds. But the Congress has kept the hospitals alive by restoring $14 million that HEW had tried to slash from the current inadequate budget. The net result of this effort so far is that Seafarers and the others concerned with the preservation of these vital hospital facilities, have ^en successful for the moment. Because the hospitals will stay open —at least through June 30, 1972. But the illogical push to kill the hospitals is continuing. And our job to saVe them goes on. The dangers are real. While the hospitals have survived, they are not in good health. By restoring the $14 million in appropriations. Congress merely matched this year's funds. There PHS-A are no extra dollars to meet the strain of inflation. No dollars to provide additional equipment or ex­ pansion or modernization. Morale in the PHS hos­ pitals has suffered. The constant threat that the hospitals would be closed has taken its toll. Doctors and technicians—^men and women who have long been a part of the Seafarer's family—are drifting away from the institutions. Many find it impossible to work with the frustration of having to fi^t for the dollars needed to do their jobs right. Even now the Department of Health, Education and Welfare is calling upon other hospitals in the eight cities with PHS hospitals to submit "proposals" for providing medical care for the half-million people who this year will benefit from the PHS system. In New Orleans, for example, three different groups are drafting proposals on how they would utilize the PHS hospital—and how they would care for Seafar­ ers and other beneficiaries who are now the charges of that hospital. The groups are doing this in competition with one another. They are, in effect, participating in competi­ tive bidding—and among the stakes is the health of the Seafarer. The very thought that a Seafarer may have to accept less than the best in health care because of cost is unacceptable. Health care—as all Americans recognize today—doesn't come on the cheap. The Public Health Service hospitals have, for nearly two centuries, given the best in medical care for the least amount of money. Evuii today, the aver­ age daily cost to treat a hospitalized Seafarer in the PHS hospital is $58. And this includes the cost of doctors. Other hospitals in the same cities report costs above $70 and, in several cases, over $100 for a day of care without doctors fees. Now we know that the medical treatment in the PHS hospitals is generally superior to that in most hospitals. And we know that the PHS, through its efficient operating procedures, has been able to keep the cost of that care low. Just what is it that any community hospital could do to provide decent medical care at a price that would be competitive with the PHS hospitals? While a breakdown of cost is not one of the specific factors required in the proposals, we can only wonder how any community program could provide decent medical care for Seafarers at a price ranging up to $42 less for each day of patient care. There is another danger involved in inviting "pro­ posals" that would substitute for the present PHS hospital services. Seafarers could lose their priority to prompt medical care. While the seaman now gets immediate attention in any PHS hospital, there is no reason to believe that he would be placed anywhere but at the end of the waiting line if he had to depend upon another system. The SIU has no intention of letting this happen not without using all of our efforts to prevent it. We will use every means at our command to not just save the PHS hospitals, but to demonstrate to all again and again that the PHS hospitals are America's best medical buy; that they should be made strong through a vigorous program of modernization and expansion. In a very real sense, our lives depend on it. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 FourOi Ave,, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second class postage paid at Washington, D.C. f$fi2 SulmUi �'mm >. ' -•-3 \-^'- ••• .• ••. Among the delegates representing the United States' maritime unions at the 30th Congress of the International Transport Workers' Federation are (front, from left) SlU President Paul Hall and SlUNA Vice President Leonard J. McLaughlin of the Seafarers International Union of Can­ ada; (back row, from left) SlU Vice President Earl Shepard and Raymond T. McKay, president of District 2, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. i: ITF Congress Warns of 'Growing Plague' I Of Runaway-Flag Merchant Ships Vienna, Austria The fight against the devastating and growing plague of merchant ships operating under "flags of convenience" must be intensified by all the maritime unions of the free world. This is a key message to come from the 30th Con­ gress of the International Transport Workers' Feder­ ation (ITF), held here on the 75th anniversary of the organization. SIU President Paul Hall led a delegation of Sea­ farers' representatives including SIU Executive Vice President Cal Tanner, Vice President Earl Shepard and SIUNA Vice President Leonard J. McLaughlin of the Seafarers International Union of Canada. "The incomparably greatest threat against the mer­ chant fleets of the traditional maritime countries and the seafarers of those countries is the continually growing tonnage which for reasons of crude economic speculation are registered under the so-called flags of convenience," a report to the Congress declared. Real Risk to Free World There is a "real risk" that all the free world's ton­ nage could be registered under flags of convenience in the "very near future" unless the world's seafarers and transport workers quickly act to step up the bat­ tle against the move, the delegates heard. Should this happen, "the conditions of employ­ ment of seafarers would be turned back to the begiiming of this century and perhaps to an even earlier period," the Congress warned. There were 3,172 merchant vessels with a combined 40,691,874 in ton­ nage operating under flags of convenience in 1970. This is double the number of ships and more than twice the tonnage that was operating under flags of convenience just a decade ago, the ITF reported. Hundreds of these "runaway" vessels are owned by Americans who register them under foreign flags to avoid paying decent wages and U.S. taxes on their profits. They are usually manned by foreign crews having no union representation or protection. "During the last decade tonnage under the flag of Liberia increased by 195 percent and that under the flag of Panama by 24.5 percent," a study revealed. More Nations Involved Not only is the runaway fleet growing in size, the number of countries that allow ships owned by citi­ zens of other nations to operate under their flags for a small payoff is spreading. In the last three years alone, the flags of Cyprus, Somalia, Lebanon, Malta and the Bahamas have been ITF Proposes Contract for Runaways A draft of a proposed contract to be used in negotiations with "runaway-flag" operators who might accept a collective bargaining agreement shows graphically the advances made by U.S. Sea­ farers through the SIU. The wage structure provided in the proposal submitted by the ITF's Special Seafarers' Section was based on the current average wage rates of all European union-represented seamen. For bosuns, carpenters, chief cooks and pump­ men, the average rate of pay is $252 a month— far less than half of the Seafarer's base rate. The same ratio held for other jobs. The average European working as a bosun's mate receives $232.80 a month. The able seaman, fireman, oiler and second steward are paid at a rate of $225.60, the second cook and steward, $192, and the ordinary seaman, $168. Overtime rates average from $i.l3 an hour for ordinary seamen to $1.63 for the top-rated jobs. August 1971 The averages do not include the far lower pay scales for members of "crews of convenience," usually Asians serving on European vessels. SIU representatives were joined by other mem­ bers of the North American delegation in leading a fight to base the proposed contract on rates double those of the average European wage. They argued that to offer any agreement to the runaway operators based on average European rates would only promote the payment of cheap wages. In addition, for the ITF to sanction the low wages in the proposal would be an endorsement of the practice which lets cheap-wage operators underbid the better-paying shippers in competi­ tion for fixed-rate freight. The proposal to double the wage rates in the draft agreement was approved by the ITF Sea­ farers und Dockers Section, with 25 voting in favor, 11 against and 21 abstaining. added to the nations catering to the world's runaway fleet. Nearly 400 merchant ships owned by citizens of other countries were flying the flags of these tiny na­ tions in 1970. The rest of the armada of runaways sail under the flags of Liberia, Panama and Hon­ duras—the three nations that started selling their flags to foreign ship operators after World War II. The SIU led a campaign last year to bring some of the American-owned runaway fleet back through a clause in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. A provision in that historic law permits the oper­ ators of dual fleets—^both American-flag and "flagof-convenience"—to receive government subsidies for their American-flag operations if they agreed to phase out their foreign-flag fleets within 20 years. Under the law, the operators are not allowed to add to or re­ place any of the ships in their foreign-flag fleets. The cancer of the runaway fleet is spreading to several European nations. West German delegates reported that the number of German-owned ships operating imder flags of con­ venience had grown from 42 in 1970 to 109 by May of this year. Crews of Convenience In addition, some operators are increasing their employment of "crews of convenience"— or manning their ships with cheap labor from nations other than the country under which the vessel is operating. ITF affiliates in West Germany and the Nether­ lands told the Congress that crews of convenience are being hired "at (wage) rates far below those negoti­ ated" by unions representing seamen from the two nations. British merchant ships are also often crewed by Chinese and Indian nationals. In other action, the Congress elected Fritz Prechtl of Austria president and H. Kluncker of Germany, vice president. The Fishermen's Section Conference set a special October meeting to consider safety issues for fisher­ men and fishing vessels. Joe Algina of the SIU was elected as the United States' member on the Fish­ ermen's Section Committee. Shepard was nominated by Hall to succeed the SIU president as a titular member of the North American delegation on the General Council of the ITF. Cal Tanner was elected a deputy member of the Council. Shepard was elected to the Fair Practices Com­ mittee of the Seafarers' and Dockers' Section and to the Asian Seamen's, the Automation and the Section Committees of the Seafarers' Section of the ITF. Page 3 �-It ^-^^4 1 In general session, delegates listen intently to one of many speakers. Photos below show delegates in workshops and at ease Unity, Education and Participation Stressed at July Conference Seafarers Educational Conference Page 4 Piney Point, Md. Progress through unity was the predominant theme at the fourth in a continuing series of Seafarers Educational Conferences at the Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship here. This theme was best expressed by the senti­ ment heard so often during the July conference: "It is not necessary that we love one another, or even that we like one another—^but we must be united." The 112 conference delegates, elected from ports throughout the coimtry and Puerto Rico, foimd that the best way to achieve unity is through education. The latest available information on the mari­ time industry in particular and the nation's economy in general was presented to the dele­ gates in daily classroom sessions. With such knowledge, SIU members can better understand the problems confronting the industry and rec­ ognize that their union is doing to correct these deficiencies. Conferees were told that the union can best achieve its goals only through the cooperation of an active membership. They were urged to take part in union meetings and the all-impor­ tant shipboard meetings while at sea. Such ac­ tive participation by all members helps the SIU attain what is best for the greatest number dele­ gates were told. During the classroom sessions delegates were given detailed information on topics directly affecting their livelihoods. The instruction was broken down into seven separate categories: • Labor union history, with emphasis on sea­ faring unions was studied and discussed. • The SIU Constitution and its provisions detailing the rights and privileges of each union member. • The SIU Contract which outlines the work­ ing conditions for Seafarers while at sea. • The SIU pension, vacation and welfare programs. • Union meetings and shipboard behavior. • Legal and political issues and how they affect the union and its members. • The union's growing educational program designed to better the lot of all Seafarers. The relaxed atmosphere during the classroom sessions proved an invitation to free discussion on all these subjects. Delegates were given the opportunity to voice their opinions, whether different or like, and to discuss ways of improv­ ing various union programs. Particular emphasis was given the union's educational programs. Delegates were informed about the ways the SIU is striving to better edu­ cate all its members in the areas of vocational and academic matters. Earl Shepard, a vice president of the SIU and president of the Harry Lundeherg -School of Seamanship, told the delegates that Piney Point "already is and will be in the days to come a great asset to our union and our educational program will benefit all members." By the end of the 10-day conference, most of the delegates found that they were imited on a number of issues: They were united in a greater knowledge of the union, its history, its educational facilities, its contract, its constitution, its welfare, pension and vacation benefits; they were united in a better understanding of how a shipboard meet­ ing should be run and in how shipboard be­ havior could be improved; they were vmited in the feeling that the union must be politically involved in the affairs of the country if the SIU is to survive. Comments by workshop chairmen and con­ ference delegates appear on the following pages. Seafarers Educational Conference Seafarers Log * �Chairmen Report on Union Meetings |4 Seafarers Educational Conference Joseph Gorofinkle New Orleans In our Workshop we dis­ cussed how a union meeting should be run. It is at these meetings that Seafarers bring their opinions and experiences directly to bear on the fimctioning of the union. In turn, the discussions of the meetings effect on the lives of every Seafarer. The way these meetings are conducted is very important and knowing the rules can count for just as much to a Seafarer as knowing the skill his rating calls for. George McManus San Juan It is our responsibility to at­ tend and make sure that all brothers attend and participate in our shipboard meetings. Cooperation among the broth­ ers is a must. Not many years ago you must remember that union meetings were forbidden to be held aboard ship. Today we are so much better off that it is not funny. Charles Jordan San Juan Today we are being attacked on many fronts. The Labor Department is trying to rim our union. The oil companies are trying to take our Jones Act protection away from us. The Justice Department is try­ ing to run us out of politics. Our members have to know the facts. So support SPAD and MDL to save our jobs. Frank McFanl New Orleans Your union meeting is not only a place to beef, but is also a place to construct. In order to construct or beef you must attend. It is in turn our way of let­ ting the officials of our organi­ zation know what we would like to get or what we would like to change. Attend those meetings and hit the deck with whatever you have to say. It is our voice and for us one and aU. 'A Very Profitable, Enjoyable Stay Oscar Smith New York After this conference, I feel it is my duty to pass on what I learned here to my less fortunate brothers who were unable to come here, when I return to my home port and aboard ship. I would like to express my thanks to everyone here for mak­ ing my stay a very profitable and enjoyable one. William C. Hughes, Jr. New York The fantastic collective thought and planning and development of Piney Point school and recreation area is paying off. We just began to realize how much. The willing­ ness of our representatives to help us with any questions and the orderly and positive way the con­ ference was conducted couldn't have been better. James Parsons New York Vacationers to Piney Point can enjoy a variety of activities found at any major resort area. Our union has initiated a training pro­ gram that's unrivaled in the mari­ time industry! Our superior train­ ing helps to raise the caliber of our new union brothers. The influx of these men into our union helps to strengthen the entire membership. James Pollard Mobile I, being a retread from a con­ ference last year, find a lot of changes. They are all for the better, if such were possible. Every one here tries to go out of their way to assist a delegate in any way. The training of the new students here has been upgraded and morale is very high. This is truly a wonderful place. Matthew Wilkes New York Upon my arrival, I was sur­ prised and also pleased. Piney Point had changed. It has come a long way. Three years ago I was a trainee at Piney Point, at that time it was a little rough for me. In a manner of speaking, it was a work force, building Piney Point for our future Seafarers. I am very happy to see Piney Point com­ pleted with all the facilities for these trainees so that they can be a competent SIU member. Leonard Suchocki San Francisco You would have to come to see for yourself. Seeing is believing. I can and will let my SIU brothers know. I have to do a lot of talking and I will give to SPAD and hope all SIU brothers do the same. Chairmen Report on History Danny Merrill Mobile Our workshop concerned it* self with the history of the SIU in particular and the history of * maritime unions in general. The discussion brought home * to us the advances our union has made over the years in the areas of improved working conditions, better pay and bet­ ter medical and pension bene» fits. It is only after studying the • past and recalling the miserable conditions of those days that ' we can truly appreciate what we have today and what we are trying to achieve for tomorrow. August 1971 Bob Fowler Jim Hand Norfolk Tampa We had a good discussion In our workshop we dis­ on Labor History and Mari­ cussed labor history—from the time History in particular. The beginning of the labor move­ outstanding slide presentations ment. I hope we understand gave us the complete story. I now why it is important that now understand how our union we support our congressmen came into existence. I think and senators. Because history every seafarer should come to tells us that even in the days Piney Point and learn the true of Fureseth, politics was the facts of our union and the in­ name of the game. It is no dif­ dustry. Our workshop has ferent today. That is why we unanimously -adopted the SIU have SPAD to support our history report of the March friends in Congress and defeat Conference. our enemies. Every member should give as much as they can to SPAD. Francisco Chameco New Orleans The struggles do continue to protect the Seafarers and our livelihood. We are very grate­ ful to have such officers, not only headquarters in all the ports but especially our leader Paul Hall for keeping the bat­ tle going on for a better fUture for all Seafarers and their loved ones. And I plead with you Brothers, especially those on ships, that are always com­ plaining about contributions to SPAD. It is not money that you are keeping away from your family. It is money to support the imipn Seafarers Educational Conference Page 5 �if -.'/" ,' ..^ ...1 ;•' lairmen Report on Education Seafarers Educational Conference Edgar Anderson New York After our workshop session on education, I have become fully aware of the meaning of the old saying, "there is strength in knowledge." The taking of these young men as raw recruits at Piney Point and molding them into a well-disciplined entry rating is something to be proud about. Education in many forms— ranging from lifeboat training, engine room training, and training for the steward depart­ ment. Such subjects as labor his­ tory, math, social studies are very important in the full make-up of a new "Seafarer." Mike Dnim Harold Steen L(H«IIZO Bennett Mobile Jacksonville Wilmington For years our SIU has been In our workshop we unani­ Academic education is the active in the field of vocational mously adopted the report on basic foundation for any per­ training, and related activities, education set forth by the son, who wasn't fortunate in but for the first time, we now March conference. the educational field. As we have a major center for the Without a doubt, education know it's the greatest for any entire educational system of is the key to the continued individual. I recognize it as the our industry and other fields success of our union and the key to man's power of mind— of higher education, this being key to the building of a strong the ability to learn—and gain Piney Point, Maryland. maritime industry. his own respect, in any educa­ We discussed how education­ Our union members are the tional establishment such as we al programs for the union best informed men in the mari­ have here. workers were limited in the time industry, and without any It enables us to understand American Industrial Revolu­ doubt, the best informed union fellow educators; it enables us tion. We also learned that our members in the world today. to lead prosperous lives. program is a departure from Which is the very first basic established patterns of workers' step towards an effective de­ education to three general pro­ mocracy. grams; i.e., vocational, academ­ ic, and trade union education. - I I . T 7 Was Astounded at What I Saw' John Japper New York I must say I was astounded at what I saw, read and learned at Piney Point. It was in itself an education just to be here. The pur­ pose of this conference of dele­ gates was to educate members of our union in regard to the aspects of the various problems of impor­ tance that most of us are ignorant of. We now have a better knowl­ edge of what is behind the whole idea of Piney Point and HLSS. Norman Robin New York Being at the Education Confer­ ence at Piney Point, I was smprised to see what the SIU has done and is doing for us as sea­ men. I am proud to see a mass of young men entering and attending a training program to become well informed of their trade and be­ havior at Piney Point. For these are the young men who are going to be the Seafarers of the future. Bill Scarlett Hubert Pousson San Francisco When I arrived at Piney Point, I was surprised to see the beauty and expanse of it. But after I was here a couple of days I was even more surprised to see for myself the good work these teachers do for the GED students and the HLSS students. Tampa This conference showed me the importance of our union meetings and shipboard meetings and be­ havior. It is up to each member to attend these meetings and to take an active part in any discus­ sion. This is our union, we must continue to move ahead and stay ahead in the industry. Our SPAD is most important—support it and we stay in the fight. Joseph Gorofinkle New Orleans Bringing youngsters into this school, which not only affords them a free education, but also teaches them discipline, and re­ sponsibility, as they go through their training period to become Seafarers makes me proud that I am a member of this union. I think there is nothing more worth­ while than to be able to do some­ thing for your fellow man, young or old. Jesse G. Hurdle Mobile I enjoyed myself and have learned a lot about the union. This is the first time I have been to an educational conference. I think it is a very good conference. What I mean by a good conference is the union brothers and chairmen have the freedom of speech and discuss different matters. Page 6 Alfred Yarborough Seattle If you want to know what its all about, attend the next confer­ ence here at the Lundeberg School of Seamanship. You will not only have a bettey knowledge of the founding of this, the greatest mari­ time union' in America and the world, but you will have a better idea of its agreements, welfare plan, pension and the whole busi­ ness. Heinrich Viik San Francisco I had heard stories from many people most of whom hadn't been here themselves, telling about the waste of funds and that the train­ ees were just used as work horses. I intend on going home and doing my best to set these things straight. I realize now how vital dona­ tions to SPAD are and resolve to ante up when I pay off. I hope everyone can come to Piney Point, Md., and see and learn what the SIU stands for. J. R. Thompson Mobile This trip to Piney Point h^ been very enlightening to me. It has shown me where our union has been, where it is at now and where it is going in the future and this is important to me. It has enabled me to see what a fine training program we have for young men coming into the industry, the job security we have for those of us already in the industry and the retirement se­ curity for us about to leave the industry. R. Rodriquez San Francisco We cannot help but become aware of how much politics affects our every day life as Seafarers. How various goverment depart­ ments with the financial support of large shipping companies are out to destroy our maritime fleet, spe­ cifically the SIU. By prosecuting our union leaders these attacks, if not checked, will cause us to lose our jobs. There's no question of the quality of our leadership. But it takes money to fight t^ battle. Give to SPAD. I Ralph Autery New York Upon arriving at Piney Point I was amazed at the set up here and the cooperation of its staff. It would take days to write of what I have learned here of this union and of its operation. Every member should take the time to visit Piney Point to see what his leaders are doing for him. Edward Tirelli New York I am proud to be a member of this fighting union that fights for its members and their families, and its industry so that they can get new ships and cargo so that a Sea­ farer can get a job and live like a man, and make top wages in this maritime industry. It i! Seafarers Log �I Hope Every Member Can Come Here' John E. Coleman San Francisco The Educational Conference was very helpful to me and I hope every member will get a chance to attend one of the Educational Conferences. , I think and believe that the Piney Point Vacation Center and the Harry Lundeberg School are among the most wonderful things the SIU has done for its membership. S. Campbell ' Dave Goldberg San Francisco I was very impressed by the physical appearance of the base it­ self having been here before when the school was still in the construc­ tion stage. The facility leaves noth­ ing to be desired to put the member at ease. It creates a more relaxed atmosphere where the mem­ ber is more willing to open up and talk freely about ^ phases and as­ pects of the union. New York I believe this group was very attentive and cooperative during aU classroom sessions and general as­ semblies. Their participation too was very good. I don't think we were represent­ ed with any ridiculous questions. Their recommendations and sug­ gestions had merit. Raymond Davie Boston ii-' i- What impressed me the most was the HLSS for the trainees and also the fine way that we, the delegates, were treated. Now, I, myself being a member of the SIU* going on to 20 years, have learned more about the SIU and the hardship that had to be overcome since the founding of the SIU in 1938, than I thought ex­ isted. The problems are still coming up, however the SIU officials and the political help that we have through the aid of SPAD will cope with all further problems, I am sure. . Richard F. Feddem San Francisco I came here expecting I did not know what. I had heard so much about it, mostly bad. I had not been off the bus one hour when all I had heard went out of my mind. I had a new outlook of Piney Point. I also think that there is some room for improvement but I know that this is going to happen. Bruce Caufman Houston I have been active in the labor movement all of my life starting with the "21" strike up to the pres­ ent day and realized many of the things that have happened to sea­ men were not mere accidents but were deliberate acts to keep us on a lower social level but thank the Lord our leadership had the fore­ sight to see them too. Francisco R. Chameco New Orleans I attended last year's conference in November 1970. I was aston­ ished at all the materials that were taught in this conference and how the union teaches the newcomers about discipline, respect and sea­ manship, and about Piney Point, itself, and how it operates. But this year I found this educational con­ ference better in all aspects. Stanley Freeman Houston Seeing is believing and I have seen. I think this is one of the most wonderful set ups I have ever seen. I didn't believe it at first, be­ cause all the false information I re­ ceived from uncaring union men carrying books and calling them­ selves union men. I haven't been the best. It definitely will be differ­ ent my next ship. All I can say is thanks to all the union officials for making it possible for me to see what I have. Richard Rigney New York The HLSS and the educational conference seems to be very suc­ cessful and veiy interesting. It started with the history or begin­ ning of the Seafarers who helped to mold the country in which the SIU was organized. It explained the background in which our union was started and served the mem­ bership. There was the educational side ^ our union which teaches the Seafarers to better themselves at the special skills or trades they have. James Swank New Orleans i The knowledge that I have ac' quired through this educational conference, starting fipm the birth of the SIU, its history, and its battles throughout the years, was worth every bit my time. I'm at a loss for words to describe Piney Point. I must say we have come a long way in 33 years. I only wish their* was something like a Piney Point when I joined the SIU. Billie Jenkins Seattle This conference has made me understand the function of the union more than I had before. The education program is the one thing that impressed me the most—^the training of the kids for future of a seaman, and helping them to finish high school. Alex Potorski Philadelphia I never thought that we had to have all of those people in Wash­ ington to help us out but as I was going to the conferences I learned that we sure have to have them. I have donated three times but that was nothing from now on 111 do­ nate twice as much to get more ships instead of sailing the old ones all the time. From what I learned I am 100 percent for it. Ghairmen Report on Constitution .. * ^ , « William Doak, Jr. Alfred Bodie Anthony Margiotta San Francisco San Juan New Orleans In our workshop the topic We are fortunate that the In our workshop we discussed our Constitution. Most was the SIU Constitution, pre­ charter members of this union not previously familiar with the sented through slides and dis­ had the foresight and imagina­ Constitution now realize how cussion from the Preamble to tion to make the Constitution important it is to the every day the last section. It was made flexible so that as times and functions of the SIU. Although much clearer to us. The Con­ conditions changed the Consti­ it is at times a technical docu­ stitution from its concept to tution could be changed ac­ ment, the language and the the present day has developed cordingly. It defines clearly and specifi­ prescribed outline make it un­ along with the changing times cally in its Preamble our ob­ and will be changed in the fu­ derstandable for the SIU memjectives which are: To use om: ture as conditions warrant. It is ber. And it should be read by every member so that he will living proof the sailor of the influence individually and col­ understand what his rights are past, present, and future has lectively for the purpose of and what this constitution of­ something to live by and with. maintaining and developing . Where would we be if we skill in seamanship. Here we fers him. didn't have a Constitution to have the HLSS as living testi­ mony to this part of the pre­ guide us? amble. August 1971 Thomas Liles New Orleans We had a full discussion on our Constitution. The slide presentation gave us a very good outline on the governing document of our organization. We learned it started with the beginning of the union itself back in 1938. It was written by the members for the mem­ bers. All members should study this document very thoroughly as our daily lives depend on its proper function. We learned it governs the members of our union, the officials of our un­ ion—and th? duties of our un­ ion as a whole. We learned it grants the right to run for of­ fice. Seafarers Educational Conference �Chairmen Report on Contract Seafarers Educational Conference Roy Ayers New Orleans As you and I know we have a good contract. So when on board ship, let's live up to it by carrying out your duties in a SIU manner. Don't forget we have the best seafaring union in the world. And the best union ofiBcials. So let's keep them there by voting when Ae time comes. And let's keep this contract by giving to SPAD on pay-off. Heuy Martin Lewellyn Stevens San Francisco Mobile We used to enforce the con­ We delved into what we the tract 30 years ago with a suit­ men at sea tend to deem the case parade. But, today it's most important facet of the ad­ quite different. Today the lead­ ministrative part of our orga­ ership of our SIU pack their nization— the contract. What suitcases or keep them packed is it? Why it was developed? because of the increased at­ How it was negotiated? What tacks by government against does it contain? us and are ready at a moment's By comparing contracts at notice to go anywhere in the present and the originals we world in order to take the ap­ can well assertain where we propriate action. were, where we are and where we are headed. A Clarence Honchins Norfolk We studied and discussed our contract and industry. I want to say that we have a good contract but a good con­ tract is no good unless we have the jobs to go with it. The SIU has won for its membership good wages, com­ fortable working conditions, and the best Welfare, Pension and Vacation plans in the in­ dustry all secured by specific provisions in the union's stand­ ard agreement. 7 Learned Important Facts About SIU' Dan Merrill Mobile Believe me, I learned important facts about the SIU that I never knew existed. These educational conferences should be attended by all Seafarers. I have been a mem­ ber for 30 years and very proud to still be an active mem^r of the SIU. Walenty Roxums San Francisco My impression of Piney Point and its environment is that the membership can see something which is tangible and something which is beneficial. The i-^mdeberg School is neces­ sary. My confidence in our officials was strengthened by their knowl­ edge of imion affairs and the pro­ ficiency of the carrying out of ^eir duties. McAndrew Thomas Baltimore I have been shown the workings of our union in the short stay at Piney Point, Md., and a better un­ derstanding of how a union works. Our contract is proof of the rep­ resentation we have by our officios who know our needs at the bargain tables and through lobbying in Washington for our politick needs through our donation to SPAD. Phil MaruUo Tampa I was impressed by the wonder­ ful work that the union and the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship has been doing with the youths. I was impressed by the colors of the flag raising, instead of flag burning, seeing these youths, and knowing they are the future seamen and the future Seafarers, seeing how weU they are instructed. William Pitt New York I would like to express my deep­ est feeling toward our educational conferences. You can get your edu­ cation and also your GED. Also when the ship you are on pays off remember to give to SPAD because when you give to SPAD, SPAD gives to you. Joe Roherts Mobile We have had many discussions in our workshops on various sub­ jects. I have learned what the SIU is all about and the many strides it has made through the years. I realize the blood, sweat and strength that went into making our union what it is today. I know that we all have to put our shoul­ ders to the wheels, not only in strength and muscle but with dollars. , •S 'Sm frrirWr^ Report on Fringe BenefiW James Matlieson Jacksonville This morning via slide pres­ entation we dealt with Pen­ sion, Welfare & Vacation. Again, as in other phases of union activity, we were brought to realize the need to be pru­ dent in the handling of our Pension, Welfare and Vaca­ tion funds and without the con­ stant vigil in policing these funds we could find ourselves in dire straits. It is comforting to know that when we reach retirement age, the concern we will not have is receiving our pension checks. Page 8 Frank Costango New York We studied and discussed the SIU Pension, Welfare and Vacation Plans. As has been evidenced in our previous days of this conference the SIU is steadily and rapidly increasing its benefits in all fields for the Seafarers. We learned that since its birth in 1950 our pension plan has increased from $140 to the present $250 per month for our pensioners. We learned of the solidarity of our plan and we found we need not worry about our future. - Edward Tirelli New York Our programs really take care of our pensions by provid­ ing benefits that no other pen­ sion plans ever thought of. We are entitled to meal books, wel­ fare benefits for the member's wife and dependents, a full death benefit for the pensioner's widow plus full coverage for the dependents for 6 months after his death. All of these, benefits are available no matter how many years the member has been on pension. But the best benefit of all is the fact that SIU members know that we will get our pension. It is financially sound. Louis Gardier New York I am amazed that a union as young as ours in a spread of 33 years has achieved such a wide range of benefits for its members. Who would have thought back in 1938 that a seaman could ever retire with a pen­ sion of $250.00 monthly for life. Plus liberal rules such as 12 years seatime for disability pension. Who would have thought that a Seafarer at the other end of the world can feel secure in knowing that the hospital needs of his family were fully taken care of. Seafarers Educational Conference A Seafarers Loa '•I ! �-• Chairmen Report on Politics and the Law •ir' -y Raymond Lavoine, Jr. Baltimore In our workshop we studied about our political and educa­ tional program. Since we have been at the conference, remarks have been made constantly about how important SPAD and MDL is. Our workshop this morning provided the delegates an even greater imderstanding for the need of these kinds of contri­ butions, and enlightening us as to just how this money is spent. And it is apparently clear that it is spent entirely in the interest of the membership and their union. I would like to reaffirm the position taken by the delegates of the previous conference on this matter and to reassure you that our commitments to our political activities is endorsed wholeheartedly by us. James Swank New Orleans I was one of the fortunate ones to visit Washington, a few days ago, where we met with Congressman Otis G. Pike from New York. He explained to us what a strong merchant marine means to our whole economy. It means jobs for our Sea­ farers and decent income. It means purchasing power to feed our families, to educate our children. To buy a car, buy a home. To pay the taxes which keep our cities and states in business. All this has an effect upon our general economy. If we have a strong Mer­ chant Marine, it gives jobs for ship builders, jobs for steel makers, for industrial workers and the supporting trades and services. Byron Blackwefl Norfolk We may still need blood and guts and our fists, but today the main battlefield is in the political arena. This is why we must focus all our energy on education of all Seafarers. Ed­ ucation is the key to whether we survive or die. We will never defeat our enemies unless we have the education, wisdom, and ability to go into combat with a new strategy in an entirely different battlefield, the political area. We defeated them with blood, guts and our lives, now let's do it with our brains. There is only one way we can defeat our enemies in this new battlefield and that is through SPAD and MDL. Only by our volimtary donations can our great leaders win the polit­ ical struggles which we must win or we shall surely perish. Frank Rodriqoez, Jr. New York Our workshop unanimously adopted the reports from the past conferences. Our subject was Politics and the Law. Since the adoption of the Taft-Hartley Law and the Landrum-Grito Bill by Congress, we have been con­ tinuously harassed by the La­ bor Department and other gov­ ernment agencies. I am proud to say that this union has stood up and fought these agencies every inch of the way. We will continue to be on the offensive, and get a fair share of the pie. The government has seen fit to indict our leadership. In reality they are indicting this whole membership. This is an­ other attempt to try to break our union, because they are afraid of our unit, our strength. Seafarers Educational Conference 'A Great Help to This Membership t Trevor Robertson San Francisco I think this conference and those in the past and the upcoming ones will be of great help to this mem­ bership in understanding them­ selves and their union and the problems that we face in the mari­ time industry. When these men get back to their home ports and aboard ship they are going with the knowledge and the feeling of being a part of what is the greatest organization for a seafaring man. Sam Solomon Mobile I was surprised to see Piney Point. No one could have told me it was such a nice place. The officials handle the work­ shops in a way that you could understand the overall picture of our program. I now Imow and understand the union better than I have in all the years I have been in it. The handling of the trainees is one of the best in the nation. BiU Scott Wilmington There was a lot on my mind about Piney Point and the educa­ tional conference before I got here, but now my mind is full of new things I didn't know before. I know it has made the light much brighter in my mind. I have seen and heard things at this confer­ ence that I didn't know before. As I sail Bos'n and it is my job as a Ship's Chairmen, I now feel I can be a better chairman. It will please me very much to go aboard ships knowing what I have learned here at Piney Point, and hope all my shipmates get a chance to come to Piney Point. August 1971 Gene Taylor Houston Our members can see and un­ derstand better now. In every class I attended they asked a lot of good questions. I am sure they will all leave here a better changed man. He will go aboard ship and explain to the ones who haven't been here to explain how it takes SPAD and MDL to help us in Washington and other places. I hope to come back again one day with my family. Frank Costango New York Gordon Spencer Norfolk I think the July Conference in general is the best conference out of the four conferences held so far. This I believe is due to the follow­ ing: • The slide presentation of the various subjects. • The men attending this par­ ticular conference are arriving at the school with a better view point of the conference and Lundeberg School, due to the members who have attended the previous confer­ ences passing the good work in their respective ports. Where we were, where we are and where we are going—^this is what this conference has meant to me. In studying the constitution I found that we have a document that is truly fair and democratic. Our working agreement—^the con­ tract—^the working rules of our membership is likewise a true ex­ ample of the intelligence and fore­ sight of our president and our lead­ ership. It is a fair and just result of our bargaining committee in ac­ tion and not a tool to price the operator out of business. The SIU pension plan is another example of the foresight and intelligence of our leadership. Our future is secured. Lorenzo Bennett Wilmington, Calif. As a member of this organiza­ tion, I couldn't think of a more functional purpose than the educa­ tional conferences, which has given the membership a better foresight on the political arena. We're proud of the leadership by our union officials for such strug­ gles in this arena. These involve­ ments are social structures to achieve respectability in the mari­ time movement, and highlight the importance of SPAD. Valente Ybarra New Orleans It has been a great pleasure to have come here to Piney Point. At first I was not sure whether to come or not. But now after what I have learned I am glad I did and I would like to thank all the offi­ cials that made this conference pos­ sible, especially President Paul Hall. It sure did clear up a lot of things that I did not understand before. Piney Point! How best to de­ scribe it? Really and truly a dream come true. A living tribute to the foresightedness and dedication shown by our rank and file broth­ ers. who worked so hard to make this dream a reality. The educational conference was well presented, clearly, and pleas­ antly. The stay in Piney Point was more enjoyable by the dedication of the school's staff. (Continued on pages 27, 28) Richard Christenberry San Francisco �M « Letters to the Editor Hospitals Vital Labor Day Parade ]| fonday, Sept. 6 is Labor Day—the day set ^ ' a aside each year to honor the workers of America. It is an important holiday, time-hon­ ored, often gala. Sometimes, however, Labor Day can be a sad day. When millions of Americans are out of work; when inflation wipes out gains hard won at the bargaining table; when servicemen return from the wars to find no jobs available— then Labor Day is a sad day. 1971 is such a time. More than five million American workers are without jobs. Inflation, which has plagued the nation for several years, continues unabated. There are no firm national policies set to assist the fighting men returning from the wars in Indochina. Despite all of this, we must remember one thing. This nation has faced tougher problems. And solved them. We are a people with guts and know-how and the will to solve these prob­ lems. So on Monday, Sept. 6, on Labor Day, wher­ ever you are and whatever you are doing, take a minute to think about yourself and your fel­ low workers. Take a minute to give them and yourself a pat on the back. You deserve it. After all, the working men and women of this nation make it great. Selling Our Jobs . . . ecent press dispatches indicate that an American firm—the SeaPak Division of the W. R. Grace Co.—^has found a new way to sell out American jobs. According to the reports, SeaPak has signed agreements with the government of Communist Rumania guaranteeing a market for the entire output of Rumania's new fishing fleet of factoryships. This means that this Iron Curtain country soon will be supplying frozen fish to the Ameri­ can market. H. J. Cofer, president of SeaPak, declared that "this arrangement assures a continuing sup­ ply of fish of unsurpassed quality. The new vessels already are fishing and their output will amount to many millions of povmds of fish this year and still more next year." The eight ships involved are 260-ft. factoryidiips owned and operated by the government of Rumania. Rumanian crews will clean, freeze and store the catch, unloading at SeaPak plants in New England and in the South. How many American jobs are sold out in this deal? How many thousands of shipyard work­ ers lost out because these eight ships were built in Rumania? How many fishermen will lose out because the ships are manned by Rumanian crews? How many dock workers lost out? How many plant workers? SeaPak goes on to boast that "with a guaran­ teed market for all they catch, the Rumanians will be able to make maximum use of the $3.5 million vessels and their crews." Isn't that nice—^when much of the American fishing fleet sits idle and American fishermen pound the pavement looking for jobs? SeaPak—that's a name for shoppers to remember. . . . and Saving Some .TW the narrowest of margins, both branches ^of Congress recently voted to approve $250 million in loan guarantees to the Lockheed Aircraft Corp. The unusual legislation was widely opposed. Debate stormed around the question of wheth­ er the federal government should guarantee a private loan to a private company. Opponents cited mismanagement on the part of Lockheed and issued dire warnings that Congress soon will be deluged by similar re­ quests from other troubled firms. PtgtlO Through all of this debate, one fact stood out. The loan guarantee—^not a subsidy, mind you, just a government promise—could save as many as 60,000 jobs. In the end, it was this simple fact which swung the vote. At a time when unemployment is a major problem, when some American firms feel that the best profits come from selling out American jobs, it is refreshing to see Congress act in such a manner. Clearly, Congress acted in the best interests of American working men and women. That's a hopeful sign for the future. To the Editor: I am writing this letter from the hospital to let the member­ ship know how much we need these Public Health Service hos­ pitals. I have just returned from a Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Pak­ istan trip during which I had an accident, while securing deck cargo topside during a storm. The accident has confined me to the hospital. From the look of things and the doctor's diagnosis, I will be here for a while. After reading the article in the Log: Senators, Experts Call PHS Hospitals "Essential"—I fully agree with them. I would like to ask each and every Seafarer to write to their senators and representative to seek help in keeping these hospi­ tals open. Also, don't forget to buy your Maritime Defense League tickets at each and every payoff. In closing, I would like to say that after 22 years in the SIU, I find out more every day about what a great organization I be­ long to. Also here at the hospital with me is SIU Brother James J. Reeves, who just had an opera­ tion, and Brother John Hunter. We would like to hear from our shipmates. W. Grlggus USPHS Hospital New Orleans, La. (Editor's Note: See PHS Story, Page 13.) Keeping Informed Through the Log To the Editor: I have been receiving the Log at home for many years and my family joins me in enjoying it each month. Many times at sea, through faulty postal service, we miss a few issues. But, when I get home, my wife has saved them all for me. It provides me with some good reading. I especially like to keep up with the "Oldtimers," who retire or pass away. Keep up the good work. I know that it is appreciated, not only by Seafarers but also by many people outside of the in­ dustry.. John Fedeovlch New Orleans, La. ' I) Vacation at Piney Point Rated Tops To the Editor: My family and I just came back from spending 12 days at Piney Point, Md., and all I can say is we have never enjoyed ourselves so much. The accommodations and all of the help were so nice, and they tried in every way to make our stay pleasant. I also wish to thank Frank Mongelli, Bull Shepard, Bill Hall and' Mike and Joe Sacco for making our stay a vacation to remember. We are looking to spending many more vacations at Piney Point. Mr. and Mrs. George Meshover Far Rockaway, N.Y. J Welfare Plan Also EmbodiesKindness Aid When Needed To the Editor: My family and I would like to thank the union's Welfare Plan. I had two major opera­ tions the first of the year, and am still under a doctor's care. Hav­ ing the coverage of the Welfare Plan has been a God-send. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank the Pension Plan for their thoughtfulness and kindness in sending the pension checks early every month. We also appreciated receiving the check before Christmas. It gives us old folks a feeling of re­ spect and security to have money for Christmas. Also, the SIU's Port Agent in Tampa, Brother Bennie Gonza­ lez, has been most helpful. Mr. and Mits. Angeto Covert Tampa, Fla. *Thanks' for Check To the Editor: I wish to express my thanks to the Seafarers Welfare and Pen­ sion Plans for their efforts in sending me my pension check regularly. Despite the distance (Philippines), the check upon which my family and myself de­ pend, arrives on time each and every month. My family and I deeply appreciate the prompt and efficient handling. I would also like to thank the Seafarers Log for sending me a copy of every issue, thereby giv­ ing me fresh information on all of the Union's activities. My personal regards to every­ one. F. S. Omega Batangas City, Philippines To the Editor: ^ I would like to express my gratitude to the union for its thoughtfulness in sending me the check from the Seafarers Welfare Plan so soon after my husband's death. The money will certainly be helpful in meeting the financial burden at this time. Mrs. EUis E. Jones Philadelphia, Pa. August 1971 %. i I Vol xicxnr. No. 8 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, AUantlc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, /iFL-CIO Bxeoutive Board Paul Hall, President Cal Tanner Earl Shepard Bxeo. Vioe-Prea. Vice-PrMdent AlKerr Sec.-Treos. Zjindsey WllUams Vice-President A1 Tanner Vice-President Robert Matthews Vice-President Published monUilj ithly at 810 Rhode Island Avenue N,E., Washington,. B.C. 20018 by the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, AUantlc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFLCIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Sec­ ond class postage paid at Wash­ ington, D.C. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Form 3679 cards should be sent to Seafarers International Union, AUantlc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO. 676 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y, 11232. . Snfmislci f �Gibson Speaks in Denver Navy, Maritime Must Cooperate P' r' w Seafarers to the Rescue The SS, Bethtex, owned and operated by Bethlehem Steel Corporation's Marine Division, was recently given a rescue-at-sea commendation by the U.S. Coast Guard. F. S. Sherman, right, vice president of the Marine Division, presented the award to the master and members of the crew. It is an SlU-contracted vessel. Receiving the award are, from left. Jack E. Rhodes, Peter J. Mistretta, Capt. C. Vincent Colajezzi, Bosun Joseph R. Broadus, and James E. Rose. Seafarers Rhodes, Mistretta and Rose are able seamen. On Feb. 28 the Bethtex sighted the Seascanner, a 35-foot, steel-hulled motor yacht, apparently making distress signals. The Seascanner had lost all power and was taking water after a series of accidents. The Bethtex secured the small vessel alongside and stood by for about six hours until the Coast Guard arrived and took charge. The Seascanner was out of Rimini, The Bahamas, and the five passengers had been on a shopping expedition to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The yacht had been adrift since the afternoon of Feb. 26 and was in the middle of the Gulf Stream, and had drifted more than ISO miles when the Beth­ tex rii^ted her. Denver, Colo. The nation's top maritime official has called for coordina­ tion of the nation's merchant marine and naval capabilities in a. speech here to the Navy League of the United States. Andrew E. Gibson, Assist­ ant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, told his audience that the Department of Defense fleet and the U.S. merchant Marine "are all too often at odds.' Gibson said, "the DODowned cargo fleet is considered by many to be a competitor. This imdermines the natural relationship between the two vital elements of American seapower, the Navy and the mer­ chant marine at a time when it needs to be strengthened." He added, "This situation does not have to be. It need not continue, and I believe the national welfare demands it be brought to an end. The owners of the merchant fleet stand ready to go forward with the Navy as full partners." Gibson said the nation's commercial operators are ready to perform "emergency ship­ ping services in less-than-fullwar situations under equitable terms." He predicted that a procurement system could be set up quickly to allow the military to ship goods "at rea­ sonable rates that compensate the operators for services rendered and allow them to build up reserves for the future fleet replacement." However, Gibson warned, "all this will require a massive change in attitude." He said the will for such a change is present now, and "we should now go forward in part­ nership to develop the world­ wide maritime and naval strength that the President has promised to the nation." Unique Sift For Retiree EUdns, W. Va. There was no gold watch for Clyde "Shorty" Hartman when he retired after 48 years on the job. A member of local 1475 of the United Transportation Un­ ion upon retirement, Hartman received the bus he had been driving for the laSt 10 years. He logged more than three mil­ lion miles of safe driving dur­ ing his 48-year career. ®i||tnirTy"Tww_;STMHenT»,Trwrn-:'Tnw.r;i.arryuuunawiaBrg; licnovi ox .dwoincffianipt^'aCwih"-, Ipanied by thei^ recently visited the nation's capital. The group is i shown here with Rep. Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), chairman of the House f Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Instructors, left to right, are Pat .. King of the HLSS math department: Hazel Brown, HLSS education director; and Ann Soetz of the social studies department. The students had an opportunity to sit in on hearings before the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and later met with SlU Legislative Representa­ tive Phil Carlip. They also visited the Lincoln end Jefferson memorials. Later, with the assistance of Sen. Charles McC. Mathias (R-Md.), they watched both houses of Congress in action from special seats in the visitors' galleries. A number of legislators were on hand to talk to the HLSS students. These included Representatives Joseph Addabbo (D-N.Y.l, Dante Fascell (D-Fla.l, Joshua Eilbreg (D-Pa.) and Fred, Rooney ID-Pa.). Gary Hymel, aide to House Majority Leader Hale Boggs, also met with the group. The students are partici- I ' 'j.,. August 1971 " | 1 ' j , • L--*.'. . Page 11 �Seafarer Displays Triple Threat Art Talents ing him with a pencil portrait. Although Brother Hunt's sales of paintings and ship models indicate that he could make a living in the world of art, he prefers his life as a Sea­ farer. "I love the life," he said. "My life is free and I'm my own boss. I like to travel and I love the sea. I wouldn't change my life." Many of his shipmates are glad that Hunt is so dedicated, Artistry from food to carving has come from the skills of Seafarer Paul L. Hunt of New Orleans. since his presence aboard ship guarantees that their menu will Port of New Orleans and resume in 1775 and thought to be one to Hunt's specifications. Already he has been offered the seafaring way of life. He be varied and well prepared. of the most beautiful and effi­ $2,100 for the finished model started sailing as chief cook and When a ship on which he was cient fighting ships of the but has decided to donate it to was soon qualified to ship as a sailing docked in Karachi, period. Pakistan, he prepared a meal the Harry Lundeberg School of chief steward. "I've hand-carved every ma­ for guests aboard ship, includ­ hogany plank for every deck Seamanship. As soon as the 'Leisure Time* Artist ing former Pakistani President level," he said, "so that if a sails and rigging are completed, Mohammed Ayub Khan, who When not masterminding the man was in miniature and went it will be sent to Piney Point below decks, it would be the to join the school's extensive ship's menu, he spends much complimented the captain on same ship with the same cabins collection of maritime exhibits. of his leisure time painting and the food. Although he is currently in­ drawing. He likes to specialize Those who have shipped out and holds as the original." volved in model shipbuilding. in paintings of ships of bygone with Paul Hunt before—those Used Builders' Plans Hunt has riot given up another days and animal subjects— who have dined on chicken many of which are bought by cordon bleu, veal scallopini The realism, he explained, is of his talents—^painting. fellow crewmembers. To im­ with wine sauce and shrimp de the result of reducing and us­ He possesses admirable cre­ prove his skills with living Jon (shrimp with wine sauce)— ing the original builders' plans dentials in the field, including a and specifications. The only one-man show of his canvases figures, he studied human and certainly agree with the former parts of the model that he has in 1948 in a San Francisco gal­ animal anatomy and sometimes Pakistani president's opinion of not personally hand-worked are lery, during which all of the 50 surprises a shipmate by present­ his artistry in the kitchen. the 172 brass cannons mounted paintings were bought by art on the gun decks. They were lovers. He is also justly proud specially tooled by a machinist of the fact that two of his paint­ ings of wildlife scenes were used on the covers of Field and Stream and Sports Afield maga­ zines. Himt is a veteran of many art shows during which his oils and sketches received enthusiastic reviews from the critics. The former Alaskan started shipping out during World War n and saw action during three trips on the infamous Mur­ mansk run. He was aboard the Esso Providence when she was bombed and damaged by Ger­ man planes during a Mediter­ ranean run. After the war, he settled down to a shoreside job in the kitchen of the prestigeous Sheraton Palace Hotel in San Francisco, ending up as head chef. But memories of his life at Paul L. Hunt places a finishing touch on an intricate model he >ouncin( icing tiger is an example of the artistic abilities of Paul sea caused him to move to the will donate to the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. iunt, whose work has been displayed by many art galleries. Artistic is the word that would probably best describe Seafarer Paul L. Hunt—be he working at a painting easel, at the wood carving bench or in the galley. Though modest about his creative accomplishments. Hunt is well regarded by experts who have seen his paintings and drawings, fellow model ship builders and the Seafarers whom he feeds while working as a chief steward aboard SlU-contracted ships. The versatile seaman has dabbled in art as a hobby since he was a boy in Juneau, Alaska, following an example set by his father, an amateur sculptor. He began by building simple ship models and making pencil drawings in his spare time and graduated to more complex models and oil paintings on canvas through the years. His current project, a fourfoot-long miniature re-creation of the Norwegian man-of-war, N or she Love (Norwegian Lion), is almost complete after more than a year of work on the three-masted sailing shipof-the-line. He maintains that the model is a completely accurate rep­ lica of the war ship, launched j A 4 'i 4 i M •C- Hove You Taken Your Vacation Yet? I Seaforees Vacation Center [ Harry Lundeberg Scbool of I SkU'Mtury'sUc^fy Piney Point, Maryland 20674 . «... In availing l^ larers Vacation Center. • •'• ; . . Fhst, choice. Proni School days are fast approaching, and the vacation season is running toward the finish line. But for Seafarers, there is still time to take advantage of the tranquility, the open spaces, the sailing and swimming and fishing and just plain fun at the Sea­ farers' Vacation Center at Piney Point, Md. ' o|i^rinnlty using flie facilities of the Siea« 4'...*.....to .4......................... Seamd choice: From 'consist;cl adults and children. Coolinq breezes sweep off the Chesapeake Bay and across the open greenery that spreads for acres around the campus of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship—site of the Sea­ farers Vacation Center. This is the area where for decades sev­ eral Presidents came to "get away from it all." Large air conditioned rooms await the Seafarer and his vaca­ tioning family. The finest in food is served at the lowest possi­ ble price in comfortable surroundings. And for families with a love for ships, the Seafarers Vaca­ tion Center has sailing vessels that accept the gentle winds for serene cruises, as well as a fleet of historic vessels ranging from John F. Kennedy's Manitou to Admiral King's World War II flagship, the Dauntless. For the best in vacation fun, fill out this form and treat your­ self and your f& nily to one of the nicer benefits of belonging to the SlU—your Vacation Center. Page 12 i .^1 Seafarers Log i 'I �Council Urges Tax Justice^ Questions China Policy San Francisco, Calif. The AFL-CIO Executive Council at its August meeting here urged the Administration and Congress "to complete the unfinished business of tax justice" and the council voted in favor of strong policies on a wide range of other matters. On tax justice, the coimcil said "the federal income tax is still rigged against the worker's paychecks and in favor of unearned income. It is still rigged against those who depend on wages and salaries, while there are numerous gilded tax-havens for those with wealth and taxpaying ability." The council resolution said that the Tax Reform Act of 1971 was "a step along the road to tax justice" because those people earning less than the poverty level were exempted from taxes, and some measure of relief was given low and middle income levels. Yet, the council said, "despite unrelenting needs for increased public investment, billions of dollars escape full taxation through loopholes and special tax privi­ lege for wealthy people and corporations." The council called for closing the loopholes as a means of raising the necessary revenue for public im­ provements, "rather than continued and expanded windfalls for the rich." That kind of "justice in the tax structure is essential to provide the American peo­ ple with confidence in the way federal revenues are obtained." The coimcil also faced up to a number of problems in foreign relations, notably that of this nation's changing relationships with the Red Chinese. A council resolution, adopted by a 24-4 vote, questioned the wisdom of drawing closer to the Red Chinese. After citing developments of recent months, the council asked, "has Communist China provided any proof that, in line with the charter, it is now qualified for UN membership? Can the Nixon Administration I ¥ I • 'f Jlrfj I i ^ X £:i > J The AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting brings to­ gether three union presidents representing diverse American workers who have common problems. SlU President Paul Hall (left) is shown with Peter Bommarito, United Rubber Workers (center), and Alex­ ander Rohan, Printing Pressmen's Union. Congress Approves PHS Hospital Funds Washington, D.C. Seafarers were assured that Public Health Service hospi­ tals and clinics would continue to serve them for at least another year by Concessional approval of an $85 million PHS hospital appropriation. The appropriation total, which awaits President Nixon's signature, is $14 million higher than the original budget offered by the Administration. The amount Congress added for operations dbsts of the eight hospitals brings this year's appropriation to the level of the previous fiscal year. The jointly-passed bill also contains an agreement of both houses of Congress that the PHS hospital budget will be reviewed again in October when a current study of the feasibility of renovation and repair of the hospitals is submitted. An overwhelming voice vote in the House, and a 77-0 vote in the Senate completed. Congressional action on the hospital appropriation. The $14 million omitted by the Administration was re­ stored to the appropriation measure after House Majority Leader Hale Boggs (D.-La.) and Rep. Paul G. Rogers (D.Fla.) charged that the Department of Health, Education and Welfare had ordered restricted admissions to some hospitals as a start toward closing them. Prior to the vote. Rep. Thomas V. Downing of Virginia told a group of students from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship that proposals to close the PHS hospitals "are something the Congress just won't tolerate." He cited figures given a House appropriations subcom­ mittee by HEW that said the hospitals could be operated at "optimum staffing,* supplies and equipment" for $106.9 million. "We want to see those hospitals open and functioning," Downing told the students, "and the Congress is determined that they will be operating the best possible way." August 1971 give the American people and the nations of the. world any evidence that, in contrast to a year ago, the Mao Tse-tung regime is today qualified for UN mem­ bership in accordance with the charter requirements?" The resolution tracing the history of the Commu­ nist Chinese movement, including its reliance on mili­ tary force and its attacks on Korea, Indo-China and off-shore islands of the mainland. The admission of Red China to the UN, the council declared, would undermine its strength. The council asked that the Administration consider anew the question of Chinese Communist membership in the UN. Other positions taken by the council at the August meeting were: National Economy—"We are prepared to cooper­ ate with mandatory government controls if the Presi­ dent decides they are necessary, provided that such controls are even-handed and across-the-board. But we are opposed to any and all attempts at one-sided curbs on workers wages, without effective stabilization programs on prices, profits interest rates and other incomes." Legislative Agenda—"To date in its first session, the 92nd Congress has worked with reasonable dili­ gence to meet the nation's critical economic problems. Despite the obstacles of an Administration unwilling to take firm action to restore full employment or curb inflation, the Congress has acted upon major legisla­ tion giving the President the authority and the neces­ sary tools to move the country forward." Welfare Reform—"Welfare reform is long overdue. Proponents and opponents of welfare reform in H.R. 1 agree on one thing: the present situation is a mess. The welfare rolls have increased by 2.5 million per­ sons in the past seven months, and the caseload con­ tinues to grow steadily as unemployment continues unchecked." The Berlin Wall—"In the furtherance of world peace, the U.S. government should take the initiative in demanding that the Berlin Wall come down. As long as the Soviet rulers do not permit two parts of even one city—^free West Berlin and Communist East Berlin—to have freedom of access to each other, to co-exist, no one can take seriously their talk about desiring peaceful co-existence between nations or groups of nations, let alone between the free world and the Communist world." Burke Says Americas Chief Export Is Jobs Washington, D.C. "The United States is be­ coming a nation whose princi­ pal export is the jobs of Amer­ ican workers," Congressman James A. Burke (D-Mass.) de­ clared at an AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department lunch­ eon here. The right to an unlimited profit and uncontrollable free­ dom of competition have led to the present imbalance of the American export-import trade, which can also be related to the country's changing role as an exporter of goods to an ex­ porter of jobs. Burke said. U.S. shut out While the United States was fostering the development of managed economies and bar­ riers against free trade within nations under the Marshall Plan, it failed to provide pro­ tection for its own industry and labor, the Democratic Con­ gressman noted. "We found ourselves in the position of freely opening our shores to foreign goods, and in many instances, being shut out of the markets of countries which had accepted our assist­ ance," he explained. Burke cited our country's continual decline of exports. A favorable balance of trade of more than $7 billion in 1964, he said, was dwindled to only a little over $1 billion in 1969. Trading deficit In May and June of this year, America encountered trading deficits for the first time since before the Korean war, he added. The flood of imported goods since the mid-1950s. Burke said, has forced a reduction in the quality of many home-pro­ duced goods, the number of historic American industries and the disappearance of Amer­ ica jobs. The Congressman called these jobs "gone forever — filled by foreign workers who are working in many, many cases for American firms." He said the multi-national firms are American only as far as their headquarters, distribu­ tion, or product serving h con­ cerned, "but not product man­ ufacturing." E TO." Rep. Burke With its many multi-nation­ al firms operating in more than 40 nations around the globe. Burke termed the United States manufacturing "the eighth won­ der of the world; and the cor­ porate profits of these firms is the ninth wonder." "It's the maritime industry which suffers the most from the drowning of every additional industry under the high tide of foreign imports," Burke de­ clared. The multi-national, "runaway" American plants, "runaway" shipping and for-' eign-flag fleets are contributing factors which hurt the maritime industry and the country's economy, he added. T>ay myth to rest' Burke concluded that" with the loss of American jobs and the higher prices for goods, "it's about time to lay the myth of free trade to rest." Congressman Burke said that while "the idealism implicit in free trade philosophy is com­ mendable — the fact is, it doesn't work . . . and it can't work in a world of fiercely competing political systems, cultures, and economies." Page 13 �1 HLSS Trainees Pass Coast Guard Lifeboat exam Jiiiili Members of Qass 69 pose proudly after passing lifeboat examinations given by The U.S. Coast Guard at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. First row, left to right: R. Williams, P. Mendiola, W. Hudson, L. Crapps, M. Beaman, M. McLean, J. Brown, and Deck Instructor Paul Veralopulo. Second row: D. Ehrhardt, J. Hidts, H. Lloyd, N. Woodberry, M. Pennington. Third row: T. Morrison, L. Smith, D. WUly, A. Nickless, M. Timourian, F. Nypaver. Fourth row: R. Merwin, B. Bellman, J. Bridges, J. Klohn, C. Tralford, D. Habada. Fifth row: M. Bligard, W. Foster, A. Baletka, F. Pancake. Lifeboat Class 70 passed the Coast Guard Lifeboat Examination with flying colors and then sat proudly for their class photo. Left to right in the front row are G. Foreman, E. Pointer, D. Puetz, K. Pogue, W. Hunnicut, J. Malone, and Deck Instructor Paul Veralopulo. Second row: V. Santiago, R. Turner, W. White, L. Thibodeau. Third row: W. Graham, R. McDonald, F. Ricks, M. Byrd, A. Mascarenas, H. Nichols, J. Comett. Fourth row: R. Every, G. Spell, R. Gonzalez, K. Bluitt, J. Grosjean, M. Nickel. Fifth row: J. Holbrect, R. Fulmer, W> Davidson, T. Robertson, C. Moore, B. Eakin, D. Good­ rich, Graduates of Lifeboat Class 71 have every reason to look proud because every member of the class passed their Coast Guard examination with high scores. Front row, left to right are: Paul Veralopulo, HLS Deck Instructor, F. Lieh, H. Hutt, J. Sampson, R. Cadd, J. Giminez, C. Murphy, T. Prudhomme, J. Gammon, E. Dunn. Second row: J. Grudzinski, W. Fox, R. Manieri, C. Bova, J. Ragland, S. Carter, R. Quibodeaux, D. Hains, M. Lawrence. Third row: T. Ehrhart, D. Doyle, S. Meyers, J. Gordon, D. Kirby, N. Samp­ son, J. Kleinberg, R. McDonald. Fourth row: F. Chew, W. Sharp, J. Brumfield, G. McGinty, R. Lampe, J. Andrews, S. Thomas. Fifth row: A. Guerra, J. Wilburn, D. Byrd, B. Whittington, D. Schulin, J. Landis, M. Scardino, j. Chaff'. HLS Deck Instructor Paul Veralopulo, standing, poses with members of Lifeboat Qass 72 for their graduation photo after the class had passed their Coast Guard Lifeboat Examinations. First row, left to right are: H. Whitfield, N. Noto, G. Elkins, M. Fritze, T. Chavers, G. Bamhart, V. Kaiser, L. Trotter, W. Vanderputten. Second row: M. Hallett, A. Lopez, T. Bartol, R. Ennis, R. Bell, L. Diesso. Third row: B. Wilson, J. Massaro, C. Tanner, R. Parquet, S. George, F. Metz, D. Patterson. Fourth row: S. Craw­ ley, J. Gilstrof, T. Lloyd, D. Buckley, J. Richard, K. Thompson, R. McGowan, G. Esposito. Fifth row: M. Dibiasi, J. Corprew, R. Doody, E. Marshall, C. Humason, R. Dennis, K. Murphy, K. Peele. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expen­ ditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ cial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Eail Shepard, Chalruian, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20fli Street Enraklyn, N.Y. 11215 Page 14 CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, cqpies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any membqr or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employ­ ers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Do­ nation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the membership and the Union. If at any ^me a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constihrtional right of access to Union records or information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head­ quarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log im I i\ % �\r Inland Shipping Creates New Jobs • i l>' k r Washington, D.C. The resurgence of America's canak as a vital transportation network is creating thousands of new jobs, and promises to provide ^ditional opportunities for the deep-sea maritime sec­ tor as well. This was the report given by Congressman Richard H. Fulton, Tennessee Democrat, at a luncheon of the 7.S-million member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. "We are coming into a day of deep-sea shipping that wiU include hundreds of huge freighters carrying thousands of smaller barges," he said. "These lighter-aboard-ships—or LASH vessels — will enable deep-sea shippers to get their cargoes to the right part of the country far more smoothly and prob­ ably far more rapidly than they could previously." Fulton noted that the first new vessels approved under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 are LASH-type ships that are being constructed for the SlU-contracted Delta Lines in New Orleans. Building Jobs "They mean, in our slump­ ing economy, jobs for seamen on the deep-sea runs and for in­ land boatmen as well," he re­ ported. "That is a combination all of us will be glad to see come about." Fulton said that the increased use of the nation's canals has grown to the point where "canals are starting to win a competitive war they supposedly lost to the railroads more than a century ago." "Billions of tons of cargo from all parts of the heart of America sail in barges on riv­ ers and man-made streams every year," he said. "Billions of manhours of work are needed to get the barges from one place to another. "The boom in the barge busi­ ness, so long neglected—as was all of the maritime industry— has made the inland waterways today a gold mine for shipping companies," he added. Thousands of the nation's towboats and barges are manned by members of the SIU's In­ land Boatmen's Union and the SIUNA's Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific, Puget Sound Division. Research Needed The increasing use of the country's rivers and canals, combined with the development and construction of LASHtype ships, "is a combination all of us will be glad to see come about," Fulton said. "It will mean that here in 1971 we will have rediscovered the utility of the water that flows across this nation," he asserted. The Tennessean said that the new vigor being witnessed on the inland waters can fade un­ less continued research brings technological developments to keep the industry competitive. "We should sustain this up­ swing by using to the fullest the portion of the merchant marine allocation earmarked for research and development of new ships and new shipping technology," he said. "The $25 million budgeted for research and development in this fiscal year can reap the industry far more than that in the years to come." New Maritime Muscle Enhances U.S. Economy Washington, D.C. For America, a weak mer­ chant marine reflects a weak economy, Congressman Otis G. Pike (D-N.Y.) told representa­ tives of unions, maritime man­ agement and government at an AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment luncheon here. "The merchant marine is— or should be—an integral part of the economy," he said. Cor­ rectly utilized, it can contribute significantly to our balance of payments, and to the growth of our foreign commerce." Pike noted that the United States, in the past decade, suf­ fered a balance of payments deficit of close to $25 million. "Without regard to the cause, the fact remains that this deficit could have been reduced—or eliminated—through the devel­ opment of the U.S.-flag fleet," he declared. Oppoitunity Beckons Pike said that the oppor­ tunity to enhance the U.S. econ­ omy through the revitalization of the American-flag fleet con­ tinues. "What better way to start down the road to a balance-ofpayments equity than to re­ vitalize the American merchant marine?" he asked. '/What bet­ ter way to solve our balanceof-payments problem than to eliminate our dependence on foreign-flag shipping?" He said that the predomi­ nance of foreign-flag ships in the carriage of America's imports and exports results in dollars lost to American workmen— including her seafarers—and to the nation's treasury. Soft Econmny By ignoring the redevelop­ ment of the American merchant marine, Pike added, the coun­ try creates a weaker, softer economy that is less able to develop its full potential. "A healthy merchant fleet means jobs for Americans," he said; "jobs for seafarers, jobs for shipbuilders, for steelmak­ ers, for industrial workers, for workers in supporting trades and services." Prepared to Ship Out •Smr Members of Class 70 pose for their graduation picture with Norfolk Port Agent Gordon Spencer, left, and Advanced Seaman Tom Kellf, right. Front row, left to right, are R. Fulmer, W. Hunnicut, R. McDonald, A. Mascarenas, H. Nichols, and G. Spell. Back row, left to right, are R. Pogue, C. Moore, E. Pointer, F. Ricks, W. Davidsc^ and T. Rohertson. Class 71 lines up for their graduation picture before hoarding a bus for New York and assignment to thenfirst ship. Front row, left to right, are J. Giminez, F. Lieb, R. Cadd, West Coa^t SIU Representative Tommy Trehem, HLS President Bull Shepard, L. Diesso, S. Myers, E. Cotton, and E. Dimn. Back row, left to right, are R. Lampe, D. Byrd, H. Hutt, J. McGinty, D. Kirhy, F. Chew, and B. Whittington. Qass 72 lines up for their graduation pictiu-e after completing their 12-week training program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Kneeling left to right are L. Trotter, S. George, J. Massaro, M. Fritze, J. Richard, N. Noto, K. Thompson, R. Manieri, H. Whitfield, and R. Bell. Standing left to ri^t are Deck Instructor Paul Veralopulo, R. Ennis, D. Patterson, M. Dibiasi, D. Buckley, R. Dennis, T. Lloyd, J. Comett, A. Lopez, and Lifeboat Instructor James Sellers. Industrial Growth, Ecology Can Prosper Together Rep. Wolff Washington, D.C. A New York Congressman has urged that modem technol­ ogy be put to. work to develop new resources and, at the same time, protect the environment. Rep. Lester L. Wolff, ad­ dressing an audience of labor, management and government representatives at a luncheon of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, warned that the nation could lose vital resources if all development is stopped in the name of protecting the ecology. He deplored what he called the "automatic" opposition by environmentalists to proposals to constmct new electric pow­ er plants, the trans-Alaska oil is a rare variety of oil that has pipeline and the dredging of a low-sulphur content. deep-water ports. "Low-sulphur oil strikes at the very heart of the pollution Rep. Wolff said it is "re­ problem in America—^because freshing that we are being con­ cerned before things happen, 75 to 80 percent of all air pol­ instead of waiting until we have lution in this country comes from automobiles releasing befouled the environment. huge quantities of sulphur and "But ecologists should keep sulphur by-products into the in mind one cogent fact: Things atmosphere," he explained. are not all black and white— "Does the potential danger to no matter what people say," he the Alaskan environment out­ asserted. weigh the potential that would Serves Two Purposes come from low-sulphur oil in American cars?" Both the fight against pollu­ tion and the urgent demand for Wolff said he admired the oil could be served by tapping fight to preserve the ecology, Alaska's vast oil reserves, he but said it was paramount that noted. the nation have a balance of The North Slope oil, he said. equities. August 1971 r . .T �BBS Waterman's DeSoto Pays Off In Port of New Orleans Ordinary Seaman E. Zoubantis (left) at payoff with SlU Representative Marty Kressner. Waterman's De­ soto was docked in New Orleans. I SlU Representative Marty Kressner (left) checks book of 3rd cook Harry D. Hammond at payoff aboard the Waterman line's Desofo at New Orleans. Chief Steward J. Castronover goes over some union business with SlU Representative Marty Kressner aboard the Desofo. Robert E. Marsh (left) discusses payoff with Repre­ sentative Marty Kressner in New Orleans. Fireman C. White and Oiler R. Vance in the en­ gine room of the Desoto while in the port of New Orleans. Page 16 Tom Goi:ld (center) talks with shipboard delegates after the Desoto pulled into the Port of New Orleans. Seafarers Log �!r1 M' \y Oiler R. Vance and some shipboard humor in the engine room aboard ship. I" I: ! I ' I • Steward Edmund Sanchez cracks some ice in the galley as he prepares a noon meal for the crew. Baker Joe Bermett carves a turkey while 3rd Cook Harry Hammond looks on. Crew members voiced nothing but praise for the steward department. , \ Fireman C. White checks the controls in the engine room prior to sailing ogain. Steward Manuel Ercell cleans up after serving lunch aboard the Desoto while in port at New Orleans. • Representative Marty Kressner enjoys a laugn with John Kluver (left) ordinary seaman; Ordinary Seaman Ken Price and Electrician Nick Leone. August 1971 Page 17 �Whaf Price Freedom? m Lithuanian Sailor Goes to Prison Washii^ltiHi, D.C. Simas Kudirka, the Lithua­ nian sailor whose unsuccessful attempt to gain political asylum in the United States created an international incident last Nov. 23, has been sentenced to 10 years of hard labor, according to a story published in The Washington Post. Eyewitness accounts of the defector's desperate leap as told by John Burt and Robert Brieze, appeared in the Decem­ ber, 1970, issue of the Log. Burt, a commercial fisherpan and port agent for the SIUNA-New Bedford Fisher­ men's Union, remembers, "I got terribly emotional and felt the overwhelming need to help this man." Brieze recalled his personal experience of defecting in 1950 from Latvia to Danzig and the Russian pursuit. He is current­ ly with the New Bedford Sea­ food Dealers Association. The Washington Post report contains details of the Soviet aftermath of the incident that occurred off Matha's Vineyard, Mass. Kudirka jumped over­ board from the Russian fishing mothership Sovietskaya Litva and onto the U.S. COast Guard cutter. Vigilant, while both ves­ sels were participating in a fish­ ing conference. A summary of Kudirka's May 17-20 trial was prepared by friends in the Soviet Union. The trial was held in Vilnius, because the Supreme Court of the Lithuanian Republic. Chair­ man of the court was named Nisiunas, accordiiig to the doc­ ument In declining counsel, the sea­ man said, "K he (counsel) is dishonest and plays the role of a second prosecutor, as (fften happens in political trials in Lithuania, then I think that my case is already complex enough and (me prosecutor is enough." Kudirka continued: "I do not consider myself guilty since I did not betray my toineland, Lithuania. I do not consider Russia ... as my homeland." He told the court he was fa­ miliar with social injustice which increased in 1940 when the Red Army occupied Lithu­ ania. He also cited Miux and Lenin to explain the difference between s(x;ialist theory and practice in his homeland, and asked no persecution or harm come to his mother, wife or children. Court chairman Nisiunas re­ plied: "Your own conduct brings hardship to your family." After a brief court consulta­ tion, Kudirka was sentenced to 10 years in a "strict regime camp with confiscation of per­ sonal property." He was pleased with this verdict, for he previously thought he would be shot, the dcxjument report­ ed. A postscript of the trial's sununary says the Lithuanian sailor is now living under the menace of internment in a psy­ chiatric hospital. According to Soviet dissidents with personal experience, this is considered far more horrible than forced labor or prison. Rep. IHeckler Urges 100-Mile TerrHorial Wafer Limif To Help U.S. Fishermen Washinglton, D.C. shores, while some nations of Rep. Margaret M. Heckler, the world subscribe to limits R-Mass., has urged the Con­ as wide as 200 miles. gress to set a lOO-mile terri­ torial waters limit around the Barnacles Tasty? United States to protect the in­ The next time you go to your terests of American fishermen. favorite seafood restaurant you Mrs. Heckler, in testimony may find yourself eating barna­ before the Fisheries and Wild­ cles instead of lobster. life Subcommittee of the House Even though the conunon of Representatives, said lobster- barnacle has hard flesh, it can men in her district face, loss of be eaten raw, either plain or income and loss of jobs because with a dressing. of Russian fishing vessels in To go even further, small the area of the lobster beds. sized barnacles can be cooked The United States subscribes like mussels while big ones can to a three-mile limit around its be grilled with butter. Words to Remember "Believe me, if the Alaskan pipeline is not built, and we do not get that oil out of the north, we have no alternative but to sometime give into the (oil price) demands of Venezuela and there v^l be similar demands made by Algeria." —Sen. Ted Stevens (R.-AIaska) in an address to the 15th Biennial Con­ vention of the Seafarers Internation­ al Union, June 21-25, 1971, in Washington, D.C. Page 18 Three Earn G.f.D. Cerfificafes Hazel Brown, center, director of academic education at the Harry Lunddberg School, and BUI H»ll, left, director of trade union education, congn^fulate the three latest successful candidates for Hlfh School Equivalency Certificates. They are, left to right, Keith Sahot, Edwin Colon, end Daniel Davis. AU three, who graduated from the school with Qass 65 to go aboard their first ships, selected the engine department for their first trips. Seafarers Submit Questions About Social Security^ Medicare Benefits By A. A. Bernstein The SlU Pension and Wel­ fare office is set up to answer any questions that members or their families have about Social Security benefits. If any SlU man or a dependent wants to clarify their rights and benefits under Social Security or Medi­ care, they are invited to sub­ mit their questions to our office for clarification. Below, we have reprinted some of the queries that we have recently answered for Seafarers and their families. Q. I would like to take my young son to a social security office and get him a .rocial se­ curity card. Does he have to be a certain age? A. No. There is no mini­ mum age for getting a social security card. Q. I am 64 years old. I re­ tired when I was 62 but did not sign up for social security retirement benefits because I wanted to wait until I was 65 and could receive a full bene­ fit. I have now decided to go ahead and apply for the re­ duced benefit. Can I get my checks all the way back to the month I was 62? A. No. An application for social security retirement bene.fits can be retroactive for no more than 12 months. Q. I am 68 and collect monthly social security retire­ ment benefits. But I also work part-time during the year. How often should I ask the social security office to irefigure my benefits based on additional earnings to see if I am due an increase in my checks? A. You do not have to re­ quest the social security office to refigure your social security benefits. This is done auto­ matically each year. Q. I will be 72 next month and I am still working. I know that I can collect my full social security benefits and still keep on working after my 72nd birthday. But will my employer also stop deducting s(x;ial se­ curity contributions out of my weeldy pay checks starting next month? A. No. Regardless of ^your age, as long as you continue to work in employment cov­ ered by social security you pay social security contributions. Q. My mother has been dis­ charged from the hospital and placed in a nursing home that has been approved by Medi­ care as an extended care fa­ cility. The nursing home ad­ vised us, however, that Medi­ care will not pay for her care because her type of illness is not covered. Is it true that some illnesses are not cov­ ered by Medicare? A. It is not the type of ill­ ness ycjur mother has, but the level of treatment she needs that is a factor in determining whether or not Medicare will help pay for her services in an extended care facility. Medi­ care can pay only when a pa­ tient needs continuing skilled nursing care, not just help with such things as bathing, eating, dressing, walking, an(l taking medicine at the rigfit time. There are other requiroments, too. Your mother can check her copy of Your Medi­ care Handbook for more de­ tails. N.B. You don't have to re­ tire to get Medicare protec­ tion. But, to have full Medi­ care protection when you are 65, you do need to sign up for the medical insurance part 2 or 3 months before you reach 65. If you have questions about Medicare, call the Seafarers Pension and Welfare Plan office. We will be happy to assist you. Saf^yTipsWhifeSwiinmini As the summer season gets into full swing and more and : inore people be^ flocking to the nation's beaches it is well| |to keep in mind some swimming safety hints recommended| Bby the Red Cross. They could save your life. | : t Overexertion and cramps are two major swimming perils. | |Cramping in the fingers, toes, arms or legs is often caused i|by fatigue and overexertion. Such cramps are of little danl^r to the swimmer unless they c^e him to panic. Relief |is gained by stretching the muscles. Sometimes this can be 1 |done simply by changing the swimming stroke mid relaxing. ^ " this doesn't work, try rubbing or kneading the cramping i muscles, advises the R^ OKMS. i In any swimming emergency, don't panic, thmk calmly t 5of the l^st corrective action and conserve your strength B and energy. , Most Red Cross chapters throughout the country con-^ I some kind of swimming instruction—a "must" for non-i | swimmers or novices. A few more hints for swimmers recommended by the Red iCross are: I • Don't substitute floating devices for swimming ability. I • Don't dive into unknown water or shallow breaking Iwaves. • • . • Maintain close supervision of children at all times. V * Don't swim close to piers, pilings, diving boards and Iplatforms. I • Know how to administer artificial respiration and learn Iji^ple and safe reaching rescues. y-1 t<) sw yoq cap S^^ Seafarers Log �Containership Ponce Serving on the Shuttle Run he SlU-contracted Ponce was built in Wil­ mington, North Carolina in 1944. She is T one of the smaller containerships, her over­ all length is only 480-feet. She is operated on shuttle service by Sea-Land. She was first christened as the SS LAND, then sailed as the Santa Leaner until she was converted to a containership in February, 1960. Two-hundred seventy-four temperaturecontrolled cargo containers can be carried aboard her during each voyage. Her 6600 H.P. engines enable the Ponce to glide nicely through the water at 15 knots. fr Kit I', Fireman Jack Singletary tends to routine ma­ chinery maintenance before the Ponce gets underway for an outbound voyage. I» ; Brother James Shamburger handles lines as the gangway is brought alongside the Ponce. Shamburger sails as AB on the ship. 'j • Because of the short turnaround time needed by containerships such as the Ponce, Rafael Ramos, who sails as oiler, has barely enough time for a game of solitaire. A •- • •n'. II. . �Seafarers Retire to Beach . . . Neb Larson, 65, is a native of Sweden and now spends his retirement in Houston, Tex. One of the first members of the union, Brother Lar­ son joined in 1938 in the Port of Galveston. He sailed in the deck de­ partment as a boatswain. Seafarer Larson retired after a sailing career spanning 54 years. Qarence John Baker, 65, is a na­ tive of Tacoma, Wash., and is now spending his retirement in Seattle, Wash. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1951 and sailed in the engine department. He retired after 27 years at sea. Gfllum Mefford, 71, is a native of Tennessee and is now spending his retirement in Pensacola, Fla. One of the first members of the union. Brother Mefford joined in 1938 in the Port of Galveston. He sailed in the engine department. He retired after 33 years at sea. Rofujio Peter Garza, 65, joined the union in the Port of New Orleans in 1943 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. A native of Louisiana, Sea­ farer Garza now makes his home in New Orleans, La. He retired after 29 years at sea. Anton Kula, 56, joined the union in the Port of New York in 1943 and sailed in the deck department. A na­ tive of Estonia, Brother Kula now makes his home in Guttenberg, N.J. His retirement ended a sailing career of 33 years. Leo M. Morsette, 64, joined the union in the Port of New York in 1947 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. A native of Washington, Seafarer Morsette now makes his home in Abita Springs, La. His retire­ ment ended a sailing career of 34 years. Constantions D. Paraskevopoulos, 51, is a native of Greece and now makes his home in Baltimore, Md. He joined the union in 1951 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the en­ gine department. Henry Gock, 65, is a native of Wis­ consin and now makes his home in Milwaukee, Wis. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1943 and sailed in the deck department. He re­ tired after sailing 40 years. Julio C. Ruiz, 57, is a native of Puerto Rico and now makes his home in Bayamon, P.R. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1945 and sailed in the engine department. Sea­ farer Ruiz retired after 28 years at sea. I •f -T Anthony James KuberskI, 55, is a native of New York and now makes his home in Rahway, N.J. He joined the union in the Port of Baltimore in 1943 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. Joseph LaBranche, 69, joined the union in the Port of New Orleans in 1956 and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. A native of Luling, La., Sea­ farer LaBranche now lives in New Orleans. La. Arthur Samson, 61, is a native of Philadelphia, Pa. and now lives in Fremont, Calif. One of the early members of the union, Brother Sam­ son joined in .1939 in the Port of Mobile. He sailed in the engine de­ partment. He retired after sailing 34 years. Bruce Edward Webb, 60, joined the union in the Port of Tampa in 1951 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. A native of Maryland, Brother Webb resides in Baltimore, Md. Pedro L. Agtuca, 58, is a native of the Philippine Islands and is now spending his retirement in Hampton Bays, N.Y. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1943 and sailed in the steward department. Brother Agtuca retired after 28 years at sea. Magnus B. Froland, 66, joined the union in the Port of Detroit and sailed on the Great Lakes. A native of Ber­ gen, Norway, Seafarer Froland b now spending his retirement in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. He retired after ,40 years at sea. Herbert Lee Smith, 65, joined the union in the Port of New York in 1944 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. A native of Louisiana, Brother Smith now lives in Jackson, Miss. He retired after 27 years at sea. Erasmo G. Arroyo, 51, joined the union in the Port of New Orleans in 1941 and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Arroyo now makes his home in Bronx, N.Y. He was issued a picket duty card in 1961. In 1962, Seafarer Arroyo served picket duty in the Moore McCormack-Robin Line beef. He retired after 31 years at sea. Michael Andrew Reges, 57, joined the union in the Port of New York in 1949 and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. A native of Peckville, Pa., Brother Reges now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarer Reges was issued two picket duty cards in 1961. He served in the Army from 1929 to 1935. He retired after 30 years at sea. Pensioners Receive First Checks in New York, Port Arthur [ Another group of veteran Seafarers retired to the beach in June. Shown from left are; N. Orencio, E. Orroyo, P. Agturo, B. Bauti^, J. Bocale, and G. Rodri­ guez. They received Iheir first monthly pensimi checks at the June membership meeting in the Port of New York. Page 20 SIU Port Arthur agent Roan Lightfoot (center) officiates at a douMe-header as he presents Brothers Cornelius Higginbotham (left) and John Segelsky with their first monthly IBU pension checks. Along with checks went best widies to both for Tair winds and following seas" during their retiremenL Seafarers Log J �J*'" . . And Life of Leisure Hany W. Minkler, 65, is a native of Lincoln, Neb. and now lives in Biloxi, Miss. He joined the union in the Port of New Orleans in 1947 and sailed as a steward. Brother Minkler is an Army veteran of World War II and also served in the Army from 1922 to 1925. His retirement ended a sailing career of 31 years. Austin Victor Daniels, 75, is a na­ tive of Barbados, British West Indies and now makes his home in Balti­ more, Md. One of the early mem­ bers of the union. Brother Daniels joined in 1939 in the Port of Bos­ ton. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Robert Hubbs, 56, is a native of New Orleans, La. and continues to make his home there. One of the first members of the union. Brother Hubbs joined in 1938 in the Port of New Orleans. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment as a boatswain. He retired after 33 years at sea. Alfred Hartley Duggan, 49, is a native of Gilead, Me. and now lives in Yarmouth, Me. He joined the un­ ion in the Port of New York in 1951 and sailed in the engine department. He is an Army veteran of World War II. James R. Allen, 69, is a native of Alabama and is now spending his retirement in La Puente, Calif. One of the first members of the union. Seafarer Allen joined in 1938. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Allen served in the Coast Guard. His retirement ended a sail­ ing career of 39 years. William John Adams, 66, joined the union in the Port of New York in 1953 and sailed in the deck de­ partment. A native of Pennsylvania, Brother Adams now makes his home in Vidor, Tex. He retired after sail­ ing 23 years. Digest of SIU Ships' Meetings 'A' 1'^» Although the basic rules of eligibility rema^ the same for receiving an SIU Disability Peiii sion and the Special Disability Benefit, Seafarer# are advised that as of July 1, 1971, all appli­ cants for these benefits are required to meet the Social Security or RaUroad Retirement standard of permanent disablement and must be already receiving benefits from such agenci^ before they can receive similar benefits from the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans. In the interest of expedient processing of ap­ plications, all future applicants for a feafarers Disability Pension or Special Disability Bene­ fit, are asked to support their applicalirms for these benefits by submitting a Social Security or Railroad Retirement certificate of permanent disablement at the same time that they n^e their request for SIU benefits. The effective date of payment of the Seafar­ ers Disability Pension or Special Disability Benefit, if approved by the Board of Trustees, wfll be the first day of the month following the date Of the Social Security or Railroad Retire­ ment certification of permanent disability, or date of receipt of the application, vhich ever is the later. STEEL ADVOCA I'JBi (Isthmian), March 14—Chairman N. D. Gillikin; Secretary Lucio Ceperiano; Deck Delegate James J. Connors; Engine Delegate Howard F. Menz; Steward Delegate Henry Jones, Jr. Few hours disputed OT in deck and engine departments, otherwise everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. PHILADELPHIA (Sea - Land), May 30—Chairman C. J. Murray; Secretary A. L. Doud; Deck Dele­ gate W. Rawluk; Engine Delegate John Nouwen; Steward Delegate R. Ceiling. Some disputed OT in Stew­ ard Department. NEWARK (Sea-Land), May 30— Chairman Dammerer; Secretary J. Utz. $17 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. Beef concerning time off in engine department. PORTLAND (Sea-Land), May 30—Chairman Luke Wymbs; Sec­ retary R. Hernandez; Deck Dele­ gate Dimas Mendoza. Everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari­ time Overseas), May 23—Chairman Angelos Antoniou; Secretary Elmer C. Danner; Engine Delegate Melvin J. Galleer; Steward Delegate Harris Arceneaux. $9 in ship's fund. Everything is running smooth­ lySTEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian Lines), Mar. 21—Chairman O. R. Ware, Jr.; Secretary Angel Seda; Deck Delegate P. Penton; Engine Delegate Donald J. Henson; Stew­ ard Delegate Stephen Dent. $7 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari­ time Overseas), May 31—Chairman Angelo Antoniou; Secretary Elmer C. Danner; Deck Delegate Francis X. Wherrity; Engine Delegate Melvin J. Gallier; Steward Delegate Harris P. Arceneaux. $9 in ship's fund. Everything is running smooth­ lyWACOSTA (Sea-Land), May 16 Chairman None; Secretary Manuel F. Caldas. $6 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. THETIS (Rye Marine), May 2— August 1971 Chairman A. R. Sawyer; Secretary S. J. Davis; Deck Delegate A. R. Sawyer; Steward Delegate J. D. Brown. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments, otherwise everything is running smoothly. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian Lines), May 23—Chairman Walt Sibley; Secretary Major E. Reid. Disputed OT in each department to be brought to the attention of the boarding patrolman. TAMPA (Sea-Land), May 2— Chairman Juan C. Vega; Secretary Joe Powers; Deck Delegate Curt Decker. Everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for the good food and service. Vote of thanks to the bosun for running the movies. PONCE (Sea-Land), May 9— Chairman Dan Butts; Secretary Alva McCullum; Deck Delegate P. F. Fernandez; Steward Delegate Oscar Sorenson. $317 in movie fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. PORTMAR (Calmar), May 16— Chairman James J. O'Meara; Sec­ retary T. A. Jackson; Deck Dele­ gate C. G. McLelfen; Engine Dele­ gate H. R. Schackney, Jr.; Stew­ ard Delegate James H. Merk. No beefs reported. Everything is running smoothly. Motion was made that the maintenance be raised from $8 a day to $15 a day. TAMARA GUILDEN (Trans­ port Commercial), May 30—Chair­ man Geo. P. Libby; Secretary Charles W. Pelen; Deck Delegate Eugenio Oya; Engine Delegate R. D. Holmes; Steward Delegate Gus Dicks. $14 in ship's fund and $680 in movie fund. Everything is running smoothly. MOHAWK (Ogden Marine), June 6—Chairman Billie B. Price; Secretary M. E. Greenwald; Deck Delegate Max H. Higgison; Engine Delegate John D. Esober; Steward Delegate J. Ferecondis. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. Good crew. All delegates are work­ ing together to keep this a good ship. The two men from the HLSS school are the best we have seen. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land), May 23— Chairman Manuel E. Sanchez; Sec­ retary E. R. Perry; Deck Delegate Elmer P. Moran; Engine Delegate David E. Davis. Just beginning a new voyage and everything seems to be running smoothly. $157 in ship's fund. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Apr. 4—Chairman Martin Kinzgood; En­ gine Delegate M. P. Cox. No beefs. All repairs were attended to. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. LAFAYETTE (Waterman), June 6—Chairman H. Workman; Secre­ tary J. Thomas. Everything is run­ ning smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman), May 30—Chairman A. Anderson; Secretary R. Donnelly; Deck Dele­ gate R. McLeon; Engine Delegate A. S. DeAgro; Steward Delegate J. T. Cherry, Jr. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and en­ gine departments. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), May 16—Chairman Garth G. Dur­ ban; Secretary J. G. Lakwyk; Deck Delegate E. N. Cartwright; Engine Delegate Roy R. Young, Jr.; Stew. ard Delegate A. L. Aguilar. Few hours disputed OT in engine de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), June 6—Chairman A. Donnelly; Secretary J. P. Baliday; Deck Dele­ gate John Wilson; Engine Delegate Kevin W. Conklin; Steward Dele­ gate Joseph L. Gray. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. KYSKA (Waterman), May lbChairman W. G. Thomas; Secre­ tary E. Johnson; Deck Delegate H. D. Jackson; Engine Delegate Theo­ dore H. Wright; Steward Delegate J. C. Roberson. $71 in ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. SEATRAIN OHIO (Hudson Waterways), May 10—Chairman Tom Endel K e 1 s e y; Secretary Walter J. Fitch; Deck Delegate Paul Whitlaw. $24 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), May 2—Chairman Hans M. A. Schmidt; Secretary W. H. Sim­ mons; Deck Delegate W. Byrd; En­ gine Delegate W. R. Frampton; Steward Delegate James Gonzalez. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. BROOKLYN (Sea-Land) May 30 Chairman C. Magoulas, Secretary J. Keno; Deck Delegate Thomas Johnson; Engine Delegate Nicholas Sushko; Steward Delegate Joe B. Brown. Everything is running smoothly. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Waterways), May 23—Chairman Arvid Gylland; Secretary H. L. Lanier. Repairs being taken care of as quickly as possible. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Boarding patrolman will be con­ tacted regard shortage of stores. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), May 21—Chairman Joe C. Albert; Sec­ retary Ramon Aguiar; Engine Dele­ gate P. Rogers; Steward Delegate Juan Hernandez. No beefs re­ ported. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. TRANSPACIFIC (Hudson Water­ ways), May 2—Chairman James Elwell; Secretary M. Bugawan; Deck Delegate Joseph W. Crowley; Engine Delegate G. Schartel. Cap­ tain very happy about the behavior and work of the crew. No beefs were reported. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. INGER (Reynolds Metals), Apr. 18—Chairman M. E. Seeching; Secretary D. P. Martinez; Engine Delegate Francesco Urbina; Stew­ ard Delegate Walter M. Cutter. $21 in ship's fund. Everything is run­ ning smoothly with no beefs. OVERSEAS EVELYN (Maritime Overseas), May 9—Chairman W. Matthews; Secretary W. E. Oliver; Deck Delegate Raymond Bunce; Engine Delegate Robert Gustafson; Steward Delegate John Shaw. No beefs and no disputed OT. Every­ thing okay. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. WESTERN PLANET (Western Tankers), May 9—Chairman L. J. Olblantz; Secretary O. Payne; Deck Delegate Ronald Weyersbcrg; En­ gine Delegate Robert G. Sawyer; Steward Delegate Abdrea P. Papadimatis. No beefs and no disputed OT. HURRICANE (Waterman), May 2—Chairman John Cisiecki; Secre­ tary Thomas O. Rainey; Deck Dele­ gate William L. McBride; Engine Delegate L. A. Ciamboy; Steward Delegate Simon DeZee. All repairs from last voyage have been com­ pleted. No beefs and no disputed OT. STEEL ARCHITECT Hsthmian), May 16—Chairman J. D. Price; Secretary J. D. Reyes; Deck Dele­ gate Gerald Corelli; Steward Dele­ gate J. H. Green. Everything is running smoothly. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman), . May 9—Chairman A. Anderson; Secretary R. Donnelly; Deck Dele­ gate Roy A. McLeod; Engine Dele­ gate A. S. DeAgro. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the bosim for taking care of a sick crew member. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), May 30—Chairman T. Trainor; Secretary H. L. Gardner, Deck Delegate J. J. Levin; Engine Delegate P. Cleary; Steward Dele­ gate B. Scarborough. Everything is nmning smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Water­ ways), Apr. 4—Chairman R. Bur­ ton; Secretary Aussie Shrimpton. Brother Harry E. Chardmiak, oiler, sent application in to attend high school courses at Piney Point in September. His request is endorsed by the ship's committee who rec­ ommend him as an ideal candidate for such instruction. $5 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), Apr. 21—Chairman M. Woods; Secretary H. Galicki; Deck Delegate James F. Williamson; Engine Dele­ gate Paul M. Hartman; Steward Delegate Howard Bickford. $43 in movie fund. No beefs reported. Everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment, especially to the Chief Cook Andy Ignacio for the fine barbecues he puts out. Page 21 �—rw SlU Ships Committees . . . As has so often been stated in talking about the workings of the SIU, or for that matter any imion, the best way to insure an effeetive organization is through education. And education is a two-way street. Not only should the membership be in­ formed of the doings of its leaders, but the leaders should be kept up-to-date on the wishes of the members. Only through such a mutual understanding of each other's ideas and desires can a union work effectively for the good of the entire membership. This exehange of ideas, or mutual education if you will, is accomplished in the SIU through regular shipboard meetings, known as ship's committee meetings. These meetings serve as a forum to keep our members at sea informed of SIU doings ashore, as well as affording them an opportimity to voice their own opinions on various issues affecting the whole membership. Tt is this type of two-way commimication that enables the union to function best in the interests of the entire membership. It keeps those at sea abreast of the latest developments at union halls across the country, and those ashore cognizant of ideas of members scattered across the globe on ships. In this way, every Seafarer can participate in and be aware of everything his tmion is doing. Each Sunday while a ship is at sea, the ship's committee chairman calls a meet­ ing for all unlicensed personnel. There are six members of the standing ship's com­ mittee with three elected and three appointed delegates, but every Seafarer is urged to attend each meeting and become involved in the proceedings. The six include the ship s committee chairman, the education director, the secretary-reporter, and elected representatives of the deck, engine and steward departments. The chairman is responsible for calling the meeting and preparing an agenda. He also moderates the group to insure proper parliamentary procedure is used to guar­ antee every member's right to be heard. The education director is charged with maintaining a shipboard library of union publications and miist be able to answer any questions relating to union upgrading and educational programs. t "f STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian)—^The committee aboard the Steel Advocate takes in some fresh air topside. From top to bottom are: C. D'Amico, ship's chair­ man; H. Yeillon, educational directoi^ D. Hall, engine delegate; L. Cepeiiano, secietaiy-reporteii N. Huff, deck delegate; A. SeKco, steward delegate. NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land)—Aboard the containershlp New Orleans the ship's committee consists of, from left: P. Ryan, educational director; D. Sacher, secre­ tary-reporter; M. Landron, ship's chairman; H. Dean, steward delegate; L. Gillain, deck delegate, and C. KeUy, engine delegate. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Waterways)—Home from a voyage to England and ports in Europe, the Transindiana's committee consists of from left: J. Shipley educational director; D. Keith, steward delegate; O. Smith, secretary-repoWr;' D. Holm, ship's chairman; J. Hamot, deck delegate; C. Rose, engine delegate. Page 22 'T'he secretary-reporter serves as a recorder of the minutes of the meetings and is responsible for relaying the minutes and recommendations to SIU headquarters. Each of the elected department delegates is concerned with questions relating to the entire crew, in general and the members of his department, in particular. The SIU ships' committees have succeeded in bridging the communications bar­ rier between a far-flung membership and the officials entrusted to head the union. They have succeeded in keeping the membership informed and active in the highest democratic traditions. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Waterways)—^A pleasant visit to ports in Europe mid the British Isles made up the most recent voyage of the Transidaho. Her com­ mittee, from left, consists of: N. Santana, deck delegate; R. Burton, ship's chair­ man; P. Marcinowski, engine delegate; F. Rakas, steward delegate; S. Able, edocational director, and A. Shrimpton, sUp's secretary-reporter. ARIZPA (Sea-Land)—Back home in Port Elizabeth after a month coastwise voyage are, from left: W. Lescovich, secretary-reporter; J. Rios, engine delegate; R. Somarriha, deck delegate; D. Fitzpatrick, ship's chairman, and M. Belvedere, steward delegate. Seafarers Log �•pnpujj L'.:" Members' Voice At Sea r. I\ TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Waterways)—^Before returning to their duties abdard ship, the membere of the Transcolorado's committee took time for a photo. From left are: J. Mims, secretary-reporter; F. Smith, ship's chairman; W. Thomas, engine delegate; C. C. Smith, deck delegate; A. Lopez, steward delegate, and R. Diaz, educational director. TRANSHAWAH (Hudson Waterways)—^In the crew's recreation room aboard the Transhawaii are, seated from left: W. Seltzer, secretary-reporter; D. Maupin, engine delegate; W. Cassidy, steward delegate; D. C. Gatewood, deck delegate. Standing, from left, are: M. De Barros, ship's chairman; K. Starcher, educational STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian)—^Tt^side aboard the Steel Designer from left, are: A. Seda, secretary-reporter; G. Meester, engine delegate; J. P. Balderston, steward delegate; H. R. Guymon, educational director; J. A. Mick, deck delegate; and H. Lee, ship's chairman. NEWARK (Sea-Land)—^From left are members of the ship's committee: C. R. Dammeyer, ship's chairman; N. Reitti, educational director; A. Balkan, deck dele­ gate; A. Silva, steward delegate, and P. McAneney, engine delegate. director. Digest of 5IU Ships Meetings WESTERN CLIPPER (Western Agency), May 2—Chairman E. Davis; Secretary A. Hirsch; Engine Delegate Philip A. Brady; Steward Delegate James Mitchell. $13 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the entire steward department for a job well done. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden), May 16—Chairman E. Gomez; Secretary Jose Albino; Deck Dele­ gate Joe Shell, Jr.; Engine Dele­ gate Thomas Donaghy; Steward Delegate R. J. Sherman. $13 in ship's fund. Some dispute OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. MONTPELIER VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), May 7—Chairman Jack Bentz; &cretary Thomas Na­ varre; Deck Delegate John A. Durene; Engine Delegate R. Ban(iroft; Steward Delegate Amo I-arson. $269.37 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari­ time Overseas), June 13—Chairman Angelo Antoniou; Secretary Earl W. Gay. $9 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. No beefs. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman), June 20—Chairman A. Anderson; Secretary R. Donnelly; Deck Dele­ gate Ross A. McLeod; Engine Dele­ gate A. S. DeAgro; Steward Dele­ gate John T. Cherry, Jr. $5 in ship's fund. Some disput^ OT in deck August 1971 .a- and engine departments to be taken up with patrolman. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain Lines), July 11—Chairman J. I^pez; Secretary R. Taylor; Deck Delegate Julius Lopez; Engine Del­ egate John Noble. $235 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), June 27—Chairman A. Donnelly; Secretary J. P. Baliday; Deck Dele­ gate John Wilson; Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin; Steward Delegate Edward Dale. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), June 27—Chairman J. Alberti; Secretary P. T. DiCarlo; Deck Delegate Jose Cortez; Engine Delegate Chester Lohr; Steward Delegate Juan Her­ nandez. $16 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. NEW YORKER (Sea-Land), June 28—Chairman I. Cox; Secretaiy V. Sanchez; Engine Delegate Andrew Thomas; Steward Delegate John Robinson. Special vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ANDREW JACKSON (Water­ man), June 6—Chairman W. E. Czajkowski; Secretary Thomas Liles, Jr.; Deck Delegate L. Bailey; Engine Delegate Robert E. Saucer; Steward Delegate M. Agoncia. Ev­ erything is running smoothly. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), July 4—Chairman Jack Dalton; Secretary T. D. Bal­ lard; Deck Delegate Henry Banta; Engine Delegate Albert Dykes; Steward Delegate Malcolm Stevens. Everything is running smoothly. No beefs and no disputed OT. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), July 11—Chairman Jack Dalton; l^cretary Thomas D. Ballard; Deck Delegate Henry Ban­ ta; Engine Delegate Albert Dykes; Steward Delegate Malcolm Stevens. $20 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. SEATRAIN DELAWARE (Hud­ son Waterways), July 10—Chair­ man W. Nash; Secretary J. Prats. No beefs were reported. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. CANTIGNY (Cities Service), June 20—Chairman J. Bush; Secre­ tary C. Kreiss; Deck Delegate R. W. Smart; Engine Delegate W. H. Wheeler; Steward Delegate H. M. Connell. $8 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. Discussion held regarding 50-50 law pertaining to grain shipments to mainland China. Crew agreed to contact Con­ gressmen to protest it. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Ma­ rine), June 20—Chairman Joseph Zeloy; Secretary George W. Luke; Deck Delegate Howard C. Ross; Engine Delegate Steve V. Craw­ ford; Steward Delegate T. H. Capado. Some disputed OT in deck department. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), June 6—Chairman Cecil Diltz; Sec­ retary I. R. Llenos; Deck Delegate Wm. D. Jefferson; Steward Dele­ gate Herbert Allen. $13 in ship's fund. Everything is running smooth­ ly. YORKMAR (Calmar), June 27— Chairman I. Moen; Secretary S. Gamer. No beefs. Everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. EAGLE TRAVELER (United Maritime), June 6—Chairman Jo­ seph Bourgeois; Secretary Algernon W. Huterchson; Deck Delegate John C. Bakus; Engine Delegate Donald C. Lei^t; Steward Dele­ gate Emanuel Lowe. $6 in ship's fund. Few minor beefs in deck de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEATRAIN OHIO (Hudson Wa­ terways), June 6—Chairman Tom Kelsey; Secretary Walter Fitch. $29 in ship's fund. Everything is run­ ning smoothly with no beefs. SEATRAIN CAROLINA (Hud­ son Waterways), June 20—Chair­ man K. Gahagan; Secretary E. P. Sahuque. No beefs were reported. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. $36 in ship's fund. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), June 27—Chairman R. A. Christensen; Secretary J. W. Sanders. $22 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck and steward departments. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Apr. 18—Chairman Melvin K^fe; Secretary J. W. Sanders. $21" in ship's fund. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEATRAIN CAROLINA (Hud­ son Waterways), Jime 13—Chair­ man K. Gahagan; Secretary E. P. Sahuque. $36 in ship's fund. No beefs. Everything is running smoothly in all departments. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmi­ an), Apr. 11—Chairman James M. Foster; Secretary Paul Lopez; Deck Delegate Norwood E. Geno; En­ gine Delegate Don L. Busby; Stew­ ard Delegate Vincent Young. $10 in ahip's fund. No beefs. Every­ thing is running smoothly. MONTPELIER VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), May 30—Chairman Jack Bentz; Secretary T. Navarre; Deck Delegate John Dunn; Engine Delegate Rex Becraft; Steward Delegate Amo Larson. $165 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSPACIFIC (Hudson Wa­ terways), June 6—Chairman James Elwell; Secretary Maximo Bugawan; Deck Delegate Edget Luzier; Engine Delegate James Lippincott; Steward Delegate William Dunn, Jr. No disputed CT and no beefs. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. ftp 23 �Directory Of Union Holis •P.O. 287 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 ....A804 OuAl St. HODSTON, Tte. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVnXE, Fbk .....2608 Foul St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. .29 Bbatconmr St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 BIOBILB, Ab. 1 Sooth LdwranM St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW OBLEANS, L» 630 jMkMn Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Vh. 115 3d St. 23510 (703) 622-1892 FinT.AnKT.PHTA, F*. 2604 S. 4th St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 FORT ARTHDR, Teoc. ..234 Ninth Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANOISOO, OnlU. 1321 BflMion St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTDBCE, F.R. ..1313 Femnndm Janm Stop 20 00008 724-2848 ..2505 Ftnt ATO. SEATTLE, Wnih. 98121 (206) BCA 3-4334 .4577 OinToto ATO. ST. LODIS, Ho. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TABIFA. Fb. ....312 HhRlMi St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, O. 235 Sommlt St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WTLBONOTON, OnUf. ....450 SoMlde Ave. nnnbal OhW. 90744 (213) 832-7285 YOKOHABIA, Jnpaa .Jwm Bidc., 810 1-2 KnlgnB-Dori-Nnkskn 2014971 Ext. 281 FBANKFOBT, BD^ SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRBSSIDENT Paul Hall EXECTTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Ldndsey WiUiams A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQUABTiatS ....675 4«b Ave., Bkljra. 11232 (612) HT 9-6600 AI.PENA, Uleh 800 N. SeeoDd ATS. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BAI.T1HOBE, BU. ..1216 E. BalUmora St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4000 BOSTON, MMI 663 Atlantie AT«. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BDFFAM), N.Y. .290 FnuikUn St. 14202 SID (716) n. 3-9209 IBD (716) TL 3-9250 CHIOAOO, ni. A383 Ewinc AT.. 60617 SID (312) SA 1-0733 IBD (312) ES 5-9570 OLEVEIAND, O. 1420 W. 25th St. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, SDch. 10225 W. JTeSefMB Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DDLDTB, HIn. A014 W. 3d St. 55806 (218) EA 2-4110 Over 5.3 Million Jobless Long Term Unemployment Soars to Eight Year High Washington, D.C. Long - term unemployment soared to an eight year high in July according to U.S. De­ partment of Labor statistics. The Labor Department fig­ ures show that a total of 1.3 million of the nation's 5.3 mil­ lion unemployed have been out of work for 13 weeks or more. The department said that was the highest rate of long-term unemployment since August, 1963. The increase in long-term unemployment was accompa­ nied by an overall increase in the unemployment rate in July. The percentage of the work force out of work was 5.8 in July, up from 5.6 percent in June. The Labor Department said that the increase most severely affected people seeking jote for the first time, and those attempting to reenter the labor force. The total number of those employed increased slightly in July, but the increase was more than offset by the en­ trance into the labor market of some 700,000 people. The de­ partment attributed most of the increase in the number of per­ sons employed to a pickup in the field of teenage employ­ ment. Another indication of the depth of the unemployment problem was a marked decline in the average weekly earnings of rank - and - file employees. The average weekly earnings were $127.22, down 35 cents from June. The Labor Department said the drop was caused by serious declines in earnings in manu­ facturing, transportation and public utilities. In an earlier report, the de­ partment said that noticeable increases in unemployment in the port cities of Houston, Tex. and New Orleans, La. had changed their position on the list of areas with unemploy­ ment problems. . The rat6 of unemployment in New Orleans was 6.7 per­ cent in July, which placed the city in the "substantial" unem­ ployment category. New Or­ leans had been removed from the "substantial" list last April. Houston, which had been in the "low" unemployment cate­ gory since 1965 was moved to the "moderate" range when unNewark, N.J. and Cleveland, Ohio, continued to be classi­ fied as areas having "persist­ ent" unemployment problems. DISPATCHERS REPORT Alla>rie.MftliMWotai>Diilrkt July 1.1971 to Jdiy 31,1971 DICK DVARTMINT 8 T T A a "al 1 A s n tS w T rs 8 A 4 #• II M a lA A# It 17 '# A3 fA mt «< a' AT Schedule of Membership Meetings SIU-AGUWD Meetings New Orleans.Sept. 14—^2:30 p.m. Mobile Sept. 15—2:30 p.m. Wilmington...Sept. 20—^2:30 p.m. San. Fran. ...Sept. 22—^2:30 p.m. Seattle Sept. 24—:2:30 p.m. New York....Sept. 7—^2:30 p.m. PhiIadeIphia..Sept. 7—2:30 p.m. Baltimore Sept. 8—^2:30 p.m. Detroit Sept. 10—2:30 p.m. tHouston Sept. 13—^2:30 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans.Sept. 14—^7:00 p.m. Mobile Sept. 15—^7:00 p.m. New York....Sept. 7—^7:00 p.m. Philadelphia. jSept. 7—^7:00 p.m. Baltimore Sept. 8—^7:00 p.m. Houston Sept. 13—^7:00 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Sept. 20—2:00 p.m. Buffalo Sept. 20—7:00 p.m. Alpena Sept. 20—^7:00 p.m. Chicago Sept. 20—^7:00 p.m. Duluth Sept. 20—7:00 p.m. Frankfort Sept. 20—^7:30 p.m. Buffalo Sept. 15—^7:30 p.m. Duluth Sept. 17—^7:30 p.m. Cleveland Sept. 17—^7:30 p.m. Toledo Sept. 17—^7:30 p.m. E>etroit Sept. 13—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee....Sept. 13—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans.Sept. 14—5:00 p.m. Mobile Sept. 15—^5:00 p.m. Philadelphia..Sept. 7—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (li­ censed and unlicensed Sept. 8—5:00 p.m. Norfolk Sept. 9—5:00 p.m. Houston .Sept. 13—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region PhiladeIphia..Sept. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Sept. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Sept. 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City.. Sept. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. . tMeetings held at Galveston wharves. Great Lakes Tng and t Meeting held in Labor Tem­ Dredge Section Chicago Sept. 14—^7:30 p.m. ple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. •Meeting held in Labor Tem­ fSault Ste Marie Sept. 16—7:30 p.m. ple, Newport News. TOTAL REGISTERED All Groiqps dassA CfaHsB 8 17 , 149 116 23 19 88 35 41 15 17 22 38 44 23 41 53 107 71 64 35 32 87 113 52 32 562 780 Port Boston New YaA Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa hlobile New Orleans Houston W^nington San Firancisco Seattle Totals TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston .............. Wilmington ........ San Francisco...... Seattle Totals Page 24 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. N. Page, Chesterton, Ind. Zina Dorsey, born May 6, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. David C. Dorsey, Kenner, La. Irene Quinones, bom June 1, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. En­ rique Quinones, Brooklyn, N.Y. Antonio Flores, born Dec. 31, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Aurelio A. Flores, Pasadena, Texas. Janet Jordan, bora Mar. 16, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ed­ die E. Jordan, Wilmer, Ala. All Groups OassA dassB 6 7 111 121 17 16 64 32 15 21 15 50 8 13 31 31 75 74 53 68 40 10 64 113 20 43 494 624 REGISTERED ON BEACH AO Groups OassA CJaasB OassC 3 3 4 84 23 15 8 6 0 30 15 1 6 3 0 15 16 4 7 2 0 17 15 0 • 46 24 0 42 41 6 30 25 0 62 59 1 13 6 0 363 239 30 INGINE DEPARTMENT AnGroaps OMBA OMSB 17 10 237 231 38 28 68 161 79 53 73 58 7 7 81 26 223 115 165 127 58 77 173 130 63 29 1375 959 •-' TOTAL SHIPPED '•l-. REGISTERED ON BEACH ABGioiips OassA 1ClassB OassC 2 4 1 50 48 15 7 8 1 16 4 24 6 7 0 8 23 2 0 2 2 0 17 13 21 1 41 47 39 2 0 15 14 75 46 1 6 10 1 28 259 292 Ail Groups OassA ClassB 8 9 255 191 29 28 77 103 50 50 80 29 6 4 63 51 161 148 109 128 55 17 145 117 47 31 1090 901 •" H • -v;i ."-4 - : Jl -"•B •m '•'1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York . Philadelphia Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa MobUe New Orleans .. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco Seattle Totals •••99*99«9««9999 Dodelia Rodriguez, bom Jan. 19, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rodolfo I. Rodriguez, Brooklyn, N.Y. Teresa Morris, bom Apr. 14, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jesse Morris, East St. Louis, 111. Jason Boykin, bom June 1, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rich­ ard E. Boykin, Eight Mile, Ala. James Holman, bom Apr. 7, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James M. Holman, Lakewood, Ohio. Rachael Page, bom May 10, TOTAL SHIPPED ••9994*6«*99«**6**6« AD Groups ClassA CtanB 3 85 6 49 17 11 16 28 71 49 18 53 32 438 0 81 6 31 18 19 6 6 43 46 12 62 15 345 TOTAL SHIPPED ADGronpa GbnsA ClassB CfaHsC 1 2 1 23 45 33 6 5 1 13 4 12 6 ^0 4 6 6 14 0 3 1" •15-0 11 0 17 26 3 33 30 0 11 16 0 63 33 N 1 2 6 41 196 • 216 REGISTERED ON BEACH - ADGroiq^ daasA CbMiB 7 4 133 145 8 15 52 107 38 38 23 41 7 2 67 31 157 94 61 69 28 39 85 134 20 50 607 858 ..-A fj 1 Seafarers Log �;-.v Tampa Back Home he SlU-manned containership Tampa (Sea-Land) logged another Atlantic crossing last month, trans­ porting a mixed cargo of manufactured goods from ports in Europe to Port Elizabeth, New Jersey. Built in 1944, the Tampa was originally launched as the Mission Dolores. She was acquired by Sea-Land and converted to her present lines in 1969. The 523-foot long vessel is capable of carrying 332 thirty-five foot long cargo containers. a- Ordinary Seaman C. Nicola secures gangway lines as the Tampa docks in Port Elizabefli. Fireman Ignatius Salerno checks panel board in the eng^e room aboard the Tampa. Brother Salerno joined the SIU in the Port New York in 1961. ml® F. Teodosio, who sails as saloon messman, dis­ plays hand-painted pic­ tures he purchased in Bremerhaven, Germany, for his family. New York Port Agent Leon Hall (right) discusses some union matters with crew member M. Callas aboard the Tampa as the ship pays off in Port Elizabeth, NJ. August 1971 Russell Cobb, chief cook, prepares grill for lunch meal. The Tampa's steward department received a **job well done** from all hands. Page 25 �Personals Robert E. Heim Hease contact Carretta & Carretta. Attorneys at Law, 22 West First St, Mount Vernon, N.Y. 10550. John, llMMnaBiKelly Selective Service S3^tem Local Board No. 1, 124 W. Main St, Smithtown, N.Y. 11787 asks that you contact them immediately. Rndtrfph R. Cefaratti Your mother, Mrs. Rita T. Cefaratti, asks that you contact hOT as soon as possible at 51 Clinton St., New Britain, Conn. 06053. Peter Di Ci^iia Your sister, Josephine Di Capua, asks that you contact her at 119 Wadsmorth Ave., Staten Island, N.Y. 10305. Fcmado Maidonado Please ccmtact your daughter immediately. Your wife is ex­ tremely ill. Monta L. Garber Michael Willis Please contact the unitHi hall in Baltimore for checks due you from Calmar Steamship Com­ pany. The address is 12165 E, Baltimore St. Telephone 301-EA7-4900. PaulSheper Your sister, Mrs. Ann Tay, asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 1118 Boyd Ave., Johnstown, Pa, 15905. Jaroslav (Jack) Sonuner Your son, JeflBrey, would like ! Vf»' gI -.- ^ • Horse. Barbs. Mary Jane. Speed. Downers. Bennies. You'v^^ heafdi of all of them. ^ : T^ narcotics. And, they are deadly dao^er signals which every Seafarer MUST avoid just as his ship steers clear of shallow water and treacherous reefs. ?: x««*. •£••-'••" " U',' PtW-' Narcotics are illegal. Soft, hard, pill, powder or leaf— all^Blegal. Hallucinations, dizziness, prolonged periods of depression or euphoria, V and "flashbacks" of the drug experience are results of narcotic t^hge. . . Using drags once and being "busted", whether cm Ijaiid oi^it s^^jl win immediately be the end of a Seafarers career. Hk right tn no^ust for a little while^ but FOREVER! If " It will mean his mind and body are not functioning at all timei at full capacity. He is physically and mentally weakening. | And, it will hurt those who associate with the Seafarer—his^family, friends and fellow shipmates. Even his ship. AU vwU be affecte# by the drug user's "bust." i ®? A ship needs each Seafarer to be alert and hWe to do his ii^vidual duties. If a Seafarer is popping pills or searching for veins, theh he is unable to help the ship. Other crew members have to take on inore resppnsibilhies to make up for his inadequacy. si : i£;A'-ySS'':: ^i-., 'iV '•^it.%' ^ ^ ' '".J The respect of his fellow shipmates, friends and the dignity of ship all go agpund when narcotics ate involved. A ship with a rec(|d of a Seafarer's drug use will always be under surveillance by customs Jufhor- t ffl ities ^d narcotics-agents;*w^ :ill2 " "Ibe crew,, too, .his fellow Seafarei^ .vffl he.:under i^^Ose wah^' They "dcan", but, at the expense of their drug':using shiinhate, are punished. • Everyone loses in the narcotics game. There is NO second chance. Alln Sealers mUst knOw the consequences —even " .hK his^life, his'ship and his'shipniates.' ® temporary high is not wOrth all the hassle and bad timps th^ fbQow-the^"!^^ • - S t 'I •• v/'; 1 Victoria SmwUa, bora June 5, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jo­ seph Surwila, Norfolk, Va. Richard Jordan, bora Apr. 22, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rich­ ard H. Jordan, New Orleans, La. Tammy Brown, bora June 10, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ken­ neth N. Brown, DeFuniak Springs, Fla. Kathy^o P^erichs, bora May 16, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph G. Frerichs, II, Calvert City, Ky. Jacqueline Voliva, bora May 16, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jack E. Voliva, Belhaven, N.C. Rebecca Dawson, bora June 13, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles J. Dawson, Lynnwood, Wash. Ivan Guarls, bora Apr. 19, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Juan Guaris, Carolina, P.R. Robert Rentz, bora July 3, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ ert T. Rentz, Balimore, Md. Brenda Williams, bora Jime 27, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. David C. Williams, San Diego, Calif. Susan Robinson, bora May 23, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bob­ by D. Robinson, Lima, O. Monica Fmrrek, bora Dec. 21, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. James E. Forrest, Portsmouth, Va. Walter Blister, bora May 5, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jim­ my B. Brister, Deridder, La. Lisa Kaiser, bora Feb. 2, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bert Kai­ ser, Manistique, Mich. Joel McCarty, bora Nov. 7, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Herschel D. McCarty, Jacksboro, Tenn. George Dixon, Jr., bora July 7, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. George W. Dixon, Philadelphia, Pa. to have you write to him at 138-21st. St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Leonard J. ODmnta Thomas M. Breen asks that you c<Hitact him as soon as possi, ble at 160 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10038. Telq>hone 212BE-3-3740. Owwmemben, SS Tampa Brother John Ryan has rqmrted the loss of a heavy winter jacket and some very important papers aboard the Tampa during her last voyage. If found, please return to the New York Hall in care of the dispatcher. James Edward Fosfor Your parents, Mr. & Mrs. R. O. Foster, ask that you contact them as soon as possible at 1204 W. Gregory St., Pensacola, Fla. Jack Wong Mrs. Arlene Ford asks that you get in touch with her at 333 Names St, P.O. Box 128, Modesto, Calif. 95354. ' Thomas Vincent l^ckm Selective Service Board No. 31 asks that you contact them at 67 E. St. Joseph, Hillsdale, Mich. 49242. Josqpfa Lumenti Yoiu* sister, Mrs. W. J. Beaugez, asks that you contact her at her new address; P.O. Box 257, Rt. #2, N. Biloxi, Miss. 39532. Albert H. Schwartz Please come home or write Box 966. Andrew Jones, bora June 15, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Low­ ell D. Jones, Jay, Fla. Leanna Selbel, bora June 20, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Elmer F. Seibel, Brooklyn, N.Y. Vanessa Forgrave, bora May 27, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. John E. Forgrave, Zion, 111. - Ivan Martinez, bora Mar. 4, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fe­ lipe Martinez, Brooklyn, N.Y. Maria Tslriis, bora June 16, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Markos Tsirlis, Brooklyn, N.Y. Becky Hamilton, bora Apr. 2, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Larry Hamilton, Chaffee, Mo. Wendy Walker, bora Apr. 1, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Don­ ald B. Walker, St. Charles, Mo. Jemellah Mohamed, bora May 24, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ramli B. Mohamed, Brooklyn, N.Y. Jeffery Saxon, bora Apr. 6, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jef­ fery D. Saxon, Sr., Mobile, Ala. Penny Saxon, bora June 6, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jerold A. Saxon, Frankfort, Mich, Gerald Henly, bora Mar. 8, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ger­ ald L Henly, New Orleans, La. Jerry Collins, bora Feb. 28, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Har­ old L. Collins, Irvine, Ky. William Fidd, bora May 7, 1971, to deceased Seafarer and Mrs. Linda J. Field, Texas City, Tex. Dawn Fryer, bora Mar. 29, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mon­ roe A. Fryer, New Orleans, La. DanieUe Bergenm, bdra Mar. 23, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Herman Bergeron, Jr., New Or­ leans, La. Aima Arholeda, bora Mar. 10, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Car­ los A. Arboleda, Jackson Heights, N.Y. Page 26 TiT"iVTi'~rr7i'rr'TniTrrimffrirnj:i;;r;ifi;Wii:iin>iiPinwwiMnian —Tfninm ^-i"^nrii-ii.wi"iriir rrTrfiTrknTi'iT "i-Tnr^ni'rnrnTrirmiffiyainnn-iiir �7 Am Not Skeptical Anymore \IW' • Daniel J. Fegan San Francisco I would like to say I was a little skeptical about what I would find here at Piney Point. I can honestly say I am not skeptical anymore. 1 have learned things at this con­ ference about our constitution, our contract, our pension and welfare plans I never knew before. I learned something here also that's impor­ tant to me and to my SIU union brothers, and that is a lot of hard work has been done by our offi­ cials on our behalf to insure a safe­ guard for our future and a future for those who will follow us. y Robert Forshee Houston Piney Point is an example of what a group of dedicated union people can accomplish in a matter of a few short years. All the people involved in the development of this project have impressed me tremen­ dously with their dedication to the job that has been done and to the work that is still to be finished. Harold Steen Jacksonville HLSS has an excellent training facility here for new men in entry ratings, and also for those who wish to upgrade. An outstanding feature is that HLSS is an accredited school recognized by the State of Mary­ land, and many trainees here pass their GED qualifications for a high school equivalency diploma. \. r. !c f Kosla Hatgimisios Philadelphia This SIU educational conference, it has enlightened me and, I as­ sume, some of the other delegates how the overall structure of our organization really functions here in Piney Point and in Washington, where our donations are really needed in order to keep our mer­ chant marine alive and make a stronger SIU. Herbert Guymon San Francisco The SIU in its struggle for secu­ rity has done well in organizing the rank and file seaman of the shipping company to gain better wages, living conditions aboard ship and starting in 1950 fringe bene­ fits, vacation pay, medical care for our families, eye glasses and finally the training program for seamen. III ' i. George Malone Roy Ayers New Orleans HLSS is doing a great job for now and the years to come. We, the SIU members, need these young men to carry on the good work when some and all of the oldtimers are no longer around. So, in order to keep this school and Piney Point, give to SPAD. Piney Point is not only a school for seamanship, it is a home for SIU members and their families. Frank Rodriquez New York I used to wonder what were we doing fighting for taxi cabs, employment agencies, farm work­ ers and factories. Now my eyes have been opened thanks to this educational conference. I urge all brothers to make it their duty and obligation to attend these confer­ ences. Charles Lindberg Houston I would like to express my ap­ preciation on being fortunate enough to have been able to come to Piney Point. First, I would like to say that I have never seen such a well-run organization in my life. The people working here are so nice and courteous and really go out of their way to make you feel that this is all yours that you be­ long. Louis Gardier New York This conference is a wonderful education to all of om members. It makes us realize how much our political leaders are doing for us in Washington. It makes us teachers of the uninformed who have not yet attended one of these meetings as yet. Jolm LeVasseur New York This conference impressed upon me the importance of giving to SPAD to keep this union number 1. A few words on P.P. School for seamen is great, a 1st and an ex­ ample of our leadership to keep American seamen the best seamen in the world. Gordon E. Dalman Houston I now imderstand why we have to take part in SPAD, MDL and Log donations and why we should show others the way. Not just tell them. Houston ; [ [. ' , I have been most impressed by the students of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. In any personal contacts with these young men they have showed me nothing but the greatest courtesy. This is in direct contrast to the general run of young men I have come into contact with over the last few years. Arthur Milne Mobile I know now just what I have to be proud of. Since I came to Piney Point as a delegate from Mobile, I have seen the job our union is doing here, and the many young men who get a chance in life who otherwise would not and now I realize that our union gives them this chance. August 1971 William McKeon Boston I could write from now to the end of time, and I could explain this place, but you will have to come here and look around and see for yourself. One word explains it—^fantastic. Charlie Jordan San Juan At this conference 1 have learned the importance of partici­ pating in union meetings. The fu­ ture success of this union depends on a well-informed membership, understanding all the problems of the union and the industry. Ralph Taylor Mobile I have enjoyed my stay here, and the things I learned about the union, that I did not know. We have a good union a good bimch of officers. I am glad to be a mem­ ber of the SIU and to be a dele­ gate to the educational conference. Leo Seleskie San Francisco The most important thing I learned at Piney Point was the fact that the SIU needs donations to get the right people in Washington to help save not only seamen's jobs but the U.S. Merchant Marine. Thomas Liles New Orleans This conference showed me and all the other delegates that the SIU is the most free and democratic union in existence today. Homer MiUer San Francisco The most impressive and surpris­ ing thing for me is the conception of intensive educational program in three short months and the very apparent dedication of Miss Hazel Brown and her staff of educators. I passed this place in a launch ten years ago, so of course I can ap­ preciate the amazing changes. Harold Lawrence Mobile I was impressed by what I saw here at Piney Point school and the fine leadership of our top officials we put into office. That is why we put them into office to carry out our wishes, to get the best working compensation and the highest pay for ^ its members. Thomas Reed New York I began to be impressed with Piney Point when I first arrived and it became more impressive as the conference progressed. From the time of my arrival I was treated, like most other Seafarers, as nice and courteously as possible. Frank McFaul New Orleans You have to see Piney Point to believe it. This is not a fly-by-night thing. In my stay here I acqmred more knowledge of not only what our organization is doing but what it has already done. They have a program here, that is surpassed by none. Charles Long New York When I return to my ship I am going back and tell my shipmates what a beautiful place Piney Point is and the things diat I have studied and learned about—education, con­ tract, welfare and vacation and general history of the imion. John Murphy When these young fellows finish their 12 weeks training here, they will know the best seamanship and education. I only wish that the SIU had this school going when I first started to go to sea. I learned a lot in my 10 days stay here at Piney Point. Page 27 �This Wonderful Training School Finis Strickland New Orleans To my brother members, I can't find any words in my limited vo­ cabulary strong enou^ to state the opinions that I have of this won­ derful training school and the praise that I have for our President Paul Hall and all the other officials here at Piney Point. Raymond Lavoine Baltimore These conferences are something that all members should attend especially to learn about their un­ ion and what its officials are doing for them to preserve the union, as well as preserve job security. Florian Kaziukewicz Wilmington At this conference I learned a lot about our union and various subjects. I was proud to be a mem­ ber of the elected delegation to attend. And thanks to all concerned. William Doak, Jr. I would like to say that after seeing all this, attending the very instructive workshop sessions and meetings, and once again meeting old friends, both officials and sea­ men, I honestly feel that my per­ sonal future is assured and that the successful future of our SIU is a foregone conclusion. Robert E. Fowler Norfolk HLSS and the conferences show real and valuable progress. I'm proud of the SIU for its foresight in instituting such programs, which in turn, makes me proud to be an SIU member. I think all SIU mem­ bers should come to Piney Point and see for themselves what we have. I've seen it and I'm proud to stand behind it. Reagan C. Hutson Houston I would like to take this time to compliment the imion officials and all of their staff on the most excel­ lent job they have done here at Piney Point. It has indeed been a pleasure and very informative for me to be here. Oarence Houcfaiins Norfolk There are very many reasons why I think Piney Point is such a great place, including these educa­ tional conferences which are held on board the Zimmerman. These conferences and workshop meet­ ings are doing very much to im­ prove the knowledge of the mem­ bers to understand our contract, to hold better meetings aboard ship, and also understand all our union's actions. •Jabez Sampson Seattle This school will surely guarantee there will be a much better grade of seamen that will be going aboard our SIU ships in all departments in the future. The opportunities here are almost unbelievable f or the trainees and the SIU brothers and their families on vacation. I will talk to the union brothers on my return to Seattle about the oppor­ tunities here at Piney Point. Page 28 Larry Hayes New York When I leave Piney Point tomor­ row, I will leave with a better un­ derstanding of the union and all its programs and of SPAD. Through SPAD we will survive. LeweUyn Stevens Mobile The main intent of this school is maritime education. Through this education, we will become more prepared to cope with problems at present and more intense ones surely to arise in the future. Charles Tipps Houston This conference, and others like it, are designed to give first hand information. This is a problem in oiur industry because when we're at sea scuttlebut and opinion rule. The men that come to this confer­ ence will be able to go back to the ships and carry the many messages to the men saying, "I got this infor­ mation first hand." D. C. Lynam Mobile I think I believe that the Piney Point recreation center and the Harry Lundeberg School is one of the most wonderful things that the SIU has done for its membership. I have learned more in the two weeks that I have been here than all the years I have been in the union and I think I understand my union much more than I did be­ fore coming to this conference. Harlan D. Lancaster New York This is my second time to Piney Point, Md. Since the time I was here there are an indescribable number of changes and improve­ ments. Also I see the need why all members should participate in these conferences. It gives you a knowl­ edge of how the union and its members function not only at Piney Point but how union meetings should be held aboard ship and in the union halls. Charles G. Ashcom Baltimore I have enjoyed my stay in Piney Point much more than I had ex­ pected. The motel, the school and the work shops are far superior to what I expected to find here. As like many other union brothers, I had heard many different stories as to what the place was like. Not having started going to sea until 1942 I was not fully aware of how far the seamen had come in the last 50 years. Sal Frank Jr. New York I've been a member of the SIU for 32 years and seen many changes through the years, and I am proud to say that we the members of the SIU did a good job through all the years. I for one was against SPAD. Now, since I have been down here in Piney Point and going through the classes, I have learned a lot that I never knew about our union, so let's dig in our pocket at the pay­ off, and donate to SPAD. Wong Kong New York In the 10 days I have been here in Piney Point I have learned more about contract, pension and welfare programs. The benefits of our de­ pendents can enjoy from our Sea­ farers Union benefits. I know that no other union has been able to progress this far and it all has been made possible because of our lead­ ership. Joseph Roberts Mobile I do wish that I had come here sooner. But it is never too late so I will tell all my pals of the SIU about the time that I had here in my 14 days stay. Everyone told me that it was nice so now I see. I do wish all my brothers of the SIU would come here just for 14 days like I did'and you will see what the SIU is doing with your money. X-- George T. McManus San Juan I would like to be able to stay and study more on the fascinating subject of our SIU—but on the other hand—^I can't wait to get back aboard ship and let my broth­ er Seafarers know just how great I think the HLSS program is. John McHale New York Here you become reacquainted with things that have been going on in our union, while we have been at sea. The conference dele­ gate gets to see all the benefits we have gained in our short span as a solid imion. This education gives a better knowledge of what we have been missing by not keeping in touch with what has been going on in the union. James Matheson Jacksonville My first impression of Piney Point was pure awe. I had heard many conflicting reports ranging from a good place to a dismal swamp. When I saw what we had and the potential for future devel­ opment all of my reservations were gone. We have a wonderful school and vacation spot. Everyone is very friendly and leans over backwards to try to make your stay a pleasant one. Robert Donahue Houston I got myself elected to make this trip. And I'm damn glad I got the opportunity. I found there's more to being a good SIU man than just being a good seaman and paying dues. Like everyone else I'd taken so damn much for granted, that it was pitiful. I still haven't grasped the full scope of things. But at least now my eyes are open. J. B. Darin In our course of studies I was amazed at all of the material that our union officers had gotten to help tell the membership what it is all about. I wish that it is possible in the future that all of my union brothers will be able to attend one of these conferences so that they can learn what it is all about. To be properly informed is very im­ portant to all of the membership. Seafarers Log �mmm I- Joseph Peter Hunt, 42, passed away Apr. 11 of pneumonia in New Or­ leans, La. A native of Massachusetts, Seafarer Hunt was a resident of East Boston, Mass when he died. He joined the union in 1946 in the Port of Boston and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Hunt served picket duty in 1962 during the Moore McCormack-Robin Line beef. Among his survivors are his wife, Lois, and his mother, Mrs. Ethel Hunt of East Boston, Mass. Seafarer Hunt's body was removed to Holy Cross Cemetery in Maiden, Mass. DeForest F. Fry, 74, was an SIU pensioner who passed away on Feb. 8 from natural causes in the USPHS Hospital in Staten Island, N.Y. One of the first members of the union. Brother Fry joined in 1938 in the Port of New York and sailed in the , steward department. He was issued picket duty cards in 1961. When he retired in 1963, Seafarer Fry had been sailing 41 years. A native of New York, Brother Fry was a resident of Staten Island, N.Y. when he died. He was an Army veteran of World War I. Among his survivors are his sister, Martha A. Ryan of Auburn, N.Y. Burial was in Soule Cemetery in Sennette, N.Y. i V .« % Donald E. Storesund, 49, passed away Feb 9. from illness in San Fran­ cisco, Calif. A native of Ogden, la.. Brother Storesund was a resident of San Farncisco when he died. He joined the union in 1967 in the Pon of San Francisco and sailed in the steward department. Previous to join­ ing the union. Brother Storesund served in the Air Force from 1940 to 1963. He was also skilled in account­ ing. Among his survivors are his sis­ ter, Mrs. Clarice Darling of La Cresent, Minn. Burial was in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minn. Frederick Blankenberg, 65, died June 2 in the USPHS Hospital in New Orleans, La. A native of Ger­ many, Brother Blankenberg was a resident of Mobile, Ala. Seafarer Blankenberg joined the union in the Port of Mobile in 1951 and sailed in the deck department. When he retired in 1969, Brother Blankenberg had ^ been sailing 25 years. Among his|siurvivors is his wife, Mattie. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile. Charles Edward Thompson, 57, passed away Nov. 5, 1970 from heart trouble in Buffalo, N.Y. A native of New York, Seafarer Thompson was a resident of Buffalo, N.Y. when he died. He joined the union in 1961 in the Port of Buffalo and sailed on the Great Lakes. Among his survivors are his daughter, Catherine Sears of Buffalo, N.Y. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Lackawanna, N.Y. Robert Cassidy, 17, passed away on Apr. 8 in Mobile, Ala. from in­ juries received in an accident. A na­ tive of Mobile, Ala., Brother Cassidy was a resident of Prichard, Ala. when he died. He joined the union in 1969 and graduated that same year from the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. He sailed in the deck de­ partment. Among his survivors are his mother, Daisy Cassidy of Prichard, Ala. Burial was in New Hope Ceme­ tery, Mobile County, Ala. John Robert Marcimo, 30, passed away April 18 in Melville, N.Y. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1967 and sailed in the deck department. A native of Worcester, Mass., Brother Marcimo was a resi­ dent of Huntington, N.Y. when he died. He served in the Army from 1960 to 1966. Among his survivors ^ are his sister, Edith Marie Smith of Huntington, N.Y. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery in Shrewsbery, Mass. Walter H. Cook, 63, was an SIU pensioner who passed away May 25 in Hattiesburg, Miss, of heart trouble. A native of Georgia, Brother Cook was a resident of Hattiesburg when he died. He was an early member of the union, having joined in 1939 in the Port of New Orleans. Seafarer Cook sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He retired in 1965 after 41 years at sea. Among his survivors is his wife, Delia. Burial was in Roseland Park, Hattiesburg, Miss. Joseph W. Jones, 50, passed away Feb. 20 of illness in Jacksonville, Fla. He joined the union in the Port of .Tacksonville in 1968 and sailed in the deck department. A native of MuUins, S.C., Brother Jones was a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. when he died. He was an Aimy veteran of World War II. Among his survivors are his daughter, Dianne J. Seitz of Jackson­ ville, Ra. Burial was in Greenlawl^n Cemetery in Jacksonville. James E. Thomas, 18, passed away Sept. 4, 1970 in Jefferson Parish, La. where he accidentally drowned while sailing on the Mississippi River. A native of Pensacola, Fla., Brother Thomas was a resident of Warring­ ton, Fla. when he died. He joined the union in 1969 and graduated that same year from the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship. Among his survivors are his father, Jamie Gus Thomas of Warrington, Ra. Sea­ farer Thomas' body was removed to Bayview Memorial Park, Pensacola, Fla. Frank D. Roland, 68, was an SIU pensioner who passed away May 24 in Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville. Wash, of heart disease. He joined the union in the Port of Bal­ timore in 1953 and sailed in the en­ gine department. A native of Cleve­ land, O., Brother Roland was a resi­ dent of Coupeville when he died. When he retired in 1970, Seafarer Roland had been sailing 52 years. Among his survivors is his brother, Elmer W. Roland of Willowick, O. Harry Scholes, 70, passed away June 14 of natural causes in Hancock General Hospital in Bay St. Louis, Miss. He joined the union in 1941 in the Port of Savannah and sailed in the steward department. A native of England, Brother Scholes was a resident of New Orleans, La. when he died. Seafarer Scholes had been sailing 40 years when he retired in 1966. Among his survivors is his wife, Myrtice. Burial was in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Bay St. Louis, Miss. Benigno Moradflla, 65, passed away June 8 from natural causes at the USPHS Hospital in San Francisco, Calif. He joined the union in 1955 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. A native of the Philippine Islands, vSeafarer Moradilla was a resident of Wilming­ ton, Calif, when he died. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Brother Moradilla had been sailing 26 years when he passed away. Among his survivors is his wife, Teodora. Burial was in All Souls Ceme­ tery in Long Beach, Calif. Widow Receives Benefit Check i Lawrence A. MitcheO, 48, passed away Mar. 19 while sailing on board the Noonday. A native of New Or­ leans, Brother Mitchell was a resident there when he died. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1951 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. Brother Mitchell had been sailing 23 years when he died. Among his survivors is his wife, Rebecca. iJ Earl Arnold Fancher, 67, an SIU pensioner, died May 14 in Bergen Pines County Hospital, in Paramus, N.J. A native of Illinois, Brother Fancher was a resident of Teaneck, N.J. He joined the union in 1945 in the Port of Boston and sailed in the steward department. In 1961, Sea­ farer Fancher was given two safety awards for his part in making the Steel Survivor an accident free ship. He retired in 1969 after 35 years at sea. Brother Fancher was a Marine Corps veteran of World War I. Among his survivors is his wife, Edna. Burial was in George Washing­ ton Memorial Park in Paramus. August 1971 Alvoie Green, 63, passed away on June 19 of illness in Boston City Hospital, Boston, Mass. One of the first members of the union. Brother Green joined in 1938 in the Port of Boston and sailed in the steward de­ partment. A native of Georgia, Sea­ farer Green was a resident of Dor­ chester, Mass., when he died. He had been sailing 42 years when he passed away. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cem­ etery in Boston, Mass. Claude Yemon Morgan, 76, was an SIU pensioner who passed away June 2 in Manhattan, N.Y. of natural causes. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1944 and sailed in the steward department. A native of Armour, S.D., Brother Morgan was a resident of Manhattan, N.Y. when he died. He was an Army veteran of World War I. Seafarer Morgan had been sailing 25 years when he retired in 1962. Among his survivors are his wife. Carmen. Burial was in Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, N.Y. SIU San Francisco Representative Pat Marinelli presents Mrs. Frank Hills with SIU death benefit check. Brother Hills was a veteran member of the SIU. Page 29 �aciion line C\ ^rers cKtion line seafarers action line I In addition to the grievances and contract questions which are settled by patrolmen at sign-offs and sign-ons, and by the SIU Contract Enforcement Department, questions from Seafarers involving contract interpretations are received at Union Headquarters in New YOrk. These communications cover the range of working condi­ tions, pension and welfare questions and other related subjects. Because they are often of general interest to mem­ bers, the questions ami answers are reprinted in the Log. Eleven SlU FuTf Book Mennbers A proud group of Seafarers, from all deparlments and of varied ages, became full book members in the SIU last months in the Port of New York. From left, back row, are: A. Lewis, J. Stringer, H. Oakes, B. Shultz, and A. Jones. Front row, from left, are: T. Curtis, S. Todoronski, W. Haynie, C. Jackson, L. Mchoicote, D. Yannuzi. Qoestioii: "We sailed short an AB . . . then the bosun has to stand watch .... A couple of the patrolmen said that in case an AB is left behind, the bosun takes over the watch of the man left behind." Answer: The patrolmen were correct. When a bosun is required to stand watch due to a missing man, these watches shall be paid for at his regular overtime rate if the watches are stood between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. Monday through Friday and from midnight to midnight on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. A 4 4 Reference: Article III, Section 4, Standard FreightsKip Agreement. Question: "A captain has hired several new foreign crew members as replacements for SIU men who get off the ship with an unfit for duty status and for one man who missed the ship. . . . There has been much confusion and disagree­ ment ... as to whether or not the replacements shall come from the Union hiring halls or from the various foreign company agent offices. This ship is under MSG Charter and on an eight-month shuttle run from N. Europe ports to S. Europe ports and' we feel that any future replacements should be SIU crew members sent here from the USA." Lifeboat Class Ready to ship after earning their lifeboat endorsements through the SlU's Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship are, front row, from left: A. Bruno, R. Laner, W. Davis, and W. Young. In the hack row, from left, are: Instructor Len Decker, R. Caldwell, T. Curtis, J. Allen, and A. Lewis. Answen The Master may hire crew members when necessary in foreign port where seamen are available. We strongly urge the unlicensed crew members do not get off a ship except in case of extreme emergencies. When members take these shuttle runs to fulfill their obligation, they should stay on the ship for the duration of the articles. As you can see, when a man gets off a ship and the company makes re­ placements in a foreign port, they are usually aliens or undesirables. Nevertheless, the company is flying out some unlicensed crew member for replacements. X Public Seeks Government Action As Product Dangers Grow By Sidney Margolius In an age of many new products, almost every day your family is confronted by unexpected new hazards. The list is already tremendous and still growing: Hexaclorophene used in many deodorants and soaps; bubble-bath products; lead still used in paints even where banned; microwave ovens thtU leak radiation; pot­ tery with lead glaze that can be poisonous if used with fruit juices; dangerous toys; unnec­ essarily risky new types of bi­ cycles; poisonous household cleaners; hazardous powqr mowers; women's shoes with slippery plastic soles and heels; aerosol sprays with flammable and potentially poi­ sonous propellants, and even those new water beds. This is by no means the whole list. 'National Disgrace' Consumers are up in arms about the proliferation of un­ safe products and the hesitant attempts of federal and local governments to protect the public. The record of twenty billion household accidents a Page 30 year is a "national disgrace," Don Willner, president. Con­ sumer Federation of America told the U.S. Senate Com­ merce Committee at hearings in July. The likelihood is that Con­ gress will pass some kind of law seeking to control sus­ pect products. The Adminis­ tration and many business as­ sociations themselves agree to that. The question is how ef­ fective the new law will be. Strong Law Needed The Consumer Federation wants "a strong national law," Willner said. He noted that former U.S. Sen. Maurine Neuberger, a long-time con­ sumer spokesman, stressed that consumers have a right to ex­ pect safe products just as we expect safe drinking water. Another problem is that the Administration's bill also calls for a great deal of reliance on manufacturers themselves to develop the safety standards needed to protect your family against hidden product haz­ ards. The Administration wants to allow manufacturers a whole series of hearings and delays before standards can be set, or known hazardous prod­ ucts recalled. In contrast to the weaker Administration bill, the bill sponsored by Senators Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.), and Frank Moss (D-Utah), would permit the proposed agency to issue immediately effective safety standards where neces­ sary if the industries involved do not do so, Willner pointed out. The heart of the problem is the independence of whatever agency is set up, and its ability to move quickly, says Michael Pertschuk, General Counsel to the Senate Commerce Com­ mittee. The Administration appar­ ently is having second thoughts about its own proposal to merge the proposed new agen­ cy into FDA. A compromise now being discussed would provide for a new agency to regulate household products and also take over FDA's pres­ ent safety supervision of food and drugs. Tbere is an omission in both the Administration bill and the one originally rec­ ommended by the National Commission on Product Safety and now sponsored by Senators Magnuson and Moss. This is the insufficient emphasis on premarket testing before new products go on the market at all. All too often no one real­ ized a new product was a hazard until a number of seri­ ous accidents and even deaths were reported. Public Protection But a strong product safety agency as urged by the Con­ sumer Federation at least will be a big step toward better and faster public protection. i Scientists reported at a re­ cent American Chemical So­ ciety meeting last spring that tests had found hexachloropheiie in the fatty tissues of some people. They also found it was absorbed through the skin of laboratory animals, producing brain damage and paralysis. This is one of the many current examples of rr>ported risks to health and safety without any conclusive government action. Seafarers Log 4 �fofc/ec/ Orient: Ports O' Call for Seafarers f 'ver since the legendary days of ships under sail, the fabled ports of the Far East have attracted American seafaring men. The dramatic events of the'20th Century have been responsible for making such once unknown ports as Sattahip, Cam Rahn Bay, Naha, Biiih Dinh, and many others, ^very day ports of call for SlU-contracted vessels. Every month scores of SlU-manned ships, freighters and tankers alike, travel the ship­ ping lanes to begin or end voyages in the Far East. This past month alone, a partial roster of SlU-crewed ships in the Far East included the Raphael Semmes, Beauregard, Transcolumbia, Seatrain Puerto Rico, Oakland, Overseas Vila, Penn Challenger, and the St. Louis. A look at some of the activities of these SIU ships and their crews is provided by the photos on this page. Two SlU-contracted ships pass each other in the Saigon River. At left, the Raphael Semmes. On right, Seatrain Puerto Rico. Small boats belonging to local saUors weave in and out between the two giants. V 3 i. ;.v- '\ t.. t li * V j; • •« Crewmembers aboard the St. Louis are bursting with fuide at having the finest galley crew in twenty years at their service. From left are: Charles Gilbert, 2nd cook; Hollis Huff, chief cook; John Ratliff, chief steward. Photo was taken in Naha, Okinawa. i ,'yr Chief steward Harvey M. Lee of the Raphael Semmes is about to visit brother stewards on the Seatrain Puerto Rico and Transcolumbia. By touching, base with other SIU stewards in Cam Rahn Bay, a few urgently needed short supply items can he shared between union vessels. *1 :4' . j ic Crewmembers aboard the Oakland (Sea-Land) line railing to wave goodbye to Saigon as their ship casts off its lines to head back to the States. rgsSifci'V-.,:--. .j" :Z- V:'- . ii-_!!i r. 'i- • J' ^• Zi '"•J. Iv • ji " c ft/"* Docksi^ in front of the Raphael Semmes in Saigon are, from left: Ray Bowman, electrician; Chuck Bogucki, aWe seaman, and Captain Loder, master of the Raphael Semmes. Captain Loder is rated as a fine skipper by SIU members. Chief pum^an Walter Pritchett (left) discusses special tanker maintenance procedures with Romolo De Virgileo, bosun aboard the Overseas Ulla, at dock in Sattahip, Thailand. SIU ta;}kers are a life-line to the ports of the Far East f. Au^ 1971 1^31 �Vol. XXXlii No. 8 -I SEAFARERSlI LOG August 1971 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO there are some things in life the value of which cannot be measured solely in dollars and cents—^the value of a pint of blood for instance. It takes only a few painless minutes to donate a pint of blood, yet that single pint of blood can save a Seafarer's life or the life of his wife or child. g Through donations Of blood to their unum's blood bank, Seafarem ^iave built a wall of protection for thmnselves and their families— icm in the form of a guaranteed supply of blood that can be iwn upon in times of emergency. Since the SIU Blood Bank was established on January 6, 1959, a total of 8,796 pints of blood have been donated by Seafarers and theh families—^for Seafarers and their families. Fourteen Seafarers have donated a gallon or more of blood and today proudly wear membership pins from the Blood Bank's Gallon Club. Seafarer Peter Dolan received his pin just last month. Dut Seafarer Dolan's gallon began with just one pint—^it takes just one pint to get started towards membership in this unique club. A steady supply of single unit contributions is really the foundation Jft's the kind of protection that doesnt change, regardless of where a of the Seafarer's Bipod Bank and is what really insures that a ready farer is, at home or ait sea-—anywhere he or his family may live. supply of blood will ^ways be available when needed. r No matter where in the United States a Seafarer's family may be Remember, it takes just one pint and a few minutes to nPt When the need arises, pinte pf bipod can be rapidly made available to protect yourself and your family but your shipmate and his family ^ .^eet .that need.:^ 'well. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1971 Description An account of the resource Headlines: BIEMILLER ASSAILS TECHNOLOGY EXPORT HHH URGES STUDY INTO WINTER SHIPPING ITF CONGRESS WARNS OF 'GROWING PLAGUE' OF RUNAWAY-FLAG MERCHANT SHIPS UNITY, EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION STRESSED AT JULY CONFERENCE LABOR DAY PARADE SELLING OUR JOBS... NAVY, MARITIME MUST COOPERATE UNIQUE GIFT FOR RETIREE SEAFARER DISPLAYS TRIPLE THREAT ART TALENTS HAVE YOU TAKEN YOUR VACATION YET? COUNCIL URGES TAX JUSTICE, QUESTIONS CHINA POLICY BURKE SAYS AMERICA'S CHIEF EXPORT IS JOBS CONGRESS APPROVES PHS HOSPITAL FUNDS HLSS TRAINEES PASS COAST GUARD LIFEBOARD EXAM INLAND SHIPPING CREATES NEW JOBS NEW MARITIME MUSCLE ENHANCES U.S. ECONOMY INDUSTRIAL GROWTH, ECOLOGY CAN PROSPER TOGETHER WATERMAN'S DESOTO PAYS OFF IN PORT OF NEW ORLEANS LITHUANIAN SAILOR GOES TO PRISON SEAFARERS SUBMIT QUESTIONS ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE BENEFITS CONTAINERSHIP PONCE SERVING ON THE SHUTTLE RUN SEAFARERS RETIRE TO BEACH LONG TERM UNEMPLOYMENT SOARS TO EIGHT YEAR HIGH TAMPA BACK HOME AFTER EUROPEAN RUN THE VEILED DANGERS PUBLIC SEEKS GOVERNMENT ACTION AS PRODUCT DANGERS GROW FABLED ORIENT: PORTS O'CALL FOR SEAFARERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1971 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXIII, No. 8 1971 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/6949f67d81d69fe0871d6f659b61772c.PDF fa07be624e2f930a743f68fb7c4f59be PDF Text Text Official organ of the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* Atlantic, Golf, Lakes and Inland FKiters District-AFL-CIO r SEAFARERS LOG Vd. XXXIV No. 8 August 1972 Round Two Ahead for Oil Imports Bill See Pages 3, 16-17 SIU Membership Approves Expanded Upgrading Programs See Page 2 Alaskan PipeIine Receives Judge's OK See Page 7 Seafarer Jorge Salazar receives 10,000th SIU baby savings bond from welfare representative John Dwyer. Pennmar Cited for Accident-Free Year See Page 5 SIU Baby Bonds Now Number 70,000 See Page 6 �In order to continue its tradition of supplying the best qualified seamen for each of the three depart­ ments aboard American-flag vessels and, in addition, fill the higher unlicensed ratings aboard the new vessels that will soon be sailing as a result of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the SIU has ex­ panded its upgrading programs. At the August monthly meetings in all ports, the membership voted unanimously to adopt a recom­ mendation presented by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak calling for reopening of the SIU seniority upgrading programs, and the institution of a Bosun Recertification Program. In the past, the seniority upgrading programs conducted by the SIU have been responsible for producing the necessary numbers of highly quali­ fied Seafarers for jobs aboard ships under contract to the SIU. The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 provides for a construction program of 300 ships at the rate of 30 ships per year for 10 years. The new vessels will utilize all of the latest innovations, including on board automation. Many of the vessels will also feature unique methods of propulsion and cargo handling. Speaking at the August membership meeting in the Port of New York, SIU Vice President Frank Drozak noted: "If the SIU is to maintain its hard earned posi­ tion we must prepare now to meet the challenge these new vessels will soon present—a challenge faced by both the maritime industry as a whole and by the Seafarer as an individual. "It is my feeling that one of the finest tools we have to help meet this challenge is pur seniority up­ grading program." Facilities are already available that will enable 15 Seafarers per month to attend upgrading classes at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Md. It is expected that the monthly enroll­ ment will consist of five Seafarers from each of the three shipboard departments. The seniority upgrading program has a broad curriculum. Regardless of his department, every Seafarer is urged to participate in the seniority up­ grading program. By doing so he will not only be helping himself up the ladder to better paying and rewarding jobs—he will also be helping the SIU. The recommendation for the Bosun Recertifica­ tion program is based on the fact that aboard SIUmanned vessels, the bosun is not only the most im­ portant unlicensed seaman, he is also the ship's chairman, which makes him the SIU's representa­ tive at sea. In addition, a good bosun must have knowledge of every skill required in the deck de­ partment. This is why the SIU's seniority upgrading pro­ gram has made provision for a program that will produce highly qualified and fully certified bosuns. A Bosun's Recertification Program Committee will shortly be elected from among SIU members now sailing in that rating. It will be the task of this committee of rank and file members to determine what qualifications are necessary for the future training of competent bo. suns. Every SIU member with full "A" seniority who has one or more years of Coast Guard discharges in the rating of bostm will be qualified to participate in the program. As a furpier incentive to participation in the re­ certification program, every bosun who completes the program will be given preference in shipping over those without a recertification endorsement. In addition, they will receive an increased vacation benefit. The Union will inform Seafarers as to when ap­ plications can be made for participation in both the seniority upgrading program and the Bosun Re­ certification program. Getting Ready for Round Two DP EO IMP Backers of the campaign to require that at least half of all U.S. oil imports be transported by American-flag tankers made a strong and positive impact in the first test that came with the Senate vote on the proposal. While we lost the first round in this unprecedented battle to secure a decent share of our nation's oil im­ ports for our own ships, the 41-to-33 margin was close and, in fact, heartening. We know now that our determimation to protect the national security and, at the same time, provide thousands of new jobs in the shipping and shipbuilding industry, is backed by strong logic and will prevail in future tests. The SIU and its many friends, including the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and its affiliates is even now preparing for Round 2 in the battle which will open as the 93rd Congress convenes in January. We now know the nature of our opposition. It consists primarily of the oil lobby. It is formidable. But its argu­ ments are hollow. And we know we can beat them with a campaign committed to securing and building our na­ tion's position in the world's competition for oil. The soundness of our arguments brought us the sub­ stantial support we received in the first round. We said that our nation cannot afford to be dependent—as it is now—on foreign powers to transport the tremendously increasing supply of petroleum that we must have from overseas sources. By shipping at least half of our petrolemn imports on U.S.-flag vessels, we would be protecting our country from the whims of foreign powers who could, by threat­ ening to curtail our energy fuel resources, intimidate us at will. And we detailed how the development of a fleet of tankers capable of carrying at least half of our oil im­ ports now and in the future would bring enormous eco­ nomic benefits to the United States, including thousands of jobs ashore and at sea. More and more people are beginning to realize that the oil carriage proposal is in the area where legislative action must be taken so that our nation will have an economically viable merchant marine. The substance of the arguments used by our oppo­ nents should be known by every Seafarer. It is based on two principal points. The first is that America must appease foreign mari­ time nations—^ven at the cost of further weakening our own fleet. Opponents of the legislation contend that for­ eign powers will "retaliate" against the American-flag fleet if our government reserves a decent share of our oil im­ ports carriage for the U.S.-flag fleet. The facts are that foreign-flag ships now transport 95 percent of our total imports and exports—cleaving prec­ ious little to "retaliate" against, i^d in the oil import trade, the bulk of the tanker fleet is owned by American oil companies who have registered the ships under for­ eign flags to avoid paying U.S. taxes, decent wages and abiding by our nation's more rigid safety codes. Their second argument centers on a concern that ship­ ping a share of our petroleum imports on American-flag vessels could affect consumer prices. But the oil companies shed crocodile tears in the area of consumer concern. Take Mobil Oil Corp., for example. At the same time they were buying ads in newspapers under the guise of concern for the consumer and ex­ pressing opposition to the oil carriage measure, Mobil was being charged under New York State's antitrust laws for price fixing and price discrimination. The New York State attorney general charged that Mobil rigged its pricing policies. The New York Times reported, "to restrain competition by conducting price wars in some areas, while maintaining artificially high prices in others, to the serious detriment of dealers and the public." The truth is that Mobil and the other oil giants want complete control over the production, transportation, processing, distribution and pricing of the vital petroleum requirements of our nation. And in maintaining that con­ trol, they want to freeze out the American-flag fleet so that their own "runaway" tankers will retain the virtual monopoly they now hold on the transportation of our oil imports. Their arguments are transparent. We know that logic lies with our position. That logic clearly shows that adop­ tion of legislation requiring that at least half of our na­ tion's oil imports be carried by American-flag ships is in the best interest of every citizen of the United States. Paul Hall Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Pubiished monthly. Second Class postage paid at Washington, D.C. �Oil Import Bill Suffers Narrow Senate Defeat; Round Two Ahead Preparations are underway for the second round in the campaign to bring adoption of legislation that will require that a minimum of 50 per­ cent of the nation's oil imports are carried aboard American-flag ships. The proposal, which would guar­ antee the country an adequate tanker fleet as it confronts a critical need for overseas petroleum, was defeated by a narrow 41-33 vote in the Senate on July 26. Another seven Senators who were not present for the vote, were "paired" in favor of the meas­ ure, bringing to 40 the number of Senators who indicate dtheir support. (For further details, see pages 16-17) "This is just Round 1 of a 20round fight," SIU President Paul Hall said following the vote. "All we have to do is win one of the rounds, and Round 2 starts next January. We are getting ready for that right now." The oil carriage measure, sponsored by Senators William Spong (D-Va.) and J. Glenn Beall (R-Md.), was pre­ sented as an amendment to the $575 million authorization bill for the Maritime Administration's 1973 budg­ et. The authorization measure itself passed overwhelmingly. Senator Russell B. Long (D-La.), chairman of the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Com­ merce Committee, was floor manager for the proposal. The amendment had earlier been approved by the Senate Commerce Committee, which is chaired by Senator Warren G. Magnuson, Washington Democrat. Sena­ tor Magnuson gave the measure strong backing during lengthy debate on the Senate floor. The primary opponent of the meas­ ure was the powerful oil lobby which turned loose a tremendous effort against the proposal in order to pro­ tect its own foreign-flag tanker fleets against American-flag competition. Supporters of the legislation knew the oil lobby opposition would be formidable. But results of this first attempt to gain a share of the nation's oil import cargo for the American-flag fleet indicated that many legislators found in the proposal a method to secure the nation against the dangers involved in the emerging energy crisis. The SIU and the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department were joined by other maritime unions, the AFLCIO and scores of labor organizations —including state and central local Sen. William Spong Sen. J. Glenn Beall bodies of the AFL-CIO—in develop­ ing a team effort to promote the pro­ posal. of safety in the world. The result is that U.S.-flag ships are far less likely to be involved in the mounting and devastating oil spills that are spoiling the waters and seacoasts around the world. They presented six primary reasons for requiring that at least 50 percent of our oil imports be carried aboard American-flag tankers: • National security. The nation must have the tanker capacity re­ quired to import sufiScient amounts of petroleum to keep the country mov­ ing. While the demand for imported oil increases, the domestic supply dwindles. And the American-flag tank­ er fleet is preempted by cut-rate fpreignflag ships which the oil companies utilize almost exclusively in the trade. In addition, the huge American oil firms own and operate most of the foreign-flag tankers. These factors mean that imder current practices, the United States would be almost totally dependent upon foreign-flag vessels to carry vitdly needed oil imports in the event of an emergency. Sen. Russell Long Sen. Warren Magnuson Rep. Wilson Predicts An Eventual Victory Rep. Charles H. Wilson (D-Cal.) predicted eventual victory for the oil imports bill in a speech delivered to a luncheon sponsored by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. He spoke shortly after the bill, sup­ ported by the SIU, had suffered a set­ back in the U.S. Senate. Rep. Wilson said the bill would eventually pass be­ cause, "the U.S. maritime industry has the greater weight of the evidence on its side." He said he was "not at all im­ pressed" by charges laid by opponents of the imports bill that its passage would mean increased costs to oil consumers. "The only thing that need be af­ fected by importation of oil in Ameri­ can-flag vessels is the windfall profit the oil companies make by trading import quota tickets," said Rep. Wil­ son. He said that although the oil com­ panies are the owners of huge foreignflag tanker fleets, "they don't want the competition of tankers that the United States would certainly build to meet the requirements of import levels that will reach 24 million barrels a day by 1980. August 1972 "And, I for one would say it is a competition they deserve to lose." He said the prime reason to require some U.S.-flag carriage of oil is na­ tional security. And he added that the bill would have other benefits in the field of employment, on the nation's balance-of-payments and in reduction of the outflow of American dollars into foreign hands. He called the 33 favorable votes in the Senate "a solid nucleus on which to build," and said that nucleus of support would be important in the future to assure passage of the bill. Rep. Charles Wilson • Jobs. Adoption of legislation to require that at least 50 percent of our oil imports be carried aboard American-flag tankers would mean the construction of hundreds of new ships. This, in turn, would result in more than 100,000 jobs in the shipbuilding, seafaring and related industries at a time when unemployment is a major American problem. • Balance of payments. The United States is now running a severe deficit in her balance-of-payments position with other trading nations of the world. By paying American dollars to foreign-flag operators for the trans­ portation of petroleum imports, that deficit becomes increasingly larger. Passage of the oil carriage legislation would result in American dollars be­ ing spent for the construction and operation of American ships by Americans, adding hundreds of mil­ lions of dollars to the plus side of the U.S. balance-of-payments position. • Consumer protection. While for­ eign petroleum—^including transporta­ tion—costs as much as a dollar a bar­ rel less than domestic oil, it sells at the domestic price under the provi­ sions of the oil import quota legisla­ tion. The use of American-flag tankers would have no effect on the price of imported oil, but it would guarantee the nation's consumers a steady, re­ liable flow of petroleum imports in­ dependent of the whims of foreign powers who now dominate the field. • Environmental protection. Amer­ ican-flag ships must meet the stiffest construction and manning standards • No cost to taxpayers. Should operators of U.S.-flag tankers be guar­ anteed at least 50 percent of the na­ tion's oil imports, that cargo would create an investment incentive that could result in tankers being con­ structed and operated without sub­ sidy. In addition. Federal, state and local treasuries would benefit from tlie taxes on the profits and wages of the American operators and workers.* Noting that hundreds of supertank­ ers have been and are being con­ structed in Japanese shipyards for use in the American oil import trade. Senator Long said: "They will be paid for with Ameri­ can money. They will not have Ameri­ can machinery or American labor aboard those ships." Long told his colleagues that a few years ago, 100 percent of the nation's oil was "produced with American la­ bor at American wage standards and moved around in American equipment and American containers. "Now we have lost 25 percent of it. We are projected to lose 50 per­ cent of it. This is going to be the big­ gest single item in a disaster that will bankrupt America," he asserted. "To provide jobs for whom? The China­ men, Pakistanis, South Americans, Africans, Indians or anyone else." Senator Spong said that "over the past several years our domestic tank­ ers have been laid up to a degree that we are now the only major country in the world which relies upon flag ships of other nations to carry our oil prod­ ucts." He called upon his fellow Senators to "be mindful of the possibility of an emergency arising in which we would be cut off with no tankers at all for the transportation of any fuel whatsoever." He said that Americans are ready to invest $13 billion for the construc­ tion of new tankers that would be re­ quired with legislation calling for at least 50 percent of our oil imports to be transported by American-flag tank­ ers. Senator Beall said that "as an American, I am proud that we are largely self-sufficient—able to stand on our own two feet and seldom re­ quired to place our future in the hands of other nations. "But I am concerned that this might not continue to be the case un­ less we act now to prevent what I feel to be a serious challenge to our (Continued on Page 7) Page 3 �1 J •f \i *• t .d ft fS&- t» • JI , ':• r>'W^ - ^ most < luM isU< d hirssinfjs Js smoofFi sailinji weather. Th«> SIl'manned eontaiiiershii) Charleston (SeaIlaifiljjtas been enjoyini: her share lately (luri^jgLAO^ eoast>\ ise voyages. 5]b^jto7-fool Ipng vessel glided into her l)Ci'th al Port Elizah<nli. Nov Jersey last inoiith on a balmy siiriinier's day with all liands satisfied at haviiifj lof;jred another Sll voyap . , Built in 19 I.'), the Charleston was originally laiiue.hed as the Marine Shark, hut Monkey fist sails through the air as the Charleston prepares to make fast her berth in Port Elizabet!v containership terminal. Page 4 was converted 4o containership'lines in 1968. Siie, like rtyaij^^ SIU sliip-s, is on a fast .tHni-aronm^: basis, '.gtv;gii only slifrht^ inor6 than 21 heading out again. Charleston crewmembers line ship's railing as they await payoff that will begin as soon as the gangway is set. Seafarers Log �Not Exactly an 'Old Salt/ But He Knew the Sea Life Although he logged an active sail­ ing career that spanned more than 49 years, the only salt water voyage 79year old Tom Barich ever made was a five month trip aboard the SS Lake Fillion in 1919. That particular trip gave him a taste of the North Atlantic in winter, and the experience was more than enough to convince him that his destiny as a Seafarer was tied to the Great Lakes, not the deep seas. Tom began sailing at the age of 24 in 1917, and retired on an SIU pen­ sion in 1966. During the years between his first ship, the John Staton, and his last ship, the J. Claire Miller. Brother Barich set a course for his life that steadfastly paralleled events on the Great Lakes. He weathered through the bad times, "and there really were some bad times," recalls Tom. Then, while giv­ ing thanks for the blessing, rejoiced in the good times. Each year for nearly fifty years. Brother Barich savored the unique ex­ citement felt by every Great Lakes man as he looks forward to the retreat of winter ice on the Lakes and the opening of the new shipping season. "Stepping aboard that first ship of the new season each year is an event that sets a man's feelings to moving— it's like coming alive again after a long sleep," said Tom. "During the bitter winter months, when you ship is locked in by the ice, you feel trapped too, and continuously yearn for the day when the first cracks will appear in the ice and things will get moving," notes Tom. Tom can clearly remember some of the worst winters the Lakes have ever seen, "winters when a man's breath might almost freeze" and "when the ships looked lonely and unused." For Tom, each sailing season of his career has its memories, some more exciting than others, but all none the less worth remembering. During one trip, as Tom was at the wheel of a ship entering the breakwall at the entrance to the Port of South Chicago, anotlw Great Lakes vessel rammed its bow into the pilot house of Tom's ship, "She was little more than apn's length away when she stopped, close enough to reach out and touch. I might have run if I'd had the time." In June of 1919 Tom joined the old International Seaman's Union in the Port of Toledo. There were some bitter conditions in those early days on the Lakes, condi­ tions that really didn't improve until the SIU organized the Lakes fleets, said Tom. Throughout his sailing career, Broth­ er Barich was bolstered continuously by the knowledge that while a Seafar­ er's lot is not an easy one—none other offers a man quite the same challenge. Tom is still meeting challenge head on in his own way these days. During a routine visit to the USPHS hospital in Chicago about two years ago, doctors found that he had a heart condition that required the immediate implanting of a pacemaker to save his life. In April of this year, Tom re­ turned to the hospital for a checkup and had two new batteries placed in the pacemaker. Today as his 80th birthday ap­ proaches, Tom keeps in shape by tak­ ing daily walks around the waterfront, and always stops by the SIU hall in Chicago to spin a yam or two with old shipmates. During a recent visit, Tom told SIU Chicago Port Agent "Scottie" Aubusson that he feels as good as any man twenty years younger—well enough in fact to ship out again. Reflecting on Tom's determination, Aubusson noted: "He'd make it, too." Pennmor Sails Another Accident-Free Year The SlU-manned Pennmar, a 14,975-ton freightship, has received the "Best Ship Safety Award"^ for logging the finest safety record in the Calmar fleet during 1971. Three Calmar ships, the Pennmar, Yorkmar, and Calmar completed the 1971 voyage year wifii no work related disabling injuries to crewmembers, bint the Pennmar also distinguished herself by having a lifetime accident frequency of only 5.7 per million man hours of exposure. The Pennmar also won the best ship award in 1967. In Calmar's Coastal Division, the SlU-manned Bethflor took the best ship award for her record of no work related disabling injuries during 255,144 exposure hours. The Bethflor has won the award in her division for the last three years. Capt. Malcolm Rowe, master of the Pennmar, receives safety award from Fred Sherman, vice president of Bethlehem Steel Corp., Marine Divi­ sion. Pictured are (from left) from Spencer Bom- August 1972 gardner, 2nd ojce; Carl Andre, chairman. Accident Prevention Committee; Elbert Thompson, chief en­ gineer; James Jervey, manager, intercoastal op­ erations; Capt. Rowe; Arthur Eich, port captain; Sherman; William Morris, SIU bosun; Herman Rohrs, and John Marshall, SIU steward. The ship's crewmembers were honored for their acci­ dent-free record in 1971. Page 5 �Baby Bonds Now Number 10,000 The ten thousandtli U.S. savings bond was awarded last month by the SIU to the newly bom daughter of 26-year-old Seafarer Jorge Salazar. Isabel Salazar, bom May 24, be- Baby 1 Joseph Cave Jr., the first recipient of an SIU savings bond for Sea­ farer's children, as he looked then, 20 years ago. came the baby number 10,000 to receive the $25 bond since the pro­ gram started 20 years ago in June of 1952. At that time, the first baby to re­ ceive the bond was Seafarer Joseph Cave's son bom Apr. 2, 1952. (Al­ though the benefit program began in June, 1952, it was made retro active to Apr. 1 of that year.) Joseph Cave, Jr. is now 20 years old, a high school graduate, and a worker in the automotive field near his home in Kenner,^ La. His father still sails in the deck department. Brother Cave Joined the union in 1941 in the Port of Houston. He was in Brooklyn union headquarters in 1952 when he heard about the birth benefit program which also included a $200 matemity check. "I was shook," Seafarer Cave said. "I was broke at the time and the money sure helped. It was hard to believe then that they'd give money for having a baby." He and his wife, Alice, also have a daughter, Karen, 7. Today the matemity benefit and savings bond have become a reg­ ular part of the many welfare bene­ fits offered by the union. In fact, the matemity benefit given to Seafarer Salazar and his wife was $300, a raise which went into effect in January of 1970. Brother Salazar is a recent mem­ ber of the union having joined in 1971 in the Port of New York. He sails in the steward department. Seafarer Salazar and his wife, Zoraida, live in Brooklyn, N.Y. and have one other child, Jorge, Jr. who was born in 1969. By B. Rocker The SIU is once again involved in the stmggle to protect and preserve the Public Health Service Hospitals. Each year, one or more of the hos­ pitals is threatened with being closed or transferred to community control. Senator Kennedy has introduced a bill, S.3858, to amend the Public Health Service Act, which would impose more stringent rules on the De­ partment of Health, Education and Welfare in any attempt to close the hospitals. The SIU supports the statement submitted by the Maritime Trades De­ partment to the Health Subcommittee of the Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee. The statement supports S.3858, but recommends stronger language in the bill to make it clear that Congress, not HEW, has authority over the hospitals, and that HEW must give adequate notice to Congress before any action can be taken to transfer or close a hospital. Other recommendations to strengthen the bill include: • A list of requirements which HEW must meet before any hospital can be transferred; . • More clearly defined care of "beneficiaries" in the event that a PHS facility is transferred; • Provisions to modernize hospitals and expand them to provide better equipment, better care and research in new forms of medicine and disease control. Since the health care of seamen in the hospitals is so vital, the SIU is supporting S.3858 and carefully following progress of the bill. The amendment to require that 50 percent of imported oil be carried in U.S.-flag ships was strongly opposed in the Senate by the powerful oil lobby, and was voted down by the narrow margin of 33 to 41 (see story on Page 3). The SIU is encouraged by the support and interest we received in the face of this opposition, and we shall continue to work hard for a bill to guarantee American ships a fair share of the vital oil cargo. The House has passed the Senate version of the Merchant Marine Au­ thorization for fiscal year 1973 for $556,044,000 to cover construction differential subsidies, operating differential subsidies, research and develop­ ment funds and funds for the reserve fieet and the maritime academies. The bill also included an amendment to permit subsidized U.S.-fiag ships to operate foreign-to-foreign. This provides more flexibility and better markets for the ships, and therefore more job opportunities for seamen. Congress and Lawmaking (From time to time, we shall present information about Congress, its structure, and the legislative process, so that Seafarers may understand more about issues which concern them and what we are doing to promote those issues.) The U.S. Congress is unique among western democratic, legislative bodies. Most national legislatures work within a parliamentary system. In a parliamentary system, the chief executive (usually called the prime minister) is elected from the legislature. The president or monarch in such a system has formal powers, but de facto power is exercised by the prime minister. Cabinet members also are chosen from the legislature, and remain mem­ bers. The cabinet retains control over the ruling party, and authority is not divided among committees, as it is in our system. Our own government, on the other hand, invests authority in the Presi­ dent as chief of state and chief of government. Under the constitutional checks-and-balances concept. Congress is elected independently with a different set of leaders and different electoral bases. It is bicameral (two houses) whereas most other governments with a legislative system have taken power away from the upper house, leaving the real power concen­ trated in the lower house only. Baby 10,000 Isabel Salazar, sleeping in the arms of her mother, Zoraida, is the 10,000th child to be given a savings bond by the SIU under its program for new born children ot Page 6 members. Her father. Seafarer Jorge Salazar, accepts the bond from SIU welfare representative John Dwyer. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It Is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. ;I - J! �Labor Rejects Cargo Handling 'References Labor urged Congress to reject an Administration bill that would require tens of thousands of workers to re­ ceive government certificates of "good moral character" before they could work at designated docks, airports or other facilities where there is a "high risk" of cargo thefts. AFL-CIO Legislative Director An­ drew J. Biemiller wrote the House Ways & Means Committee that the "arbitrary" screening process proposed in the legislation would subject work­ ers "to the constant threat of job suspension or job loss for personal ac­ tivities that are totally unrelated to their employment." He gave the federation's endorse­ Stanley Gondzar "I got my Pumpman's endorse­ ment this week, and in a couple of weeks I'll take the test for Jimior Engineer. The program here at our Upgrading Center has made all this possible, and I for one really ap­ preciate it. This school not only benefits me, but it benefits the whole Union, and we should all be proud of it." ment to the detailed statement on the bill filed by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Dept., and to testimony pre­ sented by the Longshoremen. Louis Waldman, general counsel for the Longshoremen, charged that the bill "would vest in administrative offi­ cials awesome, virtually unrestricted life-or-death power over the economic livelihood of tens of thousands of workers, including longshoremen, sea­ men, teamsters and others whose nor­ mal work brings them to the piers, docks and waterfront terminals." Waldman's statement was endorsed at the committee hearing by the Wash­ ington representative of the unaffiliated Longshoremen's & Warehousemen's Union. Pipeline Wins First Round James Hart "I have found out since I came to the Upgrading Center that edu­ cation, that means upgrading, is not just for the younger members but for any age, and you don't get too old to learn. Everyone I have come into contact with here in Piney Point has been more than glad to help and encourage me, something I didn't quite expect." U.S. District Court Judge George L. Hart, Jr. has lifted the two-year ban on construction of the TransAlaska oil pipeline, thus clearing the way for the Interior Dept. to grant the permit sought by a group of oil companies. However, govenunent spokes­ men said that will not happen yet. Hart's decision clears the case for the U.S. Court of Appeals and, in Hart's words, "probably on to the Supreme Court where the final de­ cision will be made." Aleyska, the oil company con­ sortium, also announced that "work will not begin until all the legal issues are resolved." If built, the nearly 800-mile long pipeline will bisect Alaska and will carry oil from Prudhoe Bay on the North Slope to the ice-free port of Valdez in Southern Alaska where it will be loaded on tankers for ship­ ment to the West Coast. Money Due SIU Members The following Seafarers have checks due them for wages earned aboard the SS Jian in 1964. Each of these Seafarers should immediately contact the offices of Berenholtz, Kaplan & Heyman at 1845 Maryland National Bank Bldg., 10 Light St., Baltimore, Md., in person, by mail or by calling 301-539-6967, in order to obtain the amount due them. S. Simpson "The programs we have here in Piney Point offer the members of the SIU a chance to better their education and their career. We can get a high school diploma through the school's General Education Program, and we can get our en­ dorsements through the difffferent study courses at the Upgrading Center. It's a great opportunity, and I feel damn good to say I am an SIU member." Dyrel! Davis "Since my enrollment in the SIU program for upgrading, I have gained more insight into our Un­ ion's history and the efforts con­ centrated into the goal for a better life for Seafarers and their fam­ ilies. Being a relatively new mem­ ber of the SIU, the educational program here has awakened in me an understanding of what Union Labor really means. What makes me most proud is that the SIU offers various programs to help the Seafarer attain the highest educa­ tional and vocational status that he is capable of." August 1972 Richard S. Asmont Carmelo Attard Henry J. Broaders Claude A. Brown Edmond L. Cain, Jr. Douglas A. Clark Elmer C. Danner George Dakis James M. Davis Rudolph G. Dean Juan M. DeVela George Fossett Eugene C. Hoffman Charles J. Hooper Joseph Horahan Marshall V. Howton Francis X. Keelan George Kontos Allan E. Lewis James Lewis Peter Losado Benedicto Luna Armando Lupari Hazel L. McCleary Edward McGowan Gerald R. McLean Terral McRaney Peter J. Mistretta Murphy, Theodore Joseph J. Naurocki David Nelson Reginald Newbury George Papamongolis Jeremiah E. Roberts Arthur Rudnicki Leonard Russi George Schmidt Ray F. Schrum James D. Smith Ray Smith Bella Szupp Ilus S. Veach, Jr. Joseph Wagner Robert F. Wurzler Round 2 Preparations Begin (Continued from Page 3) strength and defense capability,"^ Beall declared. Senator Magnuson noted that the United States now stands 16th among the world's shipbuilding nations. He cited the fact that most other maritime nations protect import and export cargoes for their own fleets, while the United States permits 95 percent of its oceanborne, trade to be transported in foreign-flag vessels. To opponents' charges that other maritime nations would retaliate against the U.S. fleet if the govern­ ment reserved a share of our oil im­ ports for American-flag tankers, Mag­ nuson said: "Retaliation? Retaliation against What? They have been retaliating against us, these foreign countries. So let us talk about our own business for awhile." Page 7 �^• 1* i Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown looks on as members of the IBU Balloting Committee tally votes on the IBU Dues and Initiation Fee Referendum. Left to right are Willard White, Ed Myslinski, Frank Zimba, and Rudy Carey. •U Members of the SIUNA-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union—tug and towboatmen who operate vessels on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and on the rivers—overwhelmingly approved a referendum in July increasing their quarterly dues to $43 and establishing a union initia­ tion fee of $500. Voting on the referendum was conducted by secret ballot in all IBU ports from Monday, July 17 through Saturday, July 22. The referen­ dum, proposed by the IBU Executive Board Resolution of June 5, 1972, provides for amendment of the present IBU Constitution to in­ clude the new dues and initiation fee. Effective as of July 1, 1972, the amendment to the IBU Constitu­ tion further provides that the increased dues rate shall be payable for the third quarter of 1972. The increased initiation fee applies to per­ sons who become members of the IBU on or after July 1, 1972, ex­ cept for those who have made part payment of their initiation fee prior to July 1, 1972. These men can pay the balance of their fee at the rate in effect prior to the proposed constitutional amendment, provided that the balance of the initiation fee due is paid before September 1, 1972. On these pages are some photos of IBU members voting on the referendum in various ports. St. Louis IBU balloting committee welcomes voting member Paul Griffith! standing at right. Committee members are, left to right, Newton B. Hahl, Don Elkin, and Glen Patton. Waiting for voting members are the balloting committee in the Port of New York. Left to right, Roger W. Gilderman, Woodrow Fuller and Jim Waters. In the Port of Houston, IBU members, left to right, Floyd Moore, Dennis Abshire, Paul Jenkins, Charlie Stuart and Robert L. Kieper, prepare to hand their . ballots to the port balloting committee seated at table. Committee members, left to right are, C. L. Jones, Mark Conrad and A. Guidry. �IBU member Joseph Mrozek, left, prepares to enter voting booth to fill out ballot during voting on referendums. Others in photo are, left to right. Early J. Rush, John Hamilton, Nelson, Hopkins, and Michael Jaski. Voting materials are prepared for shipment to headquarters after conclusion of IBU voting in Buffalo by, left to right. Art Miller, William Roach, Clif Miller, John Brennen, and John Scanlon. Counting the overwhelmingly favorable vote of the IBU membership are, left to right, LeRoy Jones, New Orleans; John Simpson, Norfolk; and Frank Millin, Chicago. IBU member William Snyder reaches the head of the voting line in balloting in Cleveland. Signing the roster sheet in IBU balloting in Norfolk is Milton J. Murden, while Harold E. McCoy, background, deposits his ballot. Committee members are, left to right, Cristobal Jesolva, Bruce E. Knight and George W. Bowden Jr. The open ballot box awaits IBU member Leo T. Suria, Sr., who signs roster sheet for committee members Gregory Bruno and Hinton Dickmeyer, seated, and Raymond Hughes, standing. August 1972 Page 9 �Standing Firm! 1 -I' f tfld issue of the Ipg I just realized that,; AI Kerr has passed on. It is a real te;^t that a > trade unitm man has gone from "was one of the : Always for the membership at all times; I can remember him during the war years when I shippni from the eastern seaboard. I persohalty send my regards to his loved cm». He willlong be remonbered in the eyes of the SIU membmsU^ s<Hne at us go from this worid, a troubled wor^i S^^ over there (m the other, shore there must be a; iflace^^l^ I. pewait of 'T- On Needed Editorial Comment Our brothers in the SIU of Canada have voted to wage an all-out fight against the use of foreign-flag ships in Canadian waters. Most of these ships are Canadian-owned and operating under flags of convenience. We know the problem that poses for the SIU of Canada, for it is one the U.S. members of our union have faced, and still face today. It is a problem of diminished job opportunities, and of the weakening of the national economy through the attrition of the home merchant fleet. I wish^ tb thank;th^^ Union fior ^>being so sjhnpathib my time of r There are so many people m to ; ihankr tlua^ |^^il|l^mrrow and ill jast say "We have fought for every gain we have made. Every improvement we now enjoy is a result of what the Canadian Sailor has struggled yea^s for. No one has given us anything, we fought our way inch by inch for every­ thing we have gotten. "And we will continue to do so in spite of phoney political promises that encourage 'Flags of Convenience Ships' to take the very bread out of the mouths of the members of this Union and their families." wtthoat you an done. Thank you i Mrs. h. H. PodMm pEomdoii, •' The Canadian Sailor, the newspaper of the SIU of Canada, has rightly labeled these vessels "pirate ships." They are the focal point of the SIU of Canada's fight, a fight they call "the Real Challenge of the 1970s." Challenges aren't new to our Canadian brothers. Their union fought off waterfront control by the Communisist in the late 1940s. And when man­ agement launched a union-busting attempt against them in the 1960s, they fought again and won. As their newspaper pointed out: "We didn't crumble when they tried on numerous occasions to crush us, and now in 1972 we enter a new era, an era of new and greater achieve­ ment and opportunity for the Canadian Sailor and his family. Farewell X would like to exj^ress my most smcere thanks to the Captain, officers ai^'^drew .of the Trimsindiana for the beautiful and moving way th<^ said "Good Bye" to meupon my retirement. . Please aco^ my gratitude will be with yoii at all times. ~ - "•fv4. f: ' ijix- -i- - as iraDsmaiaiia N-. - E#-? f wtmt to thank the SIU for the fiapby 20 yearn I si^^ L, with tk^m.-1 had to retire pa disabUity in March. his; .'m iK#"'. August 1972 Vo!ur-ie XXXIV, No. t •BAFAMW^LOO Time and again, Canadian Seafarers have demonstrated that any at­ tempt to weaken and destroy their union only results in increased solidarity by its membership and a strengthening of their determination to keep their union strong. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CiO It is this characteristic of unity and militancy that points to another vic­ tory for the SIU of Canada in its current struggle to protect the jobs and security of the men who make up that proud organization. Gal Tanner, Executive Vice-President Earl Shepard, Vice-President Joe DIGIorgio, Secretary-Treasurer LIndsey Williams, Vice-President Al Tanner, Vice-President Robert Matthews, Vice-President As fellow Seafarers in the Brotherhood of the Sea, we reaffirm our support of their efforts to advance the cause and interest of Canadian seamen. t I"' Executive Board Paul Hall, Piesident Published monthly at 810 Rhode island Avenue N.E., Wash­ ington, D.C. 20018 by Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CiO 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Washington, D.C. . •I �Raphael Semmes in Hong Kong Gl Bill Benefits Raised by Senate The Senate voted unanimous ap­ proval of a labor-backed increase in education and job-training allowances for the current generation of vet­ erans. Its bill would increase the basic payment for a veteran with no de­ pendents attending an educational in­ stitution fulltime from the current level of $175 a month to $250, The Administration had proposed to increase the payment only to $190, and a bill passed by the House in March provided a $200-a-month al­ lowance. Every member of the Senate Vet­ erans Affairs Committee joined Chairman Vance Hartke (D-lnd.) in sponsoring the increase and no effort was made on the Senate floor to re­ duce the level of benefits. The AFL-CIO had testified to the need for the legislation at Senate hear­ ing. The federation's Executive Coun­ cil termed both the Administration proposal and the House bill inade­ quate. Goal of the legislation is to bring benefits for Vietnam-era veterans up to the level of the G.l. bill enacted for World War 11 vets, which also in­ cluded tuition and textbook allowances that must now be paid directly by the veteran. The Senate bill would raise the al­ lowance for a married veteran from $205 at present to $297 a month, and to $339 with one child plus an addi­ tional $21 for each additional de­ pendent. The allowance for single vet­ erans taking fulltime vocational re­ habilitation training would rise from $135 to $200, with proportionate in­ creases for dependents. Vets in ap­ proved on-the-job training or ap­ prenticeship programs would receive supplements of $160 a month—^up from the present $108 level. A new provision in the Senate bill would require government contrac­ tors and subcontractors to give em­ ployment preferences to Vietnam era veterans and to earlier veterans with service-connected disabilities if the veteran otherwise meets all of the qualifications for the job involved. The legislation also would authorize government-insured educational loans to veterans, add some safeguards against abuses by correspondence and vocational' training schools, extend a number of educational and job-train­ ing opportunities to dependents, and provide quicker payment of benefits. Unless the House accepts the Sen­ ate bill intact, a House-Senate con­ ference will be needed to reconcile differences between the two bills. With its mountains as a backdrop, the Port of Hong Kong makes an impressive sight for Seafarers. The Far Eastern port is frequently visited by SlU contracted ships such as the DO NOT BUY! L BARBER EQUIPMENT— Wahl Clipper Corp., pro­ ducers of home barber sets. (Int'l. Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) AFL-CIO Executive Council Sets Presidential Endorsement Policy The AFL-CIO Executive Council in a special July meeting voted to refrain from endorsing any candi­ date for the office of President of the United States. The 35-member council, with three dissenting votes, issued the following statement: "Under the circumstances, the AFL-CIO will refrain from endors­ CIGARETTES—R. J. Reyn­ olds Tobacco Co.—Camels, Winston, Salem, Tempo, Brandon, Doral, and Cava­ lier. (Tobacco Workers Un­ ion) ing either candidate for the office of President of the United States. "Those circumstances call for the maximiun concentration of effort upon the election of senators and representatives whose records com­ mend them to the working people of America. "Affiliates are free, of course, to endorse and support any candidate of their choice." CLOTHING—-Reidbord Bros., Co., Siegal (H. 1. S. brand) suits and sports jackets, Kaynee boyswear, Richman Brothers men's clothing, Sewell suits. Wing shirts, Met­ ro Pants Co., and Diplomat Pajamas by Fortex Mfg. Co.; Judy Bond Blouses (Amal­ gamated Clothing). (Inter­ national Ladies Garment Workers Union) Hall Leads COPE Coordinating Unit SlU President Paul Hall was named chairman of a five-member AFL-CIO COPE committee to coordinate union activities in the House and Senate campaigns for the upcoming national elections. Serving with Hall on the COPE Co­ ordinating Committee are 1. W. Abel, president. United Steelworkers of America; George Hardy, president, Service Employees International Un­ ion; John Lyons, president Interna­ tional Association of Iron Workers, and Peter Bommarito, president. United Rubber Workers. CONTACT LENSES AND OPTICAL FRAME S—DalTex Optical Co. Dal-Tex owns a firm known as Terminal-Hudson. They op­ erate stores or dispense to consumers through Missouri State Optical Co.; Goldblatt Optical Services; King Op­ tical; Douglas Optical, and Mesa Optical; Lee Optical Co.; and Capitol Optical Co. SlU Arrivals Leslie O'Nein, born May 22, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Johnny O'Neill, Caro­ lina, P.R. Lonnle Warren, Jr., born April 11, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lonnie D. Warren, Chesapeake, Va. Robin Bums, born May 11, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert D. Biuns, Woodbury, N.J. Steven Vogel, born April 10, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph S. Vogel, Dor­ chester, Mass. Roger Hobbs, born Feb. 25, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bornie R. Hobbs, Prichard, Ala. Tamara Trow, bom June 6, 1972, to deceased Seafarer and Mrs. Robert E. Trow, Port Arthur, Tex. Thomas Vanyl, bom May 25, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas T. Vanyi, Flushing, N.Y. Brenda Bonafont, born Feb. 13, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Luis Bonafont, Yabucoa, P.R. Jennifer Kent, born June 1, 1972, to Raphael Semmes which is seen here. This photo was taken by Seafarer L.O.D. Nielsen who sails in the deck department as an able seaman. Seafarer and Mrs. Elkin Kent, New Or­ leans, La. August Jackson, III, born May 22, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. August C. Jackson, Jr., New Orleans, La. 70122. Todd VanBrocklln, born May 19, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry C. VanBrocklin, Elberta, Mich. John Davis, bom Mar. 29, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Linwood A. Davis, Fernandina Beach, Fla. Jose DeLosSantos, born June 14, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose A. De­ LosSantos, Baltimore, Md. Lawrence Taylor, born May 1, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lawrence R. Tay­ lor, Hammond, La. LeRoy Vlto, born May 13, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rosalis J. Vito, Sr., Houma, La. Verallz Morales, born Mar. 10, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Andrew Morales, Barceloneta, P.R. Daniel Wentworth, born May 27, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Arthur A. Wentworth, Jr., Rhinelander, Wise. COSMETICS—Shulton, Inc. (Old Spice, Nina Ricci, Desert Flower, Friendship Garden, Escapade, Vive le Bain, Man-Power, Burley, Com Silk and Jacqueline Cochran). (Glass Bottle Blowers Association) DINNERWARE^ M e t a 1 o X Manufacturing Co. (Int'l. Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers) FILTERS, HUMIDIFIERS^ Research Products Corp. (Int'l. Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) FURNITURE—^James Sterling Corp., White Furniture Co., Brown Furniture Co., (Unit­ ed Furniture Workers) LIQUORS—Stitzel-Weller Dis­ tilleries products—Old Fitz­ gerald, Cabin Still, Old Elk, W. L. Weller. (Distillery Workers) MEAT PRODUCTS—Poultry Packers, Inc. (Blue Star label products). (Amalga­ mated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen) Holly Farms Poultry Indus­ tries, Inc.; Blue Star Label products (Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen) PRINTING—^Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft." (Printing Pressmen, Typog­ raphers, Bookbinders, Ma­ chinists, Stereotypers, and Electrotypers) NEWSPAPERS—Los Angeles Herald-Examiner. (10 unions involved covering 2,000 workers) Britannica Junior Encyclo­ pedia (Int'l. Allied Printing Trades Assn.) RANGES—Magic C h e f. Pan Pacific Division. (Stove, Fur­ nace and Allied Appliance Workers) SHOES—Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co—^work shoes; Sentry, Cedar C3iest and Statler, men's shoes; Jarman, John­ son & Murphy, Crestworth (Boot and Shoe Workers) SPECIAL—All West Virginia camping and vacation spots, (Laborers) TOYS—^Fisher-Price toys (Doll & Toy Workers Union) Page 11 August 1972 '•, • '\ 0' �SlU ' Vacation Center :!• •% 1! The SIU Vacation Center in Piney Point, Md., is the place for you. The place to swim, the place to sail. To en­ joy all the comforts of a high-priced resort including spacious rooms, great food, and beautiful, well cared for grounds. And the price is right. If that kind of vacation interests you, fill in the coupon below and mail it. A happy, restful time awaits you at the SIU Vacation Center. •I Daily boat trips aboard one of the cruisers or sailboats are available at the SIU Vacation Center, and for retired Seafarer Thomas Olechowski and his wife Genevieve a sail on the waters of the Potomac River are an excellent way to relax. Brother Olechowski, who lives in New York, has been coming to Piney Point for the past three summers. "I try to make it down here as often as I can," he said, "because it's a place you can enjoy yourself with your own kind of people." -r Seafarer Frank Bona's family enjoyed the many facilities of the SIU Vacation Center in Piney Point while Frank was working. Some families come to the Vacation Center while the Seafarer is at sea to give the children the oppor­ tunity for clean air, sunshine and healthy activities. Mrs. Jean Bona relaxes at poolside with her daughter Kellie, and nephew Joey, who is the son of retired Seafarer Carlos Bona. Bike-riding is popular with nearly all the vacationers at the SIU Vacation Cen­ ter, and it's sometime a family affair. Seafarer Antonios Trikoglou, who sails as a Bosun, and his wife Carol, get ready to take twins Helen and Tina, and little Michele out for a ride around the grounds. Seafarers Vacation Center Harry Lundebei^ Sciiooi of Seamanship St. Maiy's County Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I am interested in availing myself of the opportunity of using the facilities of the Sea­ farers Vacation Center. First choice: From to Second choice: From to My party wOl consist of Mease send confirmation. adults and children. Signature Print Name Book Number Street Address aty Page 12 State ZIP Pat Rogers and his wife pay a visit to the Lundeberg Library during a quiet day at the SIU Vacation Center in Piney Point. The school's library and museum are popular attractions for seafarer vacationers. Seafarers Log �Worker Safety, Health Agency Ends First Year The Occupational Safety and Health Administra­ tion has now completed its first fiscal year. It reported that it had conducted 32,701 inspec­ tions in 29,505 establishments employing 5,987,206 workers in this first full year of operation. This sounds highly impressive as an answer to the deep and bitter criticism that has been voiced by organized labor in reviewing OSHA's operations during the year. Yet, the next sentence in the brief Legal Aid Following is a list of attorneys to whom Seafarers with legal problems may turn in various port cities. The Seafarer need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys, and this listing is intended for information purposes only. The initial list of recommended counsel throughout the United States is as follows: New York—Schulman, Abarbanel, McEvoy & Schlesinger 1250 Broaway, New York, N.Y. 10001 (212) 279-9200 Boston, Mass.—Patrick H. Harrington 56 N. Main Stret, Bennett Bldg. Fall River, Mass. (617) 676-8206 BaitiniOTe, Md.—Berenholdtz, Kaplan, Heyman, Engelman & Resnick 1845 Maryland National Bldg. Baltimore, Md. 21204 (301) Lex. 9-6967 Tampa, Fla.—^Hardee, Hamilton, Douglas & Sierra 101 East Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida (813) 223-3991 Mobile, Ala.—Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Bldg. Mobile, Alabama (205) 4334904 report made by the Safety Administration holds a clue to thai very labor dissatisfaction. The OSHA press release continues: "George C. Guenther, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, said 7,418, or 25 percent of the establishments inspected in the period July 1-Jime 30, were found to be in compliance with job safety and health standards." It is the emphasis on that "25 percent" of the New Orleans, La.—Dodd, Hirsch, Barker & Meimier 711 Carondelet Bldg. New Orleans, La. (504) Ja. 2-7265 Houston, Texas—Combs & Areher Suite 1220, 811 Dallas St. Houston, Texas (713) 228-4455 Los Angeles, Cal.—Bodle, Fogle, Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Cal. (213) 937-6250 San Francisco, Cal.—Jennings, Gartland & Tilly World Trade Center San Francisco, California (415) Su. 1-1854 Seattle, Wash.—Vance, Davies, Roberts & Bettis 1411 Fourth Avenue Seattle, Wash. (206) Mu. 2-7784 Chk^o, ni.—^Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, 111. (312) An. 3-6330 Detroit, Mich.—Victor G. Hanson 15929 West Seven Mile Road Detroit, Mich. (313) Ver. 7-4742 St I<oais, Mo.—Gruenberg & Souders 721 Olive St. St. Louis, Missouri (314) Central 1-7440 establishments with a clean slate, rather than the 75 percent that were not, that sticks in labor's craw. It holds the key to the pfofund difference in the ap­ proach of organized later and that of OSHA to the job of safeguarding workers' very lives and safety. It is not the first time that OSHA has used this way of reporting the outcome of its inspections. Its previous reports have used this same complaisant approach to its jobs consistently. Yet, the story is NOT the 25 percent that are safe; but the stoiy of the 75 percent that are not. Only recently later spokesmen have complained to Congress that OSHA has not shown the zeal in pushing its job of making the workplace safe as diligently as it should. The viewpoint of organized labor is that the 25 to 75 percent ratio shall be turned aroimd; that the emphasis and challenging concern of OSHA should be placed on the 75 percent of workplaces that are unsafe rather than the 25 percent that are. Again, the OSHA Public Relations Department has an unusual propensity for carrying stories on the Commission's failure to make its charges against industry stick. "A Tennessee wholesale paper distributor has successfully defended itselft against a Later Depart­ ment allegation involving truck repair work in vio­ lation of job safety standards" in which a worker was killed, is one of OSHA's latest releases. Aside from a ludicrous proposed $600 penalty against the company, it turned out that it was all the work­ er's fault and the company was exculpated. Here again, the emphasis of OSHA is on industry rather than on the dead worker—on a sympathetic approach to the employer's problems rather than on a no-nonsense determination to cut down on acci­ dents and dangerous working conditions. The broad lines of the later viewpoint can be spelled out very simply. • OSHA's standards of health and safety are not strict enough. A notable example is its standards in the asbestos industry, the first of its environmental standards. Later has charged that the standard is so week that it "may license the risk of death from asbestos-related cancer among thousands of exposed workers." • OSHA's conception of the funds that are needed to do its job right is far too limited. "More Inspectors, More Money Needed to Implement Job Health, Safety Law" is the headline over an analy­ sis made by the Teamsters. Know Your Rights V. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expen­ ditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ cial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of thesb contracts are posted and available in ail Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shcpard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20tb Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. August 1972 CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SRI port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employ­ ers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Sea­ farer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD. supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial repris£d, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Un­ ion or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the con­ tribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of Bie above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 13 �Steel Voyager: Strong Lady of the Sea If the number of miles logged by SIU crews aboard the Steel Voyager were ever added up, they would surely be enough to put her in line for the record among veteran SlU-contracted vessels. The Steel Voyager has been sailing under the SIU banner since the General Strike of 1946, and she's been a home away from home for many a "first tripper" Md "oldtimer" alike down through the years. She also come through with a scratch or a bump or two on other voyages during her days, so when her propeller ran afoul of a submerged obstacle on her most recent voyage from Hawaii this month—the old lady took it in her stride and went on with business as usual to complete her voyage safely to the Port of New York. Seafarer John Abrams (left, foreground) and Robert Campbell (right) are re­ plenishing emergency stores for one of the lifeboats aboard the Steel Voyager. Standing in lifeboat in background are Seafarers J. Polsney (left) and Steve Digirobmo. A trio of Seafarers, members of the crew of the Steel Voyager, pause a mo­ ment in the performance of their duties aboard the SlU-contracted ship. Looking somewhat like the fins of an angry shark, the bent propeller blades on the Steel Voyager resulted from a run-in with a submerged obstacle. A short stopover in the shipyard put propeller in shipshape condition again. All hands turned to for a full discussion of union matters during payoff aboard the Steel Voyager after voyage. • Page 14 Silhouetted in a passageway, a Seafarer makes ready to do a long day's work aboard the Steel Voyager. Seafarers Log �Digest of SlU f LA SALLE (Waterman), June 13— Chairman None; Secretary Mario Canalejo, Sr.; Deck Delegate Guildford R. Scott; Engine Delegate Earl W. Clark. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRENTON (Sea-Land), June 4— Chairman James- Shortell; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Deck Delegate Gerald R. Draney; Engine Delegate Joe Kofdich; Steward Delegate Hallis Huff. No beefs. Everything is running smoothly. $37 in ship's fund. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), May 14—Chairman F. R. Charneco; Secretary P. .P. Lopez; Deck Delegate F. Durham; Engine Delegate M. Havens; Steward Delegate J. Simpson. $5 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine and deck departments. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. SPITFIRE (American Bulk), May 21—Chairman-Walter Butterton; Secre­ tary M. Deloatch. $8 in ship's fund. No beefs. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to steward department. TAMPA (Sea-Land), May 28—Chair­ man C. James; Secretary J. Delise; Deck Delegate S. Hernandez; Engine Delegate A. O. Castelo. $3 in ship's fund. Dis­ puted OT in steward department. In general everything going well. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman), May 7—Chairman C. Wess; Secretary F. Kustura. $38 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT each department. Vote of thanks to the steward department. SEATRAIN CAROLINA (Hudson Waterways), June 4—Chairman B. Edelmon; Secretary W. Sink; Deck Delegate Eugene O. Conrad; Engine Delegate Calvin L. Roulerson; Steward Delegate J. Engers. $100 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT, engine and steward de­ partments. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department. August 1972 RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land), July 2—Chairman B. Mignano; Secre­ tary Duke Hall. No beefs, no disputed OT. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), Mar. 12—Chairman Danny Merrill; Secretary W. G. Williams; Deck Dele­ gate O. H. Dowd; Engine Delegate C. D. Berry; Steward Delegate J. H. Naylor. $14 in ship's fund. No beefs. Every­ thing running smoothly. Thanks to steward department for job well done. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman), May 28—Chairman C. Webb; Secretary F. Kustura; Deck Delegate Monte R. Pereira; Engine Delegate H. J. Romero. $8 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in each department. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department. TAMPA (Sea-Land), June 11—Chair­ man C. James; Secretary J. Delise; Deck Delegate S. Hernandez; Engine Dele­ gate A. Castelo. $3 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Some dis­ puted OT in the deck and engine de­ partments. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Over­ seas), June 4—Chairman R. Newell; Secretary F. Costan^; Deck Delegate R. Foster; Engine Delegate F. E. Per­ kins; Steward Delegate H. Long. $13 in ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly with no. beefs. Special vote of thanks' to the steward department for extra goodies. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Water­ ways), June 12—Chairman Frank Gaspar; Secretary Aussie Shrimpton. $165 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. SEATRAIN CAROLINA (Hudson Waterways), June 4—Chairman B. Edelmon; Secretary W. Sink; Deck Delegate Eugene O. Conrad; Engine Delegate Calvin L. Paulersbn; Steward Delegate J. Engers. $100 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine and steward de­ Ships Meetings partments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SAN PEDRO (Sea-Land), June 4— Chairman George King; Secretary Ray H. Casanova. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Vote of thanks to the steward department. VANTAGE HORIZON (Vancor), June 11—Chairman Bobby L. Trosclair; Secretary James Temple; Deck Delegate Robert Brooks; Engine Delegate Thomas R. Reading; Steward Delegate H. Koppersmith. Everything running smoothly, no beefs. Vote of thanks to the steward department and to the 4-8 watch for a job well done. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), June 11—Chairman James R. Colson; Secretary D. P. Mason; Deck Delegate James M. Bolen; Engine Dele­ gate R. Orse; Steward Delegate J. Effinger. Ship being cleaned up and everythig running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department. YORKMAR (Calmar), 'May 29— Chairman Antieno Antonius; Secretary Johnny W. Givens; Deck Delegate S. Furtado; Engine Delegate W. M. Teffner; Steward Delegate Marion P. Kaminski. Everything running smoothly. YORKMAR (Calmar), June 18— Chairman Anteino Antenius; Secretary Johnny W. Givens; Deck Delegate Sabster Furtado; Engine Delegate W. M. Teffner; Steward Delegate Marion P. Kaminski. Everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. CHICAGO (Sea-Land), June 4— Chairman Dan Buts; Secretary W. J. Davis. $19 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported. Vote of thanks to the steward department. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land), Mar. 26— Chairman J. Pulliam, Jr.; Secretary R. Barker; Deck Delegate J. Williamson; Engine Delggate H. Miller; Steward Delegate J. Clarke. $38 in ship's fund. No beefs. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land), Apr. 30— Chairman A. Ringuette; Secretary S. W. McDonald; Deck Delegate A. Hickey; Engine Delegate T. Owen; Steward Delegate H. Downey. $58 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Apr. 30—Chairman C. B. Pickle; Secre­ tary J. Krause; Engine Delegate Joseph M. Daly; Steward Delegate Russell E. Taylor. $139 in movie fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Good trip with no beefs. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), Apr. 30—Chairman F. R. Charneco; Secretary P. O. Lopez; Deck Delegate F. Durham; Engine Delegate M. Havens; Steward Delegate J. Simpson. $5 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Patrol­ man to be contacted regarding dirty wash water tanks. OVERSEAS PROGRESS (Maritime Overseas), May 14—Chairman R. Darville; Secretary J. Prestwood. Some dis­ puted OT in each department to be taken up with patrolman. Motion made to have air conditioning unit installed in ship's hospital. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Over-^ seas), May 7—Chairman Richard New­ ell; Secretary Frank Costango; Deck Delegate David P. Rivers; Engine Dele­ gate F. E. Perkins; Steward Delegate Harry Long. $37 in ship's fund. SEATRAIN LOUSIANA (Seatrain), May 21—Chairman A. Vilanova; Secre­ tary G. M. Wright. $40 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Thanks to the steward for getting radio. TAMPA (Sea-Land), June 4—Chair­ man C. James; Secretary J. Delise; Deck Delegate S. Hernandez; Engine Delegate A. Bastelo. $3 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT, deck and engine departments. Page 15 �40 Senators Favor U.S. Oil Carriage Oil Carriage Bill: The Battle Resumes Legislation that would require that at least half of all U.S. petroleum im­ ports be carried aboard Americanflag tankers is of enormous im­ portance to Seafarers. And it be important for decades to come. Because such legislation could ulti­ mately provide thousands of secure jobs for the men who would man and build the hundreds of tankers that would be required. That is a major reascm why the SIU fought hard in the battle to gain passage of the measure that lost by a narrow 41-to-33 margin in the Senate. And that is why the union will be back to fight again with the openin 3 of the 93rd Session of Congress in January. primarily on two arguments—^first, that shipping petroleum on Americanflag tankers would increase the price of oil and oil products to the con­ sumer, and second, that by restrict­ ing a certain portion of the oil import trade to U.S.-flag vessels, the nation would be inviting retaliation from foreign nations. The SIU and the MTD countered by noting that the giant oil companies bring petroleum to our shores at a cost that is generally $1 a barrel less than the cost of domestic oil. Yet they charge consumers the domestic price for the foreign oil and pocket the difference. The battle lines were drawn during the first hearings before the House Committee. Under the current oil-import pricing structiu-e, the additional cost of ship­ ping half of our oil imports American would be about 10 cents a barrel—and that cost could easily be absorbed in the price that the consumer now pays for foreign petroleum. The SIU, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and others favor­ ing the bill argued that: Proponents of the bill rapped the "retaliation'^ charge as being equally phoney. • The nation is facing a severe energy crisis. By 1985 our country, which until recent years was totally capable of meeting its own petrolemn needs, would find itself forced to im­ port from overseas sources 60 percent of our required oil supplies. The huge oil consortiiuns—^though American owned in nearly all cases— operate a major share of the foreignflag tanker fleet that now has a virtual monopoly on om oil imports. In addi­ tion, fully 95 percent of all American imports and exports are transported by foreign-flag ships, while other major maritime nations protect 30 percent and more of their home trade for their own fleets. • While the United States could not change the fact that foreign pow­ ers would control the source of vitally needed petroleum, we could remove our current dependence upon foreignflag ships to transport that fuel. • By requiring that at least half of all imports be carried by Americanflag ships, the Congress would be stren^hening the nation's security position by guaranteeing the develop­ ment of a fleet of tankers capable of providing an uninterrupted flow of energy fuels. • This, in turn, would create a boom in the shipbuilding and ship operating industries, with more than 100,000 jobs being opened. • By utilizing ships built by Ameri­ cans, operated by Americans and manned by Americans, we would be providing a tremendous boost for our long-suffering balance-of-payments position in world trade. The billions of dollars that would be invested in the tanker fleet—if not spent for American-flag tankers—would have to be invested in foreign operations, placing a large additional burden on our precarious balance-of-payments situation. As the bill progressed through the legislative channels, the opposition— led by the oil lobby superpower— moved into high gear. Their challenge to the bill was based These facts could lead only to the conclusion that since our maritime in­ dustry in the foreign trade is already dominated by foreign powers, there was little they could do to retaliate. Indeed, testimony before the hear­ ings in both the House and the Sen­ ate Committees showed that the oil lobby's principal interest was not in America's security, but in protecting their own foreign-flag nmaway fleets from American-flag competition. The measure was amended in the Senate and on the Senate floor during debate to reduce the anxieties of some Congressmen, particularly those from the foreign-oil dependent New England states. Oil imported for certain specific uses, including home-heating crude, were among the exemptions worked out. It is likely that many of the same arguments will be presented again when the bill is introduced in the 93rd Session of Congress. And the SIU will be among those in the front ranks working to persuade the Congress that the best interests of the nation, its economy and its workers will be served with passage of the bill. The SIU had the support of 40 United States Senators in the crucial vote on a measure to require that at least 50 percent of certain oil im­ ports be carried by American-flag tankers. Of those favoring the bill, 33 voted "yes," while seven more were "paired" for the measure but, did not actually cast a vote. The measure lost by a narrow 41-to-33 vote. These are the Senators who favored the SIU position: Voting For James B. Allen (D-La.) J. Glenn Beall (R-Md.) Wallace F. Bennett (R-Utah) Alan Bible (D-Nev.) Harry F. Byrd, Jr. a-Va.) Robert C. Byrd (D-W.Va.) Howard W. Cannon (D-Nev.) Qifford P. Case (R-N.J.) Lawton M. Chiles, Jr. (D-Fla.) Alan Cranston (D-Calif.) Robert J. Dole (R-Kan.) Sam J. Ervin (D-N.Car.) Mike Gravel (D-Alaska) Edward J. Gurney (R-Fla.) Philip A. Hart (D-Mich.) Vance Hartke (D-Ind.) Mark O. Hatfield (R-Oic.) Ernest F. HoUings (D-S.Car.) Harold E. Hughes (D-Iowa) Henry M. Jackson (D-Wash.) Russell B. Long (D-La.) Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) Charles McC Mathias (R-Md.) Lee Metcalf (D-Mont.) Joseph M. Montoya (D-N.Mex.) Frank E. Moss (D-Utah) Robert W. Packwood (R-Ore.) Richard S. Schweiker (R-Pa.) John J. Sparkman (D-Ala.) William B. Spong, Jr. (D-Va.) Stuart Symington (D-Mo.) Strom Thurmond (R-S.Car.) Paired For Allen J. Ellender (D-La.) Daniel K. Inouye (D-Ha.) Thomas F. Eagleton (D-Mo.) Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minn.) George McGovem (D-S.Dak.) Frank Church (D-Idaho) Howard H. Baker, Jr. (D-Tenn.) • Opposition's Target Is US.-Fiag Fleet Primary opposition to the SIUsupported measure to require that at least 50 percent of America's oil im­ ports be carried by U.S.-flag vessels came from the powerful and experi­ enced oil lobby. As a group, organizations that make up the oil lobby have historically been against the revitalization of the Amer­ ican-flag merchant marine. And they have been the chief supporters of poli­ cies that protect the "runaway" tanker fleet that is owned by Americans, but flies foreign flags in order to avoid U.S. taxes, wages and safety standards. Among the organizations that app>eared before Congressional commit­ tees in opposition to the measure to transport at least half of our oil im­ ports on American-flag ships were: The American Committee for Fk^ of Necessity: This is the organization of the "runaway" fleet. And it is the organization dominated by the giants of the American oil industry. The organization, which represents the operators of hundreds of tankers flying the flags of Liberia, Honduras and Panama, raised the spectre of "re­ taliation." Its representatives said that is the U.S. government decided to re­ vitalize and protect its tanker fleet by restricting a fair share of American oil imports for its carriage, other mari­ time nations would restrict their trade to their own vessels. The fact is that most other nations do reserve for their own fleets massive amounts of their own imports and ex­ ports, while 95 percent of all Ameri­ can oceanbome trade is now trans­ ported by foreign-flag ships. What the A^ierican Committee for Flags of Necessity truly wants to protect is the right of the "runaway" fleet to eco­ nomically strange the American Merchant Marine so that their own foreign-flag ships can continue to operate without paying American taxes, employing American seamen or abiding by American safety standards. The Committee European Na* tional Shipowners: This organization, dominated by the operators of mer­ chant fleets of the world's major ship­ ping nations—Greece, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Great Britain, Belgiuf, Denmark, Findland and France among them—has consist­ ently been in the front ranks of those who would destroy the American Merchant Marine. Their representatives testified against the U.S. Cargo Preference Act and against the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Their dedication is to knocking the U.S.-flag fleet out of business, and making our nation 'completely be­ holden to foreign-flag operators for both service and the cost of that service. The Committee for a Natimial IVade Policy: American multinational corpor­ ations dominate the organization. Of the 25 corporations represented on its Board of Directors, 18 are from U.S. multinational conglomerates who have stripped industry from American and plac^ it in low-wage countries, while at the same time retaining their U.S. marketing structure. The cost to the U.S. economy has been enormous and includes the ex­ portation of at least 900,000 jobs. �Labor Solidly Backs U.S. Fleet's Cause V ' 11 SIU's friends in the trade union movement provided solid supfSS'for Seafarers in their effort to gain pas­ sage of legislation to require that at least half of certain oil imports be carried by American-flag tankers. The AFl^CIO Maritime Trades Department, along with the AFL-CIO Legislative Department, spearheaded the drive on Capitol Hill. SIU and MTD President Paul Hall thanked the heads of the union orga­ nizations that actively supported the measure, noting that the bill "would have required an extensive shipbuild­ ing program with consequent benefits in terms of jobs, national security and the total economy." "As you know," he wrote, "the measure was narrowly defeated in the Senate and because of your efforts (the vote) was much closer than otherwise would have been the case. "Of course we are disappointed," he added, "but we are not disheart­ ened because as a result of our joint efforts we have established a good solid basis for resumption of this im­ portant fight in the next session of Congress. The support given to us by your organization and others which joined us in this campaign provided a most encouraging . example of what can be accomplished against great odds when we give our best effort together for the benefit of the total labor movement." Hall said similar legislation will be sought in the next session and the continued support of the labor groups "can only lead to ultimate vic­ tory." The union organizations that ac­ tively supported the oil carriage amendment included: Flight Engineers' International Association American Postal Workers Union American Radio Association Transport Workers Union of America Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union Insurance Workers International Union International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Ware­ housemen and helpers of Amer­ ica International Chemical Workers Union International Association of Bridge, Structural and Orna­ mental Iron Workers Office and Professional Employees International Union Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees International Brotherhood of Fire­ men and Oilers Boot and Shoe Workers' Union Service Employees International Union American Fedatroi n of State, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Allied Industrial Workers of America, International Union International Association of Heat and Frost Insulator sand Asbes­ tos Workers The Jonmeymen Barbers, Hair­ dressers and Cosmetologists' International Union of America Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders in emational Union Distillery, Rectifying, Wine and Allied Workers International Union of America International Longshoremen's Association International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers International Union of Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers Air Line Pilots Association Laborers' International Union of North America International Printing Pressmen's and Assistants' Union of North America Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America Amalgamated Transit Union American Federation of Government Employees International Molders and Allied Workers Union Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers Local No. 284 Laundry Workers, Cleaners and Dyers Union Sheet Metal Workers International Association International Union of Operating Engineers United Transportation Union Retails Clerks International Association Local No. 18, Industrial Union of Marine an Shipbuilding Workers of America United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada Glass Bottle Blowers' Association The American Railway Supervisors Association International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades International Brotherhood of Bookbinders American Federation of Technical Engineers International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Build­ ers, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers International Association of Fire Fighters International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers International Jewelry Workers Union American Federation of Teachers United Telegraph Workers Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local 733, International Brother­ hood of Electrical Workers International Ladies' Garment Workers Union •• B As citizens and workers. Sea­ farers have the right and the re­ sponsibility to participate in the political processes of this nation. This is especially important to Seafarers because activities at the legislative and administrative lev­ els of government affect every Seafarer and his family every day of his working life. Because seafaring is a fed­ erally regulated occupation, prog­ ress must come through laws adopted by the Congress and favorable action by the Executive Branch of the government. Seafarers political participation is important every day. It is es­ pecially important right now. We must pay constant attention to the security of Seafarers in the areas affected by legislation and executive action. We must main­ tain our union's continuing ef­ forts: • To win approval of legisla­ tion requiring that a per­ centage of U.S. oil imports be carried in American-flag ships. To win passage of legisla­ tion that will close the Vir­ gin Islands' loophole in . the Jones Act which robs Sea­ farers of employment oppor­ tunities. Equally important is the ur­ gency of continuing the fight to keep open the U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals. These are but samples of the vast range of activities in which we must be engaged constantly to protect the security and employmen of Seafarers. Seafarers know that no one will do their fighting for them. Their achievements can only be accomplished by their own efforts through the instrument of their union. One effective way in which Seafarers protect their interest and win the fights that are essen­ tial to their well-being is through the voluntary contributions made to the Seafarers Political Activity Donation (SPAD). Seafarers are urged to keep their voice loud and clear in this important area of union activity by contributing to SPAD. �an actIve Located on the Patapsco River, just over 12 miles north of Chesapeake Bay, the Port of Baltimore is one of the busiest in America. Along the 45 miles of deepwater frontage, ships in the Port of Baltimore carry their car­ goes to and from cities all over the world. Just a sampling of the many prod­ ucts shipped through the Port of Bal­ timore show how varied it is: coal, lumber, soy beans, fertilizer, iron and steel manufactures, glass products, chrome ore, sugar, bananas, crude rubber and molasses. The SlU maintains an active office In the Port of Baltimore to keep pace \wlth the deeds of members. In photo at top Seafarer Frank Allen applies for a vacation and Is aided by Patrolman Ed Smith. At bottom, Seafarer William Sears settles some problems during payoff. Page 18 One of the main docking areas in the port is at Sparrows Point where the Bethlehem Steel Company operates its huge steel producing plant. At the Sparrows Point yard recently —on a day that felt more like late fall than early summer — the SlU-contracted Portmar returned from her 50day voyage to the West Coast. The Portmar, which was formerly known as the General T. H. Bliss, was completely rebuilt in 1965 at the Bethlehem Steel Key Highway Repair Yard in Baltimore. Owned by Calmar Steamship Corporation, she makes regular runs to the West Coast carry­ ing steel over and bringing lumber back. On her way to the West Coast, the 500-foot-long Portmar passes through the Panama Canal and makes her first stop in Long Beach, Calif. She then goes on to Port Richmond, Calif., and either Portland, Ore. or Seattle, Wash. Returning to the east, the 15,000 deadweight ton ship calls at about 25 lumber ports before getting into At­ lantic waters and the Port of Balti­ more once again. Seafarer Vincent CIprlano checks the engines aboard the SlU-contracted Portmar during a recent stopover In the bustling Port of Baltimore. Seafarers Log i �ft •' '> • • -- r. r!. - . "^0 •••'•"^ "'V"*' ••• -• : 4':--. : •" Seafarer Paul Garland, chief cook aboasd the Portmar, slices into a ham for the crew's noonday meal and at bottom, Seafarer Harry Schockney is surrounded by a welter of pipes below decks. August 1972 Seafarer Ray Crawford ties off a deck rope on the Portmar as the sleek prow of the Portmar, bottom, pulls next to one of the many piers that service the great Port of Baltimore. Page 19 �ANNUALJiEPORT Part IV Part IV data for trust or other separately maintained fund are to he completed for a plan involving a trust or other separately maintained fund. It also is to be completed for a plan which: (1) Has incurred expenses other than: (a) Payments for unfunded benefits or (b) Insurance or annuity premiums or subscription charges paid to an insur­ ance carrier or service or other organization; or (2) Has assets other than: (a) Insurance or aimuity contracts or (b) Contributions in the process of payment or collection. For flie fiscal year ended Novemba- 30, 1971 Part IV—Section A Statement of Assets and Liabilities Seafarers Welfare Plan File No. WP-59298 As of November 30, 1971 SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK ASSETS^ The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily ahlweviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insur­ ance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in $3,405,591.13 Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: i (a) Interest 135,811.79 ^) Dividends 38,843.76 (c) Rents 1,871.04 (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of invest­ ments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) See attachment 294,464.44 (b) Clinic services rendered to participating groups 265,056.01 (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions $3,405,591.13 Item 1. Cash 2. Receivables: a. Contributions: (See Item 18) (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) b. Dividends or experience rating refunds c. Other (Specify) (See attachment) 3. Investments: (Other than real estate) a. Bank deposits at interest and deposits or shares in savings and loan associations .... b. Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common c. Bonds and debentures: (1) Government obligations: (a) Federal (b) State and municipal (2) Foreign government obligations (3) Nongovernment obligations d. Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) e. Subsidiary organizations (See Instructions).. (Identify and indicate percentage of owner­ ship by this Plan in the subsidiary) (1) See attachment % 100 (2) 176,526.59 922,057.22 559,520.45 $5,063,695.39 $ —03,779,940.40 1,716,836.07 478,447.66 1,476,102.09 , 678,503.50 RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) $5,063,695.39 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 8,369,327.13 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) See attachment Page 20 $3,758,863.38 (3,305,631.74) $ 453,231.64 68,306.12 141,944.59 52,529.44 5,808.71 948,123.27 1,931,731.25 160,300.00 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 160,300.00 V-. LIABILITIES Insurance and annuity premiums payable Unpaid claims (Not covered by insurance) Accounts payable (See attachment) Accrued expenses Other liabilities (Specify) See attachment Reserve for future benefits Total Liabilities and Reserves 1,777,753.80 795,675.09 $3,356,481.46 2,192,605.96 2,890,586.54 31,221.28 3,758,863.38 $5,982,690.62 12,663.28 453,231.64 $3,356,481.46 > The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used In valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregrate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so re­ quired to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND Attachment to 1971 New York State Insurance Department Annual Statement Year Ended November 30, 1971 Page 6—Item 6—Other Additions Restaurant sales Equipment rentals Miscellaneous income Reimbursement of prior years' expenses attribu­ table to the Seafarers Pension Fund in con­ nection with: Collection fees and expenses Special Services Department Page 6—Item 12d—Fees and Commissions Total fees paid Less charged to Wage Insurance ProgramEscrow account 239,497.41 $8,369,327.13 End of Reporting Year $ 444,204.75 4. Real estate loans and mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than real estate) a. Secured 1,790,050.94 b. Unsecured 6. Real Estate: a. Operated b. Other real estate 7. Other Assets: a. Accrued income b. Prepaid expenses c. Other (Specify) See attachment 537,724.05 8. Total Assets $5,982,690.62 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (In­ cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Sepa­ rately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating state­ ment of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fee, etc.).... / 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) .... 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) $ 478,075.60 (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .... 20,336.46 (c) Taxes 28,945.31 (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) 89,676.48 (e) Rent 41,677.86 (f) Insurance Premiums 10,475.61 (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums —!o— (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) See attachment 806,914.77 (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) See attachment 239 497 41 (b) (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions % End of Prior Year $ 488,116.84 $ 119,011.35 33,694.91 27,839.79 $ 50,728.66 63,189.73 113,918.39 $ 294,464.44 $ 102,282.20 $ Page 6—Item 15a—Other Deductions Acquisition of fixed assets Capital donated to wholly owned corporations.. Tax on transfer of securities Page 6—Item 12(b)—Other Administrative Expenses Tabulating service Stationery Postage Equipment rental Electricity Linen service 12,605,72 89,676.48 $ 29,357.99 209,151.36 988.06 $ 239,497.41 $ 279,969.85 52,472.65 9,382.86 25,708.55 880.58 172.24 Seafarers Log /I cf �Miscellaneous Telephone and telegraph Repairs and maintenance Cleaning Dues and subscriptions Employees benefits Port shipping activity report service Microfilming Licenses and permits Trustees' meetings expense—miscellaneous Maintenance of real estate—Brooklyn, N.Y Litigation costs Office improvements Contribution to Pension Plan Information booklets Temporary office help Personnel recruitment New York State Insurance Department—examination fee Maintenance of real estate—Bayou Le Batre, Alabama Educational conference—Piney Point, Md Page 6—Items 17 and 21—Fund Balance (11,378.31) 14,147.11 7.220.64 3,006.00 1,551.93 26,773.58 17,850.00 2.732.65 101.25 122.30 1,191.44 1,810.35 105.92 157,085.93 54,622.97 3,340.58 21,189.15 5,317.54 104.88 131,432.13 $ 806,914.77 Reserve for welfare benefits for pensioners and their dependents $4,545,656.00 Fund balance (deficit) (786,792.62) $3,758,863.38 ( ) Indicates negative figure Part IV—Section A Item 2—Other Receivables Great Lakes Seamen's Appeals Board $ Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Appeals Board Seafarers Puerto Rico Division Welfare Fimd.. Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship $ Part IV—Section A Item 11—Accounts Piiyable Due to Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Fund Due to Seafarers Vacation Fund Due to Welfare New York Restaurant Corp Due to Seafarers Pension Fund Due to MAP Norfolk Building Corp Due to Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Due to Welfare Baltimore Restaurant Corp Part IV—Section A Item 13—Other LiabOities Unapplied contributions Miscellaneous Payroll deductions withheld M^ile sales tax payable New Orleans sales tax payable Wage Insurance Program—escrow account.. Part IV—Section A Item 3e—Subsidiary Organizations Donated Capital Stack Capital Welfare New York Building Corp. $ 2,000.00 S 907,753.41 Welfare Philadelphia Building Corp. 2,000.00 346,675.94 Welfare Baltimore Building Corp. 2,000.00 1,230,477.35 Welfare New Orleans Building Corp. 2,000.00 1,247.775.53 Welfare Mobile Building Corp. 2,000.00 201,817.79 Welfare New York Restaurant Corp. 2,000.00 117,303.18 Welfare Baltimore 91,424.07 Restaurant Corp. 2,000.00 $14,000.00 $4,143,227.27 End of Year Beginning of Year $6,120,514.00 (5,667,282.36) $ 453,231.64 Prior Year 1,608.07 Reporting Year $ 1,582.48 804.05 65,894.00 —0— 68,306.12 791.28 98,067.93 41,502.90 $ 141,944.59 18.93 45,936.12 4,295.60 2,081.282.65 22,995.65 31,349.54 6,727.47 $2,192,605.96 114,774.40 —0— 325,708.06 47,545.04 49,258.72 1,251.02 12,109.70 2,812.43 102,148,72 22,976.38 19,752.13 103,149.42 22,976.38 19,841.17 462.00 21,963.53 612.80 462.00 21,963.53 612.80 120,473.92 153,503.82 3,623.57 124.00 1,693,058.08 (1,155,334.03) $ 537,724.05 143,990.57 180.687.91 3,497.81 314.07 1,908,302.29 (1,112,627.20) $ 795,675.09 * Title to this property is in the name of the Welfare Mobile Building Corp., a wholly owned corporation. 7 (j/L^ Employer trust ' 40,696.19 T 2,847,303.87 —0— —0- 2,586.48 $2,890,586.54 Others (Indicate titles): 7,779.11 3,543.00 27.50 16,081.49 94.16 179.67 11,295.46 31,221.28 Less Reserve* $ 902,753. . 1 $ 4,308.25 107.05 246.59 222.28 12,663.28 Reporting Prior Ye-'r Vc?r 7,CC0.00 $ 7,000.00 ANNUAL REPORT 330,6 ;5.9-r 13,0Cd.C0 1O,0JU.00 1,188,377.35 44,100.00 44,100.00 1,229,975.53 19,800.00 19,800.00 SEAFARERS PENSION FUND 190,017.79 13,800.00 13,800.00 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 81,703.18 37,600.00 37,600.00 to the 20,000.00 20,000.00 73,424.07 $3,996,927.27 $160,300.00 $160,300.00 Prior Part IV—Section A Year Item 7c—-Other Assets •Advances to corporationsWelfare Mobile Building Corp $ 27,165.50 13,700.97 Welfare Philadelphia Building Corp 45,867.32 Welfare Baltimore Building Corp 45,136.24 Welfare New Orleans Building Corp 25.001.70 Welfare New York Building Corp Welfare New York Restaurant Corp —0— Advance to Seafarers Welfare Plan Clinic, Chi­ cago, 111 , 100,500.00 Insurance claims receivable 538.41 Due from participating groups re medical 1,729.60 clinic services 359.00 Security deposits Fixed Assets (see attachment for reconciliation).... Furniture and fixtures—Plan office .• Furniture and fixtures—Detroit office .' Training facilities—Bayou Le Batre, Ala.*.... August 1972 Less reserve for fixed assets Total other assets ( ) Indicates negative figure 104,175.23 67,745.24 324,280.07 46,912.15 49,258.72 780.36 9,302.05 416.60 —0- $ • P. is the policy of the Plan to reflect its fund balance on a cash basis, therefore a reserve is set up representing flxed assets acquired by the Fund and donted to its corporations. The differ­ ence between donated capital and respective reserve represents cash contributed for operating purposes. Individual tilings on Part IV, Sections A, B and C for the foregoing subsidiary corporations will be made under separate cover. H Medical and Safety Program facilitie Brooklyn, N.Y i Puerto Rico Chicago, Illinois New Orleans, Louisiana Baltimore, Maryland Furniture and fixtures—Blood Bank Program.. Equipment—Outports Cemetery plots Restaurant facilities— New Orleans Philadelphia .' Mobile Recreational facilities New Orleans Houston Puerto Rico Loans receivable— Seamen's Loan Program Seniority Upgrading Program Food inventories Miscellaneous 342.440.45 10,921.23 31,185.47 Reporting Year $ 30,932.12 18,590.81 43,076.56 42,018.22 118,607.75 111,070.79 l0O,5OO.OO 576.00 1,608.48 204.00 348,055.83 10,921.23 31,185.47 For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1971 SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the conditions and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbrevi­ ated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. Part rV Part IV data for trust or other separately maintained fund are to be completed for a plan involving a trust or other separately maintained fund. It also is to be completed for a plan which: (1) Has incurred expenses other than: (a) Payments for unfunded benefits or (b) Insurance or annuity premiums or subscription charges paid to an insur­ ance carrier or service or other organization; or (2) Has assets other than: (a) Insurance or annuity contracts or (b) Contributions in the process of payment or collection. Part IV—Section A Statement of Assets and Liabilities Seafarers Pension Plan File No. WP-158707 As of November 30, 1971 Page 21 �ASSETS Item 5. Other Receipts: a. Loans (Money borrowed) b. Other (Specify) See Attachment c. Total Other Receipts 6. Total Receipts End of End ot Prior Year Reporting Year $ 683,036.46 $ 491,700.18 1. Cash 2. Receivables: a. Contributions: (See Item 18) (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) Allocated but unpaid by other Funds 2,202,426.94 3,102,696.78 b. Dividends or experience rating refunds c. Other (Specify) Due from other Funds 1,946.67 —0— 3. Investments: (Other than real estate) a. Bank deposits at interest and deposits or shares in savings and loan associations.... b. Stocks: 2,695,631.24 3,071,667.59 (1) Preferred 15,074.013.96 20,369,603.40 (2) Common c. Bonds and debentures: (1) Government obligations: 1,213,135.00 120,372.00 (a) Federal (b) State and municipal (2) Foreign government obligations 32,046,209.31 39,519,919.41 (3) Nongovernment obligations d. Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) AFL-CIO Mortgage Invest­ 999,732.43 999,732.43 ment Fund (2) (Identify) e. Subsidiary organizations (See Instructions).. (Identify and indicate percentage of own­ ership by this Plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % 221,266.02 208,397.93 4. Real estate loans and mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than real estate) a. Secured b. Unsecured 6. Real Estate: a. Operated b. Other real estate 7. Other Assets: 20,274.04 769,018.92 a. Accrued income . b. Prepaid expenses c. Other (Specify) . $55,157,672.06 $68,653,108.64 8. Total Assets 157,806.86 157,806.86 $40,348,095.36 CASH DISBURSEMENTS 7. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Paid to In­ surance Carriers and Payments to Service Or­ ganizations (including Prepaid Medical Plans).. 8. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 9. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating state­ ment of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 10. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefis (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) 11. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 3) $ 83,746.45 (b) Allowances, expenses, etc. (Schdeule 3).... 13,269.90 (c) Taxes 4,627.45 (d) Fees and commissions (Schedule 4) 157,775.45 (e) Rent 5,855.23 (f) Insurance Premiums 155.97 (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums 1,725.00 (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) See attachment 627,021.26 (i) Total Administrative Expenses 12. Purchase of Assets: (a) Investments: (Other than real estate) (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest .... (2) Purchased from others (b) Real Estate: (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest .... (2) Purchased from others 34,375,828.94 (c) Total Purchase of Assets 13. Loans (Money loaned) 14. Other Disbursements: (Specify) (a) (b) See Attachment 134,077.16 (c) Total Other Deductions 15. Total Disbursements 5,135,348.83 894,176.71 34,375,828.94 134,077.16 $40,539,41.64 LIABILITIES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Insurance and annuity premiums payable Unpaid claims (Not covered by insurance) Accounts payable Accrued expenses Other liabilities (Specify) See Attachment Reserve for future benefits Total Liabilities and Reserves 20,748.01 9,654.12 2,362.00 76,946.51 55,134,562.05 68,566,508.01 $55,157,672.06 $68,653,108.64 ' The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregrate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so re­ quired to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. Part IV—Section B—Item 5b Other Receipts Repayment of Medicare benefits paid on be­ half of Seafarers Welfare Plan Repayments of real estate mortgage—^principal.. Receipt of accrued interest on bonds purchased Reimbursement of expenses paid on behalf of others Benefits refunded Taxes withheld from pensioners SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN Attachment to the Annual Report Form D-2 Year Ended November 30, 1971 Attachment to Annual Report Form D-2 Prior Year Current Year 2,362.00 $ 1,862.00 —0— 75,084.51 $ 2,362.00 76,946.51 $ Part IV—Section B Statement of Receipts and Disbursements SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN As of November 30, 1971 File No. WP.158707 CASH RECEIPTS Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) .*.. $11,663,090.96 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Receipts From Investments: (a) Interest $ 2,362,446.89 (b) Dividends 706,479.59 (c) Rents 1 (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Receipts From Investments 4. Receipts From Sale of Assets: a. Sales to parties-in-interest b. Sales to others 25,458,271.06 c. Total Receipts From Sale of Assets (Sched­ ule 2) Page 22 1,946.67 9,355.88 215.00 157,806.86 SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN Part rv—Section A—Item 13—Other Liabilities Unclaimed benefits Due to other Fund 74,685.70 12,868.09 58,735.52 $11,663,090.96 3,068,926.48 Year Ended November 30, 1971 Part rv—Section B—Item 14a Other Disbursements Medicare benefits paid on behalf of Seafarers Welfare Plan ; Accounts payable at December 1, 1970 paid .. Accrued interest paid on bonds purchased Payment of taxes withheld from pensioners .... Part IV—Section B—Item lib Other Administrative Expenses Stationery and printing Postage Telephone and telegraph Tabulating service Microfilming Equipment rental Employee benefits Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Trustees meetings expense Repairs and maintenance Dues and subscriptions Outside office help Office improvements Personnel recruitment -Special Services Department Educational conferences Less included in accounts payable ( 82.134.00 20.748.01 30,980.15 215.00 134,077.16 $ ; 11,139.53 1,084.81 _ 1,566.83 406,693.02 427.67 3,230.10 21,038.84 (1,463.91) 9.42 603.67 520.15 551.16 15.89 3,178.38 63,189.73 131,432.13 - (16,196.16) $ 627,021.26 ) Indicates negative figure 25,458,271.06 Seafarers Log �Digest of SlU r?-. Ships iMeetings V. YORKMAR (Calmar), Apr. 30— Chairman Angeles Antonio; Secretary J, W. Givens. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Apr. 16— Chairman A. Hanna; Secretary L. Nicholas; Deck Delegate Ray Willis; Engine Delegate Thomas R. Hall; Steward Delegate M. P. Cox. Every­ thing is running smoothly. Disputed OT in steward department to be taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. RAMBAN (American Bulk Carriers), Apr. 30—Chairman M. L. Farsbetter; Secretary J. Craft; Deck Delegate R. C. Maddox; Engine Delegate O. Motley; Steward Delegate C. R. Hendricks. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Waterways), Apr. 23—Chairman Frank Caspar; Secretary Aussie Shrimpton. $150 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. Suggestion was made that the SIU hall in Philadelphia be contacted to see if something can be done regarding trans­ port facilities and telephone communica­ tion from the dock where the ship berths. OAKLAND (Sea-Land), Mar. lbChairman Albert Ahin; Secretary C. Johnson; Deck Delegate W. MacDonald; Engine Delegate D. E. Barnes; Steward Delegate O. Arndt. $37 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), May 4—Chairman L. Rodrigues; Secretary W. N. Hem; Deck Delegate E. Kirkland; Engine Delegate Ray W. Anderson. Some disputed OT in engine Depart­ ment. Everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job wel done. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), May 7— Chairman Antonio Kotsis; Secretary R. Hernandez. Everything is running smoothly except for a few hours dis­ puted OT in deck department. THETIS (Rye Marine), Apr. 30— Chairman Ben Weinberg; Secretary Roy R. Thomas; Deck Delegate J. Owen; Engine Delegate C. C. Madsen; Steward Delegate J. T. Shields. Some disputed OT in each department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. HURRICANE (Waterman), Apr. 2— Chairman Joe Collins; Secretary R. R. Maldonado; Engine Delegate A. Abrams; Steward Delegate Henry Jones, Jr. Some disputed OT in deck and en­ gine departments. Ship's Chairman Joe Collins extended a vote of thanks to the crew for conducting themselves like good union men during the voyage, stat­ ing that this is the best bunch of men he sailed with in many years. Vote of thanks was also extended to the steward department for a job well done. MT. VERNON VICTORY (Victory Carriers), May 21—C h a i r m a n V. Grima; Secretary Bill Stark; Deck Dele­ gate Desmand Stevens; Engine Delegate Donald Murray. $10 in ships' fund. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. PENN CHAMPION (Penn), May 21—Chairman J. T. aMnn; Secretary V. L. Swanson; Deck Delegate J. D. McPhee; Engine Delegate F. Jankins; Steward Delegate I. Gray. $23 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. BETHTEX (Bethlehem Steel), May 6—Chairman M. J. Kerngood; Secre­ tary D. N. Lippy. Everything is running smoothy except for some disputed OT in each department. Vote of thanks was exetended to the steward department for a job well done. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman), March 26—Chairman Clau.de Webb; Secretary F. Kustura; Deck Delegate Monte R. Pereiro; Engine Delegate H. J. Romero. Some disputed OT in stew­ ard department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Water­ ways), Apr. 2—Chairman A. Otremba; Secretary F. Hall; Deck Delegate E. Makela. $12 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. CHICAGO (Sea-Land), May 7— Chairman Dan Butts; Secretary J. M. Davis. $19 in ship's fund. OT beef in engine department to be taken up with patrolman. SEATRAIN MARYLAND (Hudson Waterways), Apr. 30—Chairman Enos E. Allen; Secretary J. B. Archie. Most of the repairs have been completed. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. Extended thanks to steward de­ partment. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Maritime Overseas), May 14—Chairman W. Craw­ ford; Secretary J. Davis. $120 in ship's fund. Few beefs to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA BRASIL (Delta), May 14Chairman James F. Cunningham; Sec­ retary Thomas Liles, Jr.; Deck Dele­ gate George C. Pierre; Engine Delegate John Brolenck; Steward Delegate Or­ lando Gonzalez. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. BOSTON (Sea-Land), May 21—Chair­ man Juan Vega, Secretary S. F. Schuy­ ler; Deck Delegate John Japper; Stew­ ard Delegate Pedro Sanchez. Everything seems to be running smoothly. Some dis­ puted OT in each department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Apr. 23—Chairman Dutch Keefer; Secretary J. W. Sap'^ers. $23 in ships' fund. Every­ thing is running smoothly. Vote of thanks was extended to all department delegates for their cooperation. Thanks was also extended to the following members of the steward department. Chief Cook Lionel Antoine, Baker Jerry W. Trayer and 3rd Cook Arthur Rudnick for doing a fine job. PENN LEADER (Penn Shipping), June 6—Chairman E. Wagner; &cretary N. Hatgimisios; Deck Delegate Joseph Stanton; Engine Delegate Jo­ annes Roos. Crew voted and carried unanimously to accept the new con­ tract. 5TEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), May !•—Chairman Dutch Keefer; Secretary J. W. Sanders. $23 in ship's fund. Every­ thing is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), May 7—Chairman Robert G. Merrreo; Secretary Michael Klepeis, Jr.; Engine Delegate Richard G. Cookmam; Stew­ ard Delegate James Marshall. $11 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. WESTERN PANET (Western Tank­ ers), May 27—Chairman James P. Ahern; Secretary S. Kolasa; Deck Dele­ gate Ronalf J. Crain; Engine Delegate R. G. Sawyer. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the chief cook and baker and messmen for a job well done. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), Apr. 16—Chairman Danny Merrill, Secretary W. G. Williams Deck Delegate O. H. Dowd; Engine Delegate C. Berry; Steward Delegate J. Naylor. $15 in ship's fund. Everything is nmning smoothly with no bwfs. FALCON COUNTESS (Falcon Tankers). May 14—Chairman Joe Richburg; Secretary Jimmie Bartlet; Deck Delegate B. Jarratt; Engine Deparment Robert M. Moody; Steward Etelegate Cecil H. Martin. Everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Waterways), May 14—Chairman F. Gaspar; Secre­ tary, Aussie Shrimpton; Deck Delegate Thomas P. Anderson; Engine Delegate E. R. Sierra; Steward Delegate Frank Rahas. $170 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. PENN LEADER (Penn Shipping Co.)—P. Pedro (center, top), educational director aboard the Penn Leader, seems to have a bird's eye view of other members of the ship's committee. From left are: R. Anerino, deck delegate; N. Hatgimisios, secretary-reporter; E. Wagner, ship's chairman; R. Tomeo, engine delegate, and J. Carames, steward delegate. teiiisiiii ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman)-—Off a coastwise trip and about to sail for the Mideast, the Robert E. Lee re­ cently stopped over at Bayonne, New Jersey. Her committee includes, from left: A. Glasscock, steward, delegate; H. Messick, engine dele­ gate; J. Sumpter, secretary-reporter; R. Kelly, deck delegate: G. Torche, ship's chairman, and S. Miller, edu­ cational director. Page 23 �A''"'.'-''^•" Page 24 - I'! ' •-^; ,' y,- .'! :.. "*•• •"•" •; • , Seafarers Log •»•• ..*!Ui,:. . �Ships' Committees Ki Wandering the Seas Seafarers are men of great appreciation of the arts. The Seafarera Log, to further their efforts in the poetry field, regularly makes space available for members' poems. To contribute to the Log poetry col­ umn members should send their poems to the Seafarerg Log, 675 Fourth Ave., Broidclyn, N.Y. 11232. Of Flesh And Sfeel Forging and tempering The molten ore, The founders live Engulfed by fume and flame With slag upon their ttmgues. Numbed, with crazed eyes. They watch The fall of a brother Into the volcanic cauldron Floating, atomizing In hissing steel. Each foot of girder Rising into the clouds Contains his bone. Henri Percikow I FAIRLAND (Sea-Land)—In good spirits after a smooth voyage from Puerto Rico to Port Elizabeth, New Jersey are, from left front: G. Burkie, ship's chair­ man; G. Rowland, engine delegate; P. Motus, steward delegate, and G. Evans, educational director. In rear, from left, are: R. Garay, deck delegate, and R. Goodman, secretary-reporter. Kentucky A log cabin, now a shrine For the man at the rail Who stood tall with visicm; A tribute of freedom. His wisdom rooted in the land. Gently rolls the land. Through the heart of Kentucky. The steel blue tint of May blossoms Colors her northern fields Where thoroughbreds graze in the blue grass. 4 * Men crouching in pits. Their flesh etched with blue coal. Will not forever murmur A prayer for sunshine ... And the blue grass above. Hmri Percikow Jpin The Skamps Let's go back to the beautiful moimtains; And ride the troubled crystal sea. Let's encamp by those throbbing fountains; And be amidst the kind ones we see. Let's go over swamp trails into the camps And enter the midway's festival Spring. Let's join the rejoicers with the skamps; And help be tramp, prince and king. Roy Lee Hinson STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian)—Standing clockwise from left around the Steel Admiral's secretary-reporter P. Batayais, who has the seat of honor topside, are: B. Wright, ship's chairman; J. Kennedy, deck delegate; W. Syndberg, engine delegate, and J. White, steward delegate. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 1972 FOR PERIOD DECEMBER 1, 1971 thru JULY 31, 1972 The Sea and the Stee/ Admiral The sea is angry and furious as The Steel Admiral sails along. Yet there is beauty mysterious As she slowly takes me home. 1 The waves go up, then down again Like they're playing some sort of game. The wind blows cold. And the white caps glow; Ah, the sea is in command. Hate versus Love is the ultimate. Which is better, to be A fool and mad with hate, Or a man who is cool and free And glad with love from the ultimate. Milton Armstead, Jr. August 1972 NUMBER SEAFARERS WEEFABE PEAN OF BENEFITS AMOUNT PAID Scholarship Hospital Benefits Death Benefits Medicare Benefits Maternity Benefits Medical Examination Program Dependent Benefits (Average $432.65) Optical Benefits Meal Book Benefits Out-Patients Benefits Summary of Welfare Benefits Paid 1 1,318 19 92 24 775 2,176 608 241 4,291 9,545 $ 94.66 33,929.38 50,151.37 511.90 4,800.00 23,241.35 94,134.68 8,620.56 2,401.00 37,748.00 255,632.90 Seafarers Pension Plan—^Benefits Paid 1,935 469,025.00 Seafarers Vacation Plan—Benefits Paid (Average $504.94) 1,178 531,619.03 TQteI--W£!f2re,-- Pesslss- &.~Vaeado2--BssefiJsPaid This Period 12.658 $1,256,276.93 Page 25 �Delta Gives Model To SlU Museum A glass encased five-foot long scale model of the Del Norte, a recently re­ tired combination cargo-passenger ves­ sel continuously manned by Seafarers since she was launched in 1946, has been donated by Delta Lines to the SIU's Harry Lundeberg Maritime Mu­ seum at Piney Point, Md. In addition to the model. Delta Lines had earlier donated the ship's wheel, bell, and bridge name board which were saved after the Del Norte made her last voyage. C. J. "Buck" Stephens, SIU New Orleans Port Agent, accepted the model on behalf of the Lundeberg mu­ seum from Captain Daniel Kirby, Delta's vice president in charge of operations. The model had been on display in the lobby of Delta's Buenos Aires office but was sent to New Orleans when Delta learned of the museiun's present drive to collect maritime artifacts for display. The new museum, established by the Union at the Harry Ltmdeberg School of Seamanship, is dedicated to the preservation of memorabilia relating to America's maritime industry and to dipicting the vital role played in that history by the men of the SIU. Amcmg the other items of historical interest donated by Delta Lines to the Lundeberg mtisetun was an a^ortment of photographs of ships formerly operated by the company, starting with its first vessel, the Boutvdbrook, a Hog Island type vessel that sailed on her maiden voyage in 1919 from New Orleans to Brazil. Capt. Daniel Kirby, left, vice president of Delta Lines, and C. J. "Buck" Stephens, SIU New Orleans port agent, stand by model of the Del Norte, which Delta presented to the Harry Lundeberg Museum at Piney Point. Upgrading Class Schedule at Lundeberg School upgrading classes are now being conducted at Harry Lundeberg School. Qasses for the following rat­ ings are available: Lifeboat, Able Body Seaman, Quartermaster, Fire­ man, Watertender, Oiler, Reefer, Electrician, Junior Engineer, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinists, Tankerman. Classes begin every two weeks on the following dates: September 7, 12; October 5, 19; November 9, 23; December 7, 21. Under a new U.S.C.G. ruling, graduates of the HLS will be able to qualify for upgrading with reduced seatime. Those wishing to upgrade to AB need only 8 months seatime as ordinary seaman. Those wishing to upgrade to FWT, and Oiler need only 3 months seatime as a wiper. Consult the following chart to see if you qualify. In order to process all applicants as quickly as possible it is necessary that each applicant enclose with his application: • 4 passport photographs (full face) • Merchant Marine personnel physical examinations using USCG form CG-719K given by either U.S.P.H.S, or S.I.U, Clinic. Those applicants already holding a rating Ratings HLS Graduate AB FWT, OUer All other QMED All Others 8 mos. O.S. 3 mos, wiper 6 mos. wiper other than wiper in the engine de­ partment or AB do not require a physical. • Sub-chapter B of the United States Coast Guard regulations state that the officer wishing certification as a Tankerman "shall furnish satis­ factory documentary evidence to the Coast Guard that he is trained in, and capable of performing efficiently, the necessary operation on tank Name 12 mos. O.S. 6 mos. wiper 6 mos. wiper vessels which relate to the handling of cargo." This written certification must be on company stationery and signed by a responsible company official. • Only rooms and meals will be provided by Harry Lundeberg School. Each upgrader is responsible for his own transportation to and from Piney Point. No reimbursement will be made for this transportation. Age Home Address S.S. # Mailing Address Book # Phone Rating Now Held What Rating Interested In Dates Available to Start HLS Graduates: Yes No Lifeboat Endorsement Yes No Record of Seatime: Date of Date of Ship Shipment Discharge Rating Held / . , •. 5' Return completed application to the attention of: Mr. Robert Kalmus Director of Vocational Education Harry Ltmdeberg Scb jol Piney Pt., Md. 20674. Page 26 , }• •. ' .• Seafarers Log �Seafarer Douglas: Artist on the Sea Seafarer Vernon Douglas says that "painting is something to do to keep the time going" on those long voy­ ages. This chief steward is painting so well, however, that he sold one of his works for $300. Sailing with the union for nearly 24 years. Brother Douglas has been paint­ ing for over seven years now. He never went to school to learn painting but instead "just picked it up." Brother Douglas became interested in two quite different painters from very different eras—^Norman Rock­ well, who still paints today and Michelangelo, the famous Renaissance artist. "They both have different styles," says EKmglas, "and Tm trying to get both styles together." Many of 'his paintings are repro­ ductions of photographs he finds in magazines. For instance, right now he's finishing a reproduction of a photo showing a cyclone threatening a small house in the Midwest of America. Seafarer Douglas first makes a pencil drawing before painting and at present he's started on a composite copy of two different photographs. Brother Douglas, who is an Army veteran of World War II, started sail­ ing "for something to do." He had gone to music school and learned to play the saxaphone, but couldn't make money doing it for a living. He still plays for his own enjoyment, how­ ever. Now sailing on the Portmar, Doug­ Statement of Ownership 1. 3. 4. 6. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Seafarer Vernon Douglas stands be­ side one of his latest paintings in his room on board the Portmar where he is sailing as chief steward. las has been with the vessel for seven months and is veiy active on the ship's committee. A native of Baltimore, Md., where he was bom in 1923, Seafarer Douglas continues to make his hmne there. STATEMENT OE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (Act of October tSj 196t; Section 4369, Title 39, United States Code) TITLE OF PUBLICATION 2. DATE OP FILING Seafarers Log August 2, 1972 FREQUENCY OF ISSUE Monthly LOCATION OF KNOWN OFFICE OF PUBLICATION 676 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, New York 11232. LOCATION OF THE HEADQUARTERS OR GENERAL OFFICES OF THE PUBLISHERS 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232 NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF PUBLISHER, EDITOR, AND MANAGING EDITOR: PUBLISHER Seafarers International Union of North America, AUantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, 676 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. OWNER (If owned by a corporation, its name and address must be stated and also immediately thereunder the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, the names and addresses of the individual owners must be given. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, its name and address, as well as that of each individual must be given.) Seafarers International Union of North America, AUantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, 676 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. KNOWN BONDHOLDERS, MORTGAGEES, AND OTHER SECURITY HOLDERS OWNING OR HOLDING 1 PERCENT OR MORE OF TOTAL AMOUNT OF BONDS, MORTGAGES OR OTHER SECURITIES (If there are none, so state) None FOR COMPLETION BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AUTHORIZED TO MAIL AT SPECIAL RATES (Section ISt.ltt, Postal Manual) The purpose, function, and nonprofit 0 Have not changed n H a v e changed status of this organization and the during preening 12 during preceding exempt status for Federal income months 12 months tax purposes EXTENT AND NATURE OF CIRCUIATION Actual Average number of no. copies copies of each issue single issue during published preceding nearest to 12 months filing date 66,242 66,000 A. TOTAL NO. COPIES PRINTED (Net Press Run) B. PAID CIRCULATION L Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors and counter sales None 2. Mail subscriptions None C. TOTAL PAID CIRCULATION None D. FREE DISTRIBUTION by mail, carrier or other means 1. Samples, complimentary, and other free copies 36.153 2. Copies distributed to news agents, but not sold None E. TOTAL DISTRIBUTION (Sum of C and D) 36.153 F. OFFICE USE, left-over, unaccounted, spoiled after printing 20.089 G. TOTAL (Sum of E & F—should equal net press run shown in A) 56,242 None None None 37,153 None 37,153 17,847 56,000 SlU Upgrading Center at Work Veteran SIU members are taking a step up the ladder of success in a variety of courses offered them at the SIU Upgrading Center in Piney Point, Md. A full range of study in nearly all fields is available for members wish­ ing to take advantage of this selfadvancement program. Among the available programs are lifeboat, Able Bodied Seaman, Quar­ termaster, Fireman, Watertender, Oil­ er, Reefer, Electrician, Junion Engi­ neer, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Ma­ chinist and Tankerman. Details of the program, a sched­ ule of starting dates and an applica­ tion for enrollment appear on Page 26 of this issue of the Log. Seafarer Allen Batchelor studied hard during his three weeks at the Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center in Piney Point, and it paid off. Earlier this month. Seafarer Batchelor passed Coast Guard examinations and received endorsements as Re­ frigeration Engineer, Machinist, and Junior Engi­ neer. Seafarer Batchelor said: "I always wanted a better education like my own brother and sisters, but I had to always be the breadwinner. I am over 60, now, and here is my Union giving me a chance to get this much-needed education at no cost to me. Robert Kalmus, Director of Vocational Education at the Harry Lundeberg School, congratulates two recent upgraders who received Fireman, Watertender and Oiler endorsements after studying at the Upgrading Center. They are, from left. Seafarers Paul Kerney and John Copado. Seafarer Copado said: "The training I got here helped me with the endorsements which I wouldn't have been able to get any other way." Seafarer Kerney said: "At this school we are thinking of the future. Our Union is producing the trained manpower to supply the new ships." Union education is an important part of the curriculum at the Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. It is in these classes that the Seafarer learns more about his union and his industry, and of his rights and his responsibilitips. Here, Union Education Instructor Mike Sacco discusses the role of the Seafarers Log in the education of - SIU me.mbers with Seafarers, from left, Charles McCue, Kevin Conklin, Spurgeon Simpson, Dyrell Davis, Engine Upgrading Instructor John Tilli, James Lee Hart and Stanley Gondzar. August 1972 Page 27 �New SlU Pensioners Milford E, Alexander, 69, is a native of Louisiana and now makes his home in New Orleans, La. One of the early members of the union. Brother Alexander joined in 1939 in the Port of New Orleans. He sailed in the steward department. Edward L. Lane, 47, joined the un­ ion in 1952 in the Port of New Or­ leans and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Lane served as ship's delegate while sailing. He was also issued two picket duty cards in 1961. A native of Illinois, Seafarer Lane now resides in New Orleans, La. He is a Navy veteran of World War II, and served in that branch of the serv­ ice from 1943 to 1951. James H. Maxey, 46, joined the union in 1946 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Maxey served as ship's delegate while sailing. A native of South Carolina, Seafarer Maxey now lives in Charleston, S.C. Alfred C. Jutchess, 63, is one of the first members of the union, hav­ ing joined in 1938 in the Port of New Orleans. Brother Jutchess sailed in the deck department. A native of Minnesota, Seafarer Jutchess is now making his home in Baltimore, Md. Thomas E. Clough, 63, is a native of Maryland and now lives in Houston, Tex. He joined the union in 1941 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the deck department. Brother Clough served as ship's dele­ gate while sailing. His retirement ends a sailing career of 45 years. James P. Walters, 44, is a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and continues to make his home there. He joined the union in 1959 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. Brother Waters served as ship's chairman while sailing. He served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. Seafarer Waters retired after sailing 28 years. James B. Harrison, 44, joined the union in 1946 in the Port of Galves­ ton and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. A native of Alabama, Seafarer Harrison now resides in Semmes, Ala. John Johnson, 65, joined the union in the Port of Frankfort and sailed in the deck department. A native of Pierport, Mich., Brother Johnson now makes his home in Arcadia, Mich. Brother Johnson retired after sailing 21 years. CasseU C. Bridgman, 55, is a na­ tive of Swan Quarter, N.C., and now makes his home in Elizabeth City, N.C. He joined the union in 1953 in thee Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. Brother Bridg­ man was given a personal safety award for his part in making the Seatrain Georgia an accident-free ship during the latter part of 1960. Brother Bridgman is a Coast Guard veteran of World.. War ll. Amos 65, is a native of Cameron Parrish, La., and now re­ sides in Orange, Tex. He joined the union in Port Arthur and sailed in the steward department. Stravros V. Psj^utsls, 66, joined the union in 1951 in the Port of New York and, sailed in the steward de­ partment. Seafarer Papoutsis was is­ sued a picket duty card in 1961. A native of Greece, Brother Papoutsis now resides in Manhattan, N.Y. Jerome A. DiDomenico, 63, joined the union in the Port of New York and worked as a boat dis­ patcher. A native of New York City, Brother DiDomenico now lives in Massapequa, N.Y. John Paerels, 65, joined the union in 1946 in, the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. A na­ tive of Louisiana, Brother Paerels now makes his home in San Pedro, Calif. His retirement ends a sailing career of 46 years. Roy F. Bauers, 65, is a native of Missouri and now makes his home in Carp Lake, Mich. He joined the union in the Port of Detroit and sailed in the deck department. Sea­ farer Bauers' retirement ends a sailing career of 38 years. Edward H. Smith, 71, is a native of Michigan and now resides in Toledo, O. Brother Smith joined the union in the Port of Detroit and sailed in the deck department on the Great Lakes. Seafarer Smith has been sailing for 40 years. . Ernest R. S. Bright, 63, is one of the first members of the union having joined in 1939 in the Port of New Orleans. He sailed in the engine department. A native of Mississippi, Brother Bright now lives in St. Bernard, La. Seafarer Bright's retirement ends a sailing career of 45 years. Lowdl E. Harris, 60, is a native of North Carolina and now resides in Macon, N.C. He joined the union in 1947 in the Port.of Nor­ folk and sailed in the steward de­ partment. Oliver L. Lee, 68, is a native of Dover, Fla., and now lives in Lady Lake, Fla. He joined the union in 1949 in the Port of Tampa and sailed in the engine department. In 1967 Brother Lee received his Third Assistant Engineer's License. Seafarer Lee served in the Air Force from 1921 to 1922. Wong Lee, 65, joined the union in 1953 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Lee was issued picket duty cards in 1961 and 1962. A native of China, Seafarer Lee now resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. He is an Army veteran of World War II. Oscar Stevens, 70, is a native of Arkansas and now makes his home in Megargel, Ala. One of the first members of the union, Brother Stevens joined in 1939 in the Port of Mobile. He sailed in the deck department. Seafarer Stevens was very active in the union, assisting in organizing drives and participat­ ing in all strikes. Brother Stevens served in the Navy from 1920 to 1922. Albert H. Richards, 65, is a native of St. Thomas, Virgin Is­ lands, and now is living in Phila­ delphia, Pa. One of the first mem­ bers of the union. Brother Richards joined in 1938 in the Port of Balti­ more and sailed in the steward department. Seafarer Richards' re­ tirement ends a sailing career of 45 years. Page 28 Seafarers Log �DISPATCHERS REPORT Atfontie. Gulf & Inland Waton District June 1-30, 1972 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans... Houston Wilmington San Francisco. Seattle Totals AD Groups Class A QassB 13 5 58 122 9 10 37 11 25 10 23 16 13 14 46 11 7 20 109 32 7 14 65 92 41 22 396 281 TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 0 2 68 29 9 4 0 0 27 6 0 7 8 0 12 6 0 4 5 0 6 0 0 49 26 0 33 3 20 7 0 5 77 55 1 19 12 1 315 174 14 AD Groups QassA Class B 27 15 225 94 20 21 107 31 51 29 45 17 9 14 115 39 152 69 106 94 23 16 137 79 51 19 1056 549 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED 1/ • Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans... Houston Wilmington San Francisco.. Seattle Totals ....; All Groups Class A Class B 6 3 98 50 6 7 21 26 16 9 16 28 6 8 22 22 68 34 59 45 9 13 92 93 20 19 439 360 TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 1 2 55 33 7 3 2 0 20 15 2 9 2 0 19 0 9 0 0 4 10 3 0 38 32 0 32 24 1 8 4 0 75 72 1 11 13 0 271 225 11 All Groups Class A Class B 10 7 161 118 10 17 85 44 29 25 26 29 6 5 63 53 136 95 93 97 16 20 117 76 29 16 781 602 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans... Houston Wilmington San Francisco.. Seattle Totals I •' All Groups Qass A a^B 3 0 55 80 3 6 17 22 14 14 5 11 7 20 28 5 51 23 33 31 10 9 79 33 15 7 372 209 TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 1 1 35 38 6 5 0 1 14 10 1 3 0 9 11 7 1 0 0 2 8 3 0 37 0 14 23 18 6 7 0 12 46 42 5 7 0 21 227 148 20 AO Groups Class A Class B 7 4 153 105 21 8 65 19 27 28 17 11 18 7 73 38 103 69 94 94 10 11 98 57 . . 22 6 708 457 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE SIU-AGLIWD Meetings Sept. 12—2:30 p.m. Sept. 13—2:30 p.m. i.Sept. 18—2:30 p.m. Sept. 14—2:30 p.m. Sept. 22—2:30 p.m. Sept. 5—2:30 p.m. Sept. 5—2:30 p.m. Sept. 6—2:30 p.m. Sept. 8—2:30 p.m. Sept. 11—2:30 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans Sept. 12—7:00 p.m. Mobile Sept. 13—7:00 p.m. New York Sept. 5—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia ; Sept. 5—7:00 p.m. Baltimore Sept. 6—7:00 p.m. Houston Sept. 11—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section tSault Ste. Marie Sept. 14—7:30 p.m. Chicago Sept. 12—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Sept. 13—7:30 p.m. Duluth Sept. 15—7:30 p.m. Cleveland .....Sept. 15—7:30 p.m. New Orleans Mobile Wilmington San Francisco Seattle New York Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit JHouston August 1972 Toledo Detroit Milwaukee i Sept. 15—7:30 p.m. Sept. 11—7:30 p.m. Sept. 11—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans ...Sept. 12—5:00 p.m. Mobile Sept. 13—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia ; Sept. 5—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and 'unlicensed) Sept. 6—5:00 p.m. Norfolk Sept. 7—5:00 p.m. Houston Sept. 11—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia .....Sept. 12—10 a.m. & • 8 p.m. Baltimore Sept. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. * Norfolk Sept. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Sept. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. tMeeting held at Galveston wharves. tMeeting held in Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. •Meeting held in Labor Temple, Newport News. Directory of Union Halls SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul HaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams A1 Taimer Robert Matthews HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Blyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, IVJich 800 N. Second Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. ...1216 E. Baltimore St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. .10225 W. Jeffenon Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3d St 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Box 287, 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2608 Pearl St 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 . JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala 1 South Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3d St 23510 (703) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2604 S. 4th St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 Ninth Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. .1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash .....2505 First Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 4577 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 450 Seaside Ave. Terminal Island, Calif. 90731 (213) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA, Japan Iseya Bldg., Room 810 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 Ext 281 Page 29 �JHtnal B^artnrca -S!—« William H. Whitaker, 21, passed away Aug. 25, 1971 while working on board the S.S. Trent. A native of San Diego, Calif., Brother Whitaker was a resident there when he died. Seafarer Whitaker joined the union in the Port of Houston and sailed in the engine department. Among his survivors is his mother, Clara Prince X of San Diego. Robert M. McEvoy, 67, passed away on April 26 of illness in the USPHS Hospital in New Orleans, La. Seafarer McEvoy joined the union in 1951 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the engine department. A native of Alabama, Brother McEvoy was a resident of Mobile, Ala. when he died. Among his survivors is his wife. Hazel. Brother McEvoy's body was removed to Magnolia (^meteiy in Mobile. Adam A. Koslnskl, 52, passed away Nov. 3, 1966 while serving as a crewmemher on the Robin Hood. A native of Maryland, Brother Kosinski was a resident of Providence, R.I. when he died. He joined the union in 1951 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. SeaJ farer Kosinski had been sailing 34 years when he died. Among his sur­ vivors is his wife, Winifred. James D. Lewis, 29, passed away Mar. 18 from accident^ drowning in Sabine Coimty, Tex, A native of Geneva, Ala., Seafarer Lewis was a resident of Port Arthur, Tex. when he died. He joined the union in Port Arthur in 1968 and sailed in the deck department. Among Brother Lewis* sinvivors is his wife, Sandra. Seafarer Lewis was buried at Rest Haven Cemetery, Samson, Ala. Charles D. McClang, 20, passed away June 6, 1968 while serving as a crewmemher aboard the Alcoa Com­ mander. A native of Richwood, West Va., . Brother McClung was a resident of Canvas, West Va. when he died. Seafarer McClung joined the union in 1967 in the Port of New York and sailed in the engine department Among his survivors is his mother, Emma James of Blackwood, N.J. Charles D. McDonald, 55, passed away on April 15 of heart disease in Zieger Osteopathic Hospital in De­ troit, Mich. Brother McDonald joined the union in 1961 in the Port of De­ troit and sailed on the Great Lakes. Brother McDonald was a resident of Detroit when he died. Among his survivors is his wife, Florence. Burial was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, Mich. Jalmer A. Johnson, 69, passed away Sept. 20, 1971 after a long illness in the Houston County Medical Care Center in Hancock, Mich. Brother Johnson joined the union in 1953 and sailed on the Great Lakes. He was a resident of Toivola, Mich, at the time of his death. Among his survivors is his wife, Saima. Burial was in Toivola Cemetery in Toivola. John Harrobln, 73, passed away on March 28 of illness in Veterans Administration Hospital in East Orange, N.J. A native of Pennsyl­ vania, Seafarer Harrobin was a resi­ dent of Irvington, N.J. when he died. He joined the union in 1957 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. Brother Harrobin served picket duty during the Greater New York Harbor Strike of 1961. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. Among Seafarer Harrobin's survivors is his wife, Theresa. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in North Ar­ lington, N.J. Rofnjio P. Gaiza, 66, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Apr. 2 in the USPHS Hospital in New Orleans, La. Brother Ga^za joined the union in 1943 in the POIL of New Orleans and sailed in the steward department until his retirement last year. A native of Louisiana, Seafarer Garza was a resi­ dent of New Orleans. Among his sur­ vivors is his wife. Ruby. Burial was in Lake Lawn Cemetery in New Orleans. Mack B. Singieton, 56, passed away on April 21 of heart trouble in Provident Hospital, Baltimore, Md. A native of Georgia, Brother Singleton was a resident of Baltimore when he died. He joined the union in 1945 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. Brother Singleton had been sailing 32 years when he died. Among his survivors is his wife, Emma. Burial was in Ar­ butus Memorial Park in Baltimore County, Md. SIU pensioner Lynden A. Webber, 69, passed away March 10 after an illness of three months in the USPHS Hospital in Baltimore, Md. One of the first members of the union. Bro­ ther Webber joined in 1938 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the steward department. Brother Webber had been sailing 35 years when he retired in 1967. A native of the British West Indies, Seafarer Webber was a resident of Baltimore, Md. when he died. Among his survivors is his wife, Carrie. Burial was in Ar­ butus Memorial Park in Baltimore. Alexander Stanklewicz, 51, passed away on May 26, 1971 after an ill­ ness of some time in the USPHS Hospital in Seattle, Wash. A native of Pennsylvania, Brother Stankiewicz was a resident of Philadelphia, Pa. when he died. He joined the union in 1951 in the Port of Seattle and sailed in the deck department. Brother Stan­ kiewicz was an Army veteran of World War II. Among his survivors is his sister, Josephine Olivieri of Philadelphia. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery in Roslyn, Pa. Page 30 Carl C. Jordan, 46, passed away on April 7 in New Orleans, La. A native of Brookhaven, Miss., Brother Jordan was a resident of Amite, La. when he died. He joined the union in 1945 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the steward department. Among his survivors is his wife, Gladys. John W. Ashby, 34, passed away Sept 24, 1969 as a result of acci­ dental drowning h Wilmington, N.C. Seafarer Ashby joined the union in the early part of 1969 and sailed in the engine department. A native of Port of Spain, Trinidad, Brother Ashby was a resident of Manhattan, N.Y. when he died. Among his sur­ vivors is his wife, Catherine. Brother Ashby's body was removed to Man­ hattan. Robert L. Feig^n, 53, passed away on May 6 of illn^s in Veterans Administration Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. Brother Ferguson joined the union in 1951 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the engine de­ partment. Brother Ferguson had been sailing over 30 years when he died. A native of Clarendon, Ark., Seafarer Ferguson was a resident of Stuttgart, Ark. when he died. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Among his survivors is his mother, Jessie Fergu­ son of Stuttgart. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon. William Thompson, 76 Worked to Start SIU A Seafarer who had been very active in the union movement since the early 1920's and had literally walked hundreds of picket lines; whose background was so varied that it included architecture, engineer­ ing and farming—passed away at the age of 76 on May 23. William Thompson sailed as a chief steward un­ til his retirement on an SIU pension less than two years ago. Since 1960 he had been plagued with illnesses but it didn't seem to slow him down. At the age of 75 he was working on a Texas farm trying to get 14 Apaloosa brood mares through a horse disease epidemic.' His union involvement began in 1922 when he joined the International Seamen's Union which was founded by Andrew Furuseth. In 1932 in Seattle, Wash. Brother Thompson joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards and went out on strike with them in both 1934 and 1936. In the latter strike he served on the picket lines 108 times. At that time he was also on the Strike Committee with Harry Lundeberg who two years later would found the SIU. Thompson also helped organize workers on ships, in car washes and filling stations, and at Philco Radio. During the 1940's, Brother Thompson embarked on a new career. In 1942 he became Area Project Engineer for the Federal Public Housing Authority in Bremerton, Wash. if In a letter written in 1943 by Rear Admiral of the Navy A. TaflBnder, Brother Thompson was highly praised for his work on this project. The Admiral wrote, "when Mr. Thompson was assigned to this work, the Housing Projects were behind schedule. Due to his energetic efforts red tape was eliminated wherever possible and contractors were persuaded to reorganize to expedite progress." Brother Thompson then became an employee of the Navy Public Works Department in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii as a Senior Inspector of Construc­ tion. In this job, Thompson worked on dry docks, buildings, marine railways, pile structures and road pavings. Seafarer Thompson, who was a Navy veteran of World War I, was bom in Bronson, Tex. Be­ cause , he was an orphan he was raised in the Masonic Home in Ft. Worth. In a letter to the un­ ion, Thompson once wrote that even though the home was "a nice place, I made a vow that none of my younger kin would ever be raised in an orphanage." Thompson's daughter, Mrs. Cecilia Funk, lives in Branchville, N.J. Seafarer Thompson died in the USPHS Hos­ pital in Galveston, Tex. He had been suffering for 34 days with a cerebral vascular ailment. Like many an old-time Seafarer, Brother Thomp­ son lived and work hard during his years on earth. Now his body rests in a Houston, Texas, cemetery. Seafarers Log J] �Many Imported Items Fail Safety Standards By Sidney Margolius • In the five months from February to June of this year the Food and Drug Administration banned 200 different types and brands of toys as fc' 7, . legally uns^e. Of these, 106 were im­ ported, 50 from F^ong Kong alone, and 37 from Japan. • Of 21 fabrics and clothing items If S found to be highly flammable by the Federal Trade Commission in 1970 and the early part of '71, 17 were im­ ported, eight of them from Japan alone. • Most of the seizures of colorful pottery containing leachable lead in7 volved imports, especially from Mexi­ co and It^y, but dso from Japan and 16 other coimtries. • In recent years, the safety of some imports of small electric appli­ ances and building materials also has ty been questioned by Underwriters Laboratories, and by building officials in Chicago and Los Angeles. The FDA alone reported earlier this •jy year that there has been a 42% in­ 5< Si crease in detentions of imported products not meeting government safety requirements during the fiscal year 1971. The number of shipments of imported products detained increased from 6,900 to 9,700. Dockside insi>ections increased from 17,800 to 26,900. Besides lead-leaching pottery and diimerware, many of the detentions involved foods, such as tuna and swordfish contaminated by mercury, and pesticide residues in cheese. Because of these and other incidents involving hundreds of items, the safety of many imported products has b^ come a problem to government agen­ cies as well as the consuming public. Hurts Families Moderate-income families especially are affected, since many of the hazard­ I' ( ous imported products are low-priced toys and clothing articles such as cheap silk or nylon scarves from Japan. One particularly flammable scarf was made of nylon with a metallic stripe. So widespread is the problem that Walter Johnson, head of FDA's Divi­ sion of CMdren's Hazards, recently made a special trip to the Far East to try to get manufacturers to consider safety problems in the design and pro­ duction of toys. (My understanding is that the effort was partly successful; some success with Japanese and Hong Kong manufacturers, not much in Taiwan.) The FDA also has issued special warnings about the glazed pottery that could result in lead poisoning under certain conditions, especially when used for acid foods such as fruit juices, soft drinks, wines, cider, coffee, all foods containing vinegar, cooked fruits, tomato products, and others. Some 400 shipments of such brilliantly-colored j: pottery have been denied entry since 1970 when the FDA intensified its surveillance, according to FDA Papers, the agency's publication. Customs officials, too, have main­ tained a closer watch, spurred by the Federal Trade Commission's recent and praiseworthy hard-nosed attitude towards flammable fabrics. Some domestic products also have been found to be extra-hazardous in several of these categories, including both toys and garments, and also pot­ tery in a few cases. For example, sev­ eral Georgia mills were found to have produced flammable cotton chenille •,> 1^ IJ. bathrobes. Napped fabrics like chenille, especially if loosely woven, tend to be particularly flammable. Chenille berets imported from Italy also were the sub­ ject of an FTC warning. U.S. More Diligent But in general, U.S. mills and man­ ufacturers have tended to be more diligent in certifying the flame-resist­ ance of a fabric. Too, U.S. appliance manufacturers almost always submit their products to Underwriters Labora­ tories for some safety testing, or, in the case of gas appliances, to the American Gas Assn. In toys, manu­ facturers now must meet higher safety standards recently set by the FDA Bureau of Product Safety. But imports of toys are especially hard to control because there are so many importers of the same products. The FDA might plug the flow of some dangerous toy at one point, but other importers may still bring it in. Among the kinds of imported toys often found hazardous are baby rattles that can be taken apart exposing small objects or squawkers that can be swal­ lowed, or sharp chime prongs; toys held together by sharp staples or tacks that can become exposed; toys and musical instruments with sharp edges; dolls with pins attaching veils or head­ pieces; and stuffed toys with eyes at­ tached by rigid points. Safer Sleqpwear ^ A new and stricter flammability standard for children's sleepwear be­ came effective July 29. The mandatory standard issued by the U.S. Commerce Department applies to all children's ni^t-gowns and robes in sizes through 6X. All sleepwear manufactured after July 29 must pass the specified flame test or be labelled to show that it is not flame resistant by government standards. According to William V. White, a long-time government prod­ uct-safety expert, increasing quantities of good-quality sleepwear that meet the new standard are coming on the market at prices 50 cents to $1 above previous tags on more-flammable gar­ ments. Some of the new sleepwear is made with modacrylic fiber, such as Dynel and Verel, which is flame-resistant Others are made of chemically-treated cotton. White advises. Of course, there still will be plenty of flammable gar­ ments to guard against above the 6X size until the government completes its work on a standard for older children's sleepwear. as she glides into her berth at Port Elizabeth, New Jersey. The 497-foot long vessel has just returned from a coastwise voyage. 7 r If' " \i i Piled high with containers, the Boston receives a gentle assist from tug �'^1 SEAFARERS* LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Seafarers have a reputation for teamwork and a history of coming through when needed. Once again SIU teamwork is needed—^needed to see to it that your union's blood bank remains continuously stocked with a ready supply of whole blood to serve you and the members of your family in time of emergency. There are many valuable things in life but at times nothing is more valuable to life itself than a pint of whole blood. Blood transfusions are now one of the most common procedures performed in hospitals, and in recent months the demand upon the SIU Blood Bank has been great. Since the SIU Blood Bank was established on January 6, 1959, a total of 8,977 pints of blood have been donated by Searfarers and their families. i ."T'" ^ Through these donations of blood, a strong wall of protection has been built around Seafarers and their families—^protection in the form of a guaranteed supply of blood that can be drawn upon when needed. It's the type of protection that doesn't change, regardless of where a Sea­ farer is, ashore or at sea—anywhere he and his family may live. And it's the type of protection that must be kept up by your blood donations. Remember, it takes just one pint and a few minutes to not only protect yourself and your family but your shipmates and their families as well. The next time you drop anchor near the SIU's Pete Larsen Memorial Clinic in Brooklyn or near the SIU hall in any port, take a moment to make an ap­ pointment to give blood. It's really a job for teamwork, and we're all on the same team! .'w � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1972 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU UPGRADING PROGRAMS EXPANDED GETTING READY FOR ROUND TWO OIL IMPORT BILL SUFFERS NARROW SENATE DEFEAT; ROUND TWO AHEAD REP. WILSON PREDICTS AN EVENTUAL VICTORY SEA LAND'S CHARLESTON MAKES FAST TURN AROUND NOT EXACTLY AN 'OLD SALT,' BUT HE KNEW THE SEA LIFE PENNMAR SAILS ANOTHER ACCIDENT-FREE YEAR BABY BONDS NOW NUMBER 10,000 LABOR REJECTS CARGO HANDLING 'REFERENCES' PIPELINE WINS FIRST ROUND MONEY DUE SIU MEMBERS STANDING FIRM GI BILL BENEFITS RAISED BY SENATE AFL-CIO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SETS PRESIDENTIAL ENDORSEMENT POLICY WORKER SAFETY, HEALTH AGENCY ENDS FIRST YEAR STEEL VOYAGER: STRONG LADY OF THE SEA OIL CARRIAGE BILL: THE BATTLE RESUMES 40 SENATORS FAVOR U.S. OIL CARRIAGE OPPOSITION'S TARGET IS U.S.-FLAG FLEET LABOR SOLIDLY BACKS U.S. FLEET'S CAUSE BALTIMORE: AN ACTIVE PORT WANDERING THE SEAS DELTA GIVES MODEL TO SIU MUSEUM SEAFARER DOUGLAS: ARTIST ON THE SEA SIU UPGRADING CENTER AT WORK WILLIAM THOMPSON, 76 WORKED TO START SIU MANY IMPORTED ITEMS FAIL SAFETY STANDARDS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1972 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXIV, No. 8 1972 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b6d22eb2d222f95b16059c7e73a12385.PDF 33b744081b565e6e72dfa0895d5ac675 PDF Text Text I �Utioif Submitted By Tfii Quarterly Financial Cdmmiffi . , accepted by the membership, a referenducii ypte i?f then „ > ' • the same; therefore it is RESPtVED: that our Constitution be amended to increase the the yendar quarterly dues for all members to Fifty ($50.00) ' August SIU membership meeting <uarters, by the membership to audit the Union's records for 4i»^* ^4. J J first quarter of 1973 recommended m its report that the present dues and initiation fee for members of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District he ... , , increased in accordance with the provisions of the SlU r. .Constitution ^ SIU Secretary-treasurer Joseph Di Giorgio, in of the Financial Committee, presented ^ resolution to the headquarters' membership for a vote. The Committee's resolution was adopted at meeting. The following is text of that resolution. the expenses of operating and administering the Union . in order to adequately and better serve our membership, have signlfi' cantly increased over the past years; and WHEREAS, the Quarterly Financial Committee recommended in its . report dated July 10, i973 that the calendar quarterly dues for all members shall be Fifty ($50.00) Dollars and that the initiation fee for all hew full book members be Six Hundred ($6{K)JX>) Dollars, both effective January 1, 1974; and WHEREAS, the Quarterly Financial Committee furthek recommended that the said increase of initiation fee be made applicable to ^1 new book men and to all persons who have not completed fuU payment of , 1974;^ the preiSent initiation fee as WHEREAS, under our Constitution propel Constitutional meat and action to be taken upon such amendments must first be authorized by the membership, after which a Constitutional Com , , mittee is elec^ with the duty and auffiority to act on the amendimeats and n^e changes, corrections, substitutions and/or make recommendationi ,The recpmmendatipns made may include other proposed Constitutional changes and after which the Oammittee's action is sub{ mitted to the membership for acceptance, modification or rejection. , quarter and the initil^lbn ifeejhar all hew book menil^ , (|60p.O{)) Dollars, both to become effective jto The voting shall be by mail ballot RESCMLVEDi that the procedure or details of such mail balloting be contained in the reconmiendatiohs of a Constitutional Committee to be ^ elected in the event this proposed resolution is accepted by the member- . shi^ as Constitutkmally required that such Constitutional Committee ! such otiier recommendations on mail balloting procedure along- - /; « with recommendation tot any proposed ctmstitutional amendments as tihe Committee may feel needed or appropriate; . ' RESiOtyEDr^^^^f^^ the resplutioh beji^^ upi^ by the membership at the Constitutional ports of New York, Philadel­ phia, Baltimore, Detroit, Houston, New Orleans, Mobile end San Francisco; if concurred in the Constitutional Conunittee six^ (^^^^ book members to be elected at the Port of New Yotic-Headqu^r^y at a special meeting to be held at 2'.()0 P.M. on August 28, 1973; and; finally , RESOLVEDt in the event that such Constitutional Committee's report and reoommendatipns are thereafter kcckpted by the membership for voting as ConstitutionaHy required, such referendum vote be over a thirty (30) day period by secret ballot. That the voting ^all commence no earlier than thirty (30) days, but nd later than ninety (90) days after the membership approves the report and recommendations for a mem­ bership referendum vote. i.A. ... ..." snbniittedi by Joe IHGioiglo in ^ Raymmid J. Sadowski, S-176 Melvin W, Bass, Itm Agiiiar, A«^7 \ IWaiB C. Raid, R-S84 ' » the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul Hall 'X ' V ••-a ; .r' A -nn Two pieces of vital legislation have been moving through the U.S. Congress in recent months, legislation of great importance to every Seafarer. First, there has been the bill to enable the immediate construction of the TransAlaska pipeline. Construction of the pipe­ line has been delayed by court actions over environmental considerations. Secondly, Congress has been holding hearings on the possibility of constructing deepwater ports—facilities needed to ac­ commodate the modern supertankers now under construction here in the United States and around the world. In both cases, the SIU has been active in promoting these legislative proposals. The ' union has argued that the Alaskan oil re­ serves could provide the United States with substantial supplies of petroleum which, if available during our current energy crisis, could help fill the nation's needs. This project has been stalled from the very beginning by delays stemming from suits filed by those who wish to protect and preserve the environment. These are proper concerns but this nation certainly has the technological know-how to both protect the environment and build the pipeline. The bill passed by Congress this month 1 I Legislative Wheels Turning opens the way for immediate construction, llie nation is assured that construction will entail strong environmental safeguards. Of equal importance is pending legisla­ tion concerned with the construction of deepwater ports. The SIU joined the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department, with which the union is affiliated, in expressing support of such a bill in hearings before a unique joint session of the Senate Com­ merce, Interior and Insular Affairs, and Public Works Committees. Right now, there are no East or Gulf coast ports which can handle a tanker larger than 80,000 deadweight tons. Yet the ex­ perts tell us that by 1980 there will be more than 1,000 ships in operation with a capac­ ity of more than 100,000 DWT. In fact, even larger supertankers will be in opera­ tion 1^ then. The fact that the United States has no ports to service these gigantic ships is not going to stop their construction. The ships will be built and the nation must be pre­ pared to accommodate them. The union told Congress that the ports, if constructed, would have definite benefits for the nation. For example, consumers would benefit from the economy of the very size of the supertankers and the ports would encourage the development of an American-flag supertanker fleet to benefit the entire economy. These two pieces of legislation are im­ portant to Seafarers and to the maritime industry. They spell jobs. But they have an over-riding importance for the entire nation. North Slope oil carried by pipeline to Valdez and then loaded on U.S. tankers for shipment to the U.S. would produce thou­ sands of jobs in the construction of the pipe­ line, in refineries, in the oil fields. That would certainly benefit the nation's economy. And the fact that we would be importing that much less oil would be bene­ ficial to the nation's balance-of-payments. The construction of superports would also help the economy and the balance-ofpayments picture. The ports would provide American refiners with a steady flow of oil. They would stimulate the growth of an American supertanker fleet. By catering to larger ships, they would help reduce the cost of petroleum and petroleum products to the consumer. These are among the important reasons why the union has worked for and been concerned with these particular bills. They are good for SIU members, and they arc good for the nation. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. V. Vol. XXXV, No. 8. August 1973. Page 2 Seafarers Log ! �The twelve July "A" Seniority upgraders join the first six graduates of the Bosun Recertification Program for a group shot outside headquarters. Stand­ ing from left the upgraders are: Kvetoslav Svoboda; John Day; Ray Hart; Richard Blacklock; Leggett Jones; Carrol Heick; Spurgeon Simpson; Bob Salley; Ron Shaw; Mott Arnold; Alfred Sanger, and Bob Trainor, The twelve received their full books at the August membership meeting. From left in front, the six bosuns are: Burt Hanback; Jan Beye; Bill Clegg; Robert Mackert; Bob Lasso, and Alfonso Armada. Recertified Bosuns and Latest Upgraders Graduate Graduation ceremonies were held for the first class of Bosuns to successfully complete the SIU's newly-launched Bosuns' Recertification Program and for the second class of Seafarers to finish the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program, at the August membership meeting at headquarters. The initial class of six bosuns— selected by a duly-elected Bosuns' Re­ certification Committee—was roundly applauded by their shipmates at the meeting after receiving their creden­ tials. These credentials will become a per­ manent jpart of the bosuns' sea records, and will certify their graduation from the Program. In addition to the training, bosuns who complete the Program receive cer­ tain additional benefits. Graduates of the Bosuns' Recertification Program have shipping preference over all un­ certified bosuns, and they are entitled to increased vacation benefits as a result of their participation in the program. The six bosuns who laimched the Bosuns Recertification Program were: Alfonso Armada, Jan Beye, Bill Clegg, Burt Hanback, Bob Lasso,-and Robert Mackert. Each bosun addressed the member­ ship meeting and each, in his turn, praised the program — and the SIU membership which instituted it — for providing him with a golden oppor­ tunity to increase his knowledge of the maritime industry and of SIU activities. Bosun Bob Lasso summed it up for all the bosuns by noting: 'Tills opportuiiity to gain Insight Into the latest developments In shipboard technology and union affairs was greatly appreciated and we can only hope to repay the membership's confidence in ns by our performance aboard sh^." Besides the keynote addresses by the bosuns which higMigfated the important membership meeting, the twelve "A" Seniority upgraders in the July class were introduced to the membership as they received their full books. The graduating upgraders were: Mott Arnold, Richard Blacklock, John Day, Ray Hart, Carrol Heick, Leggett Jones, Bob Salley, Alfred Sanger, Ron Shaw, Spurgeon Simpson, Kvetoslav Svoboda, and Bob Trainor. Alaska Pipeline^ Congress Clears Way Congress has cleared the way for the construction of the trans-Alaska pipe­ line from the North Slope oil deposits to the port of Valdez. The legislation, sponsored in the Sen­ ate by Henry M. Jackson ( D-Wash.) and in the House 'by Rep. John Melcher (D-Mont.), authorizes the licens­ ing of a $3.5 billion, 789-mile pipeline across the mountains and tundra from the North Slope to the ice-free port of Valdez on the southern shore of Alaska. From there the oil would move by tankers to refineries on the West Coast. In the Senate, the vote for the final bill was 77 to 20 following two roll- calls on a special amendment sponsored by Senators Mike Gravel and Ted Stevens of Alaska. That amendment allows for work on the pipeline to begin immediately with­ out delays which would result from court actions. Environmentalists, con­ cerned with the safety of Alaska's ecol­ ogy, have until now blocked pipeline construction with a series of lawsuits. Vote on the amendment resulted in a 49-49 tie in the Senate. The tie was broken by Vice President Agnew acting in his capacity as President of the U.S. Senate. The measure then went to the House of Representatives where the vote on the final bill was 356 to 60. The meas­ ure now goes to a conference to work out minor differences in the SenateHouse versions. The conference com­ mittee will meet following the August recess. Construction of the pipeline could start this fall or after the winter thaw. Tapping of the North Slope oil reserves is expected to help relieve the nation's growing energy crisis while construc­ tion of the pipeline should create thou­ sands of jobs in Alaska, in the oil fields, aboard ships and at West Coast re­ fineries. Dues, Initiation Fee Resolution Accepted at Meeting A resolution by the SIU's Quarterly members be increased to $50 and that Financial Committee recommending the initiation fee for all new full book that a referendum be held to increase members be raised to $600. If passed the union's dues and initiation fee was by a referendum vote of the member­ passed at the regular August member­ ship the increases will become effective ship meeting in Headquarters. on Jan. 1, 1974. SIU Secretary - Treasurer Joe DiThe Quarterly Financial Committee Giorgio submitted the resolution on was elected at Headquarters' July mem­ behalf of the membership-elected Quar­ bership meeting to audit the Union's terly Financial Committee which noted in its recommendation that "the ex­ records for the first quarter of 1973. penses of operating and administering Their recommendation on the increases the Union in order to adequately and in dues and initiation fee was made in better serve our membership, have their final report of July 10, 1973. significantly increased over the past The Committee's resolution must be years." passed in all SIU constitutional ports. The Committee recommended that Besides the Port of New York, it was the calendar quarterly dues for all known—as of the LOG's press time— August 1973 that the resolution has also passed in the Ports of Philadelphia and Balti­ more. The other constitutional ports were in the process of voting on the Committee's resolution. The Committee also recommended that if their resolution passed, a Con­ stitutional Committee of six book mem­ bers should be elected at headquarters at a special meeting to be held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 28, 1973. Following the rules and regulations of the SiU Constitution, this six-man committee will recommend the best way to present the increases to the membership for a referendum vote. If the Constitutional Conunittee's report and recommendations are then accepted by the membership, the ref­ erendum vote on the increases will be spread over a 30-day period which shall commence no earlier than 30 days and no later than 90 days after the mem­ bership approves their report. The vot­ ing will 1^ conducted by secret ballot. The full text of the Quarterly Finan­ cial Conunittee's Resolution can be found on Page 2 of this Issue of the LOG. Members of the committee were: Seafarers Raymond J. Sadowski, Melvin W. Bass, Jose Aguiar, William C. Reid, Mikoloi Strawinski, Raymond C. Perez and Walter Gustavson. Page 3 �I y.3 .M n The SIU's Bosuns' Recertification Program, which began on June 1 of this year, is moving full speed ahead. gram at the first membership meet­ ing following their completion of Ae sixty day course. The program has already graduaated its first class of six bosuns, while two other classes are presently in progress. A new class will begin on the 1st of each month. The SIU initiated this Program in order that the union and its bosuns can better meet their commitment to efficiently man all contracted ships, including the highly mechanized ones that are coming off the ways today. Graduating bosuns will be quali­ fied to handle jobs on all types of ships, such as the SL-7's, Falcontype tankers, LNG's, roll-on-roll-off vessels, and LASH containershipbarge carriers. The Bosuns' Recertification pro­ gram is a sixty day course, providing for thirty days training at Piney Point and thirty days training at SIU Head­ quarters in New York. Bosuns graduate from the pro­ Selecting the six Bosuns who will participate in the September Bosun Re­ certification Program are, from left: Ed Anderson, E. Kamm, and J. Urzan, The three, all of whom are bosuns themselves, were elected following the August membership meeting at headquarters. In the control room at headquarters, Marie Fundora shows Bosun Denis Manning how headquarters' control board contains a record of all the SIU's contracted ships and their latest positions. Bosuns attending the SIU Bosuns Recertification Class at Piney Point are instructed in the art of splicing the new eight-strand nylOn line which is being used aboard SL-7's and other new ships. From left are: Walter Nash; Jqan Latapie; Denis Manning: instructors Joe Wall and Frank Haas; Malcolm Woods, VeiRko Pbllanen, and James Gorman. Page 4 While in Piney Point, the curricu­ lum includes courses covering the SIU constitution; tlie contract; trade imion history, and political action and legislation and its effect on the maritime industry. The course also includes in depth training in all phases of the deck department with special emphasis on new advanced equipment found on the SL-7's and other new high technology vessels. Before coming to New York, the bosuns will receive a one-day firefighting course at the Army base in Bayonne, N.J. In New York the bosuns will ob­ serve all phases of headquarters' operations, especially the Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans. They will also assist SIU Representatives at payoffs as well as servicing SIU members at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island. All graduates of the Recertifica­ tion Program will have preference for all bosun jobs over those bosuns who are not certified. As Seafarer Malcolm Woods of the second class of bosuns puts it, "this program is invaluable." SIU Director of Data Processing, Peter McDonald, (center) explains to Bosun Malcolm B. Woods the way In which the SIU Data Center's Inforex Key to Disc Data Entry Device works. Bosun Jean Latajsie (far left), listens to a discussion aboard the Lyman Hall during ship's payoff in port Newark, N J. Brother Latapie is in the second phase of the Bosun Recertification iProgram. Seafarers Log, �Senate Committee Told,w ...... — .. 'Superports First Priority' Testifying for the SIU, O. William Moody, Jr., administrator of the AFLCIO Martime Trades Department, told a recent Senate hearing that the crea­ tion of superports off the nation's coasts is of "first priority if the present and ever increasing petroleum shortage fac­ ing the United States is to be over­ come," Moody's remarks came in testimony prepared for delivery to a unique joint session of the Senate Commerce, Inte­ rior and Insular Affairs, and Public Works Committees. The joint session is holding public hearings on S. 1751, a bill to authorize construction of deepwater port facilities. He pointed out that by the end of this decade, tankers with a capacity of 200,000 to 300,000 dead weight tons will become the standard vessel in large-scale world trade movements. However, he declared, **there are no East or GuU coast ports that can han^e** snch supertankers. **Althoagh the United States is the largest trading nation in the worid" he said, ''the size of American ports will not deter the construction of supertank­ ers. These tankers are going to continue to he huilt, and they will need facilities where they can discharge cargo.** The best solution to this situation. Moody said, is to huild a number of deepwater terminals off the coasts of the United States. He cited these bene­ fits, among others, which would accrue to the nation: • "They would enable American consumers to benefit from the eco­ nomical advantages that supertankers provide. • "Deepwater ports could be built without the severe ecological destruc­ tion associated with port dredging and deepening. • "They would provide American refiners with a steady flow of competively priced oil, thus stemming the flight of American refining capacity to the Bahamas, Virgin Islands and other Caribbean areas. • "The development of an Ameri­ can-flag supertanker fleet would be en­ couraged, and would stimulate the en­ tire economy." In expressing the support of the Mar­ itime Trades Department and the SIU for the measure. Moody voiced a reser­ vation concerning jurisdiction over the construction and operation of the deepwater port facilities which, under S. 1751, is given to the Department of the Interior. Moody declared that this authority should be placed in the Com­ merce Department. In this regard, he said, "two equally important areas must be considered: domestic and international shipping, and the maritime environment. These fields are part of the expertise of the Commerce Department" through the Department's Maritime Administration and its National Oceanic and Atmos­ pheric Administration. The MTD Administrator urged that the measure be amended "so as to give the Department of Commerce the authority to put its expertise in mari­ time matters and the marine environ­ ment into effect." SIU Granted Injunction Prohibiting PHS Closings The SIU has been granted a prelim­ inary injunction which prohibits the proposed closing of the remaining U.S. Public Health Service hospitals. r . I The injunction was issued on July 27 by Judge John H. Pratt, U.S. District Court, Washington, D.C. A temporary restraining order was issued at the union's request 10 days previously. The injunction specifically prevents the Department of Health, Education and Welfare from "taking any action or actions which would directly or indidectly limit, inhibit, impair or in any manner deny medical care and treat­ ment or hospitalization as presently afforded at the United States Public Health Service hospitals " HEW has been trying for several years to close down the PHS hospital system. In its latest effort, the depart­ ment proposed closing down the hospi­ tals on July 21, 1973. However, on July 17, the SIU won a temporary restraining order in the same court barring that hospital closing. Earlier, the National Maritime Union sought an injunction to prevent the closing of the Staten Island facility and the court recommended that that action be transferred to U.S. District Court in Washington. The NMU did so and also was granted an identical injunction. Congress recently passcxl legislation -the Emergency Medical Services Act —which specifically forbids the close­ down of the PHS hospitals. August 1973 However, President Nixon vetoed that measure. He said that the PHS hospital facilities "have now outlived their usefulness to the Federal gov­ ernment." The U.S. Senate already has moved to override the Presidentid veto of the measure. The vote was 77 to 16 in favor of overriding, and this was 15 more than the two-thirds required. The House of Representatives is ex­ pected to take action on the question of overriding as soon as it reconvenes after the August recess. In any event, at this time, the court injunction prevents the closing of the hospitals pending a decision as to whether the injunction will become permanent. mmLmm 0 By B. Rocker Deepwater Ports In testimony before a joint session of the Senate Committees on Com­ merce, Interior, and Public Works, the SIU urged passage of S.1751 to create deepwater ports. Existing East and Gulf Coast ports can handle tankers no larger than 80,000 DWT, and no deep draft ports are under construction. Our need for imported oil is increasing rapidly—about 6 million barrels per day at present, and probably twice that amoimt by 1980. To transport this oil most economically will require 280,000 to 350,000 DWT ships. Smaller tankers will increase oil cost up to 50 percent. Congestion and spills would also result from use of the large number of small tankers needed to carry the additional oil. Most of the tankers now carrying oil are foreign-flag ships, built to lower standards than U.S.-flag and operated by crews not as well qualified as U.S. crews. The SIU strongly recommended that authority for construction and operation be given to the Commerce Department, since the Maritime Administration, an agency of the Commerce Department, has knowledge of th^merchant marine, its needs and its development. Cargo Preference—Oil Additional members of the House of Representatives have joined the list of co-sponsors of the legislation to require that a portion of oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships, bringing the total number to 133. The Senate bill, S.2089, is sponsored by Senators Magnuson (D-Wash.), Jackson (D-Wash.), Beall (R-Md.) and Mathias (R-Md.). All bills are still in committee. USPHS Hospitals The SIU won a preliminary injunction in Federal court In Washington on July 27 barring the Department of Health, Education and Welfare from closing the eight remaining Public Health Service hospitals before Congress could act. The Emergency Health Service bill with the PHS amendment was vetoed by the President August 1 and returned to Congress with his message that it "would have forced the Administration to keep operating eight Public Health Service Hospitals that it wants to close." In anticipation of a veto, SIU has made every effort to gather support for a vote to override. Two-thirds vote in each house is required. The Senate has taken a vote, and the result was 77 to 16. The vote in the House will not be taken until after the August recess. The original vote to pass the bill exceeded the required two-thirds. If the House does not override, we will seek to prove in court that HEW has not met the provisions of PL92-585 to provide substitute care. Trans-Alaskan Pipeline S.1081, to provide right-of-way, passed the Senate by a vote of 77 to 20, with an amendment to clear the way for immediate start of work on the Trans-Alaska pipeline without further delay in the courts. The House followed suit and passed a similar bill in the final days before the recess. Both bills provide that oil wUl be piped from Prudhoe Bay 789 miles south to Valdez, then shipped by tanker to the West Coast. Environmentalists have argued that a route through Canada would be preferable and that the Trans-Alaska line would risk pipeline rupture and tanker spill. In a statement issued by the Interior Department after a two-year study, the Alaskan route is reported to be more feasible. Completion of this line would be two to six years earlier than a trans-Canadian line. To allay the fears of some critics that the oil may go to Japan, the House voted to require a resolution by Congress before such shipments may be made. A House-Senate conference committee will meet to resolve the differences when Congress reconvenes. Reagan Signs Bill Strong support by the SIU and the SIU's West Coast affiliates helped push Senate Bill SB 478, which puts an end to the deduction of a portion of state disability payments when maintenance and cure is paid, through the California legislature. Governor Reagan signed the bill making it law. Prior to the passage of this bill, a Seafarer residing in California and re­ ceiving maintenance and cure pay­ ments had part of his regular state (fiaability payments cut. Now a Cali­ fornia Seafarer can receive his $8 daUy maintenance and cure payments for the 282-day limit, and still receive full disability benefits from the state. Seaforen are urged to contrffiute to SPAD. It is die way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in die fight for legislation to protect the security of every Sdiforer and his family. Page 5 �iilWP early in totaling nearly 33 thdiisand tons of cmgo. She can carry as niany bi^bar^and 288 contauners at once, or mixture of hoflt. Depending on the indiyidoai demands of a partknlar as a full containership, with 1,740 contn^ers, voyage, she could or a barge earner, wifli 89 barges. She was launched late In January, underwent her sea trials ^thout a which ii jiij^ iQid is a sister shi^ Of die Delta^^Oiyoaiid^^D^ , A 40-foot container is swung aboard the Delta Mar in New Orleans as she prepares for her maiden voyage to South America. Page 6 soon Join her OB th6 hi^ seas. The Lash-containeiship concept utitizes the latest technology In cargo carriage and improves the American-flag fleet's competitive posi­ •.|:4 tion in vrorldveide trade. Rib de Jaineii% Bnb^ Commoithigpn the Maldcm voyage of die Delta Mar, COptain J. W, Clarfc, president of Delta IMes^^^^ s^ ^^Me Delta LASH vessels, all to be in service by the end of the year, wiD also play a vital pegce^e rOle ini bblphlii the nation ca^forward its dipknnadc, economic andpbUtical pbUcies directed towi^bringhig about,a closer reladonship between die IJiiited States and South America.". ..... :-,v. The Delta Mar's 500-ton capacity crane, which moves on railroad type tracks, loads LASH barges from stern of the ship. Seafarers Log �The highly sophisticated Motor Ves­ sel V. W. Meythaler (American Com­ mercial Barge Lines) was christened on June 23 in Owensboro, Ky. This vessel —and the other towboats in the new series—represents more jobs for mem­ bers of the SlU-aiBliated Inland Boat­ men's Union. The V. W. Meythaler is the fifth in a series of seven new towboats being built for the IBU-contracted American Commercial Barge Lines (ACBL) by Jeffboat, Inc. The vessel will be malting trips on the upper Mississippi during the summer months, and on the Ohio River in the winter, according to AC3L president Floyd H. Blaske. The ultra-modem craft was spon­ August 1973 sored and christened by Mrs. V. W. Meythaler, wife of the senior vice pres­ ident of Texas Gas Transmission Corp. Also on hand were; SIU-IBU repre­ sentative Frank "Scottie" Aubusson; Mr. V. W. Meythaler and W. M. Elmer, representing Texas Gas Transmission; Floyd Blaske and Capt. J. D. WoflFord, representing ACBL; and Commander R. Barry Eldiidge of the United States Coast Guard. The initial IBU crew of the M/V V. W. Meythaler was also on hand for the christening. They are: CapL F. Phipps; pilot C. Wright; lead deck­ hands J. McGhee and W. Harris; deck­ hands P. Jones, R. Haddon, R. Jackson and J. Kelly; engineer R. Dehon, and cook E. McKnight. The christening of this vessel—and the others in the series—represents the growing strength of the inland water-' ways industry, and the increasingly im­ portant role that qualified IBU crews will have in the manning of these mod­ em river crafts. Bow to stem, the V. W. Meythaler is a compact 145 feet in length and her beam measures 48 feet. Her hull depth is over 11 feet. She is powered by twin 2,800-horsepower engines, which give the vessel a total propulsion of 5,600horsepower. Several sophisticated engineering features are built into the new towboat. Engine activity can actually be moni­ tored from shore by teleprinter, thus providing instantaneous spot checks on all vital functions of the power system. The engine room can be monitored from the pilothouse by the use of closed-circuit television—an important feature which may prevent dangerous and costly fires. Other technological features include: radar, radio-telephone, fathometer, and swingmeter devices. The Motor Vessel V. W. Meythaler is the latest in towboat technology, combining die most modem and effi­ cient equipment with the latest in safety gear. Vessels like this need highly com­ petent men to man them, and the IBU can certainly provide them. Page 7 �Ml ir ^^DISPATCHERS REPORT ^ I S 1"""AHcniHc. Gulf & inland Watws DIsfrlct JULY 1-31, 1973 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans.. Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPFED All Groups Class A Class B An Groups Class A Class B Class C 8 122 15 37 20 28 3 27 49 72 18 83 24 506 3 20 7 11 6 3 0 7 9 24 16 27 33 166 4 84 8 22 9 30 1 32 53 76 13 42 28 402 1 21 6 5 6 8 1 9 45 49 11 14 19 195 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 17 169 25 94 34 33 5 46 127 85 30 134 35 834 3 29 15 33 10 5 0 7 18 78 15 34 28 275 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 80 12 30 13 15 4 36 47 74 12 64 21 412 5 37 8 6 6 10 3 12 27 25 10 35 18 202 0 60 3 23 5 12 1 18 43 63 4 76 16 324 2 28 6 6 7 12 1 17 14 52 6 39 17 207 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Totals AU Depts 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 1 0 25 REGISTERED ON BEACH 0 9 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 24 0 1 2 38 8 120 18 55 16 18 9 45 106 69 15 84 23 586 7 48 13 15 0 14 3 19 49 61 13 53 19 314 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 54 10 20 15 12 2 24 30 21 ' 6 32 15 243 1,161 1 14 2 1 19 3 1 2 5 10 4 19 9 90 458 1 68 4 8 8 6 1 12 39 50 11 29 20 257 983 0 76 4 1 4 6 2 2 3 39 3 12 6 157 559 0 16 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 3 36 99 3 67 19 45 20 16 7 48 74 53 12 52 17 433 1,853 1 20 8 9 2 7 0 4 8 38 12 26 4 139 728 The above totals clearly illustrate the strong job security enjoyed by Seafarers. During the period of July 1-31,1973, of the 1,641 jobs shipped, 983 were filled by full book members. Therefore, there were 658 permanent jobs available to full book members not taken by full book men. Jose Delos Santos Please contact Spiegels at #4 Logan Shopping Center, 3407 Dundalk Ave., Baltimore, Md. David Gilmore Please contact Dora Gilmore as soon as possible at Rt. #4, Box 604, Dunn, N.C. 28334. Robert E. Graham Ms. Stephanie Biclen asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 212 E. 7 St., New York, N.Y. 10009. John M. Taliaferro Please contact Mrs. Whack at 157 Valley Rd., Montclair, N. J, or call 201-744-7021. Pages John Ciaverman Please contact your sister, Beatrice, at 4156 Regency Dr., London, Eng­ land, SW 1. J. Rivera Your brother asks that you get in touch with him as soon as possible at 1011 Ferros Ave., Omaha, Neb. Joseph Martin A. Gonaros asks that you contact him at 213 Sacramento Dr., Ottawa, Canada. Demetrios Galanapolis Please contact Local Draft Board No. 1 at 350 Broadway, New York, N.Y. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a deUiled audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting i^eports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accord­ ance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. • CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless ' he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplyifig a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should imme­ diately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against be­ cause of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic inter­ ests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment op­ portunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All con­ tributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Seaifarers Log �m .;f«;?. ;«MiLi r-^s. P>?.' •^1 «• • '- ^ s^ ^ ^ y, 'ilo '-'•" '' ' :t3gs;. tsr 4' • w ®' si'-.ffia,,^, J"'"*"^.^38tf ill r« n the major IBV norfc #1. ^^*"^eats. ^ Modern %km 'i il ^ w&m% medical care is well handled h* !l! Clinic on South Third Street. ^ Kosciusko The clinic is staflFed by doctors Ernest Velasco and Elbert H. Cason, as well as four registered nurses and X-ray, Audiometry and E.K.G. technicians. Open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, the clinic can handle emergency work as well as all types of therapy, , wcdo... •o'^- mm\ !«?« ss«< '""""•''""J;." dependents. i.' An IBU member's yearly checkup is complete and professionally handled. Here Cook Paul Griffith Is administered eye exam by Nurse Esther Hesser. Dr. Ernest Velasco, a Board Certified Surgeon, listens closely to Paul Harbey's heart. Registered Nurse Betty Redel assists the doctor. Tankerman Delbert Romalne Is readied for chest X-rays by Technician Mary Zleger as part of the annual physical for IBU members. Deckhand Dennis Powers Is wired and ready for his hearing test. The clinic's Audiometry Technician Catherine Pugh monitors the results. August 1973 Page 9 �I; ayed Major Role long struggle in Vietnam made headlines J. of many types. Offensives and counter offen­ sives, ground lost and regained, cities destroyed and jungles defoliated—all were the subject of public attention. But scant attention has been given to a tremendous achievement during the years from 1965 through 1972: the maintenance of a sea and air supply line over which flowed the tremendous volume of materials used by the troops who fought in Vietnam. Better than 96 percent of total tonnage moved by sea, in ships, many of them manned by SIU crews. Between 1967 and 1972, according to the Military Sealift Command which had responsibil­ ity for delivery of Department of Defense cargo, more than 85.7 million measured tons of cargo were delivered by sea. Another 16 million long tons of petroleum products were sealifted to those Asian countries and used to power aircraft, ships, tanks, trucks, jeeps and generating plants. Over the years, about 1 Vi tons a month were needed to support each U.S. soldier, sailor or air­ man in Southeast Asia—with many additional tons of equipment and supplies required to aid development of South Vietnam. The problems presented by logistical support of forces thousands of miles away were enormous; yet the U.S. merchant ships and their crews met the challenge. <!;• • |i: ''t*' Merchant ships moved an amazing variety of cargo. In May of 1972, 4,000 refugees were evac­ uated from a battle zone. During that year more than 2.1 million short tons of rock were delivered by sea for urban and rural construction, to house war refugees or to.rebuild roads. In February of 1972, the Department of De­ fense began its Empty Ship Prograjn. Its purpose was to withdraw surplus military cargo from the Republic of Vietnam as the war was phased down. Many SIU ships that.had often been in South­ east Asia ports in the late 1960s again began to appear in these ports. Ogden Marine's Mohawk, Rappahanock, Al­ bany and James. Waterman's Madaket, John B. Waterman. Hurricane, Thomas Jefferson, La Salle, Morning Light, Hastings, Topa Topa, Noonday, Yaka, City of Alma and Fairpori. Seatrain ships continued to keep busy. The Transcolorado and Transcolumbia moved tugs, tanks, LCUs and barges. An armada of cargo ships surrounded by lighters and barges was a common sight up and down the At the end of the program, Admiral John S. Saigon River during the early days of the Vietnam build-up. McCain, Jr., then the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific said: "For the first time, an American fighting force is returning home with its equipment, without Continued on Page 11 Aerial photo shows the SlU-raanned Seatrain Puerto Rico with her cranes tied down as she heads for Vietnam during a voyage in 1966. On this particular voyage, she carried retrograde cargo as part of Operation Roll-up. Page 10 The much needed heavy lift capabilities of the Transcolorado, especially her two 120-ton Stulcken booms, were vital in Vietnam. Seafarers Log �fliled Wirt. wewto'Xfn' Sr n needs. Defense Department "e^—r-™™ Petroleum U/Sle ..^1 fMl, jete°™n'r% Md''w''^' Without m.' Since the MSC tanker fyvA/c VS/^ P ouiee tne p a , ""™o''ilKed. '"^"^oonized. «» HaXrTl'^^'~'-«e<' ^nto Qui Nhon HarborT^ffT'' tankers-chartered ^965, MSG charged over 97 m ii* £®^®"^nient owned^ dis MmoTofC^T manned tankers m&MiV:- delivered by SIU McCain ,o.™entet, on the „„ce™ent »Atkt ganization and skilJed sW -'"'y ,7 mintetrupn., ^SC or- ine end of fh<» \n^* \ '' - " ^ ^'-'-uru. »2S hance was instituted. ThifZTrD' Thta wra"S;'^±«?"; ™T "''"""n program ---oxucuis Project Enhance involved thf» large Quantifv movemenf nf ao quantity of outsiVp^i. movement of short period of time Enha^'^^D? in a celerated phase of that nZ ® ^ accountty the maximum aSm of^ ceasefire. of cargo before the r7i fj | - "*^<11008 01 se- O/i/o carried aircraft an'd^ and Republic of Vietnam ^ die Ity cargo was to be delivered Pnormore than 70 percent of 1 In th 'i" ^^^"allty, ten^ tetiS were were'lZT^ moved by sWp^si^"T ships—^in a short tune. ^ snips—in period of -uic. — short "x.v/xi pcnoa ot Then came Roll-im „ . the Enhance Vietnam, the Sae^;^® 7 fa requirement !? —^-axwiiciu to ro move 194 10/1 tu uigeni tons of U.S. and Korean measured ^ Kotean unifS '"°®'"«<' Vietnam within 60 days The^!^"''""®'" "t' h^use Waterman's^n^rSTf^ttweamet So was Ogden Marine's there. Florida, Puerto Rico SeatrainTs Maine aad Washington f^orolina, Ohio. an^'d'?L7'y7 Waterman, Ogden Hon is made fae Vietnam war is fuulTtulT'^ ''7°® """t hues of national emerg^y "ml?-" its merchant marine as its fou7 to -and Seafamre and aei> veS 1™ "'^'anse her down. cssels have never let Hudson Waterways. ' ""® "" Seatrain, Waterman, OgdirSfa^^J August 1973 Massive floating cpiitioo -eatgoes such as Page 1 �Pi' ASHORE Jerusa/em, Israel Seafarer Max Katzoff swallowed the anchor nearly four years ago and since then has been living here. Brother Katzoff, who began in the maritime industry as a shipyard worker in 1932, still has fond memories of his old shipmates and sailing days with the SIU. One of his most memorable experiences as a Seafarer happened in 1965 aboard the tanker Longview Victory (Victory Carriers) when he and a fellow shipmate chased a river pirate over the side. "I thought I was pretty tough then," said Max prophetically, "but on my next trip on the Longview Victory, an overheated brussel sprout lodged in my throat and nearly did me in." During his retirement, Max has found much enjoyment in writing poems, and has sent some of his work to the LOG. Several of these well-written pieces can be found in back issues of the LOG. Piney Point Md. Nine more Seafarers received their QMED ratings late last month after successfully completing their course of study here. They are: Chester Lohr and Bayard Heimer of New York; Raleigh Minix, William Reese and Kenneth Kendall, San Francisco; John Bonifas, Detroit; Charles Corley, Norfolk; Darwin Coy, Wilmington, and Arthur Milne of Mobile. Baltimore SIU ofiScial W. Paul Gonsorchik retired July 27 after 33 years as a dis­ patcher, patrolman, etc. Brother Gonsorchik spent 20 years as a union repre­ sentative in the ports of New York, Norfolk, San Francisco and Baltimore. Houston Reports from here show that the loading of cereal grains for the Soviet Union and other wheat and corn-short countries on U.S. flag ships is now moving along at a brisk pace. A shortage of rail freight cars and grain loading facilities here had slowed loading operations to a snail's pace during the past few months. Norfolk The SlU-contracted U.S. Navy tanker Tallulah (Hudson Waterways) was in port for a one-day visit. At the U.S. Public Health Service hospital here. Sea­ farer Walter PuUiam is resting comfortably. He'd like to hear from his ship­ mates. Houma, La. Two new IBU-crewed vessels of the latest design were launched in Houma, La. recently. The towboats Dan J. Hogan and W. O. Watson each have 2,800 horsepower and are 100 feet in length. Fully air conditioned and with the latest iimovations in equipment and design, these two highly eflScient vessels will play a major role in local industry. St. Louis, Mo. In the important midwest port of St. Louis, Mo., the IBU recently crewed thexnew towboat. National Enterprise which is owned by National Maritime Chemical Trade. Working in the chemical trade, the vessel will travel back and forth from St. Louis to the Gulf of Mexico via the intercoastal Mississippi river route. % Two pairs of Seafaring brothers are a happy foursome aboard the SIUmanned MSG tanker Tallulah. From left are: Leggett Jones, RIckie Johnson, Isaac Johnson and Raymond Jones. Seafarers Really Practice Brotherhood on Tallulah On a recent five-month voyage of the SlU-contracted Navy tanker Tallulah, 'Brotherhood of the Sea' took on an interesting, additional meaning. On board the T-5 tanker were two pairs of brothers—^Rickie and Isaac Johnson, and Raymond and Leggett Jones—all of Jacksonville, Fla. Rickie Johnson, 23, sailing as fire­ man aboard the Tallulah, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1968. Since then he has passed the required examinations, and accumulated sufficient seatime to enroU in the Lundeberg School's QMEDupgrading program. Seafarer Johnson plans to participate in this course as soon as time allows. Isaac Johnson, 20, attended the Lundeberg School from February through April of this year, encouraged by his older brother Rick. According to the educational staff at the school, Isaac is a "quiet, sincere person and a very hard worker." The staff also predicted he "would make a very fine seaman." Isaac sailed as messman on his ini­ tial voyage as a Seafarer aboard the Tallulah. He plans to return to Piney Point for upgrading as soon as he ac­ cumulates the required seatime. Leggett Jones, 21, also attended the Lundeberg School. He entered the school at the age of only 16 in 1968, graduating in July of that year. This past February he returned to Piney Point and achieved his lifeboat ticket and able-seaman endorsement. Leggett also attended the July class of the SIU's continuing A-Seniority up­ grading program—and received A-Book at headquarters' August mem­ bership meeting. Raymond Jones, 25, is the only one of the four that did not attend HLSS. He served a four-year hitch with the U.S. Navy and joined the SIU in 1969. He sailed as messman aboard the Tallulah. Raymond and Leggett also sailed together aboard the Hattesburg Victory m 1969. When each was asked why he sailed with his brother, all gave the same answer: "I have to take care of my brother." Houston Ship's Committee Norfolk The IBU-manned tugboat Sugar Daddy (Allied Towing) came back to her home port of Norfolk, Va. recently after four years of shuttling from Charles­ ton, S. C. to West Palm Beach, Fla. In a letter to the LOG the crew wrote, "We are proud of our boat, and have received compliments from several newspapers for its neatness and its homelike atmosphere." They note that the boat is air conditioned, has a large fishtank, a television and a carpeted galley. The crew had high praise for the union representatives who "are always around" when needed. They ended their letter by stating, "We appreciate the help of all of those people without whom life on board would not be nearly so comfortable and pleasant as it is. Once again, we would like to thank the union representatives for making the effort they do to keep things running smoothly." New Orleans, La. At the recent launching of Delta Steamship Company's latest LASH/ container vessel, the SlU-contracted Delta Norte, Secretary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent praised the National Maritime Council, calling the joint labor-management effort to promote greater use of American-flag shipping "a truly remarkable development in laborr-management relations." Delta Steamship, Inc. also plans to build an 11,000 dwt mini-LASH ship to serve as a feeder unit for its larger LASH vesstjls. Page 12 The committee aboard the Houston (Sea-Land) are ready to go ashore after a 37-day intercoastal voyage. From the left are: R. Quinnonez, engine delegate; M. Sanchez, deck delegate; D. Papageorge, educational director; J. Carrol, shipV chairman; W. Kong, steward delegate, and T. Wi^ams, . secretary-reporter. Seafarers Log �AT SEA SS Bradford Island The SlU-manned tanker Bradford Island recently paid off in Linden, N.J. after a 70-day voyage to the Soviet Union. She carried grain to Odessa and picked up fuel in Tuapse for the return voyage. At the payoff. Ordinary Seaman Ernest Green read the LOG from cover to cover to catch up on the news. He likes to keep informed about developments in the SIU and in the maritime industry and feels that the LOG is the best source for such information. Brother Green is an avid reader of history and also pursues this interest during his leisure hours on board. SS Chicago Brother Loutensock displays his musical talents aboard the Elizabethport. Seafarer's Musical Lyrics Reflect His Life At Sea The rude sea grew civil at his song. And certain stars shot madly from their spheres To hear the seaman*s music** —William Shakespeare, studies. He purchased a guitar on his Seafarers aboard the SlU-manned first voyage to Japan and began practic­ containership Elizabethport (Seaing at least two hours daily in his spare Land) on her recent Mediterranean time. On the Elizabethport's recent stop run were often treated to music as they in the port of Valencia, Spain, Sea­ walked through the passageways ad­ farer Loutensock bought a speciallyjoining the quarters of wiper Willie designed, hand-carved flamenco guitar. Loutensock. However, few crewmemLoutensock's travels allow him to bers were able to distinguish between familiarize himself first-hand with the melodies emanating from Brother Loumusical cultures of other nations. Sea­ tensock's radio and songs which the faring also permits him to purchase rare Seafarer was actually playing and sing­ recordings of his favorite classical, ing himself. rock, and jazz compositions in other A recent graduate of the Harry countries. Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Seafarer Loutensock has a shipboard Brother Loutensock Has modestly con­ collection of tapes that reflect his varied cealed his singing and guitar-playing taste in music. Recordings of Beethoven talents from his shipmates, preferring symphonies compete with selections by to improve his skills for a few more folk-rock artist "Cat" Stephens. Lou­ months before announcing his first fulltensock's radio is also able to pick up scale shipboard concert. stations from as far away as 1500 miles A newcomer to the guitar, the 22offshore. year old engine department Seafarer At the recent payoff of the Elizabethhas studied the piano, organ, and harp­ port in Port Elizabeth, N. J., the sichord for over ten years in his home mellow-voiced wiper treated listeners to town of Sacramento, Calif., where he an impromptu concert as he played and was a church organist. sang an original ballad. In addition to these musical pursuits. Brother Loutensock feels that, Brother Loutensock reads music, writes sooner or later, his songs will start to his own songs and lyrics, and has per­ reflect his newly-chosen career at sea. formed with various groups on shore. Travels to foreign ports, shipboard life, and adventures both at sea and ashore The impossibility of bringing a piano aboard ship did not prevent the HLSS will probably inspire him to treat the graduate from keeping up his musical sea in his music. Elizabethport Committee The containership Chicago (Sea-Land) recently paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. after completing a smooth intercoastal voyage. The Chicago, which had been in service on the Far Eastern run, was then laid up foi 10 days for minor repairs. Before leaving the vessel, the SIU crew, at a meeting chaired by Bosun Burris Maxwell, decided to donate the ship's fund, totaling $70, to the Amer­ ican Merchant Marine Library located at 1 Bowling Green in New York City. The Chicago will now continue on the intercoastal run. SS Newark The SlU-manned containership Newark (Sea-Land) carried more than her usual share of "horse sense" during a recent voyage from Seattle, Wash, to Anchorage, Alaska. Six horses shared a single livestock container for the three-and-a-half day voyage—^but each animal had its own separate, rubber-padded stall. An automatic watering apparatus provided thirst-quenching refreshment for the beasts—and each was fitted with special protective headgear. There was no report of any horse scents picked up by the crewmembers aboard the Newark, but SIU members traditionally transport all sorts of cargo —safely, speedily, and effectively—with nary a neigh or a whinny. SS Elizabethport The SlU-manned containership Elizabethport (Sea-Land) recently paid off in Port .Elizabeth, N.J.—her namesake port—for the first time in several years. She had been on the West Coast-Far East run, but now has been trans­ ferred to the Mediterranean run. Bosun Dan Butts, a charter member of the SIU, praised the crew of veteran Seafarers as "one of the finest gangs I've ever sailed with—in all. three departments". , Although Brother Butts welcomes the change that the Mediterranean run offers, he will miss the opportunities to stock up on inexpensive photographic equipment which the Far East run provided. Seafarer Butts is an amateur photographer who has compiled a slide collection of his favorite ports o' call. SS Delta Uruguay With her destination New Orleans, La., the Delta Uruguay (Delta Lines) recently loaded a trial shipment of two refrigerated containers in Buenos Aires, Argentina containing 2,100 cartons (weighing a total of 48 tons) of frozen cooked beef. SS Ogden Wabash On a regular wheat run to Russia, the Ogden Wabash (Ogden Marine) re­ cently returned from a 65-day voyage with a cargo of oil for Hess Oil Refinery in Bayonne, N. J. She then returned to the Gulf of Mexico where she loaded more wheat for the U.S.S.R. There are several aboard her who will be making their second or third trips to Russia but the ship is also expected to take on a few first trippers for the wheat run. Sea-Land Commerce^ Galloway The three SlU-contracted SL-7's presently on the Far East run now hold every speed record previously set by a cargo vessel sailing from Japan to the three major U.S. West Coast ports. The latest record was set by the Sea-Land Galloway when she came into Oakland, Calif, on July 10 after a five-day, 20-hour and 34-minute voyage from Yokohama, Japan. The old record, seven days, 15 hours and six minutes, had stood since 1967. The Sea-Land Commerce holds both the records for the Yokohama to Long Beach run at six days, one hour and 30 minutes, and the Yokohama to Seattle run at five days and nine hours. Seafarers manning these vessels can take pride in this accomplishment. SS Delta Bras// The Delta Brasil (Delta Lines) received a top safety competence award from the Marine Section of the National Safety Council and the American Institute of Merchant Shipping. Called the Jones Devlin Safety Award, it was presented to the ship and her crew for outstanding achievement in operating 1,515 consecutive days (over four years) without a lost-time accident to any member of her crew. In the recreation room aboard the EUaabeihport (Sea-Land), the ahip's committee relaxes after their return from the mediterranean. From left are: Robert Bunch, engine detegale; Franklin Snow, steward delegate; RmiHo Sierra, deck ddegate; K. Lynch, secretary-reporter, and Dan Butts, August 1973 Pags 13 �f !';• . As the British ship Agamemnon lays cable in 1858, a whale crosses over it and crew watches fearfully, hoping the line will not be damaged. It wasn't. But even though the ship linked Europe and North America, the cable went dead in less than a month. The cable breaks aboard the Great Easternpurmg the 1865 attempt to lay a working Trans-atlantic cable. The cable was nearly|three quarters laid when the break oc­ curred. Many hours were spent trying to retoin the cable, but without success. courtesy AT&T Long Lines Dept. ' At the end of her history making voyage, the ship Great Eastern lays the shore end of her cable in Heart's Content Bay, Newfoundland. The huge ship had five funnels and six masts. Courtesy AT4T Long Lines Dept. courtesy ATAT lx,ng Lines Dept. (Is Long Lines ^i'! f •'' From the huge tank on the vessel some of her 1,000 nautical miles of cable go above deck to be laid in the ocean. Fireman Donstancino Ruggiero changes the burner rod in the engine room on the largest cable ship in the world. it Aboard the historic Great Eastern, the first ship to lay a successful ocean cable in 1866, seamen get ready to drop a cable into the Atlantic. courtesy AT&T Long Lines Dept. !i-. Jil/!*, ' ' •:'i'! 'm i: During their time off aboard ship, two young Seafarers enjoy a game of chess in the recreation room. They are wipers Rick Vieana (left) and Kevin Brooke. By the way, the game ended in a stalemate. "Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world." —The Bible When the Psalmist spoke these words more than 2,000 years ago, he only meant it allegorically. But in the 19th and 20th centuries, man has actually accom­ plished the unbehevable task of quick—sometimes in­ stant—worldwide communication. Truly, he has put a line around the world. Seafarers can take pride in the fact that they are helping to strengthen and maintain this important link between the nations in the world—SlU men man the largest cable ship in the world—the C.S. Long Lines. In helping to keep the line of communication be­ tween the United States and Europe in good order. Seafarers aboard the 511-foot long vessel are perform­ ing an important and unique job, a job that requires their utmost skill and alertness. Unlike the freighters and tankers with which most Seafarers are familiar, the Long Lines has three cable tanks with a capacity to hold more than 1,000 nautical miles of ocean cable and four auxiliary tanks which can store up to 100 miles of repair cable. She carries 90 officers and crew, and during cable laying operations many technicians come aboard. She carried 158 men this past May when she had to reroute and lay a new 15 nautical mile section of transatlantic cable off Block Island, R. I. If was shortly after the successful completion of that operation that the LOG photographer visited the $99 million ship at her Newington, N. H. berth. Seafarers aboard the Long Lines are carrying on a tradition that dates back to the 1850's and 60's—to the seamen who sailed such ships as the Agamemnon, Niagara and Great Eastern. Unlike the cables that the Long Lines lays, the first transoceanic cables were for telegraph messages rather than telephone conversations. The main promoter for the first ocean cable was the The foredeck of the ship shows her ca^le feedermechanism, markerbuoys and crane. The 511-foot long cable ship Long Lines at her berth in Newington, N. H. She has a cruising speed of 15 knots and lays cable at seven to eight knots. Her steam-turbo electric system has twin screws and twin rudders. Crewmen aboard ship discuss union busii ass with SlU Boston Port Agent Ed Riley (seated, second from left.) Standing is ire Brown, steward, while seated around the table from left are: Steve Sloneski, deck d4|pgate; Riley: Leo W. Gallagher, able sea­ man, and Herbert Libby, bosun. Page 14 young American millionaire, Cyrus Field. For four years he worked to get the money, the backers, the technicians and the workers ready for his fantastic project. Finally in July of 1857, two ships left Valentia Bay, Ireland with 1,250 tons of cable and the objective of laying that cable all the way to Trinity Bay, New­ foundland. Unfortunately, after 335 miles, the cable snapped and the venture had to be postponed. However, Field and his colleagues realized that the feat was feasible, and in the spring of 1858—using the same cable laying ships—the project got underway again. Even though there were some tense and dis­ tressing hours, the cables were spliced midway between Europe and North America on July 29, 1858, and on Aug. 5 when the Agamemnon reached Newfoundland, behind her lay 2,350 miles of cable. Sadly, however, the joy and glee over the historic event was only to last until Sept. 1, the day the cable went unexpectedly dead. Over the next eight years. Field, the technicians, the scientists and the British government investigated what had gone wrong and what could be done to make the cable work again. Then, in 1865, 2,600 miles of new and better cable was ready to go. This time there was no need for two ships, for the colossal Great Eastern could easily han­ dle all the cable. She sailed in the summer of 1865 but had to stop after almost three-quarters of her job was completed. The cable had parted and could not be rejoined. Undaunted, she sailed the next year on Friday, the 13th of July. The hard work of many dedicated people eventually proved fruitful. On Friday morning, the 27th of July, the Great Eastern arrived—appropriately enough—at Heart's Content, Newfoundland. In an article about Cyrus Field written by Arthur C. Clarke, he writes,"America and Europe have never been out of touch for more than a few hours at a time." Working the master control board on the unique cable ship is Oiler John Kolas. The ship has a beam of 69 feet. Two crewmen check some cable aboard the 19th century Great Eastern. The ship laid cable from Valentia Bay, ireland to Heart's Content, Newfoundland. Deck department members take on supplies for the ship's 90 officers and crew. From left are: Harry Kaufman, bosun; Ralph Moore, able seaman, and Jim Jerscherb, able seaman. Paee 15 .... �A Fair Share CHMJtMwmmoM ..ii 'i HISTORIC PRESERVATION MED Thanks SIU School f: 'if s' i I want to thank the SIU for its Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Because of this school, I and many others like me are able to upgrade in many ways. We can upgrade to better paying jobs and also obtain a high school edu­ cation. t attended the Lundeberg School from March to April 1973 for upgrading to QMED and am now very proud to hold that rating. Since sailing as a QMED, I've learned that you must per­ form well as an electrician, refrigeration engineer etc., and with the training and experience I received at the Lunde­ V berg School, I will be able to do any job covered by my C^IEP ratings John H. Chlvan C-1196 Richmond, Calif. ' Confronting Our Competition Support continues to grow in Congress for legislation to require that a portion of the nation's oil imports be carried on American-flag ships. Additional members of the House of Representatives have joined in cosponsoring the legislation. There are now 172 sponsors of the measure in the House. On the Senate side, Senators Charles McC. Mathias, Jr., of Maryland and Henry M. Jackson of Washington have joined Senators Warren G. Magnuson of Washington and J. Glenn Beall, Jr., of Maryland, as co-sponsors of the bill.' In taking this action. Senator Mathias made the following remarks. We think they bear repeating. "Today we are confronted with com­ petition from foreign-flag vessels which are directly or indirectly subsidized by the governments. "We have only to look to the Baltimore Harbor where some of our greatest pas­ senger liners lie idle and rusting to con­ template what fate befalls those ships that no longer have a competitive role on the high seas. "It would indeed be tragic if our mer­ chant fleet, too, was put out of business by foreign competition. Yet, if we cannot find a way to put our tankers to work, they, too, will soon go to the wreckers or to foreign flags. "At a period in history when exports and imports throughout the world have been expanding, our merchant fleet has suffered the humiliation of carrying less and less of our Nation's trade and com­ merce. "Presently, virtually none of the oil imported into this country is carried in U.S.-flag vessels. While I am not suggest­ ing that the U.S. move all of its imported oil on its own ships, I believe that 20 per­ cent is an equitable figure. "I am convinced that this legislation will go far toward assuring that the Amer­ ican shipping industry remains vital, competitive and healthy." They're Your Programs SIU and IBU members should take full advantage of the many and varied up­ grading programs available through the Lundeberg Upgrading Center at Piney Point. A look at pages 18 and 19 of this issue of the LOG will show the many oppor­ tunities now being offered. In the deep sea curriculum alone, a Seafarer car upgrade to the highest un­ licensed position in each department aboard ship. A few of the many endorsements available include able seaman, quarter­ master, bosun, FOWT, QMED, welder, assistant cook, chief cook and chief steward. IBU m^bers who sail on America's Page 16 vitally important inland waterways sys­ tem can avail themselves of programs that lead to endorsements such as lankerman, mate, able seaman, master, tug­ boat and towboat operator, and pilot. Other courses available include the celestial navigation course; "A" seniority upgrading program; Bosun Recertification Program, and the General Educa­ tional Development (GED) Program. All of these programs were initiated for you, the Seafarer and the IBU man. They can help you keep up with our changing indust^. You owe it to yourself, our industry and your sailing career to take advan­ tage of these SIU-IBU upgrading and educatkmal programs. - Fine Sailing Career I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Union for making it possible for me to retire at 65 years of age. Little did I think my sea career would end this way when I started sailing in 1925.1 hated to leave the home-like condi­ tions that exist on the new ships that are being built these days. I also wish to thank the officers and crew of the Sea Land McLean for the surprise send-off they gave me on my last voyage upon my retirement. Another round of thanks i^ due the Seaferer's Vacatidn Center in Piney Point, Maryland where I spent a week wltlf rnyfarnfly and had so inuch for so little outlay. ' Guy Walter Bloomfield, NJ. Book #W55 IViedlcal Expenses Paid I want to thank the union for the check in the amount iof $495.75 which I received today to cover my medical expenses. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how very imuch we appreciate the SIU paying all of these medicd bills for us. My wife was in the hospital in January, and the SIU ; Ipaid her bills, and now it has paid mine. The Seafwer's Union has been a great blessing to us. Luther A. Bredell Seminole, Fla. Book #B-2P048 Volum# XXXV/ No. 9 11973 <- - Official Publication of th« Seafarers International Union of 'Nbrtb America, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-cio ;• r. Executive Board Paul Hall, President Cal Tanner, f<ecu(/w Vlce-Pnsiaont Earl Shepard, Victi-Pmsitleni Joe OlGlorflio, Secreiaiy'treMuw llrtdsey Willlama,V/ce-Pres/dent frank Droaak, Vice-President Paul Orojiak, Vice-President iNiiWIshed nwnthly by ^afaifert lirteiTieUondf Upl^rt^VUNiiifi^ ^f, ; Lakes ai^r Inland Waters /Distinct; ;AfLJ3<0 67S J^^ f^nue. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6COO. Second class postaee petd at Brooklyn, N.Y. SeafartrsLog ��Engine Upgrading—Deck Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters f; I - H ;• i- I' I 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/40-20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. Able-Seaman—^Unlimited—any waters t ii 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/40-20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman. Quartermaster 1. Hold endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. I — HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION i! !! ii Check program for which you are applying: Name. SIU-A&G • (Middle) (First) (Last) Address(Street) (City) Book Number. IBU • Age- Port and Date Issued. Social Security #. HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • lAm.InterestedIn: A&G—DEEP SEA ENGINE DECK • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • • • • • • QMED • • FWT • Oiler Dk.Mech. • • Reefer Boilermaker • STEWARD Electrician Dk.Eng. Jr. Eng. Pumpman Machinist Welder • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward IBU—INLAND WATERWAYS TOWBOAT • River-Operator • Inland Waterway-Operator • Ocean-Operator (not more than 200 miles) • Ocean-Operator (over 200 miles) • • • • • Radar Observer Mate Master Pilot Tankerman RECORD OF SEATIME — RIYERTIME (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP OR TUG RATING HELD DATE OF DISCHARGE J)ATE. PORT4i DATE OF SHIPMENT SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: "<i FOWT—(who holds an engine rating; such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, or Boilermaker—(who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/50-20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have 6 months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, or Boilermaker—(who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have or successfully pass examinations for FOWT, Electrician, Refrig­ eration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2- Must show evidence of seatime of at least 6 months in anv one or combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. -Telephone. (Area Code) (Zip) —Seniority. (State) FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/50-20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have 6 months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS and have 3 months seatime as wiper. LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 WELDER The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This includes, practical training in electric arc welding and cotting, and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cotting. Upon completion of the course an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be issued. 1. All applicants for this course must hold a QMED-Any Rating endorsement. Length of course is two weeks. Seafarers wishing to continue in advanced training may continue in the advanced course. Starting dates are Sept. 6; Oct. 4; Nov. 1 and Nov. 21. Steward Assistant Co<A 1. 12 months seatime, in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a mini­ mum of 3 months seatime. Cook and Baker 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must have been as Third Cook or Assistant Cook or; 3. 6 months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Co<A 1. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months as Cook and Baker or; 3. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. 3 years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook or; 2. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Programs. 4. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker and 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. upgrading class schedule on next page/0^^^^^^ Page 18 Seafarers Log �Tankerman Tugboat and Towboat Operator Next class begins Sept. 6 The course of instruction leading to licensing as Tugboat or Towboat Opera­ tors covers Rules of the Road, Engine Room Operation, Economics and History of the Industry. All candidates wishing to qualify for a Tugboat or Towboat License must be at least 21 years of age. All candidates for licensing as a Tugboat or Towboat Operator must have at least one year of experience as operator of towing vessels within the last 36 months. All candidates for licensing as a Tugboat or Towboat Operator must be able to pass an eye examination of at least 20/100 in both eyes correctable to at least 20/20 in one eye, and 20/40 in the other eye. All candidates for licensing as a Tugboat or Towboat Operator must have normal color vision. Length of the course is twelve days. The course of instruction leading to certification as Tankerman consists of all aspects of loading, transferring and unloading of various cargoes carried to tank barges. The course also stresses diesel engine operation and repair with particular emphasis being placed on all safety aspects occurring in conjunction with handling fuels. All candidates wishing certification as Tankerman must have a letter from the company for whom they have worked certifying their ability to handle the various types of fuels that they wish certification for. Length of the course is two weeks. Able Seaman The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman 12 Months Any Waters or Able Seaman Unlimited Any Waters consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Basic Seamanship, Rules of the Road, Wheel Commands, Use of the Magnetic Compass, Cargo Handling, Knots and Splices, Blocks and Booms, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures, Basic First Aid. All candidates wishing to qualify for Able Seaman endorsements must either have or first complete the separate lifeboat course offered at the school. All candidates for endorsement as Able Seaman 12 Months Any Waters must show discharges totalling a minimum of 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. All candidates for Able Seaman Unlimited Any Waters must show discharges totalling 36 months as Ordinary Seaman or Acting Able Seaman. All HLS graduates from the Harry Lundeberg School at Piney Point can qualify for the 12 months Able Seaman endorsement after eight months as Ordinary Seaman, but are required to stay at HLS 30 days. The course of instruction for Able Seaman normally runs for two weeks. How­ ever, students may repeat the course if necessary. Mate (Uninspected Vessels Not Over 300 Gross Tons) The course of instruction leading to licensing as Mate consists of the following areas: Celestial Navigation, Rules of the Road, Chart Navigation, Handling of Tugboats, Seamanship, Aids to Navigation and Safety. All candidates must have served 3 years at sea on deck, and be able to pass a physical examination. ' Length of the course is six weeks. Master (Uninspected Vessels Not Over 300 Gross Tons) The course of instruction leading to licensing as Master consists of the follow­ ing areas: Celestial Navigation, Rules of the Road, Chart Navigation, Handling of Tugboats, Seamanship, Aids to Navigation and Safety. All candidates wishing to qualify for a license as Master of Uninspected Vessels must have 4 years at sea on deck, of which T year must have been as a licensed Mate (when the applicant presents a letter of service or experience which does not meet the specific requirements of the Coast Guard regulations but is a reason­ able equivalent of the required service, he may be eligible at the discretion of the Officer in Charge for a license as Master or Mate). He must also pass a physical examination. Length of the course is six weeks. Original Pilot License (Norfolk—^Hampton Roads Area) Next class begins Sept. 6 The course of instruction leading to an Original Pilot License covers the following subjects: Rules of the road; inland rules applicable to route; local knowledge of winds, weather, tides, current, etc.; chart navigations; aids to navigation; ship handling as well as chart sketching of the route and waters applied for showing distances, shoals, depths of water and other important fea­ tures of the route. All candidates must have three year's service in the deck department of ocean, coastwise. Great Lakes or bays and sounds of which 18 months shall have been as able seaman or equivalent capacity. All candidates must have had at least one year of the required 18 months on vessels operating on waters for which pilotage is desired. This one year service will be equivalent to regular watches in the pilot house or at the wheel as part of his routine duties. The required service shall include a minimum number of round trips over the route for which the applicant seeks license as pilot, determined by the OIC, Marine Inspection USCG. One of these trips will have been in the past six months. All candidates must be able to pass physical examinations. Length of course is six weeks. The next class begins Sept. 6. Lifeboatman The course of instruction leading to a Lifeboatman endorsement consists of classroom work and practical training to include Construction of Lifeboat, Life­ boat Equipment, Lifeboat Commands, Types of Davits and Their Use, Emergency Launching Operations. Also included in this course is actual practical experience to include launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard. Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. All Seafarers in all departments who have a minimum of 90 days seatime are eligible for the course (This lifeboat course is approved by U.S. Coast Guard and supercedes the normal requirements of a minimum of one year seatime in the Deck Department or two years in the Steward and Engine Departments to qualify for endorsement as Lifeboatman). This course of instruction consists of the normal course of instruction for Lifeboat endorsement and is a minimum of two weeks. Deckhands who have the required seatime and wish to continue and upgrade as Able Seamen may elect to continue after the Lifeboat course. Radar Observer The course of instruction leads to the preparation for the Coast Guard Radar Observer examination. It includes Radar Theory, Practical Plotting, Instruction on the Operation and Maintenance of the Marine Radar and Rapid Radar Plot­ ting Techniques. All candidates must hold a valid deck license. Length of the course is two weeks. UPGRADING CLASS SCHEDULE "The following is a listing of upgrading courses provided for Seafarers and IBU members at the SIU-lBU Upgrading Center at Piney Point, Maryland. In the following ratings, classes are scheduled on a two-week basis with the next class set for Sept. 6, 1973. < Lifeboat Deck Mechanic Cook & Baker Boilermaker Deck Engineer Chief Cook Machinist QMED Steward Assistant Cook Classes in the following ratings are scheduled on a four-week basis. The next Able Seaman class begins Sept. 6. The next Quartermaster class begins Oct. 4. The next classes for Fireman, Watertender and Oiler begin on Sept. 20. Paul Ogle, center, became the first towboat operator to achieve his Master's license at the SlU-IBU Upgrading Center in Piney Point. Congratulating him are from left John Luykx, celestial navigation instructor, HLS President Hazel Brown, Vocational Director Bob Kalmus and Chris Krusa, instructor. August 1973 V Classes for the following ratings are scheduled to begin on the dates indicated: Refrigeration Engineer—Sept. 20, Nov. 1; Electrician—Sept. 6, Oct. 18, Nov. 29; Deck Engine Mechanic—Oct. 4, Nov. 15. Page 19 �•A • /' ' 't\ ** ->i ^ ' ' •- , ,v ,:h -*• i, ". * • f;-. k\ . '•.. . % .•••AV.'VVF. • s USNSTallulah-l of 13 Navy Tankers on the Job ^ ;' T" fS 'riy V.'^-, r- '^sm-' • ' y- f' •-• ;> i " ••-'--rr.' *- ' -, -XA: ^ • •• • jr Jf:.: '"If :t' -y til . r-r- V ••'ivy€y»'v<A- »!il'-' • > •-y- • •^4. -W-W^ '^ (' -"A' •'• ;£ '• r'^"^ i ;.» 1, 1 ^ ^ T ^ •• -i . m- » - V,- - •, ',_ •SP / 1/ m A!:'Mirki 'sj-. 'xt-r-iAi t i. % /u. -A A 7 • /•/"'"•/'• // • :•'/ ».: :///•//-7 rr-'-t t"^©' " \ WSi'h' i - U7 I :• i . :7::/7 '-• ft » -K > y '** 1 »-y- :i •try, V- m ^ »A ^-U''''-'^'E' 1 4 '^• HE SlU-manned T-S Navy tanker Tallulah paid off recently m Cartaret, N. J. On her five-month voyage the Tallulah carried jet fuel and motor gasoline to Air Force and Navy bases in the Azores, Panama, Aruba and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The Tallulah is just one of 13 Mil­ itary Sealift Command tankers trans­ ferred to civilian operation and manned by SlU crews. Rear Admiral John D. Chase praised the takeover as a ''milestone.** SIU crews have efficiently handled the job of refueling Naval vessels at sea, and of supplying, on schedule. Navy, Army and Air Force bases all over the world with various types of fuel. Admiral Chase remarked that "the civilian personnel displayed dedica­ tion and professionalism in planning and accomplishing the job in the most expeditious and efficient manner.** Because of the strong performance of SIU crews, there is a possibility that additional new Navy tankers will V also be transferred to civilian oper­ ation. The Seafarers shown here per\forming their duties are: Bosun P. G. ^ingfield (upper left); Messman lymond Jones (center),/»•and MessJohnson (below), .''*m 4„ M^r 4 Ay ^7' "x MM • Wr & MM *t:- i Page 20 Seafarers Log �Sailing Tradition Makes Seafaring 'All in the Family' SlU members enjoy being referred to as "brothers" in their union—^but the phrase "Brotherhood of the Sea" has a particularly significant meaning for the five-man seafaring Spell family of Cov­ ington, La. The most recent milestone in the Spell family's seafaring tradition was the graduation of 18-year-old Gary Spell from the SIU's "A" Seniority Up­ grading Program. Brother Spell earned full "A" book status at the June 2 mem­ bership meeting at headquarters, after completing the four week program at the SIU's Lundeberg Upgrading Center in Piney Point, and New York. Gary Spell's accomplishment was shared by his family, especially by his father and three brothers—^who have all sailed with the SIU. Actually, it was Gary's brother James who was the first to join the union, after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. James may have been inspired to go to sea by his father's service in the U.S. Navy. James spoke well of the merchant marine and the SIU in his letters home, and another brother, Joel, soon got "sea fever" and shipped out—after complet­ ing his HLSS training. A year later, a third Spell brother, Allen, also finished his entry rating courses at the Harry Lundeberg School and went to sea. Finally, just two weeks after the yoimgest Spell brother, Gary, gradu­ ated from the Piney Point, Md. school, the head of the family, Joseph W. Spell, joined the SIU. Although papa Joe Spell sails in the deck department as an AB, his three SIU High School Program Available to Seafarers SIU Bosuns get a first-hand look at the classrooms used In the Academic Program In Piney Point, and learn of the availability of this program to all Seafarers as they talk with teacher Marilyn Grotzky, SIU Instructor George McCartney and some of the students In the program. Bosuns are, from left, Velkko Pollanen, Walter Nash, Jean Lataple, Dennis Manning, Malcolm Woods and James Gorman. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers— regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from 6-8 weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to con­ tinue their education can apply in two ways: • Go to the SIU union office in any port where you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. • Or, write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees must be paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obligations, such as dues and loans, must be paid in full. sons who remain active SIU members all sail in the engine department. Gary Spell sails as FOWT, while his brothers, James and Allen, both sail as QMEDs. The "generation gap" does not seem to be a problem for the Spell family. Seafaring keeps them a tightly-knit crew. In fact, Gary Spell and his father have even shipped out together—on the Del Rio (Delta Steamship)—^for a three month voyage to West Africa. The younger Spell did not encounter the slight uneasiness which often ac­ companies a Seafarer's first steps on board a new vessel, until he meets the crew and gets his "sea legs". Gary knew many of the men on board the Del Rio and the Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine) because they were shiplxiard and shoreside friends of his father. Stepping on board these ships was like walking into his own living room. Brother Gary Spell felt that sailing with his father was a great experience, which he would repeat if the opportun­ ity again presented itself. Papa Joe Spell is very proud of his seafaring sons, and his sons are proud of him. They are also proud of their accomplishments in the SIU. Ohio River Swiftly Moving Towards Increased Traffic The latest innovations in water transportation are turning the Ohio River into one of our nation's most widely-used inland waterways. Leaders of the shipping industry on both banks of the busy river point to the new barge-carrier capability in domestic and international trade as the reason for this upturn. Last year a 150 million ton cargo record was set, and it's now predicted that tonnage on the river will amount to almost 400 million tons around the year 2000. In Louisville, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official termed plans for new port facilities on the Ohio as the most impressive ever undertaken. The development of the water route to the sea by way of the Ohio River has also spurred interest in construct­ ing new warehouses and distribution centers along the river's shoreline. Sev­ eral companies in the area expect the green light soon for several new ter­ minals, one of which is a multimillion dollar coal-handling facility at New­ port, Ky., across the Ohio River from Cincinnati on the Licking River. Officials say that when the facility is completed, it will process more than 8-million tons of low sulphur coal a year to fuel plants all along the inland waterway. In the meantime, federal port proj­ ects have been established in Louis­ ville, Mount Vemon-Evansville, Ind., and Owensboro, Ky. Port Paducah has also asked the federal government for the same as­ sistance. A new terminal is also in the plan­ ning stage in Jeffersonville, Ky., where the need for more barges and special­ ized carriers has built up the biggest building backlog since World War II. Present orders run to 1975. A port building project at Mount Vernon-Evansville, with a projected cost of $9.6 million, has been started. Its first phase, a freight terminal, is set for topping off in December of this year. The Kentucky Legislature has ap­ propriated over $400,000 for land for the Louisville port and industrial complex. Port authority officials say Louisville has agreed to match a $1 million federal loan with a similar bond issue to move the first part of the port project forward. Officials of the states involved say the future prospects for door-to-door delivery by barge, now a possibility through the introduction of the seabarge concept, has brought on an in­ creased number of inquiries for further plant locations along the Ohio. Seafarer Guy Walter Retires iL L'.aiO I I am interested in furthering my education, and I wduld like more information j J on the Lundeberg High School Program. | 1 Nama • I:-'' -'j I Addr I (Street) j Last grade completed (City or Town) Last year attended I Complete this form, and mail to: ^ I'"' _ ^ _. . - ^ I , Seafarer Guy Walter (left), who sailed In the steward department, receives his first pension check at last month's headquarters' membership meeting. Presenting the check Is SIU Representative Red Campbell. August 1973 Page 21 �t- Maritime Overseas Money Due Seafarers The following SeaftlRrs have money due them for voyages aboard vessels owned by Maritime Overseas Corp. They should immediately contact: Paymaster Maritime Overseas Corp. 511 Fifth Ave. New York, New York 10017 (212) 867-3500 When requesting the amount due, Seafarers should supply their social security number. M. Darwich W. M. Hudson H. Smith E. L. Whisenhart M. Aguirre J. Brady F. P. Corcoran Wm. S. Dickey A. E. Foster L. S. Faunce T. E. Goodwin O. A. Hess K. L. Key R. J. Koch H. L. Moore L. Nixon J. F. Nolde R. E. Ohler T. Pennebaker R. A. Peveto O. M. Raynor J. Reyes, Jr. L. W. Rhew J. J. Schaeffer M. R. Sebring J. Shell, Jr. J. W. Smith, Jr. R. D. Welch C. L. Williams G. Williams Edgar S. Bagley M. W. Fowler F. 0. Harris M. Nash, Jr. N. Perron O. B. Powell M. G. Smutek J. A. Tims W. P. Beckwith N. W. Cooper H. Warham J. Wilhams J. C. Burnett J. Collins D.RDowd L. Dueitt, Jr. R J. Gable W. Hinton R Hollings W.M.Lee CD. Polk W. R Schug RLScypes L. Stevens R. H. Taylor R G. Weeks E. L. Whisenhant M. Buffa R. Cashmon R. Danielak M. Duckworth B. Loane J. D. Parrish L. B. Turner L. O. Bumatay A. Brunet S. Dent C. Duncan B. Duplantis F. Ferron K. W. Ford N. Gray G. James T. Mcraney R. O'Neil S. Orkwiszewski M. Pell S. Ryans, Jr. J. Tablas I. Bailey N. L. Bergeron J. Chapman C. Crowder R. Cunningham R. Cuthrell S. D. Erlich J. D. Leech S. Lewis A. Lindsey J. J. Maroway M. Rodriguez L. S. Rushing C. P. Sawyer F. P. Speer K. Thompson W. G. Trile W.T. Tucker T. Walker, Jr. G. Wbeelington C. H. Kouchyema R. E. Oliver P. O. Keyton S. Calvacante C. H. Pears D. Bilerio J. Cht^man G. Cyress B. Cuenca C. Chatelain J. E. Davis E. Gallop F. J. Manchor A. L. Midgett R. W. Mateo L. W. Poper W. F. Pulliam C. Pierce K. Rankoven B. D.Saxon E. L. Silver W. H. Simmons M. Stefanick T. O. Taylor D. Turner J. Viera S. L. Warren C. C. Williams W. L. Walker L. C Winfield E. Winslow B. B. Bailey V. Egel P. J. Feeley C. S. Galbraith J. L. Hart J. R, Nelson T. R. Reading R. W. Smith V. L. Willimson N. R. Rakos W.N.Conley D. P. Davis E. R. Gil R. F. Mclan R. Powers K. J. Sabot J. R. Shaffer RDownes J. Henderson K. Treimlnn J. A. Kelly J. W. Barrott H. G. Bradshaw G. M. Bryant S. E. Burwell S. L. Coker W.D. Crawford C.L. Cross C. Davis W. Dupree Wm. H. Gray O. Gonzalvez R. Hazenlash M. E. Hughes N. Kiser E. Ladly G. Mefford J. Mclain E. S. Molten, Jr. J. S. Schaller L. N. Scott T. A. Stubbs W. R. Vanduyn T. A. Bircher H. L. Brass D. R. Buffa H. B. Cooper I. Diaz C. L. Gard G. J. Gonzales D. L. Handley G. E. Johnson J. L. McBride R. H. Newcomb J. W. Parson L. M. Richardson K. J. Swille W. E. Snoville S. K. Yoichi J. Ferro R. E. Keffe S. McNeil M. Omiu-a W. K. Stone O. R. Vasquez B. P. Bennett 111 B. Elfstrom P.W.Foley R. F. Floiunoy H. Meredith G. O. Mohamed J.Panjsh E.L. Stark C. Veazie J. Smith L. Reinchuck J. C. Brazzel A. Cruzada R. A. Thomas New SlU Pensioners Louis E. Barch, 62, was bom in Illinois and now makes his home in Dade City, Fla. Brother Barch joined' the union in 1940 in the port of Phila­ delphia. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Ulpiano A. Enriquez, 77, is a native of the Philippine Islands and now makes his home in Philadelphia. Brother Enriquez joined the union in 1947 in the port of New Orleans. He last sailed as chief steward aboard the Steel Architect (Isthmian). He is a Navy veteran of World War I. Ramon Gonzalez, 64, is a life-long resident of Puerto Rico. He joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Gonzalez sailed in the engine department. Yao F. King, 68, is a native of China and now lives in San Francisco. He joined the SIU in that port in 1948. He sailed in the deck department. Felix LeBarde, 63, was born in Louisiana and at present resides in Port Arthur, Tex. He joined the union in 1955 in the port of Lake Charles, La. Brother LeBarde last sailed as oiler aboard the Ogden Wabash (Ogden Marine). Lonis T. Marshall, 65, is a native of Louisiana and now resides in New Orleans. Brother Marshall joined the SIU there in 1951. He last sailed as bosun. Robert T. McCarthy, 64, is a native of Syracuse, N. Y., and now makes his home in San Francisco, Calif. He joined the union in 1946 in the port of Balti­ more. Brother McCarthy last sailed in the engine department. J<An McKaick, 56, was bom in Brooklyn, N. Y., and now makes his home in Yokohama, Japan. Seafarer McKarek joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore. He last sailed as AB on the Monticello Victory (Victory Carriers). Roberto Natal, 65, is a life-long resi­ dent of Puerto Rico. He joined the union in the port of New York in 1947. Brother Nat^ sailed in the engine de­ partment. Alvln A. Selico, 55, was bom in Louisiana and now makes his home in Gretna, La. He joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1942. Brother Selico sailed in the steward department. , ' ' yi Port Date New York Sept 4 Philadelphia Sept. 4 Baltimore Sept. 5 Detroit Sept 7 Houston Sept 10 New Orleans Sept. 11 Mobile Sept. 12 San Francisco .. .Sept. 13 IBU — 5:00 p.m 5:00 p.m 7:30 p.m 5:00 p.m 5:00 p.m 5:00 p.m — ]'! I' Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section fSault Ste. Marie Sept. 13—7:30 p.m. Chicago Sept. 11—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Sept. 12—7:30p.m. Duluth Sept. 14—7:30 p.m. Cleveland Sept. 14—7:30 p.m. Toledo '..Sept. 14—7:30 p.m. Detroit Sept. 10—7:30p.m. Milwaukee Sept. 10—7:30 p.m. ii' •Xiii : , . in ill i Philadelphia Baltimore •Norfolk Jersey City • ;? i: II 'T Deep Sea 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m Raflway Marine Region Sept. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Sept. 12— 10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Sept. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Sept. 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. t Meeting held in Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. • Meeting held in Labor Temple, Newport News. ' Page 22 UIW .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. Samona Sniiman, 68, is a native of Indonesia and now resides in Brooklyn, N. Y. He joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York and sailed as ableseaman. Wlllaid V. Bunts, 65, is a life-long resident of Mathews, Va. He joined the SlU-affiliated Railway Marine Region in the port of Norfolk in 1959. Brother Bums has sailed as a deckhand for the C & O Railroad since 1941. Thomas K. Htriland, 65, is a lifelong resident of Rahway, N. J. He joined the SIU affiliated Railway Marine Re­ gion in the port of New York in 1960. Brother Holland is a Navy veteran of World War II. He has been sailing as a deckhand since 1929 for the Penn Cen­ tral Railroad. Lonis C. Campbell, 68, was bom in Macon, Mo., and now makes his home in Chester, Pa. Brother Campbell joined the Inland Boatmen's Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1959. He sailed as tankerman for the Interstate Oil Transportation Co. Lnclen J. Verbellen, 61, joined the SlU-affiliated Railway Marine Region ' in the port of New York in 1960 and sailed as mate. Brother Verhellen is a resident of the Broc.x, N. Y. George P. Fitzgerald, 66, is a life­ long resident of the Lake Erie port of Ashtabula, Ohio. He joined the SlUaffiliated Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region in 1961. He started as a lines­ man for the Great Lakes Towing Co. in 1942, and later sailed as boilermaker for the Geary Boiler Works. Joseph L. Kete, 63, joined the SIUaffiliated Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region in the port of Chicago in 1961. He is a resident of that Great Lakes port. Brother Kete started with the South Chicago Coal and Dock Co. in 1937 as a deckhand and has sailed with the Fitzsimmons & Connell Dredge and Dock Co. Charles M. Addison, 62, is a native of Surry, Va., and now resides in Powells Point, N. C. Brother Addison joined the SlU-affiliated Inland Boat­ men's Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960. He sailed as captain for the McAllister Bros. Towing Co. Floyd Kennedy, 62, is a native of Georgia and now makes his home in Brooklyn, N. Y. Brother Kennedy joined the Inland Boatmen's Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962. He sailed as a cook for the Sheridan Transporta­ tion Co. from 1951 to 1972. One of his tugs was the Chris Sheridan. UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 July 31,1973 TO: All Partidpants of the United Industrial Workers of North America Pension Plan Gentlemen: This letter is to notify you that, pur­ suant to the provisions ci Section 8 of the Welfare and Pension Plans Disclosure Act, as amended, you are entitled to examine a copy ot the plan description and latest annual re­ port of the Plan between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, at: United Industrial Workers of North America Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Further, a copy of the plan descrip­ tion and a summary of the latest an­ nual report will be mailed to you within thirty (30) days of receipt of a written request. Your requests should be addressed to: Board of Tmstees United Industrial Workers of North America Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Very tmly yours, UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN C. Fadem Deputy Administrator Seafarers Log �The life of a pilot hung in the balance at sea for days until the SlU-manned Carrier Dove (Waterman) took him from the waters of the Persian Gulf. SlU Crew Rescues Downed US, Pilot in Persian Gulf After spending nearly 48 hours help­ lessly adrift in the waters of the Persian Gulf, passed up by ship after ship, a downed American pilot was finally rescued by the crew of the SID-manned freightship Carrier Dove (Waterman) on Thursday morning, June 7. The pilot, N. L. Faucett of Colum­ bus, Ohio, later told the Seafarers that during the time he was adrift in the much travelled shipping lane, a total of 17 ships passed him by—nine of them came closer than the Carrier Dove be­ fore she spotted him. A check of the radio log for a two day time period showed that no other American-flag ship had been in the area. He also related the tragic story of how his four companions on the com­ mercially-chartered Iranian government flight had escaped the plane wreck safely but later dropped off and drowned one by one due to exhaustion —and despair that they would never be rescued. The Carrier Dove was enroute from Assab, Ethiopia to Bandar Shapur, Iran when the rescue occurred. The skies were clear and had been that way for many days. Slow, steady northwest winds over the Gulf caused only a slight swell in the sea. Everything on board was running smoothly and on schedule. At 5 a.m., the Carrier Dove's 4 to 8 watch heard a faint, desperate cry for Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid June 22—July 26,1973 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras .... f Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Number MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 19 439 241 20 7 7,819 3 220 135 135 4,271 2,708 146 39 60,552 15 1,868 347 507 55 132 3,596 507 1,068 188 40 1,499 1 98,330.38 1,238.43 15,065.50 5,700.00 7.00 3,644.88 — 680,997.97 13,927.72 130,527.63 46,934.14 2,236.25 30,176.22 144.00 7 192 148 11 62 — 4 — — 1,757 61 1,107 1,080 123 576 10 28 2,259 2 11,653 21,000.00 34,553.15 5,038.79 560.00 1,092.95 — 449.57 — — 10,953.40 183,000.00 201,210.86 35,459.55 20,233.91 10,064.44 639.00 4,317.71 22,590.00 600.00 71,919.90 1 71 750.00 24,724.17 .. 11,965 .. 2,094 1,119 , , 15,178 93,950 16,374 10,126 120,450 , .. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment 1 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Exp. ... Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Dental , Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan , Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation August 1973 Amount MONTH TO DATE $ 55,523.20 439.00 723.00 1,705.80 487.50 62,552.00 382.25 4,722.00 1,951.00 YEAR TO DATE $ 357,325.32 4,271.00 8,124.00 28,661.90 2,286.00 484,472.00 3,365.16 39,857.94 8,548.70 2,416,615.49 326,869.80 3,929,129.51 499,020.00 5,286,722.83 621,100.66 $1,446,990.46 $11,632,467.83 help coming from somewhere off the port side. He strained his eyes in the direction of the voice but could see no one. He immediately notified the ship's Master of the circumstances. The captain sounded a general alarm and put the ship into a Williamson turn. Crewmembers rushed to their sta­ tions on the bridge, in the engine room, near the lifeboats, and the word was passed to keep a sharp eye. After several tense minutes of wait­ ing, the helpless pilot, surrounded by floating debris, was spotted off the star­ board bow. The SIU crew sprang into action. Engine department members quickly and expertly carried out maneuver orders from the bridge—and within minutes, the Carrier Dove was brought to nearly a dead stop in the water along­ side the airman. Both the pilot ladder and gangway were lowered and several life preserv­ ers were thrown over the side. Faucett weakly reached out for one and grabbed hold, but was unable to hoist him­ self up. One of the crew entered the water and aided the pilot toward the gangway where three more crewmembers pulled him out of the sea and carried him aboard. He was rushed, nearly unconscious, to the ship's hospital, stripped of his wet clothes and wrapped in blankets. His pulse and blood pressure were strong. He was fed plenty of hot tea and honey for a stimulant and after several hours was put in a fresh water shower to wash off the abrasive sea salt, and given a clean set of clothes. After hearing his story, the crew wrote a letter to the LOG outlining what had happened. Their letter also contained the following statement. "We, the crew of the Carrier Dove, will always believe that the four dead men could have been, and should have been saved. The main reason why they were not is the ineffective manning scales and watch requi-'oments em­ ployed on foreign-flag ships. "No one of us wishes to be singled out as a hero—^we were just doing our job as seamen." Page 23 �iil? Digest of SlU V. DEL SOL (Delta Lines), June 3— Chairman R. Chiasson; Secretary A. Rudnicki; Educational Director U. H. Sanders; Engine Delegate Selbata Serio. $20 in movie fund, $9.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. WACOSTA (Sea-Land), June 17— Chairman Ronald Burton; Secretary V. M. Perez; Educational Director Manafe. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Vote of thanks to the crew for their cooper­ ation, especially the deck department. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land), June 13 —Chairman L. Mc Glohe; Secretary F. T. Di Carlo; Educational Director S. Green. No disputed OT. Everything ninning smoothly. Stood for one min­ ute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. NOONDAY (Waterman), June 3— Chairman Joe Blanchard; Secretary Walter Lescovich; Deck Delegate Etewey Jordan; Steward Delegate Ne­ ville Johnson; Engine Delegate Charles Smith. $58 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Had a full discussion on SPAD and the reason for it, what it does, and why everyone should donate to it. IBERVILLE (Waterman), June 10 —Chairman Donald Chestnut; Secre­ tary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Di­ rector H. H. Johnson. Some disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. AMERICAN VICTORY (Victory Carriers), June 3—Chairman Billy R. Scott; Secretary F. Mitchell, Jr.; Edu­ cational Director J. Peterson; Deck Delegate J. T. Carnes; Engine Delegate Joseph T. Ryan; Steward Delegate Joseph E. Richard. Some disputed OT in engine department. General discus­ sion held on the SIU pension and welfare plans. Next port Sattahip. . SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand), June 21 — Chairman Frank Teti; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Edu­ cational Director W. J. Dunnigan. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. TRANSEWIANA (Seatrain), June 10—Clhairman A. Hanstvedt; Secre­ tary D. Dunn. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the deck department for keeping messroom and pantry clean at night. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), June 17 — Chairman B. Weinberg; Secretary H. Galicki; Educational Di­ rector B. Waddell; Engine Delegate W. H. Walton. $5 in ship's fund and $98 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. GEORGIA (Seatrain), June 10 — Chairman D. Backrak; Secretary G. M. Wright; Educational Director D. T. Dale. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Kwajalein. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), June 17—Chairman H. L. Perkinson; Secretary James A. HoUen; Educational Director Gary J. Bryant. $22.40 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine and steward depart­ ments. Vote of thanks to the steward dq>artment for a job well done. Ob­ served one minute of silence in mem­ ory pf our departed brothers. Page 24;; NEWARK (Sea-Land), June 27 — C3iairman L. E. Joseph; Secretary Jack Utz; Educational Director P. Shaughnassy. $23 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Every­ thing running smoothly. HOUSTON (Sea-Land), June 25— Chairman Joe Carroll; &cretary T. William. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Everything running smoothly. SCHUYLKILL (Hudson Water­ ways), June 24—Chairman Charles V. Majette; Secretary W. Reid; Education­ al Director B. E. Stockmon. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Aruba. EAGLE TRAVELER (United Mar­ itime), June 27—Chairman Frank Cottongin; Secretary J. Harris. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. CHICAGO (Sea-Land), June 24 — Chairman Maxwell; Secretary Reasko. $66 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port New York. MILLICOMA (Hudson Waterways), June 10—Chairman P. Bumtte; Secre­ tary V. L. Swanson; Educational Direc­ tor G. Bryn. $13.17 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the cook and baker and all of steward de­ partment for a job well done. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. GALVESTON (Sea-Land), June 12 —Chairman James J. O'Mara; Secre­ tary Gus Skendelas. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Seattle. PECOS (Hudson Waterways), June 10 — Chairman G. P. Libby. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smooth­ ly. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. BOSTON (Sea-Land), June 17 — Chairman J. J. McHale; Secretary S. Piotak. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Communication concerning latest raises read and discussed. Every­ thing running smoothly. PORTMAR (Calmar Steamship), June 17—Chairman Edward C. Riley; Secretary John R. Marshall; Educa­ tional Director Emil Nordstrom; Deck Delegate Chester Allen; Engine Dele­ gate (Tlifton W. Askers Jr.; Steward Delegate George Manning. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port Long Beach, Calif. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Met­ als), June 9—Chairman D. Calogen; Secretary J. Lamb; Steward Delegate R. J. Sherman. $9.32 in ship's fuiwi. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. PUERTO RICO (Hudson Water­ ways), June 3—Chairman Leo Koza; Secretary Frank Allen; Educational Director Victor A. Cover; Steward Delegate Jacob Gnagy Jr. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Anchorage. SHENANDOAH (Hudson Water­ ways), June 3 — Chairman W. H. Butts; Secretary R. Fagan; Educational Director Venable; Deck Delegate Hughart; Engine Delegate Prange; Stewart Delegate Anderson. $5 in ship's fund. Would like to buy a movie projector for the crew. Everything running smoothly. Next port Searsport, Me. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), June 17 — Chairman H. L. Weaver; Secretary F. Kustura; Educational Di­ rector H. S. Butler. $24.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. All hands to cooperate in keeping messhall and pantry clean at night. BROOKLYN (Sea-Land), June 17 —Chairman D. B. Atkinson; Secretary J. Mojica; Educational Director L. Cepede. No disputed OT. Ordered new washing machine. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. The food was excellent. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), June 24—Chairman Henry L. Parkinson; Secretary James A. Hollen; Educational Director Cary J. Bry­ ant; Steward Delegate Richard G. Smith. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. John B. Waterman Just back from a amooth three-mcmth trip to the Far East is the ship's committee aboard the John B. Waterman (Waterman). From left aronnd aret F. W. Neil, engine delegate; M. J. Singletary, deck del^;ate; C. A. Gnerra, steward delegate; F. DiGiovanni, secretary-reporter; G. Dickmis, educational director, and C. Stennetti, chiiirman. The ship paid off in Fort Newark, N.J. last month and was headed out on the same run. THETIS (Rye Marine), June 3 — Chairman Hendrey J. Rucld; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educational Director W. Kosicki; Steward Delegate John A. Waith. $9.25 in ship's funds. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smooth­ ly. Next port Subic Bay. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), June 17—Chairman J. F. McCallon; Secre­ tary Ramos P. Roque. No disputed OT. A motion was made by all union mem­ bers on the SS Charleston to donate some money to help out the family of A. Larsen whose father passed away on June 13, 1973. BROOKLYN (Sea-Land), June 24 —Chairman D. Atkinson; &cretary J. Mojica; Educational Director L. Cepe. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. TRANSPACIFIC (Hudson Water­ ways), June 24 — Chairman C. B. Pickle; Secretary R. Buie; Educational Director J. Meo; Engine Delegate Robert C. Miller. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port New Or­ leans, La. SEAMAR (Calmar Steamship), June 10—Chairman I. S. Moen; Secre­ tary J. Cruz. No disputed OT. A vote of appreciation to the crew for their cooperation and a vote of thanks to the steward department for a jpb well done. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. MILLICOMA (Hudson Water­ ways), June 24—Chairman P. Burntte; Secretary Virgil Swanson; Educational Director G. Bryn. $13.17 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All communica­ tions posted. Vote of thanks to cook, baker and all of steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Boston, Mass. LAFAYETTE (Waterman), June 24 —Chairman Ray Hodges; Secretary W. G. Williams; Educational Director T. Humal; Deck Delegate P. Berthiaume; Engine Delegate E. Cox; Steward Dele­ gate J. Calhoun. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Honolulu. TRANSOREGON (Seatrain), June 28—Chairman L. Larsen; Secretary Jose Ross; Educational Director Welsh. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. TRANSPANAMA (Hudson Water­ ways), June 24 — Chairman E. K. Bryan; Secretary W. L. Rackley. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. WILLIAM T. STEELE (Texas City Tanker), June 24 — Chairman James Thomas Mann; Secretary J. G. Lakwyk; Educational Director Walter L. Pritchett. $11 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. All com­ munications were posted. Deck Dele­ gate George Treddin; Engine Delegate Joseph Ronald Hales; Steward Dele­ gate Emmons A. Kirchharr. SCHUYLKILL (Hudson Water­ ways), June 24—Chairman Charles V. Majette; Secretary W. Reid; Educa­ tional Director B. B. Stockmon; Deck Delegate C. W. Marimer. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. Next port Aruba. Seafarers Log / �'i SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land), June 10—Chairman Pete Drewes; Se^ retary I. Buckley. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SACRAMENl'O (Ogden Marine), June 17 — Chairman Roy M. Carver; Secretary A. W. Hutcherson; Deck Delegate Jack Rodriguez; Steward Delegate David Bronstein. $12.89 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Gibraltar. LONG LINES (Isthmian Lines), June 27—Chairman H. Libby; Secre­ tary I. Brown. No disputed OT. All crewmembers pleased with new wage scale. Next port Honolulu. DEL RIO (Delta Steamship), June 17—Chairman Arthur Campbell; Sec­ retary A. R. Booth; Educational Direc­ tor Jack Brock. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. MOBILIAN (Waterman), June 10 —Chairman W. Schug; Steward Dele­ gate H. C. Frazier. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Bombay. CANTIGNY (Cities Service), June 17—Chairman John Wilson. No dis­ puted OT. Received radiogram from headquarters concerning pay raise.Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land), June 3— Chairman Stanley Bojko; Secretary F. Sullins. $75 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Every­ thing running smoothly. LOUISIANA (Seatrain), June 10— Chairman Coker; Secretary F. Fletcher. $37 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. PUERTO RICO (Hudson Water­ ways), June 25—Chairman Leo Koza; Secretary Frank Allen; Educational Di­ rector Victor A. Cover. No disputed OT. Ordering new washing machine for steward department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. WARRIOR (Sea-Land), June 17— Chairman J. Gomez; Secretary E. B. Tart; Educational Director J. Pantoja. Some disputed OT in engine and stew­ ard department. Everything running .smoothly. YUKON (Hudson Waterways), June 24—C!hairman J. Dixon; Secretary E. Lambe; Educational Director Rkzo; Deck Delegate Nicholas R. Tatar; Stew­ ard Delegate Victor Alecia. $16 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and en^ne department. Explained about SPAD and what it means to the members. Next port Curaco. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm.), June 24 — Chairman J. W. Parker; Secretary S. Hawkins; Educa­ tional Director Poulakis. $22 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Communication from head­ quarters about raise posted. Thanks given to all crewmembers who helped to keep pantry and recreation room clean. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for fine food and a job well done. NOONDAY (Waterman Steamship), June 21—Chairman Elmer Bamhill; Secretary Walter Lescovich. $58 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port Beaumont, Tex. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), June 17 — Chairman Cyril Mize, Jr.; Secretary Lorenzo Bennett; Educational Director Bobby E. Stearman. $64.34 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Kobe. August 1973 Ogden Yukon Committee ; :"K' After a trip to warm and sunny Trinidad, the Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine) "returned to Carteret, N. J. for payoff. Her committee includes, from left: T. Chilinski, deck delegate; F. Kustiira, secretary-reporter; H. Weaver, ship's chairman; M. Degallado, steward delegate, and C. Coello, engine delegate. Long Lines Ship's Committee STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian Lines), June 3 — Chairman Anthony Barnes; Secretary 1. R. Llenos; Educa­ tional Director J. Mitchell; Deck Dele­ gate Thomas D. Reynolds; Steward Delegate Howard Whitelip; Engine Delegate Stephen E. Smith. $1.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Keelong. TALLULAH (Hudson Waterways), Jime 16—Chairman P. G. Wingfield; Secretary E. M. Bryant; Educational Director C. G. Hall. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed' brothers. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), June 17—Chairman Dan Butts; Secre­ tary K. Lynch; Educational Director Helge Holmstrom; Deck Delegate Emilio Sierra. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. STONEWALL JACKSON (Water­ man), June 8—Chairman B. Firmovics; Secretary H. Donnelly; Educational Di­ rector J. Lamb. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Discus­ sion about new LASH ships. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), June 17—Chairman Earl N. Brannon; Sec­ retary Johnny W. Givens; Deck Dele­ gate David Noll; Engine Delegate Oscar Vasquez; Steward Delegate John E. Bromlio. The SlU fact sheet was read and discussed. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment and for job well done by Earl N. Brannon. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), June 17— Chairman G. A. Burke; Secretary R. Hutchins; Deck Delegate R. Steward; Engine Delegate Stanton Jones; Stew­ ard Delegate F. Motus. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN 275 20fh Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 July 31,1973 The unique cable-laying vessel CS Long Lines (Isthmian) stopped off in Boston on her way to other cable repair jobs in the waters of the North Atlantic recently after repairing underwater cables off Rhode Island in June. From left are: T. Flemming, steward delegate; I. Brown, secretaryreporter; S. Sloneski, deck delegate, and H. Libby, ship's chairman. Ogden Willamette TO: All Participants of the Seafarers Pension Plan Gentlemen: This letter is to notify you that, pur­ suant to the provisions of Section 8 of the Welfare and Pension Plans Disclosure Act, as amended, you are entitled to examine a copy of the plan description and latest aimual re­ port of the Plan between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, at: Seafarers Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Further, a copy of the plan descrip­ tion and a summary of the latest an­ nual report will be mailed to you within thirty (30) days of receipt of a written request. Your requests should be addressed to: Board of Trustees Seafarers Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 The Ogden Willamette (Ogden Marine) has logged still another voyage to Russia after becoming the first U.S.-flag ship to Russia with grain earlier this year. From left are: H. Milstead, educational director; B. Butts; ship's chairmfin; E; Kelly, s^retary-i^porter, and G. Jones, steward delegate. Very truly yours, SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN C. Fadem Deputy Administrator Page 25 �Social Security Checks Will Be Unusually Early il-f^ 'I by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director I ii'; Social security checks for August will be delivered on September 1 this year, which is unusually early. "Checks for a given month are usu­ ally delivered on the 3rd of the follow­ ing month," a social security spokes­ man said. "When the 3rd falls on a day mail isn't delivered—a Sunday or a na­ tional holiday—the checks are usually delivered a day ahead, the 2nd of the month. "This year September 2nd is a Sun­ day and September 3rd is Labor Day; • so social security checks will be deliv­ ered on Saturday the 1st. It doesn't hap­ pen very often," he said. Social security pays over $4 billion a month in retirement, disability, and sur­ vivors benefits to almost 29 million people. A leaflet that explains how to apply for medical insurance payments from Medicare is available at social security oifices. Called "What Your Medical Insur­ ance Pays," the leaflet explains how to submit claims, when and where to send bills for doctors' services, and how much Medicare pays. The medical insurance part of Medi­ care helps pay the doctor bills and many other medical expenses of people 65 and over and severely disabled peo­ ple under 65 who have been eligible for monthly social security disability pay­ ments for 2 years or more. Single copies of "What Your Medi­ cal Insurance Pays" are free on request at any social security office. Ninety three percent of the people reaching 65 last year were eligible for monthly social security benefits and full Medicare protection. More than 95 percent of the popula­ tion over 65 have medical insurance protection under Medicare. U you're getting social security letfrement payments, you can earn as much as $2,100 a year and still get your full social security benefits. If your earnings are more than $2,100, $1 in benefits will he deducted for every $2 earned. Retired workers can get their full social security benefits at 65 or reduced retirement benefits as early as 62. Over 28 million people get social se­ curity payments amounting to almost $4 billion a month. GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 July 31,1973 TO: All Participants of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan Gentlemen: This letter is to notify you that, pur­ suant to the provisions of Section 8 of the Welfare and Pension Plans Disclosure Act, as amended, you are entitled to examine a copy of the plan description and latest annual re­ port of the Plan between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, at: Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Further, a copy of the plan descrip­ tion and a summary of the latest an­ nual repo^ will be mailed to you within thirty (30) days of receipt of a written request. Your requests should be addressed to: Board of Trustees Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Very truly yours, GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN C. Fadem Deputy Administrator ChongidMtm . Of I I I Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Foorth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I wonld like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim In/ormaOon) NAME ADDRESS ,.... CITY OTATE SIU-IBU members please give; Soc.Sec. # / Bk# TO AVOID DUPLICATION: U you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. i ADDRESS «i; CITY Page 26 STATE. jfinal Beprturesi SIU Pensioner Michael A. Liuzza, 66, passed away on April 16 at the USPHS hospital in New Orleans, La. He was a life-long resident of that city. He joined the union there in 1941 and sailed in the steward department. Brother Liuzza was buried at Hope Mausoleum in New Orleans. Among his survivors is his sister, Anna. SIU Pensioner Jose Morales, 63, died of heart disease on March 29. He was a life-long resident of Ponce, P.R. Brother Morales joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York and sailed in the engine department. He is survived by his son, Jose Carlo, and his daughter Sofia. Joseph Smith, 66, passed away on June 1 at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island. Bora in Kingston, N!Y., he re­ sided in Passaic, N.J. at the time of his death. Brother Smith joined the SIUafSliated Railway Marine Region in 1960 and sailed as a deckhand for the Penn Central Railroad. He was buried at Rest Haven Cemetery in Clifton, N.J. Among his siuvivors is his wife, Yolanda. Claieiice C. 62, passed away on April 9. He wiis a life-long resident of Fennville, Mich. He joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of.LIUcago and sailed in the engine department. The Great Lakes Seafarer was buried at Fennville Cemetery in Fennville. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his sons, Carl and Dean, and his daughters, Sally and Irene. SIU Pensioner Alfred Thlelke, 82, passed away on May 8. He was a resi­ dent of Lorain, Ohio at the time of his death. Brother Thielke joined the SIUafifiliated Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region in 1961. He sailed as a lines­ man for the Great Lakes Towing Co. Among his survivors is his wife, Mildred. Arnold Zlatnik, 55, died of heart disease on Feb. 19. A native of Algoma, Wise.,'he resided in Green Bay, Wise, when he died. The Great Lakes Sea­ farer joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Detroit and sailed as wheelsman. He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Algoma. Among his survivors is his sister, Eleanor. SIU Pensioner Samnel T. Bennett, 59, passed away on May 6. He was a resident of Supply, N.C. at the time of his death. Brother Bennett joined the SlU-afifiliated Inland Boatmen's Union in 1962 in the port of Norfolk and sailed as engineer. Among his survivors is his wife, Maybelle. Albert D. Brown, 65, passed away on July 5. A native of North Carolina, he was a resident of Norfolk, Va. at the time of his death. He joined the Inland Boatmen's Union in 1970 in the port of Baltimore and sailed as cook. Among his survivors is his sister, Carrie. Nelson S. Cash, 50, died in an auto accident on May 17. He was a resident of Orange, Tex. at the time of his death. Brother Cash joined the Inland Boat­ men's Union in 1971 in Port Arthur, Tex. and sailed as tankerman. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He was buried at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Tex. Among his survivors is his wife, Clara. Alvin L. Cashman, 60, passed away on April 4. Bora in Harvey, La., he resided in Chalmette, La. at the time of his death. He joined the IBU in 1960 in the port of Houston and sailed as tankerman. He was buried at St. Louis Cemetery in New Orleans, La. He is survived by his wife, Anna, his son, Alvin, Jr., and his daughters Rosemary and Linda. Joseph Duplechain, 64, passed away on June 30. He was a resident of Port Arthur, Tex. at the time of his death. He joined the Inland Boatmen's Union in 1963 and sailed as captain for the Sabine Towing Co. He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery in Groves, Tex. Among his survivors is his wife, Jane. Forrest G. Harper, 51, was lost at sea on Nov. 9 while on duty aboard the Calmar. He was a resident of Franklin, W. Va. at the time of his death. Brother Harper joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore and sailed in the deck department. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Among his survivors is his wife, Nola. Leroy Jiles, 62, passed away on April 22. He was a native of Missouri and resided in Brooklyn, N.Y. at the time of his death. Brother Jiles joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York and sailed in the engine department. He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Among his sur­ vivors is his brother, Everett. SIU Pensioner Joseph P. Meikel, 63, passed away on June 6. Bora in Scranton, Pa., he was a resident of Philadel­ phia, Pa. at the time of his death. He joined the SIU there in 1944 and sailed in the en^ne department. Among his survivors is his wife, Viola. Warren E. Messenger, 49, passed away on May 28. A native of Ohio, he was a resident of Baltimore, Md. at the time of his death. He joined the union in 1944 in the port of Boston and sailed in the steward department. Among his survivors is his sister, Mildred. Edward Modestowicz, 62, passed away on May 5. He was a resident of Glenolden, Pa. at the time of his death. Brother Modestowicz joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Philadelphia and sailed in the deck department. He was buried at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Del County, Pa. Among his survivors is his wife, Marie. John J. Morrison, 42, passed away on April 16. Bora in New York City, he resided in San Francisco, Calif, when he died. He joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York and sailed in the engine department. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Cremation took place at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma, Calif. Among his sur­ vivors is his wife, Michiko. Molses G. Asinos, 68, accidentally lost his life on June 1 while serving aboard the Steel Navigator. A native of the Philippine Islands, he was a resi­ dent of Philadelphia, Pa. at the time of his death. Brother Asinos joined the SIU in the port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Phil­ adelphia. Among his survivors is his wife, Margaret. Seafarers Log �^ did ihe i/fvud American dipper ship Great Republic, In ner day she was the iprg^st ship in the world, and when she arrfyedin tondon, England in March, 1855 sim made front page news/^ . I / -^ ^ THE LARGEST SHIP IN THE WORLD MARCH, 1855 No. 734.—VOL. XXVI.] SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1855. [WITH A SUPPLEMENT, SIXPENCE. THE AMERICAN CUPPER, "GREAT REPUBLIC. THIS gigantic vessel—partly destroyed by fire soon after she was built, during a great conflagration in New York, having had her damages made good—arrived in the Thames on her first voyage last week; having made the run from New York to Scilly in thirteen days, and beat up Channel to the Downs in three days against the heavy east winds which have been prevailing. She is at present exciting much interest, from her im­ mense proportions and peculiar rig, as she lies at her moorings oS Purfleet. There is nothing particularly different in her hull, as seen from the shore, from the ordinary American clippers, except her length and the great sheer forward from the fore chains to the figure-head; but, oh boarding her, one is struck with her enormous width of beam, which equals that of the largest line-of-battle ships afloat; and one of the great peculiarities of the vessel is her singular rig—she having four masts, and partaking of the qualities of both ship and barque. The topsails, instead of being on the August 1973 >» ordinary plan, are housed, or divided into two; the upper one of which can be reefed to half its depth, or sent down altogether. The yards of the lower topsails are secured to the caps of the lower masts by iron slings, and have no further lift from that position. She has large hurricane-houses on her upper decks; and just abaft the mainmast is a roundhouse, containing an engine of 8-horse power. This engine does nearly all the f heavy work of the ship—lifts yards, hauls on the braces, walks up the anchor, and assists in receiving and discharging the cargo. In consequence of her immense beam she cannot enter either of the docks here; and, drawing with her cargo nearly twenty-five feet, she is compelled, from insufficient depth of water higher up, to discharge her cargo in the Long Reach; but it is intended when that is accomplished to bring her up to moorings at Blackwall. She is 3400 tons burthen; 305 feet long; 53 feet beam; hold, 30 feet; and has come here ballasted with 3000 tons of guano. She is the largest sailing ship in the world. Page 27 �SEAFARERS ":i LOG August 1973 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC.GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT•AFL-CIO L_as "II I i • iiv'•• 65 Don't Gamble With Your Benefits 65 iiS:i...65 •• ;iOi 60^fiR «c k; •^ I II , 65 C EAFARING takes a man all aroond the world—thousands of ^ miles from home. During these periods of a Seafarer's absence from home, it is comforting to know that one's dependents and beneficiaries are well<protected by all of the comprehensive SIU welfare programs. hi To secure this protection and to facilitate prompt processing and payment of claims, Seafarers are urgently reminded of the necessity of keeping up-to-date enrollment-beneficiary cards on file in the SIU Welfare Plan office at headquarters. Seafarers who have never filled out one of these cards should 35' . do so immediately. ^ \ A reproduction of both sides of the card appears on this page 5, '7 for convenient clipping and mailing. It is essential that both sides 3 be filled out carefully, legibly and completely. ' Should any change have occurred since a card was filed—an- ^ other dependent, a change in beneficiary, a change in address—a ^ new card must be submitted as soon as possible. The beneficiary's name and address must be entered clearly. > '< L The Seafarer's signature must be witnessed, but a notary is not 'np:t3 required* The correct date of signing is also important since the latest card on file is the one referred to in the event of a claim. Additional cards are avaflable on all SlU-contracted vessels and in SIU halls. They require no postage if mailed from any part of the Continental United States. 65 • 6S?rr 1 ^gua Clara,.. il Bay •,45 ^ Y 55 65 65 65 60 65 60 65 65 65 5.. 65 N\ '(*5; I., 65 MIDDLE INITIAL PRINT: NUMBER AND STREET CITY ZONE NO. COUNTY STATE .1 55 55 55 45 i\j^ ip7 45 , I .•••• <>0 •••5 i ; • • 5^ ...-is.V... •i45. ..-^'5^0 '5 I I rsvoks all prsviows bsnsftciary nomination* and moks Ihs following nomination with rsipsct to all bsnsflts • providsd now or at any tims in ths futurs undsr ths S*afarsrs Wslforo Plan, itill rstsrving to myiolf ths priv- ' ilogs of othsr and furthsr chongo*. | Nome of Benefkiory Relotionship .to You PRINT: Address of Benefkiory. NUMBER ANR STREET ZIP CODE CITY COUNTY STATE Employee's Signoture w 65 I I <1 I 65 65 • \\35 35 65 65 55 55 65 Witness. SlONATURI Address. PRINT: NUMBER AND STREET IRIRORTANT CITY ZIP CODE COUNTY STATS eopswdssts wast be ilsfd on Revorae Side Bil 35 I fou/^^roond 3^ LIST RIlOW NAMIS OP YOUR WiR AND UNMARRIU CHILORIN UNDIR CHECK 1 /) RELATIONSHIP Wife Husband San Daughter list NAMES IN ORDER OF AGE—6LDEST FIRST 19 YIARS OP AM DATE OF BIRTH MONTH DAY YEAR 45 AS 65 65 r - 45 65 V 35 1 45 35 45 55 35 -• 45 55 55/d^ 35 .45 i • ^ ff • i _ IMPORTANT: As soon as posslbis, mail photostaHc copies of your marrlago corflllcata and tha birth • I cortlflcata* of all wnmarrlod childraii on this card to ths Ssafarors Wolfara Plan, 27S — 30th Stroot, |» aooo 'P? I **'*"'''7"' impmM .e I I M 45 -• 9o» 1131S PalliirB to do so could dolay tho paymsnt of walfara bgnoWt*. mmmmm^m B < g'OOO .• 45 V Bay \n Z No. Dote of Birth 5J 45 FIRST NAMC Social Security No. :.l5l 45- I 65 65 ^ ..55 65^65 —— LAST NAME I Address 65 65t-"V 65 \ \ I I Nome 65 .0. 60 I /•5 65 "Peha Blanca., 275-20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 I BMOUMiNr-BENeiCIARY CARD • 65 U I Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans Mffers 3000 . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1973 Description An account of the resource Description: RESOLUTION SUBMITTED BY THE QUARTERLY FINANCIAL COMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE WHEELS TURNING RECERTIFIED BOSUNS AND LATEST UPGRADERS GRAUDATE ALASKA PIPELINE-CONGRESS CLEARS WAY DUES, INITIATION FEE RESOLUTION ACCEPTED AT MEETING BOSUN RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM - FULL SPEED AHEAD SENATE COMMITTEE TOLD, 'SUPERPORTS FIRST PRIORITY' SIU GRANTED INJUNCTION PROHIBITING PHS CLOSINGS REAGAN SIGNS BILL SIU SHIPS PLAYED MAJOR ROLE THROUGHOUT VIETNAM WAR SEAFARERS REALLY PRACTICE BROTHERHOOD ON TALLULAH SEAFARER'S MUSICAL LYRICS REFLECT HIS LIFE AT SEA CS LONG LINES CONFRONTING OUR OPPOSITION THEY'RE YOUR PROGRAMS TUGS AND TOWBOATS FOR DIFFERENT JOBS USNS TALLULAH - 1 OF 13 NAVY TANKERS ON THE JOB SAILING TRADITION MAKES SEAFARING ALL IN THE FAMILY OHIO RIVER SWIFTLY MOVING TOWARDS INCREASED TRAFFIC SIU HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO SEAFARERS SIU CREW RESCUES DOWNED U.S. POLOT IN PERSIAN GULF SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS WILL BE UNUSUALLY EARLY THE LARGEST SHIP IN THE WORLD, MARCH 1985 DON'T GAMBLE WITH YOUR BENEFITS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1973 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXV, No. 8 1973 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/81c69b00b4b03f487de5c825755dd79b.PDF 71adb29ff9cc1fcd777fd550f2d388c6 PDF Text Text v'" ' Top phdto: Taking positive steps to help the mari^ time industry by curtailing Russian encroachment, the Ad Hoc Committee oniMaritime Industry Prob- ^ lems met in Chicago, HI. at the end of July and drafted two resolutions on detente and the Russian grain deal. Both resolutions were later adopted by : the AFL-CIO Executive Council. In photo at top are, Cfrom the left: Ray McKay, president of District 2 of^ '. the Marine Engineers Beneficial Associatibhi Jease Calhoon, president of the National Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association: Teddy Gleason, president of the Internattonal Longshoremen's Associatioh, and Paul Hall, president of the SlU. In the foreground is Lane Kirkland, secretary-trea- ^ ' surer ofthe AFL-CIG. Left photo: Among the union s heads attending the AFL-CIO's Executive Council meeting in Chicago, III. from July 30 to Aug. 1, when . , The Ad Hoc Committee resolutions were adopted, were, from the left: Paul Hall, president of the S|U; Peter Bommarito, president of the Rubber Workers, and C. L. Dellums, president of the Brotherhood of • Sleeping Car Porters. (For details on the resolu- : tions'concerning deterite and Russian grain sales, see page 3. For intprrnatton on other actions taken by the Ad Hoc Committee, see page 2.) " '-.-y: A ) - 'I •r - - Iw .' J't. j.'Ly �mtinav V ' Scales, Firefighting .1 Ad Hoc Committee Concurs on Vital issues • Numerous aspects of shipboard man­ ning, the methods for arriving at new manning scales, and the. need for up­ dating firefighting training at the Earle, NJ. facility were some of the main areas of study and discussion at last month's meeting of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. This important Committee was set up just over a year ago with the help of AFL-CIO President George Meany San Hall Moves In order to better serve Bay area Union members, the SIU's San Fran­ cisco HaU has been moved to 1311 Mission St. in San Francisco. The new telephone number is (415) 8647400. The Union's offices will remain at diK address and the old hall will be renovated m the next few months. This expansion of Union facilities in San Francisco wifl allow the SIU to continue providing essential serv­ ices for the increasing number of Seaforers who nse this hall. for the purpose of encouraging a coop­ erative effort amc.:^ ;..aritime unions in overcoming the many difiicult obstacles facing our industry today. The Ad Hoc Committee is made up of the Seafarers. International Union; the National Maritime Union; the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Inter­ national Union; the International Long­ shoremen's Association; the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tion; the American Radio Association; the United Steel Workers of America, and the Radio Operators Union. At these last talks, held July 29 in Chicago, the Ad Hoc Committee, in the highest order of priority, reached unanimous positions in calling for a voice for maritime labor in the deter­ mination of shipboard manning scales. At the present time, maritime labor has virtually no voice in this area. Manning Scales The Committee relayed its position on maiming to both the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration. In a letter to Admiral Owen W. Siler, commandant of the Coast Guard, the Maritime Ad Hoc Committee urged "a permanent committee be established that includes representatives of mari- the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: A Need For Action Now The dangerously growing encroachment of expanding Soviet third-flag operations into the U.S. foreign trades has reached crisis levels as it continues to erode the foundations of not only the American merchant marine but the national-flag merchant fleets of our nation's trading partners. Led by the third-flag Far Eastern Shipping Co., reSCO, one of the largest of 16 such Soviet state owned shipping companies, non-national carriers have captured, through non-competitive rate-cutting practices, vast percen­ tages of the cargoes moving between the U.S. and foreign ports. In the U.S. West Coast-Far East trades alone, FESCO, operating 18 ves­ sels, along with other Communist block dominated third-flag fleets control the carriage of over 50 percent of all liner cargo moving between our West Coast and ports in Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong. And because they have attained so much success in the Far East, the Soviets are now plannnig significant third-flag operations between the U.S. Gulf and East Coast ports to Northern European and other foreign ports. After several decades of boycott, American ports were reopened to Soviet ships a few years back under the policy of detente, or mutual cooperation for the benefit of both nations and world peace. However the Russians have twisted the original intent of the agreement and have embarked on a program of political maneuvering, through the build up of their merchant fleet, that is gaining them great political and economic advantages over the U.S. and other free nations of the world. In the past few years alone, the Russian merchant fleet has skyrocketed from ninth to first place in world liner tonnage, and by.1980 projections indicate that the Soviets will have the liner capacity to completely monop­ olize the vast U.S.-Far East container and dry bulk trades. And under the unchecked policy of detente, the Russians will accomplish this, which in turn will enable them to dictate foreign and economic policies to the U.S. and the non-Communist world. Already the Russians' third-flag, non-profit rate cutting activities on the time labor to review present manning levels and to determine all manning levels of vessels as they are put in service."; Alsanoting that the Coast Guard has "an ever increasing minority of its marine inspection officers with mer­ chant marine backgrounds," the Ad Hoc Committee called for an end to the procedure of the Coast Guard in allowing manning levels to be set by local OCMI's (Officer in Charge Marine Inspection). The committee affirmed that this situation "has caused varied manning levels for the same types of ships, as well as making it almost im­ possible for maritime labor to have any input into the final manning decision." Letter to BiackweD •The Ad Hoc Committee also pointed out that although manning decisions presently are based on the number of individuals required for the safe navi­ gation of the vessel, "the aspect of safe navigation also encompasses those in­ dividuals required to perform preventa­ tive maintenance and, as such, manning levels should include such personnel." • The Committee also called for all ves­ sels to have sufficient personnel on board "to operate the vessel manually when required." In another letter concerning manning, to Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secre­ tary of Commerce for maritime affairs and head of the Maritime Administra­ tion, the Ad Hoc Committee stated that "since maritime labor has no input into MARAD crew size decisions at this time, it is requested that maritime labor have licensed and unlicensed representatives appointed to the crewing committee. Such members are neces­ sary to provide the up-to-date expertise that the committee presently lacks." In addition, the Committee urged "that maritime labor be consulted prior to any research projects being under­ taken and that maritime labor serve on the group that oversees such projects." Also affirming that ^'the growth of the U.S. fleet and the fate of U.S. sea­ men depend on the ability to cooperate in maritime policy making," the Mari­ time Ad Hoc Committee urged Blackwell to set up "an ongoing committee of labor representatives and MARAD representatives to discuss mutual prob­ lems and to keep labor up-to-date on all maritime affairs." Firefighing In addition to manning, the ComContinued on Page 13 West Coast has caused havoc among U.S. and foreign national-flag lines, which must turn a profit to stay in existence. And if the Russians are allowed to continue their present build up, the ultimate results would be complete destruction of fair competition among legitimate shipping companies, includ­ ing both U.S. and foreign national lines, and the loss of thousands of Amer­ ican maritime jobs on ships, in shipyards and in related industries. And this would come at a time when unemployed Americans already number 8Vi million. The SIU is not about to let this happen. Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii has offered a solution to the problem with his Non-National Carrier Bill, introduced in the Senate several months ago. It is a good bill and a fair bill because it would require an operator to prove that his rates are commercially compensatory, or more simply, that he is making a profit from his service, thereby encouraging healthy competi­ tion among operators. The bill then would force the Russians and other Communist block na­ tions, which operate their totally subsidized merchant fleets for political rather than genuine business interests, to bring their rates up to fair com­ petitive levels, thus enabling legitimate operators to compete and turn a prudent profit. The SIU is completely supporting this bill and the bill has a good deal of support in Congress. Yet opposition to the bill from the Russians and pres­ sure from various government agencies is halting forward progress on the legislation. This bill is not something that can be put off to another day. We~^heed action now. And if serious action is not taken on the bill soon, the very re'al possibility of boycotting and picketing Russian ships in American ports will become reality. The serious problem of third-flag encroachment, however, is not the only issue facing the SIU and the entire maritime industry. We in the SIU aire still actively involved in working for a fair oil cargo preference bill that would require that at least 30 percent of all oil imported to American shores be carried on American-flag ships. And we are still in the ring in the continuous fight for preservation of the Jones Act. The need for political action to keep the U.S. merchant marine a viable, globally competitive industry is greater today than ever before. But because of the continued harassment of top NMU.officials for alleged illegal activities, and the continued probems of our brother West Coast maritime unions, the SIU in large part will have to carry the fight alone. For this reason, the continued participation of the SIU membership in politics through voluntary donations to SPAD is greater today than evef before. The odds appear to be stacked against us. But this is nothing new to Sea­ farers. We united and have remained united throughout the years and we have built a strong effective trade union for Seafarers. I am convinced that this same kind of traditional unity among our membership will enable us to reach our goals. Changs of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a mopdi in Juiy. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 9, August 1975. Seafarers Log Psge2 A • �jtops Detente Shipping Deals AFLrCIO Council Adopts Maritime Policy ^ Council meeting hdd here July 30-Aug. 1. (The entire resolution, along with another concerning "Russian Grain Purchases"," are reprinted in full on this page.) The Executive Council statement, entitled "U.S. Merchant Marine—^A Victim of Detente," pointed out that in CHICAGO, ILL.-—Adopting a reso­ lution submitt^ by tiie AI^CIO Ad ^ec Committee on Maritime Industry l^airs, the AFL-CIO Executive Counbil issued a strong statement charging ,^at the Soviet Union was using trading nights given them as part of the U.S. jpolicy of detente "to engage in the most cxx«v jruthless rate-cutting i/xovuv.v3 practices that ithreaten to bankrupt the U.S. Merchant jMarine and throw even more U.S. meri chant seamen out of work." _ The resolution was prepared by the iSIU and other maritime unions at a j meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee in I Chicago July 29. SIU President Paul ! Hall represented the International at : that, meeting and at the AFL-CIO the 1972 grain sale to the USSR, Amer- ican-flag ships carried only 11 percent of the cargo instead of the promised 33 percent, and went to charge that "the Russians are how. refusing to negotiate fair and reasonable rates for the car­ riage of American grain under the agreement." Under a trading agreement which opened up 42 U.S. ports to Soviet The iollowing resolutions, which were submitted by the AFL-CIO 9C Committee on Maritime Industry affairs, were adopted by the AFLiCtO Executive Chicago, III, July 30-Aug. I. . , J. smps, the Russians have driven freight rates down to make it impossible for U.S. ships-ras'. well as the privatelyowned ships "of other nationals—to compete on the high seas. ITius, the AFL-CIO Council said "the low-cost labor on the 100 percent government subsidized Soviet merchant fleet is being used to further the political aim of destroying the U.S. and its free world allies." Increased Capacity The AFL-CIO statement noted that all of the 16 Soviet state-owned ocean shipping companies have increased their cargo capacities significantly since 1970—the beginning of detente. The statement said: "Communist activity (in the Pacific) trade routes serve to underscore the success of their efforts. The Far Eastern /-ppcrn^ has hns iin­ Steamship Company (FESCO) creased its container capacity in the Pacific trades alone from none in 1970 to nearly 20,000 twenty-foot equiva­ lents annually on six different service routes in 1974." Similar Soviet gains were noted in the U.S. East Coast-European trade by Polish Ocean Lmetf and Baltatlantic Lines—^both state-owned ocean car­ riers. The AFLCIO Council statement called for a halt to large-scale grain purchase deals with Soviet bloc nations "until adequate safeguards for the free world, the American people and the U.S. Merchant Marine are firmly estab­ lished on the basis of complete recip­ rocity, in the spirit of tnie detente, not the Administration's calamitous one­ way detente with the Communist super­ powers." :hf the AFL-CIO Executive Comu^^ •I' on Russian Grain Purchases Chkagoj Illlaols . - L ' ' . The American people have not yet recovered from the disastrous grain deals I of 1972 in which the Soviet Union obtained American grain at bargain prices, I subsidized by American credits, and resulting in sharply increased prices in the V American market. The Russian traders and the hugd^rain conipanies were enabled to derive [ "undeserved advantages at the expense of the ' merican farmer, the American ' consumer and the American taxpayer. . The record of the Nixon-Ford Administrations in this area does not inspire confidence in its ability to protect the vital interests of this nation and its work­ ing people in commercial grain sales to the Soviet Union. .^ America is again faced with the prospect of massive grain sales to the Sovietj I jUnion with no assurance that America's national interests will be properi"® ' safeguarded. ,I s? The pending Soviet grain purchase again threatens the American economyi hd becomes a matter of concern that will affect all Americans and their welll International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO has refused to l arty and cooperate in the loading of grain destined for the USSR until j I safeguards are provided the American public which are as follows; This administration should determine from the Soviet Union tlie fi extent of their future purchases of U.S. grain. In a manner of faimt this information should be fully disclosed to the American farmer he knows what his grain is truly worth... to the American businessmah| so he can compete fairly for the foodstuffs required for domestic ' Continued on Page 5 INDEX Legislative.News Merchant marine hearings continue Page 10 Washington Activities Page 9 War risk insurance . Page 6 Union News President's Report Dues increase Great Lakes benefits Pension choices Page 2 Page 5 Page 6 .Page 11 Membership meeting in Baltimore Page 4 Headquarters Notes Page 7 SiUNA convention Page 10 - SPAD honor roll ... .Pages 22-23 SIU scholarships Back Page Family day at clinic ....centerfoid General News Protest Navy construction.. Page 6 Gulf pipeline . .......... Page It Warnings of further AugusL;|975 IB. U.5. Merchant Marine-— A Victim of Detente SUM! recession Page 5 Ad Hoc Committee meets..Page 2 ,Resolutions on detente, grain Page 3 Shipping Dispatchers Reports .....Page 12 Ships' Committees Page 8 Ships' Digests Page 20 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 28-29 Seafarers gets GED diploma ^..... .Page 27 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 30-31 GED requirements and application .. ........ .Page 29 Membership News New SIU pensioners ....Page 24 Final departures ....... . Page 26 f V •'11 .'I Chicago, minoES ^ - July31,1975&::- At its May meeting, the Executive Council called upon the Administration "to abandon its calamitous one-way detente with the Communists supcrpowm^ and to replace it with a standard of complete reciprocity in all our dealings with Communist states." Detente is supposed to mean mutual and reciprocal steps to ease tensions between the Free World and the Soviet Bloc. However, as the second major Russian grain deal with the United States is shaping up, the Ad Hoc Com• mittee of Maritime Unions affiliated with the AFLCIO has called uttenriop to. ; die disastrous results of detente's one-way street as practiced by the Russians in the maritime industry. Detente, as the Soviet Union is now using it, will result in American seamen having fewer and fewer ships to sail; American shipyards and shipyaid workerii having fewer and fewer ships to. build; and American longshoremen having nothing but foreign-flag vessels to ioad. " This policy of maritime detente began when 42 American portsvrere ppenedj f .w> Soviet vessels in the course of negotiations fOr the last big Soviet-UiS. grain; purchase deal in 1972. Part of the arrangement was that there would be threeway division of the resultant grain cargoes, with one-third going aboard RUST sian ships, one-third on U.S.-flag ships an(Lone-third being allocated for car­ riage by "third flag" vessels. Far from living up to the terms of this first step in detente, the foUowing h^ riened Continued on Page 13 li-v I'r ^ I f I Maritime Leaders Meet Butz On Grain Shipments to Soviets WASHINGTON, D.C.—SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall, Longshoremen's Presi­ dent Teddy Gleason and MEBA Pres­ ident Jesse Calhoon met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz, Aug. 6, to discuss the implications of massive grain sales to the Soviet Union and its effects on American workers. The meeting "was arranged by Glea­ son after the Longshoremen's Union took action at its recent convention to boycott the grain shipments "unless the interests of the American people are adequately safeguarded." Gleason asked Hall and Calhoon to attend the meeting as spokesmen for the interests of American maritime workers. At the meeting. Hall presented a position paper outlining the "sellout of the American maritime industry and its workers in the interest of detente with the Soviet Union," and demanding "protection of American shipping in trading and shipping arrangements with the Soviet Union." Immediately following the meeting with the Agriculture Secretary, Hall, Gleason and Calhoon met with AFLCIO President George Meany to report that the talk had failed to result in any new conunitments from the Adminis' tration which would safeguard the in­ terests of American consumers and the American workers. President Meany has called a special meeting of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Com­ mittee on Maritime Industry Affairs Aug. 18 in Washington to plan further steps to insure that the grain sale and shipping arrangements with the USSR. are not a continuation of the Adminis­ tration's "calamitous one-way detente with the Communist superpowers." Pages ' J i' �Baltimore Port Agent Ben Wilson reads his report at tfie July membership meeting in that port. Seated to his left is the meeting chairman. SlU Vice President Bull Shepard and to the right is Recording Secretary Ed Smith. Atlantic Coast Area Vice President Bull Shepard, far right, discusses the new contract with Baltimore Seafarers after their July meeting. 95 Seafarers Attend Baltimore Meeting ignated constitutional ports and a membership meeting is held in diat port on the first Wednesday after the passed flie dues increase resolution first Sunday of each monfii. At any given time 80 percent of .which called for the election of a constitntional committee to study the the Sn?s membership is at sea and proposed amendment to the SHPs these membership meetings allow constitution. Seafarers on the beach to carry on Hie Seahirers attending the Balti­ the pressing business of the Union. more meeting also voted overwhelm­ They also give Seafarers the oppor­ ingly to accept flie SHPs new three- tunity to hear reports on Union activ­ ities, development in the maritime year contract industiy and legislative activities that Baltimore is one of the SHPs des- affect Seafarers. he 95 foil book Union members present at the Jfnly 9 membership T meeting in Baltimore unanimously it-. • Seafarer Clarence Anderson, getting registration card stamped, was one of the 95 SlU members who attended the Baltimore membership meeting last month. f Baltimore Patrolman Tony Kastina, left, processes a vacation benefit for Sea­ farer Larry Kipcer, a QMED, after the July meeting. AB Paul LaTorre makes a point during the Good and Welfare portion of the membership meeting. Chief Cook Lou D. Williams has his registration card stamped by Baltimore Patrolman Bob Pomerlane. ¥ /• "v:v. iJ 'Full book Union members raise their hands as the meeting chairman oalls for a quorum gount. As a constitutional port Baltimore must have at least 50 members! present to hold a membership meeting. " . _• Page 4 Seafarers Log ' , K'i • ^11;.J' �Dues Increase Resolution Membership Accepts Committee Report Seafarers this month at meeting jn SIU halls throughout the country have overwhelmingly accepted the six-man Constitutional Committee's report and recommendations concerning the reso­ lution on a 'dues increase for working members'. AfiGirmihg that "we in the maritime industry are faced with serious threats to oiir job opportunities and security," tjle Committee unanimously recomtnended that the resolution "be ap­ proved by the membership." The Committee, which was elected by the membership at a special meeting at Headquarters in New York on July 18, was made up of SIU members Ron­ ald Shaw and Jack Dixon, engine de- Russian Grain Purchases Continued frtymPq^S sumption . , . arid to the American public so they knowledgably can participate an4 voice their opinion in the political and economic market community. A policy must be formulated to protect American companies from un­ fair competitionwyith state-owned monopolistic economies the size the Soviet Union. The United States should establish ah offensive policy to deal with com modity cartels such as the OPEC nations and determine to what extent U.S. corporations are participating in and supporting them, agre# with the view expressed by the International Longshoremen's ^ociation and endorsed by the Ad Hoc Maritime Committee. As long as this Adriunistration pursues poKCies of encouraging inflation and reduced consumer income then artificial restraints such as those threatened by the ILA are the only alternatives left to deal with what has become unconscion­ able administration policies. America needs effective government regulations of exports of farm products and other goods when such exports will create domestic shortages and inflationu Further, we believe that unrestricted access to the American grain marke|> should hot be afforded to the USSR as long as it continues on its course of aggression, subjugation of peoples and states, and the suppression of human SI U Agent Receives Award SIU New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens (left) receives plaque from Rev. David A. Boileau, director of the Institute of Human Relations of Loyola Uni­ versity in New Orleans. Brother Stephens, who is also secretary of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO, was cited for his work within "the Labor-Management Center at the college. partment; William Cofone and Nich­ olas D'Amante, deck department, and Warren Cassidy and Lonnie Dukes of the steward department. As outlined in the dues resolution and in the report of the Constitutional Committee, the dues increase, pending final membership vote, would work in the following manner: • an additional sum of $50 would be paid for each 90 days worked in twelve consecutive months on SIUcontracted vessels. • and subsequent to the first 90 days worked in the given twelve month period, a proportionate sum of $50 would be paid equal to the percentage of days worked in relation to 90. • however, before the dues change would become effective, an additional $350 for annual shipping ($87.50 for 90 days) in vacation benefits for SIU members would have to be negotiated. This additional vacation pay would be over and above the vacation increases already negotiated for in our new threeyear contract. In making their recommendations, the Constitutional Committee affirmed that this measure would provide the Union with the needed revenue to con­ tinue effective operation without either "taxing the nonworking ill or disabled members, or touching any part of exist­ ing negotiated vacation benefits." In addition, the Committee noted that in accordance with the SIU consti­ tution, the proposed amendment would be accepted or rejected by the member­ ship in a secret mail ballot. The voting period will last 30 days from Aug. 25, 1975 through Sept. 23, 1975, and ballots can be obtained at all SIU Halls from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Monday through Saturday excluding holidays. The depository designated to receive all mail ballots will be the Star­ ling National Bank in New York. The Committee also designated that on Sept. 29, a special membership meeting will be held at Headquarters to elect a six-man Tallying Committee to count the votes. The complete text of the Constitu­ tional Committee's Report as well as the text of the dues resolution was pub­ lished in the July issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. These texts were also sent to each member's home and to all SlU-contracted ships. Only a Few Would Benefit From AIMS Texas School A proposed facility for marine firefighting training, to be run by the Amer­ ican Institute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS) at Texas A«feM University, re­ ceived the close scrutiny of the AFLCIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems at its most recent meeting on July 29 in Chicago. At the present time, the Maritime Ad Hoc Committee is opposed to this facil­ ity for several important reasons: there is no guarantee that AIMS, which is basically made up of oil companyowned foreign-flag fleets, would open the facility to all segments of the U.S. merchant marine; and even if it :were opened to all groups, the facility is geo­ graphically unavailable to the vast majority of U.S. merchant marine train­ ing facilities, which are all located with­ in 300 mUes of each other on the U.S. East Coast. In addition, such a facility, funded by a private organization, might encourage government cutbacks of funds, which are already low, for the operation of existing facilities, such as the jointly administered MARAD-MSC school at Earle, N.J. The Ad Hoc Committee, which is extremely concerned with the need to provide all seamen of all nations with top-notch firefighting training for safety on the world's sealanes, feels that in­ stead of developing new facilities that would be practically usable by only a small segment of the maritime com­ munity, that groups such as AIMS should cooperate with the U.S. mer­ chant marine to improve existing facili­ ties with the intent of making them second to none. In this way, there would be no duplication of efforts; the firefighting facilities would be easily acces­ sible to the vast majority of seamen, and the atmosphere of cooperation would be a big step in improving safety at sea. The Ad Hoc Committee members have repeatedly emphasized that "safety of the U S: fl^t and of American sea­ men depends on bur abiiity to provide adequate firefighting training to every person who will be sailing on a U.S. vessel." In the past, AIMS and similar Jship^ ping groups have been invited to particij;": pate in the U.S. merchant fleet's firefighting programs, but these groups have invariably refused. The Maritime Ad Hoc Committee expressed the posi­ tion that it is time that all segments of the world shipping community coop­ erate to foster safety at sea. So far, AIMS has concluded no defi­ nite plans on the proposed Texas facil­ ity, nor have they put up any funds for its establishment. AFL-CIO Executive Council Warns off Steeper Recession Unemployment Tops 6^0 in 131 of ISO Ma/or Centers A record 131 of the nation's 150 major job centers were affected by un­ employment of six.' percent or more in July. This increase was recorded by the Labor Department despite its report of a slight drop in the national unem­ ployment rate to 8.4 percent from 8.6 percent in June. The Labor Dept. projected that 7.8 million workers were without jobs in July, Even though this is a slight drop •fer... August, 1975 from June's figure of 7.9 million un­ employed, it represents three million more workers out of jobs than in July 1974. As small as these gains were, some government economists warned that the dip in the ofiScial imemployment rate does not accurately reflect the nation's employment situation, and that the August figures could show a significant rise in unemployment. President Ford's Administration has pointed to these gains as proof that the ''recession is o^r." The AFL-CIO Ex­ ecutive Council, disagreeing with the Administration's view, stated at its mid­ summer meeting that "the recession will not be over untU the unemployed are back at work" and warned that there is a "very real danger of a deeper, more serious recession" stemming from Ad­ ministration policies "designed to bene­ fit giant corporations and banks at the expense of the American people." Pointing to the Federal Reserve Board's tight money policy, another grain giveaway to the Soviet Union, spiraling fuel prices resulting from Ad­ ministration policies, insufiicient action to stimulate a genuine recovery and weak consumer purchasing power, the Executive Council said, "with the econ­ omy so weak and so vulnerable, these events could well set off another eco­ nomic downslide on top of the worst recession since the 1930s." Page5 . ji 1 'I •!. iF I '1 •.r»" f �M Ss 'J 3^,1 % U.S. to Cut War Risk Insurance On 75% of Non-U.S. Ships As a result of SlU efforts in oppositidn to U.S. war-risk insurance cover­ age for forei^-flag ships, the Maritime Administration is revising its war-risk insurance program in a way that will reduce the number of vessels covered approximately 75 percent. The reduction in vessels covered will be made in the so-called effective con­ trol fleet. Effective control vessels are U.S.-owned foreign-flag vessels regis­ tered in Liberia and Panama which are relied upon for military back-up in an emergency. The war-risk program, which pro­ vides protection during the early part of a war among major powers, when commercial shipping insurance termi­ nates, had covered U.S.-flag vessels and virtually all of the effective control fleet. The legislation authorizing this cover- J'l „< V -• r •' 3 age which was revised every five years since the early '50's expires in Septem^r. Renewallegislation was introduced in the current session of Congress. After hearing testimory that the Maritime Administration is revamping and reducing war-risk insurance cover­ age, the House Subcommittee on the , Merchant Marine approved extension of the war-risk program (Title XII of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act) but for a three-year period rather than the customary five-year period. In Subcommittee, Representative Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.) introduced an amendment to the bill to extend the program for a shorter period in order to review it sooner. The shorter term was adopted: Prompted by SIU The Subcommittee's request for Ad­ ministration testimony on foreign-flag coverage was prompted by opposition by the SIU and others to war-risk insur­ ance foir any but American-flag ships. During Subcopimittee deliberations on the bill, H.R. 1073, Congressman Leo Z^feretti (D-N.Y.) proposed an amendment fhat Would have eliminated all foreign-flag vessels from the war-risk program. Congressman Zeferetti con­ tended that strengthening the policy of effective control through offering warrisk insurance to foreign-flag vessels provided an incentive for oil companies and other U.S. multinational firms to buUd and operate foreign-flag fleets. In face of the Zeferetti amendment, the Commerce Department proposed a revised plan for the operation of the war-risk insurance program. The new plan, which MARAD says will eliminate approximately 75 percent of the effec­ tive control ships now covered, will examine applications on a ship-by-ship basis. Before extending a binder, the Mari­ time Administration will consider the ship's age and capacity; its type of service and cargo; the nationality of its crew, with preference given to U.S. and NATO-country crews; the ship's gen­ eral management; and other factors which would make the vessel valuable in an emergency. The Subcommittee accepted the Maritime Administration's new guide­ lines and held off the Zeferetti amend­ ment by virtue of a six-six tie- vote. The bill was reported out of the full Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee and now awaits action by the House. It will then be considered by the Senate. Lakes Benefits Raised: Dues Increase To Be Voted After a series of successful renegoti­ ations with Great Lakes operators. Great Lakes Seafarers will be receiving tlie same increases in welfare, pension md vacation benefits that deep sea diembers won in their new contract. Welfare and pension benefit in­ creases will go into effect on Jan. 1, 1976; The new pension for Great Lakes members will be S350 per month for eligible members who apply for a nor­ mal, early normal or disability pension after Jan. 1. Wdbire Benefits Welfare increases include a $5,000 death benefit payable to a beneficiary, an increased surgical schedule and an increased maternity benefit. The increased vacation benefit, which will go into effect on Oct. 1, 1975, is presently projected to be $2,200 for key group 1 ratings, $1,800 for group 2 ratings and $1,400 for group 3 ratings. In the event that new, higher rates are negotiated for deep-sea members, as proposed in the dues increase resolu­ tion, this additional increase will also be paid to Great Lakes Seafarers^ Upon receipt of the additional in­ crease in vacation, a dues increase if accepted:by the membership, will also be applicable to the Great Lakes mem­ bers. This dues increase will be paid by working members at the rate of $50 for each 90 days worked only if the vaca­ tion benefit is raised above $2,200, $1,800 and $1,400 levels by $350 per year, or $87.50 for each 90 days worked after Oct. 1,1975." For a detailed report on the proposed dues increase amendment see the Con­ stitutional Committee's report .which was carried in the July LOG on page 13. This, report, as well as the text of the dues resolution has been sent to each member's home. The dues resolution was first pro­ posed and accepted at July meetings held in all Constitutional and non-Con­ stitutional ports including Detroit, Chi­ cago and Alpena. The Constitutional Committee was elected by the membership at a special meeting at Headquarters on July 18. This Committee's report has also been overwhelmingly accepted by Sea­ farers at meetings held in all SIU halls this month. The voting period, as suggested by the Constitutional Committee, will be from Aug. 25, 1975 to S^ipt. 23, 1975. Ballots may be: obtained at all SIU Halls from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday to Saturday, except holidays. SIU Registers Opposition To Nayy Fiscal Proposal Hall also assured the Committee The SIU has registered strong oppo­ sition against a request by the U.S. Chairman that "the private tug industry Navy Department for fiscal 1976 ap= can supply the Navy with the towing propriations to fund the constnlction of vessels and experienced crews it needs three commercial tugboats. to do any type of towing job." Stating the SIU's position in a letter Concluding that the continued ap^ to Senator John C. Stennis (D-Miss.), propriation of funds for the Navy's chairman of the Senate Arm^ Services commercial vessel building program is Committee, which is reviewing the re­ detrimental to the U.S. merchant ma­ quest, SIU President Paul Hall affirmed rine, its workers, and the country as a that "Navy shipbuilding funds should whole. President Hall strongly urged not be needlessly expanded for the con­ that the Senate Armed Services Com-^ struction of commercial vessels when mittee "refuse to appropriate any addi­ tional funds to build Navy support ves-: such vessels are readily available from the private tug industry at a competi­ sels when similar vessels already exist . tive cost." and are available for charter from theprivate sector." Noting that the SIU represents thou­ sands of coastal, harbor and inland waters tug workers in the affiliated In­ land Boatmen's Union, President Hall also affirmed that "the Navy should not compete with private industry in a field in which private industry is more than qualified to meet the Navy's needs. By continuing to build and operate com­ The port of Cleveland was picked mercial tugboats, the Navy is depriving to be the Maritime Administration's private industry of work it can and (MARAD) Great Lakes Regional Of­ should perform." fice early last month. In addition. Hall cited the prohibitive The new Great Lakes region will cost of the Navy's proposal, stating that cover maritime activities in Michigan, "by maintaining its own tug fleet, the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Navy is misallocating scarce shipbuild­ Ohio and the Lakes coastal areas of ing funds that should be used for much Pennsylvania and New York. needed new warships. Already the Other regional offices are in the ports Navy's shipbuilding budget is one of the of New York, New Orleans and San largest items in the United States de­ Francisco. fense budget. Using Navy shipbuilding The selection of Cleveland as a funds to build commercial tugs is a regional headquarters was based on its costly and unnecessary additional ex­ central location, the volume of cargo penditure." movements through the port and the Also citing the need for fiscal respon­ concentration of vessel operators in the sibility, President Hall said that char­ area. tering tugs from private operators , Heading the regional office is George would "reduce the cost of the Navy's J. Ryan- who was MARAD's man in tugboat operations because private tugs London handling foreign maritime af­ can be hired only as needed and will fairs. He has extensive commercial and not remain idle when not being used by government experience in thwe matters, the Navy." MARAD said. Cleveland Named MARAD Great Lakes Region Hdqs. •;:| ' '"-J U' />W ."S"' i'i T'H. The U.S. Marines who fell in the rescue of the Seafarer crew aboard Jhe SS Mayaguez (Sea-Land) off Cambodia are honored at the N.Y.C. South Street Seaport Museum pier late last month. From (I. to r.) are: SIU represen­ tative George McCartney: Lt. Claude Corey, U.S.N., aide to Rear Adm. Louis Lukeman; SIU N.Y. Port Agent Leon Hall; Lt. E. N. Medor, U.S.M.C. Reserve; SIU official Ed Morris; SIU Patrolman Jack Caffey; Union official Leo Bonser and bugler Sgt. Joseph J. Nista, Jr., U.S.M.C. Reserve, who played taps at the ceremony. Later Brother Bonser cast a memorial wreath into the harbor off the Statue of Liberty from a launch to commemorate the fallen Lechernecks. Page 6 Seafarers Log m �misim The following letter was sent last month to SIU President Paul Hall fromj recently appointed V.S. Secretary of Commerce Rogers Morton who praises^ the Union for its efforts in fostering a healthy American merchant marhie^ Dear Mr. Hall: ^ In the short time 1 have served as Secretary of Commerce^ I have been deeply impressed and gratified by the progress that is being made in strength­ ening our merchant fleet under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Assistant Secretary Blackwell has advised me that U.S. flag-carriers last year transported 41 million tons of our foreign trade—a 73-percent increase over the tonnage carried in 1972. The record backlog of shipbuilding orders in American yards portends further cargo gains iii the years ahead. But as you well know it takes more than modern, efficient ships to attract the cargoes needed to insure their profitable operation. It requires aggressive marketing efforts to sell shippers on American flag services. Under the auspices of the National Maritime Council, the Seafarers International Union and other labor and management segments of the maritime industry have Joined forces -in an effective nationwide marketing firogram to increase shipper patronage of the American merchant marine. Vital to the success of .iiis endeavor isi the High degree of stability and cooperation that now characterizes labor-management relations in our shipping industry. The virtual absence of work stoppages due to labor-management disputes during the past six years has earned the industry a reputation for dependable service. Your leadership in negotiating your new collective bargaining agreement without resort to work stoppages has further strengthened the industry's I record of reliability in the eyes of shippers. You and your union are to be commended for your efforts in providing the climate needed to foster further gains for the American Merchant Marine. Sincerely, ROGERS MORTON Secretary of Commerce Headquarters Notes Vice President Frank Drozak In the next few months the SIU will have to lead the fight to protect the Jones Act, attempt to secure cargo preference laws for U.S. ships, oppose the conversion of a Florida gas pipeline that would end the Florida coastwise tanker trade, try to force controls on third-flag rates which are now encroach­ ing on U.S. shippers on the West Coast, push for approval of a natural gas pipeline proposal that would utilize LNG vessels over a competing proposal for an overland route through Canada, and protect the unlicensed jurisdiction from inroads by new licensed ratings and unsafe manning scales. The American seaman is in an unusual position. His working conditions, the cargoes that generate his wages, even his right to earn a living at sea are all governed by federal and, to some extent, international laws. This means that the SIU must get involved in these issues, not because we support one political party or philosophy, but because it is the only way we can protect the jobs of this membership. In the '30s and '40s sailors fought their battles on the waterfront, but today issues affecting the Seafarer also affect many segments of the world community and are decided by the U.S. Congress and other governmental bodies. We could ignore these legislators and isolate ourselves aboard our ships, but chances are we would not be sailing those ships for long—^^there are too many powerful groups that would like to carve up the U.S. merchant marine in return for fatter profits or lopsided international alliances. Although the Seafarer is so dependent on legislation, federal law prohibits using Union funds for political activities. So we must rely on voluntary con­ tributions to SPAD to carry on all of our legislative activities. SPAD will take on added importance in the coming year. In 1976 this nation will elect a new Congress and a new president. It will be a time to support our friends in both Houses of Congress and to attempt to defeat our enemies. This support, or opposition is vital if the SIU is to continue waging the legislative battles to protect our jobs, and only through SPAD can we offer that support. When you are asked to donate to SPAD think about these issues facing Seafarers and consider the political battles we must fight if we are to continue to enjoy high wages, decent conditions and good job security. , : " • -M * '^ ' 13 Consecutive Clean Ships Awards BOSUNS RECERTIFICATIGN PROGRAM Another class of Recertified Bosuns graduated this month, making them the 25th class of Seafarers to participate in this very important course. As the Bosuns Receitification Program enters its third year it is becoming clear that the Seafarers who have gone through it are doing an effective job of leading our crews aboard SlU-contracted ships. For more information about the Bosuns' Program see pages 30-31 of this issue of the LOG. *A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM After completing the one-month 'A' Seniority Upgrading Course, six Sea­ farers have received their full Union 'A' books. As new full book members with duties and responsibilities, these brothers will begin to play a large role in the future of their Union and the job security of all our members. I strongly urge all eligible 'B' book members to apply for this program as soon as possible. For more information on the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program see pages 30-31 of this issue of the LOG. FlREFIGilTING More and more Seafarers are participating in the two-day Firefighting Course held at Piney Point and at the Military Sealift Command's School in Earle, N.J. This course is important for all seamen, and the knowledge you receive may one day save your life or the life of a fellow crewmember. I urge all who have not done so to contact an SIU representative and take this course. SlU Vice-President Frank Drozak, far right, represents the SlU at award ceremonies recentiy at which the SlU-contracted company, Sea-Land Service Inc., received'its 13th consecutive Special Citation for sanitary conditions aboard its ships. The "Clean Ships" award is presented annually by the United States Public Health Service. Along with Vice-President Drozak are, from the left: Dave Tolan, Sea-Land executive vice-president: Bill Varn, Marine Operations; R. T. Soper, Sea-Land vice-president, and Edward Wilkens of the USPHS. The award was presented at Sea-Land's Marine Operations building in Port Elizabeth, N.J. SABINE TANKERS The National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. is reviewing the decision of a judge acting in their behalf who found Sabine Tankers guilty of unfair labor practices during the last organizing drive. Based on court testimony presented during NLRB hearings the judge ruled that Sabine Tankers had illegally interfered with the right of SIU organizers to conduct shipboard union meetings. In addition company representatives were found guilty of harassing its employees and dismissing two employees, who openly supported the SIU. The judge also set aside the February 1974 election and ordered that all SIU supporters dismissed by the company be awarded backpay for all lost wages. The final decision of the NLRB will be handed down shortly and is expected to concur with the judge's findings. SIU organizers will continue to build support for the SIU among these men. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Page? August, 197; V, s �fcfcfSf? s 1^ The Committee Page , ^ 'it • San Juan Committee Sam Houston Committee Sr ,flh- . - ^ -- vS'-lv ,':^-v , ••.-1-. ^^•• • Headed by Recertified Bosun Otto Pederson, the ship's committee aboard, the Sam Houston, a LASH containership operated by Waterman, pause for a photo during payoff last month at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y. They are, from the left: Ray Lashmet, educational director, Thomas Liles, secretary-reporter; O. Pederson, ship's chairman; Derrell Reynold, steward delegate; Gary Bryant, engine delegate; and Gordon Davis, deck delegate. After payoff and some port time for the Sam Houston crew, the ship headed for the Mideast. Piftstiurgti Committee Recertified Bosun Bob Gorbea, standing right, heads the ship's committee aboard the SlU-manned San Juan, owned and operated by Puerto Rico Marine. Serving along with Gorbea on* the committee are Frank Vega, sec­ retary-reporter (standing left), and, seated left to right, David Manzanet, deck delegate, and Benny Santos, steward delegate. Photo was taken at the ship's payoff late last month at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Ibervitte Committee After paying off at Port Elizabeth, N.J. on July 25, the ship's committee aboard the containership Pittsburgh, operated by Sea-Land, get together for a photo. They are, from the left: Recertified Bosun J. Puglisi, chairman; Albert "Dasher" Packert, deck delegate; I. Buckley, secretary-reporter, and W. J. Jone^, steward delegate. Usnal run for the Pittsburgh is the U.S. East Coast- Mediterranean route. Noting a "smooth trip SlU style," the ships committee aboard the freightship. Ibervilie, operated by Waterman, are, seated from the left: Paul Garlanjd, secretary-reporter; Alonzo Bettis, steward delegate; Recertified Bosun Gefie Nicholson, ship's chairman, and Ed Armstrong, educational director. Stjarfclingis Able-Seaman Morty Kerngood, deck delegate. The Ibervilie, which pard off July 18, runs to the Far East carrying general cargo. Portland Committee Baltimore Committee P K-'' • Gathered in the crew's lounge aboard the containership Portland, operated by Sea-Land, the ship's committee, seated from the left are: J. Broaddus, educational director; Joe Alpedo, chairman, and C. Gray, secretaiy-reporter. Standing from the left are: W. Rogers, deck delegate; F. Caccam, steward delegate, and R. Meacher, engine delegate. Photo was taken recently by a Port/and crewmember while the ship was at sea on her usual run between Seattle and Alaska. After a good coastwise run, the containership Baltimore, operated by SeaLand, paid off at Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Aug. 8. Headed by Recertified Bosun James Dixon of Mobile, the vessel's committee, seated front, from the left are: Steve Piatak, secretary-reporter; George McAlpine, educational director, and Bosun Dixon, ship's chairman. In back, from the left are: M. Leuschner, deck delegate, and A. Romero, steward delegate. V r::' i'. J.4, , . ' ISeafvenUg �Third-Flag Rate CnttiBg We strongly support H.R, 7940, an idmitical bill to S. 868 recently . reported out of the Senate Conunerce Comndittee to provide minimum ocean rates for cargo carried oh third-flag ships. Both bills would require that third-flag carriers in the U.S. foreign trades keep their rates to the levels of the U.S.-flag ships. Opposilion came from the Administration, but Federal Maritime Com­ mission Chairman Helen Bentley urged prompt' passage when she testified before the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on July 22. The Union was represented at the hearings by Maritime Trades Depart­ ment Administrator O. William Moody, who participated with a panel of maritime industry spokesmen in testifying for passage of the bill. WasMngton Activities Two-Watch System H.R. 6102 Hearings scheduled for July 18 on H.R. 6102, to permit a two-watch system on tugs, have been cancelled. Representatives of the SIU, IBU, and IBU of the Pacific met to discuss the bill and the problems which would result, prior to the hearing date, with Washington legislative representatives. Later, they talked with management representatives about safety hazards and other potential problems. Congressman Downing, sponsor of H.R. 6102, subsequently withdrew the bill. War Risk Insurance H.R. 1073 The full House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee reported out a bill July 24 to extend War Risk Insurance coverage for another three years for U.S.-flag ships and approximately 300 U.S.-owned, foreign-regis­ tered ships. The subcommittee, one day earlier, failed to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Zeferetti (D-N.Y.) which would have excluded runaway ships. The amendment was not offered in the full committee. H.R. 1073 must be taken up in the Senate, and SIU will urge that run­ aways be excluded. TTie present program expires on Sept. 7. Merchant Marine Authorization for Fiscal Year 1976 The bill to authorize funds for maritime programs for Fiscal Year 1976 is being held up because of jurisdictional dispute over a special tax clarifi­ cation. The Ways and Means Committee claims jurisdiction over the tax section, and until that can be settled, the bill is stymied. Grain Deal SIU President Paul Hall, speaking to the delegates at the International Longshoremen's Association convention in Miami recently said that our ships "are not getting a proper break" in moving grain to Russia. The ILA had passed a resolution to prohibit loading grain for the Soviet Union unless American consumers are protected. In 1972, the Soviets purchased 19 million tons of U.S. grain. U.S.-flag ships were guaranteed one-third of the grain cargo under the sales agreement, but we actually only carried 11 percent. The Department of Agriculture reports that ,9.8 million metric tons of grain have been sold to date (4.2 million tons of wheat, 4.5 million tons of com, and 1.1 million tons of barley) and that a summer drought in the Soviet Union will probably result in more buying after the August crop is harvested here. President Ford, in a film prepared for the ILA convention, again promised that one-third of all grain will move in U.S. ships. 200-Mae Limit A bill to provide the U.S. with jurisdiction over waters extending 200 miles from the shore is being marked up in the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The bill empowers the Secretary of State to negotiate for fishing privileges in foreign zones and issue sanctions against nations which violate U.S. coastal waters. J<mcs Act Attacks on the Jones Act never stop. Sometimes they are thinly-veiled, but they are almost always deliberate attempts by oil companies to get special legislation which will permit their foreign-registered ships to load or discharge cargo between U.S. ports. SIU has been on guard over a period of many years to protect the U.S. shipping industry against efforts to break the Jones Act. It requires that we investigate these cases and follow up by supplying such information to appropriate government representatives. It was rewarding when Deputy Assistant Sec< of the Treasury Robert Vastine testified recently before the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee and stated that the Treasury Department supports the Jones Act and considers such cabotage laws as "accepted international practice." Sec. Vastine said that a national fleet gives a nation leverage against cargo reservation laws of developing nations and that a U.S. fleet will protect the U.S. against dis­ criminatory practices. I s. I- :'f I ! • -. H ll To Protect Your 'I. Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers arc urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the l^t for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. •,Y •' V Yokohama SIU Secretary Visits Galley of the CS Long Lines IT-' m lis- ^ . V-.I .-.fi IrtvitOd aboard the CS Long L/nes by the crew to see the modern galley Is SIU Yokohama Secretary Keiko Nakategawa (far left standing). The vessel (right) docked for a payoff on May 18 pending future orders. Pages August, 1975 .-W- I % ,, �lis; BIdckwelf Tells Commiffee 1970 Act's Obj^ctiyes Not Fully Achieved Robert J. Bibckwell, assistant secre­ tary of Commerce for maritime affairs, told the House Merchwt Marine Sub­ committee earlier this month that while progress imder the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 has been "good, it would not be right to say that the objMtives set forth in the Act have beep fully achieved." In telling the subcommittee that much remains to be done, Blackwell added "if more new merchant ships of the types most useful in military and essential economic support are to be added to the fleet to increase our shipr ping independence, expanded trades must be promoted that will sustain such ships economically." Blackwell was the final witness to testify before the subcommittee con­ cluded the first phase of its scheduled "oversight hearings" into a broad range of U.S. maritime policies. The_ next phase of the hearings will be plannefd following the return of Congress in September. The Commerce Department official, who is the head of the Maritime Ad­ ministration, also defended the sub­ sidization of U.S. merchant fleets in response to critics who claim that such fleets' contributions to balance of pay­ ments and employment is overrated. He stated that a far broader view of the industry must be taken. Subsidies paid out do have a significant economic benefit to the country in terms of the "sums of its contributions to trade, to employment and to the balance of pay­ ments," he Said. They also act as a com­ petitive factor to assure fair rates to U.S. exporters and importers in the de­ velopment of "competitive economic relationships between the free world and the Communist nations," and also as a ready, transport resource in times of'emergencies. Bla^lcw^ stitted that **ciiipliasis most be [^ced on tihe totali^ of the eco­ nomic contribution. None of the sep­ arate economic elements, regardless of its importance, is advanced in itself as an exclusive justification for support of the maritime program,** he added. Prior to Blackwell's testimony, the Subcommittee, which is being chaired bgir Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D-Va.), held three other sessions in July. At . those hearings the subcommittee heard testimony from Shannon Wall, presi­ dent of the National Maritime Union, and Dr. John J. Bennett, acting secre­ tary of Defense for installations and logistics. The subcommittee also received an analysis of the government subsidy pro­ gram for maritime from a labor-man­ agement maritime committee composed of subsidized companies and the unions with which they have contracts. ^Full Reevaluation** NMU President Wall told the sub­ committee that Congress should cut all reliance on foreign-flag shipping and make a "full reevaluation" of what needs to be done to bolster the present U.S.-flag merchant fleet to fill the gap. Wall smd that such a move wias basic to establishing a "realistic maritime pol­ icy." Wall was also in agreement with MARAD chief Blackwell when he said that the 1970 Merchant Marine Act has "not solved all oxir problems." He noted that subsidies "exist for the nation's benefit" and not for shipping companies or seamen, and reflect a country's need to protect itself and its best interests whether they be defensive, political or economic. The NMU president went on to state that one "great weakness" of the 1970 Act was its failure to "express its goals in terms of cargo . . . that is where the emphasis should be placed in action to strengthen the U.S. merchant marine." He also said that bilateral and other cargo sharing plans should be "encour­ aged", and that "our ships should ob­ tain enough cargo" to achieve the goals of the 1970 Act to develop a merchant fleet to haul a substantial share of the country's waterborne commerce. Defense Department The testimony of Dr. Bennett, the Defense Department spokesman, indi­ cated that his agency may be getting closer to more support of a U.S.-owned, operated and manned merchant fleet. Previously, the Defense Department had already stated that the large fleet of U.S.-owned vessels under foreign flag aren't to he-substituted for U.S. tonnage in emergencies, and that the so-called, "effective control fleet failed us" dur­ ing the 1973 Mideast difficulty, and "could fail us again." Now, Defense has told the subcom­ mittee that it might consider using some of the big tankers in excess of 100,000 tons, and while it still does not support cargo preference, this does not mean the department "would be unalterably oppos^ to any cargo preference legis­ lation under any circumstailces." The labor-management maritime committee's analysis claimed that the $300-400 million a year in construction and operating subsidies the government puts into the shipping industry gener­ ates outlays by the companies of some $800 million. The group also stated that it agreed with testimony given by other witnesses on the subsidy program, and "that jus­ tification for the maritime subsidy pro­ gram does not rest solely on the direct dollar benefits to the U.S. economy, but on the total of many national needs, among which are economic seciuity as well as political and military security." WarningMight Have Averted Mayaguez Incident The entire Mayaguez incident, which cost the U.S. 15 dead, three missing and 50 wounded servicemen, as well as $9.3 million for the operations that freed the ship's SIU crew from captivity by the Cambodians, could possibly have been avoided, according to now public transcripts of the House Appropria­ tions Subcommittee on the Defense De­ partment. The transcripts note that on May 9, three days before the Mayaguez seizure, the Cambodians had fired on and de­ tained a Panamanian vessel for 36 hours. The incident was noted by CIA officials who in turn reported it to the Defense Department, the Navy, the White House and the State Department. However the general shipping commun­ ity, which would be operating vessels in intematibnal waters off Cambodia,was hot warned cxr notified of possible danger. A formal warning to mariners was not issued by the State Department until after the Mayaguez had already been seized. This warning, which re­ mains in effect, calls for ships to stay at least 35 nautical miles away from any Cambodian territory, including off­ shore islands claimed by the Cambo­ dian government. The warning also ad­ vises ships to keep 20 miles away from any Vietnamese territory. When the Mayaguez was seized, she was sailing 60 miles off the coast pf mainland Cambodia. However, she was only eight miles from a remote island, Pouli Wai Island, that is claimed by Cambodia. In explaining the lack of a warning after the Panamanian incident, William A. Chnstison, the national intelligence officer for South and Southeast Asia of the CIA, recalled "to a man .. . all in­ telligence analysts and anyone else in the government who was aware of the incident involving the Panamanian reg­ istry vessel did not regard what hap­ pened to that vessel as a big enough in­ cident to issue a major warning on." Summing up the feelings of many government officials, though. Rep. Jack Edwards (R-Ala.), ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommit­ tee on the Defense Department, said that "with all the moniey we spend on intelligence; in the future we ought to probabjy payh little more attention" to even the slight early Warping signs. Seafarers Attend Fire Class • 2 In ' The 17th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Unit d North America will convene on Sept;_2-at the Shoreham Americi Hotel in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of delegates from all 33 SIUNA-affiliated organkatjons the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, representing more than 80,00( members, will be present at the proceedings, which are scheduled to 1 the Convention well as inland, bpatmen, fishermen, cannery and industrial workers; and members covering a wide range of industries. The SIU-Atlantic, Gulf» Lakes and Inlahd Wate^ Distdct \ a jfull delegation at the Convehtion,.including ddegates froin its haland Boatmen's Union and the United Industrial Workers North America. Paul Hall, president of the International, and the SIU-AGLIWD, will preside over the Convention sessions, which wiU consider a number of important matters of special interest to the SIU and the entire labor movement, Proraineht speakers from the government, industry and labor will address the delegates. The Convention will also take up many resolutions dealing with Among the recent recertified bosuns and upgraders who attended the Military Sealift Command's Firefighting School at Earle, N.J. were (I. to r.): Upgrader Patrick Gallagher: Bosuns Joseph Gavin (kneeling); Robert Broadus; Charles Boyle; Billy Nuokols, John Davles; SIU representative Leo Bohser; Bosuns Melville MoKlnney, and Leonard Suohookl. In the background are (r. to I.) Upgraders Thomas Lamphefe and Jerry Waugaman in asbestos garb. 7 : Seafarers Log �-rm Pipeline Conversion Opposed at FPC Hearing At a Federal Power Commission ' tuaUy eliminate tug-barge and tanker hearing to consider the conversion of a operations in the Gulf coast trade. In, testimony submitted to the FPC, natural gas pipeline running along^^e U.S. Gulf coast to carry petroleum SIU Vice President Drozak pointed out products, both SlU Vice President that at a time when the national policy mil­ Frank Drozak and Transportation In­ is to create jobs for America's stitute President Herb Brand submitted lion unemployed workers, the proposed testimpny opposing the move on the pipeline "would lead to further job grounds that this conversion would vir- losses, as well as being totally contrary eniion now to the expressed national economic pol­ icy." Noting that the waterbome carriage of petroleum and other products is the safest and most inexpensive of all modes erf transportation. Vice President Dro­ zak stated "it is unquestioned that the American merchant marine and its tanker and tug-barge components have proven that they can do an exemplary job in this trade, and to interfere with this record, as proposed by Florida Gas, is not to the advantage or benefit of our nation or its people." "I^e SIU's pension plans offer Seafarers a wide range of retirement options' desired to provide the professional seaman with a secure income when,, because of ^e or disability, he ends his sailing career. ^ ^ ; A disabiUty pension protects the Seaftuer who is permahetitly andl unable to keep worl^g. This pensionjirovides $350 per month to membersi ' who are declared "permanently hot fit for duty," have received a Social Security| Disability Benefit; have 4,380 days of seatime and have 90 da^ of employmehtl in the previous calendar year and one day within the six months preceding the; date of application for the pension. , : Up to one-third of the total seatime requirement may be credited for days T a member received payment for disability or maintenance and cure benefits.! A Floating P^pdine In concluding his testimony Vice President Drozak noted "the record demonstrates that the petroleum trans­ portation involved here can best be per­ formed by the American merchant ma­ rine, without interruption, and at a competitive level. America's vessels are a floating pipeline, iminterrupted, more flexible and responsive than any pipe­ line and simultaneously create and maintain more employment opportuni­ NonnalPeiisioii ties for American workers." Transportation Institute President Hie normal SIU ptmsion plmi pays $350 per month to.any Seafarer who Herb Brahd, also mging the FPC to has reached the 8^e of 65 and has 5,475 days of seatime with 90 days of reject the Florida Gas proposal, testiemployment in the previous calendar year and one day of etnployment within fiN that the converted pipeline "flow­ six months immediately preceding the date of the pension application. ing at full capacity would totally elimi­ Up to one/third of the total seatime requirement may ako be credited for nate U.S.-flag tankers and barges from pays a member receives payment for disability or maintenance and cure the trade." Transportation Institute, ^nefits. which is based in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit research and educktiontd organization devoted to the advance­ ment of the nation's marine transporta­ Many Seafarers are also eligible for the SIU's early normal pension, a tion industry. esigned to cOver the Seafarer who has made the merchant marine his full-time "At a time," Brand continued, career for much Of his adult life. "when various Congressional subcom­ A Seafarer retiring under this plan can receive between $350 and $455 each inonth depending on the number Of years of seatime he has acquired. Any . mittees and committees, as well as the Administration, have expressed a deep Seafarer who reaches the age of 55 and has 7,300 days of seatime with 90 days concern over the growing plight of the in the previous calendar year and one day within the last six mOnths preceding (|thedate of application is eligible to receive $350 per month under this plan. ! merchant marine and a willingness to Under the early normal pension the Seafarer who has reached the age of|| reverse this dangerous trend, approval - 55 and has the required seatime but wants to continue sailing is also eligible' of the pipeline conversion would not |b earn additional pension increments which he can collect when he does retire^ : only be inconsistent with the steps being proposed to revitalize the merchant :'For every 365 days of actual seatime a Seafarer efigible for the early norniaLl| fleet but would in fact be a serious step pension accumulates afterhe reaches the age of 55 he will receive an extra $15 < backward in this effort." per inoiith when he retires. This increment is paid for eligible time accUinulated| isihce June 16, 1972 and thus the maximum monthly pension benefit availabie| Attacking the practicality of the pipe­ i;$455.; SIU Official Asked to Serve On LNG Panel SIU Vice President Frank Drozak has been asked by Governor Hugh Carey of New York to serve on a study group which will examine the storage and transportation of LNG in New Yorit State. Accepting the position, Vice Pres­ ident Drozak wrote in answer to Governor Carey's invitation, "Since the members of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union will most probably be manning LNG ships in the future, the kikbject of liquefied natural gas is of great concern to me." This panel will study various methods of LNG storage and trans­ portation in populated areas such as New York City and then make rec­ ommendations to New York State's governor. Although LNG is now used on a limited basis in this country, the ex­ pected boom in LNG usage and die accompanying growtii in the U.S.flag LNG fleet has been delayed in part by groups questioning the safety of present LNG storage and trans­ portation teclmology. Mi €f u' i ' J'! 1 -if Disability credit does not, eoupt towards the early normal pension or th^ Nan's increments. SOciiff Secuid^ Seafarers should keep in nUnd when planning their retirement that as I pensioner, either disability or noimal, they iyill . also be receiving monthly, Social Security payments Which Will augment their Union pensions. Members [ retiring under the early normal plan can receive full Sociat Security payments| * only when they reach the age of 65 of" they may receive a reduced pension For the average SIU pensioner who is permanently disabled or has reached| ^ the age of 65 these monthly Social Security payments average $280, though! they can reach up to $355 for men without dependents and up to $623 for^ men with dependents. Ill TMs means that a single Seafarer who retires with the hOrmy Or disa pension could receive a combined pension with Social Security of approxir $630 each mofath. The single member who has earned the maximum number! i of inoieineiits under the early normal plan would, upon reaching 65, receive| V -I . SIU pensioners and their dependents also have unlimited medical and he pital benefits until they are eligible for Medicare and thereafter they arej covered for all benefits provided by Medicare if they are. not eligible for care| VatUSPHSfacUities. This is a very important aspect of your pension because many other pension: ^lans cover only a limited amount of medical expenses, if any. Th( provides unlimited coverage for its pensioners because it realizes that as we ^ „row older we often require increasing amounts of medical attention in order; {to maintain our health—^medical attention that is often beyond the means of ; loners living on a fixed income. f \ line conversion, Brand stated that **in terms of actually sullying Ameri­ cans with , energy supplies, something which is intimately connected to our national security as well as our econ­ omy, the continned utilization of mer­ chant vessels is far superior to replacing them with a pi^line." Ending his testimony, Brand said that by rej^ting the Florida Gas pro­ posal "the FPC will be strengthening the security and economy of the United States and guaranteeing consumers in Florida and throughout the nation the water transportation capabilities neces­ sary to respond to any emergency when called upon by our government." yoa witb the income for the enjoyable, secnre retfaemettt yon I m have sirant sanling as a Seafarer, LOG Receives I LP A Award The Seafarers Log, official pub­ lication of the SIU, has won First Award in General Excellence in the 1975 Journalistic Awards Contest of the International Labor Press As­ sociation (ILPA). The editor-in-chief of the Sea­ farers Log is Marietta Homayonpour and managing editor is James Gannon. Assistant editors, in al­ phabetical order, are: Ray Bourdius; James Mele, and Anthony Napoli. William Luddy is chief photographer and assistant photographer is Frank Cianciotti. Production and design is directed by George Vana and Marie Kosciusko is the LOG's administra­ tive secretary. Charles Svenson is the Seafarers Log Washington cor­ respondent. The ILPA award for general ex- ^ •( Marietta Homayonpour cellence is the highest the Seafarers Log can win in its category, which is international union publication of newspaper format and less than 100,000 circulation. The awards cover 1974 publica­ tions aud will be presented at the ILPA's San Francisco convention, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. The general excellence award is based on "balance of content, cover­ ing of subject matter appropriate to the organization served, makeup and readability." Page 11 August, 1975 I.*' ;• 5x- < -I i-^ �DISPATCHIRS REPORTJULY 1-31, 1975 TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Oass C Port Boston New York: Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk : Tampa Mobile :. New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington ; Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great LakesAlpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa •. Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville i San Francisco Wilmington : •. Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • Alpena Buffalo ...." Cleveland Detroit ..: Duluth...: :...... Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes . • Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington ii..... Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes. Alpena Buffalo Cleveland. ; Detroit '.*• Duluth Frankfort ; Chicago ;.. Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes i '; -v. Port Boston New York Philadelphia ....r.. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ............... Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point .; Yokohama : Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes. Alpena ;..... Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea ... Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes Page 12 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClasaA ClassB ClassC latod BtMbara's UnitMi UaRed Industtial Woifcer DECK DEPARTMENT 9 87 18 33 15 7 24 56 40 41 15 43 4 81 0 3 476 1 12 1 2 5 0 3 4 6 1 4 5 0 4 0 0 48 15 6 6 9 12 12 7 67 543 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PRESIDENT Paul HaU 0 2 1 77 15 10 14 0 8 40 18 14 8 42 3 41 0 1 292 0 21 5 0 8 0 5 25 7 8 1 13 2 5 3 2 105 0. 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 16 196 24 67 26 18 52 140 66 106 44 68 15 160 0 11 1,009 4 22 5 3 11 2 5 13 5 7 6 6 0 9 0 2 100 3 2 4 3 3 .0 ,1 16 64 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 33 5 6 16 11 15 6 92 384 17 2 9 11 4 6 1 50 155 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 4 5 4 11 7 11 2 8 48 1,057 0 2 6 1 5 0 1 15 115 2 74 10 27 16 7 16 49 32 43 10 53 11 68 0 1419 6 33 4 12 4 1 4 17 14 16 2 10 0 11 0 1 135 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 58 8 6 10 0 4 37 13 16 3 30 5 33 0 0 223 2 34 2 0 3 0 0 10 11 0 0 10 2 8 6 1 89 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 137 18 59 28 10 36 119 45 101 27 51 19 114 0 3 770 7 57 7 19 8 3 9 25 18 40 7 16 2 22 0 2 242 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 11 4 5 11 3 4 1 39 458 2 1 0 1 0 0 2 6 141 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 15 4 3 16 3 6 3 50 273 18 2 3 0 2 1 1 27 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 4 7 15 8 3 5 46 816 4 0 0 3 2 3 2 14 256 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 10 0 40 5 16 9 4 9 23 21 28 2 24 6 34 0 0 221 0 8 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 2 3 1 0 3 2 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak ENGINE DEPARTMENT ' STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 1 0 0 .0 . . 0. 2 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 9 1 230 25 0 0 0 0 0 44 4 12 7 0 4 35 13 9 4 28 5 16 0 2 183 0 25 1 2 8 0 2 6 9 10 1 12 2 5 12 1 96 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 '0 0 2 5 77 17 26 16 5 35 66 28 66 10 34 12 82 0 1 480 1 11 0 3 3 0 1 2 5 9 4 2 2 3 0 0 46 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 D 1 0 0 0 1 1 8 2 4 7 • 2 6 3 32 215 8 0 0 1 1 1 0 11 107 0 0 1 0 0 3 4 1 1 10 490 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 W 4 9 174 43 57 27 8 38 81 45 103 27 4228 97 0 3 782 11 40 0 5 3 1 0 4 0 6 2 2 1 14 0 0 89 a a . - 0 0 0 0 0 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 35 5 18 6 5 6 29 23 17 7 21 8 22 0 2 205 3 67 19 28 20 3 18 39 26 35 9 30 15 49 19 4 384 8 3 9 22 2 12 2 58 263 1,321 173 1,494 19 3 6 11 10 9 1 59 443 591 82 673 6 1 19 0 11 1 01 0i 1 i 01 1i 11 11 01 61 0i 01 37 1 51 11 2 -4 9 1 1p 11 41 23 1 60 1 41 26 67 1 49 1 13 i 36 1 9 1 8 1 16 p 72 i 26 i 46 1 10 1 27 1 21 i 50 1 0 i 1 1^ i i i i i i 4 6 7 27. 0 6 1 6 1 65 i 453 2,647 169 2,816 14 7 9 14 10 9 4 67 849 1,170 96 1,266 8 8 8 31 9 1 6 71 160 101 78 179 HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., BUyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-361% BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. 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St Mary's Comity 20674 (301) 994-0100 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415) 864-7400 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 FHnandex, Jmicos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash. 25051 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St 43604 • (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan.. .^... .P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.D. 5-6 NIhon Ohdorl Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 m stidile Blifle shying on dm 0eai Lakes pidked iq> over last niontii. Doiqpite the eoudnoing inieidptoy*meot. rate in Hie U.S., Seidaieirs stili en|oy^ rdatirvely good tlUpping. 1% fact diat a laige luunber of 'BV senior­ ity men are getting jote at SIU Halli is a good indkatol' tfaat islil^^ W bodk men wOl remain sttdile in the inopflis toconie. Seafarers Log �10 Complete FOWT Course fii Miter to JiitKne that aD SIUcontiaeted iUdps are at all times manned by SiV crews, the sh^pfs idtednnen ai» reqnes^ to no^ Headqiiaitem when a crewniMaiioff a l^rt If H^qmurtors is giren amjple tone to find a replacement, toen that job win be secure for oar Meimbers. ¥ r topto scM^ of A^rh^ ope^ policfing the leplacemmf of crewmembers, in that way we can iname toat ^^anlkensed jobs en our cMitradted sli^ are taken by SIU I; which FLAG POWT—Instructor Jack Parcel! (back row. far left) gets together with his latest class of FOWT graduates. In front, from left are: Aziz Amat; Albert Trotman; Jose Hipolito; Thomas.Manning; Vincent Tatesiire, and Thomas Gary. In back, from left are: Parcell; Craig Conklin: Erik Persson; Robert Tbrgerson, and Charles Peterson. Ad Hoc Committee Continued from Page 2 mittee reached iinanimous positions on how the Earle, N.J. firefighting course must be updated to keep pace with changing technology. In correspondence to Captain M. V. Foreman, training director of the Mili­ tary Sealift Command, and A. W. Friedberg, director of the Office of Maritime Manpower, Department of Commerce, the Ad Hoc Committeie affirmed that the Earle, N.J. course should include use of a soda acid ex­ tinguisher, a C02 extinguisher and a halogenated hydrocarbon extinguisher, as well as experience in extinguishing an LNG fire and an electrical fire. The Committee also affirmed that the firefighting facility :must include more obstacles to better simulate shipboard conditions, and that all participants receive complete briefing on the use of all common breathing devices. The Committee concluded that ship­ board safety "depends on our , ability to provide adequate firefighting training to every person who will be sailing on a U.S. vessel." Ex^SIU Ship Quits Suez Canal The former SlU-contracted freighter, the SS Observer (Marine Carriers) is seen being towed out of the Suez Canal at Port Said, Egypt on May 25. The empty ship which paid off her Seafarer crew in October 1967, was stranded In the canal on Lake Timsah when the Arab-Israeli War erupted in June of that year, the Suez Canal was reopened to traffic on June 5. r Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag v^ls remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. nt Marine A Victim ot Detente . Continued from Page 3 ^—U.S. flag vessels did not get the chance to carry their ori^thifd share, fact, only 11 percent, or about one-third of the one-third promised, went ^ aboard U.S. ships, manned by American seamen., \ iWith respect tb the shipping provisions of the trade agreement negoti^d 1972 between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, the Russians are now refusing^ | to negotiate fair and reasonable rates for thecarriage of American gr^in under , the agreement. Insteadj they are relying on the U.S. government to ignore the, inequities imposed on the American merchant tnanne in the interest of con{ tinned detente. . J . Soviet vesse\ls are using their rights to trade in and=out of the 42 U.S. ports to '; engage in the jnost ruUdesS rate-cutting practices that threaten to bankrupt the U.S. merchant marine and throw even more U.S. merchant seamen out of work, ? : , Communist activity in three separate trade routes serve to underscore the success of their efforts. The Far Eastern Steamship Company (FESCO) , jfist one of 16 Soviet state-owned ocean shipping companies, has increased its con­ tainer capacity in the Pacific trades alone from none in 1970 to nearly 20,000., twenty-foot equivalents annually on six different service routes in 1974. \: In the U.S. East Coast-European trade, Polish Ocean Lines has increased capacity from none in 1970 to over 10,000 twenty-foot equivalents annually in 1974. ; Also In the U.S. East Coast-European trade, Baltatlantic Line, another^ Soviet state-owned ocean carrier, has increased in just one year—1973-1974-^ •its number of sailings by 200 percent and its trailer capacity by 300 percent IQ J 12,000 twenty-foot equivalents annually, . . % -; Thi.s increased share of the markets has been accomplished by driving rates down, thus making it economically impossible for the privately-owned U.S. I merchant marine to compete. I allies. Without the maritime carrying capacity represented by the U:S. mer1 chant marine the free flow of raw and finished materials so vitahfor the nation's ; :onomic health is impossible, s : The AFL-CIO believes that any large-scale.grain purchase deals with Soviet I Woe nations should be stopped until adequate safeguards for the Free WOrld; t the American people and the U.S. Merchant Marine are firmly established on Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life Page 13 August, 1975 ' ' Si. • ""i-.'• .1 �Ig^ . ?• • ASHORE Washington, D C. According to MARAD, the U.S. merchant marine has 713 vessels consisting of 529 deep sea ships and 184 in the Great Lakes fleet. The ocean tonnage is 13miliion dwt and the Great Lakes tonnage is 2.6-milIion dwt. Also MARAD says 87 merchant ships totaling over 8.6-million dwt costing more than $4.5-billion are being built or are on order at American shipyards. Included are 69 tankers, 10 ore carriers, five Roll-On, Roll-Off vessels and three tug barges. In addition, two ships are being converted to partial containerships. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Federal Government has exclusive control over any underwater resources which extend beyond the three-mile limit off Atlantic coastal states. Leasing to oil Companies for offshore drilling will be controlled by the UiS. Governntent and resulting revenues will go to the U.S. The U.S. Department of the Interior asked oil companies to submit applications for oil and gas exploration tracts off the mid-Atlantic states early last month. San Francisco The 300-bed USPHS Hospital here celebrated its 100th birthday recently. More than a 100 well-wishers were at the centennial ceremonies. . Replaced in 1931, the niarine hospital was first constructed in 1850 under a Federal law of 1798 for the care of the ill and disabled U.S. merchant mariner. Chief Cook Guillermo Reyes of the famed containership SS Mayaguez, (SeaLand) seized by the Cambodians on May 12 and later released, is back in the Union hall here ready to ship out again after quitting Kaiser Hospital in Redwood City, Calif., where he was a patient on July' 19. Brother Reyes had sustained injuries in a cS: crash. His son,Wilfredo was ^so a crewmember of the Mayaguez. Cebu Is., The Philippines Sea-Land Service has inaugurated the first full containership service to Cebu Is., The Philippines. Cargo shipped to Cebu Is., second largest city and port in The Philippines, will ride on roll-on, roll-off feeder ships from Manila on a bi­ weekly basis. Chicago In a letter of appreciation, the president of the Retail Clerks International Union based in New York, commended 10 Great Lakes Seafarers for picketing the Chicago warehouse of the Florsheim Shoe Corp. on strike from June 9 to Jime 19 until a union contract was negotiated. The letter from Sidney Heller said; "As you may be aware your organization is assisting us in the Florsheim strike. The actual strike is in New York City and we have extended it to the company's Chicago plant. "Your people in Chicago have been just great and in addition, in thanking you for your cooperation, I particularly want to commend the following for their assistance and dedication on the Chicago line: Steward George L. Pellman, ABs Danny Storce, Bill Warenton and Bruce Modaho, Oiler Ray Paler and OSs Bill Gavala, Robert Anderson, Willy Tolbert, Dan Newbury and Rudy Pellinat." Mobile Waterman Steamship Corp. has contracted with a New Orleans shipyard to build 125 barges worth $8.8-million for its LASH ships. Detroit MARAD has awarded a $168,000 research contract to a firm for a 12-month study to identify and evaluate U.S. flag shipping service opportunities between the Great Lakes and other world trade sectors. ia Ihis coiuiliy, making a very substantial contribution to the national of paymenhi and to the nation's ectwonfy. Use U.S.-fiagships. It's good for the American nuuitinie the ^meri,<can shipper, and America. ~ ' Above photo shows model of what completed riverboat- Mississippi Queen will look like. Photo inset shows Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (DTMO.) christening the new boat which was built under Title XI of the Merchant. Marine Act of 1970—legislation which SlU merfibers" SPAD contributions helped to enact. The Mississippi Queen could mark the beginning of a new era pf steamboating on America's inland waterways. Christen Padd lew heeler Mississippi Queen The Mississippi Queen, the first steel stem paddlewheeler, steam-powered riverboat to be built for overnight pas­ senger excursions in 50 years, was christened recently at the Jeffboat, Inc. Shipyard on the Ohio River at Jeffer­ sonville, Ind. The new boat, under contract to the SIU, was christened with the traditional bottle of champagne by Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Mrs. Sullivan said that the new riverboat would provide "a new way for the current generation to see mid-America and stop at the small river towns. This is something purely American." The steel constructed riverboat, built under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, is owned and will be oper­ ated by the Delta Queen Steamship Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. This company presently operates the 49-year old wooden riverboat Delta Queen, which annually steams 35,000 miles between 14 states calling on scores of small river towns as well as the major ports of New Orleans, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Mem­ phis and Pittsburgh. The company has pledged that the new riverboat will not replace the Delta Queen but is hope­ fully only the first in a new line of sophisticated paddlewheelers capable of carrying twice the number of pas­ sengers presently handled by the Delta Queen. Although not completely finished, total construction costs for the Missis­ sippi Queen will hit a projected $18 million. She will be equipped with a swimming pool, gynmasium, sauna, movie theater, calliope, bars and 218 staterooms, described as "grand as those in the Cunard Line's Queen Eliz­ abeth II." She will be able to accommo­ date 400 overnight passengers. The Mississippi Queen's midden voy­ age is set for Mar. 2, 1976, which may mark the beginning of a whole new era in steamboating on America's inland waterways. Widower With Children May Get S.5. Survivors Benefits by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director A widower with one or more children in his care may be eligible for Social Security survivors benefits under a re­ cent decision of the U.S. Supreme Court. Widowers can get information about applying for the benefits by calling or writing any Social Security office. Under the court decision, a widower taking care of his wife's children can get monthly survivors benefits on her record if she worked long enough in jobs covered by Social Security. Pre­ viously, a widow with children in her care could get surivivors benefits, but a widower could not unless he proved he was dependent on his wife and was either 60 or over, or 50 to 60 and dis­ abled. A widower's survivors benefits can be affected by his earnings, and only about 15,000 widowers are expected to get payments imder the court decision. Children continue to get social se­ curity survivors benefits on either their mother's or father's record. Generally a widower who doesn't re­ marry can get survivors benefits until the children in his care are 18. If there are sons or daughters 18 or over who were severely disabled before 22, he can get benefits as long as they're dis­ abled and cannot work. The amount of a widower's monthly survivors benefit is based on his wife's average earnings over a period of years, and it may also be affected by his earn­ ings. He cam earn $2^520 or less for this year and still get his full Social Security benefit. Over $2,520, his bene­ fit will be reduced by J1 for each $2 earned—^but no matter how much he earns for the year, he can get his full Social Security benefit^for any month he neither earns $210 nor does substan­ tial work in his own business. The children in a widowers' care can get Social Security checks until they're 18, or 22 if they're full-time students and remain immarried. The amount of their monthly social security payments may be affected by their- earnings but not by their father's earnings. The_Social Security Administration is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Seafarers Log �II >11^11111 iii|.l»i)t,» I mm 'w W '^•mi AT SEAi f-i. •, vf?!- — SS Del Sol The ashes of Recertified Bosun William C. Riley are committed to the deep by (left) Recertified BosUn David H. Berger of the containership S-L McLean on Mar. 1'=; as (right) Chief Mate Harold A. Btumme stands reverently by. ^Pffl Seofinte Requirement Inquiries haVe been made re^ ^centiy by a number of Seafarers conseeming hospital care in « non^ USPHS facility. Before spelling oiit the procedure for receiving care in la non-USPHS facility, it is important [; that all Seafarers should know the Isea service requirement in order to ceive care in any health facility. (1) A seaman must have com^ Ipeted at least 60 days of sea service f aboard a vessel. This service may consist of short periods provided that no break in service exceeds 60 days, i* unless a; seaman is takeh~sick or is I injured while actually employed on |board a vessel. He is then eligible for lireatment for the iUness or injury llrithout regard to tlm^^^^l^^ of sea service I, (2) The 60 days of service may Tso include time spent in certain l^time progr^^, incUidihg a seai-trainee in a maritime training fogram.:.",, (3) Application for medical care St be made within 90 days followig the last day of sea service unless: (a) a seaman can show that he been unable to ship out because I economic conditions affecting the pping industry and he has not (b) a seaman can show that hef ? has nOt changed his occupation and has been under medical care since • his last sea service. If a Seafarer is too ill or badly in­ jured to travel tq^a Public Health facility he or .someone acting in his^ behalf mH5r request authorization . for the emeigency care from the«f Director/Medical Officer in Charge of the nearest USPHS Hospital, Out­ patient Clinic or Contracted Physi­ cian. This request may be made by telephone or telegram. When the Medical Officer in Charge is satisfied that the seaman is eligible and his condition is a true emergency, he will grant authority for the requested care and the USPHS"will assume responsibility for all bills. However, unless this re­ quest for authorization is made within 48 houm of seeking treatment, the USPHS' may refuse to pay for any of the medical services rendered. Seafarers should also note that the SIU Welfare Plan does not cover medical expenses incurred by mem­ bers eligible for USPHS care. If the USPHS refuses to pay for emergency care given at non-USPHS facilities because a Seafarer failed to notify the facility, then the Photos Came Late The Seafarers whose photographs appear below are the fathers of two of the SIU's $10,000 College Scholarship winners. Their photographs arrived too late for publication in the May issue of the Seafarers LOG. , , Seafarer Lonnie Cole, father of Scholarship winner Cynthia Marie Cole, has been a member of the SIU since 1947. The 49-year old Seafarer Sails as .both able-seaman bosun. He and his family make home in Asheboro, N.C. Lawrence Bernard,_father of Schol­ arship winner Bar­ bara Bernard, has been a member of the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union since 1962. Prior to that he had also sailed with the SIU. At the present time, Brother Bernard is employed with Great Lakes Towing and is specially skilled as a salvage diver. He and his family make their home in Trenton, Mich. August, 1975 Important Information Members should be sure that they., have designated a beneficiary when filling out a new, revised beneficiary card. Without this important information, any claim lor a death benefit will be delayed and possibly denied. If you wish to change your designated ben­ eficiary, simply fill out another bene­ ficiary card indicating the person's name and your relationship to him/ her. In the event of your death, the person listed as your designated ben­ eficiary on the last beneficiary card or claim form you filed will be eli­ gible for any due benefits. It is also important that members advise the Union of a current phone number where, in case of an emer­ gency, you or your famUy can be reached, or where a message can be left. In a letter sent to the SEAFARERS LOG recently. Seafarer George P. Hamilton wrote: "Today aboard the SS Del Sol in the North Atlantic Ocean, Lat. 8-07N, Long. 22-17W, the ashes of Seafarer Ernest R. Bright, 65, were scattered over the sea! "Brother Bright had been a member of the SIU for 30 years sailing in the engine department. "The urn containing the remains of Brother Bright was brought to the captain by his widow. Before the ship departed New Orleans, Mrs. Bright stated that the wish of the deceased was to have his ashes scattered over the sea where he spent the majority of his life. "During the service the um sat on a new American flag draped over a fresh sheet of plywood prepared by the carpenter. "The sky was clear and beautiful. The winds were variable and the sun shone brightly over the proceedings. "The master, James L. Cdnner, Jr. directing the service, read a special letter commemorating the service of Brother Bright in the U.S. merchant marine, led the crew in prayer and committed his body to the deep! "Since Brother Bright had been a member of the unlicensed personnel, the captain felt that it would only be fitting for the ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun Malcolm B. Woods to scatter the remains. "Gathering on the stern before the service various brothers were discussing having sailed with Brother Bright before. They all stated that he was a good Union man and shipmate. "As his remains were washed under by the wake of the vessel bound for Africa, I could only think that it would be a proper burial for all seamen!" i: • i f ' 1 . J 1 •' c'' t |:'f & •, v; SS Ogden Challenger On the Fourth of July, the tanker SS Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) left the Med with 30,000-tons of crude destined for a U.S. Atlantic Coast port. SS Robert E. Lee The LASH SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) on July 10-20 hauled 5,500-tons of bagged rice from the Gulf to the Bangladesh ports of Chittagong and Chaina. SS Golden Dolphin Recently the turbo tanker SS Golden Dolphin (Westchester Marine) carried 90,000-tons of crude from the Persian Gulf to a California port. SS Inger Recently Headquarters received a communication from the ship's committee of the SS Inger (Reynolds Metals Co.) concerning an article they had read in Time magazine regarding President Ford's pocket veto of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974. The men were upset that a picture accompanying the story showed a foreign-flag supertanker unloading off shore onto another foreign-flag ship. The ship's committee on the Inger is obviously aware and concerned about the present state of affairs in the maritime industry. The men also know the effect legislation can have on the U.S. merchant marine and why it is important to constantly keep abreast of current events and involved in political action. The Inger's communication also requested any other pertinent information and ideas from Headquarters which could remedy this situation. Their message-has been duly noted, and all SIU members are strongly urged to stay apprised of all events which can affect the SIU or the American merchant marine. • SN: :v;K>'sv.-,VV:-.>SV.V- Change of Address • Or New Subscriber Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (PrJnl/n/ormallon) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP .... SIU-IBU members please give: Bk# Soc. Sec. # TO AVOID DUPLICATION; If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. Page 15 ill �?r:8S^SglS?5'?*^ » •W^MPlTX^J L SJ-i.-,s-•••.•?' • •;- ( Mrs. Ingei Burke, wife of the late Seafarer Billy Burke, fills out clinic form as Phyllis Gallo, In charge of medical " • assists. Family records, day at the SlU, cl jnlc at4Heaquarters is every Thursday. Seafarer's wife. Mrs. Dushanska DlCupe takes jacket off her cute five-month old son so doctor can conduct examination. All Seafarers and their dependents are eligible for free, yearly checkups at SlU clinics through­ out the country. Family day at the Clinic means an eye examination for Mrs. Rhonda Wallace, wife of Seaforer Harold Wallace. Conducting exam Is Dr. Richard Brigham. J . li •••' Csjp fM- > ' f'-t'p m m Js' ki 1# . l'-- - '.'31 '. ft:,'i i • pT . - h dis' > III \f: r< pi I' i1 1 i i! • S' 4. ^ ''. m • • •'..T....: ;-i .iV':'. • Ml . -Ml • • •- W .,v, •" ' ' I " ' i" V;" P m'vi ti J'*. - E rfiii. u -y: 'V-" I ^ > - ^ 33 - . .... .. ^ WERY, lliiusday afternoon at i die Modioli Ci|nic at Union Headqnaitc^ is set aside for family day—a day on vdbdch the dependoits of SIU members am come to the clinic and receive many free medical services. Bbdi wives and dqpend^f children up to 19 years of age are eligible fo receiye many basic examinadons, and some minimal treat- On fiunily day a pedialricum and gyneodogist are avaOable to examine childrmi and wmnoi. For exaiqple, dnring a diild's first year of life he most have certain immunizations; diese are available at the clinic on famify^ day. Also, yearly' jdiyidcals are re­ quired by hi^ sdKKds, ue also available. Wommi may be examined by the menl-.' mcDEe * r' gyn^logist, and those ava4S years of i^e may alto takean etectmcardiogram (iKiG). Other servhto-F^bvided are: chert x-ray (not for jchildren, unless necessary); eye exambmti<ms; a check-np for the heart and longs. and bfood and urine tests in tihe la­ boratory. Hie free medical servicesprovided at the clinic are mainty diagnostic in nature, however there is some minimal treatmmit available for colds and iudrinhior aflmcnts. U any for-3 ther treatment or surjgeiy is needed, die clinic will rrter die dqioidait to anotimr physician if he or she hasat a personal doctor already. free Dependents of Seafarers should take full advantage id these many services. They are, of Coarse, also , >, ' - r • available for ail Seaforers, and the medical clinic at Headquarters, and die clinics in die out ports, are jint ^ part ot'tfae bcitefits of being an-SIU " 4- 4^ mehiber. : All SlU members and their dependents are urged to utBize these medical services. J."vi' - I ^ .4m--b" ;:3 ' M 4 fv. l--» I''' -l I'i ? 1^^ li ,. •• - •- -i^-i'?.', •. •?i' ••u ••.-'•• •• :f.'\ '-V-' •:•••..•.. ' fi- . •.- ,•• Seafarer Harold Wallace fills out clinic forms for himself, his 10-' year old son Andrew and six-year old daughter Natasha. Clinic lAan ninaUAr at rSnKf Receptionist >.• is Jean Dreher. at right, At the Clinic's family day. Pediatrician Dr. Andreas Koutras examines pretty Ying Arhat. as mom, Mrs. Paulette Amat looks on. Oa. .laMa . Paulette Is .k._ the .A——< wife of Seafarer Ahmetbin Amat. Worried looking three-year old Roderick Rodriguez Is examined bv Dr. Andreas Koutras at the SIU clinic on family day. Boy's ' / * III mom holds his hand for reassurance. Mrs. Vera Ledesma holds sterile cotton to her arm after blood sample was taken during her annual checkup at the SIU clinic at Headquarters. '1 Lab Technician Fred Howard takes blood sample from young \/Alaa.4a FMaa Oka ia tka taanaaa Hai iAKtar Af Caafarar CalSv nSa'y Yolanda Diaz. She Is the teenage daughter of Seafarer Felix Diaz. F!ieel7 Pigel6 • • ' • * V.ft-,,. -I - li*:"*' fi!« ft « t r R ' ' .. r -r-. J ^ �i STEER A CLEAR Gets 30 Years for COURSEI Heroin Smuggling If yoo are conykted of possession of any Hlegal dmg—heroin, barbhnrates, speed, LSD, or even marijnana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, wMiout appeal, FOREVER. That means ^t you Jose for the rest of your life the r^ht to make a Hying by the sea. Howeyer, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineef, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded andyou may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty tough rap, but thaf s exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. Hie convicted drug user leaves a black marie on his reputation for die rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your lifek Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear mfaids and quick reflexes are essential at all times for die safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destrt^ your natural r^ht to a good, happy, productive life. . Stay drug free and steer a clear couriw. A Chinese seaman from Hong Kong was sentenced last month to a maximum term of 30 years im­ prisonment for conviction of heroin smuggling and possession of heroin with the intent to distribute it. The seaman was arrested last De­ cember in Port Elizabeth, N.J. after disembarking from a freighter. When he was apprehended by Customs Patrol Officers he had in excess of one and one-half pounds of brown rock heroin concealed beneath his clothing. The heroin was estimated to have a street value of $50,000. At his trial the seaman admitted to concealing the package on board ship and under his clothing, but he denied knowing that the packages contained the heroin. He was found guilty by a jury after a two-day trial. In imposing the maximum pen­ alty, the presiding judge stated that his interest was in the deterrent effect which he hoped the sentence would have upon would-he heroin smug­ glers. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audir by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and .management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finapcial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights: Copies of these contracts aire posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal xights in employment and as memters of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied bis constitutional right of access to Union records or informatioa, be shoiiid immediately notify SIU P/esident Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, retuni receipt requested. Frank Drozak, Ctaalnnan, Seafarers Appeak Board 275 - loth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT.on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. Tlie responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. Port Date Deep Sea IBU UIW New York Sept. 8 , ..... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5TOO p.m ... Philadelphia .... Sept. 9.... ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... Baltimore Sept. 10 .... .. 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ...... Norfolk Sept. 11 .. 9:30a.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... Jacksonville Sept. 11 .. 2:00 p.m. .. • • • ••• Detroit Sept. 12 .... .. 2:30 p.m. .. • • • • •• Sept. 15 , ... 5:00 p.m. ... Houston Sept. 15 .... .. 2:30 p.m. .. . .. 5:00 p.m. ... .. New Orleans .... Sept. 16 .... . . 2:30 p.m. . . V.. 5:00 p.m. ... Mobile Sept. 17 .... .. 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00p.m...., , , San Francisco ... Sept. 18*.... .. 2:30 p.m. .. Wilmington Sept. 22 .. 2:30 p.m. . . • • • - " Seattle Sept. 26 .... .. 2:30 p.m. .. Piney Point ..... Sept. 13 .... .. 10:30 a.m. .. . . . 10:30 a.m. ... Columbus ...... Sept. 20 — , . ,. Chicago Sept. 16 .... ... 5:00 p.m. ... Port Arthur .... Sept. 16 .... .. . 5:00 p.m Buffalo ..,... .> Sept. 17 .... .. . 5:00 p.m. . .. St. Louis Sept. 18 .... . . ^ ... 5:00 p.m. ... • • Cleveland Sept. 18 .... ... 5:00 p.m.... Jersey City .. Sept. 15 ... 5:00 p.m. . . .•. — 1 » • • • 4 • Donate to SPAD Page 18 , Nv f' • • • 4 4 7:00 p.m. • • « Politics Is Porkchops,, 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 pirn. 7:00 p.m. —^ —- •• 1:00 p.m. 4 •• • — Seafarers Log �m fTBT KSfci, 1^7 • ^ / //d /nr r >1^^ iMm7mfTi&». '^tztyxA-e^e/^A — /=«»« P V" / An Unresponsive Administration It has now been over six months since the Ford Administration announced the formation of an inter-agency task force to explore the means of assisting the de­ pressed U.S. tanker industry. And, al­ though representatives from all segments of the maritime industry proposed spe­ cific solutions in a meeting with President Ford and his advisors last March, to date the Administration has proposed no pol­ icy responsive to the industry's needs or requests. Despite the Ford Administration's pro­ fessed interest in the state of the U.S. maritime industry, the actions (and non­ actions) taken by the President himself and others in his Administration, clearly show us that so far his concern for the American seaman, shipyard worker and longshoreman has been just lip service. Last December, with the U.S. tanker industry already slumping, due to vari­ ous national and international develop­ ments, President Ford pocket-vetoed the Oil Cargo Preference Bill. The veto of this bill, which would have guaranteed that a certain percentage of oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships, was just about the final nail in the tanker indus­ try's coffin. When representatives from the mari­ time industry met with the President and his advisors in March, SIU President Hall, speaking for the maritime unions, shipowners and shipbuilders at the meet­ ing, submitted two proposals which could have, if implemented, brought im­ mediate relief to the industry. • A Presidential Order requiring oil importers to use U.S.-built and U.wS.manned tankers for oil products coming into the United States to the extent that U.S.-flag tankers are available at fair and reasonable rates, and August, 1975 • A Presidential Order granting an exemption from import fees to importers using American-built and Americanmanned ships. A month later, after informal meetings were held, a second paper was presented to two members of the Administration, the Director of the Budget and the Secre­ tary of Labor. Although various alterna­ tive formulas were discussed internally by the Administration, to date, after an­ other four months has passed, nothing has been done on any of the proposals. Recently, to add insult to injury, the Administration, in an attempt to further its political aims, has entered into an­ other possible grain deal with the Soviet Union, similar to the one of 1972. Three years ago, when the terms of the first grain deal were worked out, it was agreed that the U.S., Russians, and "third-flag" vessels would all equally share the grain cargo between the two countries. U.S.-flag vessels wound up with about 11 percent of the total cargo, or about one-third of the one-third it was entitled to carry. On top of this, the Soviet-controlled merchant fleet, 100 percent governmentsubsidized, has become the most ruthless, rate-cutting fleet on the high seas. If their rate-cutting practices are allowed to con­ tinue unchecked, they may succeed in bringing about the complete economic destruction of the U.S. merchant marine. It is this schizophrenic attitude on the part of the Ford Administration—talk­ ing one way and acting another—that quite frankly is confusing us. If the Ad­ ministration is indeed interested in the welfare of the maritime industry, as it claims it is,, in the year's time since it came to power it ha^'t shown it. It is now time for some concrete action; we've al­ ready had too many promises. . ^ Scholarship award is a great honor . •to be bestowed upon my family and myself. We wish to thank the SIU for this scholarship. With this grant I can continue my formal education and reach my educational goals. The SIU Scholarship Program is a wonderful program which can open 3 the doors of opportunity for its members and their families. I U:'thank the ofganis^rs and administrators of the Scholarship .. Program for giving me such an opportunity.' As for my choice of college, I have applied and been ac­ cepted to the Pols^technic In^tute of New "York. | Again, I wish to say thank you for such a privilege and an honoris Skicerely, Edward GSahert Brooklyn, ? .n \ -s. . M I was recently involved in an unjust beef aboard the Sadv .aan that almost cost me my job. However, when the ship came into port, the SIU patrolman who came aboard thrashed the matter'out and once again came through as the SIU always does;!am very proud of the way our Union officials stand up for the membership. And I am proud to be a member of the SIU for the last 30 years.. Frafenudly, f i' • V ;I Frank S^estka 1 San inan I wish to thank the entire staff at the Seafarers Medical Cen- ' ..er at Heaquarters for their concern and dedicated action taken in my behalf during my recent illness. Also, special ^ thanks to SIU Dr. J. SanFilippo for his daily visits while I was • laid up in the intensive care unit of the Luteran Medical Cfen€^ j ; ter in Brooklyn, N.Y. I am now recuperating at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island. Fraternfdly, < Charles li^ Martinnssen Martinnssen : . i- - Volume XXXVII, No. 9 Auflutt 1975 Official Publication of the Seafarers international Union of North America, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and fnliamj Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall. Presidoni vj.;; I• c Cat Tanner. fc'xecuf/Ve Vice-Ptssident Earl Shepard, Vice-Ptasident JodOiGiQtgiQ.S&ctelaiy-Tmasuret' UiiidseyWitlianis,V/ce-PresWaiif -Frank Drozak. Vi6e-Presid»nt. . Paul Drozak, Vice Piesldont Published monthly except twice a month In July by Seafarers intematlbnal Oftiori, Atlantic, Gutf, i^iHes .and Inla^ District, AFC«CiO 675 Fourth Avenue. erogWyn. N.Y. ri232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooxlyn, N.Y. 389 • Page 19 �h-: X :f >i •iS?'- • • • • Shlp^ Meetings r Digest of SlU ARECIBO (Puerto Rico Marine), June 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Eugene Dakin; Secretary J. G. Guilles; Educational Director David Manafe; Deck Delegate Howard Knox. $14 in ships fund. No disputed OT. A wire was sent to President Ford expressing the crew's gratitude on his action in regard to the Mayaguez incident. All items brought up at the safety meeting were taken care of. Chairman explained how to find your way by feel when in a smoke filled area. Everything running smoothly. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), June 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Ame Hovde; Secre­ tary Jasper G. Andersen; Educational Director R. Honeycutt; Engine Dele­ gate Robert Sawyer; Deck Delegate Charles Naiette; Steward Delegate Rob­ ert Rowe. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the membership for good con­ duct aboard the vessel for ihe entire voyage. A vote of thanks to the steward department for good meals and excell­ ent service. BOSTON (Sea-Land Service), June 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun L. E. Joseph; Secretary J. Keno; Educa­ tional Director R. Chamberlin. A radiogram was received on June 17 from Headquarters informing the crew of some of the major gains in our new contract. A special meeting was called that evening and the contract was ac­ cepted unanimously by the entire crew. An extended vote of thanks to thenego-, tiating committee. All radiograms re­ ceived from Headquarters were posted. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. Weaver; Secretary O. Frezza; Deck Delegate Arthur Trotter. $43 in ships fund. No disputed OT. All communica­ tions received were posted. A vote of thanks to all crewmembers for a fine trip from the steward department. A vote of thanks from crew to steward department for a job well done. Next port Piney Point. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land Service), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun D. Pressly; Secretary I. Buckley; Edu­ cational Director M. Sullivan. $60 in ships fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Held a dis­ cussion on the new contract pending, the use and purpose of SPAD and on all communications received. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Everything running smoothly. IBERVILLE (Waterman Steam­ ship), June 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. W. Nicholson; Secretary P. Garland; Educational Director Edgar Armstrong. Held a discussion on the new wage contract and all members agreed it was a job well done. Some dis­ puted OT in. deck and engine depart- . ment. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. A vote of thanks to the bosun and day man for a good job on painting the messhalls. Next port Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND MC LEAN (Sea-Land), June 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Sadowski; Educational Director K. Katsalis; Deck Delegate Lonnie Cole. Reported on the telegr^ received from Headquarters on the new contract gains and called for a discussion of same. $30 in ships fund. No disputed OT. Next port Hong Kong. Page 20 DELTA SUD (Delta Steamship), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosim Homer O. Workman; Secretary R. M. Boyd. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke on the new contract and all agreed it is the best contract we ever had and want to thank everyone who had anything to do with it. Chairman explained to the crewmembers the rea­ sons for voluntarily giving to SPAD and the Captain was well pleased with the crew and their safety record. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Salvador. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Service), Jime 29—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector David Able; Steward Delegate Joseph Powers. $89 in ships fund. No disputed OT. The new contract was ex­ plained and accepted by all. A vote of thanks to the conference delegates and the Union officers for getting us a fine contract. A vote of thanks to the deck department for keeping the messroom and pantry clean. Next port Genoa, Italy. OVERSEAS NATALIE (Maritime Overseas), June 29—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun A. Anderson; Secretary W. Deskins; Steward Delegate R. Davies. Chairman sent a telegram to Head­ quarters thanking them for their efforts in our behalf on the new contract and our acceptance of same. A talk was given by the chairman and many ques­ tions were made and answered in the discussion about our Union and its op­ eration. Everything running smoothly. OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service), June 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosim J. A. Shortell; Secretary C. N. Johnson; Educational Director L. Kartunnen; Engine Delegate Charles H. Jackson; Steward Delegate Charles J. Mehl. Chairman reported that a radiogram was sent to President Ford for the quick action that he took in regard to the Mayaguez. $2.35 in ships fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. MAYAGUEZ (Puerto Rico Marine), June 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jacob Levin; Secretary R. Campbell. Chairman spoke on the new contract and all members agreed it is the best. Everyone hoped that negotiations would continue with regard to the new pension plan to include those already on pension. Some disputed OT in stew­ ard department. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. FAQUADILLA TONTPELIER VICTORY (VANTAGE DEFENDER >T, LOUIS TAMARA GUILDEN JAYAMA 5TONEWALL JAC • SRRIMAeD R:MORAGE GE ^ EXPLORER SEA-LAND ECONOMY (SeaLand Service), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Sec­ retary L. Nicholas; Educational Direc­ tor J. M. Glenn; Deck Delegate J. P. Pettus; Engine Delegate I. Galeas; Steward Delegate P. L. Hunt. No dis­ puted OT. The new contract was read at a special meeting and it was received with much praise for the officials and delegates who participated in the fore­ closure of this outstanding document. Chairman suggested that crewmembers donate to SPAD. It was recommended that a telegram be sent to headquarters and port delegates for an outstanding job on the contract. Crewmembers wish to go on record to state the new con­ tract is the best thus far in the history of this Union. Next port Jacksonville. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), June 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun G. Castro; Secretary S. F. Schuyler; Edu­ cational Director P. Kanavos. $20 in ships fund. No disputed OT. Chairman G. Castro made a motion for all mem­ bers of the SS Tampa to raise their arm if they have accepted the ratifica­ tion of the new contract. This motion was seconded by S. F. Schuyler, secre­ tary, and all 28 brothers responded by saying yes. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port San Juan. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), June 22—Chairman L.G.G. Reck; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director Smead Williams; Engine Delegate John Wright. $126 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Copies of the new contract were xeroxed by the chairman and given to each department. The crew was very pleased with the new contract and gave a vote of thanks to the negoti­ ation committee for a job well done. Chairman suggested that crewmembers give to SPAD to help pass bills that will help shipping. A safety meeting was held and is always open for anyone who wants to attend. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Seattle. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun George A. Burch; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Director Frank W. Chavers; Steward Delegate Milton J. Phelps. Chairman ^advised all when filing for benefits please make sure to sign all forms to avoid delay in pay­ ments. $3.50 in ships fund. No disputed QT. Telegram was received from Head­ quarters and was read to membership at this meeting. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Abidjan. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), Jime 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Sven Jansson; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director Guymon. Secretary reported on the conference that was held at Piney Point regarding upcoming negotiations and the need to voluntarily donate to SPAD. $22 in ships fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), June 15—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary Herb Kndwles; Deck Delegate J. Long; En­ gine Delegate Steve Mooney; Steward Delegate J. Smith. A telegram was re­ ceived from Headquarters in reference to the contract, it is posted on the bulle­ tin board for everyone to read. Looks like it will be a good contract; will find out more about it when we get into Port. Everything nmning smoothly. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship), June 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Sec­ retary J. Sumpter; Educational Director H. Sanders. It was suggested that crew­ members donate to SPAD at payoff. A telegram was received from Headquar­ ters stating a special meeting is to be held in all ports on Saturday, June 14, 1975 to ratify new agreement. All mem­ bers were urged to attend. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and steward depart­ ments. Everything running smoothly. EAGLE TRAVELER (Sea Trans­ port), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Roy S. Theiss; Secretary J. G. Lakwyk; Vocational Director Leonard Nixon; Ste^ward Delegate Robert Cot­ ton. First order of business was a min­ ute of silence in memory of our departed shipmates who passed away, one in Egypt on board and one in the hospital. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Waterways), June 15—Chairman, Re-? certified Bosun Jack Kingsley; Secre­ tary T. Ulisse; Educational Director John Meo; Deck Delegate Pedro Alma; Engine Delegate Stanley Phillips; Stew­ ard Delegate Gilbert Murray. To start up a ships fund requested one dollar from each man. Some disputed OT in engine department. The special Sea­ farers LOG on the new contract recom­ mendations was read and the special meeting wire from Headquarters on contract negotiations was also read. Everything running smoothly. Next port Piraieus, Greece. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari­ time Overseas), June 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Koen. All crew­ members agreed to accept the new con­ tract, none were opposed. Everything running smoothly. mmutes were GEORGE WALTON AMERICAN EXPLORER BEAUREGARD ROBERT TOOMBS OGDEN CHALLENGER PORTMAR CHARLESTON LOS ANGELES SANJTIAN SEA-LAND MARKET SCHUYLKILL GOLDEN DOLPHIN COLUMBIA -SIRA^ANR: BRADFORD ISLAND DELTA MEXICO JOHNPENN OVERSEAS ALICE MOUNT WASHINGTON PORTLAND ;SHENANDOAH/^-^ ::^POTOMACTRANSCOLQRADO WILLIAMSBURGH " iSTOYCE BETHFLOli^' DELTA NORTE LONG^B^^ OYERSjE^^JUNE^if OVERSEAS ULLA FORT HOSKINS DELTA URGUAY CAROLINA '•mmk. JACKSONVILLE 1SEA4.ANDEXCHAN<^ JOHN TYLER •INEWARK WALTER RICE Seafarers Log �\< ^ ' ' ' *• • ' ^ V -: L A Few Kind Words f / >K^^;6fSSi ii Have you never hand whittled |u . a pencil to a long fine point Ah! What a skill to have learned '• Have yoa never stirred the ice In your tipple with a pencil • for the want of a swizzle stick. pave you sicver bmwscd Ihrotjgh the dictionary with your twth clamped arouhd a pencil,' - X Sheqiime tome spiritually put hq hand on my arm and waited until1 relaxed, llookedather ^'^<ieep^y >ip, and finally d^ded . « to reveal her effect. .'-p/i'ly-. Loving we came to a plateau of emotion aettled whfa reasons like mmiatuie ibiami Traveling on was not hard affer'sundown. Do you doodle, compose graffiti," , ', /. work the cfosswords, then slip r- " your typewriter behind your ear ' whde you slurp a can of beer. ^ '<A. Do you pack your Underwood to the bar to jot down ' a beautiful number. ' Have you never scratched with pencil Ms thatmost unreachable spot , ' I can see you standing there between your shoulder blades. ^ ; With the sun catching highlights of your hair It^s the greatest but one. , . ' ' ^' Or running down the beach ' And lying close wdthin ray reach MnK>l»« ^ TOe you are far from me You are close m memory :Youme,near.;tp md ,. For you are in my mind to see. , y- ' t ^4. » - It ' The old man sits in his easy chair His gaze is fixed on empty air To you who look, there's nothing there Not so for him while life's still there. |fe s©^ hw With little work and lots of pli^ ; Again when he is as a man He thinks that life it has began. The years they come, and quickly go His hair is white as winter snow ^ey think he's full of fancy's now ,;!»^cn.hc 3itS'So;stiff.as,he^/si^ For he sees again the passing years With all their lankier and their tears The ships that hqhaES^^ To distant lands and home again. The sh^mates that once he Imew The jolly lads of a goodly crew He's not forgotten how in the night ?Tlkt tdtpedit^ The men that perished neath the wave Who are resting now in a sailor's grave, fust an old man's fancy you affirm y^ learn 3 ^ ^u For ffiaf his dreams And lives again the things he's seen While you are but an empty clod l^olEflbWsl^ a ]' • y''I-' Harold Lodditirt ^ r ^ . - N y,'' i . V- " S.I.Uk * ^ t made a boat of paper. ^ , And sailed it down the stream That was, when I was just a kid. And had a foolish dream. I pretended I was captam The chief mate, and all the crew And as I watched, my paper boat I sailed into ports all new, I sailed for twenty years or more And saw those ports so fine. : T^ suddenly I grew very old. For I had forgotten about time. Vi This nwst wonde^ Is something money cannot buy. My advice to every lad And I give it with a sigb- vn ff you want to sow your wild oats., ni ^ I thought of far away places. And wished that I could go To visit all those pretty spots. I saw in the picture show. IV Soon I grew up* to be a man And sailing I did try. I joined the S.I.U. in Baltimore This story is no lie. vin Then unite with a tmion With brothers good, and true, You sign on a clean ship: When you join the S.LU. V " It's not conflict, it's something else seething suspicion Everyone so up tight in anticipation An atmosphere of danger within the imagination San Juan so beautiful, yet so fragile Like cherry blossom shaken by the first breeze That cascade from Springtime trees. We're all escape artists I guess Vomit in the street we recognize the mess Cross over circle round out of reach The beach has the same feel as the city I've left behind It's not an English beach on a December day With only seagulls screaming in their quarrelous way But everything else relaxed and orderly v!- ' The wind though warm blows incessantly Throughout the whole area everything is watchful Perhaps it's because Tm unnerved, ill at ease : %ider crabs on the rocks watching with their bulbous eyes, Suddenly dashing sidelong into the pools or crevices Shrimps and tiny fish in rock pools torpedoing into the sand ts / �• ^- -i i- 198 Have Donated $100 or More to SPAD i^; The following Seafarers, 198 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which both our fob security and our social and economic welfare, by votuniarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities DotuUior^SPAu) fund since the beginning of 1975. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., fon politick activities. The m<m effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Three who have realized how important ^ SlU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, one has contributed $300, and one $500. Far the rest of the year, the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming years our 'poliiical role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. Adams, W< Haot^AlA. V:'® Air,R.R ilMpdez^ Algina,J. ^ _ Manor Roll t Ha]^r,l}>.E Anderson, D» •• •. • itn Andeison,E. HooeycBtt,R. Loper, C. Miner, C.E. Neiia, L. 7J5k!CC®,J,77:7 Conklm^K. Iiigelforig<sen, E.S. Atensfidd,L.R. Miller, J. li^son, J. Saeco,M. Mitchell, R. Paladino, F. Mitci^W^L^ Papiiclii$,S.J. Sf^biron,S. Martian, T. A. Molina, F. ;paladis^ E,.'7::7 Srizer,R. Jones,L. Maf&^ J. Mollard,C. Parkhi,G.C. Sdteer,S. lofdan,R. Maithiez, O. A. Parrish, J. H. 7 Sliappo,Mi, Moo^,O.W. I^uriHrais,L.6U Sli^ard,E. McEarlaiid,»B.l$i Mooney,E.X. Payne, O. ^ini,H.C!i McKay,D. Morris, E» Pmm,h McMullin, C. Morris, W. ' :3^iiiIt^:R|^ Meaford,H. Morrison, J. X. ;^INBre^Ji, Mortenson, O. J. Petti, C. Jackson, CoD* Content, W.E. Jeiilttes,W. 'aiilliBMft DeGuzniaii,P. I' : • wski,T. Batchelor, A, 1^. ••r. - • Corietfa,P., Cnrti^T. ATeiy,R.H.^ E, R. . .1/. JiRs^iKS,J. ;^v ." Didomenico, J. iCanoa,M. DiGiorgio,J. K<dly,C. Dd%en,D. Klng,S. ^ Spei^r,G.'' ® V r--'. Spiegri,H.77 . - Milium Drozadk, F. M A. J. I pellinger,W, li ,S. •7-7'x Drozak,P» Knsnniato,K. Ducote,C. LaHaye,F. Dwyer,J. l>wyer,J. Lee,J.F. Edwards,R. Eibe>soB»N. EUis,P.0* iiiiiilppi Fay, J* ',7 A-' Bonser, L. 7 •" < • Ferreura,J. Mei»«r,C. ii Spuron,J. Stephens, Q. Porter, J. SSOQHomrHoii Pomeriane, R. • Leeper,B. V' Rettenfoacher, W. ,, Rkhardson, N. Lewis, J. ; 7 /•p" Buhaks, H. Riddle, D. 7 - • mmmm:Lindsey,H.S. pi|||^|pp7S7 LoleiiS, P< >r Gatewood, L. Lonias,A. . m- Riley, E. ;«Mi!PY,JC/» • Robertson, h. HaU, P. Robertson, T. Pnlver, E. B. Boyle, C. - ^ -K, r X'' 31 siBrannan,G. ' Brooks, S. To Garcia,^ .Weeks, J. 77:7^ • Gard,C.L. Date. White, W. aysiiii Contributor's Name • City Address S.S. No.. Gb^well, To SPAD is a separatesys|ttre|aited fung, ^fts ^proceeds arp used to fiirtbpr. Its objects and purposes including, but not limlted^wYurtliering tn#''pormcal, Itociai'ibir economic i^l^j^ts of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering ot|the American Merchant Marine with iirfrftved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connibtion with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politiljal litfeji candidates for elective office. Alf contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or deceived because of'force, job diplrimination, financial reprisal, or threat.of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Unlbn (SiUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. if a contribution is made by ^reason of the above improper^'ibonduct, notify the Seafarers Union nr ahnua address, a/fetroce certified mail ma!l uiithin or ^PAn SPAD at at tha the above within thSrtu thirty HaucAAntrihiitinn days ofyfhc contribution tnr for InuaettAAtiM investigation and appropriate action and refund, .iMnvbiUhtaiY. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, Am||pn trade Gould, Te . Zip Code (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate su|liiiisory officer is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Gover^ent Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) > CampbeUjA. Gucrtin, L. ' 1 m. yif',' $^20^ Signature of Solicitor ibell, 0. rain, R. . State Gill, F. 0. _ Butts, We W^h,J. $7noo^ 675 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 V- 'Ay'y- Brown, G. rTyler, E. ttp7:7:7 y-:!. Yaughan, Florous, C. D. ' *^ i^xclai^ 0. > / jiiiSB®®* mi'.- ' Ridii^Mu ' - ' ' Ajidesstei, J* £, ' Cohptoit,W. Connolly, M.W. . tovjno,L. 'f; MuwaUad, M. A« ; Itondo,C. P; 1975 l^ilson, C. wMr . *»«7. r$9flo3* Port- 33m /- • •'<" -r Have You Made Your SPAD Donafion This Year? •••- .Vr-v-'-'W- J, Seafarers Log Page 22 •a, .-yiyyil-y "J S "xri,IM- rt!-;: • ' -• a �|S;PA,I>) JE'iiiaii--' ''•'yyl; i'. J'-ft :v:;:^x3:^iit%ii f J,SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for I ' ,X.,.;fs.. „., ' - • • • 016011*6 ofce. • " • • "• • • •" m: i ' -'-X" f ., / i f -V-'-7 ( %: -. "'• ,• • pbies abd p^^ Sesiar^ nii^ attain lav^ whicb social, politieal and trade union objectives—and nrotect the jobs and jobsecurityofAnu^canseamen. . . ' f I I !*' '•' I, JONES ACP-^Juarahtees that a^ cargo shipped from-one American port to another goes on U.S.-flag ships. This Act is constantly being attacked by powerful lobbies in ^ashing^^ such as the oil companies. We must be able to fight these atta<jks. =2. VmCm ISLANDS LOOPHOLE—We must try to close the Bophole in the Jones Act which exempts the Virgin Islands from its provisions. The cargo that is daily shipped from a reinery in ttie Virgm Idands tO;Tr.S. east coast ports, if carried on r.S. ships^ would be sufficient to put a major portion of t^ ^.Svtanker fleet back^ t^ Pre^ly this oil is moved entirely by foreign-flag vessels. ^ U THIRD FLAG BILL—This piece of legislation would cotti lol die predatory rate cutting of non-national shipping lines ifedi are^ c^ unfairly with our American shipping iCrators. If these U.S. shipping lines leave certain foreign tradi lecanse of the rate cutting, it means less jobs for American hien» 6. NAVY ENCROACHMENT—The Navy has been expan< its operations at the expense of the privately owned, unionmanned U.S. merchant marine. We must be able to stop these cncroachmeht8 ^idi^^ a of three tugs t "commercial standards'\ These tugs should be chartered from private operators. The Navy must go to Congress for its fundsj SPAD donations are essential to be!b> u^ ;fight^ a^ Navy in the halls of Congress 7, CARGO PREFERENCE—K we cdbld get a cargo preferlaw into effect it would guarantee that of IJ.S. cargo would be carried on Americah-flag ships. Last year we were successful in getting^ a^^^^^ lll'i 1 L THREE-WATCH SYSTEM—Attacks have been made on le three-watch system for voyages under 1,800 miles. Certain >np8 are trying to switch to a two-watch system thereby enigeiing the job secnrity and the safety of seamen. We must >e able to combat these attacks. 5. TRADE REFORM ACT OF 1974r-The SIU helped enact provisions in this law covering service industries of which the maritime industry is a part. This means among other things that the harmful effects that discriminatory trade practices by .foreign nations have on U.S. service industies, including mari­ time, will be considered for the first time at the international rade talks in Geneva this fail. 7 ' J - • All contributions to SPAD are voluntary. The Jaw prohibits the use of any Union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., forpolitical activities. .; I > v politics—^and help enact favorable maritime laws such as those above—^is through voluntary political contributions to SPAD. Page 23 August, 1975 - ly'- . ..''.'H-7v--' . •• v-.'-i.-':. itV .V �MtM New SIU Pensioners <( ., m Consordo Padios 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing in the steward department. Brother Padios received a Personal Safety Award in 1960 for riding an accident-free ship that year, the SS Kyska. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of San Francisco. Agnstin T. Rosado, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Rosado had sailed for 33 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was bom in Cuba and is a resident of Brook­ lyn, N.Y. Franklin E. Hughes, 59, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. Brother Hughes had sailed for 28 years and attended a Piney Point Conference. Bom in Georgia, he is now a resident of Houston. Charles E. Turner, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. Brother Turner had sailed for 33 years and received a Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accident• free ship, the SS Clairborne. He was bom in Pensacola, Fla. and is a resi­ dent of Mobile. Miguel L. Medina, 64, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Medina had sailed for 42 years. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Houston. Ah S. Wong, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as a 2nd cook. Brother Wong had sailed for 28 years and is a natu­ ralized U.S. citizen. Born in Chin Kung Province, China, he is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Ernest C. Bine, 50, joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, sail­ ing as an AB. Brother Blue had sailed for 22 years and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Born in Arcadia, Mich., he is a resident there. Stanley F. Sokol, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of San Fran­ cisco and sailed as a recertified bo­ sun. Brother Sokol had sailed for 49 years. Bom in Poland, he is a natu­ ralized American citizen and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended September 30,1974 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHff tothe 9. SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE f..: 10. ofthe STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. ( J. t ;1 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) •\:- ADDITIONS TO FUf^D BALANCE •A Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $6,865,765.94 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) $ 6,865,765.94 (d) Total Contributions .. j 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 263,822.82 (b) Dividends .... (c) Rents (d) Other (Speci^^) . / 263,822.82 (e) Tbtal Income from Investments , ' 4. Profit on disposal of investments ^X 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in- X ^ vestments ............................ Page 24 A. ' -.V ' 1,727.97 1,727.97 $ 7,131,316.73 8. Insurance and Aimuity Premiums to Insurance (Address of Fond) ii> John C. Ramsey, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Ramsey had sailed for 31 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army's 6th Corps of Engineers. Born in Bed­ ford, Va., he is a resident of Frank­ lin, Pa. Laurence Reinchuck, 53, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Reinchuck had sailed for 30 years and was a U.S. Navy radio operator in World War II. He is a native of Colchester, Conn, and is a resident of Houston. DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 275 20tfa Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 !fi Charles J. Mitchell, 65, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of MobUe sailing as a chief steward. Brother Mitchell had sailed for 41 years. He was bom in Mobile where he is still a resident. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) Interest on delinquencies; miscellaneous (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions (Name of Welfare Fund) •i ' Kfaig Sea Koo, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing in the steward department. Brother Koo had sailed for 27 years and received a Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accident-free ship, the SS Maiden Creek. Bom in Chekiang, China, which he left in 1943, he is now a resident of San Francisco. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Carriers and to Service Organizations (Includ­ ing Prepaid Medical Plans) Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedules) (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office expense (i) Total Administrative Expenses Loss on disposal of investments Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Interest on mortgages (b) Provision for doubtful contributions receiv­ able; misc ..J (c) Total Other Deductions Total Deductions $: 378,439.26 3,573,865.27 49,261.15 9,000.42 3,597.84 24,221.31 7,434.55 400.03 1,262.90 25,144.60 120,322.80 626,135.97 9,242.13 85,310.52 94,552.65 $ 4,793,315.95 RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) ....... 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) .......... I • « • ••• « • $ 9,834,097.76 7,131,316.73 4,793,315.95 2,338,000.78 $12,172,098.54 Seafarers Log �mmmm . ..i ' -• . 4 I' k, / A- •V !f Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid June 26-iviiy 23,1975 Nnmber SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits in Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors* Visits & Other Medical Expenses ., Surgical ............................. Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 11 121 199 14 1 5,868 1 165 1 82 3,894 1,234 96 15 46,507 15 1,273 200 387 50 95 23 — 118 $ YEAR TO DATE 40,500.00 121.00 597.00 1,388.02 26.00 46,944.00 108.46 4,360.97 158.10 $ 242,445.30 3,894.00 3,702.00 9,084.63 971.92 372,056.00 1,867.87 34,183.49 10,056.30 2,565 409 734 109 12 908 96,297.31 1,780.43 12,638.00 6,200.00 — 2,943.03 554,272,12 15,998.16 97,450.48 30,380.25 883.00 23,128.77 , 11 169 89 7 60 — — — 1,968 . 94 1,152 779 90 491 116 5 11,794 35,000.00 20,507.14 3,035.53 917.00 1,136.05 — — — 13,455.90 284,000.00 170.065.47 29,082.27 13,800.25 11,354.96 72.00 3,589.15 1,706.00 82,656.30 1 74 9,359 2,348 13,298 25,005 72,549 14,042 80,409 167,000 Note; Pages 7 to 14 inclusive should not be completed by funds that have filed Form D-2 with the U.S. Department of Labor. Such funds are required to file a copy of the completed D-2 form with this statement. STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ASSETS! MONTH TO DATE Richard L. Von Reiff Tarciana Suganob Von Reiff requests that you contact her as soon as pos­ sible at Lot 1 Block #8, Filtration St., Bo. Sta. Rita, Olongapo City, Phil­ ippines 2201. George H. Bryant 1- End of R^rting Year Item $ 247,084.88 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: 1,309,383.76 f 1^ Employer ..................................... (2) Other (Specify) — (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds 21,227.99 (c) Other (Specify) Due from other Plans; misc 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings 3,963,806.63 and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations "... (d) Common Trusts: (1) (IdenUfy) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) 6,324,371.31 (1) See schedule % (27 % 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Otherthan Real Estate) (a) Secured 402,761.24 • (b) Unsecured 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate — 7. Other Assets: 57,577.90 (a) Accrued Income .... 4,604.57 (b) Prepaid Expenses 36.294.71 (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—net; security deposits $12,367,112.99 8. Total Assets .V.'-tri.- 4 .1 ' '1 •• It'!: I • ? •' Lucia Y. Bryant requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 778 B.M. Dimataga St., Lapu Lapu City, Philippines 6427. James Kenneth Haines Your wife requests that you contact her as soon as possible at #11, E.T., Olongapo City, Philippines. •i •:! I 231.40 27,910.90 288,345.34 2,024,611.59 573,911.15 3,467,295.30 345,289.90 • 3,400,820.65 $1,207,546.39 $8,892,727.54 Harold Schmidt requests that you contact him as soon as possible at 171 Governors Hill Rd., Oxford, Conn. 06483. S . -i I I •J Robert C. Crosley Teddy Hall requests that you contact him as soon as possible as 3308 Garden Oaks Apts., #125, Algiers, La. 70146. j.!.! Norman J. Kreye 41 > Please contact your mother as soon as possible. Herbert R. Newell 1 . Mary Newell requests that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 529 W. 4th St. #3, Long Beach, Calif. Frank GQbert Ortiz Cecilia Ortiz requests that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 1495 Rizal Ave., Olongapo City, Philippines 2201. LIABlLrnES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. . -"J I Insurance and Annuity Premium Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses .~ Other Liabilities (Specify) Mortgages payable Reserve for future benefits (Fund balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves • Ill,323.44 ,... 83,691.01 12,172,098.54 $12,367,112.99 iThe assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials. If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Department, Welfare Fund Bureau, 55 John Street, New York 10038—Telephone: 488-4161 (Area Code 212). OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may be inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the olhce of the Fund. STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF . . and. Trustees of the Fund and , affirm, under the penalties of perjury that.the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. • . V. •. Employer trustee: I' August, 1975 .A'l t-' Alfred M. Pelton SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Amount Personals .. -i- �1 jRnal 30epartures( SIU pensioner Willie F. Coppage, 61, died of a heart attack in Hamlet (N.C.) Hospital on Apr, 22. Brother Coppage joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a cook and baker. He had sailed for 36 years, walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II and also upgraded at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Born in South Carolina, he was a resident of Hamlet when he passed away. Inter­ ment was in Dobbins Memorial Park, Hamlet. Surviving are his widow; his mother, Fannie of Hamlet, and a daugh­ ter, Mrs. Kay Thompson of Sterling, Conn. SIU pensioner Wilbur L. Daniels, • , 70, succumbed to a heart attack in De Paul Hospital, Nor­ folk on May 19. Brother Daniels joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1968 sailing as a chief engineer for the Norfolk, Baltimore and Carolina Line from 1953 to 1971. He was born in Wanchen, N.C. and was a resident of Norfolk at the time of his death. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving is his widow, Mildred. f - SIU pensioner Abrain Guldsmit, 90, passed away on Jime 10 in Lake City, Fla. Brother Goldsmit joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed on U.S. flagships since 1921. Seafarer Goldsmit was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike, sailed on the SS Samuel Johnston (Eastern) in July 1942 and was a World War I veteran of the U.S. Army's Signal Corps Aviation Section. Bom in , Lithuania, he was a resident of Jack­ sonville. Burial was in Jacksonville. Vernon C. Bruer, 39, died in St. Louis on June 21. Brother Bruer joined the SlU-afiiliated IBU in the port of St. Louis in 1973 sailing for Orgulf Trans­ portation Co., National Marine Service, Inland Tugs and for the Gulf Canal Co. Surviving are two daughters, Janet of Clyde, Ohio and Barbara. H SIU pensioner John F. Butler, 72, succumbed to heart failure in St. Joseph's Hospital, Detroit on June 25. Brother Butler joined the Union in the port of Detroit sailing in the steward department. A native of Murfresboro, Tenn., he was a resident of Detroit. In­ terment was in Lincoln Cemetery, Ma­ comb, Mich. Surviving is his widow, Mabel. SIU pensioner Henry E. Smith, 72, died of heart failure in Baltimore City Hospital on May 31. Brother Smith joined the SlU-afliliated IB.U in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deck­ hand. He was born in Baltimore and was a resident there. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Ann. > i [ : -ii J .-!\•» SIU pensioner Artemlo N. Fernan­ dez, 72, died of a heart attack in Hos­ pital Poblacion Ng Mynila, Manila on Apr. 21. Brother Fer­ nandez joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as cook. He had sailed for 20 years and was a 1959 lifeboat course graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. A native of Sual, the Philippines, he was a resident there when he passed away. Seafarer Fernandez was a natu­ ralized American citizen. Burial was in St. Peter the Martyr R.C. Cemetery, Sual. Surviving is a nephew, Enrique F. Diaz of Manila. SIU pensioner Howard E. Fowler, 64, passed away in March. Brother Fowler joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief elec­ trician. He had sailed for 35 years and served as an engine delegate. Born in South Carolina, he was a resident of Aiken, S.C. when he died. Charles W. Brustle, Jr., 51, died on June' 15. Brother Brustle joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1968 saUing as a tankerman for the Interstate Oil Transportation Co. from 1966 to 1975, Berg Towing Co., the Gellehin Co., Graham Transportation Co., Marine Towing Co., Mariner Towing Co. and the Petro Chemical Co. in 1959. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in Pennsylvania, he w^s a resi­ dent of Wallin^ord, Pa. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Catherine, and two sons, Charles III and Wayne. William J. Conners, Jr., 58, suc­ cumbed to a heart attack in Candler General Hospital, i Savannah, on Apr. 5. .. Brother Conners joined the SIU in W mmM 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 38 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Savannah, he was a resident there when he died. Interment was in Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. N. L. Williamson of Pensacola, Fla. and a brother, Henry of Savannah. James V. Roberson, 66, passed away on Apr. 14. Brothe;Roberson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was born in Greenville, Ala. and was a resident of Bay Minette, Ala. at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow. Pearl. SIU • pensioner Thomas Landa, 76, died on June 9. Brother Landa joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 45 years. Seafarer Landa was bom in Spain and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Josephine; two sons, Thomas and Rich­ ard, and two daughters, Janet Maria and Mary Rose. SIU pensioner Tony S. Sbsa, 72, passed away on June 9 in Tampa General Hospital of acute re­ spiratory arrest. Brother Sosa joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 26 years. Bom in Tampa, he was a resident there. Interment was in Lake Carroll Cemetery, Hillsborough Coun­ ty, Fla. Surviving is his widow. Bertha. SIU pensioner Isaak Bouzin, 65, passed away on May 22 in San Francisco. Brother Bouzin joined the Union in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 2T years, was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, attended a Crews Conference at Piney Point in 1970 and was a wounded U.S. Army veteran in World War II. A na­ tive of Russia, he was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving are his widow, Lee; a son, Samuel of Chicago; two daughters, Phyliss and Harriet; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Bauman of Morton Grove, 111. and two nephews, Ge ild Bauman of Chicago and Raymond of Cook, 111. SIU pensioner Earbie N. Bracewell, 56, succumbed to a heart attack on the way to the University of Southern Alabama Medical Center in Mobile on May 9. Brother Bracewell joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1957 sailing as an AB. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Mobile when he died. Burial was in Serenity Memorial Gardens, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Eloise; his mother, Mrs. J. Bracewell of Andalusia, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Pearl N. Hall of Mobile; three sons, Roy, Leon and Floyd and five daughters, Carolyn, Malissa, Martha, Ruby and Charlotte. SIU pensioner Francis H. Sturgis, 74, passed away on June 22. Brother Sturgis joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a second cook. He had sailed for 21 years and was a U.S. Navy Seabees veteran of World War II. He was born in Snow Hill, Md. and was a resi­ dent there when he died. Surviving is his widow, Eunice. SIU pensioner Emanuel S. VIodek, 60, died on May 27. Brother VIodek joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 41 years, helped to organize the port of Baltimore in 1938 and during 1942 sailed on the SS St. Olaf to the Red Sea with a load bombers and on the Murmansk Run to Molotov, U.S.S.R. A native of Terra Alta, W. Va., he was a resident there. Surviving are two brothers, Andrew of Terra Alta and Steven of Flourant, Mo. SIU pensioner Donald D. Wblttaker, 82, died of natural causes in Harlem Hospital Center, New York City, on June 18. Brother Whittaker joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1951 sailing as a steward utility. He had sailed for 23 years and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Born in Barbados, the British West Indies, he was a resident of New York City. In­ terment was in Fair Lawn Cemetery, Fair Lawn, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Mary. SIU pensioner James E. Belch r, 54, died on Apr. 19. Brother Belcher joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing ' as an AB. He had sailed for 28 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Kentucky, he was a resident of Owingsville, Ky. when he passed away. Surviving are his mother, Jennie and a brother, Ora, both of Owingsville. John R. Hard Jr., 57, died on July 18. Brother Kurd joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for Taylor & Ander­ son Towing and Lighterage Co. from 1955 to 1975. He was a U.S. Army Infantry veteran of World War II. Born in Linwood, Pa. he was a resident of Camden, N.J. Sur­ viving, is his widow, Rose. Carl F. Johnson, 36, died from an ac­ cidental gunshot head wound in De Paul Hospital, Nor­ folk on June 12. Brother Johnson joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1971 sailing as an OS for McAllister Bros. He was an upgrader at Piney Point in 1972 and also attended an Educational Conference there. Seafarer Johnson was born in North Carolina and was a resident of Norfolk. Inter­ ment was in Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, Virginia Beach, Va. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Delma; his father, Floyd of Norfolk; a son, Carl; a daugh­ ter, Pamela, and a step-daughter, Wendy. Page 26 Seafarers.Log 'V — *•0 •Bt-.-r ''* - V �• — •:'. £-•' _ '• ~ ^ /• • . •ft Brother Bill Morris has been a Seafai'er for IS yeatrs, and he completed the Siy Bosun Recertification Program in June, 1975. Adding to his record of achieve­ ments, Brother Morris, who is a native of Jacksonville, Fla., recently returned to the Limdeberg School and earned his high school diploma through the GED Program there. Seafarer Morris left high school in the tenth grade. When asked to com­ pare his former school experiences with the high school equivalency program at HLSS, he replied, 'H'he Lundeberg School is most definitely different. The teachers here are real great. They give yoU as much individual time as you need." Bosrm Morris scored very well on his GED tests, and he credits at least part of his sucdess to his travels as a Seafarer. "I've pretty much covered the world in traveling, and that's a form of educaUon in itself." Brother Morris said that he would recommend the GED Program at HLSS to any Seafarer who did not have a high school diploma. "I'd tell hini to give it a try and come on through. It's a beautiful program." When Seafarer Morris was asked what he planned to do now that he had earned his diploma, he replied, "I'm going to do the same thing I was doing Seafarer Morris Gets High School Diploma I .®A' I ,r • .-• 1 5 f-i'i i i •ri-|. • i' f 'll .If •ft f • i Complete Lifeboat Course Ji ••fl' ^nrw'thfte°siu'"P'l'.Morris, who earned his high school'dipioma at the Lundeberg Sohool, gets some help from English. teacher Marilyn Grotzky. Assistant Cook Graduates ;I r' V' ?- f- •^ .hi I in •| .-*.'• • S , • ilf ( : f; fil I i.f'i I, -v,i i * Seafarer day Haga (center) displays his assistant cook certificate while Don Nolah, Steward Department instructor (left) and Charlie Andrews, head of Stewlard Department instruction at the Lundeberg School, look on. After finishing their lifeboat course at the Piney Point facility, Seafarers get together for a photo with their instructor, Abe Easter (far right). From left are: Angel Hernandez; Santiago Arroyo; Vincent Roman; Charles Ashcqm; Jose Calo, and Easter. II - -! i -t V J- ^ ' .... - Displaying their lifeboat certificates at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md., are, from the left: Seafarers Diego Santiago; Abdul Hassan; Manuel Holgbin, and John Fedesovich. August, 1975 Page 27 -s' �mm LUNDEBERG SCHCX)L EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seanmn consists of classroom rand practical training to . in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules "of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)—^You must be 19 years of age; have IZ months seatime as Ordinary !^aman, or be .a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point- and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without. glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have .36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: September 4, October 16, November 28. QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting gOj rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire­ fighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any^department. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December 11. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations-for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: September 18; October 16; November 13; December 11. The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED—r-Any Rating. (Qualified Member, of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Sjretems; Lubri­ cating Oil ^sterns; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair, Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; Machine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials;, Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au­ LIFEBOAT—Along with their instructor, Paul Allman (back row, far left), Sea­ farers pose for photo after successfully completing their lifeboat course at the Lundeberg School. In front, from left are: Jose Hipolito; Oscar Farzande; Coyt Propst, and Gonzalo Diaz. In back, from left are:-Allman; Phillip Huss; Jack Munsie; Richard Smallwood, and Jimmy Dryden. iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—^Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 anil, have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: September 22, November 3, January 12. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January 26. LIFEBOATMAN QMED—Seafarers who completed their QMED training at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. pose for a photo with their instructor, Bill Eglinton (far right). They are, from the left: Pat Edgell; Jim O'Donnell; Gordon Radam; John Trent; Charles Eagleson; Ruben Velez; R. Zeller; Jim Sharpless; Michael McKnoght; Ben Freeman; Harris Patterson, and Eglinton. SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will x)nly be com­ peting with other seamen With similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year.college degree scholar- Page28 The course -of instruction leading to. endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steanr and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also iHcludes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship, use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating FOWT ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schpols scholarships. Thesie awards are in the atnount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: I. Must be under 35 years of age. ..This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 2. Have not less than two years df actual employment on vessels of companies signatorv to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period - immediately proceeding date of application. DIESELS The four-vveek course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: ' Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These fqur-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address.* Seafarers Log �The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as Refrigerated Container Mqchamc consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all unifTon refrigeration, electrical and engine tune-up on gasoline and diesel units, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuitry. Course Requirements: Applicants must hold Coast Guard endoisements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED-Any Rating. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: November 17. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as QMED—Any Rating. Starting Dates: September 4; November 28; December 11. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. (First) (Last) Address Date of Birth. (Middle) . Telephone #. Book Nupnber District Seniority Date Book Was Issued (Area Code) Port Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Social Security #_ Piney Point Graduate: • Yes Entry Program: From, No • (if so, fill in below) . to. (Dates Attended) . Endorsement(s) Received Upgrading Program: From. to. (Dates Attended) EndQrsement(s) Received, Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: Dates Available for Training • Yes • No — I Am Interested In: DECK • AB Unlimited • Quartermaster • Lifeboatman • • • • • • • ENGINE FWT Oiler Dk.Mech. Reefer Boilermaker LNG/LPG Diesel • • • O • • • STEWARD Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook Pumpman • Steward Machinist Welder Advanced Pumpman Procedures Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEAUME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN^ COMPLETED APPLICATION TOr LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I August, 1975 ••A- The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeterg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application.on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the ^hool. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in foil. 3. All ontstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dnes and loans paid in fuD. i.. i .'A"- 1. I- - 'i'f / meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu­ I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. 1 '"-^1 I j Name Steward Department The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings, abbve Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief C(X)k and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant C(K}k, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December II, 26; January 8. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portiqn control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak­ )' Book No. I Address I (Street) (City or Town) I I Last grade completed Last year attended I I Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I CHIEF STEWARD (Zip Code) (State) Thirty-two Seafarers and one Inland , Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless "of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. Mo./Day/Year (Street) (City) High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; sign^tls used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting Date: October 20. < i- •• , i • I' : f (Zip) I ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, c:anned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cock or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8. ^ ii- :'A i -t ; 'a' -V Y. - I" 1 I' - I v-r 1 l- •», : 'If CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear SOU|K, and explain preparation and use of social sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef. pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment. six months of which must he as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16. 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8. 'ii' I ' Note: Courses and starting dates subject to change at any time. Any change will be noted in the LOG. Page 29 i.1 • : �M "f - i -' t' "i" f• Malcolm Cross Seafarer Mal­ colm Cross, 60, has been shipping with the SIU since 1944, and started sailing as bosun in 1954. A TuUive of Minne­ sota, he now makes his home in Carson, Calif, with his wife Zelah. Brother Cross ships from the port of Wilrnington. S' ' •I i if' I' v; r;• i> • 'r t Williaiit Craii^ord Seafarer William Crawford, 46, has been a membt; of the SIU since 1941, and has been ship­ ping out as bosun since 1963. A na­ tive of Jacksonville, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Doris. Walter Gostavson Seafarer Walter Gustavson, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been ship­ ping out TW bosun since 1968. A na­ tive of New York, he ships, from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Ida. • \. ;I I/. Tom Kelsey Seafarer Tom Kelsey,50,has been shipping with the SIU since 1950, and started shipping, as bosun eight years ago. A native of Estonia, Brother Kelsey now makes — — his home in Sparks, Nev. He ships from the port of San Francisco. George Tell J-: Seafarer George Tell first sailed with the SIU in 1964. Brother Tell sails in the engine room and obtained his FOWT endorse­ ment at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. He is a native of Stockholm, Sweden and now lives in Seattle. Brother Tell also ships out of the port of Seattle. ]}• 12 More Bosuns Graduate Anodier group of Seaiar«rs gradu­ ated from the Sill's Bosuns Recertification Program this montih and hare rejoined their with a greater knowledge of their Union and its histoiy, and the state of the entire mari­ time industry. In the more than two years time since it was instituted, tte Bosuns Recertification Program has made great strides in educating die many Seaforers who have participated in it. These men, the leaders of the unlicensed crews on SlU-contracted ships, have spent two months learning ahout the SIU, its past, where it stands today, and where it will, go in the future, and the present state and future of the U.S. maritime industry. The first four weeks of the program are spent at the Harry Lundebeig School of Seamanship. Here die men partake in classes on Union educadon and Union history, and also study die SIU contract, constituHon, and benefit plans. They leam about the maritime industry and the new ships being con­ structed; they take firefighting and first hid courses, and also get a taste of politics with visits to Washington. The second month of the program is qient at Union Headquarters in New York. It is here that the bosuns see die operation of dieir Union in action. They visit all the departments, includ­ ing r^ords, claims, data center, die control room and the LOG. The men also asiist in paying off vessels coming into New York; in registering men for shipping," and' paying visits to the USPHS hospHd in the area. James Sheets Seafarer Jim Sheets, 46, has been shipping with the SIU since 1946,and started sailing as bosun in 1951. A native of Virginia, Brother Sheets now ships from the port of Baltimore where he makes his homf with his wife Carol, William Joyner Seafarer Bill Joy­ ner, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1954, and be­ gan shipping out as bosun in 1963. A native of Ft. Valley, Ga., he now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home. William Fell Seaf arer Bill Fell, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and he has over three years time shipping as bo­ sun. A native of I New York, he now Yf ' makes his home in II Montgomery, N.Y. and ships from the port of New York. Gregory Troche - Seafarer Gregory Troche, 51, has been with the SIU since 1940, and has been shipping as bosun since 1945. A native of Puerto Rico, he ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home with his wife Martha. • The main goal and objective of this program has been better communi­ cation. Through programs such as this one and the *A' Seniority Upgrading Program, that goal is being accom­ plished. Six rooie Seafarers have earned tiieir lifidl. Union membership this month Itj^ugh the 'A* Seniority Upgrading |p|ogiam, bringing the total number of ISeafarers who have cbmjrteited diis proliram )(o 173. They are Jay Barnett^ I Charlie Wr^f, Gregory Strauss, Alton iiimig, George Tell and Gregpiy Blasjquez. jBy att^i^^ memIbem improve their opportunities for Ishipping, sharpen their seafaring skills at the same time gain a better , imdersfanding of the SIU, its purposi!^ its E^als, its prdblems and its benefits. This/means that the men who grad­ uate from the 'A' Seritority program be­ come valuable additions to our Uniob; inembeiship--ra membership which has always taA^h j^e m its profession^ skills, lis strung job secuilty smd iii active Union pa^cipatiom-^ they are well prepared to take on the responsibilities and obligations of a: *A' book member of the SIU. -.v r." Alton Long Seafarer Alton Long first sailed with the SIU in 1966. Before at­ tending the 'A' Seniority Program, Brother Long ob­ tained his FOWT endorsement at the Lundeberg School. A native of Plattsburg, N.Y., Brother Long now lives in Champlain, N.Y. He ships out of the port of Baltimore. Burton Owen Seafarer Burton Owen, 64, has been I a member of the \ SIU since 1946,and \ began shipping out as bosun the same \ year. A native of Spanish Honduras, < / Brother Owen now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Joyce. Ferlton Mears Seafarer Ferlton I Mears, 44, has been a member of the I SIU since 1950,and I started shipping out I as bosun 10 years I ago. A native of Virginia, he now 1 makes his home in \ Brodnax, Va. with nis wife Toni. Brother Mears ships from the port of New York. John Worley Seafarer John Worley, 44, has been a member ^of the SIU since 1949, and started shipping out as bosun eight years ago. A native of McDavid, Fla., % he now makes his home in Daly City, Calif, with his wife Hana. Brother Wor­ ley ships from the port of San Fran­ cisco. , Charlie Wright SIX Receive • Jay Bamett Seafarer Jay Bur­ nett, 19, has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the Lundeberg School 3V2 years ago. •Brother Bur­ nett got his FOWT endorsement at Pin^ ey Point before at­ tending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native of Mobile, Brother Burnett con­ tinues to live in that city and ships out of that port. After completing both phases of this program the Recertified Bosun is much better qualified in all the aspects of his job. He is more familiar with the tech­ nological advances of the new vessels uhich have been buflt, he can hold more informative shipboard meetings and is better able to answer questions and setde beefs. All of this has made for much smoother voyages. Edmimd Abolay Seafarer Ed Abulay, 54, has been shipping with the SIU since 1939, and has been sailing as bosun for 29 years. A native of Portu­ gal, Brother Abulay^ how makes his home in Woodbury, N.J. with his wife Mary. He ships from the port of Phila­ delphia. Seafarer Charlie Wright, 21, has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Sailing in the engine room, Brother Wright returned to Piney Point for his FOWT endorse­ ment before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Prffgram. A native and resi­ dent of New York City, Brother Wright ships out of that port. Gregory Blasquez Gregory Strauss Seafarer Gregory Strauss, 22, has been sailing with the SIU since 1968. Brother Strauss studied for his QMED endorse­ ment at Piney Point before attending the seniority upgrading program. A _ native and resident of Tampa, Brother Strauss usually ships from the port of Houston. Seafarer Gregory Blasquez, 24, has been sailing with the SIU for five years. A graduate of the Lundeberg School, Brother Blasquez also obtained his QMED endorse­ ment there, before attending the seniority upgrading pro­ gram. Seafarer Blasquez is a native and resident of Concord, Calif. He ships out of the port of San Francisco. Seafarers Log �IWIIlt.ll. ••k4 272 Seafarers Complete Bosun Program Following are the names and home ports of the 272 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men have gone aboard our contracted ships to lead the SIU unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, miswered questions and con­ tributed toward smoother voyages. The two-year-old Bosuns Recertification Program is one of the most important and successful upgrading programs the SIU has ever undertaken. It is through the participation of SIU bosuns in this program, and the education of the unlicensed crew, that the job security of the entire membership will be assured. Abulay, Edmund Philadelpliia Aguiar, Jose, New Yoifc Allen, Enos, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Aroat, Kasmoin, New York Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, Seorge, New Orleans Antonlou,Angelo, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnhlll, Elmer, Houston Baudoin, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechllvanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marion, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk . Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Franciscn Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burke, George, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Calogeros, Demetrlos, Seattle Carbone, Victor, San Juan Carey, John, New York Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Guiliormo, San Juan Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chlasson, Richard, New Orleans Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Chrlstensen, Christian, San Francisco Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco CIsleckl, John, San Francisco Clegg, William, New York Cofone, William, Wilmington Colson, James, Seattle Cooper, Fred, Mobile Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonville Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Dakin, Eugene, Boston D'AmIco, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Darville, Richard, Houston Davies, John, New York Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Dixon, James, Mobile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddins, John, Baltimore Edelmon, Bill, Houston Faircloth, Charles, Mobile Farhi, Israel, Houston Fell, William, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Finklea, George, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, James, Mobile Foti, Sebastian, Wilmington Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Garner, James, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph, Houston Giangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Giannlotis, John, New York Glllain, Robert, Jacksonville Gilllkin, Leo, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Gorman, James, New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Green, John, Baltimore Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Grima, Vincent, New York Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager,Bertil, New York Hale, William, New Orleans Hanhack, Burt, New York Hanstvedt,AHred, New York Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Hazel, John, New Orleans Hellman, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hllhum, Thomas, Mobile Hill, Charles, Houston HIrsh, Burton, Baltimore Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New York Hovde, Arne, Philadelphia Ipsen, Oria, New York James, Calvata, New York Jaedora,StaRiey, New York JaRsaM,S«eR, New York JeheieiLFM^Mille Jehesea. RavrnqlM, Houston Joseph, Loyal, Philadelphia Joyner, William, Honston Justus, Joe, JacksonviHe Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Karlsson, Bo, New York Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Kerageorgiou, Antolne, New Orleans, Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kingsley, Jack, San Francisco Kleimola, William, New York Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Koen, John, Mobile Konis, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasso, Robert, San Juan Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavolne, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore LeClair, Walter W., New York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Libby, George, New Orleans Lineberry, Carl, Mobile Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Maldonado, Basllo, Baltimore Manning, Denis, Seattle Martineau, Tom, Seattle Mattioli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McCollem, John, Boston McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans McKinney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Mcffert, Roy, Jacksonville Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, Wiinam, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonich, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonviile Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Waiter, New York Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Biliy, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Olson, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco Owen, Burton, Houston Paiino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pierce, John, Philadelphia Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Poulsen, Verner, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Pryor, Clarence, Mobile Puchalski, Kasimir, San Francisco Puglisi, Joseph, New York % ML 9 — " ' •ii'.-•t ,r- i• Pulliam, James, San Francisco Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reeves, William, Mobile Rtchburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing; New Orleans Riley, William, San Francisco Ringuette, ilibert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodrigues, Lancelot San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York Sanford, Tommie, Houston Schwaiz, Robert, Mobile Self, Thomas, Baltimore Selix, Fioyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jadcsonville Spuron, John, San Francisco Stockmarr, Sven, New York Suchocki, Leonard, San Francisco Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonviile Swiderski, John, New York Teti, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Thompson, J. R., Houston Ticer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco Tirelli, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans Ucci, Peter, San Francisco Velazquez, William, New York Waliace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobiie Wardiaw, Richard, Houston Weaver, Harold, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Wingfield, P. G., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Workman, Homer, New Orleans Woriey, John, San Francisco Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, Hew Orleans tt'i : 173 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program have had the opportunity td learn about their Uniort and its activities, htalMi them good, inforrned:UniortmerriberSi these mm delegate's fob aboard ship and put this rtew knowledge to work. Following are the names and departments of the 173 Seafarers wfU> have tmnpkted theSeniority Up^ Adams, Francis, Deck Allen, tawreilce, Engine ^ Allison^ Murpiv, Eiij^ne Ahmad, Bin, Deck Ames* Allan, Deck lAndrepont, P. J., EnglMP Arnold, Mott, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Bartoi, Thomas, Deck ater, Alas, Es^se; I Bean, P. L., Deck I Beauverd, ArUiur, Engine I Bellinger, Wiiiiam, Steward Berutis, William, Deck BlacklMi, Richard, Engine Biasquez, Bregoty, Engine iohin, James, Deck Bolen, Timotty, Oedt Boles, John, Eng^ bill, Russell, Deck hH Maria, Steward Burke, Timothy, Deck Burnette, Barney, Steward ;Cammuso, Frank, Deck vCarharti David, Deck tCarruthers, Francis, Engine iOastie, Stephen, Deck iCIark, Garrett Deck Colangeto, Joseph, Beck iConkiin, Kevin, Engine iCnrreH. Paul, Engine Cosentino, Dominie, Deck . Rnbert^ OecKI August. 1975 Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine Deskins, Wiiiiam, Steward Bising, Maximo, Engine Oobloug, James, biglne Edgeit, Pat Engine ^land, Ralph, Deck . Escudera, Tomes, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Farmer, Wiiiiam, Deck File, Marion, Deck Erak, Stan, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine Gallagher, Pafrick, Deck Balltano, Marco, Dade Stephen, Di(^ Garcia. Robert Oeek lvey,D.E.,&|^ne Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Leggstte, Deck jordmi, Darsoh, Deck KahavoSfi^naigrDs, Engine KWey. Ehomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck^ Keiley, John, Deck Keity, John, Deck jferoiy. Paul. Engni Kiitsey^ Charles, Engine KittMson. i, Q.. Daok I Knight Donald, ^{^ne iDmetes, Jobnnw, Derdi Kunc, Lawrence, Beck Kundrat Joseph, Steward offlM, Engine inner, irettale.&ii^ eck Ung. Gary. Beck vlKsti^ mdnn, Arthur. Deck letii^rRMtEl^ Lentsch, Hubert Deck imwer, Dayidi Graham, Patrick, Deck ^ Lcng, Alton, Engine Grimes, MR, Deck . . • Lundeman, Louis, Deck Hagar, Ken,Deck Makarewlcz, Richard, Engine Hale, Earnest Deck V MaMory, Arthur. Deck Hart. Ray. Deck Mannir®, Henry, Steward Hawker. Patrick, Deck, Marcus, M. A., Dock Haynes, Blake, Engine McAndrew. Martin, Engine Hetck, Carroil, Deck ; , . -McCabe, John. Engine rard ' , Heller, DouiJas,Stpward McMulHn, Clarence, Steward Humason,Joh,Deck H r. steward . McParlaiid. James. Eneine Hunmierick, James, Jr., Steward . I ^ ..y-- : ^ -j, Minix,R.G., Jr., Engine Miranda, John, Engine Men%iiaker, Ernest, Engine Moore, C.M., Deck Moore, Geoige, Deck Meora, Wiiiiam, Deck Mortier, William# Deck Mouton. Terry, Engine Hoble, Mickey, Deck "iiiiiia Nuotio, Ken, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Paioumbis, Nikolaos, Engine P|pm{eoiiiou,D Engine Parker, Jason, Deck Patrick, L., Engjae Pefettl,Plerangelo,Deck Pel Pr»slBos.Gectgo,Deck Pn RobaTk, J^es, Deck Ro^uez, _ Chsries, Emi^iii . Rodriguez, Rehert. Engine Rogers, George, Engine? Ruiz, Steve, Engine Sabh, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Salley, Robert Jr., Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine . Sanger. Alfred, Deck rhaw, Ronald,^ne H.. V- Srifast, Geo^ie, Deck ^ SimenetttJeseph, Steward SIsk, Keith, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward Smith, Rehert, Deck Siqrder, John, Enginee Spell, Gary, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Spencer, H. 0., Engine Stanfield, Pete, Deck Stauter# David, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck SDauss, Gregory. Engine \ Sveboda, Kvetoslav, E^i Sraibert, StepheA,.Steward| ? Tanner. Leroy, Engine Tcii, Gieorge, Etigine ^mas, Robert Engine thomas, Timethy. Derm Traiaer, Robert Deck Tratt Llcwetiyn, Engine Utteriiaek, Lmty. Dedr Vain, Thomas, Deck Valton, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Vttkmir, Geoi^e, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Albert, DecK Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Wilheiffl, Mark, Engine i Wilson, Richard, Steward® WClfO. John, Deck WeoiDieuse, Ashton, IbKlnei W^ Charlie, Engl# Page 31 •••j '"I r r •.fJ• .J \ �Ofriclal 9nt»13eatS«n mt tkm SMAWAmMM INTSllNi^TIC^ff Al, imi€»Kr • Atlaistle, QnU, L«kM end talaad Waters Dlatriet* AFL-CIO ;4.w.; Five $10,000, Two $5,000 Scholarships to Be Given Apply Now for ' J;.-- : If ! Vil AnnualSIU Scholarship Program 11 '•) ( • t, -9 Ueratura J' f ;: I ; •i h ,r .•;'-';l' •" V H- OB I X. [ •m The SIU Scholarship Administrator is now accepting applications from Seafarers and their dependents for next year's SlU-sponsored annual college scholarships, which include five $10,000 four-year grants and two $5,000 two-year grants. Of the five $10,000 awards, at least one is reserved for an active Seafarer and four are reserved for dependents of Seafarers. The two $5,000 scholarships, a program in­ stituted just last year, are reserved exclusively for SIU members. The four-year awards can he used to pursue a chosen field of educa­ tion at any accredited college or university in the United States or its territories. And the two-ye^ awards can be used to study at any ac­ credited junior college, community college or post-secondary trade or vocational training school. • For a member to qualify for the awards, he must be under 35 years of age, a high school graduate or have achieved a high school equivalency diploma, and have at least three years seatime on SIUcontracted vessels for the $10,000 scholarship (two years seatime for the $5,000 scholarship), with 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day in the six months immediately preceding the date pf application. The SIU encourages its eligible members to take advantage of these fine educational opportunities. For this year's awards, presented last May, no Seafarer applied for the $5,000 scholarships. Consequently, no two-year grants were given. Eligibility requirements for dependents make the program open to>; • Dependents of members who have three years seatime with 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day in the six months immediately preceding date of application. * Dependents of deceased members who had met the seatime re­ quirements prior to death. ^ . All dependents must he unnaarried and less than 19 years of age at • the time diey apply. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of high school grades and 'scores achieved on either the CoUege Entrance Examination Boards (SAT only), or the American College Tests (ACT). Upcoming test dates for the College Boards are Oct. 11; 1975; Nov. 1,1975; Dec. 6,1975 and Jan 24,1976. For all information "on these tests, contact the College Boards at either Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. 94701. Available test dates for the ACT's are Oct. 18, 1975; Dec. 13, 1975 and Feb. 14, 1976. All information on these exams can be ob­ tained by writing the ACT at Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa. Applications and information concerning the SIU Scholarship pro­ gram can be obtained at any SIU Union Hall or by writing the SIU Scholarship Administrator, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Seafarers and their dependents are reminded to make all arrange­ ments to take the needed exams as early as possible to insure that applications for the scholarships are received before application deadline. Deadline is Apr. 1, 1976. • . ... • 7-- 1'',''' • r:"" I s., : vn. ( BT THE SEA-SID^) : ^ the sett-fowl goms to . -I rest, And the wild storm hath somewhere found a nest; •• Air slumbers—^wave with waxe no longer ...ft3-. strives, -.3 ^ Only a heaving of the deep survives, :A tdl-tale motioE I soon will it be laid, , And by the tide alone the water swayed. ^Stealthy withdrawings, intermin^Bs mild |0f light with — shade fix 1beauty reconcil^-^ ^ "t ^ucb is the prospect far assight can raBge| The soothing recompenoe, the welcome V chjtngc. "f Where now the shi^ timt drove:before ther • ; • blast,: •• Threatened by angpy; breahers as they passed';• " •,, Attd by a train of-flying clouds bemocked ; Or, in the hollow surge, at anchor rcndced Ason abed of death? Sotnelodgein peace. Saved by His care who bade the tempest •cease, •M^troill^;dr5m0, n. Atronautiet. ASMtincai-dronKservincas junntennediate landing place. . diick. • See DOCK...--"• - sea aagltt a s« sAGue,1, h Zoeof, A The osprer; • dies. • • • •• 7. ..-7• i <.rn*).,»n Travelln* wer tlw sea M u a pnrsirit or n; MP., Ihe manner's caltinc. Of, Sta to, or en- •: •(f'i liii V-S s:yife: � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AD HOC COMMITTEE CONCURS ON VITAL ISSUES AFL-CIO COUNCIL ADOPTS MARITIME POLICY 95 SEAFARERS ATTEND BALTIMORE MEETING MEMBERSHIP ACCEPTS COMMITTEE REPORT ONLY A FEW WOULD BENEFIT FROM AIMS TEXAS SCHOOL UNEMPLOYMENT TOPS 6% IN 131 OF 150 MAJOR CENTERS U.S. TO CUT WAR RISK INSURANCE ON 75% OF NON-U.S. SHIPS SIU REGISTERS OPPOSITION TO NAVY FISCAL PROPOSAL CLEVELAND NAMED MARAD GREAT LAKES REGION HDQS. 1970 ACT’S OBJECTIVES NOT FULLY ACHIEVED WARNING MIGHT HAVE AVERTED MAYAGUEZ INCIDENT PIPELINE CONVERSION OPPOSED AT FPC HEARING LOG RECEIVES ILPA AWARD EX-SIU SHIP QUITS SUEZ CANAL CHRISTEN PADDLEWHEELER MISSISSIPPI QUEEN WIDOWER WITH CHILDREN MAY GET S.S. SURVIVORS BENEFITS USPHS SEATIME REQUIREMENT PHOTOS CAME LATE FAMILY DAY AT HEADQUARTERS CLINIC - SEAFARERS’ DEPENDENTS GET FREE SERVICES AN UNRESPONSIVE ADMINISTRATION 12 MORE BOSUNS GRADUATE APPLY NOW FOR ANNUAL SIU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1975 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 8 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/70db55412d0f2f2042a40534c99e35ea.PDF 2c15d90fc6f02e6fe50cb0983eed0286 PDF Text Text vy (•Sal ^klicaOM al tk* WArAi^S •CJ ""' InlMitf'f^tenr District* AFL'CIO •••.-.-••••fx' 'i ' . fli/.. ...a.ft?-,!' mftm . - Pfeiey rmef Poiill rmofi lary^ mn/um 20S74 • ERS It"- •' '' r-> f VoSaXXXVfli,Nc.f . •• ' Auiu*t, 1976 •;• , -..i--; if. . . ,. .._T ... . , '.TT", •i^ •; 1 Poff 32 on ' • .'S •fi-'V •rti'II 'A .'4 "t Pw.f 17.24 on '' ,//f iif / ^ • * - * •- V .^1 . i ! .• ' t �Economic Recovery Slow Jobless Benefits Run Out on 50,000 Each Week The nation's economic recovery con­ tinues to be slow, leaving millions of workers stranded without jobs while their families cope with still rising prices. Each week, 50,000 more people run out of unemployment benefits; most of them cannot find work and will not be able to find work in the near future. The Administration's rhetoric about improvement in the economy does not Union Label Week Set for Sept 6-12 The Labor Day holiday week of Sept. 6-12 in the U.S. has been officially designated Union Label Week by the AFL-CIO and the Union Label and Services Trades Department. During this week AFL-CIO state and local organizations and the Union Label and Service Trade Councils will appeal to the American consumer in Labor Day parades, rallies and in the media to buy U.S. union-made products and services thus providing more jobs for the jobless here as a way of strengthen­ ing the nation's economy and avoiding the purchase of foreign-made imports. Union-made goods and services will bear the union label, store card, shop card and service button. During Union Label Week the motto of "Buy union products and use union services as you would have union wages paid unto you" will be stressed to the buying public. hide the fact that unemployment still is America's major economic problem. Recently, the AFL-CIO Department of Research studied state employment figures. They found that right now, con­ struction, manufacturing, public utili­ ties and transportation were the indus­ tries most severely hit by the recession. The study also revealed that certain states are worse off than others. In 21 states, unemployment is higher than it was two year ago. These 21 states are: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsyl­ vania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vir­ ginia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia and Wisconsin. Because of the slow-down, the Amer­ ican people are losing more than $200 billion in goods and services that would be produced if the economy was run­ ning full speed ahead. Instead, basic industries in the American economy are still operating far below capacity, the Federal Reserve reports. During the first quarter of 1976, basic industries used only 80 percent of their capacity, compared vdth 92.3 percent in the third quarter of 1973. To make matters worse, most people were able to buy more in 1965 than now. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that in June, real spendable earnings— take home pay stripped of the effects of inflation—averaged $91.15 a week for a worker with three dependents. That was 17 cents less than the average for 1965. Farmworkers Set for ALRB Elections This Year Approximately 50,000 farmworkers will vote in union certification elections in California this coming year, once that state's-Agricultural Labor Rela­ tions Board gears up again for action. On July I, in a major victory for the United Farmworkers Union, the Cali­ fornia Legislature voted $6.8 million to fund the Board. During the past six months the Board has been inactive, ever since its money ran out early, spent on an avalanche of imfair labor practice hearings and challenges to elections. Pressure from the growers kept the Cal­ ifornia Legislature from refunding the Board. The Board administers California's Agricultural Labor Relations Act, passed in June 1975, which gave farm­ workers the right to vote for the union of their choice for the first time in U.S. history. The UFW, which has been organiz­ ing California farmworkers for years, pushed for the law when the Teamsters starting signing with growers to repre­ sent lettuce and grape pickers. These Consfrucfion Unions OK Pay Cut on Rehab Jobs A 25 percent cut in wages and bene­ fits for construction workers on N.Y.C. rehabilitation housing projects has been agreed upon by members of nine local building-trades unions represented by the N.Y.C. Building and Constnaction Trades Council, according to its presi­ dent, Peter J. Brennan, on July 30. In making the move forced by the lack of getting new construction under way, the building council prepared for a bonanza of some $102-mil!ion in funds to be spent for rehabilitation con­ struction work in city poverty areas under the Community Development Block Grant Program of the U.S. De­ partment of Housing and Urban De­ velopment (HUD). Brennan, in a meeting at Niagara Falls, N.Y., said the voluntary pay cut goes against the grain of trade unionists but the local construction unions be­ lieve it's time they got their hardpressed members (double-digit percent the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul Hall 'Know the Candidate' The SIU has always made it a practice to fully engage in "bread and butter" political issues and we have made it a practice to get involved in political elections when seafaring jobs are ultimately at stake. However, our basis for support of a candidate is not tied to any affiliation or philosophy, but to simply whether the candidate will help or hurt the jobs and job security of Seafarers. The SIU contributes the money and support Seafarers have voluntarily donated to SPAD to the campaign funds of pro-maritime and pro-labor can­ didates. Therefore, before casting our votes on November 2, I believe we must all consider how each candidate stands on maritime issues, how each congressman or senator up for reelection has voted on maritime legislation in the past and how their opponents feel about our industry. I say this because we will have to live with the President and legislators elected this November for the next few years and that the fate of all maritime legislation will rest in the hands of these elected Government officials. jobless) back to work and help to re­ habilitate much-needed ghetto housing. Previously, housing rehabilitation work was done by non-union workers. The 25 percent pay-cut plan was formulated in six months after the Na­ tional Housing Rehabilitation Assn. and the international building unions concurred. The management group and the union leaders left details of the pay cut up to the local organizations. contracts were signed without consult­ ing the workers, often after a UFW con­ tract on a ranch expired. During the four months of elections held during the fall of 1975 and winter of 76, the United Farm Workers won 205 elections representing 30,804 workers at peak season to the Team­ ster's 102 elections representing 11,179 workers. "No union" won 22 elections. Out of those elections, 126 UFW vic­ tories were certified to 24 for the Teamsters. * As a result <^1 diese victories, the UFW signed contracts representing 11,500 new members on 41 ranches where broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, peppers, melons and apples are grown. 11^ is the biggest growth in member­ ship the union has seen since the grape ranch victories. However, grape growers now are re­ fusing to negotiate with the union. Continued on Page 33 And what happens in these next few years will prove crucial to our efforts to rebuild this industry. With a Congress and President concerned about reestablishing a strong U.S. flag merchant marine, and a Congress willing to work with the SIU on maritime . issues we could see the passage of legislation, as well as the enactment of new^ programs and policies which would foster a newer, more efficient, larger and stronger U.S. fleet capable of meeting this country's needs. We could also see a national cargo policy in the U.S. bulk trades that would give us a fair share of this important trade. Right now a large percentage of all U.S. cargo is bulk and U.S. flag ships move only I percent of this cargo. In addition, a pro-maritime Government would be inclined to negotiate new bilateral shipping agreements wth our trading partners throughout the world which would reserve a share of cargo for U.S. ships. Other goals we consider necessary to develop a strong and stable maritime industry, such as a White House level maritime affairs coordinator and greater cooperation between the Navy and merchant marine, will also be within our reach if we can mobilize the support needed in the next three months to elect those who will consider the welfare of America's seamen. For this reason we must all consider each candidate carefully before voting. We must look beyond his political affiliations, his public image, his philosophi­ cal beliefs and ask, "How does this candidate feel about maritime?" Going to sea is, after all, the career you have chosen. In this modern maritime industry your job security, your future ability to earn a living and all the benefits that this career has brought, depend on our winning the legislation and support needed to bring our merchant fleet back into world prominence. As you look over the candidates and their qualifications think back to the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and consider the new ships we have manned as a result of that bill. Consider the jobs shipped when SlU-contracted vessels were taken out of lay-up to carry grain to Russia after a bilateral trade agreement guaranteed our fleet a percentage of that cargo and all the trades where new bilateral agree­ ments could reserve a portion of cargo for U.S. flag ships. And let the veto of the oil preference bill in 1974 and the disastrous slump in the tanker market that followed serve as an example of how tightly our ability to earn a living is tied to Federal legislation and regulation. It's something to think about as the elections get nearer. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVIII, No. 8, August 1976. Page 2 Seafarers Log �Wraps Up Year'Long Hearings Hall Urges 4-Pomt Plan toBoosf Maritime WASHINGTON — SIU President Paul Hall wrapped up a year-long Con­ gressional study of the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970 by proposing a broad four-point program to pump new en­ ergy into America's maritime industry. Hall presented summation testimony on behalf of the maritime industry at the closing session of oversight hear­ ings which have b^en conducted by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. In his remarks, Hall out­ lined four areas which he said needed immediate and forthright action to de­ velop America's merchant marine so that it can effectively compete in world commerce and perform as a viable auxiliary to the nation's Armed Forces. He urged Congress and the Administra­ tion to: • Adopt a national cargo policy which would assure a fair and reason­ able distribution of freight for U.S. flag ships; • Establish a White House level maritime affairs coordinator who would advise the President on maritime mat­ ters; • Promote incentives for shippers and operators to increase the nation's bulk shipping capabilities; and • Encourage greater cooperation be­ tween the Navy and the merchant ma­ Paul Hall wraps up year-long oversight hearings conducted by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. rine in the interest of national defense. vigorously opposed legislation, passed In his remarks to the Congressional In his testimony, Hall said the major attitudes within our own country. He by the House and Senate (last year but Committee, Hall again urged the need said; problems confronting the U.S. maritime pocket-vetoed by President Ford), for greater cooperative effort between "The emergence of state-owned fleets industry stem from official policies and which would have reserved a portion of the Navy and the merchant marine to and the proliferation of cargo reserva­ the carriage of America's oil imports secure the nation's defense. He said this tion measures [of other nations] have for United States flag vessels. The State relationship should have as its comer"contributed greatly to keeping United Department consistently alleged that stone the utilization of the privatelyStates flag participation at a low level. this legislation would have an adverse cwned fleet for those support, sealift But, the problem goes beyond these impact on U.S. foreign relations by and auxiliary duties now performed by international circumstances to another The membership vote concerning touching off reprisals and retaliations' the military's own support fleet. He major roadblock within our own coun­ the proposed merger of the IBU into by other nations. Completely ignored said: try. It is the lack of a national recogni­ the SIU A&G District begins Aug. 16, was the fact that this legislation is vital "The use of the merchant marine to tion of, and commitment to the need 1976 and runs through Sept. 15,1976. to the viability of our merchant marine perform these functions not only serves for a strong United States flag merchant The voting will be conducted by secret precisely because other nations have the important purpose of maintaining marine." mafl ballot. already mandated a percentage of their Ballots can be picked up at any SIU Continued on Page 33 Unaware of Needs foreign trade to their vessels." hiring biill. Seafarers are reminded Hall said that the Executive Branch that all ballots must be postmarked no of our Government is "unaware of the later than Sept. 15, 1976. Voting nation's maritime needs, and the ac­ among IBU members will take |dace tions of many Federal agencies—^not­ during the same time period. ably the State Department, Agriculture The comfdete text of the Agreement and Treasury—are openly hostile to the Leaders of the the NMC Executive Committee and of Merger, as amended, the Report of WASHINGTON aspirations of the nation's maritime in­ the Constitutional Committee, and dustry, and have eroded many of the United States-flag shipping industry president of Moore-McCormack; and the proposed Constitution for the called for adoption of an across-the- Herbert Brand, president of Transpor­ promises of the Merchant Marine Act board cargo policy for all U.S.-flag tation Institute and chairman of the merged Union was carried in the duly of 1970. He said: of the Log. ships as the most effective means of re­ NMC Planning Committee. 1976edition "The State Department, for example. In addition to a national commit­ vitalizing the nation's merchant marine,. ment to the maritime industry through and as a quick shot in the arm for the a cargo preference policy, the industry ailing bulk carriers. Testifying at a hearing of the House spokesmen also called for high level Legislative News Ships'Committees Page 12 coordination of Federal maritime poli­ Washington Activities ,....Page 9 ships' Digests Page 36 Merchant Marine Subcommittee, offi­ cies and programs through the estab­ cers of the Transportation Institute and Coast Guard Failures Page 5 the National Maritime Council called lishment of a White House level mari­ USPHS fight ..Page5 ^ ^ ^ Training and Upgrading for legislation which would assure U.S. time affairs coordinator. In his testimony, Richardson stressed Upgrading dass schedule, carriers a fair share of the nation's im­ the stability within the maritime indus­ Union News requirements & port cargo. try which he said is the result of joint President's Report .......Page 2 application Pages 38-39 The industry spokesmen said that efforts of labor and management func­ Bosuns Supplement .... .Page 17 Seafarers participate In while preference for oil and diy bulk tion within the National Maritime Headquarters Notes Page 8 'A' seniority upgrading .Page 37 cargoes would have to have a different Council. Port of Philadelphia ......Page 4 QED requirements and legislative approach, a resolution ap­ Barker, who stressed the need for a SPAD honor roll ..... .Back page application .Page39 proving bilateral cargo sharing agree­ greater national commitment to the ments with the carriers of other coun­ strategic importance of bulk carriers as General News Membership News tries and certain pooling arrangements an _ integral part of our national defense National unemployment ... Page 2 Former scholarship would be enough to revive the sagging capability, warned of the growing threat Demonstrations ........Page 11 winner Page 15 bulk carrier segment of the industry. of the state-owned fleets of Russia and ERISA Mailing Page 28 New SIU pensioners .....Page 31 Appearing before the committee other Communist-bloc countries. He Hall Hits Corporations .. .Page 10 - Final Departures . .......Page 35 which this month ended a year-long pointed out that less than 2 percent of examination of the nation's maritime American foreign commerce is coming Shipping industry problems were Paul F, Rich­ into this country on U.S.-flagships. Zapata Ranger Page 32 Special Feature All of the industry spokesmen sum­ ardson, chairman of the National Mari­ Dispatchers Reports Page34 Transportation Institute ..Page 13 time Council and V. P. of Sea-Land med up the problems of the U.S. ship­ Services; James R. Barker, chairman of ping industry in one word: "Cargo " Merger Vote Aug. 16>—Sept. 15 Maritime Industry Leaders Ask New U.S. Cargo Policy INDEX August, 1976 Pages �Grain Trips to Russia Spur Philly ecause shipping was so good, there weren't enough Sea­ farers for a quorum at the Phila­ delphia membership meeting July 6. There was, of course, an infor­ mational meeting but some men on the beach who couldn't make it after the July 4 weekend, were excused in the Bicentennial spirit. Normally during the summer about 65 Seafarers are registered in Philadelphia. But early in July, there were only 43. The rest were working grain runs to Russia on one of the six ships that loaded up in Philly harbor during the pre­ vious weeks. The grain shipments also helped out the longshoremen and other harbor workers in this inland port where deep sea ship­ ping can be slow. SIU members heard Port Agent John Fay go over the latest report on the SlU-IBU merger proposal B SlU members keep up to date on Union affairs at tfie Philadelphia meeting, July 6. Felipe Serrano (r.) relaxes before the Philadelphia meeting begins while John Schaller reads the Log. Both men sail in the steward department. A hand of cards passes the time before the meeting begins. Planning their next move are (clockwise from left) Harry McCullough, steward department; Steve Vincovitch, SIU pensioner; Vincent Motzel, member of Local 25—Op­ erating Engineers; and Manuel Madarang, SIU pensioner. and other Union affairs. Brother Fay, who was voted in as a dele­ gate to the Democratic Conven­ tion from South Philly, told the men he was looking forward to the New York City meeting where the outlook on maritime and labor affairs would be among his first considerations. Port Agent John Fay, chairman of the Philadelphia meeting, goes over the July reports while reading clerk Joe Air (center), and recording secretary George Brennan (right) look on. - Expecting a vacation check. Brother John Stiles, A.B., waits patiently as SIU Patrolman Joe Walsh looks through the mail that was delivered to the Phila­ delphia Hall over the weekend. Seafarers Log Page 4 \ i If , • . .1.^ �\/ In 19 Page Document: SlU Rips Coast Guard Failures Calling for a Congressional investi­ gation into the U.S. Coast Guard's ca­ pricious and arbitrary manner of carry­ ing out its duties, SIU President Paul Hall documented the Coast Guard's failure "to administer laws and to pro­ mulgate and enforce regulations for the promotion of safety of life and prop­ erty" in a 19 page letter to Mario Biaggi (D., N.Y.), chairman of the House Sub­ committee on the Coast Guard. This request for hearings has been granted and, though originally set to begin in September, they are now tenta­ tively scheduled to be held early next year. "Enforcing some regulations hap­ hazardly and others not at all," Hdl charged that "the Coast Guard has acted arbitrarily" in the areas of vessel manning, watchstanding, training and certification of ABs and apprentice mates, tankermen, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and riding crews. "The area in which one of the most serious problems has arisen is that of vessel manning," Hall's letter said. By allowing minimum manning de­ cisions to be made on a vessel-to-vessel basis in each port. Hall pointed out that, "manning may vary from vessel to vessel even within the same class." "For example the Coast Guard has issued Inspection Certificates for three Falcon class tankers allowing them to be manned by different combinations of ratings even though these vessels are all of similar construction," Hall said. Charging also that the Coast Guard is jeopardizing crew safety by setting unrealistically low manning scales on new ships. Hall pointed to its decision to eliminate the engine room ratings for Chevron and other class tankers as "an example which epitomizes Coast Guard disregard for life and property." "The decision to eliminate the engine room ratings on various classes of ves­ sels; to fail to develop enforcement pro­ cedures to insure that vessels do in fact employ a three-watch system; to pro­ mulgate regulations which would com­ bine the responsibilities of a tankerman with those of a licensed officer; and to otherwise act to reduce the number of certified personnel employed on a vessel all serve to greatly increase the physical and mental burdens imposed on those few remaining shipboard employees," he said. By the Coast Guard's own admission. Hall told Rep. Biaggi, the fatigue caused by undermanning jeopardizes "the health of the individual worker and the safety of the vessel and crew." His letter went on to cite Coast Guard policies which allow the use of riding crews, the operation of drilling rigs without ABs aboard, and the creation of an apprentice mate rating as further examples of the Coast Guard's disre­ gard for established safety standards, both those stipulated by their own regu­ lations and by. Congressional mandate. "The Coast Guard has failed to ob­ serve the law and carry out its man­ date." Hall told Rep. Biaggi. "Its ac­ tions have been arbitrary and capri­ cious, exhibiting a flagrant disregard for the commitments made to you and to maritime labor." Concluding his letter to the chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Coast Guard, Hall wrote, "we strongly urge that the Coast Guard establish specific, objective and definitive pro­ cedures to be followed by all Coast Guard personnel and to be applied uni­ formly to all vessels in all ports. And, to that end, we ask that you investigate the Coast Guard's practices and con­ sider corrective legislation. "The Coast Guard persists in its ar­ bitrary and capricious manner contrary to Congressional mandates. We there­ fore request, and sincerely believe, it is in the public interest that your Sub­ committee undertake an investigation of the Coast Guard's administration of ap­ plicable laws relative to our merchant vessels, crews and other related areas, as well as practices and procedures util­ ized by the Coast Guard, with the object of public hearings for necessary legisla­ tive enactment." I j?' I Administration Rebuffed Congress' Committees OK $128 Million for USPHS The Health, Education and Welfare Appropriations Committees in both the House of Representatives and Senate have agreed to allocate the $128 million needed to insure continued operation of the U.S. Public Health Service Hos­ pitals, rebuffing the Ford Administra­ tion's latest attempt to close down the PHS hospital system. The Administration had asked for only $90 million in its HEW budget re­ quest for the PHS hospitals, calling for the phasing out of the PHS system in favor of "contract care" for seamen in private or veteran's hospitals. The Administration submitted this $90 million budget request even though last spring, local health planning agen­ cies in the eight areas having PHS hos­ pitals unanimously rejected an earlier HEW proposal to close the PHS facil­ ities. The $128 mfllion appropriation allo­ cated by Congress will assure that all eight PHS hospitals, as well as all other PHS facilities and clinics, continue op­ erating at 1973 levels. The Administration is, however, per­ sisting in its efforts to close the PHS facilities and has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives which would give it the authority to shut down Shepard in Labor Delegation to Tunisia During the last week in May, SIU At­ lantic Coast Vice President Earl "Bull" Shepard, visited Tunisia as part of an AFL-CIO delegation. The Americans were invited by the Secretary-General of the Tunisian General Union of La­ bor and they traveled to union centers around the country, meeting with the Tunisian Prime Minister and the Amer­ ican Ambassador. The object of the mission was to pro­ vide Americans with first hand knowl­ edge of the role and purpose of the Tunisian labor movement, its problems and its needs. Also in the delegation were Melvin H. Roots, executive vice president of the Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association; Pat­ rick J. O'Farrell, executive director of the African-American Labor Center, and his assistant, Ron Ciccone. AFL-CIO delegation to Tunisia discusses labor problems with the Tunisian Prime Minister, H6di Nouira (far right). Other participants were (from right to left) Earl Shepard. SIU Atlantic Coast vice president: Ron Ciccone, aide to the African-American Labor Center (AALC); Mel Roots, executive vice president of the Plasterers' Union; Patrick O'Farrell, executive director of the AALC; Habib Achour, secretary general of the Tunisian General Union of Labor, and the prime minister's aide. August, 1976 the entire PHS system. This new closure bill has been refer­ red to the House Committee on Inter­ state and Foreign Commerce whose chairman. Rep. Paul Rogers (D. Fla.) has indicated he will not act on the leg­ islation, and it once again appears that the Administration's efforts to close the PHS hospitals will fail. The $128 million PHS budget, in­ suring full operation of the hospitals in 1977, is mandated by the HEW Appro­ priations Bill which is also expected to require HEW to report to Congress on the need for renovation at the eight PHS hospitals. It is hoped that this report will lead to the allocation of funds for the trans­ fer of the Galveston PHS hospital to a newer nearby hospital building which is now empty, a move already approved by HEW's assistant secretary for health. Seafarers Can Submit Absentee Ballots On next Nov. 2, Election Day you may be on board a tanker docked off the coast of Indonesia, or on an ore carrier headed for Duluth. But you can still vote by using an absentee ballot if you are a citizen and if you are registered to vote. If you are not registered to vote and are shipped out far from home, most states will send you an absentee regis­ tration form as well, According to the League of Women Voters, a non-partisan organization which has years of experience dealing with voter registration, the requirements for absentee voting and registration vary from state to state, although there are some common procedures. To request an absentee ballot, write or go in person to your local board of elections (or county clerk—depending on the state) in the city or county where you are registered to vote, and explain that you are in the merchant marine and will be away on Election Day. You will receive an official form to fill out. After this is done, the ballot will be sent to you hopefully in time to vote. Deadlines for applying for and re­ turning the ballot vary, but to be sure, apply at least 30 days before Election Day and send the ballot back in the mail so that it arrives by the Friday before elections take place (Oct. 29). If you need to register to vote and cannot go to your board of elections in person, write them explaining that you are in the merchant marine, but that your official residence is in their area and they will send you the proper forms. When you write, tell them if you will be needing an absentee ballot as well. Reg­ istration should be done as soon as possible. If you have any difficulties, you can call or write your local League of Wo­ men Voters or city hall for help. Chemical Workers End Lever Brothers Strike on July 7 Twenty-six hundred members of the International Chemical Workers Union (ICWU) at four Lever Brothers Co. U.S. plants voted July 7 to end their strike and boycott against the soap com­ pany which began on Apr. 10. The ICWU Lever Brothers Council representing the chemical workers ac­ cepted the company's new offers which included a $1.86 an hour wage hike in a three-year contract—the first in 30 years—a modified cost of living allow­ ance, a $12 a month per year of service minimum pension, increased termina­ tion pay and senior employees retire­ ment options with incentives so junior workers would not be laid off because of job eliminations and consolidations. Workers threatened with future lay­ offs at the Edgewater, N.J., Baltimore, St. Louis and Los Angeles plants will also get company insurance and other benefits. Pages 'r' �An Open Letter to All Seafarers At Sea, Ashore SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Program A Chance for a Fresh Start in Life Brother Seafarers: The SIU's Alcohol Rehabilitation Program is proving a very successful one. Since its establishment^in early 1976 many of our members have been given the chance for a fresh start in life—a start that we all hope will lead to the road oi complete recovery. . • • However, for this vital program to continue its successful track record on a long term basis, two very important ingredients must be supplied. ni ^ First, the program must receive the cooperation and support of every SIU member. We all must be willing to lend a helping hand to those who are suffering from alcoholism by encouraging them to participate in the program and to come to grips with their problem. Secondly, and just as important, the program itself must be well organized and geared toward the special proW^s of Seafarers. I believe we have this kind of program right now, and I believe that SIU members should know about it. That is, all Seafarers should know the Program's policy for treatment; eligibility requirements and other important aspects of the program. All of this information is carried below. I encourage all SIU members to become familiar with it, because the success or failure of this program will always depend on you, the individual Seafarer. Policy • Alcoholism is a disease and can be treated! The Seafarers International Union will make evety effort to remove the stigma associated with alcoholism. The SIU will also intensify its efforts to eliminate alcoholism within its membership, and see that appropriate assistance, treatment, and follow up are available to each eligible member. Eligibility • Employees should have a minimum of 360 days seatime within two years and 90 days within the last calendar year and one day seatime within the last six months to be considered eligible for treatment at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. ® Retirees are eligible for treatment. Referrals • • • • The port agent or his designate should be responsible for referrals. A call to the Center prior to sending the man should be made to determine space availability. If a seaman's condition is in doubt, a check-up by the clinic or USPHS physician is a must. Seamen should not be allowed to enter transportation while carrying alcoholic beverages. Detoxification • The USPHS should take full responsibility for this phase of the treatment. Loans • A petty cash fund in the amount of $750.00 shall be available at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. The director will be the custodian of the fund. • The fund will be for granting interest bearing loans to the residents in such categories as personal needs, clothing, support, prescriptions, miscellaneous (this includes items which the custodian deems of therapeutic value). An explanation for all loans will be recorded. • Transportation: Eligible members who are approved to attend the program will be given a ticket for travel from the port to Piney Point. The ticket will be purchased through the travel agent utilized by each port. The member will sign a loan form indicating the amount of the ticket. The ticket is considered a loan and is repayable with interest to the Seafsirers Welfare Plan. All travel arrangements will be made by the port agent or his designate in coordination with the staff at the Center. • A signed loan form indicating the amount of monies in each transaction will be sent to the plans office. In addition, a signed and notarized confession of judgment form indicating the interest rate, the total amount of monies borrowed from the welfare plan and the terms of the loan will be sent from the Center to the plans office. Shipping • A resident at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center who is not already registered shall be registered upon arrival at the Center at the port of his choice. • Upon faithful completion of the prescribed treatment at the Center, the director or one of his staff, shall call the port agent where the resident is registered and the port agent shall make the necessary arrangement for employment subject to the shipping rules. • The resident shall stay at the Center until there is a job for him, at which time, the port agent and the staff at the Center will arrange transportation for the resident to his job assignment. FratemaUy, PcMiei PaiilHaU Page 6 Seafarers Log �\/ Alcoholism The Road Back Can Be a Difficult One By Dr. Joseph Logue SIU Medidal Director A couple of weeks ago I had a conversation with an S.I.U. member. His outlook on life and mental wellbeing have vastly improved since I last saw him six months ago. I asked hint what had happened to change his previous state, and I believe his story can be of value to others. Marshall W. just turned 40. He is a Seafarer who works in the engine room, but in the past five years he had not upgraded himself in the engine room. His wife was seriously thinking of leaving him, taking along their two children. It was at this point she learned through an organization called AlrAnon that her husband really didn't hate her. Marshall was a sick man. He had a disease called ALCOHOLISM, Marshall could not control his drinking problem by sheer will-power alone. Hisirrational and irresponsible behavior stemmed from the fact that he had a disease. It could happen to anyone—a rich individual with all that money had to oner, or a poor individual trying to survive in the in­ ner city. It had happened to Marshall. As defined by the World Health Organization, an "alcoholic is a per­ son, whose chronic use of alcohol causes any trouble in any major area of life—his job, his homelife, or his health". Alcoholism is an evasive and elud­ ing entity to define simply. It is three­ fold, in that it affects the body, mind and spirit. The alcoholic suffers from a real illness which he has no control over. It is not caused by a desire to hurt others, a weakness of will or immo­ rality. We live in an age where ig­ norance and prejudice are being overthrown by knowledge and under­ standing. Society is rapidly accepting the fact that alcoholism is very much a real disease. The alcoholic cannot have that one drink, or a whole cycle of dependence is set up. Alcoholism is when you can't stop after one drink. It is a progressive disease, and when not treated can be fatal. Although alcoholism is a disease, it is much like an addiction to any other drug. Someone addicted to heroine though can withdraw from the drug, without the withdrawal be­ ing fatal. However, if one withdraws from severe chronic alcoholism with­ out proper medical supervision, one can die. Alcohol withdrawal can be just as fatal as chronic progressive alcoholism. An alcoholic does not want to hear that he is one. He will do everything to convince everyone, himself in­ cluded, that he is not an alcoholic; that he has his problem under con­ trol. He needs help. Sometimes treat­ ment in a Detoxification Unit is ne­ cessary. Follow-up therapy, which is basically re-education, is imperative. An alcoholic must leam all he can about his disease, and after a long hard struggle, when he can reach be­ yond himself and help another alco­ holic, he has come a long way. In treating the alcoholic, cessation of alcohol intake is the first step in rehabilitation. Education is essential. Simple compassion and understand­ ing is most important. It acts as a bridge to the alcoholic's isolation. There can be no recourse to sedation. It is a disease that requires day-to-day treatment. It is only when the alcoholic, in this case Marshall, decides he has a problem, a serious progressive dis­ ease, can treatment be started. The individual must want help. No one can force it upon him. Once Marshall faced his problem, he sought out treatment. He found that he was not alone. Discussing his problem with an old drinking buddy, he found his friend totally different. He was sober and happy, actually excited about living. His old drinldng buddy had learned that the alcoholic must learn to live today. Yesterday is over, and tomorrow's anticipated problems may never materialize. He must face today, and work on the present 24 hours. It is only today that he decides to drink or not to drink. Marshall decided to give this new idea a try. He had read about the Alcoholic Rehab Center in Piney Point through the Log. He called the Rehab Center, and immediately went into the program. When I spoke with Marshall, he had just paid off after a four month run. He had paid some of his family's back bills. He was no longer consid­ ered a "troublemaker" on board ship. He was in short, a changed man. He was a responsible and conscientious individual. Marshall was going through the clinic for his yearly physical. He planned on throwing in for another job to pay off other back debts. Then he planned to go back to Piney Point for upgrading. He has a new lease on life. As long as Marshall W. takes his sobriety as a vital course in life he will live his life in the manner of dig­ nity and respect that every human is entitled to. A sentence that he used: "Today is the first day of the rest of my life", is truly an appropriate way of looking at life. • '!>• If 4 / • I i SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept ' anywhere except at The Center. i Name .{ 'j 1 Address (Street or RFD) Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day,(301) 994-0010 August, 1976 \ Page 7 • f 'F- r— • - �In an effort to help fill that gap left by our older brothers now retiring or who have passed away, last month the Seafarers Appeals Board okayed an increase in the number of Seafarers who could take the "A" Seniority Program each Headquarters Notes by SHU Vice IVesident Frank Drozak The vocational programs at the Harry Lundeberg School were created both for the benefit of the individual Seafarer and for the overall good of the entire membership. As a seafarer you can take advantage of the. various training programs to learn the skills which lead to new endorsements, higher pay, more responsibility on the Job and greater job security. And as more members upgrade, the SIU increases its strength as a union of skilled workers able to man any ship rnd move any cargo, whether it be grain on T-2 tankers or LNG on the most sophisticated energy carriers in the world. This well-trained membership insures that we can meet our present contrac­ tual commitments to operators while also insuring we will be able to keep up with the rapid changes in this highly technical industry. While the ships we have been manning in the past may become obsolete. Seafarers will always be an integral part of America's modern merchant marine because of our training programs at the Lundeberg School. So for your own good and for the good of the Union, I urge all of you who meet the requirements to look into the SIU's many upgrading programs and to get down to the Lundeberg School. One of those important programs, vital to both the Union and the individual member, is the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. ™Tws month the first of those increased classes graduated, bringing to 251 the number of Union members who have passed through this program. These men have also guaranteed their own job security by earning an "A" book while helping guarantee that the Union will have enough qualified men to fulfill our shipping commitments. o u- • A curriculum for the Steward Department Recertification Program, which is designed to help the SIU meet its future steward department manning needs, is now being carefully worked out. Plans for this program should be submitted for final approval by the membership within the next few months. In addition to these programs and others which lead to specific rating endorse­ ments two important upgrading courses offered to all Seafarers are the Firefighting and LNG/LPG training programs. All U'.S. seamen will be required to have firefighting certificates in the near future and it is relatively simple to get that certificate. Just speak to your port agent and he will help arrange for you to attend the two-day firefighting course offered jointly by the Lundeberg School and the MSC-MARAD Firefighting School in Earle, N.J. . . , r, ^ r, LNG/LPG tankers will soon make up a significant portion of the U.S. flag merchant fleet. To get a job aboard one of these new fuel carriers Seafarers in all departments will be required to have special training. You can get this train­ ing at the Lundeberg School by attending their LNG/LPG course. The next class is scheduled to begin on Sept. 20. Iwould also like to take this opportunity to remind you that It is your responsihility and duty to make sure you are properly relieved before leaving a ship especially those ships which are shuttling. It took a great deal of hard bargaining to get these shorter articles which allow a crew to be repatriated after six months andIask you not to take a job on one of these shuttles unless you intend to stay the entire six months. SIU Efforts Led to Maritime Plank in Dem Platform The three-point maritime plank adopted by the Democratic Party as part of their 1976 campaign platform came about as the result of the success­ ful efforts of the SIU to get all segments of the maritime industry to develop and support a joint platform proposal geared towards meeting the problems of the U.S. merchant fleet. Called the Committee for a New Maritime Program, this joint labor-in­ dustry committee formed through the SIU's initiative, included over 60 mari­ time unions, companies and associa­ tions. This committee drew up a proposal which called for the appointment of a maritime affairs advisor to the Presi­ dent, continued commitment to the ob­ jectives of the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970, and development of a national cargo policy. When the Democratic Party's Plat­ form Committee held hearings on plat­ form proposals in May, SIU President Paul Hall and James Barker, chairman and chief executive officer of MooreMcCormack Resources, presented this joint maritime program. Drawing on their testimony, the Drafting Sub-Committee of the Plat­ form Committee wrote a comprehen­ sive maritime platform proposal which read: "The Democratic Party is com­ mitted to a strong and competitive mer­ chant fleet, built in the United States and manned by American seamen, as an instrument of international relations and national security. In order to re­ vitalize our merchant fleet, the party pledges itself to a higher level of co­ ordination of maritime policy, reaf­ firmation of the objectives of the Mer­ chant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970, and the development of a national cargo policy which assures the U.S. fleet a fair participation in all U.S. trade." This plank was presented to the en­ tire Platform Committee which voted unanimously to include it in the 1976 Democratic platform. When the delegates to the Demo­ cratic Convention met in New York City in early July they overwhelmingly approved the entire program submitted by the Platform Committee. After ratification of the platform by the Democratic Convention, SIU offi­ cials met with Platform Drafting SubCommittee members and other Demo­ cratic Party members at a luncheon in the Waldorf-Astoria to discuss imple­ mentation of the comprehensive mari­ time plank they had drawn up, the first substantial maritime plank ever adopted by the Democratic Party. Earlier Democratic platforms con­ tained only a few general words about maritime and the 1972 platform did not even mention our nation's merchant marine. •'•..a:--: v"4i Seated with SIU Vice President Frank Drozak (second from right) at a lunch­ eon during the Democratic National Convention in New York City last month are members of the Drafting Sub-Committee which drew up the maritime plank included in the Democratic Party's 1976 campaign platform. Shown here after Pages the convention delegates had overwhelming approved the platform are, from 'the left, Nicholas Carbone, Marian Humes, David McClung, Drozak and Bar­ bara Easterling. Se^rwsLog �V/ Nat Goldfinger, 59, Dies;AFL-CIO Research Chief Nat Goldfinger, 59, AFL-CIO re search director since 1963 and "labor's No. 1 economist," succumbed to cancer on July 22 at his home in Silver Spring, Md. He had been in ill health the past year. Previously, he was named assistant director of research for the AFL-CIO in 1958. Netite to Memboa On Pntodan When throwing in tor work during a job can at any SlU Hiring HaU, members most produce the toliowing: • membership certificate o registration card o cliniccard o seaman's papers In addition, when assigning a job the dbpatcher wiii comply with the toUowtng Section 5, Sobsection 7 of the Sn) Shipping Roles: ^Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shaU he given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, ondiie hardship will result or extenuating circumstances vrar^ rant such Waiver." A nati/e of the Bronx, New York, he was a 1938 graduate of City College there. Thereafter, he toiled for organ­ ized labor in the world of working peo­ ple the rest of his life. In an eulogy to Brother Goldfinger a long-time friend of the SIU and mari­ time workers, AFL-CIO SecretaryTreasurer Lane Kirkland said in part" ... he was the chief economist of, to and for the people ... the fire was in him when it was needed. He was a fierce and stubborn fighter for the interests of working people against those who would sacrifice their welfare to some high policy or grand design." UAW President Leonard Woodcock said that for 30 years Goldfinger had "worked tirelessly, with exceptional dedication and deep commitment to improve the lives of working people throughout the nation and the world." Only last February, Goldfinger, an outstanding foe of multinational cor­ porations, told the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) Executive Board meeting that the U.S. Trade Act of 1974 fails to help the unemployed American workers hurt by imports as their jobs were exported overseas. He said multinationals should be control­ led by a UN-like body. As chairman of the AFL-CIO Re­ search and Economics Policy Com­ mittees, he was well known to Con­ gressional committees the last 10 years testifying for full employment against inflation in order not to let the low wage earner suffer the slings and arrows of economic recession. In the '60s and '70s, he attacked Government policy on wage-price guideposts and controls. Washington Activities By B. Rocker Congress is on a limited time schedule because of the number of appropriations still to be passed and the recesses scheduled during this session. The appropria­ tions must be passed to pay for programs already implemented. Congress re­ cently returned from a recess for the Democratic Convention and will leave again for the Republican Convention Aug. 12. Floor debates sometimes last late into the evening, and the Senate has ex­ tended its hours by meeting each day at 9 a.m. Some of our major issues for the month are; PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE HOSPITALS The Labor-HEW Appropriation Bill for Fiscal Year 1977, which contains funds for PHS hospitals, has gone to a House-Senate Conference Committee. Conferees agreed on July 28 to appropriate $128 million for continued operation of the hospitals. Rep. John Murphy is chairing hearings in the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on H.R. 14499, a bill that would remove the hospitals from the au­ thority and control of Congress, and would ultimately allow the Administration to close them. There have been repeated attempts by the Administration to close the eight remaining hospitals, but the SIU is constantly on guard against loss of the facili­ ties for Seafarers and continues to push for improvements in both the facilities and the quality of care provided for U.S. seamen. Meany Center for Labor Studies, Silver Spring, Md. Surviving are his widow, Betty; two daughters, Judith and Ruth; his mother, Lena, and a sister, Mrs. Anne Rosenr berg, both of Los Angeles. Burial was in Falls Church, Va. HLSS President Reappointed to Federal Post Nat Goldfinger From 1964 to 1969, he was on the Advisory Committee on the U.S. Im­ port-Export Bank and in 1965 was on President Johnson's Special Committee on East-West Trade. Following graduate school, Gold­ finger in 1944 joined the United Paperworkers of America as director of researchr and education. In 1950, he was CIO associate director of research and secretary of the committee on economic policy. In 1955, he became assistant research director for the merged AFLCIO. He became director when Stanley Ruttenberg quit to join the Govern­ ment. In 1974, he was head of the National Bureau of Economic Research Inc. and of the Industrial Relations Research Assn. He also was a member of the executive committee of the Joint Coun­ cil on Economic Education and Ameri­ can Economics Assn. On July 23, the AFL-CIO estab­ lished the Goldfinger Memorial Fund for Labor Research at the George NEGOTIATED PROCUREMENT The President signed a bill this month to raise the limit on Federal ship con­ struction subsidies from the present 35 to 50 percent. The legislation is designed to bring our shipbuilding construction costs more nearly in line with the belowcost bids by foreign shipyards. The law will still require the shipbuilder to justify the need for subsidy and the amount required. OFFICE OF MARITIME AFFAIRS COORDINATOR Rep. Thomas Downing of Virginia has introduced a bill to establish an Oflfice of Maritime Affairs Coordinator in the Executive Office of the President. A similar bill had already been introduced in the Senate by Robert Taft (R-Ohio). Establishment of such an office could provide information and input to policy at the White House level, and could coordinate maritime policies which are now fragmented in a number of Government agencies. We believe the result would be more effective use of the merchant marine and growth of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Rep. Downing's bill has been referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Support To Protect Your The Public Lands Subcommittee of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs is holding hearings on the transport of oil from Alaska to the lower 48 states. They are also holding hearings on proposals regarding speedy delivery of natural gas from Alaska. Job Security in Bills to extend the provisions of the Jones Act to the Virgin Islands are in both the House Merchant Marine and Senate Commerce Committees, but have August, 1976 y not yet been reported out. If passed, crude oil and petroleum products carried between the U.S. and the Virgin Islands would have to be transported in U.S.flag ships, manned by U.S. seamen. The exemption was originally on a year-toyear basis, but for 40 years has been unlimited and continuing. ALASKA PIPELINE JONES ACT Hazel Brown, president of the Harry Lundeberg School, was recently reap­ pointed to the Federal Committee on Apprenticeship for a second two-year term by Secretary of Labor William J. Usery. The committee advises the Depart­ ment of Labor on ways to expand apprenticeship programs around the country. Safeguarding the welfare of apprentices, setting up new experi­ mental programs, and including mem­ bers of minority groups and women in apprentice training are some of the committee's concerns. Members of the committee include representatives of labor, management, and the public. Miss Brown was ap­ pointed as a public representative be­ cause of her experience as an educator at the Lundeberg School. In a letter to Secretary of Labor W. J. Usery, Miss Brown accepted the reap­ pointment and said, .. some positive changes are beginning to surface which make the efforts worthwhile." Her term will end June 6,1978. the Fight for Fauorable Legislation Seafarers arc urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voke heard and to keep your union effective in the fif^t for legMlation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Pages " •i- 1 ( �SlU President Paul Hail Charges: Corporations Undercutting U.S. Security SIU President Paul Hall has charged nation will be importing more than half that the big U.S. corporations are "un­ of its copper, potassium and sulphur dercutting national security ' through needs. their persistent long-term policy of 1970 Act Has Failed using foreign-hag ships instead of Amer­ Hall also noted that with passage of ican-flag vessels in the import of mil­ the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, "the lions of tons of vital dry bulk cargoes President and Congress emphatically each year. stated that the national security re­ Speaking last month before the quired the construction of 300 new mer­ MARAD-industry sponsored National chant ships . . . And no feature of the Assessment Planning Conference on Act received more attention or had U.S.-Flag Bulk Shipping, Hall flatly af­ more unanimous support than the at­ firmed "this nation's dry bulk fleet is tempt to strengthen our dangerously practically non-existent... and despite deficient U.S.-flag bulk shipping capa­ widespread and growing concern about bility." the decline of U.S. seapower, the large President Hall then aflirmed, "Un­ corporations have failed to acknowl­ fortunately, the 1970 Act has failed edge their own responsibility, individ­ with respect to dry bulk ships because ually or collectively." in six years, only two OBO's have been Hall pointed out that "America is an constructed under the program." island nation .. . reliant on imports by The entire U.S.-flag fleet contains less ship of 72 vital raw materials," and he than 20 dry bulk vessels, which are quoted statistics of the Department of mostly converted and elongated C-3's the Interior which show that the U.S. and C-4's built during World War II. must import at least half of its require­ Only five of these are employed in the ments of 13 basic materials, includ­ nation's foreign trades. ing aluminum, chromium, manganese, Hall affirmed, however, that "despite nickel, tin and zinc, vital to any indus­ the availability of Federal assistance intrialized nation. These statistics also ' tended to equalize costs, it is a matter show that by 1985, the U.S. will import of record that most American corpora­ more than half of its iron, lead and tions have chosen not to employ U.S.tungsten, and by the year 2000, the flag ships, whether it be their propriety fleets or independently owned vessels, to import bulk commodities." Last year, only 2.4 percent of the 131 million long tons of the dry bulk car­ goes imported to the U.S. was carried on American-flag ships, and a major portion of this was grain to Russia under bilateral shipping agreements. Hall declared, "The vital importance of the U.S.-flag merchant marine to the national security has been demonstrated by experience, reaflirmed by every seri­ ous study and reasserted countless times by every President and by Congress. Yet the large American corporations have failed to recognize that an adequate U.S. merchant fleet is an indispensable component of our seapower . . . and they have failed to recognize the vital necessity of accomplishing our nation's maritime objectives or their own re­ sponsibilities in that regard." President Hall warned these corpora­ tions to stop living in the past and called on them to recognize "that there is a new world order in which we can no longer afford to cede our merchant ship­ ping capability to foreigners; nor can we allow any American to imperil his country's national security posture for narrow personal interests." Natfonal Cnrgo Policy Hall then affirmed that "the time has come for Government and industry, working cooperatively, to formulate and develop a national cargo policy for these imports." He noted that such a policy should provide that a minimum peprcentage of energy and essential raw material imports be carried on U.S.-flag vessels "in order to ensure that a de­ fense and commercial transport capabil­ ity is available at all times." Hall also noted that this policy should include bilateral trade agreements between the U.S. and its major trading partners. President Hall suggested the estab­ lishment of a task force, composed of representatives from the shipping in­ dustry and labor, to meet on a regular basis to bring the goals of the maritime industry to fruition. He concluded, "The future of the merchant marine and the bulk fleet lies in the hands of our major industries and it is up to us to make them understand how essential their cooperation is. Our responsibility to the nation requires no less." In addition to President Hall, other speakers at the conference included Robert Blackwell, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs. Labor's Role Is Neressary in Development of the Oceans Labor's role in the commercial de­ management and government if we are velopment of the oceans "is no less to achieve quickly and efficiently the essential than that of the scientists, the necessary gc^ in the commercial de­ specialized technicians, the financial re­ velopment of the oceans." sources and the government direction Moody also affirmed that American and motivation that must go Into accom­ labor was ready and able .to accept the plishment of even a fraction of the de­ challenges of the new industrial thrust velopment opportunities available in expected in commercial ocean develop­ the oceans," according to O. William ment, and he cited labor's contributions Moody, administrator of the AFL-CIO and impressive record in development Maritime Trades Department. of America's space program as an ex­ Speaking recently at the National ample of what can be accomplished by Planning Conference on the Commer­ the American worker. cial Development of the Oceans, Moody As another example of how a well criticized the fact that in the Confer­ trained labor force can benefit industry. ence's discussions of program elements Moody cited a significant 24 percent of the various envisioned uses of the productivity gain in the U.S. maritime ocean, which include oil and gas explor­ industry from 1969 to 1974 even ation; mining of hard minerals; utiliza­ though manning scales on the newer tion of the living resources; ocean siting U.S. vessels had dropped. for cities, energy facilities and airports and many others, "little mention ap­ Moody pointed out, though, that "la­ peared of labor as a resource or as a bor stands for much more in this grand problem—as it seems to be looked upon scheme for ocean development than sim­ by a good many people even in this ply the means of putting together the enlightened age." nuts and bolts and keeping the wheels Moody bluntly stated that 'such an turning in the fundamental stages of approach will not get the job done," construction and in the operating proc­ and reaffinned that "labor must be ess. It will be working men and women made a full, active and contributing who will have to deal in the most ele­ partner along with capital, science. mentary sense with an environment. could form the cornerstone of a total oceans development policy that "can achieve great benefits in terms of pro­ Moody then affirmed that "organized duction." labor and its leadership is best equipped He concluded, "If we are to achieve to deal with the political and social the kind of commercial development ,of consequences that certainly will result the oceans that many see as necessary from the dislocation and relocation of to our survival, then we must address work forces in the achievement of the ourselves as a people to the involve­ goals that will considered in this Con­ ment of all elements of our society in ference." the determination and implementation of deserving and attainable goals. Labor Could Form Cornerstone stands ready to serve as an active part­ In closing remarks. Moody stated ner in the planning for and achieve­ that industry, in partnership with labor. ment of those objectives." often benign, but often hostile in the extreme." US, Japanese Unionists Meet Leslie Elected to New lUOE Job Stephan J. Leslie, general vice presi­ dent of the International Union of Op­ erating Engineers and president and business manager of Dredgemen's Lo­ cal 25, was unanimously elected presi­ dent of the Northeast Conference of Operating Engineers on Aug. 4, The conference represents 80,000 engineers from Pennsylvania through the New England states. Members of the lUOE operate cranes and bulldozeris in road and building construction. Dredgemen's Local 25, which Leslie organized, is the marine division of the union. Its offices are located in the SIU building in Brooklyn, N.Y. Leslie, a long-time friend of the SIU, is one of the original board members of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment. He has worked closely with SIU and MTD President Paul Hall on many issues of concern to the maritime in­ dustry. Back in the 40's, working out of Local 825-D of the lUOE in New Jer­ sey, Leslie began to organize dredgemen on the East Coast. In 1959, the dredgemen's union got its own lUOE charter. Now, Dredgemen's Local 25 represents employees of all major dredging companies from the Canadian border to Florida. Representatives "of the SIU and the AFL-CIO met in Washington this month with representatives of the All Japan Seamen's Union. The meeting was held at the Maritime Trades Department at the request of the Japanese maritime labor organization to discuss fraternal ties and cooperation on mutual mari­ time problems. From left are U.S. union officials John Yarmola, SIU Wash­ ington representative: Ernest Lee, director of the AFL-CIO International Affairs Department; Earl Shepard, SIU vice president; Jack Tarantino, presi­ dent of the Fishermen's Union of America, and James Ellenberg, assistant to Lee. The Japanese maritime union representatives are T. Futami, K. Doi, S. Osawa, and translator S. Nakamura. Seafarers Log Page 10 •• i -j>' ' r I ma -..t. 'A ; I i I ir • �Nationwide Demonstrations Protest Russian Balk on Grain Agreement Hundreds of U.S. maritime work­ ers and representatives of Americanfiag shipping companies carried out a nationwide series of demonstrations Aug. 17, 1976 to protest Russia's re­ fusal to live up to terms of its bilateral shipping agreement with the United States. Twp-hour demonstrations took place at Federal buildings in the ports of Norfolk, Baltimore, San Francisco, Seattle, Mobile, Philadelphia, New Orleans, New York, Chicago, De­ troit, Houston and Galveston. The protestors, scores of them SIU members, carried picket signs and passed out leaflets proclaiming a "So­ viet double-cross," and charging that the U.S. State Department was a "contributing factor" in the situation because of its "long standing unwill­ ingness to support an American-flag shipping capabiilty and its failure to insist on the Russian's strict observ­ ance of the terms of the bilateral ship­ ping agreement." The demonstrations were called by the Committee of U.S.-Flag Shipping Companies and AFL-CIO Maritime Workers when the USSR set up con­ ditions that virtually eliminated U.S.flag ships from participating in the carriage of approximately 360,000 tons of American grain to Russian ports for the month of August. Among the "conditions" was the Russian's refusal to accept any more grain deliveries in tankers, insisting that the shipments be carried in dry bulk vessels. The U.S. fleet primarily utilizes tankers in this trade and has only one dry bulk vessel available at this time for the grain shipment. However, further "conditions" im­ posed by the Russians, such as draft requirements, have even eliminated { li ! In the port of New York, demonstrators march outside the Federal Building in downtown Manhattan. Protestors carried signs and handed out leaflets to interested observers. the use of this one U.S.-flag dry bulk vessel. Predictably, though, for the month of August, Russian ships received bookings for ^heir share of the grain cargo and the third-flag carriers got their share. But no U.S^-flag ships have been booked, which is a clear violation of the bilateral agreement, Under the standing agreement, which dates back to 1972, all goods moving between the U.S. and Russia must be evenly divided, one-third on U.S. ships, one-third on Russian ships and one-third on ships of other na­ tions. The demonstrators pointed out that since the treaty was signed, "the Russians have tried to evade its terms," and they warned that "unless our government displays some firmness and insists on full observance of the letter of the agreement, the United States stands to lose respect and pres­ tige in the world community and we as Americans stand to lose our self respect." The Russians' refusal to use U.S. ships in the grain trade is another indication of the Soviets' attempts to bolster their own massive seapower buildup, and seems to prove, as the demonstrators pointed out, that "their stepped up shipbuilding of both naval and commercial ships have as their objectives the elimination of Ameri­ can-flag shipping from the oceans of the world." The demonstrators called on the American public to help the U.S. merchant marine by writing the White House and their Senators and Congressmen, demanding that the government enforce the terms of the bilateral shipping agreement. Among the labor unions repre- sented at the demonstrations were the SIU, the National Maritime Union, the Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation, the International Long­ shoremen's Association and the Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots. At the demonstration in New York at 26 Federal Plaza in downtown Manhattan, more than 300 demon­ strators picketed the Federal Building and handed out more than 3,000 leaflets explaining the situation to interested observers. Back in September of 1975, the Russians tried to evade the use of American flag ships when they bought large quantities of grain from Amer­ ican grain dealers. At that time, mari­ time labor forced the Russians to live up to the 1972 bilateral agreement and U.S.-flag ships were guaranteed approximately eight sailings per month. II 1*9 SOVIET DOUBLE-CROSS'. WHERE IS (&WL 1^'. STATE DEPT. % 0P.ING TO fifiTiOOAL S-£££• "Sovfet Double-Cross," proclaims the sighs of demonstrators in port of New York. Many of the protestors were SIU members. August, 1976 * 1 i il Protestors march outside Federal Building in downtown Manhattan against Russian refusal to employ U.S. ships in grain trade. Page 11 �The Committee Page John B. Waterman Committee In the middle of last month, the Ship's Committee of the SS John B. Waterman (Waterman) of (I. to r.): Bosun C. Smith, ship's chairman; Chief Cook A. Scaturro, steward delegate; Wiper Pete Moore, engine delegate; Chief Elec­ trician Warren Kaweck, educational director, and AO Houston White, deck delegate were paid off in the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, N.J. Achilles Committee Coming back from a run to Leningrad, Russia, Recertified Bosun Jim M. Cheshire (2nd left), ship's chairman of the SS Achilles (Newport Tankers), said "It was a good trip with a perfect crew." With him are the Ship's Com­ mittee of (I. to r.): AB F. J. Mears, deck delegate; 2nd Pumpman R. B. Honeycutt, educational director; saluting BR Jerry Gant; Steward Delegate Lee Talley, and Chief Cook Willie A. Walker. Giving the double V-for-Victory sign in front is Deck Maintenanceman Sweet Jones at a payoff in Hoboken, N.J. Borinquen Committee Baltimore Committee Recertified Bosun William O'Brien (2nd left) ship's chairman of the SS Balti­ more (Sea-Land) gathers with the rest of the Ship's Committee at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. They are (I. to r.): Chief Steward Joe De Use, secretaryreporter; Chief Electrician Don Farmer, educational director; AB Billy Morell, deck delegate, and Engine Delegate E. Ladimer. Anchorage Committee Chief Steward Jose Fernandez (left) secretary-reporter of the SS Borinquen (Puerto Rican Marine) stands next to Recertified Bosun Calixto Gonzalez, ship's chairman who posed recently with the rest of the Ship's Committee of (I. to r. standing): OS P. Passapera, deck delegate; Greg Johns, engine dele­ gate, and Steward Delegate J. P. Speller. Seated at the payoff (I. to r.) are Chief Cook R. Leonard and Saloon Messman Clyde Cummins in Port Eliza­ beth, N.J. • i-Land Resource Committee J?V' • -'-iv • Recertified Bosun Esteban Morales (left) ship's chairman of the SS Anchorage (Sea-Land) is here with the Ship's Committee of (I, to r.): Chief Cook Frank Bradley, steward delegate; Engine Delegate Pete J. McAneney, and AB Adolph Demarco, deck delegate on July 27 at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Page 12 Recertified Bosun Pete Drewes (left), ship's chairman of the SS Sea-Larid Resource, was at a payoff recently in Port Elizabeth, N.J. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Chief Electrician K. Katsalis, educational director; Steward Delegate Phil W. Pron, and Chief Steward James Lomax, secretaryreporter. Seafarers Log �The Transportation Insfituie I 4 Ti Works for Seafarers and the U.S. Flag This is the third in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log is publishing to explain how various organizations affect the jobs and-job se­ curity of Seafarers. As most Seafarers have observed over the years, efforts are constantly under way to weaken the Amer­ ican maritime industry in both its deep-sea capability and in its domestic inland water operations. In the case of deep-sea American-flagships, the anti-U.S. merchant marine actions come principally from three sources; • Major multinational corporations.including the giant oil companies who use foreign-flagships to avoid U.S. taxes, U.S. labor and other American standards; • Various U.S. Government departments and agen­ cies, such as State and Agriculture, which see their particular functions and their relations with foreign governments as being much simpler if there were no United States merchant marine; and • Foreign-flag shipping associations which are continually seeking to take over the U.S. share of transporting foreign commerce. In the case of the inland waters operations, opposi­ tion generally comes from the competing transporta­ tion modes, such as railroads and trucks, but princi­ pally railroads; and the various Government agencies which are predominantly land-oriented and thus favor land transportation systems over water operations. Seafarers know ol their Union's efforts to protect American shipping, hut another organization which is exceptionally active in behalf of the American-flag shipping industry and, thus, the welfare of American seamen, is the Transportation Institute. The Transportation Institute is a non-profit organ­ ization maintained in the nation's capital by member companies who are engaged in America's foreign and domestic shipping trades, and barge and tugboat op­ erations on the Great Lakes and the inland waterways. Its oflices are located at 923 IStii Street, N.W. The Transportation Institute maintains a Pacific Coast ofBce in Seattle, as well as a facility in St. Louis, gen­ erally regarded as the center of inland waterways operations. 150 Companies Make Up TI The approximately 150 companies which make up the Transportation Institute are engaged in virtually every facet of marine transportation; deep-sea liner operations in the foreign trade, both subsidized and unsubsidized, bulk shipping operations, and tug and barge operations in the various harbors andjnland waterway systems. A Board of Trustees, which meets quarterly, guides the work of the Transportation Institute, whose presi­ dent is Herbert Brand. The members of the Board of Trustees are: Joseph Kahn Chairman of the Board Seatrain Lines, Inc. David BaDash President Foss Launch & Tug Co. Captain J. W.Clark Prudent Ddta Steamship Lines, KDC. Thomas Crowley President Crowley Marlfime Corp. Harrison Glennon President Zffpata Bulk Transport, Inc. RanHettena President Maritime Overseas Corp. :' r '' Rear Adm. Charles R. Khouiy, USN (Ret.) President and Chief Executive Officer Great Lakes Towing Co. Michael Klebanoff Presidmit Ogden Marine* Inc. August, 1876 ^ David MacKenzie Vice President Victory Carriers, Inc. Michael McEvoy Chairman Sea Land Service, Inc.' Edward P. Walsh President Waterman Steamship Corp. Kahn serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees. The Transportation Institute directs its major ef­ forts toward the development of a strong maritime Richard Saul, left, who heads Tl's domestic ship­ ping research, discusses report in preparation with James Patti, counsel. capability under the United States flag. It carries on research and educational projects designed to develop support for the American-flag deep-sea fleet and the inland waters transportation system. By means of the research and education functions, the Institute seeks to bring about a greater understanding of the import­ ance of marine transportation to the national security and the overall economy. The staff of the Institute perform studies pertinent to the welfare of American shipping. It monitors leg­ islation and the various Government agency actions that have influence on the course of the United States marine transportation. It watches closely the effect of Government agencies and legislative actions which affect American seamen employed on the vessels of its member companies. Monitors Third-Flag Doings Another important function of the Transportation Institute's activities is the close surveillance of for­ eign-flag shipping activities, particularly the so-called flags of convenience operations of American cor­ porations which are continually seeking to under­ mine American-flag interests, such as in the case of the recent cargo preference bill which would have required a percentage of American oil imports to be carried on U.S.-flagships. (WhUe both Houses of Congress overwhelmingly enacted the legislation in 1974, President Ford pocket-vetoed it). The Transportation Institute is deeply involved in the daily working activities of the American m^irine community. It works very closely with its member companies, both individually and collectively, in pur­ suit of those objectives which make for a stronger industry. Over and beyond its own member companies, it also works with all of the components within the marine industry, as well as those outside the industry on maritime and related issues. For example, it works with trade unions oh those issues on which there is a common objective, such as in the case of the fight against the so-called effective control theory which allows runaway foreign-flag shipping com­ panies to enjoy Federal Government blessing. The Transportation Institute is actively engaged in the efforts of the National Maritime Council, the national organization of American shipping and shipbuilding, labor and management, and the Mari­ time Administration in the promotion of the Ameri­ can-flag services. Spokesmen for the Transportation Institute fre­ quently testify before the various Congressional com­ mittees and Federal agencies when they are con­ sidering matters of concern to American maritime transportation. As part of its educational functions, the Transpor­ tation Institute publishes a variety of informational material including regular publications dealing with legislative developments and issues of topical interest affecting the marine transportation industry to col­ leges, schools, members of the Congress, to the vari­ ous Government agencies and to the general public. TI Has Many Goals In its publication describing its activities and goals, the Institute stresses the need for a compre­ hensive national maritime policy, one that would be carried out by a single Federal department respon­ sible for all maritime affairs. As the Transportation Institute document points out, the Institute is work­ ing toward: • Establishment of a national cargo policy which would include the increased utilization of U.S.-flag ships in carriage of the nation's foreign trade, by such means as the reservation of a portion of Amer­ ica's foreign cargo to American ships, and the ex­ tension of bilaterial shipping agreements with our trading partners. • Coordination of U.S. naval and merchant ma­ rine resources and activities as part of a cooperative effort to develop a combined seapower approach, characterized in part by allocating to the private fleet those military support, sealift and auxiliary func­ tions which can be performed by private industry. • Insuring full development of U.S. waterborne commerce on the Great Lakes, and the continued growth of the nation's inland waterways, including support for the replacement of Locks and Dam 26, wWch controls access from the upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers to the lower Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. • Preservation and expansion of the Jones Act, the body of law which reserves domestic trade for . United States-flag vessels, thereby fostering the growth 'of an innovative and efficient domestic waterborne transportation network. • A closer relationship between American-flag merchant shipping and the seagoing segment of our defense structure in order to enhance the defense posture of the nation and increase retaliation capabil­ ity. A facet of such an improved relationship would include joint efforts to educate the American public , as to the importance of the role of seapower in our daily lives. • Putting an end to the present U.S. effective-con­ trol policy which relies on United States-owned but foreign-registered and manned ships in planning for emergency defense capabilities. • Protecting American shipping from the unfair and disruptive practices of state-controlled foreignflag shipping in the U.S. foreign trade. • Revitalization and protection of the U.S. fishing industry and a halt to the incursion of foreign fishing fleets into United States spawning grounds. • Support for efforts aimed at fostering the growth of an American ocean mining industry. • Elimination of the use of Government-owned vessels to compete with shipping in the private sector. From the standpoint of Seafarers, it is apparent that the Transportation Institute performs a very vital function. It is another effective instrument for pro­ tecting the American merchant marine and the Amer­ ican inland water transportation system against those who would weaken them in favor of other flag opera­ tions and the land modes of transportation. Page 13 • �AT SEA 5 Get 1st Pension Checks SSTransindiana Chief Steward Rudy "Tony" De Boissiere of the 55 Pittsburgh (Sea-Land) wrote late last month from Leghorn, Italy: "At this time I wish to thank Capt. Gene Laski of the 55 Transindiana and crew for the services at sea of my late twin brother, Herbert De Boissiere. "It is wonderful to know that all his wishes were followed and he finally re­ turned to the sea, the true home of every seaman. "A special word of thanks to the bosun, Herwood Walters, who my brother knew Very well. And most important of all to the SIU without whose help I could not have handled all of this." Five new pensioners In the port of San Francisco show their first pension checks in the hail recently at a monthly membership meeting. They are (I. to r.) Seafarers James Balderston, J. Bennett, SIU Patrolman Pat Marinelli—who handed out the checks, E. Pascua, 0. Reyes and R. Pelaso. SS Philadelphia From Anchorage, Alaska, two days before the celebration of this nation's 200th birthday, Chief Steward Paul P. Lopez, secretary-reporter of the American containership, the 55 Philadelphia (Sea-Land), the "proud spirit of '76," sent the Log the photo (below) of the decorated ship, her officers and crew as they neared the docks. He says the photo was "sent to the office of the President of the United States Candy Workers Win NLRB Election as Boycott Continues While a nationwide consumers boy.cott and picketing campaign of Russell Stover Candies Stores by the Bakery and Confectionery Workers Interna­ tional Union of America (BCWIUA), continues, candy workers at the Russell Stover plant in Marion, S.C. voted 410 to 177 (2 to 1) for union representa­ tion in a June 17-18 NLRB certification election. of America and office of the mayor of Philadelphia," adding "happy anniversary of our beloved United States of America, this Bicentennial Fourth of July." ' Among those in the photo are Capt. James C. Waters; Recertified Bosun Tom A. Martineau; Lopez; Chief Electrician B. Stearmah; ABs R. Wood; W. Mason, W. Rogers, R. Wagner, E. Pattee, J. Edwards and R. Meloy; OSs K. Olson and F. Airy; Chief Cook Jefferson Buchanan; Cook/Baker Vincent Chavez; 3rd Cook Charles Thrope; General Utility Carl Woodward, Pantry Utility C. Will­ iamson, and BR S. Tihada. ir Voting were 599 out of 639 workers eligible. The company challenged 10 union votes of members fired prior to the election and two ballots were thrown out. On Apr. 29, Ward Paper Box Co. Seafarers Plans Mlisf Haivii•y/' 3v. Member's Latest Addr^Bs Because of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of (often referred to as the Pension Reform Act) it is extremely important' that the latest correct address of each member be on fUe. If the Seafarers Plans have your latest address, you will be, able to receive all the neces­ sary and vital material which is required to be sent to you under the new Law, ^ It is also very important that the Plans be aware of your marital status. Therefore, you are strongly urged to fill in the form below and send it to: Claims Department, Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. M/VZapata Patriot Following are comments from the owners of the new tanker, the M/V Zapata Patriot (Zapata Bulk) concerning the maiden voyage of the ship this spring from the port of Wilmington, Calif, to the port of Baltimore. • "The crew of the vessel performed exceptionally well and contributed greatly to cause Capt. (T. W.) Wolfe (Coast Guard officer in charge of inspection at Terminal Is., Calif.) to comment 'From a regulatory standpoint, the delivery voyage was an unqualified success.' "Continued cooperation in providing men of the caliber assigned to the M/V Zapata Patriot will be greatly appreciated," the owners said. Capt. Wolfe also said "The ship ran well... The problems encountered were of a minor nature. The ship is well built. The crew is knowledgeable and in­ terested ..." , Coast Guard Cmdr. C. V. O'Neal, inspecting officer on the voyage, reported in part.. ."The overall operation of the vessel and equipment during this initial voyage is considered excellent... The attitude of the entire crew from master to OS/wiper was excellent. Each person exhibited a ready and willing attitude and a real desire to make the vessel work..." The tanker is now on the Russian grain run. SS Cove Communicator Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans .... Name^ .v.... .^ i-. First Name Last Name Penuahent' ' Address ... Print Number and Street^ SS Eagle Traveler First Year of SIU, IBU Employment The containership 55 St. Louis (Sea-Land) the first such ship to run on the company's shuttle run to the Mideast and Iran, notably the port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, sailed from the ports of Rotterdam and Bremerhaven on July 1920 with cargo transferred from Sea-Land SL 7 and SL 18 containerships from the States. Page 14 l^onse's Name ......... .Print Last Name . jState — • . vY.;.;;. First Name Permanent Address ,....... .^ .... Number and Street Print NumberandSirf.pt .>:i^te.ppiriii;.;... 1 V V Middle Initial ^ -v. I^ateof Bnrth .., ............... • Mo / Day / Year SS St. Louis . • SIU • IBU : SocSec,#..... check one ' , An SIU company. Cove Tankers, has gotten the green light from the U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board on an operating subsidy for the 31,000 dwt tanker 55 Cove Communicator to carry grain to Russia. Leaving a Russian Black Sea port on Aug 8 bound for a U.S. Atlantic Coast port was the tanker 55 Eagle Traveler (United Maritime) with 33,000-tons of crude. workers at the Russell Stover facility in Marion had opted for the union in a 13 to 1 vote. Lately, at the Russell Stover plant in Lincoln, Neb., where candy workers had voted for the union in 1974, the company, for the first time, made a wage proposal which the union labeled inadequate. The BCWIUA is waiting for an NLRB election date to be set at a Rus­ sell Stover plant in Denver and for a second NLRB election at the firm's Montrose, Colo, plant, where the union lost a close vote, which was set aside because of unfair labor practices by Russell Stover. ' City v, - • Zip Code ^ .. .....,. ^. State Zip Code '.b'b Mo / Day • -/ •• Year • •• Seafarers Log �Doctor 'Hit tKe Bricks' in '75 Scholarship Winner An Anesthesiologisf Don't ever think that brothers of the sea forget each other. The Log man­ aged to learn the whereabouts of former Seafarer Seymour Wallace, SIU scholarship winner in 1954, through a series of coincidences and random con­ versations, but especially through the excellent memory of Recertified Bosun Tom Price. Brother Price was visiting the Log office in June as part of the daily routine in the Bosun's Recertification Program. We mentioned to him our project of tracking down former scholarship win­ ners to learn how this grant had affected their lives. "Well," said Price, who ships out of Wilmington, Calif., "last year I picked up the Los Angeles Times one day, and right there on the front page was a pic­ ture of Seymour Wallace, now a doctor, with Governor Gerry Brown. It was during the doctors' strike against the medical malpractice insurance rates, and he was negotiating on behalf of the anesthesiologists. I said to myself, 'Why 1 stood watch with Wallace back in the 50s.' I remember he was going to Co­ lumbia at the time and shipping out in the summers. He may have had an SIU scholarship." A check of the files showed that Wal­ lace, sure enough, had won an SIU scholarship, and that before winning the scholarship he had shipped out with the Union for six years. A call to the California Board of Medical Examiners got us Wallace's current address. When we reached him, he did not even seem surprised. "Believe it or not," Dr. Wallace told the Log, "Fm back right where I started —on the picket line." Back in 1948, when Wallace first joined the SIU, he worked on some of the organizing drives in New Jersey while shipping out as an AB and, later, as a bosun. In other respects, also, his life re­ mained the same. He is still married to Flora and their daughter is now finish­ ing her masters in Business Adminis­ tration. Using the SIU scholarship, he at­ tended the Columbia College of Phy­ sicians and Surgeons in New York City, while shipping out in the summer. He was awarded his degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1959 and then decided to specialize in anesthesiology. That de­ cision led him indirectly back to the union beat. "When I first started practicing anes­ thesiology in 1962, I was paying $226. a year in medical malpractice insur­ ance. Last year I had to pay $4,000. and this year I am paying $22,00p. although I am board certified and have admin­ istered 18 000 anesthetics without a single accident or law suit." The rising rates led to the anesthesiologists' strike in May 1975. The Log asked tf Wallace felt the patients were hurt by the strike. "We couldn't and wouldn't pass these rates on to our patients," he answered. "Just figure, you divide the $22,000. by the number of patients you have each year and tack that onto their bill. It really raises the cost of medical care." v-i ' Dr. Seymour Wallace As president of the California So­ ciety of Anesthesiologists, which is a professional society, Wallace negoti­ ated an end to the strike. Then he or­ ganized and became president of the California Council of Anesthesiologists, which is a union. Praises Programs Dr. Wallace still reads the Log each month, cover-to-cover, and remembers his old book number, W-35. He noted, "The scholarship program, which helped make my career, is one of the most valuable projects the Union has, in addition to the Harry Lundeberg School, which 1 read about, but haven't seen." Although his practice kept him landbound, he dreamed about the sea, and recently renewed his Coast Guard sea­ man's card and received certification as a ship's surgeon. "1 am the only anesthesiologist to be certified as a ship's surgeon," Wallace said. 1 might end up shipping out if the malpractice rates keep going up. When we settled the strike, we were promised pie in the sky, but nothing has changed." • Use U.$.'flag ships. It's 1 can shipper, and Amei^. August, 1976 t. K Jerusalem, Israel Pensioner, writer, and poet Max Katzoff here wrote on July 5 to the LOG of the American Bicentennial Celebration in Hebrew University Stadium; "When 'July 4th' comes all the way to Israel, it's well-nigh impossible not to celebrate. It was a great show! (parade and fireworks). "1 worked many years as a merchant seaman, and as do all Seafarers, 1 too, assessed my final port of call in many parts of the world, and many times over. "Seven years ago 1 chose Israel as my own snug harbor. And yet, to call it no more than that would be to oversimplify, to understate. I've found Israel to be a return to the bosom, to ancestory, to heritage. "I'm in volunteer work at the Jewish Institute for the Blind here in Jerusalem. 1 help the teenagers with their English schoolwork. And when time permits, 1 rough it up with the little guys. "Some day 1 mean to thank the institute for the experience and the satisfaction 1 find in working with the blind children. And for the pleasure 1 find in telling them about my seagoing experience. "To those who may now be assessing a final port of call, may 1 suggest, 'Come early. You need not wait until your youth and vigor join wings in flight.' "In a short story 1 wrote three years ago, the narrator tells of his miserable childhood with ersatz grandparents in Europe: ". . . every Thursday, Frieda Kahn brought news from the butcher about orphans being sent to Eretz Yisroel. Aach! What wouldn't 1 give to have been sent to Eretz Yisroel, as a boy, and to feel now that a part of me is in the founda­ tion of Israel.' "It was a happy choice, indeed, 1 made these seven short years ago. And I would not now leave Israel for the elixir of life itself." Chicago Seventy-one cents of every doUar spent in shipping on American-flag vei^els remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. . ASHORE the Amerihr On the morning of July 10, twisted steel is all that remained of the Rail to Water Transfer Corp. conveyor belt system a mile from the Union Hall at E. 100th St., used to load coal and bulk cargo onto and off SIU, IBU vessels and two American Steamship Co. ships simultaneously at a 40,000-ton clip from and to railroad freight cars. Flames gutted the now shut down Calumet River facility which is expected to be rebuilt by late this month. Until then, says SIU Secretary Geraldine Borozan, ". . . our ships must go to other ports for coal and our men on the beach have a longer waiting period for job replacement calls " Houston "The salvation of the U.S. merchant marine tanker fleet, and also that of American shipyards, lies on a bill now before Congress," said Washington, D.C. lawyer Edward Aptanker, chairman of the Seminar on Financing Offshore Drilling and Shipping Under the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970, in a speech here on July 1. He said that the bill Congress is considering would request that a substantial percent of foreign oil shipped into the U.S. be shipped aboard American-built U.S. flag-ships. He also pointed out that there are now 42 American tankers idle. If this bill were passed, he added, it would provide financing for ship con­ struction and loans made by the Federal Government to companies to build ships and offshore drilling rigs. Levitfown,N.Y. We had a letter recently from Retiree James M. Murphy who retired from the SIU in 1957. Seafarer Murphy was chief refrigeration engineer on the passenger ship SS Puerto Rico "back in the beautiful days of the early '50s". He is now vice president of the National Assn. of Power Engineers, N.Y. Chapter No. 6, Nassau County. "For the past MVi years I have been employed by the County of Nassau as an engineer. At present, 1 am assistant superintendent of HVAC, in charge of the Central Utilities Plant, Mitchel Field Complex, Uniondale, L.I., N.Y. I have 15 Local No. 30 engineers and firemen working for me, as well as five county shift supervisors. "It has been a constant joy to me that I am still receiving the Seafarers LOG. Keeping up with what many of my old shipmates are doing and how the SIU has been, prospering, has given me great pleasure over the years. I was a proud member from August 1942...." Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. page 15 �CC Imperiling Shipboard Safety For a long time the SIU has been protesting while the Coast Guard has cut out ratings on board ship, using automation as an excuse. The lower manning scales often leave one per­ son performing two important safety related tasks, increasing the number of accidents and pollution incidents. Last May, the Coast Guard took a very small step in the right direc­ tion when it acknowledged that both a lookout and a helmsman were needed to stand watch while a vessel was imderway, whether or not the vessel was fitted with an automatic pilot. At least in this instance, the Coast Guard recognized that an aid to navigation, such as an automatic pDot, does not replace the need for qualified personnel. At the same time, the Coast Guard also acknowledged the need for a manned engine room while a vessel is navigating through confined or con­ gested waters. These two regulations were con­ tained in proposed Coast Guard rules prescribing navigation practices, equipment and testing requirements for all vessels of at least 1600 tons operating on the navigable waters of the United States. They were printed in the Federal Register on May 6. We hope that these proposals sig­ nify a recognition on the part of the Coast Guard that vessel and worker safety and the protection of the ma­ rine environment must be paramount considerations when determining ves­ sel manning levels. But we have our doubts. First of all, their proposals do not go far enough. The principle that two men are needed for two separate safety tasks should be applied across the board, not just to the case of the helmsman and lookout. For example, the Coast Guard A . Augutf, 1976 continues to ignore the need for a certified tankerman on board tank barges and vessels, and has been try­ ing to transfer the tankermen's duties to the mates. We also beUeve the re­ quirement for a manned engine room should be applicable to vessels in all navigable waters, regardless of whe­ ther the waters are confined or con­ gested, to best protect the safety of life and property. Our second objection to the pro­ posed rules is that they would allow the captain of the port and even the master of a ship to have the final say on manning levels and qualifications of seamen. It is ridiculous and arbitrary to let a master determine the quaUfications needed to serve as a lookout or helms­ man, as the rules propose, or to let the captain of a port exempt a ves­ sel from the regulations determining the number and qualifications of en­ gine room personnel. Even the Coast Guard admits this point and stated in the May 13, 1976 Federal Register, "... the determina­ tion as to who is qualified to perform the duties of a certificated crewmember cannot be delegated to the master or any other authority since it is statutorily vested in the Coast Guard." Furthermore, we believe all exemptions and changes in regula­ tions should be cleared through Coast Guard headquarters after public hearings on the matter. Through the Lundeberg School, the SIU is attempting to provide the U.S. merchant marine with well trained qualified seamen, capable of dealing with automated, modern equipment. If any master or port captain can change the certification requirements, it will be impossible to maintain a uniform productive train- Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North'America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CID 'Heads I win^ tails you lose.' ing program or to maintain standards of quality for personnel. Unsafe haz­ ardous shipping conditions are sure to be a result. The SIU has called for Congres­ sional hearings into the Coast Guard's arbitrary and contradictory admin­ istration of its responsibilities in the vessel manning and licensing area. Last month. Representative Mario Biaggi, chairman of the House Sub­ committee on the Coast Guard and Navigation informed us that these hearings will take place. Only by airing the matter of Coast Guard negUgence in public will proper legislative measures be taken to correct the situation. CHARLZSW MORGAN Vol. 38, No. 8 Executive Board HISTORIC PRESERVATION Paul Hall LETTERS TO THE EDITOR President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgiO' Cal T anner Executive Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Vice-President Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Paul Drozak Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President «BAFA«iniBi^lA)0 Marietta Homayonpour 399 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Mole Ruth Shereff Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers Intematlonal Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyrr, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Personals Marvin J.Siaith H. Leonard Shaw M. Gala asks that you contact him at 333 Fell St., Suite 2A, San Francisco, Calif. 94102. Your son Charles Leo Shaw requests that you contact him at Ave. 44 1112 e/ 11 y 13, Marianoa, Havana, Cuba. Michael Howe Paul Francis Gordon Cindy Marcik asks that you contact •her at 250 First Ave., West Haven, Conn. 06516, or call her at (203) 9338587. Your son Robert Paul Gordon re­ quests that you contact him at 1080 68th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11219, or call him at (212) 238-4136. Page 16 Widow Thanks Plan I would like to thank the Seafarers Welfare Plan for all the help and support rendered me and my late husband, Hurless Minkler, since his retirement in 1971. Having been admitted to the hospital a number of times for both in and out­ patient care, the Welfare Plan was always ready to help. I wrote to the Plan several times regarding hospital bills and always received a prompt reply. In the last few months of his struggle for life, a great deal of pressure was relieved as the Plan paid most all his drug bills which were becoming increas­ ingly higher. Knowing he was a member of the SIU, where his Brother members cared, was a great relief to him. He needed special equipment, and he would have had to go to a nursing home away from his own home and loved ones, had not Medicare and the Seafarers Welfare Plan made him comfortable wtih a positive pressure machine and a hospital bed. I wish to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the New .York and New Orleans offices for their promptness and concern. Although I am no longer a part of the SIU, I shall always have a place in my heart for his Brothers that are sailing. Sincerely, Inez Minkler Biloxi, Miss Looks Back Pride 1 wish to take this opportunity to thank the SIU and the SIU's Welfare Plan for the way in which my claims have always been handled. Now retired, I look back with pride at the years in which I was a member of this fine Union. Fraternally, EvansJ.Foret Marrero, La. Seafarers Log �Official pvfcUcatlM af the tKAFARERS INTBIINATIONAL UNION • AtUatle, Oalf, aaE lalaaE Waters District* AFL-CIO ,=tJ The Bosun Recertification Program: A Look at 3 Years of Success This special eight page sup­ plement attempts to give a brief history and highlights of this im­ portant and historic program. The first phase of the Bosun Recertification Program, the most suc­ cessful training and upgrading pro­ gram the SIU has ever conducted, came to an end last month when the 36th class of SIU bosuns graduated at the July membership meeting in New York. In all, 402 Seafarers participated in this important program over a three year period which began June 1, 1973. The program will be started up again as soon as the need arises. The program's course of study spanned 60 days of intensive training with the participating bosuns spend­ ing 30 days at the Lundeberg School and 30 days at Headquarters in New York. While in Piney Point, the bosuns took part in a wide range of class­ room and on-the-job training exer­ cises which included courses on the SIU Constitution, the contract, trade Union history, political action, and legislation and its effects on the mari­ time industry, as well as deck depart­ ment training covering operation of new types of equipment on auto­ mated vessels. The bosuns also had an opportunity to lend some of their deck expertise to the Lundeberg School's young trainees. During their 30 days in Piney Point, the bosuns also took a first aid course and participated in a trip to August, 1976 Washington, D.C. to visit the Trans­ portation Institute, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and Capitol Hill. When the class shifted to the 30day stay at Headquarters, the bosuns had the opportunity to observe first hand all the Union's operations in­ cluding the Welfare, Pension and Va­ cation Plans, records, the SIU Data Center and more. During the New York phase, the bosuns also accom­ panied SIU patrolmen to payoffs of SIU ships and visits of the USPHS Hospital on Staten Island, N.Y. The New York stay also included a course -in firefighting at the Earle, N.J. Firefighting School; a visit to a meeting of the New York City Cen­ tral Labor Council, and some of the have also effected increased commu­ nications between the ships at sea and Union Headquarters, which in turn has enabled the Union to better ful­ fill contractual committments to the companies (for instance sending out immediate replacements for men quitting in a port or getting off be­ cause of illness). In all, the Bosun Recertification Program has given the SIU a much more informed membership, up-todate on the problems and issues fac­ ing our industry and what the Union is doing to solve these programs. The Program's History The long history of the Bosun Re­ certification Program actually dates back to 1971 when the delegates to the Seafarers Educational Confer­ ence recommended: "That a review be made of the recertification pro­ grams to meet the needs and preserve the rights of members who will be manning the more sophisticated ships that will come into service under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970." About a year later in August 1972, when the first of the new ships were coming down the ways, a proposal urging the start of a Bosun Recerti. fication Program was submitted and subsequently approved by the mem­ bosun classes were able to sit in on bership at meetings in all ports. meetings of the SIU Board of Trust­ Following this, approval, a letter ees and the Seafarers Appeals Board. announcing the program and request­ ing applications for it was sent to all Paying Off for SIU eligible SIU bosuns. A complete list The Bosun Recertification Pro­ gram, almost since its outset, has been paying off for Seafarers and the SIU because the Recertified Bosun, the highest unlicensed rating aboard ship and chairman of the Ship's Commit­ tee, has passed on what he has learned in the program to hundreds of other Seafarers. As a result, voyages and payoffs have been smoother because there have been increasingly fewer disputes aboard ship that ariseN from simple misunderstandings of fhe contract or Constitution. Our Recertified Bosuns of the eligible bosuns' names was also carried in the October 1972 issue of the Log. After this, the membership elected a special Bosuns Credentials Com­ mittee to review the qualifications of Bosuns nominated to serve on the SIU Bosun Recertification Program Committee, which would develop the curriculum for the course. Subsequently, an election was held and seven SIU bosuns were chosen out of a possible 60 to serve on the curriculum committee. This commit­ tee then worked for a full month at Headquarters and in Piney Point de­ veloping a well-rounded program of study. The results of this committee's achievements have been demon­ strated over and over again with each new class of SIU Bosuns who Jiave benefited from the material in the course. The program's class sizes started out with only six bosuns participat­ ing, but the number was raised to 12 shortly after by virtue of membership action. The participants in the Bosun's Program were chosen by a three man Bosun Selection Committee, which was elected each month following the general membership meeting in the port of New York. The SIU is proud of the .402 men that participated in the Bosun Recer­ tification Program and the Union be­ lieves that this Program will continue to pay off for the SIU and Seafarers for years to come. Page 17 �Trip to Washington, D.C • ••• During their 30 d«y stay a< (he Harry (umty to visit Washington, D.C., 70 met Congressmen or Senators consid­ ered friends of the labor movement. One of the Bosun classes had the op­ portunity of being observers at the 1975 SIU Biennial Convention and another Ste dnTtag"hl''TO*?^thI XVnlhfp.ll^rl'n'r^; rSe'S^s^^ii'rBrr,^ rt;^a%:::rHii.rreV.'«» ceno^roftm The 11th Class of SIU Bosuns had their picture taken on the steps of the Capitol. First row from the left are Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco, and Bosuns Manuel Landrom, Jim Garner and Harold Weaver. Second row, from left are Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown and Bosuns Raymond Ferreira, John Cisiecki, Albert Wrinquette and Verner Poulsen. Third row, from left are Bosuns Bob Gillain, Ravaughn Johnson, James Thompson and Robert Schwartz, Upgrader Oscar Johnson and Bosuns Arthur McGinnis and Reidus Lambert. At the Maritime Trades Department in the AFL-CIO building in Washington, the Bosuns sometimes met with Lane Kir'kland, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO.. Page 18 Wv One of the Bosun classes had the opportunity to observe a session of the SlU's 1975 Biennial Convention at the Shoreham Americana Hotel in Washington, D.C. On the steps of the Capitol is the 16th- class of Recertified Bosuns along with some 'A' Seniority-Upgraders. With Mike Sacco, front far left, vice president of the Lundeberg. School, they are from.the left, front row; Upgraders W-illiam Farmer, Stephen Frost, Bosuns Jim Foster, Tony Palino, J. Allen, Mack Brendle, Jacksonville Patrolman Tony Aronica and Roy Meffert. Second row, Houston patrolman Sal Salazaf, Bosuns Vincent Grima and Cyril Mize. Third, Bosun P. ,G. Wingfield, Upgraders Lerdy Tanner, Robert Rodriguez, and Bosur> Nick Bechlivanis. Back row. Bosun. Arne Eckert,"New Orleans Patrol*man Tom Gould,-and BosunS Ole Olson and Rich Newell. Special Supplement On Capitol Hill, House Majority Lead­ er Thomas "Tip" O'Neil of Massachu­ setts visits with one .of the Bosun classes: . • Seafarers Log �The 7th Class of the Bosun Recertiflcation Program meets with SlU President Paul Hall and Vice President Frank Drozak during their 30 day stay at Headquarters. Standing from left are Bosuns Vernon Bryant, Elmer Barnhill, Fred Cooper, Frank Teti, Al Oromaner, the late George Libby, Karl Hellman, Charles D Amico and Raymond Lavoine. Seated from left are Perry Greenwood, Vice President Drozak, President Hall, "Tiny" Anderson and Donaid Pressly. When the two month Bosun Recertification Program shifted from Piney Point to Headquarters in New York, the participating Bosuns had the op­ portunity to observe first-hand ali the functions of the SIU, including the Wel­ fare, Pension and Vacation Plans, the ML M. MW J m At Headquarters.., SIU Data Center, Control Room, Log office and more. The Bosuns also ac­ companied SIU patrolmen on payoffs, trips to the USPHS hospital and the While in New York, many of the Bosuns took the opportunity to renew their clinic card. Here Bosun Robert Butz checks in at the SIU New York Clinic. former Brooklyn Navy Yard where SlU-affUiated United Industrial Work ers built the 225,000-dwt TT Brook' /yn, and Williamsburg and are , now working on two more 225 000 dwt tankers. Before graduating, the Bosuns also had the opportunity to meet with SIU President Paul Hall, who gave them a hindown on the state of the maritime industry and the part the SIU is playing init. At headquarters. Bosun Jim Foti is shown around Control Room by Marie Fundora. The Control Room enables the SIU to keep track of the whereabouts of every SIU contracted vessel and communications between the ships and the Union. -0^- • -vf At the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. SIU Bosuns (I. to r.) Harold Weaver, Jimmy Garner and Bobby Gillain and SIU Patrolman Carl Peth talk with labor rela­ tions representatives at the yard. August, 1976 Bosun Malcolm Woods, right, is shown around the SIU Data Center by the Center's top man Pete McDonald. Sotdll SUMllMMIlt PUgelS �v.- ^ .*fe«*-.!aEz>- :v. '' '""•''' '•' •"- --"cJv •''""•';• • • W '-' i';? ^ ^rl i Bosun Roy Mefferl supervises as young trainees manually lower lifeboat. During their stay at Piney Point, the Bosuns often Part of the Bosun's training was firefighting at the Earle, N.J. school. Here a Recertified had the chance to lend their deck expertise to the Lundeberg trainees. Bosun exits smoke filled room after dousing flames. If r5 i- At Piney Point, Recertified Bosun Roy Theiss shows some AB upgraders the art of wire splicing in the School's machine shop. This is another demonstration of the fine interchange of seafaring knowledge that went on during the Recertification Program. : All a Pait of Bl>silii s PrOgraitfs*- I- •:•• 'ir'z:\:. ...., ... ?i -•j,' Itr ife^- I 5i; » y ?? Sk " ^11. n I,. During first aid training at the Lundeberg School, photo left. Recertified Bosun John Hazel learns the proper way to administer mouth to mouth resuscitation on specially designed .mannequin. Photo inset shows Recerti­ fied Bosun Tom Brooks applying head dressing to Union Representative Mark Evans. And photo right, a group of recertified bosuns skillfully maneauver lifeboat during routine training at the Lundeberg School. Page 21 'V • I '••• •- V Lk ft.-Mafe • i'' •. f- - .i -• i' f»: • -M.I t V'j '•' 'f '• 'fV f' •• '• I V . • , ' I,! ... I i :"Y;Y*::.v=r -'• rw i'' f. •; ^Yji.V.r'L r.M./v,.'.s,' .> • , > I I ' ' « • �'t: The first phase of the Boson Recertl* fication Program is over but the bene­ ficial results of the program will connnne tinne to pay on off for Seafarers seafarers and tne the SIU for years to come. On ships manned by a Recertified Bosun, voyages and A a • a Back Out on the Ships... payoffs have proven smoother because these men have a much deeper knowl- edge of the SIU contract, conrtltution and work rules as a result of their traln- Aboard the containership Arecibo, Recertified Bosun Nicholas Bechlivanis, chairman of the ship's com­ mittee, left, is shown along with the rest of the ship's committee, including, from the left, J. Goilles, secre­ tary reporter: Manule Sanchez, deck delegate; E. Albarran, steward delegate and Tom Conway, engine delegate. ing in the two-month Program. On this page are several photos of men who went throng the Bosuns Program and are now back ont on the ships serving as head of the deck department and of the ship's committees. Back out on his ship. Recertified Bosun Jim Foti displays SPAD receipts he purchased from SIU Patrolman Ted Babkowski at payoff. ': x! In the deck locker aboard the tanker MontOn the SlU-contracted tanker Golden Endeavor, Recertified peller. Victory, Recertified Bosun Mack BrenBosun Jim Gorman supervises as AB's Ed Wilisch, left, and die breaks out butterworthing machine in the Frank Peskric blank off starboard deck pump. port qf Houston. ' P»|^22 sptaii sipiNiiMin Recertified Bosun Ben ly^ignano is shown on his ship, the new SS Beaver Sfafe, which crewed up several months ago. Ben is just one of 402 SIU Bosuns who completed the first phase of the program. Seafarers Log • '/ ' �From the Bosuns Themselves: Some Views About the Program ments. Everyone was helpful and answered all of my questions per­ taining to the Union. The morning meetings at Head­ quarters dealing with the many prob­ lems and programs of the Union were very informative and I learned how hard we are working to keep our job security by encouraging our membership to upgrade themseives. Eugene Flowers Although I have been a seaman and member of the SlU for 31 years, this Recertlflcation Program has demonstrated to me that there was a lot I didn't know,; and I appreciate the opportunity I got both in Piney Point and at Union Headquarters to iearn some things that will be help­ ful to me both as a seaman and member of the SlU. The discussions we had in Piney Point about our Constitution, con­ tract, work rules, and shipboard life make me more secure in my under­ standing of these important matters, and I know I will be able to work more closely with my fellow Sea­ farers. The materials and instruction on the new types of vessels being built, and the operation of these ships will be very helpful to all of us. At Union Headquarters we had an opportunity to learn every operation of our Union, including the welfare department, .claims, records the data control center, registration and shipping and the waterfront where we went with the patrolmen on pay­ offs. Peter Drewes Perhaps the most important part of this Program came during my visit to Washington where I received an in-depth briefing on our legislative efforts in Congress. Many of our members do not realize the impor­ tance of Federal legislation in secur­ ing more ships and more cargo for American-flag shipping. But the basic fact is that ships and cargo mean job security for all of us. We led the fight for the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which has revitalized the American merchant marine and has provided all of us with better job security. We won this fight only be­ cause of the participation of our membership. The fight now is for cargo—and I for one understand fully that it will only be through full membership participation that we will be successful in this effort. Malcolm B. Woods The training available through the Bosun Program is a golden oppor­ tunity for any bosun who is unfamil­ iar with the latest techniques aboard the ultra-modern vessels now com­ ing off the ways. After training, he won't have the feeling of coming into a situation cold. Even for those like myself who have had some experience on SL-7's and other new ships there's always room for improvement. As far as the Headquarters part of the program; it was valuable in creating a well-rounded curriculum. The insight l-gained into the day-to­ day operation of the SlU was some­ thing that amazed me more and more as I saw department after de­ partment in action. ' -}0S£:1 Fred C. Cooper Going through the Bosun Recer­ tification Program has taught me a lot about the inner working of our Union. I have worked on the water­ front with the patrolmen in New York and I have seen that when a bosun really understands the Union his Thomas Self ship will come in without beefs and In my 22 years with the SlU, I can have a smooth payoff. remember the fights.for better food, All of my questions were an­ for inner-spring mattresses, for va­ swered and I have a mgch better cation pay, health and welfare and . Vagn T. Nielsen understanding now of how our Union education. I can also remember the I am glad I was able to attend the works. I learned a great deal at the struggle for pensions and better Bosuns Recertification Program. It meetings we had every morning working and living conditions. where'we talked about the problems has not only changed my mind on a We won those battles, but I of our Union and the maritime in­ lot of issues, but has equipped me learned a very important thing dur­ dustry, and atso discussed how to ing this Recertification Program and. to be a bistter ship's chairman. ' What impressed me most was the solve the problems.that is that not only did we win our I attended a meeting of the Na­ "willingness of all officials and staff early fights but we also had the fore­ tional Maritime Council and I saw to answer any and all questions. sight to look to the future and pre­ how shipowners. Government and Nothing was hidden or covered up. pare for it. labor, especially the SlU, are work­ I also understand better now that I saw our upgrading programs at ing to get more cargo for American our SPAD donations are getting us Piney Point and I saw how we are ships. And I attended a meeting at new types of ships'all the'time, and getting the new ships that are being Transportation Institute in Washing­ creWs must be trained in their opera­ built. I was impressed with the ex­ ton where ' learned first-hand how tion. In the old days simple on-the-. perience and dedication of the en­ we are working in Congress to get job training was all right, but not to­ tire staff there. . . more ships, more cargo, protection day. Piney Point fills this need with . And at Headquarters too, I was very good teachers and a fine ti-ain- for the Jones Act and other things impressed with all of the officials and the staff in the various depart- * ing prograTn for young and old alike. that spell job security. August, 1976. Special Supplement Hans S. Lee This Recertification Program is of special interest to me because when I attended the SlU Educational Con­ ference in August, 1971 I was one of the bosuns that recommended the program. I can't think of any other Union that affords the opportunity to its members to delve into the innermost workings of their Union to such a degree as we have here at Union Headquarters. We observed how our funds are handled; we saw the tre­ mendous workloads in all of the various departments like welfare and records, and we got willing an­ swers to all our questions from of­ ficials and staff which helped to enlighten and educate us. And last, but most important of all, I understand better why we must remain in Washington and fight the enemy in his own backyard to make sure that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 continues to build ships, that we get more cargo for American ships and that our enemies don't scuttle the Jones Act. James Pulliam Each day of the Program I learned more and more about the SlU. While at Piney Point, we learned about heavy lift vessels, SL-7's and LNG ships—and about the great things our Union is doing at our upgrading center. The films, slides, lectures and rap sessions were very educational and the instructors were knowledgeable and helpful. Our month in Headquarters was also very enlightening! We've seen just how and what makes the SlU • the great Union it is-. We accompany the patrolmen on payoffs, man the sounter at Headr quarters, attend the morning ses­ sions, and get to see first hand how Welfare, Pension and Vacation rec­ ords are kept and processed. We also had our day with the people who put out our Log each month. I think that the Bosun Recertifica­ tion Program will bring us all closer together. It wUI surely give us a bet­ ter understanding of what the SlU Is all about and what it is doing for our membership. Page23 �V \ Bosun Recertification Program Honor Roll 402 SIU Bosuns successfully completed the first phase of the Bosun Recertification Program. The SIU is proud of these men and their achievements because the knowledge they gained while taking this important course will continue to pay off for themselves, their Union and their Brother Seafarers. Below is a complete list of the names and home ports of these 402 men. . I v; '--l.' a'. ; ^ iI\ S\:'^ Abulay, Edmund, Philadelphia Adams, John, New York Aguiar, Jose, New York Alexander, A. G., Houston Allen, Enos, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasmoin, New York Anderson, Alfred, NdVfolk Anderson, Chester, New York Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, Goerge, New Orleans Antoniou, Angelo, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Arena, Louis, New Orleans Armanda, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnes. Anthony, Norfolk Bamhill, Elmer, Houston Barrial, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoin, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechlivanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marion, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Beregria, John, Philadelphia Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bobalek, William, Houston Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco"" Boland, James, San Francisco Bonefont, Eduardo, San Juan Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgeois, Joseph L., New York Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bousson, Gene, New York Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Ray, Mobile Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burgos, Juan, New York Burke, George, New York Burnette, Perry, Tampa Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Byrne, William, New York Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Calogeros, Demetrios, Seattle Campbell, Arthur, New Orleans Carbone, Victor, San Juan Carey, John, New York Carr, Stephen, New York Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Guillermo, San Juan Charneco, Frank, New Orleans Cheshire, James, Jacksonville Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chaisson, Richard, New Orleans Chilinski, Tadeusz, Wilmington Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Christensen, Christian, San Francisco Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco Cisiecki, John, San Francisco Clegg, William, New York* Cofone, William, Wilmington Cole, Lonnie, Norfolk Colson, James, Seahle Compton, Walter, Norfolk Cooper, Fred, Mobile Corder, James, Jacksonville Cousins, Walter, Wilmington Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonvile Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Dakin, Eugene, Boston Dalton, Jack M., Houston D'Amico, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Darville, Richard, Hou»on Davies, John, New York Davis, James, Seattle •"Has gone on pension. Page 24 Dawson, Charles, Seattle Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Dixon, James, Mobile** Donovan, Joseph, Boston Doty, Albert, New Orleans Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Duct, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddins, John, Baltimore Edelmon, Bill, Houston Engelund, Clayton, New York Faircloth, Charles, Mobile Farhi, Israel, Houston Feil, William, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Finklea, George, Jacksonville Fleming, Don, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, Floron, New Orleans Foster, James, Mobile Foster, Tom, Norfolk Foti, Sebastian, Wilmington Francum, Carl, Baltimore Frazier, John, Houston Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Fritz, Floyd, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Furr, John, Houston Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Gallagher, John, Philadelphia Gallagher, Leo, Boston Garay, Rufino, New York Garner, James, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph, Houston Giangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Gianniotis, John, New York Gillain, Ribert, Jacksonville Gillikin, Leo, San Francisco Gilmore, David, Houston Gomez, Jose, New York Gonzalez, Calixto, San Juan Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Gorman, James, New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Granger, Eual, Houston Green, John, Baltimore Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Grima, Vincent, New York Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager, Bertil, New York Hale, William, New Orleans Hanback, Burt, New York Hanna, Anthony, Baltimore Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Harrington, Arthur, Boston Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Hazel, John, New Orleans Heggarty, Tom, New York Hellman, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hilburn, Thomas, Mobile Hill, Charles, Houston Hirsh, Burton, Baltimore Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Holt, Tom, New York Homka, Stephen, New York Hovde, Arne, Philadelphia Hunt, H. C. Houston Hunter, John, Mobile Ipsen, Orla, New York James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Japper, John, New York Jefferson, William, Houston Johannsson, Simon, Norfolk Johnson, Fred, Mobile Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Jordan, Clifton, New Orleans Joseph, Leyal, Philadelphia Joyner, William, Houston Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Kadziola, Stefan, New York Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Karlsson, Bo, New York Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco • Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Orleans Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kiddi Richard, Baltimore King, George, Seattle Kingsley, Jack, San Francisco I Kleimola, William, New York Knight, Bruce, Norfolk Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Koen, John, Mobile Konis, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville Kuhl, Vincent, Norfolk La France, Dave, New York Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Eligio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan** Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore Leake, Herbert, Baltimore LeClair, Walter W., Nevv York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore** Lewis, Jesse, Seattle Libby, George, New Orleans** Libby, Herbert, New York Lineberry, Carl, Mobile Little, John, Houston Logan, John, Mobile** Loik, Peter. Baltimore MacArthur, William, Wilmington Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Magoulas, Gus, New York Maldonado, Basilo, Baltimore Manning, Denis, Seattle Martineau, Tom, Seattle Matthey, Neil, Yokohama Mattioli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McCollom, John, Boston McCorvey, Durell, Jacksonville McDonald, John, New Orleans McGarry, Frank, Philadelphia* McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans McHale, J. J., New York McKinney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Meloy. Robert, Seattle Mendoza, Dimas, San Juan Merrill, Charles, Mobile* Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Mignano, Ben, Wilmington Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonich, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Moore, Asa, New York Moore, John, Houston Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mullis, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter, New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Ohannasian, John, Jacksonville Olbrantz, Leonard, Jacksonville Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Olson, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco* O'Rourke, Robert, Houston ' Osborne, William, Houston Owen, Burton, Houston Owens, Clarence, New Orleans Pache;:o, Herminio, New York Packert, Albert, New York Palino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pate, Luther, New York Peavoy, Floyd, New Orleans Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace,-Jr., San Francisco Pickle, Claude, Houston Special Supplement Pierce John, Philadelphia Polanco, Luis, New York Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Pool, Donald, New Orleans Poulsen, Verner, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Price, Billie, Norfolk Price, Tom, Wilmington Pryor, Clarence, Mobile Puchalski, Kasimir, San Francisco Puglisi, Joseph, New York Pulliam, James, San Francisco Quinnt, Carrol, Seattle Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reck, Lothar, Seattle Reeves, William, Mobile Richburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans Riley, William, San Francisco** Ringuette, Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Robinson, William, Seattle Rodrigues, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Rood, Donald, New York Ruiz, Alejandro, San Juan Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York San Filippo, Joseph, San Francisco Sanford, Tommie, Houston Sawyer, Alfred, Norfolk Sbriglio, Sal, Wilmington Schrum, Ray, Houston Schwartz, Albert, Houston Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Scott, Billy, Wilmington Self, Thomas, Baltimore Selixr Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco ^ Showers, William, San Francisco Sierra, Emilio, San Francisco Sipsey, Robert, San Francisco Smith, Lester,.Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Smith, William, Seattle Snyder, Joseph, Baltimore Soicol, Stanley, San Francisco* Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Spuron, John, San Francisco Stanford, Glen, New Orleans Stockmarr, Sven, New York Stout, John, New Orleans Suchocki, Leonard, San Francisco Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville Swiderski, John, New York Tamlin, George, New York Teti, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Thoe, Richard, Mobile Thomas, Lloyd, San Francisco Thompson, Carl, Houston Thompson, Clayton, New Orleans Thompson, J. R., Houston Thrasher, Julius, New Orleans Ticer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco Tirelli, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans Ucci, Peter, San Francisco Vega, Juan, New York Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Walker, Tom, Houston Wallace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile** Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Eugene A., Jacksonville , Weaver, Harold, Houston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Wingfield, P. Q., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San F'aricisco Workman, Homer, New Orleans Worley, John, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Orleans ""•"Has passed away. Seafarers Log �Pages from the History of the American Seamen*s Labor Movement This article continues the story of American maritime unions as told in newspaper stories of the day, gathered by the Seafarers Historical Research Department. The Sailors Union of the Pacific was founded in 1885. This story reports the 8th annual meeting of the robust young organization, a resume of its reasons for being, and its hopes for the future. This article appeared in the San Francisco Call, a daily newspaper, on March 7,1893. SAILOR ORATORS Eighth Annual Meeting of Their Union. Torchlight Procession on the Streets. Plain Talk From Men Who Live Before the Mast. The annual celebration of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific Coast was held in Metropolitan Temple last night. Previous to the meeting the members of the union, dressed in their neat uni­ forms of blue sailor pantaloons, white shirts with sailor collars of blue, and sailor caps, paraded the principal streets with torches, American flags and two brass bands. The line of march was along the water front to Folsom-street wharf, thence west on Bush to Kearny, thence to Market, up the latter thor­ oughfare to Fifth street, and then into the hall secured for the meeting. In addition to the dozen or more silk flags carried in the line of march, there was one transparency, and a very sug­ gestive one it was to those who under­ stand the bitter warfare that has been waging for months between the Sailors' Union and the men recently identified under the name of the Ship-owners' Shipping Union. On one end of the transparency there was the significant inscription, "Down With the Crimps," and on the other end "The Union For­ ever," while on one side was written 'Organization is labor's salvationequal rights to all, special privileges to none," When the hour for opening the meet­ ing arrived there was not a vacant seat in the hall, while all the passageways Jn the rear of the building were crowded with enthusiastic laborers willing to stand in order to take part in the meet­ ing. The Birth of the Union No time was lost in getting to work. After music James Barry, the editor of the Coast Seamen's Journal, opened the meeting. He began by telling how, on a rainy night just eight years ago, a crowd of seamen gathered on the Fol­ som-street wharf and listened to men who urged them to organize themselves into a union. On that night the Coast Seamen's Union, now the Sailors' Union of the Pacific, was formed. The prin­ ciple upon which the union was organ­ ized was the brotherhood of man. Mr. Barry then explained why it was that the celebration this year was held in Metropolitan Temple instead of on the Folsom-street wharf, where the annual meetings have been heretofore held. He said that for once the union had agreed to neglect the celebration at the birth­ place of the organization, paying it only a visit, and come uptown, where they could talk to the people about their troubles and tell them something of the August, 1976 hardships the sailors have been com­ pelled to undergo of late. During Mr. Barry's speech there were constant interruptions from the audience and two men were ejected by the sailors, none too gently, it can be imagined. The men certainly deserved tlieir punishment, as Mr. Barry said nothing that need offend any one. After a poem read by Mr. MacArthur, Andrew Furuseth, the brainy secretary of the Coast Seamen's Union, was introduced. He said he was too ill to speak, but he wanted, even sick as he was, to say a few words. His speech was very moderate in tone and very impres­ sive. He said he wanted to impress upon the minds of the people that the fight between the Seamen's Union and the ship-owners was because the latter claimed that $40 a month was too much for a sailor, when the sailor only worked eight months in a year and was idle four months. No More Boarding-Houses "No matter what the result of the fight may be," said Furuseth, "let the ship-owners understand that the sailors of the Pacific will never go back to the old boarding-house system. The sailors have nothing to lose in this fight, not even a home; their homes are on the ocean, and some day they may be needed there. The spectacle of the Charleston manned by a crew of Jap­ anese and facing a British warship in Hawaiian waters would be one no loyal American would want to see. What would be the result in such a case I would no dare to even foreshadow, but an admiral the other day called the attention of this Government to the fact that while Government is building a navy it is not building American seamen to man it. "Why is it," said the speaker, "that American boys don't go to sea? I'll tell you. Because upon American ships there is too much 'belaying-pin soups'; there is more scurvy on American ships than those of any other nation, and now has ever been published by sailors, the they want to make the wages less than first journal where every line was writ­ upon the ships of any other nation. I ten by men who worked before the hope to God that the seamen of America mast. will never be needed on the seas in de­ Passing a high compliment upon the fense of their country, but if they are, I men whom the speaker said had for­ hope and I believe that the same spirit gotten the meaning of the word fear, that animaffd the men at Hampton the speaker gave place to Thomas NayRoads and who followed Farragut at lor, who sang one of Dennis Kearney's. New Orleans would animate them there. old sandlot ballads concerning the em­ But will there be any of us left, or will ployment of Chinese, modernized in we be starved out and driven away? Let the latter verses to suit the occasion. To the people remember that sailors have an enthusiastic encore he sang a rol­ wings, and if driven to it, if there is no licking Irish song, and then H. Gustadt, room here, they will find room under a man who has spoken at every annual celebration of the union, made a speech some other flag than that of the United addressed mainly to the citizens and re­ States." citing the sailors' side of the war now in The cheers that greeted Furuseth's remarks lasted several minutes. Then progress on the water front between the there was music by the band and Sailors' Union and the ship-owners. Speeches by C. F. Bergman, M. McCharles Sumner made a speech that had no particular bearing on the subject un­ Glynn and others were made and the der discussion, but was mainly a resume eighth anniversary was over. of amusing incidents that happened to hem when he was a sailor years and years and years ago. He commended the xmion and closed. CS Long Lines Unclaimed Wages Wm Surely Win Alfred Fuhrman, the well-known la­ bor agitator, was next introduced. He said that the history of the movement of labor on this coast was the history of the Seamen's Union of the Pacific; that the birthday of organized labor on this coast was March 6, 1885, the day called by the sailors of the Pacific "In­ dependence Day," and on that day the real work of the organization of labor was commenced. Notwithstanding the many troubles and trials since endured the speaker insisted that the Sailors' Union had accomplished far more than they ever hoped to accomplish. The word defeat has no place in the sailor's dictionary, and no matter what comes, how hard or how long the fight they will yet win. The speaker paid a high tribute to the Coast Seamen's Journal, saying it was the first newspaper that The following named ex-crewmembers of the Cable Ship Long Lines should contact Red Camphell at Headquarters, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11215 relative to unclaimed wages. All requests should be in writing, specifying name, book number, and social security number. Manuel S. Netto, Jr. Richard Rodriguez John Hoffman SaifS. Ahmed Anthony Jones Mohamed A. Shaie William Revels Abdul R. Saleh Tan Ah Joon Mohamed A. Mozeb Albert Ahin Page .T: �•'• J'sr'-'-rr Fifth Part of Series Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for You by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director In the next installment we will begin discussing Medicare.) Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the information on these programs in one place. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me, care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. This is the fifth part in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log will be running, over the next few months, concerning Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and how these Government programs affect you and your families. (This installment, as with the first four, deals with Social Security. IF YOU WORK AFTER SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS START The explanation that follows is intended to give a general idea of the conditions under which benefits are paid to people who are still working. Beginning with 1975, the following rules apply: If you earn $2,520 or less in a year, you get all the benefits. If you earn more than $2,520 in a year, the general rule is that $1 in benefits to you (and your family) will be withheld for each $2 you earn above $2,520. % Exception to the general rule: Regardless of total earnings in a year, benefits are payable for any month in which you neither earn wages of more than $210 nor perform substantial services in self-employment. t i What happens if I work after payments begin? The decision as to whether you are performing substantial services in self-employment depends on the time you devote to your business, the kind of services you perform, how your services compare with those you performed in past years, and other circumstances of your particular case. Benefits are also payable for all months in which you are 72 or older, regardless of the amount of your earnings in months after you reach 72. Your earnings as a retired worker may affect your own and your dependents' right to benefits. If you get payments as a dependent or survivor, your earnings will affect only your benefit and not those other members of the family. Earnings which must be counted: Earnings from work of any kind must be counted, whether or not the work is covered by social security. (There is one exception: Tips amounting to less than $20 a month with any one employer are not counted.) Total wages (not just take-home pay) and all net earnings from self-employment must be added together in figuring your earnings for the year. : P However, income from savings, investments, pensions, insurance, or royalties you receive after 65 because of copyright or patents you obtained before 65, does not affect your benefits and should not be counted in your earnings for this purpose. Wh'-iI happens if I work after payments begin? In the year in which your benefits start and the year your benefits end, your earnings for the entire year are counted in determiningihe amount of benefits that can be paid. Earnings after you reach 72 will not cause any deductions from your benefits for months in which you are 72 or over. However, earnings for the entire year in which you reach 72 count in figuring what benefits are due you for months before you are 72. For more information about how working after you apply for benefits will affect your retirement or survivors payments, inquire at your social security office. !' BENEFICIARIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES What happens if I travel outside the United States? Special rules affect the payment of benefits to people outside the United States. If you intend to go outside the United States for 30 days or more while you are receiving benefits, ask your social security office for the leaflet "Your social security check while you're outside the United States." If you are not a citizen of the United States, your absence from this country may affect your right to benefits. The people in your social security office will be glad to explain these provisions to you. Maritime Labor Represented at Democratic Convention )• I Among the multitude of delegates to the Democratic National Convention last month were several hundred affiliated with various labor organizations some being closely associated with the SIU or maritime labor. Among these maritime people, from left, are: John Fay. SIU port Agent In Philadelphia; Carolyn Gen­ tile. SIU special counsel, who also served on the Democratic Platform Committee; Ralph Quinnonez, Atlantic Coast area director of the SlU-a'fflllated United Industrial Workers, and Dave Dolgen. executive director of the Maritime Trades Department's Port Council of New York. Page 26 Seafarers Log �5IU Tells Lakes Hearing Qualified Shipboard Personnel Essential for Safety "We firmly believe that the develop­ ment and expansion of any aid-to-navi­ gation system — LORAN-C, Vessel Traffic System, or any other—should not be considered as a substitute for trained and qualified shipboard per­ sonnel," SIU Port Agent for Detroit Jack Bluitt, announced at a Congres­ sional field hearing in Michigan. At the July 16 hearing, the House Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Navigation heard testimony on the po­ tential use of automated navigation and automated methods of ship traffic con­ trol on the Great Lakes. The SIU ex­ pressed its reservations on the basis of past experiences in which the Coast Guard lowered manning levels on auto­ mated ships to a point where the safety and health of the merchant seamen were threatened. "The Seafarers International Union supports the realistic development and expansion of such aids-to-navigation as LORAN-C and Vessel Traffic Sys­ tems," Brother Bluitt said. "Both have proven successful in other regions and, through consultation between the Guard and all segments of the maritime industry on the Great Lakes, they should prove equally helpful and suc­ cessful in our region."' However, meaningful consultation room ratings, adding one licensed engi­ neer instead. This left the ship without enough personnel for maintenance, thus violat­ ing the Coast Guard's own Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular Number 1-69. The SIU has a collective bargain­ ing agreement with American Steam­ ship Company, Bluitt noted, which the Coast Guard action bypassed, even though Federal policy supports collec­ tive bargaining agreements. SIU Representative Jack Bluitt testifies at Congressional field hearing last month in Michigan. for setting manning levels rarely oc­ curs, he explained at the session chaired by Rep. Eligio de la Garza (D-Tex.). "Each Coast Guard district, on its own, without consultation with maritime la­ bor, without review by Coast Guard headquarters in Wjishington, D.C., without regard for consistency uni- Hall Stresses Cooperation At IBFO Convention "Your support was crucial during the struggle to push the Energy Transpor­ tation Security Act through Congress," Paul Hall, president of the SiU, told the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers at their convention in Miami, July 12. Hall thanked that union and their president, John J. McNamara, for their efforts to insure that 30 percent of our nation's oil imports be carried on tank­ ers sailing under the American flag. The Firemen and Oilers Union is one of 43 national and international unions, making up the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department, that gave their sup­ port to the SIU in the fight for the oil bill. They are one of the oldest affiliates of the MTD. Hall also noted that, "although Pres­ ident Ford vetoed the bill, the fact that it passed through Congress in Decem­ ber 1974 was a victory for the labor movement, and this victory shows what united labor action can accomplish." In further remarks, Hall told the Convention, "This is an important elec­ tion year in which the entire House of Representatives and one third ofthe Senate are up for reelection. At least 90 Representatives and 10 Senators are running in marginal races where a 3 percent shift in the vote will mean vic­ tory or defeat. Labor must take ad­ vantage of this situation because these past few years have been tough for the working people of this country. If labor works together, we can put our friends into office and defeat our enemies. formity and objectivity, and without consideration for occupational safety and health, sets a vessel's manning. "As a result, we are confronted with instances in which similar class ships have crews which vary significantly in number and ratings, and with vessels with such reduced manning that crew members work overtime in excess of 100 percent." He cited the example of the Great Lakes vessels MV Sam Loud, MV C.E. Wilson, and MV Roger M. Kyes, owned by American Steamship Com­ pany. After only one full season of operation, the Coast Guard arbitrarily eliminated the three unlicensed engine Lakes Search and Rescue Coast Guard search and rescue oper­ ations on the Lakes also were discussed at the hearings. Bluitt pointed out that search and rescue was meaningless compared to enforcing safety regula­ tions so that accidents wouldn't happen in the first place. He recalled the tragedy of the 729foot ore carrier Fitzgerald which sank suddenly on Nov. 10, 1975 on Lake Superior. No distress call was given; no bodies or survivors were found. Ore ships will sink in approximately 15 seconds once ruptured, he said, because they are little more than one large shell, with no watertight bulkheads. "We believe these vessels should no longer be allowed to be built in this manner, posing an enor­ mous risk to the lives of the crewmembers," he declared. Bluitt ended his testimony by asking for an investigation into Coast Guard policies. Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.) and Rep. Phillip Ruppee (R-Mich.) also attended the hearings. HLSS VP's Father Decorated "All too often, various sectors of the labor movement do not work together because of personal differences," Hall pointed out. "We cannot afford this in the labor movement. Only by working together, can we guarantee the future economic security of the working peo­ ple of this country." Committee Meets on Minimum Wages in Puerto Rico Minimum wage standards for most industries in Puerto Rico are quickly closing in on stateside levels as a result of work done by the Puerto Rico Minimum Wage Industry Committee. Edward X. Mooney, SIU headquarters representative, served as labor repre­ sentative for Puerto Rico on this committee, which is comprised of spokesmen from labor, industry and government. Along with Mooney, the two other representatives from labor are George E. Fairchild, international secretarytreasurer of the Service Employees International Union, and Russell G. Murray, economist for the American Federation of State, County and Muni­ cipal Employees. August, 1976 During the latest meeting of the committee last month in San Juan, Mooney and his colleagues were suc­ cessful in, negotiating a graduated increase of up to 50 cents per hour for thousands of the island's workers. Among those who will benefit from the increases are municipal employees, agricultural and industrial workers, sugar manufacturing workers, domestic workers and employees of the motion picture industry. Mooney said that the committee was happy with the increases since they are "the highest that could be'recommended Under law." Mooney was appointed to the com­ mittee by AFL-CIO President George Meany. Antonio Sacco (center) father of Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco (left) holds two Italian Army service medals awarded to him by the Italian Government for combat infantry action in World War I. A New York Italian Consulate official (right) displays certificate naming the veteran a Cavaliere of the Italian Republic. Another official is in the background at "the consulate. Page 27 �Incorrect Addresses to Blame ERISA Mailing Misses 1,100 Seafarers Several months ago, the SIU's Welfare and Pension Plans sent out a mailing to the Union's 35,000 A&G, IBU arid UIW members. contained important information concerning the newly effective Employee Retirement Income Security Act and how the Zaw ^ rt>turtu>d ship. However, because of incorrect addresses, more than 1,100 Seafarers did not receive this information and the undeliverable letters we .. to the Plans' offices in Brooklyn. Following is a complete, list of the members who did not receive their information because of an incorrec a . Accompanying these names are the member's Social Security number.We ask you to check the list and if your name does appear, p ease w SIU Welfare and Pension Plan Offices at 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232, notifying them of your correct address. This is important to tne nan and to you. AbduWa, A. M. Abdulla, K. Abdulla, N. S. Abraham, P. R. Abughanem, Y. N. Acabeo. V. Aguarcia, M. Aguilar, A. Ahmed, H. V. Ahmed, M. Ahmed, M. E. Ahmed, R. Ahmed, S. S. Ahmed, S. S. Ahmed, T. S. Ahrendt, J. H. Aidroos, A. A. Albano, P. Albert, W. Alden, J. M. Alderman, E. L. Algalham, K. N. All, A. A. All, H. S. All, M. M. All, S. A. Aller, A. T. Allardice, C. H. Allen, D. B. Allen, R. R. Almodovar, L. R. AInaqib, S. A. Alroubat, A. Alston, G. H., Jr. Altalrl, S.M. AltschaffI, G. J. Alvarado, A. Alvarado, S. R. Alvarez, J. J. Alves, J. Alzawkari, H. H. Amat, K. Ammann, W. O., Jr. Ammari, M. H. Ancheta, F. Q. Andicoechea, J. I. Arana, J. Arceneaux, H. P. Archer, R. A. Atiefa, A. B. Attaway, J. T., Jr. Auger, E. E. Aulet, A. Austin, R. Aversa, J. J. Avilo, R. Awwas, A. S. Ayala, B. V. Azookari, S. 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Morgano, P. P. Money, C. W. Morris, C. C. Morris. H. Mortensen, O. J. Morton, E. Moss, R. D. Mosseir, C. Motahr, A. G. Mottram, R. P. Mougios, F. Moxon, J. L. Mrkva, J. H. Muentes, G. Mull, W. L. Mullin. D. A. Munroe, J. Murphy, T. M. Murray, G. S. Murshed, H. N. Musaid, A. A. Muscarella, C. Muse, P. Mussa, M. A. Myhre, S. B. 548-42-3948 360-12-8990 296-09-9738 228-94-6831 464-22-7411 559-76-3956 12S44-2949 424-76-1853 106-40-4826 369-56-7201 030-18-3356 265-76-2385 427-02-5166 379-12-4387 107-36-3588 386-01-0366 560-68-7686 264-15-8679 372-54^337 373-26-3482 072-34-2990 565-58-5549 498-07-9749 107-24-8672 091-32-3566 572-98-1708 Najl, M. M. Nash, W. Nay. R. R. Nelson, A. W. Nelson, J. Newton, L. L. Nichols, R. T., Jr. Nicholson, J. Nickell, M. L. Nickens, P. L. Noon, W. Norris, H. Novak, J. Nowak, J. Nuotio, M. 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Quesada, R. L. Quinones, G. 282-50-2860 130-22-2535 085-44-3096 Rabedew, N. J. Radloff, H. 0. Raines, 0. Rallo, S. J. Ramirez, E. M. Ramirez, T. 553-01-8409 393-07-5201 370-28-6585 437-44^317 580-90-8560 584-07-1596 Ramos, J. Ramsey, J. 0. Rankonen, K. A. Ransom, R. A. Raub, K. G. Rawlings, G. C. Reddle, W. Redfearn, L. Redfield, G. A. Rediker,F.J. Reeves, J. J. Reiley, M. S. Revels. W. Reyes, E. L. Reyes, F. Reyes, R. A. Reynolds, R. M. Richards, T. A. Richardson, D. A. Riddick, B.L. Rigett, J. B. Rinaldi, L. J. Ringuette, A. N. Rink, F. W. Rivera, L. Rivera, L. F. Roach, R. D. Robbins, R. H. Roberts, H. W. Roberts, J. E. Roberts, L. A. Robinson, J. Robinson, J. Robinson, J. Robinson, J. Robinson, J. A. Rockwell, L. W. Rodriguez, E. Rodriguez, F. Rodriguez, J. Rodriguez, J. E. Rodriguez, P. Bogers, P. R. Rogers, R. Rokka, O. A. Roma, R. Roman, L. A. Romano, M. Roper, A. W. Roque, P. Rosario, P. Ross Ross, W. F. Rubish, P. Rudder, W. B., Jr. Ruf, G. H. Rush,M. Russo, B. 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Schafnitt, T. D. Schroeder, B. M. Schwartz, B. Sconion, 0. T. Scott, T.B. Sego Seleskle, L. Selgado, A. Selleman, G. R. Sepulveda, P. Seymour, C. J. Sgagliardich, A. Shannon, J. M. Shaughnessy, P. Shaw, A. M. Shaw, 0. Shaw, R. B. Shek, S. Shingieton, J. A. Shorb, C., Jr. Sicillano, T. S. Siegel, M. D. Slejack.'E. Simmons, M. Simmons, T. B. Sims, E. D. 17548-8674 092-34-3328 21544-3226 06040-3479 46540-0216 121-32-0086 05046-8397 300-324304 279-54-3174 555-78-5894 547-30-1138 134-32-3617 436-824930 477-18-5569 096-34-1183 580-84-1186 128-01-7283 434-76-9235 437-80-9316 44844-0980 365-56-3335 129-12-1994 213-204887 24840-8910 260-20-2113 220-16-3400 437-86-9630 213-68-9632 066-26-5133 427-10-6843 09142-0930 06842-3766 067-164925 522-88-6187 092-14-9581 13842-7102 112-18-9131 236-66-3174 570-34-6994 276-16-9309 125-07-3973 216-56-9200 246-964556 227-38-1171 254-86-3680 SIvley, G. C. Skoglund, J. 0. Slingerland, R. T. Smart, F. Smith, A. Smith, A. 0. Smith, A. O. Smith, G. D. Smith, J. Smith, J. W. Smith, J. W. Smith, T. J. Smith, H. E., Jr. Smith, L. L., Jr. Snead, T. Snow, F. 0. Snyder, R. F. Soderblom, R. W. Sofia, D. R. Somers, J. H. Soper, M. Sorenson, 0. Soto, 0. R. Soto, T. R. Southard, R. Sovey, J. E. Sovich, M. Soyring, R. Spangler, C. Spangler, S. J. Spell, G. L. Spurgin, D. H. Stanford, T. J., Jr. Stayton, D. R. Stearman, B. E. Steen, H. J., Jr. Stephens, R. Steward, A. 0. Stewart, M. W. Stoenner, M. J. Stokes, J. F. Stone, B. W. Stone, W. R. Stonebraker, L. M. Strecok, J. Strickland, F. M. Stroman, W. Suarez, A. Sufi, A. W. Sullivan, D. J. Sullivan, J. A. Sung, M. F. Sutherland, J. P. Sutherland, R. Sutton, K. E. Sutton, W. L. Swafford, A. 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Thorpe, 0. W. Thrasher, J., Jr. Tighe, A. G. Timmereck, B. Tinsley, E. Tippit, S. L. Tobey, V. V., Jr. Tobias, T. Tollett, L. H. Toomson, U. Toro, R., Jr. Torres, R. Trinidad, A. L. Trochi, L. J, Trotman, J. Trotter, L. R. Tul, J. A. Turner, V. F. Tyler, S. E. Tyson, J. E. 260-28-7492 116-28-6380 00748-2438 227-90-6033 266-124454 385-28-6662 282-03-6148 08442-9635 037-36-0522 267-31-1462 264-58-8594 151-50-5969 459-54-8849 152-18-8780 375-24-6517 274-16-8674 275-54-7638 216-16-3140 38744-8013 050-20-0781 265-76-6189 455-52-5028 295-22-2545 278-36-2546 391-14-3056 381-54-8320 56047-5408 460-04-0109 436-624536 094-24-7911 556-32-3905 119-22-2911 116-324734 095-264418 583-68-6501 390-16-1336 223-72-0334 533-50-9810 58146-8092 52546-5287 215-38-8998 225-58-2146 Uidera, M. D. Urriola, J. Ussin, 0., Sr. Utz.J. 548-224041 529-78-2252 43848-8872 216-24-2690 Valdes, E. Valladares, A. 0. VahBlarcom, J. R. Vance, W. J. Vartholomeos, A. Vasquez, A. R. Vaughan, D. R. Vaughn, F. E. 082-12-3119 436-94-3166 09442-6737 266-33-5649 102-34-5786 449-28-8330 410-80-5704 412-38-6200 Continued on Page 33 Page 29 �I' B New SIU Pensioners Bernard J. Krogman, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Krogman sailed 35 years. He was born in Ohio and is a resident of New York City. •<) Secundino Santorio, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Santorio sailed 41 years, was on the picket line in the 1963 A & G strike and was on the Sea-Land shoregang in Port Elizabeth, N.J. in 1968. He was born in Spain and is a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Joseph Scaramutz, 56, joined the SIU in the port of Savannah in 1950 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Scaramutz sailed 36 years and was a ship delegate. He was born in New York City and is a resident of New Orleans. Jesse T. Spivey, Jr., 68, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Spivey sailed 27 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Cussetta, Ga. and is a resident of Shreveport. La. DallasJC. Williams, 69, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as an oiler and deck en­ gineer. Brother Williams sailed 41 years. He was born in Wilson, La. and is a resident of New Orleans. James J. Adams, 59, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Adams sailed 37 years. He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of New Orleans. Aristides Soriano, 62, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Soriano sailed 35 years. He was bom in Cuba wd is a resident of Kenner, La. Leo A. Rice, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. Brother Rice sailed 42 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line strike. He was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada and is a resident of Newark, N.J. * 4., Pane 30 Franklin F. Reid, Jr., 63, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Tampa sailing as a fireman-watertender and second assistant engineer. Brother Reid sailed 33 years and was a ship delegate. He was also a member of the old International Sailors Union and of District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. Bom in Jack­ sonville, he is a resident of Tampa. Alfred J. Hamm, 64, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing last as a fireman-watertender. Brother Hamm sailed 26 years, walked on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961, attended the SIU-MEBA Engineer­ ing Training School in 1971 and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was bom in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resident of Syracuse, N.Y. George W. McAlpine, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as bosun and last sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Mc­ Alpine sailed 33 years, walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef and attended a Piney Point Crews Conference. He was born in London, Ontario, Canada and is a resident of Andover, N.J. Julius Fekete, 72, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1954 sail­ ing last as a fireman-watertender. Brother Fekete sailed 39 years and is a veteran Of the U.S. Army in World War I. He was bom in Hun­ gary and is a resident of the port of Philadelphia. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid June 24-July 21, 1976 CCACABCDO WCICABB m AXI SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment ;.. Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums ... ^. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Number MONTH TO DATE Amount TOYEAR DATE MONTH TO DATE TOYEAR DATE 11 304 213 11 2 4,294 — 76 9 84 3,918 1,757 85 15 35,674 8 825 179 $ 36,482.50 $283,140.36 304.00 3,918.00 639.00 5,271.00 602.69 16,017.03 252.80 1,218.80 34,352.00 ' 285,392.00 — 2,285.29 2,357.13 24,555.28 1,327.90 9,606.30 414 69 134 10 6 77 2,719 551 747 115 12 734 118,421.48 2,982.31 22,472.66 4,200.00 376.50 2,265.00 761,871.48 22,449.93 119,392.58 40,600.00 748 50 20,966!34 179 78 17 " 2 5 — 2,083 1,152 690 89 46,000.00 34,752.56 5,962r24 2^960.00 3 20 5 12,438 15,906,30 285,493.30 199,230.06 31,926.29 16,868,00 10,133.99 630.79 4,398.76 1 156 00 90 068 70 2 65 451.00 23,451.73 8,041 2,535 1,492 12,068 62,338 14,999 9,283 86,620 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Blood Transfusions gieciiU Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM William H. Lewis, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing last as a fireman-water­ tender. Brother Lewis sailed 20 years. He was bom in Little Rock, Ark. and is a resident of Coving­ ton, La. Glen H. «Whltie" Whitehead, 69, joined the SIU in the port of Toledo sailing for 19 years as a firemanwatertender. Brother Whitehead sailed 30 years. He was born in Raber, Mich, and is a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Cmistantmo Antoniou, 62, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Antoniou sailed 33 years. He was born in Antwerp, Belgium and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Albert F. Knanff, 57, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Baltimore sailing last as a second cook. Brother Knauiff sailed 34 years. He was bom in Maryland and is a resident of League City, T«c. Marshall W. Townsend, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Townsend sailed 38 years. He is a native of Wyoming, N.Y. and is a resident of Marysville, Wash. Carmelo Martinez, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Martinez sailed 43 years and was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Lindenhurst, L.I., N.Y. TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation - 372.79 2,062.44 336,459.20 2,260,790.51 645,598.96 3,795,018.51 690.131.85 4,553,217.17 $1,672,190.01 $10,609,026.19 Seafarers Log �Foreign Countries Mean Business In Dealing With • Canada—Possession of narcotics (including marijuana) up to 7 years in jail at the discretion of the court. Up to life imprisonment, but not less than 7 Persons arrested on drug charges are years for importation of drugs into the not eligible for bail. country. • France — Possession, sentences vary, but are less than for trafficking. Minimum of 3 to 4 months pre-trail confinement. Trafficking, 1 to 5 years. Drug Violators Drug laws in the U.S. can be tough for sale or trafficking of large amounts of drugs, but for simple possession and use they're not so hard. Some states' laws for possession and use could even be considered lenient. However, this is by no means the case in foreign countries. It is important that a seaman, who would be visiting a lot of foreign coun­ tries, at least be aware of what these drug laws are, because if you get caught "over there" for possession or sale of even small aihounts of drugs, you could be staying "over there" for quite awhile. As a matter of fact, there are ap­ proximately 700 Americans in foreign jails right now for various drug offenses, and there's really very little anyone stateside can do for them but wait pa­ tiently for their return. Below are some of the drug laws in various countries that a Seafarer might visit: • Mexico—Possession, 2 to 9 years in jail plus fine. Trafficking, 3 to 10 years plus fine. Illegal import or export of drugs, 6 to 15 years plus fine. Per­ sons arrested on drug charge can expect a minimum of 6 to 12 months pre-trial confinement. • Greece—Possession, minimum of 2 years in jail. Trafficking, 5 to 20 years plus fine. • England—Possessions of heroin or LSD, 7 years or a fine of $1,000 or both.* Possession of codein or cannabis, 5 years in jail. • Germany — Possession, 3 years. Germany is expected to change this law making jail terms stiffer. ' • Japan—Sentences are based on the amount of drugs found. A recent case involved 600 grams of hashish and the person was sentenced to 2 years in jail. • Italy — Possession or attempted sale, 3 years. Trafficking, 3 to 8 years. • Turkey—^possession, 3 to 15 years. Trafficking, 10 years to Ufe. IPs no fun being stuck In a jafi cell, but even less fun if that jail cell is In a foreign country. Be smart! Don't use drugs. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers If yon an coavkted of poanarioa of any fllcgal drag—herola, bai1>italatM, qpoed, LSD, or orm marijoaaa—die U.S. Coaal Gaaid wfll raroke yoar •famaa papen, widioiit appiMl, FOREVER. Tliat mcaas that yon low for the rat of your life tha right to make a by the wa. However, It doe«*t quite end then even If yon receive a raspended You may low your right to vote, your r^t to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may low the (^portunlty of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. Yon may Jeopardize your right to bold a Job when you must be licensed or Ixmded and you may never be able to work for the dty, the county, or the Federal government. IPs a pretty to^ rap, but thaPs exacdy how It Is and you can't do anyddng about H. The convicted drug nwr leaves a black mark on his reputation for die rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good llveUhood, It can destroy your life. Dn^ abM presents a wrions threat to both your physical and mental healdi, and the personal safety of thow around you. This Is especially true aboard ship when clear mfaids and quick reflexes an essential at aD tfanes for the wfe opentfcm of the veswl. Dont let drags destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive Ufe. Stay drag free and stwr a clear couiw. Politics Is Porkehops Donate to SPAD FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Itiland Waters District makes specific provision for"safeguarding the membership s money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accoimtants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership 'fie Secretary-Treasurer A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by '"7" examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements^ All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SiiiPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected, exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to.know your shipping rights. C opies these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. H you fee there has been aiiy violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Unioii and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Droiak, Chairman, Seafarere Appeals Board 275 • 2OU1 Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1I2I5 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, eithisr by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts soecifv the wanes and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship, know your cS^Tract righu at S afv^u obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proJerS"^ If.' at any time, any SIU patrolrnan or other Lnion o^ fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. August, 1976 ' N' EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOR has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the I-.xeculive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAV.MENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplving a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within .'^O days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If al any time a Seafarer fecK tfiat luiy of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 31 �• New Tanker Zapata Ranger Is Manned by the SiU Another new, modern tanker to join the SlU-contracted fleet, the SS Zapata Ranger (Zapata Bulk), was crewed by Seafarers on July 23 out of the port of Wilmington joining her sistership the Zapata Patriot, which was crewed by the SIU late in March. These 35,000 dwt tankers will be joined by two more sisterships, the SS Zapata Rover and the SS Zapata Cour­ ier later this year. They will provide many more jobs and job security for the SIU membership. The 711-foot long technologicallyadvanced vessels were built at the Todd Shipyards in San Pedro, Calif, for ap­ proximately $16-million each. The ships have a beam of 84 feet, a draft of 34 feet, 5 inches, a brake hp'of 14,000 and a cruising speed of 16.5 knots. With this newest addition to the SIU fleet representing the latest in shipbuild­ ing technology and comfort for the Sea­ farer crew, the SIU continues to con­ tract for more ships with their resultant jobs for our members. With the help and support of the full membership of the Union, we will con­ tinue to expand our fleet insuring job security for all in the future. On the deck of the new tanker Zapata Ranger, the SIU crew poses for a quick photo with SIU representative Pat Marinelli, standing left. The SIU crew kneeling from the left, are Seafarers John Young, Recertified Bosun Tad Chilinski, Oswaldo irizarry, Raleigh Minix, Louis Vidal and Bob Ladd. Standing left to right are: Pat Marinelli, Edwin Hermanso, Elmer Moran, James McBride, David Wilson, Leonard Viies, Kirk Piper, Thomas Pearce, Stanley Krieg and Marvin Kramer. .'fi ) •i SIU representative Pat Marinelli holds shipboard meeting with the crew before the Zapata Ranger sailed on her maiden voyage. In the ultra modern galley of the Zapata Ranger with SIU rep Pat Marinelli are left to right, Steward Utility Leonard Viies, Asst. Cook Oswaldo Irizarry, Stew­ ard Cook John Young and Cook and Baker Louis Vidai. :^ f • I At the central control console is QMED Raleigh Minix, left, and Second Assistant Engineer Tom Golias. Able-seaman Edwin Hermanso checks out wheelhouse of the new tanker Zapata Ranger. Piw32 SM%erilQg .4 wj -t /,9. .i i :J ;4- •>: . -/i .r: ••e.i.r.xtf.i;..: �Lundeberg Crad Returns To Get H. S. Diploma Kirn\l/«»11 graduated orQ/-liinf ^.4 Seafarer Robert Birdwell from the Lundeberg School in. 1974 as a trainee. He has now returned and has recently earned his high school equiv­ alency diploma through the school's GED Program. Brother Birdwell is 18-years-old and ships from New Orleans. He has been a Seafarer for two years and dropped out of high school in the 9th grade. He learned of the GED Program when he was a trainee at the school and decided to return to HLSS to get his high school diploma because at the school he could "get a living and set his goals". Seafarer Birdwell believes that the "teachers teach well" and that at HLSS one can work at their own speed". He attributes his success in the program to "a lot of individualized help". Brother Birdwell feels that is "good for Sea­ farers to get their GED diploma be­ cause in later years it will be necessary", and he recommends the program to fel­ low Seafarers. • Seafarer Robert Birdwell, 18, gets some individual help from English teacher Kathy Brody. Hall Urges 4-Point Plan to Boost Maritime Continued from Page 3 an active fleet ready and able to re­ spond to any defense emergency, it also enables the Navy to concentrate its scarce funds on combat-type vessels and operations." Hall also stated that the growth and strength of the American merchant ma­ rine—and its viability in times of na­ tional emergency—depends on a na­ tional cargo policy, and the support and cooperation of America's shippers. He said: "Above all else, the United States must establish a national cargo policy ... to guarantee that a defense and commercial transport capability is available at all times." He said this policy should also in­ clude bilateral trade agreements pro­ viding for the sharing of cargoes be­ tween the United States and its trading partners. "From an economic stand­ point," he said, "the best interests of our nation demand that United States flag participation in the dry bulk and all other trades be substantially in­ creased." Hall also noted that the new ships envisioned in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 would not become a reality un­ less the operator is assured of cargo and, he said, unless American ships are built and operated, none of the many associated economic benefits will de­ velop. He said: "Enacting legislation such as the 1970 Act to fashion all sorts of support programs, and conducting conferences and seminars on all kinds of maritime topics, are meaningless without a com­ mitment from the nation's major in­ dustries to use United States flag ships." Hall again called on the nation's lead­ ing corporations "to reinvest in Amer­ ica by using the United States merchant fleet." Should Have M.M. CoGfdinatGr He said, however, that the most im­ portant step that must be taken is to establish a national maritime coordina­ tor to coordinate all United States mari­ time programs and policies, and, he stressed, this office should be estab­ lished at the White House level so that the President will have a.full under­ standing of the scope of the merchant marine as it affects our national security and our economy. The coordinator, he said, "would among other things, have responsibility for introducing maritime alternatives in all applicable policy discussions con­ cerning national interest and national security, and for developing the mer­ chant marine to compete in world commerce." Wrapping up his testimony. Hall pre­ dicted that despite some reversals, the merchant marine will fare better in the future. He said that it was his feeling that the Congress and the general pub­ lic are more aware today of the nation's maritime requirements. "What it all boils down to," Hall said, "is not just jobs and business, but Farmworkers Set for Elections ing which they are looking forward to Continued from Page 2 even more victories. A ruling by the Therefore, the Log was informed that California Supreme Court granting the grape boycott continues, and is en­ iarjn union organizers access to workdorsed by the AFL-CIO. . ers in the field will be^a great help. A spokesman for the United Farm When the certification elections first be­ Workers said they hoped this new ap­ gan in September and October of 1975, propriation for the California Labor only the Teamsters bad free access to Relations Board would last a year, dur­ the fields. Continued from Page 29 Vega, G. Venezia, F. S. Verret, A. R. Vest, B. R. VIeIra, J. Vllarjova, A. VIntro, M. L, VIstakis, G. VonHolden, J. R. Vullo, F. C. 360-46-4152 436-76-0638 433-06-1371 . 235-76-4985 054-22-3985 176-20-0693 550-02-1571 529-26-7740 439-24-3914 064-42-6791 Wachowski, A. T. Wade, R. F. Wagner, R. T. Waiters, R. A. Walker, L, Jr. 394-26-6899 385-05-6315 575-03-9513 422-72-4189 433-64-3610 August, 1976' : Waller, J. A. Walters, R.T. Walton, E. B. Ward, J. P. Warner, E. L. Washington, F. L. Waters, E. E. Waters, R. R. Watkins, R. L. Watson, G. H. Watsbn,W. D. . Watters, G. M. Webber, H. Weeks, A. B. Weinert, T. L. Welch, J. E. Welch, M. Welch^R. D. 258-34-4820 Weld, B- E. 264-26-7130 463-44-9904 ' • Welsh, H.R, Werda, J. 336-12-3171 Werda, J. R. 464-76-4375 433-64-3801 Werselowich, J. A. Westbrook, A. L., Sr. 722-14-9398 264-20-0851 Westbrook, A. L., Sr. 425-44-6443 Westerback, K. G. 455-18-2961 Wetch, M. R. 461-28-5572 Wheat, R. R. 367-30-5921 Wheeler, J. M. 284-22-7104 Wheeler, J. M. ' 267-26-2001 White, T. J. 546-50-4897 White, W. 028-16-8846 • Wicklander, R. E. 254-30-7019 Wicks, P. • ' • Port a necessity as a way of life in this country." More than 30 witnesses testified in the hearings since their beginning last year. Rep. Thomas Downing (D-VA), committee chairman, called this session of hearings "the most comprehensive look at the American maritime industry since the Merchant Marine Act of 1936.' A report on the hearings—^with sub­ sequent recommendations—will be is­ sued by the Committee in the fall. New York ... Philadelphia .. .. Sept. 7 ... ... 2:30 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. Baltimore .... ... 9:30 a.m. Norfolk Jacksonville .. .. Sept. 9 ... ... 2:00 p.m. Detroit :. .. Sept. 10 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Sept. 13 . .. ... 2:30 p.m. Houston New Orleans ..;. Sept. 14 ... ... 2:30 p.m. .. Sept. 15 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Mobile San Francisco . .. Sept. 16 ... ... 2:30p.m. Wilmington .. .. Sept. 20 ... . . Sept. 24 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Seattle Piney Point ... . Sept. 11... . . .10:30 a.m; .. Sept. 9 ... San Juan f^nliimhii^ . - - - ,. . Sept. 18 ... .. Sept. 14 ... Chicago Pert Arthur . ..,. Sept. 14 . ,. Sept. 15 ... Buffalo St. Louis ,. Sept. 16 ... Cleveland' Sept. 13 .:. Jersey City 464-94-7857 •Widgeon, J. K. 018-46-7591 Will, H. C. 434-20-6350 Williams, L. D. 363-36-4691 Williams, O. C. 370-36-4223 Wiiiiams, R. 192-22-1242 Williarnson, D. J. 456-30-4035 Wilson, J. W. 536-30-4035 Wilson, M. 552-34-9254 Wolverton, F. D. 463-04-4793 Wood, R. D. 068-40-4354 Woodard, C. D. 139-38-6168 Woodard, F. R. 139-50-6940 Wooster, R. 010-22-7991 Word, S. H. 151-J20-0948 Wright, J. D. 468-14-0186 123-20-0185 . Yafai, K. S. • UIW IBU Deep Sea Date ... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • .. • • • ... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • ••• .. • • • ' .....10:30 a.m. •• • .. .. .. .. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. .. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. ... ... ..'. • • ... ... .,. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 231-86-3436 Yafaie, J. A. 094-14-6830 Yahari; S. A^ 546-74-7291 Yamazaki, M. 428-50-2176 Yates, E. H. 540-62-6078 Yates, J. 092-18-5402 Yazidi, A. H. 420-58-4095 Yearsin, W. 250-14-8959 You, C. S. 413-84-0370 " Young, A. 539-48-3275 Young, R. J. 450-90-5077 266-18-1472 Zavadcsoni S. 455-08-2451 Zawada, M. 419-03-4720 Zawkari, H. E. 556-16-5358 Zeloy, J. Zoldos, L. A. 126-46-0314 Ziiniga, J. . 125-40-4512 557-80-0158 217-56-7731 424-28-6469 • 295-16-8168 557-80-0159 296-30-9128 127-24-7073 454-20-8923 269-20-4009 086.16-6402 135-24-1489 290-32-4974 417-28-1573 346-58-1582 461-28-2666 Page 33 �DISPATCHERS REPORT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C JULY 1-31, 1976 SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 6754A¥C^Bkl3nhll232 (212)HY9-M00 ALPENA, Mich. 800 N. 2 Are. 49707 (517) EL 4.3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1214 E. BaUfanore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St. 02111 («17) 482-4714 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 FrankUii St. 14202 (714) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, IIL. .9383 S. Ewii« Axe. 40417 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (214) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jeffenon Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Mina. 2014 W. 3 St. 55804 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mkh P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49435 (414)352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32204 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 MontKomeiy St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St 34402 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 430 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504)529-7544 NORFOLK, Va. .115 3 St 23510 (804) 422-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2404 S. 4 St 19148 ^ (215) DE 4-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20474 (301)994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77440 (713)983-1479 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415)424-4793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809)724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (204) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 43114 (314)752-4500 TAMPA, Fb..2410 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33409 (813)870-1401 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Snnunit St 43404 (419)248-3491 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOiHAMA, Japan .PX). Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-4 Nihon (Hidori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 TmrniT Shipping picked up considerably last month as more than 1,800 Seafiarers found jobs through the Union's network of hiring halls. That's 300 more jobs shipped in July as compared to June and 500 more jobs than May. Shipping is expected to remain good at all ports for the foreseeable future. Boston New York ...... Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville San Francisco .* Wilmington .... Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point . .\ . Yokoharna Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 5 123 12 38 11 5 19 83 27 35 . 13 48 5 75 0 2 501 1 12 1 4 2 0 1 10 0 2 2 3 3 3 0 0 44 9 3 4 13 8 5 5 47 548 1 2 5 5 0 0 2 15 59 0 1 0 0 4 3 104 7 23 7 3 23 77 24 25 12 43 8 67 0 1 426 4 32 3 11 5 0 8 38 5 0 5 12 4 22 5 2 157 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 16 156 22 55 24 9 40 130 55 65 20 71 15 165 0 7 850 3 5 3 5 5 0 2 14 4 3 3 4 1 8 0 1 61 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 5 9 19 5 5 29 20 11 8 97 523 19 4 9 12 6 6 2 58 215 0 0 0 1 0 14 0 15 20 5 0 4 9 1 0 4 23 873 2 0 5 0 0 0 2 9 70 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 5 10 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 c ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico .... Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes — Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort •I Chicago Totals Great Lakes :i Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes, Port Boston ;...New York Philadelphia > Baltimore Norfolk ..J Tampa Mobile New Orleans '. Jacksonville .' San Francisco Wiimington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point . Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 3 98 9 26 14 4 16 69 . 15 25 12 38 12 66 0 2 409 2 26 4 5 2 1 5 7 3 10 2 6 1 3 0 1 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 87 5 20 2 0 20 63 12 24 7 41 7 52 0 5 349 2 37 7 5 5 1 5 13 5 8 3 14 1 16 4 0 126 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 104 16 39 37 7 27 106 28 51 18 41 13 115 0 2 607 2 27 5 10 4 3 6 19 5 11 8 12 2 15 0 2 131 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 4 13 7 2 2 32 441 1 0 3 4 0 1 0 9 87 0 1 0 0 3 1 1 6 7. 17 5 6 23 7 3 3 64 413 13 0 2 7 6 2 0 30 156 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 2 0 1 5 3 2 3 16 623 3 0 2 1 1 1 0 8 139 0 2 0 3 6 0 3 14 17 0 56 3 12 4 2 8 33 13 10 7 18 3 29 0 0 189 0 4 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 0 2 4 2 20 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 57 3 22 1 0 15 42 18 10 6 22 8 34 1 1 252 3 55 9 21 14 3 19 67 19 43 10 19 8 67 0 0 357 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 1 0 2 2 1 1 4 0 2 19 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 5 194 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 2 2 14 6 12 1 46 298 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 360 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 52 4 21 2 4 7 27 15 18 2 26 6 32 0 0 219 3 99 12 24 14 1 54 19 18 7 37 13 46 24 2 383 5 106 23 33 27 4 18 83 42 30 8 38 18 85 0 4 524 4 41 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 54 5 5 2 23 8 14 2 59 278 1,318 141 1,459 10 2 4 10 6 10 0 42 425 525 66 591 8 1 5 3 1 5 0 23 547 735 40 775 7 10 0 28 13 2 •8 68 122 63 88 151 STEWARD DEPARTMENT '.. Port Boston ............................. New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile ............................ New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle .................a; REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port PRESIDENT Paul Hall TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ..•..« Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit ............................ Duluth Frankfort ; Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes 3 0 41 0 0 4 4 1 2 1 0 1 6 0 0 27 0 2 ^ 12 0 3 0 20 0 3 0 22 0 18 ' 0 0 0 168 3 3 0 0 1 0 3 0 7 175 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 10 1,027 207 1,234 451 95 546 13 16 29 Seafarers Log Page 34 'y..' M �SIU pensioner George C. Gierczic, 64, died on June 6. Brother Gierczic joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 35 years. Seafarer Gier­ czic was born in Superior, Wise, and was a resident of Washburn, Wise. Sur­ viving ar^ his mother, Veronica of Washburrt and two sisters, Mrs. Bar­ bara Bellart of Milwaukee, Wise, and Mrs. Clem (Florence) Bratkowski of Chicago, 111. IBU pensioner Henry "Harry" Glassco, 67, died of injuries when he was hit by a truck in New Orleans on Mar. 18. if Brother Glassco joined the Union in the port of New Or­ leans in 1956 sailing as a tugboat deck­ hand for 23 years. He was born in Fullerton, La. and was a resident of New Orleans. Seafarer Glassco was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Interment was in Greenwood Ceme­ tery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Patricia; a son, Ernie and two sisters, Mrs. Geraldine Vela of Olga, La. and Mrs. N. La France of Boothville. La. IBU pensioner Daniel R. Hulsaver, 78, succumbed to uremia, in North Hudson Hospital, Weehawken, N.J. Brother Hulsaver joined the Union in ^ - thepcrtof New York in 1960 sailing as a floatman and mate for the N.Y. Central Railroad aboard the SS Shore Farce from 1913 to 1963. He was born in New York and was a resi­ dent of West New York, N.J. Interment was in Weehawken Cemetery, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Alice; a daughter, Mrs. Muriel O'Con­ nor, and a son-in-law, William O'Con­ nor, both of Guttenberg, N.J. SIU pensioner Oswald Seppet, 68, died of a heart at­ tack in the Long Greein Nursing Home, Baltimore, on Apr. 18. Brother Seppet joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He sailed 44 years. A native of Estonia, he was a resident of Baltimore. Seafarer Seppet was a U.S. naturalized citizen. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Bal­ timore County. . Robert M. Boothe, 64, died on May 21. Brother Boothe join­ ed the IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1972 sailing as an AB for the Allied V Towing Co. from _ 1968 to 1972 and for the U. S. Line in 1967. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio and was a resident of Norfolk. Surviving is his widow, Celia. August, 1976 Emery Gibbs, 40, died in Oak Knoll Hospital, Oakland, Calif, on May 26. V ."V Brother Gibbs joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward and was a Piney Point upgrader in 1969. He sailed 10 years. Seafarer Gibbs was a mess sergeant veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. Born in St. Thomas, V.I., he was a resident of the Bronx, New York City. Surviving is his widow, Cynthia. SIU pensioner Lawrence P. Hogan, 79, died in Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. on May 29. Brother Hogan joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer and bridgeman for the American Coal Co. in 1957. He sailed 41 years, attended the Piney Point Pen­ sioners Conference No. 1 in 1970, was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef and was on the Murmansk run to Russia aboard the SS Beaure­ gard (Waterman) for 343 days from May 1, 1942 to Apr. 8, 1943. Seafarer Hogan was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, Brooklyn. Sur­ viving is his widow, Ada. IBU pensioner Charles M. Addison, 64, died on June 10. Brother Addison joined the SlU-affiliated Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a captain for the Mc­ Allister Brothers Towing Co. from 1961 to 1973 and for the Wood Tow­ ing Co. before that. Born in Surry, Va., he was a resident there at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow, Beulah and a brother, C. Herbert Addison of Surry. Maurice N. "Whitey" Gendron, 49, died of lung cancer on Apr. 15. Brother Gendron joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston sail­ ing last as a bosun. He sailed 31 years. Born in New York, he was a resident of Manchester, N. H. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Manchester. Surviving are his widow. Alma; a son, Ronald, who upgraded at the HLSS from 1966 to 1967, and two daughters, Judith and Debra. SIU pensioner Arthur Graf, 65, died on Mar. 10. Brother Graf joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing in the stew­ ard department. He walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and attended SIU Pensioners Conference No. 7 in 1970. Seafarer Graf was born in New Jersey and was a resident of North Bergen, N.J. Sur­ viving is his widow, Nancy. Joe C. Revill, 62, died of brain dam­ age in Metaire, La. on Apr. 19. Brother RevUl joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 28 years and was also an aircraft test mechanic. Bom in Brantly, Ala., he was a resident of Me­ taire. Cremation took place in the St. John's Crematorium, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Helen and a sister, Mrs. Mary E. Tarkington of Bagdad, Fla. Ernest E. Swain, 65, died of natural causes in Rockland, Tex. on Apr. 10. Brother Swain joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1968 sail­ ing for Gulf Canal Lines. He was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces in World War II. Born in Louisiana, he was a resident of Rockland. Burial was in Colmesneil Cemetery, Rockland. Surviving is his widow, Jimmie Jo. August A. "Gus" Wolf, 81, suc­ cumbed to a heart attack in the Manhat­ tan Manor Nursing Home, Buffalo, N.Y. on Feb. 1. Brother Wolf joined the SlU-affiiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a tugboat fireman-watertender. He was born in New York and was a resident of Amherst, N.Y. Internment was in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Buffalo. Surviving is his son, Robert of Eggertville, N.Y. Jobn A. Dunne, 50, died aboard the SS Robert Toombs (Waterman) on May 17. Brother Dunne joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1957 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 33 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bom in Louisiana, he was a resident of Lafayette, La. Surviving are two daughters, Linda and Eileen and two sisters, Mrs. Odile Bianchini of New Orleans and Mrs. Leona D. Gotheraux of Lafayette. James Griffin died on Apr. 28. Bro­ ther Griffin sailed with the IBU for the George Whiteman Towing Co. of New Orleans in 1975. IBU pensioner Jacob Medford Hall, 79, died of a hemorrhage in the North Amndel Hospital, Glen Bumie, Md. on Apr. 23. Brother Hall joined the union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for the Bay Towing Co. He was bom in Frenchtown, Md. and was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Eva and a nephew, Robert Link of Glen Bumie. Bobby G. Hickman died on May 12. Brother Hickman joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in Mobile and sailed for Dixie Carriers this year. Alfred E. Kaustinen, 74, died of a heart attack in Doctors Hospital, Lake Worth, Fla. on Feb. 7. Brother Kaus­ tinen joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the steward department. He was bom in Finland and was a resident of Lake Worth. Cremation took place in the Necron Crematorium, West Palm Beach, Ra. Surviving is his widow, Esther. Emile B. Bour­ geois HI, 27, died on Apr. 23. Brother Bourgeois joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a wiper. He attended the HLSS in the ports of New Orleans and New York. Bom in Bay St. Louis, Miss., he was a resident Gretna, La. Surviving is his father, Bernard of Waveland, Miss. Alva R. Bailey, 55, died on May 10. Brother Bailey joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1967 sailing as a cook. He sailed . 29 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bom in Georgia, he was a resident of Pritchard, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Mary and his mother, Ethel Mae of Griffin, Ga. Ahmed Z. Amer, 43, died on Aug. 30, 1974. Brother Amer joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of De­ troit in 1971 sailing in the steward de­ partment. Brother Amer sailed 15 years. He was bom in Yemen and was a resident of Dearbom, Mich. Surviving is a brother, Soleh Amer Zaid of Dearbom. Ronald V. Brown­ ing, 38, died from a hemorrhage in Doctors Hospital, Mobile on Mar. 18. Brother Browning joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1966 sailing as an AB. He sailed 12 years and attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans in 1964. Seafarer Brown­ ing was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Air Force. Burial was in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Annie Laurie and his mother, Mrs. Daniel Browning of Mobile. Thomas H. McFariin, 50, died on Apr. 28. Brother McFariin joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Port Arthur, Tex. sailing as a wiper. He was bom in Upson County, Ga. and was a resident of Mims, Fla. Surviving is his widow, Bemice. John H. Burg died on Apr. 3. He joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in 1966. Brother Burg also sailed during World War II. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Kathryn B. Feldheimer of Sewickley, Pa. George W. Paige, Jr. was drowned trying to secure a barge on Apr. 26. Brother Paige joined the IBU in the port of New Orleans sailing for the Radcliff Materials Co. from 1975 to 1976. Boatman Paige also worked on the New Orleans Yard crew. He was a resident of New Orleans. Page 35 �' ii A ' st '45 SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), June 27—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun F. H. Johnson; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director W. E. Fitzgerald; Deck Delegate B. Jarratt; Engine Delegate R. Kelly; Steward Del­ egate S. Morris. No disputed OT. A repair list was called for with special emphasis on kick-out panels on doors on main deck quarters and also noted was the unsafe working conditions on open weather deck reefer boxes which was brought up at a safety meeting. It was also mentioned that there is a li­ brary at the seamen's club with free brooks for all. Next port, Rotterdam. INGER (Reynolds Metal), June 27 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. D'Amico, Jr.; Secretary Duke Hall; Ed­ ucational Director R. D. Holmes; Deck Delegate Jose P. Salinoa; Engine Dele­ gate B. Hireen; Steward Delegate R. J. Shermsen. $69.11 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discus­ sion on the importance of donating to SPAD. The latest Seafarers Log was read and discussed and all were urged to read the Log all the way through. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment, especially for the coffee-time snacks. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Galveston. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), June 20—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun R. Palmer; Secretary R. Buie; Educational Director P. Gallegos; Deck Delegate L. Abbott; Engine Dele­ gate D. Laughlin; Steward Delegate J. Ortega. Some disputed OT in engine department. Chairman discussed the importance of SPAD. Advised that all members should read all of the impor­ tant items in the Seafarers Log so they will be aware of what is going on in the Union. Next port, Long Beach. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), June 13 — Chairman Thomas Keys; Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Director R. Nielsen; Deck Delegate Romolo DeVirgileo; Engine Delegate Johnny Nettles; Stew­ ard Delegate John Hoggie. $9.80 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. Crew felt sorry that Re­ certified Bosun Peter Serynk, had to get off the ship because his wjfe had a heart attacks We all wish the best to his wife and hope she gets well soon. He is a great shipmate and the crew misses him. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service) June 20—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun M. B. Woods; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Director V. A. Cover; Deck Delegate Ralph Dougherty. $45 in ship's fund. $70 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Held a discussion about the showing of the movies and what is the best time to show them for all the crew to see a whole show at one time. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port. Port Everglades. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways) June 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. B. Walters; Secretary W. J. Fitch; Educational Director J. Shuler. $25.09 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All communications were received and posted for all to read. Chairman re­ ports: "That some members feel as if they don't have to come to the meeting. The purpose of a ship's meeting is that everything is brought out concerning Union business and its problems; the meetings are held for the benefit of everyonfe, not just a select few. This is the only way we can have a better un­ derstanding of what is going on in the Union and on board ship." The crew messman and the pantryman have been doing a good job in keeping the place clean and all crewmembers should co­ operate as this is part of our home. A special thank you to the Seafarers Log for keeping us abreast of all Union matters. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship Lines), June 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Clifton Jordan; Secretary Paul L. Hunt; Deck Delegate Joseph Klondyke; En­ gine Delegate Herman Bergeron; Stew­ ard Delegate Stephen Dent. $215.15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man discussed the correct way to fill out welfare forms and the benefits of recertification at Piney Point. Also pointed out to the crew that everyone in Headquarters is working very hard for all of us. Chairman also gave a vote of thanks to the deck department and the steward department for a job well done. Next port. New Orleans. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land BEAVER STATE (Westchester Ma­ Service), June 20—Chairman, Recerti­ rine Shipping), June 6—Chairman, Re­ fied Bosun James Pulliam; Deck Dele­ certified Bosun B. Mignano; Secretary gate J. Long; Engine Delegate S. Rivers; W. Battle; Educational Director M, Steward Delegate C. Carlson. No dis­ Wilhelm. No disputed OT. Chairman puted OT. Chairman told the crew­ advised all crewmembers to read the members to read the Log and keep up clipping from the Seafarers Log that are with Union affairs. Observed one min­ posted on the bulletin board. A vote of ute of silence in memory of ^ our de­ thanks to the steward department for parted brothers. MOUNT EXPLORER (Mount Ship­ a job well done. ping) June 27—Chairman, Recertified PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), June Bosun M. Beeching; Secretary Michael 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. Toth; Educational Director M. R. Wil­ Mize, Jr.; Secretary D. F. Kaziukewicz; liams; Deck Delegate Charles D. How­ Educational Director N. N. Bathia. $20 ell; Engine Delegate W. Yudovshes; in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in Steward Delegate Henry Koppersmith. deck department. Educational director Some disputed OT in deck department. held a discussion on upgrading at Piney A hearty vote of thanks was given to a Point and the importance of donating very fine steward department for the to SPAD. Also requested that the mag­ planned menus and the cooking of all azines be kept aboard ship for all to foods which was very good. Honie cook­ read and enjoy. ing by Michael Toth and wonderful MANHATTAN (Hudson Water­ baking by Baker Young McMillan were ways), June 13—Chairman, Recertified above reproach. The salads were differ­ ent and delicious each and every day. Bosun Peter D. Sheldrake; Secretary Frank Radzvila; Educational Director Bedroom Utilityman Henry Kopper­ W. L. Sutton. $80 in ship's fund. smith still a No. 1 man when it comes to room service. Dining room service Some disputed OT in deck and steward was very good and clean. Observed one departments. Sent two communications minute of silence in memory of our to the Union and received a reply about departed brothers. Next port, Phila­ the tank gear, butterwork and about delphia. cleaning dirty, smoggy tanks. A vote of thanks was given to the steward depart­ ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Ser­ ment for good food and fine service. vice), June 20—Chairman, Recertified JOSEPH HEWES (Waterman Steam­ COLUMBIA (Ogden Transport), Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George ship), June 6—Chairman, Recertified June 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. Gibbons; Educational Director Da­ Bosun Ramon Ferrera; Secretary Al­ Clarence E. Pryor; Secretary S. Hutchvid Able; Deck Delegate Frank Balasia. bert Ayler; Educational Director erson; Educational Director B. Hodges; $117 in ship's fund. $10 in movie fund. Charles A. Henley; Deck Delegate Ray­ Deck Delegate George Holland; Stew­ No disputed OT. Chairman discussed mond D. Steel; Engine Delegate Ber­ ard Delegate Louie Hudson. $13.25 in the importance of donating to SPAD. nard D. Burns; Steward Delegate Sher­ ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, A vote of thanks to the deck department man Phillips. No disputed OT. A vote engine and steward departments. Some for keeping the messroom and pantry of thanks to the steward department for repairs have to be done on messrooms. clean. Also a vote of thanks to the a job well done. Observed one minute Observed one minute of silence in me­ steward department for the good food of silence in memory of our departed mory of our departed brothers. Next they are putting out. Next port, Algebrothers. Next port. Savannah. port Houston, Tex. ciras. JAMES (Ogden Marine) June 13— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Durell L. McCorvey; Secretary Mario Canalejo; Deck Delegate Frank White; Engine Delegate H. Smith. Some disputed OT in engine department. Seafarer Joseph Pagola is making his last voyage before retiring. Joe joined the Union in the port of Tampa and has sailed in the steward department, all ratings. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Portugal. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land Service), Jime 6—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Enos E. Allen; Secretary Angeles Z. Deheza; Educational Direc­ tor Robert A. Forslund. $16 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Educational director held a lecture on alcoholism, its symptoms, detection, rehabilitation, etc. Observed one minute of silence in njemory of our departed brothers. BROOKLYN (Anndep Steamship), June 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. R. Charneco; Secretary H. Galicki; Educational Director R. Smith; Deck Delegate M. Fay; Engine Delegate J. Tucker. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Something has to be done about the inert gas system, which is not working, as it is unsafe and endangers the entire crew. Next port, Kuwait. Official ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: : PITTSBURGH NATHANIEL GREENE ' • MOBILE TRANSCOLUMBiA JEFF DAVIS V' UL1RASEA NECHES YELLOWSTONE DELSOL ANCHORAGE BORINQUEN SEA-LAND MARKET OVERSEAS TRAVELER SEA-LAND ECONOMY OVERSEAS JUNEAU GATEWAY CITY s-t;" DELTA MAR SEA-LAND EXCHANGE TAMPA ACHILLES OGDEN CHALLENGER S' FORT HOSKINS STONEWALL JACKSON ST.LOmS JACKSONVILLE POTOMAC SEA-LAND RESOURCE SUGAR ISLANDER ROBERT TOOMBS HUMACAO SAN JUAN SEA-LAND GALLOWAY SEA-LAND CONSUMER LONG BEACH JOHN TYLER GALVESTON ' H SAN PEDRO CARTER BRAXTON EAGLE TRAVELER DELTA NORTE ERNA ELIZABETH CONNECTICUT DELTA ARGENTINA SAN FRANCISCO WILLIAMSBURGH NEWARK OGDEN YUKON VANTAGE HORIZON LOS ANGELES SEA-LAND COMMERCE ALEX STEPHENS Deposit in the SlU Blood Bank— It's Your Life Page 36 Seafarers Log �This month marked the first time that a class of 12 Seafarers graduated from the *A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram, hringing to 251 the total number of Seiifarers who have completed this program. They are Dan Davis, Joe Townsend, George Smith, Mike Hunt, Barney Loane, Gary Westerholni, Gary Westeiiiolm Seafarer Gary Westerholm gradu­ ated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Feb. 1974 and began sailing in the black I gang. Before startI ing the'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, Brother Westerholm returned to Piney Point to earn his QMED endorsement. Brother Westerholm lives in Seattle and ships from that port. He is a native of Minnesota. 12 'ASeniority Upgraders George Lusk, Joseph Grey, Alvin McCants, Floyd Bishop, Pat Pillsworth, and Pete J. Reed. This important program has been ex­ panded to 12 men because the Union has not been able to keep up with the Only by increasing the number of men in each *A' seniority class will we be able to insure that there are enough qualified men to fill the jobs aboard SlU-contracted ships. Pat Pillsworth Joseph Grey George Smith Seafarer Pat Pills­ worth has been sail­ ing with the SW since graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Shipping in the deck department, Brother Pillsworth also upgraded to AB at the Piney Point school. A na­ tive and resident of Kingston, N. Y., Brother Pillsworth ships from the port of New York Seafarer Joseph Grey began sailing with the SIU as a chief cook in 1966 after serving for 20 years in the U. S. Navy. Before at­ tending the 'A' Sen­ iority Upgrading Program, Brother Grey upgraded to chief steward at the Harry Lundeberg School. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Brother Grey now lives in New York and ships from that port. Floyd Bishop Seafarer George Smith has been sail­ ing with the SIU since graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. ^Shipping as an AB, Brother Smith also earned his green ticket at the Piney Point school. A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Brother Smith now lives in New Orleans and ships from that port. Seafarer Floyd Bishop began sail­ ing with the SIU six years ago after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg - School. After fin^ ^ '• '-ishing his trainee ^ entry program n Brother Bishop stayed on at Piney Point and upgraded through the third cooks program. Still sailing in the steward department, Brother Bishop ships from Mobile and is a native and resident of that port. Seafarer George Lusk began sailing with the SIU in 1972 after graduat­ ing from the An­ drew Furuseth Training School in New York. Sailing in the deck depart­ ment, Brother Lusk obtained his AB endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School before attend­ ing the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. A native and resident of Tennes­ see, Brother Lusk ships from the port of New Orleans. Barney Loane Dan Davis number of 'A' hook members who are retiring or passing on. Seafarer Dan Davis graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in March 1973 and began sailing in the deck department. Brother Davis re[ turned to Piney Point to upgrade to AB before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native of California, he now lives in Houston and ships from that port. Seafarer Barney Loane began sailing with the SIU in 1972 after graduat­ ing from the Harry Lundeberg School's prograni. trainee Brother Loane re­ turned to Piney Point to earn his AB's ticket before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Hollandtown, Md., Brother Loane ships out of the port of Baltimore. Joe Townsend Pete J. Reed Seafarer Joe Townsend has been sailing y^ith the SIU since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1969. A member of the steward de­ partment, Brother Townsend ships as a Cook & Baker, a rating he earned at the Piney Point school. A native and resident of Jack'sohville, Brother Townsend ships from his home port. Seafarer Pete J. Reed graduated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973 and began sailing in the deck department. Before attending the 'A' Seniority Program, Brother Reed upgraded to AB at the Piney Point school. Brother Reed is a native and resident of Balti­ more and ships from that port. Mike Hunt Seafarer Mike Hunt joined the SIU in 1968. Holding a chief electrician's endorsement, Brother Hunt earned his QMED rating at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of South Dakota, Brother Hunt lives in Medford, Ore. with his wife Betty. He ships from the port of San Francisco. George Lusk Alvin McCants Seafarer Alvin McCants has been sailing with the SIU for six years. A graduate of the New York Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brother McCants obtained his AB's ticket at the Harry Lundeberg School before starting the 'A' Seniority Program. Brother McCants is a native and resi­ dent of Mobile and ships from that port. W Seniority Honor Roll Now Numbers 251 Following are the names and departments of the 251 Seafarers who have completed the 'A'-Seniority Upgrading Program - . ... .J n 1. r • c—... ...... n r ii.—:-. u.__. r..... • Dracinnc George, Cnnroe Deck Deck Sti Stevens, Duane, Deck Prasinos, Ivey, D. E., Engine Manning, Henry, Steward Fonvilie, James, Engine Adams, Francis, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Strauss, Gregory, Engine Joe, William, Engine Maurstad, Mitchell, Steward Frak, Stan, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Alfeo, Luciano, Engine Reed, Pete J., Deck Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Marcus, M. A., Deck Freeburn, Michael, Deck Caruthers, Russell, Deck Allen, Lawrence, Engine Restaino, John, Engine Szeibert, Stephen, Steward McAndrew, Martin, Engine Johnson, Oscar, Steward * Fried, Peter, Engine Castle, Stephen, Deck Allison, Murphy, Engine Ripley, William, Deck Tanner, Leroy, Engine McCabe, John, Engine Jones, Leggette, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Cavanaugh,Jackson, Deck Ahmad; Bin, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Taylor, Daniel, Steward Jones, Nelson Cory, Steward McCabe, T. J., Engine Fuentes, Luis, Steward Clark, Garrett, Deck Ames, Allan, Deck Roback, James, Deck Tell, George, Engine McCants, Alvin, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine Jordan, Carson, Deck Colangelo, Joseph, Deck Andrepont, P. J., Engine Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Kanavos, Panagirtis, Engine McCauley, Roy, Engine Gallagher, Patrick, Deck ^onklin, Kevin, Engine Armitstead, Daniel, Engine Rodriguez, Hector, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck McMullin, Clarence, Steward Kegney, Thomas, Engine Galliano, Marco, Deck Correll, Paul, Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Townsend, Joe, Steward McPariand, James, Engine Garay, Stephen, Deck Keith, Robert, Deck Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Rogers, George, Engine Trainer, Robert, Deck Milici, Robert, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Kelley, John, Deck Coyie, Michael, Engine Bartol, Thomas, Deck Ruiz, Steve, Engine Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Minix, R. G., Jr., Engine Gilliam, Robert, Steward Kelly, John, Deck Cunningham, Robert, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Sabb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Miranda, John, Engine Kerney, Paul, Engine Gotay, Raul, Steward Curran, Johir, Deck Bean, P. L., Deck Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Vain, Thomas, Deck Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Kirksey, Charles, Engine Gower, David, Engine Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Kittleson, L. Q., Deck Graham, Patrick, Deck Davis, Dan, Deck Bellinger, William, Steward Sanger, Alfred, Deck Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Grey, Joseph, Steward Moore, George, Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Davis, William, Deck Berulis, William, Deck Deck Shaw, Lex, Vazguez, Jose, Engine Moore, James, Engine Knoies, Donald, Steward Grimes, M. R., Deck Day, John, Engine Biietz, John, Engine Shaw, Lucien, Deck Venus, Guy, Engine Moore, Peter, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Grisham, Steve, Deck Derke, Michael, Engine Bishop, Floyd, Steward Shaw, Ronald, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Moore, William, Deck Hagar, Ken, Deck Desklns, William, Steward Blacklok, Richard, Engine Silfast, George, Deck Vukmir, George, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Mortier, William, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Dising, Maximo, Engine Blasquez, Gregory, Engine Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Walker, Marvin, Engine Haller, John, Engine Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Mouton, Terry, Engine Dobloug, James, Engine Bligen, Archie, Engine Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine Wambach, Albert, Deck Noble, Mickey, Deck Laner, Ronnie, Engine Douroudous, Emanuel, Steward Harris, Nathaniel, Engine Bohannon, Christopher, Engine Sisk, Keith, Deck Wass, Klaus, Steward Nuotio, Ken, Deck Hanks, Fletcher, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck Dukehart, David, Engine Bolen, James, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Ostrander, Duane, Deck Laughlin, Douglas, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Echeverio, Ronald, Steward Bolen, Timothy, Deck Smith, George, Deck Wayman, Lee, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Hawker, Patrick, Deck LeClair, Lester, Steward Eddings, Otis, Jr., Engine Boles, John, Engine Smith, Robert, Deck Westerholm, Gary, Engine Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine Haynes, Blake, Engine Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Edgell, Pat, Engine Brackbill, Russell, Deck Wilhelm, Mark, Engine Papageorgiou, Oimitrios, Engine Snyder, John, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Lentsch, Robert. Deck Egeland, Ralph, Deck Brooke, George, Engine Spell, Gary, Engine Wilisch, Edward, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Parker, Jason, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Bruschini, Mario, Steward . Elliott, Byron, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Wilson, Richard, Steward Hooks, Bobby, Steward Parr, Steven, Deck Loane, Barney, Deck Escudero, Tomas, Engine Burge, Bernard, Engine Engine Spencer, Craig, Wilson, Robert, Engine Perez, Jose, Engine Humason, Jon, Deck Long, Alton, Engine Esposito, Gennaro, Engine Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Spencer, H. D., Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Perkins, Cy, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Lundeman, Louis, Deck Ewing, Urry, Steward Burke, Timothy, Deck Springfield, Harry, Steward Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Petrick, L., Engine Hunt, Mike, Engine Lusk, George, Deck Farmer, William, Deck Burnette, Barney, Steward Stanfield, Pete, Deck Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Pickford, Albert, .... Deck Hussein, Mohammed, Steward Mahaffey, J.C., Steward Farragut, John, Deck Butch, Richard, Engine Wright, Charlie, Engine Stark, Wiiiiam, Deck Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Pillsworth, Pat, Deck Farrell, Gerald, Steward Calo, Jose, Engine Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine Stauter, David, lllson, James, Engine Mallory, Arthur, Deck Poletti, Pierangelo, Deck Flla, Marion, Deck Cammuso, Frank, Deck August, 1976 Page 37 �m' >> •^5 For a Better Job Today The Harry Lund.eher'g' - i \ -t Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN tf li r The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—Any Waters. Course Reqiiirenieiits: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS'at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting dates: September 2, November 11 I QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction certification as Quartermaster Basic Navigation instruction Radar; Loran; Fathometer; leading to consists of to include RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; u.se of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firelighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). , Starting dates: October 14 LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting dates: September 2, 16, 30, October 14, 28, November 11, 26 Engine Department QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show 2 Complete Electrical Course Seafarers Joaquin Miller (I.) and Blake Haynes (r.) upgraded their skills at the Lundeberg School last June by completing the course In advanced electrical procedures. Instructor Jack Parcell stands In the middle. These Courses Will Be Starting Soon: • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting dates: September 8, October 6 WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of cla.ssroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting dates: October 1 FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements Galley Endorsements for 2 Seafarers Joe Nathan Townsend, left and Leonard M. Leionek, right, display steward department endorsements they received through the Lundeberg School upgrading program for that department. Townsend got his cook and baker endorsement while Leionek upgraded to chief cook. Center is Laymon Tucker, course instructor. Photo was run in July Log, but caption incorrectly identified the two upgraders. • Have six months seatime as Wiper. OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point ^nd have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting dates: October 14 LNG/LPG The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Con­ struction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Sys­ tems, Instrumentation, Safety and Firefighting, Loading, Unloading and Trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine room personnel must hold QMED—Any Rat­ ing. Others, Deck and Steward Depart­ ment personnel must hold a rating in their department. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting dates: September 20 A College Career Is Available to Yoix One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. f Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The avvards are granted in April, hut you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar­ ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. Page 38 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These . awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish -to continue' shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. . Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 1. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or. you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Education For Your Ctilldren Four scholarships arc awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college of university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �' 'T For Job Security Tomorrow Scliool Of Seamansliip certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Steward Department Starting dates: October 14, November 26 Steward Department All Steward Department Course Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for eslch program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is sbc weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department, OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating prograrn. Starting dates: September 30, Novem­ Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. Notie: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Do What Over 800 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done... Did You Know . . . Last month 57 Seafarers up­ graded their skills, earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLSS. The Lundeberg School has an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! Starting dates: September 16, 30, Oc­ tober 14,28, November 11,26 UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. Starting dates: September 16, October 28 ber 11 aast) Date of Birth -4- (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #. (Zip (^e) (State) (City) Book' Number, (Area Code) -Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. Social Security #. . Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Piney Point Graduate: DYes NoD Entry Program: From. (if so, fill in below) Endorsement(s) Received. • to. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: "It's a very good program. I'm glad I went through it. The teachers give plenty of. individual instruction, and they answer all questions you may have." . From . Endorsement(s) Received. to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes D No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: John Ruiz • • 0• • "I felt limited without it [a high school diploma]. Among other things, it's a prerequisite for all col­ lege courses." DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Horace Jones Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high school equivalency (GEO) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeherg School PIney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GEO program. REMEMBER! This test is not to see who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—^a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to followSo apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. One year of seatime. 2. Are a member of the Union In good standing. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GEO program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diplon^a is the first step tovk-ards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk.Mech. • • • • STEWARD Asst. Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic Rl^ORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 206 4 Page 39 August, 1976 . • 'v:' > J • , �t-*' f\\ { f I'- W-'. ' >r^ Irhe following Seafarers and other coriderned individuals, 3&3^ in all, have demonstrd^d an active interest inj>articipating in polittogl and legislative activities^ which are vital to both pur job security and our social and economitwelfare, by vpluntarijy donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SFAD) fund sittce the beginning of 1976. (The Ipw proHibits the use df any union money, suchm dues, initiation fees, etc,, for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary politicMM contributions.) Twenty-two who have realized howjmportant it is to let theJSIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200,^ four have contributed $300^ two $400, one $600, and one $1,100. For the rest of the year the LOG wHl be running the SPAD honor rolls be­ cause the Union feels that in the upcoming months-^especially because of tfu^976 elections—our politkaf role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. otected. ^ i • . r,J. „ Middleton,H. Fredi^U,B. Byrne, E. Abnuni, |L Reidk^E. Mfae,C. Fnentlii^lL Byrne, W. AcevedOjV. • RelitO(M,G.A. Kaodrkk,!!. Mollard,C. Fngfft, Wi f^jCabfl^, S* Aggdexth Reinomi,!. Keonnre,S; Mone, I. Fiink,W. ir.I. Agiiiitt,A. Relile,!. ^ngelll,F. Ciiiiq?ben,A.G. Gallegos,P. ^4 Karr,R.A. Afr^R. KbiSdey,!. BfOoney,E.X. Reynolds, ClunibeII,H. Gannon, K. Aliiia4er,G. Riddle, D. pitcbeii8,B. Mb<MMfy,S. Garay,F. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: JOBLESS BENEFITS RUN OUT ON 50,000 EACH WEEK UNION LABEL WEEK SET FOR SEPT. 6-12 FARMWORKERS SET FOR ALRB ELECTIONS THIS YEAR CONSTRUCTION UNIONS OK PAY CUT ON REHAB JOBS HALL URGES 4-POINT PLAN TO BOOST MARITIME MARITIME INDUSTRY LEADERS ASKS NEW U.S. CARGO POLICY GRAIN TRIPS TO RUSSIA SPUR PHILLY SHIPPING SIU RIPS COAST GUARD FAILURES CONGRESS' COMMITTEES OK $128 MILLION FOR USPHS SHEPARD IN LABOR DELEGATION TO TUNISIA SEAFARERS CAN SUBMIT ABSENTEE BALLOTS CHEMICAL WORKERS END LEVER BROTHERS STRIKE ON JULY 7 SIU ALCOHOL REHABILITATION PROGRAM A CHANCE FOR A FRESH START IN LIFE THE ROAD BACK CAN BE A DIFFICULT ONE SIU EFFORTS LED TO MARITIME PLANK IN DEM PLATFORM NAT GOLDFINGER, 59; AFL-CIO RESEARCH CHIEF HLSS PRESIDENT REAPPOINTED TO FEDERAL POST CORPORATIONS UNDERCUTTING U.S. SECURITY LABOR'S ROLE IS NECESSARY IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE OCEANS LESLIE ELECTED TO NEW IUOE JOB PROTEST RUSSIAN BALK ON GRAIN AGREEMENT TI WORKS FOR SEAFARERS AND U.S. FLAG SCHOLARSHIP AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST CG IMPERILING SHIPBOARD SAFETY THE BOSUN RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM: A LOOK AT 3 YEARS OF SUCCESS FIREFIGHTING, FIRST AID, LIFEBOAT, CLASSROOM TRAINING: ALL A PART OF BOSUN'S PROGRAM BACK ON THE SHIPS SOME VIEWS ABOUT THE PROGRAM PAGES FROM THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SEAMEN'S LABOR MOVEMENT QUALIFIED SHIPBOARD PERSONNEL ESSENTIAL FOR SAFETY HALL STRESS COOOPERATION AT IBFO CONVENTION COMMITTEE MEETS ON MINIMUM WAGES IN PUERTO RICO NEW TANKER ZAPATA RANGER IS MANNED BY THE SIU Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 8 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d8be82e21b15822e936590bf2ab07bcd.PDF 44ad99e04a8f307d1aa27b13d1488b26 PDF Text Text Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf; Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO K-i-v • w J** VOL. 39 NO. 8 AUGUST 1977 51U"Contracted Dredge Idanhattan Island ' ' ~ J"" .:• -•> r-^ • •«==- a:= , -tf. .. .J,, '""'"T' - ...•J V'S®"*' »W»>^ The Hinton—A New Union-Manned Boat See Page 13 Boatmen Upgrade to Licensed Ratings See Special Supplement �New,3-Year Contracts Ratified at ABL, Inland Tugs A very important issue was won by the SIU recently in getting American Barge Lines and Inland Tugs Canal Division to use the Standard Language in their contracts. In this way, ABL and Inland Tugs have been brought closer to the industry-wide contract that the SIU would like to see for all its con­ tracted towing companies. This is just one of the many gains found in the new three-year contracts ratified by unlicensed SIU members at these towing companies. sides that, many of the suggestions made by delegates at the Boatmens' Educational Conferences were put into effect. Here are some highlights, • Boatmen cannot be humped, fired, or disciplined for no reason. The com- • Provisions have been established for seniority within each job classifica­ tion. Present employees will be consid­ ered first in making promotions. At American Barge Lines, the categories of probationary deckhand and proba­ tionary cook have been eliminated. Now all deckhands and cooks will receive the full rate of pay. Both companies have their head­ quarters in Jeffersonville, Ind. Boatmen voted on the new contracts in July in a secret mail ballot. When the tallying committee counted the votes on July 18, they found the members were overwhelmingly in favor of the new agreements. At American Barge Lines, 105 voted yes and 10 voted no. • The car allowance has been in­ creased from 10 cents to 15 cents per mile. In addition, if an employee travels to meet a vessel and the boat is delayed, he still goes on the payroll as of the original estimated time of arrival. At Inland Tugs Canal Division, only one member was against the contract. Big Pay Increases Of course, a big increase in pay was won during negotiations. Also, for the first time, the hourly overtime rate is now above the hourly straight time rate. And for ABL employees and Inland Tug employees working on line boats in the Intra-Coastal Canal, there is a va­ cation plan for the first time. But be­ pany must give the crewmember a writ­ ten notice of any disciplinary action and the reasons, with a copy for the Union. But the brothers on the rivers must re­ member that unless they work together to enforce the provision, things will go on like before. Call the Union Hall if there is any trouble. The American Barge Lines Contract Committee met at the Lundeberg School on June 6 to go over the contract proposals. Clockwise from the far left they are: Randy Crosby, deckhand; Bob Sells, cook; Mike Worley, SIU St. Louis port agent; Paul Drozak, SIU vice president; Chuck Mollard, SIU Inland co­ ordinator, and Ronnie Campbell, lead deckhand. ru Paul Hall Cargo Preference Fight HeatsUp It may not be easy making a living in today's U.S. maritime industry. But you have to admit one thing about working in our industry—there's never a dull moment. In the past month, scores of newspapers and T.V. stations from around the country have been running editorials calling U.S. maritime unions everything from political thieves to rampaging pirates. The editorials have also accused President Carter of making political payoffs to the maritime industry. The reason for all the controversy is this. Maritime labor's longtime fight for a fair oil cargo preference bill for U.S. tankers is heating up again. The new cargo preference bill, which has received the complete endorse­ ment of President Carter, would guarantee that 9.5 percent of all U.S. oil imports be carried in U.S. ships by 1982. Xhe U.S. fleet presently carries only 3.5 percent of the nation's oil imports. The U.S. fleet's share, however, will not jump to 9.5 percent right away if the bill is passed. American tankers would immediately be guaranteed a 4.5 percent share. That figure would increase 1 percent each year for five years until the 9.5 percent mark is reached in 1982. y Editorials against cargo preference are really nothing new to us. During our fight for the Energy Transportation Security Act two years ago, hun­ dreds of articles flooded the newspapers damning cargo preference. The newspapers, of course, have a right to print what they want. The .sad thing is, though, that these editorials are one-sided and inaccurate. As a result, the American people, who deserve to know the facts about cargo preference, are being misled on this important issue. The editorials against cargo preference all u.se one argument, and only • Big increases were won in the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan covering hospital extras, intensive care, maternity bene­ fits, surgery, doctors calls and death benefits. A new benefit was added for accidental dismemberment. • The companies also agreed to re­ imburse the members for round trip transportation costs when they go to tlie Harry Lundeberg School to up­ grade. one argument. They claim that the 9.5 percent oil preference for U.S. ships would increase the price bf oil products to the American consumer. One editorial claimed that consumers would pay "$200 to $800 million" more for their oil products each year if American ships were guaranteed the 9.5 percent share. The papers and other media, however, are fed these figures from studies supplied by the oil companies. Not surprisingly, the oil companies, which operate huge third-flag tanker fleets, stand to lose profits if cargo preference for U.S. ships is passed. Also not surprisingly, the editorials against oil preference fail to give the other .side of the coin. Some of the important points these articles leave out include: • The findings of a recent study on the 9.5 percent bill conducted by the Commerce Department. This study notes that if consumer prices go up at all because of the increased use of U.S. ships, they will go up no more than one tenth of 1 cent per gallon. • The bill will create tens of thousands of shipyard and related industrial jobs in the construction of new U.S.-flag tankers. • It will create as many as 3,600 new jobs for U.S. seamen on these tank­ ers by 1982. • There will be a reduction in the U.S. balance of payments deficit. • There will be a reduction in the use of unsafe, unreliable foreign-flag tankers for the transportation of our oil imports. • There will be a gradual buildup of a U.S. tanker fleet to 3.3 million dwt for close military support for the U.S. Navy. The point is this. The 9.5 percent oil cargo preference bill is a good one. It will create thousands of much needed jobs for American workers. And it will represent an important boost to the American economy. But the most important point is that all these jobs and other benefits will cost the American consumer virtually nothing. We must work very hard to see that the 9.5 percent preference bill will be passed into law this y6ar. Before Congress left on its August recess, the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Conihiittee voted in favor of the bill by an impressive bi­ partisan margin of 31 to 4. This overwhelming support for the bill in the Merchant Marine Committee indicates strong support for the measure in the House. We are taking nothing for granted in the House. But I believe our real fight will be in the Senate. Already, several ranking Republican Senators have lined up opposition to the bill along party lines. Regardless, the SIU, from members and staff to officials, has done a good job in preparing for this fight. It will not be an easy fight. But no one ever expected it to be. ' Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-rio fiVK Pmirth Aua 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn. N.Y. Vol. 39, No. 8, August 1977. ' 2 / LOG / August 1977 z' RmnHv/n N Y BrooKiyn, IN.T. �SlU Tells Committee Coast Guard Ignores Seamen Safety on the Lakes WASHINGTON, D.C. —As Con­ gressional hearings on the Coast Guard continued, SIU Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt told the investigating committee on July 14 that the situation on the Great Lakes Avas just as bad as that on deep sea vessels. The Coast Guard ignores the wellbeing Md safety of the seamen and the environment, he said. It also interferes with labor-management agreements by stepping in and cutting down on the manning scales. Bluitt appeared before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Sub­ committee on Coast Guard and Navi­ gation. Last month, SIU Executive Vice-President Frank Drozak and SIU General Counsel Howard Schulman ap­ peared before the same committee. (See stories on page 5 of July Log.) The elimination of deckwatches on Lakes vessels built after 1970 was Bluitt's first example of Coast Guard negligence. The Coast Guard claimed the new vessels were automated and so they cut the three deckwatches from the 13-man deck crew. These deckwatches performed deck maintenance work. But Bluitt pointed out that "nothing in the deck department operation is auto­ mated." To the contrary, "The newer vessels are substantially much larger and re­ quire as much if not more work to keep Ihem in navigational condition." Describing the result he said, "This condition has increased overtime by more than 50 percent and brought about Coast Guard induced jurisdictional la­ bor disputes with the licensed deck officers doing work regularly and historically performed by unlicensed personnel." Not Enough People In many engine rooms on Lakes ves­ sels, he stated, the Coast Guard elimi­ nated the three unlicensed oilers. It added one licensed watch standing en­ gineer instead. Maintenance and emer- GREAT LAKES gency repairs are impossible under these circumstances, he warned. There are not enough people for back-up when the automated equipment fails. With regard to engine rooms, the Coast Guard ignores its own standards, he noted. He then cited Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) No. 1-69. Look-outs are not required on Great Lakes ships, Bluitt protested. "On the Great Lakes, often in congested waters, when a look-out is imperative he is per­ forming other work because the ship is short-handed. . . . The underlying con­ cept for look-outs on deep sea vessels— for safe navigation, to protect life and property and the environment, should be equally applicable to Great Lakes vessels." Jack Bluitt Bluitt blamed the manning scale cuts on the Coast Guard's refusal to abide by the nation's labor laws. Under the law, the union and management agree on the work loads and adjustments for automa­ tion, he explained. The Coast Guard is only supposed to make sure the manning scale provides for safe vessel operation. Yet the Coast Guard takes it upon itself to determine vessel manning and therefore "unlaw­ fully interferes with labor-management bargaining." As further evidence he mentioned a draft of a NVIC which favors a generalpurpose crew approach that would water down the unlicensed seaman's job classification and make him an all purpose general worker. Another future Coast Guard policy is the "reduction-in-crew concept." Bluitt drew the conclusion that as part of its general philosophy on man­ ning, the Coast Guard believes that it should consult with the operator and ignore representatives of merchant sea­ men. Looking at the Coast Guard record on crew safety, Bluitt found "abject failure." The Coast Guard claims juris­ diction over enforcement of the Occu­ pational Safety and Health Act at sea. But at a March 1977 Cleveland semi­ nar, "they admitted that OSHA type regulations were of a 'low priority' " Bluitt revealed. "Interviews with scores of our mem­ bers, as well as our investigations, show that it is not unusual for no lifeboat drill to be held aboard vessels during an entire shipping season." Yet the Coast Guard has no check-up system on this, he added. Lifesaving equipment is outdated and often is not replaced after 30-40 years' exposure to the en­ vironment. Straight Ladders Although the SIU brought up the Continued on Page 32 House Committee OKs Oil Cargo Bill;Fight Goes On • .A U.S. cargo preference law may soon be a reality. This legislation would guarantee that a share of America's oil imports be carried on American-flag tankers. But already, opposition to this INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities Page 9 Oil cargo bill Page 3 Coast Guard hearings .... Page 3 Waterways' taxes Page 6 Union News President's Report .......Page 2 ABL, Inland contracts .....Page 2 Great Lakes contract Page 5 Notice on Alaska run Page 13 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Brotherhood in Action ... Page 38 Lakes Picture Page 8 Inland Lines Page 6 At Sea-Ashore Page 12 SPAD honor roll Page 39 N.Y. membership meeting .Page4 General News National unemployment .. .Pcige7 Restaurant union Page 30 Sale of Prudential ships ... Page 5 Alaska oil shipments Page 5 Navy meetings Page 5 Labor law reform Page 13 Shipping Manhattan Island Pages 10-11 Around St. Louis harbor Back Page The Hlnton Page 13 Ships' Committees . .Pages 30-31 When leaving ship Page 7 Ships' Digests Page 37 the oil imported into the United States to be carried in American-flag tankers. The amount slated for U.S. ships would begin at 4.5 percent and rise each year by 1 percent. At present, less than 4 percent of the nation's imported oil is carried on American ships. Maryland wins race ..... Page 27 At first the committee was consider­ Dispatchers' Reports: ing a bill that would guarantee a 30 per­ Great Lakes Page 8 cent share of oil for American ships. Deep Sea Page 26 But when the Carter Administration Inland Waters Page 32 came out in favor of the lower figure, the bill was rewritten and passed by a Training and Upgrading committee vote of 31-4. 'A' seniority upgrading ...Page 38 Carter's support for the bill is im­ Upgrading means portant. When another oil cargo pref­ more money Page 33 erence bill passed Congress in 1974 it HLS courses and was vetoed by President Gerald Ford. application Pages 34-36 The SIU fully backs the Carter posi­ Licensed Boatmen tion. "It represents the beginning of a feature ...Special Supplement new maritime policy and era for this nation," SIU president Paul Hall de­ Membership News clared. Former scholarship The bill still must be approved by winner Page 32 the House of Representatives when it Engineer Frank Travis .. .Page 12 reopens in September after the summer Laker Martinussen Page 31 break. Then it must pass through the New pensioners ... .Pages 24-25 Senate and be signed by the President Final Departures ... .Pages 28-29 before it becomes law. Member writes book Page 25 At present, a wide attack on cargo preference legislation is being mounted. Special Features Three national Republican leaders Inland sweep and opened by accusing President Carter of conference Pages 14-17 a "payoff" to maritime unions for sup­ Military cargoes Page 23 port during his presidential campaign. Newspapers and T.V. stations across Articles of particular interest to the country are denouncing the cargo members in each area cati be found preference law. Political contributions from the maritime unions to congres­ on the following pages: sional campaigns are getting big play Deep Sea: 3, 10-11, 12, 13, 26, in the press—even though these dona­ tions are legal and above board. 30-31,37, 38 Carter's Support Inland Waters: 2, 6. 14-17, 19In response, the White House noted 22, 27, Back Page that Carter made a clear and public Great Lakes: 3,5,8,31 promise during his campaign to build law is rallying throughout the nation. Here are the latest developments. In August, the House Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee approved a bill that would require 9.5 percent of a strong American merchant marine. Assuring American ships a fair share of cargo was the way to do this, he said at the time. Carter, as an ex-navy man, has clear understanding of the impor­ tance of sea power to national security. The multinational oil corporations with their flag-of-convenience ships are the main opponents of cargo prefer­ ence. Their contributions are rarely mentioned in the newspapers—partly because it is difficult to find out how much they have given or to whom. Job offers and legal fees for ex-gov­ ernment officials are another form of persuasion used by giant oil firms. In addition, their huge advertising bud­ gets amount to millions of dollars for the press. Three-Pronged Campai^ To Insure a fair hearing for the cargo preference law, the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL GIO and the SIU have set up a three-pronged cam­ paign. 1. Unions on the local, state, and national levels are being given infor­ mation about the law and are being asked for their support. The executive councils of both the Maritime Trades Department and the AFL-CIO en­ dorsed cargo preference legislation at their winter meetings. 2. Shipowners and shipbuilders are letting their fellow businessmen know how much cargo preference means in terms of helping the American econ­ omy. 3. Letters are being sent to civic groups pointing out how important cargo preference legislation is for the nation's security. August 1977/LOG/3 �The future coming of oil cargo preference was the theme of SlU President Paul Hall's address at the August membership meeting in Headquarters. SlU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio gives the monthly financial status report. New SlU Pensioner Sze Yu Chen says his farewells to his brothers of the sea. Talking about the need for members to stay aboard ship until they're properly relieved is Recertified Bosun Calvain James. Without opposition, seven Seafarers were elected for the Quarterly Financial Committee. They are (I. to r.): Terry Mouton; Charles Mann; Jack Kelly; Juan Patino; Guy De Baere (at rear, not fully shown); Recertified Bosun Robert Gorbea, and William Jones. Cargo Preference, Focus of Headquarters Meeting^ At the monthly memhership meeting in Union Headquarters on Aug. 8, President Paul Hall discussed President Carter's support of an Oil Cargo Preference Bill. He noted, however, that "in the Senate it will face a knockdown, dragout tight." Hall emphasized that "the rest of labor is going all o^t for us." Regular reports were read and acted upon, such as shipping and Welfare. Also, a Quarterly Financial Committee was elected at the meeting. Among other activities, "A" seniority upgraders had a chance to speak to the members as did an SlU brother who was retiring. "A" Seniority Upgrader Nazareth Bat­ tle thanks the membership for helping in his advancement. Talking about the need to upgrade is SlU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak. SlU Vice President Earl Shepard tells what's going on legislatively in Washington, D.C. "A" Seniority Upgrader Tommy Lister expresses his gratitude for his full book. 4/LOG/August 1977 Here's Seafarers raising their hands in response to a quorum start of the New York meeting. count at the �SlU Makes Five Proposals Merchant Marine ASd Role for Navy Is^Encouraging The private sector of the U.S. mer­ chant marine may soon be given an active role in at-sea U.S. Navy fleet sup­ port missions. This role would include the refueling of Navy combat ships at sea. It could also include the use of Union-manned tugs for harbor duties at Navy installa­ tions, as well as in at-sea support duties. SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak has been meeting with officials of the Navy, Military Sealift Command and the Maritime Administration on this issue. Drozak says that the outlook for an active fleet support role for the private sector is "encouraging." Drozak also noted that the U.S. mer­ chant marine has efficiently supported the Navy in three modern wars. He said, "there is no reason why the private sec­ tor should not continue this vital sup­ port role during peacetime." Presently, the Navy and the Military Sealift Command controls a large fleet of non-combat vessels for fleet support duties. Private Sector Mare Economical The SIU has been fighting to secure an active role for privately operated merchant ships in fleet support maneu­ vers for many years. The U.S. merchant fleet has proven that it can do the job. But more importantly, it has done the job at significant savings to the U.S. Government. The experiment of the SlU-manned tanker Erna Elizabeth in March and April of 1972 proved this fact. At that time, the Erna Elizabeth re­ fueled 41 Navy and NATO combat ships in at-sea maneuvers. The Erna Elizabeth carried a crew of 33 men. This is in contrast to the 200-man crews the Navy was then using on their own . refuelers. After this experiment, the Erna Eliz­ abeth and her crew were commended for their work by then Maritime Ad­ ministrator Andrew Gibson and then Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Elmo Zumwalt. Unfortunately, despite the success of the Erna Elizabeth experiment, the Navy has continued to resist the use of private merchant ships for fleet-support operations. Privately operated tugs have also proven cheaper to use than Navymancnd tugs tor the Navy's tug needs. In 1975, the General Accounting Office released a study supporting this fact. It noted that a privately owned tug could be had for $5,000 a day. This was in contrast to the $9,000 a day cost for Navy operated tugs. SIU Proposals to Navy Earlier this month, the SIU proposed to the Navy a five-point plan covering the use of private merchant ships for Naval fleet support operations. These proposals are as follows: • The Navy should cease to build non-combat support vessels for its own operations. • The Navy should gradually phase out its existing non-combat support fleet. These ships should be replaced by existing merchant vessels, or new • The new vessels should then be operated by private companies and manned by a merchant marine crew. • The Military Sealift Command should act only as the charter agent and manager of the ships' movements and cargoes. The MSG should also grad­ ually end its role as an independent manpower agent when its present ship assets reach the end of their economic lives. The SIU is not alone in the fight for an active role for the private merchant marine in military maneuvers. Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Dis­ tricts 1 and 2, the National Maritime Union and the Radio Officers Union are working with the SIU on this issue. In addition, the U.S. Maritime Ad­ ministration supports the use of pri­ vately owned ships for at-sea Naval support. As far back as 1972, Assistant Secre­ tary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell made this fact known. At that time, he stated: "Im­ mediate results can be obtained by phasing in existing merchant vessels to perform functions usually performed by Navy-owned ships." Bid of Foreign Flags for Alaska Oil Run Is Hit Now that oil is finally flowing through the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Americanflag ships are lining up in the port of Valdez for their cargoes of Alaskan crude. But the SIU recently learned that one oil company is already looking for a way to use its foreign-flag tankers in the trade. Because the oil, by law, is supposed to be used in the United States, it must be carried on American vessels. This is because the Jones Act requires that American boats and ships transport all cargo between two American ports. However, a loophole in the Jones Act allows foreign ships to be used in the U.S. Virgin Islands trade to America. The company wants to take the oil from Alaska to the Virgin Islands where it would be refined and then shipped to the East Coast. But in order to do this, the company must first get per­ mission from the U.S. Treasury Depart­ ment. Letter to Treasury On Aug. 4, Frank Drozak, SIUNA vice-president protested this possibility in a letter to W. Michael Blumenthal, secretary of the Treasury. "The lan­ guage and legislative history of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act should be considered," as well as Delta Line to Buy 12 Prudential Ships; Will Double Fleet The SlU-contratced Delta Steamship Line of New Orleans will more than double its fleet by purchasing Pruden­ tial Lines' entire South American oper­ ation of ships and trade routes, it was disclosed recently. The sale will add 12 ships to Delta's fleet, bringing their total to 23 vessels. It will put Delta's service on all three U.S. sea coasts. The 12 ships are: • Four combination cargo-passen­ ger "M" ships which Prudential has been operating from the West Coast of the U.S. around South America. They are the Santa Mariana, Santa Maria, Santa Mercedes and Santa Magdalena. • Two C-4 freighters, the Prudential Seajet and Prudential Oceanjet, which are in service from West Coast U.S. vessels chartered from the merchant marine. • The Navy should develop perfor­ mance standards which private compa­ nies would have to meet when building future support ships for the Navy. ports to the west coast of South Amer­ ica, and • Six C-4's operating from the U.S. East Coast to the South American west coast. These are the Santa Lucia, Santa Clara, Santa Barbara, Santa Elena, Santa Cruz and Santa Isabel. Delta now plans to continue Pruden­ tial's West Coast passenger service. Delta operated three cargo-passenger ships of its own from the Gulf to South America some 20 years ago before closing out the passenger service in 1967. The sale must be approved by several Government agencies, which may take about six months. Delta hopes to finalize the terms of the sale, valued at $75 million, by the end of the year. the Jones Act in making a decision, he wrote. When Congress authorized the pipe­ line, the representatives assumed that because the oil was slated for the United States, it would be shipped under the American flag. During the discussion on the bill, many stated they were in favor of the idea because it would pro­ vide jobs for American seamen, taxes for the U.S. Treasury, and would stim­ ulate the American shipbuilding in­ dustry. Therefore, if Congress' reasons for passing the bill are taken into considera­ tion, only United States-flagships could be used in the Alaskan trade, Drozak suggested. He asked that the SIUNA be notified if any application is made to use foreign tankers in the Alaska trade. The SIUNA, which is a federation of 33 unions, would like a chance to com­ ment before the Treasury Department makes a decision. Great Lakes Contract The SIU and the Great Lakes As­ sociation of Marine Operators have agreed to extend the present Great Lakes contract until June 15, 1978. SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak said, however, that all in­ creases in wages and overtime nego­ tiated in the new contract will be retroactiye to Aug. 1,1977 when the old contract expired. Drozak said that the Union agreed to extend the contract "so that we will have more time to study the special problems and conditions, such as an abbreviated shipping sea­ son, encountered by Great Lakes Seafarers." He added that having the extra time "will enable the Union to win a contract that will meet the special needs of our Great Lakes members." While the present contract is still in effect, Great Lakes Seafarers will continue to receive cost of living ad­ justments according to the terms of that contract. Starting Aug. 1, 1977, Great Lakes Seafarers will receive a cost of living adjustment of 12 cents addi­ tional per hour. This brings the Great Lakes COLA increase for 1977 to 31 cents per hour, counting the in­ creases received in January and May. The increases in wages will be paid on the basis of total hours worked. As provided in the contract, the 31 cents is considered an "add-on" adjustiiient. But at the end of the calendar year, it will be permanently "rolled-in" to the rate of pay. 5. D. Cab Union Picks Officers SIU Representative Johnny Yarmola (right) installs and congratulates new officers of the SlUNA-affiliated San Diego (Calif.) Cab Drivers Union at union headquarters there. The new officers are (r. to I.): President Ed Allensworth; Vice President Bidel Orozco; Secretary-Treasurer Jeri Coffman, and Trustees Hank Hockstadter, Richard Ontiveros, Charlie Hipkins, and Richard Valdez. August 1977 / LOG / 5 �Headquarters Rep, Edward X. Mooney Retires He looks like a bishop, talks like a detective and has the likeable person­ ality of a neighborhood bartender. And it's all topped off by a freewheeling heart. He is Edward X. "Monsignor" Mooney, 60, SIU Headquarters repre­ sentative since 1961 and a member of the Union since 1944. A lot of people were sad to hear it, but Brother Mooney retired recently due to poor health. Mooney left a job as a bar manager to get his first SIU ship in 1944. After the war, he shipped on several of the old Alcoa and Bull Line passenger ships. He sailed as bartender and smoking room steward on the SS A Icoa Cavalier, and chief steward on the SS Alcoa Cor­ sair. He also sailed steward on Bull Line's SS Puerto Rico. Mooney says, "I could tell a million stories about the old passenger ships, but the really good ones are unprint­ able." Active in Union Affairs From the very start, Mooney was active in Union affairs and programs. He served as ship's delegate on a num­ ber of vessels. He also participated in the Wall St. Strike, the General Strike of 1946, the Canadian beef and the Puerto Rico longshore beef. In 1951, Mooney ran for Union office for the first time and was elected joint patrolman for the port of New York. Two years later he became assistant House Committee Passes Waterways Fuel Tax After only one week of discussion, the House Ways and Means Committee on July 25 passed a bill linking the re­ building of Locks and Dam 26 to a fuel tax. The tax on tug and towboat fuel would be four cents per gallon begin­ ning in 1979 and would increase to six cents per gallon in 1981. It would hit the commercial towing industry on the nation's inland and intracoastal water­ ways. The Committee was under a lot of pressure to push the tax through. Earlier in the month, the Senate passed a sim­ ilar bill that tied construction of a new Locks and Dam 26 to a charge for using the inland waterways. At the time. Pres­ ident Carter told the Senate that he would not approve rebuilding the Locks unless a user Ice was attached. Railway lobbyists were also pushing for a tax. During the Committcc'.s hearings on the bill. Herb Brand, president of the Transpoi^ation Institute (TI), testified. He a.sked the iiienibers to "he rational", ignore the pressures, and take their time before making a move. It isn't fair to lump the two issues together, he said, because a waterways tax would affect the entire towing indu.stry, not jiRt op­ erators using Locks and Dam 26. Rebuilding Is Urgent Brand declared that rebuilding Locks and Dam 26 was "urgent" but should be "considered on its own merits". As many of our members know, there can be days of delay at the broken down facility near Alton, 111. Brand was completely opposed to the waterway user fee. Before a tax is passed, he warned that the Committee should first study "the impact of a user charge on industries that use water transportation". They must also study the impact on consum­ ers he said. A user tax might price water transportation—which is cheap, clean. Photos for Log The crew of the SlU-contractcd USNS Columbia (Mount Shipping) sugge.sted that we print a notice about whether or not the Log can use color photos. Black and white photos, especially if they are sharp and focu.sed well, are much preferred. They reproduce better than color photos in the news­ paper. However, we can use color shots if they are very clear and sharp. Any deep sea. Lakes Seafarer and any SIU Boatman who wishes to send in photos, can address them to: Editor, Log 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 Thanks to the crew of the Colum­ bia for the good suggestion. and energy efficient—right out of the market. The Transportation Institute is a Washington, D.C.-based research and educational organization. It is composed of 140-member ship­ ping companies. All SlU-contracted tug and barge companies are members of TI. The SIU has also taken a strong po­ sition against waterways user charges and has been working hard for the re­ construction of Locks and Dam 26. Although the proposed tax is less than what the Administration wanted, both the SIU and TI feel it is harmful to the industry. Before this bill becomes a law, it must be voted on by the House Rules Committee, the House of Representa­ tives as a whole, and the Senate. Buffalo Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co., an SlU-contracted company, will begin two dredging jobs in the Buffalo area next month. SIU members will be working on the annual dredging of the Buffalo River to remove the season-long build-up of sediment. They will also be working on a special pioject to deepen the Buffalo Harbor. Washington, D.C. There has been no action on the Locks and Dam 26 issue this month because Congress is on its August recess. Action is expected next month, however, on the Navigation Improvement Act which includes authorization of the replace­ ment of Locks and Dam 26. However, it also includes a fuel tax on users of specific segments of the inland waterways, and a study of the effects of waterway user taxes. Floor action on the bill is not likely until the week of Sept. 12 at the earliest. Port Arthur New construction is really booming in this SIU port. The new deep sea tug Explorer of Caribe Towing was recently erewed here. The company expects to put another new boat in service between Port Arthur and Puerto Rico in the next few months. In addition, two new harbor tugs will be erewed here next month—the Mary Moran of Moran of Texas, and the Titan of Sabine Towing. Needless to say, shipping is pretty good in this port. Chicago There was a lot of excitement in this port when lightning struck a grain elevator just across the Calumet River from the SIU Hall here. The grain elevator exploded with such force that windows in the building housing the SIU Hall were broken. All river traffic was held up for several days while firemen and fire tugs battled the blaze. secretary treasurer, lie held that post for eight years. In 1961, Brother Mooney was elected Headquarters representative, a post he held until his recent retirement. During his years as an SIU official, Mooney mainly worked out of the port of New York. However, he did work for two years in the port of Buffalo. And he taught a Union Education Course at the Lundeberg School in Pincy Point for a brief time. He also served as manager of the Port O' Call Bar and Nightclub in 1951-52. In more recent years. Brother Mooney helped represent the SIU's interests in the Maritime Trades Department New York Port Council, as well as in the National Maritime Council. Mooney was also quite active in rep­ resenting the Union's political interests in New York on both the local and state levels. Was Union Trustee When he retired. Brother Mooney was also serving as a Union trustee for the Seafarers Pension and Welfare Plans. He has served as a delegate rep­ resenting the SIU A&G District at every SIUNA Convention since 1953. In addition, Mooney has .served as labor representative on the Puerto Rico Wage and Hour Committee for the past 15 years. Mooney's appointments to the committee came from AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany. Looking back on his life in the SIU, Mooney says, "the Union and this membership have come a long, long way since I joined. And I'm happy and proud to have been a part of it. "But as far as we have come as a successful organization, we still have a long way to go," continued Mooney. "We have a lot of important irons in the fire down in Washington, D.C., es­ pecially with respect to the Oil Cargo Preference Bill. If our industry is going to continue to expand and continue to meet the needs of its workers, we must be successful in these vital political is­ sues." Mooney added, "we have a lot of work left to do, but the SIU has always come out on top, and I don't think that's about to change." Brother Mooney now resides in Se­ attle, Wash, with his wife, Wilma. Mooney also has two offsprings, a daughter, Pat, and son, Steve, who have moved from New York to Seattle. His son, Steve ships as OMED out of Se­ attle. Does Ed Mooney have any regrets about retirement? Says Mooney, "no regrets. I've had a good life working for the SIU and now I'm going to try to enjoy my retirement years. But believe me when I say, mv heart will always be with the SIU." At Sea The SIU crew aboard the deep sea tug, Gatco Florida, report that they have carried out the last request of their late shipmate, Stephen F. "Ski" Muranski, scattering his ashes to the wind. The service took place June 10, 1977 at 1900 hours at Lat. 19-19 N and Long. 68 degrees 42' W. Padueah, Ky. Shipping has slowed down in this port due to a three-week old strike by coal miners in Kentucky and West Virginia. Much of the waterborne commerce in this area is coal transportation. At least 56,000 mine workers walked off their jobs when reductions in health benefits were announced. Ed X. Mooney 6 / LOG / August 1977 �When Leaving a Ship, Be Sure You Have a Replacement Seafarers who leave their ships before someone takes their place should think about how this affects their fellow crewmembers and their Union. They should also real­ ize that in certain cases, according to the contract, leaving a ship without a replacement constitutes neglect of duty. Disciplinary ac­ tion can then be. taken against them. When you leave a ship and there is no replacement, the other Sea­ farers must do your job. Often the work load and overtime is just too much. The crew becomes tired and strained and accidents soon fol­ low. In port, crewmembers cannot leave the ship because there are not enough people left to cover for them. Ship's maintenance is neglected. Leaving a ship when there is no replacement can mean the loss of job opportunities for all Seafarers. The SIU is fighting to keep the proper manning scales for each ship. When a ship sails shorthanded, even though this causes severe hardship, the Coast Guard Headquarters Notes and company can say the men were not needed to begin with. Shipping Rules Under the Shipping Rules, Sea­ farers on foreign voyages lasting more than six months can leave their vessel after six months—only if a replacement is available. Otherwise you must wait till the shipping articles expire. You may not leave the vessel before the six months is up. On domestic voyages you must give the proper 24 hours notice be­ fore leaving a ship. If the vessel is to arrive or depart on a weekend, you must give notice before 1 p.m. on that Friday. Violating any of these Shipping Rules means you are not perform­ ing your duties and you may be subject to disciplinary action as spelled out in the contract. However, even if you give proper notice, if no replacement is found, use your good sense— think about your brothers—and wait for a replacement before leav­ ing the ship. The Union, for its part, will be trying hard to find a replacement for you. by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak July Jobless Rate Fails to 6.9% WASHINGTON, B.C. —The U.S. jobless rate for July fell to 6.9 percent from June's 7.1 percent. The U.S. Labor Department attrib­ uted the drop in unemployment to the flood of high school and college students who found jobs for the summer. "We wish that we could say these figures represent 'good news'," AFLCIO President George Meany declared. "But the cold fact is that for the last four months, the unemployment rate has plateaued because not enough jobs are being created to get the jobless back to work and to take care of a growing labor force." The Labor Department's Bureau of Statistics reported that 218,000 persons found new jobs last month. That put the official number of jobless at 6,744,000. But the AFL-CIO contends that the true rate of unemployment was closer to 9.6 million. That would make a true jobless rate of 9.8 percent. "Our figures include those too dis­ couraged to seek work as well as half of the 3.4 million who want fulltime jobs but are forced to accept parttime em­ ployment," Meany pointed out. "There should be no cheering when people are no longer counted as un­ employed only because they have be­ come so discouraged that they have stopped looking for jobs," he added. The Government's figu es showed that the jobless rate in July for 18- and 19-year olds was 15.3 percent. For all teenagers, the rate.fell from 18.6 per­ cent in June to 17.4 percent last month. For adult women, the jobless rate fell to 6.9 percent from 7.2 percent. The rate for adult men rose to 5.1 percent from 5 percent. While our members are out on a deep sea voyage, the Ships Committee is the vital link that keeps them in touch with Union Headquarters ashore. The Ships Committee is also the communication link between the crews of all SlUcontracted ships throughout the world. Each member of the Committee has a vital function to perform. Last month, we discussed the Ship's Committee chairman. This month, I would like to outline the responsibilities of the secretary-reporter and educa­ tional director on board each ship. Their duties are outlined in the SIU contracts and general union procedures. To understand how important these positions are, I first must repeat that the ship's meeting is the key to democratic Union participation for the mem­ bers at sea. For one thing, beefs on board the ship can be brought up and aired at the meeting. Union business can be discussed and every one gets a chance to air their opinion. Through the shipboard meeting. Headquarters tries to keep the members aware of what is going on back home. We send out the Log, educational pamphlets and notices of important events and decisions. With today's chang­ ing technology, an informed membership is the key to strength and growth. In turn, we expect to hear what the brothers on board have on their minds. Here is where the secretary-reporter comes in. The chief steward is the secre­ tary-reporter for the ship's committee. He keeps minutes of the shipboard meetings and forwards them to Headquarters. These minutes should be as complete as possible so that Headquarters is aware of any resolutions that are passed. Writing down the beefs that are men­ tioned is also important. Headquarters representatives go over these minutes to see if there is need for changes in the contract or other procedures. The secretary-reporter also handles all paper work involved in documenting matters brought to the attention of the superior officers. It is his responsibility to prepare a list of all crewmembers and.send the list to Headquarters. He should also write up the repair lists for the patrolman and for Headquarters. The chief electrician or chief pumpman is the permanent ship's committee education director. If there is no electrician or pumpman on board, the OEMD.'s and the engine utility are the next in line.If none of these ratings are on board, the ship's chairman and secretary-reporter should pick a qualified member of the engine department to serve. It is the education director's job to distribute and make available to the crew all the educational and other materials sent to the ship by the Union and make certain there is an ample supply of books and other reading material available. It is also his responsibility to set up and maintain all the ship's educational audio-visual equipment. The education director is extremely important. Look at it this way. Every member of our Union needs to be aware of the latest Union affairs and na­ tional and international affairs that will affect our ability to earn a living and protect our job security. A change in the Jones Act, the passage of cargo pref­ erence legislation, whether or not natural gas comes down from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska through an all-Ameriean pipeline—these issues can mean the difference between no jobs in the future and plenty of jobs for everyone. All of these issues are clearly explained in the Log and other materials that Headquarters sends to the ships. Even though he may be away at sea much of the time, a well-informed Sea­ farer can back up the Union in its struggle to represent his interests on Capitol . Hill. When he goes home, his family, friends and neighbors want to know what he thinks. The ship's education director should have this in mind when he performs his duties. I Editor, Change of Address Or New Subscriber SEAFARERS LOG 675 Fowrtti Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. H232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name ou -* i.'v i your mailing list. (Prim information) • NAME A- ^ , •J: ADDRESS CITY STATE ' '. 'T: ZIP. ,-^7' .A- SIU members please give: Bk # Soc. Sec. # /TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber ^ have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing-label from last issue received. ADDRESS CITY .... STATE ZIP. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.'-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. August 1977 /LOG/7 �SmPPtNG The Lakes Picture DETROIT The big news in Detroit and all Lakes halls this month is the United Steelworkers Union strike at 12 iron ore mining and processing plants in Minnesota and northern Michigan. As a result of the strike several SlU-contracted orecarriers have been laid up due to lack of cargo. Ships crewed by unlicensed sailors of the Steelworkers Union have been laid up as well, although that divi­ sion is not on strike. Iron ore workers walked off their jobs Aug. 1 because of grievances on local issues and working conditions. The strike is the first since the experimental negotiating agreement was adopted by the United Steel Workers and the steel industry in 1973. This agreement bars nationwide strikes on economic issues but permits stoppages on a plant level over local issues. During the first week in August, four ships of the SlU-contracted Kinsman fleet laid up: The Paul Tietjen, Merle McCurdy, Henry Steinbrenner and George Steinbrenner. The George Steinbrenner probably would have laid up anyway because it is old and may be scrapped. The American Steamship Co. is using the time to send the SlU-contracted Roger Kyes to a Chicago shipyard for repairs. FRAIVKFORT This summer the passenger business has been picking up on the SlU-contracted carefcrry Viking, which has been shuttling private cars and trailers between Kewaunee Point, Wise, and Frankfort, Mich, in addition to the usual load of railroad containers. The increase in passengers is probably due to ConRaiTs advertising the ferry run and publishing a schedule for the first time in several years. The ferry makes two round trip runs a day averaging between thrcc-and-ahalf to four hours each way. To drive around Lake Michigan between the two points would take 10 hours.Vacationers ride the boat to save time and do some­ thing different. The Chief Wawatan left for its Coast Guard five-year inspection, July 21. The inspection will be done in Sturgeon Bay, Wise. Personals Ommaney Bay C.V.E. 79 Crew All who served on the Ommaney Bay C.V.E. 79 that was sunk in the Pacific Ocean 33 years ago—there is going to be a reunion. John Mitchell asks that you contact him at Box 127, Phelps, Wise. 54554, (715) 545-2730. Albert Schwartz, Tom Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anderson, the parents of Ward Anderson, ask that you contact them at Box 425, Keene, Tex. 76059. Charlie Gard Chris Killeen asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 926 Monroe, Scranton, Pa. 18510. Marshall M. Bennett Your wife Nancy asks that you con­ tact her at (516) 226-8535. You can call collect. Herbert T. Archer Your daughtei Annette asks that you contact her at 1718 E. Trey Way Lane, Corpus Chrisli, Tex. 78412. Earl T. Holman Please be so kind as to call the editor of the Log collect at (212) 499-6600, ext. 242 or 243. Joseph A. McDougall Your daughter Jacy asks that you contact her at 5603 Haywood St., Houston, Tex. 77016. 8 / LOG / August 1977 The new 1,000-ft. ore carrier M/V Belle River laid up July 29 shortly after her launching. Some plates were damaged, probably during^ the-launching, and the ship had to be drydocked. The SIU crew was laid off as of Aug. 5, but all hands were scheduled to return in late August for the maiden voyage. * * * Massive flooding of the cargo hoid because of leaky hatch covers was respon­ sible for the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald according to a Coast Guard board of inquiry. However "Seafarers on the Great Lakes aren't buying the story," SIU Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt said. The Fitzgerald sunk during a storm on Lake Superior Nov. 10, 1975 and was later found broken in half at the bottom of the lake. At a news conference in Cleveland, Aug. 2, when the report was released, Capt. J. A. Wilson, a member of the inquiry board, said that the captain and the crew didn't notice the leaking hatches because they were concerned with repairing damaged ventilators. He added that most of the Lakes ships inspected in 1976 had similar prob­ lems with hatch covers that were not watertight. He said the lips or coamings on which the hatch covers fit and clamps which hold the covers in place are often damaged during routine loading and unloading. Port Agent Bluitt said he doubted that the captain and crew would not notice leaking hatch covers. "Any experienced sailor, even a greenhorn deckhand, knows to check the hatch covers during a storm. The captain was in the wheelhouse and when he spoke to the other ships he didn't seem alarmed. If the hatch covers were leaking he would have been able to see it because he was situated in the bow." Bluitt explained that if there were not enough unlicensed men available to deal with the situation that was because of the low Coast Guard manning cer­ tificates. Several years before the accident, the Coast Guard eliminated three deck watchmen (one per watch) leaving only three deckhands who worked on the day shift. (The Fitzgerald went down around 3:30 in the morning.) He thought overloading was the real cause of the wreck. "During the past few years the Coast Guard regulations regarding load lines for ships in the Fitgerald's class were changed allowing them to ride three feet deeper in the water," he said. The Coast Guard permitted the Fitzgerald to load much deeper than had been thought safe at the time of its construction. "When the ship ran into a heavy sea and the bow went under, then the cargo would shift to the bow and the ship would not be able to rise again," he explained. The board of inquiry seemed to recognize this and recommended that regula­ tions be changed back to the pre-1969 loading standards. However, Coast Guard Commandant Owen Siler rejected the proposal. At the news conference, Capt. Wilson also denied that overloading was a factor in the accident. Siler said he may require the entire Great Lakes fleet of about 160 bulk carriers to have watertight bulkheads dividing the cargo hold, as the board of inquiry recommended. Then, if one area flooded, others would not and the ship would stay afloat. However in the past other boards and the maritime unions recommended the same thing, but (he Coast Guard never adopted the proposal. Whether Siler will really demand watertight bulkheads remains to be seen. The Edmund Fitzgerald was not an SlU-contracted vessel although the steward, R. Ralph C. RafTerty, was an SIU brother. Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes JULY 1-30, 1977 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo! Detroit:^ Duluth;^i chicagbs^:^...: Totalis - Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit . . Dulutfi . . Frankfort Chicago . Totals . Alpena . ; Buffalo . Cleveland Detroit .. Duluth . . Frankfort Chicago . Totals . . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit' Duluth Frankfort ;i!{«©hicago. Totals Totals All Departments *"Total Registered" means the number pf men who actually registered for shipping at the port last mos ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C �Interior Committee for consideration; favorable action is expected. Manganese nodules, potato-shaped formations found on the ocean floor, contain copper, nickel, cobalt and manganese. They could provide important resources for the United States. Several American companies have already de­ veloped the technology to scoop up the nodules, but they want Congress to insure their investments against losses which could be caused by future treaty terms. During mark-up of H.R. 3350, Representative John Murphy (D-N.Y.) of­ fered an amendment requiring mining vessels instead of ore carriers to be U.S. documented. He explained that it is more important for the mining vessel to be under U.S. control than the carriers, because the mining vessel is far more technologically advanced. He also noted that construction and operation of the mining vessel involves many more jobs than an ore carrier. The amendment was passed by a 12-6 roll call vote. There has been no action in the Senate. OIL RESERVES Congress is in recess for the month of August. Both houses will return on Sept. 7. CARGO PREFERENCE The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee voted out H.R. 1037 Aug. 2, after a full day session of considering amendments to the bill. Robert Blackwell, assistant secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, testified three times during the week ending July 29—twice before the House committee and once before the Senate. Blackwell te.stified for the Administration in favor of a requirement that the formula be 4.5 percent in the beginning, increasing one percent each year until it reaches 9.5 percent maximum. He said that without the legislation, there is danger of a massive transfer of ships to foreign registry. He noted that after President Ford vetoed the Cargo Preference Bill in December of 1974, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) received a number of applications to transfer foreign. H.R. 1037 will guarantee for the first time that a percentage of commercial cargo be reserved for U.S.-built and manned vessels. The program will generate jobs for seamen, shipyard workers and other related industries, and has long been a top legislative priority of the SIU. H.R. 1037 is expected to go to the House Rules Committee when Congress returns fr^m its August recess, where it will be cleared for floor action. The Senate Commerce Committee will hold its mark-up after the recess. Federal Energy Administration officials have announced that the first oil is now being placed in an underground salt dome ,near Lake Charles, La. This oil will serve as a reserve to be used only in an emergency. Strategic petroleum reserves were ordered in Dec. 1975 by Congress. Lake Charles is one of eight sites being used along the Gulf Coast. The sites are located in Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. President Carter expects that the reserve, when completed, will make it pos­ sible for the United States to withstand a serious supply interruption for 10 months. Under the requirements of the strategic petroleum reserve porgram, 50 per­ cent must be carried in U.S. ships. SENATE CONFIRMATION HEARINGS FOR DASCHBACH Richard Daschbach, staff counsel to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, was nominated July 26 to fill a vacancy on the Federal Maritime Commission. This vacancy was created by the retirement of Ashton Barrett. Hearings were completed Aug. 2 and confirmation by the Senate followed. Daschbach, a graduate of Georgetown University Law School, served as a staff assistant to Senator Russell B. Long from 1963 to 1968. He then served as Washington counsel to the Gulf South Research Institute from 1968 to 1969. At that time he was retained as staff counsel by the Senate Commerce Committee. LOCKS AND DAM 26 AND USER CHARGES The House Public Works and Transportation Committee and the Ways and Means Committee have concluded mark-up of H.R. 8309. This bill would authorize replacement of Locks and Dam 26 and would impose a fuel tax on shallow-draft traffic on 26 major inland and intracoastal waterway segments. If passed, the bill would impose a fuel tax of four cents per gallon, beginning Oct. 1, 1979, on commercial shallow-draft cargo vessels using inland and intra­ coastal waterways. The tax would be increased to six cents per gallon in Octo­ ber 1981. In another version, H.R. 5885, the Senate tied together waterway user charges and reconstruction of Locks and Dam 26. This caused a protest that tlie charge was a tax, and therefore could only originate in the House of Representatives. H.R. 8309 has been sent to the Rules Committee and should go to the House floor in September. DEEP SEABED MINING A bill to regulate taking of minerals from the deep ocean cleared the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee'July 28 and now goes to the House Legal Aid In the event that any SIU members have legal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The mem­ ber need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: The following is a list of recom­ mended attorneys throughout the United States: HOUSTON, TEX.—Combs, Archer & Peterson Americana Building 811 Dallas Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713) 659-4455 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.Jennings, Gartland & Tilly Crocker Plaza 1 Post Street, Suite 2600 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. #(415) 781-1854 ST. LOUIS, MO.- -Grucnberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314)231-7440 NEW ORLEANS, LA.—Dodd, Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy & Gardner 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 NEW YORK, N.Y.—Schulman, Abarbanel & Schlesinger 350 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10001 Tele. #(212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD.—Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301) 539-6967 SPAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes con­ tributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. TAMPA, FLA.-—Hamilton, Douglas & Bennett 101 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33602 Tele. #(813) 223-3991 LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—Bodle, Fogel, Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. #(213) 937-6250 MOBILE, ALA.—Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205) 433-4904 DETROIT, MICH.- -Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313) 532-1220 FALL RIVER, MASS.- -PatricK H. Harrington 56 N. Main Street, Bennett Bldg. Fall River, Mass. 02720 Tele. #(617) 676-8206 SEATTLE, WASH.—Vance, Davies, Roberts, Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Washington 98119 Tele. #(206) 285-3610 CHICAGO, ILL.—Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, 111. 60603 Tele. #(312)263-6330 August 1977 / LOG / 9 �SlU Crews Manhattan Island, First Private'V •-= She looks like a ship. . • , loaded draft >s deep sea i„ in harbors. S.«-S". all possible. connected torwa ;«clude two hinge systems w ^ Recently !>"'• hydraulic ramsJhejams^^^^ the Manhattan Island I Opening or vately constructe . 5j,g was an opposing sudden impa propelled hopper d«d8e_ ^ closing of the hull. , ^ ^ j^oi^the Lltby North AmerrcanTrarUng trolled dumping P"»f up to hull bottom at Xhes. a maximum of 16 feet, SIX in Surprises Many but in every respect, shes o ...,r!:rasy technology- lenethwise into that her technology surprises n^ £^rs'r-stisrssss;sns ships as Ihird male on Henry Poulsen, lirst engineer, taltdng to the bridge10 / LOG / August 1977 the Manhattan Island. Leroy Piatt, captain. '•4 •lUi �Constructed, Operated Hopper Dredge J. A. Smith, welder, tries out the drag tenders seat in the wing console. veteran mariners who see her in ac­ tion for the first time. The top to bottom SIU crew is now on training runs out of Gulfport, Miss. Several described how nearby boats often circle around her in shock and concern when she opens her hull at sea. She is an impressive dredge on measurements alone. Her hopper capacity is 3600 cubic yards. Two dredge pumps, each with a 27-iiich suction pipe diameter and 24-inch discharge pipe diameter, together work at 1700 hp. Dredging capacity is 70 feet and total hp is 6750. The Manhattan Island is a mile­ stone in the history of dredging in this country. She represents a strong Steward/Cook Mario Bruschini unloads the dish­ washer in the dredge's modern galley. commitment by the industry to the development of a privately operated dredging fleet to work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This Important development has had the long-standing support of the SIU. The Union has worked hard backing legislation which would in­ creasingly allow private industry to bid for Federal dredging projects. Hearings on this legislation are being held in the U.S. House of Represen­ tatives. Passage would mean that the Man­ hattan Island, now one of a kind, would be the first of her kind. She points the way to more job oppor­ tunities and bigger and better devel­ opments in the dredging industry for the SIU membership. First Mate Ray Hurst, left, strikes a friendly pose with AB Norman MacBean. MacBean is a 1974 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School. A view of the 3600 cubic yard capacity hopper which splits open for dumping through an hydraulic hinge and ram system. August 1977/LOG/11 �Grand Isle, La. Corpus Christ!, Tex. Five big oil companies are planning to build a $1-billion deepwater Gulf oil port for supertankers 18 miles off this island by the 1980s. Early this month they signed a U.S. Department of'Transportation license agreement for that port called the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP). The license requires the oil biggies to begin building by Jan. 17, 1979. By 1984 the port must be able to handle 1.4-million barrels of crude daily. The port's top capacity would be 3.4-million barrels a day to be stored via under­ water pipeline in the Clovelly Salt Dome near Galliano, La. This will be the first deepwater port to be built under the 1976 Deepwater Ports Act. The five oil companies in LOOP are Ashland Oil, Marathon Oil Pipeline Co., Murphy Oil, Shell Oil, and Texaco. This port is in the race to build the first onshore supertanker oil port in the Gulf. If the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gives the go ahead soon, construction could start at the beginning of 1978 financed by revenue bonds. Freeport, Tex. A similar $750-million deepwater oil port, Seadock, slated to be built 26 miles off this southeast Texas port, has been stalled until Oct. 29. By then six companies have to come up with new partners and financing. They are Cities Service, Continental Oil Pipeline Co., Phillips Petroleum Co., Crown Central Seadock Petroleum Pipeline Corp., Dow Chemical, and Shell Oil. Seadock calls for installations where supertankers could discharge 2.5million barrels of oil daily into a submarine pipeline to shore tanks. In case private capital can't be raised to build the superport by the Oct. 29 deadline, Texas Gov. Dolph Briscoe has signed into law the Superport Authority Bill which would allow the state to issue up to $750-million of tax-exempt revenue bonds to build the project if private firms fail to build it. The bonds would be repaid entirely from payments from oil companies using the superport. The State Legislature would be prohibited from spending state money on the project. ST Transeastern, ST Erna Elizabeth The ST Transeastern and the ST Erna Elizabeth (both Seatrain) have been chartered by Standard Oil Co. of Ohio (SOHIO) for a year to move Alaskan oil. SS Transindiana The containership SS Transindiana (Seatrain) starting Sept. 18, will carry U.S. Department of Defense general cargo to the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The 14-day voyages will start in the port of Norfolk. Washington, D.C. MARAD is warning U.S.-flag ships to exercise caution while in Cuban waters. Vessels may be stopped and boarded by Cuban military personnel unless ships take care of their positions in regard to Cuba's 12-mile territorial sea limit. The U.S. Maritime Administration says Cuba was "vigorously enforcing" a 12-mile limit, but because it is laid out on straight baselines, in some areas the limit extends 20 miles outward from the coast. Paris, France The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has asked its 24 government members to take all possible action to confront the problems raised by substandard ships. These vessels are largely found sailing under flags-of-convenience. The group noted "the growing concern among maritime and coastal states of the dangers which are posed in the fields of maritime safety and marine pollution by ships which do not meet internationally agreed standards." The OECD recommended that all member countries "undertake all necessary measures to give full compliance within their jurisdictions to the minimum standards and procedures" laid out by the following: (1) International Labor Organization (ILO) in its 1976 convention on the manning of ships and (2) the various Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) con­ ventions on ship design, maintenance, safety and anti-pollution provisions. Washington, D.C. The week of Sept. 5-10 has been designated "Union Label Week' by the AFL-CIO and its national Union Label Service Trades Department. "Union Label Week" will remind^consumers of the importance of buying union-made products and of using services bearing the union label. SS Mayaguez Sea-Land Service President Charles I. Hillzheimer presented the ship's bell and copies of the ship's log of the containership SS Mayaguez—rescued by the U.S. Marines from Cambodia two years ago—to Gen. Louis H. Wilson, Marine Corps commandant. The items are for display in the Corps Historical Center in the Washington, D.C. Navy Yard. In presenting the bell and log extracts, Hillzheimer said: "We will always be grateful to the hundreds of Marines whose intense bravery made possible the safe return of the Mayaguez and her crew." ST Overseas Chicago This SlU-contracted tanker will be operated by First Shipmor Associates. Built by Maritime Overseas Corp., the brand new ship is being used in the Alaska oil trade. Frank Travis Is Shipping Out As Second Assistant Engineer You have to admire people like Frank Travis. He's a guy who never got much of an education. In fact, he only completed the seventh grade in school. Yet, this month Seafarer Frank Travis, 49, stepped onto the tanker, Monticello Victory, as a second assist­ ant engineer. And if all goes well for him, in a few years he will be shipping out as chief engineer. As might be expected. Brother Travis always felt that his lack of education would stop him from getting a marine license. But as it turned out. the only thing that was holding him back from getting that license was the fear that he couldn't pass the test. Brother Travis started his sailing ca­ reer in 1945 shipping out as a wiper on an Army transport. He was only 17 at the time. Three years later, he joined the SlU and continued to ship in the black gang. Travis recalls, "1 often thought about getting a marine license. But I just kept talking myself out of it because I didn't have an education." The turning point for Broth'^r Travis came in 1970. He remembers, "there 12 / LOG / August 1977 was a shortage of engineers then be­ cause of the increase in shipping during the Vietnam War. At the time I was sail­ ing pumpman." He adds, "Bob Mathews (retired SlU vice president) encouraged me to try to get my license. He said he was sure I could do it. He had more confidence in me than I had ii; myself." Brother Travis, who hadn't been in a classroom in nearl> 30 years, took the advice. He enrolled 1 the MEBA Dis­ trict 2 School of Ma ine Engineering and Navigation in Brooklyn, N.Y. do the trick. I went back to sea for three months, then returned to Jhe School. I still had trouble with math, but this time I passed my test. It was a great feeling." Brother Travis went back to the Dis­ trict 2 School earlier this year to pre­ pare for his second assistant's exam. He passed the test in February. Travis, who still maintains his SIU book, had high praise for the Engineer's School and its staff. He said, "the Coast Guard tests are rough, but the people at the School will make sure that you are ready and able to pass the exam." Terrible Trouble With Math "Real Career Opportunities" Travis recalls, "I had terrible trouble with my math, and I actually failed my Coast Guard test for third assistant en­ gineer the first time I took it." He continued, "even though I failed, I felt that a little more training would Brother Travis, who lives in Mindenn. La. with his wife, Bobbie, also had some words of advice to younger SIU members. He said, "today's mer­ chant marine has real career opportuni­ ties for young people. With a little effort and determination, a young seaman can advance to the top very quickly." He added one more thing. "I only wish these opportunities existed back in the early 50's." DEEP SEA Frank Travis �Boatmen From 3 Gulf Companies Discuss Upcoming Contracts PINEY POINT, MD. — Delegates from three SlUrContracted Gulf Coast towing companies talked about what they would like to see in their next con­ tracts at a meeting at the Lundeberg School, Aug. 15-17. In addition to going over a list of proposals from their fel­ low workers, they discussed the eco­ nomics of the towing industry with SIU officials. Four rank-and-file delegates from the New Orleans-based Orgulf Transport attended. Orgulf engages in river tow­ ing. There were three delegates from Red Circle Transport of New Orleans, which is an offshore towing company. Two delegates came from the ship dock­ ing company. Mobile Towing of Mobile, Ala. The present contracts for the three firms expire in the last half of Septem­ ber. The representatives from the three companies asked the SIU Contract De­ partment to try to get them the industry­ wide vacation plan, improved welfare benefits, and wage increases. They agreed that having the standard lan­ guage for each type of operation in the contract was high on the list of priori­ ties. They also want to tie-in their con­ tract expiration dates with that of other SIU companies engaged in similar oper­ ations. Having standard language and having all contracts expire at the same time would make negotiations easier in the future. In addition, there were proposals for work rules covering the special condi­ tions at each company. Lucille Thompson, cook, presents the views of the Orgulf Transport Rank and File Committee. E. D. Kittrell, AB, reads the recom­ mendations of the Mobile Towing Rank and File Committee. Going over contract proposals are (clockwise, starting from front center): SIU Vice President Frank Drozak (back to camera); SIU Inland Coordinator Chuck Mollard; Lucille Thompson, William O'Donoghue, and Jeff Gremmilion from Orgulf Transport; Nick Lomas, George Bodden and Nick Scopolites from Red Circle Trans­ port; and SIU New Orleans Patrolman Jim Martin (sitting against the wall). Continuing around the table are: HLSS Vice-President Mike Sacco; W. L. Broadus, Mobile Towing; SIU Mobile Port Agent Gerry Nick Lomas from Red Circle Towing tells the dele­ Brown; E. D. Kittrell, Mobile Towing; SIU St. Louis Port Agent Mike gates about the contract ideas from his company's Woriey, and Frank Smith, Orgulf Transport. Rank and File Committee. Carter Bids Congress Put Teeth^ Speed in NLRB Act Federal law supposedly protects the right of many workers to organize unions and bargain collectively with their employers. In reality though, it is easy for companies to break the law and get away with it. Long delays in the operations of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) are partly to blame. Besides that, the law has no bite when it comes to punishing bosses who violate work­ ers' rights. The NLRB supervises union elections and collective bargaining. Relief may now be in sight. In July, President Jimmy Carter sent Congress The Hinton, Brand New SiUControcted Boat The Hinton, a brand new, 1800 hp. twinscrew tugboat, just arrived at the docks of Ma­ rine Contracting & Towing in Charleston, S.C. this month. The new tug brings the fleet of this recently SlU-contracted company up to seven boats. The Hinton came out of the Multi-Marine Shipyard in Mor­ gan City, La. She was built up to all modem standards as set by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS-Class A-1). several proposals for making the Na­ the National Labor Relations Board tional Labor Relations Act more effec­ more efficient, it would be expanded tive. His program for reforming the 42from five to seven members. The new year-old labor law has the support of members could help with the growing the AFL-CIO. Officials and members case load. Rules for elections would be of n..: iy different unions have been ap­ streamlined. pearing in Congress to testify about in­ Without resorting to the courts, the equalities in the present law. NLRB would be allowed to impose Labor law reform has been one of 'penalties such as double back pay to the major goals of the AFL-CIO. workers who were illegally fired for Here are some of the problems they union activities. This back pay would spoke about. not be affected by any wages the worker earned in the meanwhile at another job. • After workers sign pledge cards Also, the board would be required to and file for an election, they are frus­ trated by a two month wait before the vote takes place—sometimes 10 months if there are complications. During this delay, workers who are in favor of the union are often illegaliy fired and intim­ Your Union has successful idated. in having approximately 25 SIU ves­ sels engaged in the transport of • Getting reinstated on the job with Alaskan oil directly to various U.S. back pay can take years. Right now, ports, or via transfer to storage ves­ the t|,ack pay process must go through sels off the coast of Panama. the courts. Employers have learned that it is cheaper to hire lawyers to delay Although these vessels will be the case than to obey NLRB decisions. signed on for twelve (12) months • Even when unions win an election, articles to meet the routing of vessels a company can get away with refusing by the chartering parties, every ef­ to bargain for the first contract—even fort will be made to schedule regular though this is illegal. For example, payoffs between 60 and 90 days, de­ workers at seven J. P. Stevens textile pending on the practicality of die plants in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. voted situation. for union representation three years Because of dils unique operation, ago. They are still without a utiion con­ crewmembers desiring to payoff tract. prior to the termination of articles may do so by providing a twentySpeedy Elections Needed four (24) hour notice to the Masier Carter's proposals would make prior to the vessePs arrival in port speedy elections a top priority. To make seek court injunctions against employ­ ers who violate the law. At present, the board is only required to seek injunc­ tions against unions. Denying Federal contracts to firms that disobey NLRB decisions would be one of the most important new rules. ^As a case in point, the Department of Defense recently awarded J. P. Stevens a $3.4 million contract for cloth for Army and Air Force uniforms. The Stevens firm got the contract although it has repeatedly violated the nation's labor laws. NOTICE TO ALL DEEP SEA MEMBERS provided he has a replacement. On weekends such notice is required not later than 1 p.m. on Friday. Crewmembers will only be paid off in continental U.S. ports. Vessels specifically engaged in this trade shall receive the same time off and transportation provisions as ap­ ply to coastwise vessels re^rdless of whether they are on coastwise or foreign articles. The continued use of SIU vessels in this operation will depend on the performance exhibited by the crews. Your job security demands proper performance. Before accepting a job on these vessels give proper con­ sideration to the limitations of shore leave, particularly on diose vessels operating between Valdez and Panama. August 1977/ LOG / 13 �Mark Gilbert, deckhand on the towboat Skimmer (Radcliff), pauses for a coffee break. The boat was in Mobile Bay, Ala. Here is part ot the crew of the Mobile-based Skimmer. From the left are: Henry McCormack, deckhand; Marvin Flowers, deckhand; Kurt Kennedy, deckhand; Thomas Stevens, second engineer, and Ray Brown, captain. Boatmen Servicing The Atlas (Sabine Towing) was serviced during the sweep through Mobile Bay. Left photo: Clarence Ladd, pilot. Right photo: The crew meets with Union representative. From left are: Clayton Lawrence, deckhand; Willy R.'short," deckhand; Tom Glidewell, SlU Patrolman from Mobile; and Arne E. Carlson, captain. Boatmen talked about the local towing industry on board the Seafarer (Mariner Towing) while It was In Tampa, Fla. Pictured (I. to r.) are: Dave LeBarron, SIU representative from the Great Lakes; W. R. Wyatt, captain; Ronald Russell, AB; John R. O'Reilly, mate; G. Triguero, cook, and Joe Perez, SIU patrolman from Houston. DIXIK PROGRKSS 14 / LOG / August 1977 •• « J / .- Deckhand Jeff Dailey ties up the pusher towboat Genie (Radcliff) in Mobile. .ATI. AS r 1!, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida were the latest stops in the SIU's pro­ gram of dispatching teams of Union representatives to service tugs, dredges and towboats in the SIU's inland fleet. During the last week in June and the first week in July, six SIU rep­ resentatives split into two-man teams and met first hand with SIU Boatmen aboard 62 pieces of equipment in the Gulf. The servicing teams made the members aware of the many pro­ grams the Union has for inland Boatmen. Answering questions and SEAFARER �While In Tampa, Fla., Dave Le Barron, SlU representative from the Great Lakes (back to camera) had a chance to rap with crewmembers of the Dixie Progress (Dixie Carriers). They are (I, to r.): Paul Soper, engineer trainee: Marty Coyne, cook, and Morgan Hansen, mate. ABs Richard McEvoy (I.) and Alvin Edison work on the harbor tug Dorado (Caribe) in Jacksonville, Fla. Sweep Continues in Gulf explaining benefits and political ac­ tion, the representatives gained new support from the membership and greater unity for the Union's inland goals. Many of the SIU Boatmen from the serviced boats decided to attend the sixth Boatmen's Educational Conference the following week at Piney Point, Md. There they gained greater insight into the operations of the Union and a direct chance to par­ ticipate in its activities. After discussing the latest Boatmen's Conference, there is time for a photo on the deep sea boat Defender (Caribe) which docked in Jacksonville. Sitting around the galley are (from the left): SIU New Orleans representatives Don Tillman and Lou Guarino; Captain Charles Bishop; AB S. Krawezynski; Second Mate Carl Hubner; Cook Bill Durham; Trainee Engineer Jay LeCiair; Chief Mate John Baucom; AB L. A. Davis; OS Roman Williams, and Chief Engineer Dick Jerry Parnham (r.) thanks Capt. Charles Bishop for saving his life. While the Defender was en route from San Juan to Jacksonville, the crew rescued Parnham when he had to ditch his plane at sea. DORADO The galley is a popular spot with the crew of the towboat CZ/pper. From left are: Captain R. Gardiner; AB George Critch; Engineer Jim Daisey (a member ol MEBA District 2). and AB Jack McDermott. The Mariner Towing boat was docked in Pascagoula, Miss. While dockside in Jacksonville, SIU Rep. Don Tillman (I.) signs up Michael "Taco" Sanchez for upgrading at the Lundeberg School. Brother Sanchez is an engineer with Caribe Towing. Cl-IPPKRrWITH BARGK 0>CEA,rS 262 August 1977 / LOG / 15 �"The most effective union is one based on a well-informed member­ ship," HLS Vice-President Mike Sacco told the Conference delegates. "There's only one way for the SID to go—and that's up," Mobile Port Agent Gerry Brown said. "And there's only one way to do it—unity." To his right is Carolyn Gentile, SID Special Counsel. Brother Robert Davis, a captain with Sabine Towing studies some of the Union literature which each delegate received at the Conference. 6th Boatmen s Conference The largest group of Union delegates to attend the recent series of Boatmen's Educational Conferences, began their work on July 10 in Piney Point, Md. The sixth Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School was attended by 36 delegates from 12 SlU-contracted in­ land companies based in Alabama, Mis­ sissippi and Florida. Previously, the largest group to at­ tend the Conferences numbered 23. The 36 delegates had only a vague idea of what was in store for them in the week ahead. Most had never seen the School. All had brought with them ques­ tions, comments or criticisms about what the Union was doing for the mem­ bership. E. D. Kittrell, who works for Mobile Towing, was an active participant at the Conference. Dorothea Constas, an attorney in the SlU Legal Department, makes some notes at the Conference. Captain "Pee Wee" J. Butterworth, Dixie Carriers, joined in the discus­ sion. Brother Charles Mull, a mate with Caribe Towing, makes a point during one of the Conference ses­ sions. 16 / LOG / August 1977 SlU Inland Coordinator Chuck Mollard explained the many Government agencies and committees fhat have a hand in maritime affairs "We all have to be involved in the Union," Captain Ralph Gardner, Mariner Towing, said. Frank Edmonds, an AB with Mobile Towing told of his participation in the 1947 Wall Street beef during the session on Union history. �New SlU members who also took the oath and received their books are, i. Jim Franceschi, chief mate (Caribe); Lonnie Gartman, welder (Radciiff), viames Byrd, engineer (Caribe). SID Vice-President Paul Drozak (1.), Chairman of the Conference, administered the swearing in oath for new SlU full 'A' book member Clifford James, a cook with Radciiff Materials. Held at Lundeberg School "We are trying through these Con­ ferences to let you know what you have in the SIU," Paul Drozak, SIU vice president and chairman of the Confer­ ence told the group on the first day of the meetings. All 36 delegates knew what it means to be an SIU member at the end of the week. It was a week filled with down-toearth discussions, slide and film pre­ sentations and question and answer sessions. There were also tours both of the School and of maritime labor and in­ dustry headquarters in Washington, D.C. Conference delegates from Radciiff Materials included Roger Nunn (I.). leverman, and Joel Robinson, oiler. INLAND A highlight of the Washington trip for the delegates was a visit with Congress­ man Jack Edwards (R-Ala.) in his House of Representatives office. / Willie Lee James, a Radciiff leverman, enjoyed a chance to visit the Halls of Congress during the delegates' trip to Washington, D.C. The delegates got a thorough picture of current maritime issues from Richard Saul, standing left, of the Transportation Institute, a Washingtonbased research and educational organization for the maritime industry. George Critch, a mate with Mariner Towing, reads about towing industry news during the delegates' visit to the Maritime Trades Department in the AFL-CIO Building in Washington. August 1977 / LOG / 17 m �Carter Mulls Alaska Gas Pipeline Route On or about Sept. 1, 1977, Presi­ dent Jimmy Carter will make one of the most important decisions of his young Administration. At that time, he will decide whether a proposed natural gas pipeline will take an all-Alaskan (all-Ameri­ can) route, or a trans-Canadian route. The pipeline will originate on Alaska's North Slope. For the sake of this nation's eco­ nomic and job situation, we sincerely hope the President will endorse an all-American line. We are not alone on this issue. The AFL-CIO Executive Council has voted its complete support for the all-American project. So has the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment. In addition, at least six State Leg­ islatures have passed resolutions calling for the all-American pipeline route. As we see it, the most important is­ sue at hand involves jobs, and lots of them, for American workers. • Another 540 tugboat and shoreIf the President decides on the allAmerican delivery system for the gas side support jobs in the transporta­ tion of construction and other ma­ pipeline it will mean: terials to Alaska from the lower 48 • 22,500 jobs for Americans in the construction of an 800-mile gas states. • 1,470 permanent U.S. jobs in pipeline. This pipeline would run from Prudhoe Bay in the north of Alaska the operation of the pipeline after it to Vaidez in the south of Alaska. is completed. All this adds up to a whole lot of These workers would also build a gas liquification plant near Vaidez to jobs for American workers. And, turn the gas into a liquid form. they are much needed jobs at a time • 68,000 man years of employ­ when the national unemployment ment in U.S. shipyards for the con­ rate stands at 6.9 percent. struction of 11 LNG tankers. These Tragically, though, most of these ships would be used to transport the jobs would be lost if the President liquified gas from Vaidez to Southern decides on the alternate Canadian California. route. This route would run to the • 16,500 man years of employ­ U.S. Midwest. ment in the construction of a regasiIn addition to the jobs picture, fication plant in Southern California. there are several other factors favoring A regasification plant would turn the the all-American gas delivery system. • liquid back into gas. From here, the It has been judged environmentally gas would be shipped inland by pipe­ safer than the Canadian route. And lines. it has been judged that the American • 578 jobs per year for American route includes less chance of con­ seamen manning the 11 new LNG struction cost overrun and delay. tankers. In a nutshell, the situation is this. The all-American route for the nat­ ural gas pipeline would inject $8 bil­ lion directly into American jobs, goods and services. On the other hand, a similar amount of money would be invested into foreign markets if the pipeline goes through Canada. Either way, the American gas con­ TURN IT ON, MMMYl sumer is going to pick up the tab. Our contention is this. Why should the American consumer pay $8 bil­ lion for foreign jobs, goods and serv­ ices when the project can be handled just as well by American workers and companies? To invest this kind of capital in the foreign market when America can handle the job just doesn't make sense. Furthermore, it would almost seem criminal to export so many thousands of jobs at a time when the American workforce is suffering from job mal­ nutrition. President Carter is faced with a tough decision. If he chooses the Canadian route, it would no doubt do wonders for political relations be­ tween the U.S. and Canada, But if he does choose the Canadian route, he will be throwing away a great economic and job-creating op­ portunity for the U.S. We firmly believe that if the Amer­ ican public was given a chance to vote on the issue, it would over­ whelmingly vote for the all-American pipeline route. It makes economic sense, and it makes job sense. We hope the President sees the handwriting on the wall, and keeps the natural gas pipeline exclusively in American hands. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dad Says Oxygen on Ship May Have Helped to Save Son Auguit, 1977, Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Vol. 39, No. 8 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Cal Tanner Executive Vice President Secrelary-T reasurer Vice President Paul Drozak Vice President Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Vice President Vice President Marietta Homayonpour 339 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Ruth Shereff Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Marcia Reiss Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn. N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. 18 / LOG / August 1977 We just received the Log, in which the Final Departures showed our son, Ward Anderson. This issue (May 1977) carried a letter to the editor from Thomas Reynolds who was on the SS Flor when our son died. First, I want to add our sincere gratitude to Bosun Albert Schwartz for the help he gave. Also our appreciation to the SIU for the progressive program of Bosun Recertification. It is truly commendable. I sailed SUP a number of years in the 40's and was on some SIU ships as AB and Bosun. I have a suggestion to make. It seems that if should be in the interest of all Seafarers that a couple tanks of oxygen be mandatory on all ships. Oxygen on the SS Flor might have helped save my son. My brother also died at sea. He was NMU. With him also, oxygen would have been enough help to get him to port. Again, our most sincere appreciation to the Bosun Albert Schwartz and the SIU for a real interest in the practical needs of the membership. Brother Reynold's letter to the Log was the most complete story we as parents have received. Also if Bosun Schwartz or Tom Reynolds happens to read this letter, we would appreciate it if they would contact us. Fraternally, Fred Anderson Box 425 Keene, Tex. 76059 Steward Dept. Top Notch . After reading some of the more recent issues of the Log, I-have noticed that some of our cooks and stewards were called "super." Well, I want this to go on record. With the whole-hearted endorsement of the entire crew and ofiQcers, we think we have one of the best steward departments afloat today right here on the Sea-Land Consumer. The food is well prepared and served graciously by people who take pride in their work. Sometimes on this run from the Gulf to North Europe we are shorthanded due to our fast turnaround, but we still receive the finest service and food. Special thanks to our Chief Steward Jimmy Gillian, our Chief Cook Vincent Sanchez, and Baker Paul Cox who put out the goodies. I think the steward departments on all ships deserve a vote of thanks for their efforts. Fraternally, i C.Walker / Sea-Land Consumer �Special Supplement For SIU Boatmen Getting a License Loo. A Rewarding Move Anyway you look at it, getting a license in the towing industry is taking a step in the right direction. It means moving up to a higher paying job. And it can mean the difference between keeping and losing a good job or even having a chance to get it. Since September 1973, when the Tounng Vessel Licensing Act took effect, a licemed operator is required (or every uninspected towing vessel over 26 feet in U.S. waters. Boatmen ivho had been working in the xuheelhouse before that time had to pass the Coast Guard licensing exam to keep their jobs. And boatmen just starting out had to pass a more difficult^iew exam before they could be eligible for those positions. The towing industry is not just changing. It's growing. More boats and more jobs for boatmen are coming out every day. SIU Boatmen now have an excellent opjwrtunity to become. licen.sed operators, pilots, mates, mas­ ters or engineers—if they take the time to pref)are themselves for the licensing exams. To meet the challenge of increa.sing job opportimities and stricter re­ quirements, the SIU began a full fnogram of upgrading courses leading to inland licenses at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. It includes Towboal Operator, First Class Pilot, Mate and Mast.er, and Diesel Engineer Courses. Like all HLS training programs, the inland licensing courses are free and include room and board at the attractive 60-acre School site in southern Maryland. The courses were designed jointly by the HLS staff and repre­ sentatives from the towing industry and the Coast Guard to make sure that particifmting members learyi everything they need to know to become fully qualified, licensed Boatmen. Special reading programs are also avail­ able for those members luho may have extra difficulty getting through the written exams. In addition, the SIU is negotiating transportation provisions to and from the School in all new contracts. This, together with the new inland Vacation Plan, removes all economic problems for Boatmen desiring to attend the many courses offered through the inland program at the School. The number of SIU Boatmen who have successfuly completed the pro- ^That^s the Place to Floyd Simmons has been sailing with the SIU since 1946. He has a lot of memories, like the time that year when he hit the bricks in the LOG Official Puhlication of the Scafaii'is Inii'maliond! Onion • Atlantic, (»ulf. l.aKc'» and Inlaiul \Salcis Disitu t • >\f t t ID " AUGUST 1977 Everything you need to know to become a fully qualified, licensed SIU Boat­ man is provided in the HLS Inland Upgrading Program. Shown here getting practice using the sextant in the Mate and Masters Course last year are (I, to r.): Boatmen Steve Nelson; Bert Thompson, and Jim Walters. All now hold mate's licenses. gram speaks for itself. In only five years, 21S have gone through it and received their licenses. But the Boatmen themselves tell the whole story, as the fiages of this special suf)l?lement reveal. These men are noxe u'orking as high paid, licensed boatmen because they took advantage of the program. Their experiences prove that the HLS Inland Upgrading Program is a step no SIU Boatman should fail to take. Engineer Simmons Says of Piney Point General Strike on the waterfront. He was 19-years-old then. He walked the picketline with his father, an SIU deck engineer, in front of a tugboat on the Norfolk, Va. docks. When it was all over, they both got a job on the same tug. Brother Simmons now sails on \ Floyd Simmons, shown in insert, now has a chief engineer's job thanks to the HLS Diesel Engineer Course. He works on the Maggie Swann.a new 1600 hp.towboat in the recently SIU organized Swann Oil fleet of Portsmouth, Va. another boat in the Norfolk area that just went SIU. But he has come a long way since that first tug in 1946. He is chief engineer on the Maggie Swann, a 1600hp pushboat owned by the recently organized Swann Oil Co. When that high paying job opened up, Simmons was ready for it be­ cause he held an assistant engineer license. And he got the license after taking the Diesel Engineer Course at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1976. "That's the place to go," he said. "I never would have made it on my own." Simmons got a 95 score on the difficult three-and-one-half day li­ censing exam. Simmons was thinking about up­ grading for a long time before he actually applied to the School. He needed more seatime to be eligible and a friend of his urged him not to wait any longer but to "go out and get it." Simmons now gives other SIU Boatmen the same good advice. In fact, he recently gave it to Norfolk SIU Boatman Michael Pritchard who just completed the course and got his engineer's license. "The HLS instruc­ tors guide you so well that if you try, you can't fail," he told Pritchard. Simmons hasn't stopped practicing what he preaches. His next step is to go back to the School to prepare for his chief engineer's license. �m Mate, Masters Course Pays Off for Boatmen Thompson, Fuller Boatmen Bert Thompson, photo at left, shown when he was a deckhand on the Sturgeon for G & H Towing in Houston. Right after he got his mate's license he moved up to the wheelhouse as captain of the same boat (center photo). Boatman Leonard Fuller, photo at right, was one of Thompson's HLS classmates and,is now captain of the Barbara George for G & H. After he got his towboat operator license, Boatman Bane went to work as pilot for National Marine Service on the towboat National Freedom, shown here. From Deckhand to Pilot, Less than a-year ago, Bert Thomp­ son was a deckhand and Lennard Fuller, Jr. was working as an un­ licensed mate with G & H Towing in Galveston, Tex. Today both SIU Boatmen are captains of their own tugboats and bringing home a big increase in their paychecks. Allit took was the six-week Mate and Masters Course at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. After completing the course in December, 1976, Boatman Thomp­ son passed the exam for his mate license and Boatman Fuller got his masters. Captains' jobs were waiting for both when they got back to G&H. "Being a captain carries a lot more responsibility than a deckhand," Thompson said as he stood in the wheelhouse of his 2150 hp tug SturgeonyBiit it's definitely worth it. Why not get the most return for your effort?" Many Boatmen put off upgrading because they don't want to lose their paychecks while they go to school. "But my increase in salary now that I have my license has already more than paid off the investment of time of going to school," Thompson ex­ plained. Brother Fuller, who works as cap­ tain of the Barbara George said he found, at the School, the type of en­ vironment that he needed to prepare for the licensing exam. Moreover, he was "surprised to find the School it­ self and its surroundings so nice." "I was highly impressed with all aspects of Piney Point," Thompson said. "It's a beautiful place and we were treated beautifully. There was good food, good accommodations and the instructors went out of their way to help us." Both Boatmen said they will re­ turn to the School for more upgrad­ ing. Right now Fuller plans to get a pilot license and Thompson a masters. "Eventually I want to get every endorsement I can there," Thompson said. Brother Bane Climbs to the Top Ever since he first walked into the SIU Hall in St. Louis, Mo. almost four years ago, Boatman Jim Bane has been steadily climbing to the top of his profession—from deckhand to tankerman to steersman to pilot. Brother Bane received his license as towboat operator (Western Rivers, Inland, and International) last sum­ mer at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. He has nothing but praise for the School and its staff. "I doubt if I could have made it without the teachers at Piney Point," he modestly insists. For six months after he received his license. Bane worked as a steers­ man for National Marine Service. This SlU-contracted company pushes chemicals and petroleum products on the Mississippi River sys­ tem and the Gulf Intracoastal Water­ way. As a steersman, Bane worked in the wheelhouse of the towboat National Freedom under an experi­ enced captain, SIU member Merrick "Blackie" Chapman. captain, and thus master of the ves­ sel, on only his second trip alone at the sticks. We asked him whether being captain felt different from be­ ing pilot. "I guess the extra responsi­ bility made me a little anxious," he says. "But the most noticeable differ­ ence was the extra three hours of day­ light on the captain's watch." (On the river, the pilot works the 12 to 6 watch and the captain works from 6 to 12.) He's working as pilot agam now. But at the rate he's moving up, it shouldn't be long now before the Log can report that Boatman Jim Bane is regular captain of his own boat. Pilot on the Ranger ,i- This spring Brother Bane was made full-fledged pilot of the Na­ tional Ranger. His first trip as a pilot was one he'll never forget—"It was the biggest tow I'd ever pushed, seven loaded chemical barges put out of Chicago." When asked how he felt about that first big responsibihty. Bane answered with a grin, "I wished I was a steersman again." Through an unusual circumstance, Brother Bane temporarily became SIU Boatman Jim Bane recently vis­ ited the Union Hall in St. Louis. Towboat Operator Course Saves Job for Capt. Le Blanc Capt. Gus "Harmonica" Le Blanc was one of the first SIU Boatmen to take advantage of the HLS Towboat Operator Course when it began in 1973. At the time, Capt. Le Blanc had been in the wheelhouse at Crescent Towing of New Orleans for 15 years. But without the course he could have been out of the job. In 1972 the Towing Vessel Li­ censing Act was signed into law re­ quiring all towboats to have licensed operators by September, 1973. Le Blanc took the course in April of that year and the next month got his operator's license for Inland, Western Rivers and Ocean-200 miles. "I wouldn't have taken the time to study properly without the course," Le Blanc said. "But once T went there I was committed to coming home with my license." Le Blanc has been with the Union 30 years since his first days of ship­ ping out as a deep sea member in 1947. He became an Inland Boat­ man on Mississippi River tugs the following year. Now he travels up and down the river as a licensed cap­ tain. His boat is usually the 2600 hp shipdocking tug Brian Smith, one of 1.3 boats in Crescent Towing's rap­ idly growing fleet. Le Blanc revisited the Harry Lun­ deberg School in Piney Point, Md. this year as one of the New Orleans delegates to the Fifth Inland Boat­ men's Educational Conference held there from June 19 to 26. There he had the opportunity to get in direct touch with the new de­ velopments in the Union for Inland Boatmen. And he also had a chance to entertain the other delegates in the evening hours with his expert har­ monica playing. He also observed some of the cur­ rent towboat operator classes while at the School. He said the material presented had been greatly expanded since his first course to keep up with changes in the industry. "I recommend that all brothers take advantage of the facilities at Piney Point," he said. "They are there for your benefit." Captain Gus LeBlanc has been with the Union for 30 years. He kept his job security through the HLS towboat operator course that led to his license. Boatman Tom Patterson moved closer to his goal of becoming a captain thanks to the Lundeberg School. He is shown here working as mate on the 4300 hp. tug Cape Hatteras for Curtis Bay in Norfolk, Va. '/Cs the Best Way to Get a License^ Says Patterson of HLS "If I'm going to work in this in­ dustry until I'm 65, I might as well advance myself as much as I can by upgrading." This is SIU Boatman Tom Patter­ son's philosophy. Through the Harry Lundeberg Inland Upgrading Pro­ gram, he has been able to put it into practice. Brother Patterson joined the Union in 1969 as a relief deckhand in Nor­ folk, Va. He shipped out with Curtis Bay and McAllister Brothers until 1971 when he got a steady deckhand job, "But it was not my ambition to re­ main a deckhand for the next 30 years or more." With this in mind, Patterson took full advantage of what the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. had to offer. He upgraded three times there and came home with a first class pilot license in 1974 and a mate's license in 1975. That year he also successfully completed the Radar Observer Course. "As soon as I got my pilot license, I got a mate's job for more money than I was making as a deckhand and one step closer to my goal of becoming a captain." Brother Patterson currently works as a mate for Curtis Bay but decided last year to sit for the masters license in order to move toward his career goal. He is now a licensed master of Lakes, Bay and Sounds, Unlimited. "Now I am registered for a mas­ ter's job. As soon as one opens up and my turn comes, I'll get it." Patterson strongly recommends the School for other Boatmen. "It's the best way to get a license and any­ body with a license now can get a job on a tugboat just about any­ where." • I. ''W Patterson proudly displays his first class pilot license which he prepared for at the Lundeberg School. August 1977 / LOG / 21 20 / LOG / August 1977 /, �Special Supplement otlrii.il I'Nhlu.iMoii .)! Ilir Sc.if.mis liilci ruKMiijI Uiiiiiii • All.irilic. LOG l^.ikr'. .iml Inl.ind Wjriis DiMim • AFL CIO NS'.'" AUGUST 1977 Boatmen Garcia, O^Neal Get Career Headstarts at HLSS At :1-ycars-old, SIU Boatman Richard Garcia is the youngest dock­ ing master in the Norfolk Harbor. At 27, Brother Dan O'Neal, his fellow Boatman at the SlU-contracted McAllister Brothers in Nor­ folk, is a licensed mate there. He is also on his way to a promising career in the wheelhouse. Both Boatmen owe their good jobs and secure futures to the Inland Up­ grading Program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Brother Garcia took the First Class Pilot Course there in 1973, the year it began at the School. Brother O'Neal took it along with the lylate and Master Course the next year. Both men passed their tests and re­ ceived their licenses immediately Boatman Richard Garcia explains how he became a'docking master for Mc­ Allister Brothers in Norfolk after getting his first class pilot license. after completing the courses. "The day they put the pilot license in my hand," Garcia explained, "I was employed by McAllister as a captain." He had been working before then — for much less pay — as an un­ licensed mate for another company where he gained experience in the wheeIhoii.se. He had heard that Mc­ Allister had an opening for a captain. But without his pilot license, he never would have gotten the job. He also would have missed the chance at McAllister to become a docking master. This job means even more money for Garcia above his captain's salary, since he is paid extra for every ship he brings in. With on-the- job training with oldtime McAllister captains like Brother Wade "Sparky" Roughton, Garcia became a first-rate docking master. "I was nervous at first, especially Dan O'Neal upgraded three times at docking some of those 700-foot long HLS and Is on his way to a fulltime job ships," he said. "But I saw it as a in the wheelhouse for McAllister challenge and I'm glad I took advan­ Brothers in Norfolk. tage of it." the test without that help," they said. Both Boatmen have a special feel­ On Way to Being Captain ing about the time they spent at the Brother O'Neal works as regular School. It marks a career and a fam­ mate and relief captain at McAllister. ily milestone for each. Garcia's son, With both his pilot and mate licenses Richard Garcia, III, was born while in hand, he is well on his way to be­ Garcia was studying there in 1973. coming captain of his own boat. A year later, O'Neal also briefly in­ O'Neal liked the Lundeberg School terrupted his Pilot Course to drive so much that he went back a third home to Norfolk for the birth of his time to take the Radar Observer son, Dan Gregory. Course. But Garcia and O'Neal's tugboat Garcia and O'Neal praised the careers have always been family af­ School highly for the extra time the fairs. Garcia's father, Richard Garcia, instructors were willing to devote to Sr., was a captain for 21 years with the class. "They were always avail­ McAllister. O'Neal's SIU brothers able after class time if you needed there include his father, Beverly Moss help, even at 10 or 11 o'clock at O'Neal who works as a mate, his night." cousin, Almy J. O'Neal, deckhand, They also pointed out that the and his uncle, Randall O'Neal who School's special reading courses also took the Pilot Course and got made it possible for some of the men his license at the School. in their class with reading problems Boatmen Garcia and O'Neal are to get their licenses. These men following in their family's footsteps would never have even tried to take —with a headstart from HLS. Istlntand Contract Spurs Ben Whaley to Upgrade to Captain SIU Boatman Ben Whaley had been in the Union only a few months when he brought home one of its biggest benefits. Whaley had been a deckhand with Marine Contracting and Towing for five years when he and 25 other Boatmen at this Charleston, S.C. company unanimously accepted their first union contract this year. The contract made the new. SIU members the highest paid Boa'tmen working the Charleston Harbor. But it also gave Whaley the opportunity for further career advancement which he may never have achieved on his own. In fact, he had already tried once and failed. Brother Whaley did not pass the exam for an inland towboat operator license after studying for it several months at home. But two months after the SIU wrapped up the con­ tract, Whaley entered the six-week Towboat Operator Course at the Harry Lundeberg School and got his license in July. Whaley is back on the job now at Marine Contracting where he will soon be assigned as captain. In the wheelhouse of the Charleston, one of the company's seven boats, he ex­ plained how the School helped him reach his goal. "The course I wanted to take had already started. But the people at the School told me to come ahead. Two days later I was in the class and quickly caught up with the extra material through the help they pro­ vided." Boatman Ben Whaley is now captain of his own boat thanks to the HLS Towboat Operator Course. "I'm not sure that I would have passed the licensing exam on my own even a second time," he said, "be­ cause it includes a lot of material that I don't have a chance to leam on the job. But the School prepared me for everything I needed to know." Whaley took the course along with another young SIU Boatman from Marine Contracting, John Kershaw. Brother Kershaw also got his inland operator license and, like Whaley, has a high paying, secure job future ahead of him now as a captain. Both Boatmen got another valu­ able learning experience soon after they joined the SIU when they served as the two delegates in the contract negotiations with Marine Contract­ ing. While Whaley and Kershaw were at the School, they received a visit from their boss, Louis Seabrook of Marine Contracting. Seabrook said he was "most impressed" with the School. He found it to be a "firstclass" training facility as well as a very attractive and pleasant place to stay. "We want a lot more of our Boat­ men to attend the School," he said. �Military Cargo Helps Keep U.S. Ships On Job This is the Hth in a series of articles which the Log is publishing to explain how certain organizations and programs affect the jobs and job security of SIU members. This particular article deals with the movement of military cargo in U.S. merchant vessels. It also deals with the possibilities and probabilities of using U.S. merchant ships in military support opera­ tions. Last year, the U.S. Government shipped eight million tons of military type dry cargo. All but 5 percent of this cargo was carried on privately owned, civilian manned merchant vessels under charter to the Military Sealift Command. Also last year, the Government shipped 11 mil­ lion tons of petroleum products to U.S. military bases around the world. All but 15 percent of this cargo went on private merchant ships. In all, more than 50 privately owned merchant­ men, many of them manned by SIU members, took part in the movement of this cargo. These impressive figures all point to one vital fact. The movement of U.S. military cargoes is extremely important in keeping America's mer­ chant ships and merchant seamen on-the-job in­ stead of on-the-beach. Actually, the movement of military cargo has always been an important plus for the U.S. mer­ chant marine. More significantly, though, this situation is not about to change for one very good reason. U.S. military cargoes, by law, are almost exclusively reserved for American-flag ships. Laws Protecting Military Movement W; The first law reserving military cargo for U.S. ships came in the form of an amendment to rhe Merchant Marine Act of 1936. This amendment stated that at least 50 percent of all "Government impelled" cargo must be carried by U.S.-flag ships. This was updated in August 1956 when another law was enacted that states: "Only vessels of the United States or belonging to the United States may be used in the transportation, by sea, of sup­ plies bought for the Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps . . ." There is one more important law reserving military cargo for U.S. ships. This |aw involves the sale of U.S. arms to foreign nations financed through the Export Import Bank. The law states that these arms must be carried on a 50-50 bi­ lateral basis. That is, 50 percent on U.S. ships and 50 percent on ships of the purchasing nation. The kinds of military cargo carried on U.S. ships is really quite varied. The cargoes include light and heavy strategic arms, as well as food and petroleum products. The cargoes also include general necessities, like household goods, for U.S. bases around the world. The SlU-manned Erna Elizabeth during at-sea support maneuvers In 1972. The SIU has been fighting for significant role for U.S. merchant ships in at-sea military support missions with Navy combat vessels. was conducted in March and April of 1972. The Erna Elizabeth was manned by 33 civilian seamen. This is in sharp contrast with the 200 men then used to man a Navy oil tanker. During the experiment, the crew of the Erna Elizabeth refueled 41 U.S. combat and NATO vessels in the Caribbean, Mid-Atlantic, and Medi­ terranean. The experiment was so successful that the Erna Elizabeth's crew received the applause of then Maritime Administrator Andrew Gibson, and Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Elmo Zumwalt. Shortly after this experiment, the Navy reduced crew sizes on its own refueling tankers to 121. However, the Navy continued to resist the use of civilian crewed vessels for at-sea support opera­ tions. This situation has not really changed much since 1972. But the SIU is still working hard to change the Navy's mind on this vital issue. (See related stories on Page 5 of this Log.) The SIU is not alone in this fight either. Robert Blackwell, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs, also advocates the use of civilian manned ships for routine underway refueling jobs. Several years back. Sec. Blackwell, in a letter to then Secretary of the Navy John Warner, wrote: "Progress can be made by transition from Navy to civilian operation of non-combatant ships. Im­ mediate results can be obtained by phasing in existing merchant vessels to perform functions usually performed by Navy-owned ships." Blackwell also noted, "merchant crews are accustomed to working with a minimum of manpower." SIU Pushing Tug Use, Too The SIU is also working hard to get the Navy to use civilian manned commercial tugs instead of Navy manned tugs for its tug needs. Presently, the Navy requires tugs at Naval installations for ship docking,'firewatch and other duties. They also use tugs in fleet support operations. The Navy has been criticized by the General Accounting Office for using Navy-manned tugs when cheaper commercial boats are available. Navy manned support tugs carry crews of 33. Privately owned commercial tugs could do the same job with crews of five to nine people. ' The SIU maintains that the private .sector of the merchant marine, both deep-sea and inland, should be used in Naval support missions. Civilian manned merchant vessels are cheaper to use and just as effective as Navy manned oilers and tugs. The U.S. needs a merchant licet capable of serving as a military support arm for the Navy. The SIU intends to keep working toward this goal until it is achieved. SIU Pushing Further Military Role There is no question that the private sector of the U.S. fleet participates fully in the movement of America's military cargoes. And there is no question that these cargoes are important to the economic health of the private merchant sector. However, for many years now, the SIU has been pushing for an even greater role for the U.S. merchant fleet in America's military operations. This "greater role" would involve civilianmanned U.S. merchant ships in at-sea support missions and maneuvers. It would also include the increased use of civilian-manned commercial tugs for military harbor and at-sea operations. So far, the Navy has resisted any fullscale use of civilian-manned merchant ships in these kinds of maneuvers. But there have been experiments— very successful experiments. One of these experiments involved the SIUmanned tanker Erna Elizabeth. The experiment The Seatrain Florida, laden with surplus helicopters, is shown in port of Philadelphia in 1973 after return­ ing from Vietnam. The movement of military cargo provides a good deal of employment for U.S. merchant ships and merchant seamen each year. August 1977 / LOG / 23 �I" Gideon A. Allen, 67, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Allen sailed 41 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Texas, he is a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Robert Alvarado, 55, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Galveston sailing as an AB. Brother Alvarado sailed 29 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Texas, he is a resident of Galveston where he will pursue his hobby of photography. Eldcn R. Ariiot, 64, joined the SIU in 1944 sailing as fireman-watertender. Brother Arnot sailed 35 years. He attended a SIU-MEBA Engineering Upgrading Program in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1966. Seafarer Arnot was born in North Bend, Ore. and is a resident of Gretna, La. Jose E. "KikI" Bonilla, 51, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 and sailed as a bosun. Brother Bonilla sailed 33 years and was a deck delegate. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army Engineers Corps during the Korean War. A native of Ponce, P.R., he is a resident of Bayamon, P.R. Charles G. Ashcom, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 and has sailed as a QMED since 1974. Brother Ashcom sailed 35 years. He attended a 1972 Union Educational Conference at the HLSS. Born in Baltimore, he is a resident of Vienna, Va. Charles P. Breaux, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New Or­ leans and sailed as a chief steward since 1961. Brother Breaux sailed 35 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Goodhope, La., he is a resident of New Orleans. Frank C. Camarillo, 76, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1960 and has sailed as a cook, wiper and deck maintenance. Brother Cama­ rillo sailed 26 years. He was born in the Philippines and is a resident of Seattle. Enoch Buster Collins, 64, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Col­ lins sailed 46 years. He walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike and the Bull Line beef. A native of Jacksonville, he is a resi­ dent of Mobile. Juan De Dlos Diaz, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1965 and sailed as a junior engineer. Brother Diaz is a 1965 Andrew Furuseth Training School gradiiate. A native of Ponce, P.R., he is a resident of New York City. 24 / LOG / August 1977 John L. Ohannasian, 54, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. Brother Ohannasian sailed 30 years. He is a graduate of the 30th class of the Bosuns Recertification Program in November 1975. Seafarer Ohanna­ sian is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Detroit, Mich., he is a resident of Miami, Fla. Robert F. "Frenchy'* DTerrafiat, 50, joined the SIU in .1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as an OS. Brother DTerrafiat sailed 33 years, was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and was a deck delegate. Born in Pennsyl­ vania, he is a resident of Chalmette, Si La. Dominic J. FuschiUo, 66, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. Brother Fusehillo sailed 36 years and was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef. He was born in Italy and is a resident of New Britain, Conn. John R. Talbot, 55, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore and sailed as a bosun. Brother Talbot sailed 37 years and was a deck dele­ gate. He was born in Chester, Pa. and is a resident of Houston. Charles Furedi, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 and sailed as a bosun. Brother Furedi sailed 25 years. He also upgraded at Piney Point. Born in Budapest, Hun­ gary, he is a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen. Seafarer Furedi is a resident of Houston. Perry S. Payne, 64, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Payne sailed 36 years and is a wounded World War II veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. A native of Mississippi, he is a resident of New Orleans. Raymond Hodges, 49, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 and shipped as a bosun. Brother Hodges sailed 33 years. He gradu­ ated from the February 1974 class of the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram. Born in Mobile, he is a resi­ dent of Irvington, Ala. Jose D. Pineiro, 64, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Pineiro sailed 45 years, was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike, and was a ship's dele­ gate. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Leo M. Praza, 72, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in I960 and sailed as a chief cook. Brother Praza sailed 28 years. He was born in Sto Tomas Pang, Philippines, and is a resident of Seattle. • pPENSIONfRS Nicholas Mallette, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1952 sailing as an AB. Brother Mallette sailed 30 years. He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of Bayou La Batre, La. Narcisse J. McKcnvcn, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1957 and sailed as a bosun. Brother McKenven sailed 29 years. He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy and is also a taxidermist. A native of Derry, N.H., he is a resi­ dent of Jacksonville, Fla. William T. Murrcll, 59, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Murrell sailed 41 years and was a deck dele­ gate. Born in Mississippi, he is a resi­ dent of New Orleans. Stan O'Brien, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as an oiler. Brother O'Brien sailed 46 years. He attended the SIUMEBA Engineering School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1966. Born in Canada, he is a resident of Brooklyn. Raymond H. Orso, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as an oiler. Brother Orso sailed 25 years. He was born in Ala­ bama and is a resident of Mobile. t M Bernardino Rivera, 65, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief electrician. Brother Rivera sailed 36 years. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is a resident of Guaynabo, P.R. Gonzalo Rodriguez, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Philadel­ phia and has sailed as a firemanwatertender and carpenter. Brother Rodriguez sailed 32 years. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Philadelphia. Walter Smith, 53, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1954 and sailed as an AB. Brother Smith sailed 24 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Baltimore, he is a resident there. �Leo F. Brown, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as an AB. Brother Brown sailed 46 years. He was born in Michigan and is a resident of St. Ignace, Mich. George E. Hudgins, 67, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1967 sailing as a mate for the Southern Materials Co, from 1950 to 1956 and as a captain for the Association of Maryland Pilots from 1956 to 1977. Brother Hudgins was born in Motorun, Va. and is a resident of Bavon, Va. Eusebio M. Velazquez, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 and sailed as a fireman-watertender. Brother Velazquez sailed 31 years. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of New Orleans. Charles A. Lodriguss, 66, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as an AB and chief engineer for Dixie Carriers. Brother Lodriguss sailed 49 years. He was born in Pierre Port, La. and is a resi­ dent of Harvey, La. George Vidrine, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1961 sailing as a fireman-watcrtender. Brother Vidrine sailed 24 years. He was born in Ville Platte, La. and is a resident of Obeilin, La. Charles A. Miller, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as an engineer for Radcliff Materials from 1952 to 1977. Broth­ er Miller is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. He was born in Oppala, Ala. and is a resident of Mobile. Odell D. McAvoy, 66, joined the Union in Port Arthur, Tc,\. in 1966 sailing as a tankerman. boiler opera­ tor, reefer technician, boat operator, and mate for National Marine Serv­ ice in St. Louis and Houston from 1966 to 1977. Brother McAvoy has been a labor union member since 1962. He was born in Helena, Ark. and is a resident of Wynne, Ark. Robert C. McDonald, 66, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a lineman for Merritt, Chapman and Scott from 1960 to 196.S and for the Great Lakes Tow­ ing Co. from 196<S to 1977. Brother McDonald has been a union member since 1937. He was born in De Tour, Mich, and is a resident of St. Ignace, Mich. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Number June 23-July 27, 1977 i SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical . Sickness & Accident @ $8,00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DLPLNUEN IS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctois' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity . Blood Transfusions Optical Amount MONTH TO HATE YEAR TO DATE 10 282 54 14 4 5.882 ~ 109 9 93 2,500 J ,467 95 17 37,453 13 782 190 $ " 37,000,00 282.00 162.00 1,989.93 652.00 47,056.0t) 1,215.20 3,245.35 207,80 $ 312,043.06 2,502.00 4,401.00 13,536.66 2,331.00 299,624.00 5,776.75 24,001.1! 9,166.60 346 73 98 17 3 97 2,780 539 763 130 16 641 115,565,92 3,492.18 15,463.05 6,960.00 168.00 2,760.30 867,638.61 27,361.51 130,788.64 49.594.00 1,515.86 18,796.3! MONTH TO DAI E YEAR TO DA I E J . ., ..' ^. .. — / ,& • •>' -• 7 1 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS •••'• ff I3eath .............................. ^^3-4^7^ 98 202.,,f'f-'«*.:v"L200 Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses . 101 ci 724 16 f ' • 92 Surgical ........ , .............. * 49 #-367 CJptical ......... .......... . —1 Blood Transfusions : 6 Special Equipment — Dental 4 Supplemental Medicare Premiums ^ 59 12,916 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan >... -....... Total Seafarers Pension Plan . •.......... Total Seafarers Vacation Plan . ^ . , ....... Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & vacation 51,000.00 46,818.26 5,035.52 , 4,154.65 1,454.75 56.25 852.84 387,600.00: 219,668.38 32,830.80 16,629.20 11,137.70 218.75 5,290.84 1.204.00 17,060.30 102,325.40 ^•••i28,2 i 6;'5T'' 9,547 2,758 1,028 13,333 62,988 16.307 6,376 85.671 362,652.30 2,574,198.7'54l».>,:»<,>.. 704,457.91 4,162,610.28 938,672.36 6,153,875.05 $2,005,782.57 $12,890,684.08 Anthony A. Laus, 62, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a deckhand and bridgeman for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad from 1936 to 1977. Brother Laus is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Hoboken, N.J, and is a resident of ClilTside Park, N,J. DEPOSIT IN THE SIU ^ BLOOD DDNK- IT'S YOUR LIFE SIU Brother Writes Book About the Sea Seafarer John T. "Jack" Kelly ha.s recently written an autobiographical account of hi.s life at sea, entitled "Es­ cape to the Sea." The book, which is the author's first, was released recently by Exposition Press, Inc. of Hicksville, New York. The Brooklyn-born Seafarer, who joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968, details the bitter reasons for his first voyage to sea. In addition, as Kelly tells of his excursions to ports, near and far, he describes a man's at­ traction to the sea. Prior to becoming a sailor, Kelly worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps, as a forest firefighter in Mon­ tana. riien, at the outbieak of World War 11, he enlisted in the Army and served in the Pacific Theater for four years. After attending the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. Md., the author was able to ujigrade himself. Although he began with only an eighth grade ed­ ucation and his knowledge of the "schLH)i of hard knocks." the SIU brother now has obtained all the un­ licensed ratings in the deck department. Brother Kelly, who is 54 years old. presently resides in Queens. N.Y. with his wife, Lucv. August 1977 / LOG / 25 �•p SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Woikers of North America PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass Dispatchers Report for Deep *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C JULY 1-30, 1977 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 6 129 11 29 11 40 50 22 22 24 40 7 89 0 485 2 15 1 4 2 0 5 7 0 8 3 5 1 9 1 0 62 0 5 0 1 3 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 19 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltirhore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 5 103 9 12 14 3 26 51 13 12 10 33 6 43 0 3 343 1 51 2 3 6 0 5 16 6 3 3 5 4 10 8 0 123 0 4 0 1 2 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 2 10 0 0 25 3 10 1 4 6 3 5 13 2 9 1 8 3 6 0 1 75 1 108 8 18 5 25 50 24 61 3 26 1 3 5 2 5 5 4 9 2 3 2 9 1 0 80 2 5 0 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 16 0 91 6 7 11 0 19 45 20 8 5 24 16 31 0 1 284 0 43 1 1 8 0 7 15 4 9 1 5 5 15 8 0 122 0 4 1 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 14 1 153 16 38 19 10 27 114 49 46 13 44 12 90 0 2 633 6 21 4 6 6 3 9 15 10 8 4 12 0 18 0 1 123 3 6 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 21 0 72 12 24 21 4 25 72 32 32 9 18 7 61 0 2 391 0 7 0 3 2 0 1 7 2 6 1 2 2 4 2 0 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 55 5 34 11 3 16 59 12 30 6 17 20 30 0 0 299 2 136 21 46 19 8 10 58 23 31 11 30 12 28 3 2 440 12 133 1 11 2 1 0 1 2 10 2 10 1 35 0 1 222 677 263 STEWARD DEPARTMENT , .. 1 51 6 5 11 1 16 30 18 15 8 17 4 36 0 1 220 0 6 0 1 2 0 1 4 1 5 1 2 0 2 5 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 55 4 8 9 2 17 27 13 18 5 24 7 25 0 0 218 1 27 5 1 2 1 8 9 3 8 3 5 4 8 20 0 105 0 0 1 3 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 6 0 0 19 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 51 0 5 2 12 23 9 2 19 10 19 0 0 184 2 108 12 13 15 4 14 31 12 18 7 12 12 15 31 0 306 3 42 2 5 5 0 0 0 4 1 1 3 0 29 0 1 96 Totals All Departments 1,291 478 131 845 350 58 2,186 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 26 / LOG/August 1977 0 8 0 1 3 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 19 9 173 17 57 27 20 46 139 60 53 35 69 17 138 0 3 863 ENGINE DEPARTMENT . .. . Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C BUFFALO, N.V 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL.. 9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 58806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKF ORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK. Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. . .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATI LE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. . .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 T.".MPA, Fla. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio ... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping remained good to excel­ lent at most deepsea A&G ports last month. A total of 1,253 Seafarers, 845 of them 'A' seniority full book mem­ bers, found jobs on SlU-contracted deepsea vessels. With the opening of the Alaska pipeline late last month, shipping will remain good for Sea­ farers, especially on the West Coast. �. . . ''' ' ; •' ^ • •- • " '-• • '• - . ._ - -•*>:i.-^. •i. • !,• *-1% •. ...s. -fiT Top Photo: One mile gone in the four mile race and it's still anyone's race to win. Photo Left: Byron Kelley (far right), SlU Great Lakes area director-inland division, was on board the victorious SlU-contracted tug Maryland to congratulate three of the happy victors. From left are: Julius Johnson, engineer; "Wally" Waldrop, captain, and Richard Gimpel, deckhand and Detroit area SlU steward. Tug Maryland Beats Field of 14 to Win Race The SlU-contracted fug Maryland (Great Lakes Towing) churned her way to victory in the 1977 International Tugboat Race on the Detroit River, the boundary between Michigan and Can­ ada. The race, held on July 2, was a special feature celebrated by the U.S. and Canada as part of the week-long Windsor-Detroit International Freedom Festival. The 96-foot Maryland led a fleet of 14 speedsters over the four-mile course. She crossed the finish line at least 50 feet in froi<>t of the Canadian tug Atomic. The race began as the tugs lined up below the Ambassador Bridge and ended when they reached the finish­ ing line at Dieppe Park. It has been 17 years since tugboat racing between Windsor, Canada and Detroit, Mich, has taken place on the Detroit River. For many, this event was a throwback to those glorious days from 1950 to 1960 when the race captivated attention across North America. It was the classic hcad-to-hcad battle between tugs from opposite sides of the border. This year's race for the supremacy of the river rekindled old but friendly ri­ valries as an estimated 100,000 people viewed the race from both banks of the river. Awards were presented on the motor yacht Queen City. The Maryland's skipper, Wally Waldrok, received the Windsor Harbor Commission Cup for finishing first overall in the race. He also accepted the Hal Jackson Memori­ al Trophy for the Maryland's first place finish in the 750 to 1300 horsepower class. According to Freedom Festival offi­ cials a race next year seems certain to take place after this year's successful event. Top Photo: The winning tug Maryland is one of the 46 harbor tugs operated by Great Lakes Towing Co. Photo Right: Captain Milton "Wally" Waldrop accepts The Champions Trophy for 1977 International Tugboat Race. August 1977 / LOG / 27 �Pensioner Percy L. Foster, 83, passed away on July 20. Brother Foster joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 30 years. Seafarer Foster was a World War I veteran of the U. S. Army and was also a barbef and morti­ cian. Born in North Carolina, he was a resident of Schenectady, N.Y. Sur­ viving are his widow, Emma and a daughter-in-law. Pensioner James Demetrius Bergerla, 58, died of natural causes at home in Philadelphia on June 20. Brother Bergeria joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a wiper and cook. He sailed 31 years. Seafarer Bergeria was born in Phila­ delphia. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Abington, Pa. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mary Pastuch, and three brothers, SIU pensioner and Re­ certified Bosun Steve Bergeria, Seafarer John Bergeria, and George Bergeria, all of. Philadelphia. James K. Cann, 48, died on June 26. Brother Cann joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 32 years and was on the picketline in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Kathleen; four daugh­ ters, Deborah, Maureen, Laura and Nancy, and a brother, Mohland of Brooklyn. Pensioner Thomas L. Crosby, 77, passed away on July 12. Brother Crosby joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile and sailed as a chief steward. He sailed 43 years. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Mobile. Surviving is his widow, Melda. and Apology Due to inadvertent errors on the Log's part, we incorrectly reported in the June 1977 Seafarers Log that Brothers Rodolfo 1. Rodriguez and Damaso De Jesus had passed away. We are very happy to report that both brothers are alive and well. Brother Rodriguez lives in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. and Brother De Jesus re­ sides in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Both are SIU pensioners. We are truly sorry for the mistake and extend our sincere apologies to both Seafarers. Sidney Z. Berger, 64, died in Baltimore on July 18. Brother Berger joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Baltimore and sailed as a chief I steward. He sailed 42 I years, from 1935 to 1937 with the Military Sealift Com­ mand, was a former NMU member from 1937 to 1947 and sailed on one of the first Victory Carriers ships in 1948 from Baltimore. Seafarer Berger was hit in the leg by shrapnel during the invasion of Algiers, North Africa on the SS Jeb Stuart. Born in Hungary, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Baltimore. Surviving are his widow Loraine; a son, Joseph; two daughters, Mrs. Marie A. Dean, and Margaret and two granddaughters. Donna and Valerie. George W. Baker, 53, died on June 21. Brother Baker joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He was also a deck dele­ gate. Seafarer Baker was born in Balti­ more and was a resident there. Sur­ viving are his mother, Helen, and a sister, Mrs. Catherine D. Newton, both of Baltimore. Clarence A. Cyres, 22, died of illness at home in New Orleans on July 23, 1973. Brother Cyres joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing in the steward department. Seafarer Cyres was born in New Orleans. Sur­ viving are his mother, Mrs. Gladys Bell of New Orleans, and his father, Joseph. Edward C. Donery, 54, died on July 1. Brother Donery joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1958 and had sailed as an. assistant cook and OS. He sailed 25 years and was a ship's delegate. Born in Omaha, Neb., he was a resident of Seattle. Surviving are three sons, David, Edward and Douglas, and his father, Roy of Seattle. John L. Gates, 51, died on July 14. Brother Gates joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a wiper. He sailed 31 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Uniontown, Pa., he was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are his widow. Alma; a daughter, Ann; a stepson, Michael Le Dane; a stepdaughter, Jo Ella Johnson; a brother, Stan Suchevits, and a sister, Elizabeth Suchevits, both of Uniontown. Pensioner John Fabis, 69, passed away on July 4. Brother Fabis joined the SIU in 1947 Jn the port of New York sailing in the steward department. He sailed 30 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A na­ tive of New York City, he was a resi­ dent of New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Feme; a daughter, Anne of New Orleans; a brother, Frank of the Bronx, N.Y., and a sister, Mrs. Bette F. Haverling. Jlmmie Jones, 32, died on June 25. Brother Jones joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1975 sailing in the steward department. He was born in New Orleans jUi and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Shirley; two sons, Jimmie, Jr. and James, and a brother, Willie of New Orleans. Pensioner John C. Long, 82, passed away on July 8. Brother Long joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Or­ leans and sailed as a chief electrician. He sailed 39 years. A native of Fort Baker, Calif., he was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Laura, and a brother, N. C. Long of Philadelphia. Pensioner Antonio A. Mangao, died on May 23. Brother Mangao was a resi­ dent of Wilmington, Calif. Surviving is his widow, Cleo. Car! Messer, 55, died of a liver ail­ ment in Houston on May 9. Brother Messer joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1963 and sailed as a pumpman. He served as engine room delegate. Brother Messer sailed 16 years. Born in Ferrellsburg, W. Va., he was a resident of Mt. Clemens, Mich. Burial was in Harrison Cemetery, Frye, W. Va. Surviving are a son, Alvin of Chapmanville, W. Va.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Messer of West Virginia, and a nephew, Rodney O. Lambert of Logan, W. Va. Kenneth W. Osburn, 56, died of natural causes in Newell, W. Va. on May 21. Brother Osburn joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1971 sailing as an AB. He served 28 years in the U.S. Navy and received the Purple Heart medal for a wound while on the destroyer SS E. G. Sonall off Hungnam, Korea during that conflict. Seafarer Osburn was born in Newell and was a resident of Norfolk. Interment was in Locust Hill Cemetery, Chester, W. Va. Surviving arc his widow, Dorothy; a son, Michael; a daughter,' Cynthia, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred K. Osburn of Newell. Pensioner Vincente Villacian, 85, died of pneumonia in Church Home Hos­ pital, Baltimore on June 16. Brother Vil­ lacian joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore and sailed ^ as a deck engineer. He sailed 49 years. A native of Spain, he was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore County. Surviving is his sister, Mrs. Pomplya Castro of Baltimore. Pensioner Angel Valdes, 72, passed away on July 12. Brother Vaides joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of I Philadelphia sailing in the steward de­ partment. He sailed 32 years and during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Valdes was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Florida, he was a resident of New Or­ leans. Surviving are his widow, Delia; a daughter, Angelita of New York City; a brother, Eduardo, and a sister, Mar­ garita, both of Tampa. Pensioner Fred Vykruta, 71, passed away on July 6. Brother Vykruta joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He sailed 52 years. Seafarer Vyk­ ruta was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Czechoslovakia, he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving are two brothers, Joseph and Charles of Berwyn, 111., and two nieces, Mrs. Karen Leonard of Berwyn and Dee of Chicago. James E. Ward, 59, died in Los An­ geles on July 7. Brother Ward joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Mobile ^ ^nd sailed as a chief m I xHP' I cook. He sailed 37 H > years. Born in Ala­ bama, he was a resident of Los Angeles. Surviving are his widow, Elouisc, and two sons, Jay and Kenneth. Edward D. Ander­ son, 62, died on May 1. Brodier Anderson joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1961 sailing as a dredgeman since 1937 and for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1961 to 1974. He was born in Oswego, N.Y. and was a resi­ dent of Riverview, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Eileen; a son, James, and two daughters, Eileen and Mrs. James (Judy) Parsons of Wilmington, Del. Pensioner Ferris B. Oakley, 53, died on July 13. Brother Oakley joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1971 sailing as an AB for the Ann Ar­ bor (Mich.) Car Fer­ ries from 1947 to 1965. He was born in Mason, Mich, and was a resident of Elberta. Surviving are a son, Fred and two daughters. Rose and Mrs. Marie Messer of Arcadia, Mich. Pensioner Elvin L. Clifton, 72, died of a stroke at home in Groves, Tex. on May 31. Brother Clifton joined the Union in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1963 sailing as a deckhand and cook for the Sabine Towing and Transportation Co. which he helped to organize. He also worked as a welder in the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Beaumont. Inland Boat­ man Clifton was a native of Alto, Tex. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Port Arthur. Surviving is his widow, Mattie. 28 / LOG/August 1977 •i' �Francis J. HIggins, 36, died on June 29. Brother Higgins joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1970 sailing as an AB for the Reiss Steamship Co., Erie Sand, Huron Cement, Kinsman Marine, American Steamship and the Gartland Steamship Co. He was born in New York City and was a res­ ident of Detroit. Surviving are his widow. Pearl; his mother, Agnes of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a sister, Mrs. Mad­ eline Christiansen. 1,^1 ^ Willard L. Tolberl, 52, died of heart disease in South Chicago (111.) Hospital on June 14. Brother Tolbert joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sail­ ing as an OS, wiper and cook for the American Steamship Co. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps. Born in Clay City, 111., he was a resident of Centralia, 111, Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Centralia. Surviving are two sons, Robert and Daniel of Centralia, and a daughter, Mary. ;0 Pensioner Ante Baric, 62, died on July 14. Brother Ba­ ric joined the Union in the port of Phila­ delphia in 1961. He sailed as a mate and tug captain on the Tug Trojan (Inde­ pendent Towing) from 1952 to 1977. A native of Lukoran, Yugoslavia, he was a resident of Sharon Hill, Pa. In­ land Boatman Baric was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Surviving are his widow, Mary; two sons, Daniel and Josko, and three daughters, Linda, Maria and Ruzaria. Roy L. Diehl, Jr., 53, died of a heart at­ tack in Lourdes Hos­ pital, Paducah, Ky. on June 17. Brother Diehl joined the Un­ ion in the port of Pa­ ducah in 1976 sailing as deckhand, engine utility and mate for Gulf Canal Lines. Inland Boatman Diehl was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Memphis, Tenn., he was a resident of Paducah. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Paducah. Surviving is his mother, Susie of Paducah. Pensioner Sol I. iBIeeker, 73, passed ! away in Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. on July 16. Brother I Bleeker joined the j Union in the port of I New York in I960 sailing as a deckhand, floatman and bridgeman operator for the Penn-Central Railroad from 1941 to 1968. He was born in Russia and was a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Inland Boatman Bleeker was a resident of Little Neck, Queens, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Lillian, and a daughter, Mrs. Florette Henner. Pensioner Wyndham R. Shelby, 63, died of heart failure in the Galveston USPHS Hospital on Apr. 17. Brother Shelby joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sail­ ing as an AB. He also worked in the steward department for the G H Towing Co. from 1948 to 1952. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. A native of Canton, China, he was a resident of Galveston. Cremation took place in the Brookside Crematory, Houston. Surviving are his widow, Lu­ cille and a brother, William of Louis­ ville, Ky. Isaac S. Antonio, 49, died in Septem­ ber 1976. Brother Antonio joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a steward utility. He sailed for 34 years. Born in New York City, he was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Surviving are his mother, Harriet, and his brother, Jacob, both of the Bronx. • Pensioner Samuel T. "Brutus" Fatterson, 69, passed away on Oct. 19, 1976. Brother Patterson joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York and sailed as chief steward. He sailed 53 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. Sea­ farer Patterson was born in Jackson­ ville, Fla. and was a resident of New York City. Surviving are his widow, Virginia, and a son, Samuel, Jr. of New York City. Pensioner Millard M. Cutler, 62, died of cancer in the Norfolk USPHS Hos­ pital on July 3. Brother Cutler joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a cook. He was born in Beaufort, N.C. and was a resident of Blounts Creek, N.C. Burial was in the Cutler Family Cemetery, Blounts Creek. Surviving are his widow, Adelaide; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred D. Rogers of Baltimore, and a sister, Mrs. Edna Chamberlain of Chesapeake City, Va. 'Me Zhought Me Was If you smoke pot or hashish or use any kind of drugs at all on ship or ashore, you might be interested in the following unusual story. It's true, no kidding. This guy, his name was Tom, went to a party this particular Saturday night, and between him and about five or six of his friends, smoked a couple of good sized pipes of hashish. In his own words, he "was smashed." The party broke up at about 3 o'clock in the morning, so Tom figured he'd call it a night and head home. As he stumbled down the block humming a tune, all he could think about was sink­ ing his oversized cranium into the soft pillow on his bed. He fumbled around a bit looking for his car keys and then took a minute or two trying to find the keyhole in the car door. He finally got the door opened, positioned himself in the driver's seat, started it up and turned the radio on. He let the car warm up for awhile as he listened to the music. He then turned the wheel and stepped on the gas but the car just whined a bit and wouldn't move. He went into a minor panic because he knew absolutely noth­ ing about cars. But he glanced at the column and noticed the car was still in neutral. Crisis over. He eased away from the curb and drove a few blocks to the entrance of the Grand Central Parkway in Queens, N.Y. He had already gotten one speed­ ing ticket on this exact same road the previous month, so he promised him self to be extra careful this night for two reasons: first, he was flying high and was afraid of killing himself; sec­ ond, he had half an ounce of grass and a small chunk of hashish on him, and he was in no shape to face the law if he got stopped. So as he drove along the parkway, he stayed exclusively in the far right lane letting the faster traffic pass him on the left. Flashing Lights Everything seemed to be going fine as he cruised along listening to the music. But sure enough, he was on the highway no more than five minutes when he no­ ticed the flashing lights of a police car alongside him to the left. The cop in the passenger seat was motioning him to pull over to the shoulder. Tom obeyed promptly, but as he pulled over he went into a mild para­ noid panic. What was he going to say? How was he going to face these cops in his condition? Pensioner Albert W. Hembury, 75, passed away on July 4^ 5. Brother Hembury joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a floatman for the New York, New Haven Railroad from 1926 to 1967. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y. and was a resi­ dent there. Surviving is a brother, Sid­ ney of the Bronx. Alcoholism Is a disease. It can ha treated. ' Migh at-MPMZ As one of the policemen walked over to the car,-Tom tried to calm himself down. He figured that the best tact would be to remain as cool as possible, answer all questions politely, admit that he was speeding and simply accept the ticket without an argument. The cop, a man of about 50 or so, bent down a bit and asked Tom how he was feeling. Tom nervously answered that he felt fine. The cop then asked him if he thought he deserved a ticket. Tom immediately expressed his sorrow for speeding and told the cop, yes, he did deserve a ticket. The policeman, looking a little bit shocked, then asked Tom how fast he thought he was going. Tom didn't really know for sure, but since the speed limit was 50 mph, he said he thought he was doing about 60 or 65. The cop, looking more shocked than ever, opened Tom's door and politely said, "Son, would you mind stepping out of the car." In a deep panic now, Tom blurted out, "Why, what seems to be the matter officer?" The cop said simply, "Son, you were doing four." Tom was arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs, and was booked for possession after a search turned up his grass and hashish. In the long run, Tom got off pretty easy, though. He was convicted of pos­ session of small amounts of grass and was given a fine. And the traffic judge suspended his license for one year, along with slapping him with a fine. All in all, things worked out okay for Tom. But if he had been a merchant seaman, his trouble would just have started. You see, any drug conviction of any kind is a sentence of life for a merchant seaman. That is, the Coast Guard, by no means as lenient as some local au­ thorities when it comes to drugs, will revoke your seaman's papers for life, and that means the end of your career at sea. No matter what anyone says about pot, however, there are some people who will smoke it anytime, anywhere. If you're one of those people, at least have the courtesy not to smoke while on duty, for your own good and the good of the entire crew. There are enough dangers involved with working at sea. So don't make the situation worse for anyone by trying to work while flying alongside the flying bridge. August 1977 / LOG / 29 �Orerseas Joyce Committee Charlesfon Committee r- N.Y. Patrolman George Ripoli (seated center) holds shipboard meeting with the Ship's Committee of the SS Charleston (Sea-Land). Seated left is Re­ certified Bosun Jan Beye, ship's chairman. From left standing are; Deck Delegate Walter Gustavson; Steward Delegate Robert Frazier, and Engine Delegate John Pasko. Seated right is Chief Steward W. Seltzer, secretaryreporter. The ship paid off at Port Elizabeth, N.J. on July 21. Sea-Land Resource Committee Flelping to crew up on Aug. 1 is the Ship's Committee of the ST Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas). From left are: Engine Delegate J. Ashley; Deck Delegate J. Nava; Chief Steward Steven Szeibert, secretary-reporter; Recertified Bosun Alfred Anderson, ship's chairman, and Steward Delegate Jose Rivera. The tanker sailed from Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. Delta Paraguay Committee On his next to last voyage before retirement is Seafarer Allen Batchelor (fourth from left) of the SS Sea-Land Resource. The Ship's Committee and a crewmember, from left are: Engine Delegate Rod Borlase; Steward Delegate Phil Pron; Recertified Bosun Peter Drewes, ship's chairman; Charles Wilson of the steward department, and Educational Director K. Katsalis. The containership had a payoff in late July in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Posing for a group photo Is the Ship's Committee of the SS Delta Paraguay (Delta Lines). From left are: Chief Steward W. Miles, secretary-reporter; Third Cook J. Melendez, steward delegate; Educational Director Frank W. Chavers, and Recertified Bosun Robert D. Schvyarz, ship's chairman. The ship paid off late in July in the port of New Orleans. H&RE&BIU: At Your Service The Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union is 450,000 chambermaids, bellmen, waiters, waitresses, bartenders, cooks, cafeteria employees, and miscellaneous restaurant and hotel workers. Each believes in the great union tradition of a good day's work for a good day's pay. All take pride in serving you, the public. The next time you go out to dinner or order a drink at a bar, make sure that you are being served by someone wearing a union button. For 85 years, the Hotel and Restaurant Em­ ployees and Bartenders International Union has requested that all its members, while on the job, wear the working button appropriate to their trade. The H&RE&BIU feels that this is an important way in which a member can express pride in the labor movement and faith in the collective bargaining efforts of their In­ ternational Union. 30/LOG/August 1977 HOTCL $ RtjituMi Immnia >B«»TthOm IHTUUTIOIIAI UNION # m HOTCI * Rf JTNUNNNT ENNIOTKI OttNKHOINO iMTlNEaTIOIUl. UNION O HOTCL iRCSTAUIANT EMNiotcn O juBTiNOHo INTVINAHOHAL UNION # -r.-cio ffflS UNIO The H&RE&BIU requires in its standard con­ tract that employers display one of the Union cards: The Union House card, the Union Bar card, or the Union Motel card. Like the but­ ton, the LJnion cards make people aware of the H&RE&BIU, reminding them that the quality service they are receiving is typical of the service they can'expect at all Union estab­ lishments. The cards and buttons also benefit the em­ ployer. Today, nearly 20 million families de­ rive their income from employment that is protected by collective bargaining agree­ ments. These millions represent enormous a UNION LABEL feature buying power, if all union families could be educated to buy union and patronize union establishments, the employer would soon realize that it is his great privilege to display the Union Label. So, when you are in the market for food or lodging, look for the H&RE&BIU cards and buttons. They are your guarantee of quality service and professionalism. View your pa­ tronage as a personal contribution to the strength of American Labor, for a strong labor movement means security and prosperity for all of us. �Sea-Land Venture Committee Sea-Land Economy Committee Here's part of the SS Sea-Land Venture's Ship's Committee at a payoff in the port of New Orleans late in July. From left are: Engine Delegate A. R. Brown; Steward Delegate L. O. Hansen, and Recertified Bosun William L. Robinson, ship's chairman. Paying off late in July in the port of New Orleans was the Ship's Committee of the SS Sea-Land Economy. From left are: Chief Cook S. Morris, steward dele­ gate; Recertified Bosun Luther V. Myrex, ship's chairman; Chief Steward Leroy Nicholas, secretary-reporter, and Deck Delegate Benjamin "Tiny" Jarratt. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. tRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees' in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. Ail expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there ims boon any viohulon of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union ofiicial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so alVected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective oflice. All contributions are vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any uf the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Once an Arctic Ocean Fisherman, He Sails Deck on Great Lakes Seamen from all over the world have settled on the Great Lakes. From Norway came Fridtjof "Fritz'* Martinussen who has been an SIU member since 1946, sailing as an AB, wheels­ man, quartermaster and bosun. He began his career in his native country in 1930, on a fishing boat in the Arctic Ocean. "The sea was a way of life in North­ ern Norway," Brother Martinussen said. In those days most of the young men from his area joined the fishing fleet. He remembers working the lines and nets all day to catch halibut and cod until he was ready to drop from exhaustion. Later he took off on deep-sea freight­ ers. When the Germans invaded Nor­ way during the Second World War he was on a Norwegian ship in Yokahama, ^REATLAICES Japan. "I signed up on a Norwegian ship headed for England," he recalled. "Then upon arriving Christmas Day of 1940, I joined the Free Norwegian Navy." About two-thirds of the Nor­ wegian merchant fleet was out at sea when the Germans invaded. These ships joined the freedom forces under the Norwegian king who had set up a government-in-exile in London, he ex­ plained. The Free Norwegian Navy fought alongside the Allies against the Germans. Later Martinussen was transferred to the merchant fleet. "In December of 1944 I paid off a ship in New York City. I have been in the States ever "Fritz" Martinussen since," he told the Log. He joined the SIU on the Lakes in 1946 and worked steadily there except for a few deep-sea trips. Now he works on the Bo-Lo boats but he also sailed on the old Milwaukee Clipper, the D&C ships, and passenger sidewheelers that went out of business in the early 1950's. He chose the Lakes bcrause his brother, who is now retired, was sailing as mate on a Lakes ship. When the conversation turned to safety on the Lakes, Brother Martinus­ sen outlined his idea for a new type of lifeboat. "An enclosed capsule that is self-launching would be the best, be­ cause in a storm you can die from ex­ posure in an open craft. Even in sum­ mer the water temperature of Lake Superior does not go above 39-40 degrees. Also, the Lakes boats sink sud­ denly. By the time you launch a life­ boat it is too late." He continued, "It is my personal opinion that the Lakes vessels arc, often overloaded and the captains are under pressure from the company office to sail even in bad weather. It has been like that for years and years." August 1977 / LOG / 31 �1970 Scholarship Winner Finds College Diploma Boosts Career Deciding what to do with your life is a major step for most young people. Although college does not always solve the problem, it makes it easier to suc­ ceed in whatever career you finally choose. Lynn Karpiak Turley, a 1970 SlU scholarship winner found this out last year when she decided to stop working for an insurance company and become a nurse. Because she already had a college diploma, she was able to enter Seton Hall University College of Nursing in South Orange, N.J. in June 1976. She hopes to graduate in December 1977. Otherwise, to get a Registered Nurse's degree might have taken four years. In addition, having both degrees betters her chances for getting a job after grad­ uation. As a life service representative for the insurance company, Mrs. Turley would answer agents' questions about the policies. "After I learned about all the policies, I didn't enjoy the job any­ more," she noted, "because there was nothing left to learn." The company had no need for an underwriter trainee. Wanting to move along in the career world, she then began to look elsewhere. Loves Nursing School "I had always thought about medi­ cine in some form," she continued. So when her sister-in-law mentioned nurs­ ing, she decided to give it a try. "I love nursing school," she said. "In nursing school, you learn all about the human body and how it func­ tions. As a nurse I will be responsible for passing this information along to the patients. For example, I may have to teach a diabetic patient how to take care of himself. The idea of helping someone when they are in pain also is very satisfying." She hopes to eventually get a master's degree in midwifery, which will enable her to take care of expectant mothers and deliver babies. "Now that I am paying my own way through nursing school," she declared, "I have found out how fantastic the SIU scholarship was. I didn't fully appreci­ ate it when 1 was in college, although my parents certainly did." Lynn Karpiak attended St. Peter's College in Jersey City, N.J. and gradu­ ated with a degree in psychology in 1974. While at school, she met her MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port Dale- New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis ... Cleveland Jersey City Sept. 6 Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 1 2 Sept. 1 3 Sept. 1 4 Sept. 15 Sept. 19 Sept. 23 Sept. 10 Sept. 8 Sept. 17 Sept. 13 .Sept. 13 Sept. 14 Sept. 16 Sept. 15 Sept. 12 Lynn Karpiak Turley a member of the RMR Division of the husband, Jim Turley. then SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's "I liked having to take all kinds of Union at the time she won the scholar­ courses at college," she explained. "Even subjects you didn't want, turn ship. The family lived in Jersey^City, out to be enjoyable. It's a real switch Right now Karpiak is working for a from high school. The instructors treat drug store. He and his wife spend their weekends at their house in the Pocono you like an adult." Mountains of Pennsylvania. Joseph Karpiak, Lynn's father, was Seamen s Safety Ignored Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 9:30 a.m 2:00 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 10:30 a.m, 2:30 p.m — — — — 2:30 p.m. — — UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — — Continued from Page 3 subject of gangway ladders at the Coast Guard seminar in March, Bluitt said. Lakes vessels still use straight metal ladders. These ladders are without hand rails or cargo nets and often there is no gangway watch to help in case of. trouble. In 1976, three SIU members aboard Great Lakes vessels were killed in falls from these ladders. U.S. Rep. Philip Ruppe (R-Mich.) even suggested a suitable type of gang­ way/ladder carried aboard Finnish ice­ breakers. Yet nothing has been done. Bluitt also called for watertight com­ partments to divide the holds of Great Lakes bulk carriers. Intolerable Conditions 1:00 p.m. A final issue was the intolerable working conditions of gatemen and conveyormen who operate the self-unload­ ing equipment aboard Lakes carriers. The unloading department consists of from two to four men, Bluitt said. These men work around the clock while the vessel is unloading. Since they work Shipping Report for Inland Waters FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 1977 TOTAL JOBS SHIPPED Permanent Jobs Relief Jobs BALTIMORE . . BOSTON , V. . . HOUSTON ^ . , JACKSONVILLE NEW YORK MOBILE NORiFOLK NEW ORLEANS PADUCAH . PHILADELPHIA PINEY POINT PORT ARTHUR PUERTORICO RIVER ROUGE ^ ST. LOUIS . . . TAMPA TOTALALL PORTS Class A Class B Class C 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 7 7 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 8 0 0 4 0 0 0 • Q Iv-: • .31 15'": • ll'/7'-'lls 10 8 8 0 IS /0 55 Class A Class B • . 3 L.. 0 0 0 0 0 0 104 0 23 0 0 0 3 • 3 84 27 0 0 0 ..U:.., 0 , 0 0 , 0 0 0 0.. - 0' 0 , 215 • 33 TOTAL MEN ON BE/\CH Class C Class A Cisss B •' 1 • 1 3 0 0 0 , 0 . 9 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 45 0 0 4 1 48 2 1 'I 144 0 . 79J 0 • 0 Q&M 9 0 0 1 .V0 '/":••••-.5/ 0 18 0 . i39 104 m the poorly ventilated ship's tunnel where the conveyor is located, the men breathe toxic dust from the coal, ore, and gypsum cargoes. "Many must retire early because of respiratory ailments," he explained. "The masks for respiration supplied to them are of little use since they are cumbersome and difficult to wear while working." The Coast Guard has never dealt with this occupational hazard. Nor has it considered the workload in the unload­ ing department and "the need for regu­ lar and constant relief." The Detroit port agent concluded his testimony by requesting a thorough in­ vestigation and corrective legislation. Notke to Members Oil ProteJure When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate e registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Subsection 7 of the SIU Shipping Rules: ^^Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, imdue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war- > rant such waiver." Also, aU entry rated members must show their last six months dischaj^es. -.'A,. 32 / LOG / August 1977 �Tlie Harrv LuiKieberg -%Q' School of Seamanship — V •- -O "for a hotter job today, and jot) security tomorrow. *" f fi-- Al Wv i V 4 t vJ\ Fifteen SlU members gather for photo after completing Able-Seaman Program at the Lundeberg School. They are, front row from the left, Samuel Baugh, Raymond Grace, John Mitchell, Diana Bandelean, Ken Leiby, Keith Orbyan and Michael Willis. Back row from the left are, Jim Gllmartin, Sean Rafferty, Jeff Davis, Lawrence Osemjart, Ben Belli, William Munroe, Kenneth Chrisman and Dave Wallin. Big Jump in Pay Goes Along With Upgraded Skills There are many good reasons why Seafarers should upgrade their skills at the Lundeberg School. But from the well as higher overtime and premium rates. It's as simple as that. Each time a Seafarer increases his skills and his rating, he also increases his earning power. Especially for our entry-rated members, there is no better time than right now to take advantage of the Lundeberg School's upgrading programs. Shipping has been, and is expected to remain good to excellent in most deep sea ports. This trend in shipping is providing more jobs for Seafarers right across-the-board. But the biggest increase in job opportunities for Sea­ farers is in llie middle ratings of ableseaman, assistant cook and fireman, oiler, watertender (FOWT). This increase in middle-rated jobs for Seafarers, then, presents a perfect opportunity for entry rated men to upgrade their skills and move up into these jobs. At the same time, as our entry mem­ bers move up, the Union will be able to bring new men into the Union and the industry. This kind of manpower individual member's point. of view, the most important reason is—money. That is, higher base monthly wages as Twenty-one Seafarers who had been sailing in the entry ratings recently took the opportunity to upgrade their skills to FOWT at the Lundeberg School. They are, kneeling, Stan Orlands, left, and Joe Mispagel. Front row from the left are. Seafarers Bill Atwell, Gregory Patino, Hector Toro, Mike Fester, Clark Cosner, Joe Barry, Ed Sanderson, Bob Scrivens and Sal Mobile. Back row from the left are. Seafarers Walt Davison, Michael Moore, Alfred Gonzalez, Tim Stagg, Jiiii McNeely, Richard Schwender, Jr., Richard Holmes, Buz Morrison, Harry Gearhart and Jim Emidy. Wage Comparisons of Entry, Middle Rated Deep-Sea Jobs Below is a coniparisoii of wage scales between the entry rated jobs and the middle rated jobs on deep-sea vessels. It compares ordinary seaman with able-seaman, messman with assistant cook and wiper with fireman, oiler, watertender (FOWT). The scales are based on the present Standard Freightship Agreement. Middle Rated Jobs Entry Rated Jobs Base Monthly Wages Premium Rate Ordinary Seaman 5.40 617.59 612.78 Messman 5.38 733.92 Wiper 6.42 Overtime Rate 3.51 3.51 3.51 Base Monthly Wages Prtnninm Rate Overtime Rate 790.10 Able-Seaman 6.89 4.43 779.42 Assistant Cook 6.83 4.43 790.10 FOWT 6.89 4.43 Why wait any longer, increase your wages significantly. Upgrade at the Lundeberg School. cycle is the cornerstone of the SlU's job security structure. The difference in pay between the entry rated and middle rated jobs is significant. For instance, under the present Standard Freightship Agree­ ment, base monthly wages for an ordinary seaman is $617.59. How­ ever, an able-seaman's base pay is $790.10 per month. In the steward department, base pay for a messman is $612.78 per month. But an assistant cook's I»ase pay is $779.42 per month. In the engine department, a wijier's base pay is $733.92 per montii. But an FOWT's base pay is $790.10 a montli. In addition to base pay, of course, overtime and premium rates are higher for middle rated Seafarers. (Refer to wage chart on this page for comparisons.) To accommodate our entry rated members' upgrading needs, the Lunde­ berg School has scheduled numerous classes for able-seaman, FOWT and assistant cook for the rest of this and next year. Three able-seaman classes are scheduled for the remainder of this year on Sept. 2, Oct. 27 and Nov. 23. In addition, the School has jilanned seven AB classes for 1978. There are two FOWT classes re­ maining this year which begin Sept. 30 and Oct. 31. Six FOWT classes are scheduled for next year. For assistant cook, three cla.sses re­ main for this year. They will begin Sept. 15, Oct. 27 and Dee. 8. Six as­ sistant cook courses are planned for 1978. Upgrading opportunities for all de­ partments are readily available to all Seafarers at the Lundeberg School. But it is up to you to take advantage of them. If you are interested in upgrading at the Lundeberg School, talk to your local SIU representative. Or, fill out an upgrading application (opposite page) and send it directly to the Lundeberg School Vocational Educa­ tion Department. August 1977 / LOG / 33 �SIURep Luigi lovino Gets His High School Diploma at HLSS Long-time SIU Representative Luigi lovino recently achieved what he con­ siders a very important goal for him. He completed the high school GED Program at the Harry Lundeberg School and earned his high school equivalency diploma. Brother lovino has been a member of the SIU for 31 years. Eighteen of those years have been spent as an SIU oflicial. He has sailed in the deck de­ partment as bosun and AB. He also shipped in the steward department for 12 years. During his travels he has been to many different climates which include England, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Africa, Turkey, Arabia, South America, the Far East, Japan, the Phillipines and Indo China. Seafarer lovino decided to get his high school diploma "to better myself for speaking and reading." He added, "Even though I didn't have an education, I did read quite a hit. I believe that this helped me dur­ ing the program. But it took the school and teachers to put it all together so that I could get my diploma." Brother lovino feels that "every­ body in the SIU should take advantage of the programs at HLS. It is here for all members to attend, whether young or old." The High School Equivalency Pro­ gram is "wonderful". Brother lovino said. "The teachers take an interest in helping you. The methods they use are very effective. I really liked the entire program." If you are interested in the High School Equivalency Program offered at HLS, contact your port agent or write to the Academic Department at the Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. 20674. The Harry Lundeberg-^ School of Seamanship V "For a belter job today, and job security tomorrow." Deck jparlnient LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard endorsement of Lifeboatman. ABLE SEAMAN Course Requirements: Musi have 90 days seatime in any tlepartment. The course of inslruclion is four weeks in leiigtli and leads lo ihe (.'oast (niard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any W aters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Sea­ man 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • He 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OK Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • He able to pass tin- ))rescribed physi­ cal. including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited — Any Waters. You must: • He 19 years of age • Have 36 months s(>atime as Ordinary .Seaman or 12 Months Able Seaman • He able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting dates: June 9, 23; July 7, 21; Aug. 4, 18; Sept. 1, 15, 29, and Oct. 13, 27. .Starting dales: Sept. 2, Oct. 27 and Nov. 23,1977. Pumproom Course To Begin Oct. 17 On Oct. 17, 1977, the Lundeberg School will offer an important course for rated black gang men. The course is Puinprooin Operation and Mainte­ nance. It i.s open to those engine room niember.s who hold a QMED any rating. The course will deal with the opera­ tion and inaintenance of valves, load­ ing procedures, cargo pump operation and cargo measurement. The course will also include instruc­ tion in discharging procedures, ballast­ ing procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas systems, firefighting and safety, pollution control and cargo control systems. Members interested in taking the course are advised to contact the l^eal Union ofhce as soon as possible. Steward De[)arlment All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD Kngine De|)artmeiit FOWT The cours(> is four weeks in length and leads lo endor.semenl as Fireman, W alertender. and/or Oiler.Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • He able to pass the pri-.scrihed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements • Have six months seatime as W iper, OR He a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rating there are no requirements. Starting dates: Sept. 30 and Oct. 31, 1977. LNG/LPG The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of basic chemistry, tank and ship con­ struction, gasification, reliquehcalion procedures, inert gas and nitrogen sys­ tems, instrumentation, safely and firefighting, loading, uidoading and trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine room personnel must hold QMED —Any Rating. Others, deck and steward department personnel must hold a rating in their department. The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting date: Nov. 28. 34 / LOG / August 1977 SIU Representative Luigi lovino, second from left, is the happiest guy in Piney Point after completing the School's GED Program and achieving his high school equivalency diploma. Congratulating him, from the left are: Roman Gralewicz, president of the SIU of Canada; Margaret Nalen, director of aca­ demic education at the Lundeberg School, and Mike Sacco, vice-president of the Lundeberg School. The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of steward department management and operation. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have seatime and/or training in compliance with on® of the following: • Throe years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or a.ssistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each pro­ gram OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, .six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starting dates: July 7, Aug. 18, Sept. 29, and Nov. 10. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have 12 months seatime in the steward department, OR three months seatime in the steward department and he a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Starting dates: Sept. 15, Oct. 17 and Dec. 8,1977. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the preparation of soups, sauces, meats, sea­ foods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have seatime and/or training in compliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assLstant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting dales: June 9, July 21, Sept. 1, Oct. 13, and Nov. 25. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, des.serts, and pastries. Course Re«pjireiiueiit8: All eaudidates must have seatime and/or training in compliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assi.stant cook OR • 24 months in the steward depart­ ment with six months as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. Starting dates: June 9, 23; July 7, 21; Aug. 4, 18; Sept. 1,15, 29, and Oct. 13,27. Note: Course.s and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. �4 \ FOWT Graduates 6 Are Lifeboatmeii Recent FOWT grads display their FOWT endorsements. They are from the left, Seafarers Ned Pedersen, Larry Clement, Marcel Scuderi, Jose Del Rio and Martin Sweeney. Recent grads of the Lundeberg School's Lifeboat course are, front row from the left: Harry Smith, Steve Theobald and Jake Gimbert. Back row from the left are Seafarers D. Ketchum, Dave Brunsburg and Tom Bluitt. He's a Chief Cook Happy Chief Cook Seafarer Michael Laurie recently got his chief cook's endorsement at the Lundeberg School. Seafarer Earl Gray couldn't be hap­ pier after completing Chief Cook's program at Lundeberg School. 8 Complete Welding Course Eight Seafarers completed the basic welding course at the Lundeberg School this month. They are, standing from the left, Philip Booher, Spero Moche, Jr., Richard Bramley, William Lee Thomas, Don Dokulil and Michael Phillips. Kneeling are Seafarers Worcester Johnson, left, and Darrell Camp. Illlllllllllllll'llillll Lifeboat Grads 2 Assistant Cooks Recent graduates of the Lundeberg School's Lifeboat program are Seafarers Jennings Hockman, left, and Michael Laurie. Holding assistant cook endorsement after completing program at the Lunde­ berg School are Seafarers Javan W. Currie, left, and Laird Mills. August 1977 / LOG / 35 �HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA AVAILABLE TO ALL Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for joh security and upgrading through the high school equivalency (General Educational De­ velopment) program at the Harry Lundeherg School. It lakes only four to eight weeks, and your fellow Boatmen and seamen who have gone through the program can tell you that it's really worth it. Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre-test kit in your port, or write to: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeherg School Piney Point, Md. 20674 When you have completed the test, return it to the Lundeherg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to complete the GED Pro­ gram. KEIMEM BER ! This test is not to see who scores high or low. It helps HLS design a study program just for you— seatime with a contributory employer. Your classes will he small (usually just six or eight students.) You'll get lots of individual help. And, complet­ ing the GED Program opens the door a program that will enable our teach­ ers to help you get your high school diploma as soon as possible. So, apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just Qiake sure you have one year of Three Become Assistant Cooks to the other educational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diploma is the first step to­ wards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for seamen and Boatmen that are offered each year. Directory of All Upgrading Courses DEEPSEA, LAKES COURSES • •J • • • • ^1 These three Seafarers look plenty happy after completing Assistant Cooks Program at Lundeherg School. They are, from the left, Ronald Dawsey, Luccan Hood and Virgilio Rivera. • • • • • • • • • 7 College Scholarships Awarded Yearly to Members^ Dependents Another part of the .Sll "s total educa­ tional program for its members is the I nion's (.ollege Seliolarships Fund. Each year the SIL awards five .SI0,000 fouryear scholarships. of which one is reserved for a I nion member and four for depiuidents of members. number of years, .so you will only be comjieting with other .seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in .April of i-aeh year and tlie deadline for the receipt of all application? is usually around A{)ril 1. Eligiiiility rerpiirements are as follows; The I nion al-so awards two S.o.OOO twoyear seliolarships reserved exclusively for members. Tin- two-year scholarships offer various opjiortunities especially for the member who plans to keep shipjiing. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill (whieh would improve your performanee aboard ship as well as helping you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. • Have not less than two years of ac­ tual employment (three years for the par­ ent or guardian of dependents) on ve.s.sels of eomj)anies signatory to the .Seafarers Welfare Plan. The SI0.000 scholarships may be used to pursue any held of study at any ac­ credited college or university in the I .S. or Ms terriiories. In regard to our members, aiiplieation recpiirements are geared for the man or woman who has been out of school for a Upgrades to FOWT Seafarer Chris Benzenberg shows certificate of achievement he re­ ceived after recently completing FOWT program at Lundeherg School. • • • • Deck Departnienl Able-seaman, 12 Months Any W^aters Able-seaman, Unlimited Any W^atcrs Lifeboatman Quartermaster Engine Department Firemaii, Oiler, Watertender (FOWT) , r QMED—Any Rating Advanced Pumpman Procedures Automation LNG-LPG Refrigerated Containers WYIder Diesel Engines Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance and Operation Steward Departmenft Assistant C.ook Cook and Baker" Chief Cook Chief Steward •V,;- INLAND WATERS COURSES • Have one day of «-mployment on a ve.ssel in the six-month period immediatelv i)reeeding date of aj>fdication. • Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick >ip a seholarshiji aj)plieation now. They are available for you and vour de­ pendents at the local I nion hall or by writing to the .Seafarers Welfare Plan. College .Scholarships. 27.5 2()th St.. RrookIvn. \.Y. 1121.5. • • • • • • • • ty ^ Able-Seaman ; ; Pre-lYw-boat Opt'ratQC ' Original Towboat Operator,,^fT^ Master/Mate Uninspected Ves.<els Not Over 300 Gross Tons L'pon Oceans • First Class Pilot Radar Observer Pre-Engineer Diesel Engines Assistant Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessels t' I LUNDEHERG UPGRADING APPLICATION Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: U] Yes Q No; Firefighting: • Yes • No Date of Birth Name Dates Available for Training (Middle) (Kiial) - Mo./Day/Year Address (Refer to Directory for all course listings.) (Street) 1 Am Interested in the Following Course(s) Telephone #. (City) (State) Deepsea Member Q (Zip Code) ' (Area Code) lidand Waters Member Q Lakes Member Q Seniority Book Number Date Book Was Issued. Port Presently Registered ln_ Port Issued- Endorsement (s) Now HehL Social .Security #. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No Q Entry Program: From to RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to up- ' grade in rating noted above or attach letter of servictg whichever is applicable.) | VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF I DISCHARGE I (if so, fill in below) Endorsement (s) Received (Dalt"^ Altrndcd) SIGNATURE. DATE. I pgrading Program: From to (Daft's .Atlcndcd) Endorsement (s) Received RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I I I I I .J 36 / LOG / August 1977 �COLUMBIA (Mount Shipping), June 26—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Gus Magoulas; Secretary O. Oakley; Edu­ cational Director H. Hunt; Steward Delegate Osborne Williams. No dis­ puted OT. Secretary reported that a let­ ter concerning getting a new TV was written to Frank Drozak and his reply was posted for everyone to read. Re­ port to the Seafarers Log: "We have been receiving the Seafarers Log quite regular now and thank you. Would like to know if color photos can be reprinted by the Logl We have heard pro and con concerning the subject. We suggest that you have a little note printed in the Log so that everyone will know what to do and more photographs can then be sub­ mitted to the Log for publication." Ed. NOTE: (A reply was sent to Chairman Gus Magoulas in answer to the above re­ quest on July 15. In this issue of the Log there is an explanation for all mem­ bers as to the best way to submit photos for use in the newspaper.) ' \ NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), June 12—Chairman, A. Vilanova; Secretary Ken Hayes; Educational Director R. Coleman; Steward Delegate Donald M. King. $8.12 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Crew was asked to read Education Series No. 8 which was received. Chair­ man discussed the May issue of the T.og and requested all crewmembers to read up on the position of the Union on several bills now in the House. Also re­ minded everyone of the importance of donating to SPAD. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), June 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Charles Dawson; Secretary L. Crane; Deck Delegate Robert Erickson; Engine Delegate A. G. Andersen; Steward Delegate W. Davcy. No disputed OT. Crewmembers were advised by the Chairman to read the articles in the latest Log and also on the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks was given to : ic j. jward department for good food and service and to the other departments for helping to keep a clean ship. Next port, Seattle. WACOSTA (Sea-Land Service), June 26—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Wil­ liam Feil; Secretary R. De Boissiere; Educational Director Ewald P. Fahle; Deck Delegate William Vortier; Engine Delegate Rick Sayers; Steward Dele­ gate Samuel Satomayor. $30 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. A vote of thanks to all dele­ gates for a job well done. Report to the Seafarers Log: "The crew of the SS WACOSTA wishes to send regards to Chief Steward Ivan Buckley who was seriously ill while aboard said vessel. Get well Buck we miss you." Next port, Naples. DEL ORG (Delta .Steamship Lines), June 5—Chairman, Recertified Bosun D. Pool; Secretary Teddy Kross; Edu­ cational Director Joseph G. Arch; Deck Delegate James T. WoKT; Engine Dele­ gate John Vieira; Steward Delegate Eladio Grajales. $385 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Received the Seafarers Log in Abidjan and the card contained in the envelope was sent to Headquarters for receipt of same. Also received was the Education Series No.. 8. Secretary thanked the SIU crew for their fine cooperation. Next port, New Orleans. MASSACHUSETTS (International Ocean Transport), June 26—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun J. L. Bourgeois-, Secretary A. Hassan. No disputed OT. A discussion was held on the ads in lo­ cal magazines about "Turn the Tide on Foreign Tankers." The ad was posted on the board and every member, their families and friends were advised to write to the U.S. Maritime Committee, To Turn The Tide, P.O. Box 32236, Washington, D.C. 20007 to tell them that we all support the using of U.S. flag tankers in the importing of our country's oil needs. These letters will help in our fight to get a Cargo Prefer­ ence Law through. Three days after this discussion 24 letters had been received from the crew in regard to their support o£ U.S. flog tankers. These letters will be mailed to "Turn the Tide on Foreign Tankers" upon our return to the States. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port in Brazil. DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship Lines), June 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Charles Faircloth; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Director Hugh Wells, Jr. $95 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman gave a talk on the importance of taking the upgrading courses at Piney Point. Shipping is good and rated men are needed. Also dis­ cussed the importance of SP.AD. Next port Vitoria, Brazil. Official ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: OVERSEAS ARCTIC OVERSEAS ULLA OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN BORINQUEN WARRIOR BAYAMON DELTA ARGENTINA SEA-LAND MARKET HUMACAO HOUSTON GOLDEN MONARCH SEA-LAND CONSUMER OGDEN WABASH OGDEN CHAMPION SEA-LAND EXCHANGE PANAMA ti'p. i OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine Transport), June 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secre­ tary E. Kelly; Educational Director H. Meredith; Deck Delegate B. Anding; Engine Delegate L. Campos; Steward Delegate R. N. Sessions. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on President Hall's report and on President Carter's stand for a strong maritime pro­ gram as outlined in the Seafarers Log. Requested all crewmembers to read the Log to obtain all the information you want on what is going on in the Union. The steward department extended a vote of thanks to the crew for keeping things clean. OVERSEAS NATALIE (Maritime Overseas), June 12—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Carl Thompson; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educational Director B. Ginter; Engine Delegate Charles D. Polk. No disputed OT. Chairman re­ ports that the ship will layup in Jack­ sonville, Fla. and will be laid up for two weeks. They will call the crew back for those who want to come back. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for very good and well prepared food. The menus have been very varied. Next port in California. MOUNT EXPLORER (Mount Ship­ ping), June 26—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Peter Garza; Secretary A. Salem; Educational Director Fred Harris; Deck Delegate F. R. Schwarz; Engine Dele­ gate E. H. Nordtromp; Steward Dele­ gate Young McMillan. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on im­ portant items in the Seafarers Log es­ pecially the new wages effective June 16, 1977 and the new retirement pro­ gram. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for excellent food preparation and good service. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Texas City. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), June 19—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun W. L. Tillman; Secretary T. Bolton; Educational Director Joa­ quin Miller; Deck Delegate Calvin Smith. No disputed OT. Chairman dis­ cussed the importance of donating to SPAD. All Union mail was read and posted on the bulletin board. A vote of thanks to the Crew Messman Lloyd Clark for a very good job serving the crew. A special vote of thanks to the deck department for helping keep messroom and pantry clean at night. Next port, Portland, Ore. AGUADILLA JACKSONVILLE SEA-LAND GALLOWAY SEA-LAND MCLEAN EAGLE TRAVELER TAMARA GUILDEN FOINTE JULIE DELTA SUD BALTIMORE CHARLESTON SAM HOUSTON JOHNPENN YELLOWSTONE GEORGE WALTON DELTA ARGENTINA OAKLAND PISCES SEA-LAND ECONOMY MAYAGUEZ PONCE ZAPATA PATRIOT (Zapata Bulk Transport), June 26—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun R. Murry; Secretary D. E. Edwards; Educational Director G. R. Meaden; Deck Delegate James A. Wade; Steward Delegate Charles D. Locke. No disputed OT. The chairman reports that he has been on board 16 months and has had no beefs. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Also a vote of thanks to the Radio Officer and Master for show­ ing movies every night even in port and anytime someone wanted to see one. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), June 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Lothar Reck; Secre­ tary S. S. Schuyler; Educational Di­ rector F. Sayo. No disputed OT. $37 in ship's fund. Chairman advised all crew­ members to take advantage of the Harry Lundeberg School and try to upgrade themselves in Piney Point, Md. Next port, Seattle. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), June 26—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary W. Benish; Engine Delegate W. B. Austin. No disputed OT. The May issue of the Seafarers Log was received and Chair­ man discussed several articles contained therein. A vote of thanks was given to F. Pappone for showing movies and taking care of the movie machine. Re­ port to Seafarers Log: "Mooring winches would make things a lot safer; anything would be better than it is now." Next port. Long Beach. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ time Overseas), June 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Elmer Baker; Secre­ tary A. Arellano; Educational Director A. Clark; Deck Delegate T. R. McDuffy; Engine Delegate C. Gallegher; Steward Delegate R. Hirsch. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Educational Director requested that reading material be placed aboard vessels as it would be helpful to the morale of men off watches. Next port in Puerto Rico. ULTRA MAR (Westchester Marine Shipping), June 26—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Norman P. Beavers. No disputed OT. It was requested that an entry be made in the ship's minutes that when the Steward Paul Hunt came aboard the vessel that everything was in bad shape. He squared everything away by working 16 and 18 hours a day. He had the initiative to make decent menu for all personnel involved. We, the crew all appreciated it very much. We feel that this should be noted on his record. Next port, Trinidad. SEA-LAND RESOURCE COUNCIL GROVE OVERSEAS VIVIAN PORILAND THOMAS J EPPERSON NECHES TRANSEASTERN TAMPA SEA-LAND PRODUCER PORT HOSKINS SEA-LAND TRADE lyONG BEACH iOtELRIO SEA-LAND VENTURE 51T f nrtic COVE COMMUNICATOR SHOSHONE BEAVER STATE THOMAS NELSON DEL SOL August 1977 / LOG / 37 �Nazareth Battle 'A Seniority Upgraders Carlos Rodrigues MarkSawin Richard Sanderson Seafarer Carlos Rodrigues, 24, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship (HLSS) in Piney Point, Md. in 1973 returning to the school ifi 1975 to upgrade to fireman-watertender. l^e completed the Cardiac Life Support and First Aid Courses. He also has his lifeboat and firefighting endorsements. Brother Rod­ rigues was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He lives in Jersey City, N.J. and ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Mark Sawin, 20, gradu­ ated from the HLSS in 1975 and up­ graded to firemanwatertender in 1976. He has the Cardiac Life Sup­ port, First Aid, Lifeboat and Fire­ fighting tickets. Brother Sawin was born in Oklahoma. He lives in Slidell, La. and .ships out of the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Richard Sandserson, 21, is a 1974 HLSS gradu­ ate. He upgraded to 3rd cook there this year. He has the Cardiac Life Sup­ port, First Aid, Lifeboat and Fire­ fighting tickets. Brother Sanderson was born in Vienna, Va. where he resides. He ships out of the Gulf. Larry Watson Seafarer Larry Watson, 25, gradu­ ated from the HLSS Trainee Program in 1971 upgrading to AB at the School in 1973. He completed the Cardiac Life Support, First Aid, Lifeboat and Firefighting Classes. Brother Watson is a native and resident of the port of Seattle from where he ships out. Michael Derrlnge Seafarer Michael Derringe, 24, first sailed with the SIU in 1974 following his graduation from the HLSS. He up­ graded to firemanwatertender at the school. And he has his Cardiac Life Support, First Aid, Lifeboat and Firefighting tickets. Brother Derringe was born in the port of Norfolk where he still lives. He ships out of the port of Jacksonville. Stanley. La Grange Seafarer Stanley La Grange, 25, graduated from the HLSS in 1972. He now has his AB rating. Also he has Cardiac Life Support, First Aid, Lifeboat and Firefighting qualifica­ tions. Brother La Grange was born in Saramayo Hospital, across the street from the New Orleans Union Hall. He lives in the port of New Orleans and ships out from there. Edward Craig Seafarer Edward Craig, 26, is a 1973 graduate of the Lundeberg School. In 1974, he up­ graded to firemanwatertender there. Last year, he up­ graded to QMED at the HLSS. He has completed the Cardiac Life Support, First Aid, Lifeboat and Firefighting Courses. Brother Craig was born in Newton Hamilton, Pa. He lives there and .ships out of the port of New York. 38 / LOG / August 1977 DEEP SEA Thomas McQuay Seafarer Thomas McQuay, 25, is a 1970 graduate of the HLSS. He up­ graded to third cook this year. He has finished the Cardiac Life Support, First Aid, Lifeboat and Firefighting Courses. Brother McQuay is a native of the port of Jacksonville where he lives and from where he ships out. Spero Moche, Jr. Seafarer Spero Moche, Jr., 30, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in New Or­ leans in 1971. This year he upgraded to fireman-watertender at Piney Point. He has the Cardiac Life Support, First Aid, Life­ boat and Firefighting qualifications. Brother Moche was born in Wilson, N.C. He lives in St. Petersburg, Fla. and ships out of the ports of New Orleans and Tampa. Ricardo C. Quinones Seafarer Ricardo C. Quinones, 28, has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the HLSS in 1971. In 1974, he got his AB rating at the school. Also he has the Cardiac Life Support, First Aid, Lifeboat and Fire-* fighting tickets. He is a Navy veteran. A native and resident of The Bronx, New York City, Brother Quinones ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Naza­ reth Battle, 26, started sailing in 1972 after graduating from the Lundeberg Trainee Pro­ gram. A month after his graduation, he earned his 3rd cook rating there. This year he intends to take the LNG Course at Piney Point. In 1978, he in­ tends to upgrade at HLS to cook and baker. He completed the Cardiac Life Support, First Aid, Lifeboat and Fire­ fighting Courses. Brother Battle was born and raised in the port of Balti­ more. He ships out of the port of Jack­ sonville where he lives with his wife, Sharon Elaine and their daughter. Mark Petterson Seafarer Mark Petter.son, 25, be­ gan his sailing ca­ reer in 1972, the year he graduated from Piney Point. This year he up­ graded to assistant cook at the HLSS. He has finished the Cardiac Life Support, First Aid Life­ boat and Firefighting Classes. Brother Petterson was born in Evanston, 111. A resident of North Carolina, he ships out of the port of New Orleans. Tommy Hartman Seafarer Tommy Hartman, 22, grad­ uated from the HLSS in 1975. He upgraded to fireman-watertender at Piney Point this year. He also has his Cardiac Life Support, First Aid, Lifeboat and Firefighting endorsements. Brother Hartman was born in San Fran­ cisco. He lives there and ships out of that port city. Srotherhood'm Action ...forSIU members with Alcohol problem The Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion Center holds its first annual re­ union this month. Every Seafarer can feel a sense of real pride and brother­ hood in this event. Through cooperation, support, and trade union spirit, we have helped many of our fellow brothers on the road to recovery from alcoholism. The theme of the reunion is "Living Sober". As these men gather at the ARC to enjoy Living Sober, every Seafarer can share the spirit of their celebration. We celebrate because the Brother­ hood of the Sea has brought a better way of life to these members. And any­ thing that helps one of us helps all of us. Every brother who has come to the ARC and recovered from alcoholism can now enjoy the good wages, working conditions and other benefits of union­ ism. Before, when alcohol ruled his life, I these benefits were meaningless to him. Through union brotherhood, every one of us has helped to save the lives of these Seafarers. We did this by suppuriing the ARC program and otif brothers' decision not to drink. The Brotherhood of the Sea has real meaning for each brother at , the Living Sober Reunion and for the many other brothers who are recovered alcoholics now at work aboard ships and boats throughout our country and the entire world. Their successful new lives are a triumph for all of us. But we must remember that this re­ union is our first celebration of an im­ portant first success. The work is far from over. We must renew our support for the ARC and our alcoholic brothers. We must keep on working until every Seafarer who has alcoholism is able to celebrate the freedom of Living Sober. Alcoholic Rehabllitotion Center I I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Tommy Lister j Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling Seafarer Tommy Lister, 35, made his first voyage with the SIU in 1963 sailing as an OS. Previous­ ly that year he had graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School • (AFTS) in New Or­ leans. In 1966, at the AFTS, he up­ graded to AB. He also has his Cardiac Life Support, First Aid, Lifeboat and Firefighting endorsements. Brother Lister, who ships out of the port of Mobile, was born and grew up in Neely, Miss. He lives there with his wife, Phyl­ lis and two children. I records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept j anywhere except at The Center. I j Name Book No I I j Address I (Street or RED) (City) (State) Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 (Zip) �431 Have llonatcil $100 or iUore To SPAII Since licj|iiiiiiiif| of '77 The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 451 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1977. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SPAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Seventeen who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, three have contributed $300, one has given $400, and two $600. For the rest of the year the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) NOTE: Each month's SPAD Honor Roll contains the names of those individuals who have given $100 or more as of the last Friday of the previous month. Lomas, A. Jacobs, R. Campbell, A. Fester, M. Roubek, J. Abadi,H. Reyes, M. Napoli, F. Selzer, S. Lombardo, J. Jackson, J. Abobaker, F. Campbell, A. Fgrshee, R. Rhoades, G. Roy, B. Nash, W. Shabian, A. Lundberg, J. Japper, J. Adams, P. Campbell, W. Firshing, W. Richburg, J. Royal, F. Nauarre, T. Shelton, J. Lyncb, C. Jobnson, D. Carbone, V. Fischer, H, Riddle, D. Rudnicki, A. Adams, W. Neffe,J. Sholar, E. Lyness, J. Johnson, R. Ries, C. Ruzyski, S. Adamson,R.R. Cavanaugh,J. Fiane,V. Nielsen, R. Sigler,M. Johnsted, R., Jr. Magruder, W. Ripoll, G. Sacco, J. Adlum, M, Celglna, J. Fletcher, B. O'Donnell, J. Silva, M. Maldonado, M. Jones, C. Roades, O. Sacco, M. Cheshire,!. Florous, C. Air, R. N. 01ds,T. Smith, L. Malesskey, G. Jones, R. Roberts, C. Saeed, S. Cinquemano, A. Foley, P. Olson, F. Algina, J. Smith, T. M anafe, D. Jones, T. Roberts, H. Forgeron, L. Salanon, G. Omar, Y. Cofone, W. AIi,A. Sncll, F. Manen, J. Jones, W. Roberts, J. Fox, P. Salazar, H. Conkiin, K. Pacheco, E. Allen, J. Snyder, J. Manry, L. Jorge, J. Robinson, W. Saleh, H. Franco, P. Conning, E. Paladino, F. Alhaj, Y. Somerville, G. Mansoob, A. Rodgers, J. San Fillippo, J. Kastina, T. Francum, C. Papuchis, S. Almuflichi, A. Conway, F. Soresi, T. Martin, T. Rodriguez, F. Sanchez, M. Kauffman, R. Frank, S., Jr. Paradise, L. Anders, T. Cortez, E. Spencer, G. Martinez, L. Rodriguez, R. Schuffels, P. Frederickson, E. KeUer,D. Paschal, R. Stancaugr, R. Anderson, A. Costango, G. Martinussen, C. Kemgood, M. Fuller, Rondo, C. Seabron, S. G. Patterson, D. Stankiewicz, A. Anderson, A. Cousins, W. McCarthy, L. Kerr, R. Rosenthal, M. Seagord, E. Furukawa, H. Patton, S. Steams, B. Cresci, M. Andci^on, R. McCartney, G. Ketchbad, D. Roshid, M. Selzer, R. Gallagher, L. Paulovich, J. Cross, M. Stevens, W. Antici, M. McCaskey, E. Kingsley, J. Galliam, R. Cruz, F. Pecquex, If. Aquino, G. Stubblelield, P. McClinton, J. Kizzire, C. Cunningham, W Ganthier, C. Perez, J. Arle,J. Sulaiman, A. McElroy, E. Klein, A. Garcia, R. Periora, J. Aspseter, H. Cuny, M. Sullins, F. McKay, D. E. Gard, C. Da Silva, M. Knutsen, Aumlller, R. Pomerlane, R. LUIedahLH. Peth, C. Surrick, R. McNabb, J. Koflowitch, W. Gardner, E. Avery, R. Swiderski, J. Picczonetti, M. Dalman, G. McNally, M. Kouvardas, J. Badgett, J. Piper, K. Tanner, C. Dammeyer, C. Gaston, T. McNeely, J. Kozicki, R. Gavin, J. Bakarich, P. Pool, D. Taylor, F. Danzey, T. Mehert, R. Kramer, M. Gentile, C. Barroga, A. Porter, B. Taylor, J. Darden, J. Manuel. R. Mesford,H. Kwiatek, G. Gimbert, R. Praza, L. Barry, J. Telegadas, G. Dauocol, F. MoUard, C. Kydd, D. Glidewell, T. Prentice, R. Teipe, K. Barflett,!. Davidson, W. Mongelli, F. Lambert, H. Goff, W. Pretare, G. Bartlett, J. Theiss, R. Davles, R. Mooney, E. Bartlinski, J. Davis, J. Lankford, J. J. Goldberg, Prevas, P. Tillman, W. Curtis T. Quinter, J. Romolo, V. Morris, W. Larkin, J. Golder, J. Bauer, C. Primero, F. Tobin, G. Davis, J. Morrison, J. Lawrence, L. Gooding, H. Baum, A. Prirette, W. Tobio, J. Davis, S. Mortensen, O. Lawrence, W. Goodspeed, J. Beeching, M. Debarrios, M. Prott,T. Troy, S. Mosley, W. Lee,K. Gorbea, R. PuUiam, J. Bellinger, W. Dechamp, A. Truenski, C. Abas, I. Frounfelter, D. Muniz, W. Lelonek, L. Gosse, F. Purgvee, A. Tsminrx, L. Benoit, C. Delgado, J. Aronica, A. Hall, P. J. Munsie, Lennon, J. Graham, E. Bentz,H. Quinnonez, R. Turner, B. Delrio, J. Bailey, J. McFarland, D. Murray, G. Lesnansky, A. Graham, R. Quirk, J. Bergeria, J. Turner, L. Demetrios, J. Bernstein, A. Pow,J. Murray, J. Lewis, L. Greene, H. Raineri, F. Ber^ond, B. Dembach, J. Tutde, M. Richardson, J. Brand, H. Murray, M. Libby,H. Grepo, P. Underwood, G. Rankin, J. Berlin, R. Diaz,R. Seibel,E. Combs, W. R. Murray, Liles, T, Gnarino, L. Rattray, W. Vasquez, J. Bishop, S. Dickey, K. Drozak, F. Shields,!. Musaid, A. Lindsey, H. Guillen, A. Bland, W. Reck, L. Velandra, D* Diercb, J. Stephens, C. Ellis, P. Mynes, A. Logue, J. Hagerty, C. Reinosa, J. Velez, R. Bluitt, J. Diglorgio, J. Stewart, E. Myrex, L. Loleas, P. Vuksiiir, G. Haggagi,A. Bobalek,W. Doak, W. Walker, T. Boland, J. Hall,K. Dolgen, D. Weaver^ A. Bonser, L. Domenico, J. Hall,M. 4?^ Webb, J. Botana, J. Domingo, G. Han,W. Hannibal, R. Weber, J. Boudreaux, C. Donovan, P. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION iWest,D. Bourgois, M. Harildstad, V. Downon, P. (SPAD) Westbrook, A. L. 675 FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11232 Boyle, D. Harris, E. Drebin, L. Westerholm, G. Boyne, D. Harris, W. Drozak, P. S.S. No.. Whitmer, A. Bradley, E. Harris, W. Drory,C. Whitsitt, M. Brongh, E. Book No.. Contributor's Name Haskins, A. Dryden, J. ^j|widman,J. Brown, G. Hatton, M. Ducote, C. Address. / Wilbum, R. Brown, I. Hauf,M. Dudley, K. Williams, L. Brown, S. .Zip Code City . .State. Haynes, B. Dwyer, J. Williams, S. Browne, G. Heimal, W. Dyer, A. I acknowledge and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered ^ ^ Wilson, C. Bryan, E. Heniken, E. by my Union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates Edmon, F. seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions, and I have the right to \ Wilson, J. Bryant, B. Heroux, A. Edmonds, F. refuse to make any contribution without fear of reprisal. I may contribute such amount as I may volun­ Winder, R. Bucci, P. Hersey, G. Ellis, F. tarily determine and I herewith contribute the sum of $• . This contribution constitutes my voluntary act and I am to to receive a copy of this receipt showing the amount of my contribution. A Wingfield,P. Bliczynskl, J. Eschukor, W. Hill, G. copy of SPAD's report Is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from |Wolf,P. Holmes, W. Bullock, R. the Federal Election Commission, Washirigton, D.C. Evans, M. Woodbouse, A. Homas, D. Burke, T. Fagan, W. Woody, J. Homayonpour, M. Signature of Solicitor Burnette, P. Falcon, A. Port j)i|Worley, M. Caffey, J. Hooker, G. Solicitor'! •'s No. Famen, F. Worster, R. Howse, A. Caga, L. Farrell, C. ^Yarmola, J. Hunter, W. Callahan, J. Faust, J. relland, B. Hussain, A. Camarillo, F. Fay, J. 'Zcag!cr,S. lovino, L. Campbell, A. Fergus, S. $600 Honor Roll $400 Honor Roll % % $300 Honor Roll $200 Honor Roll i • 1977 M �msi Pleasant snniling cook, Violet Dallas, does berthing St. Louis—Hub of Nation's Inland Waters System S T. LOUIS is the hub of our na­ tion's uiland waterways syslem. Just above St. Louis, the Illinois Wa­ terway branches off to the northeast. The Missouri River branches off to the west there, and the Upper Missis­ sippi River continues to the north. About 200 miles below St. Louis, the Ohio River empties into the Lower Mississippi. Because of its central location, the port of St. Louis is a good place to catch SlU-contracted lineboats as they pass through town. When the Log visited St. Louis we boarded three boats with SIU crews. At the American Commercial Barge Line fleeting area in Alton, 111., across the river from St. Louis, we found the Charles Lehman* The Lehman was just in from the Upper Mississippi and had stopped off for minor repairs before heading north again. Back in the city, at St. Louis Ship­ yard, we caught the National Gate­ way of National Marine Service. She was on her way to pick up a tow of chemical barges destined for the Lower Mississippi River. A few miles upriver we found the crew of Ozark Marine's Ed Renshaw making up a tow of barges to be delivered on the Illinois Waterway. Other SlU-contracted companies whose boats sometimes pass through the port of St. Louis include: Orgulf Transport; Dixie Carriers, and Delta Queen Steamboat Co. After breaking up tow, SIU Deckhand David Colboth, left, and Lead Deckhand Don "Red" Harris stack ratchets. The two Boatmen are part of the SIU crew on the Charles Lehman. ' -.--V-i.-' Ati*'., As far as deckhands Bill Shands (top photo) and Gregg Piatt (bot­ tom photo) are concerned, there is no such word as grime as the two keep their boat, the Ed Renshaw, looking sharp. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1977 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES NEW, 3-YEAR CONTRACTS RATIFIED AT ABL, INLAND TUGS COAST GUARD IGNORES SEAMAN SAFETY ON THE LAKES HOUSE COMMITTEE OKS OIL CARGO BILL; FIGHT GOES ON MERCHANT MARINE AID ROLE FOR NAVY IS ‘ENCOURAGING’ BID OF FOREIGN FLAGS FOR ALASKA OIL RUN IS HIT DELTA LINE TO BUY 12 PRUDENTIAL SHIPS; WILL DOUBLE FLEET GREAT LAKES CONTRACT HEADQUARTERS REP. EDWARD X. MOONEY RETIRES HOUSE COMMITTEE PASSES WATERWAYS FUEL TAX WHEN LEAVING A SHIP, BE SURE YOU HAVE A REPLACEMENT SIU CREWS MANHATTAN ISLAND, FIRST PRIVATELY CONSTRUCTED, OPERATED HOPPER DREDGE FRANK TRAVIS IS SHIPPING OUT AS SECOND ASSISTANT ENGINEER BOATMEN FROM 3 GULF COMPANIES DISCUSS UPCOMING CONTRACTS CARTER BIDS CONGRESS PUT TEETH, SPEED IN NLRB ACT BOATMEN SERVICING SWEEP CONTINUES IN GULF 6TH BOATMENS CONFERENCE HELD AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL CARTER MULLS ALASKA GAS PIPELINE ROUTE GETTING A LICENSE IS A REWARDING MOVE ‘THAT’S THE PLACE TO GO’ ENGINEER SIMMONS SAYS OF PINEY POINT BOATMEN GARCIA, O’NEAL GET CAREER HEADSTARTS AT HLSS 1ST INLAND CONTRACT SPURS BEN WHALEY TO UPGRADE TO CAPTAIN MILITARY CARGO HELPS KEEP U.S. SHIPS ON JOB TUG MARYLAND BEATS FIELD OF 14 TO WIN RACE ONCE AN ARCTIC OCEAN FISHERMAN, HE SAILS DECK ON GREAT LAKES BIG JUMP IN PAY GOES ALONG WITH UPGRADED SKILLS SIU REP LUIGI IOVINO GETS HIS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AT HLSS HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA AVAILABLE TO ALL ST. LOUIS-HUB OF NATION’S INLAND WATER SYSTEM Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1977 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 39, No. 8 1977 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e7d1c6ffb3294d0b77c3b189aeae9abc.PDF 4d56e1a2abcfe6bf462d62cd441fc1be PDF Text Text iNl UcJ AJ NI cJ lEiOdlS 1 'J Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO Pressure From Union Brings New Safety Measures to Lakes vgi-g^o AUGUST 1978 Seafarers Man New Tanker Thompson Pass See Page 12 =• UJ ^Si Tf'tSW See Page 3 SlU Blasts Plan to Export •ate Slit Backed Ocean Mining Bill Naif Way There See Special Supplement Pages 17-24 J- . •>• „ sr f «• .. •: -.f-.M'.;*#:> -. -.<( - ' ^ .V>»' V , -• • • . •••. >. •- •? rt 'tt*' j. •- '• • T, - M: « •rc-'gipr^v-! - -T^^r •'••'•"'1. • • >• �Hovercraft Industry May Find New Home in U.S. The southwest portion of Alaska, is seeking a temporary waiver of the where the Yukon and Kuskokwin Rivers Jones Act to use foreign built hover­ form a delta, is rough country. The craft for experimental purposes. Under 40,000 mile area is flat, treeless and the Jones Act, all vessels carrying cargo covered with snow most of the year. in the U.S. domestic trades must be There are no roads connecting outlying American built. areas with the principal population The two U.S. Senators from Alaska, center. And roads, even basic gravel Mike Gravel and Ted Stevens, have roads, would cost from $300,000 to been working hard to get the hovercraft $1,000,000 per mile to build. experiment under way. They feel hover­ The rivers are the main transporta­ craft can be used successfully in Alaska, tion arteries in this area and they are as well as other regions of the U.S. frozen from October through May. "This unique mode of transporta­ Even after the summer thaw, fluctuating tion," Sen. Gravel said, "could help to water levels make the water routes solve many of Alaska's transportation difficult to navigate. problems in the more remote areas of One way of solving Alaska's trans­ the State which will improve the oppor­ portation problems is through the use of tunity for the development of a domestic . commercial hovercraft in the state. market for a hovercraft industry." Hovercraft are massive vessels that skim Because of the potential jobs a U.S. over the water's surface, supported on a hovercraft industry will create in both cushion of air, and controlled by pro­ building and manning the vessels, the pellers and rudders. SlU supports the proposed Alaska ex­ They can be used to carry both periment for hovercraft. SIU President Paul Hall extended the passengers and cargo, shuttling resi­ dents to hospitals, schools and jobs, and Union's support for the hovercraft project to Alaska's Senators. "The main delivering fuel supplies, which often fall critically low, for home heating and goal of the Seafarers Union," Hall said, electric generation. Use of these vessels "is to promote, to the maximum extent in Europe, where they ferry across the possible, the development of a U.S. Channel between France and England, hovercraft industry. "Once tested," Hall added, "such craft has proved they are a viable means of should become a new source of employ­ water transport. Alaska's state legislature has appro­ ment for American shipping and Amer­ priated money to fund a feasibility study ican workers." on the use of hovercraft. But, since the The SIU has traditionally encouraged vessels are not built in the U.S., the state and prepared for the newest technolog­ ical developments in the maritime in­ dustry. A decade ago, the huge cargo storage tanks and special safety equipment of LNG tankers made those carriers seem more like special effects from a science fiction movie than seagoing vessels. But the Union recognized LNG ships as part of the future of shipping and began preparing SIU members to crew them. Today, hovercraft are part of the future of maritime. And, when these vessels arc ready for commercial opera­ tion in the U.S., the SIU will be ready for them. Hovercraft like this may soon be operating in Alaska on experimental basis. If the experiments are successful, the U.S. will probably see clear to establish a hovercraft industry for America. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiniiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiinMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniininiiiHiiiiitiitiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinimiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiniimiiiiiimiiiiiiiimiimiiiii Paul Hall pi Everything Is Secondary to Jobs Maritime labor has traditionally been regarded, and rightly so, as among the hardest working segments of the labor movement concerning contracts, organizing and legislation. But up until a few years ago, maritime labor in at least one respect was operating with an albatross around its neck. That albatross, plain and simple, was the inability of maritime unions to work together with any degree of consistency. This basic deficiency in the movement has its roots in the 1930's when maritime labor really grabbed hold in this country. The differences between the unions and the people involved were very real, and at the time some of them were legitimate. In some cases, the differences were political, philosophical, geographic and economic. In other cases, the people involved simply didn't like each other and allowed these personality feuds to keep the movement fragmented. At that time though, the unions felt that they could afford the luxury of keeping to themselves. The U.S. merchant marine had more ships and more jobs for seamen than any other fleet of the world. * But things are drastically different today. The U.S. merchant fleet has dropped from 3,000 ships to 500. And our ranking among the world fleets has fallen from first to tenth. On top of this, the U.S. flag is facing the stiffest competition ever from foreign national lines and the growing flag-of-convenience fleets. And there is an increasingly hostile attitude toward many maritime issues in the U.S. Congress. In other words, the U.S. maritime industry is not in good shape. Maritime labor recognizes this. But more importantly, the unions recognize that we can no longer afford to work alone, or much worse, work against each other. There is no question that maritime labor has been making a sincere effort to shed the difference of the past. And I'm proud to say that the SIUNA has led the way in trying to bring together a coalition of maritime unions to work together on important issues. In 1973, the SIUNA helped to set up the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. Since then, this Committee, which is made up of representatives from all the major maritime unions, has worked with a degree of success on legislation and in smoothing out jurisdictional and other disputes among the unions themselves. The SIU-AGLIWD has also taken two important steps in strengthen­ ing our own organization by the mergers with the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Atlantic and Gulf in 1975 and the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union two months ago. A more recent development toward consolidation of maritime unions has been the move by the SUP and the MFU to merge. These two SIUNA affiliates have also jointly invited the IBU of the Pacific to merge with them. The SIUNA and NMU have set up dual committees to study the possibility of a future merger. These mergers and proposals of merger represent real progress. Such actions would have been impossible a few short years ago. I believe that the groundwork the SIUNA has helped to form in this area has not only strengthened our union, but it has provided a whole new atmosphere of cooperatipn.and brotherhood throughout the maritime labor movement. Despite these advancements in intra-union relations, maritime labor still has a long way to go in the area of total cooperation. Presently, there are approximately 27 unions representing seagoing American workers in the deep sea, inland and Great Lakes sectors. The goal of all these organizations is the protection of the jobs and job security of their respective memberships. However, in the U.S. maritime industry—an industry that is admittedly in trouble and in some respects shrinking—there are bound to be disputes, jurisdictional, contractual or otherwise. The real test will be labor's ability to resolve these disputes quickly and intelligently when they arise. Failure to resolve them adequately, though, will not only damage the immediate unions involved, but could have serious implications for the rest of the industry. There is too much at stake for maritime labor to become bogged down in unnecessary problems. Despite the troubled waters our industry is in, there remains a great potential for it to improve. But the burden of fostering these improvements lies squarely on the shoulders of maritime labor. By pooling our resources and by simply working together, I sincerely believe that maritime labor possesses the ability to turn our industry around and start to bring it back to its former level of greatness. It all depends on the movement's ability to avoid petty differences and personality clashes and concentrate on the truly important issues. After all, what it really all comes down to is jobs—jobs on ships, jobs on tugs and jobs in shipyards. Everything else is secondary. iiiiiuiiiuiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiiit!iiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiji IllillllllllUIIIII Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Aw Rmnkiun IM v 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 40, No. 8, August 1978. (ISSN #0160-2047) ' ' orooniyn, I^.T. 2/ LOG/August 1978 �• • . ^^=^.-5 ?r SlU's Fight to improve Safety oh Lakes Pays Off It took Concessional hearings, years of protest by the SIU, and independent inqumes by U.S ReprMentatives, but the Coast Guard MS finally made a move to improve safety on Great I^kes vessels. Serious and, in some cases, fatal accidents on Lakes ships caused by unsafe boarding ladders have been cited by the Union over and oyer again as proof that Coast Guard action requiring better boarding equipment was necessary. Most Lakes ships use straight metal ladders, without hand rails or cargo nets, for boarding. After appealing directly to the Coast Giiard to remedy boarding and other shipboard safety hazards. Union reps sought a wider forum, testifying at hearings held by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation. The Union's efforts have finally paid off. This month, the Coast Guard proposed amendments to boarding regulations for Lakes tankers and cargo carriers. The proposals affect in-port boarding gear on all vessels over 1600 gross tons. The new rules state that either inclined ramps which are at least 30 inches wide and fitted with stanchions and rails on both sides or inclined stairways can be used. The stairways can't be too steep or positioned with more than a foot between the end of the stair and the vessel or pier. The recommendations will be published in the Federal Register within the next month and sent to Congress for advice and consent before the Coast Guard can issue them as formal regulations. At that time, all Great Lakes operators will be required to use regulation gangways or their vessels will not be classified as seaworthy by the Coast Guard. The battle to ensure the safetyof Great Lakes Seafarers aboard their vessels has been a hot and heavy one. In Mareh, 1977, SIU reps attended a Great Lakes Coast Guard Marine Industry Seminar and criticized the boarding equipment and inadequate lifesaving gear used aboard Great Lakes ships. Rep. Philip E. Ruppe (R-Mich.), the ranking minority member of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, learned of the unsafe conditions on Lakers and began inquiries to find out why the Coast Guard allowed them to exist. Then in June of 1977 the House Coast Guard Subcommittee began hearings on the Coast Guard's laxity on safety issues. The hearings marked the first time Congress had evaluated Coast Guard practices since mandating the Coast Guard to supervise merchant marine safety in 1946. SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak; Algonac Port Agent Jack Bluitt and other Union officials testified on a broad range of hazards to the health and safety of men crewing deep sea as well as Great Lakes vessels. They accused the Coast Guard of violating labor law and the Occupational Safety ife Health Act of 1970 by not remedying unsafe working conditions aboard ships. The proposed boarding regulations issued by the Coast Guard are a direct result of the combined pressure from Congress and the Union, But safe boarding ladders aren't the only changes that need to be made on Lakes vessels. Safer, more efficient lifeboats are also needed on all ships, Commenting on shipboard safety, Port Agent Jack Bluitt said, "the Coast Guard recognizes the fact that conventional lifeboats aren't the safest way to leave a vessel. They are now exploring using enclosed capsule type lifeboats aboard ship." Bluitt also talked about the need for stress monitors on Great Lakes ships to determine metal fatigue on the aging Lakers. Metal fatigue takes place on ships which have been in use for many years and, if not repaired, can cause a vessel to break in two. The Union will continue to work for the necessary changes aboard SlUcontraeted vessels to make sure the health and safety of Seafarers is protected. Turn Lobbying Hearings Into Attack on Maritime Three Congressional opponents of a strong U.S.-flag shipping capability have succeeded in turning a general examination of grassroots lobbying by American industry into an unwarranted attack on the U.S. maritime industry. Congressmen Benjamin Rosenthal (D-N.Y.), Robert Drinan (D-Mass.) and Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.) illlllllllllllilllllillliilllillimiHIiliiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiilllUllllllil — -^^ SFI Legislative News Foreign Flags Page 16 War Risks Ins Page 15 SIU in Washington .... Pages 9-10 Union News Towing Co Great Lakes Safety President's Report Headquarters Notes Thompson Pass Brotherhood in Action At Sea-Ashore SPAD Checkoff Page 14 Page 3 Page 2 Page 7 Page 12 Page 28 Page 15 Back Page Towboat Thruston t^orton . Page 6 Great Lakes Picture Page 8 inland Lines SPAD honor roll Page 6 Page 39 launched their attack durinjg hearings in maintain liaisons with private trade the House of Representatives on July groups. 20-21. The hearings were conducted by "In all respects," Blackwell conthe Subcommittee on Commerce, eluded, "the KMC has been an unqualiConsumer and Monetary Affairs, which fied success in helping to turn around is part of the House Committee on the decline of the U.S. merchant Government Operations. marine." U.S.-flag participation in the The three Congressmen at first tried liner trades rose from 21.9 percent in to prove that the U.S. Maritime 1971, when NMC was founded, to 30 Administration was involved in grasspercent in 1977. Moreover, the U.S. roots-lobbying through its participation maritime industry, which had been itt the National Maritime Council, a "plagued by frequent strikes, today has non-profit, promotional group. They the most stable labor-management then focused their attack on Marad's relations of any American industry," he full role in the NMC and denounced it as said. "iHegal and improper." r- i. i r u i. • Marad, which is an agency of the U.S.' as a resu t o t e earings, Commerce Department, has played an important part in NMC since the announced that Marad and NMC could inception of the seven year old organiza^ eciveyconn ue o e man ime tion. NMC was founded to promote the promo lona program y in epen en u.S. merchant marine through cooperaactions. Consequently, Marad withparticipation by government, labor industry. It was felt that all three In her announcement, Kreps paid together in order to stem tribute to Blackwell for his work in the serious decline ofthe American fleet. m.mm mm w • ,• i, c n In the course of prornoting U.S.flag shipping, NMC carried out an adver- NLRB HtMS adopting innovative promotional programs which have increased the share of cargoes carried by U.S.-flag vessels, "His accomplishments are well recognized throughout the government and the industry, and he deserves a great deal of credit for the progress of the U.S.-flag merchant marine in this decade," she said. After Marad's withdrawal, both Kreps and Blackwell reaffirmed the agency's promotional role. "Our decision to dissolve the existing working arrangement (with NMC)." Kreps said. "does not in anyway mean a lessening of our resolve to provide and support the g maritime industry, and specificPrograms that encourage Ameriexporters and importers to ship their cargoes in U.S.-flag vessels." NMC, which has scheduled ggj-ly September, plans to continue and intensify its campaign to promote a strong, competitive U.S. merchant fleet. .fl ^ ff ff fWICG fflG COSClOOOr M rL ffW m M encouSg^ FOWet JudgSS Tfiail I 0 YCOrS AgO Up the Ships I he ads encourage nSSe Zlic General Netws ine U S merchant fleet But thev do not National unemploymenl .. Page 35 ^ suppo^for any^ Tank Safety Page 6 ®3 would te co^fdered Alaska Oil Page 5 legtslat.o^ wh^^^ be SS America Page 4 grassro c ^ g. Ships' Digests Page 25 However, the three Congressmen Dispatchers Reports. claimed that the ads implied a connecGreat Lakes Page 29 tion to specific legislation. The vague Inland Waters Page 36 basis of this charge soon degenerated Deep Sea Page 26 into a personal attack on Assistant AFL-CIO Meeting Page 4 Secretary of Commerce Robert BlackGreat Lakes Tugs ....... Page 27 well, the head of Marad. Shipbuilding Page 11 in testimony before the Subcommittee, Blackwell refuted these charges Training and Upgrading and defended his agency's legal and 'A' seniority upgrading ... Page 38 proper role in NMC. First of all, he MLS course dates Page 34 pointed out that Marad's function is to Course Ads Page 36 promote and maintain a strong U.S. Piney Point Grads Page 37 fleet, as mandated by the goals of the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and Membership News 1970. New pensioners Page 29 ^g explained that Marad's Office of Final Departures Page 30 Market Development, which worked openly and directly with NMC in Special Features promoting cargo for U.S.-flag ships, Outer Continental was created to carry out the intent of Shelf Pages 30-31 important legislation. He also cited Ocean Mining Bill ... Pages 17-24 Section 212 of the 1936 Act as clear statutory authority for the agency to ^ ^ The National Labor Relations Board Law Reforn, office had actually been announced the appointment of five new opened as early as April of that year, to labor relations attorneys as Administra- promote the Bill. 'ive Law Judges on August 14. The House of Representatives passed appointments increase the num- the Labor Law Reform Bill in October ber of NLRB judges to 100. which is of last year, but it ran into trouble afier g fewer than there were 10 years debate began on the bill in the Senate ago when the Board's caseload was con- l^st May. siderably smaller. George Meany, president ofthe AFLNLRB has the responsibility of CIO, summed up the problem with the administering the nation's labor laws bill at an August 7 meeting of the AFLvvhich stem from the National Labor CIO Executive Council when he said. Relations Act of 1935. If a worker feels "we were defeated by the fact that the j.^g j^gg^^ unfairly treated or dis- filbuster prevented the bill from coming criminated against by an employer, then to the floor. 'We had only 59 votes and he can plead his case to the NLRB. The we needed 60." overworked Board found that over Meany, speaking candidly about the y ^QQ workers had been illegally dis- bill, added, "Labor Law Reform—the criminated against in 1977 alone. bill that we put in—is lost." Hie labor jj^g recently shot down Labor Law movement has waited a long time for Reform Bill would have made the this bill, but Meany went on to say that. Board's job easier, and made it more "we will have to wait for a new Congress effective, by speeding up the process of if we are going to try to pass labor law grievance hearings. It also would have reform." given the Board greater power in enThe AFL-CIO Task Force on Labor forcing the law. Law Reform says it is looking forward jhe bill had been in the works for to the day when, "we reassemble to fight over a yeqr. It was endorsed by the again to make the 43-year-old National Carter Administration in July of 1977. Labor Relations Act fit worker need inRut an AFL-CIO Task Force on Labor stead of employer greed." August 1978/LOG/3 I: �Former Queen Raped byPlag-of-Convenience Most seamen will agree that ships, like people, have personalities. And when a well-known ship, after a long and illustrious career, makes a last bid to be useful, and falters, it is as sad and pathetic as the aging, overweight prize­ fighter vainly struggling to make a comeback. Like a once-proud thoroughbred rele­ gated to hauling milk wagons, the SS America, former Queen of the U.S. mer­ chant fleet, recently suffered the humili­ ation of taking sorely disappointed pas­ sengers on an aborted and filth-ridden "cruise to nowhere" out of New York. The America has sailed under foreign flags since she was sold to Greek ship­ ping interests in 1964. For many years she has been under Panamanian regis­ try. Even after being bought by her new U.S. owners. Venture Cruise Lines, she has retained this registry and her "flagof-convenicncc" status. As her recent demise has shown, the America has been operated as a typical "flag-of-convenience" ship, that is, not up to U.S. standards. Not even close. Her name was given back to her, but not her former reputation. The America's career began when she entered the passenger service in 1940. Soon after, she was made a U.S. Navy transport and re-named USS West Point. She carried almost a half-million troops across the Atlantic during World War 11. After having her original name restored in 1946, she carried another half million passengers before she left the U.S. merchant fleet in 1964. Until re­ cently she sailed under the name Australis. Even though Venture Cruise Lines sank some $2 million into the America, getting her ready for her "cruises to no­ where", and other short cruises, she never was ready. Even® though she sported a fresh coat of blue paint on her hull, this proved to be just a superficial facelifting. Inwardly, the America proved to be a filthy, unsanitary mess. And her typical "f lag-of-convenience" crew could scarcely communicate amongst them­ selves let alone make her and keep her fit for duty. The U.S. Public Health Service Cen­ ter for Disease Control conducted sani­ tary inspections on the America after a The America waiting to be sold at a dock in New York. flood of complaints from irate passeng­ In fact, the bulk of the report and other ers who had suffered through the initial published statements by passengers "cruise to nowhere" and a later cruise to paint a much more graphic picture of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The America the putrid conditions that existed flunked these inspections miserably. throughout the ship. According to the Health Service, Because of these conditions, the shipboard personnel, when questioned, America's owners were forced to halt their operation of the ship. On July 18 had no idea of the proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures as outlined in the the America was seized by U.S. mar­ World Health Organization's "Guide to shals under a Qourt order obtained by creditors. The ship is to be sold at public Ship Sanitation" and the Center for Dis­ ease Control's "Recommendations on auction on August 28 provided that an acceptable bid is received. Vessel Sanitation." It is difficult to imagine the conditions Jones Act Circumvented on the America that led to her being We do not mean to dwell on the de­ closed down last month. These condi­ mise of the America,h\xi her plight does tions were summed up by Rep. John raise a number of issues that go far M. Murphy, chairman of the House beyond her own decks—issues that have Committee on Merchant Marine and far-reaching implications for the future Fisheries, in a letter of protest to of the U.S. merchant marine. Captain J. C. Musser of the Panaman­ The "cruise to nowhere" is itself an ian Maritime Safety Department. issue. Though these cruises do not tech­ Murphy wrote: "I cannot believe that nically violate the provisions of the a ship can be safely operated by a crew Jones Act, they do run contrary to the who sleeps in sewage and other wastes, spirit of that Act. The Jones Act mandates that only whose bathroom facilities are awash with human waste matter and garbage, ships built and registered in the U.S., and manned by U.S. citizens can trans­ and whose food and water are stored, port cargo or passengers between U.S. cooked and prepared under filthy condi­ ports. In this way, the strength of the tions with garbage encrusted utensils. U.S. merchant niarine is at least parti­ Roach infestation and water contami­ ally guaranteed. nated by coliform bacteria bespeak a However, by going beyond U.S. terri­ floating garbage can, not an efficient, torial limits, the America circumvented safe passenger vessel." the Jones Act, even though she did not A look at the Public Health Service report indicates that Congressman put in to any foreign port on her "cruise Murphy's statement is no exaggeration. to nowhere". This raises another issue: if the America can do it, so can other "flagof-convenience" ships. The prospect of other such ships operating out of U.S. ports on similar cruises is not a pleasant one. "Flag-of-convenience" ships have proven themselves to be accident prone, substandard ships. We don't want more of them operating in our waters, let alone have them using such ports as New York for their base of operations. The story of the America, once part of a great U.S.-flag passenger ship fleet, is perhaps symbolic of the demise of that same fleet. Just a few months before the America's "cruise to nowhere", the last U.S.-flag, deep sea passenger ship, the SS Mariposa, went out of service. The timing of the America's cruise, even though it ended in failure, was just an­ other kick in the teeth to the U.S. mer­ chant marine. We believe that a strong merchant marine, including a passenger ship fleet, is necessary for the nation's defense. We learned during the Vietnam War that we can not rely on foreign flag ships to help us out in times of emergency. So being without a passenger fleet, necessary for moving troops in time of war, leaves us in a precarious position. You would think that the United States would have learned its lesson. In each of the major wars we have been in­ volved in, in this century, we have not been prepared. We have been lucky enough to have the "grace period"-to come from behind in building up our fleets. There may never be another war, but if it does come, we might not have the grace period we've had in the past. People in power forget very fast the way it was. We wonder how many peo­ ple remember how even the Vietnam War had military people scurrying around like chickens without heads, try­ ing to scrounge up men and ships for the Sealift. For those who think no one ever learns the lessons of history, we need only look at the Soviet Union to refute that argument- The Russians now have the largest passenger fleet in the world. Maybe, just maybe, the misfortunes of the America will cause some people to start thinking about these issues of vital concern to the maritime industry and the country. AFL-CIO Chides Congress, Carter for Slowness on Worker Issues CHICAGO—The AFL-CIO Execu­ tive Board levied criticism at Congress and President Carter for lack of prog­ ress on key issues affecting working peo­ ple in the U.S. at their midsummer meeting. The Executive Board, on which SlU President Paul Hall serves as senior AFL-CIO vice president, examined in­ flation, unemployment, health care, taxes, trade and energy. Strategy for at­ tacking these serious and continuing problems in the future was mapped out a: the session. Calling for tax reforms including a sliding-scale income tax and more equit­ able sales and property taxes to ease the burden on working people, the Council issued a statement which said: "The problem of low and middleincome taxpayers, who now hear an un­ fair share of the tax burden, must not be ignored." "The economic outlook for the near future is discouraging," theCouncil said, citing the high interest rate, tight-money policy of the Federal Reserve Board as a major factor. To offset bleak economic forecasts, the Board urged tax cuts, specially tar­ geted jobs programs to curb unemploy­ 4/ LOG/August 1978 ment and action by President Carter to protect U.S. industry from being eroded by low-cost foreign imports. Pledging "enthusiastic cooperation" with Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's efforts for a national health insurance bill, the Council also expressed disappointment with the President's conditional, piece­ meal approach to the legislation. "Our goal is to make decent health carc a right of all Americans, and we will not be de­ terred in our efforts to achieve that goal," the AFL-CIO said. George Mcany, AFL-CIO president, reiterated the Federation's strong sup­ port for the Labor Law Reform bill which was scuttled for this session of Congress by a Senate filibuster. "I'm sure that this battle will go on," Meany .said, "and we will be in there fighting as we have been in the past." In a statement on energy, the Council urged Congress to defeat the natural gas compromise bill which it called a "seri­ ous threat" to the economy. The bill provides for a 50 percent increase above current prices. The Council also attacked the Soviet Union's "harsh totalitarianism," oppos­ ing U.S. labor exchanges with Russia and called for removal of the 1980 Olympic Games from Moscow. Addressing the Council, Labor Secre­ tary Ray Marshall announced the crea­ tion of a special fwe-man committee, made up of Carter Administration offi­ cials, which will deal with inflation and collective bargaining problems. The committee was created in response lo complaints filed by AFL-CIO President Meany with the White House about "unprecedented interference" by Wage & Price Council director Barry Bosworth in wage talks. Eligibility Rules For Benefits Changed to 125 Days All Seafarers and Boatmen should be aware that as part of the changes in the Seafarers Va­ cation, Welfare and Pension Plans made to improve benefits resulting from our recent con­ tract negotiations, the Trustees have changed the eligibility rules. Now, to be eligible for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan, a Seafarer or Boatman must accumulate at least 125 days seatime or boat-time in the previ­ ous calendar year and one day seatime or boat-time in the six month period immediately pre­ ceding the date of claim. Under the Vacation Plan, a Seafarer or Boatman must now accumulate 125 days seatime or boat-time before filing for vaca­ tion benefits. In addition, to be eligible for the Early Normal Pension (20 years seatime at 55 years of age, Seafarers only), or the Disability Pension (12 years service at any age), an ^eligible employee must accumulate 125 days seatime or boat-time in the calendar year immediately preceding his pen­ sion application. �SlU, T.I. Blast Plan to Export Alaskan Oil SAN FRANCISCO—When Con­ gress approved construction of the Trans-Alaska pipeline it was welcomed as a boon to the U.S. in more ways than one. The Alaskan crude would cut down U.S. dependence on oil imported fwm OPEC nations. And it would stimulate the sagging American merchant fleet since U.S. tankers would be needed to move the oil and U.S. crews to man the tankers. But the Alaskan crude boon is on the verge of backfiring as the Department of Energy and the multinational oil companies continue to advocate export­ ing the oil to Japan. The Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Subcommittee on Investigations is examining the issue of exporting Alaskan crude. Testifying this month before the Subcommittee, SIU West Coast Representative Steve Troy and Transportation Institute President Herb Brand presented strong arguments opposing export plans. Brand told the Subcommittee that such exports would be a breach of the promise Congress made to the Ameri­ can people that no oil produced in the U.S. would be exported. "The only justification for such exports," Brand said, "is higher profits for the oil companies." What it comes down to is the fact that it would cost the oil companies less to move Alaskan crude to Japan than to the oil-hungry East Coast of the U.S. The savings in transportation costs mean higher profits for the oil com­ panies. In addition to the transportation savings, the oil companies could jack up prices of the Alaskan crude for foreign markets—higher than if it were sold domestically. Since the Mid-East oil embargo in 1973, it became clear that there was an unwritten law for worldwide distribu­ tion of oil. The price of domestically produced crude can be controlled in that country by the government. But once oil crosses an international boundary, the situation changes. "When oil crosses international boundaries," Brand told the Subcommittee, "it is effectively free from the full sovereignty of any government and is subject only to the dictates and interests of the oil com­ panies." In spite of the obvious profit boost to the oil multinationals if they sell Alaskan oil abroad, these companies claim a shortage in U.S. tanker tonnage is one of the reasons exports are necessary. But since the Trans-Alaska pipeline opened, the U.S. tanker fleet has almost douhled. SIU West Coast Rep Steve Troy told the Committee, "much of this new tonnage was built largely on speculation by U.S. tanker companies, relying on the apparent commitment that Alaska oil would never be ex­ ported." Troy pointed out that there are still a half million tons of U.S. tankers laid up which could be used to ship Alaskan crude in the continental U.S. And there are at least 17 tankers plying unremunerative U.S. trades like exports of grain to the Soviet Union which could be pulled for the domestic oil trade. "The SIU strongly opposes the sug­ gestion that we export Alaska North Slope oil to Japan," Troy said. "We have the surplus American ships to move the oil anywhere it needs to go in the United Slates. It should not go overseas." Exporting Alaskan crude to Japan, said Troy, would have both short and long term effects on the U.S. and none of them would be positive. • While Japan would have a secure source of imported oil, the U.S. would have to rely increasingly on Middle East imports. • Even "temporary" exports, to ease the current glut of Alaskan oil on the U.S. West Coast, would hamper efforts to complete West-to-East Coast pipe­ line, refining and distribution systems. If they were able to export oil from Alaska, the oil companies would have no economic incentive to develop domestic distribution. • The Government's credibility would be seriously damaged if oil companies were given a green light to export oil while, at the same time, the American people are asked to conserve energy and adjust to higher fuel costs. • American shipbuilders, who under­ took new tanker construction in the belief that Alaska North Slope crude would move to the lower 48 states on American-flag ships, would be crippled. It is for these reasons that the SIU and the Transportation Institute oppose the export of Alaskan oil. "Exports of Alaskan oil is a dangerous course for the U.S. to follow," Troy said. "It would adversely impact on the nation's economy and security." The Union urged the Subcommittee to consider alternatives that would assure Alaska's oil reserves would be used domestically. Construction of an oil pipeline from Port Angeles, Wash, to serve Montana, the Dakotas, Wisconsin and Minnesota is one option. Another is refitting an existing gas pipeline which would move oil from Southern California to Texas. These pipelines would channel Alaskan oil to the continental U.S. where it would serve the American people, not the multinational oil companies. Congress to Extend Construction Aids to Great Lakes Fleet One of the ways the U.S. govern­ ment gives a shot-in-the-arm to the American shipbuilding industry is through the Maritime Administration's Title XI funding program. Under Title XI, the government pro­ vides loans and mortgage insurance of up to %lVi percent of the cost of con­ struction of a deep sea vessel. One of the specifications of Title XI is that the vessels planned for construction have a sustained speed of at least 14 knots. That speed specification, which is based on World War II convoy speeds, means Great Lakes ship operators aren't eligible for the construction aids. Few Great Lakes ships have either the power or the opportunity to travel that fast. So Great Lakes operators have only been eligible for a maximum 75 percent rebate on financing costs. But a bill that recently came through the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee, chaired by Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.), is aimed at amending Title XI. The bill (H.R. 11658) would put funding for Great Lakes and inland vessel operators on a parity with deep sea vessel financing. At hearings held by the House Com­ mittee, testimony was overwhelmingly in favor of extending Title XI assistance. Representatives of Great Lakes op­ erators associations, unions, and the Maritime Administration urged passage of the parity funding measure. One result of extending full T'itle XI insurance to Great Lakes vessels would mean Lakes operators would be able to replace their aging fleets. The average All Membership Records Saved From Gutted Plans Building The SIU is extremely happy to report that 100 percent of the memberships' records have been salvaged from the Union's Administrative and Plans building, which was hit by a major fire last month. All membership services have since been restored in full or in part. How­ ever, there may be some delays in getting fiui paymerds for welfare claims and vacation benefits. The Union once again asks its members to be patient while the entire situation is corrected. The building, located just one block from the Brooklyn Union Hall, caught fire the night of July 26. The blaze gutted the fourth and fifth floors of the building. The intense heat from the fire caused major structural damage, though, to the entire building. And in extinguishing the blaze the building received heavy water damage. Fire marshalls determined the blaze to be an accidental electrical fire start­ ing on the fourth floor. No one was injured since the blaze occurred at night. The displaced offices have set up temporary homes in the Union Hall and other various smaller facilities owned or leased by the Union in the surrounding area of Brooklyn. age of ships on the Lakes is 40 years old. And subsidizing the Great Lakes fleet would allow U.S. vessels to compete on a more equal basis with foreign flag ships which dominate the Lakes trade. Representing MEBA-District 2, Edward V. Kelly told the committee that passage of the legislation would put "our maritime support program on a more equal footing with the financial aid routinely administered by Canada to its Great Lakes-Seaway bulk fleet." Rep. Murphy noted that the increas­ ing predominance of Soviet flag ships was turning the Great Lakes into "Rus­ sian Lakes." Eliminating the 14 knot speed re­ quirement and providing 87'A percent • loan and mortgage guarantees to Great L,akes vessel operators is long overdue. Paul E. Trimble, president of the Lakes Carriers' Association, called the speed requirement "unnecessary," adding that it "bears no relationship to war time or peace time Great Lakes operations." C/.S. Ships to Move Wheat to Bangladesh A number of U.S.-flag ships will soon be involved in the sealift of 200,000 metric tons of American wheat and wheat flour to Bangladesh. The wheat products, valued at $26 million, will be shipped under a Public Law 480 Title I sales agreement worked out between the U.S. and Bangladesh earlier this month. Public Law 480 mandates that at least 50 percent of all agricultural products sold or donated to developing nations be carried in American-flag ships. Public Law 480, also known as the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act, has been on the books since 1954. This Law authorizes the low cost sale or donation of surplus agricultural com­ modities to poor and developing countries. Originally, the emphasis of the PL-480 program was on selling. But since 1966, Congress has placed more of an emphasis on the humanitarian aspect of the program. Bangladesh officials say that proceeds from the distribution of the $26 million worth of wheat will be used for rural and agricultural development. iton'l Forgel ... That new LNG ships are under construction now and that you can he aboard one soon ^IF you've got the ^ skills and know-how. ^ DON'T FORGET that LNG courses start ^ "HT.S 1A nn/4 ^ August 1978/LOG / 5 •jj �River traffic on the Upper Mississippi reached the highest tonnage record in the history of the system in June, 1978. Barges passing through the 12 locks in the Rock Island, 111. district added up to 3,792,332 tons of cargo. No records will be set on the Illinois River, at least until the three main locks on that waterway reopen. The locks at Starved Rock, Marseilles and Dresden Island, 111. all closed for major repair work on Aug. 1 and won't reopen until Sept. 30. SIU boats which normally operate in this area have been assigned to other points on the rivers, Sf. Louis Port Agent Mike Worley reported. Mississippi River System New Orleans A floating palace glided into St. Louis last month and the city put out a royal welcome mat to receive her in proper style. The SlU-contracted Mississippi Queen, the biggest and most luxurious steam­ boat in the world, made her grand debut in this port on July 29, She was greeted by a chorus of boat whistles, the release of 2,000 helium balloons and a National Guard F-lOO formation flying overhead. All day entertainment was provided on the riverfi ->» after she tied up at the levee in the picturesque backdrop of the 600 foot high Gateway Arch. The two year old, 379 feet long Mississippi Queen has the elegance of the gilded riverboat era, along with air conditioning, a movie theater, sauna, swimming pool and elevators. She made the first leg of her trip from New Orleans to Cincin­ nati, and from there carried 450 passengers to St. Louis, Although this will be her only visit to St. Louis this year, both she and her 50 year old sister, the Delta Queen, will make frequent trips to the port in 1979. SIU members make up the deck, galley and housekeeping crew on both riverboats, which are operated by the Delta Queen Steamboat Company of Cincinnati. SlU-contracted Dixie Carriers will be crewing a new 5,600 hp. deep sea tug in this port next month. SIU Boatmen are crewing nine jobs this month in St. Louis on the towboat Peck Cranston, which was recently chartered by Ozark Marine. The 116 feet long, 2,400 hp. vessel will work on the lower Ohio River. Great Lakes Barge towing is normally the only order of business for Hannah Inland Waterways, but the SlU-contracted tugboatsin this Lakes fleet can handle what­ ever happens to come along. In this case, it was the grounded freighter Photinia, stranded off Milwaukee since May. The tug James A. Hannah was one of six boats which finally freed the damaged ship from her perch on July 7. Birmingham, Ala, The National Waterways Conference, Inc. will hold its annual meeting here on Sept. 20-22. NWC is a Washington, D.C. based, nationwide organization of industries and other groups which have an interest in promoting the inland waterways. This year's theme, "Waterways and Public Policy: Adapting to New Realities," was sparked by the user charge bill, which is still pending in Congress. Represent­ atives of Government and industry will address some 350 business, civic and waterways leaders expected to gather in Birmingham and take stock of what lies ahead for America's inland industry. Think Safety Working in Tank or Confined Area A recent headline in a New Orleans newspaper read, "Seaman Dies in Cargo Tank." It was an account of a merchant seaman who died after being overcome by toxic fumes in the tank of a crude carrier. It's difficult to say whether this unfor­ tunate accident was avoidable or not. But one thing is certain. Working in the confined space of a cargo tank is one of the most hazardous aspects of a sea­ man's job. And in the interest of per­ sonal safety, a seaman must take every precaution possible before entering a tank. According to a special Coast Guard report on safety, a seaman is faced with three primary hazards when entering a cargo tank or any confined space: • The tank may not contain enough oxygen to sustain life. • The tank may contain toxic vapors. • The tank may contain cargo vapors within the explosive range. The Coast Guard says that the most important thing to remember about working in a tank is to never assume that the tank is safe. The C.G. warns that if you intend on entering a tank without respiratory equipment, "the tank must be checked and certified safe by a marine chemist, an industrial hygienist or an officer of the ship who has been properly trained in the use of gas detection equipment." The C.G. also maintains that if you have doubts about the person's ability taking the readings, play it safe and do not enter the tank because you are put­ ting your life on the line. Oxygen Levels The C.G. says that any area which has been closed to circulatioi]Lshould always be suspect for not containing enough oxygen to sustain you. Normal air con­ tains 21 percent oxygen. Spaces containing less than 16 per­ cent oxygen can prove fatal. Spaces con­ taining 16 to 18 percent oxygen are con­ sidered "marginally safe." The term marginal safety means that such vari­ ables as a person's level of activity in the confined area, the person's age, weight, health and smoking habits determine the person's ability to work safely in the "marginal" area without respiratory equipment. In the interest of safety, the C.G. sug­ gests that you wear a fresh air breather while working in any such suspect area. The C.G. also notes that a tank that has been inerted does nat contain suffi­ cient oxygen. Respiratory equipment must be worn in such areas. Utmost care must also be taken when entering tanks that have carried crude oil, gasoline, benzene, vinyl chloride or any of hundreds of other toxic sub­ stances. An atmosphere test should always be taken before entering such a tank. The C.G. warns that simply smelling is not a reliable means of testing because many toxic substances are odorless. High concentrations of toxic vapors are immediately dangerous to life. Some vapors are so deadly that one breath can render a person helpless instantly. On the other hand, low concentra­ tions of toxic vapors can have a long term effect on your health. For instance, chronic exposure to benzene vapors can cause anemia, or worse, leukemia. Ex­ posure to vinyl chloride can lead to liver cancer. In other words, always wear respira­ tory equipment when entering a tank that contained such substances unless you are certain that the tank has been inerted and proper levels of oxygen exist in the area. If you must, however, enter a tank that has not been tested, or has been tested and found to be unsafe, the C.G. suggests the following steps be taken: • Wear a self contained breathing apparatus. This piece of equipment gives respiratory protection where the con­ centration of toxic chemicals is un­ known or known to be hazardous. • Wear a harness and attached life line tended by at least one person positioned in a gas free location outside of the tank. The life line should be secured and electrically bonded in a gas free space. • Wear protective clothing to prevent skin irritation. Then remove the cloth­ ing as soon as possible after leaving the tank. The C.G. also warns that you should never attempt to rescue a fallen comrade without first notifying others to assist you, and without wearing proper respi­ ratory equipment and life line. One last safety note. If you are work­ ing in a tank that may contain flam­ mable vapors, don't smoke; don't do hot work; don't produce sparks or open flames and don't use non-explosion proof flashlights or lamps. In other words, if you're working in a tank or confined area, think safety and use your head. Gives $60. to SPAD Boatmen Crew New Boat Thrusfon Morton Tugs and towboats may be the work­ horses of the shipping industry, but the newest ones out are looking more like thoroughbreds. The Thruston B. Morton, the newest SlU-contracted towboat, is a case in point. This sleek beauty is the latest ad­ dition to the fleet of SlU-contracted Southern Ohio Towing Co., Inc., a divi­ sion of American Commercial Barge Lines (ACBL) of Jeffersonville, Ind. She was crewed by SIU Boatmen on July 10 and will run primarily on the Illinois River. 6/LOG/August 1978 The Morton is 150 ft. long by 35 ft. wide and has two four-cycle diesel en­ gines which give her 4,200 hp. She can handle tows carrying 22,500 tons or more of cargo. Unusually heavy construction of the hull plate, rudders and shafts have beeii designed to aid and protect the new towboat in ice-breaking operations. A double-bottomed engine room gives her extra protection from heavy grounding damage. Towboats normally only push barges, but the Morton can also pull her tow. This, allows her to operate even in bad weather with minimum risk of damage to the tow. All quarters, including cabin areas, lounges, galley and pilot house are fully air-conditioned. Other features include the most up-to-date navigation, boat control and fire protection equipment. The new boat was named after the former Senator from Kentucky. After leaving the Senate, Thruston B. Morton also served on the Board of Directors of Texas Gas Transmission Corporation, the parent company of ACBL. Utility Messman William Kelly aboard the Sea-Land Galloway proudly dis­ plays the three SPAD tickets he got for his $60. donation recently in the SI_-7 containership's galley. �Headquarters Notes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak The Choice Is Up to You How long should you stay an ordinary seaman, a wiper or a messman? Until you have enough seatime to upgrade to a rating? Or for the rest of your working life? The choice is up to you. As far as the SIU is concerned, there is only one way to maintain good job security for its membership—by urging the membership to upgrade. We can't do one without the other. And the reason why goes to the heart of the Union's responsibility to its members. A union can simply fill jobs like dropping coins into a slot machine, blindly waiting for the right combination to come up. But new, higher paying jobs don't suddenly appear like a jackpot. New and improved contracts arc the pay-off that comes through constant planning. And that's where upgrading comes in. It pays off every time you move up to higher wages through an advanced rating. And it pays off for everyone when our collective job skills give us the means to contract a new ship, tug or an entirely new company. What I'm saying is that upgrading gives us the ability to prepare for our future job security. But job security doesn't mean staying in one job all your life. In fact, in this industry, it usually means just the opposite. Throughout our history, we've learned that the future holds only one certainty—change. Shipping has changed tremendously over the years. The new tankers, containerships, LASH and LNG vessels that have come out have replaced many old jobs with new positions, which demand advanced skills and ratings. The rapid growth of the tug and barge industry has also created a much greater need for licensed personnel. By increasing the upgrading programs at the Harry Lundeberg School, we were able to make a calculated bet—not a blind gamble—on the changes emerging in the maritime industry. As a result, the SIU has come out ahead of the game because we now have the qualified manpower ready to meet modern job opportunities. But like change, upgrading is a constant process. Right now there is a great demand on new ships for Pumpmen, QMEDs and Electricians. But you can't fill these jobs with the same skills you've used on older vessels. Automated loading and discharging procedures are different on the new tankers. And the best way for QMEDs and Pumpmen to master these new techniques is through the six week Pumproom Maintenance and Operation course, being offered from October 30 to December 8 at the Lundeberg School. QMEDs and Electricians who want to work on LASH vessels need to know the operation and maintenance of the latest electrical equipment used on these ships. They can learn it in the HLS Marine Electrical Maintenance course, nmning from September 18 to October 27. The LNG courses, offered each month at the School, arc also an essential first step for all Seafarers who must take advantage of the job opportunities on the many new LNG carriers scheduled to be out this year and next. I'm talking not only about the difference between having and not having another job to move into as the industry changes. I'm talking about money, too, much more money that you can earn by upgrading into these and other new jobs. 1 would like the Ship's Chairmen to keep talking about these advantages at weekly shipboard meetings. Department Delegates can also play an important part on a one-to-one basis with crewmembers. We need our members to upgrade in all departments. This is the key to maintaining a balanced supply of qualified manpower so that no matter how many new vessels come out, we'll be ready. You can do your part now by signing up for an upgrading course in your department. Tuition, room and board are free in all cases. All you need to give is a small investment of your time for a large return in higher pay and better job security. It's no gamble. It's a sure thing. SIU Boatmen at G & H Towing, Moron Set Contract Goals SIU members from two towing companies in the Gulf Area met at the Harry Lundeberg School recently to set goals for contract negotiations with sented Boatmen from G & H Towing and Moran of Texas. Working along with the delegates were SIU representatives Joe Sacco and Mike Sacco and SIU Inland Coordinator Chuck Moiiard. To prepare their proposals, the delegates split into two work croups. On and-file delegates discussed their proposals and ideas in one group. The final agreements which were reached in this open forum were unanimously adopted their companies. The delegates repre- Don Anderson; HLS Vice President the last day of the conference, the ranw- tsy a\i the delegates. SIU Representative Don Anderson (center) goes over contract proposals with Moran of Texas delegates (I. to r.) Glen Arnaud, Howard Champagne and J. Tours at the workshop session. Boatman Gary Jarvis (2nd r.) with the G & H Towing delegation looks over the shoulder of Houston Agent Joe Sacco (seated) at their contract proposals on the table. The rest of the delegation are (I. to r.) Aaron Wilburn, Leonard Fuller, Jr., Pete Ryan, Maurice "Duke" Duet and Raymond Cocek. HLS Working to Meet Towing Industry Manpower Needs From Aug. 7 through Aug. 9, the Harry Lundeberg School hosted the annual meeting of the Towboat Advis­ ory Board. The meetings were opened by HLS President Hazel Brown, who urged the participants to communicate freely to develop ideas and programs to benefit the towing industry. Representatives of many SlU-contracted companies attended the meet­ ings as did SIU officials and representa­ tives from the Maritime Administration, the Coast Guard and the Transporta­ tion Institute. The main thrust of the meetings, which were chaired by SIU Inland coordinator Chuck Mollard, was aimed at solving manpower problems in the towing industry through education and through the cooperation of the various agciicics involved. Other SIU officials participating in the meetings were Joe Sacco, Houston agent; Mike Worley, St. Louis agent, and Mike Sacco, HLS vice president. In reviewing the contribution of HLS to date in meeting the industry's manpower needs, Mollard noted that the school has graduated 1,200 students from the basic Deckhand/Tankerman program and that 382 Boatmen have achieved various licenses through the upgrading courses at HLS. The Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program received enthusiastic support from all participants. As Mollard noted, over 70 newly licensed towboat operators will enter the industry in 1978 as a result of the Scholarship Program. This is in addition to 40 more Boatmen who will get their licenses through the regular Towboat Operator course at the Lunde­ berg School this year. Advisory Board repre.sentatives were especially pleased with the quality of the scholarship program graduates, which they felt was due in part to the extensive on-the-job training offered in the curriculum. Robert Nicholls of National Marine Service of Houston, said: "Both scholar­ ship graduates who are employed by National Marine are working as pilots now and we are very pleased with them." Buddy Jordan of G & H Towing added: "The graduate we employed is a real fine man- one of the best we've ever had." Another area which the .Advisory Board discussed was the revamped diesel engineering course. At the request of the 1977 Advisory Board, a com­ mittee of representatives from industry and HLS met and revised this curricu­ lum to include more on-the-job training and to provide basic diesel knowledge for seafarers who were not interested in obtaining an engineer's license. In discussing the benefits of these changes, the Advisory Board also noted that every Boatman who actually sat for a diesel engineer's license had achieved it. And those Boatmen who were not in the licensing curriculum had obtained a much better knowledge of actual diesel operations aboard a towing vessel. At the conclusion of the meetings, the Board members worked together with HLS staff members to develop a proposed course schedule for the School based on anticipated manpower needs. As HLS Vice President Mike Sacco noted, "this has been a very productive meeting. We have been able to openly review our problems in the industry and to develop some solutions to those problems." Vocational Education Director Chrirlie Nalen added, "as a result of every Advisory Board meeting, the scope of our program at HLS grows." August 1978 / LOG / 7 �The Lakes Picture ALGONAC The ratification votes on two contracts covering most Great Lakes Seafarers have been completed. The vessel-by-vessel vote on the Great Lakes Association of Marine Operators contract was finished on July 20. The final tally was 553 in favor of accepting the contract and 51 against. The vote on the new agreement with S&E Shipping Corp. and Bay Shipbuild­ ing Corp., which operate the Kinsman fleet, was wrapped up on Aug. 2. The final count was 160 for and one against. The Kinsman Lines' bulk carrier Merle M. McCurdy went into drydock last month to have hull damage on her port side repaired. The McCurdy was carrying a cargo of grain when she struck bottom in the St. Mary's River in Ohio. DULIJTH An Ogden Marine "salty", the Merrimac, is expected on the Lakes soon to pick up a cargo of grain. The Merrimac is only the second American-flag salt water ship to enter a Great Lakes port in 12 years. She'll pay off her SIU crew in Duluth on Aug. 14. BUFFALO The newest ship in the SlU-contracted American Steamship Co. fleet, the Ml V Buffalo, was christened Aug. 2 in Sturgeon Bay, Wise. The self-unloader will carry iron ore pellets, coal and other bulk cargoes. The ship is 635 feet in length, with a 68 foot beam and a midsummer draft of 27 feet, 11 inches. Her two diesel engines provide 7,000 shaft hp. Labor Dismayed Over Carter's National Health Proposals The Carter Administration released its version of a national health care package last month and representatives of labor and Congress who have been working hard to develop national health insurance legislation were dismayed with the President's proposals. Carter's plan refuses to commit Fed­ eral funds for national health care until 1983. And even then, the President's proposals call for health care financing from "multiple sources" including the government, employers and workers. The ten principles laid out by the Administration are broad and vague, calling for "comprehensive health care coverage" but offering no specific def­ initions of that term. AFL-CIO President George Meany expressed disappointment with Carter's proposals. "I want a bill that will bring comprehensive medical care to every person in this country," Meany said. He added, "every citizen ... of every in­ dustrial country of the world except the United States and South Africa has comprehensive, universal, national health insurance." Speaking at a news conference, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, chairman of the Senate Health Subcommittee since 1971, attacked the President's pro­ posals. "We asked for a commitment to oppose any automatic trigger that could kill the program arbitrarily in the future," Kennedy said. "The President declined to make that commitment." Organized labor has long supported and worked for national health care leg­ islation. Auto Workers President Doug­ las Eraser, chairman of the Committee for National Health Insurance, criti­ cized the Carter plan for linking up government spending on health care with other economic factors. "We know that many in the Admini­ stration have insisted that we delay a national health plan because it may be inflationary," Eraser said. "The exact opposite is the fact. Inflation rates for health services have been one and a half to twice those of other components in the Cost of Living Index in the last ten years." When he was campaigning for the Presidency, Carter's national health proposals paralleled those laid out by the National Health Insurance Commit­ tee. Though reacting with disappoint­ ment to the President's turn-around onheallh care, the bill's supporters pledged to work on their own to meet the health needs of the American people. Top Blood Donor: 4 Gallons! CHICAGO Plans are progressing for construction of Chicago's first all-container termi­ nal. The Chicago Regional Port District is planning the container facility at the mouth of the Calumet River. Taking repose recently after giving the start of his fourth gallon of blood to the SIU Blood Bank is Arthur Sankovidt of the steward department. Looking on in admira­ tion is Nurse Gloria Passanisi. Seafarer Sankovidt is the No.1 blood donor lathe Union. The photo, above, shows three SIU pensioners on a recent visit to the Chicago Union hall. The retired Seafarers are (l-r): NordPedersen, S3; Gabriel Olsen, 81; and Joe Yukes, 77. All three began shipping out at the age of 15 and they seem to be enjoying their hard-earned retirement. Pedersen and Olsen, take yearly visits to their native Norway. Joe Yukes spends alot of time gardening and brings the vegetables he grows to oldfriends at the Union hall CLEAN WATERS The U.S. and Canada have agreed on a program of clean-up standards and tougher pollution enforcement for the Great Lakes. The bi-national agreement is an update of the 1972 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and sets specific goals for lakewater concentrations of more than 30 new pollutants. With a target date of 1983, the agreement calls for control programs for toxic chemicals like PCBs; heavy metals like mercury; pesticides, trace elements and other substances that pose threats to human health and the environment. The clean-up pact is an executive agreement, not a binding treaty. Under the agreement, the executive branches of both governments will seek federal and state legislation and funding to get the clean-up program underway. 8/ LOG/August 1978 SPAD is the SIU's political fund and our political arm in Washington, D.C. The SIU asks Cor and accepts voluntary contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-lahor record. SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress, These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the FEC in Washington, D.C. �ttl in tonsliinato Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO AUGUST 1978 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings Trible Amendments Saved Subsidies For LNG Tankers During the debate on the recently-passed Maritime Authorization Bill {LOG, June 1978), the House passed two very important amend­ ments which in a very real sense saved the U.S.flag LNG tanker program. The amendments were proposed by Congressman Paul Trible (R-Va.). Originally, the legislation provided that no construction subsidy funds could be used for any vessel which was not enrolled in a "Sealift Readines-s Program" approved by the Secre­ tary of Defense, or which was not actually participating in the program. The readiness pro­ gram was set up to assure the availability of general cargo ships to the Department of De­ fense in times of national emergency. Congressman Trible's amendments eliminated the requirements that the LNG vessels be en­ rolled and participate in the program. During the debate he said: "In consistently approving construction differential subsidy con­ tracts for LNG's, the Navy has recognized their national security role. However, the Navy does not view LNG's as needed for the narrower de­ fense mission of direct military support en­ visioned for the Sealift Readiness Program." In urging support for the amendments, Trible warned that "the loss of this opportunity (to build U.S. LNG's) will result in higher shipyard unemployment and the erosion of U.S. ship­ building capabilities." SIU Seniority Upgraders Visit Nation's Capital; Get Briefing On Seafarers Political Program Postal Reform Bill Would Require Use Of US-Flag Ships A bill is now moving through the Senate Com­ mittee on Government Affairs with an amend­ ment which would require the U.S. Postal Service to use U.S.-flag ships in the carriage of overseas mail. The amendment was sponsored by Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska). The House passed its version of the Postal Service Amendments Act of 1978 on April 6. The House bill includes language which requires the use of U.S.-flag ships for the transportation of all surface overseas mail. In a letter to all members of the Senate Gov­ ernment Affairs Committee, Paul Hall, presi­ dent of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, said that this amendment will be of significant help in ending the practice in which foreign state-owned fleets consistently undercut American carriers to secure U.S. cargo. The Postal Services Bill is expected to come up for final action in the Senate later this month. APL to Build Five New Containerships Bids are expected early next month for the construction of five 32,650 dwt containerships for American President Lines. The ships will be built in U.S. yards, and will be eligible for con­ struction differential subsidy (CDS) under pro­ visions of the 1970 Merchant Marine Act. The new ships will have speed of 24 knots, and will carry 2,476 20-foot containers. As part of the SIU's continuing education program for upgrading Seafarers, the Union brought another group of "A" Seniority Up­ graders to Washington recently to give them a first-hand look at the SIU's legislative and politi­ cal action programs. While they were here, the Seafarers visited the Transportation Institute, the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department, and the Congress. During their visit, they were briefed on the status of various legislation which was then pending in the House and Senate, and they heard a detailed explanation of how their Union works in Wash­ ington to promote and protect the jobs and job security of American seafarers. Participating in the Washington visit were Paul A. Burke, James Clarke, James Emidy, Paul Johnson, William McClintic, Mark McGill, Richard McClusky, Wilbert Miles, Charles Perryman, Steven Reitz, Ben Tidwell and Joseph Nicholson. The group was accom­ panied by Piney Point Port Agent Pat Pillsworth, and SIU Legislative Representative Betty Rocker. On the Agenda in Congress FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION. The House Merchant Marine Subcommittee is con­ tinuing hearings on the scope of responsibility of the Federal Maritime Commission in estab­ lishing and implementing codes of conduct in the liner trades. OIL POLLUTION LIABILITY. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is holding hearings this month on S. 2900—a com­ prehensive oil pollution liability bill. OCEAN MINING. The Ocean Mining bill— which earlier this month cleared the Senate Commerce Committee, is now coming before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. (For a status report on this important legislation, see the Special Supplement on Ocean Mining in this issue of THE LOG.) LAW OF THE SEA CONFERENCE. The Oceanography Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will hold hearings to discuss the Law of the Sea Con­ ference. Congressman John Breaux (D-La.) will be chairing these hearings. The Law of the Sea Conference has been meeting this year—with one of the priority items being Ocean Mining. (For a full report on what's been happening at the LOS Conference with respect to the vital question of Ocean Mining, see the July issue of THE LOG.) ALASKA NORTH SLOPE CRUDE OIL. The possibility of exchanging Alaska North Slope crude oil with foreign nations will be the subject of special field hearings by the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee. The hearings will take place in San Francisco later this month. Testifying for the SIU will be San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy. Also testifying will be Herb Brand, president of the Washing­ ton-based Transportation Institute. PHS HOSPITALS. The Senate Appropria­ tions Committee is in the final stages of approv­ ing the Labor-Health, Education & Welfare appropriations bill for next year which includes appropriations for Public Health Service Hospitals. ALASKA LANDS. The Senate Energy Com­ mittee is continuing mark-up of a number of bills dealing with so-called "D-2 Lands" legis­ lation. What these bills are attempting to do is balance the needs of the U.S. for valuable min­ erals and the environmental concerns of the State of Alaska. Part of the controversy sur­ rounds the exploration and exploitation of petroleum and natural gas reserves. The chances of any of these bills reaching the Senate floor this session are very slim. FREE AND FAIR TRADE. The Senate Gov­ ernmental Affairs Committee will hold hearings later this month of a bill (S.3284) which would establish fair preference for domestic products and materials in government procurement prac­ tices. Because this legislation deals with matters similar in nature to fair preference for U.S.-flag ships, our Washington staff will be watching the debate with interest. LOBBYING REFORM. The Senate Gov­ ernment Affairs Committee is meeting to con­ sider three bills dealing with regulations re­ garding lobbying activities. August 1978/ LOG / 9 �tQ)( 91U in toosiiingt Maritime Industry News MarAd Dissolves delations With Maritime Council Secretary of Commerce Juanita M. Kreps late last month told the Maritime Administration to "dissolve" the formal relationship established seven years ago between the Maritime Adminis­ tration and the National Maritime Council. The National Maritime Council is a private, non-profit organization representing U.S. mari­ time industry and labor. It was set up in 1971 to promote the use of U.S.-flag vessels by American shippers. In announcing the decision to end the formal working relationship with the NMC, Secretary Kreps made it clear that the Maritime Adminis­ tration "will continue its market development and promotional programs which are essential in fulfilling its mission to develop a strong Ameri­ can merchant marine." The decision to withdraw MarAd involvement in the Maritime Council came after two stormy days of hearings into the relationship which was conducted by the House Subcommittee on Com­ merce, Consumer and Monetary Affairs. The hearings were initiated by Rep. Benjamin S. Rosenthal (D-N.Y.). SIU Boatmen, King's Point Cadets Come to Washington for Briefing Mrs. Kreps said that generating cargoes for American-flag vessels is one of the major func­ tions of the Maritime Administration. She said that MarAd would continue its efforts to pro­ mote the maritime industry as one of the man­ dates of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which calls for "a strong U.S. merchant marine capable of providing logistical support to U.S. armed forces in wartime, and serving the nation's waterborne commerce in peacetime." New Maritime Exhibit Opens At Smithsonian The National Museum of History and Tech­ nology of the Smithsonian Institution in Wash­ ington opened a new exhibit this month which is of special interest to Seafarers. It is the "Hall of American Maritime Enterprise" which will become a permanent historical section of the National Museum in Washington. The exhibit provides a complete visual history of the 300 years of the U.S. Merchant Marine. Included in the exhibit are copies and originals of early maritime equipment and documents; an extensive display of ship models; paintings and photographs; a mock-up of an engine room; and a number of audio-visual productions highlight­ ing the maritime industry's contributions to the development of the United States. 'Ship American^ Issue Arises in Congress The issue of 'Ship American' has come up because of a new trade act program developed by the Agricultural Department. At issue is a new credit program administered by the Com­ modity Credit Corporation which finances U.S. government-generated cargo exports for short term periods, as well as for the longer periods under the P.L. 480 Act. Under the P. L. 480 Act, "at least 50 percent" of all U.S.-generated cargo exports must be carried on U.S.-flag ships. The new legislation dealing with shorter term credit for American exports does not include the 'Ship American' provision. There is no reason for the distinction between the P.L. 480 Act and the new "intermediate credit" program with respect to reserving cargo for U.S.flag ships. The SlU's Washington legislative staff is working with a number of members of Congress on this legislation. Sea-Land Signs Long Paa With Port of Houston Eight SIU Boatmen and five cadets from U.S. Maritime Academy at Kings Point came to Washington late last month to get a first-hand look at the legislative and political operations of the Seafarers Union and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Both the Boatmen and the cadets were attending meetings at the Harry Lundeberg School >n Piney Point, Md., and came to Washington as part of the Lundeberg School's educational program. Participating in the Washington tour from 10/LOG/August 1978 King's Point were Jonathan Smith, Michael Getchell, Thomas Stratton, Michael Rampolla and Kevin Hagerty. SIU delegates from G&H Towing and Moran Towing, in the Houston, Texas area, included Pete Ryan, Leonard Fuller Jr., Maurice Duet, Raymond Cocek, Gary Jarvis, Aaron Wilburn, Glen Arnaud and H. Champagne. Accompany­ ing them on their visit to the Capitol were SIU Legislative Representative Betty Rocker, and Piney Point Port Agent Pat Pillsworth. Sea-Land and the Port of Houston this month signed a 20-year agreement providing for the construction of a third container berth at this port's Barbours Cut facilities. The agreement sharply increases the Port of Houston's container capabilities, and is expected to encourage other lines to come into the new container complex. In recent months, containerization has risen sharply here, partly due to a re­ verse minibridge bringing boxed cargo from the West Coast to the Gulf area. The new 34.5 acres facility will be equipped with two 30-ton container-handling cranes. The first crane is expected to be in operation on Octo­ ber 1 when Sea-Land will move its operations from the turning basin area of the Port of Houston to container berth No. P2 at Barbours Cut. The second crane should be ready in Feb­ ruary 1979. Sea-Land has been serving the Port of Hous­ ton since 1956. �*- ' . . America s shipbuilding industry provides a lot more than jobs for shipyard workers In the immediate surrounding area of the yard Itself. Shipbuilding provides thousands of jobs for workers In all corners of the nation In the construction and supply of equipment and products needed to build ships. Above photo shows SlU-contracted tanker TT Brooklyn under construction a few years back at the Seatrain Shipyard In Brooklyn, N.Y. Shipbuilding Benefits industry Nationwide This is the 22nd in a series of articles which the Log is publishing to explain how certain organizations, programs and laws affect the jobs and job security of SIU members and maritime workers throughout the nation. oil imports be carried in U.S. ships by 1982, which the bill would have done, new tankers would have been required to haul the increased share of the incoming oil. It would have been a boon to the American shipyards. At present, only 3.5 percent of this oil is hauled in U.S. bottoms. The Carter Administration backed the bill, and Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs, estimated that it would have created upwards of 3,600 "additional and much-needed jobs for American seamen." Thousands of other jobs would have opened up in the shipyards and related supplier industries inland. Many of the Congressmen who voted against cargo preference were from states far removed from the coastal areas. Unfortunately the old saying, "out of sight, out of mind," seems to apply in this case. But we are hopeful that, even if Congressmen and their constituents from the inland states still do not recognize the need for a strong U.S. merchant marine, they will, at least, recognize the importance of shipbuilding to industry in their own states. There's no way around it: we're a nation born of the sea, and the effects of victory and defeat in the maritime industry reach all the way to t"he high plains of the midwest. Shipbuilding in Oklahoma? Well, not quite, but there's more of a connec­ tion between shipbuilding and such land-locked states as Arizona, Kansas, and Oklahoma than most people seem to realize. The fact that many Americans—and the Con­ gressmen who represent them—are ignorant of this connection, is a serious problem, and an obstacle to progress in the maritime industry. Whenever construction of a new ship begins in an American shipyard, it perpetuates jobs in the shipyard itself, and means more jobs for seamen. It also gives a shot in the arm to various allied in­ dustries in states more well known for their high plains and cactus than for any capacity to build ships. But the fact of the matter is that many of these states, located hundreds of miles from the nearest coast, provide a vital service in shipbuilding sup­ A ship may be under construction In Sparrows Point, port activities. Thousands of companies, and Md., as the one above, but pre-fabricated steel and so hundreds of thousands of workers in these states many other products and supplies needed to build are engaged in the production of primary metal ships come from towns and cities far removed from products, fabricated metal products, machinery, the yard Itself. electronics, and other commodities used in ship­ building. According to a Transportation Institute study, virtually every state in the union would benefit from increased shipbuilding because of ship­ building's dependence on these support in­ dustries. According to the Institute's study, there are almost 3,000 firms in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arizona alone that would stand to gain from in­ creased shipbuilding. So the idea that land­ locked states need not be concerned with the plight of the shipbuilding industry is erroneous. When the cargo preference bill was defeated in the House of Representatives last October, by a vote of 257 to 165, it was a serious setback to the shipbuilding industry and therefore to its various In a word, shipbuilding means jobs. That is jobs In the yard itself, and jobs in hundreds of support and supplier support industries. By requiring that 9.5 percent of the nation's Industries throughout the nation. August 1978/LOG / 11 �SlU Mans New Tanker Thompson Pass SIU members went aboard the brand new tanker, Thompson Pass, this month in New Orleans in preparation for the vessel's maiden voyage to Valdez, Alaska. Like her sistership, the Brooks Range, which was crewed by Sea­ farers last May, the Thompson Pass will haul Alaskan oil from Valdez to Panama. From there, the oil will he lightered to smaller vessels for delivery to U.S. Gulf ports thru the Panama Canal. The ship is too big to traverse the Canal. The 906 ft., 165,000 dwt tanker was built at Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans. She will he operated by SlU-contracted Interocean Man­ agement Corp. The ship will sail around Cape Horn enroute to the Here's a view of the interior of the new Thompson Pass (InterOcean Management) bridge with its modern equipment. She was West Coast from New Orleans. built in the Avondale Shipyards, New Orleans. Recertified Bosun Mike Casaneuva of the Thompson Pass gets bosun's job from New Orleans Dispatcher Lou Guarino. In The New Orleans Hall are crewmembers of the Thompson Pass (I, to r.) OS Nick Magash and Mike Oassidy and AO T. Scruggs. Chief Steward/Baker D. L. Knapp shows off the jet pressure cooker and steamer in the Thompson Pass' up-to-date galley. Looking at the outside of the Thompson Pass' bridge. The tanker is named for a pass in the Brooks Range, Alaska near the North Slope from where she'll be carry­ ing oil. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION 5EAMEA/5 U$£ Of NARCOTICS leAOS TO PERMANENT LOSS OF PAPERS 12/LOG/August 1978 �SlU, SUP, MFU Sign New 3'Year Pact on West Coast SAN FRANCISCO—Joint negotiat­ ing efforts by the SIU A&G District, the Sailors' Union of the Pacific and the Marine Firemen's Union has brought about settlement of a new three-year contract with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). The new pact, signed on Aug. 15, Memorandum of Understanding Between SIU, SUP, MFU The undersigned three SIUNA afTlliates, comprising the SlU-Pacific District, desirous of setting forth their understanding and agreement as to their relationship with PMA, agree as follows: 1. With respect to negotiations for collective bargaining agreements with PMA, each union shall submit its proposals with respect to a uniform percentage money adjustment package for all classifications and general rules to a committee comprising the three unions. The committee shall act jointly not separately and attempt to agree upon the proposals for presentation and modification during the course of negotiations. Failing unanimity, resolution shall be made by the party hereinafter mentioned in the manner provided. 2. Each affiliate shall propose the terms for negotiations of its working rules, provided however that if such constitute money items, it shall be deducted from their respective share of the economic money package. 3. Proposals and modifications thereof for economic money package items and general rules, as well as for ratification and strike authorizations shall be voted upon solely by the respective affiliates' members employed in the PMA unit. The total vote of such affiliate members shall be controlling and a majority vote of such total shall carry. The procedures, including eligibility, the manner of conducting a vote, and certifying the results, shall be mutually agreed to by the three unions. 4. (a) MCS and now A&G have established and administer joint funds with PMA to which the other two affiliates, SUP and MFU, are not parties. The administration, continuance, modification, consolidation or termination of such funds, subject to applicable law, shall be the exclusive right and province of the A&G and PMA and their respective trustees, except ' that increased contributions thereto, if any, shall be deducted from the PMA economic money package applicable to the A&G. (b) All parties acknowledge that former MCS and now A&G members, by reason of the merger of the former into the latter, since on and after June 10, 1978 are and will continue to be employed in both PMA and other A&G contracted units. Additionally, SUP and MFU members now employed in the PMA unit may also be employed in other A&G contracted units. As a consequence, all of such A&G, SUP and MFU members will earn and accrue service in such units in addition to service already accrued. It is the intention of the parties to provide a program whereby, through appropriate reciprocity agreements between PMA joint funds in which all three affiliates are the union parties on the one hand and A&G joint funds in which the A&G is the party on the other hand, other than the funds mentioned in paragraph (b) above, service and credit for such members is continued intact with proportionate credit and benefits provided for by each such fund depending upon credit earned in the appropriate unit covered by the respective fund. Similar reciprocity agreements may be entered into with any other SIU maritime unions and for the purpose of upgrading from unlicensed to licensed. To accomplish the foregoing, all parties agree in good faith to request and negotiate appropriate reciprocity agreements involving such joint funds, to the end of securing and giving to each such affected members appropriate credit and benefit for work in such units provided however, there shall be no duplication of the benefits. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no affiliate shall preclude another affiliate from withdrawing from the PMA supplementary benefit fund or joint employment committee fund and transferring its proportionate share thereto to another similar and like fund provided however any increased contributions to such other similar or like fund shall be deducted from its share of the negotiated economic package. 5. Nothing contained in this agreement shall preclude any of the affiliates as autonomous SIUNA affiliates to merge with any other SIUNA affiliate. 6. A&G agrees that it shall not seek to or represent unlicensed seamen aboard any vessel of a PMA member employer who may withdraw from the PMA unit. 7. In the event of any disagreement or dispute between the undersigned affiliates regarding the interpretation and/or application of this agreement, including but not limited to the provisions of paragraph 1, hereof, shall be submitted to arbitration to a party who is a representative of an affiliate of the SIUNA and if no agreement can be had as to such person within five (5) days from the initiation of the issue, then the parties agree that the American Arbitration Association may be petitioned and requested to appoint an arbitrator to hear and determine the dispute with request that the person so designated have a familiarity and knowledge of maritime labor matters. The decision and award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon all parties. 8. In consideration of the provisions of the within agreement, SUP and MFU shall withdraw their representation petition filed with the NLRB Case No. 20-RC-14658 and scheduled for NLRB conference on July 26, 1978 and the A&G shall withdraw their internal union dispute charges filed July 18, 1978 with the SIUNA and scheduled for hearing by the Executive Board on July 31, 1978. 9. This agreement shall continue in full force and effect as long as the three undersigned affiliates represent unlicensed seamen employed aboard any vessel in the PMA unit. 10. The parties agree that in connection with forthcoming negotiations with PMA to bargain for a scope coverage clause similar and analogous to that presently contained in MEBA and MMP agreements with PMA. 11. It is the intent and purpose of this agreement to establish a relationship between the undersigned parties in which they can work harmoniously to their mutual advantage in joint collective bargaining with PMA and activities of mutual benefit of all the membership they jointly represent in the PMA unit. 12. In the event any provision of this agreement is held to be unenforceable, the undersigned agree to meet and negotiate for a substitute provision in lieu thereof and if an impasse is reached in such negotiations the matter shall be submitted for final and binding arbitration in the manner provided in paragraph 7. of this agreement. 13. This agreement shall be recommended by each of the undersigned and shall be subject to ratification by the membership of each of the undersigned organizations. Such processes shall be initiated without delay and concluded no later than fourteen (14) days from date. 14. This agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of each party. This agreement is made and executed this 26th day of July, 1978. SAILORS' UNION OF THE PACIFIC By: PAUL DEMPSTER, President MARINE FIREMENS UNION By: HENRY DISLEV, President SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, AGLIWD By: FRANK DROZAK, Executive Vice President 1978, covers unlicensed seamen working aboard the PMA's 42 member vessels operating off the West Coast. The companies involved in the PMA em­ ployer group are Matson, American President Lines and States Line. The A&G District took part in the negotiations as a result of the recent merger of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union into the A&G. Under the merger agreement, the A&G took on the responsibilities of representation and bargaining for MCS members. The new agreement with PMA provides a 7 percent across-the-board increase in wages and all wage related items in the first year, and 5 percent in the second and third years. The pact also includes a formula for cost-of-living adjustments. The increases will be paid retroactive to June 15, 1978 when the old contract with PMA ran out. The agreement as negotiated will be acted on by former MCS, now A&G members, who are employed by PMA companies. It will also be carried in full detail in the next issue of the MCS news. This was the first time the A&G participated in PMA negotiations.^ Because of this, several difficulties arose between the three Unions. These diffi­ culties ranged over a variety of subjects. To resolve these matters, and in keeping with the terms of the SIUNA Constitution it was necessary for International President Paul Hall to call for a mediation session between the three Unions. Hall appointed three members of the SIUNA Executive Board to serve as impartial mediators. The three were: Merle Adlum, president of the Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific; Roy Mercer, secretary-treasurer of the Military Sea Transport Union, and Ed Allensworth, president of the Trans­ portation and Allied Workers of Cali­ fornia. This mediation panel, as a result of their efforts, were able to bring the three Unions together in agreement. As adopted by the membership of the three Unions, a full copy of the Memo­ randum of Understanding is carried on this page. LOOKING for a Better Future? 4, Look at the Upgrading Courses at HLS THESE COURSES STARTING SOON: LNG—September 18, October 16 QMED- —October 2 FOWT—October 16 Pumproom Maintenance and Operation—October 30 Welding—October 2, 16, 30 AB—September I 8 Marine Electrical Maintenance—September 18 Quartermaster—October 16 Towboat Operator—October 24 Chief Steward—September 18, October 16 Chief Cook—October 2, 16, 30 Cook and Baker—October 2, 16, 30 V To enroll, see your SIU Representative or contact: Harry Lundeberg School Vocational Education Department Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Phone; (301) 994-0010 August 1978/LOG / 13 �'-ajufmiiar Four G & H tugs ease a supertanker into Houston's busy harbor. G & H has the biggest piece of the constant action involved in moving tankers in and out of Texas ports The Juno is the newest tug in G & H's 30 boat fleet. Ten more will be added over the next year and a half. G&H Towing Growing Like Texas Cactus This story is the fourth in a regular feature on SHI-contracted towing com­ panies. The feature is designed to pro­ vide S/U Boatmen with more knowl­ edge of their industry, and to give all SlU members a closer look at the job opportunities on the inland waterways. Mention Texas and most people im­ mediately think of cattle ranges and oil fields. But anyone who knows shipping, knows that the Lone Star State depends on the water for its economic growth as much as on its vast expanse of land. Texas is a giant in agriculture, petro­ leum and chemical production because rt has the unbeatable combination of natural resources and a commercially strategic coastline. More than 200 million tons of cargo moved in and out of Texas ports on the Gulf in 1977. And the company that had a large hand in moving these record tonnages was SlU-contracted G&H Towing. Established in 1934 and organized by the SlU in 1947, G&H was one of the Union's first inland contracts. It began with a handful of steam tugs and now operates 30 diesel tugs. A fleet that size Buddy Jordan, G&H director of marine personnel explained how the Lundeberg School helps to fill the company's growing need for Boatmen. means top to bottom jobs for 260 SIU The company also does deep sea clear that SlU Boatmen will play a Boatmen and 44 shore gang personnel. barge towing. Its 3,400 hp. tug Manta large role in the company's expansion G&H lowing does Just what it has made trips to Israel as well as interthrough the Harry Lundeberg School. started out doing when it first began— coastal runs in the U.S. "We hire graduates from the School shipdocking and deep sea towing. But "The Manta has hauled steel on an and we encourage our present em­ like everything else in Texas, it hasn't 18,000 ton barge from Pittsburgh, Pa. to ployees to upgrade there," Jordan said. stopped growing. Ten new tugs will be Pittsburgh, Calif.," Jordan recalled, Twenty-four Piney Point graduates arc added to the fleet over the next year and "and made the return trip with lum­ now working with the company and a half, which will bring jobs for another ber from Oregon." close to that number are also working 80 Boatmen. under inland licenses they achieved There's no doubt that G & H is mov­ "A company can't afford to stay dor­ through the Lundeberg School. ing ahead in all directions. And it's also mant," Buddy Jordan, G & H's director of marine personnel, maintained. Jordan started out on one of G & H's original steam tugs and has seen how the, company keeps up with Texas' booming port activity. "The new building program was started." he explained, "because harbor business picked up so much in recent years that we didn't have enough tugs left for offshore work. We had to turn •'FT down jobs." The ten new tugs will be used for shipdocking and will free up more of the existing fleet for deep sea towing. In this way, expansion can take place in both directions. '-T G&H once operated only out of Galvestpn. But the company expanded with the development of new port facilities along the coast. From its shoreside headquarters in Galveston, it now also docks ships—tankers, general eargo and containerships—in Houston, Texas City, Frceport and Corpus Christi. Most of the action is in Houston, the nation's fastest growing port. Over half of the record 200 million tons handled in Texas ports last year moved in and out of that port alone. But the other ports aren't standing still by any means. Galveston may have a shoreside superport in the near fu­ ture, located across the Galveston Ship Channel on Pelican Island. It would be the first onshore deepwater oil terminal in the Gulf and could increase G & H's business even more. The company, meanwhile, has its own plans to relocate new, greatly expanded dockside headquarters on 11 acres of land on Pelican Island. G&H got into offshore towing work in a big way in the 1950's with the^ start of the offshore oil drilling industry in Texas. Its tugs have towed rigs to drill­ ing points off the Texas coast and as far G&H also does deep sea towing. The growth of the offshore oil industry has pro­ as Venezuela. vided a large part of that work in towing oil rigs like the one shown here. 14/ LOG/August 1978 an aa •eryv:''r �At Sea •if Ashore Zapata Corp. The SlU-contracted Zapata Corp. has decided to halt construction on a 390,000 dwt crude oil tanker. The tanker would have cost $150 million at the targeted com­ pletion date in 1979. It would have been the largest crude tanker ever built in the U.S. for independent ownership. Construction of the oil carrier was stopped because of the slump in the world tanker market and because Congress shot down the 9.5 percent oil cargo preference bill late last year. Gateway City Sea-Land recently retired the Gateway City, the oldest operating ship in the com­ pany's container fleet and the first fully containerized vessel in the world. The Gate­ way City was built as a C-2 class freighter in 1943 and converted to a containership in 1957. Most recently, the ship was used as a relay vessel on the Pacific trade route, sailing between Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok. SS tiouston The SS Houston (Sea-Land) began bi-weekly service to the port of Savannah, Ga., which was recently added to Sea-Land's South Atlantic trade route. The Hous­ ton will sail from Baltimore to Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville and San Juan. AMVER The Coast Guard's Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) marked its 20th year of service recently. The computer is used to track deep sea merchant vessels. Information on sailing plans and position of ships all over the world is fed into the computer. When a distress occurs AMVER provides a readout of the ships predicted to be in the general area and helps in coordinating search and rescue operations at sea. Wastiington, D.C. The Coast Guard observed its 188th anniversary this month. Founded in 1790, the Coast Guard's original purpose was to wipe out smuggling along the Atlantic Coast. Jacksonville Jacksonville port agent Leo Bonser is a member, of the Board of Trustees of the Jacksonville Senior Citizen Nutritional Program. Administered by the U.S. Labor Agency, the program provides meals at minimal cost for more than 265 senior citi­ zens in the Jacksonville area. MTD Blasts Plan to Give War Risk ins. to Foreign Flogs The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment has come out strongly against a proposal to revive the U.S. war risk insurance program for Americanowned foreign-flag ships. Calling it a "U.S. government incen­ tive ... to flag of convenience op­ erations," the MTD maintained that the program should remain limited to U.S. flag vessels only. War risk insurance, provided by the U.S. Maritime Administration, at one time covered both U.S. and foreign reg­ istered vessels, owned by U.S. com­ panies. Marad recently proposed extending it once again for these foreign-flag ships, which have not had the protection available since Sep­ tember, 1975. U.S. multinational corporations claim this move is justified because it would allow their foreign vessels to supplement the U.S. fleet in the event of war. But MTD Administrator Jean Ingrao pointed out that extending the program would not help the national defense and, in fact, would hurt the U.S. merchant marine. She delivered MTD's views to the Commerce Department, which houses Marad; "By perpetuating the so-called effec­ tive control fleet through the reacti­ vation of this program for foreign vessels, the Commerce Department continues the myth that these vessels will be available to the U.S. in an emergency. In so doing, the Department removes a primary reason to maintain sufficient American vessels to meet U.S. emergency needs. "Foreign crewmembers on these for­ eign vessels are also not reliable. These crewmembers would have to be replaced by Americans in an emergency. Without peacetime shipping opportunities for U.S. crews, a sufficient pool of U.S. seamen would not be available to fill emergency needs." Mrs. Ingrao also explained further security and environmental risks which the foreign program would create. Since it "actually encourages U.S. companies to register vessels abroad," it increases the use of foreign flag tankers in the U.S. oil trade and the limited control the U.S. has over these vessels. In terms of economic policy, it makes no sense at all, she said. "At a time when the Commerce Department is the lead agency in a U.S. export promotion drive, the effect of renewing the war risk program for foreign ships is to facili­ tate the availability and use of foreign ship services in U.S. trades, at tremen­ dous cost to the nation's balance of payments." However, if the program is renewed, the MTD maintained that "it should be narrowly and strictly administered as Congress has mandated." Congress re­ cently set guidelines as to the number and type of foreign vessels which can qualify for war risk insurance. But Marad's proposals for renewing the program do not include the most im­ portant guideline—that the eligible foreign fleet should be no more than one-fourth its previous size. Bayamon Committee East Coast-Brazil Trade Route Sea-Land Service Jnc. recently became a member of the carrier pool which plys the U.S. East Coast-Brazil trade. Liner commerce between the U.S. and Brazil is a "closed trade," governed by cargo reservation laws, bilateral agreements and carrier revenue pools. The agreement Sea-Land signed qualifies the company for member­ ship in the pooling agreements and makes them eligible for the U.S.-Brazil trade route. New York SIU president Paul Hall was elected to the board of directors of the United Way of Tri-State. The organization is a partnership of 25 United Ways in the tri-state area and it provides funds to more than 1200 voluntary health and human service agencies in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Delta Steamship The Delta Sud. Delta Mar and Delta Norte, all LASH vessels, will be making di­ rect calls to the port of Mobile for five weeks beginning in August. The ships will replace LASH barge runs via towboat which usually call at the port but will be un­ able to while lock repairs on the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway are underway. Seated last month at a payoff of the SS Bayamon (Puerto Rico Marine) is the Ship's Committee and a crewmember. They are Engine Delegate Leroy Hite, Steward Delegate Mike Kaminski and Recertified Bosun Dimas Mendoza, ship's chairman. Standing are Chief Steward R. Aguiar, secretary-reporter and Ed Dale of the steward department. The ship paid off at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Wesf Coast The West Coast fleet will be smaller by four when Pacific Far East Line's three containerships and one Ro/Ro lay-up at Suisun Bay in California. PFEL was declared bankrupt recently by U.S. District Court and the freighters, as well as the two passenger ships the company owns, will most likely be sold to pay off creditors. The Maritime Administration, PFEL's largest secured creditor, has already paid off the mortgages it guaranteed on three of the company's ships. This means that when the vessels are put up for auction, Marad will set the minimum sale price. If no acceptable bids on the ships are offered, Marad will take title of the vessels and decide at that time whether to sell, charter or assign the ships to the reserve fleet. Deposit in the SIU Blood BankIt's Your Life Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a ver> substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. August 1978/LOG / 15 �Foreign Flag Ships Find a New Loophole Foreign flag ships have been sailing through loopholes in U.S. law for years. But now they are literally running rings around the rights of American seamen. The foreign flag tankers moving oil from Alaska to the U.S. Virgin Islands have actually found a loophole within a loophole to use foreign crews in Ameri­ can trade. Complicated as it sounds, the end result of this dizzy dilemma is a clear violation of the immigration laws designed to protect American labor. The original loophole lies within one of the most important U.S. maritime laws on the books—the Jones Act. This Act allows only American-built, Ameri­ can-manned and American-registered vessels to carry cargo between U.S. ports. But the U.S. Virgin Islands have been exempt from this requirement since the Act was passed in 1920. At that time, U.S.-flag service was not readily available to carry trade to the Virgin Islands. But while the reason for the exemp­ tion no longer exists, it still remains in effect. And the multinational oil com­ panies have made full use of it. Amerada Hess Corporation owns and operates the world's largest oil re­ finery on the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Croix. Hess' foreign flag tankers make about 25 sailings a week, carrying oil from the refinery to U.S. ports on the East Coast. While the Virgin Island loophole has been a boon to foreign flag shipping, it has backfired for the U.S. merchant fleet. American ships have almost no part in the Virgin Island trade. Closing the loophole would restore the. full benefits of the Jones Act. It would give American shipping compa­ nies, which pay U.S. taxes and employ U.S. labor, the right to carry their full share of trade between domestic ports. This is important now, more than ever before, because the loophole is spreading. Soon after the opening of the Alaskan oil pipeline last year, Hess started to bring Alaskan crude from Valdez to its St. Croix refinery, and from there to the U.S. East Coast. The ship­ ments between all of these American ports are carried on foreign flag tankers. We believe these shipments violate the intent of the Alaskan Oil Pipeline Act and we have fought them in court. But foreign flag tankers are still moving Alaskan oil to U.S. ports. And they are leaving new violations of U.S. law in their wake. Auguit. 1978 The new loophole leading to the Virgin Islands ploughs right through the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952. This Act prohibits foreign crews from working in a domestic trade route. Granted, the loophole in the Jones Act allows foreign flag vessels to carry goods between the U.S. mainland and the Virgin Islands. But, as SIU Execu­ tive Vice President Frank Drozak pointed out almost a year ago in a letter to a U.S. Immigration official, "this does not preclude the application of the Immigration Act to this trade." Yet the Immigration Service is doing nothing to enforce it. Instead of protect­ ing the job rights of American seamen as provided under the law, the Service is allowing alien crews to slip into our domestic trade through a technicality. Another immigration law limits for­ eign seamen to a 29 day stay in the U.S. The voyage between Alaska and the Virgin Islands takes up to 60 days. But foreign tankers get around the law by breaking up the trip with a stop in Mexico. This practice is pure deception and the SIU cannot sit idly by while it continues to destroy job opportunities for American seamen. Early this month, SIU President Paul Hall wrote to Rep. Joshua Eilberg (D-Md.), requesting the Congressman's help on the matter as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citi­ zenship and International Law. Hall pointed out another case, just outside Los Angeles harbor, where for­ eign seamen are now taking the jobs of American seamen. The alien crews shut­ tle for weeks at a time between their foreign flag supertankers anchored off­ shore and the U.S. harbor in a lightering operation. These crews can enter the U.S. under current immigration law, if they come from "a foreign port or place." Immigration officials are allow­ ing them to come in under this ruling. "We do not believe," Hall protested, "that a foreign supertanker anchored 15 miles off California was construed by the law to be a foreign port or place." Immigration officials admit that this law is "outmoded," he added. The loopholes in this law and in those which permit other violations in immi­ gration laws in the Virgin Islands trade must be closed. The oversight hearings held this movith by the Immigration Subcommittee are an important first step. But the SIU urges continued leg­ islative action if the Immigration Serv­ ice does not move quickly enough to correct the problems raised at the hearings. These problems demand an immedi­ ate remedy. But the final solution is to close the avenue which leads to these violations. We urge Congress to get to the heart of the issue this year and close the Virgin Islands loophole. ttfim't the Same OtdJob LOG Vol. 40, No. 8 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Frank Drozak Executive Board Paul Hall President Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Earl Shepard Vice President Cal Tanner Vice President Lindsey Williams Vice President liiioi mssl Ray Bourdius James Gannon Editor Edra Ziesk Marcia Reiss Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Photography Photography 389 Mike Gillen Assistant Editor Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. (ISSN #0160-2047) 16/LOG/August 1978 So the Same Old Skills Won't do Get the skills to get ahead in today's merchant marine. Get your FOWT endorsement at HLS. Contact HLS or your SIU representative to enroll. Course Starts October 16 �AUGUST 1978 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO Deep Seabed Hard Minerals Act: House Votes Amendments To Protect U.S. Job Rights Action on Ocean Mining Biii is Now Pending in Senate The U.S. House of Representatives late last month approved three amend­ ments to the Deep Seabed Ocean Mining bill which will protect for American workers the thousands of jobs that will be generated in coming years by this new industry. Passage of the bill was another signal victory for the SlU's legislative and political activities program. And, the victory was the result of the grass roots efforts of our membership in the Port Council areas around the country as well as the legislative efforts of the SIU's Washington team. The bill—with the three SIU-supported amendments—passed the House by an overwhelming vote of 312 to 80. The three maritime amendments to the ocean mining legislation have received heavy support from the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department, the Port Maritime Councils, the AFL-CIO political and legislative departments, as well as many AFL-CIO national unions. Here is what the three amendments would do: • Require that mining and processing vessels used for ocean mining be registered under the U.S. flag and be manned by U.S. workers. • Require that at least one ore carrier used to transport minerals to processing facilities from each ocean mining site be American-owned and crewed by Ameri­ can seafarers. • Make U.S.-registered ore carriers eligible for both construction and operating differential subsidies. The bill is now in the U.S. Senate where it is being considered by the Committee on Foreign Relations. The ocean mining bill has already cleared the Senate Energy Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee—both with strong language promoting the use of U.S. vessels. The MTD earlier had urged Congress to provide legislation to allow U.S. companies to move ahead in the de­ velopment of an ocean-mining industry, rather than waiting for the Law of the Sea Conference to approve a plan that could preempt the industry from U.S. law. The United States now has the technology to begin mining the trillions of dollars worth of softball-sized nodules on the ocean's floor that contain manganese, copper, nickel and cobalt. Ocean-mining systems consisting of a mining vessel with dredging and suction equipment, two or more ore carriers and a processing plant will be used. Scores of such systems, each employing from 600 to a thousand workers, could be in operation by the turn of the century. Under the House-approved legisla­ tion, as many as 50,000 jobs for sea­ farers, engineers, technicians, chemical workers, and construction workers at shipyards, mining sites and processing plants will be safe-guarded for Americans. f dongrtssional Hecord o/AmeriVa" Vol. 124 H. R. 3350 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEBRDARY 9,1977 Mr. MURPHY of New York (for himself and Mr. BUEAUX) introd*icc.d the fol­ lowing bill; which was referred jointly to the (^)lnmitlees on Merchant Marine and FisJieries and Intej'ior and I/Ksular Atl'airs A A BILL To promote the orderly development of hard mineral resources in the deep seabed, ponding adoption of an international regime relating thereto. 1 Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Bcprcscnla- 2 tkes of the United States of America in Conyress assembled, 3 That this Act may be cited as the "Deep Seabed Hard 4 Minerals Act". 5 6 DKCLARATION OF POLICY SFC. 2. (a) FINDIXCUS,—The Congress finds— 7 (1) that the Nation's hard mineral resource retpiire- 8 merits, to satisfy national industrial needs, will continue 9 to expand and that the demand for certain hard minerals PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OE THE 95 ''cONGRESS, SECOND SESSION WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 1978 The following excerpts are from the Congressional Record report on the floor debate in the House of Representatives on the "Ocean Mining" Bill. These excerpts deal with three amendments which are vital to the U.S. maritime industry, and which directly affect the job opportunities of American seamen and other American workers. No. 77 Mining Vessels Mr. MURPHY of New York. Mr. Chair­ man, this amendment would require that entities seeking a permit to mine the deep seabed under the authority of this act document their mining and processing vessels in the United States, not in foreign nations. This requirement is inextricably related to the purposes of this act, which are: First, to encourage and regulate the devel­ opment of hard mineral resources from the deep ocean fioor. The United States only has the authority to regulate its own flag vessels. Second, to insure that development of the resources is carried out in a manner that will protect the quality of the environment. Only the United States has the effective ability to insure that its own nationals working on its own flag vessels operate in an environ­ mentally responsible manner. Third, to permit the continued develop­ ment of the necessary technology for the expeditious development of hard mineral re­ sources from the seabed. Much of the tech­ nology involved in ocean mining is part of, or pre.sent on, the mining vessels. Unless the mining vessels are documented in the United States, the technology will be exported free of charge. Restricting the operations of U.S. permit­ tees to U.S.-Hag mining and processing vessels would accomplish crucially import­ ant objectives. In recent months, U.S. eitizers have begun to revolt against the heavy individual tax burdens they bear. 1, for one, do not want to Continued on next page August 1978/ LOG / 17 �^Congressional 'Record "ys'i illi P«OCllDtN<;t AMD DIRATII Of Till UCOMD IMIIOM be among those responsible for exporting millions of dollars in tax revenues, thou­ sands of American jobs, and the mining tech­ nology that Americans have spent millions to develop. If U.S. permittees are required to docu­ ment their mining vessels in the United States, all of the tax dollars resulting from U.S.-flag vessel operations will accrue to the U.S. Treasury and hundreds of new Ameri­ can jobs will be created thus reducing the burden on the individual taxpayer. The ocean mining technology developed with the support of U.S. tax dollars will remain under American control. The legislation clearly recognizes that deep seabed mining is a freedom of the high seas, subject to a duty of reasonable regard to the interests of other States. There is real concern among Americans about the possi­ ble adverse impact which deep seabed min­ ing may have on the environment. These impacts are, at this point, largely unpre­ dictable. Nobody can determine what the actual impacts will be until a substantial amount of evidence is accumulated from actual exploration and commercial recovery activities. By enacting this legislation, which encour­ ages U.S. nationals to develop the capacity to mine the mineral resources of the deep seabed, the United States incurs an obliga­ tion to other nations to carry out these activ­ ities in an environmentally responsible man­ ner. This is only possible if the United States has the authority to control the activities of those to whom it issues permits. America can only control the design and operation of American-documented vessels. Further­ more, the United States can only assuredly place its scientists and environmental ex­ perts on board its own vessels. If the mining vessels are not U.S.-flag vessels, there is no assurance that we will be able to collect the data we need to assess the environmental im­ pact of deep seabed mining operations. There are persuasive environmental, safety, manning, and crew-training .benefits which will come from this amendment and I urge its enactment. Mr. RUPPE. Mr. Chairman, 1 rise in sup­ port of the amendment offered by the gentle­ man from New York (Mr. MURPHY) because it seems to me that the amendment would as­ sure that these very high technology ships developed by us would be available to us whenever and wherever they were needed. It would also insure, in the large measure, that the deep seabed mining technology would not be available to other countries except under appropriate circumstances. So it does assure us the protection of this technology built into these deep seabed vessels. 1 think the amendment is.a good amend­ ment. Mrs. FENWICK. Mr. Chairman, 1 rise in opposition to the amendment. Mr. Chair­ man, 1 will be brief. We have heard a living voice speaking to us in the words of 1903. America has not talked like this for years. We are trying to live in a different world. We must live in a different world. We are being required to live in a world in which we all share to some ex­ tent. We cannot go on like this, arrogating to ourselves powers that we do not have, simply because we have money. We are not going to be able to live In a world in which people act on these principles and standards. I do not think we have heard talk like this for a long, long time. We have listened to past administrations, trying to bring into being and to encourage some kind of orderly world. How is it that we hear these voices now? What accounts for it? How can it be that we have turned our backs on the slow, painful development of people on this planet trying to live together in some kind of decency and respect, one for the other? Everything is not money; we know that. We cannot live alone. There is no vacuum into which we can retire. Mr. Chairman, 1 urge defeat of this amendment. 1 think it would be a defeat forthe United States and for the honor of this country if it were to be adopted. Mr. ECKHARDT. Mr, Chairman. 1 rise to speak in favor of the amendment. Mr. Chairman, it is always difficult for me 18/LOG/August 1978 to take the floor after the distinguished gentlewoman from New Jersey (Mrs. FENWICK), and generally I agree with the propo­ sition that the resources of the world and the opportunities of the world should be di­ vided most equally. But do not believe for a moment that a Liberian ship is the result of a slow and painful development of Liberia. A Liberian ship is the result of the registry in the city of New York, typically by an oil company, of that ship as Liberian in order that the ship avoid certain requirements respecting safety of operations, wages, and the like, applicable to U.S. ships. Look at these Liberian ships: For in­ stance, the Amoco Cadiz. Do the Members remember when that ship ruptured? The Argo Merchant—do the Members remem­ ber when that ship's hull burst and leaked oil over the sea? The Sansinena—a Liberian ship. The Torrey Canyon—everyone re­ members the Torrey Canyon. How long are we going to permit this fakery of flag of convenience? We have a Panamanian ship with an Italian master and a Spanish crew, belonging to a U.S. oil company. What kind of development of small nations does this promote? What control do we have over such ships? In truth what we should do is to outlaw this fakery of ships registered under a flag of convenience. That is what we really ought to do, and that is what one day we are going to have to do. But this is a small movement in that direction. 1 strongly urge the passage of the amend­ ment. Mr. BINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment. I think we should understand what the language does that the gentleman's amend­ ment would seek to strike. I think the gentle­ man from Texas who just spoke misunder­ stands the effect of the bill. As recommended by the Committee on International Rela- enviroiiinentalists. The only people affected by the bill that favor this amendment are the shipping industry. IJie amendment would sacrifice, in my judgment, the purposes of the bill and the in­ terests of all the major concerned parties to the desires of this one group. Let us be clear about who will be doing the mining under this bill. The mining will be done by multinational mining consortia with partners not only in this country, but in Belgium, Canada, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, or West Germany. Presumably our companies enter into these consortia because they want others to share the burden of providing the capital and the technology for these extremely costly and complex ventures. Are we going to turn around and say to these other countries that they can share those burdens, but only our ships can be used because we want to reserve these particular projects for our shipping industry? I cannot think of a better way to break up the con­ sortia. Such a breakup would be a serious blow to the mining operations in which we are interested. The proponents of the amendment say it will save the United States jobs. Do not be­ lieve it. They talk about the jobs gained for the shipping industry, but they do not tell you about the jobs that will be lost when mining consortia register in other countries to avoid the increased mining costs imposed by this amendment. If we want to drive the deep sea mining industry out of this country, this amendment is the way to do it. The proponents of this amendment raise the specter of a lot of ships flying flags of convenience, using cheap labor and undercuttihg our environmental regulations. This is where the gentleman from Texas who pre­ ceded me in the well is mislead about the effect of the bill. This is a misrepresentation of the provisions of the bill which, as 1 said, limits flie mining and processing vessels to those of the United States or a reciprocating state. By definition, a reciprocating state is another advanced industrial nation which regulates its ocean mining ventures in a manner similar to ours, including regula­ tions protecting the ocean environment. There will be very few reciprocating states, and certainly no wholesale export of jobs. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues who really want to encourage deep seabed mining to reject this amendment. Mr. SKUBITZ. Mr. Chairman, I want to commend the gentleman from New York on his statement. I concur completely with everything the gentleman says and I want to associate myself with the gentleman's re­ marks. Mr. FINDLEY. Mr. Chairman, I want to congratulate the gentleman from New York and I want to raise this question. Is there any probability or likelihood that either Liberia or Panama would be one of the reciprocating states? Mr. BINGHAM. I think there is no likelihood whatsoever of that. Mr. FINDLEY. Mr. Chairman, I agree with the gentleman. Mr. BREAUX. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the amendment. Mr. Chairman, I will be very brief to the members of tlie Committee. What the amendment of the chairman, the gentleman from New York (Mr. MURPHY) says, very simply, is that any mining or processing ship that is going to be working in deep seabed mining under a U.S. license has to be docu­ mented in the United States. That does not mean it has to be built in the United States. It means it has to fly the flag of the country which is issuing the license for them to do the mining. There are a lot of arguments why it is necessary for jobs and to encourage U.S. ships. But there is a whole additional set of rea­ sons why the gentleman's amendment Schematic of Ocean Mining Ship 1 ; --IS.; 1^ tions and the Committee on the Interior —and on this point we are not in agreement with the members of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries—the bill provides th.it the vessels may be documented under the laws of the United States or the laws of a reciprocating state. If the gentle­ man will look at section 107 of the bill, that has to do with the definition of "reciprocat­ ing states." Those will be the states which regulate deep seabed mining in a manner compatible with the United States, and with whom we expect to cooperate. We are asking for their cooperation in the mining. The consortia that will be operating these concerns will be international consortia, but under the gentleman's amendment we will be saying that, "We want to cooperate with you in every respect, except we are not going to al­ low any of your ships to do any of this." Let us be clear, this amendment is opposed by the Committee on International Rela­ tions. It is opposed by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. It is opposed by the Administration. It is opposed by the mining industry. It is opposed by the -K;: ., l l i l 1 if I ' '"^7" r . r x-' A" A""7r House Approves Amendments To Promote U.S. Maritime During the floor debate on the Deep Seabed Ocean Mining Bill, the House passed four amendments of paramount importance to the U.S. maritime industry: 1. Mining Vessels. The House by a 38-19 vote adopted Congressman Murphy's amendment to require that the mining and processing vessels operating under a U.S. permit must be documented under the laws of the United States. Speaking in support of the amendment were Philip Ruppe (RMich.); Bob Eckhardt (D-Texas); John Breaux (D-La.); Phil Burton (D-Calif); Lindv Boggs (D-La.); and Robert Dornan (R-Calif). 2. Ore Carriers. The House bv a voice vote adopted Congressman Murphy's amend­ ment to require that at least one ore carrier per mining site be a U.S.-flag bulk vessel. Speaking in support of this amendment were John Burton (D-Calif); Bob Eck­ hardt (D-Texas); Robert Baumat^R-Md.); Bob Livingston (R-La.); and Robert Leggett (D—Calif). 3. Subsidy. The House by a 4-2 division vote adopted Congresswoman Lindy Boggs' amendment to qualify ore carriers for both construction and operating differential subsidies. 4. Jurisdictiort. The House voted 214-184 to vest ocean mining jurisdiction in the Department of Commerce rather than in the Department of interior. �Ocean Mining Biii Wouid Promote Thousandsof Jobs for US Workers Thousands of jobs for American workers —at sea and ashore—would be generated in future years as this frontier ocean mining industry gets under way with the protections of the just-passed Ocean Mining Bill. The jobs will involve ship construction, mining, processing, fabrication of materials, and seafaring. The AFL-CIO has estimated that as many as 20,000 new jobs would be created by this industry by the year 2000. It is also estimated that at least 1,000 seagoing jobs would be generated by the industry. Here's how the job picture breaks down: CONSTRUCTION To build one mining ship: 2,640 man-years of work in U.S. shipyards. To build one ore carrier: 990 man-years of work in U.S. shipyards. Note: Each shipyard job creates two other jobs in such supply industries as steel, machinery, glass, electronics, etc. At the present time, five U.S. mining systems are planned. This would mean a total of 18,150 man-years of work in U.S. shipyards. SEAFARING With five U.S. mining systems projected, here is the breakdown of seafaring jobs that will be filled by American seamen: Crew per mining ship: 80-100 men. Crew per ore carrier: 30 men. Total U.S. seagoing employment: 900II00 seafarers. Note: Each vessel will require two crews. try saying, "Well, if you are going to make this rule, we aren't going to come and get a license from you." Where else are they going to go to get a license? For some time to come, there is no other country in the world that has a licens­ ing procedure that would apply if we pass this legislation today. They are not interested so much in having a Soviet ship or a French ship. What they are interested in doing is getting the. minerals, and they are going to get the minerals under the Murphy amendment. Fhey are going to get them by the operation of a U.S.-documented vessel, but they want the minerals, not the ships. Mr. Chairman, if we are going to apply a licensing procedure and put U.S. prestige on the line, our U.S. ships ought to be able to share in the benefits. "I agree with the proposition that the resources of the world and the opportunities of the world should be divided most equally. But do not believe for a moment that a Liberian ship is the result of a slow and painful development of Liberia. A Liberian ship is the result of the registry in the City of New York, typically by an oil company, of that ship as Liberian in order that the ship avoid certain requirements respecting safety of operations, wages, and the like, applicable to U.S. ships. Look at these Liberian ships: For instance, the Amoco Cadiz. Do the Mem­ bers (of Congress) remember when that ship ruptured? The Argo Merchant—do the Members remember when that ship's hull burst and leaked oil over the sea? The Sansinena—a Liberian ship. The Torrey Conyo/i—everyone remembers the Torrey Canyon. How long are we going to permit this fakery of flag of convenience? We have a Panamanian ship with an Italian master and a Spanish crew, belonging to a U.S. oil company. What kind of development of small nations does this promote? What control do we have over such ships? In truth, what we should do is outlaw this fakery of ships registered under a flag of convenience. That is what we really ought to do, and that is what one day we are going to have to do." —Rep. Bob Eckhardt (D—Texas) should be adopted. For instance, there are a number of environmental laws, very strong environmental laws, and standards involved. These are U.S. laws, and those laws are not going to apply to ships of a foreign country; they are going to apply to a U.S.-documented vessel. This also means that certain safety regula­ tions would be followed by ships that would be operating on the high seas, because our U.S. laws would then be applied to those ships. This work would be done by a U.S.documented ship under the Murphy amend­ ment; it would be done by a U.S.-flag ship. In addition to that, the ships would be manned by U.S. merchant seamen who are trained in the trade and licensed by the Coast Guard. They are seamen who are capable of manning that type of vessel, and they are going to be the type of crew that should run those kinds of vessels. I am not worried about any foreign coun­ Mr. PHILLIP BURTON. Mr. Chairman, I would like to join with my colleague, the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. BREAUX), in support of this amendment. This is the amendment to which I made reference earlier. I think it is a very useful and constructive amendment, and I urge its adoption. Mr. ECKHARDT. Mr. Chairman, the gentleman from New York (Mr. BINGHAM) had referred to what ships could be qualified. The ship does not have to be a ship of a na­ tion which is actually operating in the deep sea mining consortium as I understand it. It merely has to be a reciprocating nation which regulates in the manner provided in this act. Therefore, it could be any nation, as I understand it, whether that nation is actually working the deep seabed or not. It merely has to recognize the same standards as those nations do that are operating in the deep sea. Mr. BREAUX. Mr. Chairman, the gentle­ man is correct. Mr. RUPPE. Mr. Chairman, I agree with the gentleman's argument. It is very impor­ tant to note that the vessel does not have to be built in the United States; however, once registered in the United States, this hightechnology ship cannot be transferred to an­ other foreign government without the ap­ proval of the U.S. Government. That means that we have by virtue of this amendment a very tight control over the technology embodied in deep seabed mining. Mrs. BOGGS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the amendment, and I would like to join with my colleagues, the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr.BREAUX), particularly in his concerns expressed about the environ­ mental quality that we could expect only through this amendment. We have to recognize that we really cannot put our scientists or our environmentalists aboard any other ships but American ships. I do feel that we owe it to other nations to make certain that we have all the data that could possibly accrue to us from having American scientists and American environ­ mentalists aboard these ships monitoring and being able to report not only to the United States but to other participating nations. Mr. VOLKMER. Mr. Chairman, the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. BREAUX), made one statement during the discussion that bothers me, and it has bothered me about this whole piece of legislation. The gentleman made the statement that no other industry or mining company can go to any other country for a license. The fact is they cannot go to this country for a license yet; is that correct? Mr. BREAUX. Well, they would be able to after we pass this legislation. Mr. VOLKMER. But not without this leg­ islation? Mr. BREAUX. Not without this legisla­ tion. Mr. VOLKMER. Can the gentleman then assure this House that no other country right now is contemplating doing the very same things we are attempting to do? Mr. BREAUX. There are several coun­ tries contemplating doing the same thing, but all of them are waiting for us. Mr. VOLKMER. That means that if we go ahead, in all probability they will also go ahead, but then what we will have is dis­ agreements as to areas concerned. Does the gentleman disagree with that? The CHAIRMAN. The time of the gentle­ man from Louisiana (Mr. BREAUX) has expired. Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the amendment and in support of the bill. Mr. Chairman, the greatest natural re­ source on this Earth is the sea. The sea nur­ tures, cleanses and renews life. And from the great depths of the oceans, we may find answers to many of the material problems that beset our troubled planet. For that rea­ son, I strongly urge the passage of H.R. 3350, The Deep Seabed Hard Minerals Act. The passage of this bill is critical to the economic health, welfare, and prosperity of this Nation. More immediately, it will relieve us of pressing strategic anxieties. The enemies of this Republic know very well that the weakest link in an otherwise strong economic chain that binds the indus­ trial nations of the West is our extraordinary dependence on imported raw materials. It is no surprise to anyone familiar with this criti­ cal weakness that the Cuban and Soviet energies are directed toward capturing strategically critical real estate, bordering the sealanes: the Horn of Africa, the western coast of Angola, astride the South Sea passages to America and Europe. It is no wonder that the Soviet Union has deployed a "blue water naval force" threat­ ening those sealanes, so vital to the economic life of the industrialized nations of the West and Japan. For here, along these critical pas­ sages, the bulk of raw materials bound for the ports of the West are shipped. It was just a few short years ago that the Western World was shocked into the awful reality of its dependence on Third World re­ sources. When the OPEC nations imposed their embargo on oil, we found ourselves presented with an unprecedented crisis. These states, largely run by backward or hostile political regimes, doubled, then quadrupled the international price of oil be­ tween 1971 and 1974. This 400 percent in­ crease in oil prices had a severe impact on balance-of-payments deficits in both the de­ veloped and underdeveloped countries of the world. In the United States and the industrialized nations of the West the oil deficit alone reached $40 billion. It served to aggravate a dangerous national and international infla­ tion, created unprecedented problems for the international monetary systems, and forced further slowdowns in the already fra­ gile industrialized economies of the United States, Western Europe, and Japan. Mr. Chairman, that should have been lesson enough. We cannot afford a repeat of that situation with minerals critical to our industrial survival. We must take decisive steps to insure-that we are not at the mercy of other cartels or concerted efforts by Third World adversaries, encouraged by the Soviet Union, a la the oil embargo, to bring the economies of the United States and other Western states to a grinding halt. We have the liberty and the luxury of preparation now. We must act now. The United States is the single largest con­ sumer of these critical minerals. And the en­ tire economy of the Republic is dependent upon access to them. At the present time we import them at rates which are too high for comfort or security. This is especially true of such metals as nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese. We are not now, nor are we likely to be, in the fortunate position of the Soviet Union. Estimates and projections vary. But the Soviet Union is generally believed to be virtually self-sufficient in these industrial raw materials. Leviathan has not yet the technological capability of extracting them at a rate that would satisfy its appetite for in­ dustrial power. But the Kremlin's domestic cup of raw materials does runneth over. Mr. Chairman, providence has blessed us with great abundance. But in this particular area—on land—we are impoverished. We must turn to the sea. The sea is the Earth's last great frontier. Untold riches abound on the ocean floor. In the face of possible re­ source scarcities, blackmail, or international economic instability, we may resort to this bastion of fantastic natural wealth. Oceanographers and geologists have told us of the riches of the sea. We know that certain areas of the seabed are suffused with these valuable minerals. Consider the po­ tential. In an essay published in the Interna­ tional Law Quarterly, volume 20, April 1971, it is reported that: One square mile of seabed may be covered with 70,000 tons of nodules containing 30,000 tons of manganese, 3,600 tons of aluminum, 2,300 tons of cadmium, 17,000 tons of iron, 400 tons of cobalt, 1,200 tons of nickel and 650 tons of copper. And I would remind you, Mr. Chairman, that these minerals are not the only treasures to be extracted from the depths of the oceans. The treasures are immense. The Japanese are currently farming kelp, and in my native State of California we, too, are ex­ perimenting with this resource. Seabed mon­ itoring devices offer great possibilities to ad­ vance deep sea fish farming. We may be in • the first phase of harvesting a food supply that would help to feed the expanding popu­ lation of this world. We must be sure that wc do not subscribe to international agreements in this area that would, in fact, retard rather than encourage these developments. The technology for mining the seas is de­ veloping rapidly. For example, in 1963 the Marine Diamond Corp. of Capetown, South Africa, managed to extract 51,000 carats of rough diamonds from the seabed. U.S. in­ dustry sources indicated that by 1990 we could substantially cut our imports of these vital minerals, especially manganese and cobalt. According to the Ocean Resources Department of the Kennecott Copper Co., we import 98 percent of our cobalt. Conceivably, we could be self-sufficient in this valuable mineral by 1990 if we quickly resort to ocean mining. We could achieve 90 percent sufficiency in copper and 70 percent sufficiency in primary nickel by 1990. By the year 2000, we could achieve a surplus in cobalt, manganese, and primary nickel. In developing this new source of supply, we would not only be protecting ourselves from cartel blackmail or international eco­ nomic warfare, we would afso insure the growth of a desperately needed new indus­ try, stimulating the rate of investment and expanding employment opportunities for our people. But we must forge ahead now. It is esti­ mated that private firms are willing to invest as much as $2.8 billion into this project by 1980 and assure a full scale commercializa­ tion of these resources by 1983. Private en­ trepreneurs have the technology to forge ahead and they have the will to accomplish the task. But we cannot allow an inhospit­ able environment to smother the most opti­ mistic prospects for ocean mining. We can­ not subscribe to any new regime of interna­ tional law which would inhibit this vital investment. Mr. Chairman, the Law of the Sea is now in the process of development. There is a great need to insure that the legitimate interests of all nations are protected in the development of international law, as it applies to this immensely complex area. I recognize that we must fashion an interna­ tional law that will effectively grapple with the problems of pollution, waste, and natural sovereignty. But in the process of drafting new treaties and conventions, we must not deviate from America's historical commit­ ment to the freedom of the seas. Our rights, and the rights of any other nation to mine the resources of the oceans, are integral to that longstanding American doctrine. We cannot allow ourselves to be locked into any future agreements that would preclude our legitimate access to the fruits of the oceans. It is we who have the will, the technology, the managerial and engineering skills to ac­ complish this task. No other nation pos- August 1978/ LOG / 19 �r ^Congressional 'Record PftOCIIDINCI AMD DOIATIS 0» Till 95 r*i. fi« COMCAIM. MCOND tItllOM VAtHINGTON. TUIftDAY. MAY l». If7i 7? sesses the same degree of ingenuity in this area. We ought not to succumb to some guilt-ridden rhetoric which would foreclose the effective development of these resources. In any case, we cannot afford to surrender this traditional freedom of the seas, central to our foreign policy since the founding of this Republic, to some future, probably hos­ tile bureaucracy, staffed .by representatives of envious Third World nations. This is what may be ordained by the current United Na­ tions Law of the Sea Conference. Mr. Chairman, we can afford no delays. Let us press forward with this measure. Please let us consider our posterity. Mr. UDALL. Mr. Chairman, this is a bad amendment. The administration does not want it; the mining industry does not want it. It is going to create grave problems for them. The amendment is wanted only by the ship­ ping industry. I share with some of my colleagues in the House some impatience that we have not "This amendment would assure that the high technology ships developed by our nation would be available to us whenever and wherever they are needed." —Rep. Philip E. Ruppe (R-Ml) gotten on with this job. We have waited on the Law of the Sea all of these years. We have postponed and postponed. 1 made up my mind a long time ago we were going to go ahead and create a frame­ work when we could begin to tap the re­ sources in the seabed. The time has come, and we should pass this legislation and get on with it. It is important to be fair, that we do not drive away our partners. It is important to understand what is happening. These are not American mining companies that are going out by themselves and using American ships. This job is going to be done by international consortia in which several nations will be represented, and they will be, as the gentle­ man from New York (Mr. BINGHAM) said, from the wealthier industrial nations. The report put out by the International Relations CommiUec shows that there are about five groups poised, getting ready to go to work. The main one is Kennecott, a U.S. company, but it has three partners from Great Britain, a consortium, one from Canada and one from Japan. The second big one. Ocean Management, Inc., has companies from Canada, Germany, the United States, and Japan, each with 25 percent. Another one is largely Belgium. Another one is largely from the Nether­ lands. Another one is largely France. We cannot say to these people, "You are only going to use U.S. ships and U.S. person­ nel in manning those ships." We will drive them out of the business and we will see that the deep sea mining does not go forward. By doing this 1 think we make a very big mistake. Mr. PHILLIP BURTON. Mr. Chairman, 20/ LOG/August 1978 I regret that I am in disagreement with my colleague in the well. I gather the gentleman is talking about the moms and pops of the in­ ternational cartels in the world. Those are the wealthiest of all of the business conglom­ erates in the entire universe. The amendment offered by the gentleman from New York seeks to redress a very small part of that, to regain a little of what is left of the American maritime industry. I would like to advise my colleagues—and this will only take 10 seconds—that I had some six major local maritime unions that, because of historical experience, have their own bought-and-paid-for buildings in my district. As a result of the legislation, or lack thereof, in the last 18 months, there will only be three. If we are not careful, we will not have a maritime industry at all in this coun­ try, and I think that is nonsense. I think the amendment offered by the gen­ tleman from New York is a modest one, to keep this industry that is barely alive a little afloat. Mr. UDALL. Mr. Chairman, few things would please me more than to see the U.S. shipping industry get up off of its back and be prosperous. But the last way you are going to make any progress is to create a situ­ ation where we have four countries, Canada, "At a time when millions of Americans are out of work, it is imperative that we make every effort to reserve some of these jobs created by American technology for Ameri­ can workers." —Rep. Robert L.'Eivingston (R-LA) Germany, the United States, and Japan, each with 25 percent prepared to mine and then say to those proud nations, "No con­ sortium in which a United States company participates can go out there unless all of these ships involved in this enterprise are documented in the United States." It is not right. Other countries will not accept it. We would not put up with it. We should not impose this on other countries. That is why there is opposition to it. Mr. MURPHY of New York. Mr. Chair­ man, I made it very clear that only one vessel is involved at the mining site for the trans­ portation of these minerals, and we are now talking about the mining process vessel, and none of the other vessels. I might state further that we have been sharing with the Japanese and with the Germans all of these legislative initiatives. They are just waiting to see what the American Congress does so that they can pattern and model their own national legislation after this. But we are dealing only with that single vessd per site where the United States is involved. Mr. UDALL. I would make the point that, with all of the thousands of vessels on the ocean, why would we go out and hold up and delay what our minerals industry needs? I think we make a mistake if we adopt this amendment. Mr. VANIK. Mr. Chairman. I speak in opposition to any amendment which would restrict the vessels used in mining, process­ ing, or transporting mineral resources from the ocean floor to only U.S.-flag ships. Sec­ tion 103 of H.R. 3350 and H.R. 12988 pro­ vide that mining and processing ships are to be documented under U.S. laws or under the laws of reciprocating states. Any amend­ ment to restrict deep seabed operations to only U.S.-flag ships would, in effect, be com­ parable to a 100-percent cargo preference. Last September we debated this issue in con­ nection with H.R. 1037, the oil cargo prefer­ ence bill, which would have required 9.5 per­ cent of U.S. oil imports to be carried in U.S.-built ships. That measure was defeated but the same concept is now being proposed for deep seabed operations, which could then establish a precedent for extension of cargo preferences for oil or other products. At the time we debated the oil pargo pref­ erence bill I had two main objections, namely the inflationary impact and the im­ plications for the U.S. foreign economic pol­ icy. Those same objections apply in this case. The higher rates usually charged by U.S.flag vessels will raise the cost of the deep sea- Ore Carriers So the amendment was agreed to. Mr. MURPHY of New York. Mr. Chair­ man, I offer an amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Amendment offered by Mr. MURPHY of New York: A tpage 13, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following: (3) Each permittee shall use at least one vessel documented under the laws of the United States for the transportation from each mining site of hard mineral resources commercially recovered under the permit. Page 13, line 6, strike out "(3)" and insert "(4)"(Mr. MURPHY of New York asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. MURPHY of New York. Mr. Chair­ man, this amendment would require that at least one of the vessels transporting the sea­ bed nodules away from a mining site where companies are operating under a U.S. permit be documented under the laws of the United States. Each mining system will consist of a min­ ing vessel to harvest the nodules, two or more ore carriers to transport the recovered nodules from the mining sites to land, and a Ocean Mining Ship 'GovemorRay' ..ft "We have to recognize that we really cannot put our scientists or our environ­ mentalists aboard any other ships but American ships . . . We owe it to other nations to make certain that we have all the data that could possibly accrue to us from having American scientists and American environmentalists aboard these ships." —Rep. Lindy Boggs (D-LA) these consortia and retard the development of ocean mining just at the time in which we are in a crucial final phase of the multilateral trade negotiations in Geneva seeking to liberalize trade barriers in concert with the same countries whose ships would be pre­ cluded from use by the consortia under the amendment. Restriction to U.S.-flag ships would be inconsistent with U.S. objectives in those negotiations, would reverse U.S. pol­ icy favoring free competition and trade ex­ pansion worldwide based on fair and equit­ able rules, and could trigger the adoption of similar measures by foreign countries in this or other areas. I understand that the administration opposes the amendment and supports the provision for mining and processing ships to be documented under U.S. laws or under the laws of reciprocating states. I urge my col­ leagues to do the same. The CHAIRMAN. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. MURPHY). The question was taken; and the Chair­ man being in doubt, the Committee divided, and there were—ayes 38, noes 19. • bed operations for U.S. firms, making their operations less competitive and presumably consumer prices higher. I understand that four major U.S. ocean mining companies are organized in consortia with partners in Britain, Canada, Japan, West Germany, or the Netherlands making commercial recovery a multinational enter­ prise. Ships under contract to U.S. compa­ nies as well as under contract to foreign asso­ ciates will be needed to mine, process, and transport the mineral resources. Restriction of these operations to U.S.flag ships would restrict the operations of '.•Vf A® processing plant. Between two and four ore carriers will be needed for each mining site depending on the volume of the mining oper­ ation, how far from land the mining site is, and the size of the ore transport vessels. Requiring each U.S. permittee to utilize at least one U.S.-flag ore carrier per mine site would guarantee U.S. control over the ves­ sels needed to transport at least a significant portion of strategically important hard min­ eral resources. Without this amendment, U.S. permittees will be able to document all of their mineral transport vessels under flags-of-convenience, and the United States �will have no control over theenvironmental, safety, and manning dimensions of trans­ porting these mineral resources which are vital to the economy and security of the United States. Since each mining operation will probably require between two and four ore carriers to transport seabed nodules from the mining site to land, this amendment would not im­ pose restrictions on foreign entities belong­ ing to a U.S.-licensed international consor­ tium. At least SO percent and as much as 75 percent of the ore carriers involved in these operations could be documented under the laws of any foreign nation. Passage of this amendment will prevent American ocean mining companies from operating their entire bulk fleet under flagsof-convenience at the expense of American labor, tax laws, and environmental and safety standards. Experts attribute 85 percent of all ship­ ping disasters to human error. Although this factor cannot be completely eliminated, it can be minimized through rigorous training standards for ship personnel, cognizant and concerned with the possibility of damaging the marine environment. Utilization of U.S.flag ore carriers, designed and operated under the most stringent safety standards and manned by highly skilled and trained U.S. seafaring personnel who must meet Federal Government licensing and certifica­ tion requirements, will provide the greatest assurance and measure of protection for the marine environment. The employment of U.S. vessels and U.S. crews will contribute millions of dollars annually to the U.S. Treasury through cor­ porate taxes on shipping profits and income taxes on seamen. Presently, the multina­ tional oil companies escape an estimated $100 million per year in U.S. taxation by reg­ istering their vessels under foreign flags and manning them with foreign crews. This amendment will help prevent the U.S. ocean mining industry from becoming another runaway industry. Every vessel documented under the laws of the United States helps to ease the drain of the dollar and reduce the deficit in our inter­ national balance of payments. When U.S. dollars and U.S. crews are paid to transport our mineral resources, dollars are retained in the U.S. economy and used to purchase American goods and services. Dollars paid for foreign shipping leave this country. This amendment would encourage the Most of these vessels are over 25 years old and none of them are ore carriers. Although dry bulk commodities comprise 40 percent of U.S. foreign trade shipments, less than 2 percent moves in U.S.-flag ships. Unless this legislation requires each U.S. permitee to employ at least one U.S.-flag or carrier, this Nation will have lost what may be its last opportunity to gain a U.S.flag dry bulk fleet. Mr. JOHN L. BURTON. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield? Mr. MURPHY of New York. I yield to the gentleman from California. Mr. JOHN L. BURTON. Mr. Chair­ man, I support the gentleman's amendment. I really wonder why we limit it to one vessel. Our Subcommittee on Government Opera­ tions has had hearings that have clearly demonstrated that the Coast Guard cannot look behind the competency certificate that a foreign government issues on a foreignlicensed vessel. Also, we have testimony showing that when the Coast Guard boards a foreign vessel, they find that they are short a mate, shall we say, and that within 2 hours the consul comes down with almost a blank check certificate and gives it to some seaman. The Coast Guard has to accept that at face value. I would rather see the gentleman's amend­ ment go much farther, because it is just an absolutely undisputed fact that these foreign flag vessels do not meet the safety standards or crew competency of American-flag ships. Mr. MURPHY of New York. The gentle­ man states the case well, but the committee in its modesty only recommended one of these vessels. Hopefully, the committee will support that modest request. Mr. JOHN L. BURTON. Mr. Chairman, I will support the amendment. I hear people who joke about this modest proposition, but I think it is modest also. The record is replete with the lack of safety, lack of environmental protection, lack of competency on the part of foreign-flag vessels. None df the maritime nations throughout the world measure up to the standards of American-flagships. I think it is obscene that the American taxpayer and those less concerned about the taxpayers should see our money go to subsidize substandard vessels with substandard crews, which are a threat to the environment and safety of the ocean. corporations that hire ships under foreign registry avoid paying the taxes they would have to pay if the ships were Americanlicensed. Mr. BINGHAM. But the operations we are talking about here are operations in deep seabed mining areas. As we have said before, these will be operated by international con­ sortia. We are talking about advanced na­ tions that would have the same or similar standards as ours. For the reasons given be­ fore in relation to the previous amendment, I oppose this amendment. It is somewhat less objectionable than the previous amendment because it does limit the protection to one American vessel, but I nevertheless object to it. Mr. VANIK. Mr. Chairman, will the gen­ tleman yield? Mr. BINGHAM. I yield to the distin­ guished gentleman from Ohio (Mr. VANIK). Mr. VANIK. Mr. Chairman, I want to point out that our Government will have the right to issue licenses, and it could set any standards desired as a condition. It seems to me that would be a far more effective way of dealing with this problem than locking it into the statutory form as suggested by the amendment. I oppose the amendment. I do not have to defend a record on whether I support Amer­ ican jobs. I think this is a very unfortunate step the Congress would be taking. I cer­ tainly hope we can reject this proposal. Mrs. FENWICK. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment. Mr. Chairman, mention has been made of the taxpayers of this country, during course of debate on this amendment, and to the loss of $100 million a year that they experience through the fact that companies license for­ eign ships or use foreign ships, but I would like to remind this body and the people of this country that the taxpayers are paying handsomely for a maritime industry, to the shippers and to the unions, some $586 mil­ lion year after year after year, representing 74 percent of the wages and nearly 50 percent of the construction of the ships. And this is not something that just happens once. It is every year. "If I have to choose between these interna­ tional business big boys and American workers' jobs in shipyards and on ships, the proper choice is very clear to me." — Rep. Robert Bauman (R-MD) "It is just an absolutely undisputed fact that these foreign-flag vessels do not meet the safety standards or crew competency of American-flag ships . . . None of the maritime nations throughout the world measure up to the standards of Americanflag ships." —Rep. John Burton (D-CA) "This amendment means that certain safety regulations would be followed by ships that would be operating on the high seas, because our U.S. laws would then be applied to those ships ... The ships would be manned by U.S. merchant seamen who are capable of manning that type of vessel, and they are going to be the type of crew that should run those kinds of vessels." —Rep. John Breaux (D-LA) growth of the U.S.-flag bulk fleet necessary to end this Nation's dependency on foreignflag vessels for the carriage of virtually all the strategic minerals imported by this cquntry. Today, not a single ore carrier flies the U.S. flag. Japan controls approximately two-thirds of the world ore carrier fleet and Liberia much of what remains. Almost all of the Liberian-flag fleet is owned by Ameri­ cans. The U.S. ocean mining industry has the capacity to reverse the sad state of the U.S.flag dry bulk fleet. The active U.S. flag dry bulk fleet today consists of only 14 vessels. Mr. MURPHY of New York. I thank my colleague. Mr. BINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment. May I suggest very briefly, that of course there is no subsidy involved here, as the gentleman from California has been sug­ gesting. Mr. JOHN L. BURTON. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield? Mr. BINGHAM. I yield to the gentleman from California. Mr. JOHN L. BURTON. They are sub­ sidized through the fact that the American We know what nearly happened to the consumers of this country had other such proposals put before this Congress not been defeated. We were told by the General Ac­ counting Office that the proposals backed by the same voices would have cost these tax­ payers an extra $550 million to $610 million every single year. This is not anything new. I think we must have regard for the tax­ payers, but certainly this is not the way to do it. Mr. ECKHARDT. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the amendment and largely for the same reasons I stated on the last one. But I would like to have the opportunity here to clarify one thing that the distin­ guished gentleman from New York (Mr. BINGHAM) has said, because it did throw a question on my arguments with respect to the ships of various registries. A reciprocating state is not necessarily a state whose nationals are in a consortium. A reciprocating state is defined in the bill on page 32 as a state which the President in con­ sultation with the Secretary finds meets cer­ tain requirements. These requirements are not engagement in the activity in the deep sea. The requirements are requirements of providing a legal framework for exploration. It does not mean they have to go forth and explore. They have to create a legal frame­ work to do so. It is a state which recognizes licenses and permits issued in this manner and which recognizes, under its procedures, priorities of right for applications for li­ censes. And the state must regulate the con­ duct of persons subject to its jurisdiction, and so forth. And so the state must merely proclaim: "Look, if we engage in deep sea mining we will engage in it in the same way that the United States does," but there is no provi­ sion in the bill that states a reciprocating state must be a state in the consortium actu­ ally engaged in the mining operation. That is the reason I stated that ships of Liberian or Panamanian registry repre­ sented by very competent American lawyers can find ways to qualify even though Pan­ ama or Liberia or their nationals may not be engaged in any consortium actually engaged in mining in the deep sea. Mr. LEGGETT. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the amendment. There has been some comment here about the approximately $500 million spent per annum for the U.S. merchant marine. The point was further made that perhaps we are not getting our money's worth out of that ex­ penditure. I think that what we have to do is analyze what free competition has done for us in the ore vending carrying business. The Japanese are carrying 80 percent of all of the ore in the world at this time. What we very wisely did back in the early days of the Republic was to enact the Jones Act that provided that, point-to-point car­ riage in the United .State.s requires that these ships have got to be American ships, and we have got to use American crews and those ships have got to be built in the United States. Now, were we not to have the Jones Act today, the Japanese would be carrying 80 percent of all of the cargo between American ports for example, between Seattle and San Francisco and between New York and Phila­ delphia, and the Russians would probably be carrying the other 20 percent. Mrs. FENWICK. Mr. Chairman, would the gentleman yield? Mr. LEGGETT. 1 will yield in just a moment. So what we need to do—what we must do —is to build in certain hedges in favor of the American merchant marine. It has to be in the nature of Jones Act kinds of qualifica­ tions and aids. It has to be in the nature of the first Murphy amendment, to provide that at least the ore manufacturing-processing ships be under American flag. For us just to get 25 percent of this new kind of ore-carrying capability we have got to enact this second amendment offered by Chairman MlJRPHY. Now I am happy to yield to the gentle­ woman from New Jersey. Mrs. FENWICK. Mr. Chairman, I thank my colleague for yielding. I know about the Jones Act. It was mentioned by the Chair­ man of the FTC as one of the causes of un­ necessary costs imposed upon American consumers every year. The question is how much longer are we going to go on? Mr. LEGGETT. Let me say to the gentle­ woman who has just asked, "how long we are going to go on?", 1 would say in reply to her question what does she think would hap­ pen if the United States were to be involved in a conventional war with the Soviet Union? It may be, in some future emergency that Japan might be on the side of the Soviet Union. If we were totally dependent on those two countries, the carriage of American car­ goes between points in the United States, how could we provide for our national defense? Mrs. FENWICK. Let me say that we have four operating companies which are not August 1978/LOG / 21 ^: )"r • �Ferromanganese Deposits in the Pacific Ocean operating under the Maritime Commission and are making money. Mr. LEGCETT. What kind of cargo are they carrying? They are carrying a very, very limited, isolated type of container cargoes. There are only a few companies that can survive in that kind of an atmosphere. Mrs. FENWICK. If we could just liberate all our ships and let them operate efficiently maybe they could. Mr. LEGGETT. The Japanese are liber­ ated today and they have got a large percent­ age of the ships in the world. A large percent­ age of all of the keels laid down in the world last year were laid down in Japan. Mrs. FENWICK. Does the gentlemen re­ member our debate on the floor the last time we were discussing this? What about the re­ quirements that are totally unnecessary. "if U.S. permittees are required to docu­ ment their mining vessels in the United States, all of the tax dollars resulting from U.S.-flag vessel operations will accrue to the U.S. Treasury, and hundreds of new Ameri­ can jobs will be created... The ocean mining technology developed with the support of U.S. tax dollars will remain under American control." —Rep. John Murphy (D-NY) 22/ LOG/August 1978 crew requirements that are not needed on that particular kind of ship? Mr. LEGGETT. It is true that there may be some limitations like that. Mrs. FENWICK. We heard the testimony in the House that the Coast Guard requires certain safety requirements and that our merchant marine, quite unnecessarily, goes far beyond them. We cannot continue to operate so inefficiently. Mr. LEGGETT. 1 know that the gentle- , woman from New Jersey (Mrs. FENWICK) supports all of the clean air, clean water dis­ charges laws and regulations that apply to the U.S. ships. Now when wc arc trying to be competitive with the world's maritime in­ dustry, you hark back to the Jones Act. You do not like it, and you would like to repeal it. Mrs. FENWICK. The gentleman brought up the Jones Act, I did not. Mr. LEGGETT. The gentlewoman is try­ ing to take us back 30 or 40 years ago. Mrs. FENWICK. We will never be com­ petitive if we have to use larger crews than we need, larger than the Coast Guard says we need. Mr. LEGGETT. If you would support us for more ships, we would get ahead with the crews and the ships we have got together with the new ships that would be coming on line. Incidentally, in the last lOyearsthe U.S. maritime industry has cut back the crewing on new U.S. modern vessels by 25 to 35 percent. Mr. LIVINGSTON. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the amendment by the gentle­ man from New York, to require that at least one ore carrier per mining site be docu­ mented under U.S. laws. I wholeheartedly supported the gentle­ woman's previous amendment and feel that the one before us is equally important to the well-being of the United States. The requirement that one ore carrier per mining site be a U.S.-flag vessel could result in various economic benefits to this country. At present, no specialized ore carriers fly the American flag, while Japan controls approx­ imately two-thirds of the existing ore carrier fleet. The use of an American vessel meahs that the jobs created by this amendment will be reserved for American workers. In addition, the mineral resources of the deep seabed will play a significant role in maintaining the economic health and secur­ ity of our Nation in a time of resource scarc­ ity. Restricting seabed mining operations to U.S.-flag vessels will guarantee U.S. control over minerals, such as copper, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, all of which are essential to the industrial economy and national security of America. Manganese Noduies On Ocean Roar By requiring American manning and doc­ umentation under U.S. laws, this amend­ ment, in addition to the previous one, could readily enhance the possibility that many vessels are built in U.S. shipyards. This will ameliorate the severity of the projected workload decline in the 27 shipyards throughout the country which compose the total shipbuilding resource base as cur­ rently defined by the Maritime Admini­ stration. Our shipbuilding industry is encountering a national mood that has set the building of ships, military or otherwise, at a fairly low priority. According to recent statistics, cited by Shipyard Weekly and other periodicals, the United States may have to shed up to 25 percent of its shipyard work force by the beginning of 1979. Only 5 months ago, the leadership of a major shipyard in Louisiana, was predicting necessary cutbacks of as many as 4,()(X) in the coming months. This could amount to an overall national decline in employment of approximately 45,000 persons. This in turn will lead to a direct decline in demand for materials and component parts from all States of the Union. The ripple effect will spread through­ out the entire U.S. economy, and with the common multiplier effect of 3 to 1, a 45,000man decrease in shipyard employment equates to the loss of at least another 135,000 jobs in the private sector. This must not be allowed to occui. At a time when millions of Americans are out of work, it is imperative that we make every effort to reserve some of these jobs created by American technology for Ameri­ can workers. The economic benefits of this amendment to the country deserve not only careful consideration, but the full support of this body. Therefore, I urge my colleagues to support this amendment requiring one ore carrier per mining site be documented under the laws of the United States. Mr. BAUMAN. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield? Mr. LIVINGSTON. I yield to the gentle­ man from Maryland. Mr. BAUMAN. I thank thegentlem.in for yielding. 1 just want to say to the gentleman I con­ cur in his statement. It has been interesting to sit here this afternoon and listen to some of the arguments made. We were told earlier that this bill was a giant ripoff by the multi­ national corporations that are going to rape and plunder the ocean bottom at the expense of the world. Now on this amendment and �Key Congressmen Supported 'Hire American' Amendments Rep. Frank Annunzio (D-IL) Rep. Phillip Burton (D-CA) Rep. Edward J. Derwinski (R-IL) - -'"'S-' * ife' Rep. Robert K. Dornan (R-CA) Rep. Robert Leggett (D-CA) Rep. Bob Gammage (D-TX) Rep. David C. Treen (D-LA) Rep. Barbara Jordan (D-TX) Rep. Leo C. Zeferetti (D-NY) When the House of Representatives passed the Ocean Mining Bill on July 26 by the overwhelming majority of 312-80, the House gave strong support to SlU-backed amendments which will require that mining ships and ore carriers be registered under U.S. laws and carry U.S. crews. A number of Congressmen played an active role in supporting these 'Hire American' amendments, including these members of the House. the preceding amendment, we are told by those same critics that we have to be so solicitous of the same multinationals who were accused of raping and plundering earlier this afternoon in the debate. If I have to choose between these inter­ national business big boys and American workers jobs in shipyards and on ships, the proper choice is very clear to me. I suspect the same persons who are telling us today that we should vote against the Murphy amendment, against our merchant marine and against our workers and seamen today, will be back next week saying we ought to tax these same working people in order to finance the multibillion-dollar foreign aid bill. Mr. LIVINGSTON. I think the gentle­ man's point is well taken. Mr. JOHN L. BURTON. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield? Mr. LIVINGSTON. I yield to the gentle­ man from California. Mr. JOHN L. BURTON. I thank the gentleman for yielding. Is that the gentleman from Maryland speaking? Mr. CHAIRMAN. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. MURPHY). The amendment was agreed to. Vessels Eligible For Subsidies Mrs. BOGGS. Mr. Chairman, 1 offer amendments. The Clerk read as follows: Amendments offered by Mrs. BOGGS: At page 13, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following: (3) For purposes of the shipping laws of the United States, any vessel documented under the laws of the United States and used in the transportation from any mining site of hard mineral resources recovered under a permit issued under this title shall be deemed to be used in, and used in an essential service in, the foreign commerce or foreign trade of the United States, as defined in section 905(a) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936. At page 13, line 6, strike our "(3)" and insert "(4)". Mrs. BOGGS. Mr. Chairman, this amendment would make it statutorily clear that ocean ore transport carriers docu­ mented under the laws of the United States would be considered as being in foreign trade, and as such, would be eligible for a construction differential subsidy (CDS) and an operating differential subsidy (CDS) authorized by the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. With the amendment previously offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. MURPHY), at least one ore carrier per mine site will be documented under U.S. law. It is in the national interest to encourage the building of such ore carriers in the United States. This amendment does not require that ore carriers actually be built in the United States. However, if a U.S. citizen who holds a per­ mit under this legislation decides to build its U.S.-flag carrier in our country, this amendment would make such carrier eligible for construction and operational subsidies. Mr. Chairman, in correspondence re­ ceived from the Assistant Secretary for Maritime Affairs, Mr. Robert J. Blackwell, it is indicated that it is the judgment of his office that the ore transport carriers are en­ gaged in the "foreign commerce" or "foreign trade," as those terms are designated in the Merchant Marine Act. Because eligibility for CDS and ODS is dependent on vessels being engaged in foreign trade, Mr. Blackwell suggests that this legislation be amended to make it absolutely clear that these differentials apply. Additionally, to be eligible for the op­ erating-differential subsidy, a vessel must be used "in an essential service in" the foreign commerce or foreign trade of the United States. At the present time, Mr. Chairman, there is not a single ore carrier on order in an American shipyard. This amendment en­ courages, it does not require that the vessels be constructed in the U nited States. It should also be pointed out that the amendment does not address itself to the construction of a mining and processing vessel, but only to the ore carriers and only to those docu­ mented under U.S. laws. At most-, Mr. Chairman, this will probably involve only one ship per mine site, and will not have a serious effect on the foreign partners of the American mining companies. Mr. Chairman, 1 urge the adoption of this amendment. Mrs. FENWICK. Mr. Chairman, will the gentlewoman yield? Mrs. BOGGS. I yield to the gentlewoman from New Jersey. Mrs. FENWICK. Mr. Chairman,we have seen amendments defeated today on the basis that this is a compromise bill arranged by three different committees. Has the amendment which the gentle­ woman is proposing been submitted to those three committees, according to the agree­ ment? Mrs. BOGGS. Mr. Chariman, 1 would like for the gentlewoman to know that it was considered that this definition was really inherent in the bill; but to make it ab­ solutely clear, to make it statutorily clear that these vessels, the ore-carrying vessels, are indeed engaged in foreign trade or foreign commerce and in (he interest of the United States, we put this amendment in to simplify it and to clarify it. Mrs. FENWICK. Therefore, the gentle­ woman is telling me that this amendment as to the ships qualifying for foreign trade status has been iigreed to by the three com­ mittees of the House which apparently ap­ proved the bill; is that correct? Mrs. BOGGS. 1 will have to defer to the chairman of the committee. 1 do not think this was ever brought up as an amendment. Mrs. FENWICK. I ask this because other amendments have been defeated on the ground that this bill had been agreed to by the three committees. It seems to me that this is yet another amendment. Mrs. BOGGS. There were areas that were agreed upon to be brought up and con­ sidered as amendments on the floor. This was one of the areas we felt should be brought to the floor only because we wanted to make it statutorily clear that these vessels, ore-carrying vessels, would indeed be in foreign trade, in foreign commerce, and in the interest of the United States. Mrs. FENWICK. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman; 1 understand. The CHAIRMAN. The question is on the amendments offerd by the gentlewoman from Louisiana (Mrs. BoGGs). The question was taken; and the Chair­ man being in doubt, the Committee divided, and there were—ayes 4, noes 2. So the amendments were agreed to. August 1978/ LOG / 23 �Political Action—The Key ToJob Security flag vessel. An average of three ore carriers will service each mining op­ eration. Seafarers in ports across the land rallied in support of a winning campaign in the House of Representatives for ocean-mining legislation that could provide thousands of new jobs—and job security—in the decades to come. Just as the U.S.-based giants of the oil industry and other multinational bullies were about to turn the new frontier of ocean mining into yet another runaway industry, Seafarers and their allies in the labor movement were able to persuade Congress that the national interest will best be served by protecting oceanmining jobs for Americans. State AFL-CIO Involved At the same time, the SIU and the MTD were coordinating a plan to contact every AFL-CIO state and local central body, every MTD port maritime council, as well as Building Trades and Metal Trades councils across the nation, asking them to lend a hand in convinc­ ing Congressmen from their districts to support the amendments to the oceanmining legislation. The director of the AFL-CIO Com­ mittee on Political Education, Alex­ ander Barkan, called upon COPE directors across the nation to get the word to Congressmen in their areas that organized labor is united in its commitment to protect for American workers the jobs that will flow from federal approval of ocean mining. When the House debate opened. Congressman Murphy and Congress­ man John Breaux of Louisiana, cosponsors of the amendments, were fully equipped to carry their fight on the floor. The payoff for the determined efforts of Seafarers and their friends in organized labor came when the House overwhelmingly adopted both amend­ ments. This "strong display of support for the American worker brought a bonus when the House passed a third amend­ ment, introduced by Congresswoman Lindy Boggs of Louisiana, that would make deep seabed ocean-mining vessels eligible for federal construction and operating subsidies. A Classic Case The story of the ocean-mining legislative battle is a classic case in the Seafarers' constant battle to protect their livelihood against big-money interests that ignore safety and decency to operate on the cheap under foreign flags. The lure of immense quantities of valuable nickel, copper, manganese and cobalt lying in softball-size lumps at the bottom of the seas has provided the multinational consortia with an economically profitable and legisla­ tively tricky challenge. Initial efforts to establish interna­ tional rules for the exploitation of the sea beds floundered as session after session of the Law of the Sea Con­ ference stumbled in disagreements among delegates for 158 nations. This failure led the massive international development groups to support legisla­ tive efforts in the United States and other industrial nations to open a legal path to tnining the oceans. The SlU's legislative team in Wash­ ington, headed by Legislative & Politi­ cal Action Director Dave Dolgen, constantly on watch for the dangerous maneuvering of those who would weaken the U.S. merchant marine, started informing Congressmen of the Seafarers' interest in ocean-mining proposals as they surfaced several months ago. AFL-CIO Joins Battle The SlU was joined by the AFL-CIO, the Maritime Trades Department and the Building and Construction Trades Department in officially calling for the adoption of legislation that would require ocean-mining ventures sup­ ported by U.S., laws to use mining vessels and ore carriers built in the United States, manned by Americans and documented under the U.S. flag. The House Merchant Murine and Fisheries Committee took the initiative in drafting legislation. The committee's chairman. Congressman John Murphy Battle Switches to Senate of New York, and its members are thoroughly familiar with the complex­ ities of U.S. maritime matters. A majority of the members looked favor­ ably upon the recommendations of the coalition of labor organizations. The Merchant Marine Committee, however, was not alone in considering legislation to regulate this vast new industrial field. The House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, which is responsible for laws affecting mining, agreed thai the benefits of ocean mining operations protected by U.S. law should go to American workers and industry. Big Oil Fights Back Al Barkan 24/ LOG / August 1978 But the Committee on International Relations, long a stronghold of oil interests and multinational conglom­ erates, opposed any provisions that would protect the American worker. Seafarers took a battering in a conference of the committees, where the internationalists prevailed. All language that would protect ocean-mining jobs for American workers was stripped from the bill. There was just one way to recover. And that was by submitting amend­ ments to the bill as it was being considered by the full 435-member House. The SlU legislative staff conferred with Andrew J. Biemillcr. the AFLClO's director of legislation, and the premier labor lobbyist in the nation's capital. Strategy was set to gain support SIU Alerts Port Agents With victory in the House of Rep­ resentatives, the focus of the campaign has now switched to the Senate, where the battle lines will be drawn on retaining the House-adopted amend­ ments. Three Senate Committees—the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Commerce Committee and the Foreign Relations Committeewill be considering the bill. Once again Seafarers will be called upon to take part in the political decision-making in Washington. And once again, they will have the support of their SI U's Washington team, the MTD, the AFL-CIO and the many other facets of the trade union movement in convincing 100 U.S. senators that protecting jobs for American workers is in the national interest. At the same time, the SIU legislative team alerted all SIU port agents that victory in the ocean-mining battle depended on Seafarers making their views known to Congressmen at the local level. Congressmen are increas­ ingly reacting as much, or more, to voices from their home districts as to the pleadings of lobbyists in Washington. Port agents sent the word to Sea­ farers that their letters, their cards, their telegrams and, when possible, their visits to Congressional offices were urgently needed--that once again, seafaring jobs were on the line in Congress. The members responded. And their actions were reinforced by the SIU Washington staff, which provided factual information required to support amendments that would: • Require all ocean-mining vessels to be built, manned and registered Amer­ ican, and • Require that at least one ore carrier from each mining site be an American- Andrew Biemiller for amendments that would reinstitute the goals of the SIU. The SlU and the MTD have con­ sistently pitched in on a wide variety of legislative campaigns aimed at bringing a more rewarding life to American workers and their families. Conse­ quently, closely coordinated efforts between the SlU, the MTD, the AFLCIO, the Metal Trades, Building Trades and other Federation departments is a common occurance. \ �HJ .ftAiftit.? EL PASO SOUTHERN (EI Paso), June 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Steve Homka; Secretary H. Huston. No disputed OT, Chairman noted that headquarters would be contacted on arrival for information on time off and vacations. Report to the Log: "Have just completed our shakedown cruise, all hands are happy to get back in port. Ten days of sunshine and swimming on the warm weather run is too much for them. We are looking forward to our first cargo in Algeria. Hope it is as smooth as this trip was." OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Mari­ time Overseas) June 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Donato Giangiordano; Secretary R. Tyndall; Educa­ tional Director Emmett Neathery. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. It was requested that a check be made on the conditions of an unsafe dock in Phil­ adelphia. There are no lights and no safe walking area. Next port Rotterdam. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-LandX June 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. McGinnis; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director L. A. Acosta; Deck Delegate B. Jarratt; Engine Del­ egate R. Celious; Steward Delegate S. Morris. $241 in movie fund. No dis­ puted OT. The chairman presented the highlights of the new contract to the meeting, explaining the points and ans­ wering questions. Everyone wishes to extend a vote of thanks to Paul Hall, Frank Drozak, the Negotiating Com­ mittee, and all who were involved in fin­ alizing this outstanding contract. A vote of thanks is extended to Gene Taylor, Houston Patrolman, for coming to the ship with all the information in regard to the new contract that was available at the time. The letter that was received from Paul Hall was posted for everyone to read and will be a topic of conversa­ tion aboard this ship. Next port Port Everglades. PENNY (Apex Marine Co.), June 25 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Furr; Secretary S. Gutierez; Educa­ tional Director Williams; Deck Del­ egate John Wolfe. No disputed OT. Telegram received about the IVi percent increase was posted on the bulletin board for all to read. A vote of thanks was extended to the union officials for a job well done on the new increases in wages and benefits. Also a vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port New York. CONNECTICUT (Ogden Marine), June 17—Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Beeching; Secretary C. Scott; Edu­ cational Director J. Wall. No disputed OT. On June 16th Captain Woods received a radiogram about the ship Yel­ lowstone. He mustered all the crew and put the flag at half mast and held one minute of silence in memory of the men who died aboard the Yellowstone. A re­ quest was made for clarification of the working rules aboard tankers. GOLDEN DOLPHIN (Apex Marine), June 12—Chairman, recertified Bosun Bob O'Rourke; Secretary D. Bronstein; Educational Director A. DiFabrizio. Received Logs in Karachi. Chairman reported that all crewmembers were cooperating to keep this a smooth voy­ age. It was noted that the steward de­ partment was doing a super job in serv­ ing such top flight cuisine as lobster, filet mignon, homemade gumbo and the Captain's special bar-b-que. Report to Log: "Captain's second bar-b-que was more successful than the first one. There were more ribs and refreshments con­ sumed—a nice treat enjoyed by all." Next port Bahamas. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), June 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Julio Delgado;, Secretary W. Fitch; Educational Director P. Smith. No disputed OT. Chairman asked all crewmembers to remember that before you register for shipping you must now have a passport. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land), June 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. Morris Jr.; Secretary Roy R. Thomas; Educational Director Henry Duhadway. $26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a discussion on the articles in the Log, the communications received and the importance of donating to SPAD. Also that some members were getting off to go fishing and the crew wished them well. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land), June 11 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jose L. Gonzales; Secretary George W. Gib­ bons; Educational Director W. J. Dunnigan. $15.25 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Secretary reported that a patrolman came down to the ship in Baltimore and discussed the contract and the importance of upgrading. Also that everything was going fine and there was a good crew on board. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Philadelphia. BORINQUEN .^'Puerto Rico Mgt.), June 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. Gonzalez; Secretary H. Galicki; Edu­ cational Director O. Bermeo; Deck Del­ egate A. O. Maldenado; Engine Del­ egate F. Sandy; Steward Delegate F. R. Cordero. $7 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that we are crewing up ships every month so all members should upgrade as soon as possible. New vacation pay and retire­ ment pay were discussed. There will be further discussions when the patrolman comes aboard in the next port. Next port San Juan. MARY (Marlin Shipping), June 25— Chairman, Recti dfied Bosun A. H. Schwartz; Secretary C. N. Johnson; Educational Director Stephen B. Mittendorff. No disputed OT. Chairman brought to the attention of all crewmembers the new wage increase. All members gave the Union a vote of thanks for a job well done on the new contract. Discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of c ur departed brothers. Next port Tampa. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land), June 18 -Chairman Dave Manzanet; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director S. Green. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. $68.27 in ship's fund. The chairman noted that he was sure that everyone saw and read the telegram from President Paul Hall on the new three year contract. He personally thought it was a very good contract and asked all to join him in saying thanks to President Hall and the negotiating com­ mittee for a job well done. Brother Frank Balasia was hospitalized in the Port of Livorno, Italy. He will undergo corrective surgery on a badly injured hand. We all wish him a good and speedy recovery. Next port Rotterdam. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land), June 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary A. Reasko.No dis­ puted OT. Chairman advised all crewmembers to go to Piney Point and up­ grade as there are openings in all three departments. Also discussed the im­ portance of donating to SPAD. Steward thanked all members for keeping the ship clean. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand), June 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. Poulsen; Secretary R. Prin­ cipe; Educational Director G. E. Renale. $145 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that a radiogram was received from headquarters in reference to the wage increase. Also advised all members to get their lifeboat ticket. Captain requested that any un­ safe equipment be reported to depart­ ment heads immediately. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done and to all department del­ egates for their cooperation. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), June 30—Chairman, Recert­ ified Bosun Joe Justus; Secretary T. Bolton. No disputed OT. Chairman re­ ported that the ship is going to anchor off New York and unload part of the cargo and then dock at Bayonne, N. J. Anyone leaving the ship should turn in for replacement in plenty of time so the ship will not sail shorthanded. It is also requested that we have launch service in Panama Canal in lieu of no launch ser­ vice at the loading port which is the stor­ age ship. A vote of thanks to the deck and engine departments for keeping mess halls and pantry clean at night. Next port New York. SEA-LAND MARKET (SeaLand), June 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. Nash; Secretary R. Hutchins; Deck Delegate A. Kotsis; Engine Del­ egate E. Liwag; Steward Delegate J. Alberti. Secretary requested that all crewmembers be on hand for the meeting with the boarding patrolman upon arrival in Elizabeth for a discussion on the new contract. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to all department del­ egates for their cooperation for making this voyage a smooth one. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Portsmouth. ARIES (Apex Marine Corp.), June 4 Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Pierce; Secretary J. Reed. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that all Class C men who have been on the ship for the period of 60 days must get off the ship as there are replacements for them. Also a discussion on what the new contract was going to be. We will get rundown on the new contract from the patrolman at the payoff. Everyone is very pleased with the bar-b-que cookouts on deck. We have about one a week and we hope the new Captain goes along with the same thing. BROOKS RANGE (Interocean Ocean Mgt.), June 18—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun S. Monardo; Secretary D. Collins; Educational Director Thomas J. Thomas. No disputed OT. A radiogram was received from Paul Hall and posted for all to read. Chairman re­ ported that this had been a very good trip except for some rough weather. Re­ port to Log: "The length of the SS Brooks Range is 906 feet and the width is 178 feet. The total weight is 185,000 tons." Next port Long Beach. POTOMAC ( Ogden Marine), Chair­ man Steven Coker; Secretary V. Young; Educational Director H. N. Foster; Deck Delegate Charles Mann; Engine Delegate F. W. McPaul; Steward Del­ egate Floyd Harmonson. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Report to Log: "The crew of the Potomac would like to give their deepest sympathy for the death of Seafarer Robert Kurtz, oiler, who died in the Port of Chittagong India." Next port New Orleans. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: JEFF DAVIS GALLOWAY SEA-LAND CONSUMER ALLEGIANCE MOUNT NAVIGATOR SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE GOLDEN MONARCH STUYVESANT PONCE NEW YORK TAMPA OVERSEAS JOYCE SEA-LAND PANAMA ZAPATA ROVER CAROLINA TRANSCOLORADO BAYAMON OGDEN WILLAMETTE ARTHUR MIDDLETON ARECIBO SEA-LAND PIONEER TRANSCOLUMBIA MAYAGUEZ SAN PEDRO PISCES ROSE CITY AMERICAN HERITAGE TAMARA GUILDEN CAPRICORN OVERSEAS ALICE BRADFORD ISLAND SEATTLE BANNER COVE COMMUNICATOR AQUADILLA MOUNT EXPLORER JACKSONVILLE DELTA COLOMBIA MOHAWK CHARLESTON DELTA MAR WALTER RICE MONTPELIER VICTORY DELTA URUGUAY DELTA MEXICO SUGAR ISLANDt;R PITTSBURGH ROBERT TOOMBS DELTA SUD ALEX STEPHENS GUAYAMA August 1978/LOG / 25 �SIU Atlantic, Golf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Workers of North America PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DlGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Cal Tanner Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea JULY 1-31, 1978 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 4 32 2 9 3 1 5 13 4 8 5 4 1 13 5 0 109 1 8 0 3 5 0 0 6 5 13 4 14 0 7 0 0 66 12 87 30 27 10 10 20 72 28 49 11 37 20 63 0 7 483 5 39 13 10 4 3 11 15 11 20 7 12 13 27 21 2 213 1 27 3 4 6 0 0 3 1 16 3 11 0 8 0 1 84 8 143 18 45 18 7 31 156 61 48 37 60 23 148 0 1 804 3 26 1 11 2 0 4 17 5 5 2 7 0 15 0 1 99 0 4 0 2 3 1 0 7 4 2 3 6 0 9 0 0 41 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 3 45 3 9 3 3 8 19 2 6 4 6 4 18 7 0 140 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 4 2 2 0 2 0 0 16 2 16 1 3 1 1 1 0 1 5 1 4 2 4 0 1 43 3 142 15 32 8 6 35 109 60 58 17 32 13 90 0 0 620 6 59 4 18 2 2 9 22 12 10 5 9 1 17 1 1 178 0 3 0 2 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 13 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 4 67 25 64 8 13 1 12 8 5 6 1 2 0 2 0 10 3 0 31 13 2 14 5 0 18 116 4 1 2 4 22 7 14 15 4 3 35 17 3 27 0 1 1 0 -1 247 131 214 3 75 4 10 12 4 15 74 24 38 12 20 6 61 0 1 359 0 13 0 3 2 0 3 12 3 6 1 2 1 4 0 G 50 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 43 2 6 0 0 0 0 58 3 51 9 28 4 3 12 57 20 31 6 16 16 33 0 2 291 9 147 29 34 8 6 12 62 22 19 27 26 23 35 5 2 466 10 214 1 17 3 1 6 26 11 78 41 22 7 51 0 0 488 1,342 1,081 514 341 675 539 2,074 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 793 600 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama iiotals 4 54 8 7 11 36 22 10 1 229 0 7 0 3 1 0 0 8 1 4 0 1 1 1 7 1 35 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 28 2 8 2 0 0 0 47 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Totals All Departments . . . . 26 / LOG/August 1978 3 67 20 16 7 8 22 38 23 41 10 22 16 55 0 3 351 3 43 4 5 4 5 6 20 6 7 4 16 5 22 20 0 170 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 3 34 4 9 1 31 4 93 19 29 6 4 10 42 20 15 13 20 28 31 53 4 391 5 176 0 15 4 2 5 13 12 94 32 16 5 29 0 2 410 HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALGONAC, Micb. 520 St Clair River Dr. 48001 (313)794-9375 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 FraoUin St 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Obio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St 58806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Micb P.O. Box D 415 Main St 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 1221 Pierce St 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fia. 3315 Liberty St 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CO Y, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Aia IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. . .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Trx 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. . 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash. 2^05 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. . .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fia. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Obio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nibon Obdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 West Coast Stewards Halls HONOLULU, Hawaii ... 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 PORTLAND, Or 421 S.W. 5th Ave. 97204 (503) 227-7993 WILMINGTON, Ca. . .408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 834-8538 SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 �Boatmen Keep Traffic, Commerce Moving on Lakes Threading a freighter through a narrow channel or towing a harge, SIU Boatmen are a vital part of the lahor force that keeps traffic moving on the Great Lakes. In fact, working for companies like Great Lakes Towing and Hannah Inland Waterways, they cover the Lakes. Great Lakes Tow­ ing is the higgest shipdocking operator in the area. Its fleet of 40 tugs provides service in all 11 major Great Lakes ports. Hannah Inland Waterways has a smaller hut powerful fleet which makes up the largest tug and harge liquid bulk transport on the Lakes. Operating all year—even through the ice-packed northern winter— Hannah's tugs bring chemicals and petroleum to all Lake ports. Most of the boats are 146 feet long and have 4,000 hp. They tow barges up to 51,000-barrel capacity. i1 fcs / X- Deckhand Dick Gimpel gets the lines ready to tow a 600 ft. long ore-carrier out of a Detroit slip. He is on the tug Kentucky (Great Lakes Towing). AT.'•.?.!: n Two Michaels, Keiley on the left and Slaght on the right, are both deckhands on the tug Margaret M. Hannah (Hannah Inland Waterways). •• s• • ...... . • -! m * ' ~ T'" '' YYV'Y' •" i-'i •'-J m. a /f' •*' ^ ij' 4,^ Deckhands Lee Egland, left, and Ken Glaser had time for a coffee break while their tug, the Margaret M. Hannah, was tied up at tne River Rouge loading point in Detroit. Glaser recently completed the AB course at the Lundeberg School. SIU Oiler "Dean" Sams, a 22 year book man, repairs an electrical deck fitting on tug America (Great Lakes Towing) in Detroit. Louis Pion, cook on the Margaret M. Hannah, is an 18 year member of the SIU. Deckhand John Marx prepares to lake a stern line on the SlU-contracted orecarrier Roger M. Kyes (American Steamship). Marx is on the Maine (Great Lakes Towing), one of two tugs bringing the 680 ft. shipr to a Detroit steel plant. August1978/ LOG / 27 �Waterman Steamship on Comeback Trail It wasn't too many years ago that the tial subsidies (ODS) will be granted a U.S.-flag company for specific trade grand old name of Waterman Steam­ routes. ship appeared to be heading toward the Waterman has applied for ODS on boneyard for a peaceful rest alongside the memories of so many other defunct six new trade routes for runs be­ tween U.S. North Atlantic ports to American flag steamship companies. England and the European continent. The company was down to only six The final ruling on whether or not ships from a high of 37 vessels in World Waterman will get these subsidies will War II. And it looked like it was only a not be given until early September. If matter of time before the company, one of the oldest U.S.-flag steamship outfits the Board denies the subsidies, the com­ pany will not be able to follow through in the nation, would go under. However, with the help and coopera­ on its new ship plans. Either way. Waterman has truly made tion of the SIU, Waterman began a slow a big comeback in the most highly com­ and steady comeback. And today, with its fleet numbering 19 vessels, the com­ petitive area of merchant shipping—the pany is once again regarded as one of the liner trades. The company itself was founded in major freight movers in the U.S. mer­ 1919 by John B. Waterman in the port chant marine. The reemergence of Waterman as a of Mobile. One of the company's vessels force in the American maritime industry is named after him. Waterman hit its peak as a steamship was by no means an accident or due to luck. The big breakthrough for Water­ operator in World War II. The company man and many other foundering U.S.- operated a total of 125 vessels, 37 of flag companies came eight years ago which were directly owned by Water­ with passage of the SlU-backed Mer­ man. However, after the War, Waterman, chant Marine Act of 1970. Under the Act's Construction Dif­ like so many other U.S. flag operators— ferential Subsidy (Title XI) program. and for that matter the entire U.S. merchant marine—began to go down. Waterman was given the incentive and The SIU worked in Washington, means to begin to build new ships. As a result of this. Waterman now has D.C. to help keep Waterman and other U.S. companies afloat. three new LASH vessels as the pride of its fleet. And the company is in the Then in 1970, the SIU helped spear­ process of embarking on another new head passage of the Merchant Marine building program to further enlarge its Act. Using construction differential operations. subsidy funds provided by this law. Nothing, however, comes easy in the Waterman started to build. U.S. merchant marine today. And On Sept. 29, 1973, Waterman took Waterman's new building program de­ delivery of the LASH vessel Robert E. pends directly on the actions of the Lee. Three months later came the Maritime Subsidy Board (MSB). LASH Stonewall Jackson. And soon The MSB is the government agency after that it was the Sam Houston. that determines if operation differen­ The SIU also worked to help get INl Your Ticket to the Wheelhouse Waterman operational subsidies for new and expanded trade routes. The new trade routes encouraged the com­ pany to enlarge its fleet through the purchase of ships on the block. Waterman's immediate plans for fu­ ture expansion are really still up in the air. But one thing is sure. The company, with the continued help of the SIU, is here to stay. An Unbreakable Contract SIU Pensioner Mason Seals worked under a lot of contracts in his days of sailing. But the contract he values most is the one he reached agreement on 50 years ago w[th his wife. Brother Seals recently celebrated his Golden Wedding Anniversary as shown in above photo. Mr. and Mrs. Seals live in New Orleans. Among the audience of well wishers at the anniversary party were the couple's seven children and 19 grandchildren. The SIU wishes these beautiful people calm seas and smooth sailing for the next 50 years. MBrptherhood mActioin ..for SIU members with an alcohol problem "1 only drank beer. I didn't think that would hurt me. While at the Center I learned that beer is alcohol," said Sea­ farer Willie Palmer of San Francisco, who recently celebrated one year of sobriety. From the help he received at the Center and through his own determina­ tion, Brother Palmer was able to stop his drinking. He said, "1 didn't have a severe prob­ lem but 1 always seemed to be involved in beefs on a ship. 1 also found it difficult to spend any length of time on a ship." Now that he is sober, Seafarer Palmer has noticed improvements in his life. He was able to sail on his last ship for six months. "I have also been able to save some money," he commented. Brother PalmerJoined the SI U in 1967, working in the Steward Department. He said that "since I have been through the program at the Center, I have gotten foresight about my career." He is cur­ rently enrolled in the Cook and Baker |)rogram at the Lundeberg School and plans to attend the Chief Cook and Chief Steward programs also. Seafarer Palmer would like to rec­ ommend the program to all of his bro­ thers. "There is a great staff at the ARC. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, the only thing for you to do is go to the Center," he said. "Some of my fel­ low Seafarers do have problems with alcohol and I would like to recommend the ARC to them. I hope you realize who you are and get the help you need." If you have a problem with alcohol, contact your SIU representative or the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. 1 Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and coim.seling records will be kept stricily coiifidentiul. and that they will not be kept anywhere except at Thie Center. s Name Take the Towboat Operator Course It Starts Oct. 24 at HLSS 28 / LOG/August 1978 Book No Address (Street or RFD) (City) Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Mcl. 20692 or call, 24 hpiirs-a-day, (301) 994-0010 (State) (Zip) �John J. Beaton, 68, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for Dunbar and Sullivan. Laker Beaton sailed 25 years and worked as a pipefitter in 1961. He has been a union member since 1932. Brother Beaton is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of Detroit. Andrew Kozak, 59, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender for the American Steamship Co. from 1965 to 1974. Laker Kozak sailed 28 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Pennsylvania, he is a resident of Plains, Pa. Eddie Cheng, 62, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of San Francisco sailing as an AB, deck maintenance and cook. Brother Cheng worked on the San Francisco Sea-Land Shoregang from 1968 to 1978. He received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Iberville. Bom in China, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of San Francisco. Alcoholism is a disease. f i It can l^e treated. •4 > IJ Alvin H. Wobser, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1959 sailing as a conveyor engineer. Laker Wobser sailed 46 years. He was born in Sandusky, Ohio and is a resident of Castalia, Ohio. mSION[RS Leonsio D. Garcia, 68, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1966 sailing in the steward department for 18 years. Brother Garcia was born in Mexico and is a resident of Eagle Pass, Tex. Jack S. Chapman, 63, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as a mate, pilot and captain for the NBC Lines from 1942 to 1950 and for the C.G. Willis Co. from 1950to 1978. Brother Chapman was born in Winterville, N.C. and is a resident of Kill Devil's Hill, N.C. John Zajchowski, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1965 sailing as a wiper and in the steward department. Brother Zajchowski at­ tended a conference in Piney Point. He is a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. A native of Massa­ chusetts, he is a resident of Palmer, Mass. Levon H. Wooten, 55, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1970 sailing as a tug captain for Allied Towing from 1956 to 1978. Boatman Wooten was born in De Kalb County, Ala. and is a resident of Camden, N.C. Thomas Wondrow Dickens, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Dickens was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Ham­ mond, La. Oscar W. Sorenson, 61, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a utilityman. Brother Sorenson sailed 36 years and rode the Robin Line. Born in Winchester, Wise., he is a resident of Seattle. Edward L. Fuselier, 62, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Fuselier sailed 34 years. He is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry in World War 11. He was born in St. Martinville, La. and is a resident of Metairie, La. Banner Committee Gustavas M. Renares, 47, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1957 sailing as an AB and deck main­ tenance. Brother Renares sailed 21 years and rode the Bull Line. He was born in Toledo, Ohio and is a resi­ dent of Berkley, Mich. Personals Personals Crew of the St. Louis Orville Meffert Stafford McCormick would like crew Please call the editor of the Log col­ members to write him at 5844 Darling lect at (212) 499 6600, ext. 242. St., Houston, Tex. 77007. At the table on Aug. 4 is Bosun John HIggins, ship's chairman of the SS Banner (InterOcean Transport) at a payoff at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. With him is the Ship's Committee and a crewmember of (standing I. to r.) Chief Pumpman Abdulla Saleh, educational and safety director; Engine Delegate Terry King, Jeffery Chapman of the steward department, chief steward Frank Nigro, secretary-reporter, and Cook and Baker Joseph Simpson, steward delegate. The Greening of The El Paso Southern At first. Bill Reid thought it was a bit of an unusual request. An El Paso Co. official asked him to go out and buy some plants—lots of 'um. So, Bill Reid, chief steward of the LNG ship El Paso Soul hern, did just that. He bought plants—lots of 'um. In fact, he bought $1800 worth of hanging plants and floor plants, including a few palm trees. Now there are plants all over the place on the Southern. There are plants in the mess halls, the lounges, the day rooms and the owner's stateroom. Says Brother Reid, "the plants really give the ship a nice touch. A little greenlife does a lot for the look and atmos­ phere on the vessel." The Southern, itself, is the first of six SlU-contracted ships that El Paso will operate between Algeria and Cove Point, Md. Overall, she is the fourth LNG carrier to be manned by SIU mem­ bers. The other three are the Aquarius, the Aries and the Capricorn, which are operated by Energy Transportation. If Tf V 1 11 1Q7R JULyl l-Ol, 12^/0 Roberto Diaz (AB, John B. Waterman) M, Burns, OS, John B. Waterman, asks that you contact him at 1105 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Bellingham, Wash. 98225. John Merriam Dave Marsen, who sailed with you on the Great Lakes in 1971, asks that you write him at U.S. Public Health Hos­ pital, Ward E-5, Bay and Vanderbilt, Sts., Staten Island, N.Y. 10301. Andrew Charles "Whitey" IMathisen Jeanne M. Gomer asks that you call her at (212) 836-8949 or write her at 280 78th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. II209. Douglas Salair Your father, James, asks that you write him at 1225 Vermilya St., Flint, Mich. 48507. Carl Allen McKinley Please call the editor of the Log col­ lect at (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. Athanasios Vasilikos Please call the editor of the Log col­ lect at (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. Oisntclicrs leHrt fip GrNl lakes nOTAL REGISTERED All Groups TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 23 6 3 25 19 1 35 13 4 4 32 14 4 0 6 2 4 0 28 65 65 101 94 77 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 15 11 4 16 14 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 3 2 2 6 7 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 14 44 14 0 0 Totals All Departments 55 63 23 47 40 5 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. August 1978/LOG / 29 �i, Drilling on Outer Continental Shelf Means Aerial view shows huge semi-submersible rig at work on the U.S. outer continental shelf. Since SIU members may soon be involved in the support andsupply-of the new effort in offshore oil drilling on the U.S. East Coast, this back­ ground piece on the offshore drilling industry should be of interest to Sea­ farers and Boatmen alike. A n SIU-l?acked amendment to the Outer Con­ tinental Shelf Lands Act, given Congressional approval last month, re­ quires that American rigs and equipment must be mannedandcrewedby U.S. workers. In addition, the amendment provides that equipment owned 50 percent or more by foreign nationals must be manned Ameri­ can to the extent that theforeign nation favors its own workers on its own outer continental shelf. The offshore oil and gas industry is becoming an integral part of the petro­ leum industry, which supplies much of the world's energy needs. And, as landbased energy reserves decline, offshore oil and gas are becoming increasingly more important. The offshore oil drilling industry is only about 30 years old. It was only natural that as on-shore energy sup­ plies were exhausted, the search for new supplies spread to the shoreline and eventually to the continental mar­ gin. Today, there are offshore oil opera­ tions in more than 70 countries. The Gulf of Mexico was the first and still is the largest offshore oil field in the world. More than 20,000 oil wells have been drilled in the Gulf since 1954. The offshore industry has now spread from the Gulf of Mexico to other U.S. Coastal areas. It is reviving off of Southern California after a delay of several years because of an offshore ac­ cident in 1969. Some drilling is going on offshore Alaska, and in recent months the industry has moved to the East Coast for the first time. The East Coast drilling is taking place in waters about 80 miles from the mid-Atlantic states in an area known as the Baltimore Canyon. In the near future the oil companies will begin ex­ ploring in the waters off the New Eng­ land and South Atlantic coastal states. Offshore oil drilling is more com­ plicated and much more expensive than land-based drilling but the basic proc­ ess is similar. After the leasing process, there are three stages to offshore drill­ ing: exploration, development and pro­ duction. The leasing process is similar to an auction. The Federal Government, which owns the outer continental shelf lands, sells parcels of this land to the highest bidder. Before the sale takes place, both the Government and the oil companies explore the OCS lands for their oil and gas potential and for pos­ sible environmental impacts. The large companies like Exxon, Mobil, and Shell get most of the leases, because the bids are usually millions and millions of dollars. During the exploratory drilling stage. Tugs will play a big role in supporting the efforts of the offshore oil drilling industry on the East Coast. Photo shows SlU-manned Cape Hatteras at work in Norfolk Harbor. 30/LOG/August 1978 many wells are drilled in whichever sec­ tions of a lease area holds t'le most promise for oil and gas. The type of drilling vessel which an oil conipany chooses to use in its lease area depends • on things such as how deep the water is, what the weather conditions are like, and whether the ocean bottom is rough or smooth. Drilling rigs are vessels; they might also be described as mobile drilling platforms. The two most popular types are jack-ups and semisubmersibles. In general, the jack-up oil drilling rig is used for drilling in shallow waters, up to about 350 feet. As water depths reach 1,000 feet or more, the semisubmersible rig comes into its own. Held in place by massive anchors with mooring lines which go out a mile or more, semisubmersibles drill at depths of up to 2,000 feet. These rigs are well suited to offshore areas where weather conditions are severe, such as the North Sea or Alaska, be­ cause they have superior motion char­ acteristics. Most of the rigs used on the U.S. East Coast will be semisub­ mersibles. In recent years, oil companies have had to venture farther from shore and into deeper waters looking for oil. This is where drillships are useful. Drillships are highly mobile, and they have a hole in the midsection of the hull, called a moonpool, through which they can drill at depths of 3,000 feet or more. Drillships can move long distances quickly without tug assistance, and they have the capacity to store the mud, cement, fuel, pipe and other supplies needed for drilling operations. In all offshore exploration opera­ tions, regardless of what type of drilling rig is used, the crew and its equipment operate on decks that measure from 150 to 300 feet on each side, depending upon the overall size of the rig. Most drilling rigs have a main deck and as many as three subdecks. The subdecks hold drilling supplies and housing fa­ cilities for the crew. A shift consists of three or more roughnecks, a derrickman who works high atop the rig, a driller, a motorman to take care of the machinery, a crane operator, four or more roustabouts and a marine crew. The toolpusher or drill­ ing supervisor is on call 24 hours a day. Others on board include welders, elec­ tricians, cooks, galley hands and as­ sorted specialists. There are 30 to 80 persons on board at any ^iven time de­ pending on the size of the rig and the scope of the operations. Each shift works, lives, eats and sleeps for one to two weeks at a time on the drilling rig. They work 12-hour shifts of two weeks on and two weeks off. Then, on staggered crew-change days, they are taken back to the land in a crewboat or by helicopter and a new shift takes over. Exploratory operations end after the drilling rigs and drillships have bored enough test holes in an area to deter­ mine whether there is oil or gas there. The drilling procedures in the develop­ ment phase are almost identical to those for drilling exploratory wells. If the well which has been drilled is dry, it is plugged with cement and aban­ doned. Sometimes, even if oil or gas is found, there is not enough to make up for the cost of production so the well is abandoned. If commercial accumula­ tions of oil and gas are found, the well is completed. Once enough oil or gas is found to warrant production, stationary plat- �Thousands of Jobs for U.S. Seamen forms attached to the ocean bottom must be erected to actually produce a well. In the past, when wells were in shallow waters, platforms were easy to build and design. However, the oil com­ panies are now having to move into much deeper waters to find oil. This means that massive building projects are necessary to produce larger and larger production platforms. Many of these platforms are several hundreds of feet high. The production drilling process fol­ lows the same general pattern as ex­ ploration drilling with two major ex­ ceptions. Once a production platform is installed over a major field, it remains in service for as many as 30 years, or until all of the oil and gas which can be economically extracted has been collected. In addition, some production plat­ forms are designed for drilling many wells—sometimes 35 or more—instead of just one. The drilling derricks are mounted so that they can be moved along the rails and start a new hole right beside another well. Production is a highly automated process. While drilling is still going on and wells are being completed, a crew of 30 or 40 people may be present on a large platform. But once the wells are all completed and the oil or gas is flow­ ing from the wells into a pipeline, a crew of three to six can keep a me­ dium- to large-sized platform going for the life of the field, except during pe­ riods of major maintenance. Small plat­ forms with only one or two wells can be left unmanned and visited every two or three days. Once production has begun, the oil and gas may be transported ashore either by pipeline or by tankers and barges. Tankers and barges are gen­ erally only used as a temporary means of transportation during the develop­ ment stage, or to transport oil from fields with low production rates. Nearly all plans for developing oil within 200 miles of the coast call for pipelines in­ stead of tankers, because it is more eco­ nomical. A never-ending taxi-service between the shore base and the offshore platforms and drilling rigs keeps a fleet of crewboats, specialized supply vessels and helicopters busy full time. Two or three vessels are needed to service each SlU-manned tugs, operated by Curtis Bay Towing, take huge offshore oil rig from Baltimore to Gulf of Mexico last year. With the opening of a massive offshore oil drilling effort on the U.S. East Coast, coupled with the assurance that U.S.citizens must perform the work involved in the drilling, holds a promise for more jobs across-the-board for American seamen and boatmen. offshore installation, depending on the distance from shore, size of the rig, and the number of crewmen manning the operation. The vessels serving the offshore oil industry perform many and varied tasks. They haul people, food, fuel, drilling supplies and all of the equip­ ment that make the rigs and the pro­ duction platforms function. Most of the vessels over 165 feet can carry be­ tween 500 and 700 tons of cargo on their broad, open decks. Some oil companies buy and oper­ ate their own service vessels, but most of them depend on fleet operators to provide all the offshore services. These independent operators function much as the independent U.S. tanker fleet serves the oil companies, This set-up is also true for the drilling rigs and the platforms. This can resuit in a more efficient service opera- An SlU-backed amendment to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Insures that Ameri­ can workers wilt benefit from the jobs created by expansion of the offshore oil drilling industry. tion since the fleet owners are more familiar with these special purpose ves­ sels. Types of vessels include crewboats, supply boats, utility boats, tugs, pipelaying barges and anchor handling vessels. The boats tow the giant rigs and handle their huge anchors. Offshore drilling operations require extensive onshore support facilities which are usually located in coastal port areas. Onshore facilities include offices, warehouses, open storage space, docks for supplying and repairing ves­ sels and heliports. In Morgan City, Louisiana, which is the center of the marine service industry in the Gulf of Mexico, you can find a place within minutes to meet virtually any need for offshore supplies, equipment or service. A former Seabee base in Davisville, Rhode Island has been chosen for the first support base on the East Coast. More than 30 companies have leased space there in antieipation of finding oil off the East Coast. Exxon alone esti­ mates that it will be buying more than 40,000 gallons of water and 240,000 gallons of diesel fuel each montl-. The marine service industry is where Americans have been particularly suc­ cessful. The U.S.-flag offshore oil serv­ ice fleet is more than ten times as large as that of any other nation. The vessels are highly efficient, and they move men and equipment between port and the offshore city with relative ease. They see to it that the offshore drilling rigs and platforms have the equipment nec­ essary to work on schedule. The Americans who began this in­ dustry in the Gulf of Mexico thirty years ago are now in great demand all over the world teaching other nations how to develop their own offshore oil industries. The offshore oil industry is the larg­ est source of new maritime jobs in the United States today. Market conditions in the Gulf of Mexico are among the best in the world for rigs, workboats and construction barges. Although the Gulf is a mature oil area, activity should continue at an intensive pace for many years to come. The United States should be one of the world's largest offshore markets in the next ten years. By 1985, OCS leases off the United States should be produc­ ing 972 million barrels of cruit oil and 2,500 trillion cubic feet of gas. It is esti­ mated that most of the gas will be pro­ duced from the Gulf. As for the oil, 45 percent will be produced off Alaska, 15 percent in the Gulf, 20 percent off the Atlantic Coast and 22 percent off the Pacific Coast. As these figures clearly show, the offshore oil industry is still expanding and prom­ ises to be a major source of new mari­ time jobs and new technology for many years to come. Drilling for oil off the U.S. East Coast will pro­ vide thousands of jobs for American work­ ers on the rigs themselves and in support and supply areas. August 1978/ LOG / 31 �I jfinal Donald G. "Whitey" Tucker, 45, was killed on June 12 when the ST Yel­ lowstone (Ogden Marine) was ramm­ ed and sunk by an Algerian freighter in the Med. Brother Tucker joined the SI U in the port of De­ troit in 1962 sailing as a deckhand, OS and in the steward department for the American, Reiss and Boland Steamship Cos. He was born in Wasson, 111. and was a resident of River Rouge, Mich. Surviving is his widow, Sandra. George G. Van Etfen Jr.,48, diedof a heart attack in Chester, Del. on May 26. Brother Van Etten joined the SlU in the port of Houston in 1958 sailing as a chief cbok. He sailed 24 years and rode the Robin Line. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy after World War 11. Seafarer Van Etten was born in Galveston and was a resident there. Burial was in the Galveston Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Audrey, and a daughter, Karen. Pensioner Albert J. Tocho, 71, died of heart failure on arrival at the East Jefferson (La.) Hospital on May 25. Brother Tocho joined the SlU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a saloon steward and bartender for 22 years on the Delta Line. He was born in New Orleans and was a resident of Metairie, La. Interment was in St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Catherine. Sulo Raynold Langila, 52, died in Thompson Twsp., Minn, on May 30. Brother Langila joined the Union in the port of Duluth in 1973 sailing as an AB and wheelsman for the Boland Steamship Co. from 1973 to 1975 and for the Kinsman Marine Transit Co. Laker Langila was born in Cloquet, Minn, and was a resident there. Burial was in St. Matthew's Cemetery, Carlton County, Minn. Sur­ viving is a brother, Nestor, of Cloquet. Pensioner Theo­ dore Rodal, 73, died of a heart at­ tack in Crystal Lake Twsp., Mich, on Apr. 20. Brother Rodal joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an OS. He sailed 20 years. Rodal was also a commercial fish­ erman. Born in Frankfort, Mich., he was a resident there. Burial was in Lutheran Cemetery, Ben/.ie County, Mich. Surviving is his vJdow, Loreana. 32 / LOG/August 1978 • 'I." t U• • c -f- Pensioner Jack E. Vier, 69, passed away on June 19. Brother Vier joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960. He sailed 31 years as an AB and 2nd mate on the high seas, and as a wheelsman for the American, Reiss and Boland Steamship Cos. on the Great Lakes. Vier was born in Carrollton, Mich, and was a resident of Lansing, Mich. Surviving is a nephew, Charles D. Crawford of War­ ren, Mich. Pensioner Charles "Chuck" Doroba, 70, passed away on May 28. Brother Doroba joined the SlU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a deck engineer and fireman-watertcnder. He sailed 39 years, was also a machinist and rode the Robin Line. Seafarer Doroba was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard before World War 11. Born in Chicago, 111., he was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Julia Orzech of Chicago. Pensioner Genaro A. Lopez, 66, died on June 16. Brother Lopez join­ ed the SIU in 1940 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed for 36 years on Alcoa Steamship Co. and Delta Line vessels. Seafarer Lopez was born in Lares, P.R. and was a resident of Vega Alta, P.R. Surviving are a son, Reynaldo; a daughter, Olga of Bayamon, P.R. and a sister, Paca L. Santiago of Vega Alta. Joseph P. Greco, 28, died after a long illness at home in Duluth, Minn, on May 24. Brother Greco joined the Union in the port of Duluth in 1968 sail­ ing as a rangeman for the Zenith Dredge Co. from 1967 to 1968, and for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1976 to 1978. He was also a pneudraulic repairman. Laker Greco was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force Na­ tional Guard. Interment was in Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery, Duluth. Sur­ viving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Dora Greco of Duluth. Pensioner Edgar R. Goulet, 72, died on June 17. Brother Goulet joined the SIU in the port of Boston sailing as cook. He rode the Bull Line and sailed 21 years. Seafarer Goulet was a veteran of the U.S. Navy after World War 1. A native of Marl­ borough, Mass., he was a resident there. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Velez of Jamaica Plains, Mass. Pensioner Thom­ as C. Pias, 77, pass­ ed away on June 13. Brother Pias joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1962 sailing as a saloon messman. He sailed for 23 years. Sea­ farer Pias was born in the Philippine Is­ lands and was a resident of Seattle. Sur­ viving is his widow, Hisako. k. William S. Karaba, 26, went down with the ST Yellow­ stone (Ogden Ma­ rine) on June 13 when the tanker was rammed by an Algerian freighter off the Straits of Gibraltar. Brother Karaba joined the Union in the port of Duluth in 1971 sail­ ing as an OS, wiper and gateman for Kinsman Marine, Reiss, American and Boland Steamship Cos. Laker Karaba was born in Ashland, Wise, and was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William and Emily Kar­ aba of Ashland. Ernest S. "Scotty" Quinlivan, 53, died of heart disease in Outer Drive Hos­ pital, Lincoln Park, Mich, on Apr. 24. Brother Quinlivan joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as an AB. He sailed 27 years for the Barge Lock Bay Co., Erie Sand and Gravel Co. and American Steamship Co. Laker Quinlivan was born in Glasgow, Scotland and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. He was a resi­ dent of Palm Harbor, Mich. Cremation took place in the Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Colina Phillips of Southampton, England. Frank Travis, 50, died of heart disease on arrival at the Coco Solo Hospi­ tal, Panama Canal Zone on June 2 after being taken off the ST Overseas 4.Anchorage (Maritime Overseas) in Cristobal Bay. Brother Travis joined the SlU in the port of New Orleans in 1955. He sailed as a 2nd and 3rd assistant engineer, QMED and chief pumpman for 30 years. He was born in Louisiana and was a resident of Silbey, La. Surviving are his widow, Bobbie of Minden, La. and a sister, Mrs. Bessie Walker of New Orleans. v. Pensioner Elmer Kent, 52, died on June 9. Brother Kent joined the SlU in 1945 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a cook for 30 years. He walked the picketline in the 1961 Greater- N.Y. Harbor beef. Sea­ farer Kent was born in Baltimore and was a resident there. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Edith M. Spencer of Bal­ timore. Eugene Labinsky, 58, died on June 15. Brother Labinsky joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a chief cook. He was also a member of the NMU from 1940 to 1945. Seafarer Labinsky also sailed during the Vietnam War. He was on the picketline in the 1963 Delta Line beef. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he was a resident of Jacksonville. Surviving is his widow. Norma. Pensioner Charles E. Lee Jr., 67, died of heart failure in the Me­ morial Medical Center, Savannah, Ga. on May 13. Brother Lee joined the SlU in 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing as a bosun. He sailed 38 years and during the Viet­ nam War. Seafarer Lee was born in Sylvania,Ga. and was a resident of Savan­ nah. Burial was in the Hillcrest Abbey Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, David; a daughter, Eva and a brother, Rufus of Savannah. 4 Pensioner Eu­ gene Watson, 74, died of natural causes in the Har­ lem (N.Y.) Hospital Medical Center on May 30. Brother Watson joined the SlU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. He was born in Portsmouth, Va. and was a resident of New York City. Interment was in Mount Holiness Cemetery, Butler, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Mabel. James H. Rey­ nolds, 51, died of a throat ailment in the Galveston USPHS Hospital on May 18. Brother Reynolds joined the SIU in the port of I Houston in 1974 sailing as a QMED and 2nd electrician. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War IL Seafarer Reynolds was born in Portsmouth, Ohio and was a resident of Houston. Interment was in the Houston National Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Brcnda; a daughter, Kirstin and a stepson, Edward A. Stewart. Peter K. "Red" Shaughnessy, 55, was lost on the ST Yellowstone (Ogden Marine) on June 13 when the tanker was rammed by an Algerian freighter in the Med. Brother Shaughnessy joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as a reefer engineer, QMED and chief electrician. He attended the MEBA District 2 School of Engineering, Brooklyn, Y. in 1971 and upgraded at Piney Point in 1976. Seafarer Shaughnessy also rode the Robin Line. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on the USS Pope in World War 11. Before joining the mer­ chant marine, he was a pump manu­ facturer representative for the Esso and Shell Oil Cos. aitd had his own electric machines repair business. He was born in Brooklyn and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Anne; a son, Gerard and two daughters, Lynne and Lorraine. Phillip Speer, 61, died of lung failure in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Apr. 6. Brother Speer joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a fireman-w^tertender for the Waterman Steamship Co. He was bom in La Ceiba, Honduras and was a resident of Kenner, La. Seafarer Speer was a natur­ alized U.S. citizen. Burial was in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Margarita, two sons, Oscar and Juan; a daughter, Clara and a stepson, Raul Molina. �-' Amoco Cadiz Aftermath Getting Uglier All the Time In a way, it's a little like the Wicked /itch of the West: the more you look at |t, the uglier it gets. Unfortunately, however, the unfold­ ing story of the worst oil spill in history no make-believe tale from the Wizard f Oz. And the more we learn about it, the uglier it does get. It was just last March when the tanker lAmoco Cadiz. American-owned, Lijberian-registered, "flag-of-convenience" [ship, ran aground off the coast of I France spilling 68 million gallons of oil [into the sea. A "Preliminary Scientific Report", I issued in July by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in co­ operation with the Environmental Pro­ tection Agency, has updated the initial reports of the disaster with more grim details. This report reveals that over 190 miles of French coastline were contaminated by the spill. This is roughly equivalent to the coast of Washington from Cape Rattery to the Columbia River. Some 100 miles were "heavily oiled", enough to stretch along the entire coast of Georgia. It is a grisly comparison to make, but it's not so far fetched, especially when you consider that 50 percent of our oil imports are carried in "flag-of-con­ venience" ships which, the statistics prove, are much more accident prone than American ships. It has already happened—though to a lesser extent than the Amoco Cadiz— when the "flag-of-convenience" tanker Argo Merchant ran aground off Nan­ tucket Island in late 1976 and dumped 9.6 million gallons of oil into the sea. The more "flag-of-convenience" ships there are operating in our waters, the greater the chances are that it could happen again. The NOAA-EPA report indicated that about one third of the 68 million gallons spilled by the Amoco Cadiz ac­ tually washed ashore on the coast of France. What happens when so much oil comes ashore? For starters, according to the report, some 3,200 birds were killed, including many considered rare or en­ dangered in France. Substantial amounts of oil also sank to the ocean floor, the report noted, but the impact of this on bottom life has yet to be de­ termined. The effect of the spill on the searelated industries of France has been substantial, especially to its oyster oper­ ations. An undetermined amount of damage has been done to the seaweed industry, as well, and scientists have said that lobster holding pens in the area could be out of service for as long as a year. The effects of such a large oil spill are far reaching, and the NOAA-EPA re­ port shows that even crops growing in shoreside areas could have been con­ taminated by hydrocarbons blown ashore by gale-force winds. It is possible that such hydrocarbons have entered the human food chain after food ani­ mals ate contaminated forage crops. Dr. Wilmont N. Hess, director of the NCAA's Environmental Research Lab­ oratories, and editor of the report, summed up the extent of the damage caused by the spill to the environment when he said, "we have never seen bio­ Notite to Members On Job Call ProteAire When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card The Log would like to point out a printing error in the July 1978 issue of the paper in an article appearing on page II dealing with the new Death Benefit for active Seafarers. The error concerned two of the amounts in the new escalating Death Benefit as shown in the article. So, following is a complete rundown of the new Death Benefit with corrected amounts. The new Death Benefit and the seatime requirements for receiving it are as follows: • $5,000—125 days seatime in the previous calendar year, and 1 year employment in the 6 month period immediately preceding date of death. • $10,000-^ 125 days seatime in each of the 3 consecutive previous calendar years, and 1 day in the six month period immediately preceding date of death. • $12,500—125 days in each of the 4 consecutive previous calendar years, and one day in the previous six months. • $15,000—125 days in each of the 5 consecutive previous calendar years, and l*day in the previous six months. • $17,500—125 days in each of the 6 consecutive previous calendar years, and 1 day in the previous six months. • $20,000—125 days seatime in each of the 7 consecutive previous calendar years, and 1 day in the six month period immediately preceding date of death. The new Death Benefit Schedule is applicable to active Seafarers only. The Death Benefit for retired deep sea mem­ bers remain at $5,000. clinic card seaman's papers INLAND Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters IITI V l-'^l X 107R X7/0 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Clarification of Death Benefit In New Deep Sea Pact logical damage of this geographical ex­ tent in any previous oil spill." There is no wizard who can wave a magic wand to keep disasters to the en­ vironment, such as the Amoco Cadiz spill, from happening in American waters. Nothing comes that easy. But there are things that can be done. The noted oceanographer and environ­ mentalist, Jacques Cousteau, made one good suggestion when he said, "no legis­ lation to improve control of maritime shipping and off-loading of petroleum products will seriously decrease the number of tanker accidents unless flags of convenience are eliminated from U.S. waters." Wilmington 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 4 1 /O 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 11 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 10 2 3 0 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 5 0 0 8 1 0 24 19 0 0 2 3 58 0 22 0 46 0 0 2 3 0 4 0 4 0 0 3 3 0 18 16 3 0 0 2 21 0 16 0 20 0 1 13 5 3 8 0 6 0 Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals 28 0 61 11 161 Port 0 0 0 0 0 0 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Mobile 21 0 49 2 19 73 1 0 0 2 0 3 0 28 3 o 0 0 14 1 3 11 4 0 0 6 6 102 1 25 0 60 10 41 76 59 278 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 3 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 ; 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 8 Port Totals 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 2 3 3 Q ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Boston New York -Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 3 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 7 1 0 0 4 0 8 STEWARD DEPARTMENT • .. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 Q 0 0 2 0 6 16 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 - 8 2 Totals All Departments 32 67 185 25 51 86 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 83 2 29 64 317 August 1978/ LOG / 33 �HLS Upgrading Class Schedule 1978 Belo w is completed list of all upgrading courses, and their starting dates, that are available for SlU members in 1978. These include courses for deep sea, GreatLakes and inland waters. SIU members should be aware that certain courses may be added or dropped from the schedule as the need arises. However, the Log will try to keep you abreast LNG September 18 October 16 November 13 December 11 of these changes. , ' For further information regarding the courses offered at the Lundeberg School, members should contact their local SIU representative, or write to the Lundeberg School Vocational Education Department, Piney Point, Md. 20674. or call the School at (301) 994-0010 Pumproom, Maintenance & Operation Chief Steward (maximum 1 student per class) October 30 September 18 October 16 November 13 December 11 Able Seaman QMED October 2 September 18 November 13 Chief Cook and Cook & Baker (maximum 2 students for Chief Cook and 2 students for Cook & Baker for each class scheduled) FOWT October 16 November 23 Quartermaster October 16 Welding Lifeboat and Tankerman September 4 September 18 October 2 October 16 October 30 November 13 November 27 December 11 December 22 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS September 14 September 28 October 12 October 26 November 9 November 24 December 7 December 21 Assistant Cook Special Programs to be Set Up Upon Request KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and .senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shippingrights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available m all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Dro/ak, Ciiairinan, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20lh Street, Brooklyn, N.\ . 11215 EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should nriify Union headquarters. patrolman or other Union ofiicial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, olfieer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Hxecutive Board of the Union. The E.xecutive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. 1 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to •ou at all times, either by writing directly to the Union jr to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTR.VCTS. Copies ii! all SIU contracts are availibit^ in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under whieli you work and live aboard soiif ship or boat. KIH)W \(>iir contr.iel rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper maimer. If, at any time, any SIU 34/ LOG/August 1978 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Athmlic, Ciiilf, l^akes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership; makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting ri ports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Ciulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in aeeordanee with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures .md disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. September 4 September 18 Qctober 2 October 16 October 30 November 13 November 27 December 11 December 22 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any ofiicial capacity in the SIU unless an ofiicial Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone atteiiipts to requhe any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an ofiicial receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a nieinber feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been clen'ed his consiitntional right of access to Union records or Infor­ mation. he should ininiediatcly notify SIU President Paul Hal! at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.11232. �Unemployment Rate Jumps to 6.2% in July From June's 5.7% WASHINGTON, D.C.—The coun­ try's July jobless rate went up to 6.2 per­ cent from June's 5.7 percent going back To, according to the AFL-CIO, "the pla­ teau of high unemployment (6 and 6.2 percent) that has prevailed since early in the year." In June, the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Statistics (BLS) had reported that unemployment had fallen as much as it had gained in July. In both in­ stances, teenagers profited and bore the brunt of the good and bad news. Their July jobless rate rose 14.2 pefcent to 16.3 percent and almost half of the 440,000jump in unemployment in July resulted from the number of youths in the nation seeking work. In June,also, almost half of the 400,000 drop in unemployment was accounted for by the teenagers who found jobs. The sharp rise and fall of the unem­ ployed figure recently is due to the great number of teenage students who entered the U.S. labor force when schools closed for the summer vacation. The only other notable decline in em­ ployment occurred among blacks whose rate upped to 12.5 percent from 11.9 percent. In transportation and public utilities, employment dropped by 25,000. Last month there were 6.2 million persons jobless in the United States. However, the Government doesn't count the workers who are too dis­ couraged to look for work and those Notiu to MeaAers flin Job MlProtedm When throwing in for work dar­ ing a job can at any SIU Hiring HaU, members must produce the foUowing: • membership certificate • registration card Afoundria Committee Recertified Bosun Joe Michael (right) ship's chairman of the SS Afoundria (Sea-Land) on Aug. 2 is on deck with part of the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.) Engine Delegate J. M. Gonzalez, Steward Delegate Rico Quinones and Deck Delegate Anthony Debelich. The vessel paid off at Port Elizabeth, N.J. • clinic card • seaman's papers INLAND who work parttime because they can't find fulltime jobs. The AFL-CIO puts the "true" jobless rate in July at 8.7 per­ cent or 8.7 million unemployed. Beside teenagers, adult women in July found jobs hard to find. Their rate took a hike from 6.1 percent to 6.5 percent. Adult men's rate last month in the country went up to 4.1 percent from 3.9 percent. Fulltime workers had their un­ employment rate climb to 5.7 percent from 5.2 percent. White workers had their rate go up to 5.3 percent from 4.9 percent. The U.S. labor force rose by 45,000 last month to 100,618,000 working. In 1978, the labor force has risen by 3.1 million workers with adult women re­ sponsible for nearly three-fifths of the growth. Sea-Land Galloway Committee At a payoff on Aug. 10 the Ship's Committee of the Sea-Land Galloway are (I. to r.) Chief Steward A. Seda, secretary-reporter; QMED B. Harris, engine delegate; Steward Delegate Michael Hauklane and Recertified Bosun George Burke, ship's chairman. Payoff took place in Port Elizabeth, N.J. CoveCommunicatorCommittee Mount Navigator Committee Headquarters Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated) fills out dues receipt on Aug. 4 as the Ship's Committee and a crewmember of the ST Cove Communicator (Cove Shipping) stand by at a payoff.in Perth Amboy, N.J. They are (I. to r.) Recerti­ fied Bosun Elmer Barnhill, ship's chairman; Chief Steward James Temple, sec­ retary-reporter; Herbert Thrower of the deck department. Engine Delegate Frank Byers and Steward Delegate Alphonse Johnson. At the Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn late last month, the ST Mount Navigator (Mount Shipping) paid off. The Ship's Committee (I. to r.) are Educational Director Ward Beckwith, Chief Steward Robert Kennedy, secretary-reporter; Recertified Bosun John Moss, ship's chairman; Steward Delegate Willie Manuel and Deck Delegate Ralph Moore. August 1978 / LOG / 35 �... AND MAKE MONEY. The cargo doesn't move without the skill and say-so of the Chief Pumpman. He's top man. So he earns top dollar for his skills. Get those skills. Get your Chief Pumpman endorsement. Take the Pumproom Maintenance and Operations course at HLS. It starts October 30. 1 To enroll, see your 5IU Representative or contact HLS, Got your time? Then take a walk... To your nearest Coast Guard office. ATTENTION, BLUE-TICKET AB's If you've got 36 months seatime, you qualify for a green ticket. Just go to your nearest Coast Guard office and show them your dis­ charges. It's that simple — you get your green ticket automatically. No tests « No trouble Just time — 36 months plus a few minutes in the Coast Guard office. 36/ LOG/August 1978 If you can do rapid plotting, operate radar and handle navigation, you can move up in the deck department. You can work aboard the most advanced ships in the U.S. Merchant Marine. You Can be a Quartermaster. Sign up today to take the Quartermaster Course at HLS See your SIU Representative or contact: Harry Lundeberg School Vocational Education Department Piney Point, Maryland 20074 �Ready To Go And Tow '' « Lifeboaters Recent participants in the Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Class, held at HLS, are, front row from the left: Rich Kulakowski, Bob Hudgins, Fred Shiferder, Emmett Proudfoot and Jim Price. Back row, from the left are: Paul Pont, James James, Luis Garcia, Glenn McDonough and Don Braddy. Recent graduates of the HLS lifeboat course are, from the left: Allison Herbert, Peter Linkewicz, Eugene Koss, and John Kirk. The Harry Lundeberg^ '"^2' School of Seamanship " . .. '' ""For o better jot) todays and jot} security tomorrow. '^ SIX New Quartermasters H Pride Shines Thru A Gathered together after successfully completing the Quartermaster course at the Lundeberg School are, from the left: Bill L. Mason. George F. Goto, Tom Fleming, Joachim R. Von Holden, Jack Rhodes, and Bill Moore. Upgraders Cscar Raynor, left, and Gary Rosen, have a good reason to be proud after recently receiving their Cook and Baker certificates at the Lundeberg School. 20 More AB's Off The Ways 74 Pass Gas Course Posing for their picture after co.mpleting the AB course at the Lundeberg School are, front row, from the left: Santana Efraen, Shawn Evans, Mike Kurtz, Mark Lamiar, Chuck Fynes, Randy Dale, David Murray and Paul Sbriglio. Middle row, from the left are: Bob Hogan, David Campbell, Brad Bray, Fred Galvin, Charles Zulauf Roy Wise, Rodolof Lopez and Will Carney: Back row from the left are: Mike Atkinson, Bill Privette, Mickey Main and Donny Doss. These men are ready to take jobs aboard LNG ships after recently completing the LNG course at the Lundeberg School. They are, front row from the left: Pete Reed, Jerry Lopez, George Roy. Ken Moyer, Bill McClintic, Don Spencer, and Bob Hemming. Back row, from the left are: Jim Gates, Jesse Hall, Dave Ketchum, Danny Marcus, Bob Miller, Jim Moore, and S. Monardo. August 1978/ LOG / 37 �Marcel Scuderl Tim Stagg Seafarer Marcel Scuderi, 21, gradu­ atedfrom the Harry Lundeberg School in 1976. He up­ graded to FOWT there in 1977. Brother Scuderi has his firefighting, life­ boat and cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation tickets. He is from Camp Springs, Md. and ships out of the port of Houston. Seafarer Tim Stagg, 20, gradu­ ated from the HLS in 1976. He up­ graded to FOWT last year. Brother Stagg holds firefighting, lifeboat, and cardio-pulmon­ ary resuscitation tickets. He was born in Philadelphia but now lives in Fairfax, Va. He ships out of the port of New York. DEEP SEA WUliam Foley Seafarer William Foley, 22, gradu­ ated from the HLS in 1976. He up­ graded to FOWT in 1977 and also re­ ceived his Pump­ man, Tankerman, and Machinist en­ dorsements the same year. Brother Foley has firefighting, lifeboat, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets. He lives in Brook­ lyn, N. Y. and ships out of the port of New York. New Member Plans Career John Emidy Griffith Hutton Seafarer John Emidy, 22, gradu­ ated from the HLS Entry Program in 1975. In 1977 bro­ ther Emidy up­ graded to AB. He holds firefighting, lifeboat, and car­ dio-pulmonary re­ suscitation tickets. Emidy is from Blackstone, Mass. and ships out of the port of Boston. Seafarer Griffith Hutton, 24, gradu­ ated from the HLS Entry Program in 1975. He upgraded to AB in 1977. Brother Hutton also holds lifeboat, firefighting, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets. Originally from New York, Hutton now ships out of the port of Baltimore. MEMBBtSHP MEETWeS'SCHEDULE Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Rick Cavalier When the SlU-manned tanker Mount Navigator came into the Brooklyn Navy Yard recently for an overhaul of her cargo lines, the LOG spoke with young Ordinary Seaman Rick Cavalier. The Mount Navigator is Cavalier's first ship as an SIU member. But he's also got four years' experience with the Navy under his belt, including 2'/^ years spent on a Navy ammo ship. When Cavalier signed on the Mount Navigator, he said it was, "like a ghost ship" because of the crew size. No wonder—his last ship was an aircraft carrier with a crew of over 5,000 men. After leaving the Navy, Cavalier de­ cided he wanted to put his training to good use, so he enrolled in the Harry Lundeberg School. After his vessel laid up. Brother Cavalier went to his home in Baltimore. It's good to have a plan, especially when it involves upgrading. And Cava­ lier has got a fine plan: he's going to upgrade to AB just as soon as he can. We wish Rick Cavalier smooth sailing in his future endeavors. 38/ LOG/August 1978 Date Sept. 5 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 1 1 Sept. 1 2 Sept. 1 3 Sept. 1 4 Sept. 18 Sept. 22 Sept. 9 Sept. 7 Sept. 16 Sept. 12 Sept. 1 2 Sept. 1 3 Sept. 1 5 Sept. 1 4 Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 9:30a.m. 2:00p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 10:30a.m. 2:30 p^.m. — — 2:30p.m. — 2:30p.m. — UIW 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00p.m. John Miller Seafarer John Miller, 33, joined the SIU in 1968. Brother Miller made several trips to Vietnam in 1968 and 1969 and was on the Lafayette when that ship was hit by Vietcongjire in the Saigon River. Miller upgraded to FO WT earlier this year and also holds firefighting, lifeboat, and cardio-pul­ monary resuscitation tickets. He's from Portland, Oregon and ships out of the port of Seattle. Rod Clark Seafarer Rod Clark, 25, is a 1974 graduate of the HLS Entry Pro­ gram. He upgraded to A B last year. Brother Clark holds lifeboat, firefight'"S'' tind cardio-pulHL ^ manory resuscita­ tion tickets. He lives in Seattle and ships out of the port of New Orleans. Doug Beeler Seafarer Doug Beeler, 21, is a 1976 graduate of HLS. He upgraded to FOWT this year. Brother Beeler holds lifeboat, fire­ fighting, and car­ dio-pulmonary re­ suscitation tickets. He lives in Detroit and ships out of the port of New York. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. Notue to MenAers On Sh^'mg Protedure 1:00 p.m. Achilles Committee On July 11,1978, the SIU manned tanker AcMes (Newport Tankers) paid off in Bayway, N.J. Her ship's committee, from the left is: P. G. Ordansa, steward dele­ gate; David Murray, deck delegate; E. M. Nagger, secretary-reporter, and Recerti­ fied Bosun Perry Konis, ship's chairman. When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers • valid, up-to-date passport In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping Rules: . "Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all. seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." Also, all entry rated members must .show their last six months discharges. Further; the Seafarers Appeals Board has ruled that "C classifica­ tion seamen may only register and sail as entry ratings in only one department." �• i| - 451 Have Donated $100 or More To SPAD Since Beginning of 1978 following SIU members and other concerned individuals, 451 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1978. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SPAD is the Union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Sixteen who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, five have contributed $300, one has given $400, one has given $500, and one $600. The Log runs the SPAD Honor Rolls because the Union feels that our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of maritime workers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, • NOTE: Each month's SPAD Honor Roll contains the names of those individuals who have given $100 or more as of the last Friday of the previous month. - - Taylor, F. Williams, Lv Van Horn, D. Terpe, K. Acevedo, M. Campbell, A. Vanvoorbees, C. WUliams, R. Terry, D. Adams, E. Carey, W. Wilson, B. Velandra, D. Scheard, H. Thaxton, A. MlUer,R. Petak, P. Adams, W. Carter, R. Ipsen, L. Evans, J. Wilson, C. Velasquez, W. Schwartz, A. Thelss, R. Mlntz, L. PbUllps, R. !acobs, R. Adamson, R. Castel, B. Fagan, W. Wlngfield,P. Velez,R. Thomas, F. Mobley, R. PlUsworth, P. Schwarz, R. !apper Agugussa, A. Caswell, J. Faitz, F. Wolf, P. Vukmlr, G. Scbwabland,!. Thomas,!. Mollard, C. Poer, G. !ohnson, R. Carr, J* Aguiar, J. Fanning, R. Wood, C. Walker, T. Scott, C. Mongelll, F. Pollack, A. Thomas, T. !olley, R. Carroll, 3. Fay, J. Air, R. Worley, M. Seagord, E. Moore, G. Powell, S. Thorbjorsen, S. Wallace, S. !oncs, C. Cavalcanti, R. Fergus, S. Alcarln, G. Wright, A. Ward, M. Selzer, R. Prentice, R. Tilley,!. Moore,!. !ones, R. Cherup, N. Alexikis, A. Faer,W. Wright, F. Weaver, A. Pretare, G. Tillman, W. Moore,!. Selzer, S. Clillinski,T. Karlak,W. Algina, J. Flade, L. Wydra, R. Webb,!. Prevas, P. Todd, R. Morris, W. Shappo, M. Kastlna, T. AU,D. Cinquemano, A. Fletcher, B. Yarmola,!. Whltmer, A. Prims,!. Troy, S. Morrison,!. KeUy,E. Sharp, W. Cirignano, L. Flores, J. Allen, £. Yates,!. Whltsltt, M. PuUlam,!. Turner, B. Mull, C. Shaw, L. Kenny, L. Clark, J. Florous, C. Alien,!. Wierschem, D. YeUand, B. Raines, R. Ulrlch,H. Murray, R. Shelley, S. Kerr, R. Cllne, L. Foley, P. Alvarez, P. Wilhelmsen, B. Zal, C. Ramage, R. Musclato, M. Uusciafo,!. Shopatt, H. Klngsley,!. Cofone, W. Franco, P. Amat, K. Zeloy,!. Williams, A. Randazza, L. Vabey, R. Myers, H. Klrby,M. Sigler, M. Francum, C. Ammann, W. Collerlll, J. Ratcliffe, C. Nasb,W. Kitchens, B. SUva,M. Frank, S. Andersson, A. Colon, E. Nelson, Reading,!. D. Skala, T. Klzzlre, C. Frazler, J. Anderson, D. Comstock, P. I Newberry, H. Reck, L. Smith, B. Knoff,!. Frounfelter, D. Anderson, E. Conkll]i,K. I Regan, F. Koflowich, W. Nihem, W. Smith,!. Fuller, E. Anderson, R. Connolly, W. I Pomerlane, R. Relnosa,!. Kool, L. Nobles, E. Smith, L. Fuller, G. Cooper, J. .Antici, M. I Reza, O. Kowalskl, A. Novak, A. Smith, R. Corder, J. Antone, F. Furakawa, H. Richardson,!. Snellgrove, L. I Nuckols, B. Kramer, M. Appleby, D. Costa, F. Gallagher, L. Richoux,!. Krlttlansen,!. O'Brien, E. Somerville, G. I Apuzzo, W. Costango, F. Gann, T. Antich,!. Rles,!. I O'Hara, M. Lamb,!. Soresi, T. Costango, G. Aquino, G. Gard, C. Oldakowskl, E. Ripoll, G. South, R. Lambert, H. I Costango, J. Arias, F. Gavin, J. Rivera, L. Olds, T. Spady,!. Lance, W. Aronica, A. Craig, J. Gentile, C. I Roades, O. Ollvera, W. Lankford,!. Speller,!. Czenvlnskl, J. George, J. Aruz, A. I Linedahl,H. Roberts,!. Lay, M. Olson, F. Spencer, G. Atkinson, D. Dallas, C. Glmbert, R. I Rodriguez, R. Stalgy, R. Orn, L. Lee,K. Aumlller, R. Daliban, G. Glvens, J. I Rondo, C. Orslnl, D. Legg,!. Stanklewlcz, A. Avery, R. Darley, B. Glenn, J. I Royal, F. Ortiz, F. Lelonek, L. Steams, B. Babkowskl, T. Davis, J. Glenn, J., Jr. I Andersen, R. Curtis, T. Forshee, R. Rung,!. Ortiz, F. Leonard, W. Stephens, C. Balaga, C. Davis, J. Glldewell, T. I Chartier, W. Harcrow, C. Stevens, W. Barnes, D. Davis, J. Gobrakoulch, S. Lesnansky, A. Paczkowski, S. Ryan, T. Fagano,!. Sacco, M. Lewln, A. Stockman, B. Bartlett, J. Davis, S. Gooding, H. Papuchis, S. Sacco,!. Lewis,!. Stover, M. Bauer, C. Debarrlos, M. Graham, E. H. Paradise, L. Salazar, Stravers, L. Llbby, H. Beechlng, M. DeChamp, A. Grant, W. I Ahmed, F. Ellis, P. Larkin,!. Sanchez, M. Passapera, F. Lindsey, H. Sulentlc, S. Bellinger, W. Deldaeh,T. Grepo, P. I Bernstein, A. Firth, R. Lombardo,!. SanFUllppo,!. Surrick, R. Paulovlch,!. Lively, H. Berglond, B. Delea, G. Guevara, D. I Cookmans, R. Gilbo, T. McCullough, L San Filllppo,!. Swain, C. Payne, H. Loleas, P. Guillen, A. Bjornsson, A. Dell, R. Grima, V. I Crocco, G. Pow,!. Sapp, C. Pecquex, F. Sweeney,!. Long, L. Blackwell, J. Del Moral, A. Hager, B. Hagerty, C. I Dryden,!. Redgate,!. Pelfrey, M. Tanner, C. Schabland,!. Lorman, S. Demetrlos, J. Hall,C. Blultt, J. Kemgood, M. I. Perez,!. Scbatz, G. Tanner, R. Loveland, C. Hall,!. Dengate, H. Blultt, T. Lunsford,!. Bobalek, W. D1 Domenlco, J. HaU,L. >??%;• Macmberg, D. HaU,P. Bonser, L. Dlaz,R. Malesskey, G. Haff, W. Bourgeois, J. I Dlercks, J. Mallory, A. Hamblet, A. Bowker,A. DlGiorgio^J. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION Mandene, S. (SPAD) Hamilton, G. DllUngs, L. Boyne, D. 675 FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLVN, N.V. 11232 C. Mann, Hampton, D. Doak,yi^. Bradley, E. Mann,!. Haney, L. Brady, J. Dobbins, D. Date. S.S. No.. R. Marcbaj, Hansen, H. DockwUler, L. Brand, H. Contributor's Name. .BooK No.. Martin, T. Hant, K. Bronnlee, R. Doherty, W. Mathll, M. Harris, N. Dolan, J. Brown, G. Address. McCarthy, L. Harris, W. Dolgen, D. Brown, I. City .Stale. .Zip Code McFarland, D. Brown, I. Donnelly, M. Hauf,M. McFarland,!. Haykes, F. Bruce, C. Donovan, P. I acknowledge and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my Union to engage in polllical activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates McNe»"3y, S. Heacox, E. Bryant, B. Domes, R. seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions, and I have the right to McCartney, G. Henlken, E. Bryant, N. refuse to make any contribution without fear of reprisal. I may contribute such amount as I may volun­ Driggers, T. tarily determine and I herewith contribute the sum of $ . This contribution constitutes my McCorvey, D. Hlgglns,!. Buccl, P. Drozak, F. voluntary act and I am to to receive a copy of this receipt showing the amount of my contribution. A McElroy, E. Home, H. Bullock, R. Ducote, C. copy of SPAD's report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. McGlnnls, A. Hotton, G. Buffinton,0. Dudan, M. McKay, M. Houlihan, M. Butcb, R. Dudley, K. Signature of Solicitor McKay, R. Houston, H. Duffel, T. Byrd, J. Port Solicitor's No. $ McKay, R. Hunter, W. Cafefato, W. Dwyer, J. Meacham, H. Hurley, M. Caffey, J. Dyer, A. Meffert, R. Huss, P. CabUl, J. Elzahri, A. SA.-'.v.v.-'.s-./ Miller, D. lovlno, L. Calogeros, D. Eschukor, W. SPAD Honor Roll $600 Honor Roll $500 Honor Roll $400 Honor Roll $300 Honor Roll I > ^ • •. $200 Honor Roll A* 1978 "WW August 1978 / LOG / 39 �Sign Up for Job Security:It Costs Only 30 Cents a Day I • AlUnllc, Gulf, Lak« and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO NOS** AUGUST 1978 _ ruuuurr For* 30 cents every working day—the price of a cup of coffee or the price of a half a pack of cigarettes—you can buy yourself a lifetime of job security. For years we have exercised our right to participate in the political process of this country. We have backed candidates who support maritime labor and fought those who oppose us. It has taken hard work, organization, manpower, but most of all—money. That's where the 30 cents comes in. 30 cents may not get you much on your own. But if we all put it to work together, it can give us a stronger foothold in politics than we ever had before. Up until now, the Union's only way to collect funds for SPAD (Seafarers Politi­ cal Activities Donation) has been through appeals to the membership for voluntary contributions. We have been asking you to give $20 or more whenever you felt ready and able to make a donation. This program will continue because there is no doubt that your response to it has given the SIU the means to play an effective political role for maritime labor. But we need to expand the role. So we have come up with an additional program to significantly increase voluntary political contributions. This is how it works: You can now sign a form authorizing the Seafarers Vacation Plan to deduct 30 cents per day from your vacation benefit payments and transfer that amount to SPAD. An example of the form is printed on this page. If we all support the new program, it will guarantee that a regular, substantial flow of money will be there for political activity when we need it. And we need it now. We have an opportunity to increase our political programs with the new 30 cents daily deduction program to boost SPAD. This could be the start of the most ef­ fective way ever to wield the political clout that we must carry this year and in the future. And for the price of a cup of coffee, you can make it begin. ' Official Publication of the Scafarerj LOG V ASSIGNMENT FOR SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD) TO: DATE Seafarers Vacation Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Effective from this date, I hereby assign, direct and authorize you to deduct from payments required to be made by you to me for vacation benefits and at the time of such payments, a sum equal to thirty cents per day for which I am entitled to vacation benefit payments and to pay and transfer such amounts to SPAD, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. This authorization shall remain in full force and effect unless written notice by certified mail is given by me to you of revocation of this authorization, in which event the revocation shall be effective as of the date you receive it and applicable only to vacation benefits both earned and payable to me thereafter. I acknowledge advice and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures tor candidates seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contribuiions and I have the right to refuse to make any contributions, including this authorization without fear of reprisal. I mc^ contribute directly to SPAD such amount as I may voluntarily determine in lieu of signing this authorization and that the specified amount herein provided is to minimize administrative responsibilities and costs consistent with the facilitation for the making of voluntary con­ tributions. And this authorization for contributions, constitutes my voluntary act. A copy of SPAD's report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Wash­ ington, D.C. This authorization has been executed in triplicate, the original for you, copy to SPAD and copy to me. Member's name (Print) Me|;nber's Signature Social Security Number Mem^D^rs Home Address (I City Book Number State Zip K)\ Port .200 OFFICE COPY 'A J- Hi ii � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1978 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOVERCRAFT INDUSTRY MAY FIND NEW HOME IN U.S. SIU’S FIGHT TO IMPROVE SAFETY ON LAKES PAYS OFF TURN LOBBYING HEARINGS INTO ATTACK ON MARITIME NLRB HAS TWICE THE CASELOAD FEWER JUDGES THAN 10 YEARS AGO FORMER QUEEN RAPED BY FLAG-OF-CONVENIENCE AFL-CIO CHIDES CONGRESS, CARTER FOR SLOWNESS ON WORKER ISSUES SIU, T.I. BLAST PLAN TO EXPORT ALASKAN OIL CONGRESS TO EXTEND CONSTRUCTION AIDS TO GREAT LAKES FLEET ALL MEMEBERSHIP RECORDS SAVED FROM GUTTED PLANS BUILDING U.S. SHIPS TO MOVE WHEAT TO BANGLADESH THINK SAFETY WORKING IN TANK OF CONFINED AREA BOATMEN CREW NEW BOAT THRUSTON MORTON SIU BOATMEN AT G&H TOWING, MORAN SET CONTRACT GOALS HLS WORKING TO MEET TOWING INDUSTRY MANPOWER NEEDS LABOR DISMAYED OVER CARTER’S NATIONAL HEALTH PROPOSALS TRIBLE AMENDMENTS SAVED SUBSIDIES FOR LNG TANKERS POSTAL REFORM BILL WOULD REQUIRE USE OF US-FLAG SHIPS APL TO BUILD FIVE NEW CONTAINERSHIPS MARAD DISSOLVES RELATIONS WITH MARITIME COUNCIL SIU BOATMEN, KING’S POINT CADETS COME TO WASHINGTON FOR BRIEFING NEW MARITIME EXHIBIT OPENS AT SMITHSONIAN ‘SHIP AMERICAN’ ISSUE ARISES IN CONGRESS SEA-LAND SIGNS LONG PACT WITH PORT OF HOUSTON SHIPBUILDING BENEFITS INDUSTRY NATIONWIDE SIU MANS NEW TANKER THOMPSON PASS SIU, SUP, MFU SIGN NEW 3-YEAR PACT ON WEST COAST MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SIU, SUP, MFU G & H TOWING GROWING LIKE TEXAS CACTUS MTD BLASTS PLAN TO GIVE WAR RISK INS. TO FOREIGN FLAGS FOREIGN FLAG SHIPS FIND A NEW LOOPHOLE HOUSE VOTES AMENDMENTS TO PROTECT U.S. JOB RIGHTS ACTION ON OCEAN MINING BILL IS NOW PENDING IN SENATE HOUSE APPROVES AMENDMENTS TO PROMOTE U.S. MARITIME OCEAN MINING BILL WOULD PROMOTE THOUSANDS OF JOBS FOR US WORKERS FERROMANGANESE DEPOSITS IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN MANGANESE NODULES ON OCEAN FLOOR POLITICAL ACTION- THE KEY TO JOB SECURITY BOATMENT KEEP TRAFFIC, COMMERE MOVING ON THE LAKES WATERMAN STEAMSHIP ON COMEBACK TRAIL DRILLING ON OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF MEANS THOUSANDS OF JOBS FOR U.S. SEAMEN AMOCO CADIZ AFTERMATH GETTING UGLIER ALL THE TIME CLARIFICATION OF DEATH BENEFIT IN NEW DEEP SEA PACT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1978 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 40, No. 8 1978 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/220e6bf4a8c84b98ddc3e7229932e443.PDF ca2ba1a6c183bfba2f9bf995dc7c78f8 PDF Text Text Of SEAMAHStf Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO AUGUST 1979 AFL-CIO^ Urges End toVirgin Islands ^Loophole' Page 3 2nd Bosun Recert Class Gets Under Way Pages 20-21 . ^ Diplomat, Seagoing Tug, Joins Union Fieef .y • Page 13 " 'Ki •" <' .1 ' •^] *• m Inland Vacation Plan Pays SAPOOth Benefit Page 5 USCG Proposes ^ ^Unpassable' f Physicals for Seamen ^ Page 8 -I ( �BE^BB Maritime Authorizations Bill Posses House T HE House of Representa­ tives finally approved their version of the Maritime Appro­ priations Authorizations Act for Fiscal Year 1980 late last month after heated debate over amend­ ments aimed at weakening the bill. The House-approved authori­ zation of $402 million was recorded two months to the day after the Senate's overwhelming approval of the measure on May 24. However, since the House and Senate versions of the bill differ in a number of areas, these differences must be worked out in a House-Senate conference com­ mittee. Included in the House funding total is: • $101 million for the con­ struction differential subsidy (CDS) program; • $256 million for the opera­ tional differential subsidy (ODS) program; • $16 million for maritime research and development; and • $27.9 million for maritime D LPi education and training. The House education and training allocation tops the Senate figure by $2 million. McCloskey CDS Amendment Dumped Funding totals as requested by the Maritime Administration were approved intact. But the critical CDS and ODS programs, which make it possible for American shipbuilders and op­ erators to compete with cut-rate foreign operations, were the subject of an expected attack by Rep. Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.). Two amendments introduced by the California Congressman were soundly defeated by the full House as they had been earlier by the Merchant Marine Subcom­ mittee during mark-up on the bill. The first sought to earve $69 million from the $101 million targeted for the CDS program. The second would have allowed foreign-built vessels to receive ODS funds and preference car­ goes now reserved exclusively for U.S.-built vessels. E oYo. Paul Hall Some Thoughts for Labor Day L ABOR Day has lost a great deal of its true meaning in today's America. People look forward to the Labor Day weekend now, not to Labor Day itself. And although there's nothing wrong with three days of campfires and cookouts, a few minutes of reflection each year on what Labor Day is all about is appropriate. Our oldtimers will recall that Labor Day wasn't much of a holiday years ago, especially for American seamen. It wasn't much of a holiday simply because there wasn't much to celebrate. Back then. Labor Day at best was a time when the individual seaman—one who hadj suffered the abuses and indignities of an unyielding system—would plan for and dream of the day when American seamen as a class of workers would finally arrive. The seaman of 40 years ago wasn't really looking for much. He wanted a little better working conditions, a little more base wages, compensation for overtime work and a system of hiring through a Union hall. All of these initial needs and desires have long since been accomplished through the work of the maritime labor movement. The SIU was an important part of that movement and a major contributing factor to these early achievements. Since the establishment of our Union, 40 Labor Days have come and gone. In that time, we have made tremendous advancements in all areas of importance to the professional seaman. The seaman of 40 years ago would probably find these advancements astonishing. The SIU and other maritime and labor and industry groups considered defeat of these two amendments as key to the sur­ vival and growth of the U.S. maritime industry. While McCloskey's damaging amendments were defeated, sev­ eral other amendments, not in the Senate version, were carried by the House, including: • an amendment which allows a subsidized vessel operator to temporarily suspend his ODS funding and the restrictions that go with it except for those governing intercoastal and coast­ wise trade. This suspension would apply only to vessels less than 10 years old and would have to remaiiTin effect for at least 12 months. The purpose of this amendment is to streamline the ODS program which now forces subsidized operators to serve specific trade routes whether or not there are markets there. • an amendment which would allow U.S.-documented vessels to transfer operator-owned con­ tainerized cargo between do­ mestic points in the continental U.S. if the cargoes originated or were bound for a foreign port. The provisions of this amend­ ment would apply for a five-year experimental period. • an amendment providing that no funds can go for construc­ tion of a new vessel if the vessel's manning level will be more than 50 percent above the minimum levels determined by the Coast Guard. • an amendment which would prohibit ODS funds from going to maritime research organiza­ tions. Again, the amendments to the House version of the Maritime Authorizations bill were not included in the Senate version. The differences between the two measures must now be worked out by a joint House/Senate conference committee. Since Congress is in recess for the month of August, no further action on the bill is expected before mid-September, at the earliest. Our contracts are comparable to, or higher than most craft unions. SIU members; are riding the most modern liners, tankers, tugs aftid towboats in the maritime industry today. But most importantly, our job security structure is strong, stable and capable of weathering the complex problems of today's U.S. maritime industry. As we celebrate Labor Day 1979, the temptation is very strong to say that the American seaman, especially the SIU seaman, has finally arrived. It would be easy to say. But it would only be partially true. You see, it has , always been the philosophy and policy of this Union to never stop trying to improve—to never stop looking to a. better tomorrow. If we are to remain a strong and vital organization, we must never come to believe that we are exactly where we should be and exactly where we should stay*. >• ^ No matter how much we better our wages and contracts, there is always room for greater improvement. No matter how modern our ships and boats become, there is always something more that can be done to improve life at sea for the individual. But most importantly, no matter how many jobs we have under contract to this Union, or no matter how secure our job structure seems, we can never stop trying to expand and organize to widen the scope of our representation. We can't stop simply because if we do we will also stop growing. And when you stop growing,the next step is decline. My point is simply this. The SIU is a strong and growing organization today. We have come a long way as an organization. But to continue to grow and prosper, we must maintain the same levels of interest and intensity that have brought us this far. Years ago, we carved a strong and responsive Union out of nothing simply because we were determined to do so. Today, as in the past, we need the participation and support of every SIU member in the Union's programs, whether it be organizing, in politics or education. But most importantly, the SIU membership must stand strong and remain united to continue to advance and achieve as an organization and as a crucial segment of the American workforce. Change of address cards on Forrn 3^9 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave Brooklyn, N.\ 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 41, No. 8, August 1979. (ISSN #0160-2047) ruunn «ve., orooKiyn, 2 / LOG / August 1979 �AFL-CIO Urges: End Virgin Islands Loophole Also Calls For More Oil For U.S. Tankers, Ban on Alaska Oil Export CHICAGO—Three strong . statements that directly affect the U.S. maritime industry and American seapower were made this month by the AFL-CIO Executive Council at their sum­ mer meeting here. The SIUNA was represented at the meeting by President Paul Hall, who is senior vice president of the AFL-CIO and a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Board. The maritime proposals were part of the important energy statement issued by the Council. The proposals which affect the maritime industry call for: • Greater shipment of do­ mestic and foreign oil in U.S.-flag tankers. • Closing of the Virgin Islands loopholes in the Jones Act. • Opposition to the sale of Alaskan oil to foreign nations, except where the U.S. has a treaty obligation. Also, opposition to any barter agreements to ex­ change Alaskan oil for oil from a third country. The Council's energy state­ ment was aimed at easing the country's fuel crisis. In proposing the use of more U.S. tankers, the Council stated that these ships "have a proven safety record" and "would minimize losses due to accidents." was that "the loophole encour­ ages dependency on foreign ships for transportation of vital energy resources." Discussing its opposition to Alaskan oil swaps, the Council said "such 'swaps' only encourage U.S. oil companies to defer or cancel necessary U.S. refinery expansion and pipeline construc­ tion and provide no savings to U.S. consumers." Protection of Alaskan oil was also included in another state­ ment by the Council on renewal of the Export Administration Act which is now before Con­ gress. The current export law limits the swap or sale of Alaskan oil. The Council wants to make sure this continues. It observed, "Without continuation of such limitations, Alaskan oil might be sold abroad or swapped in a manner that is detrimental to America's interests at the very time when our nation must develop a program of energy independence." Atlantic Fishermen Vote to Come Into SlU-AGLIWD The SIU has once again broadened its scope of representation and ex­ panded its membership as a result of the merger this month of the SIUNA-affiliated Atlantic Fisher­ men's Union into the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters (A&G) District. Over the past few months, reports of AFtTs desire to merge into the A&G District have been given at the monthly SIU membership meetings. At the May meetings, it was announced that AFU had made inquiries about the procedures for merger and the willingness of the A&G District to accept such a merger. The A&G Executive Board in­ formed the AFU that a formal written application must be made. As reported by the Log in July, the AFLPs application was presented at the July SIU membership meetings. It was also accepted by the SIU Executive Board. Acceptance of the AFLTs applica­ tion set the stage for a vote on the merger. AFU members, who sub­ mitted mail ballots between July 30 and Aug. 16, voted overwhelmingly in favor of dissolving their union and becoming part of the SIU A&G District. SIU A&G members in all ports approved the proposed merger by a vote at the August membership meetings. The A&G Constitution did not require a secret ballot referendum by A&G members because the merger does not alter the A&G Constitution in any way. By voting in favor of the merger, the Atlantic Fishermen accepted the A&G Constitution in full. An Agreement of Merger, drawn up by the Executive Boards of the SIU and AFU stated: "AFU shall merge into and become an integral part of the A&G." The agreement also says that shipping and job rights for SIU and former AFU members will remain separate. Those rights will depend on whether a member has sailed in the appropriate unit and for how long. The AFU, which represented commercial fishermen sailing off the northern coast of the U.S., has been losing jobs due to foreign fishing competition for many years. But as a result of the recent 200 mile coastal limitation on foreign fishing, new jobs in that area are expected to open up. By merging with the A&G District, the AFU felt they would be better able to organize those new jobs. The merger is also beneficial to the SIU. As the membership of the A&G District increases, the SIU's ability to protect jobs and job security of all members increases along with it. 3 Newly Acquired APL Ships in Transpacific Run INDEX Legislative News Marad Authorizations Page 2 SlU in Washington Pages 9-10 Efforts Intensify to Bring Passenger Ships Back ...Page 4 Union News AFL-CIO: Close Loophole ... .Page 3 President's Report Page 2 Headquarters Notes Page 6 Letters to Editor Page 18 Brotherhood in Action Page 33 At Sea-Ashore Page 14 SPAD Checkoff Back Page Great Lakes Picture Page 26 Inland Lines Page 23 Coast Guard Physicals Page 8 Red Tape Ties Up LNG Plans Page 12 General News Ship's Digests Dispatcher's Reports: Great Lakes Inland Waters Deep Sea Talking about closing the loophole in the Jones Act, the Council pointed out that the loophole allows foreign flag vessels to engage in commerce between the Virgin Islands and the U.S. mainland. The Council noted that "oil accounts for 99 percent of the outbound shipments from the Islands to the U.S. As a result of the loophole, this oil is carried (almost exclusively) in foreign flag ships." The conclusion of the Councij Page 30 Page 35 Page 32 Page 22 Training Upgrading "A" Seniority Upgrading.... Page 24 Piney Point Grads Page 31 Upgrading Schedule Page 16 Membership News New Pensioners .Page 34 Final Departures Pages 36-37 Steward Recertification Program Page 11 Carter on Delta Queen Page 15 American President Lines, a West Coast-based company, recently bought three containerships from bankrupt Pacific Far East Lines. All three ships are now in transpacific service and are operating in addition to the company's other 18 ships. Last July, APL added to its ports of call on the Seattle-Far East run when the five ships in that operation began callin' at Kediak and Dutch Harbor, Alaska. APL found that Japanese-flag ships were going to Alaska just to pick up the seafood products so plentiful in Alaska waters. Since APL's vessels out of the Northwest use the Great Circle Route to the Orient they pass within a few miles of the Alaska ports. . The company sent its marketing people to Alaska and nailed down shipping commitments for the Orient-bound seafood products. The latest in the company's new markets has been to step into the West Coast—Guam 4rade. APL has announced that their containerslups being built in by diesel, ^ regular bunker oil. Their new ships will be the first subsidy-built, American-flag ships to use diesel power. Although diesel fuel costs at least 50% more than bunker oils, the diesel engine is so much more efficient than the steam turbine, APL figures it may save as much as $1 million a year for each of the ships. Farmworkers Urge: ^Don't Buy Non Union Iceberg Lettuce' The United Farmworkers (AFLCIO) have sent circulars to more than 57 labor newspapers across the country, including the Log, in an attempt to muster national support for their strike against United Brands Co. The strike, which has been in effect since January of this year, has been particularly violent. Peaceful pickets have been harassed and beaten. One farmworker, Rufino Contreas, was shot and killed, fle was only 28 years old. Circumstances exist which have made it difficult for the Farm­ workers to publicize their strike. Most of the Farmworkers are recent emigrants to the United States. As such, they are isolated from the mainstream of American society, much like the sailor war when he was involved in the great strikes of the 30's and 40's. The membership of the Farm­ workers Union is concentrated in two main areas, California and Arizona. The products they are picketing, however, are sent to every state in the country. United Brands, the giant food conglomerate which has refused to deal fairly with the United Farm­ workers, has been officially charged with unfair labor practices. The company markets Chiquita banana^ and Iceberg lettuce. August t979 / LOG / 3 . �Efforts Intensify to Bring Back U.S. Passenger Ships E FFORTS to revive the onceproud U.S. passenger ship industry are being continued by a wide spectrum of the maritime industry. Last month, Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) introduced two pieces of legislation in the Senate which, if enacted, would lead to a revitalization of the American passenger ship trade. _ Similar legislation has been proposed in the House of Repre­ sentatives. On July 22, representatives from all segments of the maritime industry testified before the House Subcommittee on Mer­ chant Marine in favor of that legislation. The legislation is comprised of three separate bills, each of which would clarify the status of a specific passenger vessel. The three ships are the SS Indepen­ dence, the SS United States and the SS Santa Rosa. The first bill, H.R. 4814 would direct the Department of Trans­ portation to cause the SS Inde­ pendence to be redocumented as a vessel of the United States, thus allowing it to engage in coastwise trade. H.R. 441 would allow the SS United States to operate in the domestic and/or foreign com­ merce of the U.S. between for­ eign ports. The third bill, H.R. 488, is similar to H.R. 441, except that it involves the SS Santa Rosa. Many of the witnesses who testified before the House sub­ committee had already given similar testimony on behalf of the Senate versions of the bills. Witnesses who appeared be- Mrs. Jean Ingrao, executive secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, testifies at House hearings in favor of bills to revitalize the U.S.-flag passenger liner industry. Chuck Mollard (center), SID Washington representative, and Herb Brand (left), president of the Transportation Institute, also came out in favor of the legislation. fore the most recent House Subcommittee hearings include Chuck Mollard, SIU Washing­ ton representative. Herb Brand, president of the Transportation Institute and Mrs. Jean Ingrao, executive secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Officials from various gov­ ernment agencies also testified in favor of the three bills. Mrs. Ingrao, summed up well the concerns of m.ost of the witnesses when she stated; The 55 Independence (above), the SS United States and the SS Santa Rosa are the focal points of legislation to revive the U.S.-flag passenger shrtp industry. The legislation would redocument these vessels under American registry. "Once returned to service, these vessels would provide jobs for American workers at sea; in United States shipyards; and in allied and supportive industries such as the longshore industry In addition, these bills address the concerns expressed by many Americans who have asked the MID when they can again take cruises on a United States flag vessel that is inspected by the United States Coast Guard and which is operated to United States safety and manning standards . . During the course of the hearings, Subcommittee Chair­ man John Murphy (D^N.Y.) stated that: "it is imperative that we do whatever is necessary legislatively to permit these passenger vessels in question to once again operate under the U.S. flag in the foreign and domestic commerce of the United States . . . We must not let this opportunity slip by." Energy Crisis, Impending Recession Labor's Top Priorities CHICAGO—At its summer meeting here, the AFL-CIO Execu­ tive Council said that strong measures were necessary to fight the nation's energy crisis. The Council, among other things, also supported ratification of the SALT 11 treaty and warned that America is facing the threat of massive joblessness. Representing the SIUNA at the meeting was President Paul Hall who is also the senior vice president of the AFL-CIO. The meeting was chaired by AFLCIO Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland. AFL-CIO President George Meany, recovering from a leg ailment, did not attend. In its statement on energy, the Council said it agreed with the thrust of the six-point energy program an­ nounced by President Carter on July 15, 1979. "We agree," the Council noted, "with the President's call for conser­ vation, a crash program to develop alternate sources of energy, the Energy Mobilization Board, the Energy Security Fund, and for a 4 / LOG / August 1979 windfall profits tax" on the oil companies. However, the Council didn't agree with President Carter's decision to decontrol the price of oil. "It will not contribute one iota to resolving the energy crisis, shorten the gas lines or increase supplies." Control Oil Monopoly The Council feels that the oil monopoly must be brought under control. It warned that if the oil companies' monopoly "fails to adequately serve the public interest, consideration should be given to nationalization of the industry." The energy statement also in­ cluded proposals which would affect the maritime industry. The Council called for: the use of more U.S.-flag tankers; closing of the Virgin Islands loophole in the Jones Act; opposi­ tion to the foreign sale or swap of Alaskan oil. On ratification of the SALT II treaty the Council qualified its support. It would back the treaty if the Senate resolution on ratification contains provisions for development of the MX missile and an early deadline for warhead reduction. These stipulations, the Council said, require no changes in the treaty. Talking about the threat of mas­ sive joblessness, the Council said this comes on top of acute problems of inflation and the energy crisis. The council warned that it's time for the Carter Administration and Congress to start planning and acting to meet the third recession in a decade. It added that the keys to solving the problems of inflation and energy are a healthy economic growth and"^ full employment. The Council dealt with rhany other issues during its summer meeting. Some of them were: health legislation; social security; housing, and plant closing legislation. Unemployment Edges to 5.7% WASHINGTON, D.C.—The nation's jobless rate edged up slightly last month to 5.7 percent changing little from June's 5.6 percent. The rates have remained ^around this percentage since last August. Overall, the unemployment picture for both blacks and whites remained unchanged from June. Although for blacks their rate dropped to 10.8 percent from 11.3 percent. Whites' stayed at 4.9 percent. And the teenage rate held steady at 15.3 percent. With adult males, their rate went up to 4.1 percent from 3.9 percent. Adult women's declined to 5.5 percent from 5.8 percent. The U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Statistics said 5.8 million workers in this country were out of jobs in July, an increase of about 74,000 workers jobless from June. The number of workers who lost their last jobs rose by 175,000 last month while the number seeking their first job went down by more than 90,000. Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall plans to recommend more jobs programs to the Administration if the unemployment rate continues to go higher. �Inland Vacation Plan Hits a High Note Pays 5,000th Check In Only 3rd Year of Existence T HE SIU'S Industry-wide Inland Vacation Plan reached new heights this past month with the issuing of its 5,000th benefit check in only its third year of existence. Since the Vacation Plan first went into effect at one contracted company in August, 1976, the Union's goal has been to extend its benefits to SIU Boatmen throughout the industry. Each time the number of checks issued under the Plan reached a new high, it indicated another step closer to reaching this important goal. The Inland Vacation Plan now has been accepted through col­ lective bargaining by 90 percent of all SlU-contracted inland companies. The recipient of the 5,000th vacation check was Boatman William Russell, an SIU mem­ ber since 1954. Russell is Captain on the Dixie Pirate (Dixie Car­ riers). The long-time SIU member believes in the things a strong union can do for its membership. Before the Plan started, most Boatmen got the short end of the stick when it came to vacation benefits. Many, like those from some companies on the Rivers and the Gulf, got no benefits at all. Those who did receive some form of company benefit, usually had to take a lot of drawbacks along with it. For example, they had to work at least a year to be eligible for the company vacation and could collect only once a year after that. If they left the company, they lost the benefit and had to start from scratch building up eligibility at another company. Moreover, the company benefits were generally small and took years to amount to anything. Another important aspect of the Plan is that if a Boatman moves to another job in another company, he still collects benefits every day he worked at his former company. In other words, the SIU Vacation Plan provides complete benefit protection to the member. Moreover, Boatmen can count on these benefits to increase with each year of their contracts and with each new contract. In only 3 years, the Union has made tremendous strides in establishing the Vacation Plan for Boatmen. But still, the best is yet to come. Boatman Bill Russell, who works for Dixie Carriers in New Orleans, was the recipient of the 5,000th Inland Vacation Plan check. NMC Studying a Hold Full Of Maritime Legislation The National Maritime Coun­ cil is reviewing proposed legisla­ tion which, if enacted, would have dramatic repercussions for the entire maritime industry. In the past two months, a flurry of legislation has been proposed to deal with U.S. maritime problems. The legislation is not an organized attempt to deal with these problems. Rather, it is a series of separate bills offered by a wide spectrum of Congressional and Government figures. Many of the bills have con­ flicting views as to what measures must be taken in order to ensure the revitalization of our industry. Only one thing is certain: that whatever the measures are that will ultimately be passed by Congress and signed into law by the President, they will Lakes Seamen Get Aug. I COLA Increase All Great Lakes Seafarers covered by SIU contracts with the Great Lakes Association of Marine Opera­ tors (GLAMO) and Kinsman Lines received a 25 cent per hour cost of living Increase as of Aug. 1, 1979. The August COLA is the third which Great Lakes SIU members have received this year. Coupled with the May increase of 21 cents and the March COLA of 13 cents, SIU Lakers have received a total of 59 cents per hour in cost of living adjustments this year. COLA'S are based on hikes in the Consumers Price Index, released quarterly. For every .3 point rise in the Index, Great Lakes Seafarers receive a one cent per hour add-on. The revised June Index rose to 216.9, topping the previous figures by 7.6. The final adjustment date in 1979 is Nov. 1. have far-reaching effects on the lives of SIU members. The National Maritime Coun­ cil is an important outgrowth of the SlU-backed Merchant Marine Act of 1970. After passage of that landmark Act, labor and industry officials realized the need for working together towards a com­ mon goal—the betterment of the U.S. maritime industry. The SIU has been an active participant in the NMC since its inception. There have been three major attempts in thfe last two months to reorganize the structure of the maritime industry. While all the parties involved profess to have the same goal in mind, they take quite different approaches. Senator Daniel Inouye (D- Hawaii) has introduced a series of eight bills which he predicts will lead to a renaissance of the American merchant marine. The NMC has given its whole-hearted support to two of the provisions and is studying the other six to determine just how they would affect American ship­ ping. The first measure which the NMC endorses would permit liner companies here and abroad to enter into agreements involving general cargo trade between two nations on the basis that the carriers of each country transport at least 40 percent of their bilateral trade. Vessels flying the flags of other countries could compete for the remaining portion of that trade on an unrestricted basis. Robert E. Lee Committee "11 J#' SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated center) prepares to write a dues receipt tor Engine Delegate Earl Rogers (seated left) at a payoff with a crewmember and the Ship's Committee of the LASH Robert E. Lee (Waterman) on Aug. 16 at Pier 7, Brooklyn, N.Y. They are (I. to r.) Chief Cook L. Blanchard, steward delegate: AbleSeaman C. Howell; Chief Steward/Baker A. Blazio, secretary-reporter, and AB Philip Maechling, deck delegate. The second initiative would streamline the procedures fol­ lowed by the Federal Maritime Commission in considering liner conference agreements. M. Lee Rice, vice chairman of the NMC Board of Governors, said that the two bills would "provide the means to preserve the U.S. merch­ ant marine and place the fleet on an equal footing with foreign competi­ tion while at the same time main­ taining full and free competition." The other two attempts to reorganize the structure of the maritime industry have come from Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) and from the Maritime Administration. The NMC has set up six subgroups to study the proposals contained in these bills and come up with an evaluation of their worth. Interstate Boatmen Get COLA Hike Under the terms of the SIU contract with Interstate and Ocean Transport Co. (lOT) of Philadel­ phia, all licensed and unlicensed Boatmen received a cost of living increase effective July 1. The 1979 COLA, computed on the basis of a 6.1 percent rise in the Consumer Price Index, comes on top of negotiated wage increases effective the second year of the collective bargaining agreement. The more than 500 boatmen working under contract to lOTs five subsidiary companies—Mariner Towing, Gellenthin Barge, Inter­ state Oil, Interstate Barge and International Bulk, will receive a second and final COLA under the terms of their current contract in July, 1980. The lOT agreement expires June 30, 1981. August 1979 / LOG / 5 �Headquar ters ISni^s by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak Steward Recertificotion: Opportunity of a Lifetime N a man's career, a new opportunity to further that career is like a shortcut down a long and windy road. When you take advantage of the opportunities, you not only by­ pass some of the rougher stretches along that road, you also shorten the distance to your final career destination. Letting opportunity go by the boards is like spinning your wheels, or getting onto a treadmill. Your goal might be in sight, but you're not getting any closer. For Chief Stewards who qualify, the new Steward Recertification Program could be one of those once-in-a-lifetime career opportunities you've been waiting for. Certainly, if you enroll in the program and complete it, you'll be about as close to your career goal as you can get. I What will you have when you complete the program? You will have the maximum job and financial security possible for you and your family. Chief Stewards who successfully complete the eight-week program will find themselves in a new bracket. The Steward Recertificatiiyi Program should prove to be a popular one. One indication of this is the fact that the first class, beginning Sept. 3, is already booked solid. Eight Chief Stewards (the limit for each class) have already decided they're not going to let this opportunity get away. There will be one more class held this year, starting Nov. 13 at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Eight additional classes will be held in 1980 in case you miss out on the first two. But remember, just like that temporary by-pass, this particular road won't be open forever. Each class will be limited to only eight participants, and the line is already forming. So why wait to sign up? The opportunities for upgrading, advancement, and improved job security in the SIU are there like never before. The new Steward Program is just one example of this. If you qualify—if you are a Chief Steward, with "A" seniority, the necessary seatime—then new opportunity awaits you, providing you shift gears and turn down that road that leads up to it. So make your move now brothers. Reserve a spot in one of the forthcoming Steward Recertification classes, while you still can. • Patriot, 1st of 12 New Sea-Land Diesels Launched The Patriot, the first of Sea- important aspects of a shipping Land's 12 new diesel ships, was company's day-to-day opera­ launched earlier this month. Her tions. The 12 diesel powered vessels, first SIU crew is scheduled to go aboard in December. The launch­ or D-9's, will use an average of 35 ing of the Patriot marks a new percent less fuel than those direction for the U.S. maritime vessels equipped with steam industry, one which is dictated by turbine engines. That translates the energy crisis and skyrocket­ into a savings of $750,000 a year per ship. This is money which will ing cost of bunker fuel. In just 10 years, fuel prices per help make Sea-Land more com­ metric ton have increased over petitive in relation to foreign flag 10-fold. What's more, they have vessels. The Patriot is expected to doubled in the last seven months. Shopping for fuel is, and will begin trading early in 1980. The continue to be, one of the most other 11 ships are slated for Be One launching at the rate of one a month, starting in November of this year. When all 12 ships are in use, 30 percent of Sea-Land's fleet will be diesel powered, as opposed to five percent for the rest of the American merchant marine. The addition of the twelve vessels is an important step in a $580 million capital improve­ ment program which includes fleet and terminal moderniza­ tion. When the Patriot and her sisterships are in use, Sea-Land will have a 40 vessel fleet, 85 percent of which will be less than six years old. Several years ago, two-thirds of Sea-Land's fleet was over 30 years old. The new ships will utilize 40foot containers, instead of the 35foot containers which have long been Sea-Land's trademark. It is expected that this will give Sea- Land a greater flexibility in its route deployment. Sea-Land has long been a leader in shipping. It was a pioneer in the field of containerization and is the first American company to try to wrestle with the problems caused by the energy crisis. The SIU will man all of these new vessels. Not only does this development create more jobs for our members, it presents them with a special challenge. Diesel poWered engines require the presence of QMED's with special diesel training. Members with this training will therefore be in a better position not only to help themselves but to help their fellow shipmates as well. The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has scheduled upgrading courses in diesel training. The next course is slated to start November 26, 1979. Golden Dolphin Committee Take the Able Seaman Course at HLS It starts November 8 (Application is in this issue of the Log.) 6 / LOG / August 1979 Recertified Bosun Arthur C. Harrington (center) ship's chairman of the VLCC Golden Dolphin (Aeron fVlarine) here is with a crewmember and the Ship's Committee at a payoff last month. They are (I. to r.) AB K. Hassan; QMED Eddie L Washington, engine delegate; Chief Cook Rafael Padilla, steward delegate and Chief Steward/Baker Tobe Dansley Jr., secretary-reporter. The tanker paid off at St. James, La. near the port of New Orleans. �No Bull! Taurus SlU's 10th Gas Carrier 64 'y AURUS the Buir may be X the second sign in the zodiac. But for the SIU, Taurus is the name of the tenth LNG ship to be crewed by Seafarers. She's the seventh built by En­ ergy Transportation Corporation. Crewed in Quincy, Mass. early this month, the ship went through a few days of trials off Boston before heading to the Far East. Like her six sister ships, the LNG Taurus will carry liquid natural gas from Indonesia to Japan. The SIU is also manning three LNG ships built by El Paso Company. Over half of the SIU crew on the LNG Taurus have already sailed on LNG ships. For in­ stance, the steward department is headed by an LNG veteran, Frank Costango. Brother Costango was on the first LNG vessel crewed by the SIU, the LNG Aquarius. He was also on the LNG Gemini and more recently LNG ships that are under U.S. on the LNG Libra. All of those flag. This is largely due to the ships were built by Energy qualified manpower available in Transportation. the Union. Men like the above Also in the steward depart­ mentioned Brothers went ment, Patrick Geary, chief cook, through an LNG course at the has sailed on the LNG Aquarius Harry Lundeberg School in and LNG Leo. Piney Point, Md. One of the three QMEDs on Any member wishing to take an LNG course should contact board the LNG Taurus is Gerard the HLS or their nearest SIU Bernous who has been on the representative. LNG Gemini. Like her sisterships, the LNG The three quartermasters have Taurus has some impressive each been on a different LNG statistics. The vessel is 936 feet ship. Brother Joe Morrison was on the LNG Aquarius, Lionel" long. Her five 8-inch thick Shaw was on the LNG Capricorn spherical cargo tanks rise 40 feet and Glenn Miller sailed on the above the deck. Each tank is 120 LNG Gemini. feet in diameter and weighs 800 Two of the AB green tickets, tons. The five tanks can carry Clarence Burgo and Charles 125,000 cubic meters of liquid Loveland, were on the LNG Aquarius. Seafarer Loveland has natural gas at 265 degrees below also been on the LNG Leo as zero, fahrenheit. has Ordinary Seaman Robert The ship can be loaded and Tremblay. unloaded in 12 hours. The SIU has manned all the Safety-wise, the LNG Taurus Most of the SIU crew who took the LNG Taurus (Energy Transportation Corp.) on her maiden voyage pose for a photo at Union •Headquarters before heading up to Boston for special firefighting training. (The two kids are not shipping out—at least not yet. They're posing with their father, Gerard P. Bernous, QMED). Other members of the first crew included: Bosun Sam Brooks: Quatermaster Glenn Miller, Lionel Shaw, Jr., and Joseph Morrison; Able Seamen Charles Loveland, Clarence Burgo, and Stephen Lupo; Ordinary Seamen Tim McCabe, Kenneth Dominquez, and Robert Tremblay; OMEDs Wilbert Hyder, Jr., and Mark Freeman; Wiper Tomas Caron; Steward/Baker Frank Costango; Chief Cook Patrick Geary; General Steward Utilitymen Raymon Lopez, Aubrey Robinson, and James Moore. has a double bottom hull; a collision avoidance system; and extensive firefighting system. The latter includes automatic sprin­ kler apparatus and eight dry chemical Ansul firefighting sta­ tions located at strategic points on deck. The vessel cost over $100 million to build. And despite the LNG Taurus' namesake, all these facts are no bull. The LNG Taurus shown shortly before embarking on her maiden voyage. Calif. LNG Terminal a Step Closer to Groundbreaking Plans to build California's first liquified natural gas terminal inched another step closer to reality this month as an Administrative Law Judge of the Fedt rsl Energy Regula­ tory Commission (FERC) recom­ mended approval of the project. Judge Samuel Gordon approved the plans of two California utilities, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., and Pacific Lighting Corp., to build the marine off-loading and LNG regasification facility at Little Cojo Bay, Calif. In addition, he okayed the companies' proposal to buy 400 million cubic feet of LNG per day from Alaska and another 500 million cubic feet daily from Indo­ nesia. The daily total of 900 million cubic feet will be shipped to the Little Cojo Bay terminal, regasified there, and moved via pipeline to California consumers. Despite the FERC judge's ap­ proval, ground-breaking on the facility is still a long way off. The $1.8 billion project has to be approved by the FERC and the Energy Dept. A spokesman for FERC said the Commission had adopted "an ex­ pedited schedule" to rule on the California terminal. But a final decision from the regulatory agen­ cies is not expected before the end of the year, at the earliest. State and federal regulatory proceedings on the California facility have already dragged on for five years. Last month, the Cali­ fornia Public Utilities Copimission reaffirmed an earlier okay of the project. Their approval was based largely on the chosen site of the LNG terminal. Originally planned for a location near Los Angeles, the terminal was re-sited, in accordance with state law, to the remote, sparsely populated area at Little Cojo Bay. FERC Judge Gordon also weighed the proposed site heavily in his decision to green light the project. But Gordon, noting that California is dependent for nearly half its energy on natural gas, was swayed by "the pressing need for additional long-term supplies in the California market." The SIU has long supported development of a U.S. LNG import program which would allow the alternative fuel to play a role in solving the country's energy prob­ lems. In addition, a large-scale LNG import program would generate thousands of man-years of employ­ ment for American workers in U.S. shipyards and aboard U.S.-flag LNG carriers. Transport of the fuel via LNG tanker has already been proven safe and efficient. SIU members crewed their tenth LNG carrier this month and the record of Union crews aJu)ard LNG vessels has been exceptional. But while Asian and African countries are now eager to sell their plentiful supplies of LNG to the U.S., this will not always be the case. In a statement sent to two subcommittees of the House Merch­ ant Marine & Fisheries Committee, the SIU warned that "Indonesian officials have indicated that they will sell their gas elsewhere if approval is not immediately forthcoming." In addition, the SIU pointed out that "regulatory delays" on LNG projects "cost American consumers millions of dollars in terms of higher capital and ship and plant construc­ tion costs." Finally, the statement concluded, "the approval of pending LNG import applications and proposed energy projects, such as new re­ fineries, pipelines and tankers are absolutely essential if the U.S. is to achieve its goal of reducing its heavy dependence on imported oil." August 1979 / LOG / 7 �C.G. Proposes Unpossoble Physicals for Seamen The U.S. Coast Guard has apparently gone owrboard and proposed an unwx»rkable battery of physical tests to measure a seaman's ability to cope with the rigors of his job. The proposed physicals dis­ criminate against older seamen. And in most cases could only be passed by a young man in perfect physical condition. The tests and their companion rating scales are part of a compli­ cated formula the Coast Guard has oulined in a draft proposal entitled "Seaman Profile Match­ ing Men to Jobs.." The profile proposals, formulated under provisions of the Port & Tanker Safety Act of 1978, were relayed to the SIU, other maritime unions and U.S. shipping com­ panies last month for comment. SIU President Paul Hall re­ sponded to the Coast Guard's request for "preliminary" dis­ cussion of their profiling formula. President Hall did not offer a point-by-point critique of the Coast Guard's draft, calling such discussion "futile" and "pre­ mature." However, he blasted the Coast Guard's proposals as a "classic example of proverbial overkill. "The preliminary draft pro­ posals," Hall wrote, "more reasonably resemble military qualifications akin to astro­ nauts," No other civilian workers are subjected to anything like the rigorous testing procedures de­ veloped by the Coast Guard for merchant seamen. The pro­ cedures are designed to deter­ mine the fitness of merchant seamen in the areas of: overall strength and stamina; incapacita­ ting diseases or conditions; strength of legs, hips and back; strength of arms, shoulders and neck; vision; hearing and emotional stability. Some of the testing procedures rely wholly on the "subjective" opinion of the examining doctor. In other cases, the tests require almost acrobatic agility. The SIU firmly believes that merchant seamen must be in sound health to adequately perform their jobs. As part of the Union's commitment to the safety of both crew and vessel, all SIU members have long been required to undergo a thorough annual physical exam at an SIU clinic. No Seafarer is allowed to ship on an SlU-contracted vessel unless he's ruled "fit for duty" by an SIU physician. The Union's exam is a "gen­ eral, complete physical,'' which already covers most of the points outlined by the Coast Guard, said Dr. Joseph Logue, director of SIU Medical Services. "We feel that the Coast Guard's profile is Olympians Would Have Trouble Passing too extensive and detailed to be practical." In addition, Dr. Logue pointed out that the Coast Guard's profile does not take either age or experience of a seamen into account. "Older seamen who have been shipping for years are, through the aging process, not as agile as when they began ship­ ping," Dr. Logue said. SIU President Hall suggested to the Coast Guard that they hold a meeting with union and man­ agement representatives before taking any further action on theirphysical profile draft. After such a meeting. Hall said, working committees should be formed to draft regulations which are both practical and realistic. Unions Drafting Proposal to Secure V.A. Benefits for Seamen Maritime labor is continuing its efforts to get merchant seamen awarded veteran's status for time served in military support roles during wartime. Along with several other AFLClO maritime unions, the SIU is helping to draft a well-dpcumented proposal which will form the basis of an application for V.A. benefits on behalf of merchant mariners. (Other maritime unions involved include the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, the National Maritime Union, the Masters Mates & Pilots and the Radio Operators). The proposal will be submitted to a three-member Civilian/Military Review Board, convened by the Dept. of Defense. Created under the auspices of the G.l. Improvement Bill of 1977, the Board's function is to decide on a case-by-case basis whether various groups should be awarded veterans status and the benefits that go with it. Submission of the maritime unions' joint application will be ready by November of this year. This extra time will enable the unions to put together a strongly supported, comprehensive draft proposal. 8 / LOG / August 1979 Preparation of the proposal has been a painstaking process. Exten­ sive research has been necessary to document the five criteria estab­ lished by the Defense Dept. as the basis of judging whether a particular group should be granted veteran's status. The DOD's criteria say a civilian group can receive veterans benefits if: • they received training and acquired a military capability or the services they performed were critical to the success of a military mission; • the members of the group were subject to military justice, discipline and control; • they were not permitted to resign; • they were susceptible to assign­ ment for duty in a combat zone; • they had reasonable expecta­ tions that their service would be considered active military service. Using data culled from a variety of sources, including a report submitted by the Maritime Admini­ stration to the Defense Dept., the maritime unions are building a strong case for veteran's-benefits on behalf of seafarers. Included are facts and figures proving that thousands of merchant mariners were killed or wounded as a result of war-related service. In addition, the unions cite evidence that many merchant seamen re­ ceived military training in World War 11 and participated in defense gunnery manning when no Navy crews were assigned. The most difficult of the five DOD criteria to substantiate has been the last which says that merchant seamen must prove they had "reasonable expectations" that their wartime service would be considered active military service. "Reasonable expectations" is a subjective attitude which can't readily be backed up by facts. But the intent of a speech made by President Franklin D. Roosevelt when he signed the first G.I. bill into law in 1944 was clear. "I trust," FDR said, "that Congress will also soon provide similar opportunities for post-war education and unemploy­ ment insurance to members of the merchant marine who have risked their lives time and again during this war for the welfare of their country." Good Feedin' Galley Crew Galley crewmembers of the Cove Engineer were on tap for a photo recently when the ship pulled into Port Reading, N.J. They are, from the left: Juan Pagan, messman; Mike Kelly, saloon messman; Glen Gyres, B.R.; Charles Miles, steward/baker, and Nazareth Battle, chief cook. �tin in tonglinQt Seafarers International Union of Nortli America. AFL-CiC) On the Agenda in Congress... Congress is now in recess and will reconvene Sept. 5. Meanwhile, action has been taken recently on a number of legislative matters of particular concern to Seafarers. And further action is expected when the House and Senate get back in session. • Ocean Mining—House On July 25, 1979, the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee favorably reported H.R. 2759, the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act. During the markup session, the Commit­ tee rejected an amendment offered by Rep. Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.) designed to weaken the U.S.-flag vessel provisions in the legislation by a division vote of 10-7. As reported by the Committee, the legislation retains the requirements that mining and processing vessels and at least one ore transportation vessel per mining site be documented in the United States. • Ocean Mining—Senate On July 30, 1979, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee favorably reported, with amendments, S. 493, the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act. During the markup, a motion by Senators Frank Church (D-ID.) and Jacob Javits (RN.Y.) to include language from last year's ocean mining legislation requirements that mining and processing vessels be built in the United States was adopted by the Commit­ tee. Joining in support of the motion were Senators: Richard Stone (D-FL); Charles Percy (R-IL); Jesse Helms (R-NC) and S. I. Hayakawa (R-Calif.). In addition to the "build America" provision of the bill, S. 493 requires that mining and processing vessels and at least oneuore transportation vessel per mining site be documented under the laws of the United States. H.R. 2759 and S. 493 have not as yet been scheduled for floor action in the House or the Senate. August 1979 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings H.R. 4814 introduced by Congressman John Murphy (D-NY) would direct the Coast Guard to redocument the S.S. Independence, so as to allow the vessel to engage in the coastwise trade. General Counsel for the Maritime Admin­ istration, Constantine Caras, supported all three bills "as important steps toward promoting and developing U.S.-flag pas­ senger and cruise service in our domestic trades." During a markup session on July 27,1979, the Senate Commerce, Science and Trans­ portation Committee, chaired by Senator Howard Cannon (D-NV), reported similar legislation to permit these three passenger ships to return to active passenger service. • Maritime Authorization On July 27, 1979, by voice vote, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2462, the Maritime Appropriations Authoriza­ tions Act for fiscal year 1980. As passed, this legislation authorizes: $101 million for the construction differential subsidy program; $256.2 million for the operating differential subsidy program; $16.3 million for research and development; $25.8 million for maritime education and training expenses and $35.5 million for Maritime Administration operating ex­ penses. During floor debate of the legislation, the House rejected the two amendments offered by Rep. Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.). They included an attempt to reduce the construction differential subsidy program by $69 million, and an amendment to allow foreign-built vessels to obtain operating differential subsidy. • Outer Continental Shelf The House Select Committee on Outer Continental Shelf will continue oversight hearings on the implementation of offshore oil and gas development on the Outer Continental Shelf. Rep. John Murphy (DN.Y.) will chair the oversight hearings. • Railroad Deregulation The Transportation and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee will con­ tinue field hearings on deregulation of rail­ roads. Rep. James Florio (D-NJ) held a hearing on August 7 in Chicago, 111. • Committee Reorganization The House Select Committee on Commit­ tees (that's right!) will hold a meeting to consider proposals to revise committee procedures, rules and jurisdiction. Rep. Jerry Patterson (D-Calif.) will chair the meeting. Seniority Upgraders Visit Washington For A Lx)ok at Political Action in Action • Passenger Vessels On July 23, 1979, the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee held a hearing on legislation designed to enable the return of the S.S. United States, the S.S. Independence and S.S. Santa Rosa to active passenger service. The bills were introduced by Congress­ men Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) and John Murphy (D-N.Y.) respectively. Enactment of this legislation would clarify the ability of a vessel built with construction subsidy funds, as were the. S.S. United States and S.S. Santa Rosa, to operate in the domestic trade after the expiration of the vessels' statutory life of 25 years. Eleven more Seafarers came to Washing­ ton to take a first-hand look at their union's political activities, and to talk with both the SIU's and the industry's representatives about our legislative program. During their day-long visit, the SIU members—who were participating in the'A'Seniority upgrading program—met with representatives of the Transportation Institute, and later with SIU and AFL-CIO legislative staff at the Maritime Trades Department. As they posed on the Capitol steps for a photo, they were joined by a strong supporter of the U.S. Merchant Marine— Congressman William Whitehurst (RVa.)—who is standing behind SIU Legisla­ tive Representative Betty Rocker. Behind the Congressman is SIU Houston Patrol­ man Hernando Salazar. Participating in the Washington educa­ tional visit were SIU Upgraders Donald Bousson, Gary Cellamare, David Murray, Robert Scrivens, John T. Nathan, Stephen K. Thompson, Joseph Cosentino, Vincent P.Carrao, Mark S. Downey, Rodney Penoe, Thomas Redes and Larry Barker. August 1979 / LOG / 9 .•.M �m Maritime Industry News 2:i)C 51U in U^nsljinfiton n Congress Holds Hearings On LNG Facility Siting The Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Navigation, Oceanography and Merchant Marine held two days of hearings earlier this month on two bills which would set down regulations and restrictions of the location, construction and operation of liquefied gas (LNG) facilities in the United States. The two House bills are H.R. 1414 and H.R. 3749. Among those testifying were Charles Nalen, Director of Vocational Education at the Harry Lundeberg School; Charles Mollard, SIU Washington representative; and Herbert Brand, president of the Transportation Institute. Nalen explained the school's educational program of LNG courses for unlicensed seafarers manning U.S.-flag LNG vessels. According to Nalen, the educational programs provide LNG safety training for rated seafarers. These educational stand­ ards, Nalen concluded, have provided each seafarer employed onboard LNG vessels the required training to insure continued safe ship operation. In testimony submitted for the record. Brand expressed support for the objectives of the proposed legislation. He further stated that the implementation of uniform guidelines for the safe operation of LNG facilities would reduce public anxiety over the implementation of pending projects. Approval of the projects. Brand noted, would result in the replenishment of our energy supplies, reduction in unemployment and the ultimate strengthening of the U.S.flag fleet. Charles Mollard commended the Sub- committee's recognition of the need for a coordinated regulatory approach to the siting, construction and operation of liquefied gas facilities. Mr. Mollard also expressed the belief that "if the United States is to achieve its goal of reducing its heavy dependence on imported oil, the approval of pending LNG import applications and proposed energy projects such as new refineries, pipelines and tankers must be expedited." US-Flag Fleet Hits 22 Million Tons The privately-owned ocean-going fleet of the U.S. Merchant Marine totaled 745 ships (550 active) comprising a record 22.8 million dead-weight tons, on Aug. I, according to figures released by the U.S. Maritime Administration. Compared to July 1 totals, the number of ships in the U.S. fleet decreased by four vessels, but the overall capacity of the U.S. fleet increased by 1.6 million tons. The large gain in capacity reflects the larger sizes of the new fleet additions during the past 12 months, and the comparatively small size of the older vessels removed from the fleet "during that period. The active privately owned fleet as of Aug. 1 totaled 21.6 million dwt. As of Aug. 1, also, 55 merchant ships totaling nearly 3 million tons were under construction or on order in private Ameri­ can shipyards. The shipbuilding orderbook consisted of 11 tankers, 10 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, 14 intermodal carriers, 10 dry-bulk carriers, 3cargo-breakbulk vessels, and 7 special-type vessels. Legislation to Beef Up U.S. Share of Bulk Trade Introduced Representatives Lindy Boggs (D-LA) and Paul Trible (R-VA) recently introduced legislation which could substantially beef-up U.S.-flag participation in the carriage of dry bulk commodities. The co-chairmen of the Congressional Shipyard C-oalition said that it is time to "establish for the United States a policy of bilateralism in our bulk trades." The U.S. Maritime Administration has introduced similar legislation aimed at aiding our bulk fleet. On August 2nd, the Louisiana Democrat introduced H.R. 5113, the Maritime Pulk Trade Act of 1979. Rep. Boggs described the measure as a bill "to encourage the movement of bulk cargoes to and from the United States in a manner that provides for an equitable sharing of these cargoes between and among American-flag vessels, the ships of our trading partners and those of third-flag nations." Mrs. Boggs noted that such bilateral "agreements exist at the present time in certain Latin and South American trades, specifically with Brazil, Argentina, Guate­ mala, Chile, Peru and Colombia and with the Soviet Union." This sought after increase in U.S.-flag bulk carriage would be accomplished, according to Rep. Boggs, "through the negotiation of governing international maritime agreements with our bulk com­ modity trading partners which will reserve at least 40 percent of the bilateral bulk trade to the vessels of each nation." Mrs. Boggs further pointed out that these agreements will become effective upon Congressional approval and will restrict third flag or cross trade carriers to a maximum share of 20 percent of the bilateral trade subject to the waiver procedure. Rep. Paul Trible characterized his bill as creating "a new and novel approach to the 10 / LOG / August 1979 issue of construction and operating sub­ sidies for U.S.-flag vessels." The Virginia Republican, co-chairman with Rep. Boggs of the Congressional Shipyard Coalition, stated, "In recognition of the substantial investment already made in many 'Jones Act' vessels, the bill structures the new system of CDS and ODS payments in such a way that the owners decision to operate a vessel in foreign trade or domestic trade will be made on the basis of commercial consideration rather than on the basis of the availability or nonavailabil­ ity of subsidy in either of these trades." Rep. Trible further pointed out that the bill addresses a series of other issues which have impacted adversely upon the bulk sector of the U.S. merchant marine. He explained, "These include (1) artificial restrictions on the foreign sale of subsidized vessels, (2) prohibition on the use of the Capital Construction Fund in domestic coastwise and intercoastal trades, (3) unreasonable limitations on the ownership and operation of foreign-flag vessels by subsidy recipients, (4) lack of adequate enforcement of the cargo preference laws dealing with government impelled cargo and (5) restrictions on the worldwide trading opportunities of U.S.-flag vessels." SPAD is the SIU's political fund and our political arm in Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress. These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and Job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the EEC in Washington, D.C. �t ' H ? 8 Galley Veterans Set to Get Cooking For New Steward Recertification Program E' 'IGHT Seafarers have been selected for the first class of the brand new Steward Recerti­ fication Program. They will begin the two-month Program on Sept. 3 at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The stewards selected were: Judson P. Lamb; Herbert Scypes; James Colder; James Higgins; Paul Franco; Charles Rice; Alfred Bodie, and Charles Scott. These Seafarers were chosen in the same manner that members are selected for the Bosun Recertification Program. Following the July membership meeting in New York, a meeting was held oif rank-and-file stewards who chose a three-man selection committee from among themselves. This Committee then picks stewards for the Program from among the applicants. The next Steward Recertifica­ tion class will begin Nov. 12, 1979. In 1980 there will be a minimum of six classes and there may be as many as eight. The stewards in each class will spend six weeks at HLS and two weeks at Headquarters. By going through this Pro­ gram, stewards will be upgrading their work skills. They will also be gaining a greater knowledge about their Union and today's maritime industry. Both are essential if the stew­ ard is to function properly as the head of his department and as an important member of.the ship's committee. If you have not already ap­ plied, you should do so as soon as possible. Just see your SIU Representative or contact the Seafarers Appeals Board. Qualifications for the Steward Recertification program, as formulated by the Seafarers Appeals Board, include: class "A" seniority: • three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assist­ ant cook with at least one of the three years as chief cook, or; • four months seatime as 3rd cook, assistant cook or higher, plus four months as cook & baker or higher, plus four months as chief cook with certificates of completion from HLS for each course, or; nine months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook plus four months as cook & baker plus four months as chief cook with HLS certificates for cook & baker and chief cook courses, or; • nine months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, plus nine months as cook & baker, plus four months as chief cook with an HLS certificate for the chief cook course. Steward Department Members! Apply Now for the Steward Recertification Program This program gives you the up-to-the-minute skills you need aboard today's vessels: Learn how to: • Manage the entire Steward Department • Control inventory • Prepare for Public Health inspections • Type • Polish your culinary skills • Plan menues and use food efficiently It's your ticket to job security. It'll put you on top in your profession. AND—you get 110 dollars a week—you can't afford not to attend! Contact*your Seafarers Appeals Board to enroll. Sign up now! Program begins November 12. Economy Demands Action on Ocean Minfng Congress is once again consid­ ering passage of an Ocean Mining Bill, one very similar in tone and substance to legislation proposed last year. If enacted, the new bill would provide many benefits to the be­ leaguered American economy, in­ cluding the creation of badly needed jobs for a host of American workers, especially those employed in the maritime sector. The bill is being considered at a time when the Law of the Sea Conference has come to an impasse. The Conference was convened nearly six years ago to, among other things, regulate the rich natural resources which lay at the bottom of our planet's oceans. It was hoped that the Law of the Sea Conference would quickly produce an agreement under which the nations of this world could recover vast mineral deposits con­ sidered to be "the common heritage of mankind." The American economy des­ perately needs the mineral resources paving the ocean floor. At the present time the U.S. imports 98% of its manganese and cobalt, 90% of its primary nickel, and 15% of its copper. All these minerals could be obtained from the bottom of the ocean instead of from foreign countries. Elliot Richardson, the U.S. delegate to the Law of the Sea Conference, has gone on record as supporting interim legislation which would set standards for American participation in the mining of ocean minerals. Companies have been reluctant to mine resources from the ocean floor because the legal duties and obligations which govern such activity remain unclear. The com­ panies are afraid of risking the enormous investment it would require to undertake such a venture so long as their investment may be jeopardized by a lack of legislatively defined standards. Last year, the ocean mining legislation which was proposed ran into problems because of time difficulties. It enjoyed considerable support in Congress as well as with labor and industry officiaHs^. It passed easily in the House. However, it was set aside in the Senate because of the sup­ posedly overwhelming workload which confronted Congress. It was overlooked even though manganese is an essential ingredient in the production of all iron and steel products. The iron and steel in­ dustries are among the most impor­ tant in this country. Their perform­ ance affect every facet of the American way of life. The legislation was overlooked even though copper plays an impor­ tant role in the manufacturing of electrical motors, power generators, transformers, plumbing, brakes, radiators, heaters and carburetors. The legislation was overlooked even though nickel is used in petroleum refining and in the production of gas turbines, aircraft frames, marine and automotive bodies, and ceramics. And it was overlooked even though cobalt is used to produce industrial magnets, telephones, gas turbines; and plays an important role in radiation research and treatment. Congress is again confronted with a seemingly overwhelming workload. It may overlook oce^n mining legislation as it has done before. And if it does then the natural resources which would have helped to ease the grave economic problems which confront our nation will lay untouched at the bottom of the ocean floor. These minerals will stiil have to be imported, and thei*cost will aggravate an already astronomical balance of payments deficit. Last year, the U.S. was the only nation to actively consider legisla­ tion which would have set interim regulatory standards for an incipient ocean mining industry. This year, however, both Japan and West Germany have been studying the issue. Congressional inaction on this matter is threatening to erode America's competitive edge in an important economic area, and could conceivably deprive many unem­ ployed American workers of in­ creasingly scarce jobs. August 1979 / LOG / 11 �Red Tape Has, New LNG Projects Tied Up Congress returns to TT Washington in Septem­ ber, they'll be considering legisla­ tion which will clear the way for development of alternative en­ ergy sources, including liquefied natural gas. Right now, the U.S. has no clear LNG policy. Lengthy regu­ latory procedures are required before a company can sign a contract to import the fuel or break ground for an LNG term­ inal. Many tentative contracts between U.S. companies and Indonesia, Algeria and other major LNG exporters have been buried in regulatory red tape. The SIU has long supported creation of a U.S. LNG policy as a means of generating both badly needed fuel and employment for Americans. SIU members have been in on the ground floor of LNG transport, ere wing a total of ten U.S.-flag LNG carriers over a two year period. The SIU's well-known com­ mitment to LNG prompted an invitation from Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) to testify on two LNG bills last month. Two days of hearings before the Subcom­ mittees on Coast Guard and Navi­ gation and Oceanography were held on H.R. 1414 and H.R. 3749. Both bills are aimed at streamlining current LNG siting, construction and operation pro­ cedures. Charles Nalen, Director of Vocational Education at HLS went to Washington, accom­ panied by SIU members with LNG sailing experience to testify on the Union's LNG training program. Nalen told the Subcommittee that "a comprehensive under­ standing of an LNG ship, its cargo and operation procedures," is crucial for a crew aboard an LNG vessel and provides the basis of the Union's LNG pro­ gram. He outlined the details of that program which includes instruc­ tion in the properties and han­ dling of LNG, its hazards and procedures to follow in an emergency as well as LNG ship construction and fireflghting. "Satisfactory completion of "I was impressed by the esfficiency of the crews on these vessels. I witnessed one at Cove Pointy and the care, the precision, the precaution was extraordinary. And I can understand it—I can understand it from the industry's point of view, because they have hundreds of millions of dollars invested. "But the crew obviously shared that concern and commitment, because they did a phenomenal job. They brought that vessel alongside and you could have cracked an egg between it. That's how delicately and how effectively it was done." Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Mario Biaggi these courses is required for certification from HLS," Nalen said, adding "this certificate is mandatory for employment on­ board LNG vessels. "Since our initial LNG course in early 1974," Nalen noted, "we have graduated 624 Seafarers." Subcommittee Chairman Bi­ aggi remarked on the safety record of Union LNG crews which he had a chance to observe firsthand during a visit to the LNG receiving terminal at Cove Point, Md. "Twas impressed," Biaggi said, "by the efficiency of the crews on these vessels... the care, the precision, the pre­ caution was extraordinary." Following Nalen's testimony on LNG training, SIU Washing­ ton representative Chuck Mollard told the Subcommittee that the Union considers "importa­ tion of LNG as part of a sound overall energy policy. "LNG is one of the few sources of energy which can be obtained quickly and in large volumes," Mollard stated. In addition, he pointed out that construction of U.S.-flag LNG carriers to accom­ modate an LNG import program would create employment for shipyard and shipboard workers. The U.S. needs a "coordin­ ated regulatory approach to the siting, construction and opera­ tion of liquefied gas facilities," Mollard. "The SIU supports the adoption of government policies encouraging LNG imports." Lundeberg School Director of Voca­ tional Education Charles Nalen was a key witness at a recent Congressional hearing on coastal storage sites and facilities for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Getting to the top doesn't have to be a long haul. We'll help you get there fast— Move up in the Engine Department. Take the FOWT Course at HLS. It's your first step up the career ladder. It starts November 26. To enroll, contact your SIU Representative or mail the application in this issue of the Log to HLS. 12 / LOG / August 1979 Seafarers with experience aboard SlU-contracted liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers were on hand for a special Congressional hearing on proposed sites for LNG off-loading and storage facilities. The three Seafarers, who were in Washington as part of their union's Seniority Upgrading Program, posed for a photo in the offices of the House Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee before the hearing. They are Donald Bousson, Larry Parker and Gary Cellamaro. AFL'CIO Calls Boycott Of Seattle Bank A boycott of the Seattle-First National Bank has won the unani­ mous support of the AFL-CIO Executive Council. Seattle-First National has re­ fused to recognize and bargain in good faith with Financial Institu­ tion Employees of America, Local 1182 of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. The hank has refused to bargain since March 1978. It was at that time that Local 1182, formerly an inde­ pendent association, was chartered by the international union. The hank has ignored findings of unfair labor practices made by the National Labor Relations Board. Directives by the Board to bargain in good faith have been appealed by the bank to the U.S. Court of Appeals. The SIU supports this boycott and calls upon all union members and their families and friends to cease patronizing Seattle-First National as long as necessary. �2 More Seafarers Retire With increased Pension T hough a distance of 1500 But Seafarers eligible to retire miles separates New York, under the Union's Early Normal the home of Seafarer Louis E. pension (20 years seatime at age Lowe, and Brother Charles L. 55) can accumulate even more in Dandridge's home outside the monthly pension payments under port of Mobile, the two oldtime the Early Normal Pension SIU members have something in Increments Program.common. For every full year (365 days) Both Seafarers Lowe and worked after meeting the eligibil­ Dandridge retired under the ity requirements for Early Union's Early Normal Pension Normal pension, a Seafarer is Plan this summer. And they entitled to a $25 monthly pension share the distinction of being the increment, up to a maximum of second and third deep sea SIU seven increments. members to qualify for the new, Both Seafarers Lowe and $400 monthly pension. Dandridge are lEarly Normal The two men sailed 125 days pensioners. And both Lowe and after Jan. 1, 1979 before putting Dandridge continued working in for, pension, which qualified after they qualified for Early them for the $400 monthly Normal retirement. pension. Brother Lowe accumulated As of June 16, 1980, the deep six years seatime working on the sea pension will jump another Sea-Land shoregang after he $50 per month to $450. Deep sea qualified for Early Normal SIU members who put in 125 retirement. That means Seafarer days of seatime after June 16, Lowe earned six $25 increments, 1980 will be eligible for the $450 bringing his pension up to $550 monthly pension payment. per month. The new monthly pension rate Brother Dandridge continued of $400 this year and $450 next shipping as AB and accumulated year applies to all three types of three years employment after he SIU pensions: Regular Normal, was eligible for an Early Normal pension. So hell be drawing a Early Normal and Disability. monthly pension benefit of $475. By putting in that extra seatime. Brothers Lowe and Dandridge also made themselves eligible for the Early Normal Supplement program. A Seafarer who works at least two years after meeting Early Normal Pension requirements will earn a lump­ sum bonus of one full year pension p^ments (12 times the monthly pension benefit). In Seafarer Lowe's case, his monthly pension plus increments comes to $550. So his lump-sum supplement check, payable the January following retirement, will be 12 X $550 or $6,600. Brother Dandridge worked three full years after qualifying for Early Normal retirement. His supplement check will total 12 x $475 or $5,700. Another benefit for all SIU pensioners and their dependents comes in the form of continued coverage under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Seafarers Lowe- and Dan­ dridge will be picking up their first, well-deserved pension very soon. Brother Dandridge, who join- Louis E. Charles L. Lowe Dandridge ed the Union in the Port of Mobile in 1945, plans to use his leisure time "to get in plenty of fishin'." Dandridge shipped OS in his early years with the Union, working his way up to AB in 1956. He's well satisfied with the benefits hell be receiving under the pension plan and thinks the improved benefits "are a sure sign of progress by the Union," Brother Lowe agrees. He said the new monthly pension benefits are "a considerable change from when I started shipping out," adding that he started sailing as a messman on old ISU ships back in 1938. Seafarer Lowe, who ended his seafaring career as a chief cook, plans to stay in New York, where he lives with his wife, and take it easy during his retirement years. Ogden Connecticut Committee | N.O.Has New Seamen'^s Center ) Recertified Bosun Elmer Barnhill (third left) ship's chairman of the ST Ogden Connecticut (Ogden Marine) leads his Ship's committee and crewmembers at a payoff at Stapleton Anchorage, 8.1. N.Y. early this month. With him (I. to r.) are Chief Pumpman Mitch Samuels, educational director; Chief Cook Ray Gonzalez, Wiper Ricky Broadus, engine delegate; Chief Steward Ed Kelly, secretary-reporter; Messmen R. Manuel and T. Tims, Baker J. Mortinger, steward delegate and engine Utility R. Lopez. Seamen and servicemen will find they have more reason than ever before to get excited about arriving in New Orleans. Always a favorite place to drop anchor, the great city on the Mississippi now boasts a new maritime center located in the heart of the French Quarter. Here, seamep can make use of modern recreational facilities, including a gymnasium, swimming pool, game room, lounge and library. The center also has a small chapel, and will provide a place to send and receive letters and telephone mes­ sages. The Stella Maris Maritime Center is housed at 609 Governor Nicholls Tug Diplomat Joins SIU Manned interstate Fleet A 118-foot long boat has been added to the SlU-contracted fleet of Interstate Oil Transport (lOT). The boat is the Diplomat. Ac­ quired this year by lOT, the boat was built in 1978 and was formerly known as the Lampco VI. She's 195 gross tons and has a beam of 34 feet. Her work area will be the Delaware Bay and River and other parts of the East Coast. The Diplomat will be towing the tank barge Interstate 138. This barge holds 130,000 barrels of oil. Since the barge is not quite ready. in the .y......v. Vvvt*. J./'V Street. The building, a former recreational center for French Quarter youths built in 1948, was recently renovated at a cost of $350,000. The man primarily responsible for the center's opening is the Rev. Don­ ald F. Grady who serves as director and rector at Stella Maris. Father Grady is no stranger to the needs of seamen, having served as port chaplain in Boston and Portland, Me. before coming to New Orleans three years ago to serve as chaplain for the Archdiocese of New Orleans Apostle of the Sea. The new center will offer space for clergy of a number of religions to hold services including the Greek Orthodox and Dutch Reformed churches, as well as the Roman Catholic Church. The operation of the center will be overseen by Col. Jack R. Booth, USAF, (Retired) which will be served by a staff of five. Volunteers are also expected to help the center provide its valuable service to seamen. Alcoholism is a disease. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIII It can be treated. Kenny Guthv relief captain, sailed the tug Diplomat (lOT) from Iron Works Shipyard at Algiers, La. 1 •• August 1979 / LOG / 13 T-ir �SS President Hoover At Sea y Ashore San Francisco A winning combination of six lookouts aloft, alert Seafarers at the rail, a curious radio operator and a brilliant feat of seamanship by the 40-year veteran captain of the containership SS Transchamplain (Matson) all helped the ship's 3rd mate survive a million-to-one shot chance—to be picked up afloat alone in the middle of the shark-infested Pacific Ocean. By rights, 3rd Mate Gudmundur "Lucky" Sivertsen, 60, should be in Davy Jones' Locker today a couple of hundred miles off Guam Is. Instead, after he was reported missing overboard an hour later and 26 to 27 miles away from the ship by the vessel's radio operator—who had seen the mate clad in his underwear and socks on deck early in the afternoon of July 25—did Capt. Elmer Gibbons, 64, sound the alarm and count the crew on the stern. Despite wind, currents and choppy seas which lowered the rescue odds against spotting a man's head in the water, the master maneuvered the 523-foot, 7,674 gross ton converted tanker into a "Williamson Turn" looping turnabout "which puts the ship right back (along her course track) into a reciprocal, riding in her own wake. "I ordered the ship searched and every available man (six) aloft as lookouts," the captain said. Then "I notified the Coast Guard at Guam (the ship was about a half day out of Guam enroute to Oakland). They had a plane over us just about the time we reached the man. "I couldn't calculate the odds against finding him . . . The water temperature was 86 degrees. Suddenly there were six of the men all hollering at once 'There he is.' "And there he was floating on his back which is best not to attract the sharks. We got a boat over to him and got him aboard but we had trouble getting the boat back because of the seas. "We treated him for sunburn, then let him sleep through the night. He was a bit sick from all the sea water he'd swallowed, but he was back on duty the next day." "Lucky" Sivertsen. ST Columbia The ST Columbia (Ogden Marine) sailed up to the Lake Superior port of Duluth, Minn, early last month to payoff and pickup a cargo of grain for delivery in Tunisia, North Africa. However, a grain millers strike there halted all loading of grain aboard ship. So the crew was sent home and the vessel tied up. No end is in sight for the end of the beef. A4/V Lionheart The Coast Guard has given the nod to extend use of the Mj V Lionheart by Coordinated Caribbean Transport as a temporary U.S. flag vessel, so she can continue her voyages to Ecuador until Oct. 31. She is manned by SIU members. By then, CCT expects to have integrated tug barges available so the Lionheart could be withdrawn. The former PFEL ship, the renamed SS President Hoover (American President Line) has returned to the trans-Pacific run. Her sisterships, the ex-PFEL ships, SS President Grant and the SS President Tyler (both APL) will go into service soon. Southern Thailand Armed stowaways aboard an oil tanker heading for here escaped with 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel in what Thai security and oil officials called the only known hijacking of an oil tanker. Philadelphia Container handling in this port increased by 22 percent in the first four months of this year. About 51,700 containers were moved. The rise is partly attributed to the long tugboat strike in the port of New York, ST Cove Engineer Late this month, the ST Cove Engineer (Cove Shipping) will haul for the MSC 10,000 tons of special fuel from the port of Norfolk to the U.S. Navy's base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Soviet Union The Soviets have already bought almost 8-million metric tons of U.S. grain for delivery during the fourth year of the five-year U.S.-U.S.S.R. grains agreement, says U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland. The agreement ends on Sept. 30, 1981 but Russia wants to modify the treaty so she can buy more corn. Somalia and Mauritius Is. American ships will carry half of the 32,700 metric tons of U.S. grains worth $10.7 million sold to Somalia, East Africa during fiscal 1979 under U.S. Public Law 480. Our ships will also carry half of the 10,000 metric tons of U.S. rice worth $2.8 million sold to the Mauritius Is. in the Indian Ocean by Sept. 30 under the above law. Alaska's North Slope Alaskan crude oil could flow in two years to the Upper Midwest, East and the West as the National Governors Assn. last month unanimously backed a Northern Tier Pipeline Co.'s plan to build a 1,500-mile line from Port Angeles, Wash, to Clearbrook, Minn, with connections to Buffalo, N.Y., Denver, Colo., and Salt Lake City, Utah. The line could move 700,000 to 933,000 barrels daily. Secretary of Interior Cecil Andrus will submit recommendations on the plan to the White House by mid-October for the President's decision. Chester, Pa. Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority's (PRMSA) R/O R/O trailership the Ponce will be converted for a 40 percent more carrying capacity at the Sun Shipyard here at a cost of $29 million. It should be completed in 18 months after start of conversion. A 90-foot midbody, spar deck and new boilers will be added, allowing stowage of 390 40-foot trailers and 126 autos. WICC Maryland The 265,000 dwt VLCC Maryland (lOM) starting in the middle of this month will make six voyages in the Alaska North Slope to Panama Canal oil trade during the next six months. She is the lone subsidybuilt U.S. tanker on the run now. Tobago, W.I. A Greek-flag supertanker, the 292,666 dwt VLCC Atlantic Empress, which collided with the Liberian-flag supertanker, the 210,257 dwt VLCC Aegean Captain late last month off Trinidad, sank in flames off this island early in August. The crash generated the "world's biggest oil spill" from tankers. However, the Aegean Captain survived. 14 / LOG / August 1979 To crew U.S.-flag ships today, you've got to keep up with technology. So keep your job secure. Learn shipboard automa­ tion. Take the automation course at HLS. It starts Nov. 12. To enroll, contact your SIU Representative or mail the applica­ tion in this issue of the Log to HLS. �President Carter took a week long trip down the Mississippi River on the beautiful Delta Queen, a paddle wheel steam boat manned by SlU members. Accompanying him were his wife Rosalyn and his daughter Amy. The trip was described by Jody Powell, Carter's press secretary, as being a "working-vacation". When asked what that meant, Powell noted that Carter had devoted much of his time to informing the Ameri­ can public on the epergy crisis. The Delta Queen is one of two overnight passenger steam boatsstill in existence. The other boat, the Mississippi Queen, also is manned by SIU members. The week-long excursion was described as being "pleasant". The Carters remained onboard the 188 passenger vessel overnight each night and spent their days relaxing with the other tourists who signed up for the regularly scheduled voyage. The riverboat made scheduled stops in Iowa, Wisconsin and Missouri. There had been some controversy prior to the start of the trip as to proposed restrictions on photographers assigned to covering the President. But that was settled amicably. Reactions from the crew are not Throngs of supporters greeted the President just about wherever SlU-manned Delta Queen tied up along the Mississippi. yet available. Carter and Family Take Trek on Delta Queen More Power to Eddie Gilabert, New Mechanical Engineer When Edward Gilabert was very young he used to go with his father, recently'-retired Seafarer Ventura Gilabert, down to Port Elizabeth. Eddie remembers being awed by the huge cranes and unloading booms aboard the container ships his father shipped on as AB. And though his desire to go to sea like his dad faded with time his fascination with things mechanical persisted. So when Eddie won the SIU's four year, $10,000 college scholar­ ship in 1975, his choice of the mechanical course at Polytechnic Institute in Brooklyn, N. Y. was a natural. With his college training com­ pleted this past June, young Gilabert is ready to start his mechanical engineering career with a job at American Electric Power, "The company is a big electric utility which has both coal burning and nuclear power plants," Eddie ex­ plains. "Ill be working as a designer in the boiler section doing piping and steam analysis. "Power is a big thing right now," he remarked, "and I want to get in on the ground floor of the move to develop a more efficient coal burn­ ing process." Though Eddie is sure he's made the right career choice, he's not sure whether heU stay with the mechan­ ical side of engineering or move to management. So he's spending the time between college graduation and the first day of work in September likes skiing. Another hobby is building wooden models of—what else ships. Eddie said his father was "all for" his plan to become a mechanical engineer. "And my dad was very proud that my grades from high school were good enough to receive the SIU's scholarship." "The scholarship was truly a blessing," Eddie added. "I don't know if 1 could have reached the status I'm at now without it." Seafarer Ventura Gilabert retired last year at the age of 65 after 30 years as an SIU member. Born in Spain, Pensioner Gilabert has been taking it easy at his Brooklyn home since his retirement. The SIU wishes both father and son the best of luck in the years ahead. American Heritage Committee Eddie Gilabert taking a couple of courses in management. He also plans to continue his schooling and get a Masters degree. But whether he opts for a Masters in Mechnical Engineering or in Man­ agement depends on which direction his job takes. "I have a very practical outlook towards the future," Eddie said. "I love the technical side of engineer­ ing but I know the real money is in management." Gilabert spends his free time both playing and watching sports. He played intramural baseball and basketball in college and . he also At a payoff early this month at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I. N.Y. are Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated left) and the Ship's committee of the VLC American Heritage (Apex Marine). Seated (I. to r.) are Recertified Bosun Ray Todd, ship's chairman and AB Willie Butts, deck delegate. Standing (I. to r.) are Chief Cook Ted Aldridge, steward delegate: Chief Steward Marvin Deloatch, secretary-reporter; QMED Doug Laughlin, engine delegate and Chief Pumpman Glenn Watson, educational director. August 1979 / LOG / 15 �1 An HLS Entry Grad in '76, He's Now a Pilot on the Dixie Rebel SIU Boatman John Norris, who is 23 years old, works as a pilot for Dixie Carriers as a result of the Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship. "If it wasn't for the Scholarship Program," Boatman Norris said, "I wouldn't have gone for the license." Norris complimented "the good people handling the Pro­ gram at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md." He also pointed out that the Program's "boathandling time makes it easier when you get back on a boat." He noted that "in some places you can get a license in two weeks. But you have to pay for it. You don't get the experience you do at the School." Brother Norris is quite familiar with the Harry Lundeberg School. He was an entry trainee there in 1976. Before that, he worked at the School since he was living nearby. Boatman Norris plans to go back to HLS for the Celestial Navigation and Radar Courses. Boatman John Norris Norns also pointed out that the Scholarship Program gave him the flexibility to move from one company to another. When he entered the Program, he was sailing as a utility tankerman for National Marine. As a pilot for Dixie Carriers, Brother Norris works aboard the Dixie Rebel. The boat runs along the intracoastal canal from New Orleans to Houston. Born in Washington, D.C., Boatman Norris makes his home in Maryland. Maritime Overseas Holding Unclaimed Wages for 72 The Maritime Overseas Corpora­ tion has notified Union Head­ quarters that the company is holding unclaimed wages for a total of 72 Seafarers (as printed below). To receive these monies, a Sea­ farer should write to the following address: Paymaster, Maritime Over­ seas Corporation, 511 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017. J. P. Sanchez W. F. McKinnon B. C. OToole J. Garrett Jr. C. J. Gallagher O. Gatlin Jr. J. M. Resthino S. Grader Wm. Watson J. Burk N. Battle P. L. Guerra F. Henry S. Wolfson C. Hargraves G. Moore J. Womack B. Hutchins Wm. Gray L. Smith J. McCoy P. Stevens P. Rodriguez D. Johnson H. J. Green R. Guerrera J. D. Gerretsen W. Bays B. A bad L. Judy 1. Roman J. McKenzie H. Thomas J. Williams J. Parrish J. Rounor The company requests the follow­ ing information from those claiming their wages: 1.) vessel/s upon which employed; 2.) rating/s sailed; 3.) dates employed; 4.) social security number. Following are the names of the 72 Seafarers who have unclaimed wages being held by the company: R. Schemm T. Luketich T. S. Crowley L. Philpoe R. Opper R. H. Clifford Arno Larsen T. L. Stanley S. Conner R. A. Hill 11 F. Moore H. Chamberlin B. Warren D. Fleming L. Thomas Geo. Rub G. Nickum J. Smith A. Cruzado H. Brass J. Greenfold L. Nelson R. Orano F. Reynolds J. P. Wimmer R. C. Mobley S. Yoicai S. Murray I. Jones J. Hardin F. Feliciano D. Gomez J. Recile T. Rios G. Peters R. Gorsu UPGRADING It builds your future It builds your security LNG—October 15, December 10 Diesels for QMED's—^November 26 QMED—October 1 FOWT—October 25, November 26 Reefer Maintenance—October 1 Welding—^November 12 AB—November 8 Automation—^November 12 Quartermaster—October 15 First Class Pilot—October 8 Steward—October 15, November 12, December 10 Chief Cook—October 29, December 10 Cook and Baker—October 29, December 10 Lifeboat—September 27, October 11,15; November 8,22; December 6,20 Tankerman—September 27, October 11,15; November 8»22; December 6,20 Steward Recertification—November 12 To enroll, see your SIU Representative or contact: Vocational Education Department Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Phone: (301)994-0010 (An upgrading application is in this issue of the Log. Fill it out and mail it today!) Notia to MeaAers Oa Job CMPntoAm When throwing in for woric during a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers INLAND ] UPGRADING It pays Do It Now! 16 / LOG / August 1979 -T--. m �f SlU Boot Victorious in 1979 Intl. Tug Roce C SlU Deckhand Michael Bencher was pretty confident before the race that he and the rest of the James Hannah's crew could bring their boat to victory. Turned out that confidence wasn't misplaced. SlU Deckhand Kevin Guild got a taste of what to expect from the weather and the river during pre-race warmup aboard the James Hannah. ,V You can't win 'em all—but that doesnt mean you have to like It. SlU Deckhand William Gregel helped bring the tug Maryland (Great Lakes Towing) to a third place finish In this year's race. But Gregel would have been happier duplicating the win the Maryland pulled off In 1977. ARRYING a swell of five to six feet behind her, the SIUcrewed tug James A. Hannah (Hannah Inland Waterways Co.) sped to a first place finish in the 1979 International tugboat Race in Detroit last month. The victory was. no surprise to the five hard-working SIU crew­ men aboard the tug. Deckhand Michael Bencher had confidently predicted, "we're going to win it!" during the pre-race warm-up. But crewmembers including SIU deckhands Bencher, Donald Radebaugh, DonFultz and Kevin Guild and cook Louis Travillian had to hustle to pull off the win. Competition from the field of 17 American and five Canadian tugs was stiff as the boats churned up a five mile stretch of the Detroit River traveling at about 15 mph. Another SlU-contracted tug, the Maryland (Great Lakes Towing) earned the third place trophy. And last year's race winner, the Barbara Ann, placed second. The annual tugboat race is the midway point in the week-long International Freedom Festival. Jointly sponsored by the cities of Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the Festival is a yearly tribute to the friendship and cooperation between the two North American neighbors. TJie Festival is now in its nineteenth year. But the tugboat races had to be suspended for seven years due to a lack of boats in the area. They were re;sumed in 1977 when the SlU-contracted tug Maryland won the cham­ pionship cup. American tugs are familiar with victory on the race course. Though Canadian boats cap­ tured the win in the first two On your mark!' Tugs wait for the starter's signal on the five-mlle stretch of the Detroit River which serves as the race course. .v.. • • What would have happened If...Would the outcome of the race have ^^eri any diffe em last year's race winner, the tug Barbara Ann (left) and this Canadian tug hadn t brushed together shortly after the start of the race? competitions, the International Tugboat Race has had an Ameri­ can winner ever since. The tugboat race increases in popularity every year, judging by the ever-increasing field of conV/C'IiipfWI'XVAVrAAkJ) testants and the size of the cheering crowds. This year, 160,000 spectators lined the riverbanks between Detroit and Windsor to root for the home­ town boys. 'i '• The Winner and champion of the 1 JameTX Hannah. The tugboat race draws American and Canadian competitors hundreds of thousands of spectators every year heading for their starting position. August 1979 / LOG / 17 �BSSS SIU Member Almost a Lawyer Recalls Tough Days Before SiU In 1938, I started working on non-union tugs and towboats which all went out of business and left me with nothing. In 1957 E. E. Saunders went out of business and I bounced from job to job, all non-union. Finally, I was lucky enough to land a union job on Sept. 15, 1964, with National Marine Service. I saw the company grow from roughly seven boats to the present 17 under the SIU banner, making more and better job opportunities for me every year that I was with them. Over the years my wife and I have had various illnesses and I can*t say how much the SIU and our Welfare Plan meant to us. Just last year when I was unfit for duty with a severe heart attack, my wife had to go into the hospital for major surgery. Since I wasn't working, I had no money coming in. The SIU picked up her bill to the tune of $2,854.00. Without it we would have been lost. Over the years I have received the best service in the world from the SIU. My only regret is that I didn't start with the SIU in 1938. From 1938 until 1957—some 19 years of my life—I received nothing. Brothers, you didn't get anything but a kick in the rear from non­ union companies. I only worked for National Marine approxi­ mately 13 years with roughly 10 years employment time. Now I am going to receive a deferred vested SIU pension. Along with my Social Security I can live on it. Compare 13 years with an SIU contracted company with 19 years non-union or elsewhere. I appreciate all the union has done for me, and send my best to all my old buddies out there I wish I could still work, but the doctors have put me in drydock. Brothers, we have the best, the SIU. In May 1975, I was awarded a $10,000 Seafarer's college scholarship. I halted my sailing career when I got the award. The scholarship has allowed me to continue in school for four years, and has given me freedom from financial need to earn the college grades necessary to be admitted to a good law school. During the four years since the award, I have completed college and two years of study at the College of Law of the University of Iowa. I will receive a Juris Doctor degree next year. I want to thank the SIU membership, the officials, and the Trustees of the Scholarship fund for making it possible to go from one year of high school to seven years of college. The education program of the SIU and in particular the "Charlie Logan Scholarship Program" is the finest anywhere. I hope that my experiencva with the program will encourage other Seafarers to take advantage of the educational opportunity we have in the SIU. I also hope they will help to eliminate any hesitation some may have because of age and previous lack of education. Fraternally, Danny McDonald, M-1495 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Sends Word of Thanks Many thanks to the SIU and the Seafarers Welfare Plan for the efficient way they handled my claim when I became disabled. It's been a privilege and pleasure to have sailed with this great Union. Fraternally, Arthur J. Heroux, Retired RFD, Hiram, Me. 04041 This QMED can count on great future. Sincerely and Fraternally, John Wise Pensacola, Fla. Welfare Plan Was Big Help I sincerely wish to thank everyone concerned, the Union and the Seafarers Welfare Plan for the quick and exceptional help they extended to me when my husband. Seafarer Willard Mask, became ill and then passed away. I realize only a thank you is not nearly enough but I will say it again, thanks to a wonderful Union and the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Sincerely, Mildred Mask Inglewood, Calif. Looking for CCC Alumni Many of us wondered what happened to the three million men who served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 to 1942. So last summer, some 500 former members of the CCC from 39 states met at the VFW hall in West Sacramento, Calif, and organized the National Association of. Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni to keep alive the memories and deeds of the CCC. I would appreciate hearing from any Log readers who may have worked in CCC projects. Fraternally, Jack Vincent 1709 Michigan West Sacramento, Calif. 95691 18 / LOG / August 1979 He knows diesel engines . . . He's ready for the diesel-powered ships that are coming off the ways. He's got job security for today and tomorrow. QMED s at HLS, Just take the diesel engines course for It starts November 26. Fill out the application in this issue of the Log and mail it to HLS. Sign up now! Contact HLS or your SIU Representative. 1 �Vdcafioning Congress Leaves Plenty on the Burner W HEN the dog days of summer turn the nation's cities into sweltering sweat boxes, Congress gets busy—packing. As the sun rises on the first week of August, the corridors of Congress are about as populated as Death Valley. This year, our Representatives and Senators, taking the fastest way out of Washington, have left critically important legislation pending in their wake. The President's sweeping en­ ergy platform, the nation's num­ ber one topic of conversation a month ago, .now gathers dust in House and Senate committee rooms. Another energy bill, one which would effectively prohibit the export of Alaskan oil, was passed by the Senate last month. Similar legislation is still pending in the House. But current restrictions on Alaskan oil exports end Sept. 30. So, if the House does not vote almost immediately on this measure when they get back from vacation, the resulting delay could push past the cut-off date. That could leave the oil com­ panies free to export Alaskan crude to Japan and bring in foreign replacement supplies. Such a swap would deprive American consumers of the largest domestic oil reserve our nation possesses. And since both ends of an Alaskan oil swap would have a foreign link, the crude could be shipped in and out of the U.S. on foreign-flag tankers. Carter's energy program and the question of Alaskan oil are both, fundamentally, consumer issues which touch on U.S. maritime. But there are other bills still waiting for Congress­ ional action which have a direct and important bearing on the U.S. merchant fleet. The Maritime Appropriations Authorizations Act for FY 1980, passed in two different versions by the House and Senate, needs action by a joint conference committee. Maritime funding is LOG Ofliciol Publkolion of the Seoforeri International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, lakes and Inland Waters District, AFl-CIO Auaust. 1979 Vol. 41, No. 8 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Secretary- Treasurer luiiomfssl James Gannon Cal Tanner Vice President 389 Editor Mike Gillen Edra Ziesk Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Max Siegel Hall Homaj Marietta Homayonpour Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Dennis Lundy Frank Cianciotti Photography \ Writer! Photographer 1 t Ray Bouroius Assistant Editor Don Rotan West Coast Associate Editor Marie Kosciusko Administrative Assistant George Vana ProductionjArt Director Published monthiv by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters PublishedAFLAve., Brooklyn,,^ N Y 11232 Tei 499-^ Second class postage District, paid at Brooklyn,'N.Y. (ISSN #0160-2047) the only major budgetary item which has yet to be sent to the President for signature. An Ocean Mining bill which includes crucial job provisions for U.S. seamen is another example. The legislation would require that mining and process­ ing vessels, as well as at least one ore transportation vessel per mining site, be U.S.-flag. But the bill has a long way to go in the Senate and an even longer trip in the House where it still has to clear two committees before it can be voted. The snail's pace at which key maritime bills move through Congress brings home, once again, the vital importance of developing a cohesive, U.S. maritime policy. While the maritime-related bills now before Congress are important, each must make its own way through parlimentary procedure. Each separate bill takes its chances before commit­ tee after committee with no assurance of passage in the end. We need a government policy committed to revitalizing the sagging American-flag fleet. A policy that restores the U.S. merchant marine to both a viable commercial and national defense capability. Formulation of such a policy is as much our responsibility as merchant seamen and as Ameri­ can citizens, as it is the respon­ sibility of our legislators. The SIU works day after day in Washington on behalf of the interests of the membership. Those activities are important. But they're no substitute for a little pressure from the people who count the most with elected representatives—their voting constituents. Every postcard, every letter, every telegram from an SIU member to his Congressmen and Senators makes a difference. And a letter signed by an entire crew of a U.S.-flag merchant vessel carries that much more clout. We can rail at Congress all we want for abandoning Washing­ ton with so much critical business left untended. But when it comes right down to it, the responsibil­ ity for rousing them to action on a U.S. maritime policy is ours. August 1979 / LOG / 19 '"' J i'-yl!- �... Freddie Goethe Richard Daly Dutch Keeffer WW • ( ( / " 9- V ^ > •" ;> ••• -• •IVA '^U " •»- Gary L. Hoover Doyle Ellette William Davis BOSUN RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM .'-/riV- X Jose A. Martinez i HE second of three ^osun Recertification classes to be held this year got underway Aug. 6 at the Harry Lundeberg School. The 12 bosuns in the Program will spend a month at the HLS in Piney Point, Md. and a month in Union Headquarters. In January 1979 the Seafarers Appeals Board reinstituted the Bosun Recertification Program for three classes to be held in 1979. The SAB temporarily suspended the Recertification Program in June 1976. At that time 402 bosuns had been recertified. Since then, because of retirement, death, or other reasons the need has arisen for more recertified bosuns. Twelve bosuns went through the first class which ran from May 7 to June 30. The second class runs until early October, and the third class will go from Oct. ^ through Nov. 30. This Program is essential because of the important role that the bosun plays aboard ship. He's the top unlicensed man in the deck department. He is also the Union's representative aboard ship. In both these jobs the bosun must be well informed in order to do his work in the best possible manner. With the new technology aboard many of the SlU's contracted vessels, it's important for the bosun to be up-todate on these shipboard changes. Also, as the Union's ship's chairman it's essential that the bosun be knowledgeable about today's maritime industry. He can then pass on his information to his Union brothers. In this way—through a more educated membership—the Union grows in strength. Photos of the 12 bosuns in this class are carried on these two pages. T The second of three classes of the Union's Bosuns Recertification Program to be held this year started at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, IVId. on Aug. 6. The 12 SlU bosuns participate in a variety of training sessions which help them fulfill their crucial shipboard roles as ship's chairmen. HLS Director of Vocational Education Charlie Nalen (standing) leads a discussion with the 12 bosuns on how to conduct a shipboard Union meeting. August 1979 / LOG / 21 20 / LOG / August 1979 -w �SIU Adantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Workers of North America PRESIDENT • Paul Hail SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bkiyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-66U0 JULY 1-31, 1979 nOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 11 121 9 30 26 11 34 77 33 53 21 49 27 64 7 1 574 5 54 2 6 6 15 6 19 8 10 8 9 0 18 0 0 166 2 11 0 5 7 4 0 10 4 3 2 12 1 6 0 1 68 Port 8 90 5 28 28 5 27 67 34 44 8 32 21 72 9 0 478 1 85 4 7 12 10 4 46 17 11 2 14 5 45 12 1 276 1 13 1 4 3 7 0 10 2 7 1 15 3 10 0 1 78 11 166 16 36 19 18 30 129 54 72 49 65 18 90 0 2 775 6 45 3 8 9 7 6 25 13 10 15 11 2 19 0 0 179 1 6 0 2 8 3 2 9 2 4 10 20 0 12 0 1 80 3 132 14 32 21 10 31 114 39 51 18 43 16 72 0 1 597 5 48 4 19 5 2 4 32 11 13 8 12 2 20 0 0 185 1 6 0 1 4 1 0^ 0 2 1 7 3 0 8 0 1 35 3 63 4 20 16 11 20 54 27 30 14 16 12 54 0 0 344 0 26 2 5 4 2 2 5 3 4 4 3 3 5 0 0 68 2 5 1 0 0 2 0 2 1 4 7 5 1 7 0 0 37 . 11 182 30 34 25 13 20 69 41 33 35 43 23 62 0 1 622 3 191 2 33 13 6 3 43 17 39 101 49 8 37 0 2 547 1,054 699 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle PuertoRico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 1 103 9 24 24 10 18 52 34 47 11 28 11 57 0 0 429 2 47 3 12 5 4 6 23 10 13 4 10 2 18 0 0 159 1 5 1 0 8 0 0 3 3 3 4 3 0 9 0 1 41 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokbhama Totals TOTALSHIPPED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C 0 87 9 16 20 5 13 37 17 42 0 22 11 50 2 0 331 2 69 5 5 9 6 10 20 12 13 3 9 6 32 1 0 202 0 5 1 0 3 5 0 2 3 2 0 4 1 16 0 0 42 STEWARD DEPARTMENT • 3 50 2 12 11 7 13 30 20 24 11 15 6 30 3 0 237 0 21 3 5 2 2 0 5 3 5 2 1 3 3 4 0 59 1 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 4 5 0 1 0 0 21 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Totals All Departments 2 64 4 14 11 4 8 28 12 24 0 16 10 45 3 0 245 3 52 7 7 5 1 4 20 18 9 2 5 5 22 22 0 182 0 5 2 1 3 3 3 4 1 16 2 10 2 18 0 0 70 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 30 2 12 5 2 5 20 7 21 1 17 8 19 4 0 155 5 133 21 24 32 11 10 51 32 22 12 33 14 55 29 1 485 1 73 0 18 11 12 2 19 6 32 32 29 4 29 0 1 269 0 0 0 2 ^0 5 20 3 3 9 37 15 32 7 16 15 16 0 1 221 1,395 869 399 1,054 660 190 1,937 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.V 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 58806 Medical Arts Building 324 W. Superior St. 55802 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich HOUSTON, Tex JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. . .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. . . .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. . 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20-00909 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 sr. LOUIS, Mo. . .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 YOKOHAMA, Japan Yokohama Port P.O. (213) 549-4000 P.O. Box 429 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 West Coast Stewards Halls HONOLULLI, Hawaii ... 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 PORTLAND. Or Shipping remained extremely good last month in virtually all ports as a total of 1,904 Seafarers shipped through SIU Halls to SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. It's important to note that only 1,054 of these jobs were taken by "A" seniority people. Shipping has been good to excellent for deep sea SIU members for several years now. And the outlook for the future is more of the same. It all means one very important thing for SIU members—job security. P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 421 S.W. 5fh Ave. 97204 (503) 227-7993 WILMINGTON, Ca. . . 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 1213) 549-4000 SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 22 / LOG / August 1979 ./J' ii �Great Lakes Launched this month was the 58,000-ton tanker bai^Hannah 580J (Hannah Marine) at the Equitable Shipyards, Madisonville, La. ' The 350-foot long barge has a molded beam of 60 feet. She'll carry petroleum and chemical products. She also has a double hull and has 10 tanks to hold up to three different segregated cargoes. Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Piney Point Contract negotiations were underway at the Steuart Petroleum Co. The contract expired on Aug. 1. The Log will run a complete rundown on the contract when it is wrapped up. Norfolk Negotiations are continuing on contracts at both the Cape Fear Towing Co. and the Stone Towing Co. both of Wilmington, N.C. SIU representatives from Norfolk are handling the negotiations. Contract negotiations were progressing at the newly-organized Swann Launch Co. here. New Orleans Crescent Towing here has added two more modern harbor tugs fullyreconditioned to its fleet of 17 to service the lower Mississippi River from Southwest Pass to Baton Rouge, La. The tugs Terence J. Smith and the Marion Smith will sail from Algiers Point, New Orleans. Set to sail this month, the 350-ton tug Marion Smith measures 106 feet powered by a 2,400 h.p., 16 cylinder HMD diesel engine. Six of the Crescent tugs are in this power range. In December, the 450-ton tug Terence J. Smith will go into service. She measures 119 feet with a 4,000 h.p. 16 cylinder GE diesel. Baltimore Docking two ships a week at the Cove Pt., Md., LNG facility is the busy Tug Cape Henry (Curtis Bay). Foes of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway lost another round in court last month to stall further construction. Their injunction was denied by Federal Judge William Keady who ruled: "The granting of an injunction at this stage in the litigation would cause an immediate stoppage of work on a project of widespread importance." Recently the U.S. Senate okayed more funding for the project pending U.S. House of Representatives' approval. Illinois River Modern day pirates along the Illinois River in northeast Oklahoma are kicking up a storm in the water. Resort owners along the river report that the pirates push logs and stumps into the river, then hide along the tree-lined banks until canoeists crash into the flotsam and overturn. With that they dive in to grab cameras, camping gear, ioe chests, wallets, watches and any other valuables that fall from the canoes. U.S. Inland Waterway System A Mid-America ports study says the volume of cargo on the nation's 15,000 miles of inland waterways will double by the year 2000, requiring the building of 1,000 new cargo-handling facilities like docks and terminals worth $9.5 billion. Lake Pontchartrain A new towboat, the Angela M is on charter to Radcliff Materials this month for use on Lake Pontchartrain. The red, white and blue towboat was built by Gulf Outlet Marine Repair Service, New Orleans. She measures 60 feet long, holds 8,.000 gallons of fuel for a pair of GM diesel engines putting out 800 hp. She also has two 40-ton 10 hp hydroelectric deck winches. C.G. Answers Court Case Charging Incompetency The Coast Guard has filed a legal • allowing U.S.-flag vessels to rebuttal to the SIU's charges that sail undermanned, making even they have inadequately enforced routine maintenance of a vessel U.S. vessel inspection and safety difficult. In addition, insufficient manning forces seamen to work laws. "unreasonable amounts of over­ The Union's charges were spelled ' out in a 52-page lawsuit filed in U.S. time," and creates crew shortages in District Court on May 31, 1979. In case of emergency, injury or death. addition to the Coast Guard, the suit • failure to enforce the 3-watch named several other government standard required by law aboard all agencies for failing to act "in deep sea merchant vessels and the 2accordance with their Congressional watch standard required on tugs and mandate to promote the safety of life barges on voyages of less than 600 and property at sea." miles; Cited as defendants along with the • allowing unsafe and unhealthy Coast Guard were: Secretary of working conditions aboard U.S. Transportation Brock Adams; vessels, including excessive noise Coast Guard Commandant Admiral levels, offensive odors and fumes, John B. Hayes; Secretary of Labor unsafe cleaning equipment and Raymond Marshall; Secretary of inadequate fresh air breathing HEW Joseph Califano, and U.S. ' apparatus used for tank cleaning; Surgeon General Julius Richmond. • allowing some American ves­ The co-defendants rebuttal, filed sels to sail with crew quarters which on their joint behalf by a federally are improperly ventilated, in an appointed attorney, sets the stage unclean and unsanitary condition for what promises to be a long legal and not equipped with proper battle. plumbing; Right now, legal counsel for the • allowing some U.S. vessels to SIU has begun the lenthy process of skirt compliance with many of the compiling proof in the form of safety requirements of vessel in­ documents and expert opinions to spection and certification laws. substantiate the point-by-point Though the Coast Guard and charges against the Coast Guard. other government agencies named in Those charges include: the lawsuit have been notified by the SIU time and again of these and other health and safety hazards to U.S. seamen, little has been done to correct them. The Union therefore saw no choice but to seek a Court order stating that all U.S.-registered vessels must be "seaworthy and fit for navigation and that working conditions and equipment be safe and fit for intended use." In addition, the SIU wants the Court to compel the Coast Guard to "take all necessary measures to ensure the effective enforcement" of U.S. health and safety laws. Because of the far-reaching and complicated nature of the Union's charges and the Coast Guard's rebuttal, a final ruling on the case could be as long as two years away. The Log will keep SIU members informed of all developments as they occur. Notke to Members On Shipping Protethire When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers • valid, up-to-date passport In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall he given to all seamen who possess [Jfeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." Also, all entry rated members must show their last six months discharges. Further, the Seafarers Appeals Board has ruled that "C classifica­ tion seamen may only register and sail as entry ratings in only one department." SECURITY IN UNITY August 1979 / LOG / 23 �Robert Wayne Scrivens John Nathan Stephen K. Thompson Seafarer Robert Wayne Scrivens, 21, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship En­ try Trainee Pro­ gram in 1976. He upgraded to FOWT there the next year. Brother Scrivens has his lifeboat, firefighting and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation endorsements. He has sailed as a ship's delegate. Born in New Or­ leans, he lives and ships out of that port. Seafarer John Nathan, 20, graduated in 1975 from the Lundeberg School. There he earned his GEO jp. diploma and ^ upgraded to firemanwatertender in 1978. Brother Nathan has the lifeboat, firefighting and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation endorsements. Born in Plymouth, Mass., he lives in Middletown, N. J. and ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Stephen K. Thompson, 27, began sailing with the Union in 1974 follow­ ing his gradua­ tion from Piney Point. He up­ graded to AB there in 1977. Brother Thompson has his lifeboat, firefighting and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets. He resides in Baltimore and ships out of that port city. Don Bousson Mark Downey Seafarer Larry A. Barker Mark Downey, 27, started sail­ Seafarer ing with the SIU Larry A. Barker, in 1968 as an OS 26, graduated (now AB) from from the HLS his birthplace Entry Trainee and present Program in shipping out 1971. He up­ port. New Or­ graded to fire^ man-water- leans. Brother Downey after a sixtender there. year hitch with the U.S. Navy during Brother Barker has his lifeboat, the Vietnam War as a 2nd class mine cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and man at the Navy's Ammunition firefight.r.g tickets. A resident of Depot, Earle, N. J., where he helped Covington, La., he ships out of the to set up and fire the fireworks for New York's Bicentennial "Opera­ port of New York. tion Sail." He has a state pyro­ technic license. He has the lifeboat, Vincent P, Carrao firefighting and cardio-pulmonary Seafarer resuscitation tickets from HLSS. Vincent P. Car­ rao, 23, grad­ Joseph F. Cosentino uated from the Seafarer HLS Trainee Joseph F. Co­ Program in 1977. In 1978, he sentino, 26, upgraded to firegraduated from m a n - wa t e r the HLSS in tender. He hopes 1975. He up­ to get his QMED rating soon. Bro­ graded to AB ther Carrao has the lifeboat, fire­ there in 1978. fighting cardio-pulmonary resusci­ And he has the tation tickets and has taken the LNG lifeboat, fire­ Safety Course. A native of Brook­ fighting and cardio-pulmonary lyn, N. Y., he lives there and ships resuscitation tickets. A native of out of the port of New York. Baltimore, he sails out of that port. i Rooney Pence Seafarer Rooney Pence, 23, started sail­ ing with the SIU in 1974 after graduating from the HLS. He l\ upgraded to ^||^f i r e m a n watertender there in 1977. Brother Pence has his lifeboat, firefighting and cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation endorse­ ments. Born in Houston, he ships out of that port. Seafarer Don Bousson, 25, graduated from Piney Point in 1977. The next year he upgraded to AB and took LNG training there. He has sailed on the LNG El Paso Southern and LNG Xrzew (both El Paso Marine). Brother Bousson has the first aid, lifeboat, firefighting and cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation endorse­ ments. He ships out of the port of New York. Thomas Redes Gary Cellamare Seafarer Gary Cellamare, 24, graduated from the Lunde­ berg School in 1977. Brother Cellamare got his FOWT rat­ ing in 1978. He igot his LNG endorsement, sailing on the LNG Aquarius (Energy Transportation). Next year he hopes to get his QMED rating. He has his lifeboat, firefight­ ing and cardio-pulmonary resuscita­ tion tickets. He lives in and ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Thomas Redes, 24, is a 1977 HLSS Entry Irainee grad­ uate. The next year he upgrad­ ed there to AB. Brother Redes ' also completed the LNG Course there sailing on the LNG Leo (Energy Transportation) maiden voyage out of Quincy, Mass. He has lifeboat, firefighting, cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation, first aid and tankerman endorsements. A resident of Long Island, N. Y., he ships out of the port of New York. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION I CM ^ MAWie /ri NAKCOTIC^ ARE FOR LOiEf^S • /F CAU6Fr you LOSE YOUfiPAPEFS POP UPE/ • THINK ABOUT/r/ 24 / LOG / Augus11979 % 4 • • cm,'.. ' \ '""'Vr • , ' -""if' • �Apply Now for an HLSS Upgrading Course! HARRY LUNDEBERO SCHOOL UPGRADING APPLICATION (Please Print) Name. Date of Birth. (Last) (First) (Middle) Mo./Dav'Year Address. (Street) Telephone. (City) (State) (Zip code) Deepsea Member • Inland Waters Member Q Book Number Port Presently Registered ln_ Port Issued Endorsement! s) or License Now Held Social Security Entry Program; From, Lakes Member • Seniority. Date Book Was Issued. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes (Area code) No • (if yes, fillin below) to (dates attended) Upgrading Program: From Endorsement(s) or License Received to. (dates attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: Q Yes No Firefighting: • Yes No • Dates Available for Training I Am Interested in the Following Course{s). • Tankerman - n AB 12 Months • AB Unlimited AB Tugs & Tows n rn AB Great Lakes n Quartermaster • Towboat Operator Western Rivers • Towboat Operator Inland 1 i Towboat Operator Not More than 200 Miles Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) Master • Mate • Pilot n u STFWARD ENGINE DECK • • • • n • • • u • u FWT • Oiler OMED - Any Rating Others Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance and Operation Automation Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems Diesel Engines Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) Chief Bigineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) (~1 r~1 • • • Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Towboat inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • U • • • LNG LNG Safety Welding Lifeboatman Fire Fighting RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME —(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of se-^vice, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 L August 1979 / LOG / 25 �rt/a ,;.sr»rv, »-t- -J.t» The Lakes Picture Frankfort Repair work has begun on the Arthur K. Atkinson, Michigan Interstate Railway Co.'s car ferry which has been inactive since 1974, The car ferry's shaft has been removed and is being sent out for repairs in Philadelphia. When repairs are completed, the shaft will be reinstalled in the Atkinson and the vessel will then be sent to the shipyard in Frankfort for hull work. The renovation is being funded through a joint grant from the states of Michigan and Wisconsin. The Atkinson is expected to return to service by the end of the year. Shell join the SIUcontracted company's two active car ferries, the City of Milwaukee and the Viking, which are currently making runs to Kewaunee and Manitowc. Duluth A strike by Local 118 of the American Federation of Grain Millers has kept all grain ships tied up at the port of Duluth for the past four weeks. SlU-crewed Kinsman Lines vessels, normally used for grain carriage, have been hauling ore during the strike. The grain millers are striking most of the grain elevators in Duluth. The Duluth Port Authority has reported that waterborne cargo moving through the twin ports of Duluth-Superior for the 1979 shipping season through June 30 were 6 percent above last year's totals. Movement of general cargo was up by about 15,000 tons over last year. That increase is attributed to a larger number of government generated PL-480 shipments to developing nations. Algonac Shipbuilding Co., and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, held their first meeting in Lansing, Mich., on July 27. The group's primary function is to examine the feasibility of a proposed tug/barge operation on the Lakes and to recommend any construction changes for the proposed tug and barges before construction begins. The Task Force has until Jan. 2, 1980 to complete their report. * » » American Steamship Co.'s 72-year-old steamer Joseph S. Young has been sold for scrap. She's been inactive for the past two years. Negotiations are still under way with the railroad which operates the SlU-manned car ferry Chief Wawatam. SlU reps expect the talks to be wrapped up by the end of August. The state of Michigan, which heavily subsidizes operation of the vessel, has authorized a study on the cost of converting her from coal to diesel. The Chief Wawatam in operation for 68 years, is the last hand bomber on the Great Lakes. Chicago The House Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee, chaired by Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) held oversight hearings in Chicago last month on the problems confronting Great Lakes ports. Port and shipping officials as well as government representatives testified on the need for increased U.S.-flag service on the Lakes and called for more federal subsidy money for the region. Rear Adm. Roy F. Hoffman, municipal director of the port of Milwaukee, told the Committee that "U.S.-flag operators on the Great Lakes have received only one percent of the operating differential subsidy doled out to subsidized American steamship lines." Mayor Jane Byrne of Chicago said, "it is a national scandal that our country does not utilize this great means to conserve energy and transport products efficiently." The Chicago mayor charged Congress with the responsibility of implementing a program to assure "substantial usage of the Great Lakes by U.S. carriers." Mayor Byrne, and many others who testified during the hearings, endorsed the shipping season extension program. Another point which was brought up was the need to end railroad rate structures which discriminate against Great Lake ports. (NOTE: Some of the information on the Chicago oversight hearings was sent to the Log by Seafarer Paul J. Franco, who was shipping as steward aboard the Willamette (Ogden Marine). We thank Brother Franco and remind all Lakes Seafarers that the Log appreciates any information they'd like to contribute.) Lawrence Seaway When Seafarer Alvin Wobser (above left) starts something, he sticks with it. Laker Wobser chose a seafaring career and stuck with it for 30 years. And when he took a job as a conveyorman aboard the SIUcontracted steamer John A. Kling (American Steamship) he stayed with her for 15 years. Brother Wobser retired under the SlU's Early Normal Pension last year. He recently returned to the Algonac Union hall to pick up his pension supplement check (which he became eligible for after working two additional full years—730 days of seatime—after qualifying for Early Normal Pension at age 55 with 20 years of seatime). Above, SlU Algonac Welfare administrator Dave Rebert (right) presents a check for $5,400.00 to Brother Wobser. SlU Algonac rep Jack Bluitt was named the Union's representative on the Tifg/Barge Task Force formed by the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Task Force, which also includes representatives from MEBA-Distwct 2, several railroads, the Upper Penninsula U.S. and Canadian Seaway officials have announced closing dates for ;he St. Lawrence Seaway and hew regulatory procedures governing the closing. The regulations, similar to those instituted last year, will be imposed to provide for an orderly end to the navigation season. Dec. 1 begins this year's 'closing period,'which will end when the last vessel transits the Seaway's Montreal-Lake Ontario section. Vessels must report for final transit at designated call-in points on the St. Lawrence River by Dec.15. Those vessels that miss the Dec. 15 cutoff will be allowed to transit the St. Lawrence River locks only if conditions permit. Late vessels will be rcquii-ed to pay penalties ranging from $20,000 to $80,000. A new reporting procedure this year requires all inbound vessels entering the Seaway at Cap St. Michel or departing upbound from any point in the Montreal-Lake Ontario section, to declare the farthest points of their destination by Dec. I, Smooth Sailing The two SlU-contracted ferries that run between Bob Lo Island's amusement park and the Michigan mainland run every day during the busy summer tourist season. The Mj V Ste. Claire and the Ml V Columbia (Bob-Lo Co.) even make moonlight cruises on starry summer nights. Bob Enochs is the SlU steward on the 5"/^. Claire. He wrote the Log to tell us "we have a fine bunch of officers and crew aboard this vessel." Brother Enochs is especially proud of his galley crew including 2nd cook Ray Meeham and crew messmen Bob Fenton, Mike Ghezeli, Marty Tight and A1 Shahati. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life 26 / LOG / August 1979 �Saga of the R/V Anton Bruun, Research This article is the first of a series by *Saki Jack* Dolan, a retired Seafarer, dealing with one of the SIU*s more unusual contracted vessels from years past, the R/V Anton Bruun. driver called Ali Babba or some such by Jack *Saki Jack' Dolan friendly name. And he usually H AVING just registered to ship at the SIU Hall in Brooklyn, I was approached by my old buddy Joe Di Giorgio(now secretary-trea­ surer). "Hey! Saki Jack," said Joe, "I have ai good job for you; you must fly out tonight to Bombay." The year was 1963. Well, this was nothing new to me, as Joe had sent me all over the world at one time or another to join ships. I had never said 'no' to my good friend Joe, so, by 9 p.m. the same night 'Saki Jack' was out at the airport waiting for a flight to Rome on AirItalia, then on to Bombay via AirIndia (the worst plane ride in the world). This was on a Thursday. The following Saturday I joined the/?/ V Anton Bruun (formerly the Presidential Yacht Williamsburg) in Bombay, India, as Chief Steward. The ship had been operating out of Bombay for the past six months, and would continue to do so for another si]( months. I went aboard, but most of the crew, including the Captain, were ashore. I found the Chief Steward's foe'si and made myself at home. A few crewmembers were having a friendly dice game back aft on the poop-deck. A new Ordinary Sea­ man that had come over with me joined the friendly game of chance and proceeded to win himself a bundle ($6,000). His gear was still by the gangway, which he promptly claimed and took a taxi back to the airport and a plane home. He didn't even wait to collect his one day's pay. This was not an unusual occurrence on the Anton Bruun, I was to find out later. When the master finally came back from ashore, I told him the story, and he said:"Well, it's nothing new, 111 order another OS from New York." We coatinued to operate out of Bombay, India, and one incident in particular comes to mind. There was a very friendly taxi- worked for any of the crew that happened to be going ashore at the time. Over the months, Ali Babba was very much trusted by all the crewmembers, especially the officers. He used to go and exchange their dollars on the black-market for extra rupees. This went on for some months until one fair day they entrusted him with several thousand dollars. That was the last anyone saw of Ali Babba. I later heard something about an Ali Babba having a fleet of taxis in Calcutta. We continued to run out of Bombay for six months, and then moved on down to Durban, South Africa, Mombasa, Kenya and sev­ eral small ports in Madagascar. The captain was in very bad shape when I came aboard, and used to cry on anyone's shoulder that would listen to him. He would guzzle at least a case of beer every day, this being evident by the empties in his garbage can daily. He was upset that the scientists were in charge of the vessel. They told him where they wanted to go each day to perform their scientific endeavors. This went on for quite a spell, and finally came to a head off the coast of Madagascar one morn­ ing about 3:00 a.m., when the captain decided to have Fire and Boat Drill. The next day he was sent home and the chief mate was put in charge until we returned to Durban, South Africa. Sharks, Deadly Fish We moved on up into the Indian Ocean to Port Louis, Mauritius Islands. By the by, the Indian Ocean is full of sharks of every description. This I knew not before this cruise. We caught sharks, and the scientists aboard put a marker into their fm, and threw them back into the water for further study. They must have marked several thousand over the months. The steel net we trawled with back 'Saki' Jack, right, is shown seated forward on the/Anton Bruun somewhere in the Indian Ocean along with Jimmy "Sparks" Conners. Killer sharks and other deadly fish and snakes were among the daily "catch" pulled aboard \he Anton Bruun during research voyages in the Indian Ocean back in the early 60's. 'Saki Jack' can be seen holding shark fin (far right). aft was brought on board with a Chief Electrician Dave Manafe, small crane called a 'cherry picker'. whom he referred to as that 'RagThis net was usually full of sharks, head'. and a variety of deadly poisonous Dave was a hard worker and also fish and snakes. the ship's only interpreter (beingable to converse in several lan­ The scientists aboard usually had a ball, what with the two large guages, including Gaelic). At one port we entered several times in scientific laboratories on board to Madagascar, no one ashore spoke a work in, and nets full of fish and word of English, only French, and snakes to dissect. They were really Dave was the sole crewmember with busy from dawn to dark and later. the capacity to speak French. We One thing I will say; marine used him daily in our dealings with scientists are really dedicated men the local ship's chandler. and women. We usually had several A company of Irish soldiers was lady-scientists on board, and they stationed here during WW II, and acame from all over the world. Each evening after work the chief good percentage of the local natives scientist would have a cocktail party spoke Gaelic. Dave the electrician had a ball conversing with them in the Officer's Salon from 6 p.m. during our stay. till midnight. I and my gang would While at Madagascar, one night serve the food and drinks (six hours ashore we ran into a company of OT daily, not bad). French legionnaires. We had a slight This was really an OT ship, all you run in with these sweet, lovely wanted in ^1 three departments, soldiers. Besides being good sol­ seven day/ per week, at sea and in diers, they are very good thieves as port. In fact there was more in port if well, as ive were sure as hell to find you wanted it, but most of the gang out. Many of us lost our watches, beat it ashore including yours truly. cash, and jewelry, as well as our My foc'sl truly looked like an old teeth. We missed the last launch to fashioned 'Hock-Shop.' This was the ship, and had to sleep in a new due to the no-limit poker game in sewerpipe, that was laying on the the crew messhall each night. Over beach waiting for installation. It was half the crew owed me, and it was a windy and cold night, and there hard to collect cash. I was paid off was no other shelter. with guitars, accordions, radios, The scientist collected many phonographs, binoculars, paintings, species of local coral, rock, birds, (and I mean—several of each), for and fishes. over a year, I couldn't lose in the After spending about two weeks game, and finally I quit playing for here, we sailed off for the Mauritius good. It really took up too much of Islands in the Indian Ocean (the land my valuable time and interferred of the famous, or infamous 'dodowith my drinking (I at the time was a bird', the bird that could not fly). firm candidate for AA). Our Chief Engineer, Mr. Grasty You will read all about the dodo(Nasty Grasty, as we called him bird in the next chapter. Also about our luau. A Iso our visit to the British behind his back) was out of Chester, Pa. He was always after our good *Nqfi Base' on Gann Island. August 1979 / LOG / 27 �Senate Confirms Samuel Nemirow As New Maritime Administrator Samuel B. Nemirow has been confirmed by the Senate as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Mari­ time Affairs after having been strongly endorsed by nearly every sector of the maritime industry. He succeeds Robert Blackwell, who resigned recently after years of dedication to the U.S. merchant manne. Numerous witnesses appeared before the Senate Merchant Marine and Tourism Subcommittee to express their great admiration for Nemirow's skills, both as a lawyer and as an administrator. During the course of the confir­ mation hearings, Nemirow himself, stressed his desire to contribute to the well-being of the maritime industry. He maintained that "prog­ ress is needed in a concerted and cooperative effort if we are to implement a national, cohesive maritime policy toward revitalizing ing the maritime progress of the this industry.'* He added that he was United States. We're confident that "dedicated to a strong, healthy, he has the ability and the strength to viable and competitive maritime do a good job." Herb Brand, president of the industry operating in a most effi­ Transportation Institute, a non­ cient manner." Nemirow said that one of his top profit maritime research and educa­ priorities would be to conclude a tional organization, noted: "The shippihg agreement with the Peo­ challenge to our merchant marine ple's Republic of China, whereby industry in these uncertain times are American ships would be guaran­ manifold and difficult...Mr. Nemi­ teed a fair share of cargoes moving row is clearly a skilled public servant who thoroughly understands the between the two nations. problems of the maritime industry SIU Supports Nemirow and is eminently qualified to deal with these problems by virtue of his Testifying on behalf of Mr. perceptiveness, knowledge and Nemirow during the hearings, was temperment." Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, (DSIU Washington Representative Hawaii) and chairman of the sub­ Chuck Mollard. Mollard stated that: "The SIU is committee before which Nemirow convinced that Sam Nemirow is the appeared, expressed his firm sup­ right man for the job. This nomina­ port of the appointment. Nemirow, 37, held various posts tion is another step toward enhanc­ SfU's Joe Sacco Elected V,P, of Texas AFL-CIO SIU Houston Port Agent Joe Sacco last month was unanimously elected vice president of the Texas State AFL-CIO. He was elected to the two-year term at the Texas AFL-CIO Con­ vention. Brother Sacco's predecessor as the Texas Labor Federation's vice president was former SIU Vice President Paul Drozak, who died of cancer in March of 1978 at the age of 50. The Texas A FI.-CIO dedicated Its convention to Paul Drozak that year. In talking about his own election, Joe Sacco told the Log, "I'm following in the footsteps of one of the most dedicated maritime labor leaders this country has ever seen. I've pledged to do my best in this job and 111 try to live up to the high standards set by Paul Drozak." Sacco was nominated for the vice presidency of the State Labor Federation by Maynard White, president of the Harris County Central Labor Body. Besides being SIU port agent and vice president of the Texas AFLCIO, Sacco is secretary-treasurer of the West Gulf Port Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart- ment. He is also on the Executive Board of the Harris County Central Labor Body in Houston. Sacco's participation on these labor councils enables him to help Texas workers. But in particular, by having a voice op these labor bodies he can watch out for the best interests of SIU members in the Texas area. within the maritime administration prior to his appointment to this position, including general-counsel and deputy assistant secretary. Samuel Nemirow Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life No Licensing Course For Boatmen In the Country Stacks Up To The Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program Special curriculum offered only at HLS Room, board and books free Tuition Free Weekly stipend of $125 Time spent in on-the-job training counts as the equivaient of wheelhouse time Day-for-day work time credit for HLS entry graduates To apply, contact HLS or your SIU Representative Now! New Course Starting fe' "1® 28 / LOG / August 1979 L/ �Safety First When Entering Tank or Confined Space Death is a hard teacher. Un­ sciousness. Like the surveyor, he fortunately, sometimes it takes a wore no safety gear. By the time tragedy to motivate people to local firemen pulled the two men exercise safety. from the tank, the first was dead and The safety procedures which must the second suffered after-effects be followed by seamen working in indicative of brain damage. confined spaces, like cargo holds in Both men collapsed because the tankers and barges, are straightfor­ level of oxygen in the tank was not ward measures. But they are often adequate to sustain life. A test of the left unused. As a result, confined oxygen level in the tank, taken after space accidents have become one of the accident, revealed the oxygen the most common killers in the level was only six percent. Normal maritime industry. air contains 21 percent oxygen by Several recent accidents which volume. occurred in confined spaces aboard "An enclosed space atmosphere ship have brought the issue to the containing between six and >12 forefront once again. The latest percent oxygen is deadly to human incidents were reported by the Coast life," the Coast Guard said, "pri­ Guard in Proceedings of the Marine marily because... unconsciousness Safety Council. And the title of the can occur so quickly that there is not article—"Confined Space Accident time to escape. A man breathing air Fatalities—Again!"—tells the whole containing only 13 to 15 percent story. oxygen," the CG added, will also be In one case, two marine surveyors .seriously affected. But because one were in the process of inspecting a of the symptoms of oxygen de­ barge. They were warned that the pletion is a feeling of euphoria or void spaces and tanks on the fourth happiness, the affected man may not deck had not been tested for oxygen realize he's in trouble. content. But the surveyors entered The continuing incidence of those spaces anyway. And they confined space tragedies points out, didn't wear any protective equip­ again, that safety procedures must be followed when entering any ment. Within a few seconds after climb­ confined space aboard ship. In ing down the ladder into the tank, addition to the danger of low oxygen the first surveyor lost consciousness levels a tank n\ay contain toxic and fell 14 feet to the tank's bottom. vapors which could be fatal to A nearby shipyard worker, sum­ someone exposed to them, or could moned to the surveyor's aid, rushed contribute to serious disease over into the tank and also lost con­ the long term. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS The number one rule for any seaman entering a confined space is—never assume the area is safe. Even if a tank's atmosphere has been checked for toxic vapors and certified "safe for men," remember: if the tank has been closed to circulation it may not contain enough oxygen. A tank that has been inerted will have a very low oxygen content. Any seaman entering a tank which is unsafe, or which he thinks may not contain a sufficient level of oxygen must wear safety equipment. Observing these simple safety pre­ cautions could save a life: • Wear a self-contained breath­ Mena Clan Has Home in SiU Pete Mena Sr. is SIU top-to-bottom and so are his sons. From the left are Gerry, 22; Ron, 24; Pete Sr. himself; Jeff, 20 and Paul, 17. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notity the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address tor this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20lh Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, cither by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize them,selves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so a'flected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SiU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a niajority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. ing apparatus which provides res­ piratory protection. This piece of equipment is a must if the level of toxic chemicals in the tank is hazardous or if the tank's oxygen level is low. • Wear a harness and attached life-line tended by at least one person outside the tank. If you get into trouble, a tug on the line could save your life as well as the lives of those there to help you. • Wear protective clothing when entering a tank where the concentra­ tion of toxic chemicals is unknown or dangerous. Protective clothing will prevent skin irritation and should be removed immediately after leaving the tank. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. iiiiiHimifiniiiiiiiHiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^^ patrolman or other Union ollicial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to-require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACilVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to f urther its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seaf arers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.11232. August 1979 / LOG / 29 �NEWARK (Sea-Land Senicc), June 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Dennis Manning; Secretary C. M. Modellas; Educational Director A. N, Zhivarin. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the "Headquarters Notes" column in a recent issue of the Log by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak. The title of the column was "Take Advantage of Our Benerits."The many benefits the SIU provides for its members was discussed. Also noted was the President's Report in this issue entitled "The Future Is Never Secure." This report gave us a summary of how our Union functions and how it survives. It also gave us the good news and the bad news. It talked about the battle of the Maritime Authorization Bill which is very critical to our industry because it sets the amount of govern­ ment grant money the industry will receive for the next fiscal year. The good news such as the merging of the Marine Cooks & Stewards Union with ours. The finest educational opportunities offered for all seamen in the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point and the strong leadership and a solid hard working membership which count the most. To express it briefly there is an old saying that goes "United We Stand, Divided We Fall." So, therefore, we must all work together to participate in all areas where our union functions if possible. If we want to win the fight we must remember the importance of SPAD. It is up to all members to hold on to what we already have and to keep the integrity of the SIU. Next port, Seattle. SEA-LAND BALTIMORE (SeaLand Service), June 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jose L. Gonzales; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educa­ tional Director W. J. Dunnigan; Deck Delegate Leonard Grove. No disputed OT. $15.25 in ship's fund. Chairman requested that a list of the repairs that had to be done be submitted as soon as possible. Discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Educational di­ rector advised that if anyone needs any help, just ask for it. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Portsmouth. SANTA MERCEDES (Delta Steam­ ship), June 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Egon D. Christiansen; Secretary Samuel N. Smith; Educational Director Bobby E. Stearman; Deck Delegate Thomas W. Lasater; Engine Delegate James E. Roberts. $221.45 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that a telegram was received from Paul Hall in regard to the 71.4 percent raise in pay and that effective in December we will receive a cost of living increase. While in the shipyard all the showers for the steward department were painted and ninety percent of the rooms and the deck and the engine rooms will get painted before returning to the States. Quite a discussion was held on renting movies. There would have to be a special collection made for this item as it is very expensive. Next port Balboa, Panama. DELTA ECUADOR (Delta Steam­ ship), June 23—Chairman T. Neilsen; Secretary J. Carter; Deck Delegate Jose Ortiz. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Chairman held a discussion on upgrading and the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. 30 / LOG / August 1979 JEFF DAVIS (Waterman Steam­ ship), June 17—Chairman, Recertified Bosun G. E. Annis; Secretary R. Collier; Educational Director W. C. Stevens; Deck Delegate Larry A. Jordan; Engine Delegate A. Gega; Steward Delegate A. Zanca. Some disputed OT. Treasurer reported that there was $2,398.87 in the treasury for movies and drinks at the start of the voyage. We rented 35 movies and purchased ten. The chairman showed a total of 184 movies so far this voyage. Collected $2,407.00 as of June 16, from donations, sale of drinks (soft) and arrival pools. Balance on hand $8.13. Read wire received from Paul Hall in regards to raise and motion made to accept and concur. Letter received from headquarters in regards to crew mail in reply to wire sent by ship's chairman. It was further re­ quested that the ship's chairman contact headquarters upon arrival in regards to the poor mail service by the Waterman New York office in forward­ ing mail to crew. A vote of thanks to the steward department and especially to the baker for fine food and extras put out. Next port New York. DELTA AMERICA (Delta Steam­ ship), June 17—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Stanley Jandora; Secretary J. Kundrat; Educational Director G. Roy; Engine Delegate John D. Linton. Chairman complimented the men on the job well done in lightening the vessel so it could be pulled off the reef. No disputed OT. Report to Log: "The men held up pretty good while on the reef considering it took fourteen days to get off. Everyone is very happy about getting to New Orleans." COVE COMMUNICATOR (Cove Shipping), June 19—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Michael; Secretary E. Dale; Educational Director ,J. Emidy; Deck Delegate M. R. Henton; Engine Delegate C. C. Williams; Steward Delegate Alphonse Johnson. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman reminded all members of the importance of upgrad­ ing and getting books as they become eligible. Chairman and crew would like to say thank you to all the officials that took part in getting the air conditioners and TV. We really appreciate it. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Houston. DELTA SUD (Delta Steamship), June 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary E. Vieira; Educational Director J. C. Dial; Engine Delegate E. Welch; Steward Delegate Theodore Maoris. $71 in the ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reports that we had an accident free trip last time out so lets hope everyone can get by this one safe and sound too. We should be getting some new Logs in one of the ports along the way. When you have read them, return them to the lounge so others can read it too. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. CONNECTICUT (Ogden Marine), June 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. R. Broadus; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director F. Perkins; Deck Delegate J. W. Mullis; Engine Delegate C. Taylor; Steward Delegate J. Mortinger. Some disputed OT in engine department. Chairman held a discus­ sion on Paul Hall's report in the Log and suggested that all members should read his report. A vote of thanks 4o the steward department for a job well done. EL PASO ARZEW (El Paso Ma­ rine), June 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun B. Browning; Secretary Huston; Educational Director E. Delande; Deck Delegate Richard D. Fanning; Engine Delegate Bob Hemming. Some disputed OT in deck department. The crew is very happy about the deck lunches put out by the steward department around the poop deck pool. More are planned if the weather permits. Captain MacElrevy complimented the crew on keeping a happy ship. Report to Log: "The Arzew Zoo, meets at the pool. This is the nickname for us, we are doing what sailors since time have dreamed of. Swimming, sunning and eating off the top of the hog. Bob Black, chief cook and Willie Palmer, baker get the honors for Texas style Barbecue and Charbroiled steaks at these meetings. All hands pitch in to serve and clean up. It is great." Next port. Cove Point, Md. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), June 9—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun A. McGinnis; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director H. Di..ihadaway; Deck Delegate B. Jarratt; Engine Delegate E. D. Bain; Steward Delegate H. Mobley. $155 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chairman read and explained the telegram that was received from Paul Hall. Also discussed the advantages of upgrading for those who are qualified. The chairman asked all members to try to show a little more courtesy in showing the new men coming aboard the ropes, especially watch standing and gangway pro­ cedures on safety. Next port. Port Everglades. NEW YORK(Interocean Mgt.), June 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Joseph Bourgeois; Secretary C. Scott; Deck Delegate L. C. Arnold. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the importance of SPAD as the way to keep a strong Merchant Marine voice in Congress. Also urged all members to apply as soon as possible for upgrading at Piney Point especially for the LNG as this is a new and growing field. The New York tied up in Cape Town, South Africa on April 12. It was the largest ship ever to pull into that port. The SIU was well received in the Cape Town Times. Request the Union's assistance in obtaining more and better quality movies, due to the fact that this ship has very little port time. ULTRASEA (Apex Marine), June 17—Chairman H. Bougahim; Secretary Roy R. Thomas. Some disputed OT in engine department. The chairman gave a talk on the Bosun Recertification Program and urged all those who qualify to apply. Also on the importance of donating to SPAD and to read the Log to keep up with all Union activities. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Odessa, Russia. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Mari­ time Overseas), June 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. Barnes; Secretary Floyd Mitchell Jr.; Educational Direc­ tor Keith D. Craigg; Engine Delegate G. Thompson. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that everything is running smooth. Members requested chairman to see if he can get new movies or more of a variety for T.V. cassette. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: SAM HOUSTON SEA-LAND FINANCE SEA-LAND PRODUCER SANTA MAGDALENA LIONHEART COVE SAILOR DELTA URUGUAY COVE RANGER ROSE CITY DELTA MEXICO JACKSONVILLE DELTA VENEZUELA THOMAS NELSON MAUMEE OVERSEAS VALDEZ MOUNT WASHINGTON SEATTLE BAYAMON DELTA MAR ARECIBO DELTA COLOMBIA BROOKS RANGE TAMPA ULTRAMAR ATLANTIC OGDEN WILLAMETTE DELTA NORTE OGDEN CHARGER MERRIMAC DELTA ARGENTINA SEA-LAND PIONEER STONEWALL JACKSON TAMARA GUILDEN SEA-LAND CONSUMER SEA-LAND GALLOWAY STUYVESANT BORINQUEN OGDEN CHAMPION MONTPELIER VICTORY COVE EXPLORER OVERSEAS JOYCE ZAPATA RANGER TEX GOLDEN MONARCH BOSTON SEA-LAND VENTURE COUNCIL GROVE SEA-LAND PACER SEA-LAND PIONEER OVERSEAS ULLA OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE ZAPATA PATRIOT EL PASO SOUTHERN MONTICELLO VICTORY ALEUTIAN DEVELOPER AMERICAN HERITAGE CANTIGNY �Helpin' to Cook The Harry Lundeberg School Assistant Cook Charles Wharton shows his diploma. of Seamanship I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Ready to Cook and Bake ;/r "'ij All set to cook and bake are new Cook and Bakers (I. to r.) R. McElwee, K. Thatcher and J. Wagmer. J Firemen-Watertenders Set to Stoke Up New Careers New SlU firemen-watertenders in a graduation photo at the HLS, Piney Point, Md. are (front I. to r.) B. Malachek, J. Trauth, D. Camacho, P. Olson, D. Keppard andL. Miller. The middle row (I. to r.) has R. Schumaker, T. Burke, R. Cromuel, A. Taylor, P. Boyd, T. Cate, J. Koesy and C. Piper. Bringing up the back row (I. to r.) are R. Bright, R. Batchelor, R. Larsen, W. Cooksey, E. Smith, J. Miller, T. King and R. Waem. HLS Launches Night Classes for independent Study There are many ways for a advanced classes may need help with seafarer to improve his skills at the their math skills. This help will make Harry Lundeberg School. A sea­ it possible for them to work on farer or boatman can take a voca­ navigation problems a little easier, tional course at HLS to increase his for example. The classes are conducted on an work skills. There are also academic programs to help the student with independent-study basis. In other his persona! education in reading, words, the teacher will give the seafarer or boatman something to math or english. Several evenings each week, class­ work on. Then, she will check with rooms on the schoolship Charles S. him frequently to monitor his Zimmerman are open to all students progress, answer his questions and at HLS. There are no formal classes make sure he understands this new held. The student decides what he information. Enrollment in the evening class wants to learn about. The teachers then develop a program just for the program is voluntary. No students are required to attend. Many student to meet his needs. Among the classes that are open seafarers and boatmen take advan­ are the math and reading areas. Mrs. tage of these classes. One upgrader Kathy Brady, one of the evening said, "Because of the extra help I got class teachers, commented, "There from the teachers in the evening are several areas that students ask classes, I did better on my study about. Some are interested in problems for the celestial navigation working on basic grammar skills class." All seafarers and boatmen who and others want to add to their vocabulary." Students enrolled in are students at HLS are welcome in the evening classes. If you want to improve on a skill, visit the math or reading rooms aboard the Zim­ merman. The teachers can help you while you are enrolled in another program at the Lundeberg School. Success is bound to follow you to your classes. The Lundeberg School now has night classes for those wishing to improve academic skills. August 1979 / LOG / 31 �msm ^re you Getting dishpun Hands? In the event that any SIU members have legal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The mem­ ber need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: The following is a list of recom­ mended attorneys throughout the United States: NEW YORK, N.V. Schulman & Abarbanel 350 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10001 Tele. #(212) 279-9200 Well, get yourself out of the soap sudsl Upgrade in the Steward department at HIS. Chief Steward—October 15, November 12 Chief Cook—October 29 Chef and Baker—October 29 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301) 539-6967 HOUSTON, TEX. Archer & Peterson Americana Building 811 Dallas Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713) 659-4455 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. #(813) 879-9482 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings, Henning and Walsh 100 Bush Street, Suite 1403 San Francisco,California 94104 Tele. #(415) 981-4400 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314) 231-7440 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90036 Tele. #(213) 937-6250 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205) 433-4904 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313) 532-1220 BOSTON, MASS. Joseph M. Orlando 95 Commercial Wharf Boston, Massachusetts 02110 Tele. #(617) 523-1000 SEATTLE, WASH. Vance, Davies, Roberts, Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Washington 98119 Tele. #(206) 285-3610 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 Tele. #(312) 263-6330 Sign Up Now! See Your SIU Representative or Contact HLS '• Dispatchers Report for inland Waters JULY 1-31,1979 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED.ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 1 1 0 2 0 0 4 3 0 7 0 0 Boston New York Philadelphia" Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals 0 0 0 16 0 0. 1 4 6 0 2 0 0 7 4 0 35 40 21 136 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 12 0 0 8 0 4 4 23 0 25 0 98 176 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 7 0 3 14 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 4 8 0 20 42 15 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 2 0 1 0 2 3 27 0 16 0 49 115 0 0 0 7 0 3 14 2 0 0 4 0 0 4 5 0 5 0 1 45 0 0 0 21 0 2 1 7 7 0 15 0 1 11 3 0 33 0 11 112 0 . 0 0 1 0 3 1 16 1 0 31 0 9 11 9 0 24 0 130 236 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 12 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 Port 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals 0 1 0 1 29 Totals All Departments 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 18 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 ' 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 9 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 25 37 143 207 15 100 127 53 126 285 *'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 32/ LOG / August 1979 , '.V. ' • . • , . t';r. w \J �Help A Friend Deal With Alcoholism Alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy —and just as important—as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free life. The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the-Rehab Center, you'll be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. Alcoholic Rehobllitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone No. . . ., Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 August 1979 / LOG / 33 �Richard George Sohl, 50, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the deck department. Brother Sohl sailed 28 years. He was graduated from the Piney Point Quartermaster Course in 1978. Seafarer Sohl is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II serving as an aircraft dispatcher. Born in St. Albans. Queens, N. Y., he is a resident of West Park, N. Y. Thomas Edwin Freeman, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender, junior engineer and pump­ man. Brother Freeman sailed 36 years. He was a former member of the SUP sailing on Navy tankers. And he is a wounded veteran (Purple Heart medal) of the U.S. Navy while serving on the destroyer U.S.S. Newcomb in the Battle of Okinawa. Seafarer Freeman was born in Illinois and is a resident of New Orleans. Louis Ricker Brown, 63, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1961 sailing as an A B for the Red Circle Transport Co. from 1961 to 1969. Brother Brown also sailed deep sea and was a member of the NMU. He is a veteran of the pre-World War 11 U.S. Navy. Boatman Brown was born in Montgomery, Ala. and is a resident of Theodore, Ala. Eric E. Harmel, 63, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for Harbor Towing from 1959 to 1962 and for Curtis Bay Towing from 1962 to 1979. Brother Harmel is also a machine operator. He was born in Germany and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Boatman Harmel is a resident of Baltimore. Marion Haskell Maynard, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Galveston in 1952 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Maynard was born in Piano, Tex. and is a resident of Dallas, Tex. Monroe J. Jackson, 62, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as an oiler for Crescent Towing in 1945. Brother Jackson was born in Burricid, La. and is a resident of New Orleans. John Q. Wise, 62, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1965 sailing as a captain for A. P. Ward Co. from 1957 to 1964 and for National Marine Service as captain of the National Eagle from 1964 to 1979. Brother Wise attended Piney Point's Vessel Operator Management and Safety Program in 1976. He was born in Enterprise, Ala. and is a resident of Pensacola, Fla. William Arthur Hamlin Jr., 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a general utility. Brother Hamlin sailed 27 years. He was born in Syracuse, N. Y. and is a resident of Holly Hill, Fla. Willie Edward Tomlinson, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore'in 1962 sailing as an AB. Brother Tomlinson sailed 29 years. He is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Seafarer Tomlinson was born in Meredithville, Va. and is a resident of Baltimore. Sverre Leknes, 49, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1956 sailing as a bosun and dredge tender. Brother Leknes sailed 29 year{>. He was born in Haugesund, Norway and is a resident of Rockaway, N.J. Simon Garoyoa, 62, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deckhand for BakerWhiteley. Brother Garoyoa is a former member of the National Maritime Union. He was born in Guernica, Spain, is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resident of Baltimore. Sherrill Grey Campen, 64, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for the Norfolk, Baltimore and Carolina Line (NBC) from 1942 to 1979. % Brother Campen also sailed deep sea as a 1st assistant engineer during Wqrld War H. He is also a member of Marine Engineers Beneficial Assn. (MEBA) Ofstrict 2. Boatman Campen was born in Lowlang, N.C. and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Hezzie Burns Pittman, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a pumpman. Brother Pittman sailed 28 years. He was an engine room operator on LSTs and on the steaming crew as a machinist and coppersmith for the Ingalls Shipyards, Pascagoula, Miss, from 1952 to 1955. Seafarer Pittman was born in Foxworth, Miss, and is a resident of Mobile. Oldtimer Willy Manthey, 50 Years a Seaman, Calls It a Day at 73 With his white beard, his Turk's head wrist bands, and his earrings, he looks like he belongs to the sea, but to an era older than ours. One, perhaps, where wooden whaling ships went on four-year voyages. His name is Willy Frank Manthey and at the age of 73 he's decided to end his seafaring career as an able seaman. Brother Manthey retired last month on an SIU pension after sailing for 50 years. As a boy of 12 or 13, young On receiving his first pension check at the June membership meeting in New York, Brother Willy Manthey called the SIU "the best maritime union." 34 / LOG / August 1979 Manthey began working on the waterways of Europe aboard his father's barge. The barge carried coal, cabbage, and grain. Though the barge work gave Manthey his start on the water, it wasn't always a pleasant job. Brother Manthey remembered that "kids would throw rocks at us." Born in Poland, Manfhey's first deep sea ships were Northern Euro­ pean. That was around 1930 and Manthey was working "down be­ low" as a coalpasser. He had a yearning to see different places and would wait for a ship going to a particular area. ^'Sometime" in the 1930s, Seafarer Manthey came to the U.S. When World War II broke out he went into the U.S. Navy and became a gunner's mate. In the Navy from 1941 to 1946, Manthey took part in the invasion of Okinawa. Manthey joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1946. If he found a good ship he would stay aboard for five or six years. He sailed out of a number of ports over the years with a variety of SIUcontracted companies. Some of them no longer exist, like Robin Lines, Smith & Johnson, Bull Line, and Shepherd Line. After all those years of sailing, It was a little darker, but even in the early 1940s Willy Frank Manthey sported a beard. He's shown here (on the right) when he was a gunner's mate in the Navy during World War II. Manthey says he plans "to take it easy" now in his retirement. One feels, though, that Brother Manthey is not ready to settle down right now. He may still have a few years of traveling ahead of him. And maybe by then he'll be willing to tell us about that earring. When asked about its origin. Brother Manthey simply said, "that was a long time ago and I'm not ready to talk about it yet." About ten years ago while in Africa, Brother Manthey had this classic portrait taken. �Penguins, icebergs. Wildlife and Killer Whales by Seafarer Bill Todd, Chief Steward I WOULD like to call to your attention a recent voyage of the USNS Maumee to McMurdo Sta­ tion in the Antarctic. As secretary-reporter, I found the trip interesting. And as a seaman for the past 27 years, it was a once in a lifetime trip. The Maumee has made a number of trips to the Antarctic over the years. In the trip this year to McMurdo, we carried heating oil for our bases. We also carried JP^ and bunkers for the Coast Guard ice breakers. The United States, along with 15 other nations, have signed a treaty providing that the Antarctic Con­ tinent is to be used for international scientific research with total free­ dom in the pursuit of re.search and an exchange of the results. There are no boundaries, as such, for these scientists and there is a free flow of personnel and material. Upon our arrival at McMurdo Sound, there was a delay due to one of the ice breakers having problems. The USCGC Glacier had to break a Even in "summer," the Antarctic is quite cold as can be seen in this photo as huge icebreaker leads the way for the Maumee. channel for her and then resume the task of breaking a larger channel for the Maumee. We circled at dead slow ahead for eight days. In the process re-fueled the USCGC Polar Star so that she could return to Seattle for needed repairs. We steamed in circles because of ice floes. While circling we had a magnifi­ cent view of Mt. Erebus. There was an ever changing view as the sun was Monthly Membership Meetings Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Date Sept. 4 Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 12 Sept. 13 Sept. 17 Sept. 21 Sept. 8 Sept. 6 Sept. 15 Sept. II Sept. 11 Sept. 12 Sept. 14 Sept. 13 Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 9:30a.m 2:00 p.m 2:30 p.m 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 2:30 p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 10:30a.m 2:30 p.m 7:00 p.m. 7:00p.m. — — — — 2:30p.m J :00p.m. — — — 2:30p.m — SlU's Duluth Hall Has New Location In order to better service the Great Lakes membership, the SIU Union Hall in Duluth, Minn., has moved to a new location. As of August 10, the Union Hall will be located in Suite 705 of the Medical Arts Building, 324 West Superior Street, Duluth, Minn., 55802. The Hall's phone number will remain the same at (218)-722-4110. The spacious new Union Hall has another advantage for SIU mem­ bers. It's on the same floor of the Medical Arts Building as the U.S. Public Health Service doctor. SIU reps remind all Unjon mem­ bers that all Union business in Duluth is now being handled at the new Hall. IIIW perhaps 20 degrees above the horizon, 24 hours a day. Mt. Erebus is one of two active volcanos on the Antarctic continent. As the days went by, we were becoming more concerned that we would be unable to get to the base as this was at their year end and temperatures were dropping. As a result. Captain Henry Church was picked up by helicopter to view our route to determine if we could get through to McMurdo Station. He felt that we could. The Coast Guard cutter Glacier^ motto is "follow me." When our channel was cut, we did just that. We were so close behind that we felt that it would be possible to jump from our bow to her stern. After arriving, the crew enjoyed movies, beverages, and recreation at several of the military clubs. All seemed to have a good time visiting with the researchers and hearing stories of the sub-continent. A few chowed down at the Personnel Building where all are welcome, it was a change of scenery and food, which helped to break up the monotony of a long trip. Many of the crew made souvenir purchases at the ship's store.All trip long, "T" shirts were a big item from various places visited. Mike Parker, OS, was fortunate to be escorted through the beautiful ice caves, which are within walking distance of Scott Base, about three miles from Mc Murdo. From the sun filtering through the ice, Mike said that it looked as though there were millions of diamonds sparkling on the overhead. Scott Base belongs to New Zealand. It is manned by about 70 people this year and 13^ are "winter­ ing over." They are in the process of erecting a large building for the housing of scientific and laboratory facilities. The "Kiwis" are naturally friendly and drinking is a great pastime. This is attributed to the low humidity, but they love their pint. McMurdo is much larger than Scott Base with roughly 1,000 men during the summer and with about 70 "wintering over" this year. They maintain the base and facilities during the harsh winter. There were .a great number of crewmembers taking photographs of our trip, the ports that we visited. Emperor penguins, icebergs, wild­ life, birds, the killer whales. It was a sightseer's paradise. The majestic mountains, the glaciers; it was all quite beautiful and unspoiled. The ship was unloaded in record breaking time and was duly noted by a wireless from Admiral Johnson with MSG complimenting the Cap­ tain and crew on their performance in getting this vital cargo to it's destination. To quote, "the Maumee has done it again." Seafarer Bill Todd DisntdNirs Rnopt fir Gnat lakiis JULY 1-31,1979 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Algonac (Hdqs.). 53 19 16 Algonac (Hdqs.), 40 14 10 Algonac (Hdqs.). Algonsfc (Hdqs.), 41 116 37 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 60 92 18 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 42 49 7 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 25 20 5 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 143 152 69 127 161 30 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 41 10 13 27 11 13 0 25 56 91 102 77 123 August 1979 / LOG / 35 �<i5>! William Waverly Webb Jr., 23, died on Apr. 22. Brother Webb joined the SIU fol­ lowing his gradua­ tion from Piney Point in 1974 where he was an assistant bosun. He sailed in the steward department. Seafarer Webb was born in Cheverly, Md. and was a resident of Hyattsville, Md. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William and Faye Webb of Hyattsville. Earl Lee Os­ borne, 47, died on May 27. Brother Osborne joined the Union in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1961 sailing as a mate, captain and pilot for Curtis Bay Towing from 1949 to 1979. He was born in Phildelphia and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Martha; a son. Earl Jr. and a daughter, Victoria. Nicholas Sarivas Arquiza, 56, died in April. Brother Arquiza joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as a 3rd cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in the Philippines, he was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving are his widow, Polly of Cavite, P.I.; two sons. Nelson and Eliezer and two daughters, Arlene and Jocelyn. Cecil M. Merriman,49, died on Mar. 15. Brother Merriman joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1973 sailingas a lead deckhand for Inland Tugs. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1947 to 1968. Boatman Merriman was born in Paragould, Ark. and was a resident of Jonesboro, Ark. Surviving is his mother. Sue of Jonesboro. Victor Bratcher, 65, died of heart disease in Doctors Hospital, Phoenix, Ariz, on Mar. 1. Brother Bratcher joined the Union in the port of Paducah, Ky. in 1977 sailing as a cook for Inland Tugs and the American Barge Co. that year. He was born in Kentucky and was a resident of Phoenix for the last seven years. Cremation took place in the Greenwood Crematory, Phoenix. Sur­ viving is his widow, Virginia. William H. Faison, 55, died on Apr. 20. Brother Faison joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1973 sailing as a deckhand and chief engineer on the tug Gobbler (Radcliff Materials) from 1971 to 1979. He was a former member of the Teamsters Union, Local No. 991. Boatman Faison was born in Covington County, Ala. and was a resident of Saraland, Ala. Surviving are three sons, Thomas of Mobile, Kevin and Richard; two daughters. Donna and Angela and a sister, Mildred of Pensacola, Fla. 36 / LQG / August 1979 Pensioner Eddie Aurelio Patingo Sr., 66, died of heart fail­ ure in the Chalmette (La.) Gen­ eral Hospital on June 1. Brother Patingo joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook and chief steward. He sailed 31 years. Seafarer Patingo was born in the Philippines and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. He was a resident of Chalmette. Burial was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Chalmette. Surviving are two sons, Benito and Eddie Jr. and four daugh­ ters, Hilda, Marie, Louise and Gloria. Roy Marvin Ayers, 60, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a chief steward. Brother Ayers is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Georgia and is a resident of Chalmette, La. Pensioner Roy Forrest Wade, 69, passed away on May 25. Brother Wade joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. He sailed for 29 years. Laker Wade was a wounded veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Michigan, he was a resident of Manistee, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Margaret; a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Schultz of Manistee and his father, Henry of Muskegon, Mich. Pensioner Thomas Jefferson Donaldson, 87, passed away on |-Apr. 6. Brother Donaldson joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as deck engineer. He sailed for 34 years. Seafarer Donaldson was a veterart of the U.S. Army in World War 1. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Houston. Surviving are a son, Charles, of Houston and two daughters, Louise, and Mrs. Mildred D. Griffin, both of Mobile. Abe Gordon, 61, died on Apr. 15. Brother Gordon joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a wiper and as a "glory hole steward" on the SS Alcoa Clipper (Alcoa Alu­ minum) in 1948. He hit the bricks in the 1946 general maritime beef. Seafarer Gordon was born in Baltimore and was a resident of Lexington, Ky. Surviving are his father, Aaron of Baltimore and a sister, Mrs. Merrian Yageman of Owints Mills, Ind. Pensioner Archie Lionel Hogge, 77, succumbed to heart failure in Chesa­ peake (Va.) General Hospital on May 4. Brother Hogge joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a mate for Curtis Bay Towing from 1951 to 1968. He was born in Virginia and was a resident of East Chesapeake, Va. Interment was in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Beulah and a son, Thomas. Martin Joe Irwin, 56, was dead on arrival of heart disease at Worcester (Mass.) City Hospital on May 18. Brother Irwin joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as an AB. He sailed 37 years. And he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II sailing on the USS Simpson. Arcturys, Mon­ tague and Wichita. Seafarer Irwin was born in Boston and was a resident of Shrewsbury, Mass. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester. Surviving are a son, Martin, Jr. of Worcester and his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Fleming of Shrewsbury. Pensioner Gideon Asbury Allen, 69, died on May 28. Brother Allen joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a deck engineer and fireman-watertender. He sailed 43 years. Seafarer Allen was veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. Born in Texas, he was a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Surviving is his widow, Mae; a son, Edward; and two sisters, Mrs. Lurline Holden of Texas, and Mrs. Delores Debben of Kansas City. Donald Mau­ rice Anderson, 46, died on June 11. Brother Anderson joined the SIU in the port of Hous­ ton in 1953 sailing as a cook. He i sailed 31 years. Seafarer Anderson was born in Hinck­ ley, Minn, and was a resident of Seattle. Surviving are his father, Frank and two brothers, Harold and Leonard, all of Seattle. FerHs Joe Antone, Jr., 53, died of a heart attack on the SS Alex Stephens (Water­ man) on the high seas west of the Azores on May 3. Brother Antone joined the SIU in the port of Jackson­ ville sailing as an AB from 1978 to 1979. He also sailed inland for Caribe Tugboat, Jacksonville in 1977 and for lOT in 1976. Seafarer Antone was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was born in Duval County, Fla. and was a resident of Jacksonville. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth; a daughter, Toni and his mother. Opal, of Jacksonville. Pensioner Samuel F. Rusk, 65, died on May 6. Brother Rusk [joined the Union in the port of . -jm Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as a Mi cook and steward for Taylor and Anderson from 1973 to 1975. A native of Gloucester City, N.J., he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Gertrude; two brothers, Thomas of Maplewood, R.I. and Edward of Gloucester City and a sister, Mrs. Mary Shaw of Gloucester City. Patrick Mike Graham, 26, died in Houston on June 12. Brother Graham joined the SIU in the port of New York following his graduation from Piney Point in 1974 where he was a bosun. He also sailed for Waterman as an AB. Seafarer Graham was a 1978 Union scholarship winner and a fresh­ man at Southwest Texas University. Born in Jonesboro, La., he was a resident of League City, Tex. Surviving is his father, George of League City. Russell Mazelion Grantham, 53, was lost at sea off the SS Delta i5ra5/7 (Delta Line) on May 19. Bro­ ther Grantham joined the SIU in A 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Bonifay, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; his father, Mazelion of Noma, Fla. and his mother,,Bertha of Columbus, Ga. George David Hanback, 21, died in Pine Plains, N.Y. on Dec. 25, 1978. Brother Hanback joined the SIU following his graduation from Piney Point in 1974. He sailed as an AB. Seafarer Hanback was born in North Tarrytown, N.Y. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Pine Plains. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burt (recertified bosun) and Alice Hanback of Pine Plains; five brothers (one a Seafarer) and three sisters. William Clyde Hughes Jr., 40, died on Apr. 21. Brother Hughes joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1967 sailing as an AB. He was afi "A" seniority upgrader at Piney Point in 1967 and attended the 4th Union Educational Conference there. Seafarer Hughes was a Andrew Furuseth Train­ ing School grad. And he was a veteran of the U.S. Army's Air National Guard from 1966 to 1969. He was also an artist. Born in Crockett, Tex., he was a resident of Springs, Tex. Surviving are a son, William Clyde III; two daughters, Shelley and Holley and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hughes. Walter Nathan Thomas, 62, died on May 23. Brother Thomas joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1972 sailing as a 2nd cook. He was born in Iron Mt., Mich, and was a resident of Carleton, Mich. Surviving is his widow, Georgina. Joe Frank Adcock, 43, died of a heart attack on May 31. Brother Adcock joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1978. He sailed as an AB on the USNS Potomac (Hudson Waterways) last year and the SS Cove Sailor (Cove Shipping) this year. Seafarer Adcock was born in Truscott, Tex. and was a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. Surviving is his widow, Imogene. �• "^ i Thomas Rich­ ard Rafferty, 55, died of heart disease in West Jersey Hospital North on July 11. Brother Rafferty [joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a mate, captain and pilot for the Independent Towing Co., Philadelphia from 1957 to 1979. He was a Piney Point upgrader in 1973. Boatman Rafferty was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in St. Paul, Minn., he was a resident of Camden, N. J. Interment was in St. Paul. Surviving are two sons, Richard and Thomas of Camden and two daughters. Donna and Janet. Jeffrey Logan Shaffer, 25, was dead on arrival at the Atlantic City ' (N.J.) Medical Center on May 12. Brother Shaffer Ijoined the Union I in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1979 sailing as an assistant engineer and engine utility on the tugs Feather River and San Joaquin River (Crowley) last year. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1975. Boatman Shaffer was born in Lincoln, Neb. and was a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. and Ridgecrest, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Debra and daughter, Shonda Kay. George Roberson died on July 6. Brother Roberson sailed as a deckhand on the dredge Albatross (Radcliff Materials) from the port of Mobile this year. Joseph Leroy Blalock, 58, succumbed to cancer in Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia on June 28. Brother Blalock joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia jn 1976 sailing as a cook for Mariner Towing on the tug Mariner (lOT) from 1973 to 1978. And on the tug Valour last year, too. He was a member of the NMU from 1958 to 1960. Boatman Blalock was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. A native of Chattanooga, Tenn., he was a resident of Philadelphia. Burial was in the Christ Sanctified Holy Church Cemetery, Perry, Ga. Surviving are his widow, Jewell; two sons, U.S. Army Sgt. 1/C Roy B. Blalock of Gaithersburg, Md. and Jeffrey Blalock; two daughters, Mary and Julie and a brother, Eugene E. Blalock of Virginia Beach, Va. Pensioner Arthur Raymond, 78, passed away on July 8. Brother Eraser joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deckhand. He was born in Arizona and was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Sadie. Raymond Bedair, 49, died on Jan. 8. Brother Bedair joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1972 sailing as captain and pilot for National Marine Service, Houston from 1972 to 1976. He also sailed for Gulf Canal Lines from 1965 to 1^72. Boatman Bedair was a former member of the NMU United Marine Division. He attended Piney Point's Vessel Operator's Management and Safety Course in 1976. Born in Texas, he was a resident of Groves, Tex. Surviving are his widow. Vera of Winnfield, La.; a stepson, Roger D. Green and his mother, Mrs. E. E. Swain of Rockland, Tex. Pensioner Antonio Aguilar Garcia, 79, passed away from natural causes in the Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. on May 9. Brother Garcia joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 41 years. Seafarer Garcia was born in the Philippines and was a resident of Brooklyn. Burial was in Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Long Island, N.Y. Surviving is his widow, Eula. Pensioner Carl Hoogenwerf, 77, passed away on June 13. Brother Hoogenwerf joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deck­ hand for the New York Central Rail road from 1924 to 1967. Boatman Hoogenwerf was born in Belguim-The Netherlands, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Fairview, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Germaine and a daughter, Mrs. John (Dorothy) de Sena of Fairview. Johnnie Lee Jackson, 67, died of heart failure on arrival at the South Alabama Medical Center Hospital, Mobile on Feb. 2. Brother Jackson joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1958 sailing as a chief steward for Mobile Towing from 1958 to 1979 and for the Southern Oyster Shell Milling Corp. in 1958. He was born in Plateau, Ala. and was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Daisy Bell and a brother, George of Mobile. Pensioner [Joseph Louis La I Padula, 82, died of lung failure in [Jersey City, N. J. on June 11. Broth­ er La Padula joined the Union in the port of New York sailing as a deckhand and bridgeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad Marine Division from 1919 to 1962. He was also a welder for the Staten Island (N.Y.) Shipbuilding Corp. Shipyard from 1917 to 1919. Boatman La Padula was a member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union from 1947 to 1960. Born in New York City, he was a resident of Jersey City. Surviving are his widow, Oeraldine; two sons, John and Joseph Jr. and three daughters, Mrs, Carmella, Piserchia, Mrs. Mary Barata and Mrs. Barbara Brady. Albert Brenizer, 42, died on June 2. Brother Brenizer sailed as a deckhand for the American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL). He was born in Fayetville. 111. and was a resident of Nor­ mandy, M6. Surviving is his widow, Carlee. Pensioner Alvin Lewis, 62, died of a heart attack in the Moorehead City (N.C.) Nursing Home on Mar. 20. Brother Lewis Ijoined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as an AB and pilot for NBC Lines from 1963 to 1969 and for Harbor Towing. He sailed 20 years. Boatman Lewis was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Merrimac, N.C., he was a resident of Oriental, N.C. Burial was in Lukens Cemetery, Carteret County, N.C. Surviving are his father. Dexter and a sister, Mrs. Fannie Pittman, both of Oriental. Pensioner Dewey Parsons, 77, succumbed to cancer in the Swanlolm Nurs­ ing Home, St. Petersburg, Fla. on May 8. Brother Parsons joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Tampa sailing as a bosun. He sailed for 44 years. Seafarer Parsons was born in Grand Cayaman, B.W.I. and was a resident of St. Petersburg. Burial was in Royal Palm Cemetery, St. Petersburg. Surviving are a brother, Cal of Grand Cayaman Is. and a nephew, C. Parsons of Cayaman. A Pensioner Steve Kardanis, 74, died of natural causes in the Bronx (N.Y.) Municipal Hospital on May 14. Brother Kardanis joined the Union in the port of Milwaukee, Wise, in 1958 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 21 years on the Lakes. Kardanis was born in Leros, Greece and was a resident of the Bronx, Burial was in Riverview Ceme­ tery, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Surviving are his widow, Thelma and a son, Harry K. Karathanasis of Martins Ferry. Pensioner Edwin Gabriel Mitchel,68, died of heart-lung failure in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Apr. 11. Brother Mitchel joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward and chief cook for 31 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War 11. A native of New Orleans, he was a resident there. Interment was iif St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Virginia. Pensioner, Bias Torres, 61, died of a heart attack in Carolina, P.R. on Apr. 19. Brother Torres joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was born in San Juan, P.R. and was a resident of Rio Piedras, P.R. Surviving are his widow, Matilde; three sons, Miguel, Manuel and Jose and a daughter, Mrs. Mercedes Torres. James Olman Wall, 53, died of natural causes on Mar. 16. Brother Wall joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as a deckhand, chief mate, captain and pilot for G & H Towing from 1953 to 1979. He also worked for Curtis Bay Towing and Dixie-Carriers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Boatman Wall was born in Alexander, N.C. and was a resident of Arcadia, Tex. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Betty; two sons, Kenneth and Michael and a daughter, Martha. Elmer James Hebard, 65, died on July 14. Broth­ er Hebard joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1950 sailing as a firemanwater-tender for the Huron Cement Co. He was born in Port Huron, Mich, and was a resident of River Rouge, Mich. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. James (lone) Siemen of Port Huron. Leo Watts, 59, died on Apr. 10. Brother Watts joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1951, sailing on the Delta Line in 1965. He was a resident of Livingston, La. Surviving are his widow. Bertha; a daughter, Susaii and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. And Gertrude Watts of Livingston. Wayne D. Mundy died on Mar. 8. Brother Mundy sailed as an AB on the tug Vigilant and for Dixie Carriers, Harvey, La. last year. He shipped out of the port of New Orleans. Surviving is his widow. Leo J. Meyer, 50, died on May 19. Brother Meyer joined the Union in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1970 sailing as a pilot and captain on the Tugs National Mariner, National Gateway and Na­ tional Progress (National Marine) from J 970 to 1979. He was a graduate of the Lundeberg School's Vessel Operator Management Safety Program in 1976. Boatman Meyer was a former member of the Master, Mates and Pilots Union. He was born in Guttenburg, Iowa and was a resident of Garver, Is., la. Surviving is his widow, Louise. Pensioner Henry Sawyer, 68, died of lung failure in the Norfolk USPHS Hospital on Mar. 8. Brother Sawyer joined the Union in the port of Balti­ more in 1959 sailing as a chief cook and deckhand for Harbor Towing from 1958 to 1976. Boatman Sawyer was a former member of the Teamsters Union, Local 24 from 1945 to 1948. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army before World War 11. Born in Hickory, Va., he was a resident of South Mills, N.C. Burial was in Chesapeake (Va.) Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviving are two nephews, Paul 1. Powers Jr. and D. C. Harris, both of Chesapeake. Gary Cole Eickelmann, 32, died of a head injury in Mercy Hospital, Balti­ more on Apr. 12. Brother Eickelmann joined the Union in the port of Paducah, Ky. in 1977 sailing as a mate for Northern Towing from 1977 to 1978. He also sailed as a deckhand for Orgulf Transportation. Boatman Eickelmann also worked as a welder for the SIUaffiliated United Industrial Workers Union's (UIW) Louisiana Dock Co., New Orleans this year. He was born in Herrin, 111. and was a resident of Benton, 111. Burial was in Harrison Cemetery, Christopher, 111. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth; a son, Richard and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil and Bella Eickelmann. August 1979 / LOG / 37 �•m Steamboatin' Framed by the St. Louis Arch—"Gateway to the West"—is the steam caliope of \he Mississippi Queen. Also known as a "steam pianna", it, [ends an air of authenticity to river excursions—especially when steam's up and the "pianna man" is playin'! Gracing one of the Mississippi Queen's spiral staircases are maids, from top to bottom, Donna Gudger, Zandra Bienaime, and Carol Cruys. John Prados, utilityman on the boat, is from Evansville, Ind. Ldrry Srubaker, maitre d' on the Mississippi Queen, hails from Middletown, Ohio. 38 / LOG / August 1979 64QTEAMBOATS a'cominr O Gone are the days when young boys and girls ran through the streets of such river towns as New Orleans, Cairo, and St. Louis, spreading the news at the approach of an old-time steam­ boat with that once-common cry. But much of the aura and excitement surrounding "steamboatin"'still lingers along the Mississippi, thanks to the 53year-old Delta Queen and her younger and bigger sister the Mississippi Queen. The Queens are the only overnight steam-paddlewheel excursion boats still operating on the U.S. inland waterways, and both are SlU-contracted. The three-year-old, 379-foot Mississippi Queen was in St. Louis recently for a 14-hour stopover, and it was there, amongst the hustle and bustle that surrounds such an event even today, that the Log finally caught up with her. Passengers (she can carry upwards of 400 of them) were coming and going, accompanied by friends and relatives who were on hand to greet them, or give them a good old-fashioned sendoff. All manner of supplies was being delivered and piled up either at the foot of the gangway, or on the boat's foredeck. Some of the 125 crewmembers were, in turn, busy transferring these supplies down below, while others greeted passengers, made repairs, prepared food, cleaned up, and generally readied the Mississippi Queen for the next leg of her river journey (destina­ tion: St. Paul, Minn.). Virginia-born Donna Gudger nowcalls New Orleans, ancktbe Missi^t^Qii^, home..'. She's beerva maid on 8^ paddle-wheefer for over a year. �Alive and Kiekin' on Mississippi It didn't take much imagination to picture how it mijght've been, a hundred years earlier, on the occasion of a steamboat's from that same St. departure from that same St. Louis waterfront. Because, in many ways, that's how it actually was. , of rthe elevaelevi Outwardly at least (the eleva tors, air-conditioning, , , , and swim_ xU/a mine ^pool ^ ^ - dont show on the """& ^ ^ outside), the Mississippi Queen The M/ss/ss/pp/Oueen, during a recent stopover in SI, Louis, Mo. ^ looks very much like a paddlewheel steamboat of yesteryear. That look, plus certain sounds— like her steam whistle or paddlechurning up the water\n time time like carries vou back in IIKC * u«-* otime nothing else can, short ot a time machine. But it takes a lot of people to pull the whole thing off. A lot of hard-working people who believe in what they're doing, without which the Mississippi Queen, or any other boat, would be just a hollow vestige of what once was. It tak6s SIU people, the vast majority of the Mississippi Queen's crew—cooks, waiters, maids, engineroom personnel, deckhands, porters, bartenders and others—to pull it off, day in and day out. These are the people who, in the final analysis, are keeping a romantic tradition alive on the Mississippi. Thanks to those people on the Mississippi Queen and the D^lta Queen, it just might be possible to hear those magic words come ringing through a river town once again: "Steamboat's a'comin'!" -- ^ Serving With Chef George Silver a Golden experience •\T7hen Chef George U. Silver Rainier and Grace Kelly of MonVV completed his first year on the occo, and President Har^ Truman. There's no question abbut it, Chef paddlewheel excursion boat Missis­ sippi Queen last October, the galley Silver has been around. He worked crew under his command presented for years as Chef in various cities, him with a certificate that read, in including New York, Washington, and Atlanta (which he now calls part: "Thank you for all the knowledge, home). And during the Second patience, and understanding you World War he supervised food preparation for the Persian Gulf have given each of us." Command at its headquarters in Many thousands of people who Iran, as well as having a similar have had the good fortune to eat a meal prepared or supervised by Chef position with the Western Defense Silver might agree to add these Command in Alaska. Life on the Mississippi is a new words to that certificate, if they could: "And thanks for the good experience for Silver, but he has adjusted to it without any trouble. food!" Thanks is also due to the wander­ He's kept busy, preparing meals for lust that brought the native of a maximum of 400 passengers, but Antofagasta, Chile to the U.S. in the it's not like the days when he was responsible for the preparation of first place. 4,800 meals a day on the deep-sea It all began in 1925 when Silver passenger ships. . decided to give up a promising Does Chef Silver mind being career as a C.P.A. to take a job as away from home for 30 days at a fireman on a U.S.-bound oil tanker. stretch? . Shdrtly thereafter, he landed his first "Not at all," says Silver with a job in the food preparation business twinkle in bis eye, "at my age (75), —as a dishwasher at the Brown going home after 30 days and seeing Derby Restaurant in Los Angeles, my wife is like having a honeymoon Calif. Thus began a career which, so all over again!" far, has spanned 53 years. All in all. Silver says he has no When you talk about "food fit for complaints about life on the Missisa king", it's not just an expression in sippi, and about his life in general. Chef Silver's case. In fact, he has "America has been good to me, he actually served two kings during his told us. And Chef Silver has been long career: King lb Saud ofSmdi good to America. Does he plan to retire anytime Arabia, and King Mahomed V of soon? , Morocco. "I'm going to stay here till the And during a 10-year period cows come home," was his reply. (1952-61) in which he worked for For the sake of all future passeng­ American Export Lines as Execu- ers on the Mississippi Queen,who tive Chef—on board the S.S. Inde­ will dine royally as long as Chef pendence and the S.S. Constitution Silver is aboard, here's hoping the —Silver supervised preparation oi cows aren't in any big hurry. meals for such notables as Prince career. August 1979 / LOG / 39 �<I A SPACE IN WASHINGTON 30® A DAY IS ALL IT TAKES \, li I ^.\':k Sign the SPAD check-off today. •^P � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1979 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MARITIME AUTHORIZATIONS BILL PASSES HOUSE AFL-CIO URGES: END VIRGIN ISLANDS LOPPHOLE ATLANTIC FISHERMAN VOTE TO COME INTO SIU-AGLIWD 3 NEWLY AQUIRED APL SHIPS IN TRANSPACIFIC RUN FARMWORKERS URGE: ‘DON’T BUY NON UNION ICEBERG LETTUCE’ EFFOTS INTENSIFY TO BRING BACK U.S. PASSENGER SHIPS ENERGY CRISIS, IMPENDING RECESSION LABOR’S TOP PRIORITIES INLAND VACATION PLAN HITS A HIGH NOTE PAYS 5,000TH BENEFIT CHECK IN ONLY 3RD YEAR OF EXISTENCE NMC STUDYING A HOLD FULL OF MARITIME LEGISLATION LAKES SEAMEN GET AUG. 1 COLA INCREASE INTERSTATE BOATMEN GET COLA HIKE PATRIOT, 1ST OF 12 NEW SEA-LAND DIESELS LAUNCHED NO BULL! TAURUS SIU’S 10TH GAS CARRIER CALIF. LNG TERMINAL A STEP CLOSER TO GROUNDBREAKING C.G. PROPOSES UNPASSALE PHYSICALS FOR SEAMEN UNIONS DRAFTING PROPOSAL TO SECURE V.A. BENEFITS OF SEAMEN CONGRESS HOLDS HEARINGS ON LNG FACILITY SITING US-FLAG FLEET HITS 22 MILLION TONS LEGISLATION TO BEEF US U.S. SHARE OF BULK TRAE INTRODUCED ECONOMY DEMANDS ACTION ON OCEAN MINING RED TAPE HAS NEW LNG PROJECTS TIED UP 2 MORE SEAFARERS RETIRE WITH INCREASED PENSION N.O. HAS NEW SEAMEN’S CENTER TUG DIMPLOMAT JOINS SIU MANNED INTERSTATE FLEET CARTER AND FAMILY TAKE TREK ON DELTA QUEEN SIU BOAT VICTORIOUS IN 1979 INTL. TUG RACE VACATONING CONGRESS LEAVES PLENTY ON THE BURNER C.G. ANSWERS COURT CASE CHARGING INCOMPETENCY SAGA OF THE R/V ANTON BRUUN, RESEARCH SHIP SENATE CONFIRMS SAMUEL NEMIROW AS NEW MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR SIU’S JOE SACCO ELECTED V.P. OF TEXAS AFL-CIO SAFETY FIRST WHEN ENTERING A TANK OR CONFINED SPACE OLDTIME WILLY MANTHEY, 50 YEARS A SEAMAN, CALLS IT A DAY AT 73 PENGUINES, ICEBERGS, WILDLIFE AND KILLER WHALES STEAMBOATIN’ ALIVE AND KICKIN’ ON MISSISSIPPI SERVING WITH CHEF GEORGE SILVER A GOLDEN EXPERIENCE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1979 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 41, No. 8 1979 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1c27ead7b71ad42dec0877627f11fe2d.PDF 714109b4b0367218ca98563f221dbc57 PDF Text Text - }.m' '•A' W' m Official Publication of the Seafarefs International Union* Atlantic, Gulf,.<Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO VOL. 42 NO. 8 • AUGUST 1980 ••'W' 'WT SlU TakesOcegnic Independence on Maiden Voyage A:;. .vi V,i • •• i i' • • :.4r WK p, rn-imt . . 5-; i, SlU IIiwit Hooper • "... ^>-U'' .. 'v . 'iM ^ ••• Jc- ' ; J'i.' ,f. f ••xJy'l V ;!:•! '• :V ^•-v#v!g! ( U,S.-Flag Must Get Share of Coal Exports page 19 1 :^'k Ocean Mining Bill Signed into Law ;r-*/ .'f .-i'" Special Supplement pages 21-28 El Paso, Algeria Near Accord GOP Adopts Maritime Plank page 4 page 13 •' '• 'i-:.^ '• • MSBP?•• aBBafe^t^v. s- • .I. ' •r'-v •'^•-""'V :-yt;- •"• • •- "' y-m �. • •' ^<f-- -' . •. - • '^P {•' .. ••IK ••y^^ ; • -', ••fJ PRESICIENT'S REPORT A New Era ORE than at any time in the history of our Union, we are in a position to nail down a future so strong and so secure that nothing will shake it loose. We are on the threshold of a new era in American maritime—an era which we, more than anyone else, are helping^ to usher in. . , • It is an era that presents unlimited opportunities for us. But it also is an era that will create tremendous demands and responsibilities on each and every member of this Union. ,• ,• I say this because of the two landmark victories we have achieved m recent weeks The first is the crewing by the SIU of the 5S Oceanic Independence s. Hawaii. She's the first American-flag passenger liner to be crewed for new operation in a decade. Second is the passage into law of the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act, better known as the Ocean Mining bill. The crewing of the Oceanic Independence signals the rebirth of an old industry. The Ocean Mining bill signals the birth of a brand new American industry. Together, they signal opportunity and continued progress for the SIU. What must be remembered here is that neither of these things were simply handed to us on a silver platter. It required major efforts on our part to change hope into reality, to change speculation into concrete gains. We are crewing the Oceanic Independence not because we re nice guys, but because we worked at it. We fought to enact the Passenger Ship bill earlier this year, which enabled the Oceanic Independence to come back under the U.S. flag. We then cooperated thoroughly with management to help put together a winning coalition that will make the Oceanic Independence venture a complete and long lasting success. , It's proper to say that the success of the Oceanic Independence will hasten a total revival 6f the American flag passenger liner industry. In regard to Ocean Mining, the doors are wide open to us. We fought in Congress for 10 years to get this crucial legislation passed with all important "manAmerican" provisions intact. It was not an easy fight. In fact, it was one of our toughest legislative battles ever. But it was worth it. Because by the end of this century, which is not all that far away, there will be at least 20 U.S. flag deep sea mining vessels, and anywhere from 20 to'bO U.S. flag ore carriers involved in the industry. I am confident that the majority of these vessels will be crewed by the SIU. We have made valuable contacts during our fight for the bill. And we have the facilities in Piney Point for the proper training programs. This, along with the respect we have gained throughout the industry because of the calibre of professionalism of SIU members, spells a winner to me. In other words, it's there for the taking. And believe me, brothers, we intend to take. Don't get me wrong. The crewing of the Oceanic Independence, coupled with passage of the Ocean Mining bill alone does not mean the fight is Over. It doesn't mean we can now sit back and enjoy. But it does mean we are moving ahead. It does mean that we continue to be effective in Washington while a lot of other people in maritime are crying the blues about what a lousy Congress and Administration this is. The fact is, that without the support of this Congress and Administration, there would be no Oceanic Independence or OcQdiTi MimnghiXX. Our programs are working. What we need now to bed it down is more of the same. We have to pour it on—with no let up. That means continued support of SPAD. It means continuing to keep on top of your profession by constant upgrading of your skills. Thes^are the things that have brought us this far. And these are the things thdt will keep us moving ahead, and eventually to our desired goal of ultimate security. M Frank Drozak :.' 5''^ I-, - ip:,- 'i:-: • 'P'j ^ ''' _• Afsaj^J :-• \ ^. "? •^'•S..;. 'P ' 'i^v :''''P^ 1-, '•• ••'''^-' cv r-' ••''"'•. •..' • -J - ;.". . •ii r. , r-arric nn Fnrm 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave, Brooklyn, NY fflsT Publ^'hef monthly. Secon™ Clas's poSge' pa.d at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 42, No. 8. •August 1980. (ISSN ftOI 60-2047) 2 / LOG / August 1980 / • �Nov/; Private Sector Will Operate SL-7s T HERE are strong indications from the U.S. Navy that the eight SL-7 vessels it is planning to buy from Sea-Land will be privately operated. SIU President Frank Drozak was given these indications from Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Doyle at a meeting held the end of July in Washington, D.C. Myles Lynk, who represents President Carter, was also at the meeting. For many months SIUcontracted Sea-Land has wanted to sell these eight vessels because their high fuel consumption makes them uneconomical for the company. The SL-7's are the fastest, highest capacity containerships afloat. They can reach a service speed of 33 knots. But for some time now the ships have been forced to operate at slower speeds for better fuel efficiency. The government, which is very alloted for the purchase of the concerned right now with defense eight SL-7's. readiness and the ability to There are approximately 25 deploy U.S. forces rapidly, feels conferees who must work out the the ships would be an asset to the differences in the House and Navy. • " Senate versions of this legisla­ In letters to the President, to tion. (Then the compromise bill the Maritime Administration, must go back to the Senate and and to various members of*\ House for another vote.) Congress, Drozak has explained On the Senate side, the that the SI U is not opposed to the chairman is John Stennis (Dsale in principle. However, the Miss.) and the ranking Republi­ Union believes that the ships can is John Tower of Texas. On should be privately operated. In the House side the conferee this way, American merchant chairman is Melvin Price (D-Ill.) seamen will not lose their jobs. and the ranking Republican is In order to purchase the Bob Wilson of California. vessels, monies must be author­ In letters to the conferees, ized by the Congress. Conferees Drozak noted that the sale from the House of Representa­ should "not serve as a vehicle to tives and the Senate are now increase United States govern­ studying H.R. 6974, fiscal year ment competition with the f981 Department of Defense commerical merchant marine or authorizations legislation. otherwise result in unemploy­ As part of that $52 billion ment for American^seamen who authorization, $285 million is have manned these ships." He goes on to outline three points which he feels should be met by the Department of Defense: 1) If the vessels are not operated by the Department of the Navy with Navy crews, they should be operated pursuant to existing collective bargaining agreements covering these vessels. 2) The vessels should not be used for the routine transport of cargoes that would otherwise be carried by commercial, ships. 3) The proceeds from the sale should be used to construct vessels in the United States. In the meeting Drozak had with Doyle and Lynk, it seems that the Navy is thinking along the same lines as the Union. The SIU will continue to closely follow this issue to make sure that the jobs of American merchant seamen are protected. SIU Pays $45,000 Bili for Boatman's Twins Y DU never know when you'll need a good medical plan. Just ask SIU Boatman William "Pete" Petersen • and his wife Joan. Shortly after the birth of her twin sons, Mrs. Petersen wrote the SIU to thank it for all that it has done to help the Petersen family and families like them. Mrs. Petersen's twin sons. ^W^ At Sea' Author Looking for Copies Capt. Nick Manolis wrote a well accepted book about merchant seamen in World .War II called 'We At Sea'. Now, nearly 35 years later, even he doesn't have a copy. Manolis feels that some SIU oldtimers might have a copy of his book and be willing to sell it back to him. So if you have this book and are willing to part with it, get in touch with Capt. Manolis at 17 Battery Place, Suite 1745, New'York, N.Y. 10004. David and Richie, were born premature. Complications arose, which required special medical assistance. The boys were confined for 28 days at the Children's Hospital. The cost of their stay was $45,000, not a big deal to a David Rockefeller, maybe, but quite a shock to the Petersens. The Petersen's were lucky. They receive full medical coverage, including Major Medical, from the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Petersen works for Interstate. When we think about the Petersen family, we feel good. We think that all seamen should get the best possible deal. The SIU intends to keep it that way. Mrs. Petersen's letter read as follows: "My husband William "Pete" Petersen is an Inland member and works down South. We were recently blessed with our first children, a set of beautiful twin boys. As twins usually are, they were premature and, complications set in. They were rushed from the hospital where they were born to Children's Hospital, where it was touch and go for quite some time. They were confined for 28 days at this Hospital. The overall bills for their delivery and follow-up con­ finement and care amounted to a?bund $45,000. What would we h^ve done without the SIU Welfare Plan. The "twins" are doing great, the bills are all paid and we can only gratefully say a big "THANK YOU." Again, my husband and I want to express our gratitude and appreciation for what you have done." ST Washington Is Beactivated for NATO '80 Exercise MARAD reactivated the ST Washington (Hudson Waterways) the ex-Seatrain Washington, late last month from the National The million dollar babies, twins, Defense Reserve Fleet for military David and Richie Peterson. support of the annual NATO Reforger *80 exercise for U.S. Armed Forces in Northern Europe. MARAD says "This is an our knives. And one or two men opportunity to demonstrate that the threw their pistols into the East U.S. maritime industry can carry out assignments pertinent to River." The ex-fighter declared that national security and defense." The tanker is being readied at the when the news came that our President Paul Hall had made his Bender Ship Repair Yard, Mobile. She will take on cargo on Aug. 19 in last call he said,..."I bowed my Beaumont, Tex. for offloading in head with sorrow!...A great either a Belgian or Netherlands port. man." After that she will take part in a Jones concluded with.. ."those NATO convoy exercise. Then carry of us who knew 'his honor' best Reforger cargo back to Beaumont will love and worship him until where she will be deactivated and returned to the reserve fleet. the day we die." O/dfimer Remembers ^His Honor' Paul Hall P AUL Hall commanded "No Frank Conway out of the port of fighting, men. No violence. Norfolk, went on: "We SIU men wanted to fight our competitors. I will take care of it all." But President Paul Hall was on And no violence occurred. Recalling the above incident the waterfront with us. 'His was oldtimer George C. Jones honor' stepped in among us, as all now of San Francisco who said great leaders do," and gave the he "walked the picketline and above command. Jones, who also saved a shook hands with 'His Honor' in a longshore strike in 1954 in shipmate from a bad fall when he rode the T-2 SS William Burden, Brooklyn, N.Y." Brother Jones, who boxed in continued: "It was then that we the early '30s under the name of SIU men threw away our clubs. August 1980 / LOG / 3 m �-r '7,^»-- '''W''l House OK's 50% Blue Tickets for Deck Dept. designation on deep sea ships is that current law says that 65 percent of the AB complement WASHINGTON, D.C.—The must be green ticket AB's. Under the new provision in U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill—actively H.R. 5164, 50 percent of the deck supported by the SIU—which crew could be green ticket AB's. The SIU fought for this will provide more job opportuni­ provision to broaden the job ties for blue ticket AB's. opportunities for the growing The Union fought for a number of blue ticket AB's who provision in the bill which are available for shipping. changes the make-up of the AB Concerning another part of the complement on deep sea vessels. bill, the SIU succeeded in Called the Small Vessel changing a provision that would Inspection and Manning bill, the have drastically reduced the legislation is numbered H.R. qualifications for AB 'Special' in 5164. A similar bill, numbered S. the offshore mineral and oil 2523, is pending in the U.S. industry. Under it, a person could Senate. have become an AB in six Currently, most deep sea ships months. carry five green ticket AB's and The basic reason behind the six one blue ticket AB. month AB provision was the A green ticket AB must have 36 shortage of qualified AB's in the months watchstanding tfme on mineral and oil industry in the deck. A blue ticket AB must have Gulf of Mexico. But because 1212 months watchstanding time as hour work days are common in this industry, and considering the an ordinary seaman. The reason for the five and one proposed education-in-lieu-of BUI Still Pending in Senate service provisions, the bill would have really been certifying a '100 day' AB. The SIU contended that the service requirement for AB 'Special' should be increased in the bill to a minimum of 12 months if safe working condi­ tions were to be maintained. The Union won its point and the House of Representatives passed the bill with a 12-month requirement for AB 'Special'. The Union is also fighting for the 12-month requirement in the Senate bill. Another of the bill's provisions which the Union opposes but which passed on the House floor, concerns reduction of the number of AB's. On offshore supply vessels, according to the House bill, the number of AB's could be reduced to 50 percent of the crew's complement. Current law provides that 65 percent of the crew, exclusive of licensed deck officers, must be AB's. The SIU will continue to fight to have this provision changed. However, besides the blue ticket-green ticket provision mentioned earlier, other provi­ sions in the bill which the SIU supports include the following: • Termination of opportuni­ ties for companies to operate vessels through bare boat charters. Companies have been able to avoid compliance with certain inspection and manning requirements through these charters. • Lowering of the minimum age requirement for qualifica­ tions as an AB from 19 to 18 years. • Maintenance of the sea service requirement for 'AB Unlimited' at the current level of three years. The bill must still come before the full Senate. Then a compro­ mise version of the House and Senate bills would have to be worked out before the legislation went to the President. GOP Adopts Maritime Plank: Dems Will Too T i:•S,: |: HOUGH the fireworks over Ronald Reagan's choice for his running mate captured the headlines at the Republican National Convention last month in Detroit, the GOP also made news by voting to support the U.S. merchant marine. The Democrats are also expected to adopt a maritime plank at their convention in August. A short maritime plank adopted by the Republican Convention delegates as part of their party's 1980 platform called for "a strong, competitive and efficient Merchant Marine to meet the needs of our inter­ national commerce and our national security. We must arrest the significant decline," the maritime statement continued, "in the ability of American-flag shipping to compete effectively for the carriage of world commerce." Adoption of the pro-maritime statement by the Republicans was largely due to a campaign for the plank led by the SIU and the Maritime Trades Dept. of the AFL-CIO. Testifying before the Repub­ lican Platform Committee in June were MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Jean Ingrao and SIU Washington rep Frank Pecquex. The SIU and MTD also successfully enlisted the support of key congressmen and senators 4 / LOG / August 1980 on behalf of maritime. The maritime plank adopted at the GOP Convention was not as fa-reaching or as specific as the proposals submitted by the Union to the Platform Commit­ tee. But the Republicans did include promises that "a Republican Administration will.. .encourage the mainte­ nance and development of an American-flag ocean transporta­ tion system staffed with trained American personnel and capable of carrying a substantial portion of our international trade..." The Republicans also pledged to "promote the development and support of a domestic shipbuilding and ship repair mobilization base adequate to both the commercial and national security requirement of the United States." Several Republican Congress­ men sent letters to their Party's Platform Committee backing adoption of the maritime plank. Rep. Robert W. Davis of Michigan called for a "Republi­ can Commitment to revitalization of the American merchant marine." Rep. Don Young, a member of the House Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee stated: "it is imperative that we construct and maintain a viable merchant fleet. In terms of security our merchant fleet acts as an arm of our defense forces by supplying personnel and equipment in support of military operations. Our Pa,rty would be doing a disservice," said the Alaska Congressman, "if it did not support a strong domestic merchant fleet." Interviewed on the floor of the Convention, Sen. John Warner of Virginia, senior Republican member of the Merchant Marine Subcommittee pointed out that "at the present time we ship more cargo in Soviet ships than we do in U.S. ships. "We've got to start afresh, new program," said Warner and make "a fundamental decision that the United States of America is going to build a merchant marine that's competitive with the rest of the world." The Democratic National Convention will be voting on adoption of a maritime plank similar to the one adopted by the Republicans when the Demo­ cratic Convention convenes in New York City on Aug. 11. Frank Drozak, president of the SIU and the MTD spelled out the Union's position to the Demo­ crats at Platform Committee hearings in June. That position has the support of many Democratic Congressmen and Senators and is expected to be passed by the full Convention. Golden Monarch Committee SIU Patrolman Carj Peth (seated center) chats with Recertified Bosun David Gilmore, ship s chairman of the ST Golden Monarch (Westchester Marine) at a payoff on July 14 at Stapleton Anchorage. S.I., N.Y. The rest of the Ship's Committee are (standing I. to r.) AB R. Matos, deck delegate and Engine Delegate Bradley R. Bourcier. Seated (left) is Chief Steward H. H. Fields, secretary-reporter. �REBORN! SWJ Crtv/^ Oceanic Independence, Marking a New Era for American Flag Passenger Liner Industry 6 P.M. on June 21st, the xm first passengers began to arrive at Honolulu's Aloha Tower Pier to board the S.S. Oceanic Indepen­ dence and officially launch the only full-service passen­ ger liner to fly the U.S. flag in nearly ten years. Passengers were greeted with the traditional flower lei and then escorted to their cabins by the ship's SIU room stewards. As they boarded, the passengers all seemed pleased with the luxurious appointments the ship afforded them. Besides spacious cabins, the liner boasts two swimming pools and three bars. One is a casual poolside area known as the 'Barefoot Bar'; another is a modern disco; and finally there is the nightclub^^here live enter­ tainment^is presented along with exotic tropical libations. The ship also has a well stocked and beautifully furnished library and reading room equipped with a piano for those who prefer a quieter evening relaxing than three entrees prepared with a good book or sipping and served as they would be fine cognac while listening to in the finest continental old standards, as opposed to restaurants. the flashing lights and Indeed the main passen­ pulsating rhythms of the ger dining area has the look disco. and charm of an elegant eatery. Its rich, warm gold Fine Food—SIU Style tones are set off by the Perhaps the most magni­ shimmering silver service ficent thing the ship has to and glistening crystal wine offer is its cuisine. Meals are goblets. prepared seemingly around Of course, the best part of the clock by an expert SIU- the ship is something the manned galley crew. The passengers probably take for sumptuous dinner menu granted—she is crewed by usually consists of no fevver Continued on Page 6 August 1980 / LOG / 5 • -"UV �•.. LiU'iiiW Mfiiir' -n- ,S Cuttinq out the cookies is Master-Baker Randy Roberts (right). Chief Cook Bob Richars (left) jovially approves. Wrench and hammer in hand are (I. ^ojO 2nd Reefer Engineer Greg Blasquez and Machinist Michael Phillips. Aboard the cruise liner in Honolulu Ha^bor_recently are (left) Rep George McCartney and SlU President Frank Drozak., "•.ft 1 1 " • Three Honoluluians welcottre with an "Aloha" the SS Oceanfc Independence and the SlU crew at her Boat uay Looking out a forward portliole one sees (ngntiuanu , on rici „ ,o June tS. aeoui iu on i./i. UU..V. rw. ,s..Dlan,ond Head in the d,stance, ° euBine gangs have more to carries 7An 750 passengers nnH and n a hnnrlled handled dutifully dutifully by by the Continued from Page 5 - the finest sailors in the world, the American men and women of the SHJ, without whom thisiovehoat' could not have been made possible. Generally, only the hotel personnel are visible to the passengers—serving drinks. STt^bTerr/making up cabins But, the deck and To wifh comfort than passengers will ever realize, Deck, Engine Gangs A-1 There was a lot of overtime put in by these gangs to make sure the Oceanic Independence would be ready for her maifien U S-flag voyagc. Just keeping the plumbing in working order on a ship that 6 / LOG / August 1980 rJatiiMwiiiirjw crew of 300 is no small undertaking. There are also the problems (which are not allowed to become bigger problems) of maintaining air-conditioning systems and stereo channels in all the cabins; as well as making sure enough "'"es are on hand for drinks. These chores are plumbers, reefer eng.nee s and other enpne dep ment personnel. Obviously, it is also i task to keep the ship s two engine rooms running smoothly. Another factor in passen ger comfort is adhering to '^^edule-and that ts "O problem on the S.S. Ciea �SIU President Frank Drozak (rear 4th right) and SlU Representative George McCart ney (rear 3rd left) pose with the cocktail waitresses of the vessel's three bars'. They are (front I. to r.) Janet Brodie, Sandy Gold, Cindy Burns and Barbara Stevenson, In the back row (I. to r.)are Patricia Barry, Anna Aiello, Joanne Tinsley, Janice Matsushima, Lynn Brandt, Alberta Lum, Andrea Conklin and Kelly Gloristar. •V . JL y/i- S: • ,. Porter Hanalei Hoale vacuum cleans some of the ship's carpeting. Grilling hamburgers is Assistant Cook BillYee. Fireman-Watertender Ron Gilmette is up to his elbows in engine lube. Standing by at Table 38 in the dining room is Waiter Neville Monteith. Independence because of the skill and experience of |he SIU deck department. They ensure rapid and timely arrivals and depar­ tures at the liner's ports-ofcall which include Hilo and Kona on the big island of Hawaii; Kawiliwili and Kauai and the homeport of Honolulu on Oahu. Meanwhile, back in the department passengers don't take for granted Ihey were treated to a first-come, firstserved welcome aboard dinner to which bdn voyage guests were also invited. The lavish meal set the tone for the evening and the voyage and was only the first of many gastronomic delights they would savor. Subse­ quent dinners were fo be served in two separate seatings by appointment. By the Midnight sailing time the moon was^shining brightly over Honolulu Harbor and everyone was truly in a festive Aloha spirit. Streamers connecting passengers to well-wishers on the dock were snapped as the Oceanic Independence was nudged seaward by tugboats. Soft tropical tradewinds and gentle seas only helped to enhance what would obviously become a wonder­ fully enjoyable, as well as historic cruise among the Hawaiian Islands. August 1980 / LOG / 7 •• ... "" f.; �i;ai Ship's Plumber Jim White, amid the washers,, works on a water faucet fixture Lifejacketed (I. to r.) Cocktail Waitresses Andrea Conklin and Barbara Stevenson at lifeboat drill. Fueling the ship's No. 3 furnace is Fireman-Watertender ^ugh S. Woods. Master-Baker Randy Roberts (right) fills cake pan while Apprentice-Baker Chris Pacheco (left) smooths out cake filling. 1:^ :S IS A A; A, Keep Your Eye on that Flower! I l«:s: ^ : V- '"V: fSv: • YNN Brandt certainly is a J lovely young lady—but don't get any ideas fellahs! Instead, take note of that flower above her left ear. it, like the gestures in a Hawaiian hula dance, has a very definite meaning, in this case it means the lass in question is spoken for, that is to say unavailable to the general male public! So forget it! However, should you be in Hawaii and happen upon a waihine with a flower over her right ear, you can take heart—or try to take her heart. A flower over the right ear means she is looking for a beau and is definitely in the market, or on the rriarket as the case may be. There are other meanings for the flower depending upon where it is placed on the female's cranium. If it is worn at the top of the head the flower signifies that the lady has found a gentleman but is undecided as to his merits. One other popular interpreta­ tion of the flower is that if it is worn at the back of the head the lady, who may be shady, wants Cocktail Waitress Lynn Brandt sfiows off tier you to follow her. flower. 8 / LOG / August 1980 P SlU crewmembers load parsnips and stores for 28 days for the Oceanic Independence's 750 passengers and 300 Seafarers. �I.. v' - '^.'-1 - '•.' --.SW'SW»?F- 4i,"'.r-'.-».--_,i -..L<i^,— 'i -i Streamers say bon voyage to the passengers aboard the reborn SS OceanicIndependence about to sail on "maiden" trip. Her anchor almost up, the SS Oceanic Independence cruises toward a brighter, most promising new career. Aloha! SlU Rep George McCartney gives pep talk to the crew of the Oceanic Independence. * Among the huts and bolts is Plumber Jim Anderson. Drozak to Crew: 'We Rolled Dice and They Came Up 7' T HERE won't be any gam­ bling on the S.S. Oceanic Independence but, don't tell that to Frank Drozak. The SlU's president, speaking before an assemblage of the luxury liner's crew before the ship's maiden voyage, said: "A year ago. Las Vegas would have given odds against us being here but we rolled the dice and came up with a winner. The roll of the dice Drozak was talking about was the SlU's role in getting the Passenger Ship Bill passed by Congress and signed by President Carter earlier this year. "Our people in Washington did a fine job to get this bill," Drozak told the crewmembers, "now it's up to you to make it work." The SlU president was on hand to tour the ship and relate to the crewjust how important their jobs were not only to the future of At the mike is SlU President Frank Drozak. the Oceanic Independence but to the future of the entire U.S. flag passenger fleet. "This ship is on your back, you can make it or break it," Drozak said. "If you're successful here, it will mean new life for the U.S. flag passenger ship industry. There are four more ships waiting to be crewed and there's no reason why they shouldn't be crewed by the SlU." President Drozak then ex­ pressed his confidence in the Independence crew and turned them to. "1 know you're all professional sailors and will do the best job you know how. Now go out and make this 'loveboat' work." The SlU and the U.S. flag... it's no gamble, it's a natural. August 1980 / l.0Qri\9 •e q•i: FV" i m ! s- ^ fj m •Ji. i �: r. i'v- Oceanic Independence Didn't Just Happen: SIU Fought in Hawaiian Island's trade, and all indications point to the positive, I SlU-contracted Oceanic /ashington to Pave the Way then there are four more Independence and with the Hawaiian Islands* where the of special passenger ship luxury liner calls. legislation. Position papers were However, it is not so easy to get drawn up and presented to the a passenger ship like the Oceanic House Merchant Marine ComIndependence under the U.S. mittee.. Representatives of the flag. In fact, there were months of SIU on Capitol Hill spoke struggling involved before the diligently and forcefully on the first passenger ship to sign U.S. need for legislation to put new life articles in ten years actually came into the non-existent U.S. passenger ship trade. into existence. Finally, through the Union's The SIU had to work diligently in Washington to secure passage efforts and through the efforts of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and the Transporta­ tion Institute the Passenger Ship Bill was enacted several months ago and the S.S. Oceanic Independence became a reality. With passage of this bill the U.S. passenger ship industry can once again become an important source of jobs for American seamen. Indeed, if the Oceanic Independence is successful in the passenger ships waiting in the wings to begin a new life under the flag of the United States. As SIU President Frank Drozak said to the crew of the Oceanic Independence just prior to their maiden voyage, "we've laid the groundwork for you, now it's up to you to carry the ball. The future of the U.S. passenger ship industry will depend upon how well you do." I-/ i /. ' . Handling the cutlery is Waiter Pat La Valle. Here's a bird's eye view of the Ship's Committee of theOcean/c Independence and SIU officials included. Lining up (I. to r.) are Honolulu Agent Emil Lee Jr., Chief Steward Milton Myers, secretary-reporter; Rep George McCartney, Chief Electrician Herman Ulrich, educational director; President Frank Drozak, Recertified Bosun Tony Palino, ship's chairman; 2nd Reefer Engineer Greg Blasquez, engine delegate;.AB Steve Baker, deck delegate;Honolulu Rep Jake Guzik and Cook Charlie Harris, steward delegate. 2nd Reefer Engineer Greg Blasquez checks a reefer box. SIU President Frank Drozak (left) is with (I. to r.) the ship's Hotel Mgr. Dennis Prescott and SIU Rep George McCartney. ^ ^ uennis . .10 / LOG / August 198tf J Soravino H20 on the deck is OS Louis bpray^ng M2U on the decK is uc> uu �••3Asfei55=' • • • I ^.-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I J I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ttl in Seafarers International Union of North America. AF1,-CK) August 1980 Legislative. Administrative and Kegulatory Happenings Omnibus Maritime Bill Is High and Dry on Congressional Shoals The so-called "Omnibus Maritime Bill", conceived by former Merchant Marine Committee Chairman John Murphy IDNY) and befouled by Minority Leader Paul US-Flag Fleet Declines As Overall Tonnage Rises to New Record The privately-owned deep-draft fleet of the U.S. merchant marine lost 22 ships during the past year through scrapping and sales to foreign operators, while during the same period overall tonnage of the U.S.-flag fleet climbed to a record 23.6 million deadweight tons. According to the U.S. Maritime Admini­ stration, the number of ships in the U.S. deep-draft ocean and Great Lakes fleets totaled 723 on June I, 1980. The decline in the number of ships in the U.S. fleet and the rise of nearly'one million deadweight tons in overall capacity reflects the larger size of new ships added to fleet during the past 12 months and the comparatively small sizes of the older vessels that were retired from active service. While the MARAD report shows a total of 723 vessels in the American fleet, the actual number of ships in active service was 689 of which 533 were ocean-going ships of 19.7 million tons. The MARAD report also showed that as of June 1, 1980 56 merchant ships totaling nearly 2.3 million deadweight tons were under construction or on order in U.S. shipyards. The shipbuilding orders incude 16 tankers, five liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, ten intermodal carriers., 11 dry-bulk vessels, two cargo break-bulk ships, and 12 special-type cargo vessels. In addition, three ships are undergoing conversions in U.S. shipyards. McCloskey (R-Cal.), is going nowhere. On July 1, just before the two-week recess, the House Ways and Means Committee agreed to strike all of the tax incentive provisions from the bill, thus killing any support the bill might have received from the American shipbuilding industry. Earlier, the bill came under heavy attack from both maritime labor and the shipping community. SIU President Frank Drozak went before the Merchant Marine Committee to strongly protest wording in the proposed bill which would give an agency of the Federal government effective veto control over collective bargaining agreements between maritime unions and shipping operators. Meanwhile, staff changes in the bill which have been prompted by Rep. McCloskey, do nothing niore than water down the incen­ tives created under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. It's been a little more than a year since the Omnibus Bill was introduced in the House, and it has had a stormy passage all the way. The final blow may well have been the action taken to delete tax incentives. In any case, the House Rules Committee has not taken any action and time is running out for this 96th Congress. Further compli­ cating the matter is the fact that the Senate has not even considered any of the promotional provisions of the House bill. The Senate version—the Ocean Shipping • Act of 1980—deals exclusively with regula­ tory reform. The best opinion of those in Washington who know the Congress is that this bill is high and dry and is not likely to be refloated this year. NOAA Begins First Stage To Implement the New Deep Seabed Mining Act The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) late last month outlined the beginning steps it will take to put into action the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act. President Carter signed the Ocean Mining Act on June 28. , The SIU, together with the Transporta­ tion Institute and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, had fought long and hard to win passage of this bill. Among the provisions of this act are guarantees that U.S.-flag ships and mining vessels will be at the mine sites with American crews on board. When deepsea- bed mining actually begins many hundreds of seagoing and shoreside jobs will open up for American workers. Specifically, the new Ocean Mining Bill provides that all mining vessels, and at least one ore carrier at each mine site, must be U.S.-flag ships with American seafarers on board. (FOR A FULL STORY ON THE OCEAN MINING BILL— ITS HISTORY AND ITS IMPACT ON U.S. ECONOMY —SEE THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS THIS ISSUE OF LOG.) Veteran Seafarers Come to Washington Rep. Ashley Is Chairman Of Merchant Marine Committee in House Congressman Thomas L. Ashley last month became chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The Ohio Democrat replaces Rep. John Murphy (D-NY) who temporarily stepped down as chairman under the rules of the House Democratic Caucus until he is cleared of charges contained in an indict­ ment handed down last month by the Federal grand jury in Brooklyn, N.Y. The indictment is the result of an investigation arisng from the so-called "Abscam" conspiracy in which it is alleged that Congressman Murphy and others accepted bribes from Federal agents posing as foreign investors. Congressman Murphy has denied any wrongdoing. He is running a vigorous campaign for reelection with the full support of the Seafarers International Union. Twelve more veteran Seafarers went to Washington recently for a first-hand look at the SlU's political action and legislative programs. It was all part of the SlU's continuing education program for its membership. While they were in Washington, the group who are participating in the Steward Recertification Program visited the Transportation Institute, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, and the U.S. Capitol. After lunch at the National Democratic Club, they met and talked with Congressman Michael E. Lowry, (D-Washington) whoisamemberofthe House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee, and a staunch supporter of the U.S. merchant marine. With the stewards on the tour were T.l. Legislative Representative Betty Rocker and SIU Representative Marshall Novack. During their tour, the group posed for this photo on the steps of the Capitol. Participating in the educational program were Francis Di Carlo, Henry McGowan, Joseph Delise, Edward Caudill, Vincent Chavez, Thomas Navarre, Robert Rutherford, Martin Lourice, Jesse Natividad, Francisco Vega and Carl Woodward. August 1980 / LOG / 11 ifli 'V �.fe" ;({:i ,:® Virgo, Navy Ship Save 185 ^Boat People' Refugees Kiss Deck After Plucked From ScHtfh China Sea f • OR more than two weeks in June, 185 Indochinese boatpeople lived a nightmare. Adrift in the South China Sea, the mostly Vietnamese men, women and babies, representing four different boatloads of refugees, had tried to flag down 120 passing ships. None would stop to aid them. But the nightmare ended for the refugees when the SIUcrewed LNG Virgo (Energy Transportation), working in tandem with the Navy tanker USNS Sealift Antarctic, pulled the boatpeople to safety. Relieved and grateful for the help of the Virgo and the Antarctic, many of the refugees knelt and kissed the deck as they were brought aboard. But the boatpeople were unaware that the Virgo's SIU crew and the crew of the Antarctic had something to celebrate too. The two vessels had acted in the finest tradition of their country, and they had done it the day before the Fourth of July. The rescue operation actually started three days earlier. The captain of the Antarctic received a radio call from the Virgo, outbound from Nagoya to Arun. She had 62 refugees aboard and had sighted a boat with 15 more. The LNG's master requested that the Navy ship pick up the F boatpeople. The Virgo was running out of room and a vessel carrying highly volatile liquified natural gas is not the best harbor for refugees, he said. Under a blazing equatorial sun, the transfer of the refugees as well as the torching of their boat was accomplished and both vessels resumed coufse. Both the 62 people who had been aboard the Virgo and the 15 plucked out of the sea told the same grisly tale of drifting for weeks without food or water and of ship after ship refusing to help them. By 5:00 p.m. the same night, the Antarctic received another Call from the Virgo. The LNG vessel had spotted a boat with 15 Indonesian refugees aboard. This time, the rescue operation was more difficult, with heavy rains and winds of over 30 m.p.h. hampering the effort.^ Some two hours l^er, as the Antarctic was again making way for Singapore, another call came from the Virgo. They had spotted yet another refugee boat, this one with 99 people aboard. Of the total, 27 were children under the age of 12. The last load of refugees brought the number aboard the Antarctic to 185, outnumbering the 26 crewmen by seven to one. The LNG Virgo had played a key role in the rescue of every one of those boatpeople. In addition, on the inbound trip to Nagoya the Virgo had picked up another boatload of Indochinese. In their report to the Log, dated July 5, Overseas Ulla Committee The Ship's Committee of the ST Overseas Ulla (Maritime Overseas) paid off On July 14 at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. They are (standing I. torJChielSteward W. H. Deskins, secretary-reporter; Chief Cook G. Triguero, steward delegate and Chief Pumpman F. D. Prisock, educational director. Seated are (I. to r.) AB J. L. Nixon, deck delegate and Oiler J. Robertson, engine delegate. the Virgo ship's committee summed up this way: "On our outbound voyage from Nagoya to Arun, this vessel picked up 62 Vietnamese refugees which now brings our total to 99 as on the inbound voyage to Nagoya we had picked up 37. Also we sighted and assisted two more boats with a total of 28 people." The Virgo SIU ship's commit-* tee included Bosun Don Hicks, chairman, and Steward L. Jarman, secretary-reporter. On Independence Day 1980, the crew of the SlU-contracted LNG Virgo did their country— and their Union—proud. Personals Bill Tomalka > Please contact, Mrs. Earl Tomalka, 19041 Brody, Allen Park, Mich. 48101. Roy A. Steimer Please contact, Mrs. Anna (Steimer) Versland, P.O. Box 214, Melville, Mt. 59055. Urgent! Roger Ellers Please contact, Douglas Sherman, Route #1, Box 120, Ogdenshurg, New York, 13669. John Henry Rapps Please contact, Sharon Harper . Donham, 7003 Cannon League, Austin,^ Tekas, 78745. Thomas Lindsey Please contact, Ms. Myrtle L. Joyce at P.O. Box 917, Wildwood, Florida, 32785. Andrew Teixeira Please contact, your neice, Ms. Shirley Folston, 401 Lagunita Drive, Soguel, California, 95073. Glen Reeves Please contact, Mrs. Reeves, 565-25, Beaumont, Texas; 77706. "I swore I would never come home again till I was a pilot and could come home in gloryl" Yes, you can pass the Coast Guard exam for First Class Pilot! At HLSS, we'll give you all the help you need to earn your pilot's license. When you leave HLSS, you'll go home to a better jobt and higher pay. Mark Twain, ^-Ufe on the Mississippi " Course starts October 6| iv.f-"f, To enroll, contact the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. ) •1*^- • 'Sj? 12 / LOG / August 1980 Come to HLSS Take the Pilot's Course We'll help you go home In glory! �Progress Made in Algeria, El Paso LNG Talks WASHINGTON, D.C.—Sub­ stantial progress has been made to break the impasse between Algeria and El Paso Co, over the pricing of Algerian natural gas. The controversy, which came to a head the end of March, has affected six SlU-contracted LNG ships. Of the six vessels, all owned by El Paso, four are laid up and two have been sitting in port with crews but no cargo. But the gap between the two sides seemed to be closing in a meeting held here recently. As the Log goes to press more meetings are scheduled. The discussions are being held between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Algeria. DOE took over in the spring when negotiations between Algeria and El Paso broke down. The 900-foot long high technology LNG tankers are the most expensive commercial ships ever built. To have them laid up is a terrible waste. El Paso is the nation's largest LNG importer. Before a gas cutoff in March by Algeria, the company had been bringing in about 700 million to 800 million cubic feet of LNG daily to its facilities at Cove Point, Md. and Elba Island, Ga. Cove Point is the country's first terminal to import liquid natural gas for year-round transmission to customers. The offshore unloading pier cost $80 million to build. It is connected to the mainland facility by two eight-foot wide tubes containing insulated pipes separated by a six-foot access corridor. It is estimated that El Paso is losing $7 million a month from the stoppage of Algerian natural gas. The trouble between the north African country and El Paso began when Algeria decided to radically hike the price of its natural gas. El Paso's contract with the Algerians to carry natural gas was renegotiated last year, it was agreed that the price of Algerian natural gas would be $1.94 per thousand cubic feet. J ^ This increase was approved by the DOE which, under law, must rule on the price of any imported gas. Meanwhile, however, the Algerian government decided to - the El Paso Southern is one of six SlU-manned LNG ships affected by the Algerian problem. press for an even greater price increase than what had been negotiated. Algeria would like gas prices to be comparable with crude oil prices of the Organiza­ tion of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). That meant that instead of $1.94, the government wanted to up the price to $6 per thousand cubic feet. Algeria just lowered that demand to $3.80. The dispute goes as far back as last October when Sonatrach, Algerians state-owned oil and gas company, told El Paso it was not satisfied with the contract renegotiations that raised the price to $1.94, In early March, El Paso received a deadline of Mar. 31 to meet Algerian terms. But the company would not pay the higher price. The outlook is optimistic now that Algeria and DOE may soon reach an agreement. ' .v Doorman Iw Norman Tober, former night doorman at the Union hail in Brooklyn, was not an old man by any means when he died here last month. But Tober, only 49, in many respects was a landman's idea of what an "old salt" should look like. He was a big man with hefty arms emblazoned with an assortment of colorful tattoos, sailor style. Norman had been on many ships, including some coal passers, and had sailed to ports all over the world—from Hamburg to Yokoh­ ama. He had a pocket full of discharges to prove it but thev showed he never spent a lot of time on any one ship. In that respect he was like a lot of sailors, too. "I was always a restless kind of guy," he once said. "1 always wanted to be going somewhere else..see something different. I never got to be a homesteader...you know, one of those characters who stays on a ship trip after trip." Maybe Norman was restless because, like many other seamen before him, he had no home ties. "I have a brother." he told his friends, "but I neverhear from him. I don't have any wife or kids...no family really." Johnny Giordano, the day doorman, and Francis "Buffalo" Stallings and a few others around the Union hall were Norman's family. When Norman died, "Buffalo" took care of the arrangements and received visitors to the funeral parlor with all the care and dignity that anyone would expect from a close member of the family. You might call it "the brotherhood of the sea." Probably because he had no family, Norman was a voracious reader, sea stories being his favorites, along with westerns and war yarns. He also made ship models from kits. A model of the Titanic for the office of our late President Paul Hall. A model of HMS Bounty for SIU President Frank Drozak and a model of a wartime destroyer for the Log office. He put in many hours making a diorama type model of a river steamboat wharf at the entrance to the Union hall. Norman figured he had made 100 or so models afloat and ashore. Did he sell some of them and make a few bucks to cover the cost? "I Just made 'em for friends," he explained. To Norman Tober, as to many thousands of men without families who have made seafaring a way of life, there was nothing more important than a friend. i • IsiiiiijRR Rinrlkr firnt likts JUNE 1-30,1980 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassA Class B ClassC TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC • DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqs.) 48 , 10 4 56 61 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA Class B Class C 0 50 21 17 0 45 23 12 0 6 4 5 0 45 84 60 132 94 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqs.) —>•••••• 33 19 1 42 35 STEWARD DEPARTMENT I,-.. 4 Algonac (Hdqs.) * Algonac (Hdqs.) 0 23 23 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 45 81 16 0 0 121 119 0 21 133 114 Totals All Departments •"Total Registered" means the numtier of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 146 - The Late Norman Tober August 1980 / LOG / 13 •1 -a T �VI'K' „ :J' S Drozak to NJ. Fed: ^Must Unite to Survive' S IU President Frank Drozak fired off a strong appeal for unity within the trade union movement in an address to the New Jersey AFL-CIO Conven­ tion on July 2. Drozak made it clear he intended to follow in the paths of Paul Hall and George Meany who "lit the torch of labor and proudly held it high. We can do no less," Drozak stated, "and hope to survive." "There-have been many dif­ ferences within the brotherhood of trade unions over the years," Drozak told the New Jersey delegates. "But no matter what these differences were, they were never too big to overcome. Because the all-important thing that bound us together in the beginning," he said, "always brought us back together in the end—unity." •V. • Drozak urged the house of labor to stand united in the next crucial months leading up to the national elections. "We've got to present a united front to both political parties,"he said, "and we've got to stick Together behind our national AFL-CIO policy of calling for 'AIT America that Works for Everyone!." The Federation's policy, Drozak said, was forged to reflect the growing concern about the "to be a service-based economy state of the nation's economy dependent upon other countries expressed by working people for finished goods and raw through their unions. As materials. Too much of our presented to both the Republican technology is exported abroad," and Democratic Platform he charged. "Too many plants are Committees, that policy includes obsolete." seeking a commitment from both Coupled with a re-building of parties to the goal of full the U.S. industrial base, Drozak employment. stressed, must come a change in "Full employment," Drozak U.S. trade policies. stated, "is the only economic "International trade tactics, policy that will effectively fight such as dumping, state-con­ inflation through the increased trolled export mechanisms and production of goods and unfair barriers to U.S. products services. stifle America's economic Full employment is also the growth, " he said. key to achieving equal rights and Drozak pointed to the U.S. equal opportunity for minorities flag merchant marine as one and women, he said, adding that victim of the misguided trade without a massive U.S. jobs policies of our government. program, "equal employment "These trade policies have opportunity" meant nothing resulted," he said, "in our more than "an equal chance to American merchant fleet going stand in the unemployment line." from 4,000 vessels in 1948 to 578 The AFL-CIO policy plank in 1980." also stresses an attack on inflation by reducing interest rates, eliminating dependence on imported petroleum, containing hospital costs and increasing the nation's housing supply. Drozak spoke about the fight against inflation as well as the need to work for a comprehensive program to reindustrialize America. The United States can no longer afford, Drozak cautioned. But the same trade policies that have crippled the American merchant marine, threaten union workers in every trade through­ out the country. "Every union in the AFL-CIO is threatened by foreign imports and unrealistic trade policies," Drozak charged. "Now we must all join together," to counter fhose policies. The way to triumph in these struggles, the new SIU president told the N.J. convention, is to fight them with our strongest weapon—unity. "We owe it to the memberships we represent to stand strong and united," Drozak said. And "we owe it to men like Paul Hall and George Meany. They dedicated their lives to these causeslabor's causes. Because of what they did," he concluded, "we are able to convene here today as free people fighting for better things for free workers." It's your Industry And it needs you Ashes of Boatman Jos, Straley Scattered Over Chesapeake Bay Move to the top. Apply now for a Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship. It's the best deal In the country for Boatmen who want to get ahead: • special curriculum offered only at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Rev. Dale Cropper conducts services for Boatman Joseph Straley on the Little Curtis as his friends and mates look on. i' A memorial burial service was held July 9,1980, for Joseph Daniel Straley, 60, on hoard the tugboat Little Curtis, three milesfrom Smith Point in the Chesapeake Bay. Boatman Straley of Baltimore, Md. fought im uphill battle with cancer for a year and a half. Brother Straley was last employed by the Steuart Transportation Companyof Piney Point, Maryland. In his last will and testament. Brother Straley requested that his ashes he placed in the Chesapeake Bay from the vessel he worked on. • room, board and books free the Little Curtis. He sailed as Assistant Engineer on this tug. The service was conducted by Reverend Dale Cropper of the St. George's Episcopal Church. He offered prayers at the service for Brother Straley. Other persons who participated in the service were George Goodwin, Personnel Mana­ ger of Steuart.'s, Marshall Novak, Port Agent for Piney Point and the captain and crew of the Little Curtis. Mrs. Straley is grateful to Steuart Transportation for fulfilling her husband's wishes. tuition free IWJII weekly stipend of $225 time spent in on-the-job training Is Coast Guard ap­ proved as the equivalent of wheelhouse time • day-for-^y work time credit for HLSS entry graduates See your SIG Representative to apply. Do It today! 14 / LOG / August 1980 i,;'. •-/su, 'i' �iipiflfi-iiirr ITF Wants Bilateralism, Curb on Runaways Hollywood, Fla.—Attacks on flag-of-convenience shipping practices and support for cargosharing agreements between maritime trading partners highlighted the agenda of the 33rd Triennial Congress of the International Transport Workers Federation held here July 17-25. Representatives of hundreds of trade unions from more than 60 nations throughout the world convened to further the ITF's stated goals "to protect and advance the interests of affiliated members employed in transpor­ tation." SIU President Frank Drozak, who was elected to the Federa­ tion's General Council, headed up the SIU's delegation to the ITF congress. The SIU, one of 12 U.S. transportation unions participating in the congress, was also represented by John Fay, SIU of Canada President Roman Gralewicz, Leo Bonser, Ed Turner and Ed Pulver. The actions on flag-ofconvenience fleets and cargo sharing agreements were brought before the full Federation by the members of the ITF's Special Seafarers' Section, with input from the SIU and other U.S. maritime unions. That Section was formed "to counter the threat to Seafarer's safety and social conditions posed by the registration of vessels under flags of conven­ ience." Victory on the key cargosharing agreement was hardwon. Endorsement by the ITF of a resolution Which recognizes that "the keystone of any merchant marine policy is the availjiability of cargo..." was chalked up as a success by the U.S. and Canadian maritime unions which spon^ sored it. "The resolution is a step forward in achieving fair and equitable cargo agreements," SIU President Drozak said. But U.S. maritime unions were disappointed when attempts to broaden the resolution to include support of "bilateral maritime arrangements at the national level" were shot down in the closed Seafarers' Section meeting. ITF delegates strongly con­ demned flag-of-convenience practices as they have in the past, scoring shipowners.Who use flags of convenience as a means of avoiding "their own countries' higher taxes, safety standards. wages and operating costs.' Flag-of-convenience opera-tors, the. Federation charged, deprive their own nationals of "jobs, foreign exchange balances and other economic and national security advantages afforded by a strong merchant marine." In its most substantive move on the flag-of-convenience issue, the ITF voted on rules to administer the rapidly growing fund which is made up of fines imposed on flag-of-convenience operators for violations of international shipping standards. The fund, which now has a cache of $23.5 million, was set up as a corporate entity with its own trustees. It will be used for "occupational, educational, social and welfare assistance to seafarers." SIU Strikes ACBLt Company Using Utifon Busting Tactks T HE SIU launched a major strike last month against American Commercial Barge Lines and its integrated affiliated inland waterways companies. The strike began July 14. Picketlines are up at eight key locations, including: Louisiana DockJn Harahan, La.; Louisiana Dock in Westwego, La.; Lou­ isiana Dock in Cairo, 111. Louisiana Dock in Hennepin, 111.; American Commercial Terminal in Louisville, Ky,; American Commercial Terminal in St. Louis, Mo.; and Louisiana Dock in Wood River, 111. These facilities are wholly affiliated subsidiaries of Ameri­ can Commercial Lines, Inc., Inland Waterways Division, which also includes Inland Tugs Co., MAC Towing, Inc., and" Jeffboat, Inc. The Union's picketlines at these locations have hit the company hard. Brother trade unions employed at ACBL's facilities have refused to cross the SIU's picketlines and are showing strong support of the strike. Thanks especially to the Mineworkers and Boilermakers Local 482 who have honored the picketlines in the true spirit of labor unity, the strike is having a major impact. ACBL has been trying to replace striking Boatmen with scabs aboard their vessels. The SIU's strike against ACBL capped nearly six months of good faith efforts by the Union to reach a new contract with the company. Throughout the six month period, ACBL refused to bargain in good faith with SIU represen­ tatives. By all their actions ACBL made it clear that they wanted to bust the fairly elected Union of its employees. ACBL's union-busting activi­ ties caused the National Labor Relations Board to issue a complaint against the company charging: • ACBL attempted to and interfered with SIU members' federally protected rights under the National Labor Relations Act; • ACBL unlawfully sponsored and assisted efforts to aid a„. phoney union to replace the SIU; • ACBL discharged and discriminated against approxi­ mately 80 Union Boatmen and Bargemen because of their activities and allegiance to their Union; • ACBL has consistently refused to bargain in good faith with the SIU. Carter: ^U.S. Flag Will Get 50% of Cargoes' T HE Carter Administration has assured representatives of the maritime industry that a recent decision by the Agency for International Development (AID) to exclude certain aid to Israel from the provisions of the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 does not signify a change in the Administration's commitment to develop and maintain a strong American flag Merchant Marine. The cargo in question had originally been regulated by the Cargo Import Program, a piece of legislation that gives emer­ gency relief to U.S. allies without jeopardizing American jobs and industries. Under the terms of the Cargo Import Program, certain" valued American allies, such as Israel and Egypt, are given money to purchase badly needed supplies. The supplies that they buy, however, must be American. Congress felt that it would be improper to let American funds be used to fortify foreign industries. It is one thing to help one's hard-pressed Egyptian and Israeli allies. It is quite another thing to make rich Japanese corporations richer. To ensure that countries receiving aid under jthe Cargo Import Program purchase U.S. goods. Congress required that they show proof of purchase. The trade generated by the Cargo Import Program is considered to be governmentgenerated. It is therefore governed by the Cargo Prefer­ ence Act of 1954, which requires that 50 percent of all govern­ ment-generated cargo be carried on American flag vessels. The Israelis have had trouble with the bookkeeping require­ ments of the Commodity Program. To accomodate a beleaguered and valued ally. Congress passed a new law, the Cash Transfer Program, which allows Israel to purchase American goods with a minimum of red tape. nation's Merchant Marine. According to the SIU and the Maritime Administration, Congress had no intention of changing the Cargo Preference provisions of the old law. It merely wished to simplify some of the overly complicated bureaucratic procedures. In a letter to the SIU, Stuart Because the Cash Transfer Eizenstat, assistant to the Program does not require proof President for Domestic Affairs of purchase, AID has ruled that and Policy, took note of the the U.S. Cargo Preference Laws industry's concern. no longer apply. Eizenstat also reiterated his AID'S decision has been widely support for the U.S. flag attacked by responsible segments merchant marine. He empha­ of the maritime industry, sized that the Administration will including the Seafarers Inter­ vigilantly review the effects of the national Union, and the Mari­ Cash Transfer Program to see time Administration, the section that American flag shipping of the Federal government interests are not harmed in any responsible for promoting this way. August 1980 / LOG / 15 ii ; -•"SEsaa J i J rJ. Js c t>J t �U*S. Dredges ^Guarante^^ Diego Garcia Job pi ii^?l 44>;• i P RESIDENT Carter signed into law the Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions Bill for Fiscal Year 1980, setting an important precedent for the dredging industry. It is the first piece of legislation to state that a preference should be given to American companies in the dredging of a government generated project. The bill had the active support of the SIU. Under the terms of the bill. Congress and the President have appropriated $25 million over a SIU Supported Precedent Setting Bill two year period so that badly needed support facilities can be constructed at Diego Garcia, which is one of this country^s more important naval bases: Situated in the Indian Ocean, Diego Garcia gives the United, States strategic access to Indian, Middle Eastern and African ports. , The language contained in the bill is not as strong as 'the maritime and dredging industries would have liked. However, the bill is an important first step. The House version of the bill had contained strong language in favor of giving U.S. companies preference over foreign compe­ titors. The Senate version was much less emphatic. The language contained in the present bill is a compromise between these two extremes. The bill that was signed into law authorizes the Department of Defense to prepare a program that would assure that American companies be given preference for construction contracting. The major elements of that program include: • a prequalification procedure for U.S. contractors that assures competition. • a requirement that firms use U.S. personnel, material and equipment, where appropriate. • the use of joint ventures to satisfy existing agreements. Congress iVIoves to Grease SPR Machinery C •li' IV t 5 'rt ' I J - 3NGRESS, in a carefully worded amendment attached to the recently enacted Synthetic Fuels Legislation, has instructed the Administration to revive the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Program (SPR). SPR, which was formulated in 1974 in response to the Arab Oil Embargo, never really achieved its stated goal of building an adequate national stockpile of oil. From its inception, SPR was plagued by administrative mismanagement. Court chal­ lenges by environmentalists slowed its implementation. SPR was seriously curtailed in March 1979 after the Iranian Revolution caused a worldwide shortage of oil. Efforts to revive SPR had met with opposition from the State Department, which cited Saudi Arabian disapproval as reason enough to abandon the program. Last winter, this country had 92 million barrels of oil in reserve, which was barely enough to replace two weeks' those hard-liners in Saudi Arabia The Elk Hills scheme would imports. Most other industrial who threaten to cut their indirectly benefit the maritime nations have oil reserves of forty production of oil if the U.S. industry. The oil produced in Elk days or more. purchases extra oil on the world Hills is covered by the Jones Act, Congress has given the market to increase its petroleum and would therefore have to be »Administration until October 1st reserve. moved in U.S. flag vessels. to prepare and begin implemen­ tation of a program that would increase this country's Petroleum Reserve by a minimum of 100,000 barrels of oil a day. The Administration is free to devise its own program. Several options are open to the Administration. Perhaps the most promising is the one involving Elk Hills Naval Reserve in California. Instead of purchasing extra oil on the world market, which would certainly upset our Saudi allies, the government is consid­ ering diverting some of its own supplies to the stockpiles. The Federal Government produces some 100,000 barrels a day at the Elk Hills Naval Reserve. State Department officials two of?hPir'nw'I'® Committee and hope that this scheme will satisfy Young Boatman and Brother Die in Scuba Diving Accident SIU Boatman Jim Gaillard, 22, and his brother Glen, 20, both drowned in a tragic scuba diving accident near Lake City, Fla. According to local police, the brothers were exploring underwater caves in Ginnie Springs, a popular diving area,when they got separated and their tanks ran out of oxygen. The young ;nen, both residents of Mount Pleasant, S C., had been on a camping trip when the accident occurred. The two were buried in Wilson Cemetery after funeral services at Pentacostal Holiness Church in Mount Pleasant. Boatman Gaillard worked for the Boatman Jim Gaillard, Jr. SIU's Marine Contracting and Emma Gaillard and a brother, Towing out of Charleston, S.C. David. He is survived by his widow, The SIU's sincere condolences go Susan; his parents, James, Sr. and out to the family. 16 / LOG / August 1980 Ogden Willamette Committee chairman 2nd P^?mnmin n Harrington, steward delegate ' Bosun Arthur Campbell, ship's ®"®'"® ''®'®8®'® Messman Benny Stella MarlsTo Hold Mariners Ball In N.O. The newly-renovated Stella Maris Maritime Center in New Orleans, La., is a home-away-from-home for merchant seamen from all over the' world as well as for U.S. military personnel. bors with an invitation to the First Annual Mariners Ball. Tickets to the Oct. 24 gala cost $75 per person for a "Mariners Ticket" or $350 per couple for a seat at the "Captain's Table." The ball will feature cocktails, Located on Governor Nicholls entertainment by the Navy Steele Street, the Center's stated purpose is to "minister to the personal and Band, a creole-style buffet supper spiritual needs" of the international and, of course, high steppin' to a seafaring community. They offer dance band. The black-tie ball will be limited basketball, swimming and other recreation, a snack shop and a to 400 guests. So if you're interested chapel as well as down-home con­ in helping out the Center which has versation for seamen and service­ helped so many seamen and having "a ball" doing it, contact: The Stella men in an unfamiliar port. Maris-Maritime Center, 3129 State This Fall the Center is reaching Street Drive, New Orleans. La. out to its many friends and neigh­ 70125. InV':,, I- 'i.' U V\- �At Sea I Ashore Washington, D.C. The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded a $75,000 contract for a study that will develop standards for the automated control of diesel systems. The study is being undertaken because of the appearance of diesel ships in the American-flag fleet. MARAD awarded the contract to Seaworthy Engine Systems, Inc. of Essex, Conn. The company will confer with at least five European regulatory bodies in making its report, according to MARAD. It will seek to learn about the standards and specifications that are advocated today in this field among foreign carriers, shipyards, and diesel engine suppliers. Diesel powered ships have been common among foreign fleets for a number of years. Tumwater, Wash. A delay in a Washington state hearing on the Northern Tier Pipeline has occurred as the result of a ruling by an administrative law judge. The Judge, John Von Reis, said that the Northern Tier Pipeline Co. failed to provide enough information to Washington state on the proposed pipeline route under Puget Sound. State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council hearings will now be delayed while Northern Tier tries to provide the required information The Northern Tier Pipeline, which the SIU has vigorously supported, will run from the deepwater terminal of Port Angeles, Wash, to Clearbrook, Minn. It will be capable of carrying 933,000 barrels of oil a day. The oil will be brought to Port Angeles by tanker from Alaska. In January President Carter approved construction of the pipeline and m the spring the U.S. government granted Federal right-of-way to the $1.23 billion project. However, the pipeline, which will pass through five states, must still obtain private financing and state authorizations before it can proceed. SS Point Julie Last month the SlU-contracted Point JuHe (Birch shipping) was scheduled to deliver 23,000 metric tons of soybean oil to Karachi Pakistan. Galveston, Tex. Construction of the deepest supertanker port in the nation was given the OK last month by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. To be built on Galveston's Pelican Island,.the $330 million berth will be able to handle supertankers of up to 250,000 deadweight tons. It is expected that construction will take two years. _ The superport will be built jointly by the Port of Galveston and Pelican Terminal Corporation. Crude oil will be carried by pipeline from the port's two supertanker berths to Texas City, and from there to Beaumont, Houston, and Freeport. The Corps issued permits for the building of the berths and pipe­ lines. The two 36-inch pipelines will be capable of carrying 50,000 barrels of crude oil an hour from the port to a Texas City tank farm. Puerto Rico SlU-contracted Navieras de Puerto Rico has increased its service between the island commonwealth to the Dominican Republic and the Vrrgin Islands. Under the new schedule the company is offering two rollon sailings per week to the Dominican Republic. The upgraded Virgin Islands service will be made by a barge with a capacity for 54 40-foot trailers. The barge will make the round trip from San Juan, Puerto Rico to the Virgin Islands three times a week. San Francisco American President Lines has, begun regular monthly service between the U.S. West Coast and People's Republic of China. It will operate via feeder service from Hong Kong. Since last year, A PL has been providing direct service to China on a cargo inducement basis. This service will continue to be available. Sri Lanka Five American President Line ships will all be delivering bulk wheat cargoes to Trincomalee, Sri Lanka this month and next month. The President Jackson will leave from the U .S. North Pacific early this month with 15,250 metric tons. The President Wilson will also leave from the U.S. North Pacific in mid September with 16,800 metric tons. Leaving from California in mid August with 18,900 metric tons will be the President Taylor. She will be followed in late August or early September by ihe President Cleveland with the same cargo load. Then in mid September the President Adams will carry 16,800 metric tons. The SIU has the Steward department on APL ships. To Old and Young 'Salts' Alike: Cut Intake! T 'HE description of an HE (experienced seaman as an "old salt" has more than a grain of truth in it these days. Because an ever-increasing number of U.S. seafarers consume a tremendous amount of salt— from three to six times more than the half-teaspoon the body needs daily. So what's the big deal? Plenty! The amount of salt in your diet is directly related to your blood pressure level. Too much salt over a long period of time makes you a prime candidate for high blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is called the "silent killer" because it strikes without warning. It has no symptoms. It causes no pain. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to have it checked at least once a year. Once you have it, you liave it. There is no cure for high blood pressure. The condition can be easily controlled through medication in combination with a low-salt diet. But if you don't follow follow vonr your nrpcrriKf^rl prescribed treatment routine, your blood pressure will shoot back up again. If you have untreated high blood pressure, you're an oddson-favorite for heart attack or stroke. One way to avoid joining the millions of Americans who have high blood pressure is to cut down on your chances of getting it. And that means cutting down on salt. Why salt? The chemical components of salt are sodium and chloride. The intake of sodium causes the body to retain water. And when your body is "water-logged" your heart has to work overtime and your blood pressure goes up. Salting food before tasting it— or over-salting it during a meal is the main reason many people consume too much salt. But it's not the only reason. A lot of sodium comes to us courtesy of the pre-packaged foods we buy. Canned soups and foods contain plenty of sodium because it's a good preservative and extends the shelf-life of food. . In addition many of the seasonings used to "spice up cooked food are really sodium in disguise. MSG, used as a meat tenderizer or flavor enhancer. stands for mor\o-sodiwn glutamate. Soy sauce, steak sauce, onion salt and garlic salt all contain high levels of sodium. Another "salty" mistake is made by people who work in hot environments—like ship's engine rooms. You do not need salt tablets to counteract the effects of heat. Most food contains enough natural salt to maintain the human body without any help. Even when it's very hot, all that's necessary for good health is to eat regular meals and drink lots of water. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind to help reduce salt intake: Avoid cured and processed ' meats like bacon, ham, sausage, corned beef and hot dogs. ' • Avoid salty cheeses (espe­ cially processed cheeses); canned and dried soups and pickles. olives, potato chips, dips and sauerkraut. • Use oil & vinegar instead of bottled salad dressings; baked potatoes instead of fries; broiled or plain sliced cold meat instead of breaded meat or packaged cold cuts. • Try a breakfast steak or hamburger patty instead of ham, bacon or sausage. • Choose fresh fruit, icecream or sherbert over pie and cake^ www UllU • il' ff �K».S»X-^ • '..u^-v^Fr •s"*^-.'T»-:v = "' -t K . • ; i.t' • I !1 Letters Honoring Paul Hall t'f Dear Brother Drozak: On behalf of the officers and members of CWA, I extend to you and to your Union our heartfelt expression of grief and loss in the passing of your late leader, Paul Hall. For me, personally, it is a loss that cannot be measured. 1 have looked to Paul Hall for all the years 1 have been on the AFL-CIO Executive Council as a person whose stature, whose integrity and whose dedication to the labor movement are beyond measure. Organizationally, we at CWA have profited greatly from our association with him—and with the Seafarers International Union—in matters of the utmost importance to organized labor and to the Nation as a whole. 1 shall miss him as a friend, a counselor and a wise man whose vision was always on the center of the target. This land of ours has produced few genuine leaders in the past generation. He was one of those. In addition, his very human qualities—compassion, warmth, dedication and determination—inspired all df us who worked closely with him in pursuit of our common goals. You have reason to be proud of the legacy he has left, and so do we all. Sincerely, Glen Watts, President Communication Workers of America fi ^ '? ^ r i •'• •i' < • '(; i;^ I •". 'i T- . • :'.• ill 'j'l -i 1. :^- € .'"i^'': - - ,t- , > :>.• "•^>r •'.>:• ' .::W7^'': Dear President Drozak, On behalf of the other officers and all the affiliates of our State Federation, I wish to express the deepest sympathy and regret which we all feel on the occasion of the death of your great leader, Paul Hall. I appreciated being able to attend the funeral services last week by reason of your kind invitation. Paul Hall's career in the labor movement will continue to be an inspiration to all of us, particularly now that Amejican labor is again facing the most serious difficulties in many years. Fraternally, John J. Driscoll President Connecticut State Labor Council, AFL-CIO • fe A special ship's meeting was called aboard the U.S. T. Atlantic to pay our respects to our late President Paul Hall when we heard he had passed away. The Chairman (Bosun Donald Fleming) spoke at some length of the many things that Brother Hall did for seamen, especially of his opening the Harry Lundeberg School. Before the opening of the School, a seaman had no place to go to upgrade or improve himself. Thanks to Paul Hall, the School came into being and has helped many of us get ahead. Fraternally, Ship's Committee—U.S.T. Atlantic Chairman, Bosun Donald Fleming F-585 Secretary-Reporter, Clyde Kreiss K-28 Ed. Director, C.R. Lowman L-999 * . Dear Brother Drozak, Thank you for your letter of ,Iuly I. On behalf of the ITFs unions throughout the world please accept our profound condolence on the passing of Paul Hall. We had known for some time, of course, that he was grievously ill but it was hard nonetheless to grasp that he had in the end to surrender. His international activities were marked by those same qualities that made him an almost legendary figure at home; forthrightness, courage, integrity and quick, sharp intelligence which invariably led him to the heart of the problem. To all who knew him he will be iong remembered with respect and affection. On a more personal level, may 1 say that 1 first met Paul over twenty years ago when I had a very modest position in the ITF. Then and afterwards, as 1 moved up the ladder, he never failed to show me great kindness and the impact of that huge personality is indelible. Yours sincerely, Harold Lewis General Secretary International Transport > Workers Federation I : '.p The departure of Paul Hall leaves one with a feeling of sadness. But knowing he has enriched and added so much more dignity to our lives and that of others is of great solace. We will all miss Paul. Fraternally, P.J. Dorrian—D-256 M.V. Overseas Harriette (Amsterdam, Holland) * * Dear Mr. Drozak: I have learned with much regret of the death of your President and colleague Paul Hall. AH of us on the US Law of the Sea Delegation share your sense of loss. We valued highly Mr. Hall's participation in the work of the Advisory Committee and his interest and support of our objectives. We shall miss him. Would you please convey to your associates my deep sympathy. With kind regards. Sincerely, » Elliot L. Richardson Ambassador At Large Department of State 18 / LOG / August 1980 * • We have noted with regret the passing of SlU President Paul Hall. A short service was read on the fantail by Captain Schonn for President Hall. We have confidence and trust that President Frank Drozak will carry on the duties of President Hall. A heavy load for one man to carry but we, the rank-and-file, have confidence in President Frank Drozak. Good luck and God Speed, Frank. Upon receipt of the telegram informing us of Paul Hall's passing the colors were flown at half mast all during the day. The following short address was delivered in memory of Paul Hall by Capt. Schonn. "We have come together here to pay our respects to a great person, a great American, Paul Hall. He has passed the final bar on June 22, 1980. Let us all deep within ourselves try to remember him. Just as we knew him, either personally or as a leader of a great American movement and iet us observe one minute of complete silence in his memory. What can we say about Paul Hall? His physical body is no longer walking amongst us. But that is not important. All iife on the physical plane is limited between birth and death. Important is what Paul Hall stood for and what he devoted his life's work to; to help the under-privileged attain a better life in order to achieve a basic ideal of mankind—freedom and liberty for all. We all are benefitting in one way or another from the efforts he put forth for all of us. Let us try to remember his ideals, that part which was spiritually motivating and driving him, make it our own, and then carry on his efforts in our most honest endeavors. Then we shall see for our own selves, that "Those old sailors never die." H.W. Schonn, Master—LNG Virgo LNG Virgo Ship's Committee Chairman, Bosun Donald Hicks H-694 Sec.-Reporter, Steward L. Jarman J-8029 Ed. Director, J. Salamons Just a line to let you and all my Union brothers know that I deeply regretted the passing away of our very dear Brother and friend Mr. Paul Hall. We have lost a leader as well as a friend and brother. He fought for the rights of seafaring brothers for many years. He fought to get all of us where we are today. I only hope that the fight will continue for the rights of seamen and for more ships under the American flag. Brother Hall fought long and hard for our maritime industry. He was a native of Alabama and so am I. His integrity and hard work are beyond question by anyone. It is a shame that we don't have more leaders like him in this wonderful nation of ours. My heart is heavy with sorrow. I know Paul Hall will be missed among our ranks for many years to come. Fraternally, A Loyal Union Member (since 1947) Malcolm E. Smith S-5215 �U«S*Flag Must Get Fair Share of Coal Exports A s world oil supplies decline and k. as the political price of petro­ leum from OPEC nations becomes too steep to pay, coal has begun to emerge as America's last, best hope. In abundant supply within U.S. territory, development of our coal resources will lessen our dependence . on foreign oil suppliers. Our vast coal reserves will be vital not only to fuel America, but to fire up, once again, foundering U.S. influence with our Western Euro­ pean allies. Dependent to a great degree on the Middle East for their energy needs. Western Europe's foreign policy has evolved into a policy of least resistance against the actions of their OPEC suppliers. Afraid to antagonize their oil suppliers at the risk of a devastating fuel cutoff. Western Europe has declined whole­ hearted support of U.S. sanctions against Iran, among other issues. With this in mind. President Carter went to Italy in June to participate in an economic summit meeting with the leaders of Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Can­ ada, Germany and Japan. The seven national leaders emerged from the talks tinited in their intent to conserve oil and increase their use of alternative energy sources, principally coal. They further agreed that the United States would be the "chief producer and exporter of coal for the international market." And that the Western European nations and . Japan would double or triple their purchases of coal from the U.S. within the next 20 years. prepared to help industry cope with the jobs of increased mining of coal; To get this ambitious coal pro­ development of adequate handling, gram off the ground will mean a storing and transportation facilities; hefty outlay of private capital to and a significant expansion of ports build and upgrade port facilities and or. the Gulf, East and West Coasts to transportation networks here in the. accomodate deep draft coal carriers. Unit^ States. While it is also obvious that a In early July tbe Carter Admini­ sizeable bulk fleetwill be required to stration held briefing sessions witb move the coal—as many as 1,000dry key industry and labor groups bulk ships of 100,000 dwt by some including tbe SIU, to outline tbe estimates—the government has not objectives of tbe U.S. coal program. made a single provision to ensure They indicated the government is either U.S. shipping or shipbuilding OHIcial Publkolion of the Seofarers Inferttationol Union o( North America. Atlontic. GuU, lolei end Inland Woten Ohtrict. Afl^ClO August. 1980 i'J.- Vol. 42. No. 8 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Leon Hall Joe DiGiorgio Vice President Secretary- Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell Joe Sacco Mike Sacco Vice President Vice President Vice -President James Ganndn Ray Bourdius Assistant Editor Don Rotan West Coast Associate Editor Editor « Edra Ziesk Assistant Editor Marietta Homayonpour Assistant Etlitor Mike Gillen Assistant Editor Max Siegel Hall Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Director of Photography I Writer Dennis Lundy Photography Marie Kosciusko Administrative Assistant George J. Vana Production I Art Director Published monthlv by Seafarers Internationa! Unior.. Atlantic. Gull Lakes and Inland Waters D SI ic* AFL °CIO 675 Fourth Ave . Brooklyn. N.V 11232 Tel 499-6600 Second class postage Uisiric.. Afu 1.1U. o u Brooklyn. N.Y. (ISSN W0160-2047) v. wijth an equitable role in the coal program. We believe it is impossible to Justify the outlay of. billions of dollars to spur a U.S. coal export program without including a role for U.S. ships and U.S. seamen in that program. While the blessing of increased reliance on our vast American coal resources allows both America and her allies a way out from under the domination of oil producing na­ tions, the blessing backfires if we allow that coal to move on foreign ships. Without a guarantee that a substantial percentage of our coal exports will move on American-flag vessels, the United States will end up more dependent than ever before on foreign fleets. With the fortunes of the U.S.-flag dry bulk fleet at an all-time low and with the overall national economy floundering, the proposed U.S. coal exporting program provides us with a timely chance to turn the tide. Tbe coal export program is a golden chance to provide shipyard and seagoing Jobs for American workers; tens of thousands of additional jobs in related U.S. shoreside industries: an opportunity to renew our sadly deficient national bulk fleet and the chance to protect our national security by cutting our. ties with foreign-flag shippers. Our coal reserves are one of America's national treasures. But a coal export program which deprives American ships and seamen of a rightful share in* that program is a travesty. The U.S. government would never suggest that the coal needed to meet the terms of the export agreement with our allies be mined by foreign workers. If they did, the American mineworkers would shut the coalfields down. The government would not sug­ gest that our national ports be built or renovated by foreign laborers. If they did, the U.S. construction trades would make sure those ports didn't get built. But by their silence on the role of U.S.-built, U.S.-manned ships in a coal export program, our govern­ ment has suggested that foreign vessels with foreign crews will play a key role in that program. TTie job of exporting American coal abroad isn't over at the mouth of the mine. It isn't over at a rail or highway transfer facility. And it isn't over at the water's edge. it's U.S. coal. And a good portion of it must move on U.S. ships. August 1980 / LOG / 19 :| •' K''* �<•• - s i-.«F Letters Honoring Paul Hall Dear Frank Drozak: I recently learned of the passing of Paul Hall. Needless to say, while I was aware of Paul's desperate illness and his courageous battle and thus I. was not taken by surprise, but was nonetheless deeply saddened by this tragic loss. It is, of course, a loss felt most deeply by his family to whom he was so devoted, and then a loss to the Union that was his entire life. For the brief periods of time I spent with Paul and the several isolated legal matters in which 1 was involved with him and the Union 1 come to the conclusion that his loss is felt by all people who knew him and have a continuing interest in the vitality and integrity of!he United States and its legitimate labor movement. While my personal involvement with Paul was, as >ou know, somewhat limited, my awareness of him and his activities and his person since 1970 has been continually increasing as has my admiration and 'respect. He was no saint, for none of us can assume such a mantle in real life, arid yet my knowledge of Jiim through his personality and his acts evokes in my mind the words that Clarence Darrow uttered on the death of his dear friend, Peter Altgeld: "He so loved justice and truth and liberty and righteousness that all the terrors that the earth could hold were less, thaq the condemnation* of his conscience." I know that you feel a personal loss in Paul's passing but you have inherited a mantle which you wear so well. You have my own wishes for continued success in the leadership which you assumed so long ago and my request that you extend to Mrs. Hall and the family my very sincere sympathy on the loss that they have sustained. Most sincerely, Jonathan L. Rosner, Esq. New York, N.Y. '• 'i ^ t a '^1; I I • I ^ L^' = = : ^.^-: f5u^ .- 'i-J ! ( -' , » • I was saddened to hear of the death of Paul HaT|—recognized as one of the greatest labor leaders of this nation. Respected by the labor movement, the maritime industry, business executives and by many of oiir country's presidents and legislators—past and present, Paul will be missed especially by the seamen for whom he so staunchly fought in the last four decades. Paul was dedicated to improving conditions for not only the SIU membership which he so ably represented at the negotiating table, in the halls of Congress, at the White House, and in the international labor and business arenas but also for all working men and women, skilled arid unskilled, professional and non-professional. As an initiator and builder of ideas. Paul's accomplishments appropriately eulogize his dedication, perseverence and courage—qftentime in the face of extreme adversity. His memory and spirit will live on in the realization of his ideas and dreams and in the enormity of his accomplishments. While Paul was ill, our SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak performed the functions of acting president both capably and admirably. For over a decade. Frank had been Paul's right hand man working with him side by side to the benefit of the SIU membership. In my opinion. Frank is the best-prepared man to carry out the responsibilities of the office of president of the Seafarers International Union. Training and experience have eminently qualified Frank to assume the leadership of the union and tend to the important task of building a healthy U.S.-Hag merchant fleet and a still stronger and more effective SI U. We should all stand behind him and give him our strongest encouragement and support—as did Paul—because he has most assuredly earned it. Fraternally yours, Anthony Goncalves G-83 Arlington, Va. I deeply regret that I was unable to attend the services for our late brother, friend and colleague Paul Hall. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to have known Paul and to have been associated with him in our great free trade union movement. He was a true friend, a champion and dedicated fighter for the free trade union movement and a great American. Please express my deepest sympathy to his family and to the officers and members of the Seafarers International Union. Fraternally, Aibin J. Gruhn President Califomla .State Federation of . " :^ Labor, AFI-no Frank Drozak, President Seafarers International Union of North America 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232 Dear Frank: ' I am writing on my return yesterday from a trip out of the country, including attendance at the ll.O Conference in Geneva, to expres.s my sorrow at the death of Paul Hall. 1 got to know Paul during my last few years with the Amalgamated in New York, but our friendship continued even more actively during my stay at the Department of Labor 1977-79. Paul at that time —along with the.many other responsibilities which he fulfilled for President Meany was the chairman of the Labor Advisory Committee"on international trade, and I depended on him for good advice and the fruits of his experience. During these years, over the course of many long breakfast and lunch sessions together, in New York and Washington. I came to look forward to Paul's wisdom and good .sense, as well as his profound understanding of the labor movement. I had looked forward to continuing that relationship when I came to the l UD. His final illness and passing came as a shock. I know that Paul >vilLbe missed by uncounted of his former associates and admirers, among whom I was proud to include myself. I sorrow for those who were close to him, as well as for his family. Please accept my most sincere sympathy. Sincerely, Howard D. Samuel, President industrial Union Dept. AFL-CIO * * * I am profoundly distressed to learn of the death of Paul Hall. He was so long associated with our rriaritime work and his loss will be keenly felt by all. Please accept my sincere condolences and convey these also to his family. Francis Blanchard Director General Inferriatfohal Labor Organization I am writing this letter to pay my respects and sympathy on the death of our dedicated International President Paul Hall. Paul Hall was truly a great maritime union leader who worked very hard to upgrade the lives of all seamen. His dedication to the true principles of the American maritime and trade union movements and his fearless fight to bring the many pension and welfare benefits to all Seafarers is a legacy in itself. I for one, who is permanently disabled today, know what Paul Hall has done for the SIU in his long years of association with the SIU. Paul Hall will long be remembered as the man in the maritime trade union movement who dedicated his life so that all seamen could have selfrespect and human dignity as they .sailed their ships around the world. My sympathy goes out to his family in their days of bereavement. 1 consider it an honor for 30 years to have been a member of the SIU—the maritime union that he dedicated his life to. Fraternally, Pensioner Paul Capo IVfetalrle, La. Paul Hall's death comes as a shock to me. Paul Hall was a great man, a giant among labor activists and a very dear and close personal friend. During those early days when public workers didn't have the right to organize, it was Paul Hall and his fellow sailors who linked arms with our members to defend their picket lines and to help them win decency and some of the rights enjoyed by most other American workers. I personally, and AF'SC MH as an institution, will always feel deep gratitude to Paul Hall and the Seafarers for their unflinching solidarity with our stuggle over the years to win union recognition and reasonable jobs and working conditions. Paul Hall was enormously respected by those in as well as outside the labor movement. Always an innovator, he would offer new ideas to blend with the best of the old. Paul will be remembered for his dedication to preserv ing our precious labor tradition, and for his leadership in carrying it forward. Weve lost a great American, He will be deeply missed. Fraternally, Jerry Wurf, President American Federation of .State, County and Municipal Employees 20 / LOG / Almost 1980 Je'-' •• �-• •• •, M?;."th^;- ' •-"• • j/ '^--,r-%. •>.- - •/^J: V'"> • •• - Ocean Mining Bill m-'w • ^r}- .. " ! - -f - V ••V-' ._: •'"J.'' C'. »S;v • VS';5»feV,"..^ > , . 'if' Tu'JT •' •'" If .• . •-.. 5.- ' ^1.. •' •^••' -' :«/ £ '''I. Signed Into Law Legislation Guarantees Use of U.S. Flag, U.S. Manned Mining Vessels and Ore Carriers I N a stunning victory for the jobs and job security of U.S. seamen, President Carter signed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act into law last month with its crucial "man American" provisions intact. Almost 10 years in the making, the Act has been a top legislative priority of the SIU since 1971 because it President's desk on June 28. components in our national Under the terms of the defense industry. Enactment green-lights a brand-new deep seabed mining industry Act, U.S. mining consortia of the Hard Mineral Resand ensures a key role for can begin retrieving the sources Act into law makes U.S. seamen in that Industry. manganese, cobalt, copper it possible for the U.S. to The Deep Seabed Hard and nickel-packed nodules become largely self-suffi­ Minerals Resources Act, that blanket the ocean's cient in those key minerals passed by overwhelming floor. The United States is by the turn of the century. While national security voice vote in the Senate on almost entirely dependent June 23 and in the House on imports of those four considerations played a part two days later, went to the minerals which are crucial Continued on Page 22 August 1980 / LOG / 21 kl k-. �• -r • -t- fcv^*l •'ri..ii=n-.,.-.^.;,-;'r.-.«f;'»M»- -i»-».-*it.v.'- a^-r .It' - ;=-.i:5^1==3*69ie^ r- . •J '•i' ; f. •>'"!!«• - 45 :-r 1i •if' Jl: ;tf ••.'A !• ii f u if' «If-' li I i: .• fI if H >vi'n < l«-t .|i Enactment of Measure Brings SlU's 10-Year Fight To Victorious End processing or transportation in the Union's tireless eligible for operating lobbying for the Act, it was differential subsidy (ODS) the prospect of gaining and construction differential ground-level entry for subsidy (CDS) programs of Seafarers in the new-bom the Merchant Marine Act of ocean mining industry that 1936. In a letter to Carter dated was the key to the SIU's July 3, SIU President Frank support. The Union's decade-long Drozak hailed the chief fight to create and protect executive for signing the jobs for U.S. seamen in Act. "This legislation," Drozak ocean mining paid off. The Ocean Mining legislation said, "represents" a signifi­ that left the President's desk cant milestone in our mutual included three '*man- effort to revitalize the U.S. American'' amendments flag Merchant Marine. By requiring that at least one whi^ • •'Squire that all mining ore carrier per ocean mining and processing vessels used site be an American ship," in the commercial recovery Drozak continued, "this of deep seabed minerals be legislation will provide a U.S.-documented and U.S.- tremendous boost to* our manned; maritime industry and our • require at least one^ore maritime employment." carrier per mining site be^ "Similarly," he added, U.S.-documented and U.S.- "the requirement that manned; mining and processing • make any U.S.-docu­ vessels be American-flag mented vessel used in deep vessels will guarantee that seabed mineral recove'ry, American workers receive a Continued jrom Page 21 fair share of the economic opportunities created." Drozak ended by commending Carter for his "commitment to a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine and your concern for American workers in all facets of the maritime industry." Though support for U.S. ocean mining legislation had been steadily mounting over the last 10 years, passage of the Act was a Congressional coup against diverse pres­ sures and obstacles. Over the past 18 months alone the Act was reported out of no .fewer than five Senate committees, four House committees and a variety of subcommittees on both sides of Congress. Pressure from the U.N. Conference on the Law of the Sea, which has been trying to reach agreement on an international ocean mining treaty, ran strongly against adoption of U.S. ocean mining legislation. It was only when U.S. Ambassador to the Law of the Sea Elliot Richardson gave his go-ahead to the 1980 version of the Act that the final stumbling block to whole-hearted Congres­ sional support of the measure was cleared. Under Richardson's re­ commendation the Act says that licenses for deep seabed exploration will be issued beginning July 1, 1980 but that permits for "commer­ cial recovery" will not be authorized until Jan. 1, 1988. This timetable allows the U.S., said White House Press Secretary Jbdy Powell, to "reaffirm this nation's commitment to both a Law of the Sea Treaty and orderly development of a U.S'. ocean mining capa­ bility." The Act, Powell added, "will fill the gap created by ... our need for minerals on Continued on Page 23 SIUNA Vice President John Yarmote testifies at hearings on ocean mining .iegislation at a subcommittee on Foreign Affairs in the House of Representatives in the fall of i979. Many of the seats in back of him are filled with SIU members. • 22 / LOG / August 1980 �\m- Industry Means Jobs for American Seamen the one.hand and the slow of actual minifig, U.S. provisions when he spoke on deliberate process of inter­ seamen may be working i^ the Senate floor prior to the national lawmaking on the this industry as early as next vote on the bill. "The mining other." year. consortia intend to put into However, in spite of the Sen. Warren Magnuson operation, at various times stated timetable for the start (D-Wash.) clarified the time between 1981 and 1988, SchematiG of Ocean Mining Ship )• - - " I 1 i I i[ -—-y- -- .• recovery operations on a very large scale, but not at the full operating rates planned'for ultimate pro­ duction. "These large interim operations," Magnuson continued, "will be for the purpose of testing full-sized mining ships and related equipment for periods of time which are less than fulltime operation." The Deep Seabed Hard Minerals Resources Act which was ultimately signed by the President was an amended version of the original House bill (HR 2759). On June 23, the Senate considered H.R. 2759, added 16 amendments to if, passed it and sent it back to the House. The House passed the amended version on June 25. What's Down There on the Ocean Floor? N ESTLED snugly in some of the deepest rescesses of the ocean lies a treasure of immense proportions. It is a treasure that has been nurtured throughout the eons by the chemical and organic phenomenons of nature. This treasure of the deep is millions upon millions of manganese nodules that pave the ocean floor like an eternal black cobblestone highway. The nodules are highly valued because of the extractable minerals locked in their round, dark potatoe sized bodies. The nodules have a high content of the four minerals— nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese—considered basic and essential to the economy and productivity of industrialized nations. For instance, nickel is used in petroleum refining and in the production of gas turbines, aircraft frames, marine and automotive bodies, and ceramics. Copper is used in the manufac­ ture of electric motors, power generators, transformers, plumb­ ing, and automotive brakes, radiators, heaters, and carbure­ tors. Cobalt is used for the production of industrialized magnets, telephones, gas turbines and radiation research and treatment. Manganese, probably the most important of the four minerals, is basic to all iron and steel products. Recent research projects have estimated that the near infinite supply of nodules contain 15 billion tons of nickel, 8 billion tons of copper, and 5 billion tons of cobalt. These statistics far exceed the known land-based resources of these minerals. Research has also shown that • the heaviest concentration of the nodules lie two to three miles deep in the Pacific Ocean, mostly near undersea volcanoes. Despite all the research, though, it is still only speculation as to how the nodules grow. One theory is that a nodule starts to grow around some particle, such as animal remains or pumice. Then somewhat like a pearl, it grows slowly through some sort of chemical and organic activity. Unlike a pearl, though, which grows in years, it is estimated that the nodules grow only a few millimeters per million years. But one thing is sure. The nodules do grow. And according to one estimate, they are forming, at the rate of 10 million tons a year. This is an extremely small figure when compared to esti­ mates which claim the Pacific Ocean alone contains 1.5 trillion tons of the nodules. Up until 1872, no one even knew that the nodules existed. At that time, one of Her Majesty's ships dredged a few off the ocean floor and brought them back to England as conversation pieces. It wasn't until 15 years ago that anyone gave much serious thought to bringing the nodules to the surface in large amounts and extracting the minerals housed inside. However, the increasing demand for these minerals in an ever growing industrialized world has given birth to a potentially massive new industry —ocean mining. Thanks to the SIU's support of the Ocean Mining Bill, this industry will finally get into full swing. And SIU members can look forward to jobs on ocean mining ships and ore carriers. Besides being the biggest consumer of these minerals, the U.S. is also the biggest importer of the essential substances. In fact, the U.S. is almost totally dependent on foreign imports for these minerals. Right now, the U.S. imports98 percent of its manganese, 98 percent of its cobalt, 90 percent of its primary nickel and 15 percent of its copper. Considering that the nation's economy depends on the uninterrupted flow of these minerals, the fact that we are so dependent on the outside world for them is a very disturbing fact. Consortiums of mainly American companies have pumped millions into the research of developing an ocean mining and processing capacity. Several ocean mining vessels and processing plants are already operating successfully on ^n experimental basis. Their research has shown that the full development of an American ocean mining industry would enable the U.S. to become completely self sufficient in the four essential minerals by the year 2000. August 1980 / LOG / 23 •.g: MM �•' -. rp w .1- s • - ^»;: .,-4 -»H i^F .:^ .'••v" <=7. r-.-- ., •:=-JT^'- ^r--. :'_.L - J.-; •'• •i"\ -• ' \r Rep. John Murphy Supported Bill Every Step of the Way T ^11 •" '\"¥^ .1 HE SIU'S decade-long effort to win passage of the crucial Deep Seabed Hard Minerals Resources Act was not a singlehanded battle. Credit is due to Congress as a whole for voting the measure in and to the President for signing it into law. But even more credit is owed to those Congressmen and Senators who have stood by this legislation —and most especially, its "man American" provisions—through 10 long years. Sen. Spark M. Matsunaga(DHawaii) introduced the original 1980 Ocean Mining bill which was passed by the Senate last Dec. 14. In the House, the measure was nurtured by Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.). It is not surprising that Rep. Murphy was a chief advocate of the Ocean Mining legislation. Throughout his 18-year Congres­ sional career the New York representative has been a vocal and consistent supporter of a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine. Murphy's record on labor bills in general has been a good one John Murphy (D-NY) reflecting his belief that American workers must have a share in the jobs created by U.S. industry. Speaking on the "man /..I?,- >Z J^ ^ - T:- •.- Jl, S American" amendments to the Ocean Mining bill. Murphy illustrated this belief when he said: "If U.S. permitees are required to document their mining vessels in the United States, all of the tax dollars resulting from U.S.-flag vessel operations will accrue to the U.S. Treasury and hundreds of new American Jobs will be created..." Congress must not sanction. Murphy added, "exporting millions of dollars in tax revenues thousands of American jobs and the mining technology that Americans have spent millions to develop." Congressman Murphy is now running a strong campaign to win re-election to New York's 17th Congressional District. That re-election campaign has the commited and active support of the SIU. The Union has always stood by those elected represen­ tatives who have stood by the cause of American workers. Rep. Murphy has been a loyal friend of and a consistent battler for American workers. He has earned the Union's gratitude and our support in return. 1:i. •', • 'J Key Supporters in Senate : 4' Senator Warren Magnuson: "In addition, a minimum ofonl ore carrier will be documeniel under U.S. laws. This requiremeti ...is to insure that there is at leas] minimum control over the transpoA tation of these mineral resources t) the U.S." ri , ? Senator Frank Church: "This leglislation will: providl new jobs at sea and on land /b] American workers." Senator Ernest Hollings: "The other issue of concern to me ...a provision that mining anc processing vessels be built in the U S. Representatives of the mining industry have sent letters assuring that construction would be in th U.S. and that the provision was unnecessary. I accept those awMr-j ances." Senator Warren Magnuson: "... mining and processing vme/i| be built in the U.S. However, I wish to stress that the acquiesence in theii House version on this issue vvai conditioned on the U.S. companiei involved providing firm commit-\ ments that they planned on buildin these vessels in our shipyards." •. •Hr- -i. '.idf' s" if -f,. '•, ''•f •fI Henry Jackson (D-WA) Frank Church (D-ID) Jacob Javits (R-NY) 4^ -Jp'V f; V John Warner (R-VA) Warren Magnuson (D-WA) Spark Matsunaga (D-HI) Howard Cannon (D-NV) Key Supporters in House •'y.x^ •••••A"' • '>, - ' . • .• o. I Senator Ted Stevens "Using American vessels « flj safety valve against a foreign\ embargo and protects our national^ security." A J,,.., i• Senator Warren Magnuson "I have supported such require-\ ments for 15 years." .. f 1 • Smator Howard Cannon; "By requiring iand-basedprocesi ing in the United States,...Amer] can workers will have new J opportunities." rr'4;'^ , -1-7 •; yi- - •*• r't y; •.• S ^ • • I ^ -.'ft' /jk' '' T •3 Ed Derwinski (R-IL) Barber Conable (R-NY) Robert Lagominsino (R-CA) I--/., - :«V4 .. iill_-ft - "'-'I .= • Senator Henry Jackson ,"Ocean mining promises to he a stimulus for significant new private \ investment, and for the creation o)| many new employment opportum ties in the United States. Senator Spark Matsunaga "! am convinced of the need jo the bill to contain language protect­ ing American Jobs." .1 r Senator Howard Cannon . "Such a provision is important in order to provide that the economicl benefits arising from ocean minmg\ ventures operating under UnitedX States legislation accrue to ther United States." ' Senator Frank Church . "American technology shouldbe\ utilized to assure that economic] benefits accrue to the United States. If we keep giving everything away, we will lose our stature in the world. Our trading partners are cutting us off at the knees." •' •' • r. ' Clemeni Zablocki (D-Wl) John Breaux (D-LA) A! Ullman (D-OR) Thoni^ Ashley (D-OH) " . f ' ' • 'Mr . •' I .If- watYTl'irrFi;-.-- • I V JE: .-Ill Z! •• f. �H.R.2759 Binetg aixth Congress of the Bnited States of 3lnierica Jjl , AT THE SECOND SESSION Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, one thousand nine hundred and eighty an act To establish an interim procedure for the orderly development of hard mineral resources in the deep seabed, pending adoption of an international regime relat­ ing thereto, and for other purposes. . -fc Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. i'. This Act may be cited as the 'Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act". , SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. 4S f'.?'};-'-.''.-; 7"' i• f- •• r"' i_ : I." S • ; f I .. (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that— (1) the United States' requirements for hard minerals to satisfy national industrial needs will continue to expand and the demand for such minerals will increasingly exceed the available domestic sources of supply; (2) in the case of certain hard minerals, the United States is dependent upon foreign sources of supply and the acquisition of such minerals from foreign sources is a significant factor in the national balance-of-payments position; (3) the present and future national interest of the United States requires the availability of hard mineral resources which is independent of the export policies of foreign nations; (4) there is an alternate source of supply, which is significant in relation to national needs, of certain hard minerals, including nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese, contained in the nodules existing in great abundance on the deep seabed; (5) the nations of the world, including the United States, will benefit if the hard mineral resources of the deep seabed beyond limits of national jurisdiction can be developed and made avail­ able for their use; . (6) in particular, future access to the nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese resources of the deep seabed will be important to the industrial needs of the nations of the world, both developed and developing; (7) on December 17, 1970, the United States supported (by affirmative vote) the United Nations General Assembly Resolu­ tion 2749 (XXV) declaring inter alia the principle that the mineral resources of the deep seabed are the common heritage of mankind, with the expectation that this principle would be legally defined under the terms of a comprehensive international Law of the Sea Treaty yet to be agreed upon; (8) it is in the natio^ interest of the United Scates and other nations to encourage a widely acceptable Law of the Sea Treaty, which will provide a new legal order for the oceans covering a broad range of ocean interests, including exploration for and commercial recovery of hard mineral resources of the deep seabed; -'It H.R.2759—34 SBC. 404. ACT NOT TO AFFECT TAX OR CUSTOMS OR TARIFF TREATMENT OF DEEP SEABED MINING. -- - :-;r Except as otherwise provided in section 402, nothing in this Act ehaU affect the application of the Internal Revenue Oxie of 1954. Noth^ in this Act shaU affect the application of the customs or tariff laws of the United States. r Speaker of the House of Representatives. APPROVED •• '-;7j JUN288eO 5 President of the •: H- 26 / LOG / August 1980 - : ^1 ' ' ..'I ^1 �-- rt^rrjcr. ' « ^ * 'i > ^ K « t f ; « » r » J9 V—„ ^ 3 i| ? ,r * « . - • ^ . r . f • •• • ^ , * ' -• - i: ' f ^ I ' tr y V -»• f. a i it ft , « ir ». ^ ^ g4 After President Carter signed the landmark Ocean Mining Legislation, SIU President Frank Urozak fired off a letter of thanks to the President for his support, especially of the bilLs provisions protecting U.S. flag and U.S. jobs interests in this brand new industry. Here is a reprint of that letter. OF NORTH AMERICA • AFL-CIO 675 FOURTH AVENUE • BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11232 • (212) 499^6600 FRANK DROZAK President ' _. y* V-A ••• July 3, 1980 .'.H . The President The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: I wish to commend you for your support of the Deep Seabed Hard Minerals Resources Act (P.L. 96-283). The legislation which you signed on June 28 will provide the framework by which the United States can begin to develop the mineral resources of the deep seabed which are vitally important to the inclustrial economy and security of this country. Equally important, this legislation represents a significant milestone in our mutual effort to revitalize the United States-flag merchant marine. As you know, the dry bulk segment of our fleet numbers only a handful of vessels and carries less than two percent of our dry bulk foreign trade. By requiring that at least one ore carrier per ocean mining site be an American ship, this legislation will provide a tremendous boost to our maritime industry and maritime employment. This in turn will lead to greater United States self-sufficiency in both the supply and transport of strategically important minerals. Similarly, the requirement that mining and processing vessels used pursuant to Public Law 96-283 be American-flag vessels will guarantee that American workers receive a fair share of the economic opportunities created. The Seafarers International Union has actively supported the enactment of ocean mining legislation for the past nine years. We are especially pleased that you have signed this legislation into law and that you agreed its provisions relating to the use of American vessels are irhportant to the security and economic interests of the United States. Your action clearly evidences your commitment to a strong United States-flag merchant marine and your concern for American workers in all facets of the maritime industry. I look forward to working with your Administration again on matters of mutual concern. . Sincerely, Frank Drozak President Seafarers Internationa! Union n iiiW ' '' "'P V'5'• _ 4 , V... r •ii. • •T '••'f •V / •'•ii-. ^'1, •/ 1 August 1980 / LOG / 27 J �Ocean Mining Means Jobs Passage of the Ocean Mining Bill paves the way for development of a brand new maritime industry. This industry could very easily have gone totally to foreign workers had it not been for the SlU's persistent effdrts in Washington to protect American interests. . The fight was a long one, nearly 10 years. But nothing ever comes easy in the never ending battle to keep our merchant fleet moving ahead. All the work, all the minor setbacks and all the frustration of running into numerous legislative roadblocks along the way has been worth it. Because the effort has paid off. The bottom line is clear. The brand new Ocean Mining industry means jobs—Jobs for American seamen, jobs for the construction trades and jobs for shipbuilders. The jobs will not appear right away. The industry will slowly build itself up, and the jobs will come. By the end of this decade, the industry should be in full swing. And by the end of the century, the Ocean lAining industry wiii be interwoven in the permanent fabric of the American job structure. Here is a look ahead at what the Ocean Mining industry will bring to American seamen by the year 2000: • 20 deep sea mining vessels flying the American flag, crewed by American sea­ men. • 60 ore carriers to service the mining ships (3 ore carriers for one mining vessel). At least 20 of those ore carriers wiii be American flag, American crewed. • Each mining vessel wiii carry a crew of approximately 150 to 170 seamen. • Each ore carrier will carry the normal complement for a dry bulk vessel. These are conservative estimates. The actual number of jobs for U.S. seamen could be far greater. The future is what it's all about. The SlU has always looked to the future to insure that SlU members would always have jobs to go to and real job security. Our fight for the Ocean Mining bill is a good example of how hard work and a little foresight can pay off in the best way possible—jobs. Ocean Mining &tip 'GovernorRay' '•'< i •/>* > SPAD Keyed Ocean Mining Yictory W ASHINGTON, D.C. is the center of power in this country. Whatever happens there affects everyone. This Union does not ignore facts. If Washington, D.C. is where the power is, that's where we want to be. That's where we have to be. The recently enacted Ocean Mining Bill is just one mOre example of why this Union has to maintain a presence in Washington. The SIU has been work­ ing for years to help get the Ocean Mining Bill passed. Not just any Ocean Mining Bill, but one that would protect the rights of seamen. The bill that was just 28 / LOG / August 1980 passed contains stringent "crew American" provi­ sions. Those provisions would not he there had this Union not fought every inch of the way to have them included. Elliot Richardson, the I head of the American would never have been able delegation to the Law of the to do so without the support Sea Conference, opposed of concerned seamen who the concept of "crew donated to SPAD. American." So did a number SPAD is more than just of Other powerful, highly four letters. It is the placed politicians. seaman's lifejacket. But we beat them. We Without SPAD, we would not he in Washing­ ton. Were we not in Washington, we wouldn't be able to get legislation like the Ocean Mining Bill passed. It is estimated that the Ocean Mining Bill will result in thousands of extra maritime jobs by the end of the century. You made it happen by your contributions to SPAD. �Directory SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Workers of North America .Frank Drozak, president Joe DiGiorgio, secretary-treasurer Leon Hall, vice president Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president Mike Sacco, vice president Joe Sacco, vice president JUNE 1-30, 1980 . nOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port DECK DEPARTMENT Boston NewYdl-k .... 5 .• 121 Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans, Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle PuertoRico Houston Piney Point Yokohama — .• Totals 13 25 19 10 13 88 25 36 24 34 12 61 3 4 493 2 38 8 10 6 10 5 25 10 8 12 7 1 ' 21 1 0 164 7 4 114 2 61 0 0 2 4 7 2 0 5 3 2 14 6 "0 8 0 0 8 ,14 6 13 16 64 21 35 22 71 18 58 3 1 13 8 10 8 4 34 8 10 6 39 7 25 13 0 2 2 1 2 0 0 4 3 7 12 2 0 0 0 64 466 Port Boston NewYork ^"REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 246 37 6 12 159 23 47 33 12 24 135 53 78 44 46 12 114 0 9 801 7 60 6 15 12 10 7 34 20 20 18 10 3 38 0 1 261 15 2 8 16 7 2 11 4 11 16 25 0 15 0 0 138 5 158 8 37 25 12 29 112 29 65 15 32 14 78 0 0 619 6 70 8 11 14 9 9 41 12 21 12 17 5 20 0 0 255 4 14 2 5 4 3 0 6 4 1 10 8 0 -9 0 0 70 376 6 16 19 4 19 62 24 29 22 20 15 53 0 0 368 4 38 2 6 8 1 5 16 3 11 4 6 4 4 0 1 113 0 10 1 1 5 2 0 2 1 18 12 10 0 2 0 0 64 5 37 5 15 7 5 11 40 19 32 10 7 13 22 0 1 229 11 257 28 54 53 10 31 81 67 49 51 35 20 74 0 2 823 5 173 6 13 25 9 5 36 27 63 140 43 7 48 0 0 600 2,017 1.452 872 ENGINE DEPARTMENT ! 3 95 4 32 Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington 8 21 10 7 15 81 22 25 9 6-1 4 3 8 2 6 2 5 0 25 3 5 2 13 0 8 2 .'. Seattle 7 PuertoRico Houston.....7..:..v::::7...;vr..77:v7.:.: Piney Point Yokohama Totals 17 13 59 1 8 2 29 0 1 8 12 2 11 5 53 28 20 6 10 6 0 5 6 28 8 16 0 0 2 0 3 0 1 2 0 1 9 6 17 3 0 5 26 15 41 17 5 25 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 2 7 2 0 0 385 152 32 300 165 15 Port Boston NewYork Phiiadelphia Baitimore Norfoik Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington 1 69 3 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT ; Seattle Puerto Rico Houston 2 41 8 11 13 3 8 32 17 11 8 1 25 0 3 4 1 2 15 3 5 3 0 0 14 11 20 Piney Point ' Yokohama.... Totals.. 199 2 3 0 0 6 1 0' 3 0 0 0 0 6 5 5 0 0 0 38 4 10 5 6 7 27 22 12 on i 1 30 9 3 6 7 2 19 11 8 ,1 12 12 12 11 1 0 8, 0 0 0 0 0 30 2 0 0 75 20 ' 2 27 20 102 Port NewYork Totals All Departments..,.. le? 29 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Boston Philadelphia Baltimore... Norfolk Tampa ' . Mobile New Orleans ...... ! Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington . Seattle ! PuertoRico ; Houston. Piney Point Yokohama Totals 0 3 3 1 2 3 0 1 0 0 if 7 .... 0 4 4 33 111 71 4 9 3 3 6 33 11 19 6 6 9 14 1 0 157 19 22 25 9 12 49 38 21 21 17 13 41 39 0 441 5 6 10 , .4 3 17 14 14 41 11 2 21 0 0 223 1.234 832 345 . - . ... ' . ' . 948 579 81 *"Tqtal Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month, **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Slupping in the month of June was good to excellent in all A& (i deep sea ports, as it has been for the last several years. .A total of 1.608jobs were shipped lasf ni<mll, i„ Slll-controlled deep sea vessels. Of these, only 948 or slightly more than half, were taken by -A"seniority members. The rest were filled by "B-and-C seniority people. Shipping is expected to remain good to excellent for the forseeable future. HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 ALGONAC. Mich. ^212) HY 9-6600 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 ALPENA. Mich. ... . 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON. Ma^ 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 CHICAGO. 1LL.9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Hd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio 4937 West Broad St. 43228 (614) 870-6161 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 120 Main St. 01903 (617) 283-2645 HOUSTON, Tex.... 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Ha. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. .. 1 S. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS. Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Ra. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 I I•J|. (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio ... 635 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6NihonOhdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 West Coast Stewards Halls HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 PORTLAND, Or.421 S.W. 5th Ave. 97204 (503) 227-7993 WILMINGTON, Ca. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 August 1980 / LOG / 29 \ ; :i' ;, .j" �SIU s tSJ-r S IU President Frank Drozak recently appeared on the weekly radio program, Labor News Conference, in Washington, D.C. The show is distributed nationwide through the Mutual Broadcasting System, and is picked up weekly by more than 300 stations across the country. It has long been the SIU's belief that the general American public is simply not aware of the problems facing the American merchant marine, much less the importance of our industry to this nation's economy and security as a world power. President Drozak's appearance on Labor's News Conference has helped in a big way to "get the word out" about U.S. maritime. Therefore, reprinted below is the complete text of President Drozak's answers to a barrage of questions concerning our in­ dustry. * Interviewing Drozak were Stuart Lytle, military affairs correspondent for the Scripps-Howard Newspapers, and Jerome Cahill, labor correspondent for the New York Daily News. LYTLE; Mr. Drozak, how bad is the condition of the maritime industry today? We hear that it's in bad shape. DROZAK: Well it certainly is in bad shape—it has declined greatly from the 70's, when we had 1100 ships in operation, to the point of fewer than 550 today. And there are no bright lights out there either. Congress has been talking about the ne:ed for a maritime program, the Administration has been talking about that too—but, the Navy and the Defense Department have said that we would be in terrible shape today to try to supply our people in the Mideast, if there were an outbreak there. The industry in in very bad shape. CAHILL: Legislation is pending in Congress now to do something about that. When you say there are no bright lights out there, does that mean that vou are not optimistic that Congress is going to move on this legislation? DROZAK: I 'm not very optimistic—there are many problems in dealing with that piece of legislation—many obstacles to revitalizing the American Merchant Marine. , In my opinion, it would put that effort in a holding pattern—it would provide replacement of some of the present ships, but it would not give us the expansion program that is needed for this country. CAHILL: Well, how big an e.xpansion program are we talking about, in terms of ships, or dollars, or employment? DROZAK: We need an on-going expansion program—a program that would not decrease the number of available ships, but would increase the number and size of the ships and provide the type of ships that would be needed for national defense—which is a very important factpr. Most of the ships today would not qualify, without a complete conversion job. The military has had to pull ships from the private sector and spend billions of dollars on conversions to meet the needs of the military, which, again, draws from the private segment of the U.S. maritime industry. LYTLE: The Navy and the other armed services—and the Rapid Deployment Force are now focusing on the Middle East. They are building or loading ships to place in the Indian Ocean and such. Do you see this as a turnaround for the military that would have a spin-off benefit for your industry? DROZAK: No, I don't. The military should stick to building warships, and they should let private industry build and supply the needed cargo ships—supply ships—as they did during Worl'd War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. They have always turned to the private segment—to.the American Merchant Marine— as the fourth arm, to transport the needed supplies. But, for some reason, segments of the government have gotten involved in doing it themselves, they are drawing from the military personnel that they need. The Navy and the military should train military personnel—train them for battleships and other warships—and let the private segment handle the cargo and build the type of cargo ships that would be,needed to handle it, CAHILL: Why is it that the American Merchant Marine seems to have such \ a tough time competing with the overseas shipping companie.s? DROZAK: Well, I don't think they would have a tough time competing if they were given a fair and equal opportunity. To put it another way, give parity with the maritime industries of other countries. . CAHILL: What do you mean by "parity?" DROZAK: Welk the laws of this country that govern the industry restrict U.S. shipping companies from doing certain things that other countries allow their fleets to do—I don't like to get into it, but such things as rebating. All of the countries the U.S. competes with allow this. They also give their maritime industries certain tax incentives and tax breaks, which this country does not give. So, you're really comparing apples and oranges. Other countries also require that a quota of their cargo be carried on ships under their flag—the United States does not. C AHILL: Why is that? Is it an ideological problem? Are we hung up on the free enterprise system? DROZAK: Yes, I think we're hung up on the free enterprise system, and 1 think that the people of this country—because it was founded as^ a freetrading nation, free enterprise—do not want to accept the concept that changes are necessary. We're still living under the laws of 200 years ago—when the country was founded. Free enterprise and free trade are good, providing everyone else accepts them. But, is seems to me that the U.S. is the only country accepting those principles—and none- of the other nations do, so, we are free-traditig only one way. LYTLE: What recommendations would you have for Congress and the Administration, specifically, to turn the situation around? DROZAK: Cargo is the answer—along with bilateral shipping, parity in building and construction of ships—and the military should reorganize to meet its needs for fighting troops and ships, and allocate the cargoes to private shipping companies. That would help both the military and the private maritime industry. The Navy has a problem of recruiting. They've had ships laid up because they didn't have sufficient crews to sail those ships. Those ships could be allocated to private operators. That would help the private operators, and it would also give the nation needed security by way of backup for the military. LYTLE: You're talking about supply ships? DROZAK: That's right, supply ships. LYTLE: Should we get into a conflict today, how long—with the situation like it is—how long would it be before we had a merchant marine that could really meet the military needs? I mean; are we talking about years or months? DROZAK: Unfortunately, we're talking about years. To build a ship it would take three years, with the facilities we've got in this country. We would be in very bad shape, because of the decline of the shipyards. We—this country—has to decide whether or not it wants a shipbuilding program, whether or not it wants a maritime industry. 30 / LOG / August 1980 <• * • f SIU President Frank Drozak, center, who also serves as president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, is interviewed by Jerome Cahill, left, of the New York Daily News, and Stuart Lytle, of the Scripps-Howard Newspapers on Labor News Conference. The radio show was aired on over 300 radio stations nationwide recently. .V \ �Broadcast Ov^ 300 Radio Stations If it does, then we have to make up our minds that we're going to do the things that all the rest of the countries are doing, and that we're going to support that approach. CAHILL: Well, the Administration's position seems to he that we want a maritime industry, but we are worried that if we do too much in the way of subsidies, we'll be adding to inflation, the cost of living, and so forth. DROZAK: Well, I disagree with that and whoever figured it out. If you are building—^if this country had a building program, a maritime program—an effort to build ships for this country, ships that are needed to protect this country, I think, that would help ease inflation, it would improve employment throughout the country. Most people probably think that a ship is built in a shipyard. It is not. A ship is built in every state of these United States. A solid and sufficient shipbuilding program would put thousands and thousands of people to work. The flow and turnover of those dollars would be of great help to the economy. For example, look at what happened in Brooklyn when the Brooklyn shipyard was closed down. A $4 million payroll was taken out of that small city. You can walk down the streets and see the effects—the stores that were closed, boarded up. And that has had an impact on everyone. A solid shipbuilding program would take people off the unemployment and welfare rolls and put them to work—on payrolls. The government would be saving and, at the same time, creating jobs. In our opinion, it would be a no-cost improvement of employment in this country. LVTLE: Other major forms of transportation—rail, air, and highway—get government subsidies. Does the shipbuilding industry get any subsidies? And if not, why not? DROZAK: The only subsidy that shipbuilding gets is through the appropriations of the Maritime Administration's Construction Subsidy, which is allocated to the employment of people. But, as for subsidies for the shipyards, no, they get none. LVTLE: Do the ship-builders get anything? DROZAK: The ship-builders may get some, but it is very little—it's not enough to keep up with the advanced equipment. LVTLE: How does it compare with the foreign government subsidies for their ship-building industries? DROZAK: There's no comparison—we're down at the bottom. CAHILL: You mentioned the employment impact of a program to put the maritime industry on its feet. How many jobs has the industry lost ovef the last decade or .so? DROZAK: Well, in the last 25 years, this industry has lost more than 50 percent of its employment—tens of thousands of jobs. CAHILL: So, it's down to what level, would you say? . DROZAK: There are about 30,000 jobs in the whole maritime industryseagoing jobs. CAHILL: And, it had been 60,000? DROZAK: Ves, 60,000 to 75,000—100,000—and at one time, we had more than 250,000 jobs. Those were jobs directly on ships. Add to that the shipyards and other components—manufacturers^—and you are talking about a lot of people who could be employed—who once were employed. CAHILL: Well, in the course of losing all of tho.se jobs, we also lost some pretty glamorous passenger service that, I think, most Americans regarded as part qfjheir way of life, is there any prospect that we 'II see A mericanflag passenger ships back in service on the East Coast? DROZAK: Well, I hope so—it's possible. First, we are going to try one—and we think that we'll make it go—on the West Coast—that will be the Independence. We've trained the crews for the Independence, and we think that we can do the job that is necessary to encourage the return of U.S. passenger service. If this effort is successful, certainly, I would look forward to seeing the North Atlantic with passenger ships, again. But, it would be under what we eall a "new deal"—everybody is saying the Eighties are hopeful, and we're looking to the Eighties as a new deal for passenger ship service. EAHILL: The Independence, / understand will be operating in the Hawaiian islands? DROZAK: Ves—that's correct. CAHILL: How large a ship is that? DROZAK: She's 850 passengers. CAHILL: That's really a first class vessel? DROZAK: Ves it is—and it's going to give first class service—I'm confident [OfthatX^ ^ CAHILL: When you say that you are looking for a "new deal on the passenger .service, what do vou mean? A- Nationwide DROZAK: Better qualified people, better trained people. We have made a careful study of manning for operating the ship and servicing the passengers aboard the ship. At one time, there was feather-bedding aboard these ships, and, we think that played a part in the decline—along with mismanagement. When government, management and labor were involved in the operation, of the passenger ships the government was paying the bills and nobody seemed to care. No subsidy is involved in this ship. We have trimmed the fat to the point that it will be successful—we're confident of that. CAHILL: / wonder if we could turn to a more immediate problem-^ the recession that is hitting a lot of workers, particularly in the Midwest—the auto industry and the steel industry? Has that had any effect on your people? DROZAK: Ves, it has—and it will continue to have effect, because products are not moving—products that would normally be moving on what we call the "Ship American" program. Most of these industries had a sympathetic feeling, and tried to ship a portion of their cargo on American flag ships, understanding their relationship with our foreign competitors. Therefore, with the auto and steel industries dropping off, that automatically had an impact on us. . And that drop off certainly will have more impact on us in the future. CAHILL: Does it appear to be as bad as the 74- 75 situation? DROZAK: It's about the same right now—pretty much the same. LVTLE: Why does the maritime industry have so much trouble getting what it wants through Congress and the White House? DROZAK: There are a lot of reasons. The Ship Sale Act of 1946 had an impact. That helped establish what we call the "flag of convenience"for American corporations—allowing them to invest in foreign countries and evade the tax laws of this country. That became a very profitable thing for corporations—particulary for the big oil companies. Then the aluminum and steel industries picked it up. They pay no taxes in this country for operating these "flag of convenience" ships, shipping their commodities on those ships. As for the wages and the operations of those ships, I don't think those have any real bearing. The tax loopholes are the incentive for the 800 such ships now sailing under the "flag of convenience" proposition. LVTLE: One of the countries that had the biggest number of "flag of convenience"ships was Liberia. With the recent revolution down there— and the strife—the word is that some of these shipowners may be looking elsewhere. Have you seen any evidence of that? DROZAK: 1 have heard that they are looking for other countries—that they are looking at the Bahamas, Bermuda, and other countries where a good relationship could be established with this country—the United States—to transfer these flags out. They don't feel comfortable—and certainly, this country shouldn't feel comfortable. CAHILL: Will the prospects of the U.S. maritime industry improve during the 1980 political campaign: Do you think that the presidential candidates have an understanding of your problems? DROZAK: They should—we've been talking about it for 30 years—it's old history. But, regardless of what anyone may say, the President of the United States must make the decision relative to the national defense of this country. It is in need of revitalization and building up the Merchant Marine. Call It a political move, if you will, but I don't view it as such. I view it as something that this country has to have, unless we want to sacrifice ourselves—to be caught with our pants down, unable to protect ourselves. The proof of the pudding is that the Defense Department and Navy have said that we're caught short. So, regardless of whether it's Jimmy Carter or whoever, somebody has to grab the ball and run with it—somebody has to call some shots, make some solid decisions. August 1980 / LOG / 31 \ 1 i i iK f& �HLS Lifeboat Coxswain Kevin Hearnd psyches himself up before the big race. With the N.Y.C. Marine Firehouse and Fireboat 1 as a backdrop at Pier A. the HLS lifeboaters push off for the race. Lundeberg Race Dedicated To Memory of Paul Hall HE 27th Annual Inter­ T national Lifeboat Race was held in New York City on July 5, Lined up for the start of the first heat in front of the World Trade Center are(foreground) the U.S. Navy lifeboat (middle) the HLS boat and the NMU boat (back). ' In the mile-long first heat, the HLS boat pulls away from the NMU and U.S. Nayy contingents. with the Seafarers International Union as defending champion. It looked like it might be a repeat performance of last year's race, a race that saw the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship beat out the field, including the seasoned team from Lon­ don's Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI). But, after getting walloped by Jubilant after copping the first heat,HLS Coxswain Hearnd(2nd right)and Coach Harry Coyle (left) are interviewed by the press. 32 / LOG / August 1980 ' --"r • ' L . ,r mm-. iijia.'-- WiiiK �; 'W;-•• Ate- gj-:5;-.V,v ^ t ^ -''^ J, ^ 1' '^ - -i,?- « ^ ,i , ^ ^ ^ '*' " ' ^ ''i M - s Crossing the finish line in the final heat a close second on July 5 in N Y. Harbor is the HLS 8-oarsmen crew in front of the Statue of Liberty. ?: The victors (right) in the 27th annual boat race, London's Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) team raise oars in salute to the grit of the HLS runnerups (left). Kids Nipped in Int'l Lifeboat Race the young Seafarers last year the RNLI team was back this year— with a vengeance. The team from the SIU— composed of trainees from the Lundeberg School's class #307— easily outdistanced the National Maritime Union (again) and the U.S. Navy team in the first heat. In the second heat the RNLI breezed by their competition— the Australian Volunteer Coastguard and a team from the U.S. Coast Guard. So, after demolishing their respective opposition in preliminary heats, it was, once again, the HLSS pitted against the RNLI in the finals. Sometimes there's a fine line between victory and defeat, especially when given two teams of superlative ability. It was, perhaps, the RNLI's desire to even the score after last year's defeat that tipped the scales this year irt their favor. In any case, it made for an exciting and classic race, characterized by good sports­ manship before, during, and after. The race itself was not decided until near the end of the mile-long course between New York's Twin Towers and Battery Park. When the horn sounded, setting the final race in motion, it became apparent that the RNLI had gotten the jump on the SIU. But the Seafarers pulled for all they were worth, showing their true grit as competitors and hoathandlers to regain the lead further on down. Then the brawny, older members of the BNLI team, hell bent on evening the score, slowly pulled ahead to cross the finish line first. After crossing the line, the RNLI team raised their oars in salute to the courageous young Seafarers who had run a fine race, if in a losing cause. The performance of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in this year's race—a strong second place finish—was once again a clear indication of the emphasis put on training and education by the SIU. The School of Seamanship was very much the dream and creation of the SIU's beloved and long-time President, Paul Hall, who passed away in June. He lived to see the School's name become the First engraved on the new International Lifeboat Race Cup, last year. And the Seafarers who gave their all, and skillfully, in this year's race, can rest assured that he was smiling down on them as they crossed the line. ' The HLS was the first winner last year of the N.Y. International Lifeboat Race Cup shown here. • .1 I -( % '4 1 •} f . 4V i Nirk Cretan (left) executive director of the sponsoring N.Y. Maritime Assn., presents second place p^que to ^LS Coach Coyle and team. The winning RNLI came in second last year. They beat the U.S. and Australian Coast Guards in their heats I' this year, August 1980 / LOG / 33 •m �^ ;4- [D)B|]©ga®(f®l][!i! ,.'1 •t I,: ? i' .:' n i'i -"S SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (SeaLand Service), May II—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary J. Utz; Educational Director W. Drew; Deck Delegate V. Peters; Engine Dele­ gate J. Kouvardas; Steward Delegate D. Boone. No disputed OT. Chairman noted that the company furnished movies and they will stay aboard vessel for six months. All crewmembers should know their duty for fire and boat drills. The current Logs are aboard and should be read so you will know what is going on in the Union. The new crewmembers from Piney Point were welcomed, and commended for the work they are doing. It was advised that all should take advantage of opportuni­ ties at Piney Point. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ri: •I J yi: 'I,r <tl • -i AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), May 4—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Leo Paradise; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educational Director C. Merritt; Engine Delegate Gary Hughes. $30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman urged all young men who are eligible to upgrade themselves at Piney Point. He also noted that the ship was going to Jacksonville shipyard for repairs for a few days and the crew will be paid off and laid off for a few days. The crew agrees that this is the best feeding ship in the fleet and they will never get these kind of gourmet meals on any other ship. A thank you to Chief Steward Marvin Deloatch. i •I ::i; i' ' • f ' COASTAL CALIFORNIA (Coastal State Gas), May 11—Chairman Paul Grepo; Secretary Jimmy Bartlett; Educational Director Tom Hartman; Steward Delegate C. Martin. No disputed OT. $3.25 in ship's fund. Chairman noted that things were running very well and that all members should read the Log thoroughly to see what our membership is doing. Dis­ cussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port San Francisco. t ' 'K* Vs.. : '• f •^f '; SEA-LAND BALTIMORE (SeaLand Service), May II—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Robert C. Gorbea; Secretary.George W. Gibbons; Educa­ tional Director W. J. Dunnigan; Deck Delegate Vincent Ratcliff; Steward Delegate S. Jackson. No disputed OT. $15.25 in ship's fund. Chairman re­ ported that the repair list was posted. Advised all members to read the Log so they will be more informed on what is going on in the Union. Everyone was glad to see in the Log that Paul Hall was honored as Mr. New York Harbor. Noted the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the crew for moving the stores on the ship because the meat boxes were broken. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Phil­ adelphia. 34 / LOG / August 1980 PACIFIC (Interocean Mgt.) May 4— Chairman John Higgins; Secretary S. Kolasa; Educational Director Heywood S. Butler; Steward Delegate H. Cross. $34 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that there was mail in Durban—stores in Capetown, S. A.— payoff in Aruba or Curacoa. Chairman appealed to all crewmembers to leave the living quarters clean for the next crew. A special vote of thanks to the ship's chairman and all department delegates for a job well done in helping to make this a good trip. The SIU crew on this ship is the finest yet. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Aruba. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Carey; Secre­ tary D. L. Thompson; Educational Director George A. Roy. No disputed OT. $5 in ship's fund. Secretary extended a welcome aboard to Mr. David Creig, engine instructor from Piney Point. Mr. Creig will be with us until we arrive in Yokohama. Educa­ tional Director reminds us that anyone wishing to upgrade should make appli­ cation to Piney Point. Mr. Creig agreed, pointing out the advantages of early attendance at Piney Point classes. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), May 30—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun E. D. Christiansen; Secre­ tary Leo Dekens; Educational Director W. L. Sutton. No disputed OT. Chair­ man noted that the ship will arrive in Seattle on Sunday morning and there will be a Coast Guard inspection on Sunday and Monday. The ship sails at 1700 hrs. Monday and will arrive in Oakland approximately 1500 hrs. Wednesday. Educational Director suggested that the new men going to sea should be better educated on safety. Next port Seattle. SEA-LAND LEADER (Sea-Land Service), May 18—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun R. Palmeir; Secretary W. Fitch; H. R. Guymon. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that one man paid off ship at Yokohama due to an accident and was hospitalized on April 24. This was reported to Frank Boyne at Yokohama hall. Secretary reported that everything was running smoothly. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND HOUSTON (Sea-Land Service), May 17-Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Julio Delgado; Secretary T. Macris. No disputed OT. Chairman noted that it has been proven again that knowledge pays good dividends. Thanks to the teaching at Piney Point about LNG ships we are manning more LNG ships than anyone else. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well donel Next port New Jersey. WILLIAMSBURGH (Cove Ship­ ping), May 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Juan Vega; Secretary Ceasar F. Blanco; Educational Director McNamara; Deck Delegate C. L. Hickenbotam; Engine Delegate Oliver N. Myers; Steward Delegate Ah Lee King. $23.26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that work has been done on the laundry washers and dryers thanks to the time and effort of QMED Oliver Myers. Well done! Next port Valdez. PISCES (Apex Marine), May Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. T. Ruiz; Secretary J. Reed; Engine Dele­ gate C. Turney. Secretary reported that a letter was received from Frank Drozak about the repair list that was turned over to the patrolman in Jacksonville, Fla. OGDEN MERRIMAC (Ogden Ma­ The current issue of the Log was rine), May 28—Chairman, Recertified - received and should be read by all. Next port Baltimore. Bosun Thomas Walker; Secretary Wheeler Washington; Educational SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Director E. Wallace. Some disputed OT Service), May 10—Chairman, Recerti­ . in engine and steward departments. It fied Bosun R. O'Rourke; Secretary A. was noted that the working conditions Reasko; Educational Director A. in the engine room are unsafe. The Hacker. No disputed OT. Chairman^ ladders are greasy. There is oil on the reported that all schools are open at decks. One man was injured while Piney Point arid the steward has the working in the engine department. applications for same. Discussed the Decks in all rooms and plumbing are in importance of donating to SPAD. bad condition. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SANTA MERCEDES (Delta Steam­ ship), May 3—Chairman, Recertified Official ship's niinutes were also Bosun John Stout; Secretary Marvin received from the following vessels: Garrison; Educational Director Will­ SANTA CLARA iam Slusser; Engine Delegate Charles BORINQUEN Barnes; Steward Delegate J. Hatfield. ULTRAMAR $273.27 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. POTOMAC Chairman noted that any crewmember SEA-LAND EXPLORER that does not have their lifeboat ticket or ROSE CITY their firefighting ticket should get oneat THOMAS EDISON the first opportunity. The crew would SEA-LAND COMMERCE . like to give a vote of thanks to the Chief COVE ENGINEER Purser, Jim Ott for bringing his video SEA-LAND ECONOMY tape machine down for all to. watch. SEA-LAND PATRIOT Thank you Jim Ott. LNG LEO SANTA BARBARA OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime SEA-LAND GALLOWAY Overseas), May 5—Chairman, Recerti­ COVE SPIRIT fied Bosun J. C. Donovan; Secretary E. OVERSEAS VIVIAN Hoitt; Educational Director N. Trahan. DELTA MAR Some disputed OT in steward depart­ SEA-LAND PRODUCER ment. Chairman discussed the im­ COLUMBIA portance of donating to SPAD and the SEA-LAND SEATTLE benefits available at Piney Point for all BEAVER STATE members including those with reading, SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE writing and language problems. A vote DEL CARISE of thanks to the steward department for SEA-LAND MARKET ajob well done. Observed one minute of GOLDEN ENDEAVOR silence in memory of our departed DELORO brothers. SEA-LAND PACER ' GOLDEN DOLPHIN (Apex Ma­ CAROLINA rine), May 25—Chairman, Recertified DEL MUNDO Bosun Frank Rodriguez; Secretary W. SEA-LAND CONSUMER Wroten; Ediicational Director Lee LNG VIRGO Stantinos; Deck Delegate Roy Willi­ OVERSEAS NATALIE ams; Engine Delegate Bob Torgersen; POET Steward Delegate Juan Ramos. No SANTA CRUZ disputed OT. Chairman reported that ALLEGIANCE the "No Smoking" rule Will be strictly SEA-LAND JACKSONVILLE enforced below "B" deck. Anyone DEL CAMPO caught smoking will be reported to the COVE TRADER mate on watch as all hands lives are MONTPELIER VICTORY endangered by such careless behavior. BROOKS RANGE Secretary reported that a letter was SEA-LAND VENTURE received from Frank Drozak in reply to THOMAS LYNCH complaint about ships mail. Letter was OGDEN LEADER posted in the crews recreation room. SEA-LAND PIONEER Discussed the importance of donating DEL MONTE to SPAD. The ship's committee is to OVERSEAS HARRIETTE meet with the Captain to insure that the POINT JUDY tanks are completely gas free before LNG TAURUS welding is performed. Next port La SEA-LAND LONG BEACH Salina. SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), May 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Verner Poulsen; Secretary Jesse Thrasher Jr.; Educa­ tional Director Roger B. Gahletts. $250 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman advised members the im­ portance of doing a good job while the ship is conducting fire and boat drill. It's fbr their own safety and could save a lot of lives by knowing and doing their job well. Educational Director advised all crewmembers of the opportunities of upgrading at the Harry Lundeberg School and the benefits of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. A vote of thanks for ajob well done by the steward department. Also to the deck and engine depart­ ments and delegates for keeping tjie ship running smoothly. F'l' �Bayard Edward Heimer, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1962 sailing as a QMED since 1977. Brother Heimer also has the LNG ticket. He upgraded to firemanwatertender in 1973. Seafarer Hei­ mer is a retired New York City firefighter (20 years) and a former member of the Uniformed Firefight­ ers Assn. He is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Navy (Sp. F. Ist/Cl.) in World War II when his ship, the USNS Sonoma was sunk by a Japanese kamikaze plane. Heimer also had two years at New York University and the University of Alabama. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he is a resident of Atlantic Beach, Fla. Joseph A. Milukas, 66, Joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a fireman-watertender for 30 years. Brother Milukas is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War H. He was bom in Mahanoy City, Pa. and is a.resident there. Edward Mann Gray, 65, Joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1972 sailing as an engineer for Allied Towing from 1967 to 1977 and as an oiler on the tug Maryland Clipper (NBC Line) from 1965 to 1967. Brother Gray was born in Manteo, N.C. and is a resident of Norfolk. Joseph Seihourn Williams, 62, joined the Union in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for McAllister Brothers in 1956. Brother Williams also worked as a carpenter. He was a former member of the UAW. Brother Wil­ liams is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Born in Hopewell, Va., he is a resident of Norfolk. Alidi; Clifton Helgren, 62, Joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as a deckhand on the tug W. Douglas Masterson (G&H Tow­ ing) from 1952 to 1980. Brother Helgren is a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War II. He was born -in Kenedy, Tex. and is a resident of Corpus Christi, Tex. Howard York Whitely, 64, Joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Whitely was born in New York City and is a resident there. Ben Edward Edge, 65, Joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962 sailing as a chief engineer for the Cape Fear Towing Co, from 1969 to 1980 and as a deckhand for the Stone Towing Co. from 1954 to 1958. Brother Edge was also a machinist for the Coastal Motors Co. He was a former member of the UMW District 50 from 1958 to 1962. Boatman Edge is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War 11. Born in Bladen County, N.C., he is a resident of Wilmington, N.C. Graham Taylor Sr., 65, Joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1963 sailing as a mate for Cargo Carriers from 1955 to 1959 and tankerman and captain on Marine Towing's Barge 36 (lOT) from 1961 to 1980. Brother Taylor attended the 1978 Piney Point Educational Con­ ference. He was a former member of the NMU and Local 333. Boatman Taylor is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Bom in North Carolina, he is a resident of Princess Anne, Md. Thomas "Tommy" Wesley Win­ ston, 67, Joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1961 sailing as a cook on the towboat Austin.Phan (Mobile Towing) from 1946 to I960. Brother Winston also sailed for Mobile Towing from 1962 to 1980. He sailed on the towboat Jimmy Colle (Colle Towing) from I960 to 1962. Boatman Winston is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. A native of Pearlington, Miss., he is a resident of Mobile. Bernard A, Mcllearney, 65, Joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a porter for the American Steamship Co. Brother Mcllearney was a former member of the UAW Local 7. He was born in Toronto, Canada and is a resident of Detroit., Leslie Dundee Buruse, 61, Joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing a$ an oiler and watertender for 28 years. Brother Buruse is a veteran of the U.S. Army's 801st Military Police (MP) Bn. in World War II. He was born in Manjstique. Mich, and is a resident there. Gordon Sandborg, 64, Joined the Union in the port of Alberta, Mich, sailing as a fireman-watertenden Brother Sandborg is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. He was born in Manistee, Mich, and is a resident of Frankfort, Mich. Neil Lincoln Kunze, 57, Joined the Union in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. in 1959 sailing as a fireman-water­ tender. Brother Kunze sailed 27 years. He is also a welder. Laker Kunze is a wounded veteran of the, U.S. Armv in World War IPs European Theater of Operations (ETC). Born in Duluth, Minn., he resides there. John Edward Renski, 65, Joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1954 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Renski sailed 30 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. And he isalso a poster printer. Seafarer Renski was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Riverside, N.J. Alvin Albridge Marx, 67, Joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a tug firemanwatcrtender.deckhand and oiler for Dunbar and Sullivan and Kiewit from 1970 to 1980 and for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. in 1959. Brother Marx is a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War II. He was born in Cheboygan, Mich, and is a resident of Port Huron, Mich. Recertified Bosun Alfred How­ ard Anderson, 61. Joined the SIU in ' 1939 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun .38 years and as an AB five years. He sailed 44 years. Brother Anderson graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in March 1974. He was born in Norfolk and is a resident there. Roscoe Lampton Alford, 61, Joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1954 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Alford was a former mem­ ber of the MAW in 1954. He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of Harahan, La. Francis "Frank" Edward Burley, 58, Joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1964 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Burley sailed 29 years. He remembers back when shipboard food was full of "bugs and filth" and if yoii were ill and required J, medical care, the "mate gave you Epsom salts." Many a time he was "stranded in a foreign port without a . place to rest his weary head." If you ' " protested, you got a "size 12 boot in the mouth." Seafarer Burley at­ tended the 1972 Piney Point Educa­ tional Conference. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War fl. A native of Dover, N.H., he is a resident of Springs, Tex. Andres C. Castelo, 62, Joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Castelo hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beei. He was born in the Philippine islands and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. , I Harry Miller Hagerman, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1966 sailing as an AB and inland master pilot for 46 years. Brother Hagerman was born on Samish Lake Is., Wash, and is a resident of Seattle. Elbert Jtinious Hogge, 62, Joined the SIU in-^1938 in the port of San Juan, P.R. sailing last as a Recerti­ fied Bosun. Brother Hogge sailed 45 years and walked the picketlines in the early maritime beefs. He grad­ uated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in September 1973. Seafarer Hogge was born in Virginia and is a resident of Wicomico, Va. Simon Jobannsson, 69, Joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as a Recertified Bosun. Brother Johannsson sailed 45 years. He was in the scow captains' union from 1957 to 1961 sailing for the Traprock Co., Nyack, N.Y. In 19545, he was an AB in- Scandinavia. Seafarer Johannsson was on the picketline in the 1962 N.Y. Harbor beef. He graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in Feb­ ruary 1976. A native of Isaford, Iceland, he is a resident of Hampton, Va. Abel Nolton Trosclaft, 65, Joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a deckhand for the Crescent Towing Co. in 1946. Brother Trosclair sailed 42 years. He was a former member of the MAW Local 365. Seafarer Trosclair is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War 11. Born in Morgan City, La., he is a resident of New Orleans. August 1980 / LOG / 35 ; L % .1. I • • 'i? i 'i �7 I •' • The Lakes Picture .:..7 • • .." •' t CHICAGO A ALGONAC W HEN word came down that the Republican National Conven­ tion would be held in Detroit the week of July 18, that economically pressed city looked forward to the crowds of conventioneers, and the money they'd spend in the area. The SlU-contracted Bob-Lo Co., which runs two passenger ferries (the Columbia and the 5te. Claire) between the mainland and an amusement park on Bo-Lo Island, was also gearing up for the convention trade. In addition to its regular summertime schedule, the company had planned a series of evening cruises featuring entertainrnent by top-name performers. But the booming business expected for the ferries and for the city in general has not materialized. In fact, Bo-Lo notified Algonac Port Agent Jack Bluitt that they were laying up their vessels for the duration of the Convention. Not only didn't the evening pay off, the company's regular trade has been severely blunted because security for the Convention is so tight, no one is being allowed into downtown Detroit without a pass. The biggest crowd the Bo-Lo ferries drew since the start of the Convention were the 40 FBI men and the Navy divers who were sent to check out the vessels. STRIKE by 700 commission cab drivers and 400 garage workers, all members of Local 777 of the Democratic Union Organizing. Committee, an SlUNA affiliate, was avoided with an eleventh hour contract settlement last month. A unanimous strike vote was taken on May 28, when the Yelll^vv and Checker Cab Co's. refused to negotiate a new contract for the commission cabbies. Claiming financial losses, the two companies wanted to convert their entire operation to leased cabs. Since 1975, the two companies have been slowly reducing their commission cab fleets through attrition. Commission drivers, all of The battle by the SlU, MEBA-Dist. 2 and others to keep the state of whom are Union members, split their metered fare receipts with the Michigan from spending any more of Michigan'sprecious tax dollars company. The company absorbs all gas and repair costs as well as the to salvage the near-bankrupt C&O carferries is continuing. TheC&O costs of the Union members' benefit plans. recently received $700,000 in subsidies from the state to enable them The lease drivers rent their cabs from the company for $43 a day. to keep operating through 1980. Now the company wants the state to Lease drivers are responsible for all costs and they pocket all receipts. buy their two aged carferries for a priceiag of $23 million. The vast majority of the lease cab drivers had pledged their support "If C&O abandonned those two vessels," said Algonac port agent for the commission drivers job action. Though the lease drivers are Jack Bluitt, "they would be scrapped for less than $100,000!" not required to join the Union, many of them are dues-paying Union Bluitt, MEBA-Dist. 2 and other opponents of the C&O subsidies are members. trying to convince local lawmakers that the subsidies are unfair to On the eve of the walk-out. Local 777 President Spencer Austin Michigan residents. The state has already cut its budget twice, axing said "there are 700 dedicated drivers out there who have been education, aid to senior citizens and other social programs: Addi­ driving all their lives on commission and now the companies are tional funding for the C&O is "a waste of taxpayers money," Bluitt saying'rent the cabs or get out.'" said. The strike was avoided when an agreement was worked out in an The C&O RR has been looking to abandon the carferries for years, emergency meeting with Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne on June 3. Part a plan that would have left the SlU-contracted Ann Arbor carferries of the settlement allowed the cab companies to sell advertising space as the only ones operating in the region. The SlU carferries would on the backs of their cabs. This would offset the companies'costs and then have been used to pick up cargoes along the C&O's routes. But allow continuation of the commission cab fleet The pact was ratified recently the C&O did an abrupt about-face and are now Idpking for by a 193-121 vote. aid to continue the carferries. On June 11, a week after drivers okayed their new contract, the 400 union garage workers ratified their new contract. Mechanics, porters and washers, who are covered under a separate agreement from the Union reps have wrapped up contract negotiations with Arnold drivers, approved 24 percent in wage hikes and COLA's over three Transit which operates seven SlU-crewed passenger ferries from St. years. Ignace to Mackinac Island. The new contract calls for 20 percent in wage increases over two years. Arnold is only running five out of DULUTH their seven boats this year; each vessel carries a five-man crew. The dredging of Duluth's inner harbor is going to have to wait at least a year. In response to the Administration's attempts to balance Early lay-ups of Great Lakes vessels are continuing. SlU-contracted the federal budget, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers struck |he American Steamship laid up the John J. Boland, the Roger M. Keyes $185,000 allocated for the project for this year. and the St. Clair last month. The company has laid up a total of six CARGO TOTALS vessels out of an active fleet of 19. All Great Lakes fleets have been equally hard-hit and observers are predicting that by Thanksgiving, 15,847,782 75 percent of the entire U.S. Great Lakes fleet will be laid up. M,"- • The SlU-contracted dredge Sugar Island (North American Trailers Corp.) was spotted below Detroit where she's working on a dredging project. The Lakes Carriers Assn. figures on Great Lakes bulk commodity shipments for the month of April are ahead of the 1979 figures. A total of 15,847782 net tons of iron ore, coal and grain moved through Great Lakes ports in April 1980, as opposed to 11,995,037 for April, 1979. This year's early opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway was the reason for the increase. 36 / LOG / August 1980 • ^ . j>.' SlU reps have filed applications for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TRA) benefits for about a dozen SlU Great Lakes brothers who were sent ashore when their vessels laid up due to lack of cargoes. TRA benefits are paid by the Federal government to workers whose layoffs were a result of foreign competition. In the application for the laid off SlU Great Lakes seamen sent to the U.S. Dept. of Labor, the Union showed that the layoffs were tied to an iriflux of foreign imports. For example, the tremendous amopnt of foreign steel being brought into the U.S. has reduced the demand for American-produced steel. This, in turn, reduces cargo for U.S.flag Great Lakes vessels. Union reps are now awaiting a response from the Labor Dept. on the TRA applications. TRA aid can run as high as $259 a week. -k �•!-:* • ci,.^ i 5 J AB Werner Becher checks the paint locker aboard the LASH William Hooper (Waterman). Here's a shot of the ship early last month In port of New York. Chief Steward Don Collins (left) gets set to serve up the entree as Chief Cook Charles Colston looks on. Here's the stern of the William Hooper where the barges are picked up from the water by the loading apparatus. On deck in N.Y. Harbor is the vessel's Recertified Bosun Ewing Rihn. -r'HE LASH William X Hooper (Waterman Steamship) made its first trip to New York Harbor under the SIU banner arriving in the port on July 9. The vessel was crewed in New Orleans and departed that city on a coastwise trip. Previously, the ship had been known a§ the Green Harbour and was crewed by the NMU. Waterman took the ship over from Central Gulf Lines, another New Orleans based shipping outfit, on June 30. The Hooper will sign foreign articles in New York ^ and set sail for the Middle East. Bos'n E. Rihn said "it will be hot as hell out there this time of year...but, at least this ship's well airconditioned and it will be easy to sleep at night." Let's hope the bos'n is correct because the Hooper won't see its home port of New Orleans again until the 27th of September making a straight shot back from Singapore. The LASH vessel was built in 1974 at Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans, the same place Waterman's other LASh ships were built and is in fact identical to Monitoring the engine room's control board Is QMED R.E. them. Welcome home sis! Bernadas. August 1980 / LOG / 37 i • -•<. % ; :V-. , ;;.. „ J �'-¥ Philip Bernard Cogley, 58, died . of arteriosclerosis on the SS Phila­ delphia (SeaLand) at Pier 3, •--f; Seattle on Jan. 26. Brother Cogley joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as a fireman-watertender and ship's dele­ gate. He sailed 31 years. Seafarer Cogley was bora in Yale, Mich, and was a resident of Clarkston, Mich. Burial was in Gethsemane Cemetery, Portland, Ore. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James and Elizabeth Cogley; two brothers, Charles of Drayton Plains, Mich, and John McHugh of Auburn Heights, Mich, and two sisters, Mrs. Anne E. Ashby of Auburn Heights and Mrs. Rita Ramsey of Milwaukee, Ore. ,1.- v'f Pensioner Elmer Clayton Danner, 74, suc­ cumbed to heart failure in the Blue Ridge Haven West Convales[cent Center, ' Camp Hill, Pa. on Mar. 2. Brother Danner joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Philadelphia. He was bora in Harrisburg, Pa., and was a resident of Camp Hill. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Loraine D. Jennings and Mrs. Virginia Bruaw, both of Harrisburg. Pensioner Simon Guy Lott, 81, passed away from heart failure in the Central Gardens Convalescent Hospi­ tal, San Francisco on Feb. 1. Brother Lott started sailing on the West Coast as a waiter in 1935. He sailed 50 years and on the SS Mariposa during WW 2. Lott was born in Mississippi and was a resident of San Francisco. Burial was in Visalia (Calif.) Public Cemetery. Sur­ viving is a sister, Mrs. Addie E. Ross of Long Beach, Calif. X X' -.'"fr- • Pensioner William "Willie" Ray Edwards Jr., 61, died of heart-lung failure in the Seattle USPHS Hospital on Mar. 23. Brother Edwards joined the MC&S Union in the port of Seattle in 1956 sailing first on the West Coast in 1944.He was born in Louisiana and was a resident of San Francisco. Burial wasin St. Mary's-Cemetery, Jonesville, La. Surviving are his widow, Zelada Pearl; three sons, Ray, Reynard and Randolph and a daughter, Vida. Pensioner Victor C. Perez, 82, passed away from natural causes on Feb. 29. Brother Perez joined the MC&S Union in 1930 in the port of San Francisco sailing as a cook for the Grace Line in Worjd War II and the Pacific Far East Ljne from 1950 to 1965. He sailed 33 years. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a resident of San Francisco. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Colma, Calif. ^ Pensioner Warren William Cullen Sr., 66, succumbed to lung failure on Feb. 20. Brother Cullen joined the Union in the port of 1961 sailing as an oiler and engineer for Curtis Bay Towing Co. and Indepen­ dent Towing Co. from 1956 to 1976. He was born in Wilmington, Del. and was a resident of Philadelphia. Burial was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Blanche and two sons. Warren Jr. and Thomas. Ralph Collier, 50, died of heartlung failure in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital On Feb. 5. Brother Collier joined the \ SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed for 32 years. Seafarer Collier received a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Antirtrous. He was a veteran of the post-Korean War U.S. Army. Born in Mobile, he was a resident of New Orleans. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Gloria; two sons, Ralph Jr. and Paul; a daughter, Linda of Mobile; a stepson, Charles Phillips and a step­ daughter, Terrilynn Phillips. John Camhio Rounds, 53, died of heart failure aboard the ST Allegiance (InterOcean), in Lake Charles, La. on Sept. 14, 1979. Brother Rounds joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1954 sailing as a chief pumpman. He sailed for 32 years. Seafarer Rounds was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II at Jacksonville, Fla. Born in Stafford Springs, Conn., he was a resident of Tomball, Tex. Interment was in the U.S. National Cemetery, Hou­ ston. Surviving are his widow, Mae of League City, Tex.; a son, Thomas of Tomball; a daughter, Mary; a stepson, Henry; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delmore and Mary Rounds of Stafford Springs, and a sister, Mrs. Faith Young of Windsor Locks, Conn. Pensioner Cleophas Wright, 54, died of a heart attack in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Jan. 6. Brother Wright joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun and cook. He sailed 37 years and received a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Del!Alba (Delta Line). Seafarer Wright was born in Mississippi and was a resident of Caledonia, Miss. Surviving are his widow, Annie; a son, James; two daughters, Patricia and Blondie Lucrecia; a stepdaughter, Brenda; his mother, Mrs. Fleta V. Wright of Drew, Miss.; a sister, Mrs. Audrey M. Steadman of Drew and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Betty A. Kidd of Columbus, Miss. William Thomas Ray, 52, died in Castro Valley, Calif, on June 25, 1978. Brother Ray joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1956 sailing as a 3rd cook for Sea-Land. He was a member of the SUP from 1945 to 1956. Seafarer Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Hayward, Calif. Cremation took place in the Irvington Memorial Crematory, Golden Gate Cemetery, Fremont, Calif. Surviving are his mother, Alice of Morgan, Tex. and his father, Frank of Hayward. Pensioner Hans Richardson, 83, passed away in ' Moncton, New i Brunswick, Can• ada on Nov. 21, 1979. Brother Richardsonjoined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing for 57 years as an AB. He walked the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer. Richardson was born in Holla, Norway and was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Burial was in the Shaw Brook Ceme­ tery, Moncton. Surviving is his sister, Mrs. Sigrid Jensen of Moncton. George Fred­ erick Tobin Jr., 42, died of a hemorrhage in the Parker Clinic, Guayaquil, Ecua­ dor off the SS Delta Africa I (Delta Line) on Dec. 26. Brother Tobin joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1966 sailing as a tankerman and AB. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and was a resident of Seattle. Cremation took place in the Borthwick Mortuary, Honolulu. Survi­ ving are his widow, Irma; three sons, George Jr., Gerald and Michael; a daughter, Jewelye and his mother, Leatrice of Ka.neohe, Hawaii. Pensioner Albert E. Erickson, 75, died of pneumonia in the San Francisco General Hospital on Nov. 14, 1978. Brother Erickson sailed from the West Coast in 1939 and in WW 2. He sailed as a room steward for the Matson Line and on the SS Lurline. Born in Michigan, he was a resident of San Francisco. Cremation took place in the Pleasant Hill Crematory,. Sebastopol, Calif. His ashes were flown to Travers City, Mich, for burial. Surviving is a nephew, John P. Sargent of Midland, Mich. V, Pensioner Bill Jackson, 57, died of heart failure in the H. D. Chope Hospital, San Mateo, Calif, on Dec. 16, 1979. He started sailing on the West Coast in 1946. Brother Jackson sailed 30 years. He was born in Mississippi and was a resident of Alameda, Calif. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Oakland, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Makleen; two sons, Samuel and Kevin and three daughters, Felicia, Regina and Christiana of Richmond, Calif. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION NARCOTIC ARE FOR LOSERS /F CAU6FT you LOfS YOU/iMPeFS FOR 1/F0/ THINK ABOUT/Tf �f-'i-cr-- V I was saddened to learn of Paul Hail's death and share the sorrow felt by those who respected him and who now mourn him. ' it was my privilege to have met Paul Hall at least 30 years ago. In passing years he developed into a giant in the labor movement fledicated to improving the professional and social status of the seaman. He was a man's man, a humanitarian. Sincerely, Ted David I knew Paul Hall from the days he was shaking up the financial establishment by making speeches in the Wall Street area, hanging from lamp posts! From the dreary Stone Street days till the present one point has been overlooked. Paul never lost the "common touch" for want of a better phrase.'If he knew you, there was always time for a greeting and a few pleasantries. So depsite all that he did—building the Union by his drive and personality and ability—that is how he will be remembered by one person at least. The word "Giant" is over-used today, but in labor circles he certainly was one. Fraternally, Ed O'Rourke Bay Shore, NY On behalf of the Food and Beverage Trades Department, 1 would like to express our most sincere regrets on the passing of Paul Hall. Paul was greatly admired and respected for the leadership and courage he displayed. His strength and foresight will always serve as an example to those who strive to further the mission of the labor movement. With regards • . Sincerely and Fraternally, Robert F. Harbrant President Food and Beverage Trades Department, AFL-CIO * * * Dear Mr. Drozak: 1 would like to express my sympathy for the passing of Paul Hall, President of the Seafarers International Union of America. I had the privilege, during the 70's, of getting to know Paul as a member of the Labor-Management Committee. I, also, had the opportunity of working closely with many good staff people from your union on special projects for the Committee. We were always impressed with the fact that Paul had with him a briefing book on issues that was quite comprehensive. The only other member of the Committee who also had a briefing book was Reg Jones. 1 was assigned to do the staff work for Reg and the other management members of the group. Paul's grasp of issues, both domestic and international, was a wonder to behold. He understood politics, economics, foreign policy and international trade like few men in this country do. His solutions were usually practical and not Just short-term mandates. If you have an opportunity to convey these thoughts to his immediate family, I would appreciate it. Sincerely, Mark J. D'Arcangelo We join with you and the Seafarers International Union in mourning the loss of a good and trusted friend. President Paul Hall. Brother Hall was both a great trade unionist and a wonderful human being. We will miss his wise counsel and his interest in the work of the A. Philip Randolph Institute. Please extend our condolences to Brother Hall's family and. to the members and officers of the SlU. Sincerely, Bayard Rustin . Chairman of the board Norman Hill President A. Philip Randolph Institute Please offer my condolences to the family and friends of Paul Hall. He has dedicated his life to us. Harry Huston, H-288 The Sailors Union of the Pacificwishes to express its deep regret on the passing of your president, Paul Hall, on June 22, 1980. President Paul Hall was a real hard worker and a tough fighter for the cause of labor. A man who devoted his life to the welfare of seamen to better SIU International, MTD and promoted the cause of working people within the AFL-CIO. He was a seaipan of the old school yet a man of vision to the future needs of the maritime industry. His courage and his personal integrity will be missed. Steady as she goes. Paul Dempster president secretary-treasurer Sailors Union of the Pacific w "The death of Paul Hall is a sad loss for all of us who knew at first hand his unswerving belief in the need for a strong American merchant marine. "For more than 30 years Paul Hall worked, and Worked successfully, to build the Seafarers Union and to make it a powerful voice speaking out for the development of a better, more realistic maritime policy for our nation. "On behalf of the Marine Engineers, I offer a salute of farewell to Paul Hall, a good friend and trusted colleague, and we offer our deep condolences to his family and to his union." Jesse Calhoon, President National MEBA We at Harbor Festival join you, your membership, and the Hall family in your bereavement over the loss of this wonderful man. Our organization will, in the near future, make a modest contribution tp the American Cancer Society on behalf of Paul Hall and the SIU. Our harbor and our very lives will be diminished by his absence and our only consolation is that his great contribution will live on in our hearts. With sincere regrets, . Frank O. Braynard Harbor Festival Foundation We are greatly saddened by the death of our longtime friend, Paul Hall. His passing is a serious loss to the labor movement. Please convey our sincere sympathy to your Executive Board and membership. Fraternally, Fra'*k E. Fitzsimmmis, general president • international Brotherhood of . Teamsters We are shocked to learn of the death of President Paul Hall. We express our heartfelt condolences on the loss of this great leader on behalf of our union members. Please convey our deepest sympathy to his bereaved family. Doi and Kihata of All japan Seamens Union On behalf of the officers and members of the International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO, I extend our sincere condolences and profound sympathy on the passing of Brother Paul Hall. His wisdom, strength, and guidance to all of us in the labor movement will forever last as a memorial and will remind the workingmen and women around the world of his dedication to these principles. Please extend our sorrow to all the family on this great loss. Fraternally, Thomas W. Gleason, international president ILA, AFL-CIO August 1980 / LOG / 39 V -'-.v. - -..'ii'j •.= .Vt".7." U.'' �" (.is-r >'- •' r Washington, D.C. •'^' I Mobile, Ala. The newly acquired SlU-contracted tug Sandy Point (Crescent Towing) has been renamed the Lillian Smith, according to Mobile Port Agent Tom Glidewell. Her crew includes; Charles Tucker, captain; William Broadus and Pete Burns, engineers; William Esqueere, AB, and Jack Fillingim, cook. * * * StilVpending in the courts is the dispute between Tan-Tex Towing Co. and the Union. The SIU organized workers at Tan-Tex but the company has refused to negotiate a contract. The U.S. Congress has-appropriated the necessary money to continue construction of the Tenn-Tombigbee Waterway, a very important project for this southern port. The half-completed $2 billion, 232-mile Waterway will eventually end ift Mobile. That will bring a large increase in the amount of cargo passing through the port. This huge project will require more excavation than was needed for the Panama Canal. A stepped up leasing program for offshore oil and gas wells has been approved by U.S. Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus. The new program provides for 36 offshore lease sales through 1985. This is a 20 percent increase over what Andrus had recommended last year. The schedule released by Andrus includes eleven sites in the Gulf of Mexico, six in the Atlantic, four off the California coast, ten off Alaska, and five that will reoffer leases where no bids were received in earlier sales. An attorney with the Natural Re.sources Defense Council, said her group objected to the Andrus decision, however, and will consider court action to block some of the leases. * * * A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives which authorizes the President to proclaim the seven calendar days beginning Oct. 5, 1980 as National Port Week. Tampa, Fla. A public hearing was held earlier in the summer on deep-draft navigation improvements in the Tampa Harbor area. The Jacksonville Engineer District conducted the hearings to discuss the findings on the subject made in a recent Army Corps of Engineers' study. The study was authorized by the U.S. Senate Public Works Committee.. It came about as the result of concern expressed by the Tampa Port Authority and others about inadequate depths and widths in the Alafia River and Big Bend Channel. Texas Coast New Orleans, La. The Congressional delegation from Louisiana responded very positively to the SIU's c^ll for support of an amendment to the Rail Act of 1980, according to SIU Port Agent Gerry Brown. The amendment, which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Glenn Anderson (D-Calif) would eliminate Rail Act provisions that are detrimental to the inland waterways. Brown noted that Congresswoman Lindy (Hale) Boggs (D-La.) said she would "never go against anything that has a positive affect on the waterways industry." Port Arthur i Don Anderson, SIU port agent, reports that shipping for Boatmen is excellent in this port. The tugs are kept busy and jobs are available. He also notes that Sabine Towing.has two hew tugs coming out in the next few months. Neither of them have been named yet. Sabine does shipdocking and towing work in ports as well as in canals and on the deep sea. Surpassing the 1977 record, waterborne commerce passing through ports along the Texas Gulf coast reached an all-time high of334.3 million tons in 1978. The 1977 record had been 315.3 million tons. Commerce moving along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, according to the Galveston, Tex. District Engineer, remained essentially constant over the previous year at 66.2 million tons. The greatest increase in tonnage recorded by the larger ports was at Freeport. That port showed a 42 percent increase from 15.3 million tons to 21.7 million tons. Freeport is followed by Port Lavaca-Point Comfort where commerce climbed by 20 percent to 4.7 million tons. Beaumont showed an eight percent increase, rising to 52.8 million tons; Port Arthur rose to 33.5 million tons. And Houston commerce jumped by .seven percent to 111.9 million tons. , Detailed information on movements, commodities and vessels at ports and harbors on waterways on the Gulf coast will be published in October. Copies of "Waterborne Commerce of the United States—Calendar Year 1978—Part 2" may be purchased by writing to the District Engineer, U.S. Army Engineering District, P.O. Box 60267, New Orleans, La. 70160. Membership Meetings Deep .Sea Lakes^ inland Waters i' ' i ti -U h ; II ... To crew G.S.-flag ships today, you've got to keep up with technology. So build your job security now. Learn ship­ board automation. Take the Automation course at HLSS. It starts September 15. To enroll, contact the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. New York Sept. 8 Philadelphia Sept. 9 Baltimore ..... Sept. 10 Norfolk Sept. II Jacksonville ...,. Sept. II Algonac Sept. 12 Houston Sept. 15 New Orleans Sept. 16 Mobile Sept. 17 San Francisco Sept. 18 Wilmington .Sept. 22 Seattle Sept. 26 Piney Point Sept. 13 San Juan Sept. II Columbus .......... Sept. 20 Chicago Sept. 16 Port Arthur Sept. 16 •St. Louis Sept. 19 ........ Cleveland ........— Sept. 18 Honolulu Sept. II 2:30p.m 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m 9:30a.m 2:00p.m 2:30p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m 2:30p.m .. 2:.30p.m. .. 2:30p.m. .. 10:30a.m. .. 2:30p.m. ..... ..... ..... ..... UiW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:00p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. •'4-- 2:30p.m Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life 40 / LOG / August 1980 ..mm rv: ' �• •' . Legal Aid In the event that any SIU members have legal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The mem­ ber need not choose the recommended aiiorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: NEW YORK, N.Y. Schulman & Abarbanel 350 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10001 Tele. #(212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301) 539-6967 HOUSTON, TEX. Archer & Peterson Americana Building 811 Dallas Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713) 659-4455 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. #(813) 879-9482 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings, Henning and Wash 100 Bush Street, Suite 1403 San Francisco, California 94104 Tele. #(415) 981-4400 Philip Weltin, Esq. Weltin & Van Dam No. 1 Ecker Bid. San Francisco, Calif. 94105 Tele.#(415) 777-4500 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314) 231-7440 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux^, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90036 Tele. #(213) 937-6250 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205) 433-4904 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White •Two Main Street Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930 Tele. #(617) 283-8100 SEATTLE, WASH. Vance, Davies, Roberts, Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Washington 98119 Tele. #(206) 285-3610 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 Jele. #(312) 263-6330 •^' n--:r: ~:•'• ••:•• •^^•- • -•. ^, "^\: _ -V- 'J", r •••"^';\::.22SiE^^^L Hero Bosun Saves Dangling Shipmate from Death The crew of the S.S. Poet has voted a hearty thank-you to its Bosun, Eddie Rocky Adarns, who saved fellow shipmate Ray Thaxton from serious injury, perhaps even death. While cleaning the tanks onboard the Poet, Thaxton lost his balance and fell through the scuttle hole. Instead of falling to the bottom of the lower hold, he was able to grab hold of the platform with one arm. spontaneous action saved tank cleaner Ray Thaxton from injury or probable death... It is with pride that we have men of this quality, concern and dependability in our Brother­ hood of the Sea." moved by their Bosun's heroism that they sent the following letter to the Log: "It is the unanimous opinion that credit and recognition -be extended to Bos'n Eddie Rocky Adams. His alertness and Montkello Victory Committee 1 Adams was nearby. He ran to Thaxton, who was hanging onto the platform for dear life. Adams speedily grabbed Thaxton and pulled him to safety." Thaxton's arm had been seriously injured. He could not have held on for much longer. Adams's timely action has inspired everyone onboard. The men on the S.S. Poet were so ..1 - p r -IT' Bosun Frank Smith (left) ship's chairman of the ST Monticeilo Victory (Victory Carriers) leads the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.) AB James Rogers, deck delegate: Chief Steward Charles Ussin, secretary-reporter; Cook/Baker Rayfield Crawford, steward delegate, and QMED Herman Bergeron, engine delegate at a payoff on May 12 at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters JUNE 1-30,1980 Port Boston ... " —• "TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ; 0 0 0 2 .0 *4 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 4 24 0 1 3 3 49 Raltimore .. . Tamna : Mobile NPW Orleans larksonviils Franrisco ooi 1 1 1 ai • Wilmin^on ... <)Pattle Piiprtn Riro ; Houston Pnrt Arthur Aloonar St Louis Pinpv Point PaHiirah Totals 0 0 0 6 0 0 3 3 0 0 2 0 0 2 4 0 0 1 2 23 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 2 5 0 8 0 43 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 27 0 2 3 0 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 2 0 0 1 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 4 0 2 16 0 0 0 10 0 8 .4 7 2 0 ,9 0 0 6 23 0 4 0 14 87 0 0 0 11 0 1 3 5 0 0 8 0 0 5 7 0 2 0 7 49 0 0 0 4 0 2 1 4 0 0 9 0 3 10 20 0 18 0 125 196 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 2 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Ro^tTin .... NPW York .... Philariplnhia Raltimorp Norfolk Tamoa MobilP NpM/Orlpans Qan Franrispo OOl 1 I 1 CII • < WilmincTton Spattip ^ PI iprtn RIco .... ' St 1 niii<; ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B ClassC DECkDEP'ARTMENT New York PhiladelDfiia Norfolk....... TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B ClassC -.., 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 5 Coattip Totals AirDepartments..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port ConIII Franpi^fO ^Cll CII . • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 2 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 14 19 56 27 77 41 13 18 103 55 223 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 •'•Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach'• means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. August 1980 / LOG / 41 �- '• .r f #t';5s<!'''5P' • ^ '••- SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SIU-PACIFIC DISTRICT-PMA PENSIONfullPLAN annual report, or $0.10 per page This is a summary of the annual report for the SI U-Pacific District— Pacific Maritime Association-Pen­ sion Plan, Employer Identification No. 94-6061923, for the year ended July 31, 1979. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the' Employee Retirement Income Se­ curity Act of 1974 (ERISA). Former members of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union are covered by the PMA Plan. kj >U. •jMfl 4. ( "7. Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $16,184,187.00. These experises included $972,372.00 in administrative expenses and $15,211,815.00 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 10,480 persons were partici­ pants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $113,499,572.00 as of the end of the plan year compared to $114,002,073.00 as of the beginning of the plan year. During the plan year, the plan experienced a de­ crease in its net assets of $502,501.00. This decrease included unrealized depreciation in the value of plan Ij- I.- /• .?••,. ;| V' assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of the assets acquired duirng the year. The plan had total income of $17,206,951.00, including em­ ployer contributions of $9,048,926.00, losses of $950,058.00 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $9,094,977.00, and miscellaneous income of $13,106.00. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report; 1. an accountant's report; 2. assets held for investment; 3. transactions in excess of three (3) percent of plan assets; and 4. actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. To obtain a copy of the annual report or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Admini­ strator, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105 (415) 362-8363. The charge to cover copying costs will be $4.00 for the KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS I 'I • I , -7 ^ ;- .1. /:• ^ ^ E': ?E TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. ) •. r t. I .: •) . • 7^ !•: -. •. 1.77 1, - S i' ' - • *-;. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity arc protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is; Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU \ 42 / LOG / August 1980 - Joseph Cichomiski Please contact, Genevieve Cichoiniski, 197 24th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., 11232. James L. McBrlde Please contact, your father, W. L. McBride, 7245 Cranston Dr., Affton, Mo., 63123. Francis Monpeiro Mother Is ill. She Is being taken care of by Raniesh. Please contact Ramesh or George, Tel. (201) 354-8136 or write George at 222 Melon Place, Elizabeth, NJ. James Abern Please contact your old shipmate, Watter Stovail, 4635 Oakley Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102. Tel. (216) 631-7476. Harold Meeder Please contact, your wife between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Tel. (405) 247-6611. Urgent! Glenn Reeves Please contact Mrs. Reeves at 565 25tb, Beaumont, Texas 77706. Aubrey Moore Jr. Please contact your daughter, Carol Moore. Tel. (817) 265-9380. SIU Retirees Robert Wolk, Conrad Library, Seaman's Church Institute of N.Y., 15 State Street, N.Y., 10004 Tel. 269-2710 Ext. 216, Is seeking to contact those retirees who served on commercial sailing vessels prior to WW II for the purpose of a historical project. Com­ pensation offered If materia! Is used. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected ° should immediately notify headquarters. ( EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may he discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. i ': f'. ' k i 7-; 7'. 7 J-;, for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the Plan Administrator, on request and at no charge, a state­ ment of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, and/or statement of income and expenses of the plan and accom­ panying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the Plan Administrator, these two statements and accom­ panying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally pro­ tected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105, and at the tl.S. Department of Labor in Washing­ ton, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should he addressed to: Public Disclosure Rooin, N4677 Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W, Washington, D.C. 20216 Personals uieiiiimi patrolman or other Union ollicial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective mtmbdrship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to dafry out this responsibility. ' ; PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are! to'lL pqld to anyone in any otlicial capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is giyijn such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to ry^qbtfe any such payment be made without supplying a rceci!^,? or if a member is required to make a payment and is 'given an ollicial receipt, hut feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. J SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of (he above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified maif within 30 d^ys pf the contribution for investigation and appropriate aqtion and refund, if involuntary.. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 6754th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.V.11232. �Marc Steven Oswald Christopher DiOrio Seafarer Mafc Michael Murdock, Jr. Seafarer Chris^ Steven Oswald, Seafarer Mi­ topher DiOrio, 24, graduated chael Murdock, 24, graduated from the HLSS Jr., 24, is a grad­ from the HLSS in 1976. He uate of the trainee program also received trainee program ' in 1977. He his third cook at the Harry upgraded to AB endorsement that L u n d eb u rg at the School same year. In School of Sea­ i in 1980. Brother ^^^^I^^^^,i978 he got his manship iit J DiOrio holds the FOWT certificate and in ]980 he Piney Point, CPR, lifeboat, and firefighting received his welding •f ton Raisea Rfiised in Md. He upgraded certificates. m Deer Park, • _ Brother Oswald also holds Hie May of 1979. Brother Murdock has Long Island, N.Y., Seafarer DiOno firefighting, "f=hoat, and CPR the firefighting and cardio-pulmon- now lives in Copaigue. Long U1M4 tickets. Seafarer Oswald, who lives ary resuscitation (CPR) tickets, N.Y. He ships out of the port of New in New Jersey, ships from any and native of Suffolk County, Long Paul R- Biletz all ports." Island NY., Seafarer Murdock York. Seafarer Paul David Michael Dunklin R. Biletz, 26, 'shrpfouloftheportofNewYork. Seafarer David Arthur Graifer graduated as a Michael Dunk­ Seafarer Ar­ trainee from the lin, 26, grad­ thur Graifer, Stephen N. Pollock HLSS in 1973. In uated from the Seafarer Ste­ 20, graduated 1974 he upgraded HLSS entry pro­ phen N. Pollock, from the HLSS to FOWT there gram in 1977. 28, started sail­ in 1978. In that and in 1978 got He received his ing in 1975 on same year he his QMED certiI FOWT endorse­ the SlU-conupgraded in New through ment in 1979. tracted paddleYork to FOWT. the School. Brother Biletz "has the Brother DunkBrother Graifer wheel steam­ CPR, firefighting. and boat, Delta lin also holds the holds the CPR, tickets. He lives and ships out of th 1 Queen. He grad- firefighting, firefighting, and lifeboat cert^fum^^^^^^ port of Philadelphia. p: X uated from the endorsements. A "f"" ^ Born in Newark, N.J., HI SS in 1978 and received his Orleans, La., he resides in Graifer lives in Union, N J. He ships Robert C. McCoy La. and ships out of the port of New out of the port of New York. AB Iket there in 1979. Brother Seafarer Rob­ ert C. McCoy, Pollock also took the ' Special Orleans. 29, graduated from the HLSS in 1973. He up­ graded to FOWT in 1978. Brother McCoy holds the lifeboat, CPR, Wilmington, Calif. and firefighting Sal Cino certificates. He lives and ships out of Seafarer Sal the port of New Orleans. Cino, 22, gradu­ Otilano Morales ated from the Seafarer Oti­ HLSS entry pro­ lano Morales, gram in Decem­ 4 7, s a i 1 s i n ber of 1977. He the deck depart­ also received his ment as an AB. high school equi­ He graduated valency (GED) diploma through from the LNG course at the O K .,1 In 1979 Brother Cino the HLSS in, 1979. the , Brother Morales holds the CPR and first aid certificates. Born m Ponce, Puert Rico, Seafarer Morales ships from port of New York. the port of New York. • f r„r:h:;"rutnfthent. of sr f;.«• cs" during a |oo v»" — ... . ..-.AH must must pro oroHiring Hall, aeaman duce tha following: . . w.i». memborohip cartificato „„e. tenee wh*".*»rr7"undu"e undue (whera poaaaaaad) • raglstratlon card • clinic card • seaman's papers *uch waiver.' . ^mtn . veiid, up4o-data Also, all S In addition, whan '•** a job tha dispatcher month. Apply with tha following^*'®® 5, Subsection 7 of the SlU Shipping Rules: Aa • • * . "Withinaachclassof senior ity rating In every mVt,prtorlty for entry ratM jobs shall be given to all sea If you know how to I. yoij'ii alwsys b© need" ®erate^ containers. So take register an« — •n'r•.•^::"dVpar.' ratings in only one dap - •' August 1980 / LOG / 43 �JNtff UPGRADING A Top-Notch Tankerman hyj m It buUds your future It builds your security Gregorio Blanco graduated from the Tankerman course at HLS—and has the certificate to prove it! LNG — September 15 J}'- • .^i-N- QMED — September 25 Lundeberg School FOWT — September 25 Marine Electronics — September 29 A Look at Two Asst. Cooks Refrigeration Systems Maintenance and Operations^September 29 Diesel Engines — September 15 Automation — September 15 Transportation institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program — September 29 First Class Pilot '• '. October 6 AB — September 11 Lifeboatman — September 11, 25, October 9 Tankerman — September 11, 25, Octobers I "• I i''<•••.. Assistant Cook — throughout September Recent graduates of the HLS Asst. Cook course are M. Fitzgerald (I) andJ. Padilla. Cook and Baker — throughout September. Headin' for Sea—FOWT's Chief Cook — throughout September Chief Steward — throughout September To enroll, contact: Vocational Education Department Harry Lundet>erg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Phone: (301) 994-0010 (An upgrading application is in this issue of the Log. Fill it out and mail it today!) UPGRADING Itpuys Do It Mow! 44 / LOG / August 1980 . sfif^ Graduat^ of a recent FOWT course at the Harry Lundeberg School are (front rov^ l-r) R. Lopez, P. Thomas, M. Stein, T. Kirk and T. Harper. Second row, l-r are: D. Frazier (course instructor), R. Dulude, M. Ruggiero, K. Menz, 8. VanWyck, D. Runci, M. Brown and L.I. Carter. Back row, l-r W. Carlin, T. Donoghue, R. Kaufman and J. Golden. �•I- Students in the Quarter­ master course practice first aid and CPR. By taking the Quarter­ master course, seafarers iearn the practical skiiis to assist a Deck Officer. Course Prepares Seafarers to Work on Bridge Attention Deck Department Seafarers! You don't have to wo.k as an AS forever. You can move to the bridge of the ship by taking the Quartermaster course at the Harry Lundeberg Schooi of Seamanship. The new vesseis being buiit today are larger arid have more technical equipment. Because of these changes, several companies under he contractual agreement with the SiU are employing Quartermasters, hese seafarers work as assistants 0 the watch officer on the bridge of a ship. if a seafarer has acquired an Unlimited AB Any Waters ticket, he can take the Quartermaster course at HLSS. This is the best way for an AB to get ahead and prepare for the goal of being an officer. His responsibilities include helping the navigator steer, standing gangway watches in port, position finding and ballasting the ship. The four week program at HLSS prepares the seafarer to do the job of Quartermaster. The students practice the use of the magnetic and gyro compasses, aids to navigation, radar, ioran, fathometers and Radio Direction Finder (RDF). Review of deck seamanship, knots and splices is also given. Students iearn bridge publica­ tions and instruments. With this knowledge, the seafarers can assist the person who is navigating the ship. There have been several seafarers who have taken advan­ tage of the Quartermaster course at HLSS. One Brother said. The class is a stepping stone in my education, i hope to become an of­ ficer someday." instructor Captain Abe Easter commented that he en­ joys teaching seafarers who want to get ahead. Captain Easter has many years of experience on the bridge of large ships. He passes his knowledge on to his students. At the completion of the four week program, ail students receive a Certificate of Graduation from the Harry Lundeberg Schooi of Seamanship. if you are an Abie Seaman and are looking for a better paying posi­ tion, contact HLSS, Vocational Education Department, Piney Point, Maryland 20674. The next Quartermaster course will begin on October 13. Take the time today to fill out the application in this issue of the Log for the Quartermaster course. students iearn position finding If you can handle navigation and operate radar, you can look to a better future. You can move up in the deck department. You can work aboard the most advanced ships in the U.S. fleet. You can be a Quartermaster. The Quartennaster course includes classroom and practical training in aids to navigation including chart reading. Sign up today to take the Quartermaster Course at HLS •3 August 1980 / LOG / 45 ^5l' I' �mm 7 )• That Cargo Has to Movol (• • T| •%.»?>• '\.i; ;•• ''V'-vStijSjVi '• -.a,".'. .„,,v;^-.,v,f'-l'V«^;i -^1'.• •and you're one to do the job SlU-contracted tanker A Pumpman is the qualified Seafarer, the valuable worker, and the re'Sponslble person who moves the energy supplies of America. You can be the Pumpman with the lelp of the Pumproom Main­ tenance and Operations course of­ fered at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. By learning pumpman skills, you can answer the need for well train­ ed pumpmen on the tankers of the maritime Industry. If you have worked as a QMED or Second Pumpman you are eligible to take he Pumproom Maintenance and Operations course. The program las been expanded by the staff at HLSS to give SlU members even more pumpman skills to do the job. The six week program Includes welding, deck machinery and maintenance, basic lathe operaIons, and cargo handling. Through his course you can gain the knowhow and skills you need to get that ob as Chief Pumpman. Each part of the Pumproom Maintenance and Operations course is designed with your job needs In mind. In the welding sec­ tion, you'll learn arc welding, flame cutting, basic pipe welding and steel fabrication. With these skills you can make the brackets you need for piping system supports. Among the equipment you will become familiar with during the course are centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, the anchor windlass, cranes and hoists, and constant tension winches. All of the Important details that you "eed to know for the Punrtpman job are also covered In the course. Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics will help you control the deck machinery. You learn the Students in the Pumproom Maintenance course practice basic deck machinery maintenance. become a more responsible preparations for loading and worker. discharging, tank cleaning, At the completion of the Pumpballasting. Inert qas systems, and room Maintenance program, each load on top systems. Safety practices are stressed In student has the skills to do the all areas of the Pumproom pumpman job. With this know­ Maintenance and Operations ledge, the seafarer gains many benefits. He Is moving the fuel of Left. The expanded Pumproom America, he has better job security Maintenance and Operations and he Is earning more pay. course includes (top) welding If you are Interested in learning techniques and (bottom) lathe more about the job as Pumpman operations. This program gives on a tank vessel, contact the Harry seafarers the skills to be qualified Lundeberg School of Seamanship Pumpmen. and sign up for the Pumproom . Maintenance and Operations course. Antl-pollutlon techniques course. The next class Is scheduiare especially Important In the „ ed to begin on November 10. Write cargo handling section of the pro- or call the school today and take gram. By learning all of the safety advantage of the opportunities features of a vessel, you will waiting for you at HLSS. L i:' #1;:• ~-v,- . r _ . 46 / LOG / August 1980 tm4: , 4-' • --- Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Vocational Education Department PIney Point, Maryland 20674 Phone:(301)994-0010 �? -•;7 " •->.7 ' • ' • 7-:'' v' •" ..••741":. "v:;; • ' ''Jd::-'-' '.'J .t ',! \r^' 7r^, 7, : M: c^X7^«Kiri'iLsaj7a» _^ -- Why Not Apply for an HLS Upgrading Course Now! HAJtRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL UPGRADING APPLICATION (Please Print) Name. Date of Birth. (Last) (First) (Middle) Mo./Dav/Yoar Address. (Street) (City) (State) Telephone. (Zip Code) Deepsea Member Q (Area Code) Inland Waters Member • Book Number. Lakes Member • . Seniority. Date Book Was Is8ued_ Port Presently Registered ln_ Port Issued. Endorsemends) or License Now Held. Social Security #. Piney Point Graduate: Q Yes No • (if yes. fill in below) to. Entry Pro^am: From. (dates attended) Upgrading Program: From. Endorsements) or License Received . to. (dates attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes Dates Available for Training.. No Q FIrefighting: • Yes • No • • I Am interested in the Following Ck)urseis). DECK ENGINE Tankerman AB 12 Months AB Unlimited AB Tugs & Tows AB Great Lakes Quartermaster Towboat Operator Western Rivera • Towboat Operator inland • Towboat Operator Not • FWT • Oi)er • QMED - Any Rating • Others. Q Marine Electrical Maintenance Q Pumptoom Maintenance and • Operation Q Automation G Mainttnanceof 9)lpboard Refrigeration Systems G Diesel Engines G Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) G Chief Bigineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • • (33 • • • • More than 200 Miles • Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) • Master Q Mate • Pilot STEWARD Q G Q G G Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS 'r;' • |;'7 ' t I ^r'- G LNG G LNG Safety G Welding G Lifeboatman G Pire Fighting RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME —(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) 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Title A name given to the resource August 1980 Description An account of the resource Headlines: A NEW ERA NAVY: PRIVATE SECTOR WILL OPERATE SL-7S SIU PAYS $45,000 BILL FOR BOATMAN'S TWINS 'WE AT SEA' AUTHOR LOOKING FOR COPIES ST WASHINGTON IS REACTIVATED FOR NATO '8- EXERCISE OLDTIMER REMEMBERS 'HIS HONOR' PAUL HALL HOUSE OK'S 50% BLUE TICKETS FOR DECK DEPT. GOP ADOPTS MARITIME PLANK: DEMS WILL TOO REBORN! SIU CREWS OCEANIC INDEPENDENCE MARKING A NEW ERA FOR AMERICAN FLAG PASSENGER LINER INDUSTRY DROZAK TO CREW: WE ROLLED DICE AND THEY CAME UP 7 OCEANIC INDEPENDENCE DIDN'T JUST HAPPEN: SIU FOUGHT IN WASHINGTON TO PAVE THE WAY VIRGO, NAVY SHIP SAVE 185 'BOAT PEOPLE' PROGRESS MADE IN ALGERIA, EL PASO LNG TALKS NORMAN TOBER, "OLD SALT," DOORMAN AT N.Y. UNION HALL, DIES DROZAK TO N.J. FED: 'MUST UNITE TO SURVIVE' ASHES OF BOATMAN JOS. STRALEY SCATTERED OVER CHESAPEAKE BAY ITF WANTS BILATERALISM, CURB ON RUNAWAYS SIU STRIKES ACBL: COMPANY USING UNION BUSTING TACTICS CARTER: 'U.S. FLAG WILL GET 50% OF CARGOES' U.S. DREDGES 'GUARANTEED' DIEGO GARCIA JOB CONGRESS MOVES TO GREASE SPR MACHINERY YOUNG BOATMAN AND BROTHER DIE IN SCUBA DIVING ACCIDENT TO OLD AND YOUNG 'SALTS' ALIKE: CUT INTAKE U.S. FLAG MUST GET FAIR SHARE OF COAL EXPORTS OCEAN MINING BILL SIGNED INTO LAW ENACTMENT OF MEASURE BRINGS SIU'S 10-YEAR FIGHT TO VICTORIOUS END INDUSTRY MEANS JOBS FOR AMERICAN SEAMEN WHAT'S DOWN THERE ON THE OCEAN FLOOR? REP. JOHN MURPHY SUPPORTED BILL EVERY STEP OF THE WAY OCEAN MINING MEANS JOBS SPAD KEYED OCEAN MINING VICTORY SIU'S MESSAGE ON U.S. MARITIME BROADCAST OVER 300 RADIO STATIONS LUNDEBERG KIDS NIPPED IN INT'L LIFEBOAT RACE SIU TAKES OVER ANOTHER LASH, WILLIAM HOOPER HERO BOSUN SAVES DANGLING SHIPMATE FROM DEATH COURSE PREPARES SEAFARERS TO WORK ON BRIDGE THE CARGO HAS TO MOVE! 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1981 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES BOATMEN OK NEW CONTRACT WITH IOT AFTER 46-DAY STRIKE LAKES SEAFARERS RALLY 3-YEAR GLAMO PACT REP. WALTER JONES TAX BREAKS FOR U.S. SHIPS UNION-MANAGEMENT COMM. STUDIES PERMANENT JOBS, UPKEEP OF ‘A’ SENIORITY 200 YEARS OF SERVICE TO SEAMEN WINDS DOWN ’82 BUDGET CUTS CDS; ALLOWS BUILDING FOREIGN U.S. SHIPS NOT GETTING 50% SHARE OF SPR OIL HOUSE UNIT RAPS USCG FOR FAILURES ON TANKER SAFETY STAR OF TEXAS LAUNCHED; SET FOR DEC. DELIVERY SOME NOTES OF THANKS FOR PENSION INCREASE JOE CURRAN, PRESIDENT OF NMU FOR 36 YEARS, DIES AT 78 LIBRA CREW RESCUES 51 PEOPLE IN 2 CRAFT REAGAN INKS BILL SHIFTING MARAD TO DOT SIU GEARING UP WITH LABOR FOR SOLIDARITY DAY SEPT. 19 WEINBERGER SUPPORTS FOREIGN FLAGS FOR DEFENSE U.S. FLAG CRUISE SHIPS INLAND USER FEES ALASKAN OIL SWAO INLAND USER FEES SHIPPING REGULATIONS REAGAN TAX BILL PASSED OVER LABOR’S OBJECTIONS U.S.-USSR EXTEND GRAIN TREATY; MULL SHIP PACT SEAFARERS TURN TO FOR ‘NO NOTICE’ MSC ALERT WILL NAVY FINALLY HELP M.M.? JURY STILL OUT SHLSS ENCOURAGES “PARTIAL TESTERS” TO ACHIEVE THEIR GED DIPLOMA GRADUATION DAY AT LMSS SHLSS SPECIALTY COURSES TO HELP SEAFARERS UPGRADE SKILLS, WAGES, AND JOB SECURITY ‘PUMPING IRON’ FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS PASSENGERS LOVE THE SHIP, THE CRUISE, THE CREWS OCEANIC INDEPENDENCE A YEAR IN OPERATION WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU FOUND A WALLET CONTAINING $2700 BANKRUPT, BUT NOT BROKE, IN PORT SAID, EGYPT PROF: MORE AT STAKE THAN BLACKENED BEACHES WITH ‘FLAGS-OF-CONVENIENCE’ SIU TAMES CITIES SERVICE AFTER BITTER 4-YEAR (1946-1950) ORGANIZING DRIVE SEAFARER’S NEW BOOK DESTINED TO BE BEST SELLER DROZAK CALLS FOR MARITIME LABOR UNITY AT ILA CONVENTION ALASKA OIL SWAP PLAN REARS ITS UGLRY HEAD Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1981 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 43, No. 8 1981 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ba8563fa44fac6b6ab1a1851bec81190.PDF 414d165c2c10c54db48a1459b9ea5809 PDF Text Text I »• ••' :^s •-; V.!-i:;VK>5^^V:56^?>OT - -' --y''-..* • y • • •••.-: :rV VLV..;-;:-...-:^-,: I S ' V. fe':- •i 'j! • ^I^IO Vol. 44 No. 8 Aug. 87,1988 Offlcial PubUcatltMi of the Seafarers International Union • AtlimUCf Culf, Lakes and Inlan«f| New SlU Headquarters Hears Completion page 2 SlU Supports Rep. Lindy Boggs Bulk Bill •.Ji m '•is''- • •'" •:iC M•f-• •t. rp ^4 . -'i ':i 1 ia See page 3 & President's Report page 2 ^ -"i S'' Port Agents Conference Held At Piney Point • -? e pages 6-7 AFL-CIO Exec. Council Calls for Jobs Programs 1 3 ) i I 1 •l page 5 New Effort Afoot to Export Alaska Oil page 10 •M PL-480 Program Under Attack Again page 4 SS Independence Says 'Aloha' to Mfesf Coast u• .! ., ) i •i -A. 1 ! I . •d pages 20-21, t•#4tr='?; - �PresideiwKs Refloit by Frank Drozok ' 1 ' t. c ' ^ >• 1 If • b^-r.- i; 'V ri^HE steps taken two weeks ago by X Representative Lindy Boggs (DLa.) and 18 of her colleagues from both political parties to strengthen the nation's, maritime position give hope to all who are concerned with Amer­ ica's lack of a bulk-carrier capability. The news that Congresswoman Boggs and her 18 co-sponsors had introduced a bill, H.R. 6979, entitled the "Competitive Shipping and Ship­ building Revitalization Act of 1982" was mighty encouraging—^particularly since it conies at a time when things look pretty grim. What makes the proposed legislation special, in our judgment at least, is that it would stimulate the building of a bulk fleet flying the U.S. flag through a cargo incentive. Under the terms of the bill, beginning in 1983, five per cent of America's bulk commodity ocean commerce would be carried on U.S.-flag ships. The percentage would go up by one per cent each year until a maximum of 20 per cent is reached which would take a period of 15 years. But the Boggs bill provides more than Just cargo. What it is trying to do is stimulate the shipbuilding and ship operating business in conjunction with a concentrated effort to make U.S. bulk shipping improve its competitive position against foreign flag-shipping. So in order for the cargo provisions of the bill to be enforceable, Mrs. Boggs' bill requires that shipbuilding and ship operating costs must be reduced by 15 per cent. 1 am confident that all who make their living in this industry and in the support industries like steel, machinery and electronics will want to do their part to meet this cost reduction requirement, so that we can finally get on with the development of a U.S.-flag bulk fleet. I would think, too. that all Americans who are interested in strengthening the ^jiatioiVs^defensejmsition^vni^^welcon^^ support, especially since there is no need for taxpayer funds to make it work. _ It could be said'that this is a last-ditch chance for America to make a positive effort to bail out of what is a very critical and dangerous position. Time and opportunities are running out, while other nations are moving ahead in a very determined way to see to it that they continue to develop their merchant shipping capabilities. There will be those, of course, who will oppose the bill, but that should come as no surprise. There are always those elements within our nation who for one reason or another see an improved and strengthened American merchant marine as bad news—generally because it interferes with the benefits they enjoy in the present state of maritime conditions. But there are also those Americans who think it is time for America to stop talking and kidding itself and to begin to build the ocean transportation and national defense capabilities that are appropriate for a world power. To repeat what we have been saying many times of late; a cargo policy of the kind set forth in the Boggs bill is essential to the development of a firm and effective maritime program. President Reagan had pointed to the critical importance of cargo back on September 22, 1980 when he outlined the points which he held must be developed for a specific naval-maritime program. Mr. Reagan said that such a program must: ' 'recognize the challenges created by cargo policies of other nations. The United States has traditionally espoused free trade. However, the ' international shipping trade is laced with a network of foreign gov­ ernmental preferences and priorities designed to strengthen foreign^ fleets, often at the expense of U.S. maritime interests. We must be prepared to respond constructively for our own interests to the restrictive shipping policies of other nations. A major goal of the United States must be to ensure that American-flag ships carry an equitable portion of our trade consistent with the legitimate aspirations and policies of our trading partners'.' The situation has grown worse since the President made that statement. And the need for the action he called for is greater than ever. I sincerely hope that the President will allow his Administration to work with the Congress in enacting the Boggs bill into law so that we can attain the objectives that we all agree are in this country's best interests. Congresswoman Boggs and her colleagues who have come up with this bill have offered a realistic and simple solution to a serious and difficult problem. They make it very clear that they expect the industry to do its proper share in building a fleet of bulk ships. The fact is that we have no choice but to give the bill our whole-hearted support. Conventions-At-Sea Tax Bill Races Clock ••i 4 • !' li ' l I Washington, D.C.—Efforts are moving forward in both the House and the Senate to end tax discrim­ ination against the U.S. passenger ves.sel industry. As the tax law now stands, tax deductions are allowed for company expenses incurred at conventions .held on land, yet not allowed for conventions held at sea. Some differences exist between the House and Senate versions of the bill. The Senate bill would apply only to ships travelling between American ports. And it would require more stringent filing pro­ cedures than the Hou.se bill. Yet the bottom line is the same for both bills: to encourage invest­ ment in the American flag passenger vessel industry, which has experi­ enced a rebirth in recent years with the redocumentation of the SS Con­ stitution and the SS Independence. The House bill, which was intro­ duced some time ago by Rep. Frank Guarini (D-NJ), is still being considered by the House Ways and Means Committee. The Senate bill was recently introduced by Sen. Spark Matsunaga (D-Hawaii). Chances for passage are good, Outside of the Treasury Department, there is little opposition to the bill, The only problem is time. This session of Congress ends in December. All legislation that has not been enacted into law by that time must be re-introduced in the next session of Congress, which starts next January. Representatives from all segments of the maritime industry have tes­ tified on behalf of the legislation. Frank Drozak, president of the SIU, called the House bill "kn important and badly needed piece of legislation." New Headquarters Near Completion Construction on the SIU's brand new six-story headquarters building in Camp Springs, MD, is nearing completion. The building is strate­ gically located just 20 minutes by car from downtown Washington, D.C. All of the exterior work has been completed, and interior work is moving along rapidly. The building should be ready for occupation in the next few months. The opening of this impressive structure gives the SIU a very visible presence in Washington, D.C., where the fortune of the U.S. maritime industry is decided on a daily basis. The new building will also be completely outfitted with sophisti­ cated computer systems for all the Union's records and data for the Seafarers Welfare, Pension and 'Vacation Plans. The Log will be carrying much more on the new building in upcoming issues. iirJ' •; ii' Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-CIO fi7A Fnnrth AWD Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 44, No. 8, August 1982. (ISSN #0160-2047) ' 2 / LOG / August 1982 , Rrn,,nw„ M v 11 oqo P..hiichpH monthly Brooklyn, N.Y 11232. Published mommy. �!• 1 ~-;,'.y.-^iir:5r.,.'. , .' I •, ^.-. *1- .' ; v •'.... • '• , . »n RMive BulK Flcel Wl" . construction times with Washington, U'^ress' tW of 19 members of Congmss ^ P attendant cost savmgs are cnt, to both ^ mFW\ resenting all "/ ^reduced the "1" order for and both political pntanes of bulk cargo a bill on ^ bulk fleet to the , sports required to be restore the ailing • • imports an P . States flag a H R 6919 and titled the carried actual '•^-rvTnSrtktoavld ^ fr hT Don Bonker (DBonior (f"ffflouaherty (R-PA). WA), Charles Doi^8^®"y^ p„„j Tmntl-on(R^;,"'^tWfD(D-Tenn.), Joseph „ Arlan ^m inn.) Charles Stangeland ( ^oung (RWilson .^retti (D-NY), Alaska), e^ (D-MD), Gene Glenn Anderson j,5r;Kf.—;i; a3-- rs". bts= »r:.« The bill would exporters and_ impo q efficient and envi.„ bulk carrying merchan t United States nhtpyatP^^^,^ In addition to Rep. Undy Boggs. co-sponsored by P . /pv IMJ)), industry, mdud ^ pgn^entas seagoing labor^an^^.^^^ "s,»»f'x. »s»—"•" F.»' U.S.-built s p SlU . . giy's strong support 1983. The 'rill ^ ofU.S,- "P'f'^-b'He shippers to " of all bulk for the bill • He sm flag ships by one percen 01 to d° °"i P'"*^Lage of this cargoes each year un effort to ^5,j,ell asitssuc, fioure of 20 percent of all U-b-™ badly-needed b.ll as well imports a^ ^/h^'^ierislation',' said "PassagTofthislegislaho . cess "P''".®?^H'^"6979 would; If ^ thU country's .e^n&elgnshippingfoi '•'--J % X. "ndV BO9!|S(0-CA)^ Co-Sponsors o1 Boggs Bill H.R. 6979 will no. cost the TieasuD fact "millions co-sponsor^m .building sponsorsstressed^lnf^^C^,„„bof 1982r (H-RBevitaiiza^ A® Lindy ttf''°"^'t4""he Treasury through "ate mes on sh^PP-^^t 6979), «"R®" ,* irggs (D-LA) are; are. and ''yard workers and raxes on shW seamen. Tn of thousands preserve and create te^ trf.;^. President Reagan_^^S-^t marine "^o-iJ^tlk compone^ revitahzed fJ b ^ n o flag merchant fleet ::,^^^i:dnstL-a^wei, as 6,162 and shipbuilding P ,.a the f^.. j„,emational commerce; added Boggs, of the Con- engaged •" f®" j „ork for the long-standing ohJ^ ^ merchant • Jpyards located in the ,he national eress, namely to ensur commercial . . compose the rhat "our 71 critical raw ffit Capable of following ^«\t,SS"as^Ala- ships capaWe o defense. O maintain our tion of our nation jo j^ornia. Connecticut, materials neede _ ..gg Specifically^ .vin of 158 bulk bama, C .. Elaine, Mary- industnal secu y^ p^^cent "are are imported, vessels. This carried flag carriage dependence o built under a series ^f Texas, an estimated tTe^Sly in a national emerconstructed by Rep. sibslantial work for "Ss.»—3 interests can be successful hfarme ^ bad 5,0^ tm'H ^ joetals/alloys. program of the 'f O^ommon f J?«s! propulsiotts and Standard des.gns and PiP^t''"''^'foter rnater^^ ; components: ,bip- machrnes and Boggs tt" f fy^ilnificantly egu.pme^ ^ building offers sig_ —Elfl report a 10 poteen' drop »> ships owned by but operating under f„ms j „ flags. But ,bis ""ff blgge and their carrying fleet are,.Digg«^i r. m- an active Repub ^bmirE-Tennett, Democrat, SaHd^onlor— Don Bookw, flopPblfcan. Charles Dougherty, Pennsylvania Mississippi Tollph M. Gaydos, Democrat, Bopublican, South Sn Stangeland. Republican, A'jr. Democrat, New York ^rbma^'hutski, Democrat, s2C-.-p"«rocrcaT Glenn Anderson, Demu Sn M-rtha. Democrat, Ponnsylvan/a I �50%U.S.-Flag PL-480 Requirement li#-..- mt' . "J '" ;• -• .I -^K ,,'•'••«• sii," WASHINGTON, D.C.— Another in a long line of attempts to eliminate the critical 50-percent U.S.-flag cargo preference requirements attached to the nation s RLt-480 "Food for Peace" program was launched in the House last month. 1 Rep. Virginia Smith (R-NE) introduced H.R. 6752 in mid-July, a measure which she said would ••exempl agricultural commodities shipped in dry bulk carriers from : burdensome and expensive cargo preference rules." ReferringfotheSOpercentU.S.tfai! requiiiment for governmentuenerated cargoes under RL. 480 as an ••unfair export roadblock." Rep. Smith charged that ••farmers should not be forced to bear the burden of guaranteeing business for the U.S. merchant piarine fleet..." Smith, the ranking-minority member of the House Agricultural Appropriations Subcommittee, introduced H.R. 6752 shortly after the Dept. jept. of 01 Agriculture announced annouiH^cu the transfer or funds from one P.L. 480 program to another to pay ••increased ocean freight differential expenditures." In a letter to several Senators and Congressmen, Agriculture Secretary John R. Block said the Dept. was transferring $37 million from Title II of P.L. 480 to Title I/III, of which "$21 million will be used for ^ • ut ri fff>r<-n increased ocean freight differenHa' - " ••Additional funding for the differential is needed due to larpr volumes to be exporied resultmg from low commodity costs, a higher per ton rate for the dilferential and more U.S,-flag participation.. .than has occurred in the past tew years. Block said, Secretary Block stressed that no reduction in Title II programrn.ng will result from the funding transfer. "I wish to emphasize, he said, ••that the Title II funds being transferred to Title I result from significantly lower commodity and ocean wvv,aii transportation costs for the --- Title II program 'han had ^ anticipated P ® y indicated she sf Though Rep. Smith indicated would have introduced H.R. 6752 in any case, she did note that "USDA is now estimating that it ''If we are really concerned about saving money to ship these products under pro­ grams like PL-480, we should not take it out of the hides of the seamen who are working on those ships!' Rep. Peter Peyser (D-NY) from the regulations and laws dealing with U.S.-flag ships.. .so that it would cost less for those products to be shipped...would then be making American seamen... subsidize, by taking lower wages, the USDA and the agricul­ tural community. "The maritime strength pf our nation," Peyser added, "should not be jeopardized by any action of that nature. "If we are really concerned about saving money to ship these products under programs like P.L.-480," he said, "we should not take it out of the hides of the seamen who are working on those ships." H.R. 6752 was referred to the House Merchant Marine & Fisheries will cost an unbelievable $106.8 Committee on July 13. Congres­ million to finance the added costs sional observers have indicated it of shipping.. .PL. 480 grain cargoes is unlikely that the Committee will on U.S. flag ships. take up the bill. However, the Responding to Congresswoman measure could be attached as a rider Smith on the House floor. Rep. r• • i .4 Pfeter Pfeyser (D-NY) countered that to a separate piece of legislatiQq and ... exempting agricultural products passed that way. - •• • • I AFL-CIO Blasts Proposed Changes in Child Labor Laws Labor Standards ITH a national unemployment rate hovering near 10 percent, the Reagan Administration is seeking changes in child labor laws governing childrenoft4 and 15 would be allowed to work in most cooking and baking 14- and 15-year-olds which could push jobs that, do not involve handling hot adult jobless levels even higher. grease or working at an open tlame. Proposals outlined by Labor Sec­ AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Tom retary Raymond L. Donovan would Donahue told a House Labor Standards revise the 1938 Fair Labor Standards Subcommittee last month that these Act. increasing the hours-per-week 14rules were "designed to please" fastand 15-year-olds may work and lifting food chains and amusement park con­ the ban on teenage employment in cer­ cessionaires. tain industries previously considered Strong criticism of the Administra­ too hazardous for youngsters. These tion's proposed child labor law revi­ include cooking and baking, laundry' sions also came from several members and dry cleaning, among others. of Congress including Rep. Phillip In addition, the new work rules exempt employers trom having to apply Bilrton (D-CaT "Not since the enactment of the Child each year for certification to pay fullLabor laws has there been such a frontal time students less than S3.35 an hour attack launched to undermine these minimum wage. fundamental protections embod.ied in Blasting the Labor Department pro­ posals. AFL-CIO President Lane Federal law!' Burton said. The Labor Dept's. attempts to cut Kirkland said •"the move vA)uld be a back on safeguards and hourly social outrage if we had lull employ­ employment restrictions for young ment. But we have record unemploy­ teenagers were not the only source of ment with disastrously high rates tor criticism. Charges were also hurled at those between 16 and 18. "At a time when their older brothers the Administration for what the AFLCIO called "a back door attempt to and sisters cannot tlnd work!" Kirkland achieve a youth subminimum wage continued, "it is preposterous to lower which could not get through Congress!' the working rules tor school age Congressman Burton added "the youmisters. I would not have thought Reagan Administration is wary of sub­ that even this Administration would mitting cutbacks in basic worker prothis!" he said. - Specifically, the work rule changes tections to the public exposure of the would allow 14- and 15-year-olds to legislative process. / "This is onlv the latest example of work up to 24 hours per week when school is in session, instead of the cur­ the Adntinistratiot, seeMn.to le,eislate rent 18 hours per week limit and up through regulation Burton added. to 36 hours in a week with a holiday. "They are attempting, once again, to circumvent Coivress" The current school night work curtew cncumvcnt Lon less of 7;00 p.m. would be extended. I he work lulc c si p p c by the Administration amount to an alK)wing young teenagers to work until W 11=. f; m ;' '®f. % }V ;•.. 4 / LOG / August 1982 e aOJ \ iSbgu.A claims these are revrsions in worl Calif- LSbOf EflClOfSeS BfOIVIlf Bradley: Calls Reaganomlcs 'Failure' ELEGATES to the 14th biennial convention of the California AFLCIO endorsed Gov. Jerry Brown for' the U.S. Senate anJ Uis Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley to lake Brown's place in the state capital, during the July 1921 convention. on hand to endorse political candidates and to vote a policy statement on the economy. Labeling (he Reagan Adniintstralion's performance ovet- the Past 18 months as "a pathetic latltire . the delegates who represented Cahtomia s i. / million AFL-CIO members, passed a The SlUNA was well represented policy statement calling tor the imple­ at the state federation convention held mentation of jobs programs and chan­ in Anaheim. Calit. Olticials trom the neling of private investment funds in SlU-A&G District, the UIW. SUP cooperation with the federal govern­ MFOW and Fishermen's Union were ment to areas of high unemployment. D SlUN A delegation to the California state AFL-CIO convention last month '"clud^^j (standing back row, left to right); Chariie Russo, SUP Wilmington . Ahia, SUP Patrolman; Lou Webb, SUP; John Ravnik. SlU field JL'iTan® SuAi« president. (Sitting back row, left to right): Ed Turner. SlU A&G Executive vice president; Paui Dempster, SUP President; George McCartney. SlU West . . president; Mike Worley SlU Wilmington port agent; Buck Mercer, vice Pi'es' ' i,u Government Services Division. (Front row seated left to right): Steve Edi^ey. UiW national director; Terry Hoinsky, business agent. Fishermans Union of Am Alex Marinokovich, UIW. �1 /'•• -V-: :• •'li Blast Reacjanoniics for Job^estrovinq Policies A'J ' AFL-CIO Calls for Program to Create Jobs NEW YORK, N.Y.—A scathing attack on "the disastrous, jobdestroying budget, tax and high interest rate policies of the Reagan Administration" captured the spot­ light at the AFL-CIO Executive Couitcil'S midsummer meeting, held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel here this month. In its key policy statement on "The Reagan Recession and its Victims," the 33 AFL-CIO vice presidents—including SlU President Frank Drozak—charged the Administration with "pushipg vast numbers of American workers and their families lower...down the economic ladder'' "The damage is magnified," the statement continues, "by the deep budget cuts in social programs at the exact moment that the recession makes them so needed." Tens of millions of Americans are suffering the effects of unem­ ployment "with little or no help from government or private sources," the Executive Council said. Only days after the Council meetings adjourned, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the national unemployment rate had climbed to 9.8 percent in July. The statement on the "Reagan Recession" was one of 16 policy positions on domestic and inter­ national concerns adopted by the Federation's Executive Council. Other Council actions included a call to Congress to extend unem­ ployment insurance benefits to 65 weeks and support of "tax simpli­ fication with tax equity and maintenance of a progressive tax structure" as opposed to the Administration's flat rate tax scheme. The Executive Council also blasted the Labor Dept. for trying to gut child labor laws. The lion's share of the attention, however, was focused on the Exec­ utive Council's domestic programs which included blistering attacks on the Administration for "creating a generation of grievously injured families," faced with "the haunting despair of joblessness. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland, during daily press conferences which followed the closed-door SlU President Frank Drozak (right) confers with feiiow AFL-CiO Vice President Charles Piiiard during Federation Executive meeting. Piiiard is president of the Electrical Workers Union. Council meetings, expressed opti­ mism at the prospect of "a sub­ stantial improvement in the com­ plexion of Congress" after the November elections. He under­ scored the importance of labor's participation in the upcoming Congressional elections "so that we can enlarge the number of people in Congress who have a balanced view of the obligations of govern­ ment to provide for the common defense and promote the general welfare. As their alternative to the Administration's economic policies, AFL-CiO President Lane Kirkland at a the Executive Council offered a press conference during recent Exec­ program which "will create jobs utive Council meeting in New York City. • extend the current 39-week and ease human suffering. It will maximum unemployment benefits rebuild facilities and restore public services. It will enhance the nation's to at least 65 weeks; • restore Trade Adjustment physical and human resources." To accomplish these ends, the Assistance benefits for workers who lose their jobs due to import com­ Council called on Congress to: petition; • cap the tax cuts of high income • reject any further cuts in Med­ individuals and roll-back corpo­ icare, Medicaid and other health rate tax giveaways; • fund a program of public works care programs, and; • restore Aid to Families with grants to states and local commu­ Dependent Children benefits and nities to create up to 250,000 jobs; • provide effective training pro­ maintain food stamp benefits. In other actions, the Executive grams for unemployed and displaced Council approved mergers of the workers; • revive legislation for mortgage . Pottery Workers and the Glass Bottle interest aid to moderate income Blowers as well as of the Aluminum home buyers which would stimulate Brick & Clay Workers with the Glass & Ceramic Workers. construction; The Board also set lip three • create a new Reconstruction examine Finance Corporation to rebuild the new committees to the changing nature of the work­ U.S. industrial base; • enact legislation to limit job- force, promote and develop means destroying imports and restore jobs of involving retired union members in labor's goals and coordinate the in auto and related industries; • reverse the tight money policies fight to defeat the balanced budget amendment. of the Administration; RflSC Chief: Seaiift Nowhere Without Strong ilfl.iW VICE ADMIRAL KENT J. CARROLL, head of the Military Seaiift Command, told an audience at Southwestern Michigan College recently that America's defense capability will remain vulnerable so long as the American flag mer­ chant marine is allowed to deteri­ orate. According to Carroll, the Falkland Islands c^spute demonstrate once and for^lFme importance that the modeim merchant marine plays in any prolonged international inci­ dent. "About 3 out of every 4 ships in the British Falkland fleet which totalled about 100 were merchant ships ere wed by civilians." In its strategic planning, the United States has relied on its Western European allies to meet most of its maritime needs. Yet almost all of the world's trouble spots (the Persian Gulf, El Salvador, the South Atlantic, Lebanon) lie outside the European theater. There is no certainty that our Western European allies would be willing to become involved in any inter­ national crisis outside their region. The United States favors a "for­ ward strategy'' Carroll defined that to mean that "the United States uses oceans as barriers in our defense... We intend to engage an enemy closer to his borders than to ours." This forward strategy is totally dependent upon our seaiift capa­ bility. "Without adequate and reli­ able seaiift literally none of our military plans-can be carried out. The American flag merchant marine is our largest single source of that seaiift." He added that 90 percent of all military cargo and manpower would have to be carried by sea in an extended conffict. Carroll asked the following question: "Do we have the seaiift resources to deploy our combat power outside the U.S. today?" His answer was negative. "Our seaiift base is shrinking—shrunken is probably a better word. More U.S. (merchant) ships were sunk during World War II than we have in the entire U.S. fleet today'' Carroll then traced the decline of the available American flag mer­ chant fleet—from 2400 dry cargo ships during the Korean War, to 1200 during the Vietnam conflict, to 430 ships today. Less than 4% of this nation's foreign commerce is carried by the American flag merchant marine compared to nearly 60% in 1948. The number of jobs in the U.S. private maritime industry has fallen from 90,000 in 1951 to 18,000 today. Of the 11 American shipyards that rely principally on private industry work, 7 are in danger of closing. Carroll called upon the govern­ ment, the maritime industry, and the maritime labor unions to get together to come up with a viable plan to restore the American flag merchant marine to its former glory. Unless that is done, then America's defen.se capability will remain muscle-bound; strong on paper, but not quick enough to react to inter­ national incidents in a timely manner. August 1982 / LOG 5 1 4 j i V » �. V •: . -:•• , • . d- V :K<- .-- . .-y-i^dE %, ::i. .'•ffes' td t -., i" SlU Exec. Board, port Agents, _ . . m. . OlU Executive nxecuiivc Board, uuaiu, iPort wii fJiHE SIU Ji. Agents and Safety Committee met at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, MD. on Aug. 19-20, 1982 to review the progress of the I w...« rrtoni/ pHiirational. social, ^ safety and pohtrcal programs, and to coordinate a plan of achon revive the depressed U.S. maritime industry. ^ . nm^ak SIU President Fra The SIU Exec. Board, Port Agents and Safety Committee listen as SlU President Frank Drozak addresses the Conference. chaired and opened chaired the the Conference Con up the two-day session with a detailed report on the overall state of the SIU. He also discussed the condition of the American merchant marine, the U.S. shipbuilding industry and support industries. President Drozak then reported on the "Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1982," which was recently introduced in the House by Rep. Lindy Boggs. (see Presi­ dent's report Page 2 for more info on this bill). President Drozak also discussed the importance of the upcoming national elections and pointed out certain key races iui for the House and Senate of particular importance to the merchant marine and the American labor movement. Drozak also called on the SIU membership to participate in the Union's grass roots political efforts by volunteering their time passing out political leaflets, driving sound cars and manning phone banks. The Port Agents Conference also heard :rr.r»r»rtant important Tpnorts reports from from varioiis various guest speakers, including: Ray McKay, president MEBA District 2; Henry "Whitey" Disley, pres­ ident of the Marine Firemen's Union: Roman Gralewicz, presi­ dent of the SIU of Canada; Jean Ingrao, executive secretary-treas­ urer of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department; Herb Brand, chairman of the board of trustees of the Transportation Institute; Pfeter Luciano, executive director of the Transportation Institute; and Howard Schulman, SIU general counsel. A highlight of the Conference was an address by AI Barkan, retired ^ . director of AFL-CIO COPE, who is now doing political consulting work for several unions. Barkan, one of the finest public speakers in labor, outlined the political climate in the nation today and gave a rundown on key races important to the labor movement this November. T' f f-.'. t': .'d'" SIU Gulf Coast Vice President Joe Sacco. SIU of Canada President Roman Gra­ lewicz reports on the problems facing the Canadian merchant fleet. SIU West Coast Vice President George McCartney. r^f./ ..V' Keii Conklln, commandant of the base at SHLSS. Marianne Rogers, national polltl^l director, reports on key House, Senate racee. 6 / LOG / August 1982 Don Nolan, head of SHLSS culinary department -^ ® SIU Safety Director Bob Vbhey. ^ , |_gQ Bonser, asst. administrator of the Caffey, SIU asst to the president. Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans. AI Barkan, retired head of AFL-CIO COPE, gives political rundown. Peter Luciano, exec, director, Tfa" P tatlon Institute, �._-...^lf -----J ipl J&Jii'B:,'/..',.-'l'. . . .. -J-i -- ; • . - •.^., ; •,?», Conference at An update on the SIU's academic relatively new Safety Program. SIU Exec. Vice President Ed and vocational education programs Turner, who serves as the SIU del­ at SHLSS were given by Frank Mongelli, SHLSS vice president; egate to the International Trans­ Ken Conklin, commandant of the portation Federation, reported on base; Jackie Knoetgen, dean of the activities of the ITF in the past academic education; John Mason, year. Secretary Treasurer Joe dean of vocational education, and Don Nolan^ head of the School's DiGiorgio gave a rundown of the Union's finances, which he reported culinary department. Reports on maritime related leg­ "in very good condition." SIU Vice islation and the SIU's political President in Charge of Contracts activities around the country were Red Camphell reported on new and given by Frank Pecquex, SIU leg­ upcoming contract negotiations in islative director, and Marianne the inland sector, while area Vice Rogers, SIU National Political Presidents George McCartney (West Coast); Joe Sacco (Gulf director, respectively. Coast); Mike Sacco (Lakes and Edith Chapin, administrator of the Seafarers Management Infor­ Western Rivers) and Leon Hall (East mation Systems, gave an update on Coast) gave reports from their par­ the Union's program of moderni­ ticular areas. Other reports were given by zation of all the Union's records and beneficiary plans into computer Assistant to the President Jack Caffey, and Leo Bonser, assistant banks. SIU Safety Director Boh Vahey administrator of the Seafarers Wel­ reported on the progress of the SIU's fare, Pension and Vacation Plans. Mc SIU East Coast Vice President Leon Hall, sacco, vice president, Lakes and Western Rivers. Jackie Knoetgen, dean of academic education at SHLSS. John Mason, dean of vocational education at SHLSS. Edith Chapin adndnlstratpr, Seatafara Management information Systems. J®" of the MTD. •«"«»'V-treasurtr SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongeiii. August 1982 / LOG 7 ISUQUA \ OOJ V d _v f.. ,,5- �..--ci.- i;. .iiijw Back Pay From ACBL for SlU Members Upon SlU's action a panel of Arbitrators has found that American Commercial Barge Lines and its affiliated companies violated their contract with the SlU which by its terms expired December 3=1, 1979. ACBL was found to have broken the SlU contract during the period from October 26 to December 31, 1979, by refusing to use the SlU Hiring Halls. HOUSTON cox, J. T' •l-A®. '1-• ^ 4 , "-VtVT' ARTHUR, M. DUFFY S. . GRAY D. PALMER, D. LAWSON, J. CROSS, J. SACHTLEBEM,C, M. SHURLEY D. E. MITCHELL, M. ENLOW, V FUNK, J. RUINZER, R. WIERSCHEM, 8. CORLEY J. DINNES, C. CASTRO, K. R. MORGAN, B. DOWNEX, N. RIGGS, D. MARTIN, C. LABIT, J. GIRT, J. THOMAS. W. K, CHRISLEY R. A. HAMILTON, B. HILL, B. G. GALLAGHER, M. HILL, C. E, KAPLAN, R. ROHLAND, C. TAWWATER, D. HAINES, J. SPERRY D. MAUGER, C. SPERRY D. RICHIE, T. PARSLEY B. RHOADS, R. HAINES, J. . , GILLILAND, E. L. HOYT R. COLEMAN, B. H. REECE, R, CORLEY E, MITCHELL, J. G. YAMOND, C. WILLIAMS, W, E. SAMMON, J. ESCAMILLA, V HENDLEY.S. B. BUCKLEY R. J. LADD, H. E. HOLDREDGE, C. R. McGEE, J. DUET M. C. BREWER, J. BRYANT, R. OMELIA, R. J. ENGLISH, T. ELLMORE, S. H, WALTERS, J. B. BROUSSARD MCDUFFIE, L NEW ORLEANS •ir CREEL, W. LAWSON, J, BRADLEY J. BROWN, T. KNOWLES, H, GONZALEZ, E. STREET, J. LICATA, A. ELNELL, J. H. KUHNE, C. HAMILTON, L C. GARROTT, J. CLEAVER, V L. LEBLANC, R. J. JOUGLARD, D. RICORD, F. GIRARD, A. J. ALVES, J. DENNIS. D, WAGNER, R. As a result the persons who are listed hereafter and who were reg­ istered in the SlU Hiring Halls during the above period, may be entitled to substantial back pay. (The names are listed according to the port of registration.) If your name is listed below please call toll free number 1-800-325-9570 for more details. In Missouri, dial 1752-6500. If any SlU members know BONEY R. GREENWALT, W. E. THOMAS, B. ARMER, G. A. LAGRONE.A, DURR, V PAGE, P ERNST. T. ZIMBRO. M. P HENRY U. MARTINEZ, S. ROBINSON, M. PRESLEY R. BRYAN. D. HOWELL, M. KELLY, T. CANTON, C. GIBLS, B. HUNTER, G. BENTLEY M, KENNEDY M. SMALL, R. W. WHITSETT, E. L. STANLEY R LEWIS, L. ODOM. F. DASCO, E. BUSTILLO, J. BALOWIN, D. G. PITTMAN, E. BURGE, A. A, BURGE, E. D. BURGE, R G. GLIES, M. ROGERS, W. G. CARTER, G. F DEOORE, N. BRANNING, B. SCHWEND, A. STANDKOVICH, G. J. CARLTON, M. PICORD, F. HOLDREDGE, C. R. BELL, T, PINEY POINT KILGORE, J. BEASLEY F McCELENEY AIKEN, B. DYEL, R LESTER, S. HICKS, D. MCDONALD, R. BELUIN, R. ST LOUIS CARL, J. MONN, S, DUGGAN, C. DUCKWORTH, D. ERASURE, J. VERNER, C. L. HASLEY R. FREY R. STEEL, K. RIEFLE, V CLAYTON, R. E. SWARRINGIN, J. J. PINGEL, J. GRAZIAANI, A. DANA, A. FLAD, K. JOLLY B, PATTERSON, D. LUTZ, R. SWARTZ, R. BURROUGHS, G. SPITQER, B. ROSS, L. BROWN, T, McELNEY D. AIKEN, B. McELENEY D, KNOWLES, H. BARTH, M. ELDER, R. BEATON, R, DITTMAN. W, DORBERT, C. GIORGILLI, R KILLION, K. AHEARNS, S. WILSON, J, W HOLMES, R. STOCK, M. LINDSEY R. MALONE, W. OVERSTREET, L. STEVENS, D. L. THOMPSON. E. GRETKIEVEWICZ. R BRUTON, G. E. KELLY M R. HOWZE, M. WILKENS, G. WARREN, W. FULLER, T. HURST, R. DECKER, R. KNOWLES, H. S. GRABER. C. MUNN, S. W. BARTSCH, A. L. KNOX, S. K. WHITE, E. MANN, B. MOORE, M. BRECKENRIDGE, K. WHITE, G. FAIN, R. FITZGERALD, T. KEMP S. BURROUGHS, G. WAINSCOTT, R. KRATT, J, METTUGH, J. F WILLIAMS, M. BRUCE, L, GRABER, C. DENNIS, D. HANSEN, M. SWEET, N. L. CROUTHAMEL, C. HAYWARD, D. THOMPSON, W. WENTAZ, M. RYAN, M. DORRIES, A. DENT, J. MAGANA, J, PADORSKI, L. LANDERS, V MITCHELL, D. McALISTER, M. REED, J. PARSLEY B. KAUCHER, J. BONE, H. PEEK, M. ROGERS, C. MOLLAND, J. EDDS, K. CARLE, R. SNYDER, T JACKSON. K. LOWE, J. HENDRICK, S. O'CONNELL, L. REDDINGTON, L. LOWE, R. COGGINS, J. BISHOP D. SMITH, J. ROGERS, D. DURHAM, J. COGGINS, J. BENNETT, R. BRANSON, M. DROWN, J. DONALDSON, P WILLIAMS, K. STEFL, K, 8 / LOG / August 1982 I ""'1- _ any of the persons listed below, contact them and tell them about this notice. -/ The SlU through the Labor Board has other actions pending against ACBL which may also result in very heavy back pay to SlU members. As soon as the Labor Board matter is completed notice will be posted in the Log. We suggest that all SlU present and former members who LEE, L. R. BURTLEY, D. THOMPSON, K. SAYLOR, T BECKHAM, G SHOUSE, T RUSSELL. J. B. DODD, V BREWER, J, L, i . KURTOINGER, R. COOK. P. ALLEN, R. ROBERTSON, C. HENDERSON, D. MCDONOUGH, F LUMBLEY J. SHIMBUS. M. THOMAS; W. HOLDER. J. MYERS. R. T, CRITCHLOW, P TURNER, C. MCGREW, L. RENSHAW, E. PRIODE, T; YATES. H. E, BRIAN, L, PARR. R. HICKS. JR.. D. McCOY, H. BROADUS. B. STINGHCOMB. D. LAURENT. L. BRAY K. • MARTINSKI, J. W. WISLONHOME. P HOWE. W. MITCHELL. M. FIELDS. C. WILKES, J. PADUCAH JAMES. R. W. HESSION, R. BROWN. T. RISEL. D. HALLIMAN, M. CRISS. M. L. CRISWELL, D. HOLLIMAN. M. FULLINGTON, D. ROSS. M. L. MCINTOSH, P EVERETT. E. PIERPOINT. L. T. SUITS. M. SCHUPPERT, R. SUITS. M. BRIAN. R. GRIFFITH. J. D. -EVANS, C. JENKINS. L. REED, S. BRADLEY J. MUSGROW. J. CHIPROMONTE. J. MASON, W. SANDERSON. R. HARDEN. J. HOUGHTALTNG. T. DUNCAN, L. HANNIN, J. McGEE. J. PAYNE, G, THIDWELL. J. DOWDY J. SPIEGLE, P THOMAS. L. REED. H. THOMAS. D. WRIGHT, D. WILLIAMS, P CUEVAS, D. SNOW, S. SNYDER, R. CARTER, J. T. SAMPLES, D. MURNANE, M. ESTES, J. WOODY J. PETTIE.R. HOWSON, P. HODGIN. D. HARVILLE, J. MAYES, E. BURRNETT, N. DROWN, J. DOUD, T. LAIRD, R, HOWARD, H. BASSITT, F COLLIER, G. VINSON, W, ESTES, R, WOOTEN, N. JONES, L PHILLIPS, E. TUCKER, G. CARYSO, D. DUNCAN, C. PEARL, S. D. VASSER, J, TINSLEY W. JONES, B. LUCKENBACH, A. C. McCORMACK. H. MULLEN, D. ELDRIDGE, M, SKUDLAIEK, M. TOLBERT J. MOORE, C. LINDSEY, C. MOORE, D, R. . BRADSHAW, J. POBO, C. LINDSEY E. ADAMS, E, WILLIAMSON, P CHAPMAN, R. TAYLOR, R. HICKS, D. SNOW, S. BRUNNER, T. HATCHER, J, REED, R. BRUMFIELD, V BARRETT, J. F. WHEELER, J. MERRYMAN, K. PEARCY C. BAXTER, J, ESTES, M. RIBBLE, F WRIGHT, D. CARTER, W. CALBERT, W. HOLLARD, J. ROGERS, W. DONNELLY B. MITCHELL, L. MclNTYRE, G. ROSS, B. PUGH, L. CHOAT, J. FANSHAW, B. REYNOLDS, R. SULLIVAN, J. PERSON, R. JARVIS, E. UMRD, R. MORANT, A. FULLER, D. OTTE, R. JOHNSON, R. ELAM, K. WHITAKER, B. WELSH, S. STRATTON, B. KUTCOSCY P SKINNER, S. L. BROWN, R. RAMAGE, D. MESSEN, G. MILLER, B. FERGERSON, L. SULLIVAN, B. FLOOD, D. MULBERRY S. HALL, R. CRANE, D. COBURN, R. ASHER, H. SHARP, N. DENNIS, D, RIBINSON, R. WRIGHT, W. McBRIDE, E, CROUTHAMEL, C. THOMPSON, A. QUINTON, R. HAYWARD, D. RIVERS, F. H. GRAHAM, W. REYNOLDS, J. WILLIAM, W, KNOWLES, H. HARVEY H. McBRIDE, T. HOFFMANN, D! FIELD, C. LEWIS, A. JONES, T. DUGGAN, M. McGREGER, R. COUGILL, F McCOY A. ELDRIDGE, T. PRUITT, J. McCOY H, SUITS, M. BELTON, J. LINCOLN, J. DUNIGAN, W NOLEN, A. GROVES, W. GILLILAND, R. MOORE, M. G. PIERSOL, B. LUCHER, J. BARFIELD, R. WILSON, D. BURTON, G. KILBURN, J. HOPKIND, R. DENNIS, P VALENTINS, J, HITCHCOCK, R. PARK, M. MORGAM, J, HEATH, C. ORT, K. WHEELER, J. WHEAT, D. NASH, M. KELSER, D. WIKEAT, D. BRADBERRY J. SCHREKER, J. KANABLE, J. CANNON, J. WALLACE, L. WEBB, N. HUMPHERY B. OSBERN, J. TRAVIS, L. FOEFFREY, B. SAMPLES, T, CAMP G. STIVERS, G. McNAYG. CRASS, B. BUCK, J, WILSON, J. E. CHANCELLOR, W. OLIVER, G. FREY R. WHITE, M. GROVES, W. GRISSWOLD. K. GRAMMER, R. worked for ACBL or who were reg­ istered in SlU Hiring Halls seeking work from ACBL and other inland Companies, since January 1, 1980, keep in touch with the Union so that if the Labor Board holds that they are entitled to back pay from ACBL they will be able to be informed of this back pay award and benefit accordingly. MAYO. W. CHESTER. D. ENGLAND. R. WARWICK. E. DISMUKES. L. TRACY G. ATWOOD. R. STIVENS. R. KING. J. NELSON. C. BUCK. J. CROWELL, J. CRASS. L. PETERSON. C. DAUGHERTY L. G AY. M. RIDGERS. W. BURTON. R. FOLWELL. H. MASON. H. TIDWELL. E. NGUYEN. T. VINSON. J. DAUGHTON, F COLLIER, G. BRASHEAR, J. LONG. R. MILLER. C. WALKER, D. COLE, C. DUNCAN, ,D. . CAMP B. WALLACE, H. E. LEE, T. GREGORY M. VAUGHN, J. COCHRAN, M, VAZQUEZ, M. CHAMPION. M. MASS, R. D. McGEE, D. BOBO, C. . LOVING, D. DOUD, T. BARNES, W, NALLEY F STRAWSER, B. DONAHOE, P CAHILL, J. DANIELS, J. BLAIR, D, McCALLISTER, 8, WATHEN, M. HINCHIE, H. CASTLE, D. WHITE, D, BARGER, R. CURSON, G. THOMAS, M. SMITH, D. MCDONALD, G. CRABTREE, W. METCALF S. WARREN, D. ALEXANDER, D. THOMPSON, S. CHILDRESS, R. SCHRADER, C. SKELTON, R, ROBINSON, 8, HARVILL, S, WILLIAMS, M. HALL, J. BALL, B. NEBLETT. R, HALL, G. TINSLEY W, BRIMM, W. M. LAWSON, J. THOMAS, D. JEFFORDS, D, SILIZINOFF D. SCHWUEND, A. WOOTEN, N. CLINTON, T, RICHEY P HENDON, T. NORTHINGTON. H. NORTHERN. B. GATEWOOD. R. HAYTON. C. DAVIS. J. HALL. D. PEARCY L. ASHE. H. FLOYD. T. GANITER, J. BURLESON. J. CRUICKSHANK. P L. SISTRUNK. R. RUCKER. D. BYNUM. A. WATKINS. R. BURRUS. M. HENDERSON. J. BELL. S. BYNUM. T. GILHLAND. R. RAY. D. J. TIPPY. L. R. HOVEY M. PECK. G. DELOACH. M. BELLAMY K. HUNT. D. BALDWIN. S. GATEWOOD. R. BROWN, R. WILLIAMS, R. LAYTON, R. BUTTERFIELD, B. PORT ARTHUR TUM, M. PARKS, W. FRANCIS, P LINDSEY, H. STRINGER, J, ALLEN, G. MINNIER, D. ALLEN, G. ANDERSON, J. C. HUPPERT, J. GODWIN, T. BENDEKOVITIS, A. DUGINSKI, R. CAMPBELL, C. WARD, J. JOHNSON, R. JONES, W. "HOWSON, R. MISKOVICH, P. CAREY Z. WOOD, F W. SCOGGINS, J. WALKER, A, PRESSLEY T. TOUCHET, E. NOEL, W. ALEXANDER, C. NOEL, W. MAYFIELD, J. P MADDOX, E. D. DALFREY F RISTAU, N. HILDABRONT, W. ELLIS, JR., R. ODOM, C. BAUMAN, D. KAHN, C. HEBERT, L, DAMRON, R. BAUMAN,- D. LEBLANC, J. M. HALTER. J. WALKER, A. SMITH, D. DAMRON, R. BAUMAN, D. WELCH, R, WILLIAMSON, M. SCOGGINS, T. SIMPSON, R. �,nvv. Aanu^ August 1982 ^;^latory Reform : Rep, J®"* W M>1. CommiWee The makeup of the HOUS^MM^^^^ and Fisheries Comm«^^^ Rep. lean A^hbrook replacea v icV-Fla.). Staw ":?„:,heludiciary After several Beimt is Marine Commtttee to^^e^^^ „an short by escalating «,i,h Anterican troops Committee, which Ashbrook. approaching ^ '=4°;"';°';:euate the PLO. r^^eSr-ldhavechangedtheentire the untimely death career, John Ashcalletl tipon t P ., ua, been apparent During his C°"8rimportant maritime All IWS nnherscore;^ ,bls character of the („,ed its efforts on brook supimrted a n mbe^of The Commtttee concentra since the P»W^"^'fu„hed States to transport bills, including O"' Oil. and most year. The abthty of the eontinental base to clarifying the P"™°" „ expanded the list onrefitmsts. shippers counctls; roops anil "'8°J'"" ,' aftii an important with antitrust ™"™" aistlnt parts of *e «orW - ^ ..wuty. And as , of prohibited acts; aumonredshp^^^ factor in its overal defense ^ made open p yential Commission be ommended that a P deregulation. Senator S. Hayu'mw ^ Administration formed to ^ ^es still remain between bill that would amend ^ ^ ^ ^ Numerous d ff«en out of Actof 19^9'°^™ 'ha' '"e oil sold the health O i.. . t^ np soent on defense t HO"-: Mlrlant Marine committee. _ i*kotn0 socnt 01 2 SpS' with an equal amount of foreig The billions of doU^s^^^^ something isn't increases wdl go shipping, which done to stimulate _ 3.6% Snip®®*".. rn-Hawaii) has A bill that j"^™wt'°^fcated l-< ortp (D-Hawaii, has fallen to its lowes P ment to sell oi to contained no proSenator that would make of all ocean borne exports ar by a wide margin. government to introduced a hhh American flag vessels ican flag vessels). vision requiring foreign oil. , ; conventions in the House, replace Alaskan ^ have already tax deductible. Like reverse Foreign Flag , HR 3191, Numerous bill. Selling oil the development of n (D-Ct) has introduced come out against Haya ^ Rep. Sam design wdrk done a policy that h^^^^ passenger industry. to Japan would furt ^ ^^^rces^ a competitive Amencan S ^ legislation . .. in the United States. dependence o ^ ^il would Replacing American ou Revenue Code to^ incurred at conventions do nothing to change ^^^^tains language imate business expe vague assertion Hayakawa's bill, S. exported to ™,datsea.W.s«asd™eon^^^^^^^ that would require al flag vessels that at sea aonvem ,j„d, No 1 flag. Japan be came _ ^gcsels are available, "work-ortented claims. "when American flag JQ the proof was „ ,e bills differ in small At present, all o' <=» must be The House and Sena ^j^^g^nt Continental IJmted because of ways. The Senate b « «n^^^ ^^^„ict tax ^e Maritime carried on Amc^ prohibits foreign fl^ Year 1983 is within the next few ScStSsels travelling between two trfmrnUming involved in Amertcan House of R^P'f^noor fight is predWad. espeweeks. Aspinted floor^n d cially since '"' .^^afine Committee differs Rican Pa-epg®® VW«« the House Merchant M^ counterpart, which by the House Subcommitte Puerto substantially from ^y a voice vote. was passed earlter this ye / The House foreign has been set^ Detailsofthebillarecontainedinasep decided to upproue teg^ ^ p„erto ,.„°^,sewhereintl^flag passenger vesse y^^bed States. 1 torv Reform Bill is slowly m^mg The of Representatives. its way reported favorably The "bill, which had j^^rine Committee 'i ; rriSiSSs-M-^ Stoi|rtK»raC®«^*»*""' rtSTn^h-eX--^^^^ —xa a have slio^® " cin to work eneci j .iiot have CP An enables the SlU *» ^ issues that nave In Washington, D.C. Rico and the "^"""^"^can flag P-senger ve^ At present, no A . (.jmfinental United ^isam inusebetweentitc^on^^^ created a. States and Pu®" ^ island's inhabitant. medical or Por^^J^^rhad been bottled «P The bill, H.R' A way had in Committee for qm situation without to be found to m the Jones creating foreign flag vessels from Act. which P"''*® 'can commerce, encroaching on A flag ve^ The original bill s apger vessel trade sets could OPO"''^f„/American flag vessels until an equal numteo were able to compc^ jarvice sions. foreign «^^„„|ico and the mainland t^,":SMime fo fo^S i ) 1 S°Srei^ . .1 -"'•'.re out fl.eiracrivtt.es. August 1982 - I •>• I • •. > • •- r > ' \ fi "i ^ �p.' Hi- ,'•• New Bill introduceii to Export : J ' r-r • •• • • WASfflNGTON, D.C.—the second time In three years an attempt has been launched in Congress to allow the export of Alaskan pro­ duced oil to Japan—a move which would deprive America of her only secure supply of domestic crude. Sen. S. I. Hayakawa (R-Ca.) introduced S. 2773 in the Senate last month. The bill would authorize the President to approve the sale of Alaskan-produced crude to Japan in exchange for equal replacement supplies from Mexico by amending the Export Administration Act of 1979. That Act expressly prohibits the sale, export or swap of Amer­ ican-produced oil under all but the most pressing emergency circum­ stances. S. 2773 is similar in intent to the key section of a bill introduced in the House by a bi-partisan group of Congressmen last year. Oppo­ on to that measure spanned the sition ..I.-A S' :| .!:' i-i •-•»•« .. •* ••/ '-I ••i'."'. : " %'• The SiU was among the most vocal opponents of previous Alaskan oil export schemes because exporting Alaskan crude will deprive the U.S. of secure oil sup­ plies; will increase our already great overdependence on imported oil and; will force millions of tons of U.S. tankers into layup. Believing that he has addressed the concern that the U.S. maritime industry "would suffer an undue hardship if we shipped oil to Japan in foreign-flag ships," Sen. Hay­ akawa told his Senate colleagues that "my bill requires that Americanflag ships be used to transport the oil, if such ships are available." Sen. Mayaxawa Hayakawa'ss bill, like all Sen. uiu, ....c m. similar attempts before it. does not Gulf refiners have spent millions^ change the fact that exporting in retrof.ttmg to handle heavy Alaskan-produced oil—even when Alaskan oil. _ a,^ lual amount of Mexican oil is Sen. Hayakawa caps off hts suptmrrted to replace it-would port of an Alaskan o,l export plan in"Lse U.S. dependence on fomign by stating " . we would strengthen incrcdsc vj ourties withMexicoandJapan.. .we WhUe he concedes that the United States is now "desperately trying to reduce our dependence on foreign countries for oil." Sen Hayakawa thinks that exporting Alaskan Oil to apan while importfng Mexican oil "Lkes sense" ^•Every barrel of imports from Mexico i a barrel less of imports would save approximately $2 per barrel in transportation excuse and generate higher Federal tax revenue^^ ^ we wouiu maw & ^ i„ regard to U.S.-produced oil. The Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorizatio., Act of 1973 t^es.gnated Alaskan o,l ^'Idayakawa ako claims that "most of California's refineries cannot handle the heavy high-sulphur Alaskan cruder This statement was refuted by a spokesman for Ihe American PBlioleum Refiners Assn. who said last year "West Coast and "..v. meats to the Export Administration Act strengthened the ban on domestic crude exports. Last year s opposition e™" re-opening debate oflhe issue should have pul Ihe matter 10 resl once and for all. ^ r sr ..;,-A ^ '§• - - -The mr- The Senate bill has incoiporaled Senate bil« rrrfhrZrorRe^Sr- :;-™:rof.be\lll—.lalsoplacesa^lmilonTineX. Loan Guarantees for construction lives wilhin Ihe nexl few weeks. A lough floor fighl is being predicted. especially since the House bill as il now stands, differs substantially economic assumplions. Aboul Ihe only thing that the Senate and House bills agree on are funding levels for me Gyrating from its Senate counterpart, which was passed by voice vote several weeks ago. There is a sharp philosophical difference: between ine the iwo two bills, uiiis. • .1 >?f ApSI; S|5.r^pA .•,^'r^-"'''", W ' '•'••'•' •" " h ••M - v-':. 4'!^' :fc, I — Fiaht Expected on Maritime AuthonzaUons I v;; • .••W political spectrum and was so strong that the ban on the export of U.S. oil resources was left untouched. Opposition to the Hayakawa bill is expected to be just as strong. . Operating Differential Subsidy Program is to be funded at a $454 million level; research and development, wpiucm, at «x $16.8 million. — of ships in U.S. yards. The House bill, on the other hand, would allot $100 million to the CDS program, which it sees as being central to a revived shipbuilding industry. It would also raise the ceiling on the Title XI Loan Guarantee Program from $12to $15 b.lhon. ^ The issue that has genei^ted the. The issue lhal has genertile ^ most controversy has been the Sen­ ate's decision to extend the twoyear temporary provision that allows U.S. companies receiving ODS Tqnds to build overseas. Frarners of the House bill see it as a death sen­ tence, to the domestic shipbuilding industry. Merchant ship construction has declined over 80% since 1972. Employment of skilled shipyard workers has declined by 50,000 over the same period of time. ^ USNS Southern Cross Seafarers Lauded for Saving 58 Refugees put ashore. The crew donated to the Washington, D.C.—The officers and SIU crew of the USNS Southern Cross were honored here recently by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping for their "humanitarian assistance to Vietnamese refugees adrift in the South China Sea during late September 1981." The USNS Southern Cross, part of Note to Ship Secretary All SIU ship's secretaryreporters are reminded of the necessity of sending the ship's crew list regularly to Headquar­ ters for Important record keeping purposes and emergencies. When on foreign articles, the ship's secretary should send the crew list In from the flrst for^n port. On domestic runs, the crew list should be sent every 30 days, or after each payoff, whichever Is shorter. Send crew lists to SIU, STSdth Are., Brooklyn, N.Y 11232. ATTN: Vice president "Red" Campbell. the 30-ship SIU Government Services Division fleet operated by the Military Sealift Command, Pacific, picked up 58 desperate "boat people" from a small 35 foot boat on July 15, 1981 while enroute from Subic Bay, the Philippines, to Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. At the time, their actions were lauded by the United Nations High Commis­ sioner for Refugees in Singapore. In a letter directed to the Master and crew of Southern Cross from Shashi Tharoor, Head of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, he stated: "Thanks to your action, 58 Vietnamese refugees on board your vessel were brought safely to Singapore on 18 July 1981, and 1 want you to know that our office is aware of the great responsi­ bility you took in doing so. 1 appreciate the fact that you did not hesitate to save lives." The Master commerited: "They were rescued from a purely humane stand­ point. It would be an unthinkable action to have done otherwise". According to SIU Ships Chairman Sherman Momes, it's all in a day's woik for MSCPAC seamen. On the small boat were 18 men, 13 women and 27 children. Upon boarding the ship, the refugees appeared to have no serious illnesses and presented no problems. The first port of call for the Southern Cross after departure from Subic Bay was Singapore where the refugees were cause and purchased some of the necessities needed by the refugees. Besides its duties in the Pacific for the Military Sealift Command, the USNS Southern Cross has the distinc­ tion of making an annual trip with sup­ plies to McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Quarterly Financial Committee Meets Early this month the SIU Quarterly Financial Committee met go over the union's finances. With the committee was (center 1^) SIU sew y Iteasurer Joe Di Giorgio and committee members (center right) Chairman w "Flattop" Koflowltz. Other members of the committee were (left to right) JOiw . Gibbons, Robert Gorbea, David T. Manzanet, John F. SImonelll, Edward and "ferry Mouton. The committee was elected by tfie membership at tne membershl|Lmeeting In N.Y 10 / LOG / August 1982 -. > Z - • r • �' "^ ;• }• . t -x.fct-riie' -^•'-- -^-•: • ::gg;:^;Sfrf I£»asj^. -r "'" " " "•-" ••T.^—-^'.— -- Before lunctitlme, Crewmessman Tsrry Evan—an '80 P/ney Point grad—sets out the tableware. Recertified Bosun Baslllo Maldonado secures a safety net for the gangwayi Starting to turn the valve wheel to pump out the fuel Is AB Floyd Vincent (front) as Chief Pumpman Chic Ball (rear) looks on. Ogden Wabash Cannonballs Onto New Run T 1 rrihe Gulf based crewmembers of the tankcT Ogden Wabash have a beef. They'll be needing their long underwear this winter for their new run from the Gulf to Bay way, N.J. with Alaskan oil. But that's about the only beef the warmblooded, warmhearted Sea­ farers of the Ogden Wabash do have. In fact, the Wabash bunch just may be the happiest crew in the SIU fleet. From top-to-bottom, the Wabash crew get along famously. Some of the crewmembers have been sailing on-and-off together for more than 20 years. One crewmember, Richard Ses­ sions, chief cook by profession, took a 2nd cook's job out of the hall just so he could get back on the Wabash. Sessions, who took his first job on a Liberty ship 30 years ago, has been on the Wabash on four different occasions. The deck department.is made up of a friendly group of veteran seamen. There's plenty of experi­ ence in the engine department, too. But the pride of the ship is the steward department. One crewmember; Chtick Todora said, "these guys aren't cooks, they're chefs. We eat like kings on this vessel." The Wabash had been running exclusively in the Gulf from Panama to ports in Texas. However, the ship will be making regular runs up the East Coast until the Ogden Willa­ mette is brought back into service. The Willamette ran into some trouble recently in the Caribbean when her engine room flooded and the crew was forced to abandon ship. \\T- A. 111.^ ••• y/T • 3 il, OMU Eddie Ezra checks engine room console gauges EarlfU^Z^IKe ST Ogdwi Wliba«li (Oada^IHarin,) wa,oltloimg cmdatlh,gioion Doc> In Baywaii WJ. I during pumping oat I 1, 2nd Cook Richard Sessions (rear) and Chief Cook Earl Mathews (front) had Just given BR Ramos Mena (right) an order of appetizers. Listening to mermaid sea stories while waiting fdPlunch are(l.tor.)AB Chuck Todora, Wiper Errick Nobles-Plney Point '76-and AB LIbby. v:fri •"1 ; August 1982 / LOG 11 "1; • �'Phase II' of Reagan Maritime Plan Is Unveiled .S Washington, D.C.—Phase II of the Reagan Administration's national maritime policy has been announced by Secretary of Transportation Drew Lewis this month. The three new components, said an Aug. 5 Dept. of Transportation statement, "represents a significant move toward the first major new direction in maritime policy .since 1970." ' The three new maritime policy initiatives are: 1) authorization by the Admin­ istration of an increase in the fiscal year 1983 ceiling on Title XI Ship Financing Guarantees from $600 million to $900 million. "The $300 million in additional Title XI authority," the DOT said, "would be held in reserve by the Secretary of Transportation to be used in the interest of national security"; 2) permission for U.S.-flag vessel operators to use tax-deferred Capital Construction Funds to con­ struct or acquire foreign-built ves­ sels; 3) continuation of efforts by the Dept. of Defense to expand "appropriate" use of civilian non­ government seafarers to crew gov­ ernment ships. In addition. Transportation Sec­ retary Lewis repeated the Admin- -if". istration's intention to honor existing operating differential subsidy (ODS) contracts without signing any new ODS contracts. He also restated the Administration's position that the freeze on the construction differential subsidy (CDS) program, enacted by Congress for FY 198283, be continued, "These steps are consistent," Lewis said, "with our belief that the U.S. fleet must become competitive to the extent possible without further subsidy." Public reaction to Phase II of the Administration maritime policy was subdued. Policy statements which allow U.S.-flag vessel operators to build ships in foreign shipyards, however, contradict the long-held "build American, man American" position of the SlU, the AFL-CIO and others. SlU President Frank Drozak repeated the statement he made last May when the initial elements of the Reagan maritime plan were unveiled. "Secretary Lewis," said Drozak, "has not yet addressed a key issue,that must lie at the heart of any successful maritime policy and that is the question of cargo." Drozak noted that Rep. Lindy Boggs (D-LA) had just introduced the "American Merchant Shipping and Shipbuilding Revitalization Act other countries' cargo preference of 1982," a bill which would guar­ requirements for their national antee the U.S. merchant marine 20 fleets. With the Phase II initiatives, the percent of all American bulk car­ Administration has introduced a goes. The bill, H.R. 6979, would total of 10 maritime policy elements ensure the survival of both the mer­ to date. The seven initial elements, chant marine and the U.S. ship­ introduced on May 20, include: • support of an extension of building industry. Commenting on the new maritime temporary authority approved last policy proposals, DOT Secretary year by Congress, for subsidized Lewis said they "represent a major U.S.-flag operators to construct or accomplishment in development of acquire vessels outside the U.S. and a comprehensive national maritime still receive ODS; policy." • immediate eligibility for "They are only the second phase," reflagged vessels to participate in he added. "This is a continuing the carriage of government-impelled process. We are still assessing a cargoes; number of additional policy con­ • reform of ODS by DOT/Marad siderations which address other to increase operating flexibility and long-standing problems of the reduce costs; shipping and shipbuilding industry?' • encouragement of foreign Lewis reaffirmed the Adminis­ investments in U.S.-flag shipping; tration's commitment to the Jones • relief for all U.S.-flag ships Act and other U.S. laws which pro­ of the current 50 percent ad valorem vide U.S. carriers "access to cargoes duty on vessel repairs performed which are related in some manner abroad; to government-sponsored shipping." • reduction of unnecessary reg­ Announcement was also made by ulation of the shipping and ship­ DOT of the creation of an inter­ building industries; agency international shipping policy • elimination of Federal Mari­ group to be chaired by the Trans­ portation Secretary, which will time Commission regulations gov­ "evaluate the options available to erning the level of the rates of liner the U.S. government" in light of operators in the domestic trade. ILO Takes Up Worldwide Worker Issues l.L' .': • ril I t'l- '"fi: Geneva, Switzerland—Jean Ingrao, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, served as a member of the American delegation to the Inter­ national Labor Organization here last month, representing American labor, the SlU, and maritime inter­ ests in the world forum. The official agenda centered around the questions of unemploy­ ment: how to create jobs and how to protect the rights of workers. Ingrao was part of a Committee that studied the question of Social Security. In keeping with the find­ ings of the group, a special com­ mittee will be formed to investigate the problem in depth. The special committee will have to report its findings at the next ILO Convention, in July of 1983. According to Ingrao, the ILO Convention also proved to be an important fottim to further American maritime interests. "Part of the reason that there is .so much unemployment in the United States is that employers often contract work overseas. That is particularly true of the maritime industry. Operators use foreign "tlag of convenience" vessels because they do not have to meet even min12 / LOG / August 1982 Part of the U.S delegation to the ILO annual meeting in Geneva included (left to right): Jean ingrao, executive secretary-treasurer of the MTD; Irving Brown, AFLCIO International Affairs director and AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland. imal safety and manning standards. By raising the standards of workers worldwide, the ILO indirectly helps to make American workers more competitive." The official agenda at the ILO Convention was only part of the picture. Just as important were the informal contacts that Ingrao made on behalf of the maritime industry. As a member of the American del­ egation, she was able to discuss maritime issues with representatives from 120 nations. Quite a few of the delegates expressed interest in the concept of bilateral shipping agreements, which our government has yet to endorse. Experts estimate that if the United States were to endorse the concept of bilateral trade agreements, then conditions in the maritime industry would drastically improve. There would be thousands of new job openings between now and the end of the century. Pope John Paul II spoke at the Convention. He did not mention the unfortunate situation in Poland by name, but he said the word "Solidarity" fifteen times in one speech to underscore that political freedom and economic freedom are inseparable. According to Ingrao, "it was an emotional moment an historic moment. It made me realize just how important the labor move­ ment has been to the development of human freedom and economic well-being in this country." The ILO is an official committee of the United Nations. It was formed so that the representatives of the world's 120 sovereign nations could meet and discuss the problems facing workers everywhere: unem­ ployment, social security benefits, health conditions, civil liberties, etc. In theory, each delegation was formed on a tri-partite basis. That is, each delegation was composed of representatives from government, business, and labor. In that way, it was hoped that the convention would be better equipped to get an overview of the issues involved. Personals James Virgil Harold Mitchell A long lost relative, Cleo Robinson, is trying to locate you. Call 217-2351128, or write 512 S. 12th St., Mattoon, III. 61938. Marshall McGregpr Please contact, 0. Elliott, P.O. Box 725, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78401. Tel. (512) 882-3563. Jimmy Rodriguez Rich Trzeszkowski asks that you call him during the day at 201-257-9009. 'H �'"'v ?/--y;r.7-7'^- '"t " V "''."•.,--fi--'KS'V~ • S-i-•. • / " .;>> I Seafarers HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP '••'i i fTf)ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss^ Piney Point Maryland ^ssssssssssss^ SIU Can Look to More 'Good S with all Steward Department preparation and baking of breads, upgrading programs, students rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and learn from experience of on-the-job breakfast pastries. In addition, stu­ training in the SHLSS Cook and dents also learn dessert and break­ Baker course. And they learn under fast preparations, sanitation and the expert guidance of experienced work organization. Careful attention to recipe requirements and nutrition sea-going cooks and bakers. The course of instruction leading are also highlighted. As with other Steward Depart­ ment courses, this Class is "openCook & Baker Course ended" which means that students to certification as Cook and Baker enroll and begin training throughout incluses showroom instruction as the year, and receive their certifi­ well as on-the-job training in the cates of completion when SHLSS instructors determine that they have school's bake shop and galley. Students gain experience in the successfully completed the course. 1 A 1 \ \ J ) ^ 4 d..«^ AI Carlos Lopez portions out a coffee cake during the SHLSS Cook & Baker course. Pizza! Thanks to Assistant Cook Donald Meder. Chief Cook Larry Ewing (left) and Chief Steward Antonio Hemaez in the SHLSS gaiiey during recent Cook & Baker course. .\ i \ \ ) I A t 1 r4- te workm^o'^ ® ®"' Jack Armstrong roiling through ttie Cook & Baker course at Piney Point. August 1982 / LOG 13 •• .. ^y-'i V ) A �;|33i3"/:: ''i'" " ' ' •~—-~.^-;f-:rj- '" f-' '. -••" " " •' " QMED's Hone Shipboard Electrical Skills T he Marine Electrical Mainte­ nance course—like all of the many upgrading courses at SHLSS—helps Seafarers and Boatmen upgrade their skills and guarantee their job security. And like other vocational upgrading courses at SHLSS, the Marine Electrical Maintenance course consists of both classroom Marine Electrical Maintenance and practical shop training to insure a thorough knowledge of both the theory and the practical "how to" of marine electrical systems. Included in the course is instruc­ tion in the theory of electricity; prac­ tical knowledge of electrical power circuits, electric motors and con­ trollers; use of electrical test equip- w ment and reading electrical schematice. Shop training included mainte­ nance and trouble-shooting of working DC and AC motors and controllers, shipboard lighting cir­ cuits and fixtures, galley equipment and other marine electrical distri­ bution systems. Applicants for this course must hold a QMED Any Rating endorse­ ment, an Electrician's endorsement, or have equivalent inland experi­ ence. The Marine Electrical Mainteriance course is eight (8) weeks in length. 'f t A -f • ,r ---• ff • b' .• ' A' . "" ~ -.•?_ T • !'i ifv Ken Browning checks out a switch during the Marine Electrical Maintenance class. ' • • -,^,- •-i ^ Xiy t;'(- . :• - AT ecause of a continuing 'shortage of competent and qualified licensed mates in the off­ shore towing industry, SHLSS offers a course for Original Third Mates, Motor Vessels. The course of instruction covers Third Mate 'fk Seafarers Dan Mitchell (left) and Clinton Anderson practice wiring a circuit. Get 1st Class Third Mate Instruction • •1,:' r:| Instructor Jack Parcel teaches a class during Marine Electrical Maintenance course. ten weeks of intensive study, and prepares qualified candidates for the Coast Guard examination. Those involved in the Third Mate Program also take the SHLSS course in Celestial Navigation. To be successful in obtaining a license, students will have to develop a strong desire to study and work toward their goal. The staff at SHLSS will make every effort to help students succeed. All students are encouraged to acquire ample knowledge of the study materials before coming to SHLSS to begin classes. Students who have already begun to study on their own for the Third Mate examination will find it much easier to keep up with the fast-moving pace of this course. Students will also be required to have applied to the Coast Guard and be scheduled to sit for the examination. To be eligible for the examination, students must have discharges showing three years' seatime in the deck department with two and one-half years as ordinary seaman and six months as able seaman, quartermaster or bosun: or all three years as able seaman, quarter­ master or bosun. i >»• Hitting the books Is the loceni Third Mate/CelesUal Navlgstlon class at SHLSS. ,» 14 /.LOG /- AugustA982 th?tex°t"b,!Sk'"™"' Navigation coufss, Etnmett Proudloot studies �-i--r'fll! jr;;^ • AB's Upgrade to Quartermaster Rating Quartermaster his four-week course leads to certification that graduates are competent to perform the duties as Quartermaster. Applicants must T have an endorsement as Able Seaman-Any Waters (Unlimited), The course will include the use of magnetic and gyro compasses, rules of the road, international codes and signals, basic chart work, and aids to navigation. The course will also include instruction in radar, loran, fathometers, RDF, and weather, tides and currents. In addition, students will become familiar with bridge publications and instruments, firefighting and emer­ gency procedures, and will t)e given a review of deck seamanship. T" ) 1 5 ) •\ 1 i \ i •;r I i 7 1, .•i\ '1 Quartermaster course Instructor Abe Easter (right) leads Seafarers during class session. They are (i-r): Oscar 0. Wiiey, Robert Adams, James Rader and George Bruer. Checking out the charts during Quartermaster claw are (i-r) George Bruer, James Rader, Robert Adams and Oscar C. Wiley. Engine Dept. Vets Keep Up With Technoiogy P umproom Operation and Maintenance is one of the seven specialty courses being offered to OMED's to qualify them Pumproom Operation and Maintenance Seafarers must have six months' seatime as QMED-Any Rating; or they must have endorsements as Pumpman and Machinist. The course of instruction—^which includes both classroom and prac­ tical training in the SHLSS machine shop—will provide Seafarers with knowledge, skills and practical experience to perform maintenance and repair operations on liquid cargo handling equipment aboard ship. \- 41— J ) }' \ ) i ) \ ) I ) i I > Wbrklng an engine turning lathe are (left) Gene Speckman. Ed Craig (center) and Ra8hld/UI,allniember8 0fthePu During the Pumproom Maintenance claas, Steve Grader (left) and i work with a radial aaw. I Latham August 1982 / LOG 15 •-7.. 1 V �\r • '."ivfiV -.T-i-u'-.-^ - .-I~i. ...;' ./K-.rii.-J/-- -i- / Upgrading! Through Progicuris GearBd to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry Course schedules for the remainder of 1982 ard announced by the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of ^eamanship. Once again, the course offerings are designed to dpgrade the skills of SlU Seafarers and Boatmen, and to promote America's maritime industry by providing it with the be^t trained and most highly skilled workers in the maritime wdrld. For convenience of the membership, the course schedule is separated into four categories: engine department courses: deck department courses (inland waters); deck department courses (deep sea); and steward department courses. The starting and completion dates for all courses are also listed. , . Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll in the courses of their choice as early as possible. Although every effort will be made to help every member, classes will be necessarily limited in size so sign up early. . uClass schedules may be changed to reflect membership demands. SlU Field Representatives in all ports will assist members in preparigp applications. Deep Sea Deck Department Courses Engine Department Geurses Length of Course Course Check-in Date Completion Date Marine Electrical Maintenance July 19 October 25 Sept. 9 Dec. 16 8 weeks 8 weeks Marine Electronics Sept. 13 October 21 6 weeks Automation August 30 Nov. 8 Sept. 23 Dec. 2 4 weeks 4 weeks Pumproom Maintenance & Operations July 19 Sept. 27 August 26 Nov. 4 6 weeks 6 weeks Refrigeration Systems Maintenance and Operations October 25 Dec. 2 6 weeks -Basic Welding Sept. 27 October 25 Nov. 22 October 21 NOV. 18 Dec. 16 Sept. 27 Dec. 16 Third Assistant Engineer August 16 Diesel—Regular Sept. 27 October 25 Nov. 22 Course Length of Course Check-in Date Completion Date August 2 October 25 August 12 Nov. 4 2 weeks 2 weeks . Nov. 8 Dec. 16 6 weeks -July 5 August 12 6 weeks "li,, •' AMrffl". ?| :.Sf . ws&^ ' QMED—^Any Rating J-. ^ '3^'•'"""'; "••- Lifeboatman ** Able Seaman Quartermaster Third Mate August 9 October 12 Sept. 24 Nov. 26 7 weeks 7 weeks Third Mate/Celestial Navigation (10) July 19 Sept. 20 Nov. 22 August 6 October 8 Dec. 17 3 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks Steward Department Courses Assistant Cook open-ended Cook and Baker open-ended Chief Cook open-ended 12 weeks Chief Steward open-ended October 14 10 weeks Towboat Cook open-ended October 21 Nov. 18 Dec. 16 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks > '''I: inland Deck Department Courses *Oct. 25 Dec. 10 7 weeks Celestial Navigation August 9 *Sept. 13 Sept. 16 Oct. 22 6 weeks 6 weeks Inspected Towing Msssel July 19 Sept. 3 7 weeks Tankerman Sept. 13 Nov. 8 Sept. 23 Nov. 18 2 weeks 2 weeks Towboat Operator Scholarship '-.'.••n'Ts:.:-.----!., <0 *Nota change of starting dates **Those upgrading to AB, QMED/any rating, electrician or bosun will be trained In raplonlehmont at sea techniques. 18 / LOG 7 August 1982 • r /- r-wjy woit It starts Here are some good reasons to take the Automation Course at SHLSS. November 8. �'• ..i•:,r , -••/>'>, .<i-H' -•' .;, Course ase Print) (Please Print) Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application , M3 Date bf Birth — Mo./Day/Year (Middle) {First) I • (Street) , Telephone (State) (City) (Area Code) (Zip Co*'®' i c / Lakes Member Q Inland Waters Member • Deep Sea Member ~Q .Seniority. It Number e Book issued. Port Presently Registered In. Port Issued Endorsement(s) or License Now Held. cial Security #. ey Point Graduate: • Yes No Q (if yes, fill in below) to. try Program: From. (dates attended) grading Program: From Endorsement(s) or License Received to. •J (dates attended) you hold a letter of completion lor UWjoat: • Yes Nop FirelightinB: DYes No • CPR • Yea No • )ates Available for Training. Am Interestedjp the Following Course(s) STEWARD ENGINE DECK • FOWT . • OMED-Any Rating • Marine Electronics • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance and • Operation • Automation • Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems • Diesel Engines • Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Third Asst. Engineer ' (Motor Inspected) • Tankerman • AB Unlimited r r • AB Limited ; • AB Special - '• • Quartermaster • Towboat Operator Inland ^ • Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 Miles • Towboat Operator (Qver 200 Miles) • Celestial Navigation • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Mate Inspected Towing Vessel • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate Celestial Navigation • Third Mate • • • • • Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • • • • • • LNG LNG Safety Welding Lifeboatman Fire Fighting Adult Basic. Education No transportation will toe paid unless you present original receipts upon arriving at the SchooL ECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME —(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service. hichever is applicable.) VESSEL SIGNATURE Please Print RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Seafarers Lundeberg Upgrading Center PINEV POINT. ID. 2W74 August,1982 L LOG 17 �^..•-^•^. r n--a*j»j^•_-. . •-• . • "'• '^m.•'" ^ ^f,->^-vrs-. i-W-T<-w - - Labor Day Messaga From AFL-CIO Presidant Lana ICirKland Unemployment is more than an economic setback. Besides threat­ ening workers with the loss of homes and possessions for which they have worked all their lives, it threatens By Lane Kirkland to rob them of their authority in the President, AFL-CIO home, their place in the community N this Labor Day 1982, the and their own self-respect. thoughts of American trade Nothing does more to diminish unionists who are lucky enough to a human being in his own eyes and have jobs are with their lO'/i million in the eyes of his children and his fellow workers who have none. neighbors, than to have no work to For them, this is no holiday; it's do, no contribution to make, to lack another day of anxiety, of scanning even the ability without help to put the help-wanted ads, counting food on his own family table. dwindling assets and adding up A government that deliberately subjects even one family, let alone overdue bills. The indignity of Unemployment Must Be Ended O 10'/2 million, to that kind of indignity as a by-product of eco­ nomic policy lacks all understanding of what government is for. What America needs is a set of policies that take account of the fact that America is people, not financial institutions and artificial corporate entities. It is the job of a Congress answerable to the people to correct the course of the Reagan Admin­ istration. To inflict needless indignity on human beings is unforgiveable. Governments are created to pro­ tect people, not to humiliate them. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland Depressing! Jobless Rate Hits 41-Year High I „ . frlnnth 22 3 to a record 24.1 per­ D( month frnin from 22.3 in July as 10.8 million Americans for work. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cent. pounded the pavements in vain looking BLS Commissioner Janet Norwood unveiled the depressing figures which showed July unemployment at 9.8 told the Joint Economic Committee of percent—up from 9.5 percent in June. Congress that employment of women The unemployment rate a year ago was is up from a year ago, when the current recession began, while employment 7.2 percent. among men is down. A major reason, AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland termed the "shocking" rise in unem­ she suggested, is that "women are far ployment a call for Congress "to reverse more likely than men to work in the service-producing sector of the the devastating, discredited policies of economy. Since July 1981, employment the Reagan Administration." in the service-producing sector July's unemployment rate, the increased by 280,000. Jobs in the highest since the Great Depression, goods-producing sector, however, translates in human terms to ''a line declined by 1.8 million," she noted. of jobless men and women 4,000 miles Since April, the big job declines were long, stretching from coast to coast in mining and machinery. Especially and from Canada to Mexicol' Kirkland hard hit were oil and gas field services said. "Even that is incomplete," he noted. and oil field machinery. From June to July, unemployment "To the 10.8 million officially reported among whites rose from 8.4 to 8.8 as unemployed must be added 1.5 mil­ lion more who have given up searching percent. For blacks, it was unchanged for jobs that do not exist, along with at 18.5 percent. For Hispanics, unem­ half of the 5.5 million who are working ployment rose from 13.5 to 13.9 per­ only part time because full time jobs cent. In industry, construction unem­ are unavailable." Thus an unemploy­ ment rate of 13.6 percent, with 15.2 ployment rose over the year from 15.2 million persons jobless, is "nearer the to 20.3 percent, manufacturing unem­ ••' -V'rT'.v, :l ployment from 7.3 to 12 percent, retail truth." For adults, unemployment continued and wholesale trade from 7.9 to 10.5 to rise—to 8.8 percent for men and percent. 8.4 for women. A year ago, the cor­ responding rates were 5.8 percent for adult men and 6.7 percent for adult Unemployment lines across America were longer last month than at any time since the Great Depression. Economists say the situation will get worse before It gets women. Teenage unemployment rose over the better. ^HE nation's unemployment rate soared to a staggering 41-year high M It Mlbnfs of Wisdom For This Or Any Labor Day AFL-CIO Calls National Boycott Of Kosmos Cement to. m r SIU°members can help fellow trade unionists who have been on strike for more than a year by refusing to purchase home repair and construction products made by Kosmos Cement. The AFL-CIO called a national boycott of Kosmos products recently after the company replaced 178 striking members of Local 170 of the United Cement Lime, Gypsum and Allied Workers International Union with scabs. The workers have been on strike for more than a year, and it is apparent that the company will ultimately break the Union unless fellow American trade unionists make the Kosmos Boycott a success. 18 / LOG / August 1982 The Union had enjoyed 25 years of stable labor-management relations until 1980 when Kosmos was taken over by Moore-McCormick Resources, which BOYCOTT KOSMOS CEMENT Support Local 370, Unttod Cement, Lime, Qypaum, and AlHed Wortwre [AFL-CIO] promptly embarkerf'on a campaign to break the union contract. The Local 170 workers in Louisville, Ky. struck May 1, 1981 after the com­ pany refused to bargain in good faith. TTie company now operates the plant , with a worlrforce of scabs. The famous novelist Jack London once described a scab as a "two-legged animal with a corkscrew soul, a water-logged brain and a combination backbone of jelly and glue." SIU members are asked not to buy the following Kosmos products: Kosmos Portland Cement; High Early Cement; Air Entraining Cement, and Kosmortar Masonry Cement. "It is one of the characteristics of a free and democratic modem nation that it have free and independent labor unions. In country after country in other lands, labor unions have disappeared as the iron hand of the dictator has taken command. Only in free lands have free labor unions survived. When union workers can assemble with freedom and independence in conven­ tions like this, it is proof that American democracy has remained unimpaired— and it is symbolic of our determination to keep it free." President Franklin D. Roosevelt Address at Teamsters Union Convention Washington^.C. Sept. 11, 1940 �M SlU Moui'iis IVBflic D©ath of Raloiflh MiniXj Jf. .. Richmond, v,..«llll*' Calif.—Hundreds of I lUllVJJv%JC» V./I grieving relatives and friends, including . .r-i>«T ft" many fellow Seafarers and SlU offi­ cials, attended funeral services for Raleigh G. Minix, Jr., 33, at the Prov­ idence Baptist Church earlier this month. Brother Minix, who his fellow crewmembers called "a tine person and good shipmate" was shot to death July 29 in Puerto Armuelles, Panama tor no apparent reason other than he was an American seaman. Minix, a QMED on the 7T Bay. Ridge, had gone ashore with a number of other crewmembers to the Mirimar Hotel for dinner. About 9:30 p.m., Minix an SlU member for and another memuci lui 16 lu years, aw crewmember, Lloyd "Barry" UBeach left the hotel together. While walking down a street mward toward the ocean, they passed a stone wall which extended for several hundred yards. They turned left at the wall and came upon three men sitting on top of the wall. Two of the men Jumped off the wall and stopped Minix and LaBeach. According to LaBeach, "One of the men asked Raleigh directly, but gazing at us both, 'are you seamen?' Raleigh repRed 'yes.' Immediately the man brandished a revolver. Our assumption was was we we wete were being being robbed. robbed. Raleigh Raleigh f\|%^lll|IU|IU, I grabbed for the gun. 1 tried to help cr Raleigh by grabbing for the gun too • AU.^ olc/'t nnllp< I saw AIthatA the second m'jin man also pulled out a revolver and pointed it directly at me." In the next few seconds, Minix was shot twice. LaBeach escaped with his life by jumping over the wall and run­ ning into the ocean swimming away. LaBeach swam for about 70 yards and came ashore in front of a restaurant where he got the owner to call the Police. When the Police arrived, they where "some kids told us Raleigh had been taken to the hospital." LaBeach ran back to the Mirimar Hotel and he and four other crew­ members rushed to the hopsital close ... . by to find out what was being done for Minix. Another crewmember, crewmember Steve Kout«ho weirl to^^^^^ 'When we got to the hospital we saw Raleigh. He was in the hallway as you enter the hospital. TJiere didn't appear to be anyone doing much of anything for him. He was taken to the operating room about five minutes later. A short time later a lady doctor came out and said that Raleigh had died." While at the hospital, a Policeman in uniform and two in plain clothes him to Jail. arrested LaBeach and took hin, toja,I. Pnrniitp tn ifiil he was reoeatedlv Enroute to Jail repeatedly punched in the face. , LaBdach said that when he arrived at the Jail he was informed that he was being held "for investigation," and that the men who killed Minix were plain clothes members of the National Guard. At no time durine the incident did either of the killers identify themselves. A short time later. CaBeach was released without any charges being filed. The crew credited TT Bay Ridge Hills Memorial Park in Richmond, Calif. The family issued a brief prayer of appreciation to those who mourned along with them at the services. The prayer said: "We mourn the loss of our beloved Raleigh. Our strength has come from all of you whom God ha$i-^ sent to ease our grief. We thank/God and we thank you. and forceful manner in which he handied a difficult situation with the Panamanian government. The crew said of Stribling: "Having a captain that lakes this much inleiesi makes one feel a lot safer" Brother Minix is survived by his father SiUN A West Coast Represent. ™ a tve g ^ Jeanette, who live in Richmond, Calif.; a son, Raleigh, 111, of San Jose; a brother Charles of Richmond; three sisters, Carolyn, Jenifer and Glorious all of Richmond; two grandmo^ers. Mrs. Helen Minix of Dunnigan, Calif, and Mrs. Robbie Gibbs of Houston, Tex.; a sister-in-law Pat Minix of Richmond, and a very large extended family. Brother Minix was buried a. at .so Rolling Brother Mtn.xw^D^eo Jr. in Pureto Armuelles, Panama, SlU members should take special care in going ashore m ports ot Panama and other Latin American and Sonth American nations, American seamen are marks m these nations. The records are full of American seamen bemg h^a^, 1 ^Lnp and hnstl^d KiBcflAH by Kv local 3„,horhoodlums and the so-called author­ ities. The death of Brother Minix serves notice in a very tragic way that American seamen must be extra careful in these nations. Never go ashore alone in these ports. Tty to travel in groups of at least three or more. And keep to streets that are well lit or well trav­ elled. e..™. _ '• Warning To Seafarers In the wake of the cold blooded : • I •,n Dredge Manhattan Is. Crow Saves 10 Stranded Canadians ^ f^HE SlU crew of the hopper dredge X. Manhattan Island (North Amer­ ican Trailers) recently rescued five young boys and five men stranded on a Canadian isle in Miramichi Bay, northeast New Brunswick, Canada. two of them swam to their boat. But the 18-foot outboard, fibreglass motorboat couldn't navigate home­ ward-bound the bay's rough water and strong current. Fortunately, the lookout aboard the Manhattan Island, returning from a The kids from Bay du Vin(pop. dump site off Lower Escuminac Pt., 25) with the adults had left by boat spotted the boat. early Saturday on a day's picnic to Fox "We didn't pay that much attention Island. The boat, which was supposed at first," said 3rd Mate Harry Collins, to pick them up that very evening, "Since it isn't unusual for fishing boats never showed up. The group had left or other craft to be tied to buoys. We their own small boat far away tied to put a spotlight on them but were unable a buoy between Fox Is. and Portage to identify them. We continued with Is. our run and the AB's on duty. Rick them When failed to return. Worzel and Don Smith spotted ;n the other boat DoaiiaiicuttJitiu..., • behind us, u_:i: hailing us." Three of the men stayed with the boat while the other two and the boys 7 to 10—were taken aboard the dredge at about 11:40 p.m. The steward department immediately provided the kids and men with warm blankets, hot chocolate and a snack of sandwiches and cookies. The deck and engine departments gave the boys a tour of the dredge and while she was on "automatic" let them "steer" and "control" the dredging. Shortly before midnight, the dredge's Capt. Stephen Williams contacted the pilot at Chatham who notified the fam­ ilies that all were safe. At 1:25 LI'S a.m., a.m.. the the lucky 10 departed departed the Manhattan Island to be taken ashore aboard the Harry Eric Williston. Later the kids wrote letters of thanks to the skipper and the top-to-bottom SIU crew for their possible life-saving rescue and hospitality: "Thank you for sharing your food; for sharing the blankets, too; me and Blair like the beds. And controlling the ship. And controlling the mud. Thank you for saving us," wrote 8year old Danny. "Getting those letters from the kids really made me feel good," said Capt. Williams. "I'm going to keep them and cherish them." ^mmm If fiwu Wins New Pact After Big N.Y. Chinatown Rally, SIU Helps Out e ^ . . ^,^„ement aoDroved by the unio ILGWU Wins new r&C SIU volunteers last month Joined more than 15,000 members of the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) in a 10-block march through the streets of New York City's Chinatown, led by a Mew Year's Day dragon, to help the ar^'s workers win a better contract and squelch employer holdouts. ILGWU President Sol "Chick'.' Sea-Land Has | Money for You! * The following Seafarers have checks waitii^ for them at Sea-Land. Please contact Mr. Norman Wilson at Sea-Land (212) WO 4-92d0. B T Ohanlon G. K. Alvers S. D. King Q. Zambrano J. H. Wayland Chaikin in a letter commended the Seafarers for their strong support. The new contract, signed within hours after the march by all contractors anu a.. holdouts, ,.u.uw... f.... and all gives the workers an Year's Day as a paid holiday; boosts in holiday pay and the establishment of a Health and Safety Fund. The Local 23-25's second protest in three weeks was in reply to a two-day agreement approved by the union and employer associations in May. Chinatown's garment employers had twice voted nay to the agreement which covers 150,000 garment workers in four Mid Atlantic states. Uter, most of them ^aS res^'drJMit- l-irtolt^efe^peZr .^^ed — contraets witk tke adjustment (COLA); Chinese New weakercontract than the industry-wide union. Amphltaous The SlU-crewed, MSC-chartered fresh water tanker M/V Patriot (Ocean Carrier) took part last month in a Joint U.S.-Australian military exercise in Western Australia near Pferth. First, there was an opposed amphib­ ious assault test against an Australian Army group north of Perth and a U.S. _ Air Force strategic mobility test south of the city. The Patriot, with four other SlU-manned ships in Diego Garcia, is a unit of the Near Term Prepositioned Force (NTPF) in the Indian Ocean. She is a unit of a 13-ship quick reac­ tion force to blunt flareups in the Mid­ east. The test graded the discharge capabilities of the water tanker. U.S'. troops were flown from America who got their guns, ammu- nition and food aboard the MSG ships. Elements of two U.S. Marine Corps amphibious brigades and an auxiliary unit picked up their equipment and supplies off the M/V Lyra. Afterwards, the Patriot went to a Singapore shipyard for minor repairs. She can hold potable water for two years in her tanks. DEEP SEA August 1982 / LOG 19 iI f • �• •J I i,- •| L-. J" ,-,5 • • •I p/a I_!=.•? •-.'- •-. I- .:» ^ ^STM ,.. . ":^:. f • • IF« r-.>. = (•— — ~r-/, • .;r- During festivities in L.A. Harbor marWng 2'''®'SMra?d®Capt''M!fS®A^^^^^^ Lines'President David Stoiimeyer; Commodore Mead and Capt. Manroro Ascnam y , H of Hawaii to San Francisco. L.A. Propeller Ciub. •• "" on Her TVanspacific Run IromH^aii Chalk up another first for the SlUcrewedS.S. 'ndep^^'^encejc^merly the Oceanic Independence). Two years ago, the 750jassenger anH rnlorful "Aloha" in Callwarm a was met with The/noep fire ^ jey Maritime tugs a.m..whenthe was lowered at7:00 a.m., when the vessel was blessed by Fr. Arthur Bartlett of the LA. Harbor Com^ A. area politicians and dignitaries were then invited to Breaking bread with/ndependjau^r^^ ©"ce Capt. Mead, who is Hawaii ctoll^^^ ^^iso on-hand Hnrinn during the the sevenseveng^QpQ^er jn L A. were Captain Manfred Aschemeyer, Propeller Club president and Delta Steamship's port captain; Captain John > '? J A. sssrs»52s Ssssisssss ysf;.'rs=s:i 3St£rs.£i i=isr"»rs. Hawaiian Islands on June 21,1you. this month, the Independence charted another new course, making her first round-trip trans-Pacific crossing between Honolulu and Los Angeles, Ca. The 15-day round-trip between Hawaii and the West Coast was a trial run for the Independence. American Hawaii Cruises, the ship s operator, was testing the waters to see if "there's a demand for transPacific service." according to a company spokesperson. The success of the Hawaii-West Coast trip has yet to be evaluated. "We don't know when or if we will resume it," the spokesperson said. But whether or not the trans- - .^... . S^^irrssr— i"c H • -•• ,•' , _ r - J / ' ^ "J- V IIMII^tWti - I wt • • represented the SlU. .—i-j— and —A praise r^roi^a fnr Accolades for thp the Independence and her SlU crew flowed from the ship's distinguished visitors who were entertained in the onboard Pacific Showplace with Hawaiian song and dance after the speeches. At 2:00 p.m. the Independence made way for San Francisco where she was welcomed by that citys Mayor Diane Feinstein; West Coast associate editor of the Log Don Rotan and others. The Independence departed San Francisco Aug. .21, arriving In Seattle, Wash., on Aug. 24 beforp heading back to Honolulu where she is set to resume \A/OOkl\/ weekly !^P\/6n-ClSLV seven-day Hawaii cruises on Sunday, Aug. 29. siu engine department members take five aboard the moe- Ttie S.S. Independence moves majestically In L.A. Harbor. SlU prewmen,tw from ,he .nd^ndence bid. Aloh.'.. L.A. M«or Tbm BnHll.^ California Governor. • ————" ' - =_: ;"p.^ - — �• ' • - T'JS'S' .-.;• • --J ''W. \^'-'-TZ?-.^r \~. Report Area Vice East Coast, by VP. Leon Hall West Coast, by VP. George McCartney IUSINESS is below normal this 1 summer, but there has been plenty of SIU activity on the East 1 Coast. In the port of New York, we paid off 28 ships, signed on 17 and serviced 11 vessels in transit. Ship­ ping was fairly good with 83 deck, 75 engine, 47 steward and 89 entry I jobs shipped out of New York in July. The SIU contract department, headed by Vice President Red Campbell has handled 19 new inland contracts and 13 in the industrial division this year. There are 13 inland and 17 industrial contracts up for renewal between now and the end of the year. rriHE ports of Los Angeles, San E Francisco and Seattle wel­ comed a very special guest this month—the SlU-manned passenger liner 5.5. Independence. It^was the first time in a number of years that a full-service American-flag pas­ senger liner called at a West Coast port. This trip for the 5.5. Inde\ pendente, which regularly runs among the Hawaiian Islands, was m experimental voyage to see if there is a demand for this service between Hawaii and the West Coast. Shipping has picked up recently on the West Coast. In addition to the regular jobs we ship about 45 relief jobs a month to the four Delta Line 'M' ships for the "Loop." The loop is a seven day run from San Francisco up to Vancouver and back. The 'M' ships, which run to South America, continue to be affected by the recent war in the Falkland Islands. One of the ships, the Santa Magdalena, is laid up for lack of cargo. Since April 1, 1982, when the trip relief for key-rated jobs program began, we have shipped nearly 50 such relief jobs off the West Coast. We are very busy on the political front in California in a number of very important races. We are working hard in particular for the election of Tom Bradley to the State House and Gerry Brown to the Senate. We are also involved in the very tight race for the re-election of Rep. Phil Burton. Our voter registration program has proved a big success in N.Y. We have registered over 500 SIU members to vote in the upcoming elections—for labor-backed candidates, of course. If you want to register, just ask the Patrolman at the counter for the proper forms. It's practically as easy as filling out your own name. One of our hopper dredges, the Padre Island, will soon be travelling from Norfolk to Colombia, South America with her top-to-bottom SIU crew for a harbor dredging job that will take a year. This is a good contract for this boat. Dredging has been down in general around the nation, . , .• We have been very active politically and are involved in numerous important races. We'd appreciate all the volunteer help we can get. i, f • Great Lakes & Western Rivers by VR Mike Sacco Gulf Coast, by VR Joe Sacco I ALLOTS will soon be distribluted to the membership at National Marine Service for the election of a contract committee. When the committee is elected, the group will be brought to St. Louis to draw up and review contract pro­ posals. National Marine, which has 1 had a number of boats laid up during this economic recession, recently put three boats—the National Enterprise, Gateway and Freedom—back into service. Orgulf Transportation has only 2 of 6 boats running at this time. However the company is bidding for new work and hopefully will come up with some. Orgulf has two brand new boats under construction, which are on schedule for delivery in November. Heartland Transportation has about 80 percent of its fleet running. This company has come a long way in a short time. They started with only 1 boat a couple of years ago and now have 12. The Union won an important decision from the National Labor Relations Board against union busting ACBL. An expanded story of this decision appears on page 8 of this issue of the Log. Overall , SIU patrtolmen covered 55 pieces of equipment out pf the port of St. Louis. This port covers a very wide area including virtually the entire Mississippi River system. This keeps our representatives on the road most of the time. The Great Lakes industry continues to suffer because of the economic recession. More than 40 percent of our contracted equipment on the Lakes is idle this season. According to statistics, this is the worst season since the Great Depression on the Lakes. LL areas of maritime remain Lsluggish in the Gulf area due to the continuing economic prob­ lems in this nation. Traffic is slow i in the Intercoastal Canal, which has affected Sabine Towing, Dixie Car­ riers and National Marine Service. Deep sea traffic is also down, which I has hurt our shipdocking companies. We have experienced these 'down' times in the maritime industry often in the past. It's only a matter of time before we break out of this present slowdown. In mid-September we will be crewing a brand new CATUG for Pacific Gulf Marine out of Mobile. After crewing the integrated tug/ barge, she will run regularly between Hawaii and the West Coast carrying sugar. •v'-- .i'. 22 /^LOGXAuflq^J982 , 1 recently participated in the statewide Labor Steering Committee in Austin, Tex., to coordinate labor's grass roots political campaign for November. The labor movement in Texas is extremely united this year, and for sure, we have to be. Anti-labor candidates have tremendous financial resources. For instance. Gov. Bill Clements, who is not supported by labor, will spend more than $10 million to get re-elected. Labor candidates simply can't match this staggering figure. However, the labor movement can supply our friends with voluntary manpower to pound the pavements in their behalf. I'm proud to say SIU members have been extremely generous with their time and I hope this will carry through the elections because we need it. , --j/' • ,-^t T, ir* '-'A • V- . Vii- - �I Capt. E. A. MacMichael, 68, SS Jeremiah O'Brien Skipper Dies • CAPT EDWARD A. MacMICHAEL, 68, master of the restored West Coast Liberty ship SS Jeremiah O'Brien, died Aug. 2 in St. Mary's Hospital, San Francisco. "He was a true master mariner;' said Commodore Thomas J. Patterson, ^-^eputy superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Long Island, N.Y. adding "He loved the sea, he loved ships and he loved people. He was always looking for some place to go, the next adventure. And he loved the Jeremiah O'Brien. "I know the truth of that," says Don Rotan, West Coast LOG associate editor, who knew the skipper four years. "Last year I asked him if he would go with me to a local television station to tape a community service message about the ship. His reply was; "I'll go anywhere, anytime and say anything necessary to promote the Jeremiah O'Brien'.' "It took about half a day to tape the message—getting it to the satisfaction of the station's production manager, but Capt. MacMichael never com­ plained and was told he was the most patient person the station people had ever worked with.'" Rotan added: "I regarded him as a fine man and a heck of a skipper. He had a high regard for the SIU and its members. He once told a group of Government officials aboard the ship, 'When I need manpower for a special work detail, I don't fool around. I just call the SIU Hall and they always come through for me.' "One day when he and 1 were on the wing of the bridge aboard the Jer­ emiah O'Brien he used some pretty salty language about something not done to his liking. I said to him, 'Cap­ tain,you sure are ornerey.' He replied, '1 am not ornerey. At my age a man is entitled to be a little crochety at times.' "So, no matter how 'crochety' he might seem at times—he was still the ' patient and kind 'Old Man" said Rotan. MacMichael was a 1933 graduate of the Pennsylvania Naval Academy. He rode the U.S. Line and was a U.S. Navy officer in World War II. In 1947 he was a commander in the Naval Reserve and began a 25-year career for the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration in San Francisco and Wash­ ington, D.C. In 1965, he retired as Pacific Coast District ship operations officer. iQAA Riiilt hurrv to lu 1946. Built in in a hurry lug supplies to the Allies in the "Big War;' they were made obsolete by faster and bigger [Victory ships built near the end of the great conflict. One by one they were scrapped but in October 1979 the O'Brien sailed to the port of San Francisco for restoration by the National Liberty Ship Memorial. Capt. MacMichael supervised the above-decks work by volunteers and took the ship outside the Golden Gate four times. On her last trip on May 15, she carried 1,100 persons for a memorial service on Maritime Day. Funeral services were held Aug 3 for the departed captain aboard the O'Brien at Pier 3, Fort Mason, San Francisco. Surviving are his widow, Lcatrice (Lee); two sons, Edward A. Mac­ Capt. Edward A. MacMichael Michael Jr. of Sunnyvale, Calif, and He skippered both the SS Lane and USN Cmdr. John MacMichael of Pacific Victory delivering guns and ammo to wartime South Vietnam. In Alexandria, Va.; a daughter, Mrs. Bar­ the early '70s he was captain of the bara Freitas of San Jose, Calif.; a sister, oil drilling ship SS E. V. Thornton out Mrs. Elisabeth Evans and four grand­ of Singapore and in 1979 he became children. The family prefers contributions to the master of the Jeremiah O'Brien. The vessel was one of 150-odd Lib­ the SS Jeremiah O'Brien, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Fort Mason, erty ships stored in a "mothball fleet anchored in Suisun Bay. Calif, since SF 94123. • .. ,I Unclaimed Wages, Discharges For American Hawaii Cruises ^ American Hawaii Cruises, operators of the SS Independence and SS Constitution, has notified the SIU that a number of SIU members employed on these vessels have unclaimed wages at the company office in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Company is also holding a number of unclaimed discharges. The unclaimed wages and discharges may be picked up at the company office in Honolulu from Fred Shurig, manager of marine personnel. Below is a list of the names of those members: Unclaimed Wages Adric, Durling Bolen, Timothy Barta, William Bush, Donald Brown, Drew Botai, Bruce D. Bartelt, Michael Baker, William C. Lakes Seafarers Get COLA Hike As of August I, 1982, all Great Lakes seamen working under contracts with the Great Lakes Association of Marine Operators (GLAMO) or the Bob-Lo Co., received a cost-of-living adjustment of 26 cents per hour. COLA increases are based on rises in the quarterly Consumer Price Index (CPI). For each .3 point rise in the CPl, the COLA increases one cent per hour which is added onto the straight time hourly wage rate of Great Lakes seamen. The August cost-of-living raise of 26 cents, coupl^ with the two previous 1982 COLA'S, brings the total COLA add-on for SIU seamen working under GLAMO and Bob-Lo contracts to 37 cents for this year to date. The next and final 1982 COLA adjustment date is November I. Bullen, Thomas M. Buchanan. Richard Celona, Nick Christmas, Lorie Jr. Corey, Lawrence F. Costa, Jon R. Carreon, Joseph E. Caldera, Jonathan • Dixon, Geoffrey R. DiBase, Pa.squale V. Dollar, Robert Graham. Glen Gomard. John Grimes, Randy Guido, Kenneth J. Henke, Robert C. Ho, Warren J. F Hogue, Eugene Hyian, Steven J. Haughney, Robert Hitter, Donald F. Ing, Francis Ikeda, Sandra Kirkland, Edward A. Kurczewski, Raymond Hoffman. Kenji K. Hoftman, Teal, Timothy Tufaro, Carmine Tihano, Rodney L. Taeotui, Senenari Verill, Michael R. White, Marsha K. Willis, Lawrence Wyman. William, A. Wada, Brian Kruse, George Kaeo, Stafford B. Langfbrd. Michael Lee. Kenneth P. S. Leong, R. Lyon, Robert D. Lum, Johnson Ching Kong Medeiros, Arnold Mattos, Gilbert B. McCroy Timothy W. McGinnis, Kevin D. Ortiz, Joseph Jr. Osinski, Zygmuitt Roman, John F. Jr. Rose, Daniel G. Rooney, Christopher Rude, Danny Robilzski, Steven Rathbun, N^ilton L. Sidwell. David R. Stenehjem, Robert St. James, Jaime HSmith, Steven R. Syquia, Santo J. , Savage, J. A. Horn, Hames T. Holley, Sheri Ann Irvine, Donald R. Ikeda. Sandra Johnston, Richard L. LaVallee Thomas J. Ledford, Randall E. Leeloy, Hilary J. Milikaa, Nathan Medeiros, Arnold Mizer, Gary P. Modly, Josef C. Murello, Linda C; —« McCroy, Timothy W. Ortiz, Joseph Jr. Osinski, Zygmunt Riley, John Field Sidwell, David R. Silva, Thomas F. Jr. Snider, Scott J. Syquia, Santo J. Tihano, Rodney L. Vogt. Frederick F. ''ashington, Ernest F Discharge Certificates Bartelt, Michael R. (2) Carstens, Frederick F Cooper, William F. Cammins, Gregory S. Conrad, Lance C. Connelly, Marvin D. Callaghan, Joseph B. Jr. Carreon. Joseph E. (2) Eto, Noel N. Evangelista, Robert S. Garry, Colin S. Guido, Kenneth J. Gil, Robert M. Hanohano, Duane .rf; MmiciKR Itiirt fv GKIIlikB JULY 1-31,1982 Port Algonac •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 44 23 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 29 9 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 14 3 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 33 Port Algonac 26 Port Algonac Port Algonac 34 28 Totals All Departments 97 "• 3B -- -•Rgl'sterifoSeS TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 11 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 51 . -• i:. 8 33 8 0 0 0 38 33 12 86 35 1 ^ 130 49 19 fh?PaUhe'e?S onarlnth. -August 1982 / LOG 23 'fl,; �.....•••-V-,,- '""V •.««« X «rj;;;."."p;;.y <» This is the lirst of '» <> /«" '> <>" ''"' stniclion period oj the hue by John Bunker TS official name is "Seafare^ Hurry Lundeberg School "! Se^ manship- but lo thousands ot SlU deep sea. Gicat Lakes and inland wt^K s - men and women it is more popularly known as "Piney Point. Located close to where the Womac River empties into Chesapeake Bay Piney Point is an J a few miles away is St. Mary s City, first capital of the Maryland colony Here too. were some ol the tirst land . urant; conferred by the Kitraol bngland M pioneer planters and settlers^ A summer retreat tor Anrerican prestdem^ waskKatedjustam.leorstrlrJJhe School's main Potomac River and Chesapeake B y have been mainstreams ot waterbom commerce for some 300 years. SHLSS. named tor here the first president ot the SlU wtsarquitedinl967afteranex,enstve search for a place where the unirm cou consolidate its various iratntt^g a ities. The union wan. da t e wh I sasr=r¥±: fit the bill perfectly. lU. a...,,.«/.» build i, in .he hot-/"-W selection lor the Piney P.>in.^«.e P^^^^^nmotvaSorret^^^^ Cecretarv-Treasurer.hadgonetoP^ ireasuic. ..ca^ ^ • a ttn'trbarl'-epTby^nds rr—Uimw sailing as as aa a^y^^ J^ „„„ sathng ^^^ ^ 7iSiw5to£iiuto^ . I U'* nit "•Tharto'rwork of trainees, vet­ i ~--5r=;== '-tsr-Sa— ^'°The SlU. through a trust set its contracted e»">P;'f5^P^''The the resort for about SSW.OOO. ^ Union also bought an a^'"' ' acre farm and the former Potomac River excursion boat Mmml Vernon, which was completely .«"°''""®'l,'"'Vv^th verted into a floating schoolhouse with Iftrary auditorium and classrooms. It mnamed Charles S- Zinrmerm^ t„ homrr a long-time ^"Fmn°MoS"i- «ho is eran SlU -white caps" and contractors crews. Piney Point was from a run-down resort into a full fledeed school. The process of growth llLpansionhaseontinuetleverstn^^e^ The late SlU President Paul Hall commuted regularly from New tok to Piney Point, overseeing every deta of construction. SlU men w,l remember seeing him tour the base tor hours on his electric goll cart in latr weather or foul; checking, prodd.n and sparing no rebuke to get thin,. done. ^ et;:innri:fton.:rwit^^ Tommv Soresi to make a complete inventory of the place hefore Ptrt^ Chase. Retired SlU Vice President Bob Matthews later totrk over as general superintendent of construction and drCr of the schtml. Other unton smLrts were sent to the-Rnnt rNew York and other ports to run the calley and work on construction. "There weren't any chiefs, as on SlU official remembers it. "We were ""-Thf first trainees arrived in August to a year or so they learned more about driving nails, driving "rttc^shrrveling dirt and laying 'hv> did about tieing knirts and m.iktn, Hutidreds of SlU men have a special feeling for the SchrrpI because tires I 24 / LOG / August 1982 4 >•»' trainee. �Officials Pitch in to Build Modem Facility •' , _ •f - • • . ••••'.'' r*.';," 'y '"r'•,''• !• t; ::.f n-: '-^ -.v-'-V, -, ' "•• boat the "Charles S. Zimmerman" for use The SlU refurbished and renamed a former Potomac River excursion "The boss was a tough one to work tor." says one veteran of the school's early days. "He didn't mi.ss a thing. And he didn't take excuses. You soon learned not to offer any 'its' or 'huts' to the old man'. Piney Point was his I dream and he cracked the whip to make i the dream come true." An SlU sailor who volunteered to ! help at Piney Point never knew what ' his assignment might be and he had to learn fast. Bob Clinton, one ot the I early "honchos" there, had to operate ia dredge and rig up a dredge line, no leasv assignment for one who hasn't [done it. Ken Conklin. in charge of [trainees since the tirst batch came on [the .scene, found himself one day in |charee of laying an asphalt parking lot. .4 the next'day outfitting a new group of trainees. School director Matthews scouted the area for painters and car­ penters ... arranged contracts tor food. I fuel and supplies... hired wait- -l . resses.. .supervised what seemed toy other men are learning and improving be a doz.en projects all going on at the themselves. Secretly, that s what he wants for himself, but he is afraid to same time. try. He's afraid he'll fail and he couldn't Early Critics take that. He has no confidence in himself. A lot of our old-timers are Some of the union's old-timers and like that. No one ever took an interest "die hards" were critical of the Lundeberg school. "A waste ot in them or wanted to help them. To prove his theory about this con­ time... waste of money." they would stant critic. Hall kept prodding until complain to anyone who would listen. the man tlnally agreed to go to Piney And there were those who blasted the Point and sign up for an upgrading idea of using the school to funnel new course. "But I'm only going to prove men into the indu.stry. They telt that it's a waste of time." he said- "You the Lundeberg boys competed with don't learn to be a seaman at .school." them for jobs, not realizing that new But a surprising thing happened. In blood was needed in the union to fill just a few days this man s antagonism the places of those who retired and to began to melt. For probably the first fulfill the union's contracts with oper­ time in his life he found people who ators. were interested in him and wanted to One old-timer was especially caustic help. He discovered that learning can in his criticisms and to Paul Hall this be fun. too. He not only upgraded to man became a challenge. a better rating, but returned a year or "It isn't the school this guy is mad so later for more education. about." he said. "He's mad because From then on this man seldom missed a chance to take the deck at union meetings and urge other oldtimers to do what he had done. From then on he was Piney Point's bigge.st booster. as a schoolship in 1969. it. he said, was one of the great achievements ot his lite. Frank Hedrick went through the Lundeberg entry program in 1973. He kept coming back tt>r courses in weldinu; electrical maintenance, refriiieration mechanics and other sub­ jects. finally becoming a licensed eneineer through the SlU-MLBA Dis­ trict 2 school of engineering. Larry Dockwiller went to the school in 1977. Less than three years later, thanks to upgrading courses and 18 months of .sea time, he was sailing as chief steward on the LNG Libra. James Stephens was 55 when he araduated from the towboat operators course. John Brown went through the first towboat operators course in 1978, and at age 21 became skipper of the tug Jason Smith out of Baton Rouge. For these and many other men—.and women—The Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg Schcxil of Seamanship has been a springboard to a successful and sat­ isfying career at sea or on the inland waters. o- Changed Many Lives On hand for the christening 'JJ,® HumphrJyan^^l!e fate AFL-CIO President George Meany, ieft. Sen. Muoen n. nu H SlU President Paul Hall. The schiwl had changed his life.. .just as it had the lives of many others who went there: the "dead end kids from Appalachia who had never had a chance... the other old-timers who didn't think they had the "smarts" to hit the books...the drop outs who thought that a high schcx)l diploma was something they never could get.. .the professional sailors who suddenly had to cope with burgeoning new tech­ nologies at sea. There have been many success stories at the Lundeberg school. Several Seafarers have won their high .school diplomas in their late fifties. One retiree came back and studied lor his diploma at the age of 65. Receiving An early trainee securing a block. August 1982 / LOG 25 iA|:| 1 • -l. �J ^r ijr':*;, ^Snuggie' Max Kabafi Recalls Boyhood in Labia 4-Month Report to cope with shoes. Card on Trip " -Wear them; he growled through his beard. And wear them we did. but Relief System only when we promenaded on Groose For nuiny years the LOG has received some w arm and lovely sloriFs and poems from retired Seafarer Max Katzoff. Brother Katzoff. who .sailed as FOWT. lived lor many years in .lern.salem. Israel after he retired from the sea. Therein' was doiiifi vohintaiy work as an Fniilish teacher in a school for the hiind. Now Brother Katzoff is hack in the States livini> at Sailors Snug Harbor in Sea Level. N.C. From there he has .sent the LOG a mimher of wondeifnl vignettes. One (f thetn deals with his boyhood days in Latvia where he was horn in 1910. Ut his own words: by Max Katzoff "When my father made his last crossing of the Atlantic in 1913. my mother and her parents sided with him in his scheme to desert his ship in New York, to walk into America and somehow become established. It would then be only a matter of time before we would all be on. our way to" our fortunes in the new world. "Well, that happened to us like it happened to your cat. "My mother died that same year, then World War I blackened our earth, and we made our home with her par­ ents; Beryl and Celia. in Libau. Latvia, for the next seven years. We were then; Hersch'l an infant. I. Max three. Wolf four and Alexander five. "Through someone with proper American credentials, my father sent three pairs of shoes for us older boys. Enclosed in the package was a message to my grandfather about reshaping the shoes at the ankles for a better fit. And there was a sketch showing exactly, how > the work was to be done. "•»* Shtrasse. on special days. INCE April 1, 1982, when the "Grandpa came rolling home from procedures for implementing trip the riverfront one wintry night, feeling reliefs for the various deep sea key no pain, and raised all kinds of noise ratings went into effect, a total of about the shoes. 159 relief jobs have been shipped "The three of us slept in.a rickety from the SlU's hiring halls. These old fourposter. with our precious shoes figures represent relief jobs shipped tied in pairs and wrapped in newsprint, through July 31, 1982. under the bed. In the excitement our As outlined in Seafarers Appeals old bed collapsed on top of us. while Board Action 260 (printed in full in we were fishing for our shoes. Dec. 1981 issue of the Log), key "The old man then took the shoes rated jobs include the following; to his lean-to cobblery. and. with the Deck Department—Recertified window shuttered, and the door bolted, Max Katzoff Bosuns he separated the outer leather from the Steward Department—Recer­ "Well, this was more than old Beryl lining, according to the enclosed mes­ could take. You see. he was a cobbler tified Stewards, Recertified Steward/ sage; and f ound a twenty dollar bill on Cooks. Recertified Steward/Bakers and boot maker of sorts and who was each side of each shoe." and Passenger B.R. Utilities where this son-in-law of his to tell him how one is carried. Engine Department—Chief Pumpman; QMED/Pumpman Class 1; Chief electrical; QMED/Electrician Class 1; Reefer Engineer; Crane Maintenance Electrician and QMED/Plumber/Machinist. Of the 159 relief jobs shipped, 67 were deck department jobs, 36 steward department jobs and 56 engine department jobs. By port, the breakdown of relief jobs shipped from April 1,1982 thru July 31, 1982, is as follows: Personals • 7' Charles Henry Donohoo Please contact your daugfiter, Cindy Deann Donohoo, 15035 Mountain Way. Romulus, Mich. 48174; Tel. (313) 9417299. Very Important! Charles M. Crawley Please contact your daughter, Deb­ orah Vferstrate, 3027 N.W. 70th, Seattle, Wdsh. 98117. S What's Wrong? If you can find out and fix it, you've got great job security and good pay. So take the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course at SHLSS. Next Course; October 25 through December 16. Fill out the application in this issue of the Log or contact the Seafarers Harrv Lundeberg School of Seamanship to enroll Port Gloucester New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston TOTAL Number 2 39 ' i'' 5 5 2 27 10 19 14 15 5 15 159 A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION //= you ARe CAUGUT WITH youR <EANIAN'5 PAPER$ \^ILL SB ... AUD youlL B£ BEACHED FOR LIFE f! THERE S NO PLACE FOR DRUGS IN A PROFESSIONAL SEAMAN'S LIFE I J 26 / LOG / August 1982 �•»••!> 1 _ •-•"£. ' ' . 'X > p.,.' JSSSH ^ .itM . -.» -,.J|64eii .» ' Jg-ay iRl^i. /.^j iif Directory of Ports '"/; • • Frank D"rozak, P/-es/tfenr Ed Turner, Exec, vice president Joe DiGiorgio, secretary-treasurer Leon Hall, vice president Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president Mike Sacco, vice president Joe Sacco, vice president George McCartney, vice president 1 HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212)499-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301)327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea JULY 1-31, 1982 Port Gloucester...,. New \fark Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville— San Francisco. Wilmington — Seattle....... Puerto Rico ... Houston Piney Point ... Totals 3 90 4 18 22 17 51 32 4 26 63 10 59 0 399 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class C 6 40 2 13 23 5 14 14 6 7 23 2 19 . 0 174 1 71 3 12 12 13 36 26 6 19 41 4 35 0 279 New Mirk Philadelphia .. Baltimore .... Norfolk ...... Mobile New Orleans.. Jacksonville... San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Piney Point.. Totals Port Gloucester— New Mirk Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point..; Totals • - 0 42 0 5 18 14 16 12 8 6 15 2 28 0 0 1 2 1 29 68 0 0 0 0 6 18 0 3 4 0 0 3 0 16 24 0 8 26 0 1 2 1 14 8 0 13 35 0 8 5 0 , 8 32 0 0 / 5 2 227 / 112 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 28 58 0 0 1 0 7 12 0 .4 2 0 0 1 0 10 20 0 5 16 . 0 4 4 0 18 5 0 19 24 0 7 2 0 23 29 0 11 0 0 136 174 1 30 2 6 15 1 14 10 2 7 16 4 13 0 121 1 16 0 1 6 0 3 3 6 3 9 2 1 0 51 ENTRY DEPARTMENT • — ••• • Totals All Departments 955 767 72 746 422 COLUMBUS, Ohio 2800 South High St., RO. Box 0770, 43207 (614)497-2446 "REGISTERED DN BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 10 171 12 32 35 39 132 59 68 62 76 18 89 0 803 1 85 0 23 3 2 55 23 4 24 48 16 61 0 345 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 7 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Gloucester port Gloucester NewMork Philadelphia Baltimore .., Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville. San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Totals RfCISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 3 154 12 29 27 33 88 39 54 30 55 13 76 0 613 9 80 12 . 17 35 6 53 24 27 29 33 5 40 0 370 1 4 0 2 2 0 5 0 4 7 3 0 3 0 31 5 64 7 9 24 8 28 21 18 14 28 4 30 0 260 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 4 0 1 0 14 2 74 2 7 27 31 57 17 34 17 36 • 13 51 0 368 4 60 2 3 8 1 8 10 34 6 5 6 7 0 154 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 5 4 1 1 0 20 2 37 1 15 8 16 41 15 20 7 10 16 23 0 211 16 286 28 33 59 30 89 69 102 61 80 32 78 0 963 1 43 0 5 4 1 14 2 83 21 28 6 7 0 215 1,995 1,747 280 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fia. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. .... 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. . .225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's Courity 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, RR. 1057 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. ..... ,( in July to shipped, seniority people. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank •. .-'TP'- 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 August 1982 / LOG 27 • • :sr �t,.i~ •"-•af-Bsf j ')• * Charles Hubbert Allardice, 55, joined the SlU In tlW port of New York in 1958 sailing as a QMED. Brother Allardice sailed 33 years.He •-.was born in Glasgow, Scotland and is a resident of San Francisco. Robert John Aumiller, 58, joined the SlU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Aumiller served as a recording secretary at the Union monthly meetings in the Tampa Hall. He was born in Decatur, Ind. and is a resident of Tampa. Albert Manuel Blazio, 62, joined the SlU in 1945 in the port of Bal­ timore sailing as a chief cook. Brother Blazio was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Metairie, La. Erwln Bradley, 61, joined the SlU in 1941 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. Brother Bradley received a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Antinous. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Sumpter, S.C., he is a res­ ident of Mobile. "f i Francis Ashby Connelly, 65, joined the SlU in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing as a, chief electrician. Brother Connelly was a member of the SUP from 1945 to 1961. He also sailed during World V\fer II. A native of Winchester, Kans., he is a resident of Seattle. Earl Joseph De Angelo, 62, joined the SlU in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother De Angelo was born in Moss Point, Miss, and is a resident of Mobile. S'SJ? ¥; I m,. ."tU- 'f Cristobal De Jesus, 62, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a chief steward. Brother De Jesus is a 1958 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School. Mobile. He was born in Utwado, PR. and is a resident of Luquillo, PR. David Lamar Dickinson, 55, joined the SlU in 1945 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Dickinson graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in October 1973. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Leaksville, Miss. Robert Lee Glenn, 68, joined the SlU in the port of San Francisco in 1967 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Glenn is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. He was born in Texas and is a resident of San Francisco. William E Enos, 62. joined the SlU-merged Atlantic Fishermen's Union in 1946 in the port of Gloucester, Mass. sailing as a fisherman. Brother Enos is a res­ ident of Ch.ula Vista, Calif. LOG / August 1982 Pertsta Francis Woods Fullbright, 62, joined the SlU in 1943 in the port of Galveston sailing as a bosun. Brother Fullbright sailed 44 years. He was born in Selmer, Tenn. and is a res­ ident of Mobile. Bernard Luke Gabor, 56, joined the SlU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler-and 2nd engineer. Brother Gabor was born in Philadelphia and is a resident there. Halle Mikkelborg, 65, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as an AB for 29 years. Brother Mikkelborg is a twice wounded vet­ eran of the Norwegian Navy in World War II. He was born in Gausvik, Non/vay and is a resident of Hansville, Wise. James Patrick Smith, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an assistant conveyorman for 25 years. Brother Smith is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Germ Fask, Mich, and is a resident there. R. E. Smith, 65, joined the SlU in the port of Houston in 1960 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Smith sailed 36 years. He was born in Boaz, Ala. and is a resident there. Raymond Joseph Dixon Sr., 63, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a captain for Coyle Lines from 1937 to 1967; Dixie Carriers from 1967 to 1975 and on the National Glory (National Marine) from 1976 to 1982. Brother Dixon was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Marrero, La. Arthur Terrioline Downing, 55, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as a deckhand and mate for the United Fruit Co. and the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad from 1942 to 1982. Brother Downing is a former member of the Teamsters Union. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. and is a resident of Helmetta, N.J. John Cecil Simpson, 60, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 11961 sailing as a mate and captain for McAllister Brothers from 1952 to 1982 and for Radcliff Materials in 1974. Brother Simpson attended the 1969 Inland Conference as a del^ egate. He was born in Dardens, N.C. i and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Sebastian A. Scola, 64. joined the Atlantic Fish­ ermen's Union in the port of Gloucester in 1967 sailing as a fisherman. Brother Scola was born in Lawrence, Mass. and is a resident of Gloucester. Leroy Herman Simoneaux Sr., 62, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a tankerman on the Dixie Volunteer (Dixie Carriers) from 1959 to 1977. Brother Simoneaux is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. He was born in White Castle, La. and is a resident of Kenner, La. Joseph Leiton Hebert, 58, joined the Union in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1964 sailing as a captain for Slade and Southern Towing from 1947 to 1972. Brother Hebert is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Grand Lake, La. and is a resident of Lake Charles, La. John James Wilgus, 66, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1976 sailing as a chief engineer for Marine Towing in 1977. Brother Wilgus is a former member of Local 333, AFL-CIO. He was born in Ocean View, Del. and is a resident of Charleston, S.C. Charles William Morris, 65, joined the Union in the port of Bal­ timore in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for Cargo Carriers Co. from 1942 to 1955, Baker, Whitely Towing Co. from 1955 to 1968 and for Curtis Bay Towing from 1972 to 1982. Brother Morris was a former member of the ILA Tugboat Division. He was born in Brainard, N.Y and is a res­ ident of Baltimore. Alexander James McElhenny, 66, joined the SlU in the port of Phil­ adelphia in 1963 sailing as a cook. Brother McElhenny sailed 50 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer McElhenny was born in Philadelphia and is a resident there. James Robertus McPhaull, 62, joined the SlU in 1939 in the port of Jacksonville sailing as a chief steward. Brother McPhaull sailed during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was born in Jacksonville and is a resident of Savannah, Ga. Lester James Moore, 63. joined the SlU in 1948 in the port of Gal­ veston sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Moore was on the picketline before he sailed and hit the bricks in the 1946 Port Arthur beef. He also picketed against for­ eign ships. Seafarer Moore'^ailed on 50 ships, some of them more than once. Moore was in the U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps for two years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Liv­ ingston, Tex., he is a resident there. Kenneth Louis Roberts, 55, joined the SlU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Roberts sailed 39 years. He helped to organize Isthmian and Atlantic Lines and Cities Service. Seafarer Roberts is a veteran of the U.S. Army where he attended their Quarter­ master School. Roberts has owned restaurants and bars for over 30 years. Today he s barkeep and his wife the cook at their San Francisco Connie's Restaurant. A native of Ludington, Mich., he is a resident of San Francisco. �- -W' Thomas Estus Named MSG Marine Employee of the Year Oiakland, Calif.—The U.S. Government has been known to make a mistake now and then. But they were right on the mark recently when they named Seafarer Thomas Estus, Jr. "Marine Employee of the Year" for the Military Sealift Command, Pacific (MSCPAC). Brother Estus, a veteran member of the SIU Government Services Division (formerly the Military Sea Transport Union), was taken com­ pletely by surprise when he was told of the award. He's a firm believer in a good day's work for a good day's wage, and expects little in return for his efforts other than the personal satisfaction of a job well done. "1 didn't even know my name had been submitted for the award," he said. Estus, who sails as an underway replenishment bosun's mate, was selected for the award for his "exemplary performance" aboard the USNS Kilauea. The Military Sealift Command received the Kilauea from the U.S. Navy in October 1980 with all equipment, material and supplies left aboard. Estus was assigned to the ship and given the responsibility of stripping the vessel and preparing it for a long shipyard conversion period. After the vessel arrived at the shipyard, Estus helped supervise the general overhaul of the. ship and assisted in the specific overhaul of the Kilauea's underway replenish­ ment equipment. The Kilauea's master, Capt. Richard Hosey, who had worked with Estus before on the USNS Passumpsic, was impressed with Estus' level of professionalism and ability to get a tough Job done and submitted Brother Estus' name for the award. Commodore Thomas G. Kiefaber, commander of MSCPAC, presented the award to Estus June Debbie Mahler Please contact Mitch. Very Important! SS Robin Hood Seamen If you sailed on the Robin Hood in 1953 to South Africa, an old shipmate would like to get in touch. He's George Robert Bauer, 7834 Birmingham Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21234. David I. Murray Connie Durham asks that you contact her in Augusta at telephone number 404-738-8922. Reynaldo DIMacali Contact your wife, Amelia, at 1734 West Winona, Chicago, III. 60640, Tele: (312) 271-9449. Important! Personals KNOW YOUR RIGHTS 3 aboard ihtKilauea. A small group of people gathered in the wardroom for the ceremony. As he made the presentation. Commodore Kiefaber told Estus: " You're to be commended for your continued high standard of per­ formance which is in keeping with the highest traditions of the sea." A letter from MSC chief. Vice Adm. Kent Carroll, stated: "Your dedication to duty and willingness to accept additional responsibilities above and beyond your own is exactly the type of professional behaviour that this award is intended « • a* Seafarer Thomas Estus, Jr., left, accepts award as "Marine Employee of the Khar" from MSCPAC chief. Commodore Thomas G. Kiefaber aboard the USNS Kilauea. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 2(Mh Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any tjme, any SIU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and fecommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majdrity of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. to acknowledge." The 53 year-old Estus is still aboard the Kilauea, which replen­ ishes Navy ships at sea in the Pacific with ammunition and other supplies. The SIU Government Services Division represents seamen employed directly by the Govern­ ment on the Military Sealift Com­ mand's 30-ship Pacific fleet. SIUNA Vice President Roy "Buck" Mercer, head of the former Military Sea Transport Union, said, "Tom is a helluva nice guy and we're all glad he won the award. He deserved it." UlllHlNininNllllllllllllllHlllillllllllllllfllllllllHlllllll^ patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the &ptember, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION •—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing. but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within .10 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feeb that any of the above rigfata have been violated, or tliat br has been denied bis constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immedlatdy notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certifi^ maO, return receqit requested. The address is 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. August 1982 / LOG 29 �Wmiam "BUI" Jon Arlund, 38. died of arteriosclerosis while attending the Recerti­ fied Bosuns Program class in New York City on Mar. 5. Brother Ar­ lund joined the SlU in I the port of Seattle in 1969. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War. A native ot Brooklyn. N.Y.. he was a resident of Phoenix. Ariz. Cremation took place in the Greenwood Crematory. Brooklyn with his ashes being scattered over the Atlantic Ocean. Sur""viving is his mother. Myra ol Phoenix. ii f" ] f,^ V tf" • ^i. ii iV- '• I.. •r < •r'i 4:] '.v. • ' '!• •; ^:4-- M-'" j •i* «•; til !. ii.^' ', Pensioner Earl J. Congleton, 83. passed away on June 12. Brother Congleton joined the SlU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as an FOWT He was born in North Carolina and was a resident of Norfolk. Surviving are his wid­ ow. Mary and a daughter. Mrs. Bessie White of Virginia Beach, Va. Pensioner Dewey Daughtrey, 78. passed away on May 29. Brother Daughtrey joined the SlU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as an FOWT He sailed 45 years. SeaJill farer Daughtrey was b6m in Mississippi and was a resident of Hattiesburg, Miss. Surviving are three -brothers. Mack and Thom#of Hattiesburg and Otis; and two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Davis of Hattiesburg and Mrs. Jessie Brown. John Bartlinski, 26, died of multiple injuries in North Arundel Hospital. Glen Bumie. Md. on Feb. 26 when his car and a school bus collided in Jessup. Md. Brother Bartlinski joined the SlU in the port of Baltimore in 1978 sailing as an AB. He was a former member of the ILA. He was bom in Baltimore and was a resident of Jessup. Burial was in Glen Haven Cemetery. Glen Bumie. Sur­ viving are his widow. Pamela and his par­ ents. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. and Alice Bartlinski of Linthicum. Md. Ronald Edward Daigle, 39. died on June 9. Brother Daigle joined the Union in the ' i port of New Orleans in i 1978 sailing as a chief engineer on the towboat Glenn Smith ^ (Crescent Towing) from 1978 to 1980. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in the Vietnam War.He was bom in New Orleans and was a resident of Gretna. La. Surviving are his widow. Eileen and two daughters. Stacey and Brandi. Stephen Albert Kaczmark, 31, died on June 1. Brother Ka­ czmark joined the SlU following his gradua­ tion from Piney Point in 1967. He sailed as tan OS. Seafarer Ka' czmark was bom in Brooklyn. N.Y. and was a resident there. Surviving are his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Nicolette Kaczmark of Brooklyn. Pensioner John Kostner Callaghan, 79. passed away on Oct. 22. 1981. Brother Callaghan joined the SlUin 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician.. He was a veteran of the U S. Navy iii World War II. He was bom in Brooklyn. N-V. and was a resident of Debary. Fla. Surviving are two sisters. Helen of Debary and Mrs. Elsie Lanigan of Brooklyn. Pensioner Wlllard I Vaden Burns Sr., 74, passed away from pneumonia in the Wal­ ter Reed Hospital. Gloucester. Va. on Apr. 30. Brother Burns joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1959 sailing as a deckhand for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad from 1941 to 1973. He sailed 29 years. He was a former member of the MM&P from 1941 to 1959 and the old ISU. Born in Mathews County. Va., he was a resident of Mathews. Va. Burial was in the H.C. Smither Cemetery. Hudgins. Va. Surviving are two sons. Willard Jr. and James of Virginia and a daughter. Shirley. Pensioner Ragnar Emil Christian Gunderson, 78. passed away on May 28. Brother Gunderson joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deck i hand, derrick captain and chief engineer for the Philadelphia Derrick and Salvage Corp. from 1927 to 1956. as a hoisting engineer for marine salvage for Merritt. Chapman and Scott Corp. from 1956 to 1962. the Raymond Intemational Co. in 1972 and the Inde­ pendent Lighterage Co. from 1971 to 1976. He sailed 50 years. Bom in Norway, he was a resident of Philadelphia. Surviving is his widow. Katherine. Pensioner Lewis Stephen Shaginaw, 57. died of a liver ail­ ment in the Tucson (Ariz.) Medical Center on Mar. 6. Brother Shaginaw joined the SlU-merged MC&SU in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing as a waiter, bar­ tender and chief steward for APL. He was a 1963 graduate of the Union's Steward School in Santa Rosa. Calit. And he was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Bom in Pennsylvania, he was a resident of Tucson. Cremation took place in the Swan Crematory. Tucson. Surviving are his widow. Ruby; two brothers. John of Tucson and George of Vincenttown. N.J. and two sisters. Annabelle of Wilmington. Calif, and Mrs. Adam (Helen) Valansky of Kesville. Pa. Pensioner Glenious Charles Lawson, 63, succumbed to cancer in Erwin, Tenn. on May 25. Brother Lawson joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Seafarer Lawson was bom in Mount Ash, Ky. and was a resident of Erwin. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Erwin. Surviving are his widow, Elsie and a son, Charles. pensioner Joseph Phrisi, 72. succumbed to a heart attack in Gloucester. Mass. on 21 Brother Parisi. a member of the AFU worked as a fisherman. He was bom in Boston Mass and was a resident of Gloucester. Interment was in Calvary rt rv rioiicester Surviving is his pensioner John Placheco, 69, succumbed to hepatitis in the San Francisco "ospit^ on Apr. 2. Brother Pacheco joined MC&S in 1935 sa.hng m the stewed department for the Matson Line for 20 years. He was bom in Hawaii and was a resident of Honolulu, Hawaii. Surviving are a son, Antoine of Honolulu and a sister, wtr Mrs, ,uMa Marias, also o, Honoiuiu. Harold A. Aakeberg, 63, died of heart disease in St. Mary's Hospital, Duluth, Minn, on Mar. 9. Brother Aakeberg joined the Union in the I port of Duluth in 1967 I sailing as a deckhand for Great Lakes Towing. He was a former member of the United Auto Workers Union, Local 72 from 1962 to 1966 and the AMC from 1962 to 1965. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Laker Aakeberg was born in Washburn, Wise, and was a resident of Superior, Wise. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Superior. Surviving are his widow. Naomi and a son. Lonnie. Pensioner Aivin • Ernest Tingle Jr., 67, died in the Chesapeake (Va.) General Hospital on May 31. Brother Tingle joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1%1 sailing as a chief engineer for Curtis Bay Towing. He sailed 29 years. Boatman Tingle was bom in Oriental, N.C. and was a resident of Chesapeake. Inter­ ment was in the Riverdale Park Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving are his widow. Annie and a son. Alvin E. III. Phillip Wesley Chambers, 43. died on May 7. Brother Chambers joined the Union in the port of Paducah. Ky. in 1979 sailing as a cook for National Marine. He was bom in Owensboro. Ky. and was a resident of Hawesville, Ky. Surviving are a daughter. Amy and his mother. Marjorie of Hawesville. Enrique Chavez Laguna, 43, died on May 22. Brother La­ guna joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as a bo­ sun. He was bom in Honduras, C.A., was a U.S. naturalized cit­ izen and was a resident of Houston. Sur­ viving are his son, Omar; and two daugh­ ters, Angelica of Houston and Nora. Pensioner Fred M. Leonard, suc­ cumbed to a heart attack in New Smyma Beach. Fla. on Mar. 28. Brother Leonard joined the SlU sailing as an AB during World War 11. He was bom in Houghton, Mich, and was a resident of New Smyma Beach. Cremation took place in the MidFlorida Crematoiy, Deland, Fla. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Louise Gould of Duluth, Minn. Pensioner William Thomas Murrell, 64, died of heart-lung fail­ ure in the New Orleans Nursing Home on May 27. Brother Murrell I joined the SlU in 1938 in the port of Mobile X sailing as a bosun. He was bom in Biloxi, Miss, and was a resident of New Orleans. Interment was in Green­ wood Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Billie Joe Mclntyre of New Orleans. Pensioner Earl Harlow Charles Ptoe, 74, died of a liver ail­ ment in St. Vincent's Hospital, Jacksonville on Apr. 29. Brother Pbe j joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 44 years. Seafarer Poe was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Bom in Grand Rapids, Mich., he was a resident of Jacksonville. Burial was in Restlawn Park Cemetery, Jacksonville. Surviving are his widow, Frances and a daughter, Shirley. Ismael Ramos, 56, died in John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore on May 26. Brother Ra­ mos joined the SlU in the port of Baltimore in 1959 sailing as a FOWT. He was bom 1 in Puerto Rico and was a resident of Baltimore. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Anne Amndel County, Md. Surviving are his widow, Su­ sie; two sons, Ismael Jr. and Rafael and a daughter. Carmen. - Pensioner Paul J. Stein, 68, died on May 26. Brother Stein joined the SlU in the port of Philadelphia in 1959 sailing as a cook and butcher. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Bom in Philadelphia, he was a resident there. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Gladys I^ula Sheneley of Toms River. N.J. Pensioner Leonardus Augustus Behm, 72, succumbed to cancer at home in Savannah, Ga. on May 1. Brother Behm joined the SlU in the port of Savannah in 1956 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 28 years. Seafarer Behm was bom in Crandon, Wise. Burial was in the Hillcrest Mausoleum, Savannah. Surviving are his widow, Eunice and a son, Richard. 30 / LOG / AujOust 1982 / ^ -..it.-- . �-• b' - . • '. ' "tv ', ;• - • • •'. ' ""' pensioner Don­ ald Raymond Pitman, 54, died of cancer in the Drew Hospital, Monticello, Ark. on May 19. Brother Pitman joined the SlU in 1946 in the port ot 5K pensioner ArI naldoAleman,61, « died of heart-lung t fadure in Southern baptist Hospital, ' New Orleans on June 20. Brmher I Aleman joined the in the port m Francis Kenneth 55^ Snowden, ^ • drowned off the SS CoveNovimto'-^^^''^ Tankers) near the BurNorman mahOil Dock on May Wright, 54, was 23 Brother Snowden lost on the SS . joined the SlU in the Golden Dolph'n * OrSnsin.96.. W S port of New. Vbrk m Philadelphia sailing as 206 Hdqs,, Training School, Honduras, which sunk on Mat; «n AB He walked the PFC veteran of the _ _ ^^e 6 Brother Wright Seafarer „f ^ew Orleans. 'L SUP strike, seafarer lUh Parachute Airbm^^^^^^ ,n the he U.S. Navy joined the SlU in the C.A. and ^ Lawn Mausoleum. ,/ g^^n m was a Vetera ^ yeoman, Korean War. Seafa ^.^^ ' port of Baltimore in —isason.foseph./ ^ resident of Korean War (,,i,e USS National sailing as an Earlsboro, Okla., the Beulah Pensioner ^ y^rk. Surviving AB and bosun. He A native MY Surviving Monticello. CoUassie ArcJ^ia, S.S. ,aen.of.h=Bronx-^u« B coastGuardm WorldW^^^^^^^^ S 74, succumb^ to a mother. Mar^ of the ^ \. ..If Wright was 'savannah. Surviving I heart attaclytn the SeafarerThomasK.5>no thia. and was a resident of Sa .^ East Oakl^Cnd Hos­ Pensioner Her-^ ^^^^her, Mrs. pital, /iamedu- are his widow, Aprd. man Sytvio Ricci, daughter, Therwa g^^annah. Calif./n Apr. 1880 passed away at BrotJtier Archia Theresa K. Harvey homeinPetropohs, Charles P¥ M joip^'^ the SlU m Brazil recently^ ^ Oglesby,56,diedof 1^^®" L ^ o^iiladelphia sailing as Brother Ricci joined 5 heart failure m the 1940 in the port ot He received the SlU in 1948 m USPHS Hospital. a chief steward tor ^ for eteran pt the i^hnson was the port of New I Nassau Bay, lex^ a I960 Union ship, the ,r,n War Boatman Jonnsui York sailing as a Aug. 9, 198L sailing aboard an aca ;.onBay.Ala.andwasa^was bom in Puerto Brother Oglesby SS Seatraw Oakland, Calif. Interchief electrician. H ^s. Surviving f joined the SlU m he was a rear^"' cemeieri, Vallejo, Rieo. Luiz and Mrs. Thais 1945 in the port ot ment was in th ^ vvidow, Ernestine, are two daug anddaughter, Denise AB Seafarer Oglesby Calif. Surviving are ^ H. Marques and a gra Seattle sailing as an A _ ^ and three daughters, Rita. of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. was born in F on a Baron Hirsch Aretha. ,n of Heron Bay. Hardin, Tex. Buna Surviving are Pensioner James pensioner Thom­ Cemetery, Staten ^ f N.Y.-.two Henry Russe"^*;*' as Herbert Bubar, his widow, Helen o ^ brother, 79. passed away in 88, passed away on sons, Steven and Brian the Benner Nursing May 18. Brother Gordon of Houston. Home, Houston on Bubar joined th^e Julio Feliciano mailing for the 935 June 22, Brother SlU in 1943 in the Pacheco, 64, died Russell joined the ^'^^'^'I'Tn.rmlberof.he tort of New York of natural causes on ailing as an AB and May 30, 1981the steward Brother Pacheco ^^^^TTSed 60 years and on t^ joined the SlU m his widow, Helen and a son, department. H ^ farer Bubar hiMhe 1945 in the the port 35 years and during the 1962 Great Lakes, t(W^ Harbor f Princeton Junction. of New Yortc sailing rinvcvvi. Russell was^ P the 1970 bricks in the hewas a resident the steward conference. A ,H«n.rB«.tts55^dWf- Robin Line beef. A Piney Point ^^"^city he was a resident ^'^-^^SeSawarded a Union rhe ^ brother „„iveofNew^C«y, a^ i" «<• Of= department. He wa. _ alif. onNov. 2/, 1 ^ sonal safety AwaM^^ „f Houstonjmemen ^ ^ s„,. ,ined the Union aboard an accident-jm „ 1973 sailing ^ ^ip Co. . tniin Louisianaintemient William Re­ was a resident of L g ^ caguas. Zmellr. and Raymond, ward Pa»*®®"' VnTs N^V in EWorld war ^'^ThN wid?w, Maria of ^o Mohamed Saleh died on July 3. welo. Rolando, Brother Paulsen Surviving are hi. Sae«l,A5,bW°" '^°"Jg and five daughters Aue. 20. 1980. joined the SlU in tbe Piedras, „,mationt<»hl'»= surviving Brotber Saeeii pott of Boston in Srtqielatatla, Sandra, Evelyneand ;retnatory. pjego; a ' 1975 sailing as an joined tbe SlU mtbc AB and quarter- Carmen. ^^T'B^^ofBuderanda^jer, 'pod of San FranPensioner HonaW Aco in 1911 sailing master. .^eLongofBivorB^^-^-^"Lee Miller, 80, as a wiper. He was passed away fmm born In Aden. heart-lung failure m •''iTte in '»'»• fortncy Mass, surviving is bis dMb""" to cancer m the It^Fmnci; bi^ St. Luke's Hospital. Honolulu, "b"bU ° SfMrnTn Marie cull of Quincy, San Francisco on „as a resident of OAlan >%w»« •--,ekauoba,omedJi=^S«^^^„„^L June 14. Brother a„ his VKbulaqui. both of Miller joined the Hanger and Said Pensioner Roy ®gf s Medical r'sSOofUuii /nrfupu"'"""' SlU in the port of he SSUi He was also Aden. cumbed to cancer in the SLM ^^ n-Hawaiian ^ocal HewVorkinl953 saiUng»-f;J Long " gn .ailed as a chief « e SR died of heart-lung Center, ,r„fthuMus.cun^ ^,.^__ park 1981. Brother Black Marine AngelL.ReyeSb^58,d.^ helped to organize Seafarer (MC&S). He (Caribbean rKaS^H-lbSurvlvlngU failure m Newark, N^i New cook for APL in p&O Steamship cooks & Sjewards ^,35. Miller also sailed years and Reyes as a chief cook. He Margaret CO. in 1955. He he walked York in 1959 sai |. ^d was a resident first sailed l^om the We surviving are his during World War • ^ ^ ^^Hke. was born in Puert aie his widow Cremation t^kp niatory, ^nabeim, Cal • ^ the picketline m th ^ of of Brooklyn, N.Y. pavid widow, Ursula and a sister, vi josefine; two sons J^^beth, Angela, From 1928 former member of of Venice, Calif and four daughters, t. the ISU. gom in Staunton. Va.. Loalie the NMU in I • Francisco. Cteia»»^ and — Sandra. It of Tampa i sheridan he was a resident Cre­ "'"'faSwInfforMariner mation took p Surviving are a pensioner ffbur sS rom 1973 to 19 an of the matory, Novato, Cahf^ ^ ^.^w. M80. passed away ^^ port of daughter. Pastora and^ f ^i„^d the union Bartlette of Hamwnbnrg. Va, yaara, n in Sairon, Tex. took Dutroit saibnS ua a '•=T:Tsr»'•'••.'= "• u" rBarSh"'™® s;rr;nTr^---- ^eof%ut,'B.,Wr i •s5""-rs?r-". :"SdrorSanJranci.m^^^^^^^^^ Port Richey, _ crematory. 1 the Bay Area brother, ater, Fla, Surviv.^ « ore of New Port Rwhcye August 1982 / IDG " resident of Detroit, •- - r^'V ''' ••,• .,• 'V 1: ^ �v ?S.! v?B:'«-r?SS:t=?"i: !i. it•i) li- r J- -i /•if Summary Annual Report SlU PD'PMA Supplemental Benefits these Fund two statements and accompanying I his is a Summary ol the Annual Report lor the SlU PD-PMA Supple­ mental Benefits Fund. Inc.. Hmployef klentirication No. 94-14.^1246. tor the year ended .luly 1. 1981. The Annual Report has been tiled with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the tmployee Retirement Income Security Act ot 1974. ERISA. Benefits under the Plan are provided by a trust arraniiement. Plan expenses were $8,183,262.00. These expen.ses include $250,068.00 in administrative expenses and $7.933.194.(K) in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 2.875 persons were partic­ ipants in or beneficiaries of the Plan at the end of the Plan Year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of Plan as.sets. after sub­ tracting liabilities of the Plan, was Monthly Membership Meetings P«»rt Dale New Yorl< Piiiladelptiia Baltimore Norlbik..... .laelisonvilie . Aigonae Detroit... Houston ........... . . . New Orleans ........'. Moliile .............. . San Francisco Wilmington II Deep Sea l.akes. Inland Waters .Sept. 7 y '... . .Sept. 7 . . ../......... .Sept. S. Sept. 9 . Sept. 9....;..!...,.. Sept. tO ...........'... Sept. 10 .Sept. 13.............. Sept. 14 . .Sept. 15 . .Sept. !f» .............. 2:.^() p.m v. .T 2:.^() p.m. 2;.^() p.m. 9:30 a.ni. ........t.. 2:(M) p.m. . . . .. 2:.30 p.m. ........,.. 2:30 p.m. ........ i.. 2:.30 p.m. ........... 2:.30 p.m. .........;. 2:.30 p.m. ........... 2:.30 p.m. .y. Sept. 20 ;............. 2:.30 p.m. ............. Seattle Finey Point.. ... San Juan............. Columbus..:......... .St. Louis Honolulu ............ 13uluth . JefTersonvillc '.... Gloucester Jersey City ••• UiW 7:(K) p.m. 7:n() p.m. 7:(M) p.m. 7:(M) p.m. — — 7;(M) p.m. 7.(M) p.m. — — — Sept. 24 .............. 2:.30 p.m ......; — Sept. 11 ..... L , ..;.... I0:.30 a.m. . — Sept. 9...-. 2:.30 p.m.— Sept. 18 — l:(K)p.m. Sept. 17 .............. 2:.30 p.m............ — Sept. 9 ......,..... 2:30 p.m > • — Sept. 15 2:.30 p.m............. Sept. 16 .......... 2:.30 p.m. ........... — Sept. 21 2:.30 p.m. .......... — Sept. 22 .............. 2:.30 p.m. ........... — $1,097,450 as of the end of the Plan Year compared to $842,023.00 as ot the beginning of the Plan Year. During the Plan Year, the Plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $255,427.00. The Plan had total income of $8,438,689.00 including contributions of $8,134,787. earnings from investment.s of $272,229.00. and other income of $31,673.00. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full Annual Report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. an accountant's report; 2. assets held for investment; and 3. transactions in excess of three (3) percent of Plan assets. To obtain a copy of the full Antiual Report or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator. 522 Flarrison Street. San Franci.sco. California 94105. Telephone (415) 4955949. the charge to cover copying costs will be $4.00 for the full annual report, or $0.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the Plan Administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Plan and accompanying notes, and/or statement of income and expenses of the Plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of,the full Annual Report from the Plan Administrator. notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of the.se portions of the report because the.se portions are furnished without charge. You al.yo have the legally protected right to examine the Annual Report at the main office of the Plan.*522 Flarri.son Street. San Francisco California 94105. and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington. D. C.. or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs; Requests to the Department of Labor should, be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room N4677 Pension and Welfare Benefit Pro­ grams Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20216 Personals Samuel Thomas Please contact, Gail Whitmbre. Urgent! Tel. (713) 530-5428. Willie Robertson Please contact, your wife at 3293 Burton Ave., Lynwood, Calif. 90262. Tel. (213) 635-9257. Martin Robert Tuomala Please contact your son Charles Martin Tuomala at 603-522-6642. Or write him at Garney Road, Brookfleld, N.H. 03872. Help A Friend Deal With Alcoholism Alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has support of brother SIU members who are fighting the to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free life. family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed^ The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy—and just as important—as steering a blind But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't man across a street. All you have to do is take that have to travel the distance alone. And by .guiding a Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you'll be showing him that the first step back to recovery Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive is only an arm's length away. ,,C.REHA6///> I There's Stren|th in Nvmbers And Our Numbers are Growing! •?,v I Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. 1 understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name I I -I I I Book No, Address (Street or RFD) (City) (Statel Telephone No. . . .. Mail to; THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call. 24 hours-a-day. (3011 904-0010 32 / LOG / August 1982 'J T mm 7 (Zip) �... ^-i-'K the Basic Welding Course at SHL^S. ~ Courses start October 25 and November 22 Send in your application today. See your SlU Field Representative, Union Official, or fill out the application in this issue of the LOG. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters JULY 1-31, 1982 nOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Gloucester NewYork ft.".'..,. 0 0 0 000 Philadelphia Baltimore 0 5 0 1 0 0 Norfolk ...................I..........' Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmin^on Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac... St Louis PineyPoint Totals 1 ; .• .^ ................ Port ' Gloucester Newlbrk Philadelphia Baltimore. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville... San Francisco Wilmington Seattle 1 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 ; ,, 1 0 0 9 2 9 1 9 0 Port Gloucester NewVhrk Philadelphia 0 0 ffir New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Sr" o 9 •s SRico::::::::;::::;:;::;::::::::; Houston Agonac.... 9 ; Totals All Departments ' -9 0 § 2 0 2 9 0 0 0 0 2 6 9 1 0 0 2 ° 9 4 i2 18 0 1 2 9 3 0 1 4 ,9 14 0 0 9 90 0. 9 9 0 9 9 9 1 9 0 2 0 9 9 9 0 0 0 nnn J 21 § § 1 9 2 9 °9 0 9 g -9 9 9 9 4 n 0 0 436 14 0 0. 0 2 11 1 2 0 21 8 S ? 0 ,9 0 0 013 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 14 0 9 9 ° 4.3 4 9 0 1 9• ' 9 8 7 6 63 100 9 0 n ?n 9 1 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 25 9 9 9 0 9 9 0 0 0 n 9 n 0 0 0 0 1 0 9 9 9 9 9 n 999 1 0 1 0 0 .0 999 0 n0 n0 0 000 B 6 2 2 6 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT » 9 9 1 0 2 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT ° 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 9 9 9 9 999 0 0 0 0 0 0 I • 0 14 0 0 2. 1 . 0 2 0 0 . 2 0 8 0 15 SRico"::;;:::::;:::::;::;..000 Houston .........v., 0 9 90 Aignnac . 0 0 pineyRoint";:;:!'!;;;. Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0, 0 0 0 0 000 —.0,0 0 0 0 0 sriou^s 0 000 0 1 0 .0 1 3 2 0 • 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 8,3 01 32 10 0 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 ?0 . ° 21 ^ ° 2 0 81 9 0 0 ^ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 43 0 10 0 12 9 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 .0 2 4 18 79 0 • 29 9 8 0 0 0 0 nio 9 13 8 10..|- . ^ *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. - J 8 ? § 22 35 In the event that any SlU members have legal problems In the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The member need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational pur­ poses; NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg. | Engelrhan & Belgrad .. i Sun Life Building ,J Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore. Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 BOSTON, MASS. Stephen J. Abarbanel Latti Associates 30-31 Union Wharf Boston, Mass. 02109 Tele. # (617) 523-1000 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago. III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 . ; ' DETROIT, MICH. ' " Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit. Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester. Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston. Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel. Rothschild. Feldman SOstrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard. Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF Fogel. Rothschild. Feldman & Dstrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington. Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA, Barker. Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans. La. 70112 Tele, # (504) 586-9395 PHILADELPHIA, PA, Kirschner. Walters. Willig. Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 1100 1429 V\falnut Street Philadelphia. Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg. Sounders & Levine Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis. Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings Henning. Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street. Suite 440 San Francisco. Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 4400 SEATTLE. WASH. Davies. Roberts. Reid. Anderson & Wacker 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle. Wbsh. 98119 Tele, # (206) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton. Douglas. Hamilton. Loper & Macy. PA. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa. Florida 33609 Tele. # (813) 879-9842 August 1982 % J LOG 33 �At Sea/Ashore If ^: J! ' The loaded containership SS Sea Land Express tied up dockslde early last month at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Steward's Yells Scare Off Holdup Men The loud yells of Chief Steward Bill Kaiser aboard the SS Dei Sol (Delta Line) helped to scare off two holdup men last month who tried to rob him of a two-month's pay check in the port of New Orleans. Six-and-a-half hours later, Brother Kaiser left the Del Sol with his check. The robbers were caught. It all began about 4 p.m. when Kaiser answered "a couple of light taps" on his foc'sle door with a "Come In. Two men stepped in—one pushing a gun" into his chest "with a warning to keep quiet." The gunman pushed the chief steward across the cabin toward a large lounge chair while the other bandit tried to tape his mouth. But the second robber got his hands stuck in the sticky tape as the gunman attempted to reach over to help him get his hands clear. With that, Kaiser reached up and pulled the tape off his mouth and yelled as loud as he could. This caused the^'tape bandit" to bolt through the door as the gunman tried to conk Seafarer Kaiser "yelling all the time" with the gun. Then the gunman ran into Officer Messman Earj Pence coming into the cabin Who grabbed at him but backed off when he saw the gun. Kaiser said he ran out on deck yelling to the stevedores to grab the tape man. None moved but AB David Dinnes chased him down the gangway before he (the AB) fell. Later the taper, running through a warehouse, was caught by the dock patrolman, handcuffed and brought back to the ship. Where, the chief steward, tearing the tape off his mouth, spotted "the gunman walking up the deck like a stevedore." Yelling again and again to the unattentive stevedores on deck. Kaiser cried out that the man in the blue and white shirt had a gun and had tried to rob him. Still no movement from the dock wallopers. However, 3rd Mate Joseph Klenczar ran up from the aft near the gunman who then heaved the gun into Ole Man River. Both henchmen were arrested. Police said both had "rap sheets" a mile long. The moral to this story is, never take a payoff in cash. . Attention Seafarers... Coffee and donut man AB Merle Duckworth heads for the Express gangway, Saloon Messman Pedro infante sorts out the silverware on the Express. Diesel Engineers are now in demand. Apply for the Diesel Engineer Course at SHLSS. It pays to get ahead in your career. Courses start October 25 and November 22. To apply, contact your SIU Field Representative, Union Official or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. Ladling out the soup Is S-L Shoregang Chief Cook Tony Petrlllo. Headin' for shore leave Is AB Peter Christopher of the S-L Express. •W" !-i i Sign Up Todayl QMED Manuel Rials oils up the machinery aboard the S-L Express. 34 / LOG / August 1982 Shoregang Electrician John Carmello is on the job. �• =^-;5'.-Ef'Tn-"tHrarT-Tr=r?-'n: ', - - ''-'r^'-r VJ Adm. Keener Heads United Seamen's Service Retired Rear Adm. Bruce Keener III, former MSG commander, has been named head of the United Seamen's Service (USS) succeeding Sea-Land VP James J. Hayes who resigned after a two-year-term. USS operates overseas centers in 30 ports around the world (a new one in Diego Garcia) offering services to merchant seamen. At Sea/Ashore From N.C. to Karachi for Star of Texas In early Sept. thp bulk carrier SS Star of Texas (Titan Navigation) will sail from Moreh'ead Gify, N.G. to Karachi, Pakistan with a cargo of 31,500 metric tons of diammonium phosphate. MARAD Firefighting Schooi Opens MARAD's Marine Fire Training Genter in Swanton, Ohio opened Aug. 11. The firefighting school near the Toledo (Ohio) Express Airport, became the country's and MARAD's fourth such facility operated by thenh or jointly operated with someone else. The other schools are in the port of New Orleans, and the others, operated with the U.S. Navy's MSG, are in Early, NJ. and on Treasure Is., San Francisco, Galif. Tug pushes ULC Massachusetts (Bay Tankers) into Erie Basin Dock, Brooklyn, N.Y. last month. The ship is laid up waiting for a charter. 'C j^wm Edward Rutledge to Karachi Next Month From Port Manatee, port of Tampa, from Sept. 10 to Sept. 20, the LASH Edward fluf/edge (Waterman) will haul 12,500 metric tons of diammonium phosphate to Karachi, Pakistan. Ship Safety Award to Dei Norte The SlU crew and officers of the SS Del Norte (Delta Line) last . month were awarded the annual Ship Safety Achievement Award by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping and the National Safety Gouncil. The award to the DelNorte was for successfully putting out a shipboard fire under difficult conditions on May 15, 1981 off the east coast of South America. AB James Jerscheid works a winch aboard the supertanker Massachus^ts. "Here i am," Says AB Candelario Gaivan on Supertanker's deck. • REFRIGERATION Hlliliiunill"* teysj IT PAYS TO BE ABLE TO KEEP THINGS COOL If you know how to keep things cool, you'll always be needed aboard ships that carry refrigerated containers. So take the Refrigeration Systems ^ Maintenance and Operations Course lUiBWIIlUII"' gmfg at SHLSS. This course starts October 25. SSflw niuiimwimiiijj J ail iwHi Hiiwnii OS Mike Hasson stands by on the Mas­ sachusetts. Before tfie Massachusetts engine room console is QMEO Carl Costagna. When you finish your class, you get a certificate of completion from SHLSS — your ticket to JOB SECURITY. mmniij'' "S'lSS* JSmiii'""".'! iiMmiiitiiiiii IM ilON igftHtllM ilMfllllWw SsUuui ill n iim'JlL To enroll, fill out the application in this issue of the Log or contact your SIU Field Representative or Union Official for details. SiU Port Agent Juan Reinosa (3rd from left) accepts plaque recently upon the opening of the new SIU hiring hall in Santurce. Puerto Rico. Participating in ceremony, from the left, are: Wilfredo Medina, secretary of the Central Latior Council; Ebenecer Lopez, exec. dir. for improvement of employment on Puerto Rico; Juan Reinosa; Paul Sanchez, AFL-CIO field representative: and Raymond Ayala, former seafarer, now president of the Municipal Police Association. In the back are SIU representatives Hermando Salazar.. Abraham Aragones. LCo 35 �mrnd-i «^- :fe c .f1 f:'i1 i -:^- tfi- i'I I ' vV'' /•I* • ,1 t if SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sea-Land Service), June 6—Chairman. Recerti­ fied Bosun Demetrios Calcgeros; Sec­ retary Ceasar F Blanco; Educational Director Patrick VNfeirnick; Deck Delegate Melvin R. Ferguson; Steward Delegate Harry Lively. $22 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Secretary reports that the chief steward has applications for upgrading and schedules for Piney Ftoint. Also, requested that library t)Ooks be returned to the library room when someone leaves the ship. A vote of thanks to all department delegates. Next port Kaohsiung. MA^ PATRIOT (Ocean Carriers), June 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Morton Kerngood; Educational Director E. H. Frederickson; Engine Delegate Vincent Welch; Steward Delegate David Cunningham. No disputed OT. Chairman reported on the need for safety at all times, particularly, to wear proper work shoes while handling water hosps when circulation is in progress. Upgrading by QMED's and Utilities is not only necessary but is beneficial to those who participate. It was further reported that the crew will not have to ,run a launch boat in the future. A hew / system is to be put into effect sometime / in August. Observed one minute of I silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port Diego Garcia. LNG GEMINI (Energy Transport), June 27—Chairman G. Miller; Secretary G. De Baere. No disputed OT. The Chairman, Glen Miller, gave a talk about the President's report in the Log. He discussed the importance of donating to SPAD and upgrading In Piney Point. A request was made for all members to keep the messhall and recreation room clean so everyone can enjoy them. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done and for the pool parties which are always a success. Next port Nagoya. SANTA CLARA (Delta Line), June 11—Chairman R. Bradford; Secretary G. Murray. $45 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. In the chairman's report he informed all key rated men that to secure their permanent jobs they must take ninety days off each year. He also thanked everyone for a job well done. Next port New York. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Waterways), June 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Bertolino; Sec­ retary D. G. Chafin; Educational Director Robert Bacon; Deck Delegate Michael Delaney; Steward Delegate William Karpiak. $29 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Chairman reported that this has been a good trip and that we were going to a port in the U.S.A. from Rota, Spain. The Log was received and a copy was given to each department delegate for them to read and then pass along to other members so that all would be aware of what is going on in the Union. A radiogram from President Frank Drozak was posted on the bulletin board informing all members of the Th percent raise on base wages, premium, regular, penalty and OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for the good food and service. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port Beau­ mont, Tex. •t LNG AQUARIUS (Energy Transport), June 12—Chairman Joe Morrison; Secretary R Geary; Deck Delegate Leggette Jones; Engine Delegate Charles Dahlaus; Steward Delegate William Christmas. $100 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. A safety meeting was held and mem­ bers were advised that they must wear hard hats on deck. There is to be no smoking at anytime on deck and no one should enter any void spaces or tanks unless authorized. Chairman stressed the importance of donating to SPAD. Secretary advised memtjers that if they want to keep in touch with Union activities and the status of the maritime industry, the best source of information is the Log. A vote of thanks to all department delegates for their coop­ eration. Next port Nagaski. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), June 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Walter Compton; Secretary R. A. Cobb; Educational Director J. Coombs. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a brief lecture on proper safety habits aboard ship and discussed the importance of SPAD. He further advised all members who qualify to upgrade themselves at Piney Point for their own future security. There are many programs active at this time and the list of dates for classes can be found in each issue of the Log. A vote of thanks was extended to all department delegates for keeping their departments running so efficiently due to cooperation of all members. A telegram was received from Headquarters conceming the pay increase and posted for all to read. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port Rotterdam. OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Overseas), June 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. R. Thompson; Secretary Clyde Kreiss; Educational Director Eusebio Figueroa; Deck Del­ egate W. Johnson; Engine Delegate L. Moreno; Steward Delegate R. Escobar. $470 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that hospital and vacation forms were available for those who needed them. A suggestion was made that all those who qualify for upgrading at Piney Point should take advantage of a great opportunity to advance. Next port Perth Amboy, N.J. M/V ROVER (Ocean Carriers), June 27—Chairman Patrick Hawker; Sec­ retary J. Temple; Educational Director Michael Vacca; Deck Delegate John Hamot. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departmei^s. The crew built a raft to enter a race with the military in Diepo (Garcia on July 4. A vote of thanks to all department delegates for making this a good trip. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), June 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun G. R. Kidd; Secretary George W. Gib­ bons; Educational Director W. J. Dunnigan; Steward Delegate Ralph Edmonds. No disputed OT. Chairman noted that -questions concerning the relief of key ratings should be sent to Vice President Red Campbell at Head­ quarters. Secretary reported that dif­ ferent articles from the Log were dis­ cussed at this meeting. A request was made to have the air conditioning fixed immediately due to the extremely hot weather. A vote of thanks to the crew for keeping the ship clean and to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Philadelphia, Pa. LNG LEO (Energy Transport), June 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun t. Brooks; Secretary H. Jones Jr.; Edu­ cational Director D. McLeod; Deck Delegate Eugene Bonson. $110 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Educational Director noted in his report, for the ben­ efit of new members, that one must always go to the department delegate DEL VALLE (Delta Steamship), June before going to the ship's committee 20—Chairman Michael Ventry; Sec­ or chairman with a beef. The IVz percent retary J. Miles; Educational Director J. wage increase notice was received from C. Griffith: Engine Delegate Paul President Frank Drozak and posted. A Thomas; Steward Delegate Lonnie general discussion was held on the Bettis Jr. $405 in movie fund. $19 in need to avoid at all times the use of ship's fund. Educational Director made narcotics and alcohol. Each man a suggestion that all members of the depends on his shipmates as they Union should write to their Con­ depend upon him, in an emergency gressman and express their opinion which could occur at anytime. Alert and pertaining to foreign ships carrying sober action can save a life, even your American cargo. This practice takes own. Next port Nagoya, Japan. , away many of the jobs that are needed so badly by American seamen. All SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Seacommunications received were posted Land Service), June 20—Chairman, on the bulletin board for the membership Recertified Bosun J. A. Puglisi; Sec­ to read. A vote of thanks to the steward retary Roy R. Thomas; Educational department and the deck department Director R. V Pangs. $34.50 in ship's for a job well done. Observed one fund. No disputed OT. Chairman began minute of silence in memory of our the meeting by thanking the crew for departed brothers and sisters. Advised a good trip and then reading the reports all members to read the Log so they from Headquarters and the Log. He will be well informed on what is going discussed the importance of donating on in the Union. Next port Matadi, Zaire. to SPAD so we can continue to fight in Washington, D.C. to have a strong Official ship's minutes were also maritime industry. A vote of thanks was received from the following vessels: Sea-Land Endurance extended to the steward department Delta Carlbe for fine food and service to the crew. Sea-Land Innovator Observed one minute of silence in LNG Taurus memory of our departed brothers and Great Land sisters. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. Cove Tfader Manhattan SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Ogden Leader Service), June 20—Chairman, Recer­ Itanscolumbla Sea-Land Boston tified Bosun B. E. Swearingen; Sec­ LNG Capricorn retary Anthony Gregorio; Steward Del­ Edward Rutledge egate John Iverson. No disputed OT. Himara Guilden Chairman reported on the importance Point Manatee Ogden Merrimac of donating to SPAD. Secretary reported Caguas his appreciation to the crew for keeping Del Mundo the ship clean. Educational Director Sea-Land Leader showed the members how to use the Sea-Land Producer ship's radio and how to operate the TV Sea-Land Galloway Delta Mar movies. A vote of thanks to the steward Pittsburgh department for a job well done. The Jacksonville steward wished all a "Happy Father's Sea-Land Voyager Day." Next port Elizabeth, N.J. Sea-Land Express Santa Bartwra SEA-LAND ADVENTURER (SeaPhiladelphia Brooks Range ^ Land Service), June 27—Chairman, Charleston Recertified Bosun A. Harrington; Sec­ San Pedro retary W. Nihem; Educational Director Puerto Rico N. Paloumbis; Engine Delegate Donald Portland V Cox. No disputed OT. The Bosun, A. Inger LNG Virgo Harrington, reminded all members to Galveston report immediately all safety items to Cove Communicator be fixed. A telegram was received from Bayamon President Frank Drozak conceming the Ogden Dtweler IVz percent raise that went into effect Brooklyn Thompson Pass June 16. It was brought to the attention Stuyvesant of the Captain at the last safety meeting Point Julie that the type of gangway used in Ogden Wabash Bremerhaven, Germany is very dan­ Overseas Anchorage gerous. A vote of thanks to the steward Ultramar Button Gwinnett department for a job extremely well done. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. 3(B / LOG / August 1982 Mi �•V * ' Snapped \n a pensive pose, the Sugar Engineer Wiiiiam Koch. Island's Chief Chief Engineer Here are Deck Delegate Ed Broadus and Ship's Chairman Tony Aronica, both shipping as AB's on the Sugar Island. At work off Sandy Hook, N.J., North American Tfaiiing Co.'s hopper dredge Sugar Island. Sugar Island Hops to It at Sandy Hook ISITORS to the Atlantic Highlands. New Jersey shore area recently were able to get a rare and , ^ interesting view of the hopper [ dredge Sugar Island at work. The 281 foot vessel was fulfilling a contract with the U.S. Army Corps V .. — . of Engineers maintaining the Sandy Hook channel's depth at 35 feet, Split-hulled and streamlined the Sugar Island was easily spotted by pleasure-crafgg g|.,g ^g^ suckingup mud and sand from the channel bottom then, carrying it out to sea On a servicing visit to the Sugar Island Is SlU Representative Terry Bader (right) talking here with AB Tony Aronica (left) and 2nd Engineer Mark WIrtanen , . _i \ ...u—K/lnrah£ko/-i Mr» r^.amlina fnr hc»r nPYt (six miles_ rfrom shore) where she Morehead, No. Carolina for her next would split her hull apart and dis- assignment, gorge the debris. A sister dredge the Padre Island Upon completion of her job at the will at the same time be headed for mouth of New York Harbor, Sugar South America to fulfill a contract Island one of four hopper dredges she has with the Columbian govmanned top-to-bottom by an SlU ernment and Exxon for dredging a crew, will make her way south to coalport channel. These Sugar Island crewmen—all SHLSS grads—are (left to right): Ab Dennis Catrett; AB Lou Green; AB Sal Ventura; Electrlclan/Oller Jeff Gren; GSU Paul Payne and Chief Cook Dave Strickland. V- I At the map, the Soger Island's Chief Mate Jake McCauley. J.L. Brodshaw skippers the hopper dredgeSugar/stand. Taking a break from the englneroom are Sean FOgarty (left), third engineer and Wiper Tommy Vallerchamp. August 1982 / LOG 37 . • -.. • A oai\ �11ir '', •• -f - •"• ! •- -r" IV:.- Dont Take Benefits for Granted .X .:, V? W j • tf ; iV- < Insurance is something very few people get concerned about imtil the time comes to use it. I was recently hospitalized for major surgery and a long period of recuperation followed. Thanks to the Seafarers Welfare Plan this period was made much easier for me. My sincere appreciation goes out to the Plan and the many people who make it work for us. Hopefully I will never take for granted something that is so important to my hvelihood and welfare. Again, thank you, SIU, for your help and the great Welfare Plan you have for myself and all the members. . •Ii...;: 'M •.> '•" '• • vftd' 'V; • . ' •- A Head Start in Life .Mr ;^r5'" %:) •« "}• '•vV'i "Vr: •-•?- I've just finished a year of college at the University of New Hampshire thanks to the Charhe Logan Scholarship awarded to me hy the SIU. Without the scholarship my goals for higher education would have at hest heen postponed, at worst can­ celled. Next December 18th I'll have my degree, a BA. in Eng­ lish, and I don't plan on stopping there. Not bad for a guy who was in the bottom 20% of his high school class! I'm proud to be a union man, and especially proud to belong to a union that shows such genuine concern for it's member­ ship. The SIU has given me a real head start in life. I'm working hard in school to keep that head start and to repre­ sent my brothers and sisters of the sea. I thank you all, and . wish you clear skies, smooth seas... Fraternally, Jolin W. Boughman Dover, New Hampsliire \ Some Thoughts From an Oldtimer m-3 f' ^l • - iV- ^.<:• •tl. V, , >4 '"r^ ill I: i I often wonder what I would have done in life had I not decided one day in 1950 to try to resume sailing. I had been with the MUitaiy Sea Transport Service on a Liberty ship for about two years. I wanted to take a crack at the big freighters and tankers. I thought they would be more adventurous than the stuffy atmosphere of the MSTS. I also thought all one had to do was knock on a door of a steamship company, ask for a job and get hired. I was wrong! My first stop, of all places, was Sinclair. The guy I talked to reacted like he had just seen a ghost. He thought I was some sort of imion spy or organizer. The guy scaled me so I left in haste. My next stop was Cities Service and I was told I would just have to go to the SIU—so ^hgre! I went to the old hall oii Beaver St. in Downtown Man­ hattan. But I couldn't get past the door because the late Pete Larsen was there and he impressed me as a man of few words, "Nothing doing," he said. I kept coming back eveiy day and I got the same routine; "Times are tough, no jobs," etc., etc. I finally did get in one day when Pete (I think he did it pur­ posely for my sake) turned his back. As I waited for a job, I remember sensing an attitude of importance in the room. I remember looking at the Seafarers Log and one glance at the minutes of shipboard meetings was fascinating and I was thrilled by the chance of being on one of the big ships. I got a job that day as a BR on the Cities Service tanker Boyal Oaks. When I got aboard, the element that intrigued me the most was the certain kind of mUitanpy that demanded respect—yet at the same time could make you feel at ease. This had to be the best place to understand what a union was. I also clearly remember my first shipboard union meeting. The chairman called for "a minute of sUence for our departed brothers." I was surprised to feel "goose pimples" by being overwhelmed by the solemnity and respect from regular working men—some of them rough as could be—in a cere­ mony like that. I believe that it is only on an SIU ship that one can see that doing the job and Uving with other seamen is only one side of the seafaring society—the material side. But there was the spiritual side as weU—^where the camaraderie was so strong that there were few places that the same could exist. Fraternally, Ellas Landrum, L-8486 Pensacola, Fla. TryixLg to Keep Cool We of the crew of the SB TranscolnmBla have been having one hot time out here in Subic Bay, P.I. Been here now 10 days with temperatures of 95 degrees and without air conditioner unit working. Also, our crew refrigerator was broken down before we got here to Subic Bay. Then the saloon refrigerator gave out. What a mess! The messman had to work out of the daiiy box. (How sweet it is!) When we got into port we had to put out night limch and fruits since the crew comes back to stand their watches and they want to eat. They only drink and dance ashore. So we tried to leave it in the daiiy box but that did not work out too well since the longshoremen got into it and took the meat that was left out for the next day's meal. Tempers were run­ ning short with no AC. Then QMED John F. McLaughlin, M 26, a 40-year SIU black gang man who just last year took the refrigeration course at SHLSS, went to the chief engineer and said, "let me take a look at the crew box." You know what, in two hours he had it run­ ning and it's still running. The crew gave Brother John a spe­ cial vote of thanks. The next day he looked at the refrigerator in the saloon and he got that running too. So all you brothers young and old, it can be done! The SHLSS is the place to learn. It pays off not only in money but self sat­ isfaction. Yours truly, Paul Franco, F-488 Cklef Steward Always Be Thankful to 'Brotherhood' My husband, Narcisse McKenven, died after a long Ulness several months ago. But its only now that I've been able to get up the energy to write to thank everyone at the SIU for all the kindness extended during this very difficult time. Even thoiigh I'll never have my husband back, I wlU always be thankful to his "Brothers of the Sea" for their goodness and kindness to him as well as to me and our daughter. We can't t.ha.nir you enough. Most of his shipmates knew hir^tis "Mac" or a^ "Old Mac". He was kind to everyone and often did another brother's job for him so he coiild go ashore. Thank you again. Sincerely, Mrs. Mary McKenven, Jacksonville, Aa. Snr Helping Him Thru I want to thank the Seafarers Welfare Plan for helping me pay the doctor and hospital bills for my operation. I have been sick for seven years. I also thank them for the increase in my pension. With all the help that I have gotten from the Union, it has helped me get by. Thanks again for everything. Fraternally, William Calefato, C-9S6 Seattle, Wash. Fraternally, PatSantoto Pompano Beack, Fia. 38 / LOG / August 1982 • • -' . ' "v/ . r /- I..'' • �I*-- ,v- . 7. ' '^;rJ ir • vi&Ei' ;"^rk., : A vfll •-.,•• ' X-: ,r ' . :r' "H-. Boggs Bulk Bill Is Right for the Times rXiHE survival ot the U.S. merchant A marine depends upon cargo. Sub­ sidies, tax breaks and benefit programs for the maritime industry, while helpful, are only temporary stop-gaps which slow the rate of U.S. maritime's decline. Guaranteeing U.S.-flag ships a fixed percentage of U.S. foreign trade is the only way to restore the American mer­ chant marine to health. And a healthy national maritime industry relates directly to a healthier national economy and national security. Strong action to reverse the fortunes of the ailing U.S. bulk fleet was taken recently with the introduction of the "Competitive Merchant Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1982" in the House of Representatives this month. The bill, numbered H.R. 6979, was authored by Rep. Lindy Boggs (D-La) and has the sponsorship of 18 repre­ sentatives from both sides of the Congressional aisle. When introducing the bill before Congress, Rep. Boggs bluntly declared; "This nation cannot survive and prosper as an economic and political entity without the ships and shipyards nec­ essary to support national defense and the industrial economy. 1 strongly believe," she added, "that the trend we see in American shipping and ship­ building can and must be reversed." We fully agree. And we believe that H.R. 6979 is the key to that reversal. The bill's objective is guaranteed cargo for the U.S. merchant fleet. "In calendar year 1983!' the measure reads, "at least five percent of all bulk commodities moved by water and imported to or exported from any point in the United States shall be carried on United States-flag ships. In each year after 1983, the bill stip­ ulates, that amount shall increase by one percent. The ultimate aim of the bill is the carriage of 20 percent of U.S. bulk cargoes in U.S.-flag, U.S.built ships by 1998. This is not, however, simply another ! cargo preference bill. It is a bill that wisely reflects the belt-tightening, costcutting tenor of this Administration while addressing President Reagan's stated view that "shipbuilding, a strong maritime industry and our national security go hand in hand." If H.R. 6979 is enacted, the U.S. Treasury will expend no additional funds. In fact, since the bill wi|l create employment in U.S. shipyards and support industries as well as aboard ships, the Treasury will receive added revenues from corporate and personal taxes. The bill does not demand that the government give the U.S. maritime industry something for nothing. H.R. 6979 stipulates that "in order for the percentages of bulk cargo imports and exports required to be car­ ried in U .S.-tlag ships... to be enforced, the actual cost of U.S. flag bulk ship operation and U.S. bulk shipbuilding under this program shall be at least 15 fiercent below the estimates of projected costs..." We are ready to comply with this call for reduced costs. The bill calls for construction of a series of 158 bulk carriers by 1998. Because of the series construction, similar to the very successful Mariner construction program of the I950's, the cost of building the vessels in U.S. shipyards will be 1-5 percent below current shipyard costs. The bill also calls for a fifteen percent reduction in operating costs which could be achieved through changes in crew rotation and contractual arrange­ ments consistent with required skills and the need for higher productivity. As Rep. Boggs warned when she introduced H.R. 6979, "failure to enact this bill could add to the continuing strain of a declining U.S. flag, U.S. built merchant fleet and shipyard mobilization base and increase U.S. dependence on foreign carriage of both imported and exported bulk commodities. This could pose a situation in which this nation would have virtually no control." Clearly, the U.S. cannot afford to allow the continuing decline of its merchant fleet. Equally clear is the fact that the Administration s economic austerity program will not tolerate any major new expenditure programs, The time is right for a bold. new. forward-looking initiative to save the U.S. merchant marine. H.R. 6979 tits the bill on every count. Officiol Publicolion ot the Seoforers Inlernotionoi Union of North Americo, AtlonHc. Gulf. Lakes and inland Vtfaters Distnct, AFL-CIO August 1982 Vol. 44, No. 8 Executive Board Frank Drozak •; ii President Joe DiGiorglo Secretary-Treasurer Ed Turner Executive Vice President MIkeSacco > Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President Vice President Leon.Hall Vice President Joe Sacco Vice President George McCartney Vice President M9 LogStaH James Gannon Editor Ray Bourdius Assistant Editor Don Rotan West Coast Associate Editor Edra Ziesk Assistant Editor Marietta Homayonpour Assistant Editor Max Siegel Hall Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Director of Photography/Writer Dennis H. Lundy Photography Marie Kosciusko Administrative Assistant QeorgeJ. Vana Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland liters ^'strict. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life August 1982 I LOG 39 �^IGN , Tf/E 50^ 5PAD CHECK-OFF TODAY/ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1982 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CONVENTIONS-AT-SEA TAX BILL RACES CLOCK NEW HEADQUARTERS NEAR COMPLETION SIU SUPPORTS BILL TO REVIVE BULK FLEET U.S. OWNED FOREIGN FLAGGERS ON RISE AS AMERICAN FLAG FLEET STAGNATES 50% U.S.-FLAG PL-480 REQUIREMENT UNDER FIRE AGAIN AFL-CIO BLASTS PROPOSED CHANGED IN CHILD LABOR LAWS CALIF. LABOR ENDORSES BROWN, BRADLEY: CALLS REAGANOMICS ‘FAILURE’ AFL-CIO CALLS FOR PROGRAM TO CREATE JOBS MSC CHIEF: SEALIFT NOWHERE WITHOUT STRONG M.M. SIU EXEC. BOARD, PORT AGENTS, SAFETY COMMITTEE HOLD CONFERENCE AT PINEY POINT BACK PAY FROM ACBL FOR SIU MEMBERS IMPORTANCE OF SEALIFT UNDERSCORED AGAIN REGULATORY REFORM REP. JEAN ASHBROOK TO M.M. COMMITTEE FOREIGN FLAG ARCHITECTS SHIPBOARD CONVENTIONS EXPORT OF ALASKA OIL MARAD BUDGET PUERTO RICAN PASSENGER VESSEL BILL NEW BILL INTRODUCED TO EXPORT ALASKAN OIL FIGHT EXPECTED ON MARITIME AUTHORIZATIONS USNS SOUTHERN CROSS SEAFARERS LAUDED FOR SAVING 58 REFUGEES OGDEN WABASH CANNONBALLS ONTO NEW RUN ‘PHASE II’ OF REAGAN MARITIME PLAN IS UNVEILED ILO TAKES UP WORLDWIDE WORKER ISSUES SIU CAN LOOK TO MORE ‘GOOD FEEDERS’ QMED’S HONE SHIPBOARD ELECTRICAL SKILLS SEAFARERS GET 1ST CLASS THIRD MATE INSTRUCTION AB’S UPGRADE TO QUARTERMASTER RATING ENGINE DEPT. VETS KEEP UP WITH TECHNOLOGY LABOR DAY MESSAGE FROM AFL-CIO PRESIDENT LANE KIRKLAND DEPRESSING! JOBLESS RATE HITS 41-YEAR HIGH AFL-CIO CALLS NATIONAL BOYCOTT OF KOSMOS CEMENT SIU MOURNS TRAGIC DEATH OF RALEIGH MINIX, JR. DREDGE MANHATTAN IS. CREW SAVES 10 STRANDED CANADIANS ILGWU WINS NEW PACT AFTER BIG N.Y. CHINATOWN RALLY, SIU HELPS OUT M/V PATRIOT TAKES PART IN AMPHIBIOUS TEST IN WEST AUSTRALIA CALIFORNIA WELCOMES SS INDEPENDENCE ON HER TRANSPACIFIC RUN FROM HAWAII CAPT. E. A. MACHMICHAEL, 68, SS JEREMIAH O’BRIEN SKIPPER DIES SIU OPENS PINEY POINT IN 1967; MEMBERS, OFFICIALS PITCH IN TO BUILD MODERN FACILITY ‘SNUGGIE’ MAX KATZOFF RECALLS BOYHOOD IN LATVIA THOMAS ESTUS NAMED MSC MARINE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR SIU PD-PMA SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND SUGAR ISLAND HOPS TO IT AT SANDY HOOK BOGGS BULK BILL IS RIGHT FOR THE TIMES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/01/1982 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 44, No. 8 1982 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fe7ca977f1db30b15b12b620bdc3e980.PDF 3bd4124125435a8f07409251999b6651 PDF Text Text m •;:• r- .':. ; - .- •., ^f;-:. yi V' • •'.: • jjfea •-^1' j y i^aiieg f—a fffi—a Waters District • AFL-tHO Vol. 45 Ho. 8 Angnst 198) Offli lai PobllcatiMi 01 the Seafarers International Union • AUantic, Gnif, J 4. -: Rj-.i story on Pages 4 and 5. -w •* ' R • "s " '-'--/Rffe"'- - , |r • •v-'fe, • nr#- LIBRARY ' ' R „&3^ - 'W ->^- NOV 3 01983 \ : R- ::Rvr:-R-; •' ". - '''^: • R; , STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Of WISCONSIN MAOISON, Wi 53706 -, .? '•• V " t'''- ?J •' • R •" ••; ! •'; ••'•R--' ' . '." • '•t' IHIlll—W WW ^ll I 'Ml I I ' il|^l.».. lOK' i-i'^^.,L.lV,Mii "v.. . ", -/I.'- V: - • J\V ,' :r,:, \ .. ^ •; '•• . ?'• "r '.-• R" -R ' �.^_.S ••••T-0r^7- Military U«a. One issue that surfaced several times was whether Americancontrolled vessels under foreign flag "And two martinis," Loree quipped. Face Off between Philip Loree and Frank Drozak Drozak Virtually everyone involved in the maritime industry (labor, management, shippers and government) supports the concept of free trade—until it hurts. When pain begins, free trade is set aside and government is asked to apply the gentle salves of subsidy, tax relief and protectionism. At a symposium entitled "The U.S. Ma'ritime Industry: Commercial Enter­ prise or White Elephant?" sponsored by the California Maritime Academy in Vallejo, Calif., this fundamental con­ troversy crystallized during an afternoon workshop. Frank Drozak, 'president of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department and of the Seafarers International Union of North America, and Philip J. Loree, president of the Federation of American Controlled Shipping, engaged in a free­ wheeling dialogue that touched on what could be new directions in the age-old debate. The lively exchange covered a range of topics including the need for cargo preference and subsidy, the future role of unions, manning levels, tax treatment, the relevance of free trade philosophies, the use of political clout, the allegiance of American-owned and foreign-crewed vessels, and military necessity. Through­ out the hour-long session in a cramped and sun-baked classroom, Drozak smoked cigarettes while Loree puffed a cigar as 25 participants looked on. Cargo Prafaranca/Subsidy. Loree began by declaring that direct subsidy is the best way to assure a place for U.S.flag operators because it spreads the cost to all taxpayers rather than penalizing individual shippers through cargo reservation schemes. Frank Drozak and Philip Loraa go haad to haad over proper rola of U.S. govammant In raviving U.S.-flag flaat; Drozak pushaa cargo prafaranca, tax braaka and protactlonlam; Loraa says profit motiva must pravall and shlpownars should saak naw compatltlva nichas; both acknowladga dafansa naads, but diffar ovar bast way to maat tham. By Ralph King Jr. He said the Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983 (S. 1(X)0 and H.R. 1242, known as the Boggs bill) "takes us off the things we're looking for. It's not a panacea, and it's postponing the real issue." Drozak said every other major American industry benefits from some form of protectionism including steel, textiles and farming. Yet the operatingdifferential-subsidy program has proven inadequate in securing bulk cargoes for U.S. bottoms, and he did not bdieve, even when the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 passed into law, "that the subsidy program would revive the U.S. merchant marine by itself. If any union says we'll sail your ships for nothing, an American owner still can't compete." The Boggs bill, Drozak noted, would ultimately cost shippers less than 22 of the freight for all U.S. imports and exports. "Is that too much of a price to pay to guarantee Drozak then bet Loree a steak dinner that the legislation would pass. our lift when we need it? As trading partners, we can compete with the Chin­ ese, but the trading system is stacked against us. Just give us the Boggs bill." Drozak then bet Loree a steak dinner that the legislation would pass. "And two martinis," Loree quipped. Manning Lavala. Unions have made strenuous efforts to cut operating costs for U.S.-flag shipowners and, as a result, deserve a vote of confidence from the government and American shippers, Drozak said. He cited the new bulk contract proposal put forth by his union and the Loree Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association, District Two, to trim manning costs by 21.12 ^ an example of labor's goodwill. "Manning isn't the answer, but we can get down to the stage, like Chrysler, where we say, 'Okay, we've tightened our belts, how about supporting us now?' There's no way we can compete without some guarantee or security." Further, the Seamen's International Union (SIU) has improved productivity 4602 and reduced manning levds 352 while supplying better qualified person­ nel over the past decade. Drozak added that a commensurate cutback in staff on the management level is only fair, given the latest concessions. Loree allowed as how some steamship lines do have a top-heavy management force, "but they're experts and the market should decide." Seamen in Denmark, Sweden and Germany all face similar living standards as U.S. crews, but they have found ways to compete through innovations and economies. "We should look more for where our comparative advantages are," he said. Vessel registry under Liberian flag has offered the "only fresh thing in this industry in years" for American ship­ owners, Loreesaid, and wondered aloud if American unions might ever try to man flag-of-convenience ships as one solution to the decline in jobs on U.S. flags. "Are the unions ever going to change?" he shrugged, "I don't know." Some recent graduates of American maritime academies have chosen to work on Panamanian- and Liberian-flag vessels for salaries less than half of what they would have made on U.S. flags rather than face unemployment, Loree said. could be counted on in the event of national emergency. "The last thing we would do is withhold ships from our own country," Loree said. A common misconception is that such vessels could be used in direct support of military operations, he said. In fact, only 58 handy-sized tankers o\vned by FACS members have clear military usefulness. Most other ships could be relied on to haul strategic materials from foreign sources to this country. "We would want to keep them doing what they do today," he said. "Let's use direct military utility as the test." The foreign nationals who typically crew these ships have no loyalty to any one nation and, on the average, stay with a particular company for 14 years. "It's not asking a lot of these crews to keep sailing their normal runs [in an emergency]. They11 hang tight." This rationale was not convincing to Drozak, who replied, "What bothers me is, what if we don't have any ships to transport the 76 diffferent raw materials we need?" He pointed to the experience of the British during the Falkland Islands conflict as evidence that additional American seamen would be needed to man a sufficient numbw of U.S.controlled ships. Loree went on to say that vessels flying flags of convenience comprise about 282 of the world's tonnage. "That's going to continue. We can't change things here." Still, the share of bulk cargoes carried in American bottoms has fallen a mere0.62 to its present level from 2.62 in 1962, he said. This came in response to a charge by another SIU official in attendance, Ed Turner, that there are 15,000 openregistry ships today compared to about 2,000 a decade ago. "Where does this stop? Norwegians and the British are not making a living going to sea on their ships either, and there are now 12 to 15 countries selling their flag." Free Trade. While the notion of free trade is often invoked to justify U.S. government noninvolvement in industry, Drozak said, "Free trade is not working, and I wonder if fair trade will even work." He indicated that oil companies and other large firms rush to the government for protectiqn, but these same corporations have foreign-registered fleets and so are among thoise opposed to measures aimed at protectingthe American merchant marine, he said. "The giant corporations have seized control of this country. There's no such thing as free trade, only monopoly trade. It's leading to dictatorship and imperial­ ism. That's what's coming. I'm not argu­ ing there shouldn't be open flags of registry, but I'm tired of iseeing these giants not letting people in," Drozak said. Stated Loree, in remarks delivered earlier in the day, "When I hear it said that there is no such thing as free trade in international shipping, I think of the Norwegians, the Greeks and the Hong Kong Chinese and others from relatively small countries in terms of the bulk trades who have made their names in the bulk shipping business. How did they do it if the marketplace were not open to anyone who can compete on the basis of price plus dependable service?" While such may be the case for the bulk trades, he added, "We are going to face some very tough issues as growing protectionism elsewhere in the liner trades encroaches on our own nationals. (Continued on page 39.) �iv^!f :v;•f'.'sJit irwir:? J -- ,; r.-'-ji.'-'r -;- •r^i-^ New Bill a First Step TM^'" : '• ^gii Safety Hearings Center on Coast Guard's Role As a result of the recent tra­ gedies of the Marine Electric, SS Poet, and the drilling rig Ocean Ranger, Congress is now attempting to strengthen mari­ time safety laws. The bill, H.R. 3486, intro­ duced by Rep. Walter Jones (DN.C.), would raise the daily fines for operating without proper in­ spection, require that each ves­ sel report in every 48 hours, require that each ship owner notify the Coast Guard when a ship does make its report, im­ prove and install satellite com­ munications onboard ships and allow the Coast Guard to inves­ tigate incompetency and mis­ conduct charges against li­ censed personnel. While SIU President Frank Drozak endorsed the bill, he noted that there were several areas the legislation does not address, including reducing the waiting period before the Coast Guard begins a search and res­ cue period, better training for Coast Guard personnel involved in ship inspection, overburden­ ing and underfunding the Coast Guard, poorly devised manning standards and the possible switch to the private sector for certain Coast Guard functions. "In recent years, with the widespread aging of the U.S.flag fleet, it has become neces­ sary to deal with health and safety problems on a broader scale. . . . Any and all efforts which ensure the American sea­ man an added measure of pro­ tection and an even chance for survival during a maritime dis­ aster are welcomed," SIU Leg­ islative Director Frank Pecquex said. When the SlU-contracted SS Poet disappeared in 1980, not only did the owner fail to notify the Coast Guard for several days that the ship had vanished, but the Coast Guard waited five more days before beginning a search for the ship, Pecquex told the subcommittee. i'. Could proper inspection have saved the Marine Electric? While the bill would make owners report any vessel they had not heard from in 48 hours, there is no requirement for the Coast Guard to begin a search. "We recommended that . . . H.R. 3486 be amended to re­ quire the Coast Guard to re­ evaluate and streamline its search and rescue procedures to ensure prompt action by that agency in cases where there is any doubt .concerning the well-being of a vessel at sea," he said. Much of Pecquex's testimony Survival Suits Considered by Senate The SIU has taken its fight for mandatory survival suits to a second front, the U.S. Senate. Earlier this year the Union sub­ mitted detailed comments to the U.S. Coast Guard on proposed regulations which would require survival or exposure suits on many U.S. vessels. Late last month, the SIU en­ dorsed a measure by Sen. Paul Trible (R-Va.) which wouldalso require the use of the safety devices. Union President Frank Drozak wrote Sen. Bob Packwood (R-Ore.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Science, Commerce and Transportation, giving the SIU's endorsement of the bill, but also pointed out several areas which could be strengthened to provide better safety for merchant sailors. The bill would require the carriage of the suits on all U.S.-flag commercial vessels and offshore drilling units, with the exception of certain smaller craft. Drozak said those small vessels should be included in the re­ quirements. The biU, S. 1441, does not cover ships which are owned and operated by government Survival suits such as this one could become mandatory on many American ships if a SlU-backed bill is passed by Congress. agencies and departments or ships charted by those agencies. "They are no different from privately owned U.S.-flag com­ mercial vessels; they are civilian manned and their crews should be equally protected from the dangers of hypothermia," he wrote. The bill also does not require the suits to be carried on pas­ senger ships. While noting that the carriage of so many of the suits would pose a problem, he suggested that they be provided for the crew. "Crews assist passengers to depart the vessel safely first; the crew is traditionally the last to abandon ship. Depending on the rapidity of the capsizing, their lives may well depend upon the availability of exposure suits," Drozak said. "The seamen, boatmen and other members of the Seafarers International Union believe that the benefits derived from en­ actment of S. 1441 will far out­ weigh any initial expenditures incurred by the owners and op­ erators of U.S.-flag commercial vessels. It is an investment on which the lives of seafaring per­ sonnel may well depend if in­ volved in any major maritime catastrophe," he said. centered around the training, expertise and funding of the Coast Guard. "It is not our intention to discredit the important and tra­ ditional role played by the Coast Guard," Pecquex added. However he noted that most Coast Guard inspectors simply do not have the training or ex­ pertise to thoroughly conduct a ship inspection. "Anyone inspecting and passing on the seaworthiness of a vessel should be experienced and trained in the areas of naval architecture, shipfitting, ma­ chinery, welding, pipefitting construction and design, and most importantly, experience in sailing and operating a merchant vessel," he said. Noting the lack of trained and experienced inspectors, staffing shortages, and the rotation pol­ icy of the Coast Guard, he said, "The effectiveness of the Coast Guard's inspection program is highly questionable." During the past several years, the Coast Guard has had more responsibilities added to its list of duties, but not the funding for many of them, Pecquex ex­ plained. "Nevertheless we believe that the agency must first and fore­ most direct its resources to its traditional and primary role of protecting life and property at sea. The health and safety of merchant seamen must not be­ come the victim of unwise Imdget cutbacks, underfunding and understaffing," he said. "We request that you [the subcommittee] provide the wherewithall in the form of ad­ equate funding so that the Coast Guard may have the necessary resources to discharge its pri­ mary responsibility, to protect life and property at sea," Pec­ quex said. August 1983/LOG/3 'r . k • fe:: iJ �New Headquarters Dedicated SlU's New Home in r'. ,• . i; . .1^A SIU's national headquarters, overlooking the nation's capital, was dedicated July 14 in Camp Springs, Md. The trustees of the Union's welfare, pension and vacation plans honored SIU President Erank—TJfozal naming the headquarters the Frank Drozak Building. Thanking SIU's trustees for this great honor and addressing hundreds of SIU's friends and colleagues, Drozak said, "This building represents and affirms our commitment to the future of our nation's maritime indus­ try and America. SIU renews its pledge to our membership to promote and protect the jobs of the American seafarers. We re­ new our pledge to the American Labor Movement to fight for freedom and human rights, with dignity for all Americans and peace throughout the world." SIU long ago recognized the important role that Washington, D.C. plays in all our lives. The policies and laws made in Wash­ ington have national, as well as international ramifications. SIU's presence in the Washing­ ton area has slowly progressed through the years, until now where the Union is in full op­ eration—the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship, the Maritime Trades De­ partment and the new head­ quarters. This tangible presence in Washington, D.C. affirms the Union's commitment to con­ tinue to work with govemnient. industry and labor to ensure that the U.S. merchant marine will have a formidable standing on the world's oceans to help the nation's economic strength and its national security. Noting that "this is the first i;^eal headquarters we have ever id," Drozak recalled some of SKJ'S historical milestones. urst coming from Stone StreeUqn 1938, we began our organizm^-siruggles. We then moved to Bea^r Street in lower Manhattan, andH^r settled in Brooklyn in 19^. We have come from store fronts to converted school buildings and now to a headquarters representing the future of our people. We have sailed through troubled seas many times in our long history for survival. We know what it is to struggle against an indif­ ferent and sometimes hostile government. We know what it is to fight alone when our in­ dustry is divided and the narrow interests of some within our La­ bor Movement seek to divert us from our common goals. "As we dedicate this building today, let us always remem­ ber—had it not been for the foresight of those who came before us and their struggles for freedom with dignity and re­ spect for each other—our coun­ try would not today be the land of the free and the home of the brave with equal rights and jus­ tice for all men and women. By working tojgether—labor, man­ agement and government—we Ready to Serve • *! Rep. Marjorie Holt (D-Md.) addressing the crowd as SIU's Drozak and AFL-CIO's Lane Kirkland look on. will have a maritime industry that will service our country in peace as well as war. With mu­ tual respect and trust for each other, our nation and the wellbeing of the American maritime industry and the American workers will always be secure. Our headquarters here in Wash­ ington, D.C. is our commitment to our future and to furthering our job security for our mem­ bers," Drozak told the hundreds of well-wishers. At the dedication ceremonies, AFL-CIO President Lane Kirk­ land welcomed the SIU to the Washington area and wished the Seafarers "good luck and smooth sailing." Kirkland noted that nearly half the unions affiliated with the federation now have their head­ quarters in or near the metro­ politan area and he saw this as recognition that "to represent their members effectively, unions must nowadays negotiate at least as much with the various branches of government as with employers." Commenting on SIU's move SIU President Frank Drozak thanks AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland following Kirkland's speech. Seated (J. to r.) are SIU Vice President Leon Hall; Frank Mongelli, vice president of SHLSS; SIU Vice President Ed Turner; Joe DiGiorgio, SIU secretary-treasurer; Maryland Gov. Harry Hughes, Raymond McKay, president MEBA-ll; Parris Glendenning, Prince George's County executive and Ran Hettena, president of Maritime Overseas Corp. ^4/ LOG/ August 4983 �'' . '• .' V' .^ AV..'--;;'- ^.•^-^ .T/r'-'-'i' •',• '. ' V-'' •• -'J . - • 'ombers; . ^«®',„ =Sin?"K BSr -U. ... • . • .t- .ikt-i .'., ..v...' ,. " U.S.-Flag Industry ^fronting tL ' ''M %ht p,„st the CDS payback foroverWv""'°^'"®"'eather , .over 30 years," Hettena PV ye^rfsu'' qumers. Hughefs^id 'Harry atsnr'«rt '• to be hi K "P^'Png- a Union which pSst.'ir.f SIU "many "^"'^^"aad- Ray McKay, MEBA-District -5 on"r®T " as M hand to welcome SIU to 'and. WettriTo^tl."^^^Unio.;"^°rfeTrf^'"'""'® Kep. Steny Hoyer (D-Mrt > coiigratulatedtheSIUand^d JhLd I'' '' '""•'nony to SlU andP^ Urozak." nua :. ?^arjone Holt (R-Md I pledged her efforts in e^abfoh •ng dialogues with '^0, rine." mantime industry afloat Reverend Father ' Phfli« °.faaaakedtheLordto''btes 111 its m T' Pi'asident and ^I-tsmembers"just before the nbbon cutting ceremony. Drozak, assisted by the Ex ecutive Board of the SlItMa anothersecretaty-treasurer, MTO'sdeanhgmo.'''^^^^^ "'ith merchant nta- Parris Glendenning, Prince George's county executive e? pressed his best wishes to SIU r .Wi"'®o ®""'a included Rep Rati Hettena, president of Mantime Overseas Corpora- Ssri™ s'A v.. «.£ Ifgislative Director for SIU Frank PO " Hawat.) feel at home during Ihrrt^p^®" MARAD Administrator Harold Shear makes a"po'!nl^o Rei?.®sl^^^^ House of RepresentSlves Dan Akaka J and MIRAID's Julian Singman Chairman Ed Garmalz Gov. Harry Hughes' Ifetere.'^"'*'®"'' addresses the crowd as Ma"^Zd - V;\ ..•' if.' ^P18l[|.Se3^Li3jq^5 ml fj �Transportation Institute Study: Legislation Would Rebuild 4th Arm , Without Boggs/Trible Bill U.S. Defense Suffers i' [Congress has begun its annual summer recess and action of the Competitive Shipping and Ship­ building Act of 1983 will resume in both houses when Congress returns in September.] While much has been made of the commercial aspects of the legislation introduced in the House by Rep. Lindy Boggs (DLa.) and in the Senate by Sen. Paul Trible (R-Va.), the national security aspect is gaining more attention. With the combination of the huge Soviet merchant fleet— predicted to grow even larger— and the shrinking of the U.S.flag fleet, military planners, administration officials, indus­ try and labor leaders and others are looking for ways to reverse the steady decline of America's fleet. In addition, old trouble spots like the Middle East or new ones such as Central America, could flare into violence and stretch U.S. military sealift capacity, already very thin, to the break­ ing point. "Our merchant fleet is fast fading as a military asset," said interim Military Sealift Com­ mand chief, Adm. Warren C. Hamm. In a speech before a U.S. Marine Corps group, Hamm said shipping wouid^ be needed to bring 95 percent of the equip­ ment and 99 percent of the fuel to any U.S. combat situation. "With no business, ships of the U.S. merchant marine are disappearing off the high seas," he said. While he pointed to several military programs which will in­ crease the nation's sealift ca­ pacity, he made a major point, one which the Boggs/Trible bills address. "Military spending alone can­ not rescue the U.S. merchant fleet. It needs to be a major force in moving this country's commerce. It must be the Fourth Arm of Defense," he said. A new Study by the Trans­ portation Institute addresses six national defense areas the Boggs/ Trible bills would help. It also points out a rather frightening fact. During Great Britain's Falk­ land Islands crisis, which in­ volved only about 10,000 troops, that nation was barely able to pisley: Man of the Year Whitey Disley, president of the Marine Firemen's Union, was named "Man of the Year" by the Southern California Ports Council. In addition to other accolades, Disley received a special award from Maritime Trades Department President Frank Drozak during a testimonial dinner honoring the Marine Firemen's Union leader. 6/LOG/August 1983 ''f This is the U.S. "Ready Reserve Fleet" in the James River. Will this meet our defense needs in a national emergency? meet its sealift needs despite the fact their merchant fleet is twice the size of the United States fleet. Shipyard Mobilization Base Twenty-seven shipyards make up the Shipyard Mobilization base, an industrial base the gov­ ernment says is necessary to maintain and repair a viable merchant fleet and for military building too. But currently not very many of those yards have much work. Even with in­ creased naval programs, just six yards are doing 80 percent of the work. A Navy report acknowledges the sorry status of the nation's shipyards and the fact that if they are allowed to die, the nation's military readiness will suffer. "Unless we are able to main­ tain an adequate, diversified and dispersed private base, we may fall short of [being] capable of supporting overhaul, repair and battle damage . . . [and] the ca­ pability to build combatants to wartime requirements and to support the goal of a merchant marine which is suitable in time of war or national emergency," the report said. The ^Boggs/Trible bills would save the yards, at little cost to the government. Experts esti­ mate that anywhere from 160 to 280 merchant ships, with mili­ tary uses, could be built under the provisions of the legislation. That does two things. First it expands the merchant fleet so the military won't have to de­ pend on the Ready Reserve fleet which consists mainly of aging World War II vintage ships. Second, it means that in times of emergency both the ship­ yards and a trained shipbuilding labor pool will be ready. Reliable Crews The nation's emergency plans include the use of foreign-flag ships, with U.S. owners. While the owners have pledged their support if needed for emergen­ cies, there are no guarantees the foreign crews would risk their lives for the United States. In addition, many of the crews cannot speak English, which would hinder any wartime op­ eration. "Enactment of H.R. 1242-S. 1000 would provide shipboard employment opportunities nec­ essary to build an American maritime labor pool which is a safe security risk, loyal, and well-trained to support Naval activities and readily available on crisis," the TI report says. National Defense Features One of the most valuable op­ tions available for new ships built under the proposed legis­ lation is to include National De­ fense Features during construc­ tion; in other words certain equipment or convertability to rapidly switch from a commeri^ cial4o a military role. Strategic and Critical Materials Today foreign-flag, including communist, ships carry almost 40 percent of the nation's stra­ tegic commodities needed for the economic and national de­ fense efforts. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has deter­ mined that for American ships to meet the goals,^59 dry-bulk ships would be needed to dis­ place the foreign ships. In a wartime situa^tion, that number would increase to 84. The Boggs/Trible bills would make sure those ships are built. ^ i' - �i- ' ^ AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depdrtriidnt Working to Promote Job Security Of American Maritime Workers S INCE THE 1981 AFL-CIO Convention, the primary con­ cern of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department—as with all of organized labor—has been jobs. The nation has been undergoing an unemployment crisis greater than any since the Great Depression. While there may be signs of eco­ nomic recovery, up to now these signs are more visible on Wall Street than on Main Street. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that national unemploy­ ment stood at 10.2 percent as of July 1983. While this is a clear drop from recent highs, it doesn't tell the whole story. Between the last convention and 1983, unemploy­ ment in the construction industry rose from 17.7 percent to 20.3 per­ cent. In the manufacturing sector, the increase was from 9.4 to 12.4 percent. In a single year period, between the last convention and November 1982, commercial shipyard em­ ployment dropped from 23,067 to 15,507, a 33 percent decline. Pri­ vate sector deep sea seafaring jobs went ffom 17,^2 to 16,254, a 10 percent drop. On the Great Lakes, employment nosedived from 2,848. to 1,632, a massive 43 percent decline. All told, as of July 1983, 11,328,000 American workers were officially out of work. Millions more live in fear of losing the jobs they have. Even those who have rela­ tively secure jobs are faced with the fact that real family earnings have declined by 2.8 percent under the current administration. Still worse, the Reagan admin­ istration has made major changes in economic programs that will affect American workers for dec­ ades to come. Nowhere is this more dramati­ cally demonstrated than in the mar­ itime trades. The Construction Dif­ ferential Subsidy has been virtually eliminated. No new operating sub­ sidy contracts have been made, and an unnecessary cap has been placed on the Title XI ship finance loan guarantee program. The United States Public Health Service hos­ pitals have been closed, ending centuries of medical care for mer­ chant seamen. As a result of these and other governmental actions, thousands of American maritime jobs are being exported. The Maritime Trades Department has been a leader ii^ resisting these negative develop­ ments and in working to develop some positive alternatives. In the past two years, the MTD has increased its legislative activ­ ities. Here are some of the most important problems the MTD has confronted: Alaska Oil Export Restrictions: The MTD is working to continue the current prohibitions on the ex­ port of Alaska oil. The Export Administration Act, which con­ tains the export restrictions, ex­ pires on Sept. 30,1983. The admin­ istration has proposed removing the export restrictions from the Act, but there is strong opposition to their proposal in both the House and the Senate. The MTD op­ poses the administration's pro­ posal, and supports strengthening our energy and defense security by retaining the Alaska oil export restrictions. Competitive Shipping and ShipbnUding Act of 1983: H.R. 1242, introduced by Congresswoman Lindy Boggs (D-La.) on March 3, 1983, and S. 1000, introduced by Sen. Paul Trible (R-Va.) on April 7, 1983, are possibly the most im­ portant maritime initiatives in re­ cent years. These bills would re­ quire that 5 percent of our nation's bulk cargoes be carried on U.S.built, U.S.-flag vessels in 1984. That percentage would increase 1 percent each year until a minimum of 20 percent of all U.S. bulk cargo is carried on U.S.-flag ships. Most important, this landmark legislation will revitalize the U.S. merchant marine., as well as our shipbuilding mobilization base. It would create thousands of jobs in maritime and other related indus­ tries. Our national defense, de­ pendent on an adequate sealift ca­ pability, would be strengthened by this bill's passage. The MTD will be working in the coming months to see that this vital legislation becomes law, and that our merchant fleet is once again as strong as our nation requires. •i-; • Dredging: In 1982, the MTD con­ vinced Congress to enact a 20 per­ cent preference for U.S. dredging contractors engaged in foreign dredging projects financed by the Defense Department. This legis­ lation prevents U.S. companies from being undercut in bidding for projects by subsidized foreign competitors, and guarantees that a percentage of this important na­ tional defense work will be done by U.S. companies with American workers. Occupational Safety and Health Administration: The MTD has been very active in joining with the rest of organized labor to resist the Reagan administration's lax en­ forcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act. The officers of MTD have served on the AFL-CIO standing committee that considers OSHA matters. 5oth through this com­ mittee and individually, MTD will continue to support the AFL-CIO's strong call for increased funding for OSHA programs and strong insistence that the Reagan admin­ istration reverse its "go easy on employers" policy. Passenger Vessels: The MTD continues to support the restora­ tion of the U S.-flag passenger fleet. We worked for legislation that be­ came law which redocumented the 5.5. Independence and its sister ship the 5.5. Constitution, and al­ lowed them to operate in the do(Continued on Next Page.) '151 ill,DING IZATION ACT OF 1£ AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland addressed ttie 1983 winter meeting of ttie Maritime Trades Department to pledge tlie later fteeraton's support for MTD's "Jobs for Americans" program. Listening are ttie MTD's top officials from left Vice President Steptien J. Leslie, President Frank Drozak and Executive Secretary-Treasurer Jean Ingrao. August 1983/LOG/7 •'I > �'•Jf" ! • • -i-. • m ••rt''V fc ,. !» AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department J"' J - E--.: tf' '• /', •' • V.^-"" '•t . r," I.J •• International Activities (Continued from Page 7.) Maritime affairs involves inter­ mestic trades. MTD also worked national activities, whether it be for legislation, signed into law last directly, as in the case of hauling January, that amends the Internal Revenue Cdde to allow the deduc­ cargoes to and from overseas ports, tion for expenses for conventions or indirectly, as in the case of held on U.S.-flag passenger ships. wholesale exporting of U.S. ship­ This legislation made possible the building jobs. Beyond this, the entire Ameri­ creation of several hundred new seafaring jobs, as well as providing can Labor Movement plays a lead­ ing role in the world Labor Move­ work for U.S. shipyards. Port Development: Numerous ment. Accordingly, the MTD has bills have been introduced in Con­ continued its vigorous involve­ gress over the last few years to ment in international affairs by revitalize our nation's ports and serving on advisory panels to for­ increase our coal exports. In the mulate U.S. government policy, by 97th Congress, the MTD strongly making its views known in supported the enactment of port . congressional committees, and by development legislation containing active participation in international a provision to guarantee the U.S.- forums. The highlights of the past flag fleet a percentage of the inter­ two years include: In September 1982, the MTD national cargo moving through our nation's ports. To date, there is no was host to a group of British trade such provision in current proposed union leaders. The group of eight legislation. Nevertheless, we con­ officials had a day-long tour of the tinue to support attempts to rebuild facilities of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship American ports. Public Health Service Hospitals: at Piney Point where they received The MTD is very concerned about a briefing on the various programs the health care provided for U.S. of the MTD and its affiliates. The merchant seamen. The elimination visit was the first in a series by key of the Public Health Service sys­ Western European labor leaders. Frank Drozak, president of the tem in 1981 resulted in a tremen­ dous fyiancial burden on the unions. MTD, representing the AFL-CIO Strategic Petroleum Reserve: The Executive Council, led a U.S. la­ MTD has been working to con­ bor delegation to Australia and vince Congress to fill the Strategic New Zealand in March 1983. The Petroleum Reserve (SPR) at a faster delegation met with important la­ rate than the administration has bor leaders in both nations, as well proposed. We have had some suc­ as the newly-elected prime minis­ cess, and will continue to fight for ter of Australia, Robert Hawke. Proposals discussed l^lring the trip the fastest fill rate possible. "An Effective Organization for SIU and Seafarers . . included an expansion of member­ ship in the Labor Committee for Pacific Affairs to include labor leaders from both nations, and spe­ cific measures to promote a greater exchange of views on important trade union issues between Amer­ ican and Pacific region labor lead­ ers. In June, MTD President Drozak hosted a delegation of labor leaders from Australia and New Zealand. This group of 10 officials who rep­ resented workers in transporta­ tion, the textile industry, and health services, toured the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and received a briefing on the var­ ious programs of the Department and its affiliates. (Continued on Next Page.) 1^- MTD Port Maritime Councils • The Greater Mobile Port Mari­ time Council • Port Maritime Council of Alaska • San Diego Port Maritime Coun­ cil fC;,' i' V_ • San Francisco Bay Area and Vicinity Port Maritime Coun­ cil • Port Maritime Council of Southem California • Florida West Coast Maritime Trades Council • Port Maritime Council of the South Atlantic Area • Honolulu Port Maritime Council • Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Council • Port Maritime Council of Greater New Orleans and Vicinity Baltimore Port Maritime Coun­ cil Maritime Port Council of Greater Boston and New England Area Michigan Maritime Trades Port Council, AFL-CIO Port Maritime Council of Duluth, Minnesota, Superior, "Wisconsin, Harbors and Vi­ cinity Greater St. Louis Area and Vi­ cinity Port Council Buffalo Port Maritime Council Port Maritime Council of Greater New York and Vicinity Cleveland Port Maritime Coun­ cil Toledo Port Maritime Council -i#'.''! Portland and Vicinity Port Mar­ itime Council Delaware Valley and Vicinity Port Maritime Council West Gulf Ports Council The Hampton Roads Port Coun­ cil, MTD r Seattle-Puget Sound Port Mari­ time Council Puerto Rico Port Maritime Council Canadian Lakehead Port Coun­ cil Hamilton Port Council St. Lawrence and Tributaries Port Council of the Province of Quebec Southern Ontario Port Council Toronto and District Branch WorKing to Prorr TOte Job Security Of American M aritime Workers We, the workers in the mar­ itime trades and related indus­ tries, realizing the necessity of strong, united action in our en­ deavor to raise our social and economic standards and to co­ ordinate our efforts in our strug­ gle for our rights, in order to protect our Unions from antag­ onists and hostile organizations, and for the purpose of organiz­ ing all unorganized workers in the Maritime Industry and re­ lated industries into the struc­ ture of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of In­ dustrial Organizations and to accomplish these objectives, we hereby dedicate ourselves to mutual aid, support and direct our action through the mediuin of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment of the American Federa­ tion of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. Simply put, the primary ob­ jective of the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department is to secure jobs and job security at decent wages for workers rep­ resented by MTD affiliates. This is in total harmony with the wishes and aspirations of the national AFL-CIO, its subor­ dinate state and local central bodies and all of our counter- parts in the other constitution­ ally chartered AFL-CIO trade and industrial departments. It is therefore understood that while each separate entity pur­ sues its goals within its own sphere of activity, the sum total of these efforts is the criteria upon which success or failure can be measured. The MTD gets its strength and support from its direct affiliates. Yet, if is the additional support from the other unions, councils and national AFL-CIO staff de­ partments that often results in solid legislative victories. Working in harmony with our brothers and sisters in the AFLCIO and the national, regional and local levels we can hope­ fully look toward a period of accomplishment in the coming years. Frank Drozak President Stephen J. Leslie Vice President 7^ •' Jean Ingrao Executive Secretary-Treasurer •r (Continued from P^e 8.) ICFTU: In preparation for the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions Executive Board meeting in Brussels in 1982, the MTD president headed an inter­ national labor delegation on a fact­ finding mission to Central Amer­ ica. Its final report to the ICFTU urged strong support for the prin­ ciples of free trade unionism in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and El Sal­ vador and denounced the persis­ tent violation of human and trade union rights in El Salvador and elsewhere in Central America. ILO: As a reflection of its com­ mitment to the international soli­ darity of free trade unionism, the MTD was represented on the workers delegation from the U.S. at meetings of the International Labor Organization held in Ge­ neva, Switzerland in June 1982 and 1983. MTD Executive SecretaryTreasurer Jean Ingrao attended the meetings. Success of the MTD's policies and programs, established by the executive board and at MTD con­ ventions, depends heavily on the UvS I actions of the MTD's network of 27 Port Maritime Councils. These councils, located in strategic portcities throughout the U.S., in Can­ ada and Puerto Rico, work politi­ cally on the local levels, aftid .have been instrumental in enabling the MTD to achieve its national goals. In addition to their work on the political front, the MTD's Port Maritime Councils have also been instrumental in increasing the awareness of citizens throughout the country to the importance of a strong U.S. merchant marine to the general welfare of the nation. On the national level, MTD headquarters, which is located in the AFL-CIO building in Washing­ ton, D.C., works closely with the national AFL-CIO and its affiliates to gain further support for its pro­ grams. The national office and the MTD also work closely with rep­ resentatives of AFL-CIO state fed­ erations and local central bodies of the AFL-CIO. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department has been and will con­ tinue to be an effective organiza­ tion for SIU and Seafarers. •v.,• 'Ml 'r-rl ^7- . !. - H--'•;9>: • '.iiiW-J. MTD Affiliates • Glass, Pottery, Plastics and Al­ • Oil, Chemical and Atomic Air Line Pilots Association Workers International Union lied Workers International Aluminum, Brick and Glass • International Brotherhood of Union, AFL-CIO/CLC Workers International Union Painters and Allied Trades American Guild of Variety Art­ • American Federation of Grain • United Paperworkers Interna­ Millers ists tional Union Federation of Professional Ath­ • Graphic Communications Inter­ • Operative Plasterers' and Ce­ national Union letes, AFL-CIO ment Masons' International International Brotherhood of • Hotel Employees and Restau­ Association of the United rant Employees International Boilermakers^ Iron Ship States and Canada Union Builders, Blacksmiths, Forg­ • International Association of • United Association of Journey­ ers and Helpers men and Apprentices of the Bridge, Structural and Orna­ United Brotherhood of Carpen­ Plumbing and Pipe Fitting In­ mental Iron Workers ters and Joiners of America dustry of the United States United Cement, Lime, Gypsum • Laborers' International Union and (Canada of North America and Allied Workers Interna­ • AFL-CIO Laundry and Dry • Brotherhood of Railway, Airline tional Union and Steamship Clerks, Freight Cleaning International Union International Chemical Workers Handlers, Express and Sta­ • International Leather Goods, Union tion Employees Plastics and Novelty Workers Communications Workers of • Retail, Wholesale and Depart­ Union America ment Store Union Distillery, Wine and Allied • International Longshoremen's • United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum Association, AFL-CIO Workers International Union, and Plastic Workers of Amer­ • International Association of Ma­ AFL-CIO/CLC ica chinists and Aerospace Work­ International Brotherhood of • Seafarers International Union of ers Electrical Workers North America International Union of Elevator • Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of • Sheet Metal Workers Interna­ Constructors America tional Assdciation International Union of Operat­ • National Marine Engineers' ing Engineers • American Federation of State, Beneficial Association International Association of Fire County and Municipal Em­ • International Union of Allied, Fighters ployees Novelty and Production International Brotherhood of • United Telegraph Workers Workers, AFL-CIO Firemen and Oilers United. Food and Commercial • Office and Professional Employ­ • United Textile Workers of America ees International Union Workers International Union - . :L'V • -H August 1983/LOG/9 8/LOG/August 1983 A7- - ^ —5 �m• In its monthly series of Interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key government officials instrumental in shaping national and maritime policy. IS Vi'' •^r' f' J/1 ..* 1. •' I ''hl: M' •s i:ii:; • '.A _ V« Congressman Robert Young Senator Alfonse D'Amato S N INCE HIS ELECTION to the House of Representatives, Congressman Bob Young (D-Mo.) has been and continues to be one of the maritime industry's ardent supporters. In his tenure as the representa­ tive of Missouri's Second District from 1976 to the present 98th Con­ gress, Young's maritime legislative record is an impressive one. He voted for the 1977 Oil Cargo Pref­ erence bill and voted for extending the restrictions on the export of Alaska oil in 1977. In this Con­ gress, he is a cosponsor of the Boggs Bulk Bill, H.R. 1242, and has also signed as a cosponsor for extending the restrictions for ban­ ning the exportation of Alaska oil as specified in H.R. 1197. Rep. Young's key committee as­ signment is the House Public Works and Transportation Committee where he is a member of its Avia­ tion and Water Resources sub­ committees. In addition, he serves as chairman of the subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds. He is also a member of the House Science and Technology Commit­ tee. In that capacity, he sits on the subcommittee on Energy Devel­ opment and Applications, and the subcommittee on Energy Research and Production. No stranger to the Labor Move­ ment, Young began his career as a member of the Pipefitters Union Local 562 in St. Louis. He has described himself as a "bricks and mortar congressman" because of his support for construction and building projects in his home state. Strategically placed along the Mississippi River and the Missouri River Basin, the state of Missouri flourishes because of its access to the nation's inland waterways sys­ tem. Effective management of these waters is essential for the fair and equitable allocation of water of the Missouri and its tributaries. Rec­ ognizing these concerns. Rep. Young recently introduced legis­ lation creating an interstate com­ pact among the 10 Missouri River basin states to govern the use of the river's water. In his remarks at the introduc­ tion of the bill. Young said, "There is absolutely no question that fu­ ture proposals for the diversion of Missouri River water will continue to plague the states in the basin. . , . The basic point is that any major diversion would seriously 10/LOG/August 1983 Rep. Bob Young affect navigation, drinking water supply, industrial use and commerical fishing activities. The Mis­ souri River is an interstate stream and the rights and interest of all basin states to their equitable share of those waters must be respected. My legislation would promote and foster coordinated planning and decision-making while resolving interstate water conflicts." Of major concern to Mr. Young is the free flow of commerce by the U.S. tug and barge industry along this nation's inland water­ ways. In May he authored two measures seeking congressional authorization for the navigation and flood control improvements needed to complete two St. Louis area water projects. "The St. Louis harbor project is vital to the economic well-being of the entire metropolitan region, likewise, the flood control meas­ ures along Maline Creek in North St. Louis County are vitally im­ portant to the residents of that watershed who have been econom­ ically injured time after time by severe flooding throughout the Ma­ line Watershed," he said. "The need to improve the ca­ pacity of the St. Louis harbor is critical to the continued growth of the region and the nation as a whole. It will mean increased em­ ployment opportunities in a num­ ber of industries and services, de­ creased costs of transportation for a variety of goods and increased efficiencies in transportation in terms of time and energy." Congressman Robert Young can count on the SIU to continue to work with him to correct problems and create solutions for smooth sailings along our inland water­ ways system! EW YORK'S JUNIOR SEN­ ATOR, Alfonse D'Amato (RN.Y.), recognizes the critical impprtance a strong maritime/shipyard mobilization base plays for U.S. defense independence. Through the hard work and lob­ bying efforts of Sen. D'Amato and the New York state congressional delegation. New York will be the home port for the battleship Iowa and her six support ships. Basing this fleet in the port of New York will create thousands of shipyard and construction jobs. It is the senator's recognition that the U.S. must have a viable shipbuilding mobility base that prompted his cosponsorship of the Competitive Shipping and Ship­ building Act of 1983, S. 1000. The 600 ship navy will not keep our shipbuilding base at full comple­ ment; enactment of S.IOOO and H.R. 1242 will preserve the ship­ yard force and support industries necessary for U.S. economic and national security survival. In addition to his support on the bulk bill, the senator is an original cosponsor of S. 1159, extending the current provisions of the Ex­ port Administration Act governing the conditions under which Alas­ kan oil can be exported. Sen. D'Amato, the first Ameri­ can of Italian descent to become a United States senator from New York, was elected to the Senate in 1980. He serves as a member of four influential committees: Ap­ propriations; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; the Select Commit­ tee on Small Business; and the House-Senate Joint Economic Committee. He is chairman of the Banking subcommittee on Securi­ ties. In addition, D'Amato chairs Small Businesses' Urban and Ru­ ral Economic Development sub­ committee and the Legislative Branch subcommittee of the Ap­ propriations Committee. He sits on the following subcommittees: De­ fense, Foreign Operations, HUDIndependent Agencies and Trans­ portation of Appropriations; Hous­ ing and Urban Affairs, Financial Institutions and Consumer Affairs of Banking; Government Regula- Sen. Alfonse D'Amato tions and the Family Farm of Small Business; and Economic Goals and Intergovernmental Policy and the Investment, Jobs and Prices Sub­ committee, both of the Joint Eco­ nomic Committee. During the month of July 1983, Sen. D'Amato chaired hearings in New York examining New York's network of ports, bridges, tunnels and waterways. The Joint Eco­ nomic Committee is presently con­ ducting a state-by-state study of national transportation needs. "America has finally realized that our roads, bridges, wastewater treatment plants and water sys­ tems have been neglected over the years and now are in need of se­ rious repair or replacement," he said. Proposing a novel approach to encourage savings and aid the de­ pressed housing industry, D'A­ mato recently introduced S. 1051 calling for the creation of MRA's— Mortgage Retirement Accounts. "Like an IRA, my legislation creates a similar account to help people save for the downpayment on a home or to reduce the amount of interest paid during the term of their mortgage by adding to the equity invested in that home," he said. SIU welcomes Senator Alfonse D'Amato aboard and welcomes the 'opportunity to work with him in developing a program to tackle America's serious problems of un­ employment, poverty and the senseless export of America's re­ sources and jobs. 'Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well." Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield Letters March 10, 1746 -IP �I' " I i>LS"i<<_ri'i ii|yj» • irr i i-iiii-f i -Vai ''fi- Talking about the upcoming contract on the tug Freedom (Sonat Marine) were (I. to r.) Engineer J. Nickois, Cook Elvester Sanders, AB F. Gary, Mate John P. Harris and Capt. Raymond Shaffer. ^ On the deck of the barge Ocean States (Sonat Marine) are (I. to r.) Capt.PaulJeff Brown, Tankerman Robert Hopkins and Utility Tankerman Tim Boyd. Inland Nnmrs On the Radcliff Boats • u Tf Oar Members AtWerk New Crowley Pact Approved By an overwhelming margin, SIU Boatmen for Crowley Ma­ rine Inc. approved a new threeyear contract on Aug. 10. The pact includes improvements in benefits, wages and job security for the Crowley boatmen. The final talley was 336 yes votes to 66 no votes. The vote was held at sites along East, West and Gulf coasts plus in Puerto Rico. The previous contract ex­ pired on June 30. SIU reps and a rank and file committee ham­ mered out the agreement during long sessions with company representatives. For more detailed coverage of the new Crowley pact, see the September LOG. . -/• - |hi : 'f:X. • - --'L', . . -.'M X -•-i: 'V Chowtime on the Pelican (Radcliff Materials) has Capt. Albert Veillon with his crew. V irr;; The Crowley Tallying Committee counted the ballots at SIU headquarters. They are (I. to r.) Ladd Rakyta, West Coast; Louis Rivera, Puerto Rico; and Steve Palmer from Jacksonville. SIU WINS BACK PAY FROM ACBL SIU Patrolman Dave Heindel (I.) is on the dredge Mallard (Radcliff Materials) with (I. to r.) Leverman Hybart Dees, Oiler Horace Buzbee and Cook Joseph Smith. A decision by an arbitrator has awarded 59 SIU members back pay for the period Oct. 20-Dec. 31, 1979 when ACBL failed to use the hiring hall. Several hundred thousand dol­ lars in wages and fringe benefits will be distributed to SIU members who were registered in SIU halls in 1979 and were not called to work by ACBL. This latest decision is another in a string of legal victories by the SIU over ACBL for its unionbusting activity against SIU mem­ bers. The SIU will contact all mem­ bers who are due wages and will help them collect their checks from ACBL. August 1983/LOG/II ' Ml . �On The Rivers and in the Cuif with SiU New Contract at Red Circle The Dixie Beef Goes On After voting favorably on the new Red Circle Line contract, the crew of the towboat Theresa F. posed for this group shot. They are (seated I. to r.) Mate G. W. Houts; OS Julian Pichou; AB Tom Buccieri; AB Ernest L. Phelps, contract delegate; Howard Levine and Cook Lee Scopolites. In the back row are (I. to r.) SIU port of New Orleans Patrolman Jim McGee and Capt. J. M. Curd, contract delegate. Picketing at the Avondale Shipyard in the port of New Orleans are (I. to r.) Dixie Boatmen Ed Davis, Robert McBride, George Bonltto and Mike Haney. On the Allison Sonat Marine •r-'iy • r Some of the Allison C. crew at lunch. They are (I. to r. ) OS Julian P^hou, Mate Joseph Birne and Cook Lee Scopolites. Sheridan Marine On the barge No. 250 (Sonat Marine) are ABs Sidney Warmack and Frank Robinson, Cook Joseph Muscato, Mater Venon Vansant, Capt. Robert S. Giles, Utilityman Chris Wyatt, Capt. Joel Kriley and SIU Rep J. Steve Ruiz. National Marine -.-l • I t..i p. *^1 •'*ait I. With the crewmembers of the TJ. Sher/dan (Sheridan Marine) as the cook serves pizza last month in the port of New Orleans is SIU Rep Jim McGee (standing right). 12/LOG/August 19^ « ... 1 OOt. : fji.i l . _ • In the messroom of the MIV National Eagle (National Marine) discussing the NLRB ruling on ACBL are (I. to r.) Tankerman Roger Wilson, Pilot Ed Wilson, Union Rep Dave Heindel and Capt. James "Red" Benoit. �' Support For Export Ban Grows Alaskan Oil Vote Nears; SlU Jobs On The Line (Both the Senate and the House are considering separate versions of the Export Administration Act which bans the export of Alaskan oil. The House version of the bill extends the ban for six years and the Senate bill for four years. The current act expires Sept. 27 and both houses are expected to pass a new act following their summer recess.) The Japanese are still contin­ uing to push the Reagan admin­ istration to allow the export of Alaskan oil, which the SIU and the maritime industry oppose. But oddly enough, the proposal is not getting any major support from the oil companies. The main reason for the oil companies' reluctance to lift the ban is the hundreds of millions of dollars the firms invested in the infrastructure of the Alaskan oil industry, ranging from pipe­ lines and wells to the refineries designed especially for the North Slope oil to large tanker fleets the companies have purchased. Currently about 50 SlU-contracted tankers ply the routes between Alaska and the West and Gulf coasts. If the ban were lifted, foreign ships would be allowed to transport the petro­ leum to Japan. Some export supporters have offered to set up a form of cargo preference to a possible Japa­ nese trade. That sort of trade­ off would not solve the prob­ lems of loss of jobs, tanker layups and damage to the nation's energy and national security. The SIU, through testimony before both houses as well as reports and letters, has drummed up 232 co-signers in the House for a bill which would ban the export and 42 in the Senate. Among the reasons the Union has listed for continuation of the ban include: The U.S. will become more dependent on foreign oil, be­ cause the Alaskan oil would have to be replaced with im­ ports. TheU.S.wbuldbecomemore vulnerable to cutoffs of supplies like the 1973 embargo and the fall of Iran. National security would be hurt because the military would be cut off from a stable domestic oil supply and be dependent on foreign supplies. The defense preparedness of the U.S. would be damaged by The Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) is one of the SlU-contracted ships bringing Alaskan crude oil to the U.S. mainland. the loss of trained seamen who would lose their jobs. Already the number of skilled crew man­ power is declining and would be difficult to replace in an emer­ gency. As many as 20,000 maritime related jobs would be lost. More than $400 million in out­ standing loan guarantees, that the government has backed, could default. The government would be forced to spend millions on un­ employment, welfare and other help to the people who lose their jobs. The trade relationship be­ tween Japan and the U.S. would not benefit because the U.S. would be exporting a non-re­ newable natural resource for products that are already made in the U.S. Oil consumers would be forced to pay higher prices because of the cost of imported petroleum. The smaller tankers vital to national defense needs would end up in the scrap yards. Exporting Alaskan oil does not make sense. Write or call your congressional representa­ tives now and urge them to keep Alaskan oil in the United States. Alaskan Tankers Threatened SIU Fighte CDS Payback Scheme Even if the Department of Transportation (DOT) would rule that Construction Differential Subsidy paybacks be allowed on a massive basis, the SIU has attempted to backstop itself and the rest of the maritime indus­ try. The SIU opposes the payback scheme because it could force dozens of non-subsidized ships into layup, throwing thousands of people out of work. Also those ships have some $850 mil­ lion in Title IX loans still out­ standing and it could cause the scrapping of tankers useful to the military, among other rea­ sons. In a letter to senators and congressional representatives on the various committees, SIU President Frank Drozak out­ lined the several reasons why the Union is opposed to the payback scheme. • Such a proposal would have devastating consequences for the unsubsidized Jones Act tanker fleet. -If CDS-built vessels are permitted entry into the domes­ tic trade, many unsubsidized vessels, regardless of size and age, would be forced into layup with little prospect of finding alternate employment, increas­ ing the already extensive lay-up of American ships and throwing thousands of American seamen out of work. • The owners of the idled tankers which are financed un­ der the Title XI Ship Financing Guarantee Program would be unable to repay their Title XI loans. Therefore, the Title XI defaults and loss of federal in­ come tax revenues from idkd crewmen could far exceed the $200 million in CDS repayments that DOT hopes to receive. Cur­ rently there is approximately $850 million in Title XI loan guarantees outstanding on ves­ sels engaged in the Alaska trade. In addition, there is $1.14 billion outstanding on tankers engaged in other domestic trades that could be affected by the DOT proposal. • The entry of subsidy-built tankers into the domestic trade would also mean an end to the construction of tankers for the domestic fleet, and would jeop­ ardize $867 million in tanker construction currently sched­ uled for completion in U.S. shipyards. No orders were placed for tankers in 1982 and none have been placed with U.S. shipyards yet this year. • This proposal would effec­ tively eliminate U.S.-flag tanker participation in the foreign trade, thereby defeating the entire pur­ pose of the subsidy program, which is to promote the use of U.S.-flag vessels in America's commercial foreign trade. The United States is a large oil im­ porting country and U.S.-flag participation in the carriage of oil imports is of vital strategic importance. • The proposal to pay back only the unauthorized portion of the subsidy, with interest, is highly inequitable. The subsidy payback for an older subsidybuilt vessel is considerably less than full subsidy repayment and would provide to the subsidybuilt vessel owner yet another subsidy which is unavailable to the coastwise operators. Such a proposal would bestow upon the subsidy-built tanker owners a substantial windfall at the ex­ pense of the unsubsidized tanker owners. • If the large subsidy-built tankers are permitted to enter the domestic trade, the small tanker fleet will probably be eliminated. This would be det­ rimental to our national defense because the smaller, militarily useful, clean product ships would be displaced by less useful large crude carriers. August 1983/LOG/13 fI �sm-sss^rifTSiT'- ft jT - 'i- i'V-ft?--«•? -r •%---•*.- 4 '• Area Vice Preeidents' Report ,,'1 »•• • ;, If J, Gulf Coast, by VP. Joe Sacco Great Lakes & Western Rivers, by V.P. Mike Sacco kUR FIGHT against union' busting Dixie Carriers contin­ ues with strong support from the members. All over the Gulf and Rivers we're manning the picket lines, letting Dixie and her conglomerate owner Kirby know that they can't get away with their attempts to undermine and destroy the Union. Though the Dixie strike is a maI jor concern here, we are continuing to handle other Union business without interruption. In the port of New Orleans, deep sea shipping picked up a lot and we have gotten quite a few 'B' members out on vessels. In that port we recrewed two of SlU-contracted Delta's ships. They are the Delta Norte and Del Vlento. We also recrewed a number of Ogden Marine ships. They were the Ogden Wabash, Ogden Dynachem and Ogden Connecticut. We're tentatively scheduled to recrew the Odgen Willamette this month. The SIU is gearing up for the race for governor in Louisiana that will take place in November. We're supporting a Democrat, Edwin Edwards. His chances look very good. The SIU is working for his election along with the AFL-CIO Maritime Port Council and the Federation's Central Labor body. In the port of Mobile the crewing of the next Apex integrated tug barge, the Philadelphia, has been put on the back burner. That vessel and her sister ship, the Mobile, are being held up pending the outcome of litigation between Apex and the shipyard where the vessels were built—Halter Marine Shipyard in Mobile. A multi-million dollar lawsuit is in the courts. Also, as I reported to you last month, dredging of the Rabby Creek where the Mobile hall is located is coming along very well. In the port of Houston shipping has been good. We crewed a newly acquired ship, the Puma (Lion Steamship), on July 14. This oil tanker, which was built in 1958, carries an SIU crew of 16. We dso recrewed the Overseas Natalie (Maritime Overseas) which will be working in the Alaskan oil trade. kN THE RIVERS, work has 'picked up considerably re­ cently. Part of the increase is due to the U.S.-Soviet Union grain deal that was just concluded. SlU-contracted Heartland Tow­ ing is working all its boats after a year of operating at one-third ca­ pacity. The company has 11 towboats that work up and down the River. Another inland company^^that is beefing up its activities is National Marine which is bringing some of its big towboats to St. Louis for crewing after a long layup. The boats are the National Energy, National Gateway and National Glory. All of them will then work on the upper Mississippi carrying grain. Also, later this month in St. Louis we're expecting both the Delta Queen and the Mississippi Queen. Up on the Great Lakes, District 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association struck the Kinsman ships, an SlU-contracted company, at the end of July. As of press time, however, it looked like the strike would soon be settled. Shipping has picked up on the Lakes and it's a little better than it was this time last year. We're holding together pretty well up there. Also, for our inland members on the Lakes, there's been a good deal of activity. SlU-contracted Dunbar and Sullivan has been awarded another dredging contract in Conneaut, Ohio. As of early August, five more government dredging jobs were to come up for bids. The jobs will be in Saginaw, Mich., Muskegon, Mich., Manitowok, Wis., Cheboygan, Mich, and Point Mouillee, Mich. I'll have more on thd results of this bidding in the next issues of the LOG. Finally, SlU-contracted Luedtke Engineering was awarded a con­ tract from a private marina corporation for a project in Sandusky, Ohio—a $3 million hydraulic dredging project. East Coast, by V.P. Leon Hall W -i: • ;4; ,'I-,,.' kUR BIG NEWS on the East vCoast was the dedication on July 14 of the beautiful new SIU headquarters building in Camp Springs, Md. -Located near the nation's capi­ tal, the building, which is named after Seafarers President Frank Drozak, will allow SIU officials and staff easier access to the gov­ ernment and legislative represen­ tatives who make such a big dif­ ference to the livelihood of our members. I attended the dedication ceremonies along with many other SIU officials and hundreds of guests. Among the speakers at the ceremony were AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland and Maryland Governor Harry Hughes. Items from some of our East Coast ports include word from Norfolk that the Overseas Arc/jc (Maritime Overseas) and the Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways) were both recrewed last month. The Overseas Arctic was in layup since June 10. The Transcolumbia^ which was in layup several weeks, headed for Egypt with ammunition. Also in that port, the SIU is getting ready for negotiations with two inland companies—Northeast Towing and Lynnhaven Services. Northeast has two towboats and Lynnhaven runs four pieces of equipment. In the port of Baltimore we recrewed the RO/RO Caguas (Puerto Rico Marine.) Up in Gloucester, our fishing representatives tell me that ground fish are scarce and the prices low because of the fresh imported fish coming from Canada. Ground fish include such species as haddock, cod and flounder. 14/LOG/August 1»83 tl: rj \ 00 J :^uQu,A West Coast, by V.P. George McCartney L AST MONTH I went up to Seattle to attend the SIU mem­ bership meeting and the luncheon ofxthe Puget Sound Maritime Port Council. The guest speaker at the lunch­ eon was President Reagan's new labor liaison, Doug Riggs. He told the many union representatives present that he would have an open door policy toward labor. Riggs wanted to know what was on our minds—and we told him. For instance, we explained our opposition to the export of Alaskan oil and our support of the closing of the Third Provisio loophole. Riggs, who himself is from Alaska, said he would relay our feelings to the president. Other news from the West Coast is that SlU-contracted Delta Lines will purchase three American President Line (APL) ships that will be crewed out of San Francisco. They will then run from the East Coast to South America. The three ships are President Truman, President Eisenhower, and President Roosevelt. We already represent the steward department aboard APL ships. I am sorry to report that James McKinley, West Coast region£il representative of the National Maritime Union, passed away on June 29, only three weeks after he retired at the age of 55. He was a good friend who was well liked and well respected. Up in Seattle we recrewed the Ultramar (Apex) which had been laid up in Portland, Ore. since Feb. 28. She's on her way to Bangladesh with grain. Also in Seattle, the AFL-CIO has asked the SIU to act as security for the Solidarity Ill-Labor Day rally at Woodland Park. Finally, I want to wish Don Rotan—our San Francisco port agent and LOG reporter who recently retired after a 41-year maritime career—^fair winds, following seas and smooth sailing. ; .X, - • m-'i �tin i|i toasJiingt Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO Washington Report The SIU recently had a dedication cer­ emony for its new national headquarters building in Camp Springs, Md., which is located just a few miles outside of Wash­ ington, D.C. The move underscores an important trend: nearly half of the unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO have moved their headquarters to the nation's capital or to areas nearby. Lane Kirkland, president of the AFLCIO, spoke at the dedication ceremony. Kirkland helped put the move in perspec­ tive: "To represent their members effec­ tively," he said, "unions today must ne­ gotiate at least as much with the various branches of government as with the em­ ployers." The Cunard Vessels By a margin of the House Mer­ chant Marine SubjzJommttee voted to post­ pone a vote op^he reclw^i^ntation of two British-fl^vessels until af^r the Au> l;;o > gust recess.<The move came in response ^ to questions raised by Rep. Gene Snyder (R-Ky.) concerning several aspects of the • bill. The SIU and numerous representatives from the maritime industry have lobbied ' hard in favor of H.R. 2883, the bill to redocument the Cunard Princess and the Cunard Countess. SIU President Franks Drozak told committee members last month . , that redocumentation of the two vessels would allow American businesses to cash in on the $4.9 billion foreign cruise indus­ try. Redocumentation of the two vessels would create nearly 1,000 licensed and unlicensed jobs for American seamen at a time when the maritime industry is in a near depression. It would also enhance the national security of the United States by doubling the size of the present U.S. oceangoing passenger fleet. At present, there are only two vessels in the U.S. oceangoing passenger fleet, eyen though passenger vessels provide an 'important military back-up. The British were able to do as well as they did against the Argentines in last year's Falkland Islands dispute because they had at their disposal an adequate number of passenger vessels that could be converted into troop carriers and hospital ships. Rep. Snyder stressed that he was not trying "to kill the bill," only to clarify certain points. The bill has the full support of Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.), chairman of the subcommittee, and Walter B. Jones, chairman of the full Merchant Marine Committee. House Panel Grills Marad Chief August 1983 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings vive the discredited build-foreign program on a permanent basis. Chairman Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) called H.R. 3156 "half a policy." According to Biaggi, "We are still waiting for the other half, a policy that will ensure the main­ tenance of our shipbuilding capability." In addition to allowing subsidized Amer­ ican operators to build foreign, the bill would ease foreign ownership require­ ments for U.S. corporations operating U.S.,flag vessels in the U S. foreign trade. At present, no more than 49 percent of such companies may be under foreign owner­ ship. If the administration has its way, that figure would be raised to 75 percent. Marine Revltalization Act of 1983 In response to the continuing deterio­ ration of the American-flag merchant ma­ rine, Sen. Paul Trible (R-Va.) has intro­ duced S. 1624, the Marine Revitalization Act of 1983. The bill would combine Trible's bulk preference bill, S. 1000, with changes hi the tax code aimed at providing incentives for shippers using Americanflag vessels. Upon introducing the legislation, Trible made a statement outlining the danger that the deterioration of the American-flag mer­ chant marine poses to the ability of the United States government to protect its national security interests. "The ability of the United States," Trible said, "to meet surge and sustaining requirements in the event of the outbreak of hostilities is marginally inadequate. . . , The current decline of the American-flag merchant marine will lead to a further deterioration in our ability to transport men and material. "Along with the decline of the U.S. merchant fleet, we have witnessed a de­ cline of the industrial base for the con­ struction and repair of naval and merchant vessels. Unless we act now, the world's largest trader in oceanborne commerce will face the prospect of relying entirely on foreign vessels' for its carriage, with minimal capability for ship construction and repair." Both S. 1624 and S. 1000 are companion bills to the Competitive Shipping and Ship­ building Act of 1983, better known as the Boggs Bulk Bill, after its sponsor. Rep. Lindy Boggs (D-La.). This bill now has well over 100 cosponsors. I J F. Cargo Preference Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) recently introduced two bills, S. 1616 and S. 1617, which are designed to revise the prefer­ ence laws for the transportation of gov­ ernment cargoes on U.S.-flag vessels in order "to promote the development and maintenance of an efficient ocean trans­ portation system." Both bills were cosponsored by Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Ha^waii) and were referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Lane Kirkland AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland is one of 12 people who have been asked to serve on a presidential commission on Central America. The committee, which will be headed by Henry Kissinger, is expected to make recommendations con­ cerning the situation in Central America. Whatever happens in Central America will have important consequences for the working men and women of this country. SIU President Frank Drozak went to this troubled area earlier this year at the re­ quest of the AFL-CIO to meet with labor leaders. SPAD is the SIU's political fund and our political arm in Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress. These are issijes that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. ~X copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the EEC in Washington, D.C. Marad Administrator Harold E. Shear received a cold reception from the House Merchant Marine subcommittee when he testified on behalf of H.R. 3156, a Reagan administration backed bill that would re­ ' 'i 1 T' •M I' ir. August 1983/LOG/15 �• - -•••„•' .k On stBtion at Diego CarciB Ull DLauuii at. _ . •me Patriot comes Home After Long Mllitarv Charter RONX, NEW YORK ... The B Patriot (Ocean Carriers) made a pretty picture tied up at her dock here last month. The 35,000 dwt tanker, built in 1976, is 711 feet long and has a beam of 84 feet. As her SIU crew awaited the payoff, the ship's cargo wa^s dis­ charged onto a barge tied up along­ side. The Fatriot had not seen an American shore for several years. On charter to the Military Sealift Command, she had been stationed in the Indian Ocean on Diego Gar­ cia where she was carrying potable water for the Near Term Pre-Position Force that works from the British-held island. According to Bosun Howard Knox, chlorine was put into the tanks each week and the water recirculated. Samples of the water, which is good for up to two years, are regularly sent to the Philippines for testing. During her time on Diego Gar­ cia, the ship also took part in U.S. Task Force maneuvers. When Ocean Carriers lost her Diego Garcia contract, the ship went to Greece, then Algeria and was headed for England when she got orders to go to Newfoundland. Those orders were changed before she got there, however, and the ship wound up in the South Bronx. After discharging her cargo, the Patriot headed for Florida where she is presently anchored awaiting orders. Built in 1976 in Todd Shipyards in San Pedro, Calif., the Patriot is a sister ship of the SIU-contracted Ranger, Rover and Courier. At the Union meeting held aboard the ship before the payoff. New York Port Agent Augie Tellez gave a thorough rundown of legislative and Union activities that affect Seafarers. At dock in the Bronx, N.Y. is the SiU-contiaoted 35,000 dwt tanker Patriot (Ocean Carriers). He explained how important it talked about the Dixie strike and is for Seafarers to inform their the fact that Union dues cannot be congressional representatives about used to helped jailed members. He their feelings on the Competitive therefore urged the Seafarers to Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of contribute to the Maritime Defense 1983, also known as the Boggs bill. League Fund. Most of the crew onboard the Since the Reagan administration Patriot were signing up for the next has come out in opposition to this bill, it is particularly vital that there voyage. Among those getting off be large congressional support so though was one man who had just that a clearcut message can be sent made his last trip. Chief Steward David Eby, at 71 years of age, was to the president. When one of the Seafarers asked ending a sailing career of 51 years. how he could help pass the Boggs He first went to sea in 1932. Eby, who joined the Union at bill, Tellez pointed to the June LOG where a four-page pullout its inception in 1938, will be retiring gave a detailed explanation of how on a SIU pension. He and his wife, n • to write to your representatives Lillie, live in Baltimore and have A current SIU member and a former two children, five grandchildren, and senators. one get together for this shot on A regulatory reform bill, the and two great grandchildren, with deck. At left Is AB Kevin White and Alaskan third proviso and the CDS a third due soon. Though Eby won't be sailing at right is Chief Mate Burckhard buyout were among other legisla­ Schultz who was a member of the tive topics discussed by the port anymore, he doesn't plan to give SIU for 11 years. He is now in agent. He also talked about the up the roaming life. He and his District 2 of the Marine Engineers Navy's plan to charter cargo ships wife will be touring the country in Beneficial Association-Associated for its pre-positioning fleet. He their new Winnebago. Good trav­ Maritime Officers. pointed out that Ocean Carriers eling, Brother Eby! has put in a bid for five of the ships. Talking about Union matters, Tellez and SIU Patrolman Bob Selzer discussed the huge increases in health care costs and the closing of the Public Health Service hos­ pitals. Both events have put a large burden on the Seafarers Welfare Plan. They introduced a resolution to put the V/2 percent contractual June pay increase into the Welfare Plan. The Seafarers at the meeting voted unanimously in favor of the resolution. The Seafarers were happy to hear about the ruling by the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board in favor of the SIU over American Commercial Barge Line in a beef that goes back to 1980. But Tellez pointed .out that the fight isn t over In the galley of the ship are Chief Cook Eugene Saberon (I.) and Third One of the ABs aboard the ship is yet. ACBL is appealing. He also Cook Brian McEleney. Lawrence Ledwon. r i' 16/LOG/August 1983 �New York Port Agent Augie Tellez (standing center) talks about legislative and Union activities at the shipboard meeting held prior to the payoff on the Patriot. Seated left at the table Is SlU Patrolman Bob Seizor. Taking over as chief cook for the next voyage of the Patriot \s Diane "Dandy" MIchener. Standing together on the deck of the Patriot Is John "the Limey" Dentun, AB (I.) and Howard Knox, bosun. The Ship's Committee alward the Patriot are, from the left; Allen Batchelor, pumpman and educational director; Howard Knox, bosun and chairman; Eugene Seberon, chief cook and steward delegate; David Eby, chief steward and secretary-reporter; Joe Caruso, AB and deck del^ate, and Joseph Michael, QMED and engine delegate. It was Brother Eby's last voyage. At the age of 71 he is retiring oh a SlU pension. August 1983/LOG/17 : 'iP' �• .• ' • ' -^ ' • On the Great Lakes Legal Aid • '">• i''" • in the event that any SlU members have legal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is iieing published. The member need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this list is in­ tended only for informational pur­ poses: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood- Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 m 'H CHICAGO, ILL. ^ Katz & Friedman 7 South Deaibom Street Chicago, III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue DetroiL Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER. MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 fi' n Lakes Will Boom if Boggs Bill Passes The Great Lakes could boom again with ship construction, repairs, jobs and cargo, if Con­ gress passes the Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983, SIU President Frank Drozak told the Great Lakes Conference on Exports last month. In addition to calling for the passage of the bill, Drozak said the federal government must continue to support port oper­ ations, development and main­ tenance. "A strong federal role in port development, together with a ft:- -• ?. strong commitment to preser­ vation and growth of the U.S.flag fleet . . . will be good for the entire American economy— and the economy of the Great Lakes Region—and will mean more jobs in our ports and mar­ itime communities," he said. Even during these troubled economic times and the mari­ time industry's depression, the American ports and waterways system supplied more than 1 million jobs, some $35 billion to the economy and $23 billion in personal income, Drozak told the group. Diesel Engines HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 ^r Ji' More Jobs, More Opportunity Course Starts September 12 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON. CAUF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans. La. 70112 Tele. # (504) 586-9395 PHILADELPHIA. PA. Kirschner, Walters, Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 110 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. T9102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 "1 "?- ST. LOUIS. MO. Gmenberg, Sounders & Lwine Suite 905-Chemical Building 721 OHve Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO. CAUF. John PaulJennlngs Henning. Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush StreeL Suite 440 San Frandsoo. Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 981-4400 SEATTLE. WASH. Oawies, Roberts, Reid, Anderson & Wacker 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle. Wash. 96119 Tele. # (206) 265-3610 TAMPA. FLA. HamNon & Douglas, P. A. 26S0 west Kennedy Boulevard Tampa. Florida 33609 Tele. # (613) 679-9642 fs: Sign Up Now! Fill put the application in this issue of me Log, or contact the Admissions Office, at SHLSS, Piney Point, Maryland 20674. Lakes Luedtke Engineering May Get $3.5M Dredge Job The Luedtke Engineering Co. is the apparent low bidder on a $3.5 million dredging job at the Sandusky, Ohb Harbor on Lake Erie. The starting date was near the end of last month with two hydraulic dredges being used to complete the job in approximately seven months. • JULY 1-29, 1983 There has been some concern on the Lakes that the Shipping Act could create cargo diversion to coastal ports where there is more American-flag overseas service. However Drozak noted that the writers of the legislation have provided a waiver for Lakes ports if they cannot find Amer­ ican ships to use. "This will guarantee the or­ derly phasing in of the U.S.-flag requirement," he said. The Great Lakes Task Force, a coalition of labor, industry and government has endorsed the biU. Marad Moves Lakes Office The M^time Administration plans to move its Great Lakes regional headquarters from Cleveland to Chicago in Octo­ ber following a shift in shipping and shipbuilding activities to the west. In 1975, a resurgence in ship­ yard construction along Cleve­ land's banks brought the admin­ istration's midwest staff to the city to aid operators in procur­ ing Marad flnancial aid reve­ nues. With construction at a standstill, U.S. ship operators are now attempting to enliven the industry through regional marketing programs centered in the Windy City. The move, according to Marad Director Adm. Harold E. Shear, will allow the administration ta join in market development projects and concentrate on promoting port and inland ac­ tivities. Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes . 'TOTAL REGIS1BIED All BroNps aassA ClassB ClassC TOTAL SHIPPEO "REGISTERED ON BEAGH All OmiBs All Oroops ClassA ClassB ClassC ClassA ClissB CliSSC PM OECKOEPARTMRIT Algonac.... 17 2 1 47 18 0 24 6 0 PM BIOHIE DEPARTMBIT Algonac 8 0 2 16 5 0 15 6 1 PM STEWARD DEPARniBfT Algonac 3 4 0 9 8 0 1 1 2 PM ENTRY DGPARTMENT Algonac... 16 7 2 0 0 0 31 12 17 TOMS All OiBaitaiMla 44 13 8 72 31 g 71 18 40 *|TotN RagHMM" means the numtier of men who actually registered for shipping at the oort last month -J Registered on the Beach means the total number of men registered at the port at.the end of last month ' It/LOG/August 1983 ms» iSiTiii4,.j Si .• • ' �The Slu Fishermen of Cloucester • Buona Fiesta GLOUCESTER, MASS... Buona Fiesta e Buona Fortuna!" Good feast and good wck. That sentiment was heard frequently during the three-day St. Peter's Fiesta held here in jate June. Taking an active part in the annual feast were many SIU members who are fishermen in this Cape Ann port of 28 000 people: St. Peter is the patron saint of fishermen and it's through contributions from Gloucester's fishing boats that the feast—first held in 1926—is funded. In 1980 the Atlantic Fisher­ men s Union, a long-time affil­ iate of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America merged into the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIU. ^^Representing the fishermen in ^ucester are SIU officials Mike Orlando and Leo Sabato. They made sure there was plenty of coffee and cookies available at the Union hall during the festiv­ ities on Sunday. The Gloucester Union hall is right on St. Peter's Square where the feast is held. For 30 years Brother Sabato has helped carry the venerable St. Peter's statue. (At various times dunng the feast the statue IS earned on the shoulders of eight Gloucester fishermen.) Sabato's son, Larry, has been pitching m and will probably take over his dad's place below the statue in the next few years. Passing the job from father to son IS a tradition. That's if there's a son to shoulder the statue and If that son is husky and six feet tall. pound statue m St. Peter is the focal point of the Fiesta. Because of the loving care lavished on the statue it looks brand new. One would never think that the statue is 50 years old. Except for the three days of the festival, the statue rests in the window of the St. Peter Club on Mam St. But on the weekend in June nearest to the 29th, the feast day of St. Peter, all that changes. ^e Fiesta opens on Fridav night with the fishermen carry­ ing the statue from the club to a bandstand in St. Peter's Square. During the day on Sunday, the statue is carried in a proces- �•'t- ••'' '• '-~M^ ^ -. i.U T rf' Vvi '''-^ *5 TIHK • ^'''' from the club to € bandstand in St, Peter's Square , •:^ I J,. •'•, P ,. •"- "•' L-s.j " • ' ' ' ; '•• ••'IJ . -=- t- '.S-" 1-L^ ; J S^r,- r' i'i_ • SrSe^ntttiTL^Tan «eco?J"f^m rVgwfAnl'er KfmTwho to escort the Statue IS Jimmy Pizzimenti (D. SiSoXdSf'"®" boat race on sunoay. ^ their-vicTo^T^ thTiv^a In the seine :: ^ ' -I, • ~.' -C .,;ililf .." ..•f-p- •5!»TS., Standing in front of the newly laid stone in dedication to the St Peter's Fiesta are SlU Gloucester fishing representa­ tives Mike Orlando (second from right) and Leo Sabato (r.). With them at the stone, which is located in St._ Peter's Park who'^1s"on ^clouces?er C^unci? and '1s^a former fisherman and member of the SiU. Wishing everyone a Happy Fiesta is the governor of Massachusetts, Michael Dukakis. sion through the streets of concelebrated Pontifical Mass St. Peter's Square. (For the fir Gloucester and goes past many was conducted mainly in Italian. time this year, a five-mile road siehts including Our Lady of Most obvious though was the race and a soccer game were ^ ' , _ held.) L-ij X Good Voyage Church, before chant that ran .... through the crowd. also being brought back to the band- whenever the statue of St. Peter From a platform in the water, stand was carried. Someone would a 50-foot long spar with a red Late on Sunday night the shout, "Qui semmo tutti mute?" flag at the end extends out horstatue is carried back to the St. And the crowd would answer, izontally. It's 25 feet above the Viva San Pedro!" Trans- water and it's covered with Peter Club and the Fiesta is over lated—Why are we all mute? grease. The trick is to get to the for another year. 3ng live Peter! end and grab that flag. The trek The Fiesta is a tradition in the Long live St. St. Peter! A traditional part of the fes- can't be made gingerly. One has Italian community of Gloucester and the tivities and something that's to go quickly. ICl auu LUC atmosphere allliuapiiwn^ is la cerVWI- ... ea^ tainly an Italian one during the gerly greeted by the crowd are Part of the fun of the contest festivities. Singers belted out the competitive events. For are the costumes the pompetisongs in Italian. Buttons read many years now the greasy pole tors wear. One fellow wore a Kiss Me, I'm Italian." The contest and seine boat races full tuxedo, another sported a Italian flag was almost as prev- have drawn the crowds onto ballet tutu. alent as the American; a solemn Pavillion Beach, not far from There's a junior greasy pole " :s(.•>'•• 'f'". • J. rs«. ili-5 5 'i^i: contest on Saturday and one for the more experienced competitors on Sunday. Phil Verga Jr., gQjj Qf 5JU fisherman, won the competition on Saturday and Jerry Santuccio won on Sunday. The three well-maintained red and white seine boats, each of which carry a crew of 10, are named the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. The teams that man them have names like De­ sire.. Mean Machine, The Kids. m 1 • • U 4.U ' They wear T-shirts with their team name, and each team has its enthusiastic supporters who stand on the beach and shout encouragement and an occasional instruction. Bishop John Muicahy reads a prayer as part of the traditional Blessing of the Fleet ceremony held during the Fiesta. In a very close mile-long race, For the past 20 years Bishop the reigning champs. The Kids, Charles Greco of Alexandria, lost to the team Desire whose La. has been coming to the feast members jumped into the water to help celebrate mass. He is 90 in sheer joy over their victory. years old and because of illness Among the many other activ- there was a question as to ities during the feast was the whether he would make it up blessing of the fleet in front of this year. But the determined the famous Fishermen's Me- Bishop did make it to Gloucesmorial Statue. After the blessing ter. On the day he arrived, howthe boats sounded their fog horns ever, he had to be hospitalized, and scores of large purple bgd- That didn't stop hini from comloons were let loose into the ing to the mass. He sat through it with tubes on his face for bright llglll afternoon sky. .3n.;r . --'At On Saturday night there was oxygen and had to be earned to a fireworks display and on Sun- and from the car. But he was day morning a solemn concel- determined to be present and ebrated Pontifical Mass in honor the crowd appreciated his dedof St. Peter was held outdoors, ication to their Fiesta. Holding the red flag he grabbed from the end of the greasy pole is the winner of the Saturday competition, Phil Verga Jr., son of a SiU fisherman. . Among the many other activities during the feast mas the blessing of the fleet in front of the famous Fisherman^s Memorial Statue. During the feast the food was plentiful—^fried dough, sausage and peppers, cotton candy. There were plenty of games to play and rides for the children. By 11 p.m. on Sunday the crowds had dwindled. People were wending their way home or were headed for parties. But there were still a lot of enthu­ siastic people who followed the statue of St. Peter back to its home in the St. Peter Club. The crowd was getting hoarse shouting "Viva San Pedro!" The band played the "Star Spangled Banner." Little babies slept or ate, oblivious to what was hap­ pening. As St. Peter was placed in the window of the club, one girl passed by with tears in her eyes. "I always cry when they put him back," she said. -i.1 : V • -•:=.r i -" I r • . -2 7 T . Tt ' -"li i L- •pir-w --•V.v U = r- - �•4: = Among the floats at the Sunday procession was one with a Gloucester man representing St Peter, in back of him are the words from the New Testament. "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men." I If; There was barely a chair empty at the solemn Concelebrated Pontifical Mass held In St. Peter's Park on Sunday morning. iThe famous Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial statute stands on a base that reads, "They That Go Down to the Sea in Ships." Following are the dates 1623, when Gloucester was founded, and 1923, when the memorial was established. This cute little ffeilow and his dad were among the many spectators on Paviiiion Beach from where the greasy poie contest and the seine boat races couid be watched. Some strong men carry the nearly 700 pound statue of St. Peter out of the St. Peter Club on Main Street on Friday night in preparation fdr the opening of the festivah �i;.;.-. ; '-JR.'::- Seafarers •.MM:-8 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP ' I Piney Point Maryland Another 'First' for SHLSS Study Program John Pennick joined the SIU in 1975 as a trainee at SHLSS. He shipped out as a deep sea member and later returned to the school to earn his QMED endorsements. This summer, John came back to SHLSS for a different type of upgrading. He came to get his as­ sociate in arts degree. John had already earned college credits at two community colleges in Ari­ zona and through his courses at SHLSS. With this combination of credits, he found that he was only 12 credits short of earning his as­ sociate in arts degree. When John contacted SHLSS to find out which courses he needed to complete his degree, he learned that he was eligible for the college scholarship-work program at SHLSS. The scholarship-work program is available to fiill book members of SIU who are within 12 credit hours of earning their degree. Members who are eligible can come to SHLSS to take college courses and complete their degree. John was happy to hear of the scholarship program and arrived in the early summer months to take the courses he needed. He signed up for two English courses and a science, sociology and math course. It takes discipline to make your­ self sit and study, write papers and prepare for exams, but the end result is well worth the time and effort. John said, "Education is important and everyone should pursue it, especially since it's free at the school. I'll encourage other SIU members to go back to SHLSS to upgrade and take some college John Pennick Is congratulated by SHLSS Director of Curriculum, Faculty/ Student Services Tracy Aumann for achieving his associate in arts degree. courses while they're there." John is pleased t<f have his as­ sociate in arts degree, but his ed­ ucational plans don't stop there. Seafarers Can Get Help to Upgrade Skills SHLSS is giving members an­ other opportunity to improve their skills. Beginning this fall, the Adult Education Department is offering a Developmental Studies program. The course is open to all members Name who are going to upgrade in the deck, engine or steward depart­ ments. The purpose of the course is to teach students to locate informa­ tion in technical manuals, to use (middle) (first) (last) I Address (street) —_ I I I (Slate) (city) [ SIU Book Number (zip code)I .1 I • I would like to take the Developmental Studies] Class. j • Please send more information about the Devel-, opmental Studies Class. j I I I I I I I ' Are you a graduate of SHLSS Entry Program? j I Q yes Q uo (if yes, fill inbelow) j I To Entry Program From (dates attended) I Class Number I Have you been accepted for an upgrading course? I • no, • yes I I Name of course i I Date of course . I I I I I I I I L. 1. Please return to: Adult Ed. Dept. SHLSS Piney Point, Md. 20674 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I J study time to the best advantage, and to find answers that are not in -the manual. The Developmental Studies class will be one week long and must be taken prior to starting an upgrading course. Students will spend 37 class hours improving their reading and study skills. They will use actual upgrading texts to locate defini­ tions, and they will learn how to take study notes from lectures and textbooks, and to develop mem­ ory, vocabulary and test-taking skills. Many conununity colleges offer Developmental Studies programs. However, the SHLSS course is tailored to meet the special read­ ing, study, and time needs of our membership. To register for this course, fill out the coupon on this page. Before entering the class, members will need to take a reading test which will be given in their home port. For those members who attended SHLSS as a trainee or an upgrader, the reading test may be waived. If you have been out of sdiool for more than a year, have had difficulty passing tests, or need help in learning to make better use of your study time, apply now for Developmental Studies. In the future, John would like to earn his bachelor's degree in liberal arts. He also plans to be back at SHLSS for the Third Assistant Engineers course as soon as he gets five more months sea time. John Pennick is another example of Seafarers who are working to improve themselves through the many opportunities that SHLSS has to offer. If you are interested in any of the educational oppor­ tunities available at the school, write to the Admissions Office, SHLSS, Piney Point, MD 20674. U For Job security upgrade Your Sidiis At SHLSS August 1983/LOG/as �y Through December iSss Praryramo ^ December gsVat UTe^atmersHs^^f"'^ through Seamanship. Lundeberg School of ] J I '-••• ' Special ; 1 . SSSSS: Mmptet'orofthTnlwUrora^^^ "n* upgrading and Training Center at TK« —f—""cm courses, The startina anH listed. ® '"® completion dates for all courses are also SHLSS: to Wade°at!radv?sed1renrrt^ 1) Towboat Operator Scholarship 2) "A" Seniority Preparing as early as possible Althon^h °f their choice help eveor member, classes vrii, blZel^rsKo's^^op demands.^'^''®'''''®® ci irF'reman/Walertender, gl Ahfo ''® changed to reflect membership in preparing ap^J^n^*'"®® 8) Chief Steward assist members as!K°eSi? Steward Upgrading Courses 'hrough December ,983 Engine Upgrading Courses Course Automation A"- }i Marine Electrical Maintenance Check-In Date Completion Date October 24 November 21 November 17 December 16 Check-In/ Completion Date Course Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Towboat Cook Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended '"li Length of Course 6 weeks 6 weeks 8 weeks 6 weeks August 29 ES£2SI'-™' Operations Welding Diesel—Regular November 2, December 16 September12 October/ S- Third Assistant Engineer September 5 November 11 Tankennan October 20 Deck Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Mate/Master Freight ATowing Vessels September12 Quartermaster Completion Date November 4 September 12 October 21 September ,2 November 18 Help Your Dough To Raise! Upgrade in the SHLSS Steward Department. Third Mate Celestial Navigation Lifeboatman * jjjiy 18 Novem^r? November 21 August 12 December 2 December fa October 10 October 21 - M Chief Steward Chief Cook Cook and Baker 24/LOG/August 1983 •a. ^ a: • . . " -5 7-', �-•>"•; v'#„ f QMED Reclassification: Where You Stand »r meetings meetinas with members of the Management Manaaement Negotiating After Committee representing the various SiU-contracted employers, it was decided to extend the period for obtaining the various QMED specialty courses at the SHLSS until Dec. 31, 1984 for those QMEDs who obtained such endorsement from the U.S. Coast Guard prior to June 16, 1981. This extension in effect provides these QMEDs with a SVa-year period in which to complete at least six of the specialty courses in order to maintain Class 1 status as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Effective Jan. 1, 1985, all QMEDs shall be reclassified subject to verification of having satisfactorily completed the designated specialty courses. QMEDs who obtained such endorsement from the U.S. Coast Guard on or after June 16, 1981 are classified according to the provisions of the Agreements in effect. The following is an updated list of QMEDs with the completion dates of various reguired specialty courses. Please check this list carefully. If there is any discrepancy in any information regarding your endorsements, fill out the coupon on p. 29 of this issue of the LOG and mail it to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship as soon as possible. Abas, Ibrahim Abldin, Endang Able, David Ackley, George Adamaitis, Anthony Adams, Kenneth Adams, Nathan Adklns, Ronnie Aguiar, Alberto Akers, Clifton Alexandrian, Haik Atfaro, Abraham Aifeo, Luciano Alglna, John All, Ramon Allen, James Alien, Lawrence Allison, Murphy Alvarado, Santiago Amos, Keith Anderson, Clinton Anderson, Gerald Anderson, James . Anderson, Jon Anderson, Raymond Andrepont, Pertwee Andrews, Jack Armltstead, Daniel Armstrong, Edgar Arpino, Joseph Ash, Donald Ashcom, Charles Ashley, John Atehortua, Rafael Atweli, William Ayers, Cecil Bacha, Michael Badgett, James Bageiy, Michael Bailey, Joseph Bain, Eric Baker, Dennis Balog, Robert Bang, Hans Barealino, Carl Baredlan, Arthur Barker, Larry Bamett, Jay Barrineau, William Barry, Joseph Bathia, Necola Baughan, Lonle Baxter, Alan Beasley, Milton Beata, Manuel Beattle, Samuel Beck, Monte Beeler, Douglas Behneman, Paul Bell. Leslie Bell, Robert Bennett, Herbert Benson, Robert Bent, Eugene Bermeo, Jorge Bemous, Gerald Berry, George Berwald, Erwin Bigelow, Steve BIgley, Michael Biletz, John Bllelz,Paul 04/79 03/80 03/75 02/82 12/80 05/83 08/81 06/83 01/81 10/73 10/73 07/74 03/78 08/82 11/73 09/80 11/80 02/81 12/81 04/73 03/76 11/74 04/81 04/74 05/74 05/73 12/82 08/82 07/81 12/82 08/81 08/75 04/76 04/81 02/75 12/82 02/75 07/82 05/75 10/78^ ^ 07/76 09/82 12/82 07/81 10/82 10/82 11/82 12/82 06/82 09/81 07/81 11/81 12/82 12/79 12/73 11/73 10/76 02i74 04/73 12y78 12/78 05/75 07/81 09/73 05/75 09/77 08/80 10/75 12/80 07/81 12/82 10/73 09/73 12/76 04/75 08/75 02/83 03/77 11/78 03/80 03/76 06/76 10/75 09/75 05/74 07/79 01/83 12/82 08/82 07/82 02/83 04/81 06/78 05/74 11/82 12/82 09/77 12/78 01/76 04/76 03/76 04/74 08/78 09/74 12/79 09/73 09/74 10/78 03/79 02/76 04/83 0574 02/83 11/81 06/78 Bird, Oscar 0176 Bishop, John 1275 04/82 Bishop, Patrick 12/80 04/83 Black, Alan 04/83 07/81 08/81 12/79 Blakes, Willie 04/81 09/80 06/80 05/80 02/80 02/80 0579 Blanco, Gregorlo 06/80 Bland, Paul 04/76 Blasquez, Gregory 0279 05/83 06/83 Blatchford, John 0274 03/82 04/83 02/82 03/83 Blethen, Raymond 0879 12/81 11/81 Bligen, Archie 1175 Bloomfield, Edward 04/83 06/83 06/83 Bolton, Frank 0676 Bonafont, Carmelo 03/80 03/80 Bonifas, John 0773 0174 Boone, James 1273 Borealino, Carl 0475 04/83 0479. Boudreaux, Carroll 03/83 Bougham, John 0879 09/77 Bower, Steven 04/81 Boyd, Richard 10/81 10/81 Bozec, Gervals 1173 Brack, William 07/73 Brandt, Hert>ert 04/83 Brannan, George 08/78 Brass, Daniel 0476 Brennan, Michael 04/75 Brewer, James 08/82 Brewster, Arthur 11/74 Briard, Geremlah 0574 Brien, Denis 12/79 Bright, Richard 12/82 10/82 09/82 05/82 Brock, James 0773 Brown, Thomas 0976 09/82 10/82 Browning, Kenneth 12/81 Browning, Steven 0273 07/81 Bryant, Allen 1279 Bryant, Bobby 1174 11/80 0276 Bryant, Leslie 12/81 08/80 08/80 Bumpas, Glenn 0378 08/80 Bumpers, Nelson 04/82 04/82 09/82 10/82 Bunch, Robert 09/77 0574 Burkhard, Paul 05/74 11/81 Burge, Bernard 0674 08/81 Burgess, William 06/80 06/80 Burns, Charles 07/81 04/83 Burroughs, Alyin 0878 12/82 03/82 0378 02/82 Busby, Don 0175 Busby, Richard 1173 Butch, Richard 0475 10/82 01/82 12/81 12/81 1170 Butts, Willie Bee 06/81 Byerley, Steven 04/82 09/82 Byers, Frank 12/82 .a- -. Cachola, William 1275 Cade, John 0873 12/81 _ 0979 Caldwell, Robert 1273 " 0874 0378 Callahan, Charles 08/74 Callahan, William 0874 Calo, Jose 0675 Camacho, Dean 04/82 04/81 08/81 Camelo, Jose 12/78 08/80 08/81 Cameron, Charles 0674 03/82 01/82 02/82 Cameron, David 04/81 0375 0575 Campbell, Jennings 0275 10/81 Canrion, Robert 0378 02/80 Carr, John 0479 01/81 10/81 09/79 Carrao, Vincent 03180 1074 Carruthers, Francis 1074 Carter. Fred 0974 10/81 06/83 Cassldy, John 04/82 08/74 12/81 04/83 03/82 04/81 02/82 Castagna, Carl 03/80 10/81 09/82 11/82 11/81 Castelo, Agustin 0874 Castle, Vernon ,1279 Cats, Thomas 04/82 Cefaratti, Rudolph 0874 12J79 Celona, Nicholas 03/80 08/80 Chamberlin, Richard 1073 0679 Chancey, Walter 0173 0874 0578 Chappei, Earl 0974 Cheeley, John 0575 Cherry, Dan 03/77 0377 Chlanese, James 0475 Christenson, Chester 08/82 11/80 03/82 02/82 Christian, Donald 04/81 Christmas, Jr. Lorie 04/82 CicconardI, Jean 0974 Clark, Terrill 0476 10/81 Clarke, Florlan 0674 07/81 0679 Clausen, Charles 0576 0277 1276 Clayton, Edmond 1176 Cia^on, George 0974 Cllne, Larry 12/79 11/81 10/81 Clock, Raymond 04/82 Cody, Calvin 04/83 10/82 Colby, Emest 0776. 10/80 Cole, Wayne 0574 09/82 0979 Coilison, Audie 11/82 11/82 Combs, James 0273 Compeau, Daniel 05/83 05/83 Conde. Victor 0774 0276 07/81 08/81 0174 Conklin, Kevin 0273 11/81 06/80 10«1 10/82 12/82 Convey, Dennis 0378 Conway, Frank 0776 0874 01/82 Conway, Thomas 09/77 07/81 Cook, Harry 10/82 10/82 Cook, Lee 08/79 02mo Cookman, Richard 1173 (Continued on next page.) 08/79 August 1983/LOG/2S py «, •• •; ,1; :l • • "1 vr-f �«;i QMED Reclassification: Where You Stand >C\ JC ^ ^SC^- ,4^ r- :> . ?:-. r •. 1 'f " • -•J- -•'•-• .„ ,,y. llf- '' f • I. - •' >';.t •f: \ ''• t 'L v^' li fl Coombs, JImmIe Cooper, Gerald Cordova, Wilfredo Corley, Charles Corr, Joseph Cotton, Robin Courtney, John Cousins, Lloyd " Couture, Kenneth Cox, Donald Cox, Ernest Coyle, Michael Crader, Steven Craig, Edward Craigg, Keith Crane, Raymond Crawford, Steve Croes, Larry Crow, Paul Cruz, Juan Cueva, Nestor Cuevas, Carmelo Culp, Thomas Cunningham, Chris Curtis, Thomas Czeslowski, Simon Dahlhaus, C.W. 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French, Donald Fried, Peter Friedler, Ray Fritz, Charles Fuentes, Erdwin Gaines, James Galeas, Isidro Galka, Thomas Gallagher, Charles Galliano, Gulseppe Gammon, John Gannon, Kevin Garcia, Louis Gardner, Dyke Gary Thomas Garza, Antonio Gaskins, Jon Gayle, Lawrence Gearhart, Harry Geay, William Geiszler, Rene George, Allen Getman, Scott Glaclolope, Sllvano Gifford, Donald Gllbo, Donald Gilbo, Michael Gllbo, Robert Gilmette, Ron GIzzo, William Glaze, Richard Gondzar, Stan Gonzalez, Enrique Gonzalez, Juan Gonzalez, Orlando Goodrum, Robert Goosby, David Gordon, Larry Gore, Eugene Gore, Jeffrey Gower, David Grab, Cyril Graham, Kelly Graney, Joseph Gray, William Green,. 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Roman Harrington, Stephen Harris, Barry Harris, Bobby Earle Harris, Frederick Harris, Thomas Harris, Thomas Hart, David Hart, Grady Hatchel, William Hawkins, Stanley Hawkins, Theodore Hawver, Charles Haynle, Edward Head, Fred Heath, Ray Hebert, Allison Heneke, Richard Herbert, Thomas Hernandez, Angel Herrelein 11, John 03/75 04/79 05/76 12/82 12/80 • 12/78 06/75 01/75 03/74 05/78 08/79 04/79 09/74 11/73 10/73 05/74 07/75 04/79 11/73 01/78 02/74 08/75 12/81 04/83 04/79 08/79 04/81 05/74 01/76 03/78 10/73 12/82 04/79 08/74 06/74 04/79 12/79 05/75 12/80 05/74 04/82 12/81 08/79 07/80 07/80 03/82 01/82 07/81 04/81 12/78 08/72 12/76 08/75 04/83 07/78 01/74 10/74 12/80 07/72 08/80 10/76 08/75 07/81 08/82 05/75 02/74 , 08/78 02/75 08/74 08/74 06/73 03/75 04/81 01/78 07/74 12/75 08/79 03/83 04/79 07/81 12/78 12/73 11/75 09/76 12/81 01/76 11/75 07/74 05/78 08/74 08/81 08/78 01/79 01/79 07/74 03/74 08/73 05/75 07/74 08/75 02/78 10/75 01/74 04/79 05/75 01/81 10/74 03/78 12/74 08/80 04/82 04/83 05/83 12/82 02/83 07/81 08/81 11/81 10/81 04/77 03/79 02/75 10/81 10/81 10/81 11/81 09/74 12/77 01/78 09/79 12/75 11/75 07/79 06/74 12/77 09/81 10/81 06/83 '• .• 03/83 05/82 12/82 £-t1/82 07/82 •^ 02/82 10/82 10/81 12/77 HI*... • -'i 04/82 06/82 -it:!;. 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'-C- ' " 04/79^ Martinez, Charles 02/74 Mate, Jose 11/75 Matos, Rafael 08/82 Mayo, Kelly 03/78 Mealor, Robert 12/78 Meehan, Vincent 04/79 Mefferd, Michael 09/73 Meldlnger, John 03/74 05/73 Melpignano, Cosimo 03/80 Mercado, Angel 07/80 03/74 Merritt, Carl 07/82 08/82 09/78 12/79 Michael, Joseph 12/80 Mikos, Pete 9/81 11/75 Miller, George 02/82 06/76 02/82 02/82 05/76 Miller, Joaquin 08/73 Miller, Robert 08/82 Miller, Steven 02/77 12/76 03/76 Miller, Willis 03/75 Mills, Cecil 07/73 Milne, Author 08/78 Minix, Charles 07/73 MInIx, RsMgh 11/77 02/75 Miranda, John 12/81 Mitchell, Clay 09/82 04/83 05/83 04/78 10/82 09/82 10/62 Mitchell, Daniel 12/82 10/82 01/82 06/77 12/80 Moche, Spero 03/78 02A73 Mondone, Sonto 04/74 Moneymaker, Ernest 03/74 02/74 Mooney, Steven 09/73 Moore, Arthur 10/82 10/82 10/82 11/75 Moore, George 10/79 06/74 Moore, Harold 07/76 02/76 12/75 03/75 Moore, James 06/76 Moore, Thomas 05/76 Morales, Angel 04ns Morales, Olman 04/74 Morgan, Donald 09/74 Morin, Lee 02/83 12/74 12/82 11/74 Moritani, Shigeru 03/78 10«1 12/77 10/77 12/75 Morris, Jesn 08/81 01/74 Moms, Mortimer 12/^ 10«2 Mortensen, Johan Die 10/75 09/80 08/82 Mosebach, Frederick 09/75 Moss, Talmadge 07/74 Mouton, Terry 09/79 12/K 02/83 06/79 09/79 11/81 10/81 12/79 Mullen, Richard Jr. 12/74 MuUins, Jeffrey (Continued on next page.) 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" �-du:- m;^ --f- QMED Reclassification: Where You Stand ^4^ ?, <:, .%; f r.i,' :.'> i'^ • Munsle, John 07/75 Murphy, Donald 04/73 09/73 Murphy, Michael 12/79 09/81 Murray, Brenda 05/83 06/83 Murray, Edward 07/74 03/79 Myers, Joseph 06/73 Myers, Oliver 09/77 McAndrew, Martin 09/74 McAndrew, Thomas 09/74 McAvoy, John 01/75 McBrlde, James 08/75 09/78 McBride, Louis 10/75 McCabe, John 12/75 02/77 McCauley, Roy 09/74 09/74 McCrary, James 09/77 McCray, James 10/73 McCue, Charles 05/73 11/78 McDonald, Randy 12A78 McDonald, Richard 10/72 McDonnell, Randy 08/79 McGarlty, Gerald 04/74 McGarrity, David 03/76 McGauley, Joseph 06/76 McGee, Joseph 04/83 McGIn^, James 12/81 McGuire, Michael 04/83 Mcllwain, Michael 04/81 Mclnnes, Leonard 05/74 McKeehan, Tommy J1/75 McKenna, John 07/74 McKnIght, Michael 07/75 09/73 McLaughlin, John 09/73 09/74 McLendon, Thomas McLeod, Douglas 10/76 McLeod, Kenneth 06/73 McMahon, Thomas 03/78 McNally, Michael 12/78 McParland, James 05/74 Nathan, John 08/80 Neathery, Emmett 07/79 Nell, Jerrell 05/74 07/81 Negron, Joseph Nelson, Alan 03/80 Nelson, Dan 08/75 Nelson, Norman 07/81 Nelson, Rodger 07/74 Newhouse, Jonathoh 03/78 12/81 Newsome, DeShawn Newsome, James 08/78 Nicholson, Joseph 12/80 07/79 NIckalaskey, Raymond 04/83 12778 Nieves, Luis 08/80 Nixon, Leonard 08/74 Noll, Michael 07/73 Norland, William Norris, David 06/74 Nortava, Peter 06/73 Novak, Anthony 06/74 02/75 Nugent, Raymond 06/76 Nurmi, Rudolph 12/74 O'Brien, Sean 08/82 O'Donnell, David 06/83 03/82 O'Donnell, James 07/75 02774 03/74 O'Rawe, John O'Reilly, John 05/82 05/82 04/75 O'Toole, Michael Otwrle, Daniel 08/82 Oberson, John 04/80 Oden, Lester 12/81 .' 11/72 Ohier, Robert Okrogly, Alfred 11/74 12/74 Oliveri, Joseph 03/78 Onufer, Paul 03/80 Oppel, Robert 04/83 Orr, Paul 07/81 Orsini, Dominick 11/73 02/82 Orslnl, Joseph 10/73 Osman, Mustafa 05/75 11/82 05/80 Oswald, Marc 12/80 11/75 Pacheco, Edmund 07/74 Pagen, Jacinto 02/74 Painter, Philip 01/74 Palmlsano, Pasquale 10/74 Palombo, Victor 03/78 Paloumbis, NIkolaos 11/73 07/79 11/73 12/82 Panko, Dasrii Panos, Rotwrt 04/81 Papageorgiou, Dimitrios 05/73 08779 Pardovlch, Philip Parker, Kimberly 03/75 Parrlsh, Jesse 07/74 11/73 Parrish, William Patino, Juan 11/74 02/76 04/82 Patrick, Hermus 07/75 Patterson, Harris 08/82 Patterson, Joseph 03/80 Patterson, Kralg 03/74 Patterson, Nelson 03/78 Patton, Stephen 10/76 Payne, Gerald 087^3 Pazos, Joseph 12/79 Pennick, John ' 09/74 09/74 Penns, John 04/82 Penrose, John 04/79 Penton, Leon 10/74 Perdikis, Spindon 04/82 Perry, Jay 12/82 Perry, John 09/77 08/80 Parsson, John 05/75 11/81 06/83 04/81 02/81 06/75 01/82 10/81 06/83 07/82 12/79 08/75 05/78 09/78 10/81 09/78 10/81 10/78 11/82 05/83 09/82 07/81 09/78 • 06/83 j.i... 04/81 04/83 09/82 03/83 10/82 05/83 09/82 04/83 06/83 03/82 11/81 10/82 08/81 10/81 04/82 I 06/83 05/83 06/82 04/81 10/78 12/82 06/83 10/82 01/82 01/82 06/83 07/82 11/80 04/81 09/82 10/82 09/82 02/82 06/83 11/81 12/82 10/82 02/82 02/82 07/82 11/80 10/81 06«2 Peterson, Charles Peth, Carl Petrik, Laszio Phillips, Donald Phillips, Michael Phillips, Pierce Picciolo, Raymond Pierce, Roy Piteris, Michael Plaskin, Eric Poletti, Rudolf Pollse, Edward Polk, Elbert Pollard, James Pollard, William Pollard-Lowskey, Guy Ponti, John Potts, Anthony Prater, Robert Principe, Henry Prisock, Franklin Pyle James Quebedeaux, Francis Raba, John Radam, Gordon Ranale, George Rapitis, Emmanuel Ratllff, George Reamey, Bert Renale, George Requiso, Marcelino Resendez, Alex Revette, James Reyes, Frederick Reyes, Julio RIcco, Christopher Richman, Everett RIcord, Fablous Riley, John RIsbeck, Richard Rivera, Jose Rivers, Sam Rizzo, Francis Roat, Wallace Roberts, Hafford Roberts, Luther Robertson, Richard Rodriguez, Hector Rodriguez, Juan Rodriguez, Manual Rodriguez, Ruben Rodriguez, Victor Rodriguez, Carlos Rogers, Earl Rogers, Lee Rogers, Louis Rogers, Patrick Rosarlo, Rene Rosati, Richard Rose, Daniel Rose, William Rosenberger, Charles Ross, John Rougeux, David Rouse, John Rowe, Thomas Roy, Alfred Roy, Alfred Rozmus, Walenty RoznowskI, Steven Ruiz, John Rusclgno, Michael Rush, Robert Russell, Paul Russo, Michael Sabga, Jimmy Sabin, Milton Sachs, Bernard Saddy, Luis Sadler, Joseph Sager, Eric Salazar, Julian Salley, Robert Salomons, Imro Sanchez, Robert Santiago, Alex Santos, Diogenes Santos, Robert Sapp, Cecil Saslos, NIkolaos Saunders, Darry Schaefer, John Schlueter, Hans Schmidt, Anton Schockney, Harry Schroeder, Wllhelm Schuffles, Peter Schuster, Robert Scrivens, Robert Scuderl, Marcel Sczpiorski, Alfred Seabron, Sam Sessions, Otis Sharpless, James Shaughnessy, Peter Shaw, Arthur Shaw, David 09/77 05/73 10/74 07/81 04/79 04/81 08/80 08/74 07/72 01/79 02/74 12/81 0476 0574 08/79 0474 03/80 0979 08/72 08/76 12/82 04/81 0874 12/81 07/75 1273 04/75 1174 0273 1273 0977 0175 0873 1278 1176 07/81 1272 0479 04/82 1073 1274 02/80 0574 0573 0174 1276 0476 08/80 0879 0375 12/80 0176 1075 0878 0978 10/72 0174 0872 03/80 12/80 04/81 1174 1173 0175 0976 1173 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"V 06/80 02/81 (Ckmtinued on next page.) 28/LOG / August 1983 - -- t 04/83 - '9 , •••• �^.-1.^ •*. —V-»., QMED Reclassification: Where You Stand Shaw, Laxis Shaw, Ronald Sherar, William Sherpinski, John Shine, Don Sidney, Donald Slejack, Ernest Simmons, Paul Simpson, Spurgeon Skinner, John Skubna, Jimmy Slack, George Slay, James Slusser, William Smith, Adam Smith, Bruce Smith, Charles Smith, Craig Smith, Edward Smith, George Smith, Hanable Smith, Major Smith, Wlllard Smith, William Smitko, James Snovelle, Walter Snyder, John Sorensen, Egil Sorensen, Peter Soucy^ Philip Spankraft, Albert Sparling, David Speckman, Gene Spell, Allen Spell, Joel Spell, Joseph Spencer, Herbert Stagg, Timothy Stanklewicz, Alexander Stanton, Lewis Starr, John Stegall, Hyram Stein, Warren Steinmetz, Kenneth Stewart, Mark Stewart, Rusty Stockmon, Bueford Stone, Eugene Story, Randall Strode, William Stroplch, George Sullivan, Clofus Sullivan, James Sullivan, William Surrick, Richard Swanson, Ronald Swisher, Bruce Sylvia, Francis Tameo, Rocco Tanner, Leroy Tannis, Randolph Tatesure, Vincent Taylor, Conrad Taylor, Thomas Tebbetts, Melvin Tell, George Tenteromand, Carl Terry, David Thaxton, Aaron Thomas, Alphonse Thomas, McAndrew Thomas, Thomas Thompson, George Thompson, Lindsey nms, Michael Tims, James Tobias, Thomas Tomaszewski, Richard Torgerson, Robert Torres, Felipe Torres, Francisco Torrez, Roberto Tosado, Efrain Traser, William Trauth, Joseph Treece, Stephen Tremper, Michael Trent, John Triantafllos, Petros Troche, Osvatdo Trott, Llewellyn Tsolakidis, Panagiotis Tuchek, Philip Tucker, John Turk, Bernard Turner, Douglas Turpin, Richard Tyler, Earl Tyler, Robert Tymczyszyn, Frank Tyson, James Ulatowski, Rayrnond Unglert, Harold Utterback, Randolph Vacca, Michael Vain, Joseph Valle,Jose Van'Epps, Gerald Van'Horn, David IS/SO 10/72 02/74 08/75 03/78 06/75 10/74 11/73 05/73 12/73 08/82 07/75 04/81 02/77 04/76 08/74 10/81 08/80 09/77 12/80 04/76 09/77 12/78 03/74 10/74 , 10/72 07/76 02/74 01/74 11/82 02/74 09/75 08/82 09/76 09/73 10/79 08/79 12/74 08/80 12/81 11/73 04/81 12/73 12/76 11/75 03/78 03/78 04/74 02/74 12/82 12/80 11/75 03/74 09/82 02/76 09/77 04/83 12/78 03/78 08/76 11/72 05/76 12/82 08/75 12/80 09/77 04/79 12/73 10/74 08/82 01/75 12/79 12/78 09/74 04/75 11/73 07/74 12/82 08/73 03/73 11/72 03/80 08/78 08/78 09/76 07/81 06/76 04/83 04/81 05/74 07/75 08/74 08/78 08/74 09/74 05/74 11/76 12/76 04/79 11/74 10/74 10/76 07/81 04/82 05/83 08/73 12/79 12/79 03/76 03/74 09/73 09/74 08/82 07/82 11/80 05/82 02/77 04/82 07/81 10/77 02/74 03/80 02/76 11/82 10/81 11/82 11/82 12/82 09/73 06/81 04/83 11/74 12/82 07/82 07/82 05/83 07/82 05/63 05/83 07/81 10/81 07/82 08/81 10/82 11/80 09/75 09/79 11/75 02/82 09/75 06/79 10/82 10/81 05/79 04/79 06/79 03/78 07/82 08/81 05/62 06/82 11/74 10/81 10/81 05/82 01/83 06/82 03/78 04/81 06/82 07/82 11/80 01/82 07/81 07/81 11/73 04/76 10/74 07/74 07/75 11/82 12/75 09/73 10/75 04/76 06/75 07/81 03/80 12/82 06/83 11/73 04/82 11/76 09/74 08/74 12/75 05/74 03/80 07/80 12/78 05/74 08/82 07/81 08/75 07/79 04/81 01/76 12/81 12/78 05/76 12/81 12/78 03/80 03/74 09/73 01/74 09/77 12/75 07/74 12/79 12/80 08/74 09/77 06/73 04/76 12/81 10/75 05/75 08/78 11/74 01/75 08/80 05/74 12/79 07/81 03/74 07/75 10/73 08/78 08/73 12/81 11/81 10/82 12/73 08/81 11/81 11/74 11/82 10/81 06/83 09/74 02/77 12/79 11/74 03/82 07/80 04/83 10/81 11/82 11/82 04/61 02/82 08/74 05/82 11/81 06/83 05/82 10/80 02/82 02/83 06/79 11/81 02/76 04/82 11/79 12/82 09/80 : --Y' 02/82 06/80 12/82 04/76 04/82 08/82 07/82 03/82 bl/82 07/81 05/82 08/81 • ' V . 11/74 11/82 03/82 02/83 e 02/83 05/82 12^1 10/82 04/82 05/83 02/83 04/82 12/82 10/82 01/82 04/83 01/82 x,. a. I The following information is provided to update my records: I i received my QMED rating on 03/83 I •• <S> • Date 1 have completed the following specialty course(s): !Marine Electrical Maintenance — ; Date Welding — Date Diesel Regular — Date !Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations Automation — : Date . Date Marine Electronics : Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Date Date 08/74 12/74 •• 04/81 •Mail To: I Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship • Director of Vocational Education I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 07/81 09/80 Van'Pelt, Timothy Vance, Fred Vane, Stanley Varela, James Vasquez, Pete Vaughn, Alfred Vazquez, Jose Velez, Alberto Velez, Ruben Verzone, Wlllard Vides, Gustavo Vlllapol, Esteban Viiligran, Ruben Vogler, Frederick Wade, John Wadllngton, Michael Wagner, Richard Walker, Joe Walker, Larry Walker, Marvin Wallace, Timothy Wallack, John Walton, William Ware, Hulon Washington, Eddie Watson, Glenn Watson, Glenn Watson, Joe Webber, Olie Weeden, Roger Weisner, Richard Welch, Douglas Welch, Elvert Welch, Vincent Wescott, Prince Westerholm, Gary Whalen, Paul Whisenhant, Edward Whistler, Samuel White, Darryl White, Don White, Roger Wiatrowski, Theodore Wllhelm, Mark • Wilkerson, Herman Williams, Bruce Williams, Leroy Williams, Milton Wilson, Haywood Wilson, Richard Wilson, Robert Wolf, Paul Wolfe, Robert WolkoskI, John Womack, Tyler Woodard, Claud Worrell, Vasco Wright, Charlie Wright, John Wright, Thomas Yarmola, Jeffrey Yelland, Brian York, Williarrt Young, William Zablaza, Salvador Zeller, Russell Zemel; Steven ZlellnskI, Tadeusz Zolkowski, William 11 hold a valid 3rd/2nd AssisI tant Engineer License issued 11/74 I on • 07/82 07/82 ! : Date NAME. SS/J' _ BOOK tt _ ADDRESS TELEPHONE U i Note: Each member should provide a photocopy of evidence to i substantiate changes in the above records. August 1983/LOG/29 S- �h? rr^!' .-rjl, Recertifying Stewards Visit Capitot HiH Directory of Ports -J Frank Drozak, President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Joe DlGlorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS While attending the SlU's educational program School Of Seamanship (SHLSS), thefoilowmg "^^'"bers zs st— Liz STirssroTd^?s-™,s™. Harris, Patrick Geary. Angelo Romero, Edward Collins, Thomas Maley and James Bergstrom. I Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea JULY 1-29, 1983 TomswPEo Cl«./"Sm''i Class C ClassA""cin I Class C Sallai Class. Class. I Class C DECK DEPARTMENT I Gloucester New York Philadelphia ... I Baltimore... I Norfolk I Mobile ........ I New Orleans I Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington........ I Seattle I PuertoRico.. ......... , I Houston I Pinev Point I ® ^ I Gloucester ' 73 '7? A 1 -Q 1" S 55 29 07 27. 2 n ^T? ^ 20 0 0 0 0 0 ^ 0 I 4 -| I 12 9 a u 0 u 0 0 2 0 104 ........v- I 48 5 3 15 13 55 16 2i 17 4 0 9 6 16 7 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 ^ 28 0 242 14 2 8 5 118 0 0 0 0 0 ~ Ir; 0 0 0 g o ^2 0' 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 183 4 40 63 7 7 ^ 29 4a 36 5^ 27 A 47 47 0 325 lift 118 59 86 5? no 119 0 802 EHGtHE DEPARTMENT J:--; 70 14 Sffiia "';::;:;-:-.-^ I Baltimore Norfolk I Mobile...... I New Orleans Jacksonville.. I San Francisco I Wilmington I Seattle I PuertoRico. I Houston I Pinev Point 0 47 15 0 1 0 9 12 42 13 8 4 10 19 10 4 8 2 6 3 91 *00 n ^ 19 11 1 5 11 2 g 0 84 , 2 I ' If ' 9? 22 R 19 5 32 02 245 0 0 0 0 " 0 0 0 0 g 2 3 14 7 18 190 I <i 0 ^ 150 0 0 : 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 S 9 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 • 9I : 09 9? ' cl 51 38 11 fi 11 n 0 635 3 I 0 0 I M ^,i ^ I 4 I 2 0 I 1 I 1 u i 23 I ; 41 e 6 24 in In 20 15 97 n 0 199 2 1 ^ I 0 I 0 1 0 8 8 u 0 0 0 u I I I I STEWARD DEPARTMENT Scas^, - W™ I I I I I I I I I I I : Baltimore... Norfolk...., Mobile... New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle PuertoRico Houston..... Pinev Point ^ ^ ,1 § ,} .0 6 8 Je 16 8 0 IJ 14 14 ' 2 2 3 3 15 J ? 3 g 4g , g u 0 n ^ ^ 1 Q 0 g 2 7 . 32 9 16 ^ 17 3 12 0 129 I I Port I I I I I Gloucester NewYork Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk ' " I Mobile.'., I Puerto Rico I Houston ....... t I Ttalt ^ I Total All Dopartments Shipping in «.e June on SlU-contracted 25 ^9 9 2 2 68 2 50 71 t 1 9 0 9R 98 4 4 5 ,J Q 745 21 21 12 24 . § I 11 0 0 g Q 1 16 2 2 1 0 2 38 0 ' 0 5 0 2 10 0 2 4 0 0 1 0 0 300 - 108 0 3 ' ENTRY DEPARTMENT . I NewOrleans ................ I Jacksonville.... I San Francisco. ' ' ,S 1 0 0 292 0 Q 16 ^^6 526 22 ZZ • ^ 0 0 561 317 . . ^ 0 0 .u 9 30 / LOG / August 1983 » 12 ^1 98 oS 29 12 2 J 2 0 . 325 5 I 12 RB 68 14 2 J n 0 182 u n 2 4 4 1 0 J 0 0 5 22 0 ''i I 2 4R ^IR In 38 90 55 2 0 4 6 12 35 19 IRR 165 M 44 44 13 'n ^ "o Ago ^ 0 gy ^ 2.001 1.674 140 ™ fi by "B" and "G" seniority people. There were 9 trip •" been shipped. r 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. ^ 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216)621-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio 2800 South High St., P.O. Box 0770, 43207 (614)497-2446 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. t 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEWYORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (212) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 8. 4 St. 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravels Ave. 63116 I (914)752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 Support SPAD �'.•: /jv' ' ;• • •• I -• :?'•• Seafarer 'Saki Jack' Dolan, LOG Story-Teller, Dies at 67 BY RAY BOURDIUS Seafarer and Pensioner John "Saki Jack" Vincent Dolan, 67, who in a series of 10 articles in the LOG over the last few years recounted his personal exploits at sea and ashore, died on May 12. "Saki Jack," who undoubt­ edly got his nickname for his liking the Japanese libation, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward, chief electrician, AB and ship delegate. He began sailing in 1934 and was on the Sea-Land Shoregartg in Port Elizabeth, N.J. from 1969 to 1975, a year before his retire­ ment. In 1941 he was graduated from the U.S. government's Stew­ ards, Cooks, Bakers and Butch­ ers School in New York City. Brother Dolan hit the bricks in SIU, SUP, MFOWWU, MC&S and ILA beefs. He rode troop ships in both World War II and the Korean War, and also sailed during the Vietnam War. Born in Camden, N.J., he was a resident of Middletown, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Flor­ ence and his sister, Anne K. Long of Warwick, N.Y. "Saki Jack/' being of Irish lineage, could tell a sea story as well as he could write one in the LOG. Jim Gannon, editor of the LOG at that time, recalled Dolan's remarkable insight into the minds and mores of his Brothers of the Sea, as shown in the well-written and collo­ quial conversational style of his humoresque tales of the deep. Dolan's first story in the LOG (August 1979) was "Saga of the R/V Anton Bnmn, Research Ship," about a 28-month voyage for the National Science Foun­ dation's International Indian Ocean Expedition in the 1960s. The scientists surveyed the ocean's killer sharks, poisonous fish and sea snakes. "Saki" admitted that like Casey Stengel of the New York Yankees, he couldn't remember peoples' last names, but he had a penchant for nicknames a la Damon Runyon, a popular New York author. One was "Raghead, the Sci­ entist." Others were "Hang in There Hank, the Bosun," "Jackof-all-Trades Connors," "Pete the Cook," "3rd Engineer Smitty," "3rd Cook Ray­ mond," Capt. "Percolator" Huggins, "Chief Cook Chico," Bombay Cabbie "Ali Babba," Chief Engineer Mr. "Nasty" Grasty, bistro owner "Sharky thcLLmey," and a young lady from Port Louis, Mauritius Is.— habitat of the extinct dodo bird— who packed a 10-inch stiletto and whom Dolan dubbed "Mack the Knife" and the "Naked Truth." "Saki'Jack" Dolan The voyage, from 1%3 to 1966, took them to the Persian Gulf, Arabia, Kenya, Madagascar, the west coast of Africa, the east coast of South America and the Antarctic. "Saki Jack" followed with three stories in the January through March 1980 editions of the LOG. In January 1981 he told the story of "The Old Dog­ house, 'Through the Looking Glass'," the old Seamen's In­ stitute at 25 South St. in New York. In it he drew caricatures of "Ma Rober," "Frenchy the Tailor," "Joe Bananas," Harry "Lunchbox" Lundeberg, "Slug" Ziekman, Eddy "Manny" Manning, Joe "No Coffee-Time" Curran, "Double Door" Joe, "Big Nose" Walter Reidy, "BiUy the Kid," "Ole Sam the Seaman's Friend," "Broadway Rose," "Shoestring Annie," "5th Avenue Mac," "Squirrel the Wiper," "Mother Ringo" and "Patcheye Murphy." In the April 1981 edition of the LOG, he told the tale of being" 'Shangaied' to Canada, SIU Style." In the June 1981 opus. Jack wrote of the " 'Fire in the Hold' on the SS Bridgehampton," followed by "Bank­ rupt, But Not Broke, in Port Said, Egypt," telling how he went to the camel races on the beach. The last chapter in the series, "Saki Jack Remembers: Strictly for Oldtimers," was signed off with "Keep the Faith, 'Saki Jack'." Emerqency Sea Transfer Too Late for MFU Brother Alagoas, Brazil. Yarrington, 57, ^ : Wilbur Franki_-ITYarrington was looking forward to another South American tour. When he signed on with the SS Santa Magda­ lena as a reefer engineer this spring, he knew as always he would be reunited with friends. Yarrington began sailing in 1944. He was a member of the SlU-affiliated Marine Firemen and Oilers Union. Throughout his career he had volunteered for last minute accommoda­ tions, taking jobs to prevent vessels from sailing shorthanded. He had packed his bags in advance for this journey from San Francisco Bay. But it was the ending this time that was sadly untimely. Three days out, Yarrington became ill. The Magdalena di­ verted from its course to meet a launch that would carry him speedily to emergency hospital treatment at a clinic in Maceio, Wilbur Frank Yarrington waves 'farewell' as he is lowered to a lo"noh from the Sanfa Magdalena for emergency medical treatment off the coast of Braz . A 1r»#Ti^oe Vcirfinotni died there on June 6, 1983 fol­ lowing emergency surgery for acute appendicitis. West Coast SIU Vice Presi­ dent George McCartney knew him well. In a letter to MFU President Henry Disley, Mc­ Cartney mentioned that Yar­ rington's shipmates took up a collection following his death and $510 was donated to his family. "Frank was a good shipmate,, a good Union brother, and a top-notch reefer. He never hes­ itated to share his knowledge and experience with younger men, showing them the ropes and tricks of the trade that he had learned over the years. Frank was well liked and respected by all who knew him. Wilbur Yarrington leaves his wife, Virginia and a daughter, Susan Ann. August 1983/LOG/31 -••-A- •-'a I - �Talmadge, L. Moss, 55, joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing as a QMED. Brother Moss sailed for Ogden Marine. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Lafayette, Tenn. Edwin Marvin Christian, 62, joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun for the Waterman Steamship Co. Brother Christian was also on the Sea-Land shoregang in Port Eliza­ beth, N.J. and at the Bush terminal in Brooklyn, N.Y. from 1948 to 1954. He was born in Rome, Ga. and is a resident there. Raymond Merton Davis, 58, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Davis was born in Athol, Mass. and is a resident of Contoocook, N.H. Matthew Goidfinger, 65, joined the SlU in the port of San Francisco in 1959. Brother Goidfinger was born in Buffalo, N.Y. and is a resi­ dent there. Patrick Henry Key, 65, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Key was born in Ancon (Panama Canal Zone) Hospital and is a res­ ident of Porter, Texas. Wiliie Gray Midgette, 63, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as an AB for the C.G. Willis Co. from 1950 to 1983. Brother Midgette was bom in Low­ land, N.C. and is a resident there. Edwin David Parsiey, 56, joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of Philadeiphia sailing as an AB. Brother Parsley was born in Clay County, Ind and is a resident of Blue Eye, Mo. Jose Antonio Tables, 68, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an AB. Brother Tablas is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry in World War II. He was born in El Salvador. A natural­ ized U.S. citizen, Tablas now re­ sides in Houston. Santos Lopez, 66, joined the SlU in the port ^ San Francisco in 1962 sailing in the steward depart­ ment for Sea-Land. Brother Lopez was born in Guanica, P.R. and is a resident of San Francisco. Great Lakes Francisco Rivera, 65, joined the SlU in the port of New Orleans in 1971 sailing in the steward depart­ ment for Sea-Land. Brother Rivera was born in Honduras and is a resident of New Orleans. Anker John Hansen Saivoid, 70, joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Sarvold also sailed during World War II. He was born in Norway and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Charles S. §mith, 65, joined the SlU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief cook. Brother Smith was bom in the United States and is a resident of Gretna, La. Oscar Smith, 68, joined the S|U in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as^a chief steward for SeaLand. Brother Smith is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Edward Joseph Kosecki, 60, joined the SlU in James Edward Coyie, 71, joined the SlU in the 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT. port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a chief Brother Kosecki sailed for the Delta Line. He was electrician for the Waterman Steamship Co. and for born in Solway, N.Y. and is a resident of New Orleans. Sea-Land. Brother Coy|e is a resident of Metairie, La. Marvin Erwin Felix Miller, 62, joined the Union in the port of Mil­ waukee, Wis. in 1961 sailing as an AB for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1953 to 1983. Brother Miller is also a wood patternmaker. A vet­ eran of the U.S Army Air Corps in World War II, he served as a cor­ poral-surgical technician with the 365th Fighter Group at the USAF Air Base in Richmond, Va. and in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) in the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Laker Miller was awarded the Air Force's Distinguished Unit Badge, the Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and Bronze Star Medals. Born in Milwaukee, he is a resident there. Atlantic Fishermen John Baptiste Parisi, 65, joined the SlU-merged Atlantic Fishermen's Union in the port of Gloucester, Mass. in 1949. Brother Parisi was born in Massachu­ setts and is a resident of Gloucester. Sebastiano J. Passanisi, 68, joined the Atlantic Fishermen's Union in the port of Gloucester in 1961. Brother Passanisi was born in Boston, Mass. and is a resident of Medford, Mass. Anthony Testaverde, 62, joined the Atlantic Fish­ ermen's Union in 1939 in the port of Gloucester. Brother Testaverde was born in Boston, Mass. and is a resident of Gloucester. DONT LET DRU6S RUIN YOUR CAREER * i: >A IF YOUiRE CAUGHT YOU LOSE YOUR PAPERS FOR LIFE! 32 / LOG / August 1983 �SeaLog X-Word Editor Rotan Retires Don Rotan, West Coast as­ sistant editor of the LOG, re­ tired on Aug. 1, ending a 41year career in the maritime in­ dustry. Don Rotan A native of Seattle, Wash., Rotan first went to sea in 1942 following his high school grad­ uation. He shipped as pantry­ man aboard the passenger liner SS Columbia, the first of many voyages that would take him 'round the world. He joined the Navy in 1944 and then imme­ diately returned to the mechant marine following the war. He continued to sail until 1948 when he came ashore to work as an organizer in Seattle for the Sailors Union of the Pacific. Working with the late Harry Lundeberg, Rotan played an ac­ tive role in a drive to eliminate communist influences in the maritime labor unions. During those busy years of 1948-1951, Rotan was also able to attend classes at the Univer­ sity of Washington where he majored in journalism. In 1951 he became the Seattle port agent for the Marine Cooks & Stewards Union, one of the AFL's newest member unions. The Marine Cooks & Stew­ ards Union was headquartered in San Francisco at that time, and Rotan transferred there in 1952 to become the first editor of their newly-founded weekly newspaper, the "Stewards News." Originally taken as a temporary job, it lasted 27 years, ending in 1979 when the "Stew­ ards News" merged with the Seafarers LOG. He then be­ came the permanent West Coast Assistant Editor of the LOG. Along with his editorial func­ tions, Rotan served the Marine Cooks & Stewards Union in several capacities: as a trustee of their pension and welfare funds and as a delegate to San Francisco's Central Labor Council. And in 1977 he became assistant secretary-treasurer. When the Marine Cooks merged with the Seafarers International Union the following year, he became port agent in San Fran­ cisco for the newly-merged or­ ganization. Answers to Previous Puzzle July 1983 SHIPPED SAN FRANCISCO Class "A" Class "B" Class "C". Grand Total (All Groups) WILMINGTON Class "A" Class B ....................... Class "C" Grand Total (All Groups) SEATTLE Class "A" Class "B" Class "C" Relief Grand Total (All Groups) HONOLULU Class "A". Class "B" Class "C" Grand Total (AU Groups) Across 1. Ship's reliable support 6. Body of land 11. Zodiac sign 12. Set fire to again 14. Expire Hall 15. 17. Killer whale 18. Season 20. Release from duty;- aid 21. Steamship (abbr.) 22. Servicemen's club 24. DG connector 25. Fish catching device 26. The of luxury 27. Pig pen 29. You and I 30. Proposal; bid 32. After B.C. 34. Swiss river 36. PartoflOU 37. To deepen waterways 40. Decorates 42. Member of AMA 43. Used for drinking coffee 45. Negative reply 46. Address (aljbr.) 48. Damage or disfigure and Mrs. 49. 50. Labor Day 1983 Answers Next Month! PMA Shipping Scene STERED By Debbie Greene 36 8 0 44 8 1 0 9 6 0 0 6 3 1 0 4 23 2 1 1 26 22 1 1 0 24 4 1 0 5 5 , 2 0 7 Down 1. European mountains 2. A tide 3. Route or path 4. ^ither 5. Musical note 6. IV-II 7. Peter or Paul (abbr.) 8. Not anchored 9. Frencti city 10. Not able to hear 13. Unit of weight (abbr.) 16. Tilt or lean 17. Bullring cheers 19. PartofAGLIWD 20. Cord 23. Secure 25. Close by 28. Sign of drowsiness 29. Waterproof hip boots 30. Part of NATO (abbr.) 31. Device used for fishing or divining 33. Discem or proclaim 35. Bro. Campbell 36. Gold (Sp.) 38. Three (Ger.) A39. Lazarus or Bovary 40. Field (comb, form) 41. Merely 44. Former union of Egypt and Syria (abbr.) 47. and fro 49. Mother (informal) Navigate Your Way To A Better Paying Job. . . Apply for the Mate/Master Freight and Towing Vessels offered on September 12, 1983, at the Seafarer Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Fill out the application in this issue of the Log, or contact the Admissions Office, at SHLSS, Piney Point, Maryland 20674 August 1983/LOG/33 �I l^w- Digest of Ships Nestings iji1*1' •5f. > X' 'I oA j--- • • ,f ADONIS (Apex Marine Co.), June 5—Chairman A.C. Harrington; Edu­ cational Director Paul Kerney; Deck Delegate Antonios M. Tricoglou; Sec­ retary Robert C. Thomas. Some dis­ puted overtime was reported in the deck and engine departments. There is $110 in the ship's fund. Minutes of the previous meeting were read. Those crewmembers who are directly af­ fected by the permanent jobs issue will be polled for their opinions. The chairman asked the crew to please return the ship's videotapes. If they are not returned, the company will be charged for their loss. The chairman also cautioned the ordinary seamen to perform their duties properly—and that means not sitting in the crew lounge watching the TV or video. A repair list will be put up. If there are any repairs that crewmembers are aware of, they should write them down. It was sug­ gested that when a captain is being relieved, he should close out all of his accounts and pay the crew. In that way, the new captain will not be placed in the position of having to tell the crew that he cannot pay off because the old captain left nothing in writing. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. Next port: Philadelphia, Pa. LNG AQUARIUS (Energy Trans­ portation Corp.), June 9—Chairman Malcolm Woods; Secretary L. Conlon; Educational Director 8. Beattie. No disputed OT. There is $160 in the ship's fund—suggestions on how to raise some more cash would be ap­ preciated. The chairman talked about how important these shipboard meet­ ings are. The Aquarius has been in the shipyard for 30 days and at anchor for 30 days. It is hoped that there will now be some straight sailing. Crew­ members were reminded that if they change rooms, they should take just their clothes with them, "not your draw­ ers out of the chest." The ship's sec­ retary welcomed the new brothers aboard and stressed the importance to all hands of donating to SPAD. No new movies have been received for the p^st couple of trips. A suggestion was made that when questions come up in the ship's minutes, the Union should answer them in the LOG. The educational director was on watch dur­ ing the meeting but sent his greetings to all the brothers and reminded them to take care of their dues and to up­ grade at Piney Point. Schedules and applications for upgrading are in the LOG. A very special vote of thanks was given to the steward department and to everyone for doing their share of keeping the galley clean. Heading out to R. Arun and Hemeji, Japan; then back to New York for payoff. ^Ir :J-' vi-i, . 4v ,i_ " :• % v M il (9 I' !i r V 'i- ' j BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), June 19—Chairman Robert D. Smith Jr.; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director W. J. Dunnigan; Deck Delegate Herb Minick; Engine Delegate Frank Sandy; Steward Del­ egate James C. Wadsworth. No disputed OT or beefs were reported. There 34/LOG/August 1983 is $13.25 in the ship's fund. A discus­ sion was held on the permanent jobs issue and trip relief procedures. Many questions were raised and it was sug­ gested that they wait for the patrolman to come aboard at payoff to fill them in on all the details and answer any questions they may have. Payoff is scheduled for June 28 in New Orleans. The chairman urged all hands to con­ tribute to SPAD in order to help the Union in their fight for a strong mer­ chant marine. The ship's secretary thanked the crew, chief mate and chief engineer for getting repairs finished. The ice machine is now working fine, but the repairman said that a new TV is needed in order for the videocassette to work properly. The crew is cooperating in keeping the messroom and pantry clean, and a vote of thanks went to the men doing the sanitation work for the recreation room and laun­ dry area. A vote of thanks also went to the steward department, for a job well done. Next port and port of payoff: New Orleans, La. been done. Also, the water situation is very poor. The drinking water is salty and the bath water is rusty. Some clarification is also needed with regard to the exchanging of movies onboard the Cove Mariner. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department by the entire crew for a job well done. DELTA CARIBE (Delta Steamship Line), June 5—Chairman K. Koutouras; Secretary R. A. Cobb; Educa­ tional Director V. Brunnell; Deck Del­ egate Lewis H. Francis; Engine Delegate Steven M. Welder; Steward Delegate Prince Baker. No disputed OT; all is going well. The chairman reported that the captain relayed his thanks to the crew for an excellent voyage, saying that it was one of the best crews he has ever sailed with. The chairman also reported that the Delta Caribe's next port will be some­ where in the Gulf, and he'll let the crew know the exact port as soon as pos­ sible. Crewmembers were made aware of safety procedures onboard and of the importance for shipmates to help each other. He also stressed the im­ portance of donating to SPAD and of upgrading. The secretary thanked the crew for helping to keep the messhall and the crew lounge clean and for With trophy In hand, here are some of the members of the winning Softball team from the LNG Gemini. They include Pat Chaney, cargo engineer; Ed Brennan, AB; Leo Clark, ETC-NY; Paul Hormann, port engineer: David Terry, QMED; Dennis Lamneck, OS; Ed Boyes, OS; Dave Carmody, chief engineer; Paul Storm, wiper; Warren Cushman, ship repair manager; and Ed Carr, chief mate. COVE MARINER (Cove Shipping Co.), June 19—Chairman Freddie Goethe; Secretary Henry W. Roberts; Educational Director Clarence D. Crowder; Deck Delegate Stephen Fulford; Engine Delegate Nathaniel Kiser Jr.; Steward Delegate John Forbes. There was no disputed OT reported. Anyone having any problems with overtime should see their chief mate and try and straighten it out. The chair­ man reminded crewmembers that the Boggs bill is a very important piece of legislation intended to benefit the en­ tire maritime industry. He urged that they write their congressional repre­ sentatives asking for their support. He also stressed the importance of do­ nating to SPAD and of taking advan­ tage of the upgrading opportunities at Piney Point. Upgrading not only helps the individual Seafarer, it also helps the Union. Several items need repair. These include the washer/dryer and the water fountain in the deck depart­ ment. The need for these repairs was brought up before the ship went into layup for two months, but nothing has helping to make this a good voyage. New business brought up was the need for repair of the TV and video machine. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: some­ where in the Gulf. LNG GEMINI (Energy Transporta­ tion Corp.), June 19—Chairman R. Schwarz; Secretary E. Haber; Edu­ cational Director K. Conklin; Deck Del­ egate J. Batorski; Engine Delegate P. Wolf. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. There is over $500 in the ship's treasury. No word has yet been re­ ceived on the yearly raise. The chair­ man said that it may be possible to get additional information through the mails at the next port. It was suggested that the Union be asked to check with ETC to see if quartermasters can be allowed to sit on watch. A vote of thanks was given to the steward de­ partment. Next ports: Hemeji and Osaka, Japan. LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), June 5—Chairman V. Paulsen; Sec­ retary C. M. Modellas; Educational Director K. M. Patterson. No disputed OT. There is $65 in the ship's fund. Minutes from the previous meeting were read. The chairman reported that an inspection would be held by the captain on the following day. He also announced receipt of a letter from headquarters pertaining to the per­ manent jobs issue. The letter was read and there was a general discussion and voicing of opinions on the matter. The secretary reminded all OMEDs and electricians who want their rooms cleaned to have them open between 9:00 and 9:30. Rooms that are locked will not be cleaned. A suggestion was made to help keep the ship clean: anyone getting off the ship who leaves their room dirty should pay the Union a $50 fine. Department heads should inspect each room and give their re­ ports to the boarding patrolman. Next port: Yokohama, Japan; then back to Seattle, Wash, for payoff. LNG LIBRA (Energy Transportation Corp.), June 12—Chairman Sylve^er Monardo; Secretary D. Velandra; Deck Delegate Robert C. Munroe; Engine Delegate Warren Shaun. No disputed OT. The ship's secretary reported that GSU Southwick, who was just relieved (and who was treasurer) gave the ship's fund receipt book to him—and there is $250 in the fund. Also, elec­ tions were held for a new treasurer. The winner was GSU John Baracco. Bosun Monardo stated that the Union is trying to get a vote on whether or not to have the 7^/2% raise go to the welfare fund or to the payroll account. He voiced the opinion that maybe the Seafarers should reject the raises until the next contract talks. He also stated that any LNG permanent employee who takes another job while on the �beach forfeits his permanent status. Several suggestions were made. One was that some of the ship's fund be used to buy a Mr. Coffee anda blender for the crew's use since it seems to be taking forever to get the old coffee machine fixed ... and who doesn't enjoy a milkshake! Another suggestion was that the weight room be limited to the hours of 8 am to 8 pm so as not to disturb the sleepers. The steward also made the request that the dishes, glasses, silvenware and plastic con­ tainers be brought back to the galley when people are through with them. Next ports: Arun and Osaka, Japan. bvERSEAS NEW YORK (Maritime Overseas), June 19—Chairman Jo­ seph Zeloy; Secretary Darius Knapp; Educational Director Edward Self; Deck Delegate Carlos Garere; Engine Del­ egate W. Christopher; Steward Dele­ gate Peter V. Hammel. No disputed OT. There is $110 in the ship's fund which was specifically raised to buy a TV antenna; $50 more is needed to purchase the wire. The chairman re­ ported that everything is running pretty smoothly. One QMED had to get off at the Loop due to sickness in the family, so the engine departnient is running one man short. June 23 is the expected date of arrival in Texas City, Texas. A meeting will be called to get suggestions and then to vote on the issues of permanent jobs and trip re­ liefs. The steward thanked the crew, for their cooperation in keeping the ship clean and putting all cups and dishes back in the galley every morn­ ing. He also said that each department delegate should fill out a repair list (blank forms are available). One min­ ute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Texas City, Texas. OVERSEAS VALDEZ (Maritime Overseas), June 26—Chairman Wil­ liam Feil; Secretary R.H. Mann; Edu­ cational Director J. Chianese; Deck Delegate Bradford Wheeler; Engine Delegate Stanley Groom; Steward Delegate Norman Taylor. Some dis­ puted OT was reported in the deck department. All is running pretty smoothly. The Overseas Valdez is sta­ tioned in Diego Garcia with a good bunch of men. The bosun got off on June 8 due to illness as did one AB; they were both sent home. And the new chairman talked with the chief mate to assure him that they should work together for the sake of a happy ship. There has been some morale problems onboard. It appears that when crewmembers get the job, they are told that they can go home in four months. In reality, that is not the case. The ship is stationed in Diego Garcia for six or more months. All the crewmembers want is that they be told the truth at the outset. MA/ RANGER (Ocean Carriers), July 2—Chairman V. Grimas; Secretary W. O. Wallace: Deck Delegate A. Porcari; Engine Delegate W. Ensor; Steward Delegate D. Hatach; Reading Clerk Ross C. Hardy. There was some dis­ puted OT in both the deck and steward departments. One AB from the deck department was replaced in Lagos and one man from the engine department was taken off the ship ill. The chairman reported that in discussions with the captain about the radio, he was told that the radio is the ship's property and cannot be sold or put in an arrival pool. The captain does, however, have $200 in his safe which belongs JLO the crew for movies. A suggestion was made that maintenance and care be increased from the present rate of $8 per day to $20 per day. This motion was passed by the entire shipboard membership. A vote of thanks was . given to the steward department for a job well done this voyage. ROSE CITY (Apex Marine), June 12—Chairman M. Kerngood; Secre­ tary W. Datzko; Educational Director W. Butts. Some disputed OT was re­ ported in the deck department and some beefs.in the steward department. The bosun stressed the importance of donating to SPAD in order to help strengthen our Union during these trying" times. He also urged that crewmem­ bers should try and cooperate in a better manner in order to keep things aboard ship running smoothly. This is especially important since most of the trips on the Rose City are quite long (approximately 150 days). The crew was also asked to keep noise down in the passageways so that others can sleep. A request also was made for a new radio for the crew lounge. The steward department was given a vote of thanks for a job well done. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman 88 Co.), June 12—Chairman T.R. McDuffie; 8ecretary Floyd Mitchell Jr.; Educational Director Harry E. Messick; Deck Delegate Luis J. Ramirez; En­ gine Delegate Lionel Jackson; 8teward Delegate William Karipiak. 8ome disputed OT was reported in the en­ gine department. F. Mitchell Jr., the treasurer, has the ship's fund of $195. The chairman reported that everything is running pretty smoothly at the pres­ ent time. Communications were re­ ceived from headquarters pertaining to the permanent jobs positions. It was voted on and the reaction sheets have Pigest of Ships Meetings been mailed back to headquarters. All of the key rating men that are affected by the new ruling would like to see it abolished, and the general feeling of the entire crew is that they would also like to see it eliminated. They feel that if some can have permanent jobs, then all should have them. Heading out to Assab, Jeddah and the 8uez; then back to New York for payoff in July. SANTA MERCEDES (Delta Steam­ ship Line), June 10—Chairman Jack Kingsley; Secretary Samuel N. Smith; Educational Director Bobby Stearman. There was a bit of disputed OT in both the deck and steward departments. The ship's treasury received a few donations during the voyage and now has a balance of $462.25. The Santa Mercedes is scheduled to arrive in Los Angeles on June 12 and then sajl for San Francisco the following day. Everyone should find out fairly soon about the possibility of a dry-docking period. The few complaints that were voiced have all been taken care of, and everything is running fairly smoothly. There is still a good bit of stealing going on aboard. Crewmem­ bers were advised to keep their lockers and rooms locked. Next port: Los An­ geles, Calif. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Service), June 12—Chairman W.L. Tillman; Secretary Leo Dekens; Edu­ cational Director A. Zhivarin. No beefs or OT reported. The written motions made at the last meeting were turned in to the patrolman at payoff on June 5. There has been no word as yet on the scheduled pay raise. A letter from headquarters was read and explained to all crewmembers pertaining to per­ manent jobs. Crew were asked to ex­ press their opinions on the. issue. Twenty-two members signed the state­ ment urging a halt to permanent jobs and a desire to go back to rotary shipping. One member was for. per­ manent jobs for all positions, f^ext ports: Yokohama, Japan and Long Beach, Calif.; then back to Oakland for payoff in July. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Waterways), June 26—Chairman Roger W. Pinkham; Secretary Paul J. Franco; Educational Directors. Green. > All is running well with no beefs or disputed OT reported. A report from the captain indicated that the ship will be laying up for about two weeks, but that's all that is known as yet. A new washer/dryer is desperately needed and the TV antenna needs to be ad­ justed. Also, the ice-making machines seem to work fine in cold weather, but during periods of warm weather they stop making ice. It is hoped that all these repairs can be taken care of while the Transcolumbia is in the ship­ yard. Official ships minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: aiaiuiK AMCO yOV«GER COmiECTICUT OB.TASUD GREAT UUn LEABER MASSACHUSETTS MOHTPBJER VICTORT OGBER CHARGER SAHfEORO SEA4AHD VOYAGER VEHTURE ^. > u ' Monthly Membership Meetings Date Port New York Philadelphia Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters ..... Monday, September 5 Tuesday, September 6 Baltimore .Wednesday, September 7 Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile .....;. San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point.. San Juan .... St. Louis Honolulu Duluth Jeffersonville Gloucester. Jersey City .Thursday, September 8 .Thursday, September 8 Friday, September 9 Friday,-September 9 .Monday, September 19 .Tuesday, September 20 Wednesday, September 21 Thursday, September 22 Monday, September 26 .Friday, September 30 .Friday, September 9 .Thursday, September 8 ..Friday, September 23 • Thursday, September 8 .Wednesday, September 21 .Thursday, September 22 .Tuesday, September 27 Wednesday, September 28 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. — , 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. • 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. August 1983/LOG/as .'fi �%• ;-f Iw 'x^:: • Deep Sea Pensioner WiUiam Frederick Barth, 66, died on May 29. Brother Barth joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as a 3rd cook for the Robin Line from 1943 to 1964. He also sailed inland on the tug Saturn as a cook from 1970 to 1979. Incidentally, his hobby was chemistry. Seafarer Barth was bom in Philadel­ phia and was a resident there. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Magdalen and a sister, Violet Smith of Philadelphia. 4'- •i| '^- •• i • '/• •ii.' 'l^v: "-ir>r tfe'' I :4|v - ^ar. :1!;. ii Pensioner Benedicto Baterna, 83, passed away in the Queens (N.Y.) Hos­ pital Center on May 24. Brother Baterna joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef and the 1965 District Council 37 strike. Seafarer Baterna received a 1961 Union Per­ sonal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Steel Surveyor. A native of the Philippines, he was a resident of Flushing, N.Y. Burial was in Silver Mount Cemetery, Staten Island, N.Y. Surviving are his two daughters, Margaret Diaz of Queens and Theresa. Gregory David Bland, 20, died in the Mission Community Hospital, Mission Viejo, Calif, of head injuries sustained in a highway car crash on Jan. 29. Brother Bland joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1982 sailing as a waiter on the SS Consti­ tution (Hawaiian-American Cruises). He was born in Arcabia, Calif, and was a resident of San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Cremation took place in the McCormick Crematory, Laguna Beach, Calif. Surviving are his parents, An­ thony and Madeline Bland of San Juan Capistrano and a sister, Lisa, also of San Juan Capistrano. Pensioner Henry M. Conneli, 93, passed away on June 21. Brother Connell joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Houston, Texas. He was a resident there. Surviving are his sis­ ter, Christine of Houston and a sonin-law, Harry Bounds Jr. Pensioner Charles WUIiam Hemmis, 79, succumbed to can­ cer in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumber­ land, Md. on May 12. Brother Hemmis joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician for Maritime Overseas. He was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Seafarer Hemmis was born in Pennsylvania and was a resident of Lonaconing, Md. His remains were donated to the Maryland Anatomy Board in Baltimore. Surviving are his widow. Hazel of Avilton, Md. and a brother, Clarence of Cumberland. Pensioner Emmett Wilson Mayo, 71, passed away on May 28. Brother Mayo joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile. He also worked as an elevator mechanic. Seafarer Mayo was born in Florida and was a resident of Jay, Fla. Surviving is a niece, Louise Scott of Jay. Warren Willie Hymel, 36, died of heart-lung failure off the SS George Wythe (Waterman) in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Ceylon) on April 26. Brother Hymel joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1966 sailing as an OS for the Delta Line. He was a 1964 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans. He was born in New Orleans where he also resided and was buried. Surviving are his widow, Laurita; a daughter, Givonna and his mother, Frances of New Orleans. Pensioner Harry George Jones, 78, passed away on July 2. Brother Jones - joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville. He was a resident of Savannah. Surviv­ ing is his widow. Pensioner WUIiam "Bill" Jackson McDonald Sr., 60, died on June 20. Brother McDonald joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a cook. He was born in Bedias, Texas and was a resident of Laporte, Texas. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a son, William M. Scott McDonald Jr. (a 1974 Union scholar­ ship winner at Baylor University, Waco, Texas) and a son-in-law, James Gaines, Howard Elliott Moneton, 58, suc­ cumbed to cancer at home in San Francisco on May 30. Brother Mo­ neton joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as an AB for Sea-Land. He was bom in San Francisco, the son of a sea captain. Creihation took place in the Apollo Crematory, Emeryville, Calif. Surviv­ ing is a sister, Evelyn Shaw of Antioch, Calif. Mildred. Pensioner Samuel "Sam" Joseph Lemoine, 71, died on June 23. Brother Lemoine jQined the SIU in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun for the Delta Line. He was bom in Lou­ isiana and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Olga. Pensioner Louis Egbert Lowe, 69, died in the Joint Diseases General Hospital in New York on May 6. Brother Lowe joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. He hit the bricks in the 1962 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Lowe was on the Sea-Land Shoregang, Port Elizabeth, N.J. from 1%6 to 1979. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Bora in Talahassee, Fla., he was a resident of New York City. Cremation took place in the Trin­ ity Crematory, New York City. Sur­ viving is his widow, Edith. Kenneth "Ken" Edward Maclnnes Jr., 52, died in San Francisco on March 11. Brother Maclnnes joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1970 sailing as an AB. He sailed 20 years and during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Maclnnes attended the 1970 Piney Point Crew Conference No. 8. Maclnnes was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in the Korean War. He also attended Fordham University in New York in 1980. Bom in Brooklyn, he was a resident of San Francisco. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cem­ etery, Sebastopol, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Twilajean, and his sister, Helen Warford of Brooklyn. Jostlph R. Mule died on Oct. 18, 1982. Brother Mule was a resident of Sound Beach, N.Y. Surviving is his daughter, Gladys Corbett. Pensioner John Leslie Munnerlyn, 84, passed away on June 7. Brother Munner­ lyn joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief steward. . He began sailing in 1945. Seafarer Munnerlyn was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War 1. A native of Lottie, Ala., he was a resident of Stockton, Ala. Surviving is a sister, Carrie M. Bryars of Stock­ ton. Pensioner Ismael Monsanto Nazario Sr., 74, passed away on July 3. Brother Nazario joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of San Juan, P.R. sailing as a bosun for the Bull Line and the Robin Line. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Nazario was bom in Mayaguez, P.R. and was a resident of San Juan. Surviving are his widow, Mayagay; two sons, Ismael Jr. and Faicel and two daughters, Minerva and Rosa Maria, aU of New York City. Herbert Robert Newell, 63, died of a heart attack in Yokohama, Japan on Jan. 31. Brother Newell joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1963 sailing as a wiper. He was a member of the Unioh's Canadian Dis­ trict and sailed in the Vietnam War. Seafarer Newell was a veteran of the Canadian Army and Navy in World War 11. A native of St. John, New­ foundland, Canada, he was a natural­ ized U.S. citizen and a resident of Yokohama. Surviving are his widow, Betty and a son, Eugene of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Pensioner Francis Peredne, 70, suc­ cumbed to kidney failure in the Slidell (La.) Hospital on June 26. Brother Peredne joined the SIU in 1938 in the ^ port of Philadelphia smling as a FOWT. He attended a Piney Point Educational Conference as a delegate from the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Peredne was born in Boston, Mass, and was a resident of Pearl River, La. Burial was in For­ est Lawn Cemetery, Slidell. Surviving is his widow, Josephine. Maurice Anthony Pollard, 52, died of a lung ailment at home in Seattle, Wash, on March 25. Brother Pollard joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a QMED. He joined the SIU .Canadian District in 1949. Seafarer Pollard was bom in the Beechcroft Nursing Home, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Cremation took place in the Washington Crema­ tion Service, Seattle and burial wais in the Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria. Sur­ viving are his brother, John of Victoria and an aunt, Doris Armstrong of Langley, B.C., Canada. Pensioner and Recertified Bosun Jo­ seph Mizell Ricbburg, 66, died on May 26. Brother Richburg joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Mobile. He helped in the 1965 Chicago taxi orga­ nizing drive and in the 1%1 port of Houston organizing sweep. Seafarer Richburg was graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in October 1974 and attended the 1970 Piney Point Crew Conference No. 7. Richburg was also an operating engi­ neer and a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Bay Minette, Ala., he was a resident of Irvington, Ala. Surviving are a son, Jerry of Irvington and a brother, A.R. of Severn, Md. Pensioner Samona Suliman, 78, passed away from natural causes in Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. on June 9. Brother Suliman joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He was bom in Indonesia, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Brooklyn. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Sur­ viving is his widow, Mary. �Pensioner John Sansone, 71, passed away on June 25. Brother Sansone joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1961 sailing as a "gloryhole" chief steward for the Delta, Line. He was^a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Bom in Lou­ isiana, he was a resident of Metairie, La. Surviving are two brothers, Dominick of New Orleans and Salvadore. John Martin Sweeney Jr., 27, died of lung failure off the MIV Star of Texas (Titan Navigation) in Alexan­ dria, Egypt on April 6. Brother Swee­ ney joined the SIU following his grad­ uation from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. in 1976. He sailed as a pumpman for Delta Line. A native of Fort Dix, N.J., he was a resident of Glenside, Pa. Surviving are his parents, John Sr. and Margaret Swee­ ney of Glenside, two brothers and two sisters. Harold Joseph Trahan, 56, died of a heart attack in the Hospital Principal, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa while riding the 55 Del Viento (Delta Line) on March 20. Brother Trahan joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1972 sailing as a chief Cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Trahan was bom in New Orleans and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Helen and two daughters, Evelyn and Angela. Norman Stanford Tukey Jr., 62, died in Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. on Dec. 11, 1982. Brother Tukey joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Tukey was born in Massachusetts arid was a resident of Brooklyn. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving is his widow, Mary. Pensioner Simeon Vergara, 81, passed away in San Esteban, P.I. on June 11. Brother Vergara joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War U and during the Great Depression. Seafarer Vergara was bom in the Phil­ ippines and was a resident of San Esteban. Surviving are two Cousins, Mrs. A. Ramadios of Los Angeles and Genoveva V. Elaydo. Pensioner Harry George Wolowitz, 76, passed away on June 26. Brother Wolowitz joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a FOWT for the Delta Line and for Waterman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Seafarer KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Wolowitz was bom in Baltimore and was a resident of New Orleans Sur­ viving are a sister, Mrs. Berdie Hazell of Baltimore; an uncle, Peter Calabrese of New Orleans; a niece, San­ dra A. Snook of Glen Bumie, Md. and a goddaughter, Mrs. Michael"Cuccia of Metairie, La. Great Lakes Pensioner Irenaus Peter Entringer, 78, passed away from heart failure in the Door County Hospital, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. on June 22. Brother Entrin­ ger joined the Union in the port of Milwaukee in 1953 sailing as a deck watchman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Laker Entringer was bom in Algoma, Wis. and was a resident of Sturgeon Bay. Interment was in the SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Institute, Wis. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Hannah; a son, Richard and a daughter, Janet. Atlantic Fishermen James S. Frontiero Sr., 59, died in the port of Gloucester, Mass. on May 27. Brother Frontiero joined the At­ lantic Fishermen's Union there in 1980 sailing as a fisherman. He was bom in Gloucester and was a resident there. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Sur­ viving are his widow, Marie and two sons, James Jr. and Joseph. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of the.se contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is. Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU Karl Gunnar Peterson, 61, died of a heart attack in the Peninsula Hospital, Burlingham, Calif, on Nov. 8, 1982. Brother Peterson joined the SIUmerged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco. He sailed for 32 years. Seafarer Pe­ terson was hotel manager aboard the 55 Constitution (American-Hawaiian Cmises) and chief steward and hotel manager on the 55 Oceanic Independ­ ence (American-Hawaiian Cmises). Bom in Finland, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Sausalito, Calif. Interment was in the Woodlawn Park Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving is his son, Austin of Sausalito. Joseph F. Roberson Sr., 55, died of a heart attack in the Providence Med­ ical Center, in Seattle, Wash, on April 20. Brother Roberson joined the SIUmerged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco in 1968. He sailed as a BRU for the American President Line in 1974 and for the Matson Line in 1975. Seafarer Roberson was bom in the Philippines and was a resident of Seattle. Burial was in the Washington Memorial Cem­ etery, Seattle. Surviving are his widow, Liza; seven sons, Joseph Jr., Michael, James, Mark, Alan, Alfred and Dennis and three daughters, Virginia, Mary and Arlene. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in . all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize them.selves with its con­ tents: Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership s money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trusty funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. Marine Cooks patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in iiny ofiicial capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an ofiicial receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to f urther its objects and purposes includ­ ing. but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the Americ3h Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within .^0 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member fe^ tliat any of the above rights have been violated, or that be has betm denied his coostltntlonal right of access to Union l euwds or hifoi'iuathai, he shodU innne<Baieiy notily SIU Prerident Frank Drozak at Headqnarters by certMM maB, letuni receipt requested.The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia WhR Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 2B746. August = 1983/LOG-/-37 �• . ,'^T..>.-.Vix. 5. - »- * 'Bxampl«s-AT® Impoitant.. .' I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I do not have the right to oaU you "brother" since I Have not sailed for over 10 years. But I do your brothers in "Pinal Departures (June 1983) changed one ss Bobln Gr^bound for Africa. In Brooklyn waterfront go by^ The next day I didn't have my sea legs yet, so the bosun 6®*® S easier^but work I must, no resting. By Durban I was tos ^sro^nd compliments are hard won from laconic, old salt *A College Education Is Expensive . . <-•¥ Once again, I would like to sincerely thank the Tr^tees and memDers of the Seafarers International Union for their help toward my pursuit of a higher education. I have just _ successfully completed my sophomore year at Brown T^versity. This past academic year l have studied courses wMch represent a weU-rounded curriculum .... I have decided to mSor in a science and am presently fulfilling the remainder of mv pre-medical school requirements. With the present state of the economy, obtaining a co ege educauon. espeolaHy at one of the top ly ^ countiy. IB veiy expensive. The Charlie Logan Soholarsm^ along vrtth loans-help to make a encourage SIU members and their dependents who have the opportunity to apply for such a scholarship to do so. Thank you very much. •'M,; •i" 'I • ''y.x Slncerelyi Grace Hsu New Toxic, H.T. , 1 m .^lrl •.f;|4 ^Reflections on College .. Will you please get after this rag [ Wewsday] for theh ^ . editorials on Alaskan oil. I wonder who is getting paid off at Uewsday for all the garbage on Alaskan oil. For^ars thqy used the excuse of U.S. tankers about 5$ a gallon more. Look at the cost of oil now—and still the runaway tankers carry over 90 percent of all the oil. They should print Newsday in Japan. Look at the cheaper cost. Boy Johnsim J-S7 r-it: Af,. .•it0h 3 J- Al 'Sweeneys Thanlc Star Crew .. .* We, the Sweenqy family, wish to thank the crew of the vessel Star of Texas for the ftowers and Mass cards sent to the Cel rf oS »n. Jonn Msrtln Swesnsy. who died aboyd ttm Star of Texas on April 6 in the port of Alexandria, Egypt. Thank you. V, X V ll t'- • In <Q]fatefiil for Your Aaslstauce . • I read the latest LOG article concerning the obvious strain put upon the Welfare Plan due to the closing oftheUSPHS .... ov« I am grateful for your assistance so far ... and am wuiing to agree to any proposals that will further the cause of the maritime industry. Prakernally yours, Theodore S. Blades Ckvrona, N.T. ^^ ALOG / August 1983 As a recent graduate, I wish to thank the SIU for their assistance in helping me complete the past four years of ^ learning. As an awardee of a Charlie Logan Schol^ship, my past four years of college have been more than just four years of °°S)Ugh I graduated in May 1983 with a double degree in Physics and Math, my Logan award made it possible for my education to be more rounded than if I had had to s]^nd moM ^ time worrying about how to finance my education. The aw^ of course, did not meet aU of my expenses, but it allowed me to tod lobs in fields related to my course of study instead of having to work In unrelated areas, again furthering my education.... As I refiect upon my college career, I would again like to say thank you to the Union members who made my award possible. As I begin a new road toward graduate school, I would like to encourage all dependents to apply for the Charlie Logan Scholarships. My award has allowed me to open many doors which otherwise would have remained unbroached. It will do similar things for fiiture classes as well. Sincerely, W. Iiewls CtiUier Wickford, BL.Z. 'U Not for the Scholarship .. .* Sincerely, John Sweeney Glenslde, Pa. i this because of one hard taskmaster who respected^ work and instilled pride. I hope you will publish "^^^® for toe benefit of other old hands when it comes to brea^ in toe new guys. They may not 5.,,™ example is. And as a special favor, I wouldbe would forward this letter to Mrs. Hanstvedt so that she can know how his shipmates felt about her husband. Sincerely, OeofCrey F. iminerl^ Blwim, Fa. . • • ,,, ^Newsday on Alaslcan oil • • •' fi ""aiSen^ars later I remember this man almost as well as my father (also deceased). That first trip to sea led to many Jventul^ I went on to the Dnlversity of Michigan to study naval architecture. After working for a Today I shipyard, I was able to start my own busmess in 1979. Today am called a professional, but I prefer toe style of toe _ unpretentious men who go to sea m ships, and 1Ha enduring respect for these men and their Union until toe day I I would like to express my gratitude for a great year at coUege. This year I learned many things, both in and out of the classroom that wfil help me with my personal and professional life in the future. ..,14. If not for the Charlie Logan Scholarship that I received last spring, I might not have been able to attend the University of Delaware, and I would have missed many valuable experi0xic0s • • • Once many thanks for the financial assistance. It has been an encouragement to strive for excellence in coUege. I would also like to encourage other students to apply for the Charlie Logan Scholarship. Sincerely, B. Carca Stmine Lewee, Dei. �Editorial Do the Soviets Have a Better Wea? No, But They Have a Bigger Fleet No American Ukeswsayj^^^^ :=^ro^TEr!^';:cay.- Ofi: Orozak & Loree • the way the Agency for policies IS the allocates PL International Devc numerous small-lot 480cargoes^ltofters u.s.-flag nued from page 2.) ja> Clout. ?pS^o make competitive bids. relied .00 hea«V ™ W' on ?;r„g .0 ">»"» *'5 „tion. TJ' ' , Uncle Sam and itry great problem w rs out of our hair. jchant •yone who D C. They're ine is in We've rolled into a _ jg^ty good deals ten ourselves rorne J";^V this cocoon h )S. 90« of the U.b-"as I ,1 the maritime industry Hg suggested^ .J pie ould be better opped looking lagj^y^is business, rd."HI«f,'X'to*e.yesof.l.e SovieTnavy u„ion went about The way the Soviet Unitea n,iiitary „,vy iust does no ,,ery "sidering. systems. But ^^ant ship second is ^ a number vessel firsthand a become miUtarily planners are Today tbe U.S^ui American mihtary u^^^^ of the world s l^oubl P merchant fl . the Tax Treatrwirt. j^°'®u'inherent disnoted, U.S. ^?®r gign-flagoperators advantage agai ^ ^jgyth. Is it because they are right tokeep U -S- corp , Qj,^g u .S. ing tax on their fo'^^en ^ flags the same trea ^' gen them " d.L little dtffaenceb^e Loree argued, Lna^^^ shipping ®°J"'^^"uoies in their heads unless they t huge depreciation becausetheycanclaimhug^ Department and interest expens^^ ^^^u„ue of Treasury fleet in investment fromtheopen-reg«^^^ ..Tax ,s a ,hat '^o^^^Lystry is a bump pn a log^ ,yblic, the '^^gntion shipping at 'm embarassed ^ ^ ^ get goingsocktafl parties. WPna IA^ICAVS-'* Dr. Don syt Changing yyiversity of b, a Pto^®f ^.f ^bo testified at hem Calif o . bearings on pending „t congr«sionMhe^8 ^ jlation, observ changes jringmg bat the average term ns from the fart months. country were security and supply bne. alone more. ,, c do to ensure its secii y ,ndeed What can the U^-do^ under total of 30 support program a few dozen snips q^;et fleets. between the Shipping and "ier NooleWfittfre^ ^-rrftr^rs-siT; are a host of ° ^ g .fi^g shipowners, unfair burden on ^ ^by AmerWhenoneonlooke^ foreign-flag leans ^"^^.rir negative impact on the ships marine,LoreerepW. nation s tg m the real world. "Profit. We operato r Despite such proh y^bons there is .^"^-NOW, there's a sense Temhant merchant marine induttry; but lint maritime p gone esidential camP^^ ..We're the •mpletely J^'b^re always changing ime horse; but they ^bem. ,ckeys,and ^^^^/^be state of the veryone deplorable. What we ^ Norman . u .1 CaptNorman i ttl Francisco Bar Pilots Wainwright of ^ afterlistenmgtotheir but officers can do the ] AS an cheaper, foreign sh^® I better American, i mbeguming ^ ^be emigrate. Every tbmglast 90 years about tne rMrpSi;,?u«-«>»«•" •» an adminrttfation w fleet and mortgag future with it^P™l^^'' ^^^ehant vessels ^ ^„ae 160 to ptoposais would provide no Amencan- The admmistr buiU ships^ .rds withU.S.workers. ,,aj,dshipsinlI.S.y ' workers SIS- —»"tt" •" ttaP^ea^overnighl trouble." i^---rzr:z: ever needed again ' Vol. 45, NO.B flh Ameman, MBIWC. Noith the U.S. governments Executive Beard Joe DIGiorglo Secretary-Treasurer . ..» "Oed" Campbell V/ce President Joe Sacco VJce President Charles Svenson Editor JWT' B«y ABfjUant Editor Washington . .. Ar-t of 1983 could ^^"rican merchant fleet MttcHall Assisiant^rtof York Ed Turner ExucuSve Vic. P™»d.nt Leon Hall Vice President Mike Sacco wcVPresident Xorae McCartney . "•"Il.PiUSiilw' -»./ Mike Hall Ass^ate Editor Washington Editor Washington ^^Sngton aSTt""' - .'t �,1'i ' . vV • #' .'t' •t) •M, .Vi?; • ••'». 'M: ':V ;4. "•"vt-'- •'"\y •\ #v. Hp. fl' m% ?. f ?•••-• ' U.S. Maritime Industry Is in Deep Trouble, And... Reagan's Build Foreign Policy is No Solution The Reagan administration fi­ nally got its day in court to prove that its five-point maritime pro­ motion program will revive the nation^ merchant fleet. The verdict from the House Mer­ chant Marine subcommittee was that Reagan's program was no answer to the very serious prob­ lems of the U.S.-flag fleet. Rep. Mario Biaggi, (D-N.Y.) subcommittee chairman, called the proposals "half a policy." SIU President Frank Drozak said the proposed legislation "would put the last nail in the coffin" of the American ship­ yards. Page Groton of the Interna­ tional Brotherhood of the Boil­ ermakers, Iron Shipbuilders,' Blacksmiths, Forgers and Help­ ers said that the proposals would be the "finishing blow to com­ mercial shipbuilding in the United States." M. Lee Rice of the Shipbuild­ ers Council of America said the administration's plan was "at counter purpose to the national security." Rep. Brian J. Donnelly (D.Mass.) was even more blunt when he asked an administra­ tion witness, "You can't be se­ rious about this?" ican resources, jobs and secu­ rity," Drozak said. The proposals "bear no re­ semblance to the real world. A sound maritime policy cannot be found in the bargain base­ ment," he said. Shear and other administra­ tion supporters agreed that American shipyards were in need of help, but that shipping com­ panies could not be expected to foot the bill. Shear maintained that if the legislation to build and repair foreign were passed, it would have no direct effect on ship­ yards because the companies simply would not build the ships in the U.S. In other words, they would take advantage of the lower foreign construction costs or not build any new ships at all. Shear said the administra­ tion's naval buildup has been a boost to some shipyards, but conceded that the work was not enough to sustain the nation's 27-yard shipbuilding mobiliza­ tion base. Administration witnesses had two basic suggestions for the U.S. yards—either a return to Construction Differential Sub- ... Is it wise to depend on overseas sources, facilities, materials and complex labor skills for national security? ... important national security as­ pect rests? Is it wise for the United States to subsidize for­ eign yards by paying for the inclusion of national defense features [in the ships]? Is it wise to train workers who are not U.S. citizens and who are thou­ sands of miles from our shores, to install and repair those criti­ cal defense features and have no trained labor pool in this money to improve their foreignflag operations. Drozak suggested a four-point program that would benefit both the shipowners and the ship­ yards. It included: • The negotiation of bilateral trade arrangements; • Ratification of the UNCTAD Code of Conduct for Liner Conferences, which splits trade 40-40-20 between countries; . . . Billions will be spent as a result of this legislation on unemployment and welfare benefits for displaced shipyard workers ... country who could do the same?" Drozak asked. Rice pointed out that the administration seems to differ on the proposals. On one hand, the five-point program would effectively eliminate domestic commercial shipbuilding and re­ pair, simply to improve oper­ ating advantages to shipowners. Drozak also pointed out that if a shipping company was owned by 75 percent foreign nationals, their American-flag ships could earn money carrying govern­ ment-impelled cargo and use that • Enactment of H.R. 2692. which clarifies and improves cargo preference laws for gov­ ernment cargo; and • Enactment of the Boggs bill which over a 15-year period would provide that 20 percent of the nation's bulk imports and exports be carried on U.S. ships. "Because other countries can do things cheaper does not mean they can do them better. Trans­ ferring vital national defense re­ sources overseas is unwise, un­ just and unacceptable," Drozak said. The Promise of Candidate Reagan; The Reahty of President Reagan « :U.i M •lil•iitMi, ll 't,- Cu The chief administration spokesman for the program was Adm. Harold E. Shear, Mari­ time Administrator. Shear was questioned extensively by the subcommittee on the effect the proposals would have on the nation's shipbuilding industry. The proposed legislation, H.R. 3156, would allow American subsidized operators to: • Obtain vessels overseas; • Immediately use new, reflagged ships for cargo prefer­ ence trade; • Use Capital Construction Funds for overseas construc­ tion; • Perform overseas repairs without the current 50 percent tariff; and • Increase from 49 to 75 per­ cent the amount of foreign own­ ership in shipping companies. "H.R. 3156 is not so much a maritime promotional program as a wholesale transfer of Amer40 / LOG / August 1983 1^. sidy or slashing costs to meet foreign competition. However as opponents pointed out, the administration has eliminated the subsidies, and it is impossible for American shipyards to compete with for­ eign yards which have cheaper labor costs and massive govern­ ment support. Some supporters claimed the buy-foreign proposals would be a boost to the nation's defense by building up the merchant marine with new, modern and less expensive vessels. During the 1980 campaign, Drozak said, Reagan explained that maritime policy cannot stand alone, that it must be part of the nation's entire foreign policy to serve and protect our national interest. "Is it wise foreign policy to depend on overseas sources and facilities, materials, and com­ plex labor skills upon which an . . .Because other countries can do things cheaper does not mean that they can do them better . . . ^ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1983 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES FACE OFF BETWEEN PHILIP LOREE AND FRANK DROZAK SAFETY HEARINGS CENTER ON COAST GUARD’S ROLE SURVIVAL SUITS CONSIDERED BY SENATE SIU’S NEW HOME IN WASHINGTON READY TO SERVE MEMBERS; PROTECT JOBS; PROMOTE U.S.-FLAG INDUSTRY WITHOUT BOGGS/TRIBLE BILL U.S. DEFENSE SUFFERS DISLEY: MAN OF THE YEAR AFL-CIO MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT WORKING TO PROMOTE JOB SECURITY OF AMERICAN MARITIME WORKERS CONGRESSMAN ROBERT YOUNG SENATOR ALFONSE D’AMATO NEW CROWLY PACT APPROVED SIU WINS BACK PAY FROM ACBL ON THE RIVERS AND IN THE GULF WITH SIU ALASKAN OIL VOTE NEARS; SIU JOBS ON THE LINE SIU FIGHTS CDS PAYBACK SCHEME THE CUNARD VESSELS MARINE REVITALIZATION ACT OF 1983 CARGO PREFERENCE LANE KIRKLAND HOUSE PANEL GRILLS MARAD CHIEF THE PATRIOT COMES HOME AFTER LONG MILITARY CHARTER LAKES WILL BOOM IF BOGGS BILL PASSES MARAD MOVES LAKES OFFICE THE SIU FISHERMAN OF GLOUCESTER BUONA FIESTA EDITOR ROTAN RETIRES REAGAN’S BUILD FOREIGN POLICY IS NO SOLUTION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/01/1983 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 45, No. 8 1983 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e983cc72e2e7939ba887b57c2febc956.PDF 656e458c6fb3fc92d4d51b3dc1b4ba07 PDF Text Text -•. ->•••--IT" -.:";. :• .-i-V'- " '.• .-. ''X-''*!" ' •• • • •' • -?; , '"- • ,.- ' •-••••• •';•,••''•• '.'. ,' • ,-.>^>» •. ,-jt, y* . •-^'viT-^v'V ' • -^f'. -• v' '•• • - •'••iJr^'y if-'rW':;;''* v^'• • A'-",-,* President Gerald R. Ford-—who was then Vice President designate—is greeted by SlU President Paul Hall at the SlU Convention last November where he asserted his belief that "America has an opportunity to again be the greatest maritime nation in the world." Ford was sworn in as President of the U.S. on August 9th. (See story ori page 2.) ' ' ) v\: •• V*-••'•••' >" • "•: ' ^ v^-. «•' •' " • '" ^ '•' ' '• • • ' *• >^' L.-*- ';• M », * k p \ ft'.t,« • J-* i r'; • ••; '•. I >: t .«,") V •'* V J I »- i ^ " >;.V I*' '•,r-if--' �L Senate Poised for Vote Labor Support for Oil Import Bill Builds in Nation WASHINGTON — Support for the Energy Transpwtadon Security Act <rf 1974 continu^ to pour in from the labcH- movonent throughout the nation as the Senate was preparing to vote on the measure. Action in the Senate is ex­ pected later this month. The bill will require that 20 percent of this nation's oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships beginning this year, and that the quota be increased to 25 per­ cent in 1975 and to at least 30 percent in 1977, Under the leadership of the SIUand with the suppmt (rf labor organiza­ tions in every state of the union—the bill has already won overwhelming en­ dorsement in the House d Representa­ tives with a vote d 266-136, and late in June was voted put d the &nate Mer­ chant Marine Committee by a strong margin d 14-2. The bill had already received the unanimous endorsement of the AFLCIO and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department earlier this year, and rince then 65 national unions and their aflUiates—including State Central Federations in every one of the 50 states —have actively participated in su{^it d the bill by contacting every member d the U.S. Senate to urge favorable consideration. Legislative representatives from na­ tional and international unions have worked closely with the SIU and the Maritime Trades Department in press­ ing for passage d this legislation. The Energy Transportation Security Act will strengthen the nation's nation^ security by insuring that a substantial percentage of America's energy needs will be transported on ships owned and cmitrolled by the United States through this country's private industry. It will al^ add to the nation's security by pro­ viding a strcmger U.S. merdiant marine to serve the nation in times di national emergencty. _ Other goals d the bill include: • Cost benefits trffrom 36 to 59 cents per barrel of imported oil by reducing ml cmnpany pricing deceptions such as traii^er pricing, by increasing tax reve­ nues and earnings from U. S. shipping companies, by providing thousands ci new jobs for U. S. shipyard and shipboard workers, and by greatly reducing the present U. S. balance d payment d^cit created by U. S. dollars paid for use of foreign ml tankers. • A tangible consumer bendtoof sev­ eral cents a barrel by waiving 15 cents per barrel of the oil import fee cm crude oil imports carried in U. S. tankers. The saving would be required to be passed on to U. S. ccmsumers. '• It would aid U. S. farm exports by creating a large pool of U. S. ships will­ ing to carry bulk farm products such as grain as a backhaul at low rates. • It would aid the Great Lakes and other U. S. seacoasts by fairly appor­ tioning U. S- Government-impelled car­ goes to the nearest U. S. ports. The central purpose ^ the Oil Bill is to reduce the U. S. dependrace for oil inq)ort tran^rtaticm cm foreign flag, forei^ crewed vessels that owe no allegiance to the U.S. This dependoicty is further compounded by the ch^erous U. S. reli­ ance cm foreign oil imports and the sus­ ceptibility of these imports to a further cut-off by the Arab nations. This dual cut-off would only be fore­ stalled by a strong U. S. fleet able to resist foreign threats and able to ccmtinue to carry U. S. oil impdrts. The dangers the nation foces in the future will be heightened as the Arab states complete their massive tankerbuilding program and achieve their goal of carrying dO peicent or more d Arab oil exports. Today the United States is virtually the only major power that allows its vital oil import transportation lifelines to be foreign dominated. Other naticms the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: W 4'' * .• • X", sels more than 50 percent oi its oil im­ ports. Many other countries are taking similar actions to strengthen their mer­ chant marine while ensuring that a greater portion of their vital trade is carried in their own fleet. . President Ford Has Record Of MerchontMarine Support President Gerald R. Ford, who was then Vice President designate, addresses the SIU Convention held last November as SIU President Paul Hall, seated tmside the podium, listens. est shot in the arm to American mari­ WASHINGTON--President Gerald time industry , in its broadest sense in R. Ford—who was sworn in this month the history of our country." Looking to as the 38th President of the United the future he said: "Americia has an op­ States following the resignation d Rich­ ard M. Nixcm—has Icmg been a staunch portunity becmise of this legislation to advcmate d a strong American Mer­ again be the greatest maritime naticm in chant Marine. the wcxid." President Ford was a m^ber erf President Fend, as a member erf Con­ gress, was cme of the leading siq)pocter5 Congress fern 25 years as a represmtaerf the Merchant Marine Aa erf 1970 tive from Michigan before Ire became Vice President and has ccmtinued to work for implementaticm erf the Act. " SIU President Paul Hall'said he was confident that President Ford "would Speaking at the SU Ccmventicm in continue his support for an American Washingtem last November, President merchant marine that will provide this Ford reaffirmed his support fern a strong nation with security in times of p^ce naticmal merchant fleet. He called the as well as national emergency." 1970 Merchant Marine Act "the great­ Working Toward A Common Goal E ARB MOVING SWIFTLY tOWaid • ? have biiilt up large tanker fleets and have passed laws or made administra­ tive decisions to provide their fleet with a major portion of their oil trades. France allots its fleet the equivalent of two-thirds of its oil imports. Japan, by administrative actions, assures its ves­ enactment of die Energy Transptntation Act of 1974—a law which will guaranty that American-flag shii» will carry a fair share of die crude oil imported into this nation. The impor­ tance of this legislation to our national security has been urged by many mem­ bers d Congress. Spokesmen for con­ sumer protection and environmentalists have pointed out the importance erf the bill in bringing about a greater measure of national control over our economy and our environment. Industry leaders have supported the bill because it will revitalize maritime related industries which have been in decline for many years. Leading the fight all the way has been the American Labor Movement—and this is the most significant aspect of this long legislative struggle. Never in recent years has the labor movement in this country united in an effort to initiate and enact legislation which will provide job security for many thousands of Ameri­ can workers, as well as insure the integ­ rity of diis nation. It was the membership of the SIU which initiated this fight for cargo for American ships. And from the very be­ ginning the labor movement rallied to our support. The AFL-CIO convention unanimously supported our efforts as did the Maritime Trades Department. AFL-CIO unions in every one of the 50 states have been working actively for passage of the bill. Nationd and interna­ tional unions in all industries across the country have rallied to our support. The importance of this is that it dem­ onstrates that the American labor move­ ment can and will unite in an effort to move this nation forward to protect the economic security of American citizens and to insure the security of the nation against the military and eponomic blackjiail offoreign nations. " ' The Energy Transportation Security Act win provide thousands of jobs for American seamen and workers in re­ lated maritime industries. It will provide a major incentive for revitalizing this nation's merchant marine—our fourth arm of defense. It will enhance our na­ tional prestige and will establish this na­ tion m its rightful place as a leading power on the high seas. It is to the credit of the American labor movement that we have shown the foresight and determination to work for passage of this important legislation. The unity that has been demonstrated shows very forcefully that the labor movement in this nation is a viable force for the well being of the country—and not just for the parochial interests of its membership. We are all working toward a common goal. We are working for jobs for Amer­ icans, security for America, and a better way of life for all Americans. ' Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, GuK, Lakes and hiland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklynt Nevir York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn. N. Y. VoL XXXVI, No. 8. August 1974. - Page 2 Seafarers Log - ' -4 • *1 '' - J ^ • > "-r MiiiilM . �, /• ' i' ' -V , Launching Witnessed by Thoifsands 2ncl Supertanker, TT Williamsburgh, Christened TTie 225,000 dwt TT Williamsburgh, sister supertanker of the TT Brooklyn —^first giant ship buUt by 3,000 SIUafiBliated UIW members, emiployed by Seatrain Shipbuilding—^was christened and launched by the wife of New York City's imayor, Mrs. Abraham D. Beame shortly after Friday noon on Aug. 9 at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. Like the Brooklyn, the l,094^foot Williamsburgh will bei manned by an SIU crew to carry 1.5 million barrels of oil following systems testings and out­ fitting, sea trials in September and de­ livery in October. Tfoee more of the six-story behe­ moths will be built at the Yard with a sixth leviathan planned and awaiting the green light from the U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board. This sixth vessel could provide jobs at the shipyard right into the 1980's. Presently, the third supertanker to be built, the TT Stuyvesant is half com­ pleted and the fourth tanker recently named the TT Bay Ridge will have work started on her in the very near future. More than 4,000 spectators saw chant Marine Act of 1970. Of the estimated 3,000 UIW mem­ bers at the Yard, 82 percent are from miniority groups, Blackwell pointed out. He also noted U.S. women blue col­ lar shipyard workers soared from 862 in early 1973 to 2,400 this March. Another Brooklyn resident of 45 years, N.Y.C. Mayor Beame termed the Yard as "... one of the city's most jobproducing resources." Beame said "This is a great day for the Brooklyn Navy Yard and a great day for our city. Brooklyn needs the Navy Yard. And New York City needs the Navy Yard." The mayor continued "It is through such projects as the-TT Williamsburgh resulting from skilled and dedicated management such as Seatrain's, teamed with the excellent effort by workers such as those who built the Williamsburgh, that New York City can—and will— realize the full potential of its reputa­ tion as the greatest city in the world." Summing up, Beame said ". . . the management and board of directors of CLICK (Commerce, Labor, Industry Corp. of Kings), the people of the loc^ communities, all those workers who built the tanker, and all others involved. TT Williamsburgh eases out of graving dock as UIW shipbuilders look on. Mary Beame get help from Seatrain A Brooklyn native and former Bay Shipbuilding's new president^ John A. Ridge resident, U.S. Assistant Secret^ Serrie, Jr. in baptizing the Williams­ of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Rob­ burgh with champagne. ert J. Blackwell stated, "This christen­ A huge dockside circus-like tent ing provides further evidence of the shaded the 1,000 guests as they cheered restoration of this Yard which in just the horn blast of the ship on her first a few short years has again become one minivoyage on a 1:45 p.m. high tide of our nation's leading shipbuilding as she was tugged out to Dock J nearby. centers." Just before the launching of the 50,000 hp single screw ship in perfect weather and to the tune of "Look Me Legislative News Over" and "California Here I Come" President Ford and by the U.S. Coast Gu^d Band from Merchant J^arlne Page 2 Governor's Island in N.Y. Harbor, the 01! bill awaits action multitude was treated to a dynamic in Senate .Page 2 keynote address by Brooklyn CongressPresident's Report —....Page 2 woman Shirley Chisholm whose 12th Washington Activities District flanks the Yard. Column ...;.. .Pages "It is not the blueprints on the draw­ Union News ing board, it is not the economic ideol­ SlU-contracted Williamsburgh ogy, but it is the jobs and training (at christened Page 3 the Yard) lhat wiU be the only tangible Contract negotiations answer to the unemployment in our conciuded on community today," she emphasized. Great Lakes Page 5 "Together we must fi^t in Washing­ 74 SlU-contracted ships ton, D.C.", she said, "throu^ the New receiveAMVERawards .Page 10 York congressional delegation to se­ SIU VP Frank Drozak (left) chats with Robert J. Blackwell, U.S. asst. secretary of commerce on maritime affairs, about the future of the Industry. Headquarters Notes cure more contracts for the large tank­ Column .......Pages ers and cargo vessels. Together we must have good reason to be proud today.' Blackwell added "I think it's a great General News Top man of Seatrain Lines, parent credit toSeatrain and the workforce that build; together we must have faith." Investigation called on Navy of Seatrain Shipbuilding, Howard Pack Mrs. Chisholm told the audience-of its first endeavor in the shipbuilding tanker award ... ...Page 5 shipbuilding workers and owners, gov­ field was to produce the largest mer­ praised the SlU-aflfiliated UIW for SIU representative attends "closely working" with the company. ernment and Union officials and invited chant ships ever built in this coimtry." ITF Congress Page 5 guests that top priority was jobs. She He said the "rebirth of the fleet is a The MARAD head detailed the fact. TTiis christening signals that re­ President Hall addresses said the commimity must "get a piece agency's "heavy engagement" to guar­ birth. I believe Seatrain can take pride Carpenters Convention .Page 4 of the action." She concluded by say­ antee equal job rights for the upward in being a pioneer in the movement to ing that "tankers are needed for our mobility of minorities in the shipbuild­ Shipping begin a resurgence of shipbuilding at ing industry spelled out by the MerDispatcher^ Reports ....'. Page 24 nation." American yards." Ships' Digests .....Page 22 Seatrain Lines chairman of the board Ships' Committees .Page 12 Joseph Kahn said we "proved ourselves SariPedro on West Coast.Page 25 capable." Kahn said he was "proud of Achilles Page 11 the workforce 3,000 strong and grow­ American Victory Page 23 ing." It was a difficult job and a job Stohewa//i/ackson visits weU done, he added. New York .....' Centerfold Other SIU-UIW members and gov­ Training and Upgrading ernment officials at the ceremonies were 12 more recertified the 12 Seafarers in the Bosuns Recertibosuns graduate . .Pages 6-7 fication Program at Union headquarters, Five "A" seniority SIU Vice President and UIW National upgraders graduate ... Page 21 Director Frank Drozak; SIU-UIW Sec­ Upgrading class schedule, retary-Treasurer Joseph Di Giorgio; requirements and SIU New York Patrolman George Mc­ application ......Pages 30-31 Cartney; UIW Atlantic Area Director 500th student graduates Ralph Quionnez; UIW Chief Steward from GED program . .Centerfold Cuthbert Jones; UIW Representative GED requirements and Robert O'Keefe; U.S. Assistant Secre­ application ..........Page 30 tary of Commerce for Economic Devel­ Membership News opment WiUiam Blunt; Federal Mari­ HLS grad on first trip ... .Page 15 time Commissioners Ashton C. Barrett Bosun, 57-yearsold, and George H. Heam; U.S. Secretary of receives high school . the Maritime Subsidy Board James S. diploma .............Page5 Dawson, Jr., and Commands of the - New SIU pensioners .....Page 20 'At launching are (I.) Frank Drozak and (3rd from 1.) Sec.-Treas. J. Di Giorgio U.S. Coast Guard's Atlantic Area Vice with Recertified Bosuns (L to r.) J. Spuron, E. Tirelli, , J. Gonzalez and Final Depertures Pages 27-29 W. F. Rea, III. Admiral 0. Pedensen. •i'ii •fe:-! .m-i , I ''"t- '•'h INDEX August 1974 y' , -I i .'i, I.' • - ''J- 'f ('.v I:. I ./'i/W'ij'.'.ryi.t ^ - ••• V.v •• -.iy.'f y i?..r r,.s'- •' .<•. t •-' i' L • V- i f.' k «• Pages 1 •• K. "•'i ^1. • .jc; t': it,] ''y i I't.. ftr . ' . i'' 'Pi '4: . f , 'if f t • hJK �m r^i- SIU President Paul Hall on the platform of the 32nd General Converiiion of the Carpenters in Chicago, August 1. With him is Carpenters General Secretary William Livingston. Carpenters General President William Sidell delivers keynote address to the 32nd General Convention of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners ofAmerica held in Chicago. The Carpenters delegates shown repr^ent a membership of 850,000. 'i'i: Speaking at Carpenters Convention Stressing the absolute necessity of strong political action to safeguard the rights of the millions of. American workem involved in the trade union movement, and the importance of a codrdinai^ effort in labor to build an effective organizing team, SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall delivered an address to the 32nd General Conven­ tion of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America in Chicago, 111. on August 1. In introducii^ President Hall to the Convention, Bill Sidell, president of the Carpenters and Joiners Union, called him "one of t^e finest friends that the Carpenters have ever had in the Labor movement." He added that Hall was a "doer" and a "firm believer in helping yoiur friends and fighting your enemies." In his address. President Hall told the Convention that "our welfare as workers lies in the area of legislation. The conditions under which we work depends on whether or not we get good laws on the books." Hall noted, though, that "exercising our free prerogative as free trade union- Sailing AboardThomas Lynch M•?a': ists in the political arena" is not an easy task, for each time a labor union becomes actively involved in politics, the Union's officers are harassed by certain elements of the federal govern­ ment "We in the labor movement are held more accountable for our actions than any single sector of the whole Ameri­ can society," he said. "Even ^ough the trade union move­ ment operates today under a double standard of justice," afiSrmed HaU, "we must continue to be active in politics to insure the rights and job secmity oi our individual members." Hall concluded that this can be most effectively accomplished "by support­ ing our friends in Congress—whether they be Dmocrats or. Republicans— and by working for the defeat of oiu: raemies." Focusing on another '\ery impor­ tant" area. President Hall outlined for the Carpenters Convention the prog­ ress of the newly formed AFL-CIO Department of Organizing. He said that over the past few years "the trade union movement as a total­ ity has not done too good of a'job in organizing," and that this can only be combated by a "coordinated effort by everyone involved in labor." He aflSrmed, however, that the AFL-CIO Department of Organizing "would be able to supply the kind of leadership and coordinatwl effort that is required on the part of us all to get off the seats of our pants and continue the vital job of organizing." r SIU President Hall thanked General President William SideU of the Car­ penters for the great support his organ­ ization—along with many others, has given maritime workers in their legisla­ tive fights. Filipino Unionist Visits SIU f/. ' - Brother Ed Lessor stands by one of the life preservers aboard the Thomas Lynch (Waterman) during a recent payoff of the vessel in Brooklyn, N.Y. Brother Lessor, who sails as able-seaman, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Boston. He now makes Seattle his home port. Page 4 Roberto Oca; National President of the Philippine Transport and General Workers Organization, discusses labor publication with SIU Vice-Ptesident Frank Drozak during a recent tour of SIU Headquarters. Brother Oca, visiting related transportation unions in the U.S., was Impressed by the size and organization of SIU operations. , Seafarers Log �••V -mr •, Best Great Lakes Contract Ever Negotiated -T-"' SlU Concludes Successful Bargaining Agreement Contract negotiations between the SIU and the shipowners the Great Lakes Association of Marine Operators were formally concluded in Detroit, Mich, on Aug. 8. v The new agreement between the Union and the companies reflects the lx»t wage, benefit and working rules conditimis ever negotiated for unli> censed seamen on the Great Lakes. Amwig the highlights of the new con­ tract are large hourly rate increases spread out over the next three years. Effective Aug. 1, 1974, all ratings re­ ceived a 28 30 cents an hoxir increase and a 67 cents per hour cost of living adjustment. For example, bosuns will now earn $5,065 per hour, QMEDs $5.16 and second cooks $4.96. On Aug. 1, 1975, all ratings will get a 16 cents per hour increase, and ncmentry watch standers will receive an additimial 15 cents per hour "watch differential." As the third step in the wage in­ creases negotiated, after Aug. 1, 1976 there will be a 16 or 21 cent increase in hourly rates. In addition to the agreed-upon in­ creases, cost of living adjustments will be computed and added to each yearly increase. This is the first time that a Great Lakes SIU contract has included a provision for cost of living adjust­ ments. The new contract also contains sub­ stantial changes in working rule and living conditions for Seafarers on the Great Lakes. ' Included in these changes are: two new holidays. Flag Day on June 14 and Maritime Day on May 22; double time and one-half for holidays; an increase in transportation allowance to 9 cents per mile, $95 maximum; an increase in subsistance from $13 to $23.75; time and one-half in addition to regular wages for crewmembers required to clean up excessive oil spUls; overtime for deck department members required to work in the timnel; no painting, chipping or soogeing for QMEDs, and overtime for firemen required to pass coal. Increased fringe benefits were also negotiated. Through HLS Program Bosun Jim Foti Gets High School Diploma Bosun Jim Foti, who is currently en­ rolled in the 14th class to go through the Bosuns Recertification Program, has become the 23rd Seafarer to re­ ceive a high school diploma through the Harry Lundeberg's General Educa­ tion Development Program. Seafarer Foti thus becomes the first bosun to receive a bigb school diploma while simultaneously participating in the Bosuns Recertification Program at Finey Point. And at 57, be is also the oldest Seafarer to obtain a diploma, proving once again that you are indeed never too old to leam. Brother Foti has been a member of the SIU since 1941, and he has been sailing as a bosun since 1954. He is a native of Boston, but now makes his home on the West Coast. "I dropped out of high school in Massachusetts after completing the 10th grade, and that was over 40 years ago," he says. "I must admit that after all these years I had my doubts about going through this program." Seafarer Foti credits the teachers at the school with helping him pass the state tests and get his diploma. In fact he completed the course in less than the normal eight weeks time, and had the highest total score on the tests of any­ one in his group. "The teachers at Piney Point were Invesfigafion On Navy Tanker Award Both SIU and District 2 MEBA-AMO have called for an investigation of the Militai7 Sealift Command's decision to award manning contracts for nine new 25,000 dwt Navy tankers to Marine Transport Lines, even though another operator, Iran Destiny Carriers, had submitted a lower bid. The MSC bypassed Iran Destiny, an SIU contracted company, claiming that they were hot a responsible operator. This contention was partially based on the MSC takeover of four Navy tankers operated by Iran's aflMiate Falcon, an action the SIU has strongly criticized as a Navy attempt to move into the civil­ ian sector of the merchant marine. With the SIU's encouragement. Sen­ ator Warren Magnuson (D.-Wash.)', chairman of the Committee on Com­ merce, has sent an inquiry to under sec­ retary of the Navy William Middendorf about MSC's awarding of these con­ tracts to the higher bidder MTL. Congressman Frank Clark (D-Pa.), also encouraged by SIU, has sent a tele-^ gram to under secretary Middendorf. Protesting "the Navy's manner of han­ dling the awarding of the fixed-price contract'' because it "increases cost to government and taxpayers," Represen­ tative Clark felt that the "Navy award should be set aside and renegotiated in fairness to all parties." Attacking MSC's decision on another front, MEBA requested that the Generid Accounting OflSce review the decision to deny Iran Destiny the con­ tracts for the nine tankers. ^SIU will continue to follow the situclosely and keep you informed of all future developments. very, very encouraging and enthusias­ tic. They chose good subject areas for me to study, and gave me a lot of con­ fidence. And, they provide individual instruction with the students, which is really great." When Seafarer Foti came to Piney Point he took a pre-GED test and scored very well. He was then given another series of tests, again scored well, and decided to go through the program and try for his diploma. Since he was also going through the Bosuns Recertification Program at the same time, he was kept pretty busy dur­ ing his stay at Piney Point. "I spent a lot of time in my room studying the books they gave me. It was a little hectic, going to classes with the bosuns too, but Piney Point is like a school in a resort, so my time down there was a pleasant experience." Seafarer Foti admits that for some­ one to go "back to the books" after a 40 year lapse he must have continued some sort of an "informal education" over that time. A&G DEEP SEA VESSELS • J i)} • i'VI Above, Bosun Foti receives some individual tutoring from Social Studies Teacher Jean Magrini; below, English Teacher Marilyn Grotzky works with Trainee Tim Galvin and Brother Foti. r4 - V "I - li. ' , c Bosun Foti is shown board listing Deep Sea vessels at Headquarters by Control Room worker Marie Fundora. SIU Representive Attends ITF Congress SIU Vice President Bull Shepard has joined other U.S. maritime labor offi­ cials and labor representatives from all over the world in Stockholm, Sweden for, the 31st Congress of the Interna­ tional Transport Worker's Federation. The ITF is a multinational confeder­ ation of transportation worker's svaions set up to coordinate labor movement activities on an international level. The agenda of this ITF congress in­ cludes a vote on a motion sponsored by the SIU and other U.S. trade unions, calling for an investigation of multina­ tional companies. Stating that the financial decisions made by these business giants "aim at establishing sub-standard worldwide employment conditions," and that these multinational companies "arc^ taking a heavy toll among working families and working communities from one end of the globe to the other," the motion calls for an ITF conference to formulate an international labor course of action to deal with these companies. The 31st congress is also considering motions dealing with safe manning of ships, income tax relief for seafarers and the basic rights of trade unions. :-n, til Page 5 August 1974 % "'r,. a L vtT»•^V/• .it" ^ �•Ir James Mollis Seafarer James Mullis, 47, has been sailing with the SlU since 1945, and has been shipping as boSun for the past 12 years. A native of Mobile, Ala., Brother Mullis ships from that port city, and resides there with his wife Elizabeth, and their daughter. I was glad I was selected to attend the Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney Point and in New York. As I see it the staff and teachers are doing a great job in the training program of seamanship. They let it be known that they were there to help us, and for us to ask questions if we wanted to know something. We were treated with great respect. We went to Washington on a twoday trip and met a lot of people who are working with the SIU to save our jobs and create new ones. It takes a lot of money to fight big oil companies and the U.S. Government at the same time. So the only way we can fight is with SPAD. During our stay in New York we went through all the departments and 1 learned a lot about the Union and its operation that I never knew before. Wmiam Tfllman Seafarer William Tillman, 43, hc^ been sailing with the SIU since 1958, and as bosun since 1963. A native of Mississippi, Brother Tillman now makes his home in San Jose, Calif, with his wife Theodora and their six chil- dren. He ships out of the port of San Francisco. I am very happy that I was selected for the Bosuns Recertification Program. I'd like to thank the entire staff and Union oflBcials in New York and Piney Point for the knowledge and under­ standing I gained while attending. We made a few trips to Washington; one was to the Senate and House of Representatives and the other was to the Transportation Institute and Mari­ time Trades Department. We learned how the Transportation Institute and Maritime Trades Department help pass legislation which is before the Congress. This means additional job opportun­ ities, job security, and better Welfare and Pension benefits for the member­ ship. So, let's all do our part, by taking a $20 SPAD ticket to make sure we keep SPAD dollars on Capitol Hill where the fight is. ^ SItPs iBtwinI _ and before long they will all be m# a valuable contribution on board SIU sbijisi % atfendihg the prbgrainj and thereby gaining a greater knowledge of their Uaion, these SIU bdsiihS are able to return to the sh|ps and Inform other hiettibere of the SlU'is ^%^t for job security, and ho% tlie Union » fadng its problems. V There are now 130 bosuns who have gone throng the program and ^have obtained a better UjUdetstanding of the maritime hidustiy today and of the Hew tediiiulogy oiE SiU-coatjoeted ships. are brief comments by mejatest^grdipm% on tn liipm. • Kenneth Gahagan Seafarer Kenneth Gahagan, 50, has been sailing with the 5/1/ since 1952, and as bosun since 1958. A native of Marshall, N.C., Brother Gahagan still makes his home there. He ships out of the port of Houston. I have gotten a better understanding of just how the Union operates. Since we have been here in New York I have been able to go over records and see how they are kept. I must say that I believe that Piney Point has a very good program. I like the way the in­ structors took each student and would work with him, and the program gives the student a feeling of belonging and responsibility. We were able to go to Washington, D.C. to the Congress and to see first hand how laws are made or defeated. We all had the opportunity to visit the Transportation Institute and were told just what its function is. Now we also know why SPAD is so important to each and eveiy one of us; that is how we are able to compete. 1-^' " Floyd Pence Seafarer Floyd Pence, 49, started shipping with the SIU in 1943. A native of Texas, Brother Pence, who is a vet­ eran of WW II, ships out of the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Lydia and their two sons. I learned a lot in Piney Point from the wonderful teachers and instructors that we have there. We received a lot of Union literature to take to sea with us. These things will help us better inform our Union brothers about how the Union functions, how we came to be where we are today, what it takes to keep what we have, and what it takes to keep growing. At Headquarters1 learned that noth­ ing is hidden from the members. The books were open to us, they let us go through the official records of each de­ partment, nobody rushed us, and each and everything was explained to us as we went along. ^ ^ w ^J ^ Sylvester Monarda Seafarer Sylvester Monardo, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been sailing as bosun since 1947. A native of Braddock, Pa., Brother Monardo now makes his home in Slidell, La. Seafarer Monardo ships out of the port of New Orleans. 1 have been a member of the SIU for 31 years. There have been many changes in the industry during those years. We've gone from four hundredfoot ships tp at/or near 1,000-foot ships. And the SIU has been governing into our fold the bulk of the new con­ struction of these ships. Piney Point has developed into an excellent training facility. The majority of the young men in training are excel­ lent candidates for SIU membership. I found our programs sound and promis­ ing. •• John Moss Seafarer John Moss, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1966, and started shipping as bosun five yars ago. A native of Hubbard, Tex., Brother Moss, who sailed on merchant vessels during WW II, now makes his home in New Orleans with his wife Esther and their two daughters. He ships out of the port of New Orleans. This program has given me my first chance to get acquainted with the way things work from the top of the organi­ zation, and the people who make it work. Every official has done his dead level best to answer any questions we brought up, and made every effort to explain anything we may have for­ gotten. For those concerned about Piney Point, as I was, I learned that the ad­ ministration down there is doing a hell of a good job. Everything is controlled very well and there is no waste of equipment or material. Our job security is now governed more by Washington than ever before. Through our political arm, SPAD, we further our cause to get the necessary legislation passed to protect our jobs. Without money to support our people on Capitol Hill we're dead. Edward Roley • '.A wr - Anthony Caldeira Seafarer Anthony Caldeira, 47, has been .sailing with the SIU since 1949, and as bosun since 1954. A Navy vet­ eran of WW II, Brother Caldeira is originally from Brooklyn, N.Y. He now ships out of the port of Houston where he makes his home. Piney Point really surprised me with its training and educational programs whose teachers and officials are so oriented toward seamen. While I was there I was really impressed with the School and teachers. I went to Wash­ ington aiid learned that the shipping industry is controlled by legislation; we could pot survive if we were not in­ volved in politics. We are really carry­ ing the ball in our SPAD program. I will support SPAD and hope all mem­ bers will do so too. In Headquarters in New York I was also very impressed with the manage­ ment of the Union. I hope we continue to work together to solye opr problems. Seafarer Edward Ruley, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and started shipping as bosun the fol­ lowing year. A native of Baltimore, he ships from that port city arul makes his home in a Baltimore suburb. The Bosuns Recertification Program is one of the best and most important of our training and educational pro­ grams. I've been an active member of the SIU for 31 years, but the program has certainly shown me thinp I never knew before. I have asked, and heard more questions asked by other bosuns,^ concerning every phase and operation of our Union and everyone was an­ swered to the individual's satisfaction. I also feel that I now have a better under­ standing about this Union as well as the maritime industry. We also attended the firefighting school and it was most impressive. I think it should be compulsory for every member to attend, as it gives you more confidence to fight a fire aboard ship. Also, our legislative activities are very important and I just want to say, Don't get mad, give to SPAD and be glad. Seafarers Log f, t, ' b �•• S • •fi- .. 14 • ' : "• • v.'• • ' ,v" •' • • • • 'V..' :'I •'•''.-•'•' • •' •• ••• JV -;, 'ri-yj, , -, " ... w::- . Ralph Marry Seafarer Ralph Marry, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and has shipped as bosun for the past 18 years. A native of Virginia, Brother Marry now ships from the port of San Francisco where he makes his home with his wife Betty. When I arrived at Piney Point I was amazed at what I saw. I couldn't be­ lieve that our Union had such a nice place for Seafarers to up-grade them­ selves, 1 was able to sit in on all the training programs and see for myself what the young seamen were being taught, and believe me they were being taught every phase of our Union and how it operates. At Union Headquarters we learned a lot more about the running of our Union and how everyone's record is kept. We were also shown every depart­ ment, and had our questions about the whole operation of our Union answered thoroughly. I hope I can carry this in­ formation back on board my next ship and pass it on to iny other brothers. ' , -• -i""- .. •, •' •• Kasimir Pacli&lski Elmer Baker Alfred Hanstvedt Seafarer Kasimir Pachalski, 50, joined the SIU in 1944, and has been sailing as bosan since 1947. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Brother Pachalski ships oat of the port of San Francisco where he makes his home. When I got to Piney Point I couldn't believe it. The beauty of the place and the treatment we got. The staff went out of the way to teach us and make things interesting at the same time. When I saw how they were teaching the trainees, it made me proud that I'm an SIU member. The trips to Washington were inter­ esting. We went to the House of Repre­ sentatives and Senate and saw how they pass legislation; we also visited the Transportation Institute and the Mari­ time Trades Department. Now I know what they mean when they say our fights are on Capitol Hill and we need SPAD. SPAD will make the difference between a weak maritime industry and a strong one. The program as a whole is very good, and I'm glad I picked the SIU when I first started going to sea. Seafarer Elmer Baker, 42, has been a member of the SIU since 1955, and has been sailing as bosan for the past four years. Born in North Carolina, Brother Baker now makes his home in Texas City, Tex. with his wife Patricia and their three children.Seafarer Baker ships oat of the port of Houston. Since I have been in the Bosuns Recertification Program I have been ex­ posed to all of the functions of the SIU including the affiliates, and have seen how the records are kept. We have had first hand-knowledge of the problems that the SIU is faced with, and how they are handled. We went to Washington, D.C. to visit Congress and sat in on the pro­ ceedings to see how laws are passed. So we can now understand why SPAD is very essential for all of us in the SIU because the place for us to be active is in politics. The training program at Piney Point for young men is the best they could get anywhere in three months, and I like the program for the upgraders. Seafarer Alfred Hanstvedt, 56, has been a member of the SIU since 1945, and began sailing as bosun in 1951. Born in Bergen, Norway, Brother Han­ stvedt now makes his home in Toms River, N.J. with his wife Betzy. Sea­ farer Hanstvedt ships out of the port of New York. ^ , ^ ^ - ^ ' '' , ik^wtHiciiijjauii^un : ^wGmm.Jfsim tiekOiksm Before going to Piney Point I thought I knew all about our Union, but now after being at Piney Point for 30 days, I foiind out how little I really knew. So, the Bosuns,Recertification Program has really been great for me. I learned a lot about our Union, and all my questions were answered. I .•••• J y\ After 30 days at Piney Point I then thought I had learned everything, but after arriving at Headquarters I foimd out more information about the SIU. While I have been here in New York I have learned all about how our records are kept and how our Union operates. I hope every member of our Union gets a chance to see these things that concern our Union. ^ Teti, Fimik,NcwYoA MBIer,pj-to,Sea»ae / y : mrnpsoM-«•, Hon^ • ' Wardlaw,»iekard,Httoi5teii i ' -f tWOUj JLKMiMCHlV New Orin»ft Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they .should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Caldeira, Aiilhimy, igstro, Sa» lo^. Wr»iniC!ls«<;«[k . ^ iFramciaea L'ki, John, Saw .5^ 'V'' ., . - 1, ivtamici, San aan Jnait juaxi txihat#. jinn .iiian" •' Easinm, !&pi Fmitdsca^FnUimta, James, SanFimiclsca R^ch, Tmy, New Orle^if .Rilev.1l'lfl^m..'SafrSVsiiicuco Kusgiieiie, /sjpen, tsan r raiitisco Elveia»:Aliaixgo, Sfuh Joaii J' Rodiiqu^ I^ancelot, l^n Jaan Rodriguez, Ovidid, New York Ruley, Edward, B^timcre Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you, ne^ assistance in getting a passport, contact your SIU port agent. :: • ^1 �An Active SlU Member St. Louis Port Agent Leroy Jones administers the SlU oath of obligation to Robert E. Forshee, SiU Cook and Baker, as he receives his full "A" book. An active Union member, Brother Forshee has also been an active recruiter for the training programs of the SiU's affiliate, the Inland Boatmen's Union. Seated are Kevin and Keith Hoiiis, two of the young men Brother Forshee has interested in the IBU Deckhand/Tankerman program at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. All SiU members are urged to follow Brother Forshee's example and serve the Union by helping recruit young men for our excellent training programs. Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak i SABINE TANKERS ORGANIZING DRIVE We are moving steadily ahead in our. hid to organize Sabine Tankers. The NLRB has scheduled hearings to start Sept. 16 to review evidence supporting SIU charges of unfair labor practices against the company during a certifica­ tion election in February, 1974. We are confident that the NLRB upon re­ viewing a detailed presentation of the company's illegal aqtivity will rule in favor of the SIU. Meanwhile, in the field, our orgamzers are maintaining contact with the company's unlicensed personnel. Their reports to Headquarters show the SIU strength aboard Sabine's ships has remained sttong over the last several months. "A" SENIORITY UPGRADING With the five brothers who graduated from the SIU's "A" Seniority Up­ grading program this month, we now have 104 Seafarers who have completed this program since it began last year. These 104 men, and those who will join them in the future, can convey what they learned about Piney Point, Headquarters, and today's maritime industry to their brothers at sea. I have asked them to encourage their fellow Seafarers, who are eiligible, to parUcipate in this one-month program to guarantee their future job security; Congratulations to each of the five "A" Seniority upgraders who graduated this month and I wish them smooth sailing in the years ahead. They are; Larry Allen; Bob Cunningham; Sam Rivers; Sid Vaiton, and Bill Mortier. LNG TRAINING The next LNG/LPG course being offered by the Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. will begin on Sept. 23. Almost every day while you're in port you hear on radio, read in the news­ paper or see on television, something about the world's fuel needs. New forms of energy and better ways of carrying fuel are being devised each day. Ships which carry liquefied natural gas are among these new, energy carriers and you will be seeing many of them in the months and years ahead. If we want to secure these new vessels we must provide sldlled personnel to man them. Requirements, an application and a descriiftion of the course Can be found on pages 30 and 31 of the LOG and I ask that each Seafarer eligible, lake advantage of this program and apply as soon as possible. Pages Pensioner Mans Expo Booth Jack Ryan, retired SIU member, shows Andy Vinnes, eight, how to splice a line at the Expo Folklife Festival in Seattle. Brother Ryan spent a week, at the invitation of the Foikiife Festival, showing festival crowds that old sailing art —Marlin Spike and rope work. . _ FIREFIGHTING In the future it will most surely be required that each seaman tearding'high technology ships have firefighting training. This is for your own good and the welfare of each and every member aboard ship. The U.S. Maritime Administration's Firefighting School, which has trained an estimated 20,000 men, has closed its Bayonne, N.J. facility and expects to open its new school at Earle, N.J. around Nov. 6. Meanwhile, classes are be­ ing given at the Navy Damage Control School m Norfolk, Va. The dates for September are: Sept. 6th and 20th. Ask any of the SIU patrolmen Jjow to apply for this course. I cannot encourage each of you "too strongly to apply for this one-di^ course now. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM This month we graduated the 12 Seafarers who completed the 13th class of the Bosuns Recertification Program and welcomed to Headquarters those 12 Seafarers who will take part in the program here during the month of August. We are proud of the fine job our recertified bosuns are doing aboard ship. They are holding informative and knowledgeable meetings each week on their vessels and are letting their brothers know about the Union's programs in Piney Point, Headquarters and in Washington. After this month's membership meeting in New York—as is done each month—a special bosuns meeting was held and a three-man Selection Committee was elected to choose those brothers who would participate in the September Bosuns Recertification class. With the 12 brothers who graduated this month we now have 130 bosuns who have completed the two-month program. I want to congratuate these 12 men and wish them the best as they go aboard their ships. They are: Elmer Baker; Tony Caldeira; Ken Gahagan; A1 Hanstvedt; Sylvester Monardo; John Moss; Jim Mullis; Ralph Murry; Floyd Pence; Kasimir Puchalski; Ed Ruley, and Bill Tillman. A NEW CONSTRUCTION Waterman's 893-fopt long LASH vesseU the Stonewall Jackson, docked in the port of New York at Pier Seven last monffi. Headquarters representatives went on board and found the operations on the ship Working well. They inspected the ve^el top to bottom and watched as the unique LASH barges Were unloaded. Ultra modem ships like the Stonewall Jackson are bound to present some new problems at first. But usually these difficulties can be re­ solved in a short time. We will continue to study and watch the-LASH ships closely so that any new development can, be handled quickly and properly. Also, one of the three American President Line vessels that Waterman has acquired-^the ex President Jackson now renamed Joseph Hewcs—^was deliv­ ered on July 15. No delivery dates have been set for the others, the ex Presi­ dent Buchanan to be renamed Carter flraxtort and the ex President Garfield to be renamed 5am jC^c. Sea-Land Service's -Sealand Producer-r^a former Pacific Far East Line ship be delivered on Sept. 2 and American Ultramar's Golden Doiplun crew will on Sept. \9. • Further, I woffid like to report that as of July 1st, Cities Service Tankers Corp. changed its name to International Ocean Transport Corp. , V'''V'• 's''I "'''i'''' ' • ' • ' '-h' -' ' ' •: ' ' '- y '• �• '•. •fc;:'' Washington Activities Pengkm Plan RegnlatiMi House and Senate conferees met on July 31 for a final drafting session on H.R. 2, a bill to regulate private pension plans. The conference version of the bill is scheduled to go to both houses for a vote, as we go to press. Deepwater Ports ByB.Rod(ar Eneigy Tnm^rtatioii Security Act A vote on the Senate version of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 has been delayed. A strong network of support for the bill has grown through joint efforts of the SiU, Maritime Trades Department, and the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Indmtry Problems, set up in April by President Meany. Member groups of the Committee have contacted State Central Bodies, Port Councils, and their own local organizations, to promote passage of the bill. The Com­ mittee met again on July 11 to discuss progress and responses to their contacts with Senators. There are some differences between the House and Senate versions, which will have to be resolved in a conference committee after the bill passes the Senate^ However, the percentages of oil guaranteed to U.S.-flag ships are the same: 20 percent in the beginning; 25 percent after June 30, 1974 and 30 percent after June 30, 1977. , Our latest information indicates the bill will come to the Senate floor late in August. \ House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee A special committee, chaired by Rep. Julia Hansen (D-Wash.) has com­ pleted deliberation on the Boiling Committee resolution to change the House committee structure. Under the Hansen Proposal, the Merchant Marine Committee would retain all functions which would be lost under House Resolution 988. In addition, the Merchant Marine Committee would gain jurisdiction over international fishing agreements, now in the hands of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. SIU has strongly opposed stripping the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee of its jurisdiction and placing maritime matters in other commit­ tees whose members have less experience and expertise in legislation which affects the merchant marine. No action is scheduled at present. Debate is expected to begin after Labor Day. A special Deepwater Ports Subcommittee, made up of members of the Senate Commerce, Public Works and Interior Committees, is continuing to work on a draft of a bill to license and regulate deepwater terminals. The Senate version differs somewhat from the companion bill already passed by the House. It gives authority to the Department of Transportation to issue licenses; the House version places licensing in the Interior Department. It also includes an oil spill liability provision not in the House bill. SIU supports deepwater port construction. The hew 265,000 dwt vessels being constructed in American shipyards cannot be accommodated by the existing Gulf and East Coast ports. Deepwater ports and bigger ships will make our U.S.-flag fleet competitive with foreign-flag ships. The only major issue still to be resolved is compensation for damage to persons injured by oil pollution in operation of a deepwater port. Ihe bill is expected to go to the floor of the Senate for debate by late August. Other Legislation We are also monitoring: ' Hearings in the Senate on the Intercoastal Shipping Act of 1933, to provide that government cargo be regulated by the Federal Maritime Commission. It would repeal the government's privilege to ship cargo free or at reduced rates. Hearings in the House Armed Services Committee on naval shipbuilding, to determine whether funds for building and repair of naval vessels should be restricted to Navy yards. Private yards would like a 50-50 split, and costs for work in Navy yards are reported to be as much as 33 percent higher than commercial contract prices. H.R. 5385, Surface Transportation Act, which would require water carriers to file rates for transportation of dry bulk commodities and allows railroads to freely reduce their rates during a one-year experimental period. The bill has been marked up in the subcommittee and will go to the full committee (House Interstate and Foreign Commerce) in the near future. y ? f1 -d J Double Bottom Tanker Requirements In special hearings held by the Coast Guard, Congressman John Murphy, Edwin Hood, President of the Shipbuilders Council of Anierica, and James Reynolds, President of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping endorsed Coast Guard proposed regulations to omit double bottom requirements for newtankers. Murphy quoted from findings of the Inter-Govemmehtal Maritime Con­ sultative Organization (IM;C0) which indicate, on the basis of substantial experience, that double bottoms adyersely affect stability and buoyancy. If such regulations were imposed, they would only apply to U.S.-flag ships, not those registered under foreign flag. The increased building costs would make it more difficult to compete with foreign fleets at a time when our U.S. merchant marine is beginning to grpw. 4.. Sirafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect, the security of every Seafarer and his. family. OrganOzes) SS Newark -i :• There's nothing unusual about Chief Steward Jack Utz playing the organ-rexcept that this organ Is in his room aboard the SS Newark (Sea-Land). Probably the only SIU member with h:s own organ aboard ship, Brother Utz brought It aboard to help pass the long stretches of time a sailor spends away , from home. August 1974 At the Baftimore Clinic Mrs. Margaret "Mickey" Smith, medical technician checks records In the Health Clinic at the SIU Hall in Baltimore. Mrs. Smith has been at the Baltimore Hall for 14 years. Pag«9 •i' .if- �I ri' ^5- - Money Due From Bates Labor College Scholarship Available The SIU has secured partial reim­ bursement for the following Seafarers from the bankrupt George T. Bates and Co. The men listed below have sailed on either the SS Cortland, SS Whitehall or the SS Bowling Green. If your name appears on the list please contact Union Headquarters at 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232. The SIU is currently trying to secure more reimbursements and notices will appear in the LOG when the Union succeeds in securing further payments. The Community Services Committee of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO has announced the establishment of the "'Thomas J. Perry Scholarship" at the Labor College in New York City. The winner of the scholarship, se­ lected by a screening committee of the Student Association of the Labor Col­ lege, will receive tuition and other school fees for a two year course of studies in Labor-Liberd Arts at the Labor College. The Labor College is a division of Empire State College designed to pre­ sent an opportunity to working people, especially union members, to attend a college program designed to meet their needs, interests and goals. Part of the State University of New York, the Labor College offers four degrees: As­ sociate in Science, Associate in Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts. Any Seafarer who is interested in attending this course of studies but is financially unable to do so, should con­ tact the Community Services Commit­ tee at 386 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016 to obtain an application for the scholarship. . ' Frank CapareDi Michael T. Doherty Julio Domingnez George L. Kelly Bernard M. NeDl Brittoh D. Tomer ' Joseph W. Waite Abdurmb M. Awadh Carl A. Bean Frank A. Bolton Gary R. Jensen'^ Oliver F. Loveless Stanley L. Morris James R. Smart James H. Wallis Joseph A. Ferro Jacob Frifzlar Jerry T. Bieland Carl Alex Brill Daniel Clement James McDonald MackStratton Raymond R. Womadc Arthur A. Theriot Emmanuel Flamourakis Benford E. Harris Companies Receive Awards Two SlU-contracted companies, Calmar Steamship Corp. and Sea-Land Service Inc., received awards recently for excellent sanitation aboard their vessels from the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Wejfare, Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration. This Is the 12th year In a row that the companies have received a Special Citation. Basis of the awards Is a _ rating of 95 or better on an official Public Health Service Inspection Involving 166 separate Items of sanitary construction, maintenance and operation. Those attending the Sea-Land presentation (above) are (from I. to r.) D. T. Tolan, senior vice president, Sea-Land; R. T>. Soper, vice president. Marine Operations, Sea-Land; Ed Mponey, SIU headquarters representative; John E. Bogle, supervisory Investigator, Food and Drug Administration, B. Varn, commissary superintendent, Sea-Land. Those present for the Calmar award (below) are (from I. to r.) S. M. Moodle, assistant vice president, Calmar; T. C. Maravlglla, regional food and drug director, Philadelphia office, U.S. Public Health Service; A. F. Cherney, vice president, Calmar, and Ben Wilson, SIU Baltimore port agent.. AUentioB PhitfoBvffli in seeing your fdiow crewmembeta or ^ ca!L the IOC wonld Kke to MARAD Reports Figures On U.S. Merchant Fleet i As of Apr. 1, the privately-owned sector of the U.S. merchant marine con­ sisted of 568 ocean-going ships and 202 Great Lakes self-propelled vessels, ac­ cording to data released by the Mari­ time Administration. The MARAD figures show 173 freighters, 235 tankers, 21 bulk carries, 133 intermodal ships and six combina­ tion passenger-c^go ships in the ocean fleet, for a total deadweight tonnage of more than 13.2 million. The Great Lakes fleet consists of 173 bulk carriers, 14 tankers, and 15 other ships, including railroad and automobile ferries, with a total deadweight tonnage of nearly 2.5 million. The same MARAD report shows American shipyards building or holding orders for construction of 68 tankers, 18 intermodal carriers, seven dry bulk carriers, and two tug barges, totalling more than 6.1 million deadweight tons and valued at almost $3.6 billion. -y'^: I 'X:i f LV;f Money Due Money is due Seafarer J. Wil­ liams (Social Security Number 563-10-8472) from Texas City Tankers Corporation. Brother IWniams should contact the company at P.O. Box 1271, Texas City, 77590, or call (713) 945-4451. - J : y' LOG OIBce at 675 4tb Ave., Brook:l^Y;:il232, ^Be;«iiro'^:;W^ people and ; and indttde yoor bome if yon would like y retorned. 74 SIU Ships Win Coast Guard Award Seventy-four SlU-manned ships 62 cited at least once' before—^have won 1973 AMVER awards for their outstanding participation in the U.S. Coast Guard's 1,276 ship—interna­ tional rescue program. Also three Union-contracted vessels joined the four-year-old system this year. All of these Union-contracted ves­ sels were on an Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) plot for 128 or more days, constantly on ffie alert to aid ships in trouble on the high seas. Merchantmen of all nations making offshore passages of more than 24 hours may send sail plans and pe­ riodic position reports via free radio messages to the AMVER Center c/o the Coast Guard in New York City. Data from these messages is put into a computer which maintains dead reckoning positions of participating ships all during their voyages. The pre­ dicted locations and SAR character­ istics of all vessels known to be within a given area are given upon request to recognized SAR agencies of any coun­ try for use in a maritime safety emer­ gency. Benefits to shipping include: Page 10 ' J C . J ilfpi Improved likelihood of rapid aid in emergencies. • Reduced number of ;alls for as­ sistance to vessels not favorably lo­ cated. • Reduced time lost for vessels re­ sponding to calls for assistance. First time SIU winners of the award were the USNS tanker Erna Elizabeth (Albatross Tanker), 5S Falcon Count­ ess, SS Falcon Duchess and 55 Falcon Lady (Falcon Tankers); 55 Overseas Bulker and 55 Overseas Joyce (Mari­ time Overseas); 55 Penh Ranger (Penn Shipping) and the 55 Sea-Land Com­ merce, sis Sea-Land Galloway, 55 SeaLand McLean and the 55 Sea-Land Trade. They received certificates and blue pennants. New SlU-contracted members of the AMVER this year are the TT Brook­ lyn (Westchester Marine), 55 Mohawk (Ogden Marine) and the 55 Warrior (Sea-Land). The other multiple award winners were: _ The 55 Bethflor and 55 Bethtex (Bethlehem Steel); 55 Cid:-yur, SS Maryniar, SS Portmar and the 55 5eamar, (Calmar Lines); 55 Bradford Island (Cities Service); 55 Seatrain Georgia, 55 Seatrain Louisiana, 55 Seatrain Puerto Rico, 55 Seatrain San Juan, 55 Transchdmplain, 55 Transhawcui, 55 Transidaho, 55 Transindiana, 55 Transoneida, 55 Transontario and 55 Transoregon (Hudson Waterways); t 55 Columbia (U.S. Steel); And 55 Steel Admired (Isthmian Lines). Also, 55 Overseas Alice and Over­ seas Valdez (Maritime Overseas); 55 Penn Champion (Penn Shipping); 55 Inger and 55 Walter Rice (Rey­ nolds Metals); 55 r/te/ir (Rye Marine); SS Afoundria, 55 Anchorage, SS Arizpa, 55 Baltimore, SS Bienville, 55 Boston, 55 Brooklyn, SS Charleston, 55 Chicago, 55 Elizabethport, 55 Gal­ veston, 55 Gateway City, SS Houston, SS Jacksonville, 55 Long Beach, 55 Los Angeles, 55 Mayaguez, 55 Mobile, 55 New Orleans, 55 New Yorker, 55 New­ ark, SS Oakland, SS Panama, SS Phila­ delphia, 55 Ponce, SS Portland, 55 Rose City, 55 San Francisco, SS Sea-Land. Economy, 55 Sea-Land Venture, 55 Seattle, 55Summit, 55 Tampa, 55 Tren­ ton and SS Wacosta (Sea-Land);; 55 Longview Victory (Victory Car­ riers), and 55 Thomas JejO'erron (Waterman). Seafarers Log / - •' i- c: �'2' .^: f| -' *'l fI 1 fl The deck of the Achilles, anchored in the waters of the Narrows between Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York. After 3 Month Voyago, the Achilles Comes Home n HE steam tanker fNew- at Russian ports Including Odessa nnv<> nf d'Y ^n#: <in<i « .L L... me /icnmes was one of the 50 Thewas .. ._ ^/^gSrRSi^ss be American American. thf^Ses^'^'^ *— T^T rwm «"u > u,cuwcm -- ^ - make sure everything is running properly aboard •i .-i £rs"oi!er"''V"'''''"'"' SkiriiTcLp^^^ ^ . '. i;v^^ August 1974 ..x.W: Page 11 . '•' -- W^i ^ .' icX' UM.: V:-'•.•v;\,.. i..-w\.'rv • - • . ,r ,-r ...'yO-'^U .;VVV, �Achilles Committee • r»»—it;.- • . • The i4nc/7orage, an SlU manned containership operated by Sea-Land, paid off on June 12 in Port Elizabeth, NJ. after a run to the Mediterranean. Ship's Committee.members, from the left, are: Bernard Shapiro, steward delegate; Raymond Reyes, deck delegate; Manuel Sanchez, ship's chairman, and Reidar M. Neilsen, educational director. Converted to carry containers in 1969, the 496-foot long Anchorage carries up to 354 containers on its transatlantic runs. Tampa Committee The SlU-contracted tanker Achilles, operated by Newport Tankers, paid off last motnh at the Stapleton Anchorage in New York Harbor after a .three month grain/oil run to Odessa, Russia. The Ship's Committee members, seated from the left, are: Louie Hudson, steward delegate; Dario P. Martinez, ship's secretary-reporter and Fred Jensen, ship's chairman. Standing are . Jack Rhodes (I.), deck delegate and Robert Arnold, engine delegate. San Francisco Committee- Recertified Bosun George Burke, third from the left, is now sailing as bosun aboard the SlU-contracted containership Tampa. Photo was taken at the ship's last payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. From the left, the Ship's Committee members are: Tom Kline, deck delegate; A. D. Jesus, steward delegate; Burke, ship's chairman; Charles Petersen, engine delegate, and Jose Ross, ship's secretary-reporter. The containership San Francisco, operated by Sea-Land, paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. last month after just completing a successful run to the Mediterranean. The Ship's .Committee members, standing from the left, are: Brad Pinder, educational director; Julius Silagyi, steward delegate^ Joseph Puglisi, ship's chairman, and Theodore Veleotes, deck delegate. Seated from the left are: Jay Sides, engine delegate and Ted Balbkowski, SlU patrol­ man. American Victory Committee Los Angeles Committee ' With the Port of Elizabeth in the background, the Ship's pommittee aboard the Los Angeles poses for a photo. They are from the left: R. B. Woodard, steward delegate; Alf Larsen, deck delegate; Paul Lopez, chief steward; John Leon, educational, director; Carlos Sola, engine deiegate, and Peter Garzo, ship's chairman. In Port Elizabeth for their most recent payoff, the crew aboard tfie Los Angeles had just completed a Mediterranean run. Pagel2 One of the last C-2s still sailing, the American Victory is owned by Victory Carriers. After four months of carrying general cargo for the Army in the Far East, the crew paid off last month in the Army Terminal in BayonnO, N.J. The Ship's Corrvnittee members are, from the left: T. R. Price, ship's chair­ man; D. K. Kelly, engine delegate; Sam W. McDonald, ship's secretaryreporter, and John Kelly, deck delegsie. ^ - Seafarers Log �Contributing to SPAD SIU members are reminded that in filing a claim with the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, your correspondence must Include a properly filled out claim form as well as other pertinent documents or the claim cannot be processed and payment will be delayed. Documents absolutely necessaiyr for the prompt payment of various types of claims include: doctor or hospital bills, certified death certificates, birth certifi­ cates, marriage licenses, Medicare statements, funeral bills, discharges, and nota­ rized tax returns from the previous year when proof of support of adopted or step-chfldren is required. Your doctor's social security number or the hospital's identification number is also necessary for the processing of certain pi«i«wi6. The following members have had their benefit payments held up because they failed to supply complete information when filing their claims. Please contact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. Name Urti, A. J. Benham, J. R. Ziemba, F. Welstead, G. C. Rodriquez, C. Burton, R. McNeil, A. Ingram, G. C. Thies, H. O. Brathwaite, E. Zakorchemny, J. Belew, R. F. Johnson, C. DeWaUly, O. Brasseaux, M. Welton, J. P. Brown, C. Jackson, C. Conley, J. P. Maples, T. White, C. Herek,E. Social Security Number .X , . '' ; ^ — : ^ . . * ' X ' V - ^ : X X;^ ' 131-22-8914 369-44-3136 217-14-3500 143-44-5926 054-09-9412 438-14-9360 230-68-2530 242-26-7597 364-38-9379 • 125-44-0668 159-32-4004 362-38-4295 502-09-7296 435-16-2901 459-03-5652 151-22-4288 218-54-2054 225-74-4534 569-07-2612 421-76-5145 418-66-0781 505-10-9396 Union . Able Seaman Otiliano Morales has been shipping with the SIU for eight years and is a strong booster for SPAD. He said: "SPAD helps us to get jobs. Every­ thing is changing now, and it's changing for the better. It's all because of SPAD that we are getting new ships and more jobs for our security." Here he gets his receipt after giving a $20 donation to i Patrolman Babkowski. A&G A&G IBU A&G A&G A&G UIW IBU A&G UIW UIW A&G A&G - IBU IBU IBU UIW UIW A&G IBU A&G A&G V ^ SEAFUERS POIITICAL ACTIViry DONATION B lOGOl Contributor's Name Addruss City. State. S.5. No. SPAD IS a scparatt stffefated fund, its proieads arc uicd to rurtbar rtt oojtcts and purposes includinq, but not iimliad to furtncnnq tha political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen the preiaryation and furlherinq of the American fwlercnml Manna witn improved employment opportunities for seamen and tha advancement of trade union concepts, in connection with such obiects, SPAO supports and contributes to political candidates for eiecthra office Aii contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force. |Ob discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of Such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SiUNA ACLIWOI Of of employment. If a contribution »s made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAO at the above address, certified mail withm thirty t^ys of the contribution for investigation arsd appropriate action end refu.-id. '» involuntary. Support SPAQ to protect and further your economic, political and social Interests. American trade smion concepts and Seafarer seamen. (A copy of our r»ort filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or will be) available for ^r^ase from the Superintendent of Oncuments. U.S. Government Printing Office. Washmgion. O.C. 1974 '20lOOl Port '• • • \ Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid June 27-July 24,1974 Number SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ^ SaU ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 " In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical . . .• Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 ............. Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums .... rcuiiSdfd that tbey should apply for Medi­ care as soon as they are eligible in order to insure adequate eoyerage o yeans ui or older, or any pensioner who has boeti rccefving a disabiUfy award jErom Social Security for twfryears is eligible for Medicare. To apply, you must bring proof of date of birth and your social car^ to your ibcgl sp^igl you turn 65, dudng the month you turn 65, or dating the three iiiontiis after your 65th birthday. II you do not register during this $^yeii.j|ioi!tb period, you may only jfly for Medicare during the »h enrolfanent peroid held each January, Fcbruaiy and March. Those that enroll during period are not covered by eare until the following July 1 Poisioners should »ote that .fiatrers Welfare and Pei 'Ian reqiilrt^ that all eligible ^ ^ DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity ••• Blood Transfusions V Optical . • >' PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death ; . Hospital & Hospital Extras . . Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses.. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions ........ Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums ..,..... - SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ' hills to our welfare and •• TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan .....,. Total Seafarers Pension Plan ........ .... Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 8 172 214 15 1 7,532 ,2 • 211 10 102 4,834 2,260 112 27 53,336 12 1,534 220 .495 86 148 31 5 151 MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 14,000.00 172.00 642.00 1,953.70 60.00 60,256.00 614.00 4,634.33 . 689.20 $ 273,795.88 4,834.00 6,780.00 16,262.25 2,694.00 426,688.00 3,515.40 34,868.68 10,582.80 3,177 505 917 172 25 1,072 84,698.81 2,631.86 21,266,00 7,975.00 618.00 3,161.21 639,019.83 15,736.14 119,887.95 44,534.75 1,971.65 22,948.46 74 1,196 842 90 362 4 19 11,052 15,000.00 17,758.42 3,160.85 1,035.00 1,539.21 —: 330.65 448.32 13,413.00 217,000.00 193,775.26 31,089.98 12,367.25 8,972.79 305.75 4,680.51 1,276.86 80,562.90 — 60 — 20,636.72 11,438 2,230 865 14,533 82,009 13,231 7,564 102,804 256,057.56 540,134.29 419,325.24 $1,215,517.09 2,194,787.81 3,191,402.79 4,050,799.12 $9,436,989.72 5 259 108 8 86 — 1 1 1,889 . • 5' •' $ • .>r. August 1974' r-v' "fi • I Page 13 iit'r. * f f �p SIU Vessel Cited for Rescue ASHORE '•» , ( i-: Piney Point A delegation from Russia to the U.S.A.-U.S.S.R. Educational, Cultural and Technical Exchange Program toured the facilities (rf the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship here on July 18. The group was in the United States for a two-week visit. Highlights of the HLSS tour by the delegation to the school were a cocktail party and banquet attended by them, the U.S. Maritime Administration's W. H. Patterson, S. D. Wheatley and E. St. Germain; SIU vice president Earl Shepard from the port of Baltimore; HLSS President Hazel Brown, and HLSS Vice President Michael Sacco, and the school's faculty. The Soviet delegaticm on ship equipment, crew training and human factors were deputy chiefs of administration for the U.S.S.R. Ministry of the Merchant Marine, N. F. Babynin and A. V. Y. Kazanov; deputy director of the Scientific Research Institute; S. N. Dranitsyn; chief engineer of maritime ship­ ping, E. K. Blinov; division diief of the Scientific Research Institute, S. P. Arsen'Yev, and division chief of the Bureau of Technical Information, A. P. Grachev. ' -sJ.' • Lagos, Nigeria t • i V'. V '' •• . • A new container terminal will be built in this capital city and principal port for this West African country by 1976. Reportedly this new facility is part of a $75-million program financed partly by the World Bank. New Orleans "The highest maritime museum in the world," the Louisiana Maritime Museum here, now has a new home on the 31st deck of the International Trade Mart at the foot of Canal St. at the Mississippi River. SlU-contracted Delta Line's president Capt. J. W. Clark, who also heads the mart, formally opened the new premises recently by cutting a ceremonial nbbon—a length of mooring line. The museum houses a 56-inch .scale model of one of Delta's LASH vessels, the SS Delta Mar and a collection of ship models, fiags, nameplates, lights, divers suits, charts and many other nautical artifacts. In the lobby of the mart is a 13-foot, 500-pound model of the U.S. Navy's World War II heavy cruiser, the USS New Orleans worth $100,000, on loan from the U.S. Government. The SlU-contracted SS McKee Sons (American Steamship Co.) recently be­ came the first Great Lakes vessel to ever receive a marine safety citation of merit. The award was given for the McKee Sons' rescue of six persons from Lake Huron last December. The 633-foot long self-unloader was cited in the 18th National Ship Safety Achievement Awards Contest spon­ sored by the marine section of the Na­ tional Safety Council and the American Institute of Merchant Shipping. Last Christmas Eve the McKee Sons was anchored off Stoneport, Mich, waiting to load cargo. About a mile and a half away was the steamer Frontenac, also at anchor. The weather was ex­ tremely hazardous; freezing rain and snow and 25-knot winds pelted both vessels. As the ships rolled and jerked at their anchors, footing on deck be­ came treacherous. Just before midnight a crewmember aboard the Frontenac fell overboard and was lost from sight. The ship im­ mediately launched a six-man crew in a lifeboat to search for and rescue the man. The men got underway so quickly that they failed to dress properly; one crewmember was clad in only a T-shirt and cotton pants. The McKee Sons, under the com­ mand of Captain Robert J. Laughlin, had been in radio contact with the Frontenac and joined the search. Un­ fortunately the search proved futile; the man had perished within minutes. However, now the lifeboat crew was unable to return to its ship, despite re­ peated efforts. It was then up to the McKee Sons to save the lifeboat crew before they died of exposure. They appeared occasion­ ally on the radar, and were also lighting flares. The captain, along with the as­ sistance of the ship's SlU-crew, was able to guide the McKee Sons close enough to the lifeboat to. pick the men up. Both the crew of the Frontenac and the crew of the McKee Sons were cited for "their dedicated effort to saving lives of others under the most adverse conditions. This is in the highest tradi­ tion of the American merchant marine and a tribute to all men who follow a career at sea. The awards given are also emblematic of the highest traditions of safety beyond the call of duty which have characterized American merchant ships and the men who sail them since the birth of our nation." Thomas Jefferson Meeting Washington^ D.C. The U.S. Co^t Guard has issued proposed pollution regulations for Amer­ ican seagoing tankers and barges of at least 150 tons engaged in the domestic carriage of petroleum, including oil, sludge, oil refuse and refined products. The rules, which do not require the vessels to be equipped with double bottoms, were drafted under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972. Boston Chief pumpman Thomas O'Connor who suffered a blood clot induced coma is still in serious condition at the USPHS hospital here. At the same hospital is Seafarer James Francisco undergoing cobalt treatment following lung surgery. He'd like his brothers of the sea to drop him a line. Brother William McKmnon injured in a motorcycle mishap is out of the Massachusetts General Hos­ pital here and is now at home convalescing. Boston. England English historian Martin Middlebrook author of "The First Day of the Somme", "The Nuremberg Raid" and now in the process of researching the World War II story of Allied Convoys Sc. 122 and HX. 229 in the Battle of the North Atlantic in early March 1943, is asking Seafarers for help in his research. The 104-ship convoys sailed from New York and lost 22 merchant ships between them to Nazi U-boats before reaching England: Since 25 of the merchant vessels and three of the naval escorts in the con­ voys were American, Middlebrook writes to the LOG, "I'm anxious to de­ scribe fully this American participation and I'm appealing to readers of the Seafarers LOG who took part to help me by giving their personal ex­ periences." "In particular, I'm hoping to trace men who served on the destroyers, the USS Babbitt and USS Upshur and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter, the USS Ingham or any of the UJS. merchant ships involved, especially from the SS Harry Luckenbach, SS Matthew Luckenbach, SS Irenee Du Pont, SS Gran­ ville, SS James Oglethrope, SS Walter Q. Gresham and SS William Eustis, all of which were sunk.", He concludes: "If any of your members are able to help, cpuld they please write to me giving, initially Just their name and address and tlieir sWp or position in March 1943.1 will then given them more details of the information I am seeking." His address is: Martin Middlebrook, 48 Linden Way, Boston, Lincoln­ shire PE 21, 9DS, England. His phone number is: Boston STD Code 02054555. •'.•rw.-v- ,• ' '.-•• /••'. r- WyiiM- • •i •.••.p;-.> <'i v< -• Page 14 • .• •. ".i"'-. In top photo, crewmembers aboard the SlU-contracted Thomas Jefferson participate in a Union meeting at the ship's most recent payoff at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y. last month. SIU Representative George McCartney, standing center, led discussions on the importance of the SlU's Washington activities, and brought the crew up-to-date on the progress of the oil imports bill in Congress and other important issues affecting the Union. In bottom photo, ship's committee members pose for a quick picture after their three-month ;Far East voyage. They are, from the left: John Kelly, steward delegate; Floyd iMitchell, secretary-reporter; Albert Doty, ship's chairman; James Collins, deck delegate, and Jack ^rock, engine delegate. Bosun Doty noted that it was "one hell of a nice trip and crew." fiflafarers Log v;. •!'•» �".-OK™!;;)) AT SEAi : - -f -ft'; afv J5 o.',; k ri~ Jti 0-- * Lundeberg grad Ronald Miller on board his first ship, the Achilles. SS Sea-Land Consumer This containership, one of the two new SL-18 class vessels bought by SIUmanned Sea-Land Service while under construction at Bethlehem Steel's Spar­ rows Point, Md. shipyard from Pacific Far East Line for $32 million last Fall, entered the Gulf-North Europe run late last month. She was converted at an­ other shipyard, in Mobile, Ala. to carry 739, 35 and 40-foot containers. The other containership acquired by Sea-Land Service Inc. is the Sea-Land Producer undergoing modifications also and expected to be delivered next month. The 720-foot, 23-knot Sea-Land Consumer joined her sisterships, the SIUcontracted Sea-Land Economy and the Sea-Land Venture, on the Gulf-North Europe run. They were put on this route in 1972 after sailing between the U.S. East Coast and North Europe and the United Kingdom. Sailing from Houston and New Orleans, the Sea-Land Consumer will call at Rotterdam and Bremerhaven every 10 days. Lundeberg Grad Makes First Trip on Achilles 55 Delta Mar The SS Delta Mar (Delta Line) was honored last month by the city fathers of the port of call of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela with a plaque commemorating the LASH ship's maiden voyage stopover there last year. She was the first LASH vessel to call at that port city. "Travelling is an education in itself," says '22-year-old Ronald Miller, who recently made his first trip aboard an SIU ship after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School this past Fjcbruary. The young Seafarer, a native of Hattiesbeig, Miss., shipped out on the tanker Achilles (Newport Tankers) as a wiper. Even though he would have setU^ for any department, because he was anxious to get on his first ship. Miller says he's very happy with the engine department and will definitely siick with it. "There's more advancement in the engine department, and even if I decide to quit ^pping 1 will know plenty about engines and that's good b^ause 1 like to work with my hands." Seafarer Miller became interested in the SIU through his younger brother, Dave. Dave Miller had spoken with a friend who was shipping out and he de­ cided to join the SIU, graduating from Piney Point in September, 1973. Unfortunately, Dave Miller, who is 19, fell into a cargo hatch on the SS Hnrr/cmte, his second ship, and injured his back severely. But, Ae elder Sea­ farer Miller says his brother's accident does not discourage him. "I like shipping a lot; you can work when you want to. Right now I plan on getting off this ship and taking a short vacation back home in Mississippi." Seafarer Miller, who attended two years of junior college in Mississippi be­ fore joining the SIU, abo has very posi­ tive feelings about the training programs at the Harry Lundeberg School, and the facilities at Piney Point in general. He says he learned a lot there that helped him on board ship, and that—combined with actually doing the job on the ship —has been an invaluable experience. "A lot of guys complain about the discipline at Piney Point,** he says. "But, if yon can*t go through that for three months, then how can yon ex­ pect to survive on a shqi for even longer periods of time? YonH never he able to do a good job.** "I think Piney Point is what you make it. You can't have a negative at­ titude about the place. It's only as good as you make it, and you only get out of it what you put into it. I had a great time." HLS Gracfs Ship Together J -J 55 La Salle Rounding the Cape of Good Hope late last month near the port of Durban, South Africa, this Waterman Steamship Co. vessel reported she had to hospi­ talize A. Saliani, saloon messman, and C. de Jesus, cook and baker in the port of Karachi, India. 55 Arizpa Recertified Bosun Stanley J. Jandora aboard the SS Arizpa (Sea-Land) said there was "a good article in the last (May) LCX) for young and oldtimers to read. It's entitled '65 Years at Sea'." The above mentioned article in the Seafarers LOG was in the Letters to the Editor column on Page 18. It was written by Brother Emil G. Pearson of Worcester, Mass. who re­ counted the rough, old days aboard ship in his letter. He advised young Sea­ farers to treat their ships as they would their homes. 55 Gateway City Twenty-seven year SIU veteran Chief Steward Andy Reasko celebrated his marriage to Miss Sum Yi in Pusan, Korea on June 16 with the entire crew invited. The couple "wish to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the membership and officers of the SS Gateway City (Sea-Land) (shuttling on the Far East run to Yokohama) for donations and remembrances at the wed­ ding party." 55 Baltimore Wheelsman E. Carter was taken by helicopter off this Sea-Land ship to Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. early in June after being stricken while on early morning duty. He had been in bed, ill for an hour-and-a-half when his condition worsened. Chief Mate A. K. Nazarian immediately notified Capt. R. D. Loftberg that Carter was "in bad shape and to contact the USPHS hospital." The skipper had Radio Operator Edward Wendrow make ship-to-shore phone contact until a helicopter from Cape Canaveral, Fla. arrived on deck after noon with a Dr. Hardy aboard who had the ill Se^arer lifted off in nine minutes. Chief Steward Ken Hayes says "Capt. Loftberg, Nazarian, Dr. Hardy and the crew of the chopper are to be commended for their prompt action and care of a sick brother." Eveiy day Is like a school reunion aboard the SS Ultrasea (WeStchesteV Marine Shipping) where four HLS grads ship together. Pictured from left, are: J. Havduk, OS; C. Galvan, OS; R. McDonnell, Steward Utility: and R. Farris, Steward Utility. All trained and graduated from the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Page 15 August 1974 I, , X -,i' . •' - H' • '^'i • / >•" '' w ,1' ^ "• j '* .'i ,f' y it'i: '•» • .t -s ^ -• ft y- �' 'v .i.l • The SIU>coiitracted LASH 5S Stonewall Jackson, on its first run, called on the port of New Yorii last month to deliver LASH barges to the Waterman Steamship Co. termipd in Brooklyn. Though the crew went aboard in June, they spent the month in New Orleans learning how to operate the ship's 1.5 million dollar crane, fomiliarizing themselves with the automated engine room and getting accustomed to the ultra modem facilities in the galley, before their first run. This 893-foot LASH ship is capable of carrying 89 LASH barges 18,500 miles at 22 knots. And when it reaches port, the steam turbine-powered Jackson can load and unload 2,000 tons of cargo in an houn The second in a series of three new LASH ships, the Jackson was buiit by Waterman with the help of government subsidies awarded under the Merchant Marine Act of 197(). The SIU, through donations to SPAD, was able to gamer the cracial support needed for the passage of this act. act' Waterman has also built the Jackson's sisterships Sam Houston and Robert E. Lee, making it one of the major freight cargo steamship operators in the 1J.S. Running from the Gulf and East Coast to the Persian Gul^ the Stonewall Jackson and her two sisterships wiU replace six World War II-bul!t conventional freighters. In addition to its LASH building program, the expanding Waterman CompiiEmy has also recently added three former Pacific Far East ships to its fleet. ^i '• - :' • •% „ - • 'J-vP'• "' xj ' •fit r •M; I* •m, f I' 4.' i P » " ."... ,I X • , 5 0'^Jr fl • 'm .'l-'V'''.' E f -A • ' sm ym- m ' S-1 =h£i-Vi"\. The new SlU-contracted LASH Stonewall Jackson (Waterman) being docked at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N-Y. The Jackson had just completed a run to New York from New Orleans, where she crewed up last month. * The view aft from the Stonewall Jackson's bridge, showing her barge holds and crane. Standing far right, two recertified bosuns and an SIU 'A' Seniority upgrader watch as a longshoreman readies a barge for unloading by the ship's crane. They are, from the left: Recertified Bosun KennethOahagan; Upgrader Lawrence Allen and Recertified Bosun Elmer Baker. '- '/•'y y'Mx-'ix - li Last inondi the Hanry Lnndeberg School graduated the 500th student to complete its General Education Development Program, pass the Maryland state tests, and receive a school diploma. Hiis figure represents the total number of trainees and Seafarers who have taken advantages of the op­ portunity to obtain a high school diploma through the Lnnde­ berg School's eight week accredited course. The 500th student to graduate frmn the program is Danny Hunter, a 19-year-old trainee from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Daimy became intinrested in the merchant marine through his father, who was a merchant seaman during WW II. He quit school after the ninth grade, and when he came to Piney Point to enroll in the trainee program he learned about the GED conne. "They have really good teachers here, a real good staff," he said. "And the program itself is very good. I learned a lot in a very short time." Young Seafarers such as Danny Hunter, who ni^de them- ^5 ffl selves both academMy and vocationa^^^ of the future who will be manning technologically advanced hi • V': y-' ' •» ... •I,J • ' WMm •» ,(! • . , .•"< ... |<U. • '.';'c?VV'•':-' : •••••••••a Science teacher Cindy McCall presents fiigh school diploma to 500th Trainee Hunter receives congratulati^irfrorrrT;u^ GED graduate Danny Hunter. President Hazel Brown surveys the surroundings. •y ,. ^— story above.) The GED Program itself has made great strides since its inception a little less than four years ago. The program ^tresses . individual accomplishment and students worit individuaily with teachers. The program encompasses five subject areas: English gram­ mar, Literature, Social Studies, Science and Math. There are also other course, such as a reading course, study glcills, and ports o' call, which deals with different cultures, politics and religions. Even though the program leads to a high school diploma, there is not an over-emphasis on tests. Margaret Nalen, direc­ tor (ff Academic Education, says that the program is "goal oriented. We try to have a. great emphasis on basic skills, those that can be applied in fife." Mrs. Nalen says, "We try to go with concepts, and reduce everything to a smaller scale. We try for a real poritive ap­ proach." Whatever that approach is—as Danny Hunter and the 499 who received diplomas before him can attest to-rit certainly is woridng. . Trainee Arlen Jones works in Science class while class "mascot y%:y p- h. '; • . . •fi'f.v... •. ••<V __ School Trainees Pat Lavih (left) and Paul Appersowdrk with teach^ f iflh Clare Morrison in readiiig lab. Danny Hunter, who'also completed the three-month entry-rating i«#itK Dinox; Pnint Pnrt Anont Rmw/n English teacher Marilyn Grotzky looks oyer work of Trainee Steve Hoelscher. as Seafarer Peter Albano looks on. - Brother Hunter packs his gear in preparation for shipping out from Piney Point. �t:fm iv W- - I. >r'' '»3^./ I: • it , New Ships and New Skills II \- •^A.> U^;y It is no secret to anyone actively in­ volved in the U.S. merchant marine that our industry is in the midst of many rev­ olutionary changes—and these changes are occurring at a very rapid pace. As the familiar old freightships and small capacity oil tankers are inevitably taken out of service one by one, they are being replaced by such radically differ­ ent vessels as the LASH/containership, the ore/bulk/oil carrier, the supertanker —and in the not-too-distant future— LNGs and LPGs. These modern, technologically ad­ vanced vessels represent a giant step for­ ward for the U.S. maritime industry in regaining its pnce world-wide domi­ nance in merchant shipping and ship­ building. Yet, for the professioiial sailor^ this rapid advancement has created a new and important challei^e—to acquire the additional skills absolutely uecessary to safely aud efficieutly man the modem deep-sea vessel. We, as Seafarers, must meet this chal­ lenge head on if we are to insure for our­ selves a continually secure livelihood in our changing industry. And, we can do so by fully participating in the many fine training and upgrading programs avail­ able to SIU members at the Harry Limdeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The School regularly conducts a com­ plete range of courses which enable Sea­ farers to advance to the higher ratings and endorsements in their respective de­ partments. The importance of these new ratings and ejttdorsements-—^such as QMED— any rating. Bosun's Recertification, and LNG/LPG training for members of all Page 18 departments ^ cannot be stressed enough. In just a few years, whether or not one has these ratings may mean the difference between getting or not getting a job aboard an SlU-contracted vessel. To date, the good participation of this membership in the Union's career advancement opportunities has paid off for Seafarers. Already, SIU members are manning many of the highly automated vessels— such as the Delta and Waterman LASH ships, the supertanker TT Brooklyn, and others—^built under the 1970 Merchant Marine Act which was passed with the aid of SPAD donations. And the SIU will continue to get the majority of the new ship contracts if our members con­ tinue to cooperate and participate in the Union's programs. What it all boils down to is jobs and job security—the promise of a finan­ cially secure future for all SIU members and their families. Through the SIU's Lundeberg pro­ grams, Seafarers are provided with the opportunities to gain the needed skills of the future, but it is still up to the individ­ ual SIU member to participate and build his guarantee of long term job security. The Lundeberg programs are open to all Seafarers. A complete outline on course requirements and starting dates can be found in each issue of the LOG on pages 30 and 31. If you have questions about these pror grams, ask an SIU representative or write the Lundeberg School directly. An Sea^is are strongly urg^ to take die time out and partic^ate ia these programs. The few weeks spent at the School are an investment in years of job security. where we are npw. Back then, we knew that one man alone coultl ^ Seafarers Log �SlU Vice President Bull Shepherd reports to membership at last month's meeting In port of Baltimore. Baltimore Membership Meeting Provides Forum for Discussion Able-seamen Tom Spangler (left), and Tom Danzey check Registration board In Union Hail In Baltimore. SIU brofliers in die port of Balti­ more hold a general membership meeting at the Union Hall on the first Wednesday after the first Sunday of each montii. These meetings are held on des^nated days in each SIU Con­ stitutional port, and they provide an opportunity for all our members to discuss beefs, ask questions and put motions before the membership. At last month's Baltimore meet­ ing, SIU Atlantic Area Vice Presi­ dent Bull Shephard reported tiiat shipping was good all along the East coast. He informed tiie members of the SHPs current legislative fights in Washington, and our continuous struggle to provide job security for afi Seafarers. Members in all ports should attend these meetings to express their views and keep informed of all develop­ ments affecting tiieir Union. Saafarer Jim Combs, who received a QMED rating at PIney Point in Feb., 1973, has the floor for a question at the general meeting. Page 19 August 1974 V-V''V^ =-.• - • : • ^ .^ I ' ""•K-'r I . •- 'I " 1 �New SlU Pensioners Benito R. Cuenca, 72, joined the SIU in 1948 in llie port of New York sailing as. a chief steward. Brother Cuenca had s£^ed for 52 years and is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Born in the Philippine Islands, he is now a resident of Violet, La. with his wife, Beulah. , 5 Hoilis Bishop, 51, joined the SIU , in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing in the engine department. Brother ^ Bishop is a vetdran of the U.S. Army Engineers Corps in World War II. Bom in Alabama, he is now a resi­ dent of Bayou La Batre, La. with his wife, Dorothy and his daughter, Lenora. George B. WUIiams, 61, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Williams walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike of 1962. Bom in Louisville, Ky., he is now a resident of Norfolk. Elmer G. Derby, 64, joined the Union in the Great Lakes port of Elberta, Mich, in 1956 sailing as an oiler for Ann Arbor Carferries. Brother Derby is a native of Manis­ tee County, Mich, and is now a resident of Bear Lake, Mich, with his wife, Doris. i,:- Joe B. Brown, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 38 years and walked the picket line in the Greater New York Harbor strike in 1961. Brother Brown was bom in Alabama and is now a resi­ dent of Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Lillian. It Alexander Pulles, 64, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1961 sailing as an AB. Brother Pulles was born in Estonia, now part of the USSR, and is now a resident of Baltimore with his wife, Alide. Leo J. Gomes, 62, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Gomes was born in Trinidad, British West Indies and is now a resident of Mo­ bile with his wife, Mary. David P. Rivers, 48, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Boston sailing as an AB. Brother Rivers is a native of Patrick, S.C. and is now a resident of Diboll, Tex. with his wife, Bertie Mae. Jean V. Beitnmd, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Bertrand is a native of Louisiana and is now a resident of Ville Platte, La. Joan Rodriguez, 67, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a chief steward. Brother Rodriguez was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico and is now a resident of Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico with his wife, Maria. James D. Bergeria, 56, joined the Union in 1942 in the port of Phila­ delphia sailing as a cook. Brother Bergeria was born in Pennsylvania and is now a resident of Philadel­ phia with his wife, Elizabeth. Vr Severino Garcia, 48, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1956 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Garcia is a native of Galveston and is now a resident of JHouston. Joaquin Passapera, 62, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as an OS. Brother Pas­ sapera is a lifelong resident of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico where he is a resident with his wife, Felicita. Delos O. Boyd, 72, joined the SIU in the, port of Mobile in 1958 sailing as a cook. Brother Boyd is a native of Mississippi and is now a resident of Brookhaven, Miss. John Kackur, 60, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a chief cook. Brother Kackur is a native of Pennsylvania and is now a resident of New Paris, Pa. Riversly C. Brown, 66, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Brown is a native of Viequez, Puerto Rico and is now a resident of San Francisco. David Henry, 67, joined the SIU' ' in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-water-tender for ^ the Kinsman Marine Transit Co., ' Brother Henry was born in Ireland and is now a resident of Buffalo, N.Y. Al^io Tmjiiio, 57, joined the SIU in the Gulf port of Lake Charles, La. in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Tmjillo is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Bom in Cuba, he is now a resident of Miami with his wife, Delia. San Francisco Pensioner MEMBERSHPIIIIEErillGS' SCHEDULE Port New York ... ..Sept. Philadelpl)ia . ..Sept. Baltimore .... ..Sept. Norfolk ..... Sept. Detroit Septi Houston ..... New Orleans . .. Sept. Mobile San Francisco . iSept. Columbus ... ..Sept. Chicago Port Arthur . ..Sept. Buffalo. ..... .iSept. St. Louis .... ..Sept. Cleveland ... ..Sept. Jersey City .. . . Sept. Seafarer William Nuttal, left, receives his first pension check from San Fran­ cisco Port Agent Steve Troy at the June membership meeting. Brother Nuttal, who sailed in the steward department, joined the Union in 1948 in the Port of New York. Born in the Philippines, Seafarer Nuttal is 69 years old. His last ship was the fieai/regard. Page 20 • V, ^ I I - I i-nr-'^-'iiiif •.iiiiiMiuiiaBiii Date ' Deep Sea 3... . 2:30 p.m. 3... . 2:30 p.m. 4... . 2:30 p.m. — 6. . 2:30 p.m. 9... . 2:30 p.m. 10... . 2:30 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. 12... . 2:30 p.m. 21... — — 10... 11... 12... 12... 9... . ,• " • • • • '" ,. — • UIW IBU - ' \ •;A • 5:00 p.m. ......5:00 p.m. 5:00'p.m. ........ 5:00 p.m. .. ... .. . . . .. .., . . ... ....... .V..... ....... ....... — .. ...., 7:00 p.m. .. .. • • • ''' / • ........ . ^ .... i ....... ....... ....... 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 p.m, p.m. p.m. p.m. — 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ....... 5:00 p.m. 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. ... ' —" • .. .. .. .. .. • • •• *. • • • —• A'.• • Attt - A"'- • ,y; i .A •.•'• '•'A.' '•;r;'' Ari^A Seafarers Log S I'A5; �rr» New A Book Members Five more Seafarers achieved full *A'Books through the SlU's Seniority Upgrading Program this month and took the oath of obligition at the general membership meeting in New York. By initiating this Upgrading Pro­ gram the SllJ is filling the great need in fhechanj^ginari for a means of teaching seamen the latest technology on aU newiy-constructed ships. At the sanie time this plbgrdiitt provides our members with a better imderstanding of our problems ^d bow we must deal with them if we are |o pia^ an important i^e in this ng? tioh's merchant marine d flie hitnre. The number of meh ^o have gone through this U|>graduig Sam Rivers Sidney Vaitoii Seafarer Sam Rivers graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in January, 1972. Prior to attending the Seniority Up­ grading Program Brother Rivers ob­ tained. a QMED rating at Piney Point. A native of St. Louis, he still makes his home there. Seafarer Rivers ships out of the port of San Francisco. This Union is known as the Brother­ hood of the Sea, and to me this means respect. And, by giving the other guy as much respect as you would want from him, you create a strong foundation through a lifetime. I'm proud of the Union for what it has given me, and that is an opportunity to play a big role in it, an opportunity to prove to myself and to others the hidden intel­ ligence that refused to come out before I got involved in the SIU. The Union consists of many things; not only the world of. the sea, which is the main concern, but also such things as dealing with everyday life, politics, law and order, discipline, and most of all unity among the people. A union like the SIU is one of the best ways to show people what unity really means and ho,\y it is put to work. Seafarer Sidney Vaiton graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1969. Brother Vaiton received an FOWT rating in 1970 in New York. A native of New Orleans, he contin­ ues to make his home there. Seafarer Vaiton ships out of the port of San Francisco. I learned more through being a Sea­ farer than any school ever taught me. The type of education I received at sea, overseas and through the Harry Lunde­ berg School was of a highly unique type, and that is experience. The op­ portunities for advancement are ex­ traordinary, because after three months of wiper time I upgraded to FOWT! The instructors at Piney Point teach you what you have to know from di­ rect experience. I can see the importance of SPAD for the betterment of the Union. Without it my livelihood would diminish. With it we will open up ways to a better and brighter future. Robert Cunningham Seafarer Robert Cunningham grad­ uated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Prior to attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram, Brother Cun­ ningham Veceived his AB ticket at Piney Point. A native of California, he now makes his home in Los Angeles. Seafarer Cunningham ships out of the port of Houston. While going through the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program I have learned a lot about my Union and how it oper­ ates. During our stay at Piney Point we made a trip to Washington and learned . how SPAD was working for us. We went to the House of Representatives and the Senate; talked with Congress­ men and Senators. Without SPAD we wouldn't have any representation on Capitol HUl. That's why SPAD is so important to our security. Here at Headquarters we have learned how our Union operates and all of the problems that come up and how, they are solved. I was really impressed with the different departments, such as IBM, Records, Claims, Control Room and Welfare; they were all very inter­ esting. It amazed me to see how much work has to be done to keep everything straight. > With our membership we will build a.stronger and better union. Page 21 m Following are the names and departments of 104 Seafarers who have completed the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. Allen, Lawrence, En^e . Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Andbrepont,P.J.,Eugine Manning, Henry, Steward . Aniiold, Moh, Deck , 'I,', > Marcus,M. A.,Deck " " McAndrew,Martin, Eiiglne f Bartol, Thoihas; Deck McCabe, John, Eng^e ^Baxter, Alan, McCabe, T, I., Engine Bean, P. L., Deck Mintx, Jr., R. G., Engine Beanverd, Artbiiir, Engine Miranda, John, Engine BelUnger, WiUiam, Steward Moore, €. M., Deck Blacklok, Richard, Engine Bolen, Timothy, Deck Moore, George, Deck Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Moore, William, Deck Burke, Timothy, Deck Mortief, William, Dedk Claik, Gamtt, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Conklin, Kevim Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine ! Cunningham, Robeid, Deck Papageotglon, Dhnitriosi Parker, Jason, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Pofetti, Pierangeio, Deck Davis, William, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Day, John. Engine Resfaino, John, Ehgine Deskirts,Wailaro, Steward R^ley, William, Dedt DIsing, Maximo, Enjs^ne ' . Rivers, Sam, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Rohack, James, Deck Fila,Marion,Deck . Galka, Thomas, Engine V ^ lezi ^ ^ Gamy, Stephen, Deck . Sabb, Caldwell,Jr., Garcia, Robert Deck . Salley, Robert, Jr., Sanders, Darry, Engine lilllam, Robert, Steward Sanger, Alfred, Deck otay, Raul, Steward Shaw, Ronald, Engine >wer, David, Engine Sinioiietti,. Joseph, Steward Graham, Patrick, Deck • ^ ^ Grimes, M. R., Deck Simpson, SpurgCon, Engine Hart. Ray, Deck . Sisk, Keith, Deck awker, Patrick, Deck Smith, D.B., Steward aynes, Blake, Engine " Spell, Gary, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Spell, Josi Eng&ie-' ' Humasori, Jon, Deck Stanter, David, Engine Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Svoboda, Kveloslav, Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., En^e B Thomas, Robert, Ivey, D. E., Eagitte inomas, Timothy, Deck Johnson, M., Deck Trainor, Robert, Deck , Larry, Deck Kegney, Thomas, Engine Vain, Thomas, Deck Kelley, Jobn, Deck .Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Kemey, Paul, Engine . Vanyi, Thomas, Stewardi Kirksey, Charles, Engine Vukinir, George, Dt Kittieson, L. Q., Deck Walker, Marvin, Knight, Donald, Engine W'ambach, Konetes, Johnnie, Deck m. Artimr, i foodhouse, now reached 104. iknowledge they have gained, their full 'A' Books now give them better opportunities when they ship out. five new gradj^ ates of the ptogram describe in their own words what the program has' meant to tiiem. William Mortier Seafarer VVilliam Mortier has been a member of the SIU since 1968. Brother Mortier received a Quartermaster rat­ ing at Piney Point last year, and re­ turned this year to go through the LNG/LPG training course at the school. A native of Holland, he now makes his home in New York. Sea­ farer Mortier sails as AB from the port of New York. My stay at Piney Point, which was a pleasant and constructive one, has been instrumental in giving me a better per­ spective as to what is going on in Washington politics in keeping our ships and assuring jobs for all seamen. The laws formulated by our Wash­ ington politicians either make or break our job situation, and the sooner our SIU members realize this fact the better they will understand how important it is to our job security. It is up to us to back up SPAD with our donations and not just give it lip service; so when you pay off your ship, don't wait for the patrolman to ask you for your SPAD donations. Don't ask what the SIU can do for you, but see what you can do for the SIU, which in effect would be doing it for yourself. j Lawrence Allen Seafarer Larry Allen has been sail­ ing with the SIU since 1969. Prior to obtaining • his full 'A' Book, Brother Allen received his QMFD rating and \ attended the LNG/ LPG training pro­ gram at the Harry Lundeberg School. A native of Mississippi, Brother Allen ships, out of the port of San Francisco where he makes his home with his wife Wilbur and their four children. During my stay at Piney Point and New York I got to learn a lot about the operation of the SIU, what it means to be a member of this Union, and how SPAD is used. You might say SPAD and Piney Point are the backbone of our Union because the SIU needs them both. My stay at Piney Point was very re­ warding. They have a very outstanding staff there, and a very good program. In New York you have a chance to look over the operation starting with Welfare, Claims, IBM, Control Room and Records. The SIU leaves no doubt in its members', minds just what every penny is being spent for. Now that I have received all the en'^dorsements that an unlicensed man can receive, it makes me a full member of the SIU. Seafarers Log �•f" Ships' Meetings m\ I ^ ' i I 'I • i. . } . ij I• GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), June 30—Chairman Recertified Bosun Karl A. Hellman; Secretary Gus Skendeias; Educational Director Rogers Coleman; Deck Delegate Wilbur NewOn; Engine Delegate John A. Sullivan; Steward Delegate Oscar Sorenson. Chairman advised crewmembers to read the Seafarers LOG which has many interesting items in it. Referred to President's report on the Maritime Strategy meeting that was held in Washington and how all contributions to SPAD. help make us a stronger Union. Crewmembers agreed with chairman and realize that we must all back our Union. $36.05 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. BETHFLOR (Bethlehem Steel), June 16—Chairman J. Michaels; Sec­ retary J. Kundrat; Educational Director Ralph Gowan; Engine Delegate H. Duarte. $26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston. BOSTON (Sea-Land Service), June 30—Chairman Recertified Bosun C. D'Amico; Educational Director John Atherton. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. BROOKLYN (Anndep Steamship Corp.), June 23—Chairman Recertified Bosun Alfonso Armada; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director Joe Amino; Steward Delegate C. Martin. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Cape­ town, CALMAR (Calmar Steamship), Jime 23—Chairman Recertified Bosun Morton J. Kemgood; Secretary C. Garnett; Deck Delegate D. Shields; Engine Delegate Leon Fountain. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship), June 16—Chairman Robert Breaus; Secre­ tary Teddy Kress; Educational Director David Rojas; Deck Delegate Andrew Thompson; Engine Delegate R. L. Evans; Steward Delegate John Reilly. $76 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEATRAIN MARYLAND (Hud­ son Waterways), June 23—Chairman Recertified Bosun John Eddins; Secre­ tary Walter Fitch; Deck Delegate H. DeBoissiere; Engine Delegate J. Billott; Steward Delegate F. Urias. $9 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Chairman urged all crewmembers to support the up­ grading program. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port New Orleans. SEA-LAIVD RESOURCE (SeaLand Service), June 2 — Chairman James Lomax. Some disputed OT in deck and engine department. Request bus service front ship to the gate in Yokohama, Kobe and Horig Kong. Everything running smoothly.; ji•yvr DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship), June 19—Chairman Re­ certified Bosun Tony J. Radich; Secre­ tary S. B. Wright; Educational Director R. Lawson; Engine pelegate James Ward, Some dlsuted OT in deck depart­ ment. Chairman urged all crewmem­ bers to attend Union meetings and to donate to SPAD. All crewmembers were asked to cooperate and donate to the movie fund. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steamship), June 9—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun George Burch; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Director Frank W. Chavers; Engine Delegate Juan Cruz; Steward Delegate James Penymor. $3.03 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smooth­ ly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Takaradi, Ghana. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), June 23—Chairman Recertified Bosun W. H. Butts; Secretary J. Prats; Educational Director H. Duhadaway; Deck Delegate Pedro Del Valla; Engine Delegate Curtis Ducote; Steward Dele­ gate R. Bosco. No disputed OT. Chair­ man suggests that all crewmembers support SPAD—it is for their benefit. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land Service), June 16—Chairman Recertified Bosun J. Cisiecki; Secretary F. Kaziukewicz; Engine Delegate Delmar Richey. Chair­ man held a discussion on SPAD what it is for—how it works—and how it can benefit all crewmembers in the future. Put out some reading matter on differ­ ent subjects which should be of interest to everyone. Suggested that everyone get to see Piney Point. Vote of thanks to the steward department and deck department for mess hall upkeep. Elizabethport Committee Recertified Bosun Vagn "Teddy" Neilsen, third from the left, graduated in April from the Bosuns Recertification Program and is now sailing aboard the SlU-contracted containership Elizabethport. Photo was taken at the ship's most recent payoff in Port Elizabeth. The Ship's Committee members are, from the left: George Gibbons, ship's secretary-reporter; R. A. Ruffner, deck delegate; Neilsen, ship's chairman; M. V. Jorgensen, engine delegate; Nick Caputo, AB, and B. Sierra, steward delegate. ARTHUR MIDDLETON (Water­ man Steamship Corp.), June 9—Chair­ man Bernard Toner; Secretary J. Mojica; Educational Director Robers Cosaelou; Deck Delegate Albert Pack­ ers; Steward Delegate Stephen M. Dong. No disuted OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Savannah. DELTA SUD (Delta Steamship), Jime 25—Chairman Recertified Bosun Viekko Pollanen; Secretary Mike Dunn; Educational Director Morris Bartlett; Deck Delegate Jack D. Calla­ way. $15 in ship's fund, $285 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Brother James C. Dial of Upper Alabama, besides going to sea, is raising racehorses. A special vote of thanks to the steward deaprtment for a job well done. PORTLAND (Sea-Land Service), June 1—Chairman Recertified Bosun Don Hicks; Secretary Juan Cruz. Chair­ man suggested that all members sup­ port SPAD. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. EI^IZABETH PORT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 30—Chairman Recertified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director P. Kanavos. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. The men in the steward department thanked the deck depart­ ment for keeping the messroom and pantry clean. Next port Cadiz, Spain. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas Corp.), June 16—Chairman Walter Colley; Secretary John S. Burke, Sr.; Educational Directof Franklin Mil­ ler; Deck Delegate M. C. Cooper; En­ gine Delegate C. E. Johnson; Steward Delegate Herbert Hollings. $21 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine and steward departments. All com­ munications posted. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well dope. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), June 16—Chairman M. Sanchez; Sec­ retary J. Nash. $14 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks by the steward department to the deck depart­ ment for keeping messhall and pantry clean. Also a vote of thanks to Brother Jackson for running movies. SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO (Hud­ son Waterways), June 30—Chairman M. Silva; Secretary S. Brown; Educa­ tional Director D. Pase; Deck Delegate John Wilson; Engine Delegate H. F. Welch. $10.80 in ship's fund. $10 do­ nated to a Korean Orphan home. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Extended high praise to John Kane, pantry utility and Man­ uel Cordero, saloon mess for an excelent job. This was their first trip out of Piney Point. Next port Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), June 2 — Chairman Lothar Rock; Secretary L. Dekan; Edu­ cational Director Gene Speckman; Steward Delegate Martin Badger. $140 in ship's fund. Chairman to try and purchase some movie film in Seattle. No disputed OT. Crewmembers sug­ gested that more safety meetings be held. Next port. Long Beach. LA SALLE (Waterman Steamship), June 23—Chairman Recertified Bosun L. Rodriguez; Secretary A. Salem; Edu­ cational Director Gower; Deck Dele­ gate L. Callaway; Engine Delegate A. Rehm; Steward Delegate G. Vorice. Chairman suggested that the men in the engine department should go and get their QMED at Piney Point. Reminded all crewmembers that when they get their SPAD receipt to be sure you have a number on it. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote pf thanks tp the , steward department for a job well done. Next port Durban. ARIZPA (Sea-Land Service), June 29—Chairman S. J. Sandora; Secretary W. Seltzer; Educational Director I. Koramis; Engine Delegate Jose Pineiro; Df -k . Delegate Walter Gustavson; Steward Delegate Joseph Righetti. Chairman suggested that to get an in­ sight of Union activities and the use that SPAD is being put to, read the Sea­ farers LOG thoroughly. Reference was made to the May 1974 issue of the Sea­ farers LOG—Letters to the Editor col­ umn—"65 Years At Sea"—which de­ picted life at sea as it used to be and how it is today. Next port. Port Eliza­ beth. BIENVILLE SCHUYLKILL : OVERSEAS BULKER • iit'^cHiCAGO" vfmmi BALTIMORE EAGLE TRAVEI.ER J OVERSEAS ARCTIC SUGAR ISLANDER MILLICOMA ® a MAYAGUEZ SHENANDOAH . PHII _ AnFT ."PHI A .-.J PHILADELPHIA V OVERSEAS EVELYP^.^j LONG BEACH ^ •i-MM : "CI SeafarersLog vPage22 > • ; :'4 T' -• �Seafarer Nyles Nash, sailing as FOWT, checks the boiiers aboard the American Victory. Seafarers gather in the crew's mess during the payoff to pay dues, discuss the voyage and hoid a shipboard meeting. American Victory At NJ, Army Terminal The SIU manned American Victory (Victory Carriers), paid off last monffi at the Army Terminal in Bayonne, N J. One of the last C-2s still safling, the Victory and her SIU crew carried general Army cargo to Subic Bay, Hawaii, Thailand, Viet Nam, Korea, Japan, Guam, Long Beach, Calif., Panama and Puerto Rico during the four-month run. Though the ship is old, the crewmembers agreed that it had been a good run, widi few problems and an abundance of good ports. During the payoff, a lengthy shipboard meeting was held and the crewmmnbers, actively interested in Union affairs, discussed the oil bill and its implications for SIU members, the various attacks on the Jones Act, and the Sabine Tanker drganizing drive. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and InlMd Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly ^ance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any lime, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Sei)tember, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. Thirty-year SIU veteran Sam W. McDonald, left, chief steward and Seafarer Bill Theodore, third cook, prepare dinner for the crew. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not^have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters? CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with ite contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other detailsi then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or receiyed because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. Cook and Baker Paul Lemmon, left, and BR T. Nettles, sailing with SIU for over 3(ryears, buy SPAD tickets from SIU. patrolmen. They both realize the importance of Union participation in political action. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rlgbL« have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutfoTfil righf -of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notlQr SIU President Paul Hail at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page23 August 1974 I 'I • -i' - -'y K , -.X A •. ^ -v' • X, •>. r * �* • ->• 1 ••. • - •• ''J-f ; • , ^ -r' • •;• AISPAfCHERS REPORT- JULY 1-31,1974 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port • . '• -i • •f-- "K "J:L.-^ -. T':. : ^ • i'V I • '..• •• f s .. DECK DEPARTMENT Boston ...... New York . T.. Philadelphiei Baltimore ... Norfolk ..... Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston \ ; V 'i fi * -5' 'HK'"' .J' ^ • r . 1 3 0 1 0^ 8 72 2 17 6 0 15 48 25 . 55 16 23 5 33 0 3 11 3 10 15 15 17 7 406 Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth .;.... Frankfort Chicago Totals 6 1 97 18 13 3 " 35 7 ' 14 2 .5 1 21 2 54 - 14 41 14 59 14 25 4 - 29 10 11 1 71 13 0 0 . 3 2 5 0 3 1 10 6 5 11 11 5 1 7' 9 0 540 124 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 4 3 4 1 6 30 Port Boston New York Philadelphia' . Baltimore . . . Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo ..;.. Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago ..... Totals 3 68 13 38 10 3 26' 56 24 54 15 20 9 57 0 2 5 2 9 18 14 7 2 465 2 2 53 4 0 5 0 18 0 7 0 • 0 0 15 2 46 0 15 0 39 0 7 1 17 1 13 0 21 0 0 2 2 1 2 1 6 2 9 3 .28 3 19 1 ' ^5 • 0 4 23 333 Port Boston New York . . .. Philadelphia . Baltimore .. . Norfolk ..... i Tampa ...... Mobile , New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston . . ;. Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .*... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals ...... 0 1 1 40 2 8 0 5 0 1 17 2 0 0 11 0 5 0 11 . 0 2 30 0 2 0 14 4 0 37 . 8 10 0 4 0 14 1 6 0 1 36 0 1 . 0 0 2 1 ' 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 6 4 1 0 2 .2 0 2 ' 0 0. 1 0 249 41 9 Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena ...... i •' I .:, REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 1 20 0 7 2 0 2 12 16 10 4 7 4 15 5 5 2 2 14 6 18 2 3 155 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 9 3 16 24 10 7 11 95 7 165 28 81 30 11 48 97 65 110 28 41 20 161 0 2 3 2 5 Is 4 4 6 933 2 33 7 .7 5 2 8 15 12 30 16 18 1 28 0 3 0 1 4 3 3 1 0 199 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 4 0 3 3 0 3 1 3 1 4 32 2 134 18 63 19 5 40 60 27 85 17 21 17 113 0 2 4 2 2 15 5 4 0 663 4 57 4 20 7 2 15 28 12 38 10 14 8 33 0 1 2 0 2 3 5 0 3 268 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 3 0 1 4 1 1 2 4 1 5 31 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 5 46 0 14 •4 1 5 15 8 24 10 13 4 17 '0 1 1 0 2 5 5 0 3 183 2 43 3 7 7 2 3 14 14 19 10 . 14 4 15 5 3 1 1 4 5 5 .0 4 18!P 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 6 2 3 6 , 4 2 1 41 STEWARD DEPARTMENT • A- • Port Boston .* 4 New York 41 Philadelphia' ....:. 1' 4 Baltimore ........ 23 Norfolk ........ ,' 5 Tampa 0 Mobile 13 New Orleans ; 28' Jacksonville 6. San Francisco 29 Wilmington .., ; 4 Seattle ; : 16 Puerto Rico 10 Houston . 17 Piney Point 0 Yokohama ..,......................... 0 Alpena......f..4 Buffalo 4 Cleveland .-j 8 Detroit i ..... 26 Duluth ...; .^ ......... .V.... w 6 Frankfort ......;.... 19 Chicago 4 Totals • , 271 Totals/UIDepts. ... . 1,525 0 2 27 47 3 0 7 14 4 2 . 1 • 1 . 3, 8 8 39 10 11 26 32 5. . 2 15' • ' 10 1 7_ 16 24 0 21 3 2 1 2 0 0 3 4 3 16 3 2 3 12 1 1 154 260 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 3 1 0 0 6 1 1 3 ^ • 14 2 5 1 4 68 13 - 25 19 4 26 45 22 61 13 14 15 78 0 •1 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 424 53 0 2 12 4 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 6 . 1 5 26 0 0 8 0 2 0 2 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 •0 1 4 85 . 11 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 3 80 6 22 22 2 19 53 29 64 19 21 15 50. .29 3 • .1 I 11 9 16 3 3 481 829 1 1 11 i i 1 1 1 56 40 11 3 19 37 i 12 i 37 i 3 i 17 i 29 1 21 i 0 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 3 i 23 i 5 1 11 1 5 1 358 2378 6 172 27 46 26 3 41 72 46 97 20 16 43 82 3 1 3 4 7 14 7 4 2 742 1,294 11 75 3 15 .8 2 1 IL 13 15 0 6 4 58 0 4 67 28 25 67 33 27 46 519 593 PRESIDENT PaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6669 ALPENA, Mich...... .MO N. 2 Ave. 49797 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltlinore St 21202 (301) EA 7.4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex Si. 02111 (617) 482.4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St 14202 SIU(716) TL 3.9259 IBU (716) TL 3.9259 CHICAGO, IIL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 14)733 IBU (312) ES 5.9570 CLEVELAND, OUo 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1.5450 DETROIT, Mkh. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3.4741 DULUTH, Mlmt..... .2014 W. 3 St 55806 (218) RA 2.4110 FRANKFORT, MIcb. P.O. Box D 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Ffab.2608 Pearl St 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montsomeiy St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Lawicnce St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. ... .. .225 S. 7 St 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626^6793 SANTURCE, PJt .1313 Fernandez, Jsncos, St(HI» 20 00908 (809)72441267 SEATTLE, Wash. ^ 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUI^ Mo.. .4581 Gravob Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison St 33602 (813) 229.2788 TOLEDO, Ohio .... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaHf. 510 N.Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan ...... . .PA>. Box 429 YohohiMMPoctPA). 5-6NBMnOhdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Eit 281 M; V . • 1.' The above figures clearly show that shj^ping in all areas is excellent. During the period of luly 1-31, a total iri 1,682 johs vrera shipp^ from SlU halls. But of these, only 999 were taken by Oam **A** ^nlority fuU bo<dc men. That means there were 683 j^mmncnt jobs available to Class,Senlorilj bo<A men not taken by them.'There are plenty of joba available in aH department and SlU members can feel secure that when they go to an SlU hall there will be jobs for dmmtofilL Pa«e24 Seafarers Log �::i ..'I'! " . -V- ' • ... - - •••^; •••••'/:^r-• •, - pA^-' • :> •' -•?^^- •••^' • - - •• > •.^#" A.. "•:<y '<^" ^--"^rr ) ' - '. • -•--, ;: • •;• , : X,-. -^ «•' • •• ••:•^ .r SS'-C'*- • '• v; i .i ' /•; 'J... i"'^•'•'. ; i V ., ,. , ""V. -t.j'*.;.- ^. ..,v . ..^ '^V:-; ••• The San Pedro clocked at the port of Oaklanrf laet 0(1 after lime spent on a Far East sttuttle furl C l> I • • • r • ,. P.-t?* u .. "'^ ""'®" P®'" '''''®®®P"'-«"''pO"'ai"ef terminal at the port of Oaklana Calif. ' San Pedro Pays Off in Oakland After Far EastRun '•V'i :,'^1;"-'';'"i' •'.> •% A-i-', :•- . ., ''v!'•vS'''v'-^ " " • -- •'• ,.;• • - •^"^ V ., ' '''^!',*'y^'-''%-<'' '•'"•ji-.•'! 'V^-' v ••'" .i-v: Ai'f-r^x'- f 1:- •f..: ^:.v: .•• ' Seafarer Abe Rosen, who signed-on the San Pedro as a BR Utility is also a RoI!^n^h Screen Actors Guild as the union card he hoids clearly shows In t ^i'fns under the name of Jeffrey Allen, acting in small character roles in Westerns and as a stuntman. ^ 'M"-. Selan J?-' • ffcv - .. .., ., ; BaW RobSS^^S v- •• .... . * ' • . . SPAD dpn^tipnWt^celves oertificate August 1974 Page 25 -fci.'v, i'..t',vr. , . WMBMIflf?1IIWMMWfftMMWillfci^MlilillMMI^^M^^n't**^mi«rtwiiiiiiiTifiiiiiiaiiiMii'i"iI'TVI--' '''^'- •'T.'-,. , '• �^ r \ •, .. ANNUAL REPORT ^ ...... . •/ • For the fistial year ended December 31,1973 .•r ' -^i .' ' • 'I">i '-'.Hp '-. ' ' .r;, » j-:- -• : ••.. U . SEAFARERS HIRING HALL TRUST FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) or . SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE ., NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of • Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. f, (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund, llie presentation is necessarily V •->" abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. f f •I STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item -1. Contributions; (Exclude amounts entered in .ft Item2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) Interest on delinquent con­ tributions (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) IRents (d) Other (Specify) (e), Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of invest- . ments ............................... 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions $1,403,599.32 484.70 703,207.52 End of Reporting Year $ 4,003.08 Item 1. Cash . .»,,jL ........ : 2, Receivables: ' — . , (a) Contributions: (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) Allocated from Harry Lundeberg 4,593.16 School of Seamanship -. (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c). Other (Specify) - 3. Investments (Other than Real Estate): (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits of Shares in Savings 694,037.17 and Loan Associations , (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred ;,.. (2) ^^ommon .................................... (Q) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations ....'................... (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d-) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage Of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) ................ ......................... (2) ............... ..................'.. .. ' • ,5" •• - .. 4. Rejd Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) .....:. (a) Secured 7 (b) Unsecured * 6. Real Estate: ,(a) Operated v(b) Other Real Estate 77?^ 7. Other Assets: '(a) Accrued Income ........ .— ................... (b) Prepaid Expenses . (c) Other (Specify) Advances. ..................... . $703,207.52 8. Total Assets ........................................... $1,404,084.02 LIABILITIES 30,810,57 30,810.57 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 7 Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses ....................;. Other Liabilities (Specify) Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance)................. Total Liabilities and Reserves ••••••••••••••••a • • ••>•••••*•••••• $703,207.52 703,207.52 JThe assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing in­ vestments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. $1,434,894.59 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS HffiING HALL TRUST FUND DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance STATE OF. Carriers and to Service Organizations (In­ •.. • • •-V,m-r cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) ... SSL •; 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Sepa. rately Maintained Fund 2,829.00 • - -J-, 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the COUNXY OF^ Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating state­ _dnd. 'ir'M'iitWi ment of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Trustees of the Fund and ,. r':-Trustees.-o Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.).. affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report arc true 12. Administrative Expenses: and hereby subscribe thereto. (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) . (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2).. '3,145.08'^ 7,77 (c) Taxes (d) FeesandCommissiohs (Schedule 3) ..... I(),550.2t77^7r7;l^':;f^.7^ (e) Rent (f) -Insurance Premiums 319.75 " (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums ............... (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) 79,973.83 Tabulating and office expenses ........ 93,988.93 (i) Total Administrative Expenses '....,.... 13. Loss on disposal of investments ........... ^. :77S:'';:.7:^7. 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of invest­ .7''7 --AS 7' ments .................I,.'............. 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) '' > , (a) N.Y.S. Insurance Dept.—rexamination..., 1.557.54 • I'-. (b) ...................................ii'« Others (Indicatetitles)r;7 1,557.54 ' (c) Total Other Deductions ........... V]' $1,019,728,24 16. Total Deductions . ......,......... ll ' .tf. 415,166,35 ASSETS? to the STATE OF NEW YORK ' L. $ 288,041.17 1,434,894.59 1,019,728.24 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITiES of the . L- 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year^ - 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) ....... . 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16.) .... .. 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) ... .\ ..,... .j. 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14', Statement of Assets and Liabilities) (Addr^ of Fund) •, - ' }. , V RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 275 20tfa Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 s .'I :• r - • -' .. Page 26 I ;7v l-'.'y' -.7v:..w7 ''^:- i ^• 7777' -V777 :7-..,;- • . v 7,7;7 • V Seafarers Log : 7777'7;."'7v,7:'7'WVUlMt vrw .»-w^ ... _ �1 Jfinal departures! SIU pensioner Dennis A. Marcoly, 62, succumbed to arteriosclerosis at home on Apr. 25. Brother Marcoly joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department, A native of Pennsylvania, he was a resident of Long Beach, Calif, at his death. Inter­ ment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, O'Hara Twsp., Pa. Surviving are three brothers, Michael, Francis and James; three sisters, Mrs. Angeline Thens, Mrs. Armella Carbone and Mrs. Lucy Enie, all of Pittsburgh and a nephew, Joseph M. Marcoly of Downey, Calif. SIU pensioner Florencio P. Marquez, 82, passed away on June 24. Broth'^r Marquez joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He had sailed for 41 years. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Yabucoa, P.R. at his death. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Francesca and two daughters, Naomi of Camden, N.J. and Suzanne. SIU pensioner Manfred E. Walker, 66, succumbed to a lung malady in the USPHS hospital in Norfolk on June 11. Brother Walker joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Norfolk sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He had sailed for 38 years. Bom in Maple, N.C., he was a resident of Vesuvius, Va. at his death. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Steeles Tavern, Va. Surviv­ ing are two sisters, Mrs. Elsie M. Wynn of Norfolk and Mrs. Hilda Olander of Vesuvius. SIU pensioner Antonic R. Russo, 61, succumbed to heart disease at home on Apr. 24. Brother Russo joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He was also a member of the SUP and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line beef in 1962. Seafarer Russo was a Navy veteran of World War II. Interment was in Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, L.I., N.Y. Bom in New York City, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. at his death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Theresa De Pompeis of the Bronx, N.Y. and Grace, and a sister, Mrs. Concetta Rizzo of Fair Lawn, N.J. John P. Troester, 67, passed away on June 21. Brother Troester joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1959 sailing in the engine department. He be­ gan sailing in 1927. Born in Rumania, he was a resident of Port Arthur, Tex. at his death. Seafarer Troester became a naturalized Ameri­ can citizen. Surviving are his widow, Birdie, and a sister, Mrs. Walter Liska of Hinsdale, 111. STEER A CLEAR COURSE! orever is a very definite word. It means for a limitless time ... for all time ... never again! But forever is the length of time a Seafarer loses the right to his livelihood and future career in the maritime industry if he is busted on a drugs charge either while at sea or ashore. It's a tough rap — but that's exactly how it is. Your seaman's papers are gone forever, without appeal, if you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbiturates, speed, ups, downs or marijuana. In 1971 alone tihere were 400,606 drug related arrests in the U.S. and even that staggering figure was topped in 1972. The shipboard user of narcotics is not only a menace to himself, but piresents a very grave danger to the safety of his ship and shipmates. Quick minds and reflexes are an absolute necessity aboard ship at all times. A drug user becomes a thorn in the side of his ^ipmates when they are required to assume the shipboard responsibilities the user Is not capable of handling. Also, a Seafarer busted at sea leaves a permanent black maik on his ship. The vessel will thereafter he under constant surveillance and the crew wiU he subjected to unusually long and annoying searches by customs and narcotics agents in port. Truly, forever is a long, long time — somediing a drug user does not have. Dont let drugs destroy you or your livelihood. Steer a clear course! F SIU pensioner Leoncio Servidad, 66, passed away of natural causes in the Kings County Medi­ cal Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. on Apr. 25. Brother Servidad joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. He was on the picket line in the 1957-8 Robin Line strike. Born in the Philippines, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y- at his death. Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, L;I., N.Y. Surviving are a brother. Co­ mer and a sister, Leona, both of Ilorrlo City, the Philippines and a cousin, Mrs. Katherine Magno of Brooklyn, N.Y. Page 27 August 1974^ • " '• '• .'•rt'-.r'y . ' '' Warren B. Smith, 65, died of cancer ip Memorial Medical Center, Ashland, Wise, on Dec. 27, 1973. Brother Smith joined the SIU in the port of Toledo in 1960 sailing as a wheelsman for the Bolan, Cornelius Steamship Co. and the Reiss Steamship Co. A native of Washbum, Wise., he was a resident there at his death. Inter­ ment was in Calvary Cemetery, Washbum. Surviving is his widow, Mildred. •'V;- ; . .i"'"'' y'-' • ". " t' ! , • x-'U V;, ''| I • III I riTTrrTmT'nfirir'— • . S,, .<'• r , i- A', •' :• V- " - �-fir • ' -vm' JFinal BepartureiS i] s -i-:'* - I •; 5 ^ 1 • > ( 'R 11 Ih J «i #.V } i V f ii :< . i k George C. Doyle, 33, died of injuries sustained in a truckpedestrian accident in New Orleans on Feb. 14. Brother Doyle joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1965 sailing as a Wiper. Seafarer Doyle was bom in Eu­ nice, La., and was a resident of Houston at his death. He attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Or­ leans and in Houston in 1965 and was a post-world War II veteran of the U.S.. Nav>'. Interment was in Lake Charles (La.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mabel; a daughter, Beverly, both of Houston and his father, Steve of De Quincy, La. Jesse H. Gage, Jr., 48, succumbed to heart disease on May 6. Brother Gage joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1968 sailing as a chief cook. A native of Cleveland, he was a resident of Norfolk at his death. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the post-war fleet. Surviving are his widow, Cleo; his mother, Mrs. Mary G. Smith of Quitman, Miss.; four sons, Carl, Mark, Kenneth and Dresden, and two daughters, Jacquelyn and Mary Ann, all of Norfolk. Claude W. Pritchett, 59, diecf of nat­ ural causes in Cum­ berland Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. on Jan. 31. Brother Pritchett joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing as a chief cook. A native of Virginia, he was a resident of Alberta, Va. at his death. Seafarer Pritchett was an Army veteran of World War II. Interment was in New Hope Christian Church Ceme­ tery, Alberta. Surviving are a brother, Harvey of Alberta and a sister, Mrs. Herman E. Daniel of Farmville, Va. SIU pensioner Conrad D. Shirley, 66, died of pneumo­ nia in the USPHS hospital in San Francisco on Feb. 5. Brother Shirley joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief COOK. He had sailed for 30 years. Born in Vir­ ginia, he was a resident of Torrance, Calif, at his death. Burial was in Green Hills Memorial Cemetery, San Pedro, Calif. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Lamonl of Torrance. Anthony Pinchock, 49, suc­ cumbed to diabetes aboard the SS Transerie (Hudson Water­ ways) in Tuapse, Russia on May 11. Brother Pinchook joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department. Seafarer Pin­ chook attended the HLSS. A native of Massachusetts, he was a resident of Atmore, Ala. at his death. Interment was in Tuapse pending a burial at sea. Sur­ viving is his widow, Anne. David F. Dudley, 42, died of head in­ juries sustained in a fall in San Francisco on Apr. 22. Brother Dudley joined the SIU in San Francisco in 1972 sailing as a fireman. Born in Ala­ bama, he was a resident of Birmingham, Ala. at his death. He was a veteran of the Army's 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division during the Korean War. Burial was in Shadow Lawn Cemetery, San Francisco. Surviving are his mother, Ruth of Birmingham and a brother, Hubert of Norton Air Force Base, San Bemadino, Calif. Allen J. Bullard, 54, succumbed to ar­ teriosclerosis in Jack­ sonville, Fla. on Mar. 31. Brother Bullard joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Waycross, Ga., he was a resident of Texas City, Tex. at his death. Burial was in La Marque Cemetery, La Marque, Tex. Surviving is his widow, Lillian. SIU pensioner Opie C. Wall, 70, died of a heart attack in Baltimore General Hospital following! an operation there for arteriosclerosis on Mar. 14. Brother Wall joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sailing in the engine department. He had sailed for 38 years. Seafarer Wall was a pre­ war Navy veteran. Born in Raleigh, N.C., he was a resident of Baltimore at his death. Interment was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Brooklyn, Md. Surviving are his widow, Virginia and a daughter, Betty of Baltimore. SIU pensioner Sigurd Halvorsen, 60, died of a heart at­ Oliver Martin, tack in the USPHS 62. died in the hospital in New Or­ USPHS hospital in leans on Mar. 28. San Francisco on Brother Halvorsen Mar. 15. Brother joined the SIU in Martin joined the 1947 in the port of Union in 1945 in the Mobile sailing as an AB. He was bom port of New Orleans in Norway and was a naturalized citi­ sailing in the deck de­ zen. Seafarer Halvorsen was a resident partment. Bom in South Carolina, he of New Orleans at his death. Burial was was a resident of Charleston, S.C. at in Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans. his death. Surviving are a brother, C. C.. Surviving "are a daughter, Mrs. Anna Martin of Garden City, L.I., N.Y. and H. Murret of Abbeville, Miss., and his mother, Anna of Spannevien Haugea sister-in-law, Mrs. W. L. O'Neal of sund, Norway. San Francisco. Lonnie V. Hargesheimer. Sr., 44, passed away on May 11. Brother Hargesheimer joined the Union in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He attended an HLSS Crews Conference at Piney Point, Md. in 1971. Bom in Indiana, he was a resident of Houston at his death. Surviving are his widow, Hattie; a son, Lonnie of Metairie, La. and a daughter, Kathryn. IBU pensioner Frank Saudarg, 78, died of a heart attack in Cape May, N.J. on May 26. Brother Sau­ darg joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a derrick engineer for Merritt; Chapman and Scott Corp. from 1937 to 1963. He was a World War I veteran. A native of Lithuania, he was a resident of Villas, N.J. at his death. Interment was in Femwood Cemetery, Femwood, Pa. Surviving is his widow Viola. Valente B. Ybarra, 60, reportedly drowned in the Miss­ issippi River off a ship at Charbonnet Wharf, Arabi, La., on Mar. 17. iBrother Ybarra joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He attended an HLSS Crews Con­ ference. Born in Silver City, N.M., he was a resident of Violet, La. at his death. Interment was in Memorial Gar­ dens. Chalmette. La. Surviving are his widow, Lillian; a stepson, Mervin; a stepdaughter, Barbara and a sister, Lena of Los Angeles. SIU pensioner James E. Stickney, 65, succumbed to ar­ teriosclerosis on the way to St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh, N.Y.- on May 19. Brother Stickney joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing in both the engine and deck depart­ ments. He was a pre-war Navy veteran. Seafarer Stickney walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Otego, N.Y.. he was a resident of Montgomery, N.Y. at his death. Interment was in Wallkill Valley Cemetery. Walden, N.Y. Surviv­ ing is his widow, Margaret. SIU pensioner Theodore M. Grif­ fith, 72, died of a heart attack in Touro Infirmary, New Or­ leans on Apr. 26. Brother Griffith joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 40 years. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Lockhart, Ala. at his death. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Florala, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Irma; a daughter, Mrs. Clarence O. Dupuy, Jr., both of New Orleans and a sister , Mrs. Norah H. E. Hobbs of Lockhart. t Royce A. Yarborough, 69, passed away " in Seattle on May 22. Brother Yarborough joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a cook. He was an Army veteran of World War II. A native of Virginia, he was a resident of Seattle at his death. .Surviving are an uncle, T. C. Lawrence. Sr. of Hamlet, N.C. and a cousin, Mrs. Madge L. Thomas of Pinehurst, N.C. Benjamin W.Tingley, 58. died of pneu­ monia in Charity Hospital. New Or­ leans on May 18. Brother Tingley joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a chief electrician. He was an Army World War II veteran. Born in Phila­ delphia, he was a resident of Galveston, Tex. at his death. Burial was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, New Or­ leans. Surviving are his widow, Nettie and a sister, Mrs. Richard L. Houston of Timberlake, Ohio. SIU pensioner Alhert A. Richards, 57, f B died of arteriosclero­ sis in Mobile General Hospital on Apr. 17. Brother Richards joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. He was an Army veteran of ^orld War II. A native of Mobile, he was a resident there at his death. Interment was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving is his widow, Annie. , SIU pensioner Jan Robert Mucins, 76, 1 passed away in Hoboken. N.J. on May 28. Brother Mucins joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Seafarer Mucins attended a Crews Con­ ference at the HLSS in 1970. A native of Latvia, he was a resident of Hoboken at his death. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Brooklyh, N.Y. SIU pensioner Lyndon G. "Duke" Wade, 70, died ol a heart attack in Belle­ ville (111.) Memoriaj Hospital on Dec. 6., Born in Irishtown, Twsp., 111., he was a resident of East St^ Louis, 111. at the time of his death. Brother Wade joined the SIU ih the port of New York in 1952 sailing in the steward department as a cook.. Burial was in McKendrie Chapel Cemetery, Keyesport, 111. Surviving are three sis­ ters, Mrs. Lincoln H. Bange of East St. Louis; Mrs. Mary Hediger Of Carlye, and Mrs. John Stone of St. Louis; three brothers, Don of Lavonia, Mich, and Murray and Howard of St. Louis and two stepbrothers. Dean Kramer of St, Louis and George Kramer of Glendale, Calif. Seafarers Log �1 jTinal departures; SIU pensioner Robert J. Moody, 71, died of a coro­ nary thrombosis' in Concord, N.H. on Dec. 1, 1971. Broth­ er Moody joined the li SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailr ing as an AB for McKee Sons. He was born in Newfoundland, Canada, and was a resident of Concord at his death. Interment was in Alexander Cemetery, Bow, N.H. Surviving are a brother, James and a niece, Mrs. Linda E. Dyment, both of Concord and a nephew, Robert of Hampton, Va. Edward P. J. Marsh, 54, died in the USPHS hospital in San Francisco on May 19. Brother Marsh joined the "Union in the port of New York in 1965 sailing in the engine department Bom in Illinois, he was a resident of San Francisco at his death. Surviving are his widow, Mary of Sacra­ mento, Calif., and nephew, John W. Winter of East St. Louis, 111. John W. Mack, 59, died in New Or­ leans on Apr. 2. Brother Mack had sailed for 37 years in the deck department. He was an Army vet­ eran. A native of Bal­ timore, he was a resi­ dent of Seattle at his death. Surviving are his mother, Marion and a sister, Mrs. Catherine L. Spence of Baltimore. William (Bill) F. Lowe, 53, died on Feb. 24. Brother Lowe joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief steward. Born in Manny, La,, he was a resident of San Pedro, Calif, at his death. Surviving are his daughter, Susan and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Harmon Lowe, all of Vivian, La. - WiUiam H. John­ son, 53, died June 3 in Norfolk. Brother Johnson joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 32 years. Seafarer John­ son was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Schoolfield, Va., he was a resident of Danville, Va. at his death. Surviving are his widow, Jeanette of Norfolk and his mother, Lucy of Dan­ ville, , Fred R. Ballard, 58, passed away on Mar. 19. Brother Ballard joined the SIU in the port of Sa­ vannah in 1951 sail­ ing as an AB. Bora in Jacksonville, Fla., J.be was a resident there at the time of his death. Burial was in Jacksonville. Surviving is his widow, Imogene. Perry J. Dixon, 35, died on June 24. Brother Dixon joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia sailing in the deck depart­ ment for the Inter^ " / I state Oil Transport Co. since 1958. Born in Philadelphia, he was a resident of Blackwood, N.J. at his death. Surviving are his widow, Kathleen, and his father, Walter of Philadelphia. '•- Ralph E. Jenkins, 51, died of natural causes on Apr. 26. Brother Jenkins joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1970 sailing in the engine department. He was wounded in the Normandy (France) invasion in World War II with the Air Force. A native of Kentucky, he was a resident of River Rouge, Mich, at his death. Burial was in Feradale Cemetery, Riverview, Mich. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Pauline Lykins of Ecorse, Mich. Ronald K. Jansa, 24, died of injuries on his way to Hous­ ton Memorial Hospital on Mar. 27. Brother Jansa joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 •i* sailing as an OS. He was a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. Born in Houston, he was a resident there at his death. Interment was in South Park Cemetery, Pearland, Tex. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Jansa of Houston. SIU pensioner James M. Davis, 54, died of cancer in the USPHS hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. on Mar. 3. Brother joined the Union in the port of Bi®l /^^H-New York in 1952 sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 29 years. Born in Birmingham, Ala., he was a resident of Montgomery, Ala. at his death. His ashes were scattered at sea. Surviving are his mother, Lanora of Birmingham; a brother, Tom of Montgomery; a nephew, James D. Johnson of Center Point, Ala., and three sisters, and two other brothers. SIU pensioner - Fred C. Frederiksen, 77, succumbed to heart disease in New Orleans on Oct. 20, 1972. Brother Fred­ eriksen joined the Union in 1947 in the ' port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. He won a safety award aboard the SS Louisiana (Seatrain) in 1961. A native of Denmark, he was a resident of Hoboken, N.J. at his death. Seafarer Frederiksen became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1957. In­ terment was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, La. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Nancy MUos of Val­ paraiso, Chile; a granddaughter, Helga of Santiago, Chile and a son-in-law. Hector G. M. Loof of Santiago. Nelson Julllus, 60, passed away in Buf­ falo, N. Y., on May 28. Brother Juliius joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1958 sailing as a fire4^. man. Bora in Massachusetts, he was a resident of Buffalo at his death. Surviv­ ing are his foster mother, Mrs. Albina Julien and a sister, Mrs. Camilla Gil­ bert, both of Quebec, Canada. SIU pensioner Paul Gladden, Sr., 73, succumbed to cancer in St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa on Apr. 2. Brother Gladden joined the t Union in 1945 in the , port of Norfolk sail­ ing as a bosun. He was born in Mem­ phis, Tenn. and was a resident of Tam­ pa at his death. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery, Oxford, Miss. Surviving are a son, Paul of Mobile and a brother, Sanford of Boulder, Colo. SIU pensioner Frank A. Hallem, 59, died on June 27. Brother Hallem joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief cook. Born in Egypt, he was a resi­ dent of New Orleans at his death. He became a U.S. naturalized citizen in 1960. Surviving are a daughter, Evan­ geline of the Bronx, N.Y., and a brother, Yese of Alzwek-Lgri, Egypt. SIU pensioner Melvin G. Hartley, 50, was killed in a truck-train wreck in Lexington, N.C. on Oct. 27,1973. Broth­ er Hartley joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing in the engine department. Born in Lexington, he was a resident there at his death. Burial was in Lexintgon City Cemetery. Surviving are his widow. Opal; a son, Paul; a sister-^in-law, San­ dra, and a grandson. Grant. John Trost, 76, died on May 24. Brother Trosf joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a fireman. He had sailed for 35 years. A New York native, he was a resiof Baltimore at his death. Burial in Belfast, N.Y. Surviving is a sisMrs. Gertrude Foster of Filmore, Joseph L. Lindvall, 80, died on Mar. 18. Brother Lindvall joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1961 sailing in the engine department for the Zenith Dredge Co. of Du­ luth from 1944 to 1974 and the Eng­ land Towing Co. in 1943 and Duluth Mining Co. from 1941 to 1943. He was an Army Engineers Corps veteran of World War I. Born in Hancock, Mich., he was a resident of Bayfield, Wise, at his death. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Genevive Stephens of Duluth; a nephew, Robert Lindvall of Washburn, Wise, and a brother. SIU pensioner Ju­ lian Q. Dedicatoria, 75, passed away on June 20. Brother De­ dicatoria joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief steward. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. A native of the Philippine Islands, he was a resident of Philadelphia at his death. Surviving are his widow, Ada and a son, Julian. Ralph J. Keen, 59, passed away on Apr. 8. Brother Keen joined the SIU in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1950 sailing as a wheelsman. He had sailed for 40 years. A native of Port Huron, Mich., he was a resident there at his death. Seafarer Keen was a Navy submarine veteran of World War II. Burial was in Port Huron. Sur­ viving is his widow, Mildred. SIU pensioner Robert R. Lester, 66, passed away on May 25. Brother Lester joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 35 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Seafarer Lester was a resident of Edgewater, N.J. at his death. SIU pensioner Bennie H. Lowderback, 47, died on Apr. 10. Brother Lowderback joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing in the steward department. Born in Louisiana, he was a resident of Kalamazoo, Mich, at his death. Surviving is his mother, Jessie of Marion, La. SIU pensioner Comas J. Knight, Charles W. Pelen, 70, died on May 10.' 58, died on June 24. BrcLther Knight Brother Pelen joined joined the Union in the SIU in the port of 1943 in the port of New Orleans in 1958 New York sailing in sailing as a chief the engine depart­ steward. Born in ment. He attended a Harrisburg, Pa., he Pinsy Point Pensioner Conference in was a resident of 1970 and was a World War I Coast Houston at his death. Surviving is a Guard veteran. Borii in Georgia, he was sister, Mrs. Rebecca Pipes of Harris­ a resident of Philadelphia at his death. burg. Surviving is his v/idow, Ma>%aret. ' August 1974 .v, T 'S Page 29 r > • . �Seafarers Train for LNG Ships LNG COURSE Beguming Sq>t. 23 the Lundeberg School will again offer a course in LNG/LPG. The course will end Oct. 18. The skill required to man the highly complex Liquid Natural Gas carrier has made the need for the course very evident. The schooPs staff has met extensively with chem­ ical engineers who have des^ned the cargo containment and cargo pump­ ing systems. Charlie Nalen, the chief instructor for the course, just com­ pleted a two-week conference de­ signed to familiarize him even more with the complex system. Since the cargo focilhies on these vessels have nothing in common with those now in use on standard tankers, it is imperative that all who man these vessels become familiar with the systems in a classroom at­ mosphere before going aboard ship. Course description: The course of instruction to obtain certification for LNG/LPG includes the fol­ lowing: Introduction to the chem­ istry of both LNG and its prod­ ucts, i.e. propane, butane, and ethylene, proper operating pro­ cedures for loading and discharg­ ing cargo, explanation of the phy­ sical plant used to contain and store the cargo, tank cleaning and gas freeing, safety and firefighting. Eligibility: Engine personnel must he QMED—any rating. All other de­ partment personnel (deck and steward) must hold a rating. Length of Course: Four weeks. I I (, ) . The SIU's LNG/LPG program of­ fered at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. was highly praised in the June 1974 edition of the U.S. Maritime Administration's publication "Seaword". The article, which is reprinted in full below, was accompanied by a photo showing a group of Seafarers who participated in the course earlier this year. The next LNG/LPG course being offered by the School will begin on Sept. 23. See this page and page 31 for further details and an application. As technology advances so must the manpower to sustain it and the crews who man U.S. flag ships are making sure they are never left behind. One of the best examples of labor support of improved ships capabilities has been the Seafarers International Union's efforts to prepare its crews for manning the high technology liquefied natural gas carriers currently under construction. These LNG vessels which will be transporting vital energy to this coun­ try contain sophisticated cargo facili­ ties unlike those found in standard tankers. The cargo is carried in a liquid state in huge tanks at temperatures of minus 260 degrees Farenheit. Sea­ farers, therefore, must be familiar with not only all operational and mainte­ nance procedures of these vessels but' also understand the chemistry and safety measures involved in the trans­ port of the gas. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers !!?• f.^ The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. :i J and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lnndel^rg School. A test booklet and ah answer sheet will be mailed to your home or-to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: Twenty three Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. i\ ? -i i: ^ii , Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GEO PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Science 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in fuU. 3. All outstanding monetary obligations, such as dues and loans paid in fuU. j I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information I on the Lundeberg High School Program. '-J l ..' . It-' ' I '•rW'- • I Name I I Address I I I Last grade completed. .Book No.. ^ : ; V .* •>- Special Course for Pumpman The Harry Lundeberg School will be offering a special course for pumpman beginning on Nov. 4 and finishing on Nov. 27. As automation has been steadily reducing the size of crews, it has become increasingly necessary for each member of the crew to have more expertise in his job function. This has become extremely evident in the case of the pumpman since fewer and fewer of our ships carry the rating second pumpman and more and more tankers join our fleet every day. The course being offered at the Lundeberg School is geared towards giving the pumpman that training which he would normally have received as second pumpman. The school's staff has researched the latest developments on automated tankers and with the use of its opera­ tional tank barge will conduct a concentrated "hands on" training program to ascertain that the SIU pumpmen of tomorrow will maintain the same high stimdards as they have in the past. Course description: The course of instruction leading to certification as pump­ man will consist of both classroom and practical work to include: Tanker regulations, loading and dischaiging, pumps and valves operation and main­ tenance, ballasting, tank cleaning and gas freeing, safety and firefighting. Eligibility: Applicants must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as pump­ man or QMED—any rating. i; I Length of Course: Four weeks. FOWT QMED, Lifeboat, and at! Steward Dept —.QMFJ). Llfiohoat, WeWiitg, QHartemtaster. , a Sept. S ^pt 19 - — QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept. Ratings Sept. 23--' V'-' LNG/LFG ' f Oct. 3 ' — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Able Seaman, and Steward Dept. RaHpgs Oct. 15 ' wFOWtOct. 17 ^— QMED, IJfeboat, and all Steward Dept. Ratings i Oct, 31 —QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Quartermaster, and Stewaid Dept. Ratings PlIIIlptllBIl > :H *!? 'V. '• '!• •" 'i-'. >,,1;''• ^ v -T"'' :f" . <'•} xi j .[ i'.i. •4'",. V 'V/' r" v.- , /J Ratings _ —J • !' b V'/ 'I, •- {J . | V.. . ' FOWT ' r— QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, and all Steward Nov. 14 \ 'J'fe 1'- .••• •> Anotner class of Seafarers who have obtained a QMED rating, graduated from the eight-week training course at the Lundeberg School recently. Here they pose with Director of Vocational Education Robert Kalmus, far left, and Instructor Charles Nalen, far right. They are, from the leh: Jerry Makarewicz, Frank Kraemer, John Griffith, and George Rogers. (Zip) (City orTowii) Last year attended— ! ^ Engine Dept. Upgraders ?^0V 4 (Street) I Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I ' Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Page30 The SIU Harry Lundeberg School at comprehensive coverage of the gas Piney Point, Maryland, is providing freeing and tank cleaning systems conthese LNG crews with extensive in­ snected with the transport of this cargo. The first LNG vessels scheduled to struction in LNG transport technology bei manned by these well-trained and through school instructors, visiting chemical engineers, and simulated ship­ safety conscious SIU crews are the board equipment. Since the vessels U.S. flag KENTOWN and MON­ have a capability of transporting liquid TANA, operated by a subsidiary of petroleum gas, the school also provides Interstate Oil Company. - •• ,Seafarers Log �Deck Department Upgrading 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Quartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Chief Cook Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime asCook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Able-Seaman—12 months—rany waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and ha\?e normal color vision). 3. Have.12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Abie-Seaman—unlimited—^any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and^ Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate";of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. ^. Engine Upgrading FOWT—has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the sbc months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—-(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deek Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more thw 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision)," 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED-—any rating I I Name. I I HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION -Age(Middle) (First) (Last) I Address(Street) I I I (City) I I Book Number -Telephone. (Area Code) (Zip) (Sute) —Seniority. j Port and Date Issued. -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • I Social Security #— HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: • • • • 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpmm, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Bbilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE DECK • • • • • • QMED • Electrician • Dk. Eng. FWT • Jr. Eng. Oiler. Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Reefer _ Machinist Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • • • • Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) Welding 1.. Must hold endorsement as QMEI>—any rating. SHIP LNG/LPG Program RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Steward Upgrading Assistant Cook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. CookandBaker I I J)ATE. I PORT-: I I SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: I LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 1,12 months seatime as Third Cook or; August 1974 Page 31 ^ ; * VX a','- V ' • ( A 'i i •• 'A' ^ • .1 ,5-.< ..I . • • �v:- x,'.;"-:. •: vr' '• *• / ih-: LOG SEAFARERS • 'K.. -V '-.. For Your Educational Advoiicemenf "• "' " I -Jj'- X. :yt" ?r^ •X- -- 5 Annual $10,000 'c- :<• Scholarships X'-K 'K •t The SIU has always Tecpgnized the . vital Importance oi education—^ whether it be vocational or academic—^for personal career advancement m today's . competitive worid. As part of the Union's total ^ commitment to education^ the SIU each year offers five $10,000 coUege scholarship grants |o members and their dependents. Members shpnld take special notice that the schol^h^ ? open to them as weff as dependents of Seafarers, and they shoulajake advantage of h. Eligibility reqoirements make the program open to: ^ • Members under 35 years of age who havfe three yeare seatime, M well as 1 day of employment in the last six months and 90 days m the i;; I 1 'H .1 ri ^ Ms previ^ yw^nts members who meet the seatime requirements. • Dependents of deceased members who had met the seatime require­ ments before their death. . , ^ i (AU dependents of Seafarers must be unmarried and less than 19 years \ .» «» basis .1 high schpol g»d« scores achieved on either the College Entrance Examination Boards (SAT only) or the American Collie Tests(ACT). ^ , _ , . A.. Dates for the upcoming exams are Nov. 2, Dec. 7^d Feb. 1 for t SATs, and Oct 19, Pec. 14 and Feb. 22 for the ACTs, ^ ,1 " Additional information ott the SAT Exaim can be^obtameffb^ the Coffege Boards at either Box 592, Prmceton, N.J. 08540, ms,^4.1.y, Calit 94701. For the American CoUege Tesis the address is Bra 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. . Scholambip wbmets receive their $10,000 grants to puisne a chosen field of study at any accredited college in die U.S. or its temton^. Scholarship applicatibns may be obtained at any SIU hirmg hall, or by writing to the SIU Scholarship Administrator, 275 20di St, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Make arrangements to take the nece^ry exam as possible and send m eAaiU as no soon awvM » : completed applicatioiis to the Adiiiiiiistrator» . AppBcaU®" •i'-: •11 w&m XuHk; • 4-'^x � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1984 Description An account of the resource Headlines: LABOR SUPPORT FOR OIL IMPORT BILL BUILDS IN NATION 2ND SUPERTANKER, TT WILLIAMSBURGH, CHRISTENED HALL STRESSES NEED FOR POLITICAL ACTION, ORGANIZING SIU CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL BARGAINING AGREEMENT BOSUN JIM FOTI GETS HGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA INVESTIGATION ON NAVY TANKER AWARD SIU REPRESENTATITVE ATTENDS ITF CONGRESS 130 HAVE NOW GRADUATED AN ACTIVE SIU MEMBER PENSIONER MANS EXPO BOOTH MONEY DUE FROM BATES COMPANIES RECEIVE AWARDS LABOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE MARAD REPORTS FIGURES ON U.S. MERCHANT FLEET 74 SIU SHIPS WIN COAST GUARD AWARD AFTER 3 MONTH VOYAGE, THE ACHILLES COMES HOME SIU VESSEL CITED FOR RESCUE LUNDEBERG GRAD MAKES FIRST TRIP ON ACHILLES NEW LASH SS STONEWALL JACKSON, BUILT UNDER 1970 ACT, COMPLETES FIRST RUN TO NEW YORK NEW SHIPS AND NEW SKILLS BALTIMORE MEMBERSHIP MEETING PROVIDES FORUM FOR DISCUSSION AMERICAN VICTORY AT N.J. ARMY TERMINAL SAN PEDRO PAYS OFF IN OAKLAND AFTER FAR EAST RUN SEAFARERS TRAIN FOR LNG SHIPS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 8 1984 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d7c9c8bfaf4ac6848849d4d17db6834e.pdf eb68b92e18024202b4ee5473b9cf133b PDF Text Text OIBcial Publication of the Seafarers International Union• Atlantic, Guff, Lakes an~ Inland Waters District• AFL-CIO Vol. 46 No. 8 Aupst 1984 SIU Endorses Mondale and Ferraro Supporting the AFL-CIO' s resolution endorsing Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro, President Frank Drozak announced SIU's full support for the election of former Vice President Walter Mondale for President of the United States and Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro as the nation's Vice President. In a press statement released August 20, Drozak said ''throughout their entire public careers, Fritz Mondale and Gerry Ferraro have demonstrated their intense concern for all Americans. This concern has also been reflected in their' continuing efforts to rejuvenate America's declining maritime industry. Both Mondale and Ferraro have been at the forefront of many efforts to gain meaningful alternatives to laws and policies affecting America's sagging industrial base and merchant fleet.'' The Executive Board of the Seafarers International Union of North America gave Drozak the authority to throw the Union's full support behind a presidential ticket. This action was unanimously endorsed by the convention delegates at the SIUNA 1984 Triennial Convention in late May. In May, at an address of maritime industry leaders at SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Maryland, Mr. Mondale pledged his full support to assist Amer- ica's ailing mar time mdustry. In his address, Mondale stressed his top priority-communication, cooperation and open doors with maritime union and industry leaders. He ensured that the channels of communications between the Mondale White House and America's maritime industry will remain open and active. In addition, the former Vice President made other points to achieve maritime industry revitalization: promoting greater use of American merchant mariners to help support ~he U.S. Navy; the willingness to negotiate bilateral trade agreements with nations requesting them; guaranteeing that the interests of all shippers and carriers are fairly treated; requiring that officials working for Mondale implement the policies to which he is committed. (Continued on Page 47.) SIU President Frank Drozak with Mondale at Union Headquarters. Inside Register to Vote-Pages 31 & 32 Tug and Tow News-Pages 7-11 Training and Upgrading-Pages 35-39Editorial-NLRB-Page 4 7 The Fight Goes On Your SPAD Dollars at work Pages 17 �President's Report by Frank Drozak I fil ATTENDED the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, and met with the leadt:1· =t ership of the Democratic Party to fil express our concerns about our ij industry and our jobs. The Democratic Party adopted Ma strong platform on which the l:ij party will run. The Democratic @platform supports a strong merchant marine that will be able to fil contribute to the national economy and the defense of the country in emergencies. It supports the basic #. laws that protect our domestic and international fleets, and t~e plat;lt< form endorses further actions to deal with the challenges our ind us.: try now faces. Whether this platform is acted ti upon will be determined by who is r.} elected president this November. This is an election which no one Win our industry can afford to sit t'' out. As for the Republican platform, we see nothing of benefit in it to us or to the working men and women in this country. It appears we will have a clear *· choice in the November election so far as maritime policies are concerned. On the one hand, there will _be a choice of four more years of the Reagan maritime policy. Reagan, in his four years in office, has established a clear and unmistakable policy toward maritime and the union worker in this country. This is it: • Reagan set the tone for his administration by breaking the Air Traffic Controllers Union strike. • The bankruptcy laws were used to break union contracts without any response from government. • He killed the ship construetion subsidy and has set in motion a plan to kill operating subsidies. His plan as we see it is to have no U.S. maritime industry. • This administration has not helped to fight the exports of Alaska oil or to get the UNCTAD cargo sharing code passed, or to enter into bilateral agreements with na· I I II I t: I I -- tions wishing to do so. • Under Reagan, the National Labor Relations Act has been gutted, and the board which oversees this law has been stacked with the most inconceivable anti-labor lawyers in this country who are using the NLRB as the hammer to break unions and their contracts. • Reagan has ignored the importance of the merchant marine to the nation's defense and has let the fleet dwindle to its lowest level in decades. • Reagan's administration saves banks from failing, yet lets shipping companies go under without even trying to help them. • He has allow.ed our industrial base to be exported overseas. Over th ree million jobs have been exported by th is adminiS t ration. As I travel around the country, working on the grassroots political drive, I have heard from labor leaders everywhere that they have never been worse off or felt their problems were so ignored by government as today. Maritime has not suffered alone. But the last four years have taken a harder toll on our industry-on the Lakes, the rivers, offshore, and deep sea-than most other industries. Thousands of seamen and shipbuilders are unemployed and %?¥M-'W':f*-m'¥.!$:W:¼%tW/?->'1Vi'}mmlWM ''"W-t~m-m1~uwmmmum;m!!!iliiiffi::tR~:;tm11•~"F~ ❖-❖·~ more and more ships are being scrapped. This, then, is the labor record of the Reagan administration. Fortunately, the choice this year for us is a clear one between the two parties. On the Democratic side, the nominee is Walter Mondale, formerly vice president and a man who has a clear record on maritime and on the interest of the American worker. Mondale came to SIU headquarters several months ago and asked that we look at his record of action on behalf of the labor movement. He would not promise our industry anything he could not deliver. He spoke of the importance of our industry and of the need to provide it the incentives that will put a fair share of U.S. cargoes back on U.S. ships. Our industry has been the victim of a string of broken promises going back seven presidents. We are glad to hear there is a candidate who will only promise what he means to deliver. Mondale will run with Geraldine Ferraro, a Democratic congresswoman who also has a record of labor concerns. I believe that the record Mrs. Ferraro has established in her past three terms in Congress can make us confident of her position and her support. She is a strong supporter of our industry. She is a strong woman. These are the facts of the choices that face us. We will have to make a choice and it will be coming shortly. In the meantime, every SIU member and his family should work _closely with the Labor Movement. You can call your SIU Field Representative in your port to sign up as a worker for this important election, and become a volunteer in your community to encourage people to register and vote in November. It's up to us and it's up to you. For our part, the Seafarers Union plans to remain at the front of organized labor in our battle to win a fair share for our industry. Our Grassroots Campaign, which Marietta Homayonpour Associate Editor New York ~ ~ Mike Hall Associate Editor Washington Ray Bourdlus Assistant Editor Max Hall Assistant Editor Deborah Greene Assistant Editor Lynnette Marshall Assistant Editor Washington New York Washington Washington 2 / LOG / August 1984 [j im:'.,~~:\:•1~':.1'.:":ti::1s::: ~! IMl Alabama. We must make candidates in Duluth as concerned about ~;; ~:;::t:~:~:;;:; ~:: ~~:~~;t:- iI And wherever the presidential candidates appear, we must be there with our grassroots signs, telling @ the candidates that our industryl,·,~. cannot afford four more years of .· • the terrible policies that have de- · stroyed our industry, our jobs and l{ our future. ffi We will be setting up phone %. banks, leaflet operations, and other campaigns of action. I urge every lb SIU member and his family to volunteer to help in this drive. . I I A Sign of the Times •· A sign of how tough the times -·'. have been over the past four years is the type of battles we've been in-ACBL, Dixie, SONAT-names . that indicate that management felt it could bust unions without fear of any legal action by government. In the last few months, there has been significant action in all these areas: • This month the Interstate Commerce Commission approved the Merger of ACBL into a railroad, CSX. We hope that this railroad, with its history of good labor relations, will deal with our problems with ACBL fairly. In the. meantime, the cases involving ACBL are all before the Labor Board in Washington, where they are awaiting a decision that is (Continued on Page 3.) Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO August 1984 Vol. 46, No. 8 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Joe DIGiorglo Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell Charles Svenson Editor i~ ;;~i~~ri~:~ ;~li~:~dc~:!%~:t!~ for office that labor unions and their members are part of the main- $ stream. Their issues cannot be ignored, nor can the future of Amer- fil ica be ignored. rn I :::n.l!Mlli.m!m!ffl'®.lwN~'i:mW'W!~!®t@oW;s~·;11®i:®i@mm::!!il!i@U~::!!il.il@mMU:iilllJl!~JLll!lliiilll~M::iilll:fflJmr:liil:rnmmliill- - - - - - - - • • m • • - - o l l l t t J ...M LOG . . . . 1, began in April, will now go into high gear. We want candidates to see and hear from maritime workers. You should be there, wherever the candidates show up to campaign. Before the Democratic Convention, hundreds of SIU members marched in a parade commemo- ,, rating the 1934 San Francisco gen- m Vice President Ed Turner Executive Vice President Mike Sacco Leon Hall Vice President Vice President Joe Sacco George McCartney Vice President Vice President �Fleet Bill Has Some Union IETC's Labor Chief Lam neck Diesi Support and Suggestions · SIU President Frank Drozak offered the SIU's qualified support to a four-point merchant marine promotional program introduced by Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) calling it "the prinsiple of honest compromise." He disagreed on some points of the program and made several suggestions which would strengthen the legislation. Stevens' bill would permit the use of surplus Operating Differential Subsidy funds for re-engining U.S.-flag ships to slowspeed diesel engines; allow the use of Capital Construction Funds to build ships for both the domestic and international markets (currently the funds are used for just Jones Act ships); temporarily allow subsidized U.S. operators to acquire foreign built ships and continue to receive ODS funds and allow the re-flagging of 2 ·foreign built passenger ships so the vessels could enter the domestic passenger trade. Drozak noted that Stevens and other maritime supporters have the same goal, to restore the nations merchant fleet. But he added, ''Opinions on how best to achieve it have often varied. . . . The intent is the same, only the methods differ." Drozak offered the following proposals: • using surplus ODS funds· to reinstate federal funding for merchant seamen health care; provide payment of the cost differential in the shipment of grain to the Soviet Union and China; and bolster unfunded pension plans. While the SIU's pension plan currently is financially sound, we are told other industry plans are reaching crisis levels. Use of the surplus funds as suggested above is totally consistent with the intent of the ODS program. • revising Title VII of the Merchant Marine Act to provide for a build and charter program similar to a provision contained in H.R. 5220, as amended. Ships would be constructed for the government in U.S. yards and chartered to private operators. The build and charter program would focus on vessels most needed for military sealift. The program is not intended to replace existing vessels or jeopardize current operations. • assuring cargo allocation would provide employment to vessels built under the revised Title VII program. In addition, cargo allocation should be directed to vessels in the Ready President's Report (Continued from Page 2.) already long overdue. Who knows what their decision will be-it's anybody's guess. • The Dixie trial before the National Labor Relations Board was due to begin in July. Shortly before it was to start, Dixie asked the board to settle all the charges pending against it by the SIU. We will meet with Dixie -this month to see if a negotiated settlement can be reached based on Dixie's willingness to settle the charges. In the meantime, we are in the 16th month of our strike against Dixie. • We also face a new battle with SONAT Marine, a company we struck three years ago after SONAT came in and bought out one of our longtime tug companies. SONAT is using a tactic that has been used against other maritime unions,including Teamsters on the rivers, the MMP on tugs and deep sea shi~, and now District 2 of the MEBA and ourselves. SONAT is attempting to classify Philip J. Lamneck, Energy Transportation Co. 's marine personnel and claims manager, died of a heart attack July 13 at the company's New York City office. Lamneck negotiated contracts with unlicensed and licensed unions for the company and also handled personnel and crewing assignments for Energy Transportation ships. "He was an amicable and very, very fair man in dealing with problems and shipboard personnel. He was very respected by the unions," SIU Vice President Red Campbell said. Before he joined Energy Transportation in 1977, Lamneck had 34 years experience in maritime personnel work for several firms, including his own consulting company which worked closely with the SIUmanned cable ship Long Lines. Lamneck was a resident of Long Island, N.Y. and burial was in Long Island. He is survived by his widow, Loretta; sons, Philip Jr., Robert, Reserve Force. Cargo allocation would guarantee active, available vessels and skilled, available crews to meet any national emergency. • extending the Jones Act for all maritime operations to 200 llli!i!II certain employees on the tug as supervisors, which means that they have no legal protection under U.S. labor laws. SONAT has told its captains, mates, and barge captains, all SIU members, that they cannot be represented by their union after the contract expires August 14. Unless they agree, they are terminated. SONAT took this step because the climate in this country is such that big business knows that the courts and the labor board will back them up. Unless this trend is halted, we face the day when nearly all the crews on ships and boats will be so-called supervisors with no right to a union and the respect and security that goes with it. We do not plan to let SONAT succeed. We are going to take every action possible to preserve the job protections and security of all the SIU members at SONAT. II I we believe will result in more job opportunities and a healthier shipping situation for SIU members. Before Congress adjourned, it enacted legislation to amend the bankruptcy laws to prevent companies from going bankrupt just to void their union contracts. This will prevent any shipping company from doing what Continental Airlines did to its employees. The legislati~n to allow the reflagging of two foreign-flag passenger vessels is nearing conclusion, and I hope to have a very good report for you next month. But again it's a tough fight. This month I testified on a bill, introduced by Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska, that includes four major proposals to assist our industry. I testified that this bill is a piecemeal approach to our problems. The bill would not help to find more cargo for U.S. ships, which is the key problem we face. While some parts of the bill would be beneficial, others would hurt portions of our While these battles take our time and energy, we have continued to pursue many other activities which industry. Philip J. Lamneck Dennis and Charles; daughters, Patricia, Grace and Lori, and three grandchildren. miles. This would be consistent with the administration's proclamation extending to 200 miles the U.S. exclusive economic rights over exploration, exploitation and management of the natural resources of the seabed and subsoil. 111 i!n.· I I 11 - _-_ :m 111 ! Jlli&J.&[[j] !ii ii We are also in a battle to prevent the Department of Agriculture from rewriting the cargo preference laws in such a way that they would deprive U.S. vessels of these vital cargoes. The department changed the rules to favor Lakes' cargo . shipments on foreign-flag vessels. We are trying to restore the equity to these vital laws. * * * As you can see, we face a period that is unlike any that we have seen in decades. If you want to have a voice in changing this situation, you can only do it by registering to vote. Only at the ballot box can labor equal the big money and power of business. It will take millions of workers, acting together, to win the election of a candidate who will deliver on his promises and give industry the help it needs. So it's up to us-all ofus. August 1984 / LOG / 3 �Waterman Is Still Afloat After Filing Bankruptcy; Three New Ships Coming Waterman Steamship Co. , which earlier this year filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Act, is seeking a comeback. This old established shipping company was caught in a combination of escalating interest costs on its new ships and a delay on the part of the Navy in accept_ing delivery of the ships. Since filing under the federal bankruptcy laws, Waterman has reduced the size of its fleet to make the company more efficient and fiscally responsive. Waterman now operates three LASH vessels under federal subsidy. They are the Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and Sam Houston. By September, the company will take delivery on the first of three vessels that have been converted for military charter under the TAKX program. These three ships-the USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak, PFC Eugene A. Obregon, and Maj. Stephen W. Pless-will be prepositioned with military supplies around the world for quick deployment to any trouble spot. The former RO/RO vessels were jumboized and significantly modified by the Navy for military use. They were formerly known as the John B. Waterman, Thomas Heyward, and Charles Carroll. When these ships are on station, they will carry a 16-man unlicensed crew. Special training programs have been developed for crewmembers. Bosuns will be given helicopter landing assist training at the Norfolk Naval Air Station. Other key personnel will get special firefighting, underway replenishment, and small arms marksmanship training. The USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak in San Diego last month after undergoing extensive modification. She will be the first of three converted RO/ROs to be delivered to Waterman under Navy charter. The addition of these TAKX vessels will double the size of the Waterman fleet, and com- pany officials are confident they will help to overcome Waterman's financial problems. SIU Joins Labor March At Democratic Convention The Seafarers/MESA II contingent get ready for the massive Labor parade which drew more than 150,000 marc~ers during the convention. SIU Executive Vice President Ed Turner, Frank Drozak and SIU VicePresident George McCartney wait to begin the march. 4 I LOG / August 1984 SIU President Frank Drozak explains the decline of the nation's merchant marine to a television reporter. Drozak was leading an SIU delegation of several hundred during a Labor Unity parade at the Democratic Convention in San Francisco. �A/D's New Math Factors Out U.S. Fleet When does 50 percent equal 40 percent? When the new math of the Agency for International Development (A.I.D.) is used to determine cargo preference. In a move slammed by the Maritime Administration and various labor and industry ports. Under the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, 50 percent of all preference cargo must be transported on American ships. ''The law does not say 50· percent of the cargo shipped from New Orleans and 50 percent of the cargo shipped from tons, instead of half of the entire shipment. AID based its decision on the fact that only one American steamship line serves the Great Lakes and normally does not call on the nations where most of the PL-480 cargo is sent. UPDATE After intensive pressure from the maritime community, including the SIU and the Transportation Institute, the Agency for International Development backed down from the plan to subtract Great Lakes cargo from the 50 percent U.S.-flag requirement under PL480. But AID did say that it would study the program for the next six months. In the meantime any shortfall in PL-480 cargo will be made up with shipments on American ships from coastal ports. Garrett Brown, Marad chief counsel, said the action by AID was "in violation of the law .... [the Cargo Preference Act] does not authorize selective computation of the 50 percent rule on a port-by-port or other geographical basis." groups, AID unilaterally slashed the pool of government preference cargo available to U .S.-flag ships by subtracting Great Lakes cargo from the 50 percent requirement. Currently about 20 percent of the nation's PL-480 cargo is shipped from Great Lakes ports. The rest is shipped from coastal One group, the North Atlantic Ports Association, said the ruling not only violates the Cargo Preference Act, but the U.S. Constitution as well. In a letter to Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole, the group said the action violates Article 1, Section 9, Clause 6 of the Constitution which states, "No Seattle or the Great Lakes. It says 50 percent, period," SIU President Frank Drozak said. Under the AID plan, if 100,000 tons of wheat were to be shipped, with 80,000 from a coastal port and 20,000 from a Great Lakes port, the share ofU .S.-flag ships would only be half of the 80,000 preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or revenue to the ports of one state over those of another.'' The group also said another plan to allocate cargo by ports was killed by Congress and rejected by a commission headed by Vice-President George Bush. ''The change in policy radically alters a longstanding and historical federal commitment that is vital to both American economic interests and national security . . . Even the present administration is on record in support of the existing cargo preference laws," Peter Luciano, Transportation Institute executive director, said in a letter to AID. Opponents of the cargo policy change have not decided whether to pursue the matter in the courts or through legislation if the administration does not step in and reverse the ruling. -House, Senate Agree to CDS Payback Ban Until May 15 officials, including SIU PresiThe SIU and other maritime unions and industry supporters dent Frank Drozak, listed the reasons why a CDS payback won a second delay to prohibit the payback of Construction scheme should be defeated . Differential Subsidy funds by • A CDS repayment policy tanker operators so they could would have immediate and deventer the lucrative Alaskan oil astating consequences for the trade. existing unsubsidized Jones Act The fight over the paybacks tanker fleet. If 15 CDS-built veshas been going on for almost sels are permitted entry into the two years since the Maritime · domestic trade, upwards of 40 Administration, at the urging of vessels, of which nearly half will the Reagan administration, probe larger, newer vessels, will be posed new regulations which forced into lay-up with little would allow the paybacks and prospect of finding alternate at the same time remove the employment. restrictions which forbid subsidized ships entering into the • If implemented, this proJones Act. posal would threaten the liveliThe House and Senate, folhood of American seamen and lowing a conference to .iron out workers in other maritime-rethe differences in the State, Juslated industries by throwing out tice and Commerce departof work approximately 3,300 ments appropriations agreed on seamen and thousands more in a payback ban until May, 1985. shipbuilding and allied indusBasically the ban would be tries. achieved by not letting the departments use any of their ap• The Department of Depropriated funds to pay for the fense has opposed the proposed costs of administering such a rule on the grounds . it would program. severely damage our national The House passed an approdefense because the smaller, priations bill containing the ban, · militarily-useful, clean product but the Senate did not. That was tankers would be displaced by one of the issues discussed in less-useful large crude carriers. conference where the two houses decided to include the House • The entry of subsidy-built tankers into the domestic trade version of the ban. In a hand delivered letter sevwould also mean an end to the eral leading union and industry commercial construction of million invested in new tanker, tank barge and integrated tug barge construction that has been completed since October 1982. defaults and loss of federal income tax revenue from unemployed crewmen could far exceed the $160 to $320 million in CDS repayments that DOT hopes to receive. • The owners of the idled tankers which are financed under the Title XI Ship Financing Guarantee Program would be unable to repay loans on their vessels. Therefore, the Title XI ''This is by no means a complete victory, but the extension of the ban, gives us time to work even harder to secure a permanent prohibition,'' Drozak said. tankers for the domestic fleet. It will also jeopardize the $691 Chairman Is a Woman Leticia Peralez, chief cook aboard the Sea-Land Venture (Sea-Land Service), is the first woman SIU member to take over the duties of ship's chairperson. Bosun Otto Pedersen (r.) turns over the official papers of that office to Peralez. At left is Lonnie Gamble, cook/baker, and representing the engine department is Brother Young. August 1984 / LOG I 5 �-,---------.--::-----Area Vice Presidents' Report----East Coast, by V.P. Leon Hall I N the port of New York during July Seafarers had two good opportunities to take part in the Union's grassroots political campaign. They attended two, quite different rallies for the presidential candidates. One was held for President Reagan in Elizabeth, N .J. and the other was for Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro in Queens. At each rally we came out in force with our grassroots signs telling about the plight of the maritime industry and the erosion of America's industrial base. However, we were greeted very differently at each rally. In Queens we were allowed to carry our signs without hindrance, but at the Elizabeth rally security personnel took away any antiReagan signs and people who booed or hissed the president were also taken away. It was certainly not a good day for democracy. In other news this month from the East Coast, I visited the crew of the SIU-contracted Keystone State (Interocean Management) in Newport News, Va. and held a meeting aboard ship. The vessel is serving as a training ship for cargo handling and crane operation. The 10-year-old ship was recently converted by the Navy as the first of 11 heavy-lift crane ships under charter to the Military Sealift Command. In my last column I wrote about a new tug that is operating in the port of Norfolk-the Seaboard .(C&O Railroad)--and said I would give you more details this month. The tug, which has a horsepower of 3,900, is 97 feet long, has a beam of 33 feet and a draft of 14½ feet. Up in Gloucester, Mass. our SIU fishermen are facing some very tough times. The fishing industry is at a very low point with fish scarce and prices terrible. A number of fishing boats have sunk lately and insurance companies are starting to terminate coverage on some boats. (Stories on this issue and on an ill-advised precedent concerning a breach of the 200-mile fishing limit, will appear in the next issue of the LOG.) --- Gulf Coast, by V. P. Joe Sacco A S our strike continues against Dixie Carriers, we are pursuing every means possible to win this fight which is 17 months old. We are picketing and leafletting in the field while we fight in court both in Texas and Louisiana. We also hold meetings with the company in an effort to settle the strike. I'll keep you informed about the latest developments in my next column. In other news from the Gulf area, there is a new address for our clinic in Mobile, Ala. The well-liked doctor who headed the clinic in Mobile since the inception of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, Dr. Arthur Amandola, retired recently and the clinic has been moved to another location. The address of the new clinic is: 4724 Airport Boulevard in Mobile and the phone number is: 205-343-2044. I'm happy to report that the first dinner-dance of the Maritime Trades Department's Port Maritime Council of the South Atlantic Area was a big success. Held on July 27 at Riverside Garden in Jacksonville, Fla., the dinner-dance drew a capacity crowd of 350 people. SIU President Frank Drozak spoke at the dinner where Florida Assemblyman Henry Cook was named Maritime Man of the Year. Also in Jacksonville, Headquarters Representative there George Ripol reports that the Union hall is getting a facelift with a number of renovations being made. In New Orleans we're working hard for Congresswoman Lindy Boggs who has a tough Democratic primary race coming up in September. Rep Boggs is a very good friend of the U.S. merchant marine and we 're making an all out effort to ensure that she gets reelected. 6 I LOG / August 1984 Great Lakes & Western Rivers, by V.P. Mike Sacco O N the Lakes a new two-year contract was overwhelmingly ratified by SIU members with the Great Lakes Association of Marine Operators (GLAMO). The new agreement, which covers 25 SIU-contracted deep draft ships on the Lakes, went into effect on July 16. There are six major companies in GLAMO. Meanwhile, deep draft shipping is "holding good" and should remain that way for awhile. However, our tugs on the Great Lakes are not doing as well. We have quite a few boats laid up because of the poor economic situation and the lack of cargo. SIUcontracted Tampa Tugs has put its five boats on the Lakes in temporary layup. Hopefully, though, there will be a resurgence of activity in October. On the positive side, SIU-contracted Dunbar and Sullivan began a dredging project in Fairport, Ohio. Upon completion of that job, the company will move_on to a similar project in Conneaut, Ohio. On the Rivers, in the St. Louis area, we are involved in some important political campaigns. Just recently we were happy to see two of the candidates we strongly supported win their Democratic primary races. They are Kenny Rothman for Missouri governor and Harriett Woods for Lieutenant Governor. Both are good friends of the SIU. West Coast, by V.P. George McCartney O VER 150,000 people attended the Labor Unity Parade held in San Francisco on July 15. That's double the number who attended a similar parade in 1982. Among those marching in this year's parade were AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland, SIU President Frank Drozak and 300 SIU members, their wives and children. The march was held the day before the start of the Democratic Convention in San Francisco where Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro were selected as their party's nominees for president and vice president. I attended part of the Convention and was particularly impressed by the excellent keynote address delivered by New York Governor Mario Cuomo. Also, here in San Francisco the SIU has lent strong support to the striking members of Retail Clerks Local 1100 of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. Since early July, members of Local 1100 have been on strike against Macy's department store. They have also been locked out by the Emporium department store. In t1'e port of Wilmington a meeting was held on July 17 that was a direct result of the SIU Inland Conference that took place at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Pin_ey Point, Md. in June. The meeting was held between company officials at SIU-contracted Crowley, Union representatives and 65 SIU Boatmen and tankermen who are employed by the company. The meeting's purpose was to open up lines of communication between all parties involved. It was decided that these meetings would be held every three months. The 1984 Olympics was the big story for those in the port of Wilmington area. Contrary to the news reports, SIU Port Agent Mike Worley said that the traffic situation was far from bad. A direct result of the Olympics on shipping was that tankers were not allowed to stop in the port-for security reasons-while the games were in progress. Up in Seattle I'm happy to report that SIU official Hamp Hamilton is back at work after his illness. He feels good and sounds great. Welcome back, Hamp. Also in Seattle, we've been very active in our grassroots political campaign and participated recently in two parades where our signs and floats were clearly visible. We also distributed 6,000 leaflets during the parades. �':• o'~lR.'10'¾,' .., II~ ,.. o, ,..._ ~.,, TH£ '> ,.. i Inland News SONAT Presents Offer; Membership Will Decide SONAT presented the SIU Negotiating Committee with its final proposals on the IOT contract. These proposals are not a final contract, given the complex issues involved. The members of the Committee have decided to canvass the full membership before going on record as either accepting or rejecting the company's offer. A meeting has been scheduled for August 22nd between the Negotiating Committee and the legal representatives of the company and the Union. This meeting has been called so that both sides can clean up the language and accurately state the company's final position. A final draft of these proposals will be mailed out to the entire bargaining unit. Material spelling out in detail the impact that these changes will have on the membership will be·included. The company's final proposals deal only with the Cooks, ABs, Tankermen and a new classification that the company wants to create, the Tankerman/ AB. The company has consistently asserted that the Captains, Mates, and Barge Captains are supervisory personnel. It refused to bargain with the Union and the Negotiating Committee on these ratings. At every meeting between the company and the Negotiating Committee, the Union asserted its right to represent all of the members in the bargaining unit. It made quite clear that it holds the following position: just because it was bargaining with the company over some of the ratings, this did not mean that it was waiving any of its rights. The company's representatives acknowledged that they understood the Union's position, even if they refused to change their own. At every meeting that was held between SONAT and the Negotiating Committee, Captains and Mates were present to give their input. Their presence also underscored that people who the company called "supervisors" stood united behind the Union's assertion that it represented all of the members in the bargaining unit. In fact, the peo'ple who the company alleges are supervisors democratically elected people to represent their interests in these contract negotiations. To make sure that every member understands what is going on, the Union has instituted a toll free number in the Philadelphia hall: 1-800-9920222. We urge every member and boat crew to call the number to keep fully informed. (Continued on Page 9.) . tug/tow barge/dredge 1 SlU McAllister Workers . Win NLRB Ruling on Outreach Marine It took a long legal battle at the National Labor Relations Board, but the Seafarers International Union this month won the first round in the Union's fight to protect the job rights of workers at McAllister Towing of Baltimore. This is the background. On April 15, McAllister laid off its employees and sold its four boats to a newly-formed company, Outreach Marine. Outreach hired new employees who were not the senior workers at McAllister, and set up wage scales. below the standard for the area. The SIU set up picket lines to protest the low wage scales, and began an organizing campaign on behalf of the workers at Outreach Marine. Tfie SIU filed a petition with the NLRB to represent the unlicensed workers at Outreach. Local 333 also filed to represent the employees. In the process of hearing the representation petitions, the NLRB also looked into the charges made by the SIU that Outreach Marine was in fact an alter ego of McAllister, which means that McAllister merely changed its name-with no real change in operations-to avoid its contractual obligations with the SIU. The NLRB also looked into the issue of Outreach Marine being a successor company to McAllister, and whether the McAllister workers had been discriminated against by not being hired by Outreach. The NLRB-after carefully examining the facts-ruled that Outreach Marine was in fact just an alter ego of McAllister. The Board issued a complaint which, if upheld by a NLRB hearing examiner, will mean that laid-off workers will get back pay, payment of fringe benefits on their behalf, and that they will return to their jobs. The NLRB also found that Outreach was in fact a successor company which means that laid-off workers have priority for jobs in the successor company. The decision by the NLRB is the result of the SIU's strong stand on this issue, and the Union "intends to exercise all legal rights on behalf of McAllister employees to protect their job security,'' s~id SIU President Frank Drozak. SIU Inland Fleet Delegates Elected in All Ports New York New York Cross Harbor Railroad Licensed: Donald Toby Unlicensed: Thomas McGreal Philadelphia Bulkfleet Marine Corp. Licensed: Roland Benz Unlicensed: James Lopes Coleman Launch Service Unlicensed: E.J. Voit Jr. Curtis Bay Towing Licensed: Virgil Quillen Unlicensed: Emil Kominsky Curtis Bay Towing (Maint.) Unlicensed: Alfred McCullen Express Marine Licensed: Ellis Foster Unlicensed: Dave Paul Gellenthin Barge Lines Unlicensed: Anthony Ruello Interstate Oil Trans. Licensed: Jack Hearn Unlicensed: Tommy Farrell Mariner Towing Licensed: Ralph Gardner Unlicensed: John Gray McAllister Brothers Licensed: Lou Flade Unlicensed: Robert Cropper McAllister Brothers (Maint.) Unlicensed: Frank Fletcher Taylor & Anderson Licensed: Clyde Albaugh Jr. Unlicensed: Edward F. Balajewski Baltimore Charles H. Harper & Asso. Licensed: Hendry Ciesielski Unlicensed: Richard S. Ewell Curtis Bay Towing Licensed: Ron Roman Unlicensed: Robert Henninger Jr. Harbor Towing (SONAT) Licensed: Alan Watts Unlicensed: Emanuel Eliadis Piney Point STC Holly S. Licensed: Gerald T. Tyler Sr. Unlicensed: H. Buck Jones STC Little Curtis Licensed: Gerald T. Tyler Sr. Unlicensed: H. Buck Jones STC Papa Guy Licensed: Gerald T. Tyler Sr. Unlicensed: ·H. Buck Jones STC Peggy S. Licensed: Gerald T. Tyler Sr. Unlicensed: H. Buck Jones Steuart Trans. Licensed: Bruce C. Robrecht Unlicensed: Jiles W. Hamm Tankerman: Robert Remmel Norfrnk American Tow & Trans. Unlicensed: Richard Strohecker Assoc. of MD Pilots Licensed: Dennis Robinson Unlicensed: Maximo Lope (Continued on Page 8.) August 1984 / LOG I 7 �SIU Inland Fleet Delegates Elected in All Ports (Continued from Page 7.) C.G. Willis Licensed: William George Unlicensed: Lance Riggs Cape Fear Towing Licensed: Robert Watkins Unlicensed: Jay Sandy Carteret Towing Licensed: James Hardy Unlicensed: William Sykes Chesapeake & Ohi9 Railroad Unlicensed: George Ballew Coastal Towing (Allied) Licensed: Elwood White Unlicensed: Marvin Gilden Curtis Bay Towing Licensed: Floyd Hudgins Jr. Unlicensed: Randy Cudworth I.B.C. Licensed: Charles Thomas Unlicensed: Steve Votsis Inland Towing (Allied) Licensed: Elwood White Unlicensed: Marvin Gilden Marine Oil Service Licensed: Johnnie Mathews Unlicensed: Michael Wingler Marine Tow & Trans. Unlicensed: Ken Cooper McAllister Brothers Licensed: Elbridge Mann Unlicensed: Charles Wroton NBC Lines Licensed: Glenn Davidson Jr. Unlicensed: Paul M. Pearson North East Towing Licensed: Charlie Moore Unlicensed: Albert Trotman Lynnhaven Services Unlicensed: Charles Leeuwenburg Ocean Towing (Allied) Licensed: Wade Hudgins Unlicensed: Bryan Gross S.T. Towing S.T. Trans. Shawns Launch Service (Legal) Sheridan Trans. Tug Management Unlicensed: John Thomas Virginia Pilots Assoc. Licensed: Robert W. Hurst Unlicensed: William P. Miller San Juan Crowley Tow & Trans. Licensed: Paul Calebough Unlicensed: Antonio Atiles Jacksonville Crowley Tow & Trans. Licensed: John Baucom Unlicensed: Stanley Krawczynski Marine Cont. & Towing Licensed: Jim Grimball Unlicensed: Cary Coker North Anie-rican Trailing Licensed: Ed Anderson Unlicensed: Ed Fuller Mobile Crescent Tow & Salvage Licensed: Joe Tucker Unlicensed: Hubert House Gulf Marine (Ideal Cement) Unlicensed: Jim Moody Pilot Service Unlicensed: Milan Northrope Radcliff Materials Unlicensed: Henry Williford Houston Bay Houston Towing Licensed: Delma Polk Unlicensed: R. Rigby Crowley Tow & Trans. (Lake Charles) Licensed: James Adaway Unlicensed: Jimmie Jackson G&H Towing Licensed: W. Hogan Licensed: Harold McDaniel Unlicensed: W. Dean Higman Towing Licensed: Robert Jardell Unlicensed: Joe L. Enmer Moran Tow of Texas Licensed: M. Champagne Unlicensed: J. Barbara Sabine Towing (Groves-Texas) Licensed: Bennie Landry Unlicensed: Tom Jackson (Port Arthur-Texas) Licensed: Buck Reynolds Unlicensed: Shorty Broxton Tampa Tugs Licensed: Tom Callahan Western Towing Licensed: J. Dow Unlicensed : W. Ainsworth Wilmington Negotiations for new agreements are underway or about to start at several SIU-contracted tug and barge companies on the East and Gulf coasts. In Texas, negotiating committees have been elected by the rank and file at G&H Towing and Moran Towing of Texas. Contracts at both companies expire on Sept. 30. G&H Towing , whose headquarters is in Galveston, performs ship docking operations in various Texas ports. Moran has its headquarters in Port Arthur and operates shipdocking and offshore boats. In New Orleans a negotiating committee has been elected at Gulf Atlantic Transportation Co. The contract with the company expires on Oct. 31. On the East Coast a number of contracts are also being negotiated or are in the process of a ratification vote. The three-year contract at Curtis Bay Towing, which operates in several ports along the East Coast, expires on Sept. 30. Meetings are being held in a number of ports to elect negotiating committee members and discuss the contract. For instance, in Norfolk, SIU Port Agent Jimmy Martin held a meeting last month with Curtis Bay members to collect contract proposals. A similar meeting was also held in that port with members from McAllister whose contract also expires in September. Other tug and barge agreements being negotiated on the East Coast are: Cape Fear Towing of Wilmington, N .C.; Northeast Towing_of Norfolk, and Charles Harper of Baltimore. Meanwhile, contract ratification ballots have gone out to SIU members at Inland Towing, and,Coastal Towing Divisions of Allied both of which operate out of the Norfolk area. The ballots must be returned by Sept. 13. 8 / LOG / August 1984 Crowley Tow & Trans. Licensed: Igor Loch and Ronald Rogers Unlicensed: Willliam Haynie and Hugh Wain Tankerman: Michael Main and Thomas Vela Star & Crescent Licensed: Russell Holmes Unlicensed: Pedro Enriquez st. Louis Heartland Trans . Unlicensed: Steve Ahrens Heartland Trans. (Moores Landing) Unlicensed: Scott Walters Orgulf Trans. Unlicensed: Tom Casey New Orleans Delta Queen Unlicensed: Larry Trosclair _ James Clark Energy Trans. Unlicensed: Joe Conlin Jr. Crescent Tow & Salvage Licensed: Timmy Gegenheimer Dave Walker Unlicensed: Don Tillman Gulf Atlantic Trans. (Jax) Licensed: Bruce· Twine Unlicensed: Ronald Van Cleve National Marine Service Licensed: James Benoit Scott Burnap Unlicensed: Robert Charlet Red Circle Licensed: Joe Byrne Unlicensed: Ernie Phelps Jeff King Tampa Bay Pilots Unlicensed: Tom Callahan Whiteman Towing Unlicensed: Bruce Miller Algonac Bigane Vessel Fueling Unlicensed: Ron Las Champions Auto Ferry Licensed: Edward Hotcbkiu Unlicensed: Edward Hotchkiss Dunbar & Sullivan Unlicensed: Ned Trueman (Ml) Ernest Demerse (NY) Great Lakes Towing Unlicensed: Richard Gimpel Luedtke Engineering Unlicensed: Michael Slaght Upper Lakes Towing Licensed: Dirk Vanenkevort Unlicensed : Terry Deipenter Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Unlicensed: Walter Gunn Tampa Tugs Licensed: Paul Carr Unlicensed: Michael Kelley ATTENTION The summary annual financial reports for the Seafarers Pension, Welfare and Vacation Plans and the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan are now available for the year 1982. If any participant would like to receive a copy of any of these reports, he or she should send one dollar ($1.00) for each report being requested, along with a letter indicating which document or documents are desired to: Controller Seafarers Plans 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 �SIU's Crowley Boatmen Meet with Company To Iron-out Problems In an effort to establish better labor/management relations and solve some troubling problems at Crowley Towing and Transportation, 46 Boatmen, four SIU officials and eight Crowley officials gathered for a unique meeting in Wilmington, Calif. this month. Crowley assured the Union and the meeting delegates of the company's commitment to continue to operate a Union oriented company and the SIU pledged its effort to work through its membership to help resolve the issues which confront both labor and management. Other issues discussed included the problems with the company's newly formed Channel Marine subsidiary, the problems in securing contracts with the Navy for support work and off-shore industries. The company noted that with the competition in the expanding Navy and off-shore field it is difficult to win the contracts in the bidding process with so many other firms cutting costs to the bone. But several Union members questioned Crowley's set-up at Channel Marine and declared they believed it was an infringement on their job security. There was also discussion on other company proposals concerning wages. A series of quarterly and monthly meetings between management and the employees was set up. The committee also met without company representatives later in the day. Then eight representatives of the larger group met with SIU officials where they decided additional information and investigation was needed before meeting with the company agam. "It cannot .., be stated too strongly that it should be understood that there will be no action taken considering any issuesJhat have been brought up without specific recommendations being made to you the membership by we the committee for ratification,'' a letter from the committee to all employees said. Mate Mike Domangue (standing) explains some SIU concerns during the special labor/management conference. The others (I. to r.) are Lou Fleming from the company, Tankerman Jim Wilson and Capt. Burt Thompson. SONAT Presents Offer; Membership Will Decide (Continued from Page 7.) If a package is approved by the Committee, it will be presented to the membership. The SIU wants to make it clear to all SONAT Captains, Mates and Barge Captains that the SIU will take all steps necessary to preserve your contractual protections. We will keep you fully informed of these actions. You remain SIU members and will have our support and help. In this interim period without a contract, the SIU will waive the dues for all Captains, Mates and Barge Captains at IOT until such time as the present situa- tion is ended with your inclusion under a new SIU contract. None of you should be concerned that the SIU will take any steps that will jeopardize the security of you or your family. As with other recent beefs, the company can always do as it likes initially until the SIU, the law and other activities force it to amend its policies. We believe this will be the case with SONAT, as the action it has taken is illegal and violates the rights of Captains, Mates and Barge Captains at SONAT to their historical contractual and job protections. As fellow SIU members listen, Tankerman Kelly Johnson explains one of the problems Crowley employees have with the company. I Capt. Ron Rogers (3rd I.) outlines his ideas as (I. to r.) AB David Scarpelli, Tankerman Vito Gioiello and Tankerman John Brooks listen. In Memoriam Obed Caswell Oneal, 64, was dead of heart failure on arrival at the Pamlico County (N.C.) Medical Center .. on June 26. Brother Oneal joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as a captain for C. G. Willis Co. from 1949 to 1967 and for IBC from 1967 to 1983. He also operated a fishing boat. Boatman Oneal was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Lowland, N.C., he was a resident there. Burial was- in the Lowland Community Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Marie and a daughter, Nina Bryan of Oriental, N.C. Pensioner Pe- = Pensioner Nelson Peter Hopkins, 87, passed away from a heart attack in the Church Hospital, Baltimore on May 12. Brother Hopkins joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1963, sailing as a deckhand and bridgetender for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from 1925 to 1968. He was a former member of the TWU from 1956 to 1963 and MEBA. rloatman Hopkins was born in Maryland and was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in the Meadowridge Cemetery, Elkridge, Md. Surviving are his widow, Mary and a daughter, Marie Beck. ter John Reuter, 72, passed away on June 13 , Brother Reuter joined the Union in the port of New York m 1960 working as an assistant tug dispatcher for the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1944 to 1976. He was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union from 1945 to 1960. Boatman Reuter was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He also worked as a clerk for John Campbell & Co. from 1929 to 1941. A native of Jersey City, N .J., he was a resident of Bayonne, N .J. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, William, and a daughter, Patricia. Pensioner Jes.se Earl Bailey Jr., 64, died of a heart attack on arrival at the Bay Minette (Ala.) Infirmary on June 2. Brother Bailey joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956. He sailed as a cook for Radcliff Materials from 1960 to 1982 and attended a Piney Point Inland Educational Conference in 1977. Boatman Bailey was a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry and M.P.s in World War II. A native of Frisco City, Ala., he was a resident of Bay Minette. Burial was in the Bay Minette Ceme(Continued on Page 10.) August 1984 / LOG I 9 �Dixie =r:alks. Resume, Company Asks NLRB for Settlement of Charges Dixie Carriers has resumed contract negotiations with the SIU as the strike against the company entered its 15th month. In addition Dixie has asked the National Labor Relations Board to settle all unfair labor charges pending against it. The Board has drafted a proposed order to settle the charges against Dixie. While the SIU returned tQ the bargaining table, where both sides exchanged proposals, the Union has appealed the tentative NLRB settlement because the SIU does not believe it goes far enough to protect Dixie strikers and assure good faith bargaining. The charges include acts which occurred both before and during the strike. Dixie has agreed to reinstate employees who have taken part in the strike, to bargain in good faith and not to interfere with Dixie employee rights or place them under surveillance. In ad- dition the company agreed to allow SIU representatives access to the boats and information about their locations. Dixie promised not to engage in direct bargaining with employees, not to engage in decertification action, interrogate employees about their union activities, threaten to fire employees for supporting the Union or not supporting decertification. The Union has appealed that settlement to the NLRB's Acting General Counsel and no date has been set for a decision on the appeal. "The SIU's battle with Dixie is more than 15 months old. Like ACBL the Dixie battle shows that even in the face of large scale violations of the law, the SIU will not give up its fight to protect the rights of its members," SIU president Frank Drozak said. Beardsley Promoted at Moran David A. Beardsley, a former tug engineer for Moran Towing and Transportation, has been named assistant manager of the construction and repair department of Moran. He has also served as port engineer and shipyard manager. In Memoriam (Continued from Page 9.) tery. Surviving are his widow , Mildred; four sons, Thomas , Lawrence, Harvey and Palmer, and four daughters, Lara, Denise, Ruth and Ivy. Marvin Jackson Dobbins Sr., 53, succumbed to heart failure in the Norfolk Medical Center Hospital on March 3. Brother Dobbins joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1979 sailing as a deckhand for the NBC Lines. He was born in Radford , Va. and was a resident of Virgina Beach, Va. Burial was in Meadowbrook Cemetery, Suffolk, Va. Surviving are his widow, Beatrice and a daughter, Brandy. James Calvin Ross, 58, died in the Craven Cty. Hospital, New Bern, N.C. on Oct. 23 , 1983. Brother Ross joined the Union in the port of ~ orfolk in 1971 sailing as a tug mate on the Courier (IBC-IOT) from 1969 to 1977 and for the company until 1983. He also worked at the New Bern Shipyard from 1963 10 / LOG I August 1984 to 1969. Boatman Ross was born in Bath, N.C. and was a resident of Lowland, N.C. Interment was in the Lowland Community Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Julia; two sons, Mark Anthony and Wesley and a daughter, Lisa. Pensioner John "Johnnie" Alton -Patrick, 65, died of lieart failure in the Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Va. on May 31. Brother Patrick joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for N.C. Carriers from 1946 to 1949 and for Curtis Bay Towing from 1949 to 1981. He was a member of another union from 1954 to 1961. Boatman Patrick was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Roper, N.C. , he was a resident of Norfolk. Burial was in the Rosewood Cemetery, Virginia Beach. Surviving are his brother, Clyde of Norfolk,; two nephews, Michael and Gary of Norfolk and a niece , Shirley. Pensioners (Continued from Page 9.) Joseph Birttee Jarvis, 63, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a deckhand, mate and captain for . GATCO (Allied Towing) in 1958 and for IBC in 1978. Brother Jarvis also sailed as a fisherman. He was a former member of the United Mine Workers Union, District 50. Boatman Jarvis was born in Aurora, N.C. and is a resident of Washington, N.C. Joseph "Joe" Ducre Babin, 57, joined the Union in the port of Gal. veston in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for the G & H Towing Co. ~ , ~. from 1946 to 1984. Brother Babin is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II serving as a diesel engineer and electrician. He was born in Houston and is a resident of Three Rivers, Texas. John Gilborne Felip Jr., 62, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1969 sailing as a tankerman for Marine Towing (IOT) and Bulkfleet Marine. Brother Felip also worked as a meatcutter for the Acme Supermarkets and was a former member of the Amalgamated Meatcutters and Butchers Workmens Union of North America, Local 198 from 1953 to 1969. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy's Submarine Service in World War II. Boatman Felip was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Thorofare, N.J. Odilon DuBois, 62, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Houston sailing as a chief and 2nd engineer for G & H Towing from 1946 to 1983. Brother DuBois was a former member of the NMU. He was born in Kaplan, La. and is resident of Hardin, Texas. Daniel Francis Henderson, 54, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a cook for Curtis Bay Towing in 1965. .-- Brother Henderson was a former member of the ILA Local 1291 from 1947 to 1962. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Boatman Henderson was born in Philadelphia and is a resident there. Clyde H. Branton, 64, joined the Union in the port of St. Louis, Mo. in 1972. He sailed as a tankerman for the struck Dixie Carriers from 1961 to 1969 and for National Marine Service from 1970 to 1984. Brother Branton is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was born in Foxworth, Miss. and is a resident there. Lee C. I. Clifton, 60, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk, Va. in 1966 sailing as a maintenance man for the Virginia Pilots Assn. Brother Clifton was a former member of the Carpenters Union and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Washington Cty., N.C. and is a resident of Norfolk. f New Contract for Crescent This photo was taken just after Crescent Towing 's new contract was negotiated and signed in the port of New Orleans last month. Standing (I. tor.) are: Don Tillman, Dave Walker, Pat Pillsworth and Jim McGee. Seated (I. to r.) are Jim Crawford, Mike Nance and William Judd Jr. �Crowley Tugs At Work In Port Hueneme · Two Crowley tugs, Guide and Catano, were recently in Port Hueneme, Calif. Here are some shots of the tugs and their crews. Mark Miller is captain of the tug Catano. A meeting is being held aboard the tug Catano. From the left are: Capt. Rick Murphy (of the Guide), Port Agent Mike Worley, AB John Baker, OS John Graven, Mate Bruno Kalmeta (Guide) and Capt. Mark Miller. Space is a bit cramped, but Capt. Rlck Murphy of the tug Guide manages to get his paperwork done. Crewmembers from the Catano and the Guide get together for a group picture aboard the Catano. They are (I. to r.) Port Agent Mike Worley, Cook Gerald Hulme, AB John Baker, Capt. Rick Murphy, Mate Donna Hensinger, Capt. Mark Miller (Guide), Mate Bruno Kalmeta (Guide) and Engineer Deso Hrboka. On top is OS John Graven and Engr. Ken Vollman. August 1984 / LOG I 11 �At Sea/~~[h]@[f® ✓ DON'T BUY Lurline Gets Facial National Boycotts Officially Sanctioned by the AFL-CIO Executive Council The ' Lurline (Matson Navigation) will undergo some $2 million in repairs and alterations at the Triple A Shipyard in San Francisco. The work on the 826-foot ship will include engine modifications for better fuel efficiency and work on the afterdeck to make room for 39 more 40foot containers. Matson will take the Maunalei out of lay-up to keep all its runs in operation. The repairs should take about six weeks. July 1984 Aussie Unions Lift Foreign-Flag Ban After bringing Australian shipping to a standstill for more than a week, that country's maritime unions lifted their picket lines which had kept 100 ships from loading and unloading at ports around the nation. The maritime unions agreed to meet with Australian government officials to discuss long-standing disputes about job security. For years the unions have been pressing foreign-flag carriers in their trades to hire Australian nationals to work on their ships. Crowley Stretches Barges Crowley Maritime Corp. will stretch three of its RO/RO barges by some 330 feet. McDermott Shipyards in New Orleans will add the midsections in the three barges, giving them an overall length of 730 feet. The barges are operated by Crowley's Trailer Marine Transport subsidiary on runs between the U.S. and Puerto Rico. BROWN & SHARPE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Measuring, cutting and machine tools and pumps International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Kopaa on Last Run The 40-year-old Kopaa (Pacific Gulf Marine) will make its last voyage, to a scrapyard on Taiwan. The 24,493 dwt ship has been manned by the SIU. Foreign-Flag Ships: One Sinking, One Fire The Liberian-flag Antaeus sank in the Atlantic Ocean near the Azores. The crew, spotted in lifeboats by a passing yacht, was rescued by a Portuguese frigate a day after the ship sank. The 26,000 dwt. ship was carrying a load of steel from Antwerp to New Orleans. A 26,510 dwt. Panamanian bulker caught fire and the Constantia's superstructure was destroyed. The fire was believed to have started in the engine room. Cove Seeks to Scrap Spirit. Cove Shipping has asked the Maritime Administration for permission to scrap its 30-year-old, 25,234 dwt. tanker the Cove Spirit. Navv Seeks Second Crane Ship Bid The Maritime Administration is seeking bids for conversion of a second National Defense Reserve Fleet containership to a crane ship for the Navy. The President Monroe is currently moored at Suisun Bay, Calif. Its sister ship, the Keystone State (formerly the President Harrison), is crewed by the SIU and currently is training in Hampton Roads, Va. The Navy plans on acquiring 11 crane ships in all. How Manv Fathoms to the South 40? A New York City company says it has a way to turn old ships into lobster, clam and oyster farms. Using the huUs of vessels of 12,000 to 50,000 dwt. spotted at key areas around the world, the firm would set up seafood farms using enclosed environment, new technology, special feeds and recycled purified water. There is no word if they are looking for farm hands to help out. How do you herd an oyster or brand a clam anyway? ATTENTION - NEW ADDRESS Mobile (Ala.) SIU Clinic 4724 Airport Blvd. Mobile, Ala. 36608 (205) 343-2044 12 /LOG/ August 1984 Kosmos Portland Cement, High Early Cement, and Air Entraining Cement and Kosmortar Masonry Cement United Cement, Ume, Gypsum & Allied Workers International Union LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION BRUCE CHURCH, INC. Iceberg Lettuce: Red Coach , Friendly, Green Valley Farms, Lucky United Farm Workers of America CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. Scheduled airline International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and Air Une Pilots Association ADOLPH COORS COMPANY Beer: Coors, Coors Light, Herman Joseph's 1868, Golden Lager Ale: George Killians Irish Red AFL-CIO Brewery Workers Local 366 EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY Life insurance, group insurance, major medical , disability income policies, pension plans and pension fund investments Service Employees International Union Sails Return The first modern oceangoing cargo vessel equipped with both sails and engines left Yokohama, Japan for Canada last month. The 31,000 dwt. freighter Aquacity could save up to 30 percent of the normal fuel supply on the trans-Pacific run according to engineers. The ship's sails are computer controlled and sit on the bow section. The two sails are 16 meters high and 11 meters wide. They are shaped like parabolic antennas and are made of reinforced canvas with steel frames. KOSMOS CEMENT COMPANY FABERGE, INC. Personal care products : Aphrodisia, Aqua Net Hair Spray, Babe, Cavale, Brut, Ceramic Nail Glaze, Flambeau, Great Skin, Grande Finale, Just Wonderful, Macho, Kiku, Partage, Tip Top Accessories, Tigress, Woodhue, Xandu, Zizanie de Fragonard, Caryl Richards, Farrah Fawcett and Faberge Organics Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers International Union Brand name wood products: L·P Wolmanized, Ceoartone, Waferboard, Fibrepine, Oro-Bord, Redex, Sidex, Ketchikan, Pabco, Xonotite, L-P-X, L-P Forester, L-P Home Centers United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America International Woodworkers of America NIXDORFF-LLOYD CHAIN COMPANY Heavy duty chains sold in hardware stores. The NixdorffLloyd brand name appears on the chain spool. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Powder Detergents: Tide, Cheer, Oxydol, Bold Liquid Detergents: Ivory, Joy, Dawn Bar Soaps: Zest, Camay, Ivory United Steelworkers of America R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY Cigarettes: Camel, Winston, Salem, Doral, Vantage, More, Now, Real, Bright, Century Smoking Tobaccos: Prince Albert, George Washington, Carter Hall, Apple, Madiera Mixture, Royal Comfort, Top, Our Advertiser Little Cigars : Winchester Chewing Tobaccos : Brown·s Mule, Days Work, Apple, R. J. Gold, Work Horse, Top, Reynolds Natural Leaf, Reynolds Sun Cured Bakery, Confectionery & Tobacco Workers International Union SEATTLE-FIRST NATIONAL BANK Withdraw funds United Food & Commercial Workers International Union INDIANA DESK COMPANY STERLING RADIATOR Medium and high priced desks. Also sells to institutions, i.e., states, municipalities, Boards of Education, etc. United Furniture Workers of America Baseboard heaters for the home International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America Legal Aid In the event that any SIU members hav.e legal problems In the various ports, a 11st of attorneys whom they can consult la being publlahed. The member need not choose the recommended attorneys and this 11st la Intended only for Informational purposes: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Filth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE.__ MD. Kaplan , Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, Ill. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele.# (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 T~le. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Gardner, Robein & Healy 2540 Severn Avenue , Suite 400 Metairie, La. 70002 Tele. # (504) 885-9994 NORFOLK, VA. Peter K. Babalas & Associates, P.C. Suite 700 Atlantic National Bank Bldg . 415 Saint Paul's Boulevard Norfolk, Va. 23510 Tele.# (804) 622-3100 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Kirschner, Walters, Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 11 O 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 90~hemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 T.ele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 981 -4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davies, Roberts, Reid, Anderson & Wacker 201 Elliott Avenue West, Suite 500 Seattle, Wash . 98119 Tele.# (206) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. # (813) 879-9842 �,r Senator Robert Byrd S ENATOR Robert C. Byrd (D-West Virginia) has served in the United States Senate since 1959. In 1977, Sen. Byrd was elected by his colleagues as Senate Democratic Leader, a position he currently holds. As the minority leader, Byrd has been successful in pulling the Democrats together after the Republican Senate landslide in 1980. Senator Byrd has been a strong supporter of working Americans--coal miners, shipyard workers and merchant mariners. The senator has first-hand experience oflabor's problems. During World War II, he served as a welder helping to build U.S. Liberty and Victory Ships. With a Senate career spanning 26 years, Sen. Byrd has an impressive list of Senate committee assignments and party appointments. He is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate Rules and Administration Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. In addition, Byrd is Chairman of the Senate Dem~ ocratic Steering Committee; Chairman of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee; Chairman of the Senate Democratic Conference; member of the Senate Export Caucus; member of the Senate Coal Caucus; and, member of the Senate Steel Caucus. The senator recognizes the need for a revitalized American industrial policy-emcompassing America's basic "smokestack" industries. "Healthy basic industries are a key to West Virginia's and our country's future, which is why I have worked to strengthen and protect our steel, coal, glass, chemical; maritime, lumber and other industries." In this regard, Senator Byrd has cosponsored several legislative measures to ''rebuild our domestic industries. Their decline and cheap foreign imports are robbing our ·state and country of jobs and threatening our national security,'' Senator Byrd said. Representing the industrial heartland of America, the senator has worked diligently promoting the domestic coal in- dustry-both internally and externally. On the international scene, Byrd has had discussions with Japanese trade ministers exploring expansion of Japan's steam coal imports. On the home front, Senator Byrd feels that "an expanded federal coal research and development effort could mean a brighter future for West Virginia and for the country. In the face of mounting controversy over Congresswoman Barbara Mikulski R EPRESENTING the Third decision by the Agency for InCongressional District of ternational Development to ex-Maryland since 1976, Congress- empt P.L.-480 Title II cargo woman Barbara Mikulski (D- shipped from Great Lakes ports Md.) is the granddaughter of from the requirements of the Polish immigrants and still lives Cargo Preference Act of 1954. in the same neighborhood of This Act stipulates that at least Baltimore where her grandpar- · 50 percent of all such cargo be shipped on U.S.-flag vessels." ents settled. It follows then as certain as that night succeeds the day, that without a decisive Naval force we can do nothing definitive. And with it, every thing honourable and glorious. George Washington (1732-1799) To LaFayette, November 15, 1781. so-called 'acid rain', it is essential to perfect more environmentally sound ways to use our coal." He said: "I have been working for Senate consideration of a bill I introduced in the U.S. Senate last fall that would give our country a much needed, five year coal research and development push. Our abundant reserves make coal a logical cornerstone of our country's energy future, and the federal government should once again become involved in a massive effort to promote the use of coal at its fullest.'' Register Now!! Vote In November!! Be Heard!! In the House, Ms. Mikulski sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the House Select Committee on Children, Youth and Families, and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The congresswoman is committed to a modem, well equipped merchant marine and· is known as an ardent supporter of economic growth for the Port of Baltimore. In addition, the congresswoman belongs to a number of caucuses advocating issues of special concern to her district and to the nation: Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues, the Executive Committee of the Steel Caucus, Members of Congress for Peace Through Law, the Northeast-Midwest Coalition, and the Arts Caucus. She champions all causes where there are those who have been wronged. Recently, the · congresswoman joined with several of her House colleagues and Senate associates in writing to the president enjoining him to see that the law is not broken on the P.L.-480 cargo. The letter stated "We are writing to oppose the recent '' Based on the plain meaning of that Act, which is completely supported by its legislative history, administrative interpretations, opinions of several Attorneys General, and rulings of several Comptrollers General, we believe that the decision is contrary to law. We strongly urge you to direct the appropriate officials at AID and the State Department to rescind the decision and to comply with existing law.'' The letter ended with a direct hit at the president, ''we believe this decision is in direct contravention of the standing instructions of your administration for agencies to neither take nor support any action that would expand or contract the existing cargo preference programs." At the Democratic House Caucus Trade Conference in January, the congresswoman told the illustrious gathering, ''we need today a strong na- · tional policy that calls for the dredging of our ports, the expansion of our nation's railroad system and the strengthening of our merchant marine. I join with my colleagues in saying 'No' to an administration that wants to give tax subsidies to American corporations to build ships overseas rather than right here at home. Ships that are built in the great shipyards of our country, sail around the world under the American flag. They are made with union labor and that means jobs for our people. The Democratic Party's blueprint will put our people back to work. Back to work in our ports. Back to work in our ships. Back to work iri our factories. We need to build more ships here in America. We need to dredge our ports. We need to revitalize our economy from the bottom up." August 1984 / LOG / 13 �__________________ ,,_....... - -- . . - -- - - Rose City Returns from Historic China Voyage ''The things that were funny after 20 days started to get irritating after 40; after 60 days it could get real tense. I'm glad we weren't out any longer," said Rose City (Apex Marine) Bosun Fred Findahl after the large tanker tied up at the Getty Oil Docks in Delaware City, after more than 70 days at sea. Findahl added though, that after mo;e than two months at sea, some folks might have gotten a bit touchy, but it was remarkable that the crew got along as well as they did. While it may have been a long trip without hitting shore, it was an historic one too. The Rose City was the first American tanker to take on a load of crude oil from the People's Republic of China and bring it back to - the U.S. for refining. Unfortunately, when the Rose City docked in China, government regulations did not allow crewmembers ashore. However, Chinese merchants were allowed to peddle some of their wares aboard the ships and most members came back with souvenirs from the People's Republic. Near Capetown, South Africa, a massive storm with I00 mph winds slowed the voyage down as the Rose City rode out the storm for five days. In the middle of the battering winds and waves, the crew sustained only one injury. AB Ernest Duhon was on deck securing a lifeboat, he said, ''when a sea hit me in the back and dragged me about IO or 15 feet.'' Duhon damaged his knee but was walking with only a slight limp by the time the ship hit Delaware. He said weeks of rehabilitation exercise for the knee had helped start the healmg process. (Continued on Next P~ge.) GSC Abdul Wais Yafai heads down the gangplank. -i. - - Smith With the car loaded down, John Mindinger, Saleh S. Nasser, John and Abdul Wais Yafai are ready to_go. ,~"'~] QMED James lllson and Oiler John Smith check a list of fatal tanker explosions and the causes as they stand in front of a safety reminder about breathing gear. 14 / LOG I August 1984 Chief Cook Brian Smith (foreground) and Chief Steward Ronald Saunders check the steam tables shortly before they leave the Rose City after payoff. �Ready to go home after the long voyage are George Thompson (I.) and Joseph Stanton. .~.::::;:~ ,JI While one crew was leaving, other Seafarers were taking over. Here AB Alexandar Szmir directs the loading of supplies aboard the Rose City. •re • r ¾%_-}: ; . . ~-· William Koltonok started sailing in 1939 and ended his career on the oceans when the Rose City pulled into the Getty Docks in Delaware City where he made his last payoff. (Continued from Previous Page.) One other historic event occurred on the trip too. AB William Koltonok made his last trip. Unlike in China, he was allowed to go ashore when the Rose City docked back home. Koltonok said he had been sailing as long as he could remember. He began shipping out in 1939 and sailed throughout World War II. He said he was "one of the lucky ones " who made it through the war. "I quit for about three years once. But you always come back," he said. "I just want to tell you one thing about him [Koltonok],'' Bosun Findahl said, "You tell people he was a good shipmate.'' Bosun Fred Findahl and Rep. Billy Holmes go over a few of the beefs the crew had following the long trip to China. Other crew members are (I. tor.) AB Ernest Duhon, GSU Jeffrey Beasley, GSU Abdul Wais Yafai and Chief Cook Brian Smith. August 1984 /LOG/ 15 �I I I I I - I I Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I - I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1984 is shaping up as a watershed year for the United States. Important issues will be decided this year that will affect the future of this country for years to come. Some groups have more at stake than others. Seamen, who have seen the Reagan administration cut every important maritime program over the past four years, are particularly vulnerable. At stake is the long-term survival of the maritime industry. Aware of the importance of this particular election, SIU President Frank Drozak has fashioned an ambitious grassroots program aimed at informing the public at large about the role that the maritime industry plays in the defense of this country. The program also seeks to publicize Reagan's failure to live up to the promises that he made during the 1980 campaign to "revitalize'' the American flag merchant marine. More important, the program seeks to galvanize our members to turn out in large numbers at the voting booth. "We Seamen have one important tool at our disposal," said Drozak. "We have the vote. Members who don't take the time to register have only themselves to blame if they find themselves without a job." REAGAN RALLY I I I I as ington - Sixty-five Seafarers who donated their spare time to the Union's grassroots program enabled the SIU and the maritime industry to receive important grassroots publicity. President Reagan spoke to a crowd of 5,000 people at Elizabeth, N .J. earlier this month. The affair was a typical Reagan extravaganza: cheering crowds, prepared text, extensive television coverage. There were some ironic touches. The plastic American flags that the Reagan advance team handed out were made in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong sign covered half of the flag. Unlike most other Reagan rallies, this one was covered by a number of groups opposed to the president's re-election. There was extensive security employed. Anyone wishing to see the president speak had to pass through a metal detector. As the people passed through the line, security guards took away anti-Reagan signs. Several members had their signs taken away because they said things like "America needs jobs." Luckily, the SIU contingency was able to keep some "America Needs A Strong American Flag Merchant Marine" signs. While delivering his speech, Reagan saw the signs and deviated from his prepared text to say that he too believes in a strong American flag merchant marine. The proof of his commitment, he said, lay in the fact that his administration had proposed a program to build 600 vessels. Unfortunately, the vessels that the president referred to were Navy vessels, not merchant vessels. There is a difference, but Reagan does not seem to know it. While most of the networks showed the cheering crowds and little else, a number of influential newspapers in the New York area-The New York Post and The Bergen 16 / LOG / August 1984 August 1984 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings Evening Record-mentioned that 65 SIU members had attended the rally, and that they were protesting unemployment in the maritime sector. CUNARD The House and the Senate have yet to reconcile the differences in their re~pective Department of Defense authorizations bills. The House bill contains an amendment that would allow the reflagging of two unspecified seagoing vessels. The Senate bill does not contain such a provision. The bill is an important one for members of the SIU. If passed, the bill could create as many as 1,000 maritime and maritime related jobs. CDS ODS As of press time, an important vote was coming up in the House concerning the CDS payback issue. The issue is an important one that could affect the entire structure of the inland and deep sea industries. The Department of Transportation had proposed a ruling that would have allowed the transfer of vessels built with Construction Differential Subsidy funds from the foreign to the domestic trades on the provision that the operators paid back their Construction Differential Subsidies. The SIU has strongly opposed this ruling. President Drozak has gone on record as stating that such a ruling would diminish what is left of the deep sea fleet and disrupt the entire structure of the inland industry. The House of Representatives included language in H.R. 5712, the Commerce, Justice, State, Judiciary and related agencies appropriations bill prohibiting the rule. When the bill went to the Senate, the Senate took the language out. A joint House/Senate conference met last week to resolve their 'differences. They could not reach an agreement on the DOT ruling. As of press time, Rep. Neil Smith (D- . Iowa), chairman of the Commerce, Justice, State, Judiciary, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, was expected to call for a vote reaffirming the house's stand on the issue. More information on this story is contained elsewhere in this issue of the LOG. BILDISCO The SIU and the Labor Movement as a whole won an extremely important legislative victory when Congress approved a bill that overruled the Supreme Court's Bildisco decision, which would have allowed companies to use the bankruptcy laws of this country to evade their contractual obligation. The new legislation now makes it impossible for management to break a contract unilaterally, as it could under the Bildisco decision. A company must now ask for permission to declare bankruptcy. And if a company is in financial trouble and really needs to cut its costs, it must first make an offer that cuts pay and benefits only to the extent necessary to save the company. A company must open its books to the court to show financial need. PL-480 PROGRAM SAVED Timely action taken by the SIU helped save this nation's PL-480 program, which reserves 50 percent of government generated cargo for American-flag vessels. Earlier this year, AID, a division of the State Department, stated that it was going to exclude Great Lakes shipping figures in determining the amount of PL-480 cargo that must be carried on American-flag vessels. It argued that the Great Lakes area was a special case, since there were few American vessels in the area. The effect of AID's interpretation would have been to re9uce the amount of PL480 cargo available to American vessels. The SIU was able to mobilize the support of more than 50 congressmen and senators, who wrote ajoint congressional letter to President Reagan urging him to reserve AID's stand on the issue. The Union's perseverance paid off. Earlier this month, AID reversed its decision. Hundreds of SIU jobs were saved. SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL One of the most critical issues in modern maritime history is being decided right now in the courts. The way that this issue is decided will affect the job security of all our members for years to come. All across the nation, inland maritime companies are trying to break the unions that represent their captains, mates, barge captains and chief engineers. They are using the uncertainty caused by this issue as a way ofreducing manning substantially in the licensed and unlicensed departments. Right now, one of our inland companies is trying to use this tactic against the SIU and its own employees. That company is Sonat Marine. Unfortunately, the company has an ace up its sleeve: the Reagan-appointed National Labor Relations Board. While case law is pretty clear on this issue-it backs the SIU and other maritime unions-no one can accurately predict what the dogmatic and the aggressively conservative National Labor Relations Board will do when the matter is finally decided. This is an issue that goes far beyond just one SIU company. It affects all seamen: deep sea, inland, SIU, NMU, Dl, D2, MMP and whatever. The first case of this kind occurred against the MMP. Companies all across the country are waiting to test this thing out in the courts. What is happening in Sonat Marine and in the maritime industry as a whole is a breakdown of the social fabric that has existed between labor and management since the end of World War II. Seamen and indeed all workers have to do everything they can to combat this dangerous trend. That means voting; that means getting involved in your Union's grassroots political action program; that means talking to your neighbors and your family about this issue and writing letters to your senators and congressman. �It's Not the Headlines, It's the Results The SIU Fights in the Legislative Trenches I F YOU'RE trying to judge how effective and successful an organization is in dealing with government and the Congress by just reading the papers and watching the news, you get a distorted view of things. It's a lot like football, the flashy quarterback or the swift runningback get all the ink. In Washington, the big issues like the deficit or foreign relations dominate the headlines. But nobody writes about the hardworking right guard who is in there every play, hitting and driving in the trenches, protecting the other players. In the last Congressional session, now winding down, the SIU has been the hardworking right guard. You may not have read about the Union in the headlines of the major papers or seen us on the networks, but the players on the field, just like in a tough football game, know they've been in a game. And if the players are on the SIU's side, they know they have a dependable and strong teammate. If they are on the other side, they know they have a tough opponent. In this last Congress, more than three dozen separate bills were introduced concerning SIU and maritime issues. On top of that, more than 100 issues, amendments,. resolutions and government decisions, all affecting the well-being of the Union and its membership, had to be s~pported or fought against. But how does this sometimes complicated and strange system of lawmaking, government agency regulations, and administration policy decisions work? How is the game played? Who are the players for the Seafarers International Union? In Washington slang, when they talk about players, they usually mean the people directly related to a particular issue; a senator or congressional representative, a well-~nown lobbyist, a company president or a White House aide. Those are just some of the players, and sometimes they are on the SIU team. But everybody in the Union is a player from SIU President Frank Drozak to the Seafarer on the beach and everyone in between. Here in Washington, for example, Drozak is a bit like the quarterback. He usually ap·pears at most Senate and House hearings when they are considering issues which directly affect maritime and the SIU, like conslruction differential subsidies, maritime safety, merchant merchant marine and working people and the Qnes that could do heavy damage? Almost every day, SIU lobbyists are on Capitol Hill. In addition, representatives of the Transportation Institute work the halls and offices of Congress and the government. While most '" 1 . . , . : seamen's health care, expanding and protecting the merchant fleet and dozens of others. He calls the plays for the Union. But even before the hearings begin, a lot of work has gone on. In Washington literally hundreds of pieces of legislation are introduced. Government agencies such as the Departments of Transportation and Agriculture or the Maritime Administration and the Coast Guard issue policy decisions and rules and regulations. The White House issues directives and guidelines for policies the president wants. How do you keep up with the avalanche? How does the Union stay on top of the issues that might help and promote the .. people think a lobbyist's main duty is to persuade a congressman or woman to support the Union, they also act as the eyes and ears of the SIU many times. Certainly if someone is going to introduce a bill that might create job.s for seamen or promote the nation's fleet, they would let the Union know about •it and many times work handin-hand with the Union in designing the bill and researching facts and figures and even determining how much support they might receive from their colleagues. But on the other hand, if a representative or senator wants to propose legislation he or she knows the Union is going to oppose, like repeal of the Jones Act or elimination of cargo preference, they certainly are not going to warn the Union . That's where the constant contact and development of relationships come in. The word may be going around on Capitol Hill and during a regular visit by a Union lobbyist, a chief aide or even a senator or congressman or woman will warn the · SIU about a possible attack. By staying alert and developing contacts the SIU can protect the membership. The old saying is "forewarned is forearmed'' and the sooner the SIU knows about an issue, the sooner the Union can go to work to defeat it. Many times when the Union's position becomes known before a bill or amendment is introduced, that is enough to keep it from going any further. Sometimes getting· the SIU's position and views across include visits from lobbyists, letters or testimony from Drozak outlining why the SIU may be against an issue or simply promising to muster enough forces to defeat it. But that doesn't always work and the bill is introduced. In this last Congress the SIU was able to defeat or delay many measures such as the proposed CDS payback. When a bill gets to the stage of being introduced, a lot of work is still done in Washing::ton; research on its impact, gathering allies to work against it, in the case of a bad bill, or for it, and also the work of many other SIU officials and members. For example, many times the (Continued on Next Page.) Special LOG Feature The Continuing Battle In Congress and the White House August 1984 / LOG I 17 �-~-~~...~'~=-»-~½-«~-~-0-..». , . , , ' , , , ,, , ::.,.,.. , ~"";:~:,;w.:....,,... ,· w._..-:w, ' ' -s;r .z>::-.r..::;.;~:.--.::.» ~,x ,t ' , ~~ =:::,~~f:¢.?"~~;%~-$.W , v,,, ' , 'I (From Previous Page.) Union's vice-presidents, whose districts include dozens of congressional representatives and senators, will go to work because they have developed contacts and relationships over the years. They m·ay send letters, or make phone calls and personal visits. Field representatives play a big role too. The Union's first line of defense may be in Washington, but its strength is in the ports, where Seafarers and their families live and vote. This year's Grassroots Campaign is the biggest and best example of that. Over the years though, that same type of action, letter writing campaigns and local visits to their congressional representatives' home offices often have had an impact that .is felt all the way back to Washington. For just one bill, all this activity may be necessary, from your letter to Drozak's appearance in the Senate and House, but it is never just one or two bills or agency rulings the Union has to stay on top of. Multiply the effort by I00 and that is the real picture. In one week the Department of Agriculture may be trying to undermine cargo preference, the White House may be pushing for a way to eliminate subsidies or dismantle long-standing promotional programs and somebody else may be trying to open loop-holes in the Jones Act. Those are just ma~itime issues. Because the SIU is part of the AFL-CIO, our support is , ... ' i.hll ::11!1 IL . I . Ji JJJ . needed in many areas which affect labor in general, tax reform, health care, workers' rights and safety and other issues. The promotion and protection of the Union and its members goes on all the time. There are no time-outs, let alone a halftime. But the SIU, from its president down to each Seafarer, is in on every play, just like the unsung right guard; dependable and hardworking with a few bruises here and there, but never asking to be taken out of the game. A Good Record in a Tough Fight The SIU on the Issues; Jobs, Job Security and the Merchant Fleet The underlying concern of the SIU during this past session of Congress has been to protect and promote the' jobs and job security of Seafarers and revitalize the nation's merchant fleet. It hasn't been easy because the past several years have seen a growth of anti-labor, and even anti-maritime policies from aH branches of the government. The Union's battles have been on two fronts, to fight back attempts which undermine the merchant fleet, and to try and expand the nation's fleet to protect both national security and job security. More than 100 issues involving the SIU and maritime have been supported or battled. The record is pretty good. Here is a rundown. Administration Maritime Promotional Program The administration's ''maritime program" was formally introduced in both the House and Senate last spring. It is really nothing more than a hollow sellout to foreign interests. The House and Senate Merchant Marine subcommittees have held hearings on this legislation, however, neither body has plans 18 / LOG I August 1984 to further consider the administration's program. The administration has proved its lack of concern about the plight of the U.S. maritime industry, by continually making false promises. The fact is that the administration has no intention of addressing the real needs of the U, S. -flag fleet and American seafarers. Along with fighting the administration's proposals, the SIU has backed, sometimes with modifications, the programs offered by other members of both houses. Sen. Ted Stevens (R.-Alaska) introduced a four point program which would allow grants for U.S.-flag ships to upgrade their propulsion system by installing slow-speed diesels-financed by unused Operating Differential Subsidy funds (ODS); allow the use of Construction Capital Funds for building ships in both foreign and domestic trade; permit the re-flagging of two foreign-built passenger ships and establish a temporary waiver for subsidized operators to construct or buy ships outside the U.S. Drozak said he supported the intent of the legislation, calling it a compromise, but also said it was a "piecemeal approach." He offered four proposals to strengthen it. They included using ODS funds for federal health care of merchant seamen, to bolster unfunded pension plans and for the cost differential in the shipment of grain to CQina and the Soviet Union; extending the Jones Act to 200 miles; revising Title VII of the Merchant Marine Act to _provide for a build and charter program focused on military sealift needs and assure cargo allocation for those vessels. Steven's bill is at the committee stage. Alaska Oil Export Restrictions The SIU has been very successful in maintaining restrictions on the export of Alaska North Slope (ANS) oil to Japan. This represents an important victory because transport of Alaska oil to the West and Gulf coasts represents· a high percentage of domestic tanker traffic that would be forced out of work. In addition those tankers are the types of ships the military needs in time of crisis and currently lacks, plus the American consumer pays a smaller price for domestic oil and the nation's economy benefits from the ban. The Federal Treasury would also lose revenue from defaults on Title XI federal loan guarantees by U.S. tankers knocked out of the Alaska trade and forced into bankruptcy. The SIU has been in the forefront of the effort to extend the current Alaska oil export restrictions by meeting with congressional leaders and other government officials to convince them of the critical importance of retaining Alaska oil for use in the United States. The SIU has also been working with a broad coalition of consumer, energy, labor and maritime groups who oppose Alaska oil exports. Senator Murkowski (RAlaska) attempted to amend EAA to allow Alaska oil exports under the condition that the oil be transported in U .S.-flag ships. On the surface, this amendment might seem fair to the maritime industry, however, it would actually decrease the total number of tankers in the trade, because the transport distance is shorter from Alaska to Japan than it is to the Gulf and West coasts. Moreover, the oil exported to �Japan would be carried on a small number of VLCCs thus many smaller tankers would be thrown out of the trade. After the SIUNA brought this fact to the Congress' attention, Murkowski' s amendment was defeated by a vote of 70 to 20. Murkowski recently attempted to amend the Defense Authorization bill to allow for a study commission on the merits of exporting Alaskan oil to foreign countries where U.S. troops are stationed. The Senate defeated it by a 54-29 margin. The EAA was passed in two versions by each house. It is now in conference and both houses have agreed to a sixyear ban on the export. But other issues in the Act have held up its final passage. Bankruptcy The SIU has joined with other AFL-CIO affiliates to persuatle Congress to pass legislation to reverse the Supreme Court's recent decision which allows companies to break union contracts upon filing for Chapter 11 reorganization under the I978 bankruptcy law. Before this ruling, the courts maintained that a business could reject a labor contract, only if this action was the sole way to save the company. The decision had allowed a company to file for bankruptcy and then simply toss out its contracts with unions without having to gain court permission. Recognizing that this decision was an outrage, Representative Peter Rodino (D-NJ) introduced H.R. 5174 which would prevent abuse of bankruptcy reorganization laws as a means to break labor contracts. This legislation requires companies to try to negotiate their way out of bankruptcy, rather than unilaterally breaking union contracts. It also states that bankruptcy judges, not company representatives, should have the final authority over the breaking of union contracts. The House passed this legislation by voice vote in early April 1984. The Senate passed its version this summer and it was signed into law. Caribbean Basin Initiative In 1982, President Reagan introduced his Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) plan which would theoretically bolster the region's security through economic means. CBI includes such economic assistance programs as one-way free trade, a ten percent tax credit and emergency foreign economic assistance in the event of crisis conditions. Unfortunately, the CBI as envisioned by the Reagan administration did not guard against the export of American jobs. We were able to obtain an exemption which would ensure that tuna would not be dumped onto thy American market duty free. Thls one exemption saved at least 12,000 SIU, UIW and SIUNA fishing jobs for American workers. Unfortunately, however, we were unable to obtain an exemptioQ from dutyfree treatment for bulk rum products. The SIU will continue to seek opportunities, both legislative and administrative, to redress injustices to the American workers and to counter threats to the domestic industry's survival in an increasingly disadvantageous market place. The Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act The Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act (H.R. 1242) was introduced by Rep. Lindy Boggs (D-La.) along with 45 cosponsors in February 1983. This bill has been ~the centerpiece of the SIU's legislative efforts during the 98th Congress. If signed into law, it would initially require that five percent of our natipn's import and export bulk commerce be carried by U .S.-flag vessels. This requirement would increase by one percent each year until a minimum of 20 percent of all U.S. bulk commerce is carried on U.S.-flag bottoms. It has been projected that H.R. 1242 when enacted will generate domestic construction of nearly 270 vessels and create over 110,000 jobs throughout the economy. The House Merchant Marine subcommittee voted to approve H.R. 1242 last June and sent it on to the full House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee for further consideration. Approval of H.R. 1242 by the Committee is still pending and should be acted on before the close of the 98th Congress. Currently, 153 members of the House have cosponsored this legislation. On the Senate side, Senator Paul Trible (R-Va.) introduced S. 1624, the Merchant Marine Revitalization Act of 1983 on July 14, 1983. The Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee held hearings on this bill last September. While identical to H.R. 1242 in terms of cargo reservation, this bill also would provide for a ten percent tax credit to shippers who use U .S.-flag ships and would permit shipyards to establish a Capital Construction Fund (CCF) to deposit income from shipbuilding or ship repair. There have also been moves to make available more complete tax credits to American shippers which could make up the entire cost difference of shipping on U.S.-flag ships. These new provisions have been developed with the intent of making the bill more attractive to a broader cross section of Congress and to enhance its chances of passage. Since this provision involves taxes, both the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee will become involved in the process. We are working closely with these committees to ensure that the final product will be a workable and effective bill. While House passage of the bill seemed assured, with the threat of a sure administration veto, action on the bill has been delayed. CDS Payback • In 1983, the administration put forth a proposal which would grant a blanket waiver permitting subsidy built tankers to enter the Jones Act trade on a permanent basis on the condition that they pay back their construction differential subsidies (CDS). The SIU has strongly opposed the Department of Transportation's proposal at both the administrative and legislative level. If implemented, the proposal would have devastating consequences for the construction and operation of vessels in the Jones Act trades, resulting in significant unemployment, and, the effective elimination of U.S.-flag tanker participation m the foreign trades. The SIU was able to win an extension of the CDS payback ban until May 15, 1985 when both houses approved a conference version of the State, Justice and Commerce departments' appropriations. Defense Maritime Commission Two House subcommittees have held hearings on the establishment of a commission to study the defense role of the . (Continued on Next Page.) LOJ,lGV✓ OP.TH HO TJSE OFFICE BTJILDJJlG • August 1984 /LOG/ 19 �The SIU Represents Your Interests in Washington (From Previous Page.) merchant marine. In its testimony, the SIU stressed that only highly capable individuals should serve on the commission and that substantial effort should be directed toward advertising the findings, so that the commission's work will not be wasted. The SIU stressed the need for the committee to make recommendations with teeth and recommendations to develop the merchant fleet for defense needs because currently the merchant fleet cannot fulfill its defense role. The commission legislation was attached as an amendment to both House and Senate Defense Department authorizations which remain in conference. not expected to hand down a decision this summer. There were several other areas where foes attacked current cargo preference programs. A Senate resolution to not expand cargo preference was beaten by the SIU and maritime allies. Another amendment would have allowed foreign-flag ships to carry American ,military cargo 1>lnl'<·il)Hv STATE '"' nu c.t.Lnouu ft,,U lltl IUOI IHIO IIIIU.t. IOY.l J.t.UU l.tlTltlT • M'ICU.W.6 IUIH aUTLUI auuuuurs IIIClltiU •11usoTA .issun1'l 111sso11aJ 1101TAU • xuui.t. t'f.1.0 ,i.w• .l-~51118& I ,..,,,usl'I' • y tU.lJ(O •t n• roll &J •, ~r•u•o ,,101.t. 01110 01L.t.lt1ll.l. i ~ ;, 011•0• y,11.l ttJ•S~:LA·• cAJ ou•• t ••o>' soirt' ,.,6'f• .,art. :,,111iss£I .45 I I UUuou YUUU un •at• i\Vli'u •,uwu lun,uu ~~Utt ILLIIOIS :o,r• • .... llY.t.ll Government Impelled Cargo ,, ruu . ~•1u1u1 ~•1u • su £0LOIUO In 1978, Congress ordered the government to conduct a study the result of which concluded that the private dredging industry could handle most federal dredging projects. The SIU has encourged the Army Corps of Engineers to reduce its role :Also, the SIU has worked with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to ensure that small dredging concerns would be eligible to participate in SBA aid programs. rtr,;-n:• j"'° t'J,• t COIIUJICPl 20 / LOG I August 1984 SENATOR SUITE Un tuu •nLII lnltl, Dredging Government-impelled cargo laws require that at least 50 percent of government cargoes be carried on U.S.-flag ships. Unfortunately, many government agencies have tried to evade this law. For example, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the General Services Administration, the Department of Energy, the Agency for International Development, and even the Maritime Administration have all been involved in deals where cargo preference compliance was avoided. In each case, the SIU has notified Congress and/or met with officials in the Administration to combat these attempts. In one case, USDA's Blended Credit Program, the SIU joined with other maritime organizations in filing suit against USDA and the Department of Transportation to ensure cargo preference compliance. The court is cargo preference laws. It is highly unlikely that there will be further consideration of these proposals. Conversely, the SIUNA has promoted legislation introduced by Rep. Walter Jones (DNC) and senators Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) which would clarify existing cargo preference statutes and expand U .S.-flag re- h.rj t:\h, hmLn wmHo• uu ,oLI II ~:jl,m ::,nw !foaoH iM:nL JULl LfiU\uau• f,s£11'lfZ nu•1•• '1\lho• !· rn• dl~!:' l UiJ r' Hiitf}r• 1,.t. 10111 . . , ••","/.•• -~• ·JO n,,i,J t LIil '•!~u,., .. 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'11•• HN c,.u<f .. tpf)tl 11s1fUI .... 1rn1 ,..Sf~ i•tti _..... ,,,.1 •i> J,W-~..,ilfl~ ~ ~IS ,uufl I~ ~-.-ua.,,,,. ~ftJ!<' ,..\•••" ~ ,isflfl' tJ1i tel' Sfll't •.Ni, s:s f•~l, hffl .tlm••' ""f ,,ssllJP',... ~ At the strong urging of the SIU and other AFL-CIO unions, tne House passed a bill which extends health insurance for unemployed workers who do not qualify for Medicare. It also authorizes block grants to states and hospitals to help uninsured and needy workers. The Senate has reported the bill out of committee, but the full Senate has · not voted on the issue and Reagan has threatened to veto the legislation if passed. Jones Act COMMITTEES '->PUHLUJ ... Health Care for the Unemployed ...,,,o,,..... ..... ..... . ... :::: .........,.., .,...... ...... ..... ..... ..... ••"' ..... t,161 111P .••-•~,:.,... s.1i-S. to Iceland, that was also de- quirements under existing cargo feated. The administration's at- preference laws. tempt to exempt the Cash The SIU was able to wm anTransfer program with Israel other victory for American-flag from cargo preference laws was ships when an attempt by the prevented after heavy lobbying administration cut the fill rate of pressure by the SIU. And an · the nation's Strategic Petroleum effort by the Agency for Inter- Reserve (SPR) was defeated. The national Development to cir- admin~stration proposed to fill cumvent PL-480 laws by not the SPR at only 145,000 barrels counting Great Lakes grain a day, but thanks to the SIU and shjpments in the 50 percent remaritime supporters the fill rate quirement was reversed. was increased to 185,000 barrels There have been legislative which means more oil for U.S.proposals to change governflag tankers. ment impelled car~o laws which All those bills have been would both help and hurt the through the hearing stage and U.S.-flag fleet. The SIU has acface possible markup before next tively fought attempts either to limit or completely eliminate session. The Jones Act, which reserves domestic waterborne trade to U .S.-built, and U.S.crewed vessels, has had more positive impact on the domestic maritime industry than any other law on the books today. Occasionally, an interested party, or special interest group, will request a waiver which would allow foreign-flag participation in the domestic trades. For ex3:mple, in October 1982, we worked to ensure that a request by a Canadian company for a Jones Act waiver was denied. The company wanted the right to use foreign-flag selfunloading vessels to top off partially loaded coal supercolliers anchored in the Delaware Bay. An identical request was again denied this February. Traditionally, the incineration of hazardous wastes at sea has not come under the jurisdiction of the Jones Act. In 1982, this inequity was changed with the full support of the SIU. Although two foreign-flag vessels will be allowed to. remain in the trade under stringent Coast Guard requirements, all new vessels for this purpose must be U.S.-built, U.S.-flag, and U.S.manned. As originally written, the Jones Act contains a loophole known as the Alaska Third Proviso which allows foreign-flag vessels to transport American cargoes from the continental United States to Alaska via Canadian ports, as long as a portion of the point-to-point movement is over Canadian rail lines. Several foreign companies are considering using this loophole to avoid using U.S.-flag ships by moving cargoes by rail to Canada, rather than to the Pacific Northwest, (Continued on Page 29.) �LOG August 1984 ILA'S Charges Against SIU SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT These Are the Facts August 17, 1984 August 6, 1984 TO: Members of the Executive Council, AFL-CIO Dear Sirs & Brothers: I am bringing to the attention of the members of the Executive Council a matter which I consider to be of the greatest importance. It affects not only the ILA but each and every one of you as leaders of your respective Unions as well as all other affiliates that comprise our great Fedei:ation. It is the basic question of the meaning of our unity and our ability to exist alongside one another for the common good. In its simplest sense, it goes to the very preservation of brotherhood and resistance to the anti-labor tactics of our employers. The AFL-CIO's Constitution provides that the integrify of each affiliate is supposed to be maintained and preserved (Article III, Section 4). A requirement of membership is for each affiliate to Lane Kirkland President Thomas Donohue, Secretary-Treasurer Members of the Executive Council, AFL-CIO Dear Sirs and Brothers: As president of the Seafarers International Union of North America, this letter constitutes our reply to International Longshoreman's Association President Gleason's August 6, 1984 letter addressed to members of the Council. President Gleason has, over the past two years, engaged in a studied program of vilification of the SIU and its officers without cause or justification. As we shall show hereafter, this is a YOU BE THE JUDGE "respect" the established work relationships and collective bar- continuation of a condition which has its roots going back almost gaining relationships of every other affiliate (Article III, Section 30 years. It is indeed unfortunate that the ILA has embarked 4 and Article XX, Sections 2 and 3). These are defined in Article upon such an orchestrated program for as we will show, there is XX as situations in which an affiliate' s members have customarily no rational or constitutional justification for the same (Exhibit 1). In the course of this unfortunate undertaking, President Gleason performed work at a particular place or for a particular employer or where a local has been certified or recognized by an employer has attempted to intimidate the Executive Officers of the Federas the collective bargaining representative of its employees, who, ation; impugn the integrity of both the President of the Seafarers over a course of time, have dealt with one another and built up International Union of North America as well as the AFL-CIO their relationships. Indeed, Section 3 of Article XX expressly Maritime Trades Department. In furthering this vicious assault, prohibits an affiliate from entering into an agreement or collusion the ILA has sought to make subject to the AFL-CIO's Article with any employer in order to obtain work for its members to the XX Constitutional Provisions matters not arising thereunder or detriment of another affiliate which already has an established which were ever processed pursuant to the provisions thereof. work relationship, except with the consent of that affiliate. But To accuse an affiliate of "Sub Rosa collusion" with an employer there can be other circumstances that call for exercising' 'respect,'' as ILA has done here, and then fail to support such charge by appropriate evidence is the height of recklessness. We shall now · which I will demonstrate for you. It is a sad commentary that one of the Federation's affiliates place the issues in proper perspective. has ignored both the letter and the spirit of these fundamental * * * rules that make our peaceful co-existence and progress as an organization possible. It is the Seafarers' International Union, The SIU for many years has been the collective bargaining whose President happens to be the head of the AFL-CIO's representative for the marine personnel employed aboard Crowley Maritime Trades Department. Over the years, the SIU and the Towing and Transportation Company (Crowley) tugboats. Such ILA have had their skirmishes. We have been able to resolve or vessels whose personnel is represented by the SIU operate in live with them because of the greater importance of our own lower California, the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and the U.S. relationships and the knowledge that, as the saying goes, you win Atlantic Coast. In connection with Crowley's above operations, it maintains some and you lose some. However, this no longer is the case, as the SIU has now gone too far in undermining our relationship an installation at Jacksonville, Florida where the barges propelled and in substituting its own inferior contracts for those won by by the tugs are loaded and unloaded before going to and from the Caribbean. Several years ago, an SIU affiliate was successful in the ILA for its members. Beginning in 1982, the SIU declared open season on the ILA. securing adequate pledge cards from Crowley Jacksonville TerIt began as a serious intrusion into the port-wide work relationships minal employees to file a petition with the NLRB for certification. of the ILA in the Port of Philadelphia where our members have ILA personnel, including its executive officers, requested that performed virtually all longshore work for a dozen stevedores all SIU defer to the ILA for jurisdictional purposes and withdraw its over the port for decades. What at first appeared to be an isolated petition, permitting ILA to secure their representation. SIU incident, soon showed itself to actually be a pattern of conduct. acceded to that request. Not only did ILA fail in its organizing It again occurred on the Great Lakes and recently spread out · effort, but more significantly so neglected this effort that the result along the Eastern and Gulf Coasts of the United States from New was the Teamsters organized the employees and since that time York to Houston. The SIU is outright supporting an ILA employer to date have been their collective bargaining representative. Several years thereafter, in early 1982, Crowley, through its seeking to avoid our representation and contracts. Its sub rosa collusion with it has advanced to the point where its assistance TMT affiliate, subsequently opened another container terminal at (Continued on Next Page.) (Continued on Next Page.) Augu$t 1984 / LOG/ /21 �ILA'S Charges Against SIU These Are the Facts and side-stepping of its jurisdiction and obligations have contributed to what is developing into a life and death struggle for the ILA. -Certainly, this is something that we cannot ignore. I submit that you cannot ignore it either. If you sit back and allow it to happen to us today, then you will be making your own unions vulnerable to what can happen to them tomorrow where and when you least expect it, and from another affiliate you once trusted. The critical events that have caused me to bring this matter before you are, briefly, as follows: For more than the past 50 years, ILA local unions in the Port of Philadelphia have represented longshoremen involved in all phases of loading and unloading vessels, including roll on/roll off, barges, bulk and general cargo. Since the early 1960's, containers have also been handled by ILA longshoremen as in all other Petty's Island, New Jersey. At that location, which had been abandoned for almost 15 to 20 years, TMT, after construction, opened a new container operation as a port stop for the Crowley tugs represented by the SIU. As a result of SIU's personnel visits to that location, one of its affiliates was able to organize the terminal employees as a consequence of which it secured recognition and bargained an agreement. ILA, notwithstanding its failure to organize and represent the Jacksonville employees at the above Crowley TMT installation several years prior, even after SIU withdrew to accommodate them, then complained of SIU's affiliate organizational activities at Petty's Island claiming such was their traditional jurisdiction. With total disregard for the established legal relationship and requirements of law, ILA picketed the Petty' s Island installation and engaged in other serious unlawful conduct. The record shows that as a consequence of ILA' s conduct, the employer filed unfair YOU BE THE JUDGE ports. As you all know, our union has fought hard to hold on to that work with ongoing litigation over the past 11 years. Our locals struggled and bargained to develop decent working standards and conditions for their members, including guaranteed annual wages and other landmark benefits, in that port and in 35 others. Located on the Camden, New Jersey side of the port and connected to the shore by a narrow causeway is Petty's Island. Prior to the Korean War, and from time to time thereafter, longshore operations have been conducted on the Island using ILA labor exclusively. In January, 1982, Trailer Marine Transport Corp. ("TMT"), came onto the Island. TMT is owned by Joseph Crowley as part of his great maritime empire of ocean vessels, tugs, barges and terminals. The empire extends from the West Coast to Lake Charles, Louisiana and to the Port of Jacksonville, Florida where Crowley's terminal outfits, TOPS and TMT, respectively, handle some longshore operations, with employees who are members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters under sub-ILA standards. Consequently, when the ILA delegates in Philadelphia heard that TMT was going to work on Petty's Island, they went over to the Island to learn about the operations and to organize TMT' s employees. TMT's manager denied that his people were going to do longshoring and refused to let them see its men. He kept them away on the following day when they observed a TMT barge from Puerto Rico moving up the river to Petty's Island. They attempted to reach the SIU's port agent to find out what was happening, since SIU's members work the tugboats that move the barges around the port. They left a message but the SIU agent did not call back for six days. ILA's representatives later learned that the company signed up with the SIU. Meanwhile, the ILA, believing that the company was playing some game, set up an informational picket line near the entrance to the Island. TMT filed charges with the NLRB, which proceeded to obtain an injunction against the picketing. In the course of the NLRB hearings that followed, the SIU pursued a story that its port agent refused to allow his members to dock the barge unless he was given recognition by TMT. He claimed to have amazingly signed up all ten men "on the spot" and the company instantly recognized him. All this just did not ring true to our people. After the hearings had closed, the ILA's counsel moved to reopen the record on the basis of new information which strongly indicated that TMT' s employees were not hired locally but that most of them were brought in from outside the port prior to setting up shop. The Board refused to reopen the record and the Court of Appeals went along with the Board. (Continued on Next Page.) 22 / LOG / August 1984 labor practice charges with the NLRB, which then secured a Federal Court injunction, prohibiting the ILA from picketing for recognition at a time when another labor organization, here the SIU's affiliate, was the lawful established bargaining agent. Labor Board proceedings were then held before an Administrative Law Judge who found that the SIU affiliate acted lawfully and properly in organizing the employees and in bargaining a contract; also found was that the ILA improperly sought recognition and also engaged in a jurisdictional dispute and then found that the work involved was not properly that of the ILA but to the contrary work properly assigned to the SIU affiliate members. These Law Judge findings proceeded to the full NLRB, the constituency of which was not the present composition but former members appointed by Democratic Presidents. The Board unanimously affirmed the Law Judges' findings and decision in all respects. Not satisfied with the foregoing, the ILA then appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit, alleging some phoney newly discovered evidence gimmick. The Court would have none of this and found that the Board was correct in all respects in their ruling against the ILA. The ILA's Gleason would have us now believe that somehow or other all the above Judges and Labor Board members were incompetent or somehow naive as to not recognize the law or facts present. As usual with ILA's Gleason, everybody else is wrong but him. At this juncture, in mid 1982, ILA sought AFL-CIO President Kirkland's intervention through his good offices. As described hereafter, there has been in effect for several years disputes between the ILA and the SIU relative to the ILA's conduct upon the Great Lakes as well as ILA's Affiliate Agreements which contractually precluded SIU's exercise of long-established jurisdiction. Utilizing his good offices, President Kirkland heard the disputes but was unable to resolve all the disputes between the parties. And it is- part of the results of President Kirkland's efforts to settle these disputes by the use of his good offices, but only part, which ILA's Gleason has continuously sought to be enforced under Article XX. Notwithstanding it is not and never was an < Article XX proceeding. To place the multiple issues at hand in proper focus, one of necessity must delve into the background. * * * As some of the Council members may recall, approximately 30 years ago in the early 1950's the then APL expelled the ILA for violation of basic trade union principles. With such expulsion, the APL commenced an organizational campaign by its newly chartered affiliate to win the loyalties of the longshoremen. As trustees for the fledgling new affiliate, the Federation's Executive (Continued on Next Page.) �ILA'S Charges Against SIU While the NLRB may be following its bureaucratic rules, I am sure that as a sophisticated labor leader you can appreciate what really happened. The SIU came in by the back door, through a prior understanding with the Crowley organization and TMT. I made several strenuous efforts to approach the SIU to do what was right, pointing out that the containers on wheels handled by the TMT employees on and off the barges on Petty's Island were no different from the containers historically handled by the ILA longshoremen throughout the Port of Philadelphia. My arguments fell on deaf ears. I appealed to President Kirkland in April, 1982. I enclosed a comparison of the contractual terms and conditions of the ILA and TMT employees in the Port of Philadelphia which clearly showed how the SIU was undercutting the ILA' s working conditions and put our members who work for competing lines in the Puerto Rican trade at a disadvantage which was and threatening their livelihood. (See Exhibit A-1 with attachments.) While this matter was pending before President Kirkland, the These Are the Facts Council appointed three trustees-Dave Beck of the Teamsters, Al Hayes of the Machinists, and Paul Hall of the SIU. Because the SIU was the front-line union on the waterfront, to it fell the primary responsibility of the day-to-day campaign. Gleason was one of the ILA representatives at that time period. Several years thereafter, ILA was readmitted to the then AFLCIO. Unfortuntely, in such APL vs. ILA efforts, events occurred which created ILA animosity against the SIU which continues to date. Within a few years thereafter, initially through efforts of its affiliate in Mobile, Alabama, the ILA commenced the manifestation of its animosity when it sought to displace the SIU tugboat fleet in that port. Working with certain stevedoring companies, the ILA aided and abetted those companies in an anti-trust law suit against the SIU and its contracted employers. SIU defended and cross-claimed against the stevedoring companies and their ILA affiliate ally. The ILA then filed an Article XX charge YOU BE THE JUDGE SIU was moving in on an ILA affiliate on the Great Lakes. Since claiming that SIU utilized court proceedings whereas under Article 1960, the Licensed Tugmen's and Pilots' Protective Association XX it was confined solely to Article XX remedies. The Article of America ("LTPPA"), an ILA affiliate, has represented the XX hearing and determination by then umpire Kleeb set forth all licensed crewmen, including deck and engineering officers, aboard the facts relevant to the above issues including the finding that tugs operated by subsidiaries of Hannah Holding Corp. and James charged ILA with having aided and abetted the stevedoring A. Hannah, Inc. (See agreements at Exhibit B-1.) These companies companies. The Umpire further found no Article XX violation by are run by James Hannah and his son, Donald and other common SIU, as it was merely defending itself against the conduct of officers. Hannah's tugs tow barges primarily owned, operated or employers, in which the ILA affiliate was involved and this was chartered by Hannah Marine Co., across the Great Lakes and a proper and defensive activity. As a consequence of the Umpire's within Lake harbors. The SIU has represented the unlicensed decision~ and a successful U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit employees aboard these various tugs on the Great Lakes as well decision, SIU was able to repel the stevedoring lawsuit and defeat as both deck and unlicensed crew members on tugs owned and . the raid. That case is reported under Article XX as Tugboat, Inc. operated by Tampa Tugs Corp. in the Gulf of Mexico. There had Case Number 74-34. In the light of the above decision, it comes been dealings between the two employers over the years. with ill grace for the ILA, found to have aided and abetted an In the spring of 1981, a Tampa Tugs vessel was moved to the employer to attack an AFL-CIO affiliate, the SIU, to now claim Great Lakes. The SIU entered into a modified collective bargaining and more significantly so, without a speck of credible evidence agreement to cover different terms and conditions of its personnel or proof, that SIU has engaged in such conduct against the ILA. while working on the Great Lakes. The LTPPA's President was The ILA presentation attempts to make much of the fact of under the impression that the tug was to be operated by the findings by an Article XX umpire against the SIU in the case of Hannah organization. However, Donald C. Hannah consciously Hannah Marine. A reading of the determination demonstrates misrepresented to him that it had no connection with his firm, ILA's shading of the facts and result. There SIU had organized and that the LTPPA's contract did not apply. seamen employed by Tampa Tugs, located in the Gulf. ILA's Lo and behold, in the spring of 1982, certain laid up tugs affiliate, Local 333, attempted to raid the SIU. The Labor Board operated by the Hannah Company resumed service, but this time ruled that the SIU' s recognition and its then bargaining for a under Tampa Tugs' flag. Meanwhile, a formerly chartered Hannah contract precluded the ILA affiliate's petition. Thereafter, the tug went back on Lake Michigan, also for Tampa Tugs. These SIU, after a strike against Tampa Tugs, concluded a satisfactory vessels were now being manned "top to bottom" by SIU- agreement. represented crews. Several of the LTPPA's members, with their The following summer some of Tampa Tug's boats were backs to the wall, felt compelled to switch over to the SIU in transferred to the Great Lakes and in connection therewith, boats order to obtain employment. As a result, the hours worked by of Hannah Marine were intermingled in the Tampa Tug fleet, the ILA personnel for Hannah Marine dropped drastically over bringing about Article XX charges by the ILA. The intermingling the following months to the point where by September 1982, no of the equipment was by several companies all having the same hours were reported for L TPPA's members on Hannah Marine' s ownership. An ILA affiliate had an agreement with Hannah Marine tugs. for some of this equipment, limited to the licensed personnel An extensive investigation by the ILA of corporate affiliations, onboard the tugs. The umpire found that to the extent these log books, and other revealing documents uncovered that the Hannah Marine vessels were comingled, there was an Article XX Hannah group of companies and Tampa Tugs were owned and violation. However with respect to those vessels which were run by the very same people. Interlocking directorates as well as Tampa Tug vessels, there was no violation. The SIU fully complied a record of interconnected operations showed that the ILA' s with the umpire's determination. ILA nevertheless asked for representatives had been conned while the company was handing sanctions. A Subcommittee of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, over the Hannah tugs to the SIU. In return, the employer was consisting of Secretary-Treasurer Donohue and Vice Presidents permitted by the SIU to reduce its manning levels. It appears Boede and McEntee, after carefully considering the evidence, that the ILA officials' resistance to this demand by the employer concluded that SIU had fully and completely complied with the and the SIU's willingness to comply was an important factor in umpire's determination and was not found to be in noncompliance with the umpire's determination (Exhibit 2). this turnover. In my letter of April 19, 1982 (Exhibit A-1), before the evidence Unhappy with the Executive Council Subcommittee's decision (Continued on Next Page.) (Continued on Next Page.) August 1984 / LOG/ /23 �ILA'S Charges Against SIU \ was all in on Hannah, I had alerted President Kirkland to what we had suspected. I called it a "growing pattern of deliberate hostilities by one AFL-CIO affiliate against another" at "a critical point in our Federation's history when we are setting out to organize the unorganized, not to displace the unorganized.'' I found it ''all the more shameful that the affiliate at fault is led by the President of the Maritime Trades Department who certainly should know better.'' On November 26, 1982, I reduced our complaints against the SIU on the Great Lakes to formal charges under Article XX (See Exhibit B-2). This resulted in a determination in June 1983 by an AFL-CIO Impartial Umpire who found substance to the ILA's allegations and who determined that the SIU was in violation of both Section 2 and 3 of Article XX (Exhibit B-3). He recognized that Tampa Tugs was clearly a "alter ego" of Hannah Marine and that the LTPPA's "protected relationship was not destroyed by the change in ownership or charter of the tugs in question.'' These Are the Facts on the merits, ILA's Gleason, in his usual form, using his purple prose, condemned the members of that Subcommittee, members of this Council. For on page 7 of his August 6, 1984 letter to this Council, he accused the SIU of creating a smoke screen of legal arguments and purportedly smoke therefrom clouded the committee's vision-for he then states ''the subcommittee backed off and evidently accepted the SIU's representations at face value when it refused to recommend sanctions''. Not satisfied with that thrust, he then indicted them for failing to carry out their responsibilities, by charging: "I submit that the Subcommittee did not carry out its mandate to uphold the integrity of an Article XX decision that was sound in all respects and that it allowed the SIU to give it mere lip service." Then he concluded with this attack: YOU BE THE JUDGE • In the intervening period, on April 20, 1983, President Kirkland handed down a "final and binding, determination" in the TMT dispute. He concluded that the SIU's Philadelphia affiliate "should disclaim its representation rights at TMT Corporation, Petty's Island, Camden, New Jersey." His decision was premised on my own assurances that if the ILA secured representation rights, then we would take all necessary steps to make sure that no one represented by the SIU on the island would be adversely affected by the change in representation. (See Exhibit A-2) The SIU's reaction to the two decisions was one that may be termed "passive resistance." The SIU never actually disclaimed its affiliate's representation of the employees on Petty's Island and continues to represent them to this time. The ILA's efforts to meet with Mr. Crowley went unanswered, while the SIU failed to extend any help to the ILA to obtain recognition as contemplated by President Kirkland's letter (See Exhibit A-3). As you will shortly see, the SIU's refusal to honor President Kirkland's decision would later have a far reaching, domino-like effect upon the ILA. The SIU similarly disregarded the essence of the Impartial Umpire's award. It appealed his determination while continuing to flout it (Exhibit B-4). After the appeal was denied, the ILA requested compliance (See Exhibit B-5). The SIU made a feeble attempt at disclaimer (See Exhibit B-6), which was rejected by the employer who then attempted to divide the two AFL-CIO affiliates from the employees (See Letter, September 16, 1983, Exhibit B-8). The SIU failed and refused to follow through with a bona.fide effort to comply with the Umpire's determination. In the meantime the employer rushed in to fill the gap until it can again deal with the SIU openly. The ILA then requested the imposition of sanctions under Sections 14 and 15 of Article XX (Exhibit B-9). A hearing was held before an Execurive Council subcommittee. The SIU created a smokescreen of legal arguments on its supposed liabilities if it attempted to do anything further to implement the Umpire's award. The subcommittee backed off and evidently accepted the SIU's representations at face value when it refused to recommend sanctions. (Exhibit B-10) I submit that the subcommittee did not carry out its mandate to uphold the integrity of an Article XX decision that was sound in all respects and that it allowed the SIU to give it mere lip service. This flies in the face of the whole purpose of Article XX and will encourage future violators of Article XX to avoid compliance by sitting back and raising all sorts of arguments whenever they are caught redhanded. I do not believe that the members of the Executive Council, sitting as a whole body, will (Continued on Next Page.) 24 / LOG / August 1984 ''I do not believe that members of the Executive Council, sitting as a whole body, will be taken in by such Flim-Flam." Unfortunately, the Flim-Flammer here is Gleason. Apparently not satisfied in subjecting and criticizing, the SIU, its President; the MTD, its President; and the President and Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, Brother Gleason now adds to his condemnation two members of a Council Subcommittee who participated as the Subcommittee Hearing body. Welcome aboard Brothers Boede and McEntee. Again Gleason demonstrates his consistency that if you don't agree with him, something must be wrong with you. We would also remind Gleason that making statements that tend to hold affiliates in disrepute is contrary to AFL-CIO's spirit and policy. See Article XX, Section 5, as an example. However, more significant in connection with the issues leading to the present dispute is a pattern of conduct engaged in by the ILA which has been the subject of much discussion between the parties, the Federation Officers, as well as Council members. Gleason claims the SIU has engaged in a course of conduct which he equates as raids upon the ILA. Unfortunately, he's gotten the parties confused because it has been the ILA which the record conclusively demonstrates has been the organization that has engaged in multiple and continuous raids upon the SIU and has been so found by many Article XX Umpires. Examples of such instances are as follows: • Sea/and-Hampton Roads, Case #79-9, where ILA was found to have raided SIU's Article XX rights in Virginia, with respect to Sections 2 & 3; • Sea/and-Port Everglades, Case #79-61, again where the Umpire found ILA violated SIU's Article XX rights; • Crowley Towing and Transportation, Case #80-3, ILA again found guilty of having violated SIU Article XX rights. • S.S. Buckeye, Case #81-1, where ILA has been found to have violated SIU's Article XX rights upon the Great Lakes. • In addition, there are two present cases before umpires on complaints filed by the SIU against the ILA. One is in connection with McAllister Brothers-Outreach where ILA' s affiliate is accused of violating SIU rights among tugboat workers in the port of Baltimore, which is to be heard by the Umpire on August 16, 1984. Another is Bob-Lo Company, where the ILA is accused that its affiliate MMP again violated the SIU's Article XX rights aboard vessels on the Great Lakes and which also is to be heard shortly. The foregoing record unquestionably refutes the ILA' s contention that SIU over the years has engaged in a course of conduct of raiding the ILA. The only case involving such conduct is the (Continued on Next Page.) �ILA'S Charges Against SIU These Are the Facts be taken in by such flim-flam. Along with that which I will propose hereafter, I am asking you to examine what happened in the Hannah Marine situation on your own moition. Unless you agree, then the subcommittee's ruling will continue to discredit and undermine the purposes of Article XX, by setting a dangerous and contrary precedent. The SIU's impunity found its ultimate expression on February 8, 1984, when Delta Steamship Lines, long-time longshore employer, suddenly turned against the ILA. In late 1982, Joe Crowley, the same tycoon who owns TMT and TOPS, bought Delta from Holiday Inns for a song. He immediately embarked on a master plan to rid himself not only of unions with which he doesn't prefer to deal, such as the ILA, but of all union-represented Americans in his conglomerate's employ. First, Crowley applied to the Maritime Administration to let him out of most of his Operating Differential Subsidies ("ODS") agreements, while permitting him to scuttle a goodly number of Delta ships. The ODS's are primarily used to subsidize or supplement American seamen's wages on American flag vessels, in order to keep our ships in certain key foreign trades. Delta proposed to replace the present vessels with more modern craft, case involving Hannah Marine in which the SIU was in partial violation and complied with the determination. There is, however, more serious conduct in the nature of charges with respect to ILA's conduct. This has been the subject of a meeting with three members of the Executive Council. Evidence was there presented demonstrating ILA's nefarious and non-trade union conduct. For upwards of 25 years, SIU has been the exclusive collective bargaining unit representative of the unlicensed seamen employed on vessels owned or operated by Great Lakes Towing Company (GLTC). Simultaneously during this period, the ILA, through its licensed tugboatmen union affiliate, has represented the licensed officers on the GLTC boats. As a result of conduct by the ILA in authorizing and permitting the making of collective bargaining agreements by another ILA affiliate with other companies upon terms and conditions of employment substantially less than that of Great Lakes Towing Company tugs, the employment opportunities of both SIU members and the ILA' s affiliated licensed tugboatmen have substantially declined. However, what is most surprising and disturbing is the manner in which this has been done by the ILA. YOU BE 1'HE JUDGE manned by drastically reduced crews. Crowley arrogantly sought over half a billion dollars from the Government for the privilege of buying him out and enabling him to cut his subsidiary's labor costs. Along with other industry brethren, I opposed this outrageous scam. I asked Congress to investigate this illegal proposal beforenot after-the fact. (See Exhibit C) A hearing has already been held and this part of Crowley's grand plan has meanwhile come to a halt. The next move on his schedule was to pull Delta out of several employer bargaining associations and away from all customary ILA ports. However, Delta did not act until February, 1984, after it had already subscribed to the ILA-Association Agreement in September, 1983, covering 36 ports from Maine to Texas. (Exhibit D-1) It balked at signing a further agreement and used this as an excuse for ignoring its earlie.r commitment in order to walk away from the ILA altogether. Crowley's scheme vitally depended on his ability to service the cargo aboard Delta's vessels at his non-ILA land-based facilities. He proceedeq in a lightning series of steps: (1) He moved containers and barges from Houston, Texas to his TOPS terminal in Lake Charles, Louisiana where TOPS' Teamsters handled all longshoring. (See Exhibit D-2) (2) In Jacksonville, Florida, Delta bypassed its traditional dealings with the ILA's local members (See, e.g., Exhibit D-3). It arranged for containers aboard the vessel Santa Rosa to be discharged and loaded to and from barges (moved by Crowley tugs) in mid-stream. Teamsters in the employ of TMT of Jacksonville (See Exhibit D-3) operated the cranes, but only under 1he guidance, supervision and assistance of members of an SIU riding crew who normally serviced the cranes in the South American phases of the vessel's past voyages. Hundreds of additional Delta containers have since been handled dockside by TMT's Teamster members, while at least one other vesel had the assistance of SIU personnel in the operation of its cranes. (See Exhibit D-5). (3) When Delta's vessels arrived at their home port in Philadelphia, they were diverted from their regular ILA terminal to Petty's Island. There, members of the SIU's affiliate had prepared containers transferred from ILA terminals for loading aboard Delta ships by Teamster labor, including crane operators, employed by Crowley's TOPS division. They also processed con(Continued on Next Page.) I It began when Lakes tugboat companies known as Seaway Towing, Inc. and North American Towing were taken over by one Anthony Rico acting as Vice President and Secretary (Exhibit 3). This occurred in about 1980. Coincidentally Mr. Rico is the President of Upper Great Lakes Pilots, Inc., an ILA affiliate. Equally shocking is that Jennifer D. Broome is not only the controller of Upper Great Lakes Pilots, Inc., (Exhibit 4), but also the Treasurer of Seaway Towing, Inc. and North American Towing (Exhibit 5). And to top it off, Mrs. Broome is also the SecretaryTreasurer of ILA Local 2010 (Exhibit 4). In support of these statements, we have submitted as exhibits photocopies of the cards of Captain Rico and Mrs. Broome together with a mailing envelope of ILA Local 2010 as well as a Dun and Bradstreet report setting forth the officers of North American Towing Company and Seaway Towing. To be noted on the latter document is that Mrs. Broome is the Secretary-Treasurer of the ILA Local 2010 and the tug crews are represented by same Local 2010. We .also attach the minutes of a June 17, 1981 meeting of the Great Lakes Shipping Association which refers to the cut rates available from North American Towing Tugs crewed by ILA crews, in comparison to Great Lakes Towing Company tugs manned by joint ILA/SIU crews (Exhibit 6). Finally, we attach a Journal of Commerce column explaining the unusual nature of the relationship of the parties in this business venture and we submit it is this sort of relationship operating under substandard contracts which is undercutting not only the SIU's contract, but also ILA's own licensed tugboatmen (Exhibit 7). Is this what Gleason means when he proclaims ILA is representative of AFL-CIO trade unionism? A further example of the sort of substandard contracts made by ILA for seamen working upon the Great Lakes is the agreement between the Lakes Pilots Association, Inc. and Interlakes Pilots, District #2, Local 1921, ILA (Exhibit 8). Under this agreement, the Lakes Pilots Association, Inc., who are MMP members and an ILA affiliate have entered into a collective bargaining agreement with a sister ILA Local 1921, covering the seamen who operate the pilot boats. An examination of this contract shows that the company, the Pilot Association, pays the employees initiation fees, assessments and membership dues; that the company fringe benefits constitute paid hospitalization and life insurance of $5,000.00; and for a 12-hour day deckhands can receive for a full week's work of at least 60 hours the magnificent sum of $175.00 (Continued on Next Page.) August 1984 / LOG/ /25 �ILA'S Charges Against SIU tainers discharged by the Teamsters. (4) In Charleston, South Carolina where Delta had always used ILA stevedores, it set up an off-pier facility to receive and discharge containerized cargo. ILA did not sit back. It filed contract grievances against Delta before the appropriate panels. (See, e.g. Exhibit D-6) Delta refused to appear. When the ILA moved to enforce the panels' awards, Delta counterattacked in Federal Court where these cases are still being hotly litigated. The ILA also filed an Article XX charge with the AFL-CIO, which is pending before an impartial Umpire. (Exhibit D-7) Much of the information contained in this letter regarding SIU's assistance to Delta surfaced during the course of the hearing. It is now clear that SIU officials and involved members were aware from the ·very outset of ILA's dispute with Delta on its attempt to break away. It appears that though the SIU knew that it was being used to help carry out Crowley's plan, it filed no protests or grievances but continued ·to work hand-in-hand with Delta, eitl)er by side-stepping in favor of -the Teamsters or actually --initiating the Teamster members into their newly-found longshore work. The SIU has played coy by ordering its members not to These Are the Facts- per week, less than minimum wage, and operators $250.00. Further evidence of ILA' s two-pot system-their ,inferior agreements-is the letter from the Great Lakes Towing Company to ILA's Captain Bernard Fitzpatrick dated June 29, 1984 (Exhibit 9). That letter makes clear that more favorable contracts are being given to Gaelic Tugboat Company and other Lake Companies that are represented by the Licensed Tugmen of the ILA as distinguished from Fitzpatrick's ILA affiliate, which represents the licensed personnel at Great Lakes Towing Company. These issues have been the subject of differences and disputes between the SIU and ILA over the past many years and notwithstanding the same, ILA persists in 'the conduct described above to the severe detriment of SIU members upon the Lakes. It is beyond question that at all times the resolution of the disputes between ILA and SIU relative to the TMT Terminal at Petty's Island and the problem on the Great Lakes as to ILA's conduct were and are interrelated and depend upon each other for their resolution (Exhibit 10). The minutes of a meeting held between the parties and members of the AFL-CIO Executive Council at AFL-CIO Headquarters on July 6, 1982, copies of which are in the files of the AFL-CIO and available to Council Members, reflect this fact. YOU BE THE JUDGE "touch" Delta's equipment, while letting them make sure that We note further Brother Gleason's failure to regulate the activity the Teamsters are doing the work correctly ·and relinquishing to of its Masters, Mates, and Pilots affiliates viza the SIU. The the Teamsters part, but not all, of their own contractual work. Masters, Mates, and Pilots within the past several years is also Their members are doing the rest of the container handling work engaged in a campaign to invade SIU's. traditional jurisdiction, that our own members have traditionally done. the traditional jurisdiction which Gleason claims on behalf of the Meanwhle, articles appearing in industry and daily papers have ILA. Attached hereto is correspondence from the Masters, Mates, highlighted Joe Crowley's anti-ILA position and his success so and Pilots demonstrating that with respect to the M/V Resolute, far to evade our contract. (See Articles, Exhibit D-8) They point the MMP was representing unlicensed personnel notwithstanding out the "enormous significance" of this battle to the ILA, in its traditional jurisdiction is licensed personnel (Exhibit 11). With which it has the support of the more honorable carriers. They respect to the Valerie F, the attached exhibit demonstrates that also show beyond question that Crowley is out to streamline his again in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, operation at organized labor's expense. It is only a matter of time the Masters, .Mates, and Pilots was seeking to represent the before he turns all of his crews around, shipside and landside, unlicensed personnel notwithstanding their traditional jurisdiction from top of bottom. is licensed personnel (Exhibit 12). All of this hasn't bothered the SIU. Its officials are content to Going further, the ILA includes Local 6, a local that reportedly deal with both Crowley and the Teamsters. This point was driven represents foreign seamen on foreign ships. When President home to me and my colleagues in a meeting with Jackie Presser. Gleason talks about trade unionism and the necessary interrelaThe Teamster President at first led me to believe that he would tionships that are involved, one of those areas is the ITF. Yet through Local 6 and its President, a Mr. Perry, the ILA is not put up with a withdrawal that struck at the heart of all unions' in a position of defending the substandard contracts given by Mr. labor management relations. (See Exhibit D-9) However, it appears that after speaking to the SIU, Presser backed off from his Perry and Local 6 to foreign shipowners that violate ITF guideearlier position and now is refusing to cooperate. lines. Mr. Perry is a former Administrative Assistant to the National In the meantime, I have written several times to President Maritime Union who was thrown out by that union and given a Kirkland, asking him to advise you of what was going on and to charter by the ILA. Mr. Perry and Local 6 then engaged in a bring Brother Drozak and his cohorts to task for failing to respect controversy with the ITF over substandard contracts. In court the ILA's work under these very serious circumstances. Included proceedings, this ILA affiliates affidavits were characterized in among my recent appeals was a request for sanctions against the the Journal of Commerce as bearing language "that might be SIU for failing to abide by his ruling in the earlier TMT case, with effects that were being compounded in the present Delta · expected from an irate shipowner rather than a union official" (Exhibit 13). confrontation. (See Exhibit A-4) His response, through SecretaryTo our knowledge, ILA Local 6, and Mr. Perry are still part Treasurer Donahue, simply worked around the problem rather than deal with it forthrightly, so as to render his determination of the marine activities of the ILA. meaningless. He said he was only using his "good offices" and Finally, with respect to this issue of traditional jurisdiction, a could not comply with my request because we had not followed critical factor motivating the ILA is demonstrated by the terms of its constitution. ILA is a union which represents longshoremen. the precise formalities in the book. (See Exhibit A-5 and compare Nevertheless, umjerthe ILA Constitution, it has created a separate with Exhibit A-2). _ I find all this plainly ludicrous and offensive. It is a distortion division called the Marine Division. That Division is given a of the essence of Articles III and XX and of the very meaning of separate status and recognition with a vice president as well as other trappings of recognition. Under that banner that separate the "respect" that-he must know that the SIU is required to give division, represents the Masters, Mates, and Pilots (MMP), which the ILA. (Exhibit D-10) Though President Kirkland himself is a represents · masters and mates aboard vessels as well as pilots; member of the MM&P, which has just been stabbed in the back also represents marine engineers as well. Added thereto is its by Crowley, apparently he either cannot bring himself to confront (Continued on Next Page.) 26 / LOG / August 1984 (Continued on Next Page.) �ILA'S Charges Against SIU the President of the Maritime Trades Department or, realizing that his determination in the TMT matter was ignored by the SIU, he feels powerless to accomplish anything. Fortunately, the members of the Executive Council do not have to share his reluctance to deal with the SIU's shortcomings. They can and must take positive action. I am therefore requesting that you address this entire matter of the SIU's non-compliance and continuing defiance of its responsibilities as an affilitate of our Federation. I am asking you to direct the SIU to cease its misconduct and to support, rather than interfere with, the ILA in its monumental dispute with a determined runaway employer. If the Council should fail to act, then we might as well scrap these gut provisions of the AFL-CIO Constitution and the traditions built up over several decades. We'll then have to start a fresh ball game and go back to the old time hard-and- fast, noholds-barred rules. Which shall it be? I leave it up to you! YOU BE THEJUDGE Fraternally yours, Thomas W. Gleason International President These Are the Facts Local 333 which represents licensed and unlicensed tugboatmen; and finally in addition, is its Licensed Tugboatmen affiliate representing licensed personnel aboard tugboats on the Lakes. As a result, the ILA as an AFL-CIO affiliate has within its constitution an established rival deep sea, rivers, harbors and bay seamen unit to represent such classes of marine workers. This would be analogous to another AFL-CIO union setting up within its constitution a separate department to represent building trades personnel or a separate department representing food and commercial persons. And with this background, Gleason has the temerity to argue that the ILA organization is entitled to exclusivity of traditional jurisdiction. We note with interest Gleason's concluding remark, his ascribing to the SIU the reasons for the Teamsters' refusal to cooperate with the ILA. As much as Gleason may attempt to obfuscate, divert attention from the truth, and hide from the facts, it remains that it is the fundctmental dispute, set forth immediately hereafter, with its substantiating exhibit, which is the basis for their differences. Gleason knows better than to attempt such a ploy. For who but he knows better than anyone else that the dispute between his union and the Teamsters is the latter's contention that by the 50 mile rule, ILA has taken Teamsters' work. We attach hereto a recent article from the Journal of Commerce which demonstrates beyond a doubt the substance of our arguments (Exhibit 14). It should also be pointed out that notwithstanding the SIU NLRB petition for certification at the TMT Terminal in Jacksonville, Florida, and its withdrawal to aid the ILA as stated above, so the ILA could be their representative, nevertheless ILA defaulted or was incompetent to accomplish the desired resultconsequently the Teamsters represent the TMT Terminal at Jacksonville. And the same thing has 'occurred at other TMT terminals. For example atLake Charles, Louisiana, the ILA made no efforts to organize the TMT employees there. They are now Teamster members. Similarly at Mobile, Alabama, ILA made no efforts to organize the terminal employees there. Again the Teamsters did organize it. And the same with the San Juan TMT Terminal, which is Teamsters. ILA's complaint against the SIU is really an excuse and a lame one as such for its inability to marshall its own management and organize these workers. Yet on the other hand, when SIU has been successful or if any other AFL-CIO union should be successful, ILA would expect them to turn the membership over to the ILA. * * * Before proceeding to address the pending Article XX charges brought by the ILA against the SIU involving Delta Line, we reemphasize the past Article XX proceedings between the SIU and the ILA. This record makes clear, as our discussion above demonstrated, that the SIU was subjected to 5 raids by the ILA and in addition has two more pending charges awaiting a hearing before an Umpire against the ILA. On the other hand, applicable to the SIU, there was only one finding by an umpire against the SIU in favor of the ILA, the same limited to a partial finding under particular circumstances. A late beloved politician once said "let's look at the record". Now we suggest President Gleason do the same as instructed by the late Governor Al Smith. There is presently pending before an Impartial Umpire the Delta complaint by ILA, charging that SIU violated ILA' s Article XX rights. Hearings on this complaint were heard on three separate days and were recently concluded, with briefs to be filed by August 24, 1984. We do not propose nor do we think it appropriate to discuss that matter before this Council. We do not believe it is fair to prejudice any member of this council for in the event of any appeal from the Umpire's determination, members of this council, of necessity, will have to sit as an appelate body. For that reason, we do not discuss the merits of the pending Article XX Delta Case and we submit Article XX due process requires no less. We recognize that Gleason, by his letter, as he has in the past, is engaged in a course of conduct representing an attempt to "condition" the record in an Article XX proceeding. He is also in effect attempting the old cliche of'' salting'' the record. Although affiliates may from time to time disagree with Article XX determinations, as we are sure many affiliates have, nevertheless the proceedings of Article XX must and have always been held inviolate. Nor should proceedings be subjected to pressures or persuasions by any affiliate. We intend to abide by that admonition. We would expect in the interest of basic trade unionism and adherence to constitutional precepts of the AFL-CIO, that ILA be instructed to do likewise. We believe that our position before the Impartial Umpire in the present Delta case is correct and that we will be successful. (Continued on Next Page.) August 1984 / LOG/ /27 �These Are the Facts However, whatever the outcome, affiliates including the SIU and the ILA must abide by the result and we further suggest to the ILA that they stop carping about the process, the integrity of the system, or the integrity of the participants, including those who have to make the impartial determinations. We believe that as we have stated at the outset, that this ILA grievance is not properly a matter of constitutional principle before this council. We are not concerned about debating the merits of the issue. However we believe that once constitutional precepts are disregarded, such as making a non-Article XX proceeding one nevertheless, then the rule of constitutional adherence is breached and anarchy takes over. For the foregoing reasons, this complaint of the ILA should not be accorded a hearing and, in any event, the same be dismissed. Fraternally, Frank Drozak President YOU BE THE JUDGE ' -I LOG 28 / LOG / August 1984 - SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT August 1984 �-· - - ~- ~ - - - -- - -- - -~------------------~~------- (Continued from Page 20.) and then transferring them to foreign-flag ships for carriage to Alaska. If this loophole is not closed, as many as 4,000 maritime jobs may be lost. The SIU has worked closely with Rep. Don Bonker (D-Wash.) , who has introduced a bill to eliminate the Third Proviso loophole. The House passed this bill. Sen. Slade Gorton (R-Wash.) recently introduced a similar measure in the Senate. Last August, Rep. Bill Frenzel (R-Minn.) introduced a bill which would repeal the Jones Act. The SIU will oppose it in any form, however, we are reasonably sure that there will be no action on this legislation. Also the SIU is working extending the Jones Act to 200 miles offshore as opposed to the current 12-mile limit. That would eliminate most topping-off outside the 12-mile limit by foreignflag ships. In addition, the Union is fighting against the establishment of so-called free trade zones which could result in foreignflag participation in the Jones Act market. outs, the SIU has been forced to go to Congress to prevent those proposals. Maritime Safety h the recent past, there have been three major incidents which have starkly demonstrated the perils of life at sea. The freighter S.S. Poet disappeared. The collier Marine Electric and the mobile offshore unit Ocean Ranger both capsized, incurring great loss of life. Thus, measures which increase seafarers' chances for survival during a maritime disaster are high on the SIU s list of priorities. Last November, the House and Senate tried to put together a package of current maritime safety legislation. An important element of this package was a bill introduced by Sen. Paul Trible (R-Va.) which would require that exposure suits be carried on all U.S.-flag commercial vessels. The Coast Guard, upon review of this legislation, initiated their own rulemaking proceeding and subsequently issued regulations requmng exposure suits on all U .S.-flag vessels operating in cold cli- to improved enforcement of existing safety regulations. Medical Care Entitlement for Merchant Seamen Maritime Administration Programs Each year the Maritime Administration (MarAd) must present a budget to Congress for its ongoing maritime programs including operating differential subsidies (ODS), construction differential subsidies (CDS), and Title XI loan guar• antee funding. The Reagan administration has cut back MarAd funding drastically, all but eliminating tfle CDS program. The SIU has encouraged Congress to keep in mind the long term needs of the U.S. maritime industry during the ongoing budget process. Because of the funding cuts, the SIU has worked through Congress to help bolster traditional programs such as CDS and ODS. Also because the administration uses MarAd to implement its own policies, such as CDS paybacks and ODS buy- mates. The Coast Guard's regulation became binding on August 4, 1984. Rep. Walter Jones (D-N .C.), Chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, introduced a measure which includes provisions to improve vessel reporting requirements and inspection procedures. It would increase the limit of owner liability from $60 per ton to $420 for death and bodily injury payments. Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) recently introduced his own liability legislation. Both Houses of Congress approved different versions of the marine safety bill, however, they have yet to iron out the differences between their packages. The SIU will press for passage of the most comprehensive version. The SIU also believes that much more can be done in this area, particularly with respect For over 200 years, the leaders of our nation respected the U.S. merchant marine's value as a national defense asset, and the federal government provided seafarers with free medical care. In 1981 , however, the Reagan administration decided to back out on this responsibility in the name of fiscal constraint. The burden of seafarer health care shifted at that time to various unions' plans. This represents a heavy burden for the maritime community. Upon the urging of the SIU and other members of the maritime industry, Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) sponsored an amendment to legislation which ordered the General Accounting Office (GAO) to conduct an investigation of the negative impact of the elimination of the Public Health Service and government-sponsored medical coverage for Seafarers. This amendment, signed into law in December 1982, also requested that the GAO include a report on the feasibility of providing merchant seamen with health care benefits by including them in the Department of Defense's ongoing health care programs. The GAO Ii.as not yet issued its report, although over 15 months have lapsed since it was requested. The GAO now reports that the study should be released by the end of September. Also SIU President Frank Drozak has urged Congress to approve the use of surplus ODS funds to establish some sort of medical program for merchant seamen. That is under consideration by Congress. Navy Support The SIU is encouraging the Department of Defense to develop Naval support programs intended to meet national security needs and also to build up the U.S.-flag fleet. The SIUNA also supports a transfer of tasks such as harbor and fleet tug work, underway replenishment and salvage work, from the U.S. Navy to privately owned U .S.-flag vessels. Because of the Union's efforts, hundreds of Navy support jobs have been created through the manning of four new Sealift ships (former SL-7s), plus the new Navy crane ship Keystone State. The gwernment is also taking bids for dozens of other support ships which could lead to even more jobs. Just before the current recess, the SIU worked with supporters of an amendment which set up a study on the practice of contracting out procedures. Initially it was feared the amend(Continued on Next Page.) August 1984 / LOG / 29 �Cargo, Safety, Jobs, and National Security are the 'Stakes ment could mean a halt of contracting, the Union was assured that the amendment was not intended to have a negative impact on the merchant fleet. Ocean Mining - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has received funding the last few years for exploration of resources on the ocean floors. The SIU supports this funding because U.S. companies and U.S. -flag mining vessels, utilizing the increased knowledge resulting from NOAA research, would be in a strategic position to begin economical and timely recovery of these minerals. The SIU views this newborn industry as a unique opportunity for the U.S. maritime industry and will accordingly continue to study it to determine how U.S. maritime interests could best take advantage of the opportunities it presents. deepening projects. The SIU also. pointed out that those user fees would in effect subsidize foreign shipping because if an American vessel was forced to pay for channel dredging it did not need, it would be providing some Qf the funds to open the ports to foreign-flag ships. Also if all users of the port were forced to pay it would add an_pther burden on the cost of water transportation. This legislation ensures that these vessels will not be assessed fees for projects only affecting the bulk trades. H.R. 3678 was originally referred to four committees. Just prior to the bill being marked up in the Merchant Marine and Constitution to enter the U.S. domestic passenger ship trades. Moreover, the SIU is fighting a recent attempt to allow foreignflag passenger vessels into the Puerto Rico trade. The SIU also successfully promoted legislation which would permit a tax deduction for business expenses incurred by individuals attending a convention held aboard a U .S.-flag passenger ship. While Title 46 Recodification One of the SIU's biggest leg- foreign flag interests attempted islative victories in 1983 was the . to get an identical deduction, recodification of Title 46 of the their effort was unsuccessful. United States Code. Title 46 is Because of the high-cost of the primary group of laws dealbuilding U.S. passenger ships and the military's desperate need ing with marine safety, vessels standards, and seamen's welfor troop carrying ships in event fare. The SIU made many recof a crisis, the SIU has been fighting to allow the re-flagging of two foreign built ships , so _a U.S.-owned company can operate them with American crews. Currently that is attached to the Department of Defense's authorizations which is in conference. such as health insurance. Both the Senate and House included bans on such taxation in the tax _packages reported out of committees, however, the Senate prohibition is only temporary. The SIU will work for a permanent ban on unfair taxation of labor's hard earned fringe benefits. ODS Buyouts Vessel Air Emissions Although some operators argue that ODS contract termination will allow them more freedom, the SIU is certain that this proposal will harm the U.S. maritime industry in ways unforeseen by MarAd. The present ODS program ensures that ODS contracted operators will maintain U.S.-crewed, U.S.flagged fleets engaging in international trade. If these operators terminate their contracts, there is no guarantee that they will not reflag foreign or invade the Jones Act protected, coastwise trade. The SIU has written detailed comments in opposition to MarAd's proposal. In addition, SIU will follow up with meetings and further correspondence with the appropriate MarAd officials to educate them on the disastrous impact of ODS contract terminations. The SIU has been actively engaged in efforts to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to vessel air emissions. Since 1980, there has been a growing trend toward state-by-state regulation of air pollution from vessels which has resulted in diverse and, often times, conflicting requirements. This type of regulation not only increases the operational costs of the vessel, but raises potentially serious safety problems. The SIUNA has voiced its concerns to members of Congress and has cautioned against developing any laws and regulations to control marine air emissions before the safe application of these controls can be demonstrated. Just recently the SIU has voiced strong opposition at a Santa Barbara, Calif. proposed ordinance which would have virtually phased out all tanker traffic in that area because of unreasonable emission standards. Port Development Rep. Robert Roe (D-N.J.) introduced H.R. 3678 , the most comprehensive water transportation legislation of the 98th Congress. This bill would finance port improvement projects through a combination of already imposed customs fees and some locally generated funding. There has been some concern that shallow draft vessels would be unfairly burdened by user fees extended for port 30 I LOG / August 1984 Fisheries Committee, the SIU successfully fought back an amendment which would have allowed user fees to be imposed on all vessels with drafts of less than 45 feet to finance port development projects. The bill passed the House. The Senate Version, S. 1739, includes the high user fee and the SIU is fighting that attempt. That legislation is still at the committee stage. Saint Lawrence Seaway In the last two years, steps have been taken to bolster trade in the Great Lakes region and improve the financial health of the St. Lawrence Seaway. In 1982, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation was relieved of its obligation to repay its construction debt. Legislation is now pending which would abolish transit tolls on the U.S. portion of the Seaway. The SIU supports any legislation which will encourage increased trade on the Great Lakes. T·axation of Fringe Benefits The SIUNA has joined with the AFL-CIO in its fight against the taxation of fringe benefits ommendations to the appropriate committees to ensure that the needs of American seafarers would be met. Many of the recommendations were included in the final package signed into law by the president. UNCTAD In October 1983, the United Nations · Conference on Trade and Development (UNCT AD) Liner Code came into effect, however, the United States Government still refuses to sign it. The SIU believes that this code, which reserves 80 percent of the cargo traded between two countries for their own fleets, would greatly benefit the U.S.flag fleet. During several hearings and in correspondence with the administration, SIU President Frank Drozak has urged the adoption of bi-lateral shipping agreements as a necessary way to improve the state of the fleet. U.S. Flag Passenger Fleet The SIU has focused on promoting the U .S.-flag passenger fleet. We were successful in getting legislation passed which allowed the Independence and the International Issues The fight to promote the American fleet and jobs has not been-limited to the United States. Through representation on several international groups and committees, such as the International Maritime Organization and the International Transportation Workers Federation, the SIU has won battles on safety, manning levels and flags of convenience problems. �Ballot Box X Voting-How to Register As an American citizen, your greatest right is to vote for candidates campa1gmng for the public trust as they seek local, state and national offices. The SIU/MTD grassroots program works in tandem with our members' voting rights. Our grassroots . campaign educates the candidates on the vital role the maritime industry plays for STATE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT America's survival, economically and strategically. We must work together to elect candidates who will stand by their promises and make their promises working realities. We need the strength of our members to convince candidates for office that our issues must be dealt with-not by promises-but by ACTION! REGISTRATION DEADLINE But our members must act by pulling the levers in the -voting booth for these candidates on election day. Voting is your right, but registering to be eligible to vote is your responsibility. This November, the stakes are high for the working people of this country and for America's future. WHERE TO REGISTER Voters must be 18 years of age by election day in all states except Pennsylvania (where the age requirement extends to the day after election day). Election day is all day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1984. The following is a state-by-state description of the registration procedures and requirements of the 50 states of the union. REGISTRATION BY MAIL WHYIS REGISTRATION CANCELLED? Alabama Ala,ka 10 days 30 days 1O days before election · county court house no move 30 days before election state ·election office, city & borough clerk, precinct registrar yes failure to vote in 4 yrs.; registration in another state Arizona 50 days 50 days before election county recorder, justice of the peace, deputy registrars no failure to vote in last gen'I election Arkansas none 20 days before election county clerk, other designated places no failure to vote in 4 yrs., move from co., name chg. C• llfoml• 29 days 29 days before election -office of registrar of voters or co. clerk, before deputy registrar, Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Post Offices yes failure to vote in general election, accompanied by confirmation of residence Colorado 32 days 32 days before election any county or city clerk's office, or branch offices no failure to vote in general election Connecticut bona fide residence no durational req. 14 days before primary 21 days before election town clerk or registrar of voters, session of bd. of admission of electors, public sessions, crosstown & door-to-door registration no move from town Delaware bona fide residence no durational req. 21 days before primary 3rd Sat. in Oct. county department of elections, other designated places yes move from state, failure to vote in 2 consecutive gen'I elections Florida none 30 days before election with supervisor of elections, or branch offices no ... on request, move from state or co., failure to return purge or vote in 2 yrs. Georgia bona fide residence no durational req. 30 days before election county board of registrars no failure to vote in 3 yrs. Hawaii none 30th day before election any county or city clerk's office, Lt. Governor's office no failure to vote in election yr., request by voter Idaho bona fide residence no durational req. 5 days before election county clerk or precinct registrar no failure to vote in 4 yrs., incorrect address llllnols 30 days 28 days before election county clerk's office, office of the Board of Election Commissioners during precinct registration days or anytime by precinct registrars no failure to vote in 4 yrs., name or address change lndl1n1 none 29th day before election Bd. of Voter Registration, clerk of cir- no failure to vote for 2 yrs. cuit court, before deputy registrar, certain institutions low• none 10th day before election Office of County Commissioner, public bldgs., or anyone may distribute forms yes failure to record change of name or address, failure to vote in 4 yrs. Kansas must be registered at close of registration 20 days before election county election commissioner's office, county clerk yes change of name, change of address Kentucky Louisiana 30 days county clerk's office yes failure to vote in 4 yrs., moving none 30 days before election 30 days before election office of registrar of parish no failure to vote in 4 yrs., change of address Maine no durational req. Election Day Registration before registrar of voters, board of registration, justice of peace, or notary public no permanent move from community or state, or voting elsewhere Maryland bona fide residence no durational req. 29 days before election local board of Supervisors of elections, public libraries, other designated places yes failure to vote in 5 years, request by voter, failure to record change of name or address Massachusetts no durational req. Must be res. at close of registration 28 days before election city or town hall, or registrar will visit disabled, special out-of-office sessions no moved-as indicated in annual canvass, registration elsewhere Michigan 30 days 30 days before election city or township clerk, Sec'y of State branch office yes moving out of community Minnesota 20 days 20 days before election city hall or other public place designated by official at polls election day, city clerk, county auditor yes failure to vote in 4 yrs., change of name or address, voter under guardianship Election Day Registration Mississippi Missouri 30 days 30 days before election county registrar or city clerk no death none 28 days before election county clerk's office or office of board of election commissioners yes name or address c_hange Montan• 30 days 30 days before election county clerk & recorder's office, with deputy registrar, co. election administrator yes challenge of qualifications, failure to vote in presidential gen'I election Nebraska Nevada none 2nd Fri. before election county clerk or election commissioner no change of name or address 30 days 30 days before election office of county clerk, registrar of voters, or volunteer deputy registrar no move from jurisdiction, failure to vote in general election August 1984 /SEAFARERS/ 31 �STATE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT REGISTRATION DEADLINE I . REGISTRATION BY MAIL WHYIS REGISTRATION CANCELLED? New Hampshire 10 days 1o days before election board of supervisors of the checklist or town or city clerk no moved NewJeney 30 days 29 days before election county bd. of elec. or ofc. of municipal clerk, out-of-ofc. sites, mobile vans yes failure to vote in 4 yrs., moved New Mexico no durational req. 42 days before election office of county clerk or by deputy registrar no voter's request, failure to vote in a general election, failure to respond to purge notice New York 30 days 30 days before election county board of elections, or at local registration meetings 2 days as designated yes failure to record change of address or to vote within 2 yrs. North Carollna 30 days 21 business days before election office of county board of elections no failure to vote in 4 yrs. , moved North Dakota Ohio 30 days 30 days Not required 30 days before election county board of elections office or other legally designated sites yes registration elsewhere, failure to vote in 4 years Oklahoma no durational req. 1O days before election county election board or office of voter registrar no failure to vote in 2 years Oregon 20 days anytime including El~tion Day county clerk's office, other designated places yes if name or address changes and elector Pennsylvania , 30 days 30 days before election county board of elections, court house, municipal buildings, libraries yes failure to vote in 2 yrs., registration in another county Rhode Island ' South Carollna 30 days 30 days before election 30 days before election Local board of canvassers no failure to vote for 5 yrs. county board of voter registration office no move from precinct, failure to vote in 2 yrs. South Dakota none 15 days before election city or county auditor, township or town clerk, municipal finance officer or notary public no failure to vote in 4 consecutive yrs., death, move from county Tennessee 20 days 30 days before election county election commission office or with precinct registrar, post offices, other designated places yes change of name, failure to vote for 4 yrs., moved out of precinct Texas 30 days 30 days before election county tax assessor-collector, deputies, county elec. administrator, co. clerk, Sec'y of State yes move to another county or state Utah 30 days 1o days before election county clerk's office or with registration agent, other designated places yes duplicate registration Vermont none 17 days before election town or city clerk no move from town, apply to be on checklist elsewhere, not voting in 2 previous gen'I elections Virginia no durational req. 31 days before election in presence of general registrar of city or county or assistants, various locations no removal of residence, failure to vote at least once in 4 yrs. Washington 30 days 30 days before election county auditor's office, deputy registrars no move from county, name change, failure to vote for 24 mos. or in most recent gen'I election West Vl,glnla 29 days 29 days before election county clerk, magisterial sittings, certain institutions no move from county, failure to vote in period covering 2 state prim. & gen. elec. Wisconsin 10 days 2nd Wed . before election Election Day at polls municipal clerk or bd. of elec. commissioners in counties where registration is required yes move from precinct, change of name, failure to vote in 2 yrs. Wyoming bona fide residence no durational req . 30 days before election city or county clerk's office no failure to vote in gen'I elec., removal of residence from county District of Columbia Puerto Rico 30 days 30 days before election District Building, public libraries yes move from DC, failure to vote in 4 years 120 days 120 days before election inscription centers established by local commission of elections no qualifications challenge, official notice of death ' ~ WHERE TO REGISTER bona fide residence no durational req. does not re-register E V E R y V 0 T E C 0 u N T s 32 / LOG / August 1984 �Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea July 1-31, 1984 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C Port Gloucester ...... . .. . . . ..... . New York ......... .. . ... . ... Philadelphia .. . .............. Baltimore . . .. . ... . . . ..• . .... Norfolk .......... .... .. . .. . . Mobile . ........... .. . . .. . .. New Orleans .. . ...• . ........ Jacksonville . ........ . .. . .... San Francisco ..... . ......... Wilmington ... ..... .. .... . .. Seattle .. . .. ... ........ . . ... Puerto Rico .... . .. .... ...... Honolulu ..... . . . .• ... .. .. . . Houston . .... . . .... ...... . .. Piner: Point ..... . .. . ...... .. Tota s. ................. . ... 2 101 9 8 18 19 53 39 5g 24 49 9 0 39 0 429 Port Gloucester ................. . New York .......... . ...... . . Philadelphia ... . .... . ........ Baltimore . . . ... . ............ Norfolk . . ' . ' ' ' ' ' . . ... .. •.. . . Mobile . ........ .. . .. .. . .. .. . New Orleans . ....... ...• .. . . Jacksonville .. ............... San Francisco .. .. .. .. .... ... Wilmington ......... . . .. .... Seattle ... .................. Puerto Rico . .... .. ... .... .. . Honolulu . .. . ..........•.... Houston . . .. . .......... . .... Piner Point ... . . . . .. . ....... Tota s. ... . .. ........... . . .. 2 75 8 17 15 15 42 23 32 19 36 7 1 31 0 323 Port Gloucester . .. .. .......... .. . New York ........... . .. . . . .. Philadelphia .. ' ' ' . ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' Baltimore ... .. . . . . .. .. .. .... Norfolk .............. . ..... . Mobile ' .. . ' ' .. ' ' ' .. ' ' . ..... New Orleans . ..... . •. . .. . ... Jacksonville . ....... . ........ San Francisco .... . ..... .. ... Wilmington . .... .... ........ Seattle .. ... . . .. . . . . . .... . .. Pt,erto Rico ........ .. . ... ... Honolulu ... . . .. ..... .. . •. . . Houston ............. ... •... Piner Point ....... . . . ....... Tota s...... . .......... . . ... 0 40 2 4 9 8 29 19 18 8 23 3 2 21 1 187 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 23 5 3 9 2 13 16 12 12 15 2 9 7 0 129 1 51 5 2 17 10 42 29 38 12 33 8 1 28 0 2n 2 2 9 3 1 11 6 8 9 10 6 16 4 11 0 45 2 7 10 5 31 30 23 12 28 11 1 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 100 222 6 0 11 1 1 2 0 3 5 30 7 9 1 18 0 0 28 88 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Tr~ Relles DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 20 0 1 0 2 0 12 0 4 0 31 0 30 0 25 0 7 0 15 0 9 0 16 7 23 0 3 0 7 198 27 811 257 12 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 16 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 0 3 0 5 15 0 15 0 0 5 15 0 4 0 13 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 5 1 0 2 0 5 153 11 24 22 37 89 38 59 32 49 17 6 78 0 4 23 5 2 13 10 18 7 17 11 18 3 17 13 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 3 1 4 0 4 0 0 102 0 0 0 0 1 0 12 0 6 0 1 4 0 3 0 4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 10 0 25 1 1 0 2 3 0 10 6 0 0 6 0 30 9 0 27 16 0 14 37 O• 3 0 9 16 22 4 0 3 3 122 2 78 18 4 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 27 0 0 / 158 203 126 9 184 10 30 27 46 111 66 81 53 64 18 4 108 0 8 46 7 6 19 3 16 21 27 23 14 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 1 4 0 2 0 0 34 29 0 16 620 162 15 0 0 0 0 2 0 6 0 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 76 5 9 15 20 57 16 2 37 3 1 3 1 7 9 62 11 10 1 46 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 0 49 0 0 44 19 32 7 4 37 0 14 341 198 57 0 3 0 1 64 8 2 170 22 0 8 0 9 0 1 0 0 1 3 23 3 8 2 192 2 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Gloucester . . ......... . ... . .. New York . ... . • . ... ... . .. . . . Philadelphia . . . ..... ...... . .. Baltimore .. ...... ... . . ... . .. Norfolk ' ' . ' ' ' ' . ... ... ' . ' ' ... Mobile . . ... ' ' ' .... . . . .... ' ' New Orleans . .. . ... . ...... . . Jacksonville ......... . . . .... . San Francisco ...... . •. . . . • . . Wilmington ....... ..... . .•. . Seattle .. . .. .... . . . . . . . . . • .. Puerto Rico .......... . . . . .. . Honolulu . .. ....... . • .. . . ... Houston ........... . ........ Piner Point . .. ..... .. . ...... Totas . ... . . . . ....... . . .... . 129 404 169 0 0 0 Totals All Departments . ....... 1,068 721 205 657 503 137 1 2 36 53 4 5 2 11 5 17 8 15 4 5 6 2 13 0 8 0 0 0 0 11 2 4 1 147 1 0 33 10 21 17 64 22 33 7 99 21 9 15 12 47 12 29 9 13 15 9 31 0 59 25 51 24 155 81 55 12 154 47 0 273 881 244 2,045 1,498 328 D 57 24 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** " Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . Frank Drozak, President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Joe DIGlorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Leon Hall, Vice President Angua "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mika Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 ... GLOUCESTER, Mass.. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 1-800-325-2532 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (212) 499-6600I NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. Shipping in the month of July was down from the month of June. A total of 1,354 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,354 jobs shipped, 657 jobs or about 48 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 57 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 684 relief jobs have been shipped. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority JULY 1-31, 1984 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac ......... ... ...... . . . 36 2 2 Port _ Algonac . .... . . . . . .. ... .. ... . 13 2 0 Port Algonac ..... . .. . ....... .. .. . 16 0 Port Algonac . . .. .... . . . . . . ...... . 43 14 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 0 25 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 35 5 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 12 6 9 0 22 68 12 7 19 11 29 3 19 3 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. DECK DEPARTMENT 75 SEATTLE, Wash. 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Totals All Departments . . . .. .. . 108 18 6 139 27 0 *"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . ** " Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . 3 Support Your SIU Blood Bank 0 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 Support SPAD August 1984 / LOG I 33 �Walter Francis M. Mccallum, 65, joined the SIU in Deep Sea James Richard Boone, 55, joined the SIU in 1947 in the •port of Baltimo,·e sailing as a QMED. Brother Boone upgraded at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (SHLSS), Piriey Point, Md. in 1973-74 and in 1976. He is a S/P3 veteran of the U.S. Army's Co. D. , 503rd Infantry Reg.,1 st Battalion Gp. after the Korean War. Seafarer Boone was awarded the Parachute Badge, the Good Conduct Medal and the Army of Occupation of West Germany Medal. A native -of Baltimore, he is a resident of Finksburg, Md. Ramiro Rios Gonzales, 54, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1961 sailing as a cattleman in 1946 and as a chief cook. Brothers Gonzales is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born in Texas and is a resident of Houston. Luigi Iovino, 55, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Iovino also sailed aboard the Robin Line and served at the Seatrain UIW Brooklyn (N.Y.) Navy Shipyard. He was elected N.Y. joint-patrolman in the 196972 and 1972-75 elections. And he was port agent in the port of Wilmington, Calif. in 1980. Seafarer Iovino received his GED diploma at the SHLSS in 1973. He also worked as a butcher. Born in New York City, he is a resident of West Covina, Calif. Chang Kang Kiang, 65, ~ - \L I joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as a cook. Br,0ther Kiang was born in China and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of San Francisco. Amado E. Lato, 67, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing in the steward department. Brother Lato was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of San Francisco. 1 34 / LOG / August 1984 l _. the port of Wilmington, Calif. in 1968 s-ailing as a FOWT. Brother McCallum in a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World ~ War II serving as a boilerman ,.JI on the USS Missouri after the conflict. He was born in New York City and is a resident of Rutherford , N.J. Great Lakes William Jerome Tiers, 62, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a linesman and deckhand for Dunbar and Sullivan in 1956 and for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1957 to 1984. Brother Tiers was a former member of the Teamsters Union and the Operating Engineers Union. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Laker Tiers was born John H. Ponson, 62, joined in Rockledge, Pa. and is a resident of Brooksthe SIU in the port of · New ville, Fla. Orleans in 1966 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Ponson was a MAP graduate in 1965. Robert Edwin Bruckman, 62, joined the He was born in New Orleans 'Union in the port of Ashtabula, Ohio in 1960. and is a resident of Metairie, He sailed as a FOWT and deckhand for the La. Cleveland Cliff Co. from 1941 to 1942 and for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1943 Manuel Rial, 67, joined the to 1984 sailing aboard the ·tug Michigan. SIU in 1943 in the port of New Brother Bruckman was a former member of York sailing as a FOWT. the IBU-merged Tug Workmen 's Union (TEBrother Rial worked on the LOWA) from 1943 to 1960. He was born in Sea-Land Shoregang, Port Ashtabula and is a resident there. Elizabeth, N.J. from 1966 to 1984. He hit the bricks in the Harry Richard Mollick, 62, joined the 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing beef. Seafarer Rial was born in Spain and is a resident of as a dredgeman for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1948 to 1984. Brother Mallick also Brooklyn, N.Y. worked as an assemblyman for Kaiser-Frazier from 1947 to 1948. He was a former Ernest Drize Sims Sr.-, 64, joined the SIU in 1947 in the member of the Dredge Workers Union from port of Norfolk sailing as a 1948 to 1959 and the UAW. Laker Mallick chief steward. Brother Sims is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army in received a Union Personal World War II. Born in Hastings, Minn., he is Safety Award in 1960 for rid- a resident of Wayne, Mich. ing an accident-free ship, the SS Robin. He was born in Georgia and is a resident of Covington, Ga. Atlantic Fishermen Levy Lincoln Williamson, 50, joined the Paul F. Parisi, 60, joined the SIU-merged SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1956 sailing as a QMED. Brother Williamson was born in Andalu_sia, Ala. and is a resident of Eight Mile, Ala. Atlantic Fishermen's Union in 1944 in the port of Gloucester, Mass. sailing as a fisherman. Brother Parisi was born in Gloucester and is a resident there. Smith Sails into Retirement With the shake of a hand, SIU Port Agent George Vukmir (1.) turns over a pension check to new pensioner William Marcus Smith, recertified bosun. Smith has been sailing with the SIU since 1946. �Piney Point Maryland Marine Electronics Serving the Needs of the Industry Cargo handling equipment has advanced from levers and foot pedals to electronic push button controls. As equipment becomes more automated, trained personnel are needed to maintain it. SHLSS offers a six-week course in Marine Electronics. The course includes electronic control of direct current motors and specifically deals with the LASH gantry crane. It's necessary that the electrician knows how the aane operates and how to trouble-shoot the equipment. The first few days of the course is spent on the operation of the aane The and the remainder of the course concentrates on understanding diagrams, schematics, and preparing sequential operating charts. Upon completion the electrician will know how to: line up the crane if a gantry motor or hoist motor fails, how to light off the crane, set the crane up for emergency· operation and how to trouble-shoot the various systems in the crane. Marine Electronics is a continuation of the Marine Electrical Maintenance course. Its primary function is to teach the student how to use a service manual. Marine Electronic class members I. to r. Robin Cotton, Arthur Rhymes, Hubert Johnson and Tadeusz Lielinski practice removing and testing card paks. Regulations for Upgrading Reimbursement · for Transportation To and ·From the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Md. Robert Larsen reviews solid state controls. All SIU Members taking upgrading courses at SHLSS are entitled to transportation reimbursement. The reimbursement is equal to economy class transportation costs to and from Piney Point. To be eligible you must satisfactorily complete the course and receive a SHLSS Certificate or U.S. Coast Gurad endorsement. The transportation benefit applies to all Seafarers and Boatmen who have satisfactorily completed a program and were issued a SHLSS Certificate for any class since September 1, 1980. It provides the opportunity for all members to go to Piney Point and take advantage of professional advancement through career upgrading programs and academic education, which is an essential compliment to modern technical maritime skills. If a member does not have the ready cash to get to Piney Point, he can apply for a transportation loan from the Union. See the Port Agent in your home port and he will advance you the ecomony class fare to and from Piney Point. When you have satisfactorily completed the course you're taking at SHLSS, the transportation loan will be cancelled. You will not owe anything for your economy c!ass, round-trip transportation. If you have the money on hand to pay your own fare to Piney Point, you are ~till entitled to the reimbursement. Once you have satisfactorily finished that course, you may submit your transportation bill to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and you will be reimbursed. The reimbursement on transportation costs covers: • round-trip economy class plane, train or bus fare to and from Piney Point for Seafarers and Boatmen enrolled in any upgrading course at SHLSS after September 1st; • bus fare from the airport to and from Lexington Park, Md. and cab fare between Piney Point and Lexington Park; • a new requirement by the Maryland Board on Education (SBE) for reimbursement must be adhered to, due to the change in GED testing results. The reimbursement will be made after the member submits a copy of his final marks issued by the SBE. When the member sends in his test results, he must include all transportation receipts in order to be issued a check for reimbursement. • no transportation will be paid unless you present the original receipts after you have satisfactorily completed the course. Instructor Jack Parcel (I.) observes as Richard Daisley removes a card pak. Warning: If you do not successfully complete the course and receive your SHLSS Certificate and/or U.S. Coast Guard endorsement, YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE SPECIFIC COURSE. This policy applies to all courses offered at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. August 1984 I LOG I 35 ... �SHLSS Offers Learning Opportunities for Seafarers Through Correspondence Learning is a lifelong process and becomes a commonplace requirement because in this complex and swiftly changing world no one ever knows all that he really needs to know. There is a constant need to upgrade your skills and learn new information whether it be for everyday living, for yourself or for the job. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (SHLSS) recognizes this need and responsibility by providing the best possible educational experiences to seafarers. SHLSS understands the need for a correspondence method of learning to help seafarers reach their educational goals. It offers all SIU members the opportunity to pursue their education, no matter where the location, through a variety of correspondence materials and courses. Because of the seafarers umque work schedule, it is important that other methods besides the traditional classroom setting be available for the seafarer who wishes to participate in continuing education. The SHLSS Adult Education department has designed a variety of correspondence materials in the areas of Math, English, Social Studies and study skills. These materials have been written as simply and directly as possible, so that a seafarer can work through them independently to learn or review basic skills. Upon request, the materials can be sent to the seafarer in his home port or aboard the vessel. The correspondence materials can help the seafarer accomplish many tasks depending on the individual's need. They can help seafarers review basic math and study skills before enrolling in an upgrading course, review skills they can use on the job, prepare seafarers for their GED exams, gain entry level skills demanded by college work or review basic skills used in practical everyday s1tuat1ons. The Math and English correspondence courses include a wide range · of skills in the following areas. The Math course reviews the basic operations of fractions, decimals, percents, algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Practi<;_al applications of these math skills to the shipping industry and everyday situations are stressed. Currently over 1,000 seafarers have already enrolled in this course. The English Grammar course offers the seafarer instruction in grammar and the correct use of written English. There is a separate pa~ket on writing business letters which SIU members may find useful when writing their Congressman on maritime legislation issues. The other correspondence areas of study and communication skills have also proved to be quite useful for seafarers. The study skills packets teach seafarers how to successfully take tests, use textbooks, improve memory and apply study habits. The communication skills packet supplies practical ways to deal with problems and communicate with people. These skills are currently being taught to all trainee classes and several upgrading classes by the SHLSS counselor. Currently, these are the correspondence 1.1aterials that are available to all seafarers. The Adult Education department encourages seafarers to send for any of the materials and is open to suggestions for other types of materials that may be useful to the SIU member. Please share your suggestions with us by filling out this coupon. Don't Miss Your Chance to Improve Your Skills How? SHLSS has self-study materials in many areas. Upon your request; SHLSS will send them to you to study in your spare time. You can use these skills: on your job. to improve your skills for upgrading. to further your education. Please send me the area(s) checked below: MAlli Fractions D Decimals D STUDY SKILLS Percents D Listening Skills D Algebra D How To Improve Your Memory Geometry D How To Use Textbooks Trigonometry D D (Spherical) Studv Habits D Test Anxiety ENGLISH: Writing Skills Test Taking Tactics Book 1 - 4 D SHLSS Management D Writing Business Notetaking Know-How D D Letters SOCIAL STUDIES Geography D COMMUNICATION SKILLS U.S. History D Tax Tips for Seafarers D Economics D Basic Metrics D Political Science D Name Street Zip _ _ _ _ __ State _ _ _ _ __ City Social Security No. Book No. Department Sailing In _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Cut out this coupon and mail to: Adult Education Department Seafarers Harry Lundt;berg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Send it toda ! * * * Sandy Schroeder, Director of Adult Education, heads the correspondence courses offered at SHLSS • • • r . GED English/English Correspondence instructor, Becky Kastner discusses an English assignment with GED student, Paul Lewis 36 / LOG / August 1984 �... GED Math Instructor Terry Sharpe completes a lesson in math with GED upgraders (I. to r.) Kevin White, Paul Lewis and Kassim Yahia English as a Second Language instructor, Durella Rodriquez (r.) conducts a lifeboat tutoring session with Jose Munez (I.) and Adam Martinez --Notice to ALL License Candidates-- ===Coming Soon======= Part of the U.S. Coast Guard license application requirements include three character references. These references for deck license must include one licensed Master or Operator that you have sailed under; one licensed Mate that you have worked for and one licensed Mate that you have worked with on board ship or boat. The reference for engineer license must include one licensed Master, one licensed Chief Engineer that you have sailed under and one licensed engineer you have worked with on board ship or boat. Three character references must sign the application form in the appropriate block. If you do not have a United States Coast Guard application form you should pick one up at the nearest USCG office or call or write the Director Qf Vocational Education at SHLSS and a form will be sent to you. If you report to Piney Point without ,the three character references your application will not be processed until you secure the necessary signatures. This could preclude your testing at the completion of the program, or prevent your acceptance into the upgrading license program. The final preparations are being made for the Radar Observer Certificate Program. The starting date ·will be announced soon in the LOG. RADAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL HLSS COURSE GRADUATES SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Pumproom Maintenance Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigeration Malntena!'lce and Operation Third Mate Standing I. to r.: Robin Cotton, John Lawrence, Arthur Rhymes, Daniel Flcca, David Kopp, James Combs Standing I. to r.: Edward Getz, James Brewer, Barry Kiger, Ed Craig, Jeff Yarmola, Dave O'Donnell, Kelly L. Mayo, Eric Malzkuhn (Instructor), Reuben Grendahl. Front row I. to r.: Thomas Aedes, Joseph Boevlnk. Second row I. to r.: Edwin Tirado, earl Lipkin, Don Spencer, Bernard Hutcherson, John WIiiiamson, Mike Meredith (Instructor). August 1984 / LOG I 37 �i i Following are the updated course schedules for September through November 1984 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For convenience of the membership, the course schedule is separated into 'five categories: engine department courses; deck department cour&es; steward department courses; recertification programs; adult education courses. The starting and completion dates for all courses are also listed. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll in the courses of their choice as early as possible. Although every effort will be made to help every member, classes will be limited in size-so sign up early. Class schedules may be changed to reflect membership demands. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in preparing applications. The following classes will be held through November 1984 as listed below: / Engine Upgrading Courses Course - Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations Pumproom Maintenance & Operations Automation Diesel Scholarship Welding .Tankerman Marine Electrical Maintenance Marine Electronics Check-In Date Completion Date September 9 October 26 September 2 October 19 October 21 October 28 September 30 November 4 October 7 September 2 November 23 December 21 November 2 December 7 October 18 November 2 November 4 December 14 Steward Upgrading Courses Course Check-In/ Completion Date Length of Course Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward bi-weekly bi-weekly bi-weekly monthly varies varies varies varies Adult Education Courses Course Check-In/ Completion Date Developmental Studies September 10 October 1 October 29 (GED) High School Equivalency Program (ESL) English as a Second Language (ABE) Adult Basic Education I ' Your Move Length of Course September 14 October 5 November 2 Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended • • • • • Deck Upgrading Courses Course .. Check-In Date September 23 Lifeboat man October 21 Able Searnan October 7 Master/Mate Freight And Towing Vessels September 16 Towboat Operator Scholarship Program · September 2 Third Mate September 2 Celestial Navigation/ Master/Mate F.T. November 11 Celestial Navigation/ Third Mate November 11 Celestial Navigation/ Towboat Operator Completion Date October 19 December 6 December 14 November 9 Make it in the Right Direction November 9 October 5 To crew U.S. Flag ships today, you have to keep up with world technology. Make your move toward good pay, excellent working conditions and a secure future. Enroll in the SHLSS December 14 December 14 Recertification Programs Course Check-In Date Steward Recertification October 21 38 I LOG / August 1984 C-ompletion Date December 3 Automation Course October 21 Fill out the application in this issue of the Log. or Contact the Admissions Office at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Maryland 20674. �Apply Now for an SH LSS Upgrading Course .......................................................................................................................................... Seat are rs Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Name (!,rs!) (Last) Date of Birth (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _- , r r < T - : : = . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (C,,ly) Deep Sea Member C Telephone - ~ - ~ ~ - - - - - (Area Code) (Ztp Code) (Slate) Inland Waters Member [] Lakes Member • Pacific • Social Security# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Book# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Seniority _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date Book Port Presently Was Issued _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Port Issued ___________ Registered In _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • No Yes n (if yes, fill in below) to Trainee Program: From ------~(d~at~e-satte-n~de-d~)-----Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • No D (if yes, fill in below) Yes Course(s) T a k e n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes No LJ Firefighting: • Yes No o· CPR: C Yes No • Date Available for Training - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed DECK 'J '~ 0 [, :.J • 1 L~ L -:; L, C ,.:; ALL DEPARTMENTS ENGINE Tankerman AB Unlimited AB Limited AB Special Quartermaster Towboat Operator Inland Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 Miles Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) Celestial Navigation Master Inspected Towing Vessel Mate Inspected Towing Vessel 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Celestial Navigation Third Mate [_, FOWT C OMED-Any Rating 0 Marine Electronics Marine Electrical Maintenance c.... Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Automation fJ Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems ::-' Diesel Engines ~ Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) ~ Chief Engineer (Uninspected • Motor Vessel) ;:-_, Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts after course completion. 0 Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook ~ Steward _ Towboat Inland Cook D Welding D Lifeboatman ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) D High School Equivalency Program (GED) D Developmental Studies C English as a Second Language (ES_L) STEWARD COLLEGE PROGRAM ~ Nautical Science Certificate Program C Scholarship/Work Program RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME-(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry L~ndeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 r. - �SIU Health Talk Obesity: A Little Fat Can Hurt O BESITY-excess weightis a major health problem for millions of Americans. And since the opening of the SIU clinics, our doctors have confirmed that excess weight is one of the biggest health problems of Seafarers. According to health insurance statistics, more than 20 percent of adults over 30 years of age in this country are obese (their weight is more than 20 percent above the average for individuals of the same sex and height). An even higher percentage are overweight (their weight is 1520 percent above the average for individuals of the same sex and height). In simple terms, obesity is the excessive accumulation of body fat. You may say, "So what, a little fat never hurt anyone." But, in fact, it does hurt. Apart from the physical aspects of carrying those extra pounds around with you-being uncomfortable, not being as active as you want to be, not being able to find clothes that fit, not being happy with the way you lookthere are more serious aspects to consider. Obesity is definitely dangerous to a person's health. Excessive weight can be a significant contributing factor to diseases such as heart conditions, high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, gallbladder problems, bronchitis, hernias and varicose veins. It is also the main cause of diabetes: about 70 percent of all newly diagnosed adult diabetics are overweight. Being overweight can also put a tremendous amount of pressure on the spine, causing foot and other orthopedic problems. By just reducing weight, these conditions usually improve. For instance, many people who suffer from diabetes can eliminate the pills they take if they significantly reduce their weight. Overweight and high blood pressure also go hand in hand; losing weight will usually lower your blood pressure. STATISTICS Extensive studies by some of the large insurance companies have shown the effect of overweight on death rates. Here are some of the findings: • For a middle-aged person who is 10 pounds above the normal weight, the danger of death is increased by 8 percent. • For someone 20 pounds overweight, the danger of death is 18 percent greater. • With 30 pounds of excess weight, that figure nses to 28 percent. • For a person who is 50 pounds overweight, the chances of death are 56 percent higher than normal. In the overwhelming majority of cases, people become overweight simply because they eat more food than their bodies need. Exercise is an important part of staying in shape. Some ships have their own gym equipment similar to the ones shown here aboard the Ogden Dynachem. 40 I LOG / August 1984 After the age of 25, our bodies need fewer calories each year to maintain the same weight we had in our teens. Also, as we grow older, .there is a gradual lessening of physical activity and a slowing down of the metabolic processes. Calories are units of heat (energy). If more of this fuel (food) is fed into the body than the body can consume for its energy needs, the excess is stored as unused food energyor fat. The old idea that most overweight people suffer from some kind of glandular disorder is no longer widely accepted. Today, it is estimated that no more than one or two out of every 100 overweight persons can put the blame on such physical conditions. There are many overweight people, of course, who appear to lead normal, healthy lives, who don't get sick any more often or die any earlier than their friends or relatives of normal or less than normal weight. There is no complete explanation as to ho_w or why these overweight individuals seem to have beaten the odds. As a rule, being overweight tends to aggravate ailments that are already present, and symptoms of such illnesses often appear at an earlier age with obese persons. Expensive exercise equipment is not really necessary to remain fit. QMED John Anderson proves that a jog along the deck of the Ogden Missouri works just as well. them more prone to shipboard accidents, particularly on gangways and ladders. In recent years, the Union and the shipping companies have made great headway in trying to improve the health of their sailing members. Exercise equipment has been placed aboard some vessels, and a wider variety of food supplies is required by Union contracts. Items such as fresh fruit, vegetables, milk and better-quality meats and poultry are now standard fare on SIU ships. These foods make it possible for a crewmember to have a well-balanced·diet moderate in fat-producing elements. But old habits tend to die SHIPBOARD LIVING hard, and despite this progress There are several reasons why in shipboard stores, too many Seafarers are prone to weight · seamen still concentrate on problems. The nature of ship- bread, potatoes, gravy, dough, board living certainly contrib- nuts and other fatty foods that utes to the problem. Anybody they grew accustomed to years who has been on a ship is keenly ago. aware of the physical confinement involved, the lack of space LOSING WEIGHT for outdoor activity, the relative There are two ways to lose absence of opportunity for exweight. One is to reduce the ercise off-watch, the fresh sea air which is known to whet the total intake of calories. The other appetite, and the problem of is to increase physical activity. boredom-how to fill spare time. A combination of the two is In these circumstances, food perhaps the most satisfactory often becomes the chief form of for proper weight reduction. Th.e word "diet" comes from recreation. Three squares a day plus coffeetime snacks and night the Latin word "diaeta" which lunch can add those pounds in means a "manner of living." Getting rid of the extra weight no time. Excessive weight can create is only the first goal of dieting. a problem in the area of ship- The main purpose should be to board safety. Members who are adopt a sensible eating plan that overweight are less agile and you can live with, one that will (Continued on Next Page.) tire more rapidly, which makes �Seafarer Erik Fischer Clowns for a Smile T he greatest sound in the world is the laughter of children. That's the motto of the Kismet Clowns, members of the Kismet Temple of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine-or Shriners, as they are better known. The Shriners operate and maintain a number of hospitals for children in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Kismet clowns are one of the Shriner service groups which entertains free of charge wherever there is a child in need of a smile. But who are these clowns? One such man is Seafarer Erik "Whitey the Clown" Fischer. Fischer started going to sea in August 1948 with the Sailors Union of the Pacific. In February 1962 he joined the SIU and has been sailing and clowning on both sides of the Atlantic ever since . . He received his QMED rating at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in ·ney Point, Md. in 1975. And ~en in 1982, as the oldest upgracler (58) in a class of seven , he received his 2nd assistant engineers license. Fischer last shipped out on the Overseas· Harriette (Maritime Overseas) , carrying coal from Virginia to Rotterdam and (Continued from Page 32.) Obesity: A Little Fat can Hurt keep your weight normal for a person of your height and bone structure. "If exercise could be packed into a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed, and beneficial, medicine in the nation.'' So says Robert N. Butler, M.D., director of the National Institute on Aging. Moderate daily exercise-not a burst of activity on a single afternoon-is useful in a weightreduction program. It isn't necessary to change your whole life in order to be more physically fit. Many changes can occur from just few minutes of mild exercise a day. Any form of a Amsterdam. But · finding a clowningjob today is easier than finding a ship, as Fischer can attest to as he waits with other SIU members in the Brooklyn hall, hoping to get a QMED job. Fischer joined the Kismet Clowns in 1960, having picked up his entertainment knowledge by watching professional clowns, reading books on the art and becoming proficient in the skill of twirling a balloon into a French poodle or a tiara. But attitude, he maintains , is the most important thing in creating laughter. . When he puts on his baggy trousers , checked coat with patches, tousled black wig, butterfly-rimmed glasses and green lips, Fischer is in a different world. "Your whole personality changes ," Fischer said. "You're just not thinking about your problems. For the most part, you're dealing with sick and crippled children, and you have no idea what real problems are until you realize what they're con o " This photo of Erik "Whitey" Fischer, in full clown costume, was taken aboard the SS Steel Navigator in 1966. he last attended an upgrading course at Piney Point in 1982, SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongelli asked if he would entertain at a retarded children's school in the area. With such an investment of time and emotional energy, Fischer has often been asked to appear professionally. But he ears that c owning for money would compromise the idea of fun that he tries to inject into the lives of unhappy hospitalized children. Fischer puts it this way: " I work at sea so I can clown for free." - Over the years, Seafarer Fischer has brought laughter to children' s hospitals in Philadelphia, Washington, D. C. , Chi. cago, Pittsburgh, Atlantic City and San Francisco. A few The thank you letters he gets months ago he entertained at reaffirm the happiness and joy special classes for children with hearing defects in a Brooklyn · he brings to children and their families-letters from Hope public school. And even when regular and continuous movement that increases your heart beat for about 20 minutes at a time will go a long way toward improving how you feel. Walking, stretching and climbing stairs on a daily basis have much the same effect as many more vigorous forms of exercise. The benefits of such exercise include using up calories, toning up muscles, stimulating blood circulation and improving lung and heart efficiency. Exercise also helps to create a sense of well-being and relieves emotional tensions and boredomall important factors in finding a reducing program that works for you. Exercise-it's not expensive or fattening. Rather, it's fun and it's good for you. What more could you ask for? GOOD NUTRITION In looking for a food plan, a person should be aware that many diets promise more than they can deliver. Some diets promise you can eat anything you want and still lose weight. Watch out for these! Such fad diets are usually harmful to your health. Worse still, they do nothing to teach you the basics of good nutrition. Remember, those extra pounds weren't added suddenly. Take them off slowly-a pound a week is about right. Regular medical check-ups are an important part of health prevention for everyone. Next time you go to the SIU clinic or to your personal physician for a routine physical examination, Town, from the Maimonides Medical Center, from the Catholic Charities-even a letter from Robert F. Kennedy in 1964 personally thanking him for his help in making the parties given by the Children's Holiday Parties Foundation in Brooklyn and Jamaica (N.Y.) a great success. "Whenever I ship out, I carry plenty of balloons and rings. No matt~r where I am . .. Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, England , Gen/nany, Italy, Spain, Malta, Den'mark ... kids know what a balloon is. And when it is mac,le into a dog with a face and their name on it, I can get a smile out of them." Men like Erik Fischer make up :the SIU-men in whom we ca~ be proud . . . and grateful. clieck to see if you 're a candiqate for a weight-reduction program. Weight reduction has many beneficial effects. It lengthens your life span, reduces the chances of crippling or disabling diseases, and reduces the chances of shipboard injury. Remember, if you're overweight, the odds are against you. * * * Next month this column will report on hypertension or high blood pressure. Support SPAD August 1984 /LOG/ 41 �Deep Sea · .;- Pensioner Joseph Vance Allen, 63, died of a heart attack at home in Seattle on March 3. Brother Allen joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards pnion (MC&SU) in the port of Seattle in 1978. He sailed as a cook and chief steward for APL from 1979 to 1984. Seafarer Allen was a veteran of the U.S. Army's 9th Army Quartermaster Corps in World War II. A native of Shreveport, La. , he was a resident of Seattle. Interment was in the Sunset Hills Park Cemetery, Bellevue, Wash. Surviving i_s his mother, Callie of Seattle. Pensioner John Galna Gerald Atherton Sr., 75, ... passed away in Toronto, Canada on May 15. Brother Atherton joined the SIU in 194,,4 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician and QMED. He ~·as also an engine delegate. Seafarer Atherton was born in Canada and was a resident of Leesburg, Fla. Burial was in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. Surviving are his widow, Helen of Napanee, Ontario and a son, John Jr. of Parry Sound. James Edward Bell, 66, died on April 27. Brother Bell joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Seafarer Bell was born in North Carolina and was -a resident of New Orleans. Russell Aubrey Cobb, 60, died on June 15. Brother Cobb joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1971 sailing as a chief steward. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Seafarer Cobb was born in Caswell City, N. C. and was a resident of Norfolk. Surviving are his widow , Theresa; two sons, Richard and William and a daughter, Myrtle . 42 / LOG / August 1984 Ernest "Bud" Marvin Bryant, 65, succumbed to lung failure on May 30. Brother Bryant joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Savannah, Ga. sailing as a chief steward. He was b(?rn in Georgia and was a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. Burial was in the North Prong Cemetery, Baker City, Fla. Surviving is his widow, Alice. Pensioner Manuel Da Silva, 85, passed away in Salreu, Portugal on June 15. Brother Da Silva joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as a chief steward. He was born in Portugal and was a resident of Salreu. Surviving is his widow, Laurentina. Clarence Victor Dyer Jr., 63, died of heart-lung failure in the Touro Infirmary, New Orleans on April 18. Brother Dyer joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed during the Vietnam War sealift. Seafarer Dyer was born in New Orleans and was a resident there. Interment was in the McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna, La. Surviving are his widow, Eloise and a sister, Helen M. Bottley. Alwin Enriquez Fernandez Sr., 63, succumbed to lung disease in the North Miami (Fla.) General Hospital on May 8, 1983. Brother Fernandez joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1973 sailing as an assistant cook aboard the SS Santa Elena (Grace Line) in 1949 and APL from 1951 to 1954. He first sailed on the West Coast as a former member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in 1945. Seafarer Fernandez was born in Puerto Rico and was a resident of North Miami. Cremation took place in the Fred Hunter Crematory, Hollywood, Fla. Surviving are two sons, Alwin Jr. · of North Miami and Julio of Meriden, Conn. and a daughter, Josephine Nava, also of North Miami. Pensioner James Dudley Feurtado Sr., ·89, passed away from pneumonia at home in Miami , Fla. on June 16. Brother Feurtado joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Miami sailing as an AB. He was born in Bluefields, Nicaragua. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery, Miami. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth and a son, James Jr. of Miami. and U.S. Army after the Korean War. Born in Boston, he was a resident of Dorchester, Mass. Surviving are his widow and his mother, Elizabeth of Dorchester. Pensioner William Deiner 62, Fleetwood, passed away from cancer in the San Pedro (Calif.) Peninsula Hospital on March 13. Brother Fleetwood joined the SIU-merged MC&SU in the port of Wilmington in 1975 sailing as a chief steward for APL from 1980 to 1982. He began sailing in 1949 on the West Coast and also sailed for C. T. & T. Seafarer Fleetwood was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Washington, he was a resident of Los Angeles. Burial was in the Riverside (Calif.) National Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Ruby; a daughter, Nina Bothell of Washington and an uncle, Francis Deiner of Edmonds, Wash. Pensioner Edward Louis Fuselier, 58, died of lung failure in the Lafayette (La.) General Hospital on June 2. Brother Fuselier joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bedroom steward. He was a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry in World War II. Seafarer Fuselier was born in St. Martinsville, La., and was a resident of Breaux Bridge, La. Burial was in the St. Bernard .Cemetery, Breaux Bridge. Surviving are his widow, Mary and his mother, Elizabeth of New ·orleans. Thomas William Killion, 49, died in July 1983. Brother Killion joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1956 sailing as a FOWT. He also sailed as an engineer for District 2, MEBA. Seafarer Killion was a veteran of both the U .S. Navy Melvin Robert Knickman, 58, died recently. Brother Knickman sailed as an AB. He was born in Maryland and was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving is his mother. Pensioner Francisco ·Abarollo Melquiades Sr., 79, passed away from an infection in Daly City, Calif. on June 3. Brother Melquiades joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1957 sailing as a cook and saloon messman for the Waterman Steamship Co. from 1957 to 1961. He began sailing in 1929. Seafarer Melquiades was born in Guinan Samar, P. I. and was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving are his widow, Antonia Guadalupe ; a son, Francisco Jr. and a brother, Rafael of San Francisco. Charalambos Menicou, 59, died in iakaki Limassol, Cyprus on May 23. Brother Menicou joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a bosun. He was a veteran of the Army of Cyprus. Seafarer Menicou was born in Cyprus and was a U.S. naturalized citizen. Surviving are his widow, Haritini; a son, Xapolin and his father, Costa of Cyprus. Charles Allen Mullen, 32, died on June 11. Brother Mullen joined the SIU following his graduation from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1969. He sailed as a cook. Born in Oakland, Calif., he was a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Kathy; his parents, A. W. and Marie Mullen of Norfolk and a sister, Judy Guerra of Norfolk. Bobby Gene Perryman, 49, died on May 10. Brother Perryman joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1957 sailing as a waiter. He was (Continued on Next Page.) �~ .u,v~ fQ) ©\ lf 'LC Dll lf~ ~ born in Oklahoma and was a resident of Richmond, Calif. Seafarer Perryman was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force after the Korean War. Surviving is his widow, Sachiko. Pensioner John Henry William Roskamp Jr., 73, succumbed to heart failure in the Pacific Medical Center, Seattle on May 28. Brother RosJoseph Patrick kamp joined the SIU in the port Polsney, 47, died of heart disease of Seattle in 1957 sailing as a 1 in New York on chief steward. He was born in June 29. Brother Victoria, British Columbia, Polsney joined Canada and was a resident of the SIU in the Seattle. Seafarer Roskamp was port of New York a U.S. naturalized citizen. Cremation took place in the Bleitz in 1969 sailing as Crematory, Seattle. Surviving a bosun for the Sea-Land Shoregang, Port Elizabeth, N.J. from - are a brother, Gordon of Victoria and two sisters, Milly 1973 to 1983. He was also on the Puerto Rico Marine Shore- Golding of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and Mrs. R. gang. Seafarer Polsney was Christianson of Victoria. graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School, BaltiJohn George Spuron, 57, died more in 1962. He sailed during the Vietnam War and was a on June 19. Brother Spuron veteran of the U.S. Army after joined the SIU in 1943 in the the Korean War. A native of port of New York sailing as a Mary and, he was a resident of recertified bosun. He was gradBelford, N.J. Burial was in the uated from the Union's Bosuns Recertification Program in July St. Charles Cemetery, Pine1974. Seafarer Spuron also sailed awn, N. Y. Surviving are his during the Vietnam War. He widow, Loretta and his mother, was a veteran of the U.S. Army Gertrude of Baltimore. after the Korean War. A native of San Pedro, Calif., he was a resident of San Francisco. SurPen ·oner Leon Reynolds, 86, viving are two sisters, Helen passed away on June 5. Brother Gosse of San Francisco and Reynolds joined the SIU in 1938 Georgia Hunley. in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward for the Bull Pensioner Line. He had been sailing since Francis "Frank" 1929 and during World War II. Thompson, 66, Seafarer Reynolds was born in succumbed to the Netherlands West Indies and heart failure in St. was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Joseph's HospiHe was a resident of East Ortal, Tacoma, ange, N .J. Surviving is his Wash. on May widow, Muriel. 22. Brother Thompson joined the SIU in the port of Port Arthur, Texas in 1969 sailing as a cook. He walked the picket line in both the port of Houston and Tacoma beefs. Seafarer Thompson was born in Nundet, La., and was a resident of Tacoma. 'Interment was in the Community General Chapel Cemetery, Beaumont, Texas. Surviving is his widow, Laura. Pensioner James '{homas "Tom" Walker, ,. 74, passed away 1. on June Brother Walker • joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a recertified bosun and ship's delegate out of the port of Houston. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy before World War II. Seafarer Walker was born in Texas and resided in Dallas. Surviving is his brother, William of Dallas. Gleason Gillespie Weaver, 53, died aboard a Sea-Land ship on June 20. Brother Weaver joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a FOWT. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army after the Korean War. Seafarer Weaver was born in Husk, N.C., and was a resident of St. Augustine, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Myrtle; a son, Joseph of Elkton, Fla.; two daughters, Palma W. Wynne and Darlene, also of Elkton, and a brother, Mac of N orrua, Va. ~~ Great Lakes Richard John Idalski, 57, died on March 7. Brother Idalski joined the Union in the port of Alpena, Mich. in 1956 sailing as an AB for the Huron Cement Co. He was born in Alpena and was a resident there. Surviving is his widow, Margaret. Pensioner Arvo Oliver Lintula, 69, passed away on June 9. Brother Lintula joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich. in 1956: He sailed as a FOWT for the Ann Arbor (Mich.) ,.. Railroad Carferry Co. in 1967 and was a wounded Pacific Theater veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Laker Lintula was born in Wisconsin and was a resident of Kaleva, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Florence and a daughter, Peggy Saper. Edward F. Murphy, died on May 4. Brother Murphy joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1961. He was a resident of Buffalo. Surviving is a brother, Lawrence of Tonawanda, N. Y. Venture Peter Savo, 61, died on June 13. Brother Savo joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1966. He sailed as an oiler for the American Steamship Co. in 1956, Buckeye Steamship Co. from 1967-78, for Kinsman Marine from 1966 to 1973 and for •the E·rie Sand Co. from 1977 to 1982. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Laker Savo was born in Lockport, N.Y. and was a resident of Buffalo. Surviving are a son, Anthony of Riverside, Calif. and a brother, Peter of Buffalo. ONLY A FOOL FOOL<;J 1 AROUND WITH DRU6gfl l~: C; fil j .r ONE ARREgT AND YOU LOgE .. YOIJR PAPEl<S FOR LIFE! August 1984 / LOG I 43 .. �- "'"" . AMBASSADOR (Coordinated Caribbean Transport) , June 20-Chairman Robert U. Dillon ; Secretary and Deck Delegate Jonathan Dye; Engine Delegate B.A. Wallace. No outstanding beefs were reported. The ship will arrive in Miami on June 22. A patrolman has been requested for payoff. The chief electrician talked about the 1984 Crews Conference he attended, and he passed out current literature regarding the new Piney Point training and recreational facilities. The new contract proposals also were discussed. Crewmembers want the Union to inform CCT as to the current base pay and overtime rates they should be paying. The engine department expressed dissatisfaction with the amount of available overtime. The wiper's overtime was cut, the QMEDs only get Saturdays, but the engineers can work anytime. Also, shoreside services perform work that the QMEDs can do. Next port: Miami, Fla. AMCO TRADER (American Coastal) , June 24-Chairman John Bertolino ; Secretary A. Salem ; Educational Director Peter Dolan ; Deck Delegate R.H. Bunce; Engine Delegate M. Donion ; Steward Delegate C. Cummins. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The steward has been elected ship's treasurer, and donations are requested in any amounts in order to purchase more movie tapes. The Amco Trader will arrive in New Jersey on June 28 and will then head down to Norfolk, Va. for payoff on July 1. A telex has been received from headquarters about the new contract. Crewmembers will learn more about the details from the patrolman at payoff. New LOGs were received and were handed out to department delegates. The Seafarers LOG is the best means of communication between headquarters and the SIU members, whether at sea or on the beach. It was, therefore, urged that all crewmembers read each issue carefully. A request was made that the company forward the crew mail to the next port of call. All members stood for a minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters, and a vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: New Jersey. BEAVER STATE (Apex Marine), June 3-Chairman G. Mattiolli; Secretary F. Costango ; Educational Director John P. Lyons; Deck Delegate D. Marcus; Engine Delegate C. Taylor; Steward Delegate L. Garcia. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $30 in the ship's fund. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The bosun announced that arrival at Big Stone Anchorage was scheduled for June 7, with payoff in Eagle Point, N.J. on the 9th. It was requested that the boarding patrolman at payoff discuss with the captain and/or a company representative the launch service or lack thereof. There has been a definite lack of launch service when the shlp is in foreign ports. Members would like launches to be provided so that they can get ashore at least once in 24 44 / LOG / August 1984 hours and teturn to the ship in time for their watches, as per Union contract. All members agreed and thanked Brother Lyons for his suggestion. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Eagle Point, N.J. DELTA NORTE (Delta Lines), June 10--Chairman Paul R. Turner; Secretary Roy R. Thomas; Educational Director U.H. Sanders. Some disputed OT was reported in the steward department. Everything is running smoothly, according to the bosun, with no major beefs reported by department delegates. The Delta Norte did lose two men this voyage ; both were taken to the hospital. The importance of donating to SPAD was stressed, and the bosun reminded men that they are not to-leave the vessel before payoff. He also talked about crewmembers getting off ship when they are not really sick. It is not fair and puts a tremendous strain on the rest of the crew. A minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Lake Charles, La. FALCON CHAMPION (Seahawk Management), July 12-Chairman John Chermesino, Secretary Paul Cox; Educational Director E. Macom ; Deck Delegate Richard Bradford. Engine Delegate Arthur J. Vogel; Steward Delegate Dana A. Paradise. Some overtime hours in the deck department were still being disputed from the first three months of the voyage. There is $109.46 in the ship's fund. The payroll ends Sat., July 14, and the captain has agreed to pay one extra day's pay for travel time. A special thanks was given to the ship's steward, Paul Cox, for the time and effort he put into starting a movie fund and building a ship's library of more than 300 hours of movies. "We hope that future crews will continue his work and we would like to see the same thing on other ships. This will benefit all crewmembers wherever they may go." A vote of thanks also was given to the steward department for their fine work this voyage. The steward, in turn, thanked all departments for their cooperation. Next port: Guam. LNG LEO (Energy Transportation) , June 17-Chairman R.J. Callahan ; Secretary Henry Jones Jr.; Educational Director W. Shoun ; Steward Delegate Roger Gary Griswold. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun Callahan will be getting off in Japan, and so had a few words to say to the crew about the importance of upgrading at Piney Point and of donating to SPAD . . He also advised the new members to learn more about the workings of the SIU and to become a real part of it. The crew gave Callahan a round of applause for a job well done as ship's chairman. After buying a videocassette recorder and 1O blank tapes, the balance in the ship's fund is $361. The Pac-Man and arrival pools are selling well; there is almost enough money to buy another card for the Pac-Man machine. In Japan the LNG Leo will receive their stereo radio/double cas- sette recorder for recording cassette tapes, as well as jump ropes, games and cards which will be available to all crewmembers. Again, it was brought up that ETC vessels would like to obtain videotaped copies of President Drozak's talks at the monthly meetings. They 'SJso would like information on any changes implemented June 16 as a result of the Crews Conference. A vote of thanks was given to the crew for respecting their Union brothers by not slamming doors or playing tapes and radios too loudly. All drug tests aboard ship have come back negative-but the reminder again was given to beware of people trying to sell you items in the Indonesian ports. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the good food and the · pool parties. OGDEN MISSOURI (Ogden Marine) , June 24-Chairman John Bergeria; Secretary George L. Vourloumis. Some disputed OT was reported in all three departments as well as a number of beefs in the engine and steward departments. There is $7 .51 in the ship's fund. The chairman reported that the Ogden Missouri is running with a short crew-definitely not enough manpower to maintain the ship up to SIU standards. He felt the steward department should have another person in order to maintain officers quarters, passageways, the galley, pantries and messrooms in proper order. Three men is not enough. The captain holds weekly inspections, and the crew feels it just cannot keep up with the maintenance ·that is required. Another problem was with the mail service. "The Union should do something about the mail. After all, we are away from home seven days a week and we do have loved ones who care for us-so let's do something about our mail service. After all, we are Union brothers. Thank you ." Another suggestion was·that those jobs that were shipped on the weekend when the hall is closed be posted so that everyone can see who was shipped and on which vessel. A lot of hard, extra work had to be done in the three-man steward department, so all hands gave them a vote of thanks for the job they did so very well. And to the men who are getting off-" Have a good, safe trip!" OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas Corp.), June 18-Chairman J. Little; Secretary R.P. Taylor; Educational Director B. Burge. No beefs or disputed OT. Everything is running smoothly aboard the Overseas Arctic. Payoff will be on arrival. The bosun reminded members to write their congressional representatives to support the Boggs bill. He has the correct addr8$ses if anyone needs them. He also has a copy of the new shipping rules for all interested persons. The crewmembers aboard the ship voted on the new shipping rules recommendations and accepted them 100 percent. "We extend a vote of thanks to the SIU leadership for holding the line during these times of depressed shipping. " All hands were urged to take their beefs to the ship's meetings. A vote of thanks was given to ·the steward department for their fi ne work this voyage. PUERTO RICO (Puerto Rico Ma rine), June 3-Chairman W. Crawford; Secretary Jose R. Coils; Educational Director D. Able; Deck Delegate C. Faircloth; Engine Delegate John Hall; Steward Delegate Cosme Radames . No disputed OT. The ship will be paying off in San Juan, P.R. next Friday around 9 a.m. A patrolman should be there --and will provide information to crewmembers about the new proposals. The secretary suggested that, under the new contract, there be a medical relief for permanent jobs while onboard the ship. The educational director noted that an extra washing machine is now available for use by the crew-"so please take care of it." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the good food and good service. Thanks also was given to the crew for helping keep the messroom clean at night. Next port: San Juan, P.R. 0 SANTA MARIANA (Delta Lines), June 17-Chairman Salvatore Sbriglio; Secretary Samuel N. Smith; Educational Director Bobby Stearman; Deck Delegate Douglas R. Verges; Engine Delegate Robert Branconi; Steward Delegate Harold Johnson. No disputed OT or beefs reported. After paying for cablegrams and beer for the cookouts, there is $388 on hand in the ship's treasury. Communications from headquarters were read. This consisted of a cablegram about the new contract. It is posted in various places in the crew area. The boarding patrol- �they were taken. The crew is upset over the shortage of goodies (pastries) and the fact that there is no more dry cereal. Also, fresh fruit and bread aboard ship are dry and hard to swallow. These problems will be taken up with the boarding patrolman. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. man in Los Angeles will be on hand to give crewmembers all the latest information. One seaman was sent home due to a death in the family, and another was taken off sick in Trinidad. But everything is going along fairly smoothly, especially with the light passenger load. A vote of thanks was given to the ship's doctor, Dr. James Mayer, for his good service. Thanks also was given to the steward department for the fine food this voyage. Next port is Los Angeles, then on to San Francisco for payoff. PIONEER (Sea-Land Service), June 17-Chairman Ronald W. Jones; Secreta ,..~.......,rt Outlaw; Educational Dior Jack Marcario; Deck Delegate Patrick Lavin; Engine Delegate Carroll Dwyer; Steward Delegate Leopold Faulkner. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The bosun told crewmembers that he had been informed at the last payoff by the patrolman that the n,-~,ntract would be sent out to all ships an d be in effect as of June 16. He also men ned that all members having six months would have to get off. The secretary reminded all hands that he has applications for the different benefits that Union has to offer: upgrading, pension, vacation. "You name it, I have it." The tape deck am;! radio is in need of repair. But on a more positive note, the steward extended a vote of thanks to the chairman for his efforts in getting the reefer box fixed. It had been like that for two years! Heading out to Spain, then back to New Jersey for payoff in July. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), June 10-Chairman John G. Spuron; Secretary Ceasar F. Blanco; Educational Director Gerald Van Epps; Deck Delegate Jabez Pegg; Engine Delegate Robert Torrez; Steward Delegate Lorenzo Razo. No disputed OT. There is $41.25 in the ship's fund, and the movie fund is in the captain's safe. A message was received from headquarters regarding the new shipping rules. These rules have been posted on the board for all to read. The boarding patrolman will be able to answer members' questions about this notice at payoff. Those members who are getting off at the end of this trip were reminded to clear their rooms, remove all "nudie" pictures and turn in all soiled linen. Also, all books, magazines, movie tapes and cartridges must be returned from where SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service) , June 10-Chairman R.C. Cope; Secretary L.L. Tinkham; Educational Director D.K. Kelly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $291 in the ship's fund. The bosun said that he had received letters from the safety directors of the SIU and Sea-Land Service concerning the location of the watch in rough weather. Copies of these letters were distributed to the deck department. The bosun also reviewed some of the highlights outlined in the April issue of the LOG. This dealt mainly with the proposed agreement between ship owners and the SIU. Overtime hours are to be cut off as of June 15; a new overtime sheet will be submitted from June 16 to cover the rest of voyage #48. A motion was made to purchase blank videotapes from the ship's fund to record additional movies for the ship's library. The crew of the Sea-Land Explorer received a note of thanks from the widow of Gust Liakus, Bk. #L-78, for their contribution following his death in Yokohama, Japan. In their report to the LOG, the ship's crew says, "It is pleasing to note that in the last six months there has been only one dispute over overtime (delayed sailing), and that was easily solved .... " Next port: Yokohama, Japan. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service), July 1-Chairman Otto Pedersen; Secretary Robert F. Frazier; Educational Director High Wells; Deck Delegate Herb Minick; Engine Delegate Edgar Young; Steward Delegate Lonnie Gamble. There was no disputed OT, but a question did arise in the steward department as to why a member who works double can't get a day off or be paid the day in lieu of time off. This will be brought up with the patrolman at the next payoff. The bosun said that flowers and money were turned over to Patrolman Steve Ruiz for Brother Weaver who died aboard ship in the Gulf. The bosun also talked with the patrolman about the problems with the ice maker not working. The educational director spoke to the members about the necessity of going to Piney Point for upgrading, and a discussion followed about the new training and recreational facilities there and how they are very useful to the Union. He also stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD, especially during these trying times. Tne LOG is being received regularly. It was noted that it is important to read the LOG completely in order to keep abreast of recent Union negotiations and other matters. Crewmembers were asked by Bosun Pedersen to elect a new ship's chairman. He was nominated again but said he wanted to give it to someone else for a change: The chief cook, Leticia Peralez, was elected unanimously. "We are certain that this is the first female elected to this position. We will send pictures and story at a later date." One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Rotterdam. SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Titan Navigation), June 24--Chairman Harry M. Fisher; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director George Darney. No beefs or disputed OT reported . There is $9.25 in the ship's fund which will be turned over to the bosun when the treasurer leaves the ship. A telex from SIU President Drozak was received and posted. The steward praised SIU Rep Steve Ruiz for the fine job he did on settling all department beefs at the most recent payoff in New Orleans. He also said that everything has been running very smoothly since Capt. Chambless has been onboard and noted that this is the first voyage (since the ship has been running) that she is paying off without any beefs. All members were reminded to leave their rooms clean and to turn in dirty linen before getting off. A few problems will be taken up with the patrolman-about allotments being late and about not receiving mail. A vote of thanks was extended to Capt. Chambless on cleaning up the ship. The bosun also gave his men a vote of thanks for their cooperation in helping him out, and the steward department received a vote of thanks for their outstanding job of serving good food . The next payoff will take place on June 26 in Jacksonville, Fla.; the ship will then go into layup. in New Orleans the first week of July. The bosun reports that the crewmembers like the 180-day ruling and the fact that the hall is open on Saturday for job calls. Everything is going well aboard the Sugar Islander. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a fine job. Next port: New Orleans, La. - WASHINGTON (Ogden Marine), June 21-Chairman David Gilmore; Secretary David E. Edwards; Educational Director Anthony Praino. Some disputed OT was reported in the steward department. Payoff will take place in Beaumont, Texas on the 25th. Anyone who wants to get off should let the captain know. A dispute for lodging was brought up. There was no hot water from the time the crew joined the Ship until June ~a period of five days. The members feel they are entitled to subsistance for this period of time in which there were no sanitary conditions. This will be brought up to the patrolman and he will check it out. Next ports: Beaumont, Texas and Mobile, Ala. Official ships minutes were also received from the following vessels: OVERSEAS NATALIE PANAMA PATRIOT ADONIS BAY RIDGE BROOKS RANGE CHARLESTON COVE NAVIGATOR DEL SUD ROBERT E. LEE LEADER SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Marine), June 17-Chairman Roger W. Pinkham; Secretary R. Hufford; Educational Director Allison Hebert. No disputed OT. Payoff will_ take place OGDEN CHAMPION OGDEN DYNACHEM OGDEN HUDSON OGDEN LEADER OGDEN WIWMmE OVERSEAS BOSTON OVERSEAS HARRIEm ST. LOUIS SAN PEDRO SANTA MARIA SANTA PAULA SEA-LAND CONSUMER SEA-LAND DEVELOPER SEA-LAND ECONOMY SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE SEA-LAND PACER SEA-LAND PRODUCER SEA-LAND VOYAGER Monthly Meanbership Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters New York .. .. .. .. . ...... .. Tuesday, September 4 ........... . .. .. . . 2:30 p.m. Philadelphia . . ..... . . . . . .. . Tuesday, September 4 ....... .... . ...... 2:30 p.m. Baltimore ...... ........... Wednesday , September 5 ...... ... ...... 2:30 p.m. Norfolk .......... . ... .... . Thursday, September 6 . . . . . .... .. ...... 9:30 a.m. Jacksonville .. . ....... . . . . . Thursday, September 6 .... .. .... . . . .... 2:00 p.m. Algonac . . ...... . .. ...... . . Friday, September 7 .. . ...... .. .. ·...... . 2:30 p.m. Houston . . .. . . . ...... . .. . . . Monday , September IO ...... ... ... ... .. 2:30 p.m. New Orleans . ... . .. .. .. . . . Tuesday, September 11 .... . . ...... ... . . 2:30 p.m. Mobile .. . .. ... ............ Wednesday , September 12 .... .. . . .. .. .. 2:30 p.m. San Francisco . . ... . . .. . . . . Thursday, September 13 ..... .. ... . . . . .. 2:30 p.m. Wilmington .. ....... .. ..... Monday, September 17 .. ...... . . .. .. . .. 2:30 p.m. Seattle ... . ..... ... . .. .. ... Friday, September 21 ... . .. .. .. .. .. . ... ... 2:30 p.m. Piney Point .... . . .. . . .. ... . Friday, September 7 . .. ..... . . .. . . . .. . .. 3:00 p.m. San Juan . . .. . . . . .......... Thursday , September 6 ... . .. .. . ..... .. . 2:30 p.m. St. Louis ... . . . ....... . ... . Friday, September 14 . . . .. .. ... . .. . .. . .. 2:30 p.m. Honolulu . . ... .. . .. . ... .. . . Thursday, September 13 ..... . ..... . .... 2:30 p.m. Duluth .. . .. . .. .. ... . . . .... Wednesday, September 12 . . ............ 2:30 p.m. Gloucester. . .......... . ... . Tuesday, September 18 .... ... . ... . . .... 2:30 p.m. Jersey City .. ...... . ....... Wednesday , September 19 .... ....... . .. 2:30 p.m. August 1984 / LOG / 45 �' ~ - PMA Shipping Scene July 1984 REGISTERED SAN FRANCISCO Class ''A'' ....................... 60 Class ''B'' ······················· 6 Class ''C'' ....................... 1 Relief ........................... 1 Grand Total (All Groups) . ......... 67 WILMINGTON Class ''A'' ....................... Class ''B'' ······················· Class ''C'' ....................... Grand Total (All Groups) . ......... SEATTLE Class ''A'' ........ -~ ............. Class ''B'' ....................... Class ''C'' ....................... Relief ........................... Grand Total (All Groups) .......... 20 1 0 21 31 4 3 3 38 HONOLULU Class ''A'' ....................... Class ''B'' ........................ Class ''C'' ....................... Grand Total (All Groups) ....... ~ .. UNION LABEL ANO SERVICE TRADES DEPARTMENT, AFL-CIO KNOW YOUR RIGHTS 2 0 0 2 SHIPPED 17 0 0 0 17 5 1 0 6 25 0 4 1 30 6 5 0 11 Just in time to listen to a floor debate in Congress on key amendments to agricultural legislation, QMED students enrolled last month in Union education seminars learned close up what politics on the 'Hill' is about. Posing on the east side of the Capitol with SIU legislative lobbyist Liz DeMato are: Gerald Anderson, Al Grimes, Francis Karlsson, Nelson Kercado, Leon Kleinman, Leslie Lorber, Michael Meyers, David Millard, John Miller, William McRae, David O'Donnell, Arthur Omdahl, Robert Oppel, Frank Panetta, Svere Paulson, Robert Rappel, Julian Salazar, Stephen Senteney, Robert Shaw, Edward Smith, David Timmons, Steven Walters and David Whittle. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA· TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges. trials. etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements.All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all ·Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail. return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbel Chairman, Seafaren Appeals Board 5201 Autb Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations. such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time. any SIU .. 46 / LOG / August 1984 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently. no member may be discriminated against because of race. creed. color. sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled. he should notify Union headquarters. 1u11111mn111111111R1111u1R11111lllll111Ullll1w11ll11mdll111111n1111111ll1111111111111111t11111 patrolman or other Union offi:::ial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly. contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any articJe serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board. of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he made without supplying a receipt. or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt. but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment. this should immediately he reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political. social and economic interests of maritime workers. the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force. job discrimination, financial reprisal. or threat of such conduct. or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests. and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of aa:as to Union records or infonnation, he should immediately nodfy SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarten by certified mall, return receipt requested. The addre9 Is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georaes County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �NLRB "With the speed those bastards are moving at, it's hard to tell where we '11 be two weeks down the road," an AFL-CIO official said when asked about the track record of the National Labor Relations Board under the Reagan administration. There are those who think we may be at the end of the road when the NLRB finishes up its string of anti-labor decisions, if what they've done so far is any indication. The NLRB has made it quite all right to interrogate workers about their union activities. The NLRB has made it quite all right for a company to unfairly influence a union election. They've made it quite all right to fire workers for union activity and then sit on the case for years as company lawyers appeal and appeal and as the fired workers try to find ways to simply pay the bills. Several of the decisions, including a recent one concerning organizing hospital workers, have reversed long-standing policy, some of it arrived under Republican · presidents. On top of that, the backlog before the board could mean literally hundreds of decisions stripping away basic workers' rights to ize, bargain and work. The board a said it wants to take "a fresh look" at cases. It won't be fresh. This board's trail is littered with the putrid reminders of what happens when ideology and politics are allowed to rule where reason and law should be the guidelines. In the past, the NLRB functioned as place where both sides could go and settle issues. Labor didn't win all the time and management didn't win all the time. Usually when both sides complain it's an indication that Let's Get It Over With . -. 'II\ who they are gripping at is doing a fair job. Not anymore. The NLRB has turne~ into a club for unionbashing and handed itself over to management. Maybe we should just get it over with. Go ahead abolish the NLRB. Then unions and working men and women won't ha':'e that false hope that somewhere down the line the NLRB will right the wrongs of an employer, ~ that false hope that the NLRB will force people to comply with the law and the false hope that because they are right, workers can go toe-to-toe with the highpowered lawyers and bottomless company c~ffers. Abolish the NLRB. The company wins today, well we'll be right back tomorrow and the next day. We'll use strikes and picket lines. They can use goons and scabs and we'll just go ahead and duke it on out like the old days. And after that goes for awhile, just maybe somebody will come up with this great new idea where a group of impartial and fair people will be called to make fair decisions on disputes and given the strength and the power to decide them quickly and then enforce them. What a great idea. Why hasn't somebody thought of that before? SIU Endorses Mondale and Ferraro (Continued from Page 1.) ''There is no doubt that Fritz Mondale is the best person for the job of U.S. President. And, unlike the presidents of past and present, Mr. Mondale will fulfill his promises to solve our industry's problems," Drozak said. Drozak called the Reagan Administration's record-· "a wholesale transfer to disaster.'' He outlined the litany of atrocities just within America's maritime industry alone. ''President Reagan has cut seamen's health care benefits; terminated the CDS program; cut back on the ODS program; allowed U.S. operators to build ships overseas; failed to ratify the UNCTAD Code; failed to enforce existing cargo preference laws; and failed to enter into bilateral trade agreements with our trading partners. This administration's maritime program is nothing more than a suicide pill for an essential segment of our economy and national security.'' Drozak cautioned the general board that the ''long voyage has just begun. It will be a short trip to destruction for all of us, regardless of our industry affifiation, if the Reagan administration remains in the Pennsylvania Avenue residence. It is not enough to endorse Mondale and Ferraro. Ours must now be an active endorsement.'' Rallying behind the legacy of our forefathers, Drozak said "Democracy works because Americans have the right and the responsibility to vote. SIU · fully endorses the Mondale/Ferraro ticket with active and inspired participation. Let's get together and win in November!" August 1984 / LOG / 47 = �Joint Chiefs' Stage War Games Simulation U.S. Found to Lack Supplies for War By Fred Hiatt Washington Post Staff Writer A war game conducted by the Joint Chiefs of Staff last fall showed that the armed forces had only enough ammunition and other supplies to fight one small war in one part of the world, according to Defense Department officials. The military exercise, called ''Pressure Point 84,'' showed · that the Army would begin running out of key munitions and other items in the first month of a war in South Korea and could be forced to accept a stalemate because of shortages of critical supplies. If a crisis simultaneously developed in Egypt or Central America, the military would be unable to support the troops that would be sent there, according to the results of the exercise. The Joint Chiefs' staff concluded that the military was not prepared logistically for anything more than a short and limited conflict, according to those who have seen after-action reports about the exercise. Stocks of conventional munitions were found to be well below the minimum acceptable for even a small war, and a war in Europe, which was not simulated, would cause still more severe problems, officials said. The results of the computerrun exercise, which have not been officially released, lend support to a recently published report by the investigative staff of the House Appropriations subcommittee on defense. That report, based on research in 1982 and the first half of 1983, concluded that the Army "does not have the men and material to sustain combat operations in a major contingency" and that the Navy could not sustain full combat operations for more than a week. Defense Secretary Caspar W. Weinberger denounced the House report as outdated, wrong and dangerous. He said that the Reagan administration had bought "a great deal of ammunition'' and he suggested that the House report was politically motivated in an election year. ~ 48 / LOG / August 1984 AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1984 Attempts to obtain comment from the Defense Department about the exercise were unsuccessful yesterday. Weinberger said that the House report, and misinterpretations of it, did a "dangerous disservice' ' to national security by giving friends and adversaries a false picture of U.S. strength. . The charge that the readiness and endurance of the armed forces are not as high as they should be does appear to be emerging as a partisan issue. Democratic critics of the administration's record military budgets say that too much money has gone to new planes, ships and tanks and not enough to the spare parts, fuel and munitions needed to keep them running. Weinberger has responded that when President Reagan took office, the military needed improvements in all areas, including nuclear weapons and major weapons systems, and that no area has been neglected. The Pentagon's test last fall showed that serious problems remained in ammunition supplies, sealift and the other un- glamorous but necessary support systems for fighting wars. Pressure Point 84, instead of examining logistics at the outset of the war as most previous exercises had, began its investigation 30 days after an imaginary North Korean invasion of the south. Involving all four services and run largely on Pentagon computers, the exercise also simulateq a Libyan incursion into Egypt 26 days after the Korean invasion and examined in a cursory way what would happen if U.S . forces prepared to deploy to counter a Nicaraguan attack on a Central American neighbor. In the scenario, the military encountered severe shortfalls in Korea alone even before a month had elapsed. The Marines based in Okinawa had adequate stocks, but the Navy had to draw on stocks in Europe and the Atlantic, and the Air Force had to significantly deplete munitions stocks around the world. The Arniy was most severely pinched, however. It was having to ration 42 of 51 essential items after one month, and, one week later, 33 of those were used up. The commander of U.S. forces in Korea had to limit the use of ammunition to 25 percent and, later, to 10 to 20 percent of normal to avoid running out, the war game showed. Even if the Army emptied its reserves in this country and left only 15 days of supplies in Europe, the commander in Korea would not have enough munitions, could not fight the war properly and would be forced to accept a stalemate, the exercise found. The problems were not limited to one type of ammunition, but were spread across the spectrum of supplies. Industry would take at least a year to reach the needed production level and in many cases would take more than a year, the exercise also found. A shortage of cargo ships aggravated the situation; supplies piled up in West Coast ports. The back-log for shipping reached 500,000 tons , meaning that what supplies were available reached the war 11 day.s late. The inadequacies became more apparent when the planners simulated the Libyan invasion of Egypt, requiring the deployment of one Marine brigade and two Army brigades. Pre-positioned Marine supplies, on ships in the Indian Ocean, already had been sent to Korea, and the Army had no supplies left anywhere for its troops. More American-manned/civilian crewed Fast Sealift Ships like this are needed. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1984 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU ENDORSES MONDALE AND FERRARO FLEET BILL HAS SOME UNION SUPPORT AND SUGGESTIONS ETC'S LABOR CHIEF LAMNECK DIES WATERMAN IS STILL AFLOAT AFTER FILING BANKRUPTCY; THREE NEW SHIPS COMING SIU JOINS LABOR MARCH AT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION AID'S NEW MATH FACTORS OUT U.S. FLEET HOUSE, SENATE AGREE TO CDS PAYBACK BAN UNTIL MAY 15 SONATA PRESENTS OFFER; MEMBERSHIP WILL DECIDE SIU MCALLISTER WORKERS WIN NLRB RULING ON OUTREACH MARINE SIU'S CROWLEY BOATMEN MEET WITH COMPANY TO IRON-OUT PROBLEMS DIXIE TALKS RESUME, COMPANY ASKS NLRB FOR SETTLEMENT OF CHARGES CROWLEY TUGS AT WORK IN PORT HUENEME ROSE CITY RETURNS FROM HISTORIC CHINA VOYAGE THE SIU FIGHTS IN THE LEGISLATIVE TRENCHES THE SIU ON THE ISSUES; JOBS, JOB SECURITY, AND THE MERCHANT FLEET YOU BE THE JUDGE SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE INDUSTRY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEAFARERS THROUGH CORRESPONDENCE OBESITY: A LITTLE FAT CAN HURT SEAFARER ERIK FISCHER CLOWNS FOR A SMILE LET'S GET IT OVER WITH U.S. FOUND TO LACK SUPPLIES FOR WAR Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1984 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 46, No. 8 1984 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/64f9b6dc6aab3b458488f64e0b142598.pdf 528c6c83aef6b84e6b4435d9b92e034f PDF Text Text � ·. Fair Trade? '' 100°/o of Those Automobiles Are Coming In by . Japanese, or by Third-Flag Ships" Drozak Tells Senate, Bilaterals Mean Jobs The maritime industry and a number of agricultural groups end ;'a· oompromi Mm aimed at over cargo resolving the biUet:di ; ·· o · . preference. , Under the terms of the agreement, the U.S.-ftag share of the cargoes generated under concessionaltype programs (such as P.L. 4SO) will be increased ·from 50 to 75 percent k�� ' � · . · · ·· ···· ·· · · · 'Piite · · · ·· ·· ·· . · ·(BICEP). ::_ ' · · ·· · .. · · during the next three years.'In return, the cargo preference laws of this coun� try will no longer apply to what the Agriculture Department calls "com- · . ,· ·--··> · .fhe. ���� Wal o proi)osed . . · · maritime .interests insisted that U.S. operators .be assured a mininmm of cargo each year . . mercially-oriented" export programs such as blend.ed credit, Payment-inKinc;l (PIK) and the new Bonus lncentjve Commodity . Export Program .· . · · .. ti . ·,:: · , �tes : ili� · �· · · " thtDepartmen(ofT��wrta#oti Will pay for'the added transportation costs incurred from increasing the American�flag share of the concessional-type cargoes · In order thatthey be protected from possible budget cuts in tlie future, Inside: Benefits Application Streamlined The .. compr� jocludes what .·Pe•L��.execuuv.e�orofthe · · ; · · · Trartsp0rtatlon· lnstlfute; wdls,a �·snaP- back" provision, which.: states that maritime can reassert its claim to "commercially-oriented" export programs if DOT cargo preference funds become unavailable. "We believe that maritime and agriculture both gain from this compro- · ..,... mise,'' said SIU President Frank Dro­ zak. "Agriculture gets something that it wants. And maritime gets something that it needs if it is to have a chance of reniaining. viable: a minimum level of cargo." . ·Harry Neshem, president of the Na­ tional Association. of Wheat Growers (NAWG), said, "We believe the agree­ ment removes the political roadblocks that have prevented a resolution of the cargo.preference question.in Con- . gress. (Continued on Page 4.) Onboard the Capella Page 3 T-AGOS Stalwart .Excels on First Voyage Page 5 Onboard the Dredge Padre Island Inland Tug and Tow News Page6 Pages 7-9 Amazing!! lncrediblet! Boatman Explodes[! Page22 SIU-crewed USNS Capella piafs a �� role .in the natioD•� defense seaJift needs. Fast Sealift Ship carries lieavy military equipment, such· a8 heBcopters, tanks, etc. Here AB Keith Bennett wheds bis lift truck � one of the ship's Jarxe holds, See page 10 for more'pichires; The The �President's Report overseas customers. Nor does cargo Herald is to angrily strike back. After aid. killing children. preference divert dollars from food by Frank Drozak Cargo preference laws bolster a strong merchant marine capable of supporting the military as the nation's Merchant Marine ·Foes Attack ·'. ,, . · ··fourth arm of defense. That is one area our opponents always seem to forget ·or .ignore. There is a very important defense role for. the U.S.-flag fleet. U.S. Fleet with Sure it may cost more to ship pref- Half-Truths, Lies I '.:.� I f it hadn't been for the sharp eyes of Mary Harrington, another cheap shot at the U.S. maritime industry might have gone unanswered. her local paper, The Boston Herald, maritime industry with starving Afri­ goods and then apply that to the_.entire "It Upset me greatly and I feel it measures undertaken by industry, in­ can famine victims. fleet. No one menti()ns the cost-cutting warrants a rebuttal. I don't have the cluding this Union. expertise needed to reply," Mrs. Har­ · rington wrote in her letter to me. I was happy to· reply to the distor­ tions of the truth Mr. Lambro used in and our friends in the maritime indus­ incurred by the use of American ships is paid for by the U.S. government as an investment in a strong national Estimates show that since 1980 the federal government has shelled out in direct cash payments more than $30 defense. Eliminating cargo preference that to giant agri-business concerns. cripple our national security. would not help farmers, but it could decimate the maritime industry and My first reaction after reading an article like the one in The Boston . bast "greedy farmers" who take the the truth about the merchant marine. money and don't gfow anything. Think of all the starving children throughout So many misinformed critics contin­ ually attack the U .S.-flag fleet with the world who could be saved. half-baked information supplied by groups with special and selfish inter- • for their work? Any additional cost We could use those figures to lam­ try make every effort to pass along .. . the people who attack us for our costs be willing to take third world wages billion to American farmers, much of his piece. It is time that we in the SIU •• � "- . • answer is to try and find a common ground in which to work together. That is exactly what this Union and its friends and allies did in the recent agreement between many large agri- culture associations and maritime groups. The story on the cargo pref­ erence compromise, which starts on page 1, shows that two groups which appear to be on opposite sides of a question can sit down and deal rea­ sonably with the problem. That is a much more mature, sophisticated and efficient solution than slinging half- . baked charges and distortions about the other side. Though there are times when I'd like to do a bit of slinging myself, I try to remember that in the end,_ the truth wins out. CWA Stands Strong But it is not that· simple, and as CargQ preference does not divert dollars ·trom foOcl' aid � � • simple and shallow solutions offered . by those like Mr. Lambro. The rational • on a third world-flag ship, but would example of high rates charged to carry but came out and charged the U.S. . erence cargo on a U.S.-flag ship than Cargo preference opponents find one where columnist Donald Lambro all i� But the problems are complicated and complex and cannot be solved by To suppose that the elimination of cargo preference . would boost exports of ·.humanitarian aid is naive ... . Mrs. Harrington, wife of Seafarer Arthur Harrington, read a column in . all, no one likes to be charged with � .· ests. It is hard to counter all of the aggravated as we may get sometimes "This year, for instance, the Agri­ culture Department will shell out an lihood, using the same tactics to strike tirades. estimated $ 1 55 million in subsidies for the U.S. merchant fleet out of money allocated to the Food for Peace Pro­ gram," the columnist charged. What the writer did not understand was that that money did not put a lid on the empty bowls of starving chil­ dren. "Members of Congress are well aware of the statutory requirements from ill-informed attacks on our live­ back is not the answer. ''The problems facing the American farm community are basically the same as those facing the American maritime industry-weak markets, inadequate federal promotional policies and highly subsidized foreign competition in the international marketplace," I wrote to The Boston Herald. The facts are on our side. ingly. To suppose that eliminating cargo Cargo preference does not discour­ age exports. Its requirements affect manitarian aid is naive,'' I wrote in ers receive for their goods nor the and fund our aid programs accord­ preference would boost exports of hu­ neither the price that American farm- reply to the column. price paid for commodities by their LOG Charles Svenson Editor Mike Hall Managing Editor .... .... Assistant Editor L_ ....,_., /Photos ASsi8t8nteditor · Long-time friends and allies of the SIU, Communications Workers of America President Morton Bahr (left) and Secretary Treasurer James B. Booe; close their union's 47th annual convention in San Francisco. Bahr pledged to take a tough stand against "givebacks" and two-tiered wage systems in contract talks with seven regional phone companies. Official Pulllic;ation ol the SealallfS lntemallonal Union al North America, Alllntic, Bull, l.Jl<es and Inland WlllllS District, AFl-ClO August 1985 Vol. 47, No. 8 Executive Board Frank Drozak DIGlorglo Secretary Angus "Red" Campbell Joe . Vice "President Joe Sacco Vice President President Ed Turner Leon Hall Executive Vice President Mike SacCo Vice President George McCartney V"ice President Vice President · Roy A. Mercer Vice Pr9sident The LOG (ISSN, 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafa� International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, lakes and Inland Waters District, Afl-CIO, 5201 Auth Wa'j, camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tel .. � 0675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at addit_ional mailing offices . POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Spnngs, Md. 20746. 2 I LOG I August 1 985 .... ... � ����--��------------------------------------------------------------------�--------------------------------,,_, �SIU Streamlines Benefit Application r-------------------�------------------�------�--------�-�--, . ; I I I : I : I .I APPLICATION FOR BASIC AND MAJOR MEDICAL BENEFITSHOSPITAL-SURGICAL-MEDICAL-ME BER OR DEPENDENT SE�ARERS WELFARE PLAN, 5201 AUTH WAY, CAMP SPRINGS, MARYLAND 20746 . M SEAFARERS BENEFIT APPLICATION ... I Section I. To be cwplded bJ Member Gr' �t · :I I I I '< : I. I •· 2. Lut ., f· .: '· I : I I · S.S. No. lN � "--ft.l!AS£ PIJHT) or Praent Employer su.. ri.tc you ftrst worked ror Sl tJflllland. Company ). ELIOIBILITY: Att8dl proo( d 120 provide stubs Diil be a1tacbed ror Cily Vnsd COMPANY I I : .· I I Il· I I : : I I I I : . . 1 I. : ----z�' $. 6: PaliCnt.'s N Birth Date: Mo. Relatiombi.p to Member Have You Fjled l>Rviously for This Claim Is patient covered by any other MedK:al H yes, . advise: 7. Is claim Naine � lnsUJ'!UICC yes 0 tot.an ICCident? How Ind here did - Day var __ S.S. _ · yes 0 Heaitb lnsurance n0 0 Curler DO it happen? . yes 0 DO · · · · . 0 . ·· · ·. • . ' - .� · · ----. ·J . I 1 I I I __ . . SEAFARERS BENEFIT AP­ PLICAJ10N , J�Oll .to make it �ier for ouf meqibers to fiU · out and quicker<to process. . All of this \villmean thatfued-· ical bills wUl be processed and . . I I I : : . · ·· · in yolil'opinion, . . ·· . · . . yes 0 hal s .. . ... 1· · . . no 0 SI�o yes D. no 0 If not, releaseu · ___ _____ 19 __ Physician's Name Address Total medical charge (Please Print) _______ 19._____ Two Things Vou No. Street City · State Zip Code Telephone Number ____ Physician's Signature'----- 8. Entered ---- ------- at __ 9. If hospital charges exceed $5,000.00 admission and discharge summary is required. AM __, __ 19 __ , and left at __ AM __, __ HOSPITAL TOTAL CHARGES $._______ PAYMENT CREDITS-PATIENT $._______ PAYMENT CREDITS-OTHER CARRIER(S) $._______ COMPLETE IF SURGERY PERFORMED OR EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT. , · I l f I I ! al_ . _ 19__ Wherc�Home__ Office__ Hospi•.... Amount of your charge for this operation NOTE: If more 13. Remarks _ - ·· $______ ___ than one surgery pert'ormed, show charge for each. --'------'-- ·. 1 J. ·, · · ____ "' .I : l L-----------------------------------------------------------� ---------------------------------" _ - ..�i!,l t ]' ._ _. ., "! �' . · :· • � }, · i � ti 0 }{ JL � 1i ;i Here are Your SIU Area Vice Presidents \ -ii . .. t .J I East Coast: Leon Hall, (718) '·'·leI 499-6600 . Gulf Coast: Joe Sacco, 1-800I . . I: .. '.·:• ... I , -325-2532. ..·West Coast: George Mc- -------�-- 12. Date of Operation.____, ·< d '� pital; and· . . e. )'OU must. fill OUt·Section. J of this claim i:ompletely, includ-:. ingproofofeligibility deep� discharges, and pay stub ;'•in� lan�pay ·stubs.)..... 19__ 10. Nature of Operation · Operatio,, L----------------------- by Dr. ___________ •1' Must Do _/ .... ' .. _____ _ BALANCE DUE ...___ 11. Number of sutures if accidental injury ; All claims must be sul;>mit­ ted within' 180 days fr<>m' the date of di scharge from the hos• Physician's S.S. No. ----- COMPLETE IF HOSPITAL CONFINED . --�!: 345-2112. --------'---�-�-- Federal l.D. No. you do aJJ that Toll-Free Phone Number: 1-800- ____ _ Date , · Area Vice President, or call this $. ----- it your claim , c ontact your SIU Port Representative, or your (b) Give dates of treatment at Home or Office.________ _____ ____ $ l If you have any question about 7. (a) Give dates of treatment at Hospi"'"------------------. Charge per call . or your dependent ne d i .. fill out the top hatf of the form. But, make sure you include all information, including PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY. If so, please explain why·------6. Is this person under your professional care at present? / . noO is disability caused by the patient's employment ,: SEAFARERS BENEFIT API · > PLICATION form . The new. .fonrts<w�.':be av�able in �U -- yes 0 '."'· Effective October l, '1985 sru me mbers mu t use the new I. : · · · . . You Must Use the New Form 1 I i D DDDDI r I . . · paid in a much shorter time. I Diiie - · -- (Please furnish essential details) 4. Is disability a result of pregnancy? 5. . I ....._°'Olpendd•� , 3. Diagnosis DATE OFF by t ,..__ ... ....... ot_,!Mdlcl8I lntonn111ion NCUlll} to procw ._. ....._ 0 be II I I I No. DD 0 DD D 0 DD : Member or Depcndcats Siamt1lre · II I DATE ON ·· · · · · · · ·· · · ·· ·. · · ·· ·· · · . · ··. · Section 2. Physician's Stategnt. ccomplete tbis Statement m au �.)'.i· . . ·· I. Patienl' : ·'.'· o; D [] D .· D ···· 2. tc nated for prctCDt dilabilit Y 19 Kva.:__ ot'llc� . · I I ZJp c.... . · VESS EL Addrc" . Ralina I proc:asiaa.) I· 4. -.. Olde Employment TcnniMled · The· Seafarers Welfare Plan is continuing to update and mod­ ernize its Claims Department so that medical payments to doc­ tors and hospitals can be han­ dled quickly and · efficiently. ing done. Two things ate All. claims are now being proc� essed computer so that we· can more accurately and quickly· process the claims of SIU mem­ bers. and their dependents. We have streamlined the 0 DD DD DDDD .ti clay1 worbd lut year ud I clay worked ill last six moatb1. (Deep Sea provide diachuwn ud 1nlaad pay · ·. . .- M�'1Name: Faster. Payment, Better Service To·· Membership .. I I Claim No.( . Addrcu: J I I I t : I : )I Form No. P-116 �� . Process ' . � � "' ..�:! .·kJ ., ' J'.' . · :� Cartney: (415) 543-5855. Inland & Great . . . . . Lakes: Mike . . . ·' -' ·sacco, (314) 752:.6500 ' August 1 985 I LOG I 3 ��· .;· ·' ,> i .-" �� �Drozak U rges U.S.-Japan Bilateral Agreements The best way for the United States to combat unfair Japanese trade prac­ tices and the country's massive trade deficit with Japan is through bilateral trade agreements, SIU President Frank Drozak told a Senate committee last month. The hearings,before the Committee on Foreign Relations, included wit­ nesses from many industries which· have been hurt by Japanese trade prac. tices which virtually eliminate any kfud of foreign competition with that coun­ try's home-grown industries . Drozak was part of a maritime panel which included management and labor rep­ resentatives from the industry . that if the U . S. could negotiate a 40 percent share of the automobile mar­ ket, almost 3 ,000 ocean-going jobs could be created. In trade between the two countries, Drozak said Japan "derives a signifi- -· Sen. Frank Murkowski (R-Alaska) checks his notes as Drozak testifies. Drozak listens to a question from one of the committee members. Sen. Frank Murkowski (R-Alaska) appeared surprised when he was told that the U . S . had only two bilateral agreements (where the trade between two countries is carried by the ships of both .with the. remaining pei:cent.age open"to third-flag ships). · · · Two of the major products traded between the U . S . and Japan are Jap­ anese automobiles,which no U . S .-ftag ship carries,and U . S . tobacco which is also transported almost exclusively on Japanese ships. Drozak estimated cant share of the economic gains from transporting their exports to the United States and from transporting our ex­ ports to them. " Drozak called Japan's claim that every country has a chance to carry Japanese cars on their own ships an "illusion of an open market " because of the way Japanese shipping compa­ nies calculate their costs. Of the three options the U . S . has, Drozak said bilateral agreements are the best. The other options are to accept Japan's piecemeal concessions to open small sectors of their markets or to retaliate through tariffs or other actions. · . ·. · · ·. · · (. If an agreement cannot be �eached, "legislation mandating U . S . retalia­ tory action in the absence of any Japanese movement to liberate their markets must be considered," Drozak said . · · Maritime, Farm Groups Reach Cargo Preference Compromise (Continued from Page 1.) "It will get cargoes moving," said Neshem. "Wheat export sales are now 46 percent below a year ago. It's past time to settle this issue. " "We really don't lose anything from this agreement," said Drozak. "Had we not reached some kind of agree­ ment,we would have spent all of our time in the courts . " While some agricultural concerns did not endorse the agreement, it was endorsed by the National Association of Wheat Growers, National Com Growers Association,National Cotton Council , National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, National Farmers Or­ ganization, National Grain Sorghum Producers Association, National Farmers Union,National Grange and Rice Millers Association. A promising sign for the outcome of the agreement was the fact that Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole (R-Kan .), a strong supporter of the agricultural. industry, took the lead in helping to fashion the agreement. "We are particularly pleased," said NAWG's Neshem, "that Sen. Robert 4 I LOG I August 1985 Dole took an interest in our problem and sponsored the negotiations that led to today's agreement. " The dispute over cargo preference began to heat up Feb. 2 1 , when U . S. District Court Judge June L . Green handed down a decision on a suit initially brought by the Seafarers In­ ternational Union and the Transpor­ tation Institute to determine if the cargo preference laws applied to the blended credit program. In deciding on behalf of the maritime industry,the judge noted that "if the court were to accept the argument [that the Agriculture Department] is only required to apply preference when it is 'practicable,' that is when there is no cost differential,there would be no need to enact cargo preference laws. " Or as Luciano put it during one of the Senate hearings on this matter, promotional programs like blended­ credit were "enacted to help two in­ dustries,not one. " Shortly after the decision,Secretary of Agriculture John Block suspended the blended credit program, under SIU President Frank Drozak takes time during a break in the hearings to answer some questions and explain the Union's stance to an audience member attending the session. New England Fishermen Ask Duty on Canadian Fish More than $53 million of subsidized Canadian-caught Atlantic fish flooded the U . S . market last year. Because of that. giant share, 1 5 percent of the entire U . S . fish market,the New Eng­ land fishing industry has asked the wv�t.for help• . .·. Th� North Atlanti� Fisheries Task Force, a group that works for fisher­ men and fish processors, has asked the International Trade Commission to slap a 10 to 20 percent duty on fresh imported Canadian haddock, sole,cod, pollack and flounder. U.S. fisherman say they cannot fairly compete because the Canadian gov­ ernment provides large subsidies for ... . which 3.5 million tons of wheat and flour worth $536 million were sched­ uled to have been shipped overseas. The suspension caused a furor in the agriculture industry and a rise in anti-maritime feelings. More than 20 pieces of anti-cargo preference l egislation were intro­ duced. Some people, including W. Glenn Tussey, associate director of the American Farm Bureau Federa­ tion's Washington office, went so far as to call for a repeal of the Jones Act. The dispute came at an extremely difficult time for both industries . Ship­ ping is at an all-time low: farm failures , at an all time high. "Both the U . S . farm and ocean carrier industries face highly subsi­ dized foreign competition,'' said Dro­ zak, who was one of the first people to call for an amicable resolution of this issue. "They both face restrictive foreign policies, discriminatory prac­ tices and non-tariff barriers . . . . Both industries are essential to this nation's security and well-being. " The abandonment of the cargo pref­ erence laws would do little to turn things around for the agricultural com­ munity, noted Drozak on several. oc- its fishermen. The Canadian share of the U . S . Atlantic fish market has in­ creased from 4 percent in 1 979 to the current 15 percent. While Canadian fishermen prosper in the American market, U . S . fishermen have lost their ;b®t ·. or �n forced to pe te t a loss because the import drive th ,,.,,. ,�!""-,,,,,,, price of fish to low levels. No tariffs on fish exist between the two countries and the asked-for duty would not affect Pacific fish or shell­ fish. The ITC must determine by Sept. 19 if the U . S . fishermen have reason­ able grounds for their claims that they have been "materially injured " by the imports. ·. casions, but would totally debilitate the American-flag merchant marine. There were, however,some impor­ tant side-effects to this battle. The often fractious maritime industry was able to launch a united front on this issue. The issue also proved to be an important learning experience for those Seafarers who happened to be at Piney Point during this troubled period. As part of their recertification or upgrad­ ing curriculum, these members were afforded the opportunity to sit in on some of these congressional hearings. ''The hearing aroused some very strong feelings on my part," said up­ grader Edward Wilisch. "I could both see and feel the utter frustration of having to wheel and deal up on the Hill. Nothing good ever happens over­ night. It is a long,drawn out battle to gain anything. Should you but for one moment drop your guard,you can and will lose it all." Support SPAD �1st T-AGOS Mission _Stalwart SIU Crew Wins Praise for First Rate Job The USNS Sia/wart, the first new T-AGOS ship crewed by the SIU, recently completed a record voyage with top marks . "They did an excellent job and per­ formed every task asked of them. This was a very important job that helped the nation's security," said Gary King, vice president of Sea Mobility Inc., the company which won the T-AGOS. contract. The Stalwart's deck and engine de­ partments were singled out for the fine job they performed on the mission . QMED Lowell McKinney and Engine/ U tility Herman Best received compli­ ments oq the jobs they performed. King said since the Stalwart crewed earlier this year,some improvements · in the crew facilities have been made. A massive short-wave radio has been installed in the crew lounge, which enables them to keep in touch with broadcasts around the world. Also a daily news broadcast from the Navy is now available on th� ship. ' Two of the T:-AGOS vessels have been crewed, and King said the next two are schedul_ed out by the middle of November in Norfolk and early December in Hono1ulu. ,,1 • t;� / Here is part of the SIU crew onboard the USNS Stalwart whlch recently .completed a record•setting)�vR't praise for their performances. In the front row (left to right) are OS Bobby Matthews, QMEi> LOWel Mc Santos, OS Joe Murphy, AB Bob McGuinness and Engine/Utility Herman Best. . . . . . · , ,• _'. . ,.l ,, ,, ' Stalwart Capt. John Ekman watches as OS Joe Murphy signs ofl'articles following Stalwart's voyage. A./ SIU Norfolk Patrolman Mike Paladino (center) checks with OS Bobby Matthews (left) and Chief Cook Brian G� during payoff.. New relief Chief Cook Frank Sermooia waits to sign on the Stalwart for her next mmion. August 1 985 I LOG I 5 �Bay Area Workhorse Padre Island Goes North for a Busy Summer She has a full work schedule uid bulk carrier vessels. But with cisco passenger and container piers of displacement (light), the Padre maintaining access to San Fran­ and Oakland container loading ter­ Island has plowed many times her minals, Richmond oil operations, own weight in silt that otherwise Vallejo, would build up to block commod-· Stockton and Sacramento grain ities from Bay ports and sea chan­ piers, the Concord ammunition de­ nels. the Naval Shipyard at " the capacity to draw 300 short tons pot and cement and gypsum facil­ ' ities at Redwood City. The two-pump, two-engine hop­ per dredge has made her home base It's little wonder then, that in 1981. in Oakland since she was first com­ the experienced charge of SIU missioned for work in known as the workhorse of the San summer the North American Trail­ ing Co.-owned and operated dredge dredgemen, the Padre Island is Measuring 287 feet in length and Francisco/Oakland Bay area. This ·will stray north to the Oregon coast. 52 feet at the beam, the Padre Island does not even approach the to navigation. By summer's end dimensions of modem dry and liq- she will return to sunny California. . She has been contracted to remove sand bars that are posing a problem Just as other crewmembers know their questions will have answers when the SIU representative boards the gangway, Chief Engineer Gene Williams (right) bas Patrolman Gentry Moore's undivided attention. Jerome Walker, mes.mum, and John Reid, chief steward/cook, prepare the noon-day fare. lhlk of the day's news, as in Island. Shown relaxing before most homes, centers around the galley table on the Padre payotJ are (left to right, front row) AB Joe Brison, NATCO Field Office Manager Bob MacKay and SIU Rep Gentry Moore; (back row) Capt. Brad Simick, Chief Engineer Gene Williams and an unidentified crewman. SIU Patrolman Gentry Moore (left) and Representative Gilbert 'Gil' Gasch make a call on the Padre Island tied up in San Francisco Bay. In the course of their visit they paid oft' the Island, took care of business and helped to clarify the Union's medical Welfare Plan. 6 I LOG I August 1 985 ---------- - -- -- - - - ------··- --- � --- ------ -,. �J ����.;;;;;_.;....;;;...-,;;;;;;;�--- --====-==�---� ----------------------------------------------=-=-.� < ---- -- - --------·-· . - �Deckhand' s . Quick Action Saves Crewmate From ·Possible -�Death·· It was about 4 a.m. and the tug Sea Otter (Crowley) had just docked with In the Port of Norfolk , .,., .. : ' . , ' ��.. ' . Garcia was breathing when he was brought aboard the tug and placed on its barge _in Los Angeles Harbor. With the deck. As the crew wo rked to inlikc most of the crew in their bunks, Deck­ sure he was take n care · of Domangue hand John Co:X: was taking in the barge's had arra{lged to W(e the Sea Otter to lines from Tankerman Greg Garcia­ the L.A. Hamor Fire Boat talion first the stern line, then the spring line. where fir department medic worked on Garcia and then tran ferred him by That was when Cox heard two ambulance ·to a nearby hospital. "thumps" and couldn't spot Garcia "If it bad riot been for Cox being on the barge. Garcia had·· mehow alert and his fast reaction in notifying slipped from the b�ge and fatlen be� Domangue that there was a man over­ tween the Seq, Otter and barge RL-25. board, and then jumping into the water When Cox scanned the water he spot­ to get Garcia's head above- water, ted his crewmate floating face down, Garcia would most probably have unconscious. drowned," Wilmington Port Agent Mike Worley said. Mate Mike Domangue was the only "Undoubtedly your immediate re­ other crewmember awake. Cox yelled sponse, with little regard for your own to him that Q31'-cia was ove(board. As personal safety, •· ved thi man; life. ng the boat's general Domangue The quick action of your hipmate in . alarm, Coxjumped into the water. He assi ting both of you out of the water dido 't know at the time that Garcia _and .. then. his immediate transport to · · k1,.1U and .battc:-;red had · fl:a.�tured hi '', medical 'attention surely 'saved a. seri� 'his coUarbOne in the fall froin the ous accident from having possible fatal barge. He swam to Garcia and brought c n quen ,"Capt; Robert Clinton, the tankhi h ad out f the w t r Crniwley' port CNltailll , to ox. The crew onboard the Sea Otter While the two men were in the water was Capt. Bruce Cominsky, Mate Mike between the barge and tug, the boat's Domangue, Deckhand John Cox, En­ crew was on deck helping Cox bring gine Utility Hugh Wain, Utilityman Garcia aboard. Domangue was in the Ed Laird and Tankermen Greg Garcia wheelhouse to keep the boat from and .Gerald Knapp. drifting into the barge and �eriously Garcia is recovering from his .inju­ injuring or even killing 'the two men ries suffered in the July 2 incident. in the water. , . . ' '• : ; < ·· · Norfolk Patrolman Mike Paladino discusses some Union busin� with SIU members from the Virginia Pilots Association. The members are (left to right). Port and Engineers Mark Kampfmueller and Bob Hurst. · · ra · Mich. Port _Council Raises Money l! J . ;f , t . ... . . : . i ·.; ; J ; . . ) ·.'\ l Here is the Virginja Pilots Association boat Old Dominion. , r .>'· 1 :nJ .:::: ·;; ;i::;.·;· : It wasn•t the U.S. Open, but more than 100 golfers took to the links earlier this summer : �il President at the Michigan Port Council/MID annual golf tournament. Above Co Alex Bodnariuk (left) and Legal Coumel Victor Hanson (who bas worked closely with the SIU on the Lakes) shake hands. The golfers raised several thousand dollars for the Port Council PAC activities, Algonac Port Agent Byron Kelley reported. i l The SIU also represents members of the Association of Maryland Pilots. Here Association seamen Jackie Barnett(left) and EUiot H. Steveos 8ank Nbrfolk patrohnan Mike Paladino. August 1 985 I LOG I 7 - ---- :t· ---- 1 - -- �Legal Aid In the event that •ny SIU member• heve legal problem• In the varloue pone, • llllt of attorney• whom they can consuh I• being publllhed. The member need not choose the recom­ mended attorney• •nd thla llllt 11 In· tended only for lnformlltloMI pur­ PQMS: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Sdlulman & Altman 84 Will am Street, Su e 1501 New YOfk, New Volle 10038 Tele.# (212) 422-7900 BALTlMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heym an. Greenberg, Engelman & Belg1ad Sun Life Bu lding Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore. Md. 21201 Tele. I (301)539-6967 CHICAGO, ILL Kall & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street C hicago, Ill. 60603 Tele.1(312)263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit. Mlch. 48822 Tele. I (313)532·1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & Wh e 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Larry Bernard (left) and Bill Gregel have been sailing with Great Lakes Towing Co. of Detroit, Mich. for more than 25 years each. Pictured here on the tug Indiana, the pair takes a break for the camera. Tele. I (617) 283-8100 An:her, Peterson and Waldner HOUSTON, TEXAS Houa10n, Tex 1801 Main S (at Jefferson) SU te 510 noo2 Tele. I (713)659-4455 & Tele. (813)879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Fogel, Rothschild, Los Angele , Calif. 90036 Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters JULY 1-31 1985 "TOTAL RE&ISTHED All Stolp Ct1a C Ct.a A Claa I Tele. # (213)937-6250 WIUllNGTON. CALIF. Plft 239 Sou1h Avalon Wlltn/ngfo,n Cellf. 907"4 Tele.# (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Vin Antwerp Building (205) 433-4904 • . Nol'lolk, Va. 23510 Tele. # (804)622-3100 PHILADELPHIA, PA. KIBchner, Walters, Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 110 1429 Walnut Street Phlladelph a, Pa. 19102 Tele. I (215)569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg, Sounders & Levine Sutte 90�hemlcal Bu lding 721 Olive Street SL Louis, Missouri 63101 (314)231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie too Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Cdf. 94104 Tele # (415)981-4400 . SEATTLE, WASH. Elliott Avenue West, Suite 500 S.ttle, WUh. 98119 Tele.# (206)285-3610 TAJMIA,FU. tWnlllon & Douglas, p. A. 2920 w... Kennedy 8oulevwd T.,.... Florid.I 33809 Tele. # (1113) 879-91142 8 I LOG I August 1985 . . . • • . . . . • . . • • . • • . . . . . . . • • . • • . • . . . . . • • . • . . • • . • . . • • . . . • . . . . . • . • • . • . . . . . . . • . . . . . . Algonac .•..••••....•.....•..•..•..•.... St. Louis ...•••.••.......••••.....••••.• Pn Pont ............................. . 201 . Houston ••..••.••........••••.•..•.••.•• Peter Sin 700 Allantic National Bank Bldg. 415 Saint Paul' Boulevard Anderlon & Wad!..er . Puerto Rco i .•.••....•..••....•..•....... NORFOLK, YA. K. Baba1aa & Asaoclates, P C Yles, Roberts, Reid, . Jacksonville . : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : San F11.ndsco Wilmington Seattle .................. ............... Me181rle, La. 70002 Tele. I (504) 885-9994 0 . New Orleans NEW ORLEANS, LA. Gm'dl'l8f. Robein & H ly 2540 Severn Avenue, Suite 400 Tele. • Mobile •.••.....•••.•.....••.•..••.••... Mobi6e, Ala. 36802 Tele. I : New York. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Phllldelphla Baltimore •.•.......•••...••.••.••....... Norfolk ................................. :lis • • • • • • • • • • • • • Tell • • . • • . • • • • . . • • • • • • • • • Plft Gloucester New Yori! . • • • . . . • . . . . . • . . • . . . • . . . . • . • . . . . . . . • . • • . . . • . . . . • • • • . . . . . • • . • . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . • • . . . • . • • • . • . . Baltlmont ............................... Norfolk ...•.••..•.••.•.....•..•.....•.•. Mobile ................................. New Oneans Jacksonville . : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : San Francisco ��,����. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Puerto Rico Houston ..•........•..•.•..••..........• Algonac St. Lou s Pin Point . • . • . . . . . • • • . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . :fi1 TDll . . . . . . . . . . • . • • . • . . • . . • . . • . . . . . . • . • • • • . . • . . • • • . . . • . . • • . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . • • • • • . Port Gloucester New York . . . • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . • • . • . . • . . • . • . . . . . . . . • • • . . . . . . . . • • • . . • • . . . • • . . . . . . • • . . Philadelphia . ...••.••. ...•.••. ... ...•.. •. Baltimore • . . . . . . . . • • . • . . . . . • • • • . . . . . . . • . Norfolk • . . . . . . . • • . . . . . • . • . • . . . • . • • . • . . . . Mobile ••.......•..•.....•.•......•••..• New Oneans Jacksonville • ::: ::: :::::::: ::::::::: ::::: San Francisco ........................... Wilm ngton . • • • • . • . . • . . . . • . . • • . . • . . . . . . . SeaWe •••.......••..••...••..........•. Puerto Rco Houston .••.......••..•.••.••.....•.•..• Algonac ................................ . •• • • • • • •. St. Lo u is Pi::J.Po nt . T• · · · · • . . • . • . . . • . • • • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . • • • . • • • • . . • • . . • . . . . . • . . . . • . • • • . • . . • • . • • . . . . • • . . • • • • • · · · · · · · • • • • · • • · • • · • • · • • · · · · TlllllAllD1..-1.................... 11 "Total Registered" means the number of men • • • 4 13 50 2 6 5 0 1 0 0 6 33 1 0 121 0 0 2 0 12 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 9 2 1 0 31 0 0 4 0 0 0 9 25 0 26 0 0 0 0 9 2 75 DECK DEPARTll EJIT 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 6 12 54 2 2 0 0 0 0 7 104 7 11 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 7 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 ""REGllTEftED ON IEACH All&..,. Claa A Ctaa I CllU C 0 0 4 7 65 0 7 6 0 1 0 0 10 30 9 1 28 140 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 ENGINE DfPARTllElfT • Philadelphia . 0 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Grt11p1 C1111 A Cina I Cl111 C 0 0 0 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 141 41 7 • 7 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 STEWARD DEPARTMEMT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 121 n It the port la.st month . "Regiltlf9d on the 8uc:tl" means the otll number of men registered It the port It the end of lllt month . who actullly reg stered tor • 0 &hipping 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 25 1 0 0 2 0 12 0 8 1 0 4 0 0 7 13 3 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 10 49 0 1 0 0 0 0 33 0 Iii 111 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 ' 0 31 0 z 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 6 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 12 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 8 0 0 0 3 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 6 0 ! 14 !1 fl n 11! n 1• �: � , 1, '.- Crowley Keeps Com m u n ications Open ..� '! Tankerman Tom VeUa explains some of the issues facing SIU members on Crowley boats. SIU members and Crowley Tug and Transport (CTI) managers held another of their quarterly meetings to keep communications and operations running smoothly between the Union and the company in Southern California. From the left, CTI Manager Jim Macaulay, Cargo Operations Manager Bob Mcintyre, Tankerman Joe Ruebens, SIU Port Agent Mike Worley and Patrolman Ray Singletary discuss the issues. · Aboard the Gatco Florida . ! Here's the crew of the GATCO Florido. (GATCO) before beading to Puerto Rico with a barge load of pipe lumber. They are, from the left: Capt. William Brinkley, Mate Wayne Nicholas, AB Tony Richardson, AB Charles Cliburn, Chief Engineer Edward Getz, First Engineer Edward Schaffhauser and Cook Ray Walters. At Pte. Mouillee, Mich. Tankerman Joe Rubens (right) goes over a list of concerns with CTI officials Jim Macaulay, and Bob Mcintyre. In Memoriam Pensioner Cornelius L . Higgin­ botham, 79, passed away from a heart attack in St. Mary ' s Hospital, Port Arthur, Texas on June 1 5 . Brother Higginbotham joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur in 1963 . He sailed as a chief engineer for the Pine Oil Co. from 1 948 to 1%0, Sabine Towing from 1 960 to 1969 and for the D . M . Picton Co. from 1969 t o 1970. H e was a former member of the NMU,Local 340 from 1 96 1 to 1 963 . Boatman Hig­ ginbotham was born in Iota,La. and was a resident of Port Arthur. Burial was in Greenlawn Park Cemetery, Port Arthur. Surviving are his widow, Ear­ line; a son, the Rev. Neil Higgin­ botham, and two daughters , Carol Broussard and Crystal Fulda. James J. Mulholland died on June 26. Brother Mulholland joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia. He was a resident of Philadelphia. Sur­ viving is his. widow, Mary . -�·-.;;;,;u•�� ,. · [;t�;'.�,;'.;:, SIU crewmen IOad machinery aboard the· hydtaulic dredge P.O.B. (Dunbar & Sullivan Co.) at Point Mouillee , Mich. From the left, they are: Francis BeUant, Donnie Paulson, · · · · Ernie DeMerile and wnuam White� ·.... August 1 985 I LOG I 9 . : , ' ; �U S N S Capel l a's S I U Crew - Top-Notch Pros The SIU USNS Capella is fast be­ coming an efficient and regular partic­ ipant in the military's readiness exer­ cises. The Capella is stationed in Jacksonville, Fla. and can carry huge loads of military vehicles such as tanks. Here's a look at the Capella 's crew in action. The Capella. is a converted SL-7 and one of the fastest cargo ships available to the military. The TAKR Fast Sealift Ship carries a crew of 26 unlicensed personnel. Currently the SIU crews four of the ships. �. ' ,_ On dee&, �n Bob Lawson. With SIU members at the crane's controls, a medical evacuation helicopter is IO)ded into one of the Capella's holds. '; · .. '. •· . ., i� . :� - checking out the lifeboats aboard the Capella, AB Joel Letchel looks over the survival gear to ensure everything is in order. While The steward department takes a break on the deck of the Capella between meals., Pictured (left to right) are Steward Assistants Mike Thornton, Mark D. Ambrossio, Steward James Mann and Steward Assistant Lynn Santa Cruz. • . , , ··'· # SIU member Paul Cates on the Capella. Seafarer Reginald Green fills out some pa­ perwork in the crew's lounge. 10 I LOG I August 1 985 AB Keith Bennett wheels bis lift truck through one of the large bolds in the Capella. �i\re;;,1 ; Vice Presidents' Report nation. While the facility . involves a huge outlay of funds, it is expected to cut transportati�n costs considerably and may revolutionize the maritime industry in much the same way that containerization did 25 years ago. A Great Lakes landmark is in dry­ dock. The tug McGuire, which is owned by the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Company, is now laid up in Cleveland. The tug, which is 55 years · old, is typical of the situation on the Great · Lakes. · by V.P. Leon Hall East Coast T wenty-three percent of all vessels docking in Norfolk are registered under foreign flags. This statistic says a great deal about the present state of the American-flag merchant marine, especially since Norfolk is home i}ort to many military vessels. Many of the jobs available to mem­ bers in that port are generated by work contracted out by the Navy. Last month, SIU representatives serviced the PFC Dewayne Williams, the Key­ stone State and the Stalwart. The Stalwart is on stand-by status for its next assignment. ··� Servicing the membership involves more than just paying off ships. Offi­ cials in Norfolk are negotiating two contracts, one with Shawn's Launch, Inc. and another withtbe Association of Maryland Pilots, In addition, the SIU is taking an interest in a labor dispute at Colonna Shipyard . The shipyard workers there are . repre­ sented by the UIW, which is an affil­ iate of the SIU. If the SIU cannot help its own during times of trouble , then how can ,. it expect others to support cameo when lbcy need it? Union lidarity i .an important habit to c� · tivate. · · · On the subject of labor solidarity , the SIU is helping the UIW organize the workers who man the tour boats that cruise up and down Baltimore harbor. The UIW was formed in 1 949 to be the organizing arm of the SIU , By helping the UIW grow, seamen are making the SIU a more powerful or­ ganization, especially at the grassroots level. Of course, any growth on the grass­ roots level involves planning and or­ ganization. Last month I reported that Tommy Farrell, who has helped the SIU with its long-standing dispute with SONAT Marine, was returning to his old position as an AB in SONAT's Green Fleet. Farrell, a dedicated union man, will be replaced by Bob Hall, �ho brings with him a wealth of ex­ perience servicing SONAT vessels in the Gulf area. Philadelphia Port Agent Dave Heindel welcomes the extra hand, �specially since shipping in Philadel­ phia picked up a little last month. One last thing: there is a crisis in the fishing industry. Our representa­ tives in Gloucester and New Bedford tell me that many owners there are unable to obtain insurance for their fishing vessels. Those who can get insurance are being forced to pay sky­ high rates. This has resulted in smaller and smaller crews. Many competent fishermen are being forced to leave the industry. Some drastic action needs to be taken if we are to save the American fishing industry. by V.P. Joe Sacco Gulf Coast T here is an organizing drive going . on in Fort Lauderdale where the SIUjs trying to sign up workers in the fishing fleet there. The fishermen there have been hit hard by the same problems facing their counterparts in New Bedford and Gloucester. Many fishing boats have been unable to secure. insurance poli­ cies, which is 4riving them out of business. Port Agent George Ripoll has been meeting with local politicians to see if there is anything that the SIU can do to iron this problem out. The Union in Jacksonville has been active on a grassroots level, trying to garner support for the maritime indus­ try through the local labOr movement and with various state and city agen­ cies. Among other things, represen­ tatives of the port have attended meet� ings of the North Florida l.abor Council . the, rropeller Club the P rt . Auth rity Md . the Florida Con . umer Action Group. · Representatives of the port also have bee n following local bill to govern the disposal and replation of toxic waste as well as local plan to impl - · ment user fees. Few tugs are being built to replace the 50 aging vessels that comprise the Great Lakes' fleet. Things don't look too promismg in the near future, especially since there is a five-year period between ordering a new tug · and crewing it. . The aging of the Great Lakes' fleet calls into question the safety of the seamen up here. Luckily, members have a Uruon that does more than just give lip s.ervice to the concept of safety. An example ofwhat l � talking about is the Unioo's Safety Progra:ul which was implemented to inform SIU mem­ bers of what they can do if they find themselves in a dangerous situation. I Govemment Services by V.P. Buck Mercer n an effort to protect government service employees, the SIU has temporarily halted A-76 proceedings on 1 2 oceanographic vessels following The Maritime Port Council in Al­ a court order which prevents. further gonac recently honored Victor Han­ action until a decision is made con­ son, who has been the Council's legal cerning the Service Contract Act. counsel since the time ofFred Farnen. · Under the terms of the Service Con­ Farnen, whose obituary · appeared in tract Act, t� federal government must last month' s LOG, worked closely pay workers prevailirig wages in a with Hanson in promoting the interests given industry and region. Were the of the Great Lakes maritime industry. SCA applied to the 12 oceanographic Alex Bodnariok, president of the vessels, then the wages paid to the Roofers, presented the award to Han� people who man them would be inson. .C' reased to meet prevailing tandards. A forjob ,'the Great Lake Dredge · · . · S I U members man three of the 12 and -Dock Company began the dredgso they have an important I v . iµg of Buffalo HarbQr. J . B . Fol'.:d out.tak. e in. the . °':' tco�_ of this i . ue. In ntted ilie F.ourth . ]=1leet · shij)s for Hud� addition, if SCA standards are applied, son Portland Cement. then the SIU has a chance of picking �p all 12 vessels. · • . · . Representatives in all the Gulf ports--Houston, Mobile, New Or­ leans and Tampa-have been busy servicing equipment. Last month in Tampa alone, SIU representatives had to service 84 pieces o f equipment. I Westem Rivers by V.P. Mike Sacco ·· Great Lakes and D redgingjobs are usually generated by long-term projects. While many of our members have been doing well as a result of projects already in prog­ ress, new work has been slow in being bid. Much of the work available to mem­ bers here involves the contracting out of federal work by the Corps of En­ gineers. There is a mutual interest between deep-sea, inland, Great Lakes seamen in persuading the federal gov­ ernment to contract work out to the more effici�nt private sector. West Coast by V.P. George McCartney n San Francisco, American Presi­ dent Lines (APL) is recrewing the President Truman after a two-- year lay­ up. It will take rice to the Philippines. Another APL vessel, the President Taft, will crew up later this month. We are keeping a close watch on developments relating to the cargo preference issue. Seattle is an impor.: tant center for grain that is shipped · overseas. A resolution of this problem will help shipping out here, especially since things have been slow. Apex Marine's Brooklyn was laid up at Swann Island. The owners are looking to pay back their Construction Differential Subsidy. The lndominable, . the 1th T-AGOS vessel, was christeii�d m Seattle re­ cently. Navy officers who · spoke at the ceremony said that the SIU is doing an excellent job in manning these vessels. . . A revolutionary .. new · terminal was opened up in the p(>rt of Tacoma. Sea­ Land unveiled its new stack-train op­ eration, the first of its kind in the Sel pur caune to . ..... ...... ..... ... v....... .... ....... ...... Now It's � than e\ll!r to Invest In U.S. Salilngs Boncls--ofrerin you the � cl �-based rates. the . ufwty cl a guarantftd rrHoom � N'.JO the best ·potecdon an in\llestment can hawe. Take a second look at Sallings . Bcnds-you"I want to ask 'Pl eqiioyel' about Payroll Salllngs today. August 1 985 I LOG I 1 1 ' ��·���----���·-�-����==�====::::� �� ,.\ ," .� I . Upgraders Visit Capito l Hill Don't Miss Your Chance SHLSS has self-study materials in many areas . Upon your request ; SHI.SS will send them to you to rudy in your spare time. You can use .the e skiUs : * on your job . * to improve your skills for upgrading . * to funher your education . Please send me the area(s) checked below : l . F \ MA m Fractions Decimals Percents Algebra Geometry Trigonometry (Spherical ) ,, D D 0 0 D STUD Y SKJUS Listening Skills How To I mprove Your Memory How To U e Text books Study Habits Test Anxiety Te t Taking Tactic Stress Management Notetaking Know-How 0 ENGLISH: Writi11g Skills Book 1 4 D - : Up from Mobile, Ala., SIU Port Agent Tom Glidewell accompanied Seafarers on a tour of the U.S. Capitol in July. Appearing in the group photo with the Senate wing of the Capitol in the background are Mates and 3rd Mates: Turrance Murphy, Michael Forrester, Glidewell, SIU Legislative Representative Liz D'Amato, Jeffrey McPherson and Walter Henry. Writing Busine s letters SOCIAL STUDIES 0 Geography U . . History Economi 1ence PolicjcaJ . Gookin' on the PFC Baugh Name 0 0 0 0 COMMUNICA TION SKIUS 0 D 0 0 0 0 D D 0 0 Tax Tips for Seafarers Basic Meujcs treec City Stace _ _ _ _ _ Book o. Department S�ling ln · , .. Zip _ _ _ _ _ _ oci aJ ecurity _ _ _ _ _ o. � 11 Cuc our this coupon and m�I to: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Adult Education Department Seaf.uers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship .,·.· · . . Piney Point , Maryland 20674 Send it toda ! AMERICAN IS luyAmerlcan BEAUTIFUL and look for the Union Label UNION LA8EL AN O SERVICE TRADES Of.PARTMENT AFL-CIO �.. With a stop in Los Angeles, the steward department onboard the PFC William B. Baugh, one of the SIU's newest ships, bad a chance to pose for this group photo. From left to right are: Chief Cook Zein Achmad, Third Cook Clifford Blanco, Saloon Mesmian Gabriel Bonefont, Chief Steward A. Gregoire and GSU Terry Lmyear. Seafarer Earns Engineer's Ucense ••• : Monthly Meanbership Meetings Port Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Date Piney Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, September 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I0:30 a.m. New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, September 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I0:30 a.m. Philadelphia . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, September 4 . . .. . .. Baltimore . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, September 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . 10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . I0:30 a.m. Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , September 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I0:30 a.m. . Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , September 5 . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . I0:30 a.m. Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday , September 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I0:30 a.m. Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, September 9 . . . . .......... . . . . I0:30 a.m. New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, September 10 . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . I0:30 a.m. Mobile . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . Wednesday, September 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , September 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I0:30 a.m. Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, September 16 . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I0:30 a.m. Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, September 20 . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I0:30 a.m. San Juan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , September 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. St. Louis . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . Friday, September 1 3 . . . . . , . . , . . . . . . . . , . 10:30 a.m. Honolulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , September 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, September 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. was a happy day for seatarer David Kopp recently in Ll>ng Beach, Calif. Kopp successfuUy completed the requirements and tests for his third.aMistant/engineer's license. Holding a brand new engineer's hat is his daughter Michelle, and presenting the license is Coast Guard Lt. Johnson. It 1 2 I LOG I August 1985 Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, September 1 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Jersey City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, September 1 8 . , . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. �Chri s Tennyson p u l l s up a members h i p prof i le. Man power Coord i nator Bart Rogers d i s c u sses a job order with a company. MAN POW E R the N ucleus the U nion "'" "·" · ·· ' ·' · of Comp.u ter t e c h n o l o g y i s changing the face of our world on . ·a;daily. ·basis::ln ordcr to keep .pace with all of these changes, the Seafarers International Union has placed in operation a central dispatching system through the Manpower Office in Piney Point, Maryland. The Database contains a wealth of information that is constantly being modified and updated. This information is readily available for locating membership information and dispatching job orders to each SIU port. The Manpower Central Dispatching System is set up to receive job requests by telephone from all of our contracted companies. These orders are written up and transferred to computer screens specially designed by the Seafarers Management Information System (S.M.l.S) at Headquarters in Camp Springs. Information contained on these screens includes the company name, vessel name, the company personnel placing the call , the location of the vessel, reporting dates and times , departure dates and times, any special instructions and the ratings required to man the vessel. The job order is transmitted via the computer to the port nearest where the vessel is located. When the order is received by the port, the The Manpower Staff performs vario u s duties . From I . to r. Sylvia Jones, Carol J o h n so n , J u l i e Knott and Janet Berg. jobs are placed on the Rotary shipping board · and job calls are made in accordance with the shipping rules. After each job call , any ratings filled are entered into the computer and will show as shipped. When a member is successfully shipped on the computer, he . is automatically added to the crew list for that vessel. If a job order cannot be completely filled by the port it is transmitted to , the remaining positions are turned back to the Manpower Office and sent to another port. Job calls are made in accordance with the shipping rules and eligible members are shipped to those remaining positions. The computer system is a self­ contained unit processing over a thousand calls (standby, relief and rotary jobs) per month. It provides to the membership a more accurate , efficient and economical method of registering and shipping. At the end of each month a report is compiled detailing the number of jobs filled for that month. This report is broken down into the number of Rotary, Relief or Standby jobs and it includes the seniority of each member shipping i n each category. This information is i n c l u d e d in t h e m o n t h l y membership meeting and gives everyone a clearer idea of how the industry is changing . The functions of the Manpower Office help define the areas where the SIU may require personnel with more specialized training. The military ships and charters SIU comparues are now rece1vmg are critical areas in . which this specialized training is required . The Manpower Office in Piney Point also maintains a variety of other information which is be neficial t o the s m o o t h operation of day-to-day union activities . Information regarding ship pay-offs, recrews and lay-ups is received by this office and dispatched to the port nearest the location of the ship . Manpower updates and revises display b o ards c o ntaining information on Deep Sea, Great C a r o l J o h n s o n u p d at e s Manpower Boards . the Lakes and Inland vessels. The information maintained on these boards includes the company name , vessel name , when and where the vessel was serviced and by whom. The Inland display boards contain the names of the fleet and boat delegates for each piece of Inland equipment. The UIW display boards include information such as l ocal president, type of service a particular shop produces and when a contract will be due for its next negotiation. The Manpower Department in Piney Point is a vital and important part of the Seafarers International Union. No other trade union has as much available informatio n , nor is it as centralized as our current system. By October of this year, the Deep Sea registration, shipping and dispatching portions of the system will be fully operational. In January of 1 986 the Inland and Great Lakes Divisions will come on line to give the SIU a better and more complete central operation. August 1 985 I LOG I 1 3 \ i, : �· ; �Major General H o n or &" Stat f Tou r SH LSS General Honor and staff land on the new Helo Lan d i ng area. Director of Steward Dept Laymon Tucker (r.) discusses Bart Rogers describ es the capab i lities of the Manpower the SHLSS Steward Program with I. to r. Major General Dept. Left to r. SH LSS Commandant Ken Conkli n , Bart Honor, John Mason, Brigadier Schable and Arthu r Keltz. l Honor, and Arthur Keltz. Roaers. Major Genera .. ,.... ..... /•"'9----···- ··- Start Plan n i ng for the Logan Scholarship N ow . ct \ C!Ul. s:!.C co,,, JTltlndAnt Ken Conklln Major Genera Schable, Director or vocational Ea. Jonn 'Mason, ana Arthur Kettz· dtscuss some of the school's operations. . II · · .----- · I m portant N olie �=-Effective Date: July 1 9, 1 985 Gol_d Line Bus Servic� is discontinuing its Washington, D . C . to Lexmgton Park, Maryland bus route . Therefore , the following travel arrangements are now in effect: 1 . Members "'.'ho �av� been scheduled for upgrading classes may report on either Friday, the scheduled reponing date ' or on the following Monday. arriving in Washington, the member must catch a taxi an proceed to the SIU Headquaners (5201· Auth Way , Camp Sprmgs, Maryland) no later than 2 p . m . 2 . After � 3. A vehicle will be at headquaners and will take the member to SHLSS. 4. If a member b_e cann�t at He�dquaners by 2 p . m . on Friday, then he should arrive m Washmgton , D . C . on the following Monday , by 2 p . m . 5. There will be n o bus service from Headquaners t o SHLSS on weekends or holidays! . 6. SHLSS will not provide reimbursement for either weekend lodging in Washington or taxi fare from Washington ' D . C. to SHLSS. If �ou have any questions concerning travel procedures , do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Office at the school, (301) 994-0010, extension 344: 14 I LOG I August 1 985 entrance exam they require and, you need time to schedule yourself to take either the SAT or ACT examinations . One of the big problems that seafarers have with getting their application in by the April 1 5th deadline is not having enough time to schedule , take and have their SAT or ACT exam scores reported to the scholarship committee . This problem can 1'e avoided with a little advance . planning. You need to register . to take the exams before th test Jeut . college in the fall of 1986 , now is . . date you want . You can find our the 1 ��· .t() . st.art thinking about when and where the exams are the Charlie Logan Scholarship . given by seeing a guidance You may think that it is a little counselor at any local high school early to stan working on your or at some community colleges . scholarship application packet , Ask fo1r the registration but i t is not . Some of the information and fill out the information that is required in registration to take the exams . order to complete your The process of registering for application for the Charlie Logan and taking the exams takes at least six weeks . After you have taken Scholarship includes : • a copy of your high school the exams, it can take from five to transcripts with certification of ten weeks to have . your scores graduation or a copy of your reported to the ·scholarship selection committee. The very h igh school equivalency (GED) scores latest that you should take the college • a copy of your exams is around the end of transcripts i f you h av e January. This allows ten weeks for attended ·any college classes your exams to be graded and the • three letters of reference scores reported to the scholarship • SAT (Scholastic Aptitude selection committee . If you are Test), or ACT (American going to take the exams in College Testing Program) , January, you should make sure examination scores that you have mailed in your • an autobiographical statement registration for the exams by the As you can see , it will probably middle of November. So you see , take a little time to get all this it's not too early to start planning information together and in the fo r your C ha r l i e Logan mail to the scholarship selection Scholarship application . committee. You need to contact If you are interested in applying your high school and . college to for the scholarship , you can pick up an application booklet in your get them to send transcripts , and you need to talk to past local union hall or contact Tracy employers , teachers, etc . to ask Aumann at the Seafarers Harry · them to send the scholarship Lundeberg School of Seamanship . selection committee a letter of She will be glad to send you an reference about you . You need to application o r answ.er any contact the college to which you questions about the scholarship program that you may have . are applying to fmd out which · · �. ! . S H LSS -· . ' /C rane · ·le. d . · C er . 1 1· 1· The Lundeberg crane was certified by the International Cargo Gear Bureau Incorporated , which · is a worldwide crane certifying service . This represents the first shore­ based installation .of a shipboard · cargo handling crane. . 0000000 SH LSS Graduates ew- . .. 1 . Radar From t. 10 r.: Michael MurdOck, Les Stravers, Jeffrey McPherson, Michael Masek, · -· . . . ' ·'ft:� The mtsslon · of SHLSS is to. provide weU"*raJned .personnel for our contracted companies. Pet1odlcally, . we · review 9ur; cumculums, anal� memberS' recommendattons and 8end . ·instructors to aaJI aboard· shlj:) to determine whether . or ·not changes In the Industry aboard new · ships necessitate development of new programs to fulfill the requirements aboard these ships. After carefully evaluating _the many skills needed for the steward c:tepartment, we have developed an� will continue to develop a steward program which we feel wlll be second to. . none and provide the neceaaary akllla for each rating. Effective September 4, 1985 we wlll be starti ng Phaae I of the updated program. Reaf lzing ratings differ aboard freighters and cruise ships, we have listed In chart-form the courses needed to accommodate all ratings. Descriptions of each upgrading phase for the steward department will appear In future articles In the LOG. 2. FREIGHTEMANKER Recertified Steward . .. ,t eward Prog ram SPECIALTY COURSES 14 WEEKS CRUISE SHIP Chef Or Chief Pantryman Or Chief Butcher Or Chief Grade Manager . CrulM lttlD TNlnlng ."(jfebo.lt Or Front row I. to r.: Rick '/oµng, Neal Tanaka, · Hector Fel lx, John Billingham, M lchelle. Wfllte. second row I. to r.: .Ben Cusic (Instructor), Robert Romero, Jesse Bungo, Alphonso Davis,, Lawrence Miiier, David Hodges. Pastry Chef Or Second Baker Chief Steward 1 4 WEEKS Sous Chef Chief Cook 1 4 WEEKS Chief Crew Cook Second Butcher And And Line Cook And Second Cook Cook and Baker ;)� · '· · Welding Lett to r.: Biii Foley (Instructor), James McDaniel, Joe Simone, Tyler Womack, '°'08 Pomranlng, John Cooke. Not pictured: Robert Halkerston. · 3. • • • 4. · Ufeboat And . 1 20 days as a steward assistant 1 80 days as a steward assistant for those who have not graduated from SH LSS training program Must speak, understand, read and write Engl ish High School dlploma or GED Equlvalency, or 2 years to complete GED (If not quallfied In these areas refer to LOG for when these GED and Engl ish as a Sacond Language programs are offered at school.) Cli nic card must be up-to-date To u pgrade to each level member must have sailed 6 months I n previous rating. ELIG IBI LITY: • Cruise Ship Training Assistant Cook And Baker's Helper N ight Baker • Front row I. to. r.: Vivian Wiiebski, Mary Giimore, Darci .W llllams, Ben Cusic (Instructor). Second row I. to r.: Aaron Thompson, Robin Ward, Donald Wiiiiams, Gordon Nakachl, Jerson Toro, Manuel Fanol, Danny Conti, Donald Sneed. 1 4 WEEKS 7 WEEKS COOK 7 WEEKS BAKER • Cook and Baker course wlll consist of 14 Weeks at SH LSS. 7 Weeks of cooking Instruction, demonstration and on the job training. 7 Weeks of baking Instruction, demonstration and on the job training. COOK and BAKER COU RSE After the third week of each course, a three-man-board wlll review each student as to his/her demonstrated abll lty to continue In the program. NOTE: August 1 985 I LOG I 1 5 �Upgrading Cou·rse -Schedule �--···� ... ,.. �-� I L(J � September Thru Novembe� Engine Upgrading Courses QMED 1 985 Refrlaeratlon Systems Maintenance & Operation .'! Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills ·�- " 4"4i"�"'" H ydrau l ic s And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry Fireman Watertender & Ol ler Fol lowin g are the updated course schedules for August · through October 1 985, at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg· . School of Seamanship. SIU Represent•tlves In all ports w i l l assist members i n preparing app l ications. Able Seaman. September 20 October Sea.l lft Oj:>era�lons & Mai ntenance 8�J,tWN� 6 October 1 0 November 21 Ll feboatman October 1 1 November 1 October 24 November 1 4 �r 19 �iVJ, t r:i f �3 §:ct;gm:� . �ctob8r 29 Bctober 21 November 1 8 October 1 0 October 1 1 November 28 1 November 7 December 1 9 December Check-In/ Completion Date November 26 Chief Coo_k varies bl-weekly varies monthly varies varies bi-weekly · Chief Steward varies monthly Three Man Steward Dept. Bosun Recertif icatlon Programs Check·ln Date September 1 Completion Date Steward Recertification October 27 December 02 Check·ln Date Completion Course Course 31 October 7 Adult Education Courses Date (ESL) E n glish as a Second Language N ovember 1 5 N<>vember 1 5 (AB E) Adult Baslc Education (GED) H igh School Equivalency Program . November 1 Seotember 6 (DVS) Developmental Studies October · 25 Nov.ember 21 December 5 .. . DECK DEPARTM E N,T (List) Date of Birth (Middle) (first) Mo./Oay/Vear � � � � ­ Address-------,.,rr.:'::n---.(City) Deep Sea Member O (State) Telephone (Zip Code) Social Security # ------- Book # ------- (Area Code) -= == .-­ Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member O Seniority Pacific D ------- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you a g raduate of the SH LSS Trainee Program : o Yea (datiiattended) Course(s) Taken - _ _ _ _ _ - - - Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes Date Avai lable for Trai n i ng No D o. 0uart�a1.J?' �· · 0 FOWT tJ Automation 0 . QMED-Any Rating 0 DltHI Engine o Marine Eleatronlc• o Marin• Eleatrlcal M1lnl9nanc1 . . o Pumproom Malntenanci 6 Operation ·· (Unlnapected Motor Ve1HI) D Seeo nd/Thlrd A11t. EnglnHr (ln1pected) - - . Optration. No D (If yes, fill In below) -- - · AB Unllmlted o C.lestlal Navigation AB Limited · o 1at Class Piiot AB Special · Towboat Operator Inland Towboat Operator (NMT 200 mll••l Towboat Operator.(Ov,91' .200 Mlltt) Matter/Mate ln•pectect Towing Ve11el Third Mate Ridar ObHrver Unllmlted Simulator CourH o Chief EnglnHr/A11l1t1nt EnglnHr _ _ _ _ _ Have you attended any SH LSS Upgrad i ng Courses: 0 Yes tlinkennan · ci Refrlgttatlon Sy1tlm1 Nnt1nanee & No D (If yea, fill In bel ow) .., to,,,.,,__ ,, Trai nee Program: From -----....� o 0 0 0 o o o 0 0 D D . ENG I N E DEPARTM ENT Date Book Port Presently Was lsaued _------ Port Issued _ - --------Reg istered I n E ndorse m e nt(s) o r Llcenae(s) Now H e l d t3 13 13 December December . December Seotember 1 3 November 1 l am interested in the following course(s) checked below: ' Name 13 Length of Course bl-weekly ! " September 6 Diesel Engi neer - Regular Cook and Baker October 1 1 November 15 November 29 Sim ulator Date December 5 Recertification Programs Course Radar Observer November 7 November . Assistant Cook Completion Date . Check-In Date 13 September 20 Marine Electronics Course Deck Upgrading Courses September Compfetlon Steward Upgrading Courses e-reg ster before eavlng your home port for train i ng at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman s h i p to avoi d havi ng an exp i red sh i p p i ng reg istrat ion card when l eaving SH LSS. Also bri ng proof of Seafarers Welfare Plan e l l g l b l l l ty with you. Celestial Navigation Check-In Date September 1 3 Course- STEWARD DEPARTME NT -- - F i refi g ht in g : D Yes - No O CPA: O Yes D Cook l Baker D Towboat Inland Cook o Chief Cook o Chief Steward No o ---- ALL DEPARTMENT$ o Welding D Llfeboatman O S.allft Operation• I Maintenance RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME-(Show only amount needed to upgrade In rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever Is applicable.) VESSEL RATING H ELD DATE SHIPPED DATE O F DISCtfARGE ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT o Adult B11ic Education (ABE) o Htgh School Equlvalency · Program (OED) · . . O Developmental StUdl•• (DVE) , · o Engll ah 11 a Second lan;uave (ESL) ;S�IG�N�A�T�U�R�E�;;;;;----'- DATE No transportation will be paid unless you present orfglnal receipts and successfully complete the course. 1 6 I LOG I August 1 985 _,_ __ __ _ _ __ _ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ RETU R N COMPlETED APPLICATIO N TO: . Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrad i ng Center, Pi ney Point, MD. 20674 COLLEGE PROG RAM . ' . O Nautical Scltnct D Scholarship/Work Program D Other . Certificate .Program �SI U , ' ' � · - ; I ' Mobile's monthly membership meetings mean niembers may make �ingfuJ contri· butions to the good of the SIU. The well-attended Mobile meetings �ve Seafarers a � to keep up on the latest Union business through Ute use of Vi�tapecl messages from . SIU President Frank Drozak and other omced. Port Agent Tum GU&iwell conduds the meetings and is available to answer any questions. .· . j f l [ I ·'· B�'s, the PFC Eugene Obregon's deck helkopter crew St. Cfuui& Parish, La. school teachers went on strike, and SIU members trOlll the New Orleans area' 'sbOrtly before t9mpleting a training missiolf. earlier this y�. 'l'lley are � �w left to right): AB s: Higgin­ joined the teachers in a sbOw ot:.labot unity'. Included in the picture are (left to right): New . . ReP Nk:k �etona, Seafarers Kenenckemt8 Williams � Wilbur Williams , Otis Brown,_ Port Agent Pat Pilsworth and SIU · � Mike Medailt. - ootbam, AB .L&rry 'McEants't (next row) AB �rge Pierre, AB W. Clement, � .�- Kratsas, AB Ivan Cox, . · Chief Mate Wiggin and AB Bill Ashman. Earlier this year, . When the Ogden Yukon (C>gden Marine) stopped in Jacksonville , Fla.,: the crew had a ch8nce to pose for a quick snapshot. Included in the picture are: AB Julio &rmuttq, OS James Nettles, � Wilton Stokes, AB Ed Spooner, AB Christopher Lopicolla� Steward Willie Tbispen; AB Paul Carolyn, OMU Jose Morales, Steward AssiStant �Y Sabeson, AB Frank Redkker, QMED John Courtney and OMU Larry Craig. SIU members aroUnd the c:ountry st� with their tlaioD brOthers during tbe·recent United Airlines ·pih)ts strike. Seafarers in Hawaii were 80 exceptioO. Here 8eafarers· march in .Solidarity With the pilots during a ·demonstratioo. in Honolulu. The_ strike was ·settled · successfuUy. · · . August 1 985 I LOG I 1 7 -------- - - --------------------'-- q ·gI: ";· ' $ - ·. -- -· �- -- · . · ·--·- - ---- ·- -- - -- - .. - - - - - - - - - - - · ----- - - - �Brooks Range Pays Off in L.A. After a long voyage, it's time for a little fun ashore, and Brooks Range crewmates AB Mike Cresci (left) and OS A.R. Ahvaseem ride the launch to the L.A. Harbor docks. I (Photos by Dennis Lundy) 11 · �· Waiting to go ashore are (left to right) Wiper Mohamed Shaie, OS A. Hussain and AB Mike Cresci as Port Agent Mike Worley takes care of payofl' paperwork. Here is the Brooks Range (lnterocean Management) riding hlgli in Los Angeles Harbor. Here is most of the crew of the Brooks Range at a Los Angeles payOfr. From left to right are QMED Chris Kirchhofer, Wiper Mo­ hamed Shaie, QMED Steven Byerley, Port Agent Mike Worley, AB T. Anderson�Bosun Bob Edwards, Chief Steward Joe "Pota· toes" Pltetta, Chief Cook Ernest Polk, GSU James Harper, AB Thomas Commans, GSU A. Agostine, and QMED James .Martin. 1 8 I LOG I August 1 985 :� �I I I I I I I I I I I .I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Wasbinpon Report The growing trade deficits with Japan are President Reagan' s bout with colon cancer arousing considerable attention. reminded everyone here that come 1988 there The front cover of the July 28 issue of The will be a new person holding the reins of New York Times Sunday Magazine featured power. Accordingly, there has been considan article by Theodore White, the Pulitzer erable 1'ockeying among potential presidential Prize winning historian. He noted that the candidates as well as a great deal of action by United States and Japan are for all effects and the various power brokers in both parties. purpo�es involved in a trade war. All of this has been occurring just . outside This, of course, is nothing new to American the glare of public attention. Yet this shadow e years have had to ame n , who dance has had a profound effegt o li the ou�� : , > contend With, re tti¢tive Japanese trade policome o . f the fight · over the bUdget • " ., cies. To m .· e example. : t.h . e. u . S. doe.s t:>"'v e 1; u s. t o o . ' The House and Senate contetef!s reached a not have .a single ve el in the lucrative . caF compromise on the budget which would cut c lh•• pe rcent J . of f or many � I I '> •• . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I •· I I I I I I I I I . ·· . • . would also repeal the Capital Construction Fund, which has played a prominent role in promoting the construction of American-flag vessels. "Our problems with the tax plan , " said Drozak, "go beyond the confines of the mar­ itime industry . We believe that it would place an unfair burden on middle-class wage earners. An example of this is the proposal to tax employee fringe ben�fits . " Passe1e 11 r Vessels �th Japan · I ,,_ . Trade Politics and the Economy _,.,,., Legislative . Adm i nistrative and Regulatory Ha ppenings To protect maritime interests from possible budget cuts in the future-an important con­ sideration given recent budgetary trends-the agreement guarantees U . S . operators a mini­ mum quantity of cargo each year. The compromise includes what Peter Luci­ ano, executive director of the Transportation Institute, calls a "snap-back" provision, which states that maritime can reassert its claim to commercially-oriented federal export pro­ grams if DOT cargo preference funds become unavailable. A more detailed accC;unt of this issue is carried elsewhere, in this LOG . July has traditionally been a busy time on Capitol Hill. Senators and representatives try to get as much work done before breaking for the August recess. This year, attention. has centered on three main issues: leadership, international trade and the budget. In addition, progress was made on resolving a long-simmering dispute between maritime and agri-business over the future status of the cargo preference program, which generates a substantial portion of the work available to American seamen. I I ,, ..... August 1 985 Seafarers I nternational U n ion of North America . A F L-CIO • •• · 1· -Jt.,, ,.,_ ... ington as . ·. ' ::::� � ::. b::. �:;'!';,"t=��o\W::..�� �:f. IU � i' . � · . · . "".' . ' 00 .· ident · faank Dtoz$: W1l$ a ked to ··· much as $100 billiOo of th testiff 60 this issue before the Senate Foreign · · proj cted sav ngs are illusory and that this Relations Subcommittee on East Asian and country still must make some difficult choices Pacific Affair According t OT ; th if_ it i ver. to gcl lb Se deficit und r c ntr I. J P. . . anese have had little: incentive Lo. change th. ei . r The de�t ion . bY Coogre . an.d the .admi:.01 � . tactiCs. They are used to American tration to p<>stpone these tough choices will who talk tough but who do little to alleviate make it that much more difficult for this counthe underlying trade inequities. try to compete in a world marketplace already Drozak said that the United States could riddled by protective tariffs and generous for· make an effective gesture by requiring the eign subsidies. The growing deficits . keep the Japanese to ship a certain portion of their U . S . value of the American dollar at artificially high export goods on American-flag vessels. This · levels, which has made it increasingly difficult would signat a new American resolve without for Ameriean companies to compete in foreign provoking a trade war because the Japanese or even domestic markets. are signatories to the United Nations Code on This year's budget will have an important Trade and Development (UNCTAD). though indirect effect on the maritime industry. Funding for most maritime programs (USPHS , Grassrots o CDS , etc. ) bas been eliminated or cut to bare­ That same issue of The New York Times bone levels during the past four years; Many Magazine contained an interesting update on of the programs that generate cargo for the this Union's grassroots programs. American-flag merchant marine-SPR� Ex­ Prominently displayed over half a 'page was port-Import Bank-are not maritime programs a picture of se.veral SIU members holding per se. Some are scheduled for elimination or signs, including one sign that pointed out · the drastic reductions. inherent fallacy of the concept of Free Trade. Preference Thanks to the members who support the Union's grassroots program, our message is A compromise between the maritime indus­ getting across. try and important segments of the agricultural liev� that as.. � i '• · · · · metals ·· . · . ��:;: "'° �z�·; ��:.�� ad.!;��;�'. Contracting Out Provi i n in Jud d ,in the Hou versi n f . the Defen Authorizati n Bi ll prohibiting the . contracting out of supprirt functions to the private sector were dropped in the final version of the bill. " This mark s an important victory for the SIU , " said Legislative Director Frank Pecquex, who noted that contracting out is a major source of employment for civilian maritime operators. Delta Queen A big step was taken in restoring a queen to her rightful throne. On July 29, the House passed H.R. 2466 , which waives certain Coast Guard regulations to permit the continued operation of the Mis­ sissippi riverboat Delta Queen. The bill is expected to receive quick attention by the Senate when Congress reconvenes after the August recess. carao community was announced July 26 on the emotional and often hotly contested issue of cargo preference. U oder the terms of the agreement, cargo preference will no longer apply to commer_­ cially-Oriented export programs such as blended credit, export PIK (payment-in-kind), or the new Bonus Incentive Commodity Export Pro­ grant (BICEP). In return, the U . S .-flag share of cargoes generated under P.L. 480 and other so-called give-away programs will increase from 50 to 75 percent during the next three years. The agreement stipulates that the Depart­ ment of Transportation will pay for added transportation expenses incurred from increas-. ing American-flag share of the P .L. 480 cargo. Legislation was introduced by Senator Dan­ iel Inouye (D-Hawaii), a long-time proponent of the maritime industry , to permit the re­ flagging ofU.S.-built, but foreign-registered vessels back into the domestic, coastwise trade. The bill, S. 1461 , would give owners of these vessels a two-year period to re-flag under the American registry. Inouye, who has been an · built ioreignopponent °f the re-flagging 0f � vessels, indicated that he was frustrated with the continuing absence of growth in the U . S . passenger vessel industry. "We believe that the bill introduced by e would address an important Senator Inouy . . . , . , sru'd. Drozak. "Passenger na,fional . �()ncem, vessels generate badly n dedj bs · and tax �venue. In the ca e of an intemation8.l emer7 .. !hi . Support Tax Relorm· Officials from the SIU and the maritime industry have expressed their opposition to the administration's tax reform plan. The maritime industry has presented a united front before several House committees on the president's proposals to reform the tax code . Drozak summed up the feelings of many when he told the House Merchant Marine Subcom­ mittee that the prop<>Sed overhaul would "be . harmful to .. the industry. " Among other things, the tax reform pro­ posals would repeal deductions for convention expenses incurred onboard U . S.-flag passen­ ger vessels, eliminate the investment tax credit and lengthen vessel depreciation schedules. It SPAD · August 1 985 I LOG I 1 9 fm - . · .. . , ; �Seafarers Welfare, Pension Plans U pdated to Provide Best Possible Benefits The trustees of the Seafarers Plans con­ tinuously review the rules and regulations as well as the laws governing the Plans. During the past year, the trustees made certain changes to more efficiently utilize the Plans resources and provide the best possible benefits to all participants. Seafarers Pension Plan Pension Credit Increased The trustees decided to increase the pension benefit for seamen whose employ­ ers are contributing at the maximum rate. If a seaman has at least 3 ,000 days of actual contributory seatime (employment aboard a vessel) he/she can receive credit for 1 v. days service for each day of actual seatime earned after June 1 6, 1 984. Eligible seamen will now be able to accrue more service, which can be used to satisfy the Plan 's eligibility requirements and may increase the benefit payable for a wage­ related pension. Effective June 1 6 , 1 984, an.Early Normal Wage Related Pension for deep sea em­ ployees shall be calculated as follows: All actual contributory employment shall be counted for the purpose of determining the amount of benefit payable. All days will be divided by 365 to determine the per­ centage to be applied to average earnings . Pensioner's Death Benefit Eligibility Liberalized Since Feb. 1 , 1984, eligibility for the standard pensioner's death benefit is ex­ panded to include all pensioners who have at least 1 25 days of covered employment in the year prior to their retirement. Added Protection for Vested Service A vested year is any year (Jan . I to Dec. 3 1 ) in which a covered employee earns 125 days service. If an employee earns less than 62Y2 days service in any calendar year, he/she incurs a break-in-service. More than 62Y2 days of service credit, but less than 1 25 days in a calendar year does not earn vesting service, nor does it result in a break-in-service. Once an employee is vested ( 10 years with at least 1 25 days credit) he/she can never lose that time. Employees are currently eligible to receive deferred vested pensions upon reaching normal retirement age, if they have IO vested years. For service time after Jan. I , 1985 , an employee who is not yet vested will only lose credit for prior accumulated service if he/she works less than 62Y2 days in each of five years in a row, and the number of those break-in-service years equals or is greater than the number of vested years already accumulated. In addition, if an employee is away from covered employment due to pregnancy, child birth, infant care or adoption , up to a maximum of 62Y2 days, he/she will not incur a break-in-service. If an employee is away from covered employment up to 62Y2 days while attending upgraders courses at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship, he/she will not incur a break-in­ service provided he/she successfully com­ pletes the courses . Neither this school time nor child care time will earn additional service credit. However, both can now be used to help avoid breaks-in-service. Effective Jan . 1 , 1985 an employee will be credited with contributory employment time and certain military service time for the purposes of satisfying the eligibility requirements for a Deferred Vested Pen­ sion. Disability time cannot be applied towards satisfying the requirements for this type pension. - Spouse's Pension Rights The Pension Plan currently offers joint and survivor pensions. If an employee has been married for at least one year prior to retirement and is eligible for pension ben­ efits from this Plan, the Plan will auto­ matically pay the pension in the form of a joint and survivor pension. If the employee wishes to choose the full pension benefit instead, which would stop when the em­ ployee dies, the employee must sign an election form which will be provided by the Plan . This form will also have to be signed by the employee's spouse, and the spouse's signature will have to be notar­ ized or witnessed by a representative of the Pension Plan. In addition , if an active employee who had been married at least orie year dies, at a time when he/she would have been eligible to receive a pension from this Plan and who satisfied the eligibility require­ ments for a pension, it will bi: assumed that the member had applied the day before he/she died. His/her spouse would then begin to receive the survivor's pension. The pensioner' s standard death benefit will be paid to his/her designated beneficiary if the employee had at least 1 25 days of covered employment in the calendar year preceding his/her death . If a vested employee, who had been married at least one year dies, before he/ she reached retirement age , his/her spouse shall be entitled to a survivor's pension of one-half of the actuarily calculated amount. These payments will begin when the em­ ployee would have reached the Plan's earliest retirement age. These rules make sure that your spouse is protected and receives the benefits you worked hard to earn . Seafarers . Welfare .. Plan ·· payable by coverage under no-fault insur­ ance. In addition, where applicable, the Plan will coordinate its benefits for dependent children with your . spouse's coverage through his/her employment by providing primary coverage if your birthday comes before your spouse's and secondary cov­ erage for the dependent children if your spouse's birthday comes earlier in the year than yours . Special Equipment Special equipment is currently provided at a rate of 70 percent of the reasonable and customary charges associated with such equipment. If the equipment is re­ quired as a result of an onboard injury, the rate is 50 percent of the reasonable and customary charges. Pensioner's Eligibility Many pensioners are eligible to continue receiving welfare benefits after they retire. A pensioner is eligible for benefits if he · has 1 25 days employment the year before he/she retires and he/she had at least 5,475 days service, OR if he/she had 1 25 days employment the year before he retires and is receiving a disability pension. Maternity Benefit Increased A change in federal regulations regarding medical treatment due to pregnancy resuited inthe following benefit change: Prior maternity coverage for employees at the highest contribution rate allowed a payment of $500, plus 80 percent under major medical for all hospital and physician's services. .After July I , 1 9 3 ; the . mat e rn it y benefit - / fove�'811 re 'na 1Ca:fid tu8fomatyetrafges . . (semi-private room) for hospital room and board and for hospital extras, in the same manner as any other illness or injury. Delivery charges for an employee's spouse are paid according to the surgery schedule plus 80 percent of the balance under major medical. Treatment by a physician rendered to an employee for pregnancy-related serv­ ices are paid in the same manner as any other illness or injury. Although the out­ patient treatment for an employee's spouse is not payable because it must be treated like any o.ther illness, the increased pay­ ment for hospital charges results in a higher maternity benefit for employee's spouses . S & A Benefit The federal government has deemed the sickness and accident benefit "taxable in­ come. " In order to continue providing $8 per day to the participant, the trustees have accepted the responsibility of paying the employer's and employee's shares of the applicable F . l . C . A . tax.e s. If you re­ ceived S & A benefits from the Plan during the past year, you will receive a W-2 stating the amount of-this taxable income and the amount of F . I . C . A . taxes paid on your behalf. Eye Examinations The provisions of the Optical Benefit have been expanded to include all eligible employees and their dependents, even if they do not need eyeglasses. The benefit will be paid once every two years for eye care. This benefit is intended to pay for an eye examination. It can, however, be applied to the cost of glasses if they are needed. Dependent children can receive the benefit more often if new eyeglasses are needed for pathological reasons. Seafarers Pension Plan and Seafarers Welfare Plan Summary Plan Description Booklets were previously mailed to you and are available at all ports. To keep your >benefifinf���cur:r�nf.r cl,ip. this· article and keep it with your booklet. ' ·· · ·,-,,.r�· Service Credit for School Time In order to help Seafarers satisfy the Plan's eligibility requirements, the trustees decided to accept time spent at upgrading courses at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship as covered employ­ ment, provided the courses have been successfully completed and provided the employee had satisfied the standard wel­ fare eligibility requirements in the year prior to the employee' s attendance at SHLSS. The Future Is Now Are You Ready for It ? Take the SHLSS GED Program Eligibility Requirements Reduced In order to maintain eligibility for wel­ fare benefits in 1985, the basic requirement of 1 25 days of covered employment in the previous calendar year has been reduced to 1 20 days for seamen whose employers are contributing to the Plan at the maximum rate. The requirement of one day of service in the six-month period preceding your claim still exists. Coordination of Benefits Defined The Welfare Plan coordinates its benefits with those of other Plans. The trustees decided that some clarification of the pur­ poses and policies of this provision in the Plan were necessary. All benefits under the Plan, except death benefits and acci­ dental dismemberment benefits, are co­ ordinated with any other group, individual or service plan. If the other plan providing benefits does not have a coordination of benefits clause, the other benefit provider will act as the primary carrier, and the Seafarers Welfare Plan takes over when you have reached the maximum payable under the other plan. The Welfare Plan will -not provide benefits for medical expenses that will be ' ...'i. '-'"·�... � . J \.o_,. S£-< MA.I<�",�4... � .. ... � • I The Adult Education Department at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship offers a high school equivalency program. Over 1 700 seafarers have already · received their GED diplomas at SHLSS. No matter when you left school or what your age, this program can help you . The classes ar� small and designed to meet your specific needs and interests while receiving the basic skills necessary to pass the exam. With the everchanging needs of the maritime industry , Education is your key to the future . Take your first step by enrolling in the GED program. Contact SHLSS Adult Education Department or fill out the Upgrading application in this issue of the Log · �Poems of the Sea from the thoughts and pens . of Seafarers I'm Going to California by Ray Barnes II, QMED I'm going to Calif. , but I won 't stay long That's just the way I am, don 't get me wrong. I'll hear that call, like many times before,· Then you 'll see me walking out the door. The Sea by Andy Marcus M-2453 New York, N. Y. Out here, where the world is liquid, where nothing can stand, Vast fathoms beneath and above, empty space, punctuated by brief periods of land. Elements seen in their purity, As primal as the first day of existence, Wind, clouds, sun and moon Arrayed-all as my inh(!ritance. Open, fragile and pale, I ride Upon this small speck of steel, And.watch · the sea dancing in Rhythm to its own music That I cannot hear-but that I can feel . . · Grey and silver, with bur:pin,g . · gold A Seaman's Prayer by James Moore "May the winds ride high And the salt spray fly, Let the weather be so fair; Guide our Course at night With the North Star's light;" This is a seaman ' s prayer. "May we have the tide Flowing by our side, Let our hull be ever strong; May our hearts be free As we sail the sea Where men, like us, belong. May our Ladies wait To hear our Fate As round the world we roam; May our trip be short, May we make our Port And soon be headed Home. " Days pass, Time reels . Nights that have no finite end; The cosmic spectacle (lost by sun 's light) in darkness revealed. Through what magic that I am transformed I do not know, But endless as this scene ,.described, fading, gazing into myself, I too become liquid with joy-as currents of sea-soul and my soul merge I slip into untended time, (o be . lost and forgotte_ri�o l()hger . real. Cause all my plans lie in a belly of a ship, And I can throw it all away if I make one slip . · But this certain type of lady is surely hard to find, And I' fl keep a sailing and roaming in the meantime. There 's an orange ball I follow, and it sets on the sea, And yoit'll have to understand, me . ' .<; • ' ' :. ' that's all part of ' Your love won ' t take me to Africa or t(} Spain, . . · f al rov�r on land, J'd /started f . .. l ce Drawn into this ocean of pea ' ' ' ' ', ' ' ' sink deeper, no Longe/· caring if ' ' ' .· noihini th g(lin:C . . · / surface, ' · ··... · · · · . . . . . . For I realize in these · mmnentS of reverie my highest thoughts. , :· This union ith ii that:l seek'···.. · · ·· My Hands is also rit ' hi he t purpdf ; ' · · Thoughts While My Husband Is Away by Mrs. M. Agui"e Miss the coffee that you always brew, The pool, not the same without you. Bread, biscuits, rolls you always bake, All the good food you love to make . Miss playing rummy, casino and also gin, How I'd holler cause you always win . Am not afraid when you are here, You 're such a comfort just being near. Can 't think of anything more to say, But love and miss you more each day . IL· iJ Many a good sailor left the sea for a home, Then ones like me just sail and roam . I'm looking for a lady who'll love and wait for me, A lady who allows to share me with the sea. Life of a sailor is to come and go, Hope you understand, I just don't know. I heard times before, either the sea or me, Guess I'll have to c,hoose just .being free. . ' 1, > _. ·. . . ·. :.� . :..-.: ' ' . . ; .·,·: .: . by Henri Percikow My hands, once straight and strong Raised girder upon girder, brick upon brick These now awkward trembling hands Anchored cables along river, over mountain Laid rail and wire that circle the land. · My hands welded, molded Seeded and plowed, Picked cotton and corn, My hands tore from the earth Coal, copper, iron and gold. Faster, faster, my hands were driven They were good hands, Wanted at the market of hands . . . Small hands, big hands, Fine hands, calloused hands, White hands, Black hands, All powerful hands, All hands for sale. Now my mutilated hands are refused, No more market for my hands!!! ; .! ',. Jf ' Poems of the Sea August 1 985 I LOG I 21 --"·--·-·-=i · �KA-BOOM Boatman Big Hit in Bang Business by Lynnette Marshall "I'm still in one piece, " SIU Boat­ man Pat O'Brien says into the tele­ phone. It's July and he is midway into his summer leave of absence from G&H Towing and having a blast tour­ ing the countryside and small towns as Captain Dynamite. It was the 4th of July, Rogers, Ark. at a lake with fireworks like neon streamers bursting in a spectular dis­ play behind him . As he always is for his act, O'Brien was bellied down in the 'coffin of death, ' a box with white butcher paper stretched tight. Four sticks of dynamite are set to blow it sky high. There is expectation in the crowd. One can imagine . Little kids rush the impending stunt. "Kaboom!" they yell and shout. Per­ haps the Captain will be even better than caps pounded with a hammer rat-a-tat-tatting on sidewalk pave­ ment, better than the thunderous roar of a cherry bomb. Unflappable, even with four sticks ofdynamitejust outside his coffin, two at his head, two at his feet, O'Brien says he is hardly ever afraid. Each contains 90 percent nitroglycerin . His suit is fire resistant but not fire proof The countdown begins: JO, 9, 8 . . . O'Brien releases the remote control detonator. At once a shockwave goes through the stands. It boxes the ears. Into the air O'Brien is thrown, engulfed by a cloud of dust and dirt. His gold lame jumpsuit is powder scorched. Shards of butcher paper fly and hang in blue smoke. The dynamite would topple a brick house. Splinter a wooden bungalow. If it were a cartoon there would be shooting stars. For seconds O'Brien is uncon­ scious. Children wring their hands. Medics run forward. Then, first an arm stirs. Then a leg. He struggles. Groggily he pulls himself up. Onto his feet he staggers . He presses toward center field. He waves. The crowd breaks wild. They shout. They cheer. "Dy-no­ mite!" They stomp on the bleachers like a thousand head of charging buf­ falo. " They say the noise was the loudest they had ever heard in that part of Arkansas, ' ' O'Brien says. * * In their spare motordome in full swing he was to become Captain Midnight, fearless champion in black, wearing a helmet and goggles. He could perform mo­ torcycle ramp-to-ramp stunts. He steered doggedly through hoops of flame . He broke his back riding on the hood of a car that dove through a wall of fire. And picked himself up and went back to Ford's Tournament of Thrills show. He met Evel Knevil when Evel was in diapers. Al)d not until he was 60 did O'Brien put his motorcycle down. He has performed . with the Circus of Stars. He has performed with Robert Mitchum, Clark Gable , Marlon Brando, Mickey Rooney. He was a Hollywood stuntman with the tele­ vision series "Highway Patrol" and "That's Incredible" has featured his act four times. He has appeared on "P.M. Magazine" and "Real People, " too. And name a state i n the country and most likely he has performed there, he says. In fact, he is so well known that in his home state ofTexas the local media rarely interviews him, according to SIU Houston Patrolman Gene Taylor. * It has been 32 years since O'Brien began blowing himself up, mostly at county fairgrounds and during half­ time and openings of sports events. He performs 60 to 70 times each year for the World Champion Dare Devils of Amusement Enterprises, Houston, Tex. It was 50 years ago, at age 1 9, he began thrilling audiences. Taking his motorcycle aboard the merchant ves­ sel Charlie McCormack ("I wouldn't sign with anyone that wouldn't let me keep my motorcycle, " he once said), he got off in Everett, Wash. as an ordinary seaman with the SUP. Straight away to a carnival with a h o� ·.ihufuner· vaca&ns most · SIU Boatman Pat O'Brien blows himself up. * · * * Now 69, O'Brien is he says "the oldest still active stuntman in the whole United States." He is hard of hearing from the cacophony of explosions. Nevertheless he talks on about his career as though each experience had happened only yesterday . Or as if he had seen fragments of his life pass many times before his eyes as he dared - death. There was the time in Eldorado, Kan. he recalls, when by accident a child brushed against a stick of dy­ namite and changed its angle . The blast tore into his side but he walked away from the stunt to perform a 75foot motorcycle jump, then out to dinner for filet mignon before going to the hospital. When he blew himself up inside the­ Omni Hotel in Atlanta, "It looked like it was snowing in there," from the way the coffin was decimated to pieces of paper the size of snowflakes he said. And when he announces he will ignite an even mightier charge, using six sticks of dynamite or more, anyone can bet that after the show he will be counting his blessings. At a mere four sticks, the explosion produces a 200 pound-per-square inch force. He wears permanent bruises. * * * All of the explosions have taken their toll. His dentures are cracked. His originals were destroyed years ago. Once, his boot was flung off by the force and sent sailing to kingdom come. But, strangely enough his foot was unharmed. Another time, his pants were blown down to his knees live on cable t.v. As a sailor and naval serviceman iii three wars, O'Brien always came out of dangerous duty mostly unscathed, save for a gunshot wound for which he received the Purple Heart. In 1938 he joined the SUP and started sailing with the SIU in 1 % 1 . Today he is a chief engineer with a masters rating and sails eight months out of the year, he says. He served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Five merchant vessels he was assigned to were sunk by German U-boats. He worked as a Navy frogman at the beginning of the Second World War and later there was a job as a powderman in Califomia gold mines. He admits to running guns to South American rebels. If there is one reason why he has been so bold he says it is this: It's not so much the money but the "noto­ riety" of the stunts he performs. ''Really, it's because I like to do some­ thing no one else would do, " he says. Out in Little Rock, according to Bill Valentine in charge of the Arkansas Travelers of the Texas League , a mi­ nor league baseball team, fans are glad to see him. In Little Rock, says Val­ entine, "he has a cult following. He comes in once a year," says Valentine , "blows himself up between games of a doubleheader and everyone is happy . " 22 I LOG I August 1 985 __,,___,,_ ::::. . ' t T �Campbell and CrowJey Captains Meet Dlrect Deposit For Pension Checks SIU pensioners can save them­ selves a trip to the bank every month through direct-deposit of their Union pension checks. The SIU will send their checks directly to the bank if a pensioner wishes. To arrange this service, they must send the name and address of their bank, and their account number to the SIU Pension Department. If a pensioner lives in a foreign country the same service is avail­ able, but only if the pensioner maintains a bank account with an American bank in the United States; j•. l' i �� dent Angus "Red'' bampbdl shares hmch and d iscussion with three · Crowley Piierto Rico tug captainS after a recent at; TlJe three are (left to right) Antonio Colon, Raymond Diaz and _Juan Diaz. membership meeting at PlneY: SHJ -fice Support . --; President · Jackson·.- C;arries -.�iil' Pass�nger$ to , lndia . . - -'-,•, . . . . . . . . . . . . .. '· � ..·., ·:, . . . . . · - . SPAD ', ' .· Goi ng On Pension? ; '\ . ; :-..... . . . Plan Ahead !If you are planning on going out on pension, it is to you r adVantage to plan ahead . I t i s best to start a year ahead to get all the forms and paperwork together so that there will be no delay in getting · your pension application approved and your checks in the mail to you. The President Jackson (APL) carried 12 passengers on a recent 904ay voyage from Seattle to Bombay and Madras, India. Pictured above are, from the left: Dave Awakauni, assistant cook; Glen Evans, chief cook; Julio Roman, 2nd cook/baker, and Lois V. Ware, chief steward. Going On a Fly-Out? Help Deliver the Mail If you are joining � vessel-and especially if you are going on a foreign fly-out-you can help your Union and your shipmates by delivering the mail . When you are ready to leave , see the Dispatcher at the SIU hall and get from him a supply of: Ship's Minutes forms ; Crew List forms ; Repair Lists , and a few copies of the LOG. This will be a big help because some ships are without these necessary forms because of delays in postal mailing systems . Here is what you are going to need : 0 Copy of your B I RTH C E RTIFICATE. 0 Copy of your wife's/husband's BIRTH CERTIFICATE: 0 Copy of your MARRIAG E CERTI FICATE. 0 C E RTIFICATE OF DISCHARGES for period PRIOR TO 1 95 1 anq AFTER 1 981 . D Passport size PHOTO. (If you have lost any dis­ charges, write to the U.S. Coast G uard, Washington, D.C.) If you are filing for DISABILITY PENSION , you will also need: D Social Security Disability Award. D - P�rmanently - Not Fit For Duty letter from doctor. If you are filing for �NLAND PENSION, you will also need : D Type I Statement,,of Earnings from Social Security. D Company letter stating your years of service in days or hours per year. _ You r Union's Pension and Welfare Department is set up to give you prompt service. Yo�.11: help in- giving them the necessary documents for proof - of, eligibility will ensure that you get your benefits on time. · August 1 985 I LOG I 23 -{ ' - -' I .( · �'.). f . : ··.. S S I U's MN Senator Explores South America TICKY, strength-sapping sum­ mers come early to the Florida coast. The heat is just as unbearable for the white ospreys flocking to the Everglades in search of shade and the Floridians (few sensible tourists would visit Miami in the summer) searching for relief in the cool surf. But from Dodge Island where the Caribbean Coastal Transport vessels Senator crewmembers - pass through on their trip from mountain mansions to shacks, which makes many think there may be only two classes of people here-the very rich and the tragically poor. The stark contrast between rich and poor is broken somewhat in La Guaira's bright and bustling market­ places and city streets, where the are docked in precise rows, every working class make a living. capes Miami' s tropical heat for the workers to shuttle the trailers from week-and-a-half the M/V Senator es­ However long it takes shoreside cooler breezes of a Caribbean cruise to Central and South America. the Senator's roll-on bay s , Seafarers Debbie Byers' first trip as chief stew­ ard . The work conducted onboard the beyond the shipyard gates . From La Guaira harbor, all roads Recently it was voyage 67 for the Senator, crewed with 14 Seafarers and Senator and the important cargo the ship carries certainly don't make the trip a fantasy Caribbean cruise. But the five ports on the regular run are more attractive and romantic than, say, Port Elizabeth, N .l. From interviews with crewmembers and a bit of research, here' s a travel­ ogue of the Senator's ports of call . LA GUAIRA Mountains slope to the sea as the Senator approaches its first port , La Guaira, Venezuela. At La Guaira and the other four stops, Puerto Cabello and Maracaibo in Venezuela, Colom­ bia's Cartagena and Las Minas, Pan­ ama, "There is nothing but big green mountains' ' coming down to m�et the sea, QMED Gustavd Guerrero t�caijs . In the sunlight, La Guaira's mountains sparkle like the emeralds mined from beneath them. Luxurious mountain resorts over­ �. look the Caribbean. But like so many South American countries, the major­ ity of the descendants of the highly cultured Inca and Mayan civilizations may hail a taxi or bus for several hours or even a day ' s worth of exploring the scenic beauty as well as the destitution lead to Caracas, the capital of Vene­ zuela and the city the port was founded to serve. It is one of the largest cities in the world. But unless a maritime traveler has a day to traverse mountain roads for several hours inland, La Guaira itself may be a wise choice diversion from the ship's decks. By bus, the district that has made the sea port like no other, the gem district is 40 minutes from the sea. It is like a crystal mirage. Block upon block sparkles: emerald, ruby , dia­ mond, sapphire blue in velvet jewel­ ers' windows. Because the gems are mined from Latin America' s earth, they are cheaper here than just about anywhere in the world. CARTAGENA It is in ancient G<!-rtagena where Gustavo Guerrero has 'fond remem-' berances . He has sailed four of the past five years with the Senator, and he always takes a traditional mule ride up the narrow path along the craggy mountains. At the end of the ride, Guerrero spends his time at an ancient monastery which peers out over the AB Jonathan Dye washes down the MN Senator (CCT) in downtown Miami. Caribbean. Coastal Transport docks its vessels at Dodge Island, a mound of land that juts out of ai center-city body of water and is surrounded by Miami's urban skyline. live in stupefying poverty. Here pov­ Colombian city. moved from the wealthy . the past in Latin America. Today an infusion of "petro-dollars "-the area But Cartagena doesn't seem to have is a major oil producer-and a vast gem market have contributed to the Perhaps the favorite souvenir for been spoiled. Many residents still make their living from the land and the sea, Seafarers , Guerrero say s , is the razor­ toothed legendary man-eating pirhana modernization of many cities . displaying their produce in open air (the fish has been known to nibble on markets : coffee beans , bananas, co­ conuts and the morning' s catch. Plan­ of the fish have been known to strip a erty is just one mountain ridge re­ Cardboard shanties slammed to­ gether slant at odd angles . Heavy rains soak and then sag the roofs and sides. It is this kind of startling reality that Cartagena is a refreshing glimpse of tains are a favorite fruit native to the region. A staple , it is like a banana but with a thicker skin, best eaten after soaking in sugar cane juices and women and children, too, and schools cow's flesh in 60 seconds). The Gua­ haros stuff and mount the fish with the evil mouth spread in a toothy grin. * flambeed. MARACAIBO Vast oil deposits have catapulted Venezuelan sea ports into the modem America. Along the Venezuelan coast, The high rollers spend their time and far from the nation' s ports. or by the chemin-de-fer shoe. But like Las Vegas , slot machines are popular for the more common gambler or tour­ ist in the resort town of pricey hotels and casinos. Oil wells and iron ore mines are not Colombia has a large number of coal mines, and a bit further north the Pan­ ama port city of Las Minas is named after the mines in the area. The tall skeletal frames of oil wells dot the coastline . mercial district , a Seafarer will find . And if a Seafarer has had his fill of cities , casinos and market places there haros Indians nimbly weaving centu­ hours : the long white sandy beaches , Just a short side trip from the com­ himself in a different world-Gua­ 24 I LOG I August 1 985 There are other sights and industries in this northwest comer of South beef cattle graze up to the shoreline. money in casinos at the roulette wheels and * world. And in Maracaibo those new found petro-dollars are lavishly spent. Here's more of the Senator's crew (left to right) AB s William Chad, Carl Lowery John Mullis; QMED Doug McLeod; Bosun Durell McCorvey and AB John Floyd. * ries old tribal patterns into ponchos, rugs and wall hangings. is one other retreat for the onshore coolarid pristine, secluded and restful, rocked by the Caribbean crosswinds. �Hel p A Friend Deal With Alcoholism I I Alcoholics � UGJ � don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy -and just as important -as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to alcohol-free life. a � - - - - - - - - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - ---- - - - � I I I I l I I Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabil itation Center. I understand that all my med ical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential. and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Book No . . . . . . . . . . . . . healthy' productive Address . . . . . . . The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you'll be . showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away • Mail to: . . . . . . . . . . Telephone N o. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Street or RFD ) THE CENTER Star Route Box 1 53-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or . . . . . . . . ( City ) ' . . . . ( State ) (Zip) call, 24 hour.t-a-day, (301) 994-0010 .._----- - ------ --- --�-- - - - - - ----- --- -----�..J August 1 985 I LOG I 25 � _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____________, , --�------��-- �--�----- :---------- - - -- - - ----,,�---- �s»+. � Deep Sea Pensioner Adolph Louis Danne, 7 1 , died on May. 16. Brother Danne joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as an AB . He was born in Barn­ well, Ala. and was resident of Mobile. Surviving is his widow, Eunice. <... '.. c·-�.·� ,; ·- Pensioner James Garnett Juvenal, 68 , ' , .' away on July passed _ I ' .... # , 6. Brother Juvenal ' ' . . joined the SIU in the ?J port of New York in 1962 sailing as a chief > ,...·� ... . • 11 He electrician. helped to organize the SS Twin Falls Victory (Suwannee Steamship) that year. Seafarer Juvenal was born in Taft, Texas and was a resident of Houston. Surviving is a niece, Garnett Wagnerof Lyte, Texas. ·. : • . �• • f�•¥;kll-'f;;:,·iW1�/� y · ·· .. Pensioner Charles David Locke Jr. , 64, died on July IO. Brother Locke joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief , cook . He was born 1 in West Virginia and was a resident of Houston. Surviving are two sisters , Mae of Martinsburg, W. Va. and Pearl of Norfolk. Pensioner Robert Olson, 64, died in San Francisco on June 25. Brother Olson joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing as a bartender. He retired in 198 1 and was a graduate of the union's Pacific Dis� trict Steward's Training School , Santa Rosa, Calif. Seafarer Olson was a veteran of the U . S . Army during the Korean War. Born in Chicago , Ill . , he was a resident of San Francisco. Pensioner Haskell Lyford McLaughlin, 73 , passed away on July 6. Brother McLaughlin joined the SIU in the port ' of Tampa, Fla. in ' 1956 sailing as a . FOWT. He began sailing in 195 1 and attended a Piney Point educational conference. Sea­ farer McLaughlin was born in Roatan, Bay Is. , Honduras and was a resident of Tampa. Surviving are his widow, Jeanette and sons and daughters . John Manuel Cas­ tro Sanchez, 54, died of natural causes in Mt. Sinai Hospital (N .Y.) on May 3 . Sanchez Brother i joined the SIU in the port of San Juan, P.R. in 1962 sailing as an oiler and AB . He also was a private investigator. Seafarer Sanchez was born in Santurce, P.R. and was a resident of New York City. Interment was in St. Raymond's Cemetery , the Bronx. Surviving are his widow, Julia and his mother, Victoria of New York City. · • • Pensioner John W. Pesley Parker, Jr., 84, passed away on June 23 . Brother Parker . joined the SIU in 194 1 in the port of Savannah, Ga. sail­ ing as a chief stew­ ard. He was a veteran of the U . S . Navy after World War I . Seafarer Parker was born in Savannah and was a resident there . Surviving are his widow, Katherine and a daughter, Pa­ tricia Corley, both of Savannah. William Charles Watson, 56, died on June 14. Brother Watson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a bosun. He began sailing in 1948 and worked on the Sea-Land Shoregangs in Oakland, Calif. from 1969 to 1977 and at Port Elizabeth , N .J. in 1978. He was a veteran of the U . S . Army during the Korean War. Born in the Bronx, he was a resident of San Francisco. Sur­ viving are 'his widow, Heide and his mother, Dorothy ofTrn� Ba:,oill . ':'II..,,.�..• ' '?i."'�;.;,��•.. ,.--r--'!!'!"�...--�-��!"'!"'��������� K NOW YOUR T RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS lh' TIONS. Copies of the S I U const i t u t ion are avail�Je': A tl a n t i c . G u l f. Lakes a n d I n land Waters District m a kes specific provision for safegu a rd i n g the a l l U n ion h a l l s . A l l m c m hers shou ld ohtain copies ·t)f t hi.s m e m bersh i p"s money and U n i o n fi n ances. The const i t u t ion req u i res a const i t u t ion so as to fa m i l i arize themselves w i t h i ts con­ If · --tt- · detailed a u d i t by Certified P u b l i c Accountants every three months. w h i c h are to be s u b m i tted to the members h i p by the Secretary-Treasurer. A q u a rterly fi nance com m i t tee tents. Any t i m e you feel any memher or officer is attempting to deprive you of any consl i t u l ional right or obl i gat ion hy any methods such as deal i n g with charges. lrials. etc .. as well as all olhcr det a i ls. 1 hcn lhc mem her so ;1ffec1cd of rank and file mem bers. elected b y the memhers h i p . should i m mediately not ify headquarters. m a kes exam i nat ion e a c h q u a rter of the fi nances of the U n ion and reports f u l l y t he i r fi n d i ngs and recom menda­ EQUAL RIG HTS. All memhers arc g u ara nteed equal tions. Members of t h i s comm ittee m a y make d isse n t i n g rights i n em ployment and as m c m hers of l h e S I U . These reports, specific recom mendations and separate fi n d ings. r i gh t s arc clearly sci forth in the S I U const i t u t ion anJ i n t h e contracts w h i c h t h e U n ion h a s negoti ated w i l h t h e TRUST FUN DS. A l l trust funds of the S I U Atlantic. em ployers. Conseq u e n t l y . no m e m her niay h e d i scr i m i ­ G ul f. Lakes and I n land Waters D i strict are ad m i n istered n a ted against hccause or race. creed . color. sex a n d na- in accon.lance w i t h the prov isions of various trust fund 1 ional or geogra phic orig i n . If a n y memher feels that he i -; agreements. A l l these agreements specify that the t r ustees denied t h e equ al rights to w h i c h he is enti tled. he should in c harge of these funds s h a l l e q u a l l y consist of U n ion not i fy U n ion headq uarters. and m a n agem e n t represe n t at i ves and t h e i r alternates. A l l expend i t u res a n d d ishursem-ents of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. A l l trust fund financial records are a v a i l able at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and sen i or­ i t y are protected exclusively hy t h e contracts between the U n ion and the employers. Get to know your s h i p p ing rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and a v a i l able in all U n ion halls. If you feel t here h a s been a n y v iolati o n of y o u r s h i p p i n g or sen iority rights as contained i n the contracts hetween the U n ion a n d the e mployers. not i fy the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified m a i l . return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for 1 h i s i s : Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 F u l l copies of contracts as referred to are a v a i l able to you a t a l l t i m es. ei ther hy w r i t i n g d irectly to the U n ion or to the Seafarers A ppeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of a l l S I U contracts are avail­ SEAFARERS POLITIC A L ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. S P A D is a separate segregated fund. I ts pro­ patrolman or other U n ion olli:: i a l . i n your op i n io n , fails ceeds are used to further its ohjects and pu rposes i n c l u d ­ to protect your contract rights properly, contact the i n g . h u t n o t l i m i ted to. furthering t h e pol i 1 ical. soc i a l a n d nearest SIU port a gent. econom ic i n terests of m a r i t i m e workers. the preservat ion and furtheri ng of the Amer,.ican M erch a n t M ar i ne with EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has i m p roved t ra d i t i o n a l l y rcfrai·neJ fnim p u b l i sh i n g a n y artielc serv i n g for seamen and contributes t o pol i t ical candidates f o r elective otticc. A l l articles deemed h a r m f u l t o 1 hc U n ion or i t s collective con t r i hut ions a r c vol unta ry. m e m bersh i p . This esta h l i shed pol icy has been reaffirmed N o contri h u t io 1 1 may he by m e m hersh i p action at the Septcmhcr. 1 960. mee t i ngs sol i c i ted or received hccause of force. joh d isc r i m i n a t ion. pol icy is vested in an editorial hoard which consists of d i t ion of members h i p i n the U n ion or of em ploy ment. II in all const i t u t ion a l ports. The responsi h i l i t y for Log the Execu t ive Board of 1hc U n ion. The Excc u l i v e Board PAYM ENT OF MONIES. N o mon ies a r e to h e p a i d oftlc i a ( U n ion receipt is given for same. Under no c i rc u m ­ stances s h o u l d a n y mcm her pay a n y money for a n y reason rece i p t . . In t he event t h reat of s u c h conduc t . or as a con­ a cont r i b u tion is made hy reason of 1 h c ahovc i m'proper port SPA D to protect a n d further your econom ic. pol i ­ to a n yone i n any oftic ial capac ity i n the S I U u n less a n such or m a i l w i t h i n 30 Jays of the cont rihut ion for i n ves l i gation and appropriate a ction a n d refu n d . if i nvoluntary. Sup- · carry out t h i s responsi b i l i t y . u n l ess he is given fin a n c i a l repris a l . conduct. not ify the Seafarers U n ion or S P A D hy certi fied m a y delegate. from among i ts ranks. one i n d i v i d u a l to anyone and con d itions under w h i c h you work and l ive a board s u p p l y i n g a rece i pt. or i f a memher is n:qu ireJ to make a sheets and i n t he proper m an ner. I f. a t any t i m e . any S I U oppor t u n i t ies In con nection w i t h such ohjccts. S P A D su pports a n d officer or m e m ber. It has a l so refra ined from p u b l i s h i n g attempts 1 0 req u i re any such payment he m ade w i t ho u t your ohligations. s u c h as fi l i ng for O T on t h e proper em ployment hoatmcn and the advancement of trade u n ion concepts. the pol i t ical pu rposes of a n y i n d i v i d u a l i n t h e U n ion. able in a l l S I U h a l l s . These contracts specify the wages your s h i p or boat. K now your contract rights. as well a s ..�,,�· CONSTIT U T I O N A L R I G H T S A N D O B L I G A - , . . ' FINANCIAL REPOR S. T h e cons t i t u tion of t h e SI U payment anu is giwn an otlic i a l recei p t. h u l feels t hat he should not have hccn req u i red lo make such pa);ment . l h i s should i m m ed i ately h e replirteJ tl) U n ion headquarters. tical and social i n terests. a n d American trade u n ion concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have access to Union records or Information, he should immediately notify been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of return receipt req�ed. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, Way, Prince Georges County. Camp Springs, Md. 20746. 26 I LOG I August 1 985 ..:: -- -- .. , -·:- _ __ <::: . . .- ii �BAY RIDGE (Bay Tankers), June 23Chair:man Clyde Kent; Secretary W. Higgs Sr. ; Educational DirectorlPumpman Daniel Mitchell. No beefs or disputed OT were reported. Everything has been running pretty smoothly according to the ship's chairman. The only minor problems have to do with the toaster which hasn't worked properly for three trips and needs to be replaced, and the microwave oven which needs to be' moved out of the galley and into the pantry. The steward department wishes to thank the "outstanding crew on the Bay Ridge tor being so nice to serve and get along with." BEAVER STATE (Apex Marine), June 1 5-Chairman Robert T. Wood; Secretary F. Costango; Educational DirectorlQMED Michael Gilbo; beck Pelegate Harry Smith; Engine Delegate Pete Vasquez; Steward Delegate.- Francisco Monbisias. Some dis­ puted OT was reported in the deck and engine departments; otherwise everything is running pretty smoothly. There is $20 in · the ship's tund which will .b e a dded to ,the . fund collected for Alan Bartley 1or the us� of his video cassetlEHnc>Vtes and trairling films. The.. vessel ..will arrive at Big Stone, Del. on.,.June 24 and the crew will be paid. N Ship Will remain at anchorage unti.1 .#\e beginning of July when a new ittev/ wm come aboard. Member8 - ·asked totum in all extra and soiled linen. A $ir list · has been pass8d to each department, and survival'sults wil l be cheCked before arrival. Th�iCrew wovld like the Union to look into the mail situation. The mail was held up i n Egypt, � some members believe the ,,,,,�aoy could do a much better job with , ..-·'/ the handling mail. Capt. Flan�gan also t_ ··. took a fe\\'.. m1 n.utes to expre� h is than,ks . . . · . _ to. all the SIL! metnber'a for a job Welt done. . - . · . ?' . A YOta o4 thanks was given to the .-'� dep�rtme�t and another to Alan Bartley for s.h anng film collectlo�. The steward a� his thanks to Chief �k Frank Monbisias, SIA Anthony St. Clair and SIA Al�n Bartley for "a great job, for their attitudes and �rtormance of 1 01 per_ Stone, cent-they care. . Next port: Big Del. �IS _ . BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine), . June 1 &-Chairman R. Molina; Secretary Cassie B. Carter Jr.; Educational Director P. Colonna. No beefs or disputed OT reported, There is $1 3 i n the ship's treas­ ury. The Borinquen will pay off in Norfolk, Va. in the shipyard. Crewmembers will be paid transportation as per Union agree­ ment, and the Union hall will be called to . see if a patrolman can come aboard and register the men who will be coming back to the ship rather than have them go into town to the hall. All members leaving the vessel were reminded to strip their bunks, tum in all soiled linen and leave their rooms clean for the next person. When the pa­ trolman comes aboard, the question of lodging will be brought up (which some members feel they are entitled to). It was also suggested that lockers be available for the men who return to the ship so that !h�Y can leave their gear onboard. More chairs for the crew's rec room were sug­ gested. Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J. and Norfolk, Va. INGER (Reynold's Metals), June 1 � Chairman Frank Rodriguez; Secretary J. Iverson; Educational Director Robert Sullivan. No beefs or disputed OT. Due to the short-term plans for the SS Inger, a ship's fund seemed unnecessary at this time, but a Hawaii arrival pool may be used to rajse some money if needed. The re- pumpman, � m<>tion 'Nas made to Change . . illlportance of upgrading. "Training . is the the 1 20 days seatinie" f& a member to ' :k�l· talPid'. teehno� ·advancea.� shaping the face of the ITiarttime indusffy. keep his benefits to 90 days seatime. This Crews are getting smaHer and the new motion wiR be . forwarded to· VP "Red" jobs.being created require more technical Campbell at headquart�. The bQsun . kflow•how." He alSo reminded the memthanked his crew for a good jOb on clean" up and tank cleaning after the ship unbers of the importance of donating to SPAD in order to help keep the maritime industry loaded grain. A vote of thanks also went stable. A vote of .thanks was given to Chief to the steward department for being a good Steward H. Ortiz and his department for a feeder. And Dorray Saberon, steward asjob well done. Report to the Seafarers sistant, was thanked for doing a very good LOG: "We the crew of the St. Louis are job on her first ship. She will certainly be very g reatful for all the good news we get recommended for any upgrading job she may seek. from our good newspaper which keeps us informed as to how our officials are working hard for us in Washington and headquar­ PFe,EUGENE A. OBREGON (Water­ ters." man·MSC), June 3Q.,-Chairman Bill Krat­ mainder of the last pool was !;liven out in California as a "first line ashore" prize to those who had made their last trip. The bosun, who just joined the vessel , brought members up to date on the new develop­ ments: the 2 percent COLA, the new ves­ sels being crewed by the Union for the military, and the fishing fleet news (both the merger or joining of the New Bedford fishermen to the SIU and the plans being made for the fleet that is going to operate from N.Y. harbor). Mention also was made of the classes to be held at the Piney Point training facility in order to prepare the membership for these jobs. AU those mem­ bers with sufficient time to upgrade at Piney Point were urged to do so. Applications are available through 1he ship's committee or in the LOG. The steward explained the satellite TV concept to the new crewmem­ bers and got a positive response. The proposal is to use satellite TV as a possible fair exchange for crew reductions and for improved conditions at sea whico . . wOQld l:>en�l t �11: . crewmembers. ThlS coold be employed 'Where possible to reduce de­ pendence on video rentals, a ge�afly disappointing system which promotes bore­ dom by its tack of variefy. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department mem­ bers for their good work and fine food. "We are all working hard to get her back in shape after her final soda ash run." Next port : Hawaii. · sas; Secretary Lee de Parlier; Educational Director. Aonnie .Harian; Deck Delegate William Ashman.; Engine Delegate Louis Seymour; Steward Delegate Earl Gray Sr. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck and engine departments and will be referred to headquarters for clarification. The ship will pay off on July 1 4 in Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. An early supper will be served in order for the crew to catch the launch 10 the hoteL The flight to .Madrid, Spain and then to New York and other ports of engagement will leave the next morning. The chairman noted that all h ands did "a heads-up job with the Navy heHoopter landings off Rota, Spain. This was a first for an SIU crew. The Obregon C:Onducted 51 operations including full lock and Chock and touch and goes. All personnel were Waterman on the flight deck except the. choppers and their crews. The Navy �nt a 'well done' to the ship." The secretary added that. since the addition of �'()'·· MSC ships has become a vital part of o,or empl()Yment and will expand in the Mun�. ·�It iS, as our f>Cesiden�, emphasized, our �tion to our country: 8nd UnioOcto ... . trained mariners to fjli ihe Our future· may well lay' in �pporting the U.S. Navy as we have i n the past. Upgrade your skill13.. Fill the bill." The educational LNG LEO (Energy Transportation Corp.), July 7--Chairman J.P. Davis; Secretary L. Conlon. Some clariflcation wq in the· 1 2-4 watch. •Otherwise, ev9rything' is going along well with no major beefs or disputed OT . There is $99 . in the communications r�µested deck deJ)attment � the· '.}· fund' Bild 8 couple hundred doll8nl 1n the • ship's fund. The Pac-Man machine continues to be a money-maker. The chairman proVlde·'ftie · : jabs: diredor lioted .tha( #l8fe. n. a,!Qt, oftA�e.' · the �· to ·attenct One of the . 9Chools for brought up a number of points: (1 ) Raleigh . Minix will visit the ship in July in the port of Himeji Japan · (2) Safety aboard ship is very im l your department head and bosun if you see anything that might be considered unsafe or hazardous; (3) There are watch-standers 6n the 02 level,. so keep the noise down. The educational director added that he would like to see some better cbrrespondence between the SHLSS staff and the members aboard vessels. Very often, he noted, the LOGs are late and by the time a letter gets from the ship to SHLSS and back, the class is over or the. member is someplace else. Ghri�­ mas cards have been ordered and will be on sale some time before Christmas. With regard to plane tickets, it was brought up that the fly out is no problem but that on the way home there is no direct routing to major cities. The trips are usually very inconvenient with lots of stops and lay­ overs. A problem was also brought up about the clothing situation. Japanese clothes just don't fit. In the future, · if clothing is unavailable from the U.S., Indonesia will be tried as a last resort. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. most important colir'Ses is helicopter firefighting. The 51 helicopter landings on the Obregon convinced the crew of the re�uirernents needed to properly react to a fire on the landing pad. A special film will be shown to all hands at 1 p.m. on the 7th. Several items were brought up for discussion. One was that a better system is needed for picking. up transportation tickets. Another was a question as to in­ surance coverage while in transit. A third suggested that if a crewmember is required to go to school, he or she should not miss their next assigned ship-that schedules be worked out. "This has been a long trip due to the training program and getting used to working with the U.S. Navy (most of . whom may have been trained as tech­ nicians but have not learned to adapt themselves to sea life, particularly onboard a merchant ship). Sometimes tempers get frayed, but it is a credit to the 'A Team' that we CAN DO-AND DID!!" Congratu· lations to Brothers William E. Ashman and Larry D. Mccants who both became fathers within 1 0 days of each other. Cigars were passed around and refreshments pur­ chased at the US Seamen's Club in Bre­ merhaven in celebration of the births of William E. Ashman II and Morgan Jacque­ line Mccants. 0111 CHARGER (OMI), June 9--Chair­ man F.R. Schwartz; Secretary E.W. Lambe; Educational Director Wiley Yarber. A few hours of disputed OT were reported in the engine department; otherwise everything is going well. There is $429 in the ship's movie fund. The ship's chairman reports that the ship took a load of grain to the Sudan and then loaded gas in Saudi Arabia which she will discharge in Boston. Anyone wanting to know how to operate the cas­ sette and movie recorder should see the ST. LOUIS (Sea·Lahd Service), July 7-Chairman Frank Teti; Secretary H. Or­ tiz; Educational Director LaGasse. The ship is running smoothly with no major beefs or disputed OT. The chairman noted that a cable had been received from SIU Presi­ dent Frank Drozak infonning the members of a 2 percent cost of living allowance. They also received a copy of · the new wages and overtime rates from the patr.ol­ man. Both have been posted for aH to read. The secretary reminded everyone of the · � �tify --- �---- d '� ·· ·· - - - �-· ·- - - -·-- �- - SENATOR (Coordinated Caribbean Transport), July 1 ()-Chaitman D.L. McCorvey; Secretaiy D. Bye(S; E(fuqa­ tiohal Director E. Balil; Deck J:W. Mullis; Engine Delegate Frank b. Byets; Steward Delegate Robert K Firth ; E:very­ thing is going smoothly with no disputed OT. Payoff is expected following arrival in Miami. Notice was received from SIU Pres­ . ident Frank Drozak about the , 2 percent cost:" of living increase effective July 1 , 1 985. A motion was made to have the SIU clinic moved· closer to · the Union hall-­ either that or provide transPortation to &1d from the hall. A vote Of thanks: was given to the steward department and the bosun for jobs well done. Next port: Mtami, Fla. �8 SUGAR ISLAND (Pacific Gulf Marine), June 1 6-Chairman Niel D. Matthey; Secretary J. Bennett Jr.; Deck Delegate James E. Hirchner; Engine Delegate Joseph Coltins; Steward Delegate Edward Singleton. No b0efs .or displJtect.OT, The ship's cha,ir� ' :man ' reportecf to the 'members that the ve�el would present in the New Oneans area and then would most likely load grain for El Salvador in the same area. Then it will be back to Hawaii for a load of sugar. bound for Crockett, diSct;&rge;fier carg() '-"'''!:�rs haw· t>een Uik&n care, of t�?�. · everythiilg' has : been gbing · pretty smoothly. The steward noted that it's been a wonderful, cooperative crew. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a "swell job done." Next port: New Orleans, La. and Official ships minutes also were received the following vessels: from AllElllCAll EA8lE PRIDE OF TEXAS LIB ARIES BAL11MORE SAii JUAI au:.U. C011SUMER SEA-Um DEYBJJPER SEA-Um ECOllOlY ll SU-I.AID ExPREss SEA-UllO lEAllER 8ROOIS Mm COft TRADER LI& 8EMlll GOlDEll EmAVOR G8lDEI MOllARCll OMl llUDSOI OMI SACRAMENTO OVERSUS CHICAIO OVERSEAS MARILYI OVERSEAS IATAUE SEA-Wm PACER · SEA4.AID'� SU-Um PRODUCER au....- VOYAGER STAR Of TEXAS Ul8 TAURUS PFC WWAM A. BAUGH TllOllPSOI PASS PITTS8lMml ULTRAMAR POICE ULTRASEA , Lefs have a picnic! Lefs have aparade! Lefs celebrate Labor Day and Americanrnade! -- - ----- August 1 985 I LOG I 27 �Walker Wilson, 59,joined the SIU in 1 944 in the port of Norfolk, Va. sailing as a chief cook. Brother Wilson' s last port was Mobile. He • is a veteran of the U . S . Army after the Koren War. Seafarer Wilson i was born in Birmingham, Ala. and ,; is a resident of Ocean Springs, Miss. Juan B. Leon, 6 1 , joined the SIU in 1 942 in the port of Mobile sailing · as an AB. Brother Leon hit the bricks in the 1 %2 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef and the 1%5 District Council 37 strike. His last port was New York. Seafarer Leon was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Brooklyn. j �t " · Deep Sea Great Lakes Earl Ronald "Snufl'y" Smith, 62 , • joined the SIU in 194 1 in the port of Tampa sailing as a bosun. Brother 1 Smith sailed for 43 years and also 1 sailed for the Calmar Li!J.e. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N. Y . Harbor beef. Seafarer Smith was . born in Florida and is a resident of . Jacksonville . William Bilger, 6 1 , joined the SIU In the port of Philadelphia in 1953 sailing as a chief electrician . .Brother Bilger' s last port was the port of San Francisco. He is a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War II. Seafarer Bilger was born in Phila­ delphia and is a resident of Hay­ ward, Calif. John L. Hopkins, 66, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in l %0 sailing as an oiler. Brother Hopkins is a wounded veteran of the U . S . Army during World War I I . H e also ' is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8402 , Jackson, Ohio. Laker Hopkins was born in Alabama and is a resident of Talbott, Tenn. · ,, · .. .-.·�... f. -f - Here (left to right) Jacksonville Port Admlrustrator Bill H(;dges, m retiree Barney . Swearingen and Port Agent George Ripoll gather as Swearingen accepts his first pension check. • · Jacksonville Port Agent Georg RtpoU pt�ntS pmsiond BeiiUiOl-d Stoeknilin \Vitti his first SIU retirement check after decades of service with the Union. Are Yo u M issi ng I m po rta nt M tt1/ Toll-Free Number for Welfare Questions We want to make sure that you receive your copy of the LOG each month and other important mail such as W-2 Forms , Union Mail and Welfare Bulletins. To accomplish this, please use the address form on this page to update your home address . If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG delivered to you , if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete , please fill in the special address form printed on this page and send it to: SIU & UIW of N.A. Your home address is your permanent address, and this is where all official Union documents , W-2 Forms, and the LOG will be mailed. Address Correction ·Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland HOME ADDRESS PLEASE PRINT bate: A toll-free number is printed on the back of your Clinic/Welfare Coverage Card. This number is for eligibility verification only. If you need to know the status of your claim, you may call this num­ ber: 1-800-345-2122. Use this num­ ber ( 1 -800-345-2 122) for: • Reporting an error in a hospital or doctor's bill ; • Information regarding the sta­ tus of a claim ; • A question about a letter or explanation of benefits state­ ment you received ; • To report a duplicate payment, or payment for services you did not receive . 28 I LOG I August 1 985 20746-9971 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - � - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Social Security No. Phone No. Your Full Name Apt. or Box # Street Book Number City 0 SIU 0 UIW UIW Place of Employment Area Code ZIP State 0 Pensioner Other ------ ----- This wlll be my permanent address for all official union malllngs . This address should remain In the Union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. (S�ned> ------- ------------------------------�---------------------------- � �-Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority CL L NP Dispatchers Report for Great lakes JULY 1-31, 1985 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . · Directory . . • . . . . . Totals All Departments . . . . . . . . 3 23 7 6 14 9 2 5 3 19 12 23 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 7 25 7 4 7 12 10 6 6 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 4 0 10 0 34 23 Ed Turner, 0 0 5 89 11 19 16 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . * * " Registered on the Beach" means the total n umber of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike George McCartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, "TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Clu1 C Clm A Class 8 TOTAL SHIPPED ·All GnMQll Claa C Class A Cl111 8 32 Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ph ladelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Batumore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norfol . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . New Or1eans . . . . . . Jacksonville . . . . . ., . .. .. .. . . .... .... .... . . . . .... .... .... . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I l 51. Louis Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... T Pi.:I. 'I ' -1•--";-»' I f''',, i ··· tI ' l . • . • • . • • . . . . . . . . . Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battim ore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' ;y, . . . . . . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mob le . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . New Ortean:r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JICklonville . • . • . • . . . . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilm ngton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Puerto R co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I St. Louis Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I Pi:I. r' i • . t I • 5 79 4 11 9 17 47 44 42 26 37 3 4 41 0 2 371 5 17 3 3 8 5 7 13 17 13 15 3 14 9 0 2 134 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 44 5 4 22 15 55 25 26 16 33 2 1 18 0 0 217 2 29 4 0 12 5 10 24 13 3 5 0 12 0 0 1 120 T l . • • . • . • • • . . . . . . . • . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 47 9 3 to 14 27 26 31 12 22 4 1 28 0 2 243 2 5 1 3 4 5 6 2 10 4 11 1 14 5 0 1 74 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 19 3 2 18 1 28 30 9 14 15 2 4 14 0 1 111 0 33 3 6 2 13 20 8 51 11 23 4 1 22 1 0 111 0 6 3 0 4 1 0 3 6 1 4 0 16 0 0 1 45 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 34 1 2 18 6 30 8 24 21 32 0 4 14 0 0 1 14 Port Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Yort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ph ladelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baltlmor9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mob le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Ortea.na . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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RmlSTERED ON BEACH All GntUJI C1au A C au I Clau c DECK DEPARTMENT Por1 0 6 2 1 11 0 4 9 1 4 9 0 11 2 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a ITEWARD DEPARTltElfT 0 0 0 11 4 0 1 0 16 0 3 0 6 0 0 7 1 2 1 0 0 13 0 0 61 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 24 II EJfTR Y DEPARTMBfT 0 a 0 a 127 3115 67 152 46 18 7 Vice President HEADQUARTERS Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea JUL 1-3 1 1 985 Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President 17 35 Exec. Vice President Joe DIGlorglo, Secretary 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Ports Frank Drozak, President **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ENGINE DEPARTMENT 15 61 54 12 of 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301 ) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (31 3) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1 21 6 E. Baltimore St. 21 202 (301) 327�4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1 290 Old R iver Rd. 441 1 3 (21 6) 621 -5450 DULUTH, Minn 705 . Medicat Arts Building .55802 ' . ,. , (21 8) 722-41 1 0 • ( !) Jj ' "- GLOUCESTER, Maes. Rogers St 01 930 (61 7) 283-1 1 67 11 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 9681 3 (808) 537-571 4 HOUSTON, Tex. 1 221 Pierce St. 77002 (71 3) 659-51 52 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 331 5 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 Crrv, - _, , (201 ) 4$-9424 , , MOBILE, Ala. 1 640 Dauphin \stand Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-091 6 NEW ORLEANS, l.8. 630 Jackson Ave. 701 30 (504) I 529-7546 l -1 Toll Free: 1-800-325-2532 N W YO K, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 1 1 232 (71 8) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 1 1 5 3 St. 235 1 0 (804) 622-1 892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 1 91 48 (21 5) 336-381 8 PINEY POINT, Md. E R St. Mary's County 20674 (30 1 ) 994-001 0 Callf. Fremont St. 94 1 05 (41 5) 543-5855 -1 SAN FRANCISCO, 350 1 1 SANTURCE, P.R. 1 057 Fernandez Juncos St. . Stop 1 6 00907 SE.AITLE, Wash. ST. LOUIS, Mo. (809) 725-6960 25os 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 4581 Gravois Ave. 631 1 6 (31 4) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (21 3) . 549-4000 • "Total Reg stered" means the number ol men who actually reg stered for shipp ng at the port last month . · · "Reg stered on the Beach" means th11 total number of men reg stered t the port at the end of last month. Shipping In the month of July was up from the month of June. A total of 1 ,1 51 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1 ,1 51 jobs shipped, 600 jobs or about 54 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B'.' and seniority people. A total of 1 52 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on Aprll 11 1 982, a total of 1 .482 jobs have been shipped. . - Support SPAD "C" August � � 1 985. / LOG I 29 �-·;;,;� �·;; .;;;:;: "5 ::iiiiiii i ,;,;;; iiii; ;;;,;,,;,.;,;.,,;,.;,;.,;;;,;,;;; ; ,;;;;,;;,; ; ,;;; ;,;; ; �-� ;;;;;;,;;,; ;;; ;,;; d C · �· � __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ,.;; .,;,;; ..,_ _..,__ _,, ....__ .., _. ..,_ ..,-���--------------------__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ -� : --- ,.-- -..-' -------·------------- --- �----- �'Changes for the Good . . . ' I'd like to ta.ke this opportunity to thank our claims department for their quick response to my claim for dental work I had done . . . . I wOUld like to . commend them for the quickest response on payment of charges that I have ever seen in deaJ.ings with the SIU. It 1s obvious that there have been some changes, and I very appreciative and grat.eful. my Letters To The. Editor stnoerely J'0111"8, C&Ulryn •· l'lanagan We9'Dl.1nner, ..... This 'SIU Has Helped Many People . . . ' I want to thank the Seafarers Welfare Plan on behalf Of myself and husband tor all that done for us. Without the plan, th.ere 1s no way we could have paid $16,442.80 in medical in 1984. We are so grateful for hav.tng such good insurance, and we are tha.n.kful to the SIU for providing us with such a good plan. I pray that the Union stays strong. It helped so people. my was costs will has my spring I completed junior year at the Rhode Island School of Design. Although I have another year before graduation, I begjnntng to feel a sense of accomplishment. If a seaman a college degree, then he 1s probably capable of ma.king some kind of valuable contribution to society when he 1s on the . I want to aclm.owled.ge the tremendous heave ahead that the Charlie Logan Scholarship has given me, both financially and morally. am can earn beach Youra, 8'ephen McGurgan Providence, B.I. · 'Thanks for .An:ether Great Year Pon .anhur, Texas SIU PD-PMA Supplemental Benefits f"und, lnq. • • • ' I would like to thank you for making possible · an.other great year of college. I have learned much that help me in my goals. . fl.rm summer I doing an internship with interior des and ta.king a night class. The internship is giVing me much experience that lead me toward my future plans. Many for the financial assistance for college. It has been very valuable and I encourage all students to app . Charlie Logan Scholarship. This am Summary Annual Report ·.' ·.' - , '.'· , ,. t , 'Sense of Accompltshment . . . ' many Youra traly, Mrs. wmtam Parks ' am am tba.nks will an. ig:n will IY f�tQ..� SiDcerely, JI. CJaro1 Stmm• • CA.l'tle*' ' ' "��. This is a summary of the annual report for the SIU PD-PMA Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc . , Employer Identification No. 94- 143 1 246, for the year ended July 3 1 , 1984. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employer Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, ERISA. Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the Plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $9,057,078. These expenses included $206,539 in administrative expenses and $8,850,539 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 2,334 persons were participants in or beneifi.ciaries of the Plan at the end of Plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of Plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the Plan, was $2,863,486 as of the end of the Plan year compared to $3 , 1 12 ,076 as of the beginning of the Plan year. During this Plan year, the Plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $248,590. The Plan had total income of$8,808,088 including employer contributions of $8, 147,981 , earnings from investments of $365,43 1 , settlement income from bankruptcy proceedings of $68,3 16, and lapsed benefits of $226,360. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items lis.ted below are included in that report: 1 . An accountant's report; 2. Assets held for investment; and 3. Transactions in excess of three (3) percent of Plan assets. To obtain a copy of the full annual report or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator, 522 Harrison St . , San Francisco, Calif. 94105, telephone (415) 495-6882. The charge to cover copying costs will be $5.00 for the full annual report, or $ . 1 0 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the Plan Administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Plan and accompanying notes, and/or statement of income and expenses of the Plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the Plan Administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge . You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the Plan, 522 Harrison St. , San Francisco, Calif. 94105, and at the U . S . Department of Labor i n Washington, D.C. , o r tO obtain a copy from the U . S . Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to: The Public Disclosure Room N4677 Pension and Welfare Benefits Program Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20216 30 I LOG I August 1 985 i . Several hundred Seafarers make their livings aboard the S.S. Constitution and S.S. (American Hawaii Cruises), and SIU President Frank Drozak was recently aboard the ships to speak with the crews and listen to their comments. Here he is posing with Constitution Capt. Harry T. Wu. lnde/)endence --� �U.S., Others Scuttle Fight AgainstRunaway Flags 111 p;� April 1977, the Shipping Commit­ UNCTAD. Its efforts were clearly tee of the United Nations Confer­ directed toward "phasing out open ence on Trade and Development registries" or runaway flags as we . (UNCTAD) set out on a task to elim­ properly call .them. inate flags of convenience fleets from In 1980 the question of· "phasing . world commerce. out" drew heavy fire and the ..focus That noble undertaking has contin­ shifted to ''what conditions should · ued now for eight ye;;u-s. The most exist for vessels to be accepted on recent UNCTAD meeting on the su� national shipping registries. · � Under ject was held at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland from July 9-20, 1985. What most ob­ servers believe will be the final conference is scheduled to be held Jan. this approach the objective was to 20-Feb. 7, 1986. prepare and adopt an mternational The original and ultimate aim of the agreement to establish a genuine ecoUNCTAD members was to phase out nomic link between ships and the flag flags of convenience and thereby restate and thereby bring to world marmove from the high seas vessels that itime transport a · truer sense of responsibility and greater safety . The are unsafe, environmentally irrespondeliberations however, have been all sible, and exploit seafarers' basic rights. However, along the way, the ecodDwnhill since then. nomic forces of the runaway flag opThe original elements of economic-· erators "persuaded" a .number of linkage were: management, manning countries, including the United States, and equity. Stat� .con.trol; 9-Wner idenGreat Britairi, Norway, the Nethertificatio11 arid accounfubility were other significant aspects of ihe original .drafts. lands, Germany, Japan and Greece to join forces with Panarna, Liberia, BaIn the three sessions of what· is titled hamas and Vanuatu (the newest runas the United Nations Conference on away haven) to destroy this objective. Conditions for Registration of Ships, During the late 1970s the course this the,, runaway flag nations and those undertaking took was through an in� , .. supporting them, including the united States, have succeeded in extracting tergovemmental Worki� gr up within . · ·· ·_ ..__ ..._. " .:'..__ .;..,\... , .._ ·. . - . · · · Commentary 1· · This editorial and their unions, who worked for years to reach their cm:ren.t . sal� levels: take bitter:issue .wiil\ American. com. panies c �e �i'Og Aliterican-Owned ships with foreigners willing to work for a pittance; th�y callit the isslle of "run- ' runaway ftags ap- American Shipowners who operate l _t.tieir vessels under foreign ' 'flags of i . ,,,,,/convenience' ' should take note o f a . 1 ;-· situation that is unfolding for some of .· · " · n o ir counte w y 1 the P cifiv--as hQuld all other partie Ther� al have: been safety consid� to the long-running debate over the erations . Qpen�registry nations long practice. .have been accused of having low ship There are roughly as many J\merisafety standards, and mishaps involvcaD-61,Mi;led ships registered in foreign ing open-registry vessels have, in the countriis�;tbere are American ships past, J>e¢n all too common. , under the U ftag, , · · .· . · ..· . BUT THERE. JS· Y�t anot�t issu.e Americans and other nationals have in the debate , one that Is atthe heart used open registries for decade : The fees they pay to fly the flag of a nati �·. . o.f. much of traditional thinking about · ships : national derchant . •e like Liberia or Panama provide healthy · .. .Athene� m <' : ·' . .'. ' ' : ,, · fe n se . revenue to those countries. And the attractions for . shipowners are undeAmerican maritime interest, miliniable ; lower costs-including signifi· tary leaders and presidents have praised cant savings in being able to use vefy the t\me,ric� merchant m�e in ringlow-cost crewmen-and less red tape . ing tones for the V:itafrole it plays in i national defense by providing the supBut there is heated oppostion to the practice. American merchant seamen ply lines between the industrial base _ � .. '• lj l jl jl • . . .- ·- . . · .. · . · I 11 ll ! I I I I f. l . [ · · · ·. · . :,O rrii fio tJs. SCeo ario -. peared in The Journal of Commerce. on nts ruoa­ all �f the mearnngful provisions from . has an: adviser who re . way ship·. operators . and who, . at . the th� ·draft . international. agreement. · ILO's Maritime Session . 1976, was an ne effort to establish g¢ntline eco­ · official · adviser to the emi)loyer .dele­ nomic Ifuks -betweeit ,ships · a:rid the state ·of · registry has degenerated to . gate from Liberia ! hollow political rhetoric and empty United States interests in the bal­ promises. Even more discouraging is ance of international payments, do­ the fact that all the enforcement powmestic employment. federal individual ers have been eliminated. arid CO!l>Orate tax revenues, maritime What the seafarers of the world had and environmental safety, military hoped were the first steps toward endsea.lift · capability, and strategic min­ ing the runaway (lag system and its e.rals are all vitally affected by our exploitation of "coolie seamen" are government's position on ftags of con­ now the road t() the opposite result. venience. In spite of all these national · The cynical compromises offered by inte�sts, the position held by the U.S. the hardline supporters of runaway State Department is full support for · flags have essentially made it possible the runaway flag operators arid their for all registries to be transformed into sorry record of evasion' of tespolj"si­ runaway · ship havens rather than the bility iO the areas of wages� working . other way· round. · conditions, safety . standards and tax Once again, it has been demon:. dodging. strated that �ght is right! .· In. the,·�sumed · session of January­ The Seafarers International Un1on Fe� 1 �1 tAe· SHJ representative has cf,ose.lyfollowed these pfaceedings will· be p� .. ing f0r. . rejec,tiQn, o.( tJie and SIU President Frank Drozak's present ·dnlft. text whicJl.: �mp61,lrid : Assistant for International Affairs, the exploitation of seafarers and gives . Richard J, Daschbach, has been an adviser to the U .S. delegation. U nfor- · runaway flags and their owners acloak of respec�bility . We will . continue to tunately, · both Drozak:'s and Dasch­ fight these phony flags and the adop­ bach' s have been voices in the wil­ tion of the agreement before UNCderness as far as the U.S. govemme.nt TAD that . is a Trojan horse to be is concerned. avoided; Incredibly, the U.S . . delegation also · .• .. · · · ---� <. , .....::· _.._ ...._ at home and the· troop on· the front · ·· ... line . · ,< , < And Jj.S.�ftag shipping proponents . a8k a pointed question: can the United States, in time of emergency , depend on American-owned but foreign-reg. i tercd and foreign-ere 'ed me.tcflant. . , · . sb.ip to upport American forces? . U . S . open-registry advocates reply that such ships are under what they call "effective U . S . control. ' ' There would be no problem in an emergency , they say� But the situation· now devefoping for Hong Kong -shipowners sho,uld raise new debate on that point. Hong Kong has no ship registry of its own, and some 45 . of the British . crown colony's shipowners have a total of 400-plus vessels registered in Liberia. As rep0rted in these pages a few days ago , however, a problem has arisen. Over the last three months, at least three of those ships have been refus�d entry at Arab ports that invoked a boycott of nations that have · · di;� or � relations With IsraeL · >11ie sanctions have never really. bcen'd� . . ·.·. -.. · . applied to Llberjan-ftag ve els. But Hong Kong 'shii>-owners. are de�ply • concerned about more such actions . They've asked the Liberian govemment .fot'beJ P-:)iilld some are speaking of switching fiMs. What does all this mean for American . owners -Of Liberian·registered ships? Maybe nothing. Maybe these will turn out to have been isolated instances. But maybe they won't. Maybe they'll be the start of a trendan ominous scenario that raises questions on just how effective U.S. con· tr<>l of the U .S.-owned, foreign-flag merchant fleet might tum out to be . · It may be too· soon to see exactly what happens to th� Hong Kong business interests and their Liberian·flag ships . But it may not be too soon to . take another look at what could happen to American-owned ships that fly the other nations' .flags. ' •. · TllERE '5 · NO ROOM FOR dUNKIE� ON OUR 511/PS'l BE A PllOFESSIONAL SEAMAN : AVOllJ NARCOTIC5/ · August 1 985 I LOG / 31 ·,.---....;;;. . ;;. ....;.·= ·= ---------------------'"------� --------------------------------------------------�··��------�----------- �IT'G A SMALL PRICE TO PAY FOR c.108 6ECl./l</7Y � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1985 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MARITIME AND FARMERS REACH PREFERENCE ACCORD SIU STREAMLINES BENEFIT APPLICATION PROCESS DROZAK URGES U.S.-JAPAN BILATERAL AGREEMENTS NEW ENGLAND FISHERMEN ASK DUTY ON CANADIAN FISH STALWART SIU CREW WINS PRAISE FOR FIRST RATE JOB PADRE ISLAND GOES NORTH FOR A BUSY SUMMER DECKHAND'S QUICK ACTION SAVES CREWMATE FROM POSSIBLE DEATH CROWLEY KEEPS COMMUNICATIONS OPEN USNS CAPELLA'S SIU CREW TOP-NOTCH PROS MANPOWER: THE NUCLEUS OF THE UNION START PLANNING FOR THE LOGAN SCHOLARSHIP NOW SHLSS CRANE CERTIFIED BROOKS RANGE PAYS OFF IN L.A. BOATMAN BIG HIT IN BANG BUSINESS CAMPBELL AND CROWLEY CAPTAINS MEET SIU'S M/V SENATOR EXPLORES SOUTH AMERICA U.S., OTHERS SCUTTLE FIGHT AGAINST RUNAWAY FLAGS OMINOUS SCENARIO Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1985 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 47, No. 8 1985 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3b87e7c9ac3eb057613bc717a5620bca.pdf 45cb9e82e0c36abb1585e555174b7c8e PDF Text Text Official Publication of the Seafarers International Vnion •Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District• AFL-CIO Vol. 48 No. 8 August 1986 Agreement on Subsidy Reform? Senate Bill Gains Wide Support, Fast Action? Trying to bring all segment of the maritime industry together in consen~u on ubsidy reform is somewhat like trying to teach table manners to sharks in a feeding frenzy. But it appears as if the indu try may have brushed up on "Miss Manners" in it attempt to pass the latest in a long line of subsidy reform legislation. Late last month S. 2662 was intro- duced by senators Daniel K. Inouye (0-Hawaii) and Ted Stevens (RAlaska). Faced \.\ ith a long -ummer recess from mid-Augu ·t pa t Labor Day and fall elections. a sense of urgency ha · emerged as legislators and the industry try to find common ground. "The need for this legislation and the relief it would bring to our liner operator ha never been more clear Leapin' Ute Rafts cut. One need only look at the corporate balance heet of the companies represented here today to realize the urgency and severity of the situation," SIU President Frank Drozak told the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee during a hearing on the bill, only three days after it was introduced. As usual. the admini tration expressed seriou re ervations about portions of the bill. a it ha about most maritime legi lation during the past six years. Decades-old subsidy programs have been eliminated during the Reagan administration, and the government has continued a pattern that began prior to Reagan: a lack of a comprehensive maritime policy. The need for some kind of action is so pressing that after the hearing Stevens said he intended to attach the bill to the maritime authorization bill when Congress returns from recess. That would drastically shorten the bill's path to enactment. On the House side. Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.), Merchant Marine Subcommittee chairman, approved of Stevens' plan to speed up the process. "Current regulatory policies in the United States leave an American operator with few choices for the future-he either can re-flag all or a portion of his fleet foreign or he can remain under the U.S. flag and face pos ible bankruptcy." Drozak said. S. 2662 is intended to replace the current Operating Differential Subsidy program, which ha been a target of the budget ax. While the government continues to honor current ODS contracts, it has refused to enter into any new contracts and has encouraged operators to leave the program through buyouts. ODS wa established in 1936 to help Americans compete with cheap foreign competition. 11 covers wages. insurance costs, maintenance and other expenditures U.S. owner mu t make. The new bill is a "wages only" package, but it al o would lift many of the regulation which operator claim impede their opportunitie . It would eliminate certain trade route restrictions, lift re trictions on the interchange and transfer of vessels and allow subsidy for foreign-built ships. Wage ·ubsidie would be based on manning scales established in collective bargaining, not on minimum Coast Guard manning levels, which are conidered unsafe and "barebone " levels by many. The wage portion is one of the areas Marad Administrator John Gaughan objected to during the hearings. However. he admitted under questioning that unle something is done soon. 10.000 to 20,000 seagoing job could be lost and that the indu try is "near the peril point." Two concerns seem to be spurring (Continued on Page 4.) SIU Wins Navy Tug Work, 15 Jobs in Pensacola Every journey begins with the first step. Turn to page 24 to see where Je se Natividad Jr. is headed. Lavino Recognizes SIU Contract Tai ks Start for 300 Jobs Plus The SIU won a major organizing victory as Lavino Shipping Co. recognized the Union as the bargaining agent for its fleet of 12 oceanographic ships scheduled for MSC charter. SIU Vice President Red Campbell made the announcement as the LOG went to press. Campbell said contract talks were expected to begin soon. ''With shipping the way it is, anytime you can add 300 more jobs for people, it's a great step forward," said SIU President Frank Drozak. �In the past year, I have spoken to labor groups throughout the United States urging them to join in our efforts such as the Shell Oil boycott to support our brothers and sisters in South Africa, and I intend to continue such activity. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland has just returned from South Africa where, with a ICFTU Delegation, he stood in solidarity with the trade unionists in opposition to the Botha government's policies. Brothers and sisters, in union halls, school rooms and civic groups across the United States we recite a pledge of allegiance to our flag. It ends with the words ''WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.'' The present policy of the Reagan government makes a shameful mockery of this commitment, and I pledge myself to continue to oppose that policy and to fight for human rights throughout the world.'' President's Report The following statement of Frank Drozak was submitted into the record of the proceedings of the 35th World Congress of the International Transport Workers' Federation which met earlier this month in Luxembourg. "Brothers and sisters, I cannot sit silently and permit the record of this ITF Congress to close without expressing my strong opposition and that of the leadership of the AFL-CIO in the United States against the disgraceful spectre of apartheid in South Africa. The Reagan government does not speak for me or the AFLCI O leaders on this subject, nor does its morally bankrupt position reflect our feelings. Drozak Brings US Seafarers Concerns to Meetings Free World's Transport Unions Meet in Luxembourg The 35th Congress of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) was held in Luxembourg from July 31 through Aug. 7, and over 800 delegates representing the 5 million members of 400 affiliate trade unions from 89 countries attended . Fifteen transportation workers ' unions from the U.S. were present including the American Radio Association; International Longshoremen' s and Warehousemen ' s Union ; International Organization of Masters , Mates and Pilots; Marine Engineer Beneficial Association; National Maritime Union; Radio Officers Union ; and the Seafarers International Union of North America were the American maritime unions represented. Frank Drozak headed the SI UN A delegation. The ITF' s principal work is conducted through eight separate industry sections: Civil Aviation; Dockers ; Fishermen; Inland Navigation ; Railwaymen; Road Transport ; Seafarers ; and Travel Bureau. During the Congress, Section Conferences met to debate relevant motions , report on activities , and establish future work programs. The Seafarers' Section Conference adopted a SIU-submitted motion on terrorism urging all affiliates to call on their governments to undertake measures to improve the security and reduce the risk to the lives of passengers and crews on board ships. In the debate on a Radio Officers ' resolution covering present and future ship communications systems, Drozak vigorously upheld the need for electrician ratings aboard ships and expressed his grave concern over any actions jeopardizing that position. Part of the U.S. labor delegation is seen here during one of the sessions. In the center row, from left, are MFOW President "Whitey" Disley, SIU President Frank Drozak and MEBA (Dist. 2) President Ray McKay. In the top row (behind Drozak) are ILA President Teddy Gleason and MM&P President Robert Lowen. Agreement also was reached by the Seafarers to challenge the International Maritime Organization' s (IMO) position and to require ocean vessels to carry a lookout at night. Fishermen Safety Concerns The Fishermen's Section Conference reaffirmed its policy position that fishermen should be covered by the International Labor Organization' s (ILO) seafarer instruments. The Conference received for future consideration a resolution concerning safeguards for fishermen from collision. This was submitted by the American Radio Association and the Radio Officers Union (USA) as a direct response to the recent running down , with the loss of all aboard , of the San Francisco-based fishing vessel Jack Jr. SIU President Frank Drozak, left, joins in a discussion with Ake Selander, right, assistant general secretary of the ITF, and Mols Sorensen, chairman of the Seafarers Section. LOG Charles Svenson Editor A resolution urging all ITF affiliates to persuade their governments to enact legislation to curb pollution in the interest of the workers in the fishing industry , and the marine environment also was adopted by the Conference. * in *its plenary * The Congress sessions adopted a number of resolutions and declarations dealing with a broad range of topics including: full employment, protection of the environment, nuclear power, privatization of public transportation systems , terrorism, nuclear waste and human and trade union rights particularly in South Africa and South America. At the conclusion of the Congress , Frank Drozak stated , " The ITF's international situation closely reflects the separate national circumstances of many individual trade unions. Conservative governments around the world are seeking to restrict the rights of labor organizations and their members. Their economic policies coupled with their attacks on organized labor demand that we stand together and extend support and solidarity to all our brothers and sisters." Off1c1al Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North Amenca , Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District , AFL-CIO August 1986 Vol. 48, No. 8 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Angus "Red" Campbell Joe DiGiorgio Vice President Ed Turner Secretary Executive Vice President Joe Sacco Mike Sacco Leon Hall Vice President Vice President Vice President George McCartney Roy Mercer Steve Edney Vice President Vice President Vice President Mike Hall Managing Editor Max Hall Associate Editor Deborah Greene Associate Editor Ray Bourdlus Assistant Editor 2 I LOG I August 1986 Lynnette Marshall Assistant Editor/Photos The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746 , Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG , 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �Passes Committee Level Fishing Safety Bill Could End Insurance Crisis A bill to upgrade safety standards on fishing boats and encourage the insurance industry to re-issue (possibly at lower rates) liability coverage for fishing boat owners, passed the House Merchant Marine Fisheries Committee last month. The legislation for the first time sets mandatory safety standards with penalties for non-compliance. At the same time it establishes new compensation standards for crewmen who are hurt on the job, while preserving a crewmember's right to sue if the injury is not temporary. A $500,000 cap was set on the awards , except in cases of negligence or if any of the safety standards are not met on the vessels. Medical expenses are not included in the $500,000 cap, which means the awards could be higher when medical expenses are added. The bill is a "potential remedy to the current insurance crisis facing the Bulletin The House refused to consider H.R. 5013 (the fishing liability and safety bill) when it voted not to suspend its rules and allow the bill on the floor. The action means the SIU and others may have another chance to strengthen its safety and enforcement provisions before it is brought to the House floor for a vote. domestic fishing industry-the availability and affordability of property and casualty insurance,'' SIU President Frank Drozak said. Committee members and witnesses said there is no guarantee that the insurance companies will issue policies at affordable rates, but they said improved safety and changes in the compensation system would lower the risks for msurance claims and also allow the insurance industry to better predict their risks. During the past several years fishi11g boat owners have seen their insurance rates skyrocket and in some cases their policies have been cancelled. At the same time a large number of accidents and fatalities on some fishing vessels in very unsafe condition have been recorded. Because fishermen are not normally covered by workmen's compensation laws, they bring suits against the owners and insurance companies which sometimes result in awards of many millions of dollars. Sponsors and supporters of the legislation hope their action will solve problems in all three areas. If the bill passes the full House and the Senate, all fishing boats will be required to carry: * * * * * Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBS); Life rafts; Exposure suits; Visual distress signals, and Radio equipment All boats built after 1987, or those substantially altered , will be required to undergo stability tests. On the legal side, the bill sets a compensation system which would guarantee a crewmember maintenance and cure, or medical and living expenses for the duration of the temporary injury. The bill sets the rate of $30 a day or 80 percent of what the person would have earned on the vessel. The crewmember would receive whichever figure is greater. In the case of permanent injury, the owner would be liable for up to $500,000 per person, per incident, in addition to maintenance and cure payments. These limitations would not apply where the injury arose out of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or where the owner does not comply with the maintenance and cure requirements. Drozak called the bill a good "initial step" in trying to solve the problems. But he al o said that a mandated inspection system, certification/licensing requirements and physical examinations for crewmembers would increase the bill's impact on both safety and insurance rates. But those suggestions were not included in the bill. SIU Wins Jobs and Back Pay For 2 New Bedford Fishermen A new fishing safety bill establishes mandatory safety equipment and practices on fishing boats and sets up a compensation system for injured fishermen. House Hears Ideas to Bolster U.S./Canada Great Lakes' Trade Several suggestions to help increase the U.S. share of Canada/U .S. Great Lakes trade were made by industry and labor witnesses at a House Merchant Marine subcommittee hearing last month. The oversight hearing was called after a Government Accounting Office (GAO) report showed that U.S. ships carry only 6.4 percent of Lakes ' trade between the countries . Most of the witnesses called for: j Bilateral trade agreements; j Tax breaks for operators and crews; j Cargo reservations; j Labor cost reductions; j Waivers of St. Lawrence Seaway tolls; j Waivers of customs fees, and j Permission for wider vessels to pass through the Seaway. The GAO said, and most witnesses agreed, that the Canadian dominance of the trade is the result of assistance programs by the Canadian government to ship owners, lower operating costs , modernization of the Canadian fleet to take advantage of the Seaway, domestic trade policies in Canada and the fact that American operators have concentrated on their own domestic market. All trade between U.S. Lakes ' ports is reserved for U .S.-ftag ships. Jose and Remigio Pereira spent a good part of last December trying to convince their crewmates onboard the fishing boat Lucky Venture that they needed the SIU to protect and represent them. The Pereiras were fired for their efforts. But last month after the SIU took their ca e to the National Labor Relations Board, the two New Bedford fishermen won their jobs and back pay from the time they were fired. "This was a tough case, but the men and the Union won. This is the first of many cases coming up for hearings, and the victory gives the fishermen a more hopeful attitude toward the future ," said New Bedford Patrolman Henri Francois. Organizing efforts among the New Bedford fleet continue, and several more boats have signed SIU contracts, said Port Agent Joe Piva. Salernum Re-named The SIU-contracted cable ship Salernum (AT&T) was re-christened last month in San Francisco. The ship was named the Charles L. Brown in honor of AT&T's retiring board chairman. The Italian-built Brown will homeport in Honolulu and will maintain and repair more than 12,000 nautical miles of undersea cable between Hawaii , the mainland and other Pacific points. No legislation addressing the issue has been introduced, but ·'The methods suggested this morning to change this picture will be closely examined by the committee in the months ahead,'' said Rep. Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Rep. James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.) said he hoped the GAO report and the hearing would be a ''takeoff point'' for action on the problem and that it would not be ignored like its "hundred or more" predecessor reports. At the ceremonies renaming the SIU's cableship Salernum to Charles L. Brown were (I. to r.) 3rd Cook Mamoli Misafa, AB Don Matisse, AB Errol Pak, Bosun Peter Amper, SIU VP George McCartney, Chief Steward Dennis Prescott and Cook/Baker Philip Lau. August 1986 I LOG I 3 �2,000 Members Face Job Threat Service Contract Act Is Under Attack in Senate More than 2,000 SIU Inland and Deepsea members could see their wages, benefits and job security gutted if an attempt by rightwing forces on the Senate and White House to virtually abolish the Service Contract Act (SCA) succeeds. The SIU members who would be affected include every member working for a company with a Department of Defense (DOD) contract. SCA requirements for all maritime contracts issued by the DOD would be eliminated under the current Senate version of the FY 1987 DOD authorizations bill. (See page 17 story.) The bill, S.2261, was introduced by Sen. Gordon Humphrey (R-N.H.) and has also gained the support of Sen. Phil Gramm (R-Texas). In a closed session last month, the Senate Armed Services Committee voted to keep the anti-SCA provisions in the bill. Bulletin By an overwhelming 61-34 vote, the Senate stopped anti-labor forces from gutting the Service Contract Act. The victory came on the Senate floor when Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) offered an amendment to the DOD Authorizations bill (S.2261) to remove the antiService Contract Act provisions which would have eliminated wage protection to hundreds of thousands of workers. The SIU backed Kennedy in his action. In addition to eliminating all maritime workers from SCA protection, hundreds of thousands of service workers employed by companies under contract to the federal government would suffer, too. Most of those people are in traditionally low-paid jobs such as janitorial work, food service and landscaping. In addition, many are minority workers and women. The SCA operates somewhat like the Davis-Bacon Act in that a prevailing wage for an occupation and area is set by the Secretary of Labor. In that way, companies bidding for government work cannot undercut each other by slashing wages to minimum wage level. A prevailing wage is one that is paid most often for the type of work done. For example, if the prevailing wage for a deckhand in a certain area is $75 a day, the SCA sets that as the minimum for wages in a bid. Senate Adds Construction Window to Passenger Bill An effort to put the U.S. back into the passenger cruise business made it out of a Senate Committee this month, but not before a new twist was added to the old debate on re-flagging. S.1935 would allow up to five foreign-built passenger ships to re-flag American and enter the booming cruise trade, now dominated by foreign owners. If re-flagged, the ships would have to be owned and operated by Americans. But an amendment attached by members of the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee puts a two-year hold on any re-flagging. That two-year period is a .. window" of sorts for American business to begin construction of passenger ships in U.S. yards or to refurbish ships in American yards. If, during that time two ships are under construction or refurbishing, no foreignflag ship will be allowed to re-flag. But those ships must be near completion and ready to enter service by 1989. In addition, provisions of the amendment would allow o-called "bumrmg" for another two year . If a ·hip i · re-flagged becau e no American hip is built during the first two years, it can still be "bumped out of the trade if a ship is built in the next two years." The amendment was introduced by Sen. John Danforth (D-Mo.), and the bill passed out of committee with no dissenting votes. The SIU has supported the concept of re-flagging for the past several years Upgraders Visit Capitol Hill for both economic and national security reasons. Currently dozens of foreign-flag ships siphon off millions of American vacation dollars and thousands of possible berths for U.S. seafarers. In addition, despite many announcements about plans to build crui e hips in American yards, none has been built in the U.S. for more than 30 years. But the changes ought in S.2261 would change the way that cost is figured by allowing the lowest wage in the area to be used. For example, if a non-union company was paying its deckhands $35 a day, under the proposed changes that could be set as the prevailing wage. Most contracts covered by the SCA are relatively small in terms of dollars and the number of employees. The SCA now applies to contracts worth more than $2,500 with more than five employees. Gramm and Humphrey want to change that to $I million and more than 25 employees. When contracts are rebid now, any wage and benefit gains the workers won through collective bargaining are set as the prevailing wage for those jobs. In effect, that protects those gains. The AFL-CIO is oeginning a massive drive in Congress to beat back these attempts to gut the SCA. If the full Senate passes the DOD authorization with the provisions in it. the bill must still go to conference with the House because its version does not contain the anti-SCA provisions. Proposed Coast Guard Regs Set Tough Drug Alcohol Penalties Drug and alcohol abuse aboard ships may carry even stiffer penalties if proposed new Coast Guard regulations are approved. The proposed rules would establish new testing procedures and penalties. The proposals would for the first time encourage rehabilitation for drug and alcohol abusers by allowing them to "deposit" their papers or licenses while undergoing rehabilitation. The SIU has not taken a stand on the proposals yet. The Union will submit its comments later. "They intend to crack down," said SIU Vice President Red Campbell. The LOG will carry more details of the proposals in future issues. Subsidy Reform Gains Support (Continued from Page 1.) As part of their education schedule, upgraders at SHLSS get a first-hand look at the U.S. Congress. Here on the steps of the Capitol are George Jacobs, Lito Acosta, Glen D' Ambrosio, John Wiggins, Monroe Watson, Richard Paulson, Linda Turner, Donald Mann, Theodore Quammie, Saelo Mafahi, Ali Matania and Robert L. Oppel. 4 I LOG I August 1986 the industry and possibly the government to quick action. The first is the rapidly increasing economic problem the industry is facing. Almost every liner company has reported millions of dollars of losses so far this year. There also seems to be a realization within the government of potenti~lly serious defense problems if the U.S.flag fleet dies. "Our defense posture is built on deterrence and to be effective it must be credible," Drozak said. He estimated that while the Defense Department has increased the nation's Ready Reserve Fleet and has plans for almost 150 reserve ships, there would be a shortage of 5 ,000 to 6,000 seamen to crew tho e hips if needed. In addition, he pointed out that the plans to rely on foreign-flag ships owned by American companies are not sound. A recently adopted International Transport Workers' Federation re olution gives those seafarer the right to refuse to sail ships bound to a war zone. ··Even if those vessels were made available for America's use in a war type atmosphere, who would man and sail tho e ship in the war zone?" he asked. Recent published reports indicate that Defense Department officials have approached the White House in an attempt to convince the administration that the pleas for subsidy reform and help "are not just another industry crying wolf.'' Sea-Land, American President Lines, United States Lines, Lykes Brothers Steamship Co., and Farrell Lines Inc. testified in favor of the bill. Waterman Steamship Corp., Crowley Maritime Corp., Matson Navigation Co., Totem Ocean Trailer Express and Central Gulf Lines expressed support for parts of the bill but sugge ·ted some changes. The SIU noted some concerns. but Drozak called the legislation a "good first step" and urged its passage. �.., Inland News ,-~ ~ tug/tow ; iharge/dredge~ ~~:rn:r-mi:~-:m::::::~=~::::::::a.~~==:::~:::::~@~::::~m:~1;W~l==~~=w.~r::h SIU Company Sets Up Pensacola Tug Operation The SIU has successfully completed a new contract with Admiral Towing and Barge Company of Pensacola to do Navy tug work at the Navy's Pensacola Naval Air Station. This is the first SIU operation in the West Florida area. The new operation involving six Admiral tugs and I 5 crewmembers is the re ult of a Navy bid won by Admiral to provide tug services for the Navy in Pensacola. The Navy currently operates one carrier from Pensacola, as well a numerous auxiliary equipment, that would be serviced by Admiral Towing. At a meeting with the membership in Pensacola, SIU Mobile Port Agent Tom Glidewell and a SIU representative from headquarter , Bob Vahey, laid out the contract, how it was bid and won and the benefits to be accorded the new members. Most are retired Navy veterans living in the Pensacola area, and they were "welcomed aboard" the SIU team. The crews' many questions were answered, and all signed up for SIU membership benefits. A the Navy work was formerly done by non-union local tug operators, the crews were glad to have the opportunity to be SIU members working for Admiral. The company hopes to further expand its operations in the we tern Florida area and opportunitie for SIU members along with them. Bob Vahey (center), SIU representative from headquarters, meets with the membership of Admiral Towing and Barge Co. of Pensacola to lay out the terms of the new contract. From the left are Charles E. Lester, deckhand; Rodney Delart, engineer; Marc Steinbaugh, engineer; Darrell A. Catherman, captain; Leonard E. Richardson, captain; Thomas G. Bacon, deckhand; Vahey; Joseph D. Proulx Jr., deckhand; Paul A. Dirschka, captain; Alve C. Holmes, captain; Thomas A. Marsh, deckhand, and Reuben Lewis, engineer. SIU's Pressure Puts Outreach Marine Out Of Business in Baltimore Harbor An SIU beef, picketing, an NLRB favorable decision and a court fight led to putting the alter ego of McAllister Brothers-Outreach Marineout of business in the port of Baltimore. Now we are in new contract negotiations there with McAllister Brothers. but they are asking for many contract "concessions" in the new agreement notably on wage and other matters. Recently, the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) upheld Administrative Law Judge Marvin Roth's ruling that Outreach Marine (McAllister Brothers) of the port of Baltimore was formed in 1984 to evade the SIU contract, an unfair labor practice and violation of the law. The Board ordered Outreach Marine to restore jobs and back pay with interest to 26 former employees. Outreach Marine said that it planned to appeal the deci ion to the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, but the appeal wa denied. Outreach began operation after presumably buying four tugs from McAlli ter, di charging mo t of the former employee and rehiring other at lower wage scale and without the benefit of a Union contract. The licensed per onnel were cla sified a supervisor , not employee . The NLRB al o affirmed Judge Roth' April 22, 1985 finding that Outreach wa McAllister' " ucce sor'' and that they were really alterego ~one and the ame. The SIU had charged that McAllister-Outreach unlawfully withdrew recognition of the Union a the collective bargaining agent for their employees, captain , mate , engineers and unlicen ed per onnel, that it bypassed the SIU by dealing directly with their employee , and that it uni- laterally reduced employees' wages, crew size and vacation benefits. It also eliminated overtime pay and failed to recall employees according to seniority rules. Judge Roth also found that the loan deal (in which McAllister old it tugboats to Outreach but stayed liable for $1.9 million to a bank for repayment of a $1 .4 million loan Outreach secured by a first preferred fleet mortgage on the boats) was nothing but a papershuffting device ''guaranteeing one mortgage for another.'' Outreach was further ordered by the Board not to discourage membership in the SIU and to live up to the terms of the Union contract. Additional order included not to refu e to recognize and bargain collectively and in good faith with the SIU as exclusive representative of all licensed and unlicensed employees and to reimburse the SIU for any loss of dues. Crowley Marine Vote Set for Sept. 3 Contract SIU Boatmen at Crowley Marine will again ca t their votes for a new three-year contract with the ballots to be counted on Sept. 3. The last contract expired June 30. The last contract vote foundered, more or less, on a company proposal to pay their tankermen $2 less an hour, a proposal which again will be voted on by the SIU members. In the port of Wilmington and Long Beach, Calif., unlicensed Boatmen work 24-hour shifts manning 15 tugboat , 20 barges and call boats. The bigger boats have 6-man crews and the smaller boats have 5-man crews. They dock ships and shift barges for the U.S. Navy and for private shipping there. Crowley Marine also has unlicensed and licensed SIU Boatmen on their Caribe Towing giant sea-going tugs and barges on the run from the ports of Jacksonville, Fla. and Houston, Texas to San Juan, P.R. and return. August 1986 I LOG I 5 �Pete le Beouf Retires In Memoriam Thomas Eugene Godwin, 51, died on Feb. 12. Brother Godwin joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas in 1972. He sailed as a tankerman for National Marine Service in 1971 , Marine Fueling Service from 1971 to 1972 and for Sabine Towing from 1982 to 1983. He was a former member of the NMU from 1950 to 1965. Boatman Godwin was born in Glasgow, Scotland and was a resident of Vidor, Texas. Surviving is his widow, Jeanette. Pensioner John William Hamilton, 85, passed away from heart-lung failure in Franklin Square Hospital, Rossville , Md. on July 3. Brother Hamilton joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing ·as a chief engineer aboard the tug Brittania (Baker-Whiteley) in 1958. He sailed for that company from 1916 to 1958. Boatman Hamilton was born in Baltimore and was a resident there. Burial was in Moreland Park Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Stella. Pensioner George Edward Hudgins Jr., 71, passed away in Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Va. on June 1. Brother Hudgins joined the .~ Union in the port of ,,/··· Norfolk in 1967. He sailed as a mate, pilot and captain for Southern Materials from 1950 to 1956 and for the Assn. of Maryland Pilots aboard the P/B Baltimore from 1956 to 1977. He was a former member of the ISU and NMU. Boatman Hudgins was born in Motorun, Va. and was a resident of Bavon, Va. Interment was in the St. Paul Annex Cemetery, Susan, Va. Surviving are his widow, Margaret; a son, Richard, and a daughter, Louise. ....... Pensioner Joseph G. Licharowicz, 86, passed away from a heart attack in the Stella Maris Hospice, Towson, Md. on July 5. Brother Licharowicz joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957. He last sailed as a chief engineer for Curtis Bay Towing from 1940 to 1965. He was born in Maryland and was a resident of Baltimore. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Bertha. Darren Raymond Naze, 23, died of injuries sustained in an accident aboard a Crescent Towing boat at Pier C, Alabama State Docks, Mobile on July 8. Brother Naze joined 6 I LOG I August 1986 the Union following his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1981. He sailed as a deckhand. Boatman Naze was born in Mobile and was a resident of Chickasaw, Ala. Burial was in Mobile (Ala.) Gardens Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Tina; a daughter, Tara; his mother, Judy of Mobile; his father, Ross; a brother; a sister, and an aunt, Cynthia Gay of Mobile. Dennis Stephen Walker, 61, died on June 4. Brother Walker joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957. He sailed as an assistant engineer and chief engineer for G & H Towing from 1955 to 1979. He worked as an electrician for the New Electric Co. from 1953 to 1955. Boatman Walker was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World War II and during the Korean War. Born in Center, Texas, he was a resident of Texas City, Texas. Surviving are his widow, Doris and a daughter, Carolyn. Pete Le Beouf, a 25-year SIU Inland member, receives his first pension check from Houston Port Agent Dean Corgey. Galveston (Texas) Grain Elevator beef in 1965. After 46 years sailing for D.M. Picton and Moran Towing, Chief Engineer Absie "Pete" Mitchell Le Beouf in 1961, with former Houston Port Agent Bob Matthews and Mickey Williams, were instrumental in organizing and bringing Picton Towing (Moran Towing) under the IBU contract. This was the first IBU contract in the Texas area. Pete hit the bricks for 87 days on the Picton beef picket line in 1962. He also walked the picket line in the Gulf strike at Higman Towing in 1964 and was on the picket line again on the Boatman Le Beouf was president of the Sabine National Tugboat Assn. District Independent Union from 1946 to 1961, when he joined the SIU in the port of Port Arthur, Texas, where he resides. "This man has been a great asset to the SIU and has played an active role in the job security of the inland membership in the Port Arthur area,'' said Houston Port Agent Dean Corgey. Dispatchers Report -for Inland Waters JULY 1-31, 1986 *TOTAL REGISTERED · All Groups Class A . Class B Class C Port Gloucester ....................... . New York ........................ . Philadelphia ...................... . Baltimore ........................ . Norfolk ......................... . Mobile .......................... . New Orleans ...................... . Jacksonville ...................... . San Francisco ..................... . Wilmington ....................... . Seattle ... .. ..................... . Puerto Rico ...................... . Houston ...................... ... . Algonac ............... ... ...... . . St. Louis ........... ...... ....... . Piney Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Totals .......................... . Port Gloucester ............ . .......... New York ... ..................... Philadelphia ......... .... ......... Baltimore . ....................... Norfolk ......................... Mobile .......................... New Orleans ..... ....... .......... Jacksonville ...................... San Francisco ... .................. Wilmington . ................ ...... Seattle .......................... Puerto Rico ....... . ... ........... Houston ......................... Algonac ......................... St. Louis ........................ Piney Point ....................... Totals .......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port Gloucester ....................... New York ........................ Philadelphia ....... .......... ... .. Baltimore ..... ......... .......... Norfolk ................... .. .... Mobile ........ ........ .......... New Orleans ............ .......... Jacksonville ...................... San Francisco . . ........... ..... ... Wilmington ............ ...... .. ... Seattle .......................... Puerto Rico ...................... Houston ......................... Algonac ......................... St. Louis ........................ Piney Point ..... ..... .. ........... Totals .......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .; TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 6 59 4 2 0 5 0 0 5 6 2 1 0 .0 0 0 11 1 1 0 8 0 0 0 4 9 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 11 0 0 2 0 4 0 91 34 23 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 16 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 6 0 42 11 0 0 1 0 NO REPORT SUBMITIED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 94 2 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 10 0 1 0 8 0 4 0 70 31 0 0 3 6 0 10 0 9 0 0 9 20 3 1 155 0 0 0 0 30 2 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 12 0 0 9 11 0 0 0 2 24 2 0 0 5 0 10 0 69 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 0 2 1 0 0 NO REPORT SUBMITIED 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 42 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 1 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Totals All Departments ....... ....... . . 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 30 0 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 6 13 227 99 54 10 0 NO REPORT SUBMITIED 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 10 0 116 42 28 89 32 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 2 0 0 0 7 0 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. �Great Lakes by V.P. Mike Sacco Marine Subcommittee, he did a great deal to protect the rights and job ecurity of American seamen. We could surely use his expertise in the Senate. We were able to conclude a contract with Tampa Bay Pilots. I want to take the opportunity to urge all members to make use of the facilitie at Piney Point. The best way to protect your job security is to make sure that you are the most qualified person for the job. T HINGS are so bad for the Great Lakes maritime industry that the Great Lakes Task Force, which represents carriers, shippers, labor and regional governments, has literally had to beg Congress to take some kind of constructive action. Recent statistics released by the General Accounting Office (GAO) paint a grim picture. Less than 6 percent of all water-borne commerce between Canada and the United States is carried on American-flag vessels. Given this kind of atmosphere, SIU members have fared relatively well, though things could certainly be better. Dunbar and Sullivan has finished its Chicago project, and has moved on to Racine, Wis. The company also has begun a series of three Coast Guard light structures-one of which will be built in Toledo, two in Detroit. We~ve also been very busy on a grassroots political level. The Aug. 5 primaries produced some interesting results. Bill Lucas became the first black to run for governor on a Republican ticket. James Blanchard, the incumbent Democratic governor, won the Democratic primary handily. He had the solid backing of labor, civil rights organizations, and many industry groups. Gulf Coast by V.P. Joe Sacco S HIPPING has been good for the port of Houston even though the domestic oil industry i m a neardepression. We still are plugging away on National Marine. Judge Morey Sears finally delivered a written copy of his decision, which I personally believe misrepresents what happened down there. We are appealing his decision to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. I attended the Texas State AFLCIO COPE Convention. President Drozak was also on hand to talk about the importance of this year's elections. A good friend of the maritime industry, John Breaux, is running for the Senate in nearby Louisiana. As a congressman on the House Merchant East Coast by V.P. Leon Hall West Coast by V.P. George McCartney S HIPPING has been good in the port of Wilmington, Calif., especially for Inland members. Seattle hasn't been bad either. We recently crewed up the Ultramar there, which was scheduled to depart to Bangladesh. Government Services by V.P. Roy Mercer T HE contracting-out to private shipping companies of MSC ships has cau 'ed much confusion and consternation among marine personnel of the Military Sealift Command. The 12 MSC oceanographic ships that already have been contracted, and with the prospect of the cable ships, tug boats and Observation Island going by virtue of the bid process in the near future, has left MSCPAC marine as well as shoreside staff personnel in a state of confusion. The added possibility of other MSC ships going on the block doesn't help. This all seems quite evident when one reflects on the present Reagan administration policy of divesting the federal government of as many federal civil service employees as possible by contracting-out to private industry. This in itself has caused much consternation among federal civil service employees with respect to future employment security. The immediate concern, however, is marine employment for those MSCPAC Seafarer who will become unemployed in the near future a a result of termination or reduction-inforce procedures. So far, the lo s of the three MSCP AC oceanographic ships ha re ulted in the termination of a few temporary marine employees with le than one year government service. But when all the contractingout of MSC hips is finished, how many hips and positions will be left for federal marine employee ? Will the reduction-in-force proce be in place in time to give the federal mariner a fair shot at a eagoing po ition with the winning contracting company? At this point in time, these and other questions have yet to be answered, but tho e who are terminated from their MSCPAC marine positions should make certain that they report to the SIU office in San Francisco to regi ter for future seagoing employment. We have been active on a grassroots level. Our members have gone all out for Tom Bradley's bid to become the next governor of California. In Seattle, we have played an active part in trying to help re-elect Rep. Norm Dicks. Delegates on the Crowley negotiating committee have come up with a new contract. The voting period will run out on Aug. 31, and the ballots will be counted on Sept. 3. Until we iron out a new contract, we will be working under the old agreement. I want to commend the fine work that the crew of the cableship Charles R. Brown (the former Salernum) performed. When the vessel was laid up here recently, the ship donated its food to the Apostleship of the Sea, a local organization that gives a helping hand to seamen who are down on their luck or in between jobs. Chief Steward Dennis Prescott deserves a special "thank you" for his efforts. The SIU has been supporting the AFL-CIO in its boycott of Shell oil. Our members have been handing out informational leaflet about the tragic situation in South Africa. W E'VE been working on many different levels to protect the interests of our members who are employed in the fishing industry. Since boat owners are finding it next to impossible to get liability insurance coverage, our president, Frank Drozak, has testified in front of nine congressional hearings on the matter. He said that safety standards have to be improved in the fishing industry, and that something needs to be done to ensure that fishing owners can receive some kind of coverage. We won 49 unfair labor charges against the Seafood Producers Association in New Bedford. We also were able to organize two new scallopers there. In just two short years, we've been able to re-establish ourselves as a presence in New Bedford. We've become part of the community. Later this month, we will participate in the Blessing of the Fleet ceremonies. Elsewhere. were able to put the Mariner contract to bed, at least for the non-supervisory personnel. We will be counting the IOT ballots. We've been working hard on the grassroots political level. Election Day is not ~hat far away, and this will be a pivotal year for the maritime industry. In Philadelphia, we've been working on behalf of Rep. Robert Borski and Sen. Arlen Spector. In Maryland, we've been working hard to elect Barbara Mikulski to the Senate. Polls show her running 30 points ahead of her nearest challenger for the Democratic nomination. Delivering the Message SIU Vice President Joe Sacco told delegates at the AFL-CIO COPE Convention in Baton Rouge, La. that "We must stick together." The American Labor Movement, under attack from the New Right and from professional labor-hailers, is mounting a grassroots political campaign to protect working men and women everywhere. August 1986 I LOG I 7 �In its monthly series of interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key government officials instrumental in shaping national and maritime policy. Rep. Richard Shelby Rep. James Jones C R EP. Richard C. Shelby (D-Ala.), a strong supporter of the maritime industry, is running for incumbent Senator Jeremiah Denton's Senate eat in Alabama. A member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Veterans Affairs Committee, Shelby was elected to the Congress by Alabama 7th District voters in 1979. Denton, who came to office as a war hero, surviving prisoner of war camps during the Vietnam years, had his first introduction to politics in 1980, when he was elected to the Senate. If most recent polls are correct, the incumbent holds a slight four-point lead in the race. Labor organizations and the state AFL-CIO are lining up support for Richard Shelby. Most recently, surveys have shown a block of voter support for Congressman Shelby from voters educated in labor issues. Voters ·with family members in labor unions and others who are members of unions are expected to vote for him. He has earned labor's support by creatingjobs, a central theme throughout his years in Congress. And it is jobs that Alabama needs most. Alabama has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country, and residents of this state have witnessed the shutdown of steel mills and machine shops, mines, factories and farms in and around Birmingham. Unable to compete with the goods and services provided by nearby states whose economies are flourishing, Alabama has been unable to recover from the joblessness of the nation's last serious recession. Meanwhile, President Reagan is bringing Republican leaders into the election spotlight to publicly promote Republican Senator Denton. The race has become important on a national level. If Shelby is elected and if two other uncommitted 'swing' states elect Democrats as well, the Republican party could lose the majority it has retained for six years in the Senate. For this reason, the Alabama race is one of the more important races of the 1986 election season. On trade issues, Shelby has consistently fought against the policies of the Reagan administration. In Carrollton, the heartland of the new Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway project, Shelby last spring reiterated his opposition to President Reagan's ''free trade" program. He has promised to work toward developing an economic program that would increase exports of American-made products, rather than accept the continuance of import Rep. Richard Shelby heavy trade. Through his efforts to bring approval for the Tenn-Tom project, the barge canal now provides jobs for maritime workers. Shelby hopes to win a similar result in the Senate to bring relief to Alabama's traditional industries-timber, primary metals, mining and textiles. He strongly believes these industries should not be abandoned. Where the representative finds fault with Senator Denton is in the incumbent' s concentration on international issues at the expense of pressing domestic problems. Denton is aloof with his constituents, rarely returning to his home district to meet with business and civic leaders. The Senate has had not a clue to many of Alabama's concerns as a consequence. Through his years as a public servant (Shelby previously served eight years in the state Senate and held various other state offices), Shelby ha always been accessible to the people of Alabama. Last year, he traveled through Alabama's 167 counties. He has met with maritime leaders and supported maritime on many issues. Among these, he has supported the cargo preference compromise and the waiver for passenger vessels. He has also voted against the export of Alaska North Slope oil and was a co-sponsor of H.R. 1242, the cargo preference bill submitted by Congresswoman Lindy Boggs of Louisiana. Denton, although retired from the Navy, has never supported the SIU on any kind of cargo preference legislation or foreign trade bill. Shelby has been pro defen e on most spending bill to pa Congress in the 1980s. He is also conservative in favoring a balanced budget. He introduced a bill for a constitutional amendment for uch a balanced budget. In other areas he is respon ible for the establishment of 25 experimental preventive health care centers that are now operating around the country and ha opposed White House attempts to eliminate COLA's from Social Security. Support SPAD 8 I LOG I August 1986 ongressman James R. Jones (DOkla.) was elected to the House in 1972. He has served the 1st District for seven terms and this year is challenging incumbent first-term Senator Don Nickles for the U.S. Senate. In 1971, one year before Jones won his House seat, the Arkansas River Navigation System was opened to commerce. The system today links Tulsa with the Gulf of Mexico, making Oklahoma a deep-water port state. The interests of the newly emerging maritime industry in Oklahoma have found a voice in Congressman Jones. Jones has supported the maritime industry as no other Oklahoma representative has. And for the following reasons the SIU is hoping for a Democratic victory in the Oklahoma Senate race. Congressman Jones has voted with the maritime industry on oil cargo preference legislation and in support of the convention tax deduction bill. He voted favorably on the Naval Construction Subsidy plan of 1981 and passenger ship legislation. He was a co-sponsor of H.R. 1242, the Boggs bill, to increase cargoes for U .S.-ftag vessels. Congressman Jones worked his way through law school to launch his political career. Born into poverty, his family was still paying off debts from the Depression in the 1950s. In the 1960s, Jones became a legislative assistant to Senator Lyndon Johnson and served President Johnson as White House chief of staff. In the House, members of Congre s began to recognize Jones for the unusual ability he had for being able to judge the outcome of controversial legislation. An astute observer, he could predict how the vote would go. Before he was elected to the House, he acted as a freelance agent in building coalitions. It was not long before member began to realize that Jones could carry the votes on an issue. Even Speaker of the House Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill had to pay attention to the coalitions Jones was forming. In committee assignments, Jones rose to become chairman of the House Budget Committee and to serve on the prestigious Way and Means Committee while his opponent, Don Nickle , left labor leaders on the defensive with his appointment to the chairman hip of the subcommittee on Labor and Human Resource . Nickles, who has Rep. James Jones the backing of ultraconservative groups in Oklahoma, worked in their interest to bring about a sub-minimum wage for youth and for the repeal of the Davis-Bacon Wage Act. On other issues, Nickles has ~ome down on the side of Big Business, which in Oklahoma can be singularly referred to as the petroleum industry. He has voted against oil import fees and the emergency farm credit bill. Jones has dedicated his career to promoting the well being of working Americans. He submitted legislation to make Social Security a self-operating entity and legislation requiring that money borrowed from the fund be paid back with interest. He was the author of the Fair Trade bill that gives the U.S. new latitude in allowing the implementation of trade sanctions against countries that discriminate against American products. To do something about the steady bankruptcies of industries that were not able to modernize their facilities to compete with cheaper foreign imports, the Congressman wrote a tax bill for 1981 to allow companie to deduct higher depreciation allotments for their plants and equipment. In 1978, he put together a coalition to render a tax bill to the Ways and Means Committee to reduce the capital gains tax on corporations, as a way to help failing companies offset losses created by unfair foreign competition. In 1981, Jones acceded to the chairmanship of the Budget Committee. He was later to say that the chairmanship was the most frustrating experience of his political career. While Jones had been successful in bringing about bipartisan coalitions to pass other pieces of important legislation, with the Reagan administration in complete control of the budget, he wa unable to see the type of budget that he wanted drafted into law. He was never able to bring the Democrats and Republicans together. UPGRADERS: SPECIAL NOTICE All SIU members who plan to attend upgrading courses at SHLSS must have an up-to-date Clinic Card which will remain valid during their entire stay at the school. Any member whose Clinic Card will run out before he completes his upgrading course must get a new Clinic Card before arriving at SHLSS. �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • Seafarers International Union of North America. AFL-CIO Washington Report I I I I I I I I I I I • I I I I I I , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • I Time is running out on this session of Congress. The August recess is about to begin. When Congress reconvenes, it will barely have time to consider the issues before it adjourns, probably some time in mid-October. Meanwhile, many important issues will have to be decided. What does this mean for the average Seafarer? Well, statistics released by the Maritime Administration show that the deepsea American-flag merchant marine decreased by 23 vessels last year. Things are no better for any sector of the maritime industry, either. Everything from the Great Lakes to the tuna industry is experiencing serious problems. What follows is a short summary of the major political and economic trends affecting the maritime industry: Authorizations August 1986 "While the SIU supports increased United States' economic assistance to Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica and El Salvador," said Drozak in a letter to the Senate, "we believe the transfer of funds from the Food for Peace program only exacerbates the problem confronting two beleaguered industries (agriculture and maritime). Coast Guard User Fees The House Merchant Marine Committee failed to include Coast Guard user fees in its budget resolution for fiscal year 1987. ''The time for Coast Guard user fees may be coming,'' said House Merchant Marine Chairman Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), "but it's not today . . . I take very seriously this committee's commitment to formulate thoughtful policies." Flag of Convenience A new breed of flag of convenience vessels is challenging Liberia and Panama in the battle to attract American-flag vessels. Many of the countries are similar to the Isle of Man-tiny independent islands off the coast of a large industrial nation. Auto Carrier Bill Gramm-Rudman A report issued by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee said that H.R. 3655, the Equitable Automobile Transportation Act of 1986, would "counter discrimination in the U.S.-Japanese vehicle transportation trade that has prevented U.S.-flag operators from entering the trade.'' In a related development, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, one of Japan's six largest shipping firms, announced it will reduce its fleet of carcarrying vessels because of declining exports of fully assembled automobiles to the United States. The Journal of Commerce says that H.R. 3655 "still faces major obstacles in the House, most notably in the Ways and Means Committee." The auto carriage trade also is affected by proposed changes in the tax code. SIU President Frank Drozak sent letters to the Senate expressing his support of the ''Transition Rule'' offered by Sen. Russell B. Long (D-La.), which seeks to maintain tax investment credit for all American-flag operators seeking to enter the Japanese auto carriage trade. Under the Senate and House tax reform bills, only one of the four companies that are seeking to enter the trade would be eligible for that credit. Congress is trying to meet the budget cuts mandated by the Gramm-Rudman Act, even though parts of that bill were declared unconstitutional earlier this year. Its job has been made more difficult by the slowdown in economic growth, which has increased the size of the deficit. Members of the Caribbean Economic Community criticized the Caribbean Ba in Initiative program that was passed two years ago. Among other things, they want Congre to end all remaining import restrictions, including one that deals with canned tuna. Cargo Preference • as ington The House of Representatives has passed a $10.3 billion transportation bill for fiscal year 1987. The Senate approved a $295 billion Defense Authorizations bill for fiscal year 1987, which was $9 billion higher than what the House approved earlier this year. Caribbean Basin Initiative I I I I I I I I m SIU Pre ident Frank Drozak opposed language contained in Title II of H.R. 5052, the Military Construction Appropriations bill. The bill would permit Food for Peace (P.L. 480) funds to be used for purposes other than food relief and cargo preference. Grassroots • The SIU has been active on a grassroots level for the upcoming elections. Polls in Maryland find Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) far ahead of her rivals in the upcoming Democratic primary for the Senate. • One of the largest and potentially most powerful organizations in the country, the American Association of Retired Persons, has decided to go into electoral politics for the first time. With 21 million members, it is the United States' largest single group of older people. Great Lakes The U.S. General Accounting Office recently released statistics showing that American-flag ships only carry 6 percent of the cargoe between U.S. and Canadian ports. The matter wa discussed at hearings of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Hou e Merchant Marine Fisherie Committee. Navy Homeport The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction approved $6.8 billion to implement the Navy' propo al to build new Navy port in New York Harbor and Puget Sound in Seattle, Wash. Liability Insurance The liability insurance cri is i having serious ramifications for the maritime industry. Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happening Like other industries, the maritime industry has been hard hit by rising premiums. The situation has reached crisis proportions in the fishing industry, where boat owners have been unable to obtain the necessary coverage. Either the cost of the in urance is too high, or it is unobtainable. SIU President Frank Drozak testified earlier this year on a bill that would correct some of the problems. He said that much of the blame had to go to the boat owners themselves for failing to adhere to stringent safety standards. The liability insurance bill was recently marked up. Maritime Seagoing jobs in the maritime industry declined from 13,770 in 1984 to 13,154 last year. The average age of the unlicensed crew was slightly over 50 years. Mergers • The Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of the United States voted, by a margin of 87 percent, to merge with the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks. This marked a trend toward mergers in recent years of labor organizations in the transportation industry and in sectors hard hit by foreign competition. • In the most recent issue of the NMU Pilot, NMU President Shannon Wall asked his membership to comment on a recent proposal by SIU President Frank Drozak concerning a merger. According to Wall, the NMU has "four options"-to stay as it is, to merge with the SIU or some licensed maritime union, to merge with the ILA, or to merge with the Teamsters. • Eight U.S. maritime union presidents attending an international labor congress adopted a broad re olution aimed at protecting their members' jobs at waterfront facilities and aboard U.S.-flag ve sels. The union presidents included the following: William Steinberg of the American Radio Association; Thoma W. Gleason of the ILA; James Herman of the International Longshoremen' s and Warehousemen's Union; Robert Lowen of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots; Raymond McKay of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association; Thomas Harper of the Radio Officers Union and SIU President Frank Drozak. Passenger Vessels S. 1935, a bill that would allow foreign-built pa senger ves el to be re-flagged American, was passed out of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. It contained amendment that would delay the effective date of the re-flagging proposal by two year . If. during this period, two crui e vessels are built in an American ·hipyard or two exi ting U.S.-ftag crui e ve el are refurbished in an American shipyard, the legi lation. by its own term . will lapse. The legislation al o contains a provi ion which give any American-built pa enger ve el the right to bump any ve el re-flagged under the legi lation. Thi goe for all future pa senger ves els as well a for all existing one . (Continued on Page 32.) August 1986 I LOG I 9 �Safe uard Your Future Diesel Engine Technology Course Designed to Prepare You for 1990' s As the merchant shipping industry heads toward the 1990s, most forecasters would agree on a continuation of two major trends : One: the merchant fleet will continue to become more proportionately diesel propelled. Two: a decrease in manning levels will result in watchstanding jobs to become increasingly more scarce. If you sail in the engine department, in order to safeguard your future, you should give careful consideration to taking the six-week course in Diesel Engine Technology at SHLSS. Not only will you learn the operating principles and construction of two Todd Smith reassembles an engine as part of the Diesel Engine Technology Class. 10 I LOG I August 1986 and four stroke cycle diesel engines and their associated auxiliaries, you will also learn the fundamentals of diesel engine maintenance, repatr and troubleshooting. Course activities include the complete teardown, diagnosis and evaluation, reassembly and tuneup of an operating diesel engine. In order to succeed in today's maritime world, you must be prepared to meet its challenges. Upgrade your skills as a dayworker by applying for enrollment in the Diesel Engine Technology course. All applicants must hold a FOWT endorsement or have equivalent inland experience. Checking his manual for proper procedures is Aldo Santiago. :· ;· Carl Merritt uses a test meter to troubleshoot a diesel engine. �'1'J C .. v//I\. fl 11 . , 111111//1///tI n'[""1t 1 -- Arts & Crafts Is Part Of ARC Residents' Routine a.. ~ The Seafarer's Addictions Rehabilitation Center (ARC) does more then just provide its residents with counseling to help them overcome their drug and alcohol problems. Because of the close proximity of the ARC to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, ARC residents can take their meals in the SHI.SS Hotel Cafeteria, use the Health Spa and work on individual projects at the Arts and Crafts Center. Residents are scheduled for one hour of arts and crafts twice each week and have the option of extending the sessions by an additional hour. Bud Adams, Arts and Crafts Coordinator, says working on projects not only gives the members a sense of accomplishment, but can provide them with a hobby to help occupy their spare time aboard ship. Says Adams, "We try to teach these members how to plan a project from start to finish. Many Seafarers are surprised at what they are capable of.'' Leatherwork and jewelry are the most popular projects, but scrimshaw, stained glass and woodworking also provide opportunities for individual creation. William Spatle~ finds working in the Arts and Crafts Department relaxing and enjoyable. He is currently working on a silver ring with an emerald stone. SHLSS Trainees Find Their First Trip Exciting Sailing onboard the SS Ogden Charger has been an exciting experience for Edward (Thumper) Johnston and James Bloodworth. These men have just completed Phase I of the SHLSS Trainee Program and are shipping on their first vessel. Johnston is sailing as a Trainee Ordinary and Bloodworth is sailing as a Trainee Wiper. The captain and crew are pleased with the training these men received at SHLSS and report that they're both hard working and anxious to learn more. Johnston and Bloodworth boarded the tanker on June 22 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The vessel sailed through the Panama Canal, up the west coast and discharged its oil in Bellingham, Washington. They picked up a new cargo and made the return trip stopping at several ports along the way. Both men really like shipping. ''Sleeping was at first difficult'' says Johnston, "and learning where everything is located took some time. I really miss my friends but everything is so new to me I haven't had time to think about it. Time's really gone by fast." Some of the work is quite beautiful and expressive but, says Adams, "we're not art therapists. We don't analyze their work. SHLSS COLLEGE PROGRAM Earn Your College Degree The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship now offers Associates in Arts degrees in Marine Engineering Technology and Nautical Science Technology to SIU members. Requirements for the degree include English, Math, Science and Social Science courses as well as vocational upgrading courses. For more information about the College Program fill out and mail the coupon below to: Crew of the SS Ogden Charger. (I to r.) Wiley Yarber, Bruna Monti, Warren Lombard, Edward Johnston, Derk Tingsley, James Bloodworth, Port Agent John Russell, Steve Kastel, SHLSS Vice President Ken Conklin, SIU Manpower Coordinator Bart Rogers, and Mike Leidelmeijer. SHI.SS College Program Office Piney Point, Maryland 20674 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Scouts from across the nation enjoy a two-week learning vacation at SHLSS. Name Address Street City State Zip Code Phone No. SIUBookNo. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Department You Sail In Circle One: Check One: Great Lakes Deep Sea Inland D Please send more information about the College Program. D Please send more information and an application for the College Program. August 1986 I LOG / 11 �1986 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills and Promote the U.S. Maritime Industry Adult Education Courses The following is the current course schedule for the 1986 school year at the Seafarers Harry Lunde berg School of Seamanship. For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: Deck Department courses; Engine Department courses; Steward Department courses; Adult Education courses; All Department courses and Recertification Programs. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll for class as early as ~ible. Although every effon will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. Engine Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date QMED - Any Rating September 19 December 11 Check-In Date Course Completion Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes for this year, the courses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following date: December 13 October 31 Seafarers applying for the upgraders Lifeboat class and who are either ESL or need some work on basic skills, may take the ESUABE Lifeboat course three weeks prior to the scheduled Lifeboat class. This class will be offered: September 19 October 10 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. They will be offered as follows: QMED September 12 September 19 Able-Bodied Seaman October 17 October 24 College Programs Check-In Date Completion Date Marine Electronics (LASH Crane) October 31 December 12 Course Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance September 26 November 7 Associates in Arts September 15 November 7 Nautical Science Certificate November 10 December 19 Diesel Engine Technology November 7 December 19 Welding November 7 December 5 Fireman/Watertender & Oiler September 12 November 6 Don't Miss Your Chance to Improve Your Skills Deck Upgrading Courses Check-In Date Completion Date Celestial Navigation October 10 November 14 Lifeboat October 6 October 10 October 17 October 24 Able Seaman September 2 October 24 October 24 December 19 Radar Observer November 14 November 28 Tankerman December 1 December 11 Radar Observer (Renewal) September 5 November 7 December 5 September 12 November 14 December 12 Course All Rating Upgrading Courses Course Sealift Operations and Maintenance Check-In Date Completion Date September 5 October 17 November 14 October 3 November 14 December 12 Steward Upgrading Courses Check-In Date October 1 Completion Date Jan.9, 1987 Cook & Baker October 1 November 19 Jan. 9, 1987 Feb. 27, 1987 Chief Steward October 1 Jan.9, 1987 Course Chief Cook Recertification Programs Course Check-In Date Completion Date Steward Recertification November 3 December 8 Bosun Recertification September 2 October 6 12 I LOG I August 1986 How? SHLSS has self-study materials in many areas. Upon your request; SHLSS will send them to you to study in your spare time. You can use these skills: on your job. to improve your skills for upgrading. to further your education. Please send me the area(s) checked below: MATH Fractions D Decimals D * * * Percents D D D D D D STUDY SKILLS Listening Skills D How To Improve Your Memory D Tri~onometry How To Use Textbooks D fPane) Spherical) Study Habits D Test Anxiety D ENGLISH: Writing Skills Test Taking Tactics D Grammar Books D Stress Management D Writing Business Notetaking Know-How D Letters D SOCIAL STUDIES Geography D D COMMUNICATION SKILLS U.S. History D D Tax Tips for Seafarers D Economics D Basic Metrics D Political Science Name Street City _ _ _ _ __ State _ _ _ _ __ Zip _ __ __ Algebra Geometry Book No. Social Security No. Department Sailing In _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Cut out this coupon and mail to: Adult Education Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Send it todav! �Apply Now for an SH LSS Upgrading Course ···········•···········•·······•··•······•························································•······································ Seafare rs Harry Lunde berg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Name (first) (Last) (City) Mo./Day/Vear Telephone -~~~~----­ (Area Code) (Zip Code) (State) Deep Sea Member D Date of Birth -~~-~---­ (Middle) Pacific D Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member D Social Security# _ _ __ _ __ Book# _ ______ Seniority _ _ _ _ _ __ Department _ _ _ __ __ Date Book Port Presently Was Issued __________ Port lssued __________ Registered In _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: D Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Last grade of schooling completed _ _ _ __ Trainee Program: From----~~ to_---.---...---(dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: D Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Course(s)Taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes No D Firefighting: D Yes No D CPR: D Yes No D Date Available for T r a i n i n g - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Primary Language Spoken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed DECK O O D D O 0 0 0 O O O O O O 0 O Tankerman AB Unlimited AB Limited AB Special Towboat Operator Inland Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 Miles Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) Celestial Navigation Master Inspected Towing Vessel Mate Inspected Towing Vessel 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Celestial Navigation Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Simulator Course Sealift Operations & Maintenance No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. ENGINE 0 FOWT 0 QMED-Any Rating o Marine Electronics O Marine Electrical Maintenance O Pumproom Maintenance & Operation O Automation O Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations O Diesel Engine Technology 0 Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) O Chief Engineer (Unlnspected Motor Vessel 0 Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) 0 Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance 0 Marine Electronics (LASH Crane) 0 Hydraulics D Hagglund Crane Maintenance ALL DEPARTMENTS STEWARD D O O O Cook & Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 0 Adult Basic Education (ABE) O High School Equivalency Program (GEO) O Developmental Studies (DVS) O English as a Second Language (ESL) 0 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM O Associates in Arts Degree O Nautical Science Certificate D Welding D lifeboatman O Sealift Operations & Maintenance RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME-(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE SIGNATURE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-DATE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~­ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 .............................................................................................................................~::::;;>ol..........., Rev 8186 August 1986 I LOG I 13 �Is Cocaine Making Your Life Unmanageable? Then Get Help! What follows is a short inventory that you might want to take to help you determine if "cocaine is making your life unmanageable." If you check even one of these boxes, you should seriously think about contacting your port agent about going to the Union's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. I. Group 1 NEGATIVE MEDICAL EFFECTS 1. D physical deterioration 2. D general health failure 3. D loss of energy 4. D insomnia 5. D sore throat "6. D nose bleeds 7. D need for plastic or nasal repair surgery 8. D headaches 9. D voice problems 10. D sinus problems 11. D running nose 12. D lose sex drive 13. D poor or decreased sexual performance 14. D trembling 15. D seizures or convulsions 16. D nausea or vom1tmg 17. D can't stop licking lips or grinding teeth 18. D constant sniffing or rubbing nose 19. D loss of consciousness 20. D trouble breathing or swallowing 21. D heart palpitations (flutters) 22. D decreased interest in personal health or hygiene (e.g., last MD/DDS appointment) 23. D other (specify) How severe do you think are these problems? D mild D severe D no real problem D moderate Has a physical problem caused you to stop using cocaine? Dyes D no If yes, for how long? __ days III. DEPENDENCE 1. D think you are addicted 2. D real need for cocaine 3. D significant distress without 4. D 5. D 6. D 7. D 8. D 9. D 10. D 11. D 12. D 13. D II. Group 2 NEGATIVE PSYCHIATRIC EFFECTS 1. D jitteryness 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. D anxiety D depression D panic D fears D irritability D delusions (false beliefs) D suspiciousness D paranoia D D D D D concentration problems D hearing voices in head D other hallucinations D loss of interest in friends D loss of interest in non-drug related activities 15. D memory problems 16. D thoughts of suicide 17. D attempted suicide 18. D blackouts 19. D compulsive behaviors (e.g., combing hair, straightening tie, tapping feet or others) 20. D must take other drugs or alcohol to calm down 21. D decreased interest in appearance 22. D other (specify) 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 20. 21. 22. 23. 14. D 15. D 16. D 17. 18. D D 19. D cocaine can't tum it down when it is available unable to stop using for I month trying to force self to limit use binge use (24 hour or more of near continuous use) u e of cocaine resulting in missing work or re cheduling an appointment or breaking a date or family/social obligation prefer cocaine to talking to friends prefer cocaine to family activities prefer cocaine to sex prefer cocaine to food use cocaine in a.m. before breakfast use of cocaine has led to the need for excuses reduced focus on work and promotion borrowing from friends and family dealing other illicit activity to support habit fear of being discovered as a user usually use cocaine alone Monday absenteeism loss of control over cocaine if you stop using you get depressed or crash or lose energy or motivation IV. SOCIAL AND OTHER PROBLEMS 1. 2. D D D D 5. D 6. D 3. 4. 7. D 8. 9. D D 10. D 11. 12. D D arrests because of the drug unusual behavior for you while intoxicated job/career problems loss of job loss of spouse or loved one(s) traffic violations due to cocaine traffic accidents due to cocaine loss of friends fighting or arguments due to cocaine impaired coordination or injuries due to cocaine court case pending loss of pre-cocaine values 13. D 14. D threats of separation or divorce threats of being thrown out of the house V. ADVERSE OPINIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. people keep telling me I'm different wife/husband/lover objects to D use D wife/husband/lover objects to amount D other important people object D feel guilty about effect I'm having on others D VI. FINANCES (as a result of cocaine) 1. D in debt 2. D no money left 3. D used 50% or more of savings 4. D caused me to steal or borrow without repaying 5. D stole from work 6. D stole from family or friends The 12 Steps Since 1935, millions of Americans have stopped drinking alcohol or using drugs because they practice something called the Twelve Steps. The Twelve Steps form the basis of the Alcoholics Anonymous program. Though originally set down by alcoholics, they can be applied to any kind of addiction - food, drugs, compulsive gambling and compulsive spending. Millions of Americans and thousands of SIU members are now leading productive lives because of these steps. Alcoholism was once thought to be an incurable disease. In 1935, two alcoholics in Ohio got together and started the AA program. Ten years later, 100 recovering alcoholics got together and set down the Twelve Steps which their experience showed can lead to recovery. The Twelve Steps are merely suggestions, says AA literature. But the more you accept and practice the Twelve Steps, the more unshakable will be your recovery. Most experts seem to agree that recovery from drug and alcohol abuse is impossible unless the person who is addicted makes that first, painful admission that he or she has a problem. People who have used the AA program to abstain from drugs or alcohol usually say that the first step of the program is the hardest. It reads as follows: "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol or drugs and that our lives had become unmanageable." Indeed, the biggest killer of chemically dependent people is not drugs or alcohol, but DENIAL. It's usually easier to blame one's troubles on people, places and things rather than on the true cause - oneself. Typical of that reluctance is what happened to a fellow Seafarer who is now coming to grips with a serious cocaine problem at the Union's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. "I had reached the point," said the member, "where I was stealing money out of my mother's pocketbook to support my cocaine habit. Friends and family members kept on telling me that I had a problem with cocaine, but I would not admit it. "It was only after my drug dealer pulled a gun on me that I admitted that cocaine had messed up my life. It took me two weeks to work up enough courage to talk to my port official. I was afraid of labeling myself a drug addict. "I didn't have to worry. My conversation was strictly confidential. And thanks to it, I am now in a program that is giving me the tools of recovery." Members who are accepted into the Union's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Center go through a six- to 12-week program that gives them the tools to lead alcohcland drug-free lives. "The 12-week program is only the beginning," said Rick Reisman, head of the Union's facilities. "There are no miracle cures. The hardest step comes when a member admits that he has a problem. The real work comes after he or she leaves the clinic and goes out into the real world." COCAINE KILLS/ WH'Y KIL1YOURBELF ?• COAl~CT YOUR PORT A6ENI OR S. I. L/. DRUG AAl.O ALCOJIOL PROGRAM AT PINEYPO/AIT. MD.. 14 I LOG I August 1986 �Aboard the OM! Willamette (GATX 118) • zn Wilmington, Calif. (Photos by Dennis Lundy) John Schoenstein, bosun. Leon Butler, GSU Charlie Edwards, OMU Lunch time! (I. tor.): Raphael Sepulveda, chief cook; Lambert Waldrop, steward, and James Paul Jr., chief pumpman. August 1986 I LOG I 15 �TAGOS Persistence Crews in Norfolk SIU Crews Excell in Special Military Missions ;z l ...•. ·.·:·. '. ~.:·::;·~.·:·:·.::::; SIU Reps David "Scrap Iron" Jones (left) and Frank Paladino helped get the Persistence's crew squared away. Officers from MEBA-2 make up the rest of the crews of TAGOS vessels. Here (1. tor.) are 3rd Mate Sherri Wiwczar, MEBA Rep Bill Powers and Chief Mate John Dickenson. On the long, slow TAGOS cruises, food is an importnt part of the voyage. The steward department of the Persistence is (I. tor.) Steward/ Baker Eddy Edwards, temporary dockside cook Herbert Davis and Steward Assistant Terry Green. 16 I LOG I August 1986 Michael W. Shay is an AB on the Persistence. �Union Seeks laQustry Wage Pari!}! foF TAGOS Earlier this year the SIU won a court battle with the Navy concerning the Service Contract Act and its applicability to crewmembers on TACOS vessels. But an appeal has been filed. Following are excerpts from a letter by SIU President Frank Drozak to the Department of Labor. The Seafarers International Union wishes to add its support to the Petition for Review filed by workers employed on contract No. 00033-R4003, operation and maintenance of up to 12 T AGOS vessels. The unlicensed worker on these vessels are represented by the Seafarer · International Union and as 'UCh, we strongly support their .assertion that they have been erroneously denied the protections of the Service Contract Act. These seamen man one of the mo 't sensitive and important vessels in the U.S. Navy and serve one of the longest sea duties of any Navy vessel. Yet the Navy has repeatedly denied these men the right to Service Contract Act protections, de pite the clear mandate of the law that the Act should apply to at least part of the T AGOS normal operation ·. The Navy continue to hide behind an aberration in the law 'Ub equently ruled invalid by a federal court, but still clung to a· a reason for not giving the seamen Service Act protection. A a result, these seamen work under what is undoubtedly the poore ·t wage scales in the entire U.S. merchant marine, yet do a mi sion that has been praised as indispensable by Navy hierarchy. T AGOS vessels have routinely spent part of their service in U.S. waters, where the Service Contract Act applies. They are repaired in U.S. shipyards, where the Act would also apply. Like the crews of tugboats, ship and related vessels already covered by the Act, the crew's work qualifie for protection by the Act. Even if the Act were extended to the portion of the T AGOS work time in the U.S., the result would not be a major inflation of the contract cost, as the Navy would only be required to pay the difference between the Service Contract Act rate and what they pay now. It would, however, be a major economic boost to the T AGOS crews, who suffer economic hardships when taking work on these ve sels. All they seek i a wage standard comparable with the industry as a whole. While the crews are entitled to Service Contract Act wage from the date of the decision by the United States Court of Appeals in AFL-CIO Indomitable Rescues Six After 2 Weeks on Life Raft in Pacific Six people who spent two weeks adrift in a small life raft in the Pacific Ocean were rescued last month by SIU crewmen aboard the USNS Indomitable. a T AGOS vessel from Honolulu. The six were spotted by lookouts as the lndomitahle wa ·about 350 miles northeast of the island of Hawaii, a Navy spokesman said. The survivors were part of the crew of the 167-foot fish processing vessel, the West /, which was on a voyage from Seattle to Honolulu. It sank June 21. All hands made it to life rafts, but the captain died shortly before the rescue. The first mate left the group of survivors the day after the sinking in an attempt to ail for help. He spent 17 days at sea before hitting land on a small i land about 140 mile north of Honolulu. All seven urvivors were reported to be in good condition depite their ordeal. (See page 2 .1.) The SIU is fighting for Service Contract Act rights on TAGOS vessels like the Stalwart (above). l'. Donovan, at the very least, they hould be paid the Service Contract Act rate from the contract's one year anniversary date. I am sure naval authorities will admit that the T AGOS Contract was awarded at a cost far below projections and that even if the SCA is applied, the savings to the Navy would still be tremendous. We would also point out that despite the Navy's assertions, its record of adherence to the Service Contract Act rules i extremely poor. Navy contracts routinely ignore the Act until a protest is filed, and in some cases federal court challenges by the SIU have been requi~ed to gain compliance with the raw. By approving this petition, the Labor Department will reaffirm that the Service Contract Act cannot be flaunted or disregarded by any organization of the government. And you would provide needed economic relief to the crews of the T AGOS ve sels, as they are entitled to under the Service Contract Act. We would urgently request your early and favorable action on the pending petition for review of the Deputy Wage and Hour Administrator's decision denying the protections of the Service Contract Act to the T AGOS contract. Ban Asbestos I '----~-;!!!!!!!!~ Baltimore Wins Safety Award )$'.:- The ere\\ of the SIU-contracted /TB Baltimore (Apex Marine) was awarded the Ship Safety Achievement Award by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping. They won the honor for their rescue last November of five people from a capsized sailboat and later that same day the Baltimore's crew rescued five others from a life raft in storm) Atlantic seas. SIU upgraders threw their support to Local 1977 of the Operating Engineers recently when that union marched in support of strong anti-asbestos legislation in Prince Georges County, Md .• near Wahington, D.C. Dave Elliot, Jack Freeman and John Beard marched in front of the count~ courthouse. August 1986 I LOG I 17 �Run "It's smooth sailing out here onboard the T.T. Stuyvesant," reports Tillman Churchman, an AB aboard that vessel. "Our run is from Long Beach, Calif., where we were anchored for 11 days with engine repairs. Then it was up to Valdez, Alaska for a load of oil for the port of Puerto Armuelles, Panama.'' Here are a few photos taken by Churchman "of my friends who make sailing fun and adventurous." (Photos by Tillman Churchman) The serenely beautiful snow-capped mountains above the port of Valdez, Alaska. -~~ The photographer, Tillman Churchman, AB. "This shows people at home in Chicago what I do for a living.'' Troy Smith, relief AB Mike Freeburn, AB 18 I LOG I August 1986 The T. T. Stuyvesant at anchor in Valdez. Ammed Yafai, OS �Raymond Garcia, chief steward Jim Kirsch, AB Jim Martin, QMED, and his wife, Ruth. Bob Stenehjen, AB Jim Ellette, relief bosun Sinbad Ali, OS Ken Couture, pumpman August 1986 I LOG I 19 �By Phillip L. Polakoff, M.D. Health Tips for Seafarers & Boatmen: Director, Western Institute for Occupational/Environmental Sciences Americans are a "salty" people. Not just ''salt of the earth,'' or salty in the dictionary meaning of' 'piquant, sharp, witty, racy." We simply consume too much salt. Or, more exactly, too much sodium. (Salt is a chemical compound made up of four parts of sodium and six parts of chloride.) So, when your doctor says to cut down on your salt, he or she is advising you to watch your intake of sodium. For reasons that aren't completely clear, an excessive amount of sodium seems to be an important factor in high blood pressure-a condition that affects more than 60 million Americans. The National Academy of Sciences says that an adequate and safe level of sodium for adults is somewhere in the range of 1, 100 to 3 ,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium daily. Many people consume two or three times that amount. One teaspoon of salt, for example, contains approximately 2,000 mg of sodium. On the average, Americans consume about two-and-a-half teaspoons a day. Of course, you don't sprinkle that much on the food you eat at a meal, although as much as a third of our daily intake comes from the salt shaker, either at the table or added during cooking. Sodium (a mineral) occurs naturally in many of the foods we eat. Along with potassium, it performs the vital Go Easy on Salt function of maintaining the fluid balance in the body. But a sizeable portion of our daily intake of sodium, or salt, comes from "hidden" sources. Sodium is added during processing, both to flavor and preserve products. Examples include: monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer; baking soda, a leavening agent; sodium saccharin, an artificial sweetener; sodium nitrite, a curing agent, often found in bacon and other meat products, and sodium benzoate, a preservative. Sodium can also be found in products other than food. Alkalizers, antacids, laxatives, aspirin, cough syrup-even toothpaste and mouthwash-may contain sodium. The last two, however, probably have very insignificant amounts. How can you tell when you're getting sodium in the processed foods and other products you buy? Get in the habit of reading the labels, especially the list of ingredients. Look for such words as "sodium" or "soda" as part of the name of an ingredient. Remember that the various items are listed in descending order-the most coming first and so on down the line. If you'd like to cut down on your sodium intake-and most people probably should-here are some suggestions: -Leave the salt shaker off the dining table, and avoid reaching for it KNOW YOUR RIGHTS while cooking. -Use seasonings other than salt. But don't kid yourself by substituting garlic salt, onion salt, seasoned salt and so on. They're all still salt. -Don't try to change overnight. Your habits and tastes probably have had a long time to get set in place. But do have a definite sodium reduction goal in mind. -If you eat a lot of processed foods, try switching to fresh. A tablespoon of canned peas, for A Seaman's Way of Life Life of a seaman was hard in the past, From the first wooden ships with their towering mast, To the ships of steel that today they make, A career as a seaman is still a hard one to take. The ports of call are a joy it is true, Though most of your time is spent sailing the blue, Where steady a course they make sure they steer, For the ocean is one to respect and to fear. The ship while at sea must stay under way, So each crewmember aboard works every day, Through a gentle sea or a raging storm, We work together as the crew we form. After you've been through the Loneliness of it all, You finally reach that port of call, Where off the ship you go till she again sets out to sea, For where else my friend would a seaman be. Ken Stratton S-2068 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively hy the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts arc posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in. the contracts hetwecn the Union and the employers. notify the Seafarers Appeals Board hy certified mail. return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: - Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times. either hy writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights. as well as your obligations. such <is filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time. any SIU 20 I LOG I August 1986 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution arc available in all Union halls . All mcmhers shoulJ ohtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize then\sclvcs with its contents. Any time you feel any mcmhcr or otticcr is attempting to Jcprivc you of any constitutional right or ohligation hy any mcthoJs such as Jealing with charges. trials. etc .. as well as all other Jctails. then the mcmhcr -.o affected shoulJ immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit hy Certified Public Accountants every three months. which are to he suhmitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members. elected by the membership. makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports. specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. A\I these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. example, can contain as much sodium as five-and-a-half pounds of fresh peas. Try to do more scratch cooking. There are many low-sodium cookbooks available. -There are also many "low sodium" or "low salt" products on the market. However, these can often be more expensive, so you have to watch for that. -If your doctor has put you on a special diet, know how much sodium you 're allowed to have and keep within the limit. Read the labels. -Always keep in mind, even though you may want to reduce your sodium intake, you need to eat a variety of foods. . 11111n1m111n1111111n1111111n1111111111111111n1111111n1111111111111111n1111111111111111111111111111111 patrolman or other Union offi::ial. in your opinion. fails to protect your contract rights properly. contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY -THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or mcmhcr. It has also rcfraineJ from publishing articles decmcJ harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estahlisheJ policy has been reaffirmeJ hy membership action at the Septemhcr. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The rcsponsihility for Log policy is vcstcJ in an cJitorial hoarJ which consists of the Executive BoarJ of the Union. The Executive BoarJ may Jclcg~1te. from among its ranks. one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT 01<' MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any ofticial capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. UnJcr no circumstances shoulJ any mcmher pay any money for any reason unless .he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he maJc without supplying a receipt. or if a member is rcquireJ to make a payment anJ is given an oflicial receipt. hut feels that he shoulJ not have heen required to make such payment. this should immeJiatcly h~ reportcJ to Union heaJquartcrs. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mcmhcrs an: guarantccJ equal rights in employment anJ as mcmhers of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU con-;titution and in the contracts ""hich the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently. no memhcr may he Ji:-.crimi nateJ against hecau-.c of race. creel.I. color. sc\ and national o; geographic origin . If any mcmhcr feel-. that he i-. Jenicd the equal rights to which he is cntitlcJ. he shoulJ notify Union heaJquartcrs. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a -;cparatc segregated funJ. Its proceeds arc useJ to further its objects and purpo-;cs including. hut not limited to. furthering the political. social anJ economic interests of maritime workers. the preservation anJ furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improvcJ employment opportunities for seamen and hoatmcn anJ the aJvancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ohjccts. SPAD suppl)rt<; and contrihutcs to political canJiJatcs for elective otlice. All contrihutions arc voluntary . No contrihution may he solicited or rcceivcJ hecausc of force. joh Jiscrimination. financial reprisal. or threat of such conJuct. llr as a conJition of mcmhership in the Union or l)f employment. If a contribution is made hy reason of the ahovc improper conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SPAO hy certified mail within JO Jays of the contrihution for invc-;tigation anJ appropriate action anJ refund. if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect anJ further your economic. political anJ -;ocial interests. and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of ~ to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �August 1986 I LOG I 21 �Bill Calls for DOD to Inspect Charter Flights (Editor's note: the following article by Walt Morrisette appeared in the August 4, 1986 issue ofThe Navy Times.) WASHINGTON-The House Armed Services Committee has passed a bill that would require the Defense Department to inspect all military charter flights 72 hours or less before takeoff. The committee would leave it up to the Secretary of Defense to determine ....._ the kind of inspections to be performed and the qualifications of the inspectors, said Joseph Cirincione, counsel to Rep. Charles Bennett, D-Fla. The bill does not require an inspection immediately before every takeoff, provided the plane has been inspected within the previous 72 hours, he said. The drive to require the Defense Department to inspect military charter flights was inspired by the crash Dec. 12 at Gander, Newfoundland, of a chartered Arrow Air DC-8 that killed 248 soldiers from the lOlst Airborne Division (Air Assault). Investigations into the causes of the crash showed that several carriers chartered by the Defense Department to fly military people have been plagued by poor aircraft maintenance, and that the Federal Aviation Administration lacks sufficient inspectors to physically check all the aircraft for which it is responsible. Cirincione said the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Investigations approved the measure in closed .- hearings July 16-17. The bill (HR-5027) is commonly known as the Wade Report bill because it closely follows the recommendations of a panel headed by Jam es P. Wade Jr., the assistant secretary of Defense for acquisitions and logistics. The group reviewed military air charter safety after questions were raised by the Gander crash. The House investigations subcommittee rejected a bill proposed by Bennett, which would have required inspections within 48 hours of every charter flight's departure. Bennett then resubmitted his bill as an amendment to HR-5027, sponsored by Rep. Larry J. Hopkins, R-Ky., and Rep. Bill Nichols. D-Ala., before the full committee July 23. Again in closed session, the House Armed Services Committee passed HR-5027 and amended it to include the compromise on Bennett's inspection requirement. The original Hopkins bill would have required only frequent random inspections. The committee will submit the legislation to the House for inclusion in the defense authorization bill during the week of Aug. 4, he said. The inspections would cost about $10 million a year, much of which would be used to pay for about l 00 inspectors. - 22 I LOG I August 1986 Rep. Ron Dellums, D-Calif., chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittree on Military Installations and Facilities, was instrumental in pushing the committee to pass the Hopkins-Nichols bill with Bennett's amendment, Cirincione said. "Ron Dellums' speech helped carry the amendment," he said. "He said it was do-able and it doesn't cost much and it needs to be done." Cirincione said the Senate also has a charter-safety bill. If the Senate pas es it, a conference will resolve any differences between the measures. Jim Jensen, a spokesman for Sen. Albert Gore, D-Tenn., who introduced legislation that would revamp FAA operations, said his office still is assessing the Senate's position. This Senate package, co-sponsored by Sen. James Sasser, D-Tenn., and Rep. Charlie Rose, D-N.C., would direct a subcommittee to study a proposal for an air-safety commission that would take away the FAA's responsibility for air-safety enforcement. It also would make falsifying aircraft maintenance records a felony punishable by as long as five years in jail. HR-5027 is based on the Defense Department's "Passenger Airlift Policies and Procedures Review'' published April 2, in which for the first time, DOD acknowledged and examined its responsibility for the safety of defense personnel on charter flights. The review called for more frequent inspections, a more active FAA-DOD relationship including improved liaison, and more stringent requirements for air carriers. Sealift Essential to Naval, Defense Strategy Captain Robert Kesteloot, who once headed the Navy's Division of Sealift, was recently named vice chairman of the Transportation Institute, a nonprofit organization aimed at promoting maritime research. In this interview, Kesteloot talks about the pivotal role that the private and government controlled American merchant marine has played in protecting this country's freedom, and the potential danger involved in not doing something to revive the industry. This is an issue that goes beyond the confines of the maritime industry. The merchant marine has traditionally served as this country's Fourth Arm of Defense in times of war. Without an adequate sealift capability, the billions of dollars that have been poured in the recent military build-up are meaningless. Q: You had a distinguished career in the Navy. What made you decide to accept your new position at the Transportation Institute? A: A couple of reasons. I enjoyed the people I met in the maritime industry. I also believe that the industry will turn around in the next couple of years, and I want to be part of it. Q: Why do you believe that? A: People realize that we spend billions of dollars on defense. This country has a forward defense, that is we hope to engage the enemy on foreign soil. If the potential enemy can perceive that you can't deploy your forces, then you have no credibility. The billions of dollars that you spend on defense still do not buy you any credibility. In order to have that credibility, you have to have sealift. And the money you spend on the Americanflag merchant marine is highly leveraged. Q: Is that what the Soviet merchant marine has done? A: Yes. It is the most militarily useful merchant marine in the world. You don't see low built containers, you see ships that are built to size, ships that are militarily useful. They even have chemical defense systems built in. One of the primary purposes of the Soviet merchant marine is to be useful in times of war. Q: What kind of program would you suggest to turn things around for the American-flag merchant marine? A: The outlines of that program are contained in the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. It says that this country should maintain a strong American-flag merchant marine that will be useful in times of war. It does not say the Defense Department, it says ''this nation.'' The cost should be spread across all parts of the government. Given the absence of an adequate program, the Navy has come up with a make-shift solution. While this has helped tremendously, it is not the answer. It is only an interim solution. We need a strong American-flag merchant marine that can operate every day-not just a ready reserve fleet where the vessels remain idle. By having an active merchant marine you create the manpower pool that is neces ary in times of national emergency. Q: What would happen today if we were involved in a major international emergency. Would we have the necessary manpower pool? A: We would be marginally short of people-1,000 to 2,000 trained seafarers. The more the American-flag merchant marine declines, the worse it will get. If we had a larger force, as I said, 650 vessels, then we would have enough. Our military planners are counting on Allied support, but the NATO fleets are declining as rapidly as ours. Q: What do you think of the Effective U.S. Control Doctrine (EUSC)? A: It's shaky at best. Not many of the vessels that fall under that category are militarily useful. There is also a question as to whether those vessels would be available. Q: What is the key, do you think? A: The key to a strong American-flag merchant marine is cargo. Some administration-if not this one, then some other one down the linewill have to bite the bullet and deal with this problem. There are a lot of ways to do it: bilateral treaties, cargo preference programs, tax breaks for American-flag shippers. But the key is cargo. It is absolutely necessary to realize that you can't live with this paradox. It's a shame that a great maritime nation like the United States doesn't have a great merchant marine. �''East Meets West'' USNS Spica Redeployed to Mediterranean A hi storic meeting occurred in ~a­ pies, Italy when storage ships from two different MSC fleets met for the first, a nd perhaps la ·t, time. The USNS Spica. whic h is under the command of the MSC Pacific fleet, and the USNS Sirius, which is under the command of the MSC Atlantic fleet, met when the Spica was deployed from Subic Bay, P.I. to the Mediterranean area . The Spica has served the MSC Pacific fleet with honor, according to Arthur Luellen, the SIU 's ship's chairman onboard the vessel. And it maintained that ·tandard of excellence in the Mediterranean, where it received everal "well-done" me ages from MSC Washington, D.C., MSCPAC. MSC Subic and the Commander, Seventh Fleet. Captain Gill of the USNS Spica told the crew that he was proud of the way that they handled themselves and the vessel. The Spica and the Siriw are id ... ntical navy store ships. "Just like Safeway," aid SIU Vice President "Buck" Mercer. The USNS Spica and Sirius, side by side. The crews of both vessels received commendations from the top brass at the MSC. USNS Indomitable Rescues Six at Sea by Bob Borden, PAO, MSCPAC Two harp-eyed civil service mariners aboard the USNS Indomitable spotted a red flare in the early morning hours of July 5 that led to the re cue of ix hipwrecked sailors and one oog floating in two life raft about 580 miles northeast of Hawaii. The stranded sailors and two others were aboard the West I. a 180-foot freighter converted to a fi h proce sing vessel, when it sank June 21 on it way from Crescent City, Calif. to Honolulu, Hawaii. For two week , mo t of the eight crewmembers and the dog stayed together in life raft , eating granola bars and catching fish with their bare hand to survive. The day before their re cue, En- rique Caldron, 59, the captain of the West I. died of dehydration and injuries sustained when he abandoned his sinking ship. He was buried at sea. The chief mate, Thoma Jacob o n , left the group on a 16-foot skiff to seek help. He was assumed missing by the Coast Guard when the Indomitable picked up the remaining six ·ailors July 5. Five days later, Jacobson made it ashore on Niihau, the westernmo t i land in the Hawaiian chain. The survivors picked up by the Indomitable had two day of food and water left when their red flare wa potted by Second Mate William Kenneweg and AB Jeff Hodge. Though the tranded ailor were only about five miles away, it took Indornitahle Two For One The crews of the USNS Pollux and Regulus hold a joint membership meeting. nearly two hours to locate the two rafts in the early morning darkness while exploring the Pacific waters with her searchlights. Rubber Rafts "Rubber rafts aren't a real good radar target," quipped Capt. Don Smith, the master of the lndomitahl<!. who directed the search. The Indomitahle 's nurse , David Bole , checked the five men and one woman when they were finally brought aboard the MSCPAC ship. Considering their two-week ordeal, the sailors were in remarkably good condition, ·uffering only from dehydration and expo ure. "They were obviou sly relieved it wa over," said Capt. Smith, who reported his crew wa · in high spirih. too. "It's a great feeling to do something like this, and we're very satisfied with the way things turned out." Less than two days after their rescue, the lndomitahalC' brought the survivors to Pearl Harbor-the ~hip"s homeport-where they were takef1: to Straub Hospital and Clinic for one da ~ and then released . The Coast Guard is invc~tigating the ·inking of the West I . an American hip that had been purchased by a firm in Manila where the "hip was hound before it went down in the Pacific. In a written statement after the six ·ailors left the Indornitahl<! . their ·poke man, George Thomas, offered their gratitude to the crew of the ocean surve illance hip that rescued them. Said Thoma , " Indomitable saved our lives-a miracle to say the least." T he n , q uoting from Shakespeare's "Cym beline," he added, "Fortu ne brings in some ships th a t a re not teered ." A quiet moment onboard the USNS Spica. SIU Ship's Chairman Arthur Luellen, left , and U.S. Navy Commander Gary J. Angelopoulos show off their catch. USNS Narragansett Lee Davis, chief cook aboard the USNS Narragansett, tries out his favorite recipe. August 1986 I LOG I 23 �Lifeboat Exam-Ticket to Safety Text and photographs by Leonard Earl Johnson Seamen are often asked to perform tasks unheard of by those living only on land. The most frightening of all is to follow the command 'Abandon Ship!' The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Md. conducts an information packed two- week course on how to respond should that command fall on your ears. The following photographs show SHLSS Class #404 under the instruction of Jake T. Karaczynski, himself a one-time trainee at the Lundeberg School who now hold a third mates license obtained through Lundeberg training. On June 26, Class 404, along with upgraders from New Orleans and Jacksonville, sat for their lifeboat exam before United States Coast Guard officials. The exam was given at Piney Point and all passed with flying colors. And for all of us, this quote from Joseph Conrad: •'This new ship here is fitted according to the reported increase of knowledge among mankind. Namely, she is cumbered, end to end, with bells and trumpets and clocks and wires which, it has been told to me, can call voices out of the air or waters to con the ship while her crew leep. But sleep thou lightly, 0 Captain! It has not been told me that the Sea has ceased to be the Sea.'' After landing in the life raft, Steve Fisher exits headfirst. Alvin Hom pulls himself up out of the water after completing his survival suit training. Kevin Samuels and Lee Laffitte struggle in the water with Laffitte's survival suit. Seafarers March for Justice-Against Apartheid Seafarers were part of the largest anti-apartheid rally ever held when they joined 90,000 others in New York recently. Above, Field Rep Seth Harris meets with activist Rev. Jesse Jackson. 24 I LOG I August 1986 Part of the SIU crew at the rally (I. to r.) Scott Getman, Field Rep Seth Harris, Ed Doruth, Bill Stevens, Charlie DiCanio, Ed Dandy, Charlie O'Brien, Jim Niotis. �Clara L. Denton, 65, joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco in 1956 sailing as a waitress. Sister Denton was born in Idaho and is a resident of San Jose, Calif. Deep Sea Tommy Abello, 65, joined the SIUmerged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco in 1962. He sailed as a 3rd officer and room steward for the Pacific Far East Line from 1971 to 1978 and aboard the SS Santa Maria (Delta Line) from 1980 to 1982. Brother Abello was born in Manila, P.I. and is a resident of San Francisco. Michael N. Boris, 69, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore. He last sailed as a chief cook out of the port of San Francisco. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef. Seafarer Boris is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was born in United, Pa. and is a resident of San Francisco. r r Manuel Ferreira Caldas, 59, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston, Mass. He sailed in the steward department, most recently out of the port of New York. He walked the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Caldas was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of Lakeville, Mass. Joseph Elwood Carender, 64, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. He last sailed as a bosun out of the port of Baltimore. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Carender is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Tennessee, he is a resident of Glen Burnie, Md. Charles Jack Clark, 61, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore. He last sailed as a bosun. Brother Clark was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian, 1948 Wall St. and the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beefs. He also worked as an auto mechanic. Seafarer Clark is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Born in Pennsylvania, he is a resident of Baltimore. Maurice Francis Culp, 70, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951. He last sailed as a chief cook out of the port of San Francisco. He helped to organize Cities Service. Seafarer Culp attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference No. 3. Culp is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Conshohocken, Pa., he is a resident of San Francisco. Raymond Merton Davis, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1956. He sailed as an oiler. Brother Davis is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Athol, Mass. and is a resident of Cloversdale Farm, Contoocook, N.H. Theodore Walter Drobins, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing last as a recertified bosun. Brother Drobins graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1973. He also sailed inland as a deckhand for Curtis Bay Towing from 1972 to 1977. Seafarer Drobins is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Shamokin, Pa., he is a resident of Baltimore. Louie Eddie Hudson, 59, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing last as a chief cook. Brother Hudson attended a Piney Point educational conference. He was born in Uniontown, Ala. and is a resident of Mobile. Konstantino Keramidas, 52, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967. He sailed in the steward department, last shipping out of the port of Houston. He was born in Greece and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Keramidas is a resident of Houston. Paul John Lattik, 66,_joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1977 sailing last as a QMED. Brother Lattik began sailing before World War II. He last shipped out of the port of Baltimore. Seafarer Lattik was a former member of the ISU. A native of Baltimore, he is a resident there. Carl Christian Madsen, 65,joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed as a FOWT, last shipping out of the port of San Francisco. Brother Madsen hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Madsen was born in Denmark and is a resident of San Francisco. Thomas J. Malone, 66, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Malone walked the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. He was born in Scotland and is a resident of New York City. Charles Alfred Martinez Sr., 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile. He last sailed as a QMED out of the port of Jacksonville. Brother Martinez also sailed during World War II. Seafarer Martinez was born in Belize, British Honduras, is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resident of Tampa, Fla. Roland Frederick Muir, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1953. He sailed a a FOWT and cook. Brother Muir is a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident of Belair, Md. Charles Pafford, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1956. He sailed as an AB, last shipping out of the port of Jacksonville. Brother Pafford was born in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland, Canada and is a resident of Jacksonville. Otis Paschal, 68, joined the SIU in the port of Ne\\ York in 1958. He sailed as a waiter and chief steward for the American Banner Line in 1959 and aboard U.S. Maritime Service (USMS) ships. Brother Pa chal is a graduate of the USMS Cooks and Bakers School in Brooklyn, N. Y. He al o worked for the U.S. Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C. in 1946. Seafarer Paschal attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference No. 6 and in 1976 was elected to the Union's Financial Tallying Committee. Steward Paschal was a former member of the TWU, Local 806 from 1955 to 1956, working for the Pennsylvania Railroad in New York City. Paschal is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. A native of Savannah, Ga., he is a resident of the Bronx, N. Y. ~Luther James Pate, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans last sailing as a recertified bosun out of the port of New York. Brother Pate graduated from the . Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1975. He was on the picket line in the 1963 San Juan, P.R. maritime beef. And in 1960 he received a Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Alcoa Ranger. Bosun Pate also worked as a steelworker. Pate is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Mobile, Ala., he is a resident of Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Wade Bryan Pritchett, 55, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Galveston, Texas sailing with the rating of chief engineer in the engineroom. Brother Pritchett last shipped out of the port of Jacksonville. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian_. and the 1948 Wall St. beefs. Seafarer Pritchett was born in Florida and is a resident of Tampa, Fla. Alfonso Cruz Rivera, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing last as a recertified bosun. Brother Rivera graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1973. Seafarer Rivera worked as bosun in 1976 on the Puerto Rico Marine Shoregang. Bosun Rivera walked the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. He last sailed out of the port of Santurce, P.R. Born in Puerto Rico, he is a resident of Bayamon, P.R. Correction Due to a mi labeling of a pension photo, we had the wrong photo with the right information, almost. Pardon the mixup, please. Richard "Dick" James Maley, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bo un. Brother Maley last sailed out of the port of New Orleans. He was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian trike. Seafarer Maley is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Lynn, Mass., he is a resident of Greene, Maine. - August 1986 I LOG I 25 �Pensioner Blair Allison, 72, passed away from heart dis• ease at home in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Feb. 10. Brother Allison joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York. He last sailed as a bosun. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Allison was born in Pennsylvania. Burial was in Mt. Union Cemetery, Lovely, Pa. Surviving are a brother, Ward of Johnstown, Pa.; a sister, and a nephew. Pensioner John Ismay Calamia, 62, died on May 23. Brother Calamia joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1952 sailing in the engine department. He was born in Louisiana and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Martha. ~ William Charles Cato Jr., 58, died of a heart attack in New Orleans on June 29. Brother Cato joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT. He began sailing during World War II. Seafarer Cato hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Cato also worked as a security guard. A native of New Orleans, he was a resident there. Burial was in the Cypress Grove Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Betty; his mother, Mrs. William Cato Sr. of New Orleans, and a daughter, Sandra. Herbert Oscar Ernest Engelder, 62, died on July 8. Brother Engelder joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was born in Hoboken, N.J. and was a resident of Tuckerton, N .J. Surviving is his father, Ernest of Tuckerton. - Albert Erastus Foster Jr., 49, died of a heart attack on June 25. Brother Foster joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1973 sailing last as a QMED. He also worked as a diesel mechanic for Caterpillar Tractors. Seafarer Foster was a former member of the United Auto Workers Union. And he was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard after the Korean War. A native of Exeter, N.H., he was a resident of Yulee, Fla. Surviving is his widow, June. 26 I LOG I August 1986 Pensioner Martin Leonard Felman, 61, died of heart failure at home in San Francisco on July 11. Brother Felmanjoined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of Wilmington, Calif. in 1958. He was born in Pennsylvania. Interment was in Woodlawn Park Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving is a sister, Elizabeth Lomazoff of Philadelphia, Pa. Pensioner Hugh Gallagher, 61, died on July 1. Brother Gallagher joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Galveston, Texas sailing as an AB. He began sail• ing in World War II in 1943. Seafarer Gallagher walked the picket line in Port Arthur, Texas in the 1946 General Maritime, 1948 Wall St., and the Seattle longshoremen' s beefs. Gallagher was a veteran of the U.S. Army after the Korean War. Born in St. Ignace, Mich., he was a resident of Bradenton, Fla. Surviving are his mother, Sheila and a sister, Nora, both of Bradenton. Pensioner George Joseph Garfunkel, 71, passed away on July 5. Brother Garfunkel joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1953 sailing as a waiter and cook. He attended a Piney Point educational conference. Seafarer Garfunkel was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is a sister, Rae Metzen of New Orleans. Pensioner Harold Mack Gooding, 71, passed away on June 9. Brother Gooding joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1970 sailing in the steward department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Seafarer Gooding was born in Florida and was a resident of Jacksonville. Surviving are his son, Richard of Jacksonville and a sister, Marie Thomas, also of Jacksonville. Ursino Rivera Guzman Sr., 79, pa sed away from a heart attack on April 24. Brother Guzman joined the SIUmerged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco in 1950 sailing in the steward department for APL. He began sailing during World War II. Seafarer Guzman was born in Toa Alto, P.R. and was a resident of Bayamon, P.R. Surviving are his widow, Consuelo; three sons, Ursino Jr., Andres and George, and two daughters, Rosalina and Maria. Pensioner Sven Erik Jansson, 65, died of heart-lung failure in the Lakeview Manor Nursing Home, Lakeview Twsp., N .J. on April 26. Brother Jansson joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York last sailing as a recertified bosun. He graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1973 and also sailed as a mate and production superintendent aboard the dredge Hydroatlantic (Construction Aggregates) from 1975 to 1978. He also worked on the SeaLand Shoregang in Port Elizabeth, N .J. Bosun Jansson sailed 31 years and in the North Atlantic during World War II (1944 to 1945). He was on the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime and 1%5 District Council 37 beefs. In 1960 he received a Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Steel Voyager. The bosun was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces in World War II. A native of Borsth, Sweden, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Toms River, N .J. Burial was in Ocean Cty. Park Cemetery, Toms River. Surviving are his widow, Solveig; a son, Roy; two daughters, Diane and Vivian, and another relative, A. Jansson of Stockholm, Sweden. Pensioner Ricardo Sanchez Lata, 75, passed away in the San Rafael Sanitarium, La Coruna, Spain on April 6. Brother Lata joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as a FOWT. He also worked on the Sea-Land Shoregang, Port Elizabeth, N .J. from 1966 to 1974. Lata received a 1960 Union Personal Safety A ward for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Antinous. Born in Spain, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Staten Island, N. Y. Interment was in La Coruna. Surviving are a daughter, Edythe Volta of Staten Island and a brother, Manuel of Barcelona, Spain. Joseph Victor Manno, 73, passed away from heart disease in Lakewood Hospital, Tacoma, Wash. on July 1. Brother Manno joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco in 1956 sailing as a room steward for APL. He began sailing on the West Coast during World War II in 1943. Seafarer Manno was a resident of Tacoma. Cremation took place in the Brookside Crematory, Tacoma. Surviving are his widow, Patricia; a daughter, Pattie, and an uncle, Robert Manno of Sunnyside, Calif. Pensioner Joseph J. Martin, 84, passed away on June 26. Brother Martin joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Galveston, Texas sailing last as a chief cook. He began sail- ing during World War II. Seafarer Martin was a former member of the NMU. A native of Louisiana, he was a resident of Galveston. Surviving are his widow, Louella and a daughter, Mrs. Billairs. Jose Ramon Torres Martino Sr., 38, died of lung failure on June 9. Brother Martino joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1965 sailing as an AB. He was born in San Juan, P.R. and was a resident there. Surviving are a son, Jose Jr.; a daughter, Deborah, and his mother, Luz Conte of Bayamon, P.R. Pensioner Carmelo C. Martinez, 76, passed away from heart disease in Brunswick Hospital, Amityville, N.Y. on J.uly 17. Brother Martinez joined the J SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He began sailing before World War II. Seafarer Martinez was on the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian, 1962 Robin Line and 1965 District Council 37 beefs. Born in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Lindenhurst, N.Y. Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, N. Y. Surviving is his widow, Concepcion. Pensioner Freddie Emillia Nasalga, 70, succumbed to cancer in St. Paul's Hospital, Ilailo, P .I. on June 4. Brother N asalga joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif. in 1967 sailing as an AB. He began sailing before World War II. Seafarer Nasalga was born in the Philippine Islands and was a resident of Ilailo. Surviving is his widow, Isabel. Pensioner Karl Olman, 76, passed away on June 15. Brother Olman joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. He began sailing in World War II. Seafarer Olman hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef. He also worked as an electrician. Olman was a veteran of the Estonian Navy before World War II. Born in Estonia (now USSR), he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving is a sister-in-law, Linda Olman of Tallin, Estonia. Pensioner Santos Pizarro Sr., 72, passed away on July 19. Brother Pizarro joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the teward department. He began sail- . �ing during World War II. Seafarer Pizarro walked the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime , 1947 Isthmian , 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor and 1962 Robin Line beefs. Pizarro also worked as an elevator mechanic. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Josephine and a son , Santos Jr. Pensioner Lonnie Percell Robinson Jr., 69, died of heart-lung failure in the Kaiser Foundation Hospital. San Francisco on May 19. Brother Robinson joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco in 1956 sailing last as a chief cook. He sailed over 30 years beginning during World War II in 1943. Seafarer Robinson was born in Texas and was a resident of San Francisco. Burial was in the Olivet Park Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Maurine; a son, Lonnie Robinson III; his mother, Lucille Hilburn of Texas, and a niece , Barbara Lowell of San Francisco. Pensioner Ralph Forest Rumley, 61, succumbed to emphysema in the Memorial Medical Center, Jacksonville on June 10. Brother Rumley joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing last a s a QMED. He was a veteran of the U.S . Navy during World War II. Born in Winston-Salem , N.C. , he was a resident of Jacksonville. Burial was in Forest Hill Park Cemetery , Lexington, N .C. Surviving are a son, Allan of Lexington and a daughter, Cynthia of Salisbury , N.C. Md. He sailed as an AB aboard the M/V Spirit of Texas (Titian Navigation) . Seafarer Walden attended Alvin Junior College , Texas studying computer science. Born in Houston , he was a resident of Rosharon, Texas. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery , Houston. Surviving is his mother, Yuki Pourchot of Rosharon. Pensioner William "Bill" Joseph Scarlett, 77, passed away from heart failure in the Oakwood Park Su Casa Nursing Home , Tampa, Fla. on July 2. Brother Scarlett joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Tampa sailing last as a ~chief cook. He began sailing in 1939 and attended a Piney Point educational conference. Seafarer Scarlett also worked a an ironworker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Tennessee, he was a resident of Tampa. Cremation took place in the West Coast Crematory , Clearwater, Fla. Surviving are a son, Dennis and a sister, Edith Reff of St. Petersburg, Fla. Pensioner Luther Elvin Wing, 71 , succumbed to cancer in Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Fla. on June 14. Brother Wingjoined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing last as a bosun. He began sailing in World War II. Seafarer Wing was on the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime and 1947 Isthmian beefs. He attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference No. 5 and was also a former member of the ISU. He last shipped out of the port of Jacksonville in 1972. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Pensacola. Interment was in the Mobile (Ala.) Gardens Cemetery. Surviving are a sister, Be sie Stanton of Prichard, Ala. and a niece, Helen Stanton of Pensacola. Timothy Louis Walden, 32 , died of epilepsy in Houston on June 13. Brother Waldenjoined the SIU in 1972 following his graduation from the SHLSS Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please fill in the special address form printed on this page and send it to: SIU & UIW of N.A. Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746-9971 Your home address is your permanent address , and this is where all official Union documents , W-2 Forms, and the LOG will be mailed. Thomas Allen Schopp, 35, died of a heart attack in the port of Cleveland on May 28. Brother Schopp joined the Union in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. in 1977. He sailed as a deckhand and gateman for the American Steamship Co. , aboard the tug Arthur F. Zeman Jr. (Great Lakes D. & D.) from 1974 to 1978, Hannah Marine from 1978 to 1981 and for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1984 to 1986. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Laker Schopp was born in Sault Ste. Marie and was a resident of Detour Village, Mich. Surviving i his father, Allen of Detour Village. Atlantic Fishermen Are You Missing Important Mail? We want to make sure that you receive your copy of the LOG each month and other important mail such as W-2 Forms , Union Mail and Welfare Bulletins. To accomplish this , please use the address form on this page to update your home address. Pensioner John Rottaris, 71, passed away on July 14. Brother Rottari joined the Union in the port of Detroit, Mich. in 1960. He retired in 1969. Boatman Rottaris was a resident of Marine City, Mich. Surviving are his daughter , Rebecca Paquette and an aunt , Mable Mission of East Detroit , Mich. ------------------------------~----------------------------Date: _ _ _ __ __ _ __ PLEASE PRINT HOME ADDRESS Pensioner Thomas Fowler died on June 30. Brother Fowler joined the SIU-merged Gloucester Fishermen's Union in the port of Gloucester, Mass. He retired in 1978. Fisherman F owler was a resident of Brockton, Mass . .._ Surviving is his widow, Julia. Pensioner Thomas P. Scola, 64, died of heart disease in Gloucester, Mass. on June 21. Brother Scola joined the Gloucester Fisherme n's Union in the port of Gloucester in 1967 saili ng as an AB and captain aboard the fis hing boat Lady of the R osary. He began sailing in 1946 and retired in 1983. Capt. Scola was born in Gloucester and was a resident there. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester. Surviving is his widow, G race. Social Security No. Phone No. ( Area Code Your Full Name Support Am~rican Labor- Buy Union Made Products ... Apt. or Box# Street Book Number 0 City SIU 0 UIW State 0 Pensioner ZIP Other-------- UIW Place of Emplo y m e n t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This will be my permanent address for all official Union mailings. This address should remain in the Union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. (Signed)----------------- -----------------------------------------------------------J LOOK FOR THE UNION LABEL • ~ 21 Union Label and Service Trades Oepanmenl AFL -CIO August 1986 I LOG I 27 �23 Students Win Trips, Bonds in Maritime Essay Contests Three collegians from 23 colleges won $2,250 in cash prizes, and 20 high schoolers from 63 ports won ocean voyages on U.S. ships and U.S. savings bonds in the 51 st and 10th annual national Harold Harding Maritime Essay Contest sponsored by the 16,000 member Propeller Club. The awards were given in ceremonies on Maritime Day, May 22, and at college graduation exercises. The theme for the college essays was '' Sealift and the American Merchant Marine Working Together-An Economic and Defense Necessity." The high school theme was "'What Direct Effect Does the American Merchant Marine Have on Your Life, Your State, Your Country? " Out of the port of Detroit was first prize winner of $1,000 John G. Swar-- tout of the Great Lakes Maritime SUMMARYANNUALREPORTFOR SEAFARERS VACATION PLAN This is a ummary of the annual report of Seafarers Vacation Plan, l.D. No. 13-5602047 for Jan . 1, 1984 to Dec. 31 , 1984. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security act of 1974 (ERISA). BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT The value of Plan asset after ubtracting liabilitie of the Plan, was $588,922 as of Jan. 1, 1984 compared to ($621,261) as of Dec. 31, 1984. During the Plan year the Plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $1,210,183. This included unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of Plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the assets at the end of the year as compared to the value of the assets at the beginning of the year, or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the Plan year, the Plan had total income of $36, 117 ,076 includof ing employer contributions $35,529,250, and earnings from investments of $587 ,826. Plan expenses were ($37 ,327 ,259) and are comprised of three classes of expenses: (1) Vacation benefit expenses of $34, 132, 172, (2) Administrative expenses $2,922,358 and (3) Other expenses of $272,729. The Vacation benefit expenses included benefits of $31,683 ,962, payroll taxes on vacation Academy, Traverse City, Mich. Out of the port of Baltimore was second prize winner of $750 Michael Rainey of the University of Maryland, College Park. Out of the port of New York was third prize winner of $500 Jeffrey L. Qualman of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Pt., L.l. An honorable mention went to Peter J. Rochford of the University of Rhode Island and Narragansett Bay. The contests' objectives were to make the general public aware of the need for a strong U.S. merchant marine and allied industries, show the importance of our ocean-going and inland merchant marine to the military security and economic welfare of our nation , and educate teenagers in maritime matters, especially careers in marine transportation. Among the high school winners who will board SIU ships were James R. Knudsen of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and the Charleston Club who won a trip on the SIU-manned American Hawaii Cruises from the port of Honolulu. Stephanie L. Furr of the Wilmington, N.C. Club won a 15-day tramp trip aboard an OMI ship to and from a U.S. port. Shara G. Briggs of Pt. Neches, Texas and the Texas-La. Sabine Club and Patricia A. Delaunay of the Brownsville, Texas Club won trips on Maritime Overseas ships from the East or Gulf Coasts to either the east coasts of Panama or Mexico or the West Coast to Alaska and return. Elizabeth W. Delo of the Newport News, Va. Club won a voyage on a Keystone Shipping Co. vessel either from the port of Philadelphia or Hamp- benefit of $2,448,210. Administrative expen es were comprised of salaries, fees, and commissions, provisions for reserving those contributions that are doubtful of collection and other general administrative expenses. Plan expenses were $29,802,406 and are comprised of three clas e of expenses (1) Welfare Benefit expense of $25 ,002,933. (2) Administrative expenses of $4,321,434, and (3) Other ex pen es of $478,039 (i.e., profes ional fees, travel, Tru tee meetings, etc.). SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN This is a summary of the annual report of Seafarers Welfare Plan, l.D. #13-5557534 for Jan. 1, 1984 to Dec. 31, 1984. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This is a summary of the annual report of Seafarers Plan I.D. #13-6100329 for Jan. 1, 1984 to Dec. 31, 1984. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). BASIC FINANCIAL ST ATEMENT BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT The value of Plan assets, after ubtracting liabilities of the Plan, was ($18,711,913) as of Jan 1, 1984 compared to ($18,020,088) as of Dec. 31, 1984. During the Plan year, the Plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $691,825. This decrease included unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of Plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the Plan's assets at the end of the year as compared to the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the Plan year, the Plan had total income of $29,111,301 including employer contributions of $28,475, 174 and earnings from investments of $624,973. The value of Plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the Plan, was $265 ,296,340 as of Jan. 1, 1984 compared to $294,255,794 as of Dec. 31, 1984. During the Plan year, the Plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $28,959,454 unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of Plan assets: that is the difference between the value of the Plan assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the costs of assets acquired during the year. During the year, the Plan had a total income of $47, 106, 109 including employer contributions of $11,924, 165, and earnings from investments of $35,181,944. Plan expenses were $18, 146,655 and are comprised of two types: (1) Benefit Expenses of $16,294,520 and (2) Administrative expenses of $1,852, 135. The $18, 146,655 Pension Benefit payments were made directly to participants or their beneficiaries. Administrative expenses were comprised of salaries, fees, and commissions, fiduciary insurance premium and general administrative expenses. Summary Annual Report for SIU Pacific District-PMA Pension Plan This is a summary of the annual report for the SIU Pacific Di trict-PMA Pension Plan·, Employer Identification No. 94-6061923, for the year ended July 31, 1985. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, ERISA. Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the Plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expen e were $16,610,625. These expen es included $946,986 in administrative expenses, and $15,663,639 in benefits paid to participant and beneficiaries. A total of 7 ,755 persons were participants in or beneficiarie of the Plan at the end of the Plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefit . The value of Plan assets, after ubtracting liabilities of the Plan, was $127,550,291 as of the end of the Plan year compared to $118 ,637 ,367 as of the beginning of the Plan year. During the Plan year, the Plan experienced an increa e in it net assets of $8,912,924. This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of Plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the Plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of the assets acquired during the year. The Plan had total income of $13,547 ,446, including employer contributions of $3,023,632; earnings from investments of $10,193,077, settlement income from bankruptcy proceedings and miscellaneous income in the amount of $330,737. The Plan incurred book losses in the amount of $248,240 from the sale of certain assets; therefore, the net revenue to the Plan was $13,299,206. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the Plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum standards of ERISA. 28 I LOG I August 1986 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN ton Roads, Va. to New England's Brayton Pt. or Salem, Mass. David Di Prima of Chula Vista, Calif. and the San Diego Club and Gregory Scott of the Valdez, Alaska Club won voyages on Totem Ocean Trailer Express ships from SeattleTacoma, Wash. to Anchorage, Alaska and return. Winners ofU .S. savings bonds were Annette Stevens of the Louisville, Ky. Club ($500) from APL; Mary Buchanan of the Buffalo, N.Y. Club from Energy Tran port ($100), Nicole Gagliano of Metairie , La. and the port of New Orleans Club from Sea-Land ($500), and Peter Murray of the Portland, Maine Club from Navieras de Puerto Rico ($500). YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on reque t. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report 2. A ets held for investment. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Al Jen en, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.00 for the full annual report, or $0.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the Plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilitie of the Plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the Plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the Plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the right to examine the annual report at the main office of the Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying cost. Request to the Department should be addressed to Public Disclo ure Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Con titution Ave., N.W. Washington , D.C. 20216. Summary Annual Report for SIU PD-PMA Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. This is a summary of the annual report for the SIU PD-PMA Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc., Employer Identification No. 94-1431246, for the year ended July 31, 1985. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employer Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, ERISA. Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the Plan are provided by a tru t arrangement. Plan expenses were $9,169,002. These expenses included $195,058 in administrative expen es and $8,973,944 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 2, 138 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the Plan at the end of the Plan year, although not all of the e persons had yet earned the right to receive benefit . The value of Plan asset , after subtracting liabilities of the Plan, was $2,692,598 as of the end of the Plan year compared to $2,863,486 as of the beginning of the Plan year. During this Plan year, the Plan experienced a decrease in its net a ets of $170,888. The Plan had total income of$8,998,114 including employer contributions of $8,584,224, earnings from investments of $339 ,677, settlement income from bankruptcy proceedings of $29,279, lapsed benefits of $36,357, unclaimed compensation of $8,305 and other income of $272. �Diaest of Ships Meetinas ~ CAGUAS (Puerto Rico Marine), June 29-Chairman Manuel A Silva; Secretary G. Vourloumis; Educational Director D. Dukehart; Deck Delegate R. Morales; Steward Delegate Victor Gonzales. No disputed OT. Bosun M. Silva suggested that everyone read the LOG and be more informed as to what is going on in Washington. Some pro-maritime legislation has been passed, and "our contributions to S~ AD are the only way to achieve our goals." Silva also expressed appreciation to George Ripoll in Jacksonville, Fla. for his concern in assisting the Caguas when the ship was in that port. Communications have been received and posted, and movies are sent periodically. All in all-it's a "happy ship." A vote of confidence was given to Bosun Silva. And a vote of thanks was given to the steward and his department for the superb menu and very efficient service and preparation of meals. Payoff will be in Jacksonville on July 5. GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), May 11-Chairman C. Dawson; Secretary Ken Hayes; Educational Director W. Walton; Deck Delegate Frank Timmons; Engine Delegate E. Stewart; Steward Delegate James Boss. Some disputed OT in the deck department will be taken to the patrolman at payoff in Tacoma, Wash. The shipping industry is not in good shape, the chairman reported. So members should take care of the jobs they have and write to their congressional representatives asking for their support. He also stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD and of keeping informed of Union activities through the LOG. The secretary reminded all hands that his door is open to anyone requiring information. New members should read the LOG and study the shipping rules and contracts, and beefs should be taken to department delegates, not to the captain. He added that applications for Piney Point are available in his office. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. GROTON (Apex Marine), June 15Chairman Neil D. Matthey; Secretary Marvin Deloatch; Educational Director A Gardner; Deck Delegate Mario R. Romero; io Engine Delegate Gerardo Vega; Steward Delegate Pedro Mena. No disputed OT. Chairman Matthey reported that the ship is scheduled to go in to the shipyard around Aug. 1. He asked the crew to make out a list of all repairs to be done at that time. He also advised members to take advantage of the upgrading courses offered at Piney Point, noting that special skills are becoming more essential as crew sizes become smaller. Secretary Deloatch stressed the importance of crewmembers working together. He also noted the importance of contributing to SPAD to help protect the interests of all SIU members .. and the maritime industry. Alan Gardner, the educational director, talked about the decline of the maritime industry and suggested that all members write their congressmen to try to help build a stronger - merchant marine. He also stressed safety aboard ship at all times. A motion was made that all permanent crewmembers be able to register for jobs and reclaim jobs in their home port rather than the port at which they leave the ship. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. LNG LIBRA (ETC), June 22-Chairman Pete Waters; Secretary S. Wagner; Educational Director Dasril Panko; Engine Delegate Barry Harris; Steward Delegate Kim DeWitt. No disputed OT. There is $197 in the ship's fund. Arrival pools have been going well. Fifty dollars are added to the fund at each port from the "pilot onboard" pools. The fund is being used to help improve the video library. A letter from headquarters was read by the chairman concerning the conduct of crewmembers while in foreign countries-stressing the importance of acting responsibly and re~ spectfully in foreign ports. Members also were reminded to help keep the lounge and messhall clean at all times. The ship is scheduled to enter the shipyard in October. Perhaps at that time the basketball court can be moved to a location less likely to cause injuries to players. The bosun will be relieved this trip in Japan, and he expressed his thanks to the crew for making this a good tour. Next ports: Nagoya, Japan and Bontang, Indonesia. OMI DYNACHEM (OMI), July 13Chairman F. Sellman; Secretary N. Evans; Educational Director/Engine Delegate G. Rodriguez; Deck Delegate E. Bronstein; Steward Delegate P.O. Willis. No disputed OT. The Dynachem is due to pay off in Bayway, N.J. on July 16. The bosun thanked everyone for performing their duties well. And a special vote of thanks went to the steward and his department for making sure everyone had a good, hot meal, regardless of what time they were able to eat. There was a consenus onboard ship that the new pension plan is not to the members' liking. They feel that any new ruling should be put to a vote before the entire membership instead of a handful of men. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), June 22-Chairman F. Cottongin; Secretary W.O. Wallace; Deck Delegate T. Stephens; Engine Delegate P.E. Johnson; Steward Delegate R.D. Bridges. No disputed OT or beefs reported. There is $200 in the movie fund. Members were reminded that if they have a beef, they should take it to their department delegate or the bosun, or they should bring it up at the shipboard meetings. No beef will be handled by the patrolman unless it has already been discussed. The Overseas Alaska may go on a lightering run, but this is still up in the air. The steward department was given a vote of thanks for a job well done. Members were again advised of proper dress in the messhall-no cut-out t-shirts will be allowed. Next port: Panama. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), July 1J_.-..:.Chairman S. Copeland; Secretary C. Loper Jr.; Educational Director J.H. O'Rawe. No beefs or disputed OT. ("The only beef is in the meat box," says the steward delegate.) The chairman informed the crew that all requests for a replacement or relief should be in writing, in accordance with the captain's wishes. The bosun then spoke about the training opportunities available at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. He encouraged all those interested to submit their applications immediately and keep abreast of the new technologies on the ships of today. It was requested that the captain inform the guards on the ship to stay out of the messhalls at night (as they are eating all the night lunch). Their job is to watch the outside of the ship-not the messhalls. OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service), June 28--Chairman C.B. Pickle; Secretary F. Costango; Educational Directior F. Quebedeaux; Deck Delegate R. Moore; Engine Delegate M. Lawrence; Steward Delegate; R. Escobar. No disputed OT, although beefs were brought up from the engine department concerning a day's pay in lieu of a day off and equalization of OT. These beefs will be taken up with the boarding patrolman. A safety meeting was held at which time a film on the methods of transporting injured persons was shown. Thus far, this trip has been accident-free. Members were told that the company will supply laundry soap in bulk quantities. Therefore, containers with soap will be placed in the laundry room. The shortage and condition of linen onboard the Oakland will be discussed with the port steward in New Orleans by the ship's relief steward. Next port and port of payoff: New Orleans, La. PVT. HARRY FISHER (Maersk Line), June 13-Chairman Sidney Wallace. No beefs or disputed OT. All departments have done a fine job, reported the chairman. Their show of togetherness and cooperation made it an enjoyable four months in Diego Garcia. The secretary added that all is well and that members are performing their duties in SIU style. Communications are being received in Diego Garcia but very slowly. Several suggestions were made. The first was that the Welfare Plan should cover seamen all year long if they are able to work and remain in good standing. The second was that transportation be increased to fully cover expenses, similar to what the officers get. And a third suggestion was to get some kind of device aboard ship to test the milk. SEA·LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), June 1-Chairman LC. Cope; Secretary S. Amper; Educational Director S. Telech. No disputed OT. There is $112 in the ship's movie fund, in safekeeping in the captain's office. The bosun stressed the importance of donating to SPAD to support our Union and its members. Next ports: Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. SEA·LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Service), July &-Chairman J.M. Ard; Secretary S. Kolasa; Educational Director David O'Donnell. No beefs or disputed OT. From the chairman comes word that "we have just spent the Fourth of July at sea on a voyage between Old Amsterdam and New Amsterdam (Rotterdam and New York). It was a pleasant day for us all-with fair weather and a very good July 4th meal on our floating home away from home. The captain, officers and crew exchanged July 4th greetings in a very friendly atmosphere." A vote of thanks was given to the bosun (chairman) "for the wonderful job he is doing as our representative." And the crew gave a vote of thanks to the steward department for another job well done. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA·LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Service), July 13-Chairman Fred Findahl; Secretary L.A. Lamphere; Educational Director L. Morin; Deck Delegate R. Crauthers; Engine Delegate R. Leyva; Steward Delegate J. Roman. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $72 in the ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly. The chairman spoke with the patrolman about getting a day's pay for having to come back aboard ship for the fire and boat drill, but was informed that no payment was due since the drill was required by the Coast Guard. There may also be another drill in Tacoma. He'll keep members informed. The secretary thanked the crew for helping keep the messroom and lounge clean. He also mentioned that the new GSU is doing an excellent job, and the captain is pleased. The chairman gave a short speech on the advantages of going to Piney Point to upgrade. The courses available at the school help a member advance in his particular field, whether deck, engine or steward, and help insure job security. He also reminded members to keep abreast of Union activities by reading the LOG and stressed the importance of helping the Union's work in Washington, D.C. by contributing to SPAD. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done, and the chairman thanked the entire crew for their cooperation. He said it had been one of the best crews he had ever sailed with. Next port: Yokohama, Japan. Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: ALTAIR PAllAMA AMERICAI COIDOR PAii. BUCK AURORA ROVER BALTIMORE ST. LOUIS BORllQUEI SALERIUM BROOKS RAIGE SAMUEL L. COBB llG CAPRICORI SEA-WO ADVEITURER COISTITUTIOI SEA-WO COISUMER COURIER SEA-WO DEVELOPER COVE LIBERTY SEA·WD ECO OMY GREAT WD SEA·WD llDEPEIDEICE I DEPEIDEICE SEA-WD WDER KAUAI SEA-LAID LIBERATOR LAWREICE H. GIAIEUA SEA-WD MARllER WRLllE SEA-LAID PACER MOBILE SEA-WO PIOIEER OMI COLUMBIA SEA-LAID PRODUCER OMI HUDSOI SEA-LAID VEITURE OMI WDER SEA-LAID VOYAGER OMI WABASH STAR OF TEXAS OMI YUKOI LNG TAURUS OVERSEAS CHICAGO WESTWARD VENTURE OVERSEAS MARILYN Personals Anthony Evanosich Please contact your brother Francis J. Evanosich at 1129 New Hamphire Ave., N.W., Apt. 1011, Washington, D.C. 20037, or tel~­ phone at (202) 659-1243. Vincent Leroy Ratcliff Walter Karlak would like to hear from you. Write him at 35-20 62nd St., Queens, N.Y. 11377. Monthly Membership Meetings Port Piney Point. .............. New York ............... Philadelphia .............. Baltimore ................ Norfolk .................. Jacksonville .............. Algonac ...... . .......... Houston ................. New Orleans ............. Mobile .................. San Francisco ............. Wilmington ............... Seattle ................... San Juan ................. St. Louis ...... . .......... Honolulu ......... . ....... Duluth ................... Gloucester ........ .. .. . .. Jersey City . . .......... . . . Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Monday, September 8 ................. 10:30 Tuesday, September 9 ................. 10:30 Wednesday, September 10 .............. 10:30 Thursday, September 11 ............... 10:30 Thursday, September 11 ....... : ....... 10:30 Thursday, September 11 .. . ............ 10:30 Friday, September 12 .................. 10:30 Monday, September 15 ................ 10:30 Tuesday, September 16 ................ 10:30 Wednesday, September 17 .............. 10:30 Thursday, September 18 ............... 10:30 Monday, September 22 ................ 10:30 Friday, September 26 .................. 10:30 Thursday, September 11 .. . ............ 10:30 Friday, September 19 .................. 10:30 Thursday, September 18 ............. . . 10:30 Wednesday, September 17 ... . .......... 10:30 Tuesday, September 23 .............. . . 10:30 Wednesday, September 24 .............. 10:30 a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. August 1986 I LOG I 29 �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Directory of Por-ts Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes JULY 1-31, 1986 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 19 8 Port Algonac ..................... 2 22 6 DECK DEPARTMENT 4 51 12 Port Algonac ..................... 0 17 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 25 6 2 12 4 Port Algonac ................ ..... 0 6 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 15 3 5 0 4 2 21 6 56 20 Frank Drozak, President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Algonac ..................... 13 36 6 0 0 0 4 7 91 23 81 27 Totals All Departments ........ 8 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 -· (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea ~ JULY 1-31, 1986 Port Gloucester ............. . .... New York ................... Philadelphia ................. Baltimore ... . . .............. Norfolk ... .................. Mobile ..................... New Orleans ................ Jacksonville ................. San Francisco ............... Wilmington ................. Seattle ..................... Puerto Rico ................. Honolulu ................... Houston .................... St. Louis .............. ..... Piney Point ................. Totals ...................... -4' Port Gloucester .................. New York ................... Philadelphia ................ . Baltimore ................... Norfolk ..................... Mobile ..... . .... .... ....... New Orleans ................ Jacksonville . ................ San Francisco ............... Wilmington ................. Seattle ...... . .............. Puerto Rico ....... .......... Honolulu ..... . . ... ......... Houston .................... St. Louis ....... ............ Piney Point ..... ............ Totals ...... .......... ... ... Port Gloucester .................. New York . .................. Philadelphia ................. Baltimore ................... Norfolk ..................... Mobile ..................... New Orleans ................ Jacksonville ................. San Francisco ............... Wilmington ....... ......... . Seattle ..................... Puerto Rico ................. Honolulu ................... Houston .................... St. Lou is ................... Piney Point ................. Totals ...................... *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 71 4 12 13 10 47 36 32 21 43 0 6 42 0 3 3 16 4 4 10 2 6 10 7 11 11 0 7 9 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 36 6 4 9 3 33 23 30 19 27 0 8 24 0 0 341 101 8 223 0 35 8 13 7 3 37 31 14 13 32 0 7 27 0 0 2 3 1 1 4 1 8 4 5 5 6 0 11 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 11 0 0 0 0 26 3 8 6 2 23 15 10 12 19 0 4 22 0 0 DECK DEPARTMENT 1 0 17 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 3 0 6 0 8 0 0 0 7 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 68 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 0 0 11 9 5 0 0 0 1 0 227 59 14 150 0 24 1 5 7 2 18 9 26 11 20 0 4 17 0 1 2 7 2 1 1 0 1 6 2 2 5 0 22 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 30 0 0 0 0 23 2 4 4 1 14 5 23 4 16 0 1 12 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 24 18 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 23 4 1 6 0 15 7 25 7 14 0 4 12 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 0 17 0 2 0 4 0 3 0 2 1 8 1 11 0 1 8 5 0 15 0 0 0 85 112 5 0 0 0 2 0 145 54 31 110 Port Gloucester ...... ..... . .. ... . New York ................... Philadelphia ................. Baltimore ................... Norfolk ..... ....... ......... Mobile . ............... .... . New Orleans . ....... ...... .. Jacksonville ..... .. . ......... San Francisco ............... Wilmington ................. Seattle ..................... Puerto Rico ............ ..... Honolulu ............. ... ... Houston .................... St. Louis ................... Piney Point ................. Totals ...................... 145 272 205 118 Totals All Departments ... . .... 858 486 258 601 0 26 1 3 8 3 14 6 30 12 22 0 2 18 0 0 2 40 3 5 18 6 14 16 11 22 21 0 104 5 0 5 0 1 0 1 3 1 11 4 3 1 0 0 179 1 0 0 44 45 9 18 168 115 325 143 Trip Reliefs 2 20 0 1 3 1 3 3 7 7 9 4 8 6 0 0 CLEVELAND, Ohio **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 5 133 8 17 23 18 91 55 53 32 65 0 7 70 0 4 6 28 6 9 12 5 12 22 14 8 18 0 14 12 0 4 0 3 0 0 1 0 5 3 2 4 1 0 5 1 0 0 74 581 170 25 0 11 1 3 3 0 9 2 2 6 6 3 11 4 0 1 2 80 9 12 16 8 53 46 26 30 50 0 8 44 0 2 6 5 1 3 9 1 10 8 8 5 13 0 16 5 0 3 59 386 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 11 0 10 0 2 0 1 14 2 10 4 6 1 32 2 0 0 0 44 1 7 9 12 31 13 66 15 38 0 7 23 0 1 2 10 3 0 2 1 4 7 4 6 6 0 22 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 33 0 0 0 84 267 70 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51 4 9 11 5 31 12 68 24 44 0 5 25 0 1 2 71 4 7 20 10 29 21 29 26 35 0 117 3 0 4 1 4 0 1 4 0 15 6 6 2 0 0 285 1 0 0 0 290 376 325 217 1,524 711 398 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 DULUTH, Minn. 30 I LOG I August 1986 :- 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 .. (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii .- 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 ~ HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 • (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. .; 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 ::: JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 - / (201) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 027 40 (617) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 1-800-325-2532 ~ NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 . NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. . St. Mary's County 2067 4 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 941 05 (415) 543-5855 .;; SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATILE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 SUBIC BAY, Rep. of Philippines *"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of July was down from the month of June. A total of 1,286 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,286 jobs shipped, 601 jobs or about 47 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 217 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 3,368 jobs have been shipped. 'J 34 21st St., W. Bajac Bajac Olongapo City C-2201 222-3533 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 . ~ - -- �Seafarers Welfare Report Rising Health Care Costs Prompt Benefit Payment Changes in Welfare Plan In the June 1986 Membership Report, the membership was alerted to financial concerns confronting the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Included in the report was a description of how other union welfare plans were dealing with skyrocketing health care costs. Methods such as caps on welfare payments, major medical deductibles, second opinion programs, pre-authorization screening, health maintenance organizations and preferred provider programs are ways in which both unions and employers are combating this crisis of health care costs. More frequently today we hear about concessionary bargaining where employers come to the table expecting unions to give back hard won wages and benefits. A recent study found that in the area of health care, the top two bargaining priorities for employers would be demands for increased deductibles and increases in employee contributions to health insurance premiums. Employers are also trying to scale back benefits already in effect. The Seafarers Welfare Plan is making every effort to contain health care costs without making substantial cuts in the variety of benefits available through the Plan. It is the responsibility of the Plans trustees and administrative staff to make sure everything possible is being done to conserve the Plan's funds while promoting high quality medical care for the member- ship and their families. The Seafarers Welfare Plan is experiencing tremendous cost increases which have had a very serious financial impact on the Plan. Although the Plan still has sufficient funds to cover the needs of our members and their families, certain changes must be made to ensure this protection for years to come. It has been the most important concern of the Plan trustees to manage the Welfare Plan funds in a way which will be beneficial for all participants. The trustees and the Plan's administrative staff must do more than look at the present situation. They must analyze our current costs as well as predict our future expenses. Based on these figures, the trustees and administrative staff must adopt programs and amendments which will allow the fund to remain in a secure financial position. The trustees have been developing a more comprehensive program to fully protect the Plan's funds and to ensure a promising future for the Seafarers Welfare Plan. To carry out this program, the following amendments have been proposed. For in-patient hospital claims for employee participants, the Plan will pay 100 percent of the charges for the first confinement during a one-year period. If the employee is hospitalized again in the same one-year period, the Plan would pay 80 percent of the charges and the employee would be responsible for the remaining 20 percent. After the one year has passed, the employee would then again be eligible for 100 percent coverage for one in-patient confinement. For out-patient hospital claims for employee participants, the Plan will continue to pay 100 percent coverage for up to three out-patient visits in a one-year period. If an employee has more than three out-patient claims in a one-year period, the Plan will cover 80 percent of the next claim, and the employee would be responsible for the remaining 20 percent on each claim. After the year has passed, the employee would then again be eligible for 100 percent coverage for up to three visits. For dependent in-patient hospital claims, the Plan will pay for 100 percent of the first claim which occurs during a three-year period. For any additional in-patient confinement which occurs during the three-year period, the Plan will cover 80 percent of each subsequent claim, and the employee would be responsible for the remaining 20 percent. After the initial three-year cycle has expired, the Plan would then pay one in-patient confinement at the I 00 percent coverage level and then pay 80 percent of each in-patient confinement for the next three years. In other words, every three-year period would begin a new payment cycle for in-patient dependent claims. Individuals who are currently receiving pension benefits will not be affected by any of these amendments To All Former Scholarship Recipients A form letter with a questionnaire was mailed to all scholarship recipients in regard to a research program for the years 1953 to 1983. For those 1953-1983 scholarship recipients who have not received the questionnaire, you are requested to contact Al Jensen by telephone, (301) 899-0675, or write and request said questionnaire: Seafarers' Welfare c/o Assistant Administrator 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Your help is greatly appreciated. Letters To The Editor 'Speaking Up for Our Men ... ' I am writing to inform your readers who may not be aware that all who are fighting for the recognition and benefits due the WW II merchant seaman are at a crisis point in our efforts. Thousands of brave men are watching us from their final resting place to see if we will again allow them to be forgotten. Many, many others who served our country and were wounded or otherwise now unable to help themselves need our help to get the care they have so well earned. I strongly urge everyone, all relatives of the men of the WW II merchant marine to write to their representatives in Washington. As Americans we must speak up for our men to see them treated fairly under the laws of our nation. We must not tolerate discrimination as was blatantly displayed by the Air Force Review Board in refusing the GI-Bill to our men. We make national heroes of civilians who are lost in the aerospace industry yet we do nothing to remember those who died just as surely aboard exploding tankers and ammo ships. Sincerely Ian A. Millar President & Founder The Sons & Daughters of United States Merchant Mariners of WW II 'Work Well Done ... ' How happy and relieved I am to know that the hospital bills of my late husband were all taken care of by your office. Thank you very much for your concern. I know my husband will be at peace .... I would like to thank Mr. Tom Cranford, Ms. Maria Dumlao and the Claims Department personnel for their work well done. Thanks again for the benefits. Sincerely yours, Mrs. Santiago Laurente Brooklyn, N.Y. to the Welfare Plan. However, for pensioners who retire and receive benefits after Jan. I, 1987, these amendments will apply. These rules will continue for a pensioner until he or she becomes eligible for primary Medicare coverage. Once the pensioner begins to receive Medicare coverage, the Plan becomes the secondary payor, and the benefits which would be available to Medicare-age pensioners from the Plan would continue in effect. *** The last amendment involves the way in which prescription drug claims shall be processed for payment. To help streamline the claims processing system and to enable the Plan to operate more efficiently, individuals who receive Welfare reimbursement for prescription drugs should not submit a claim for reimbursement until they have accumulated $50 worth of receipts. In the event a participant's prescription claims do not amount to $50 within a one-year period, the participant would submit all prescription bills at the end of the calendar year. *** These proposed changes are expected to go into effect beginning Jan. 1, 1987. Future issues of the LOG will carry notices of these changes and will describe each change fully to make sure everyone has a complete understanding of them. These changes are expected to conserve Plan monies and protect our benefit program for the long haul. The SIU is working hard in the political area to support our industry and protect employment opportunities for SIU employees. Maternity Benefits Last month's LOG carried a story on how to file a Welfare claim with the Seafarers Welfare Plan. There has been a change in the requirements for maternity benefits. Claims for maternity benefits must be filed within 90 days of birth, not within 365 days as reported last month. August 1986 I LOG I 31 �Paul Hall Day August 20, 1986 P '~;.,:....... _ SIU members will celebrate Paul Hall Day on August 20 in honor of the man who founded this Union. He devoted his life to improving the wages. benefit and working condition of American seamen. His la ting contribution include pa age of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. which funnelled nearly l 00 new ves el into an aging and shrinking American-flag merchant marine. Hi vision and compassion were legendary and led to the founding of the Seafarer Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO and numerous educational and rehabilitative program . aul Hall is known as the "Father of the Modern Merchant Marine, .. and his life was dedicated to trade unionism, especially the Seafarers International Union. Hall sailed as an oiler during WWII and was one of the original SIU members in 1938. In 1941 he became port agent in New York, 21 Stone Street. and by 1948 he wa secretary-treasurer, then the top ranking position in the Union. He wa a brilliant organizer and wa most ·uccessful during the Isthmian Campaign. Through his leadership, a new headquarters was built in Brooklyn in 1951, and many innovations were made within the next few year . Racial classifications were eliminated in hiring practices in 1953 and industry-wide seniority agreements were obtained. In 1957, with the death of SUP President Harry Lundeberg, Paul Hall became the president of the SIUNA and the Maritime Trade Department (AFL-CIO). Morri Wei berger took over Lundeberg's leadership of the SUP at that time. Hall was a fine extemporaneou speaker with a complete gra p of every situation. He met with every president from Truman to Carter and presented the case of the U.S. Maritime industry before Congre s. He followed the lead of Furuseth and Lundeberg in thi re pect and was responsible for passage of the Maritime Act of 1970 before both houses of Congress. In 1967 Piney Point became Hall's realized dream of providing education and opportunity for all. Here young men and women can learn skilJs needed for a life at ea, earn a high school diploma and even a college education. In 1981 the new library at Piney Point wa dedicated in hi honor and named the Paul Hall Memorial Library and Maritime Museum. No matter how tough the exterior, thi wa a man of deep a sessments. One who understood the necessity of education, both vocational and academic, and who could talk equally with the members as well as with presidents. He was educated in the rank · and knew things from the ground up. He made certain that his Seafarers would have a chance to get their education-from high chool to college and beyond. ~ StU (Continued from Page 9.) Pensions _, According to a story in The Wall Street Journal. pension and~ elfare benefits are being scaled back acros the nation. The problem is e pecially evere for ingleemployer pen ion plans. some of which are being shut down altogether. Port Development The Journal(~{ Commerce ran a story saying that the acting pre ident of the American Association of Port Authorities believes that an omnibus waterways bill wilJ pass Congress this session. At the same time, the article noted that "time is running hort" and if Congre doesn't act soon "the port indu try will have to tart from scratch next year." Sea-Land Take-Over A recent ruling by the Interstate Commerce Commis5ion to block the Santa Fe-Southern Pacific merger is not likely to affect the merger proposal between CSX Corp. and Sea-Land Corp., according to a story contained in The Journal of Commerce. "I don't think that [the decision] will have an impact because they're two different industries," said Anthony Hatch, an analy t with a maritime research firm. Service Contract Act The SIU is seeking to maintain the viability of the Service Contract Act, which has protected the wage structure for seamen employed in th~ MSC and on military-contracted ves el . The administration is trying to re trict the August 1986 I LOG I 32 application of the Service Contract Act, which was pa ed in 1965, to make sure that the federal government doe not undermine the prevailing wage scale in local indu trie and region . Its supporters in the Senate have introduced S. 2261 (see separate story). In a related development, the SIU is petitioning a decision by the Department of Labor to exempt the application of the Service Contract Act to the T AGOS contract ( ee page 17). Sou th Africa Upon returning from a fact-finding mis ·ion to South Africa, AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland called for '' trong and effective'' economic anctions again t the South African government. Kirkland was visiting the familie of jailed labor leaders who opposed the system of apartheid there. "Our mi ion," said Kirkland "is to give our colleagues a sense that they are not alone and forgotten. ' ' Strategic Petrole um Reserve Pre ident Reagan ha ordered continued purcha e of crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Re erve to a 750 million barrel level, and ha given the Secretary of Energy di cretion to exceed the authorized rate of filling if oil price are low enough. aid Drozak, "has never been more clear cut." A complete story on this is ·ue i · carried on page I. Tax Reform Drozak ent out letters asking the House and Senate conferees who are meeting to hammer out a compromise bill on tax reform . to '· upport the House of Representatives' repeal of the Internal Revenue Code's Subpart F tax avoidance mechanism." Subpart F wa enacted 24 years ago to extend U.S. tax liability to make sure that American companies could not use their foreign subsidie~ to evade paying their rightful taxe ·. Yet ·hipping income was excluded from thi provi ion, thereby encouraging the growth of a ubstantial U .S.-controlled foreign-flag merchant fleet. "At pre ent," said Drozak, "the present tax code is exceedingly costly to the national economy, balance of trade and the U.S. Treas- ury . . . More costly, however, has been the price we have paid in compromi ing our national security." Politics Is Porkchops Subsidy Reform SIU Pre ident Frank Drozak testified on a ub idy reform bill, S. 2662, which wa introduced by Senator Daniel K. Inouye (0-Hawaii) and Ted Steven (R-Ala ka) earlier this year. "The need for this legislation and the relief it would bring to our liner operator , " Support SPAD � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1986 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SENATE BILL GAINS WIDE SUPPORT, FAST ACTION? FREE WORLD’S TRANSPORT UNIONS MEET IN LUXEMBOURG FISHING SAFETY BILL COULD END INSURANCE CRISIS HOUSE HEARS IDEAS TO BOLSTER U.S./CANADA GREAT LAKES’ TRADE SIU WINS JOBS AND BACK PAY FOR 2 NEW BEDFORD FISHERMAN SALERNUM RE-NAMED SERVICE CONTRACT ACT IS UNDER ATTACK IN SENATE SENATE ADDS CONSTRUCTION WINDOW TO PASSENGER BILL SIU COMPANY SETS UP PENSACOLA TUG OPERATION SIU’S PRESSURE PUTS OUTRACH MARINE OUT OF BUSINESS IN BALTIMORE HARBOR THE SIU IN WASHINGTON COAST GUARD USER FEES AUTHORIZATIONS AUTO CARRIER BILL COAST GUARD USER FEES FLAGS OF CONVENIENCE GRAMM-RUDMAN MARITIME MERGERS GREAT LAKES CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE CARGO PREFERENCE LIABILITY INSURANCE PASSENGER VESSELS SHLSS TRAINEES FIND THEIR FIRST TRIP EXCITING UNION SEEKS INDUSTRY WAGE PARITY FOR TAGOS INDOMITABLE RESCUES SIX AFTER 2 WEEKS ON LIFE RAFT IN PACIFIC BAN ASBESTOS BILL CALLS FOR DOD TO INSPECT CHARTER FLIGHTS SEALIFT ESSENTIAL TO NAVAL DEFENSE STRATEGY USNS SPICA REDEPLOYED TO MEDITERRANEAN USNS INDOMITABLE RESCUES SIX AT SEA 23 STUDENTS WIN TRIPS, BONDS IN MARITIME ESSAY CONTESTS RISING HEALTH CARE COSTS PROMPT BENEFIT PAYMENT CHANGES IN WELFARE PLAN Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1986 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 48, No. 8 1986 Periodicals Seafarers Log